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TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Facts 2011 Roster Head Coach Robbie Wine Assistant Coaches Support Staﬀ Returning Player Bios Newcomer Bios 2010 in Review 2011 Opponents Coaching History All-Time Results All-Time Vs. Opponents Top Moments of the 2000s Program Timeline Penn State Records Honors & Awards Nittany Lion Draft History Legend of Monte Ward All-Time Letterwinners

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GENERAL INFORMATION Location Founded Enrollment Colors Conference Nickname President Director of Athletics

University Park, Pa. 1855 44,112 Blue and White Big Ten Nittany Lions Dr. Graham Spanier Tim Curley

TEAM INFORMATION 2010 Record 22-30 2010 Big Ten Record/Finish 9-15 (10th) Postseason None Letterwinners Returning/Lost 17/7 Starters Returning/Lost 7/2 Pitchers Returning/Lost 8/4 Newcomers 15 All-Time Record (Years) 1,857-1,218-21 (122) All-Time Big Ten Record (Years) 257-279 (19) NCAA Tournament Appearances 19 NCAA Tournament Record 25-24 NCAA Super Regional Appearances 1 College World Series Appearances 5 (1952, 1957, 1959, 1963, 1973) Best CWS Finish Second (1957) Last NCAA Tournament Appearance 2000 COACHING STAFF Head Coach Career Record (Years) Assistant Coaches

Robbie Wine 153-176 (6) Jason Bell (Pitching) Eric Folmar (Recruiting) Will Hoover Dir. of Baseball Operations Adam White STADIUM INFORMATION Home Stadium Medlar Field at Lubrano Park First Season 2007 Capacity 5,406 Press Box Phone (814) 865-2552

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INDIVIDUAL GAME TICKETS “In e Box” - $6 Adult General Admission - $4 Students - $2 Groups of 20 or more (General Admission) - $3 Hall of Famer Hank Aaron threw out a first pitch prior to a Penn State baseball game.

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The 2011 Penn State Baseball Yearbook was written, designed and edited by Kenny Kline, Athletic Communications Assistant. Executive Editor was Jeff Nelson. Managing editor was Stephanie Petulla. Photography by Mark Selders, Greg Pierce, Tina Hay/The Penn Stater Magazine, Campus Photography, Rob McConahy, Maxwell Kruger, Laura Glickstein, Emily Rebert, Amber Walser, Jason York, Steve Manuel, Ann Marie Mountz, Matt Beltz, Ken Gilbert, Mike Deese, Brian Babineau, Barry Colla, Julie Cordeiro, Paul Daly, Rob Fisher, Steve Green (Chicago Cubs), Megan LaBella, Ray Marsden, Brita Meng Outzen, Jesse Simmers Photography, Steve Spatafore and Michael Zagaris (Oakland Athletics). Other photos courtesey of Angles Baseball, the Boston Red Sox, Florida Marlins, Idaho Falls Chukars, Kannapolis Intimidators, Kansas Jayhawks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oklahoma City Redhawks, Oklahoma Sooners, Seattle Mariners, State College Spikes and Wichita State Shockers.

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2011 ROSTER No. 1 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 34 35 36 38 39 40 42 50

Name Blake Lynd Luis Montesinos Gaston Escudero Heath Johnson Sam August Steve Snyder Scott Dixon Elliot Searer Cody Lewis Ryan Clark Bobby Jacobs TJ Jann Greg Welsh Evan Dixon Steven Hill Joey DeBernardis Zach Ell Alex Farkes Michael Glantz Sean Parvin Jordan Steranka John Bixler Joe Kurrasch Tim Dunn Mike Pierce Geoﬀ Boylston Sean Deegan Neal Herring Jesse Alfreno Dave Walkling Kris Johnson Mike Franklin Ryan Ignas Mario Eramo John Walter

Coaches 77 17 2 41

Robbie Wine Jason Bell Eric Folmar Will Hoover

Year. OF SS IF OF OF OF RHP 2B/OF RHP OF/C C RHP/IF LHP RHP RHP 1B OF C SS IF 3B C LHP LHP LHP LHP OF RHP RHP RHP OF LHP RHP C/UTL RHP

NUMERICAL ROSTER Ht. Wt. B/T Hometown/High School/Last College 5-7 170 L/L Deer Park, Texas/Deer Park (Alvin C.C.) 5-10 190 R/R Miami, Fla./Palmetto 6-0 185 R/R Orange County, Calif./Santa Margarita 6-1 180 R/R Alamagordo, N.M./Alamagordo (Frank Phillips) 5-9 160 L/R Needham, Mass./Phillips Academy 5-10 165 R/R West Chester, Pa./West Chester East 6-2 205 R/R Blairsville, Pa./Derry Area 6-0 170 R/R Lewistown, Pa./Lewistown 6-3 225 R/R Laguna Niguel, Calif./Dana Hills (Saddleback J.C.) 5-11 200 R/R Westerville, Ohio/St. Francis DeSales 6-0 190 R/R West Chester, Pa./West Chester East 6-4 200 R/R Westford, Mass./Westford Academy 6-0 195 L/L Holland, Pa./Council Rock South 6-2 205 R/R Waynesboro, Pa./Greencastle 6-2 200 R/R Colleyville, Texas/Colleyville Heritage 6-1 220 R/R Lake Zurich, Ill./Lake Zurich 6-0 185 R/R Plains, Pa./Holy Redeemer 6-2 205 R/R Boston, Mass./Buckingham Browne & Nichols 6-3 200 R/R Marietta, Ga./George Walton (Young Harris) 5-10 165 L/R Irvine, Calif./Northwood (Saddleback J.C.) 6-2 195 L/R Pittsburgh, Pa./Mt. Lebanon 6-1 195 R/R Boiling Springs, Pa./Boiling Springs 6-2 206 L/L San Juan Capistrano, Calif./Serra (California) 6-2 205 L/L Newport Beach, Calif./Tesoro 5-11 180 L/L State College, Pa./State College 6-3 185 L/L West Chester, Pa./Archmere Academy 6-1 200 L/R Readington, N.J./Hunterdon Central 6-2 205 R/R West Chester, Pa./West Chester East 5-11 190 R/R Grove City, Pa./Grove City 6-4 210 R/R Nanaimo, Canada/Nanaimo (Midland College) 6-2 190 R/R Valrico, Fla./Jesuit 6-3 210 L/L Harleysville, Pa./Souderton 6-1 190 R/R North Wales, Pa./Lansdale Catholic 6-0 210 L/R Houston, Texas/Langham Creek (Blinn) 6-5 220 R/R Haddonfield, N.J./Haddonfield

Pos. SR SO FR SR FR SO FR SO JR SO SR FR FR SO SO JR FR FR SR JR JR FR SO FR SR FR JR SO SR JR FR JR JR SR SO

Head Coach Assistant Coach, Pitching Coach Assistant Coach, Recruiting Coordinator Assistant Coach

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

35 Jesse Alfreno 42 Mario Eramo 3 Luis Montesinos

Al-fray-no Air-moe Lewis

Jordan Steranka

Stir-ahn-ka

NITTANY LIONS BY CLASS Seniors (7): Jesse Alfreno, Mario Eramo, Michael Glantz, Bobby Jacobs, Heath Johnson, Blake Lynd, Mike Pierce Juniors (8): Joe DeBernardis, Sean Deegan, Mike Franklin, Ryan Ignas, Cody Lewis, Sean Parvin, Jordan Steranka, Dave Walkling Sophomore (9): Ryan Clark, Evan Dixon, Neal Herring, Steven Hill, Joe Kurrasch, Luis Montesinos, Elliot Searer, Steve Snyder, John Walter Freshman (11): Sam August, John Bixler, Geoﬀ Boylston, Evan Dixon, Scott Dixon, Tim Dunn, Zach Ell, Gaston Escudero, Alex Farkes, TJ Jann, Kris Johnson, Greg Welsh

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER 35 6 26 31 12 20 32 18 9 28 21 42 4 22 39 23 34 19 40 14 15 5 38 27 11 1 3 24 29 10 7 25 36 50 16

Jesse Alfreno Sam August John Bixler Geoff Boylston Ryan Clark Joey DeBernardis Sean Deegan Evan Dixon Scott Dixon Tim Dunn Zach Ell Mario Eramo Gaston Escudero Alex Farkes Mike Franklin Michael Glantz Neal Herring Steven Hill Ryan Ignas Bobby Jacobs TJ Jann Heath Johnson Kris Johnson Joe Kurrasch Cody Lewis Blake Lynd Luis Montesinos Sean Parvin Mike Pierce Elliot Searer Steve Snyder Jordan Steranka Dave Walkling John Walter Greg Welsh

RHP OF C LHP OF/C 1B OF RHP RHP LHP OF UTL IF C LHP SS RHP RHP RHP C RHP/IF OF OF LHP RHP OF SS IF LHP 2B/OF OF 3B RHP RHP LHP

Seventh Season at Penn State Seventh Season at Penn State Sixth Season at Penn State ird Season at Penn State

NITTANY LIONS BY STATE

California (5): Tim Dunn, Gaston Escudero, Joe Kurrasch, Cody Lewis, Sean Parvin Canada (1): Dave Walkling Florida (2): Kris Johnson, Luis Montesinos Georgia (1): Michael Glantz Illinois (1): Joe DeBernardis Massachusetts (3): Sam August, Alex Farkes, TJ Jann New Jersey (2): Sean Deegan, John Walter New Mexico (1): Heath Johnson Ohio (1): Ryan Clark Pennsylvania (15): Jesse Alfreno, John Bixler, Geoﬀ Boylston, Evan Dixon, Scott Dixon, Zach Ell, Mike Franklin, Neal Herring, Ryan Ignas, Bobby Jacobs, Mike Pierce, Elliot Searer, Steve Snyder, Jordan Steranka, Greg Welsh Texas (3): Mario Eramo, Steven Hill, Blake Lynd

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HEAD COACH ROBBIE WINE

Robbie

WINE

Seventh Year Oklahoma State, 2002

In just six years at the helm of the Penn State baseball program, head coach Robbie Wine has anchored the Nittany Lions into one of the most consistent teams in the Big Ten. Wine, the school's 13th coach of all-time, has turned the school's first intercollegiate athletic squad into one that continues to reach new heights. e Lions have been deemed as one of the most progressive teams in the nation by various college baseball media. In 2008, Wine became the first coach in school history to produce backto-back top three finishes in the Big Ten. After a slow start to the season, the squad staged a dramatic rally to shut out Indiana and Iowa en route to 17 conference wins and the third seed in the proceeding tournament. From 2007-08, the Nittany Lions maintained a .600 winning percentage against Big Ten opposition. Penn State followed those eﬀorts with 25 more wins in 2009. It was the third straight season of at least 25 victories, one of only four Big Ten squads to do so. After a hot start, the Nittany Lions struggled down the stretch, but a number of bright spots included a win against 21st-ranked Minnesota in the season-finale which prevented the Golden Gophers from winning the Big Ten Regular Season Championship. Penn State also defeated eventual NCAA Tournament participants Indiana and Ohio State and took two-ofthree from perennial power Michigan. Wine has helped make Medlar Field at Lubrano Park one of the best atmospheres in college baseball. e squad drew over 1,000 fans for almost half of its games (10) while drawing over 2,000 two times and 3,000 on one occasion. e Lions have impressed on the field as well, highlighted by a 15-9 home mark in 2008. e Nittany Lions drew four crowds of over 2,000 that year to place 42nd nationally (for the second straight season) in average attendance, beating the ranks of some of college baseball's top pro-

grams such as Vanderbilt and Arizona. In only three seasons, Penn State baseball has made Medlar Field at Lubrano Park "one of college baseball's best stadiums." Known and respected throughout both professional and collegiate baseball circles, Wine has used his connections to expand Penn State's recruiting reach. Traditionally known as a regional program, Wine has gradually made Penn State baseball into a nationally-known name. Penn State will enter the 2011 season with players from 10 different states as well as one Canadian province. In addition to the 14 Pennsylvania natives, there are 21 studentathletes from across the continent. e roster includes five Californians, three Texans, three Massachusetts residents, two New Jersey and Florida natives, and one player from Georgia, Illinois, New Mexico, Ohio, and Virginia. Dave Walkling is the lone player born outside of the United States as the junior right-hander hails from British Columbia. Not only are some of the best prep and junior college talent signing with Penn State, but they are also performing once here. Two of Wine’s players (pitcher Scott Kelley and first baseman Cory Wine) were selected in last June’s Major League Baseball Draft. Penn State has seen nine players selected from 2007-09, third most in the Big Ten in that span. In 2008, pitcher Drew O'Neil was selected in the fourth round by the Chicago White, becoming the highest Penn State draftee since Nate Bump went in the first round in 1998. He also marked just the second Penn Stater to be drafted in the top 10 rounds in the past 31 years. Before O'Neil's selection, five players were selected in the 2007 draft, three coming in the first 14 rounds. Wine has 26 years of playing and coaching experience at the college and professional levels. Prior to his first head coaching position, he was an assistant coach in charge of hitting and defense at his alma mater, Oklahoma State. During his tenure, the Cowboys won a Big 12 Tournament championship (2004), qualified for five NCAA Regionals, one Super Regional and a College World Series (1999). He also oversaw talent evaluation, recruiting and office administration. Scott Baker, Josh Fields, Scott Richmond and Luke Scott are among the various Major Leaguers coming from Oklahoma State during Wine’s tenure. Strong offenses have been known to follow Wine wherever he coaches. In his first season as head coach in 2005, the Nittany Lions hit nearly 50 points higher (.302 vs. .255) than they had in 2004. Five different Penn State players hit over .300 to account for the incredible improvement. e Nittany Lions also had 73 more RBI (286-213), 92 more hits (546-454) and 81 more runs (318-237). ey followed the improvement with another strong season in 2006, batting .289 as a team with four different players hitting over .300 while five

CAREER FILE

Year School/Organization Position Overall 1991 Miami Miracle Hitting/Third Base Coach -1992-93 Milwaukee Brewers Bullpen Catching/Instructor -1994-96 Milwaukee Brewers Roving Catching Instructor -1997 Oklahoma State Assistant Coach 46-19 1998 Oklahoma State Assistant Coach 40-21 1999 Oklahoma State Assistant Coach 46-21 2000 Oklahoma State Assistant Coach 36-22 2001 Oklahoma State Assistant Coach 42-22 2002 Oklahoma State Assistant Coach 37-21 2003 Oklahoma State Assistant Coach 34-24 2004 Oklahoma State Assistant Coach 38-24 2005 Penn State Head Coach 28-27 2006 Penn State Head Coach 20-36 2007 Penn State Head Coach 31-26 2008 Penn State Head Coach 27-31 2009 Penn State Head Coach 25-26 2010 Penn State Head Coach 22-30 Eight-Year Assistant Coaching Totals 319-174 (.647) Six-Year Head Coaching Totals 153-176 (.465)

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Conf./Finish Notables -Florida State League -With the Major League Team -Minor League Instructor 22-9/3rd 2nd at NCAA Mideast Regional 14-12/6th 3rd at NCAA Midwest Regional 18-9/4th 7th at NCAA College World Series 14-13/6th 16-14/5th 2nd at NCAA New Orleans Regional 13-13/T-5th 14-13/6th 15-11/4th Big 12 Tourney Champs; 3rd at NCAA Tallahassee Regional 13-19/8th 47-point improvement in team batting average 13-19/T-7th 20-10/T-2nd Nation’s 10th best turnaround, school record Big Ten wins 17-15/3rd Finished in Big Ten’s top three in back-to-back years 8-16/8th 9-15/10th 126-94 (.573) 80-94 (.447)

HEAD COACH ROBBIE WINE COACHING TIMELINE

June 6, 1999: Wine’s Oklahoma State Cowboys rally to score six runs in the final two innings to top Baylor and advance to the College World Series. May 30, 2004: In what proved to be his final season as assistant coach, Oklahoma State tops Missouri, 10-9 in 13 innings to win the Big 12 Tournament and advance to the NCAA Tallahassee Regional. August 30, 2004: Penn State Athletic Director Tim Curley formally introduces Robbie Wine as the 13th head baseball coach in program history. February 25, 2005: Robbie Wine wins his first-career game as head coach as Penn State tops UNC Wilmington, 4-3. March 3, 2007: The Nittany Lions stun #1 and undefeated North Carolina, 3-2 for Wine’s 50th career victory. April 13, 2008: Penn State topples Purdue, 13-3 for Wine’s 50th career Big Ten victory. May 9, 2008: Wine wins his 100th career game behind a 6-5 extra-inning win over Iowa. March 1, 2009: Wine coaches Penn State’s 3,000th game in program history at the University of Texas.

had slugging percentages of.400 or greater. After four players hit .300 or better in 2007, three did so in ‘08, led by Brian Ernst’s team-leading .358 average. Four starters had on-base percentages of over .400 as Penn State drew 249 walks, 55 more than its opponents. e team mirrored the four-year average batting average (.292) under Wine, while improving to .294 in 2009. Four players finished with a .300 average or better, led by Jordan Steranka (.365) and Blake Lynd (.356). During the 2010 campaign, Penn State’s offense continued to serve as a bright spot. As a team, the Lions hit .298 with a .434 on-base percentage. Ben Heath led the way, hitting .369 while setting a new school record with 19 home runs. Freshmen Elliot Searer and Steve Snyder also eclipsed the .300 plateau, while sophomore Joey DeBernardis hit .354 with a team-high 75 base hits. In Wine’s final year at Oklahoma State, the Cowboy offense hit .312 and smashed 48 home runs en route to a 38-24 record and its first Big 12 championship since the beginning of the Big 12 nearly a decade earlier. A year earlier, the offense led the conference in home runs with 77 while in 2000, the Cowboys were in the top three in the league in virtually every offensive

NCAA DIVISION I HEAD COACHES WHO PLAYED MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Terry Burrows Scott Bradley Sherman Corbett Wayne Graham Tony Gwynn Chad Kreuter Vance Law John Pawlowski Steve Rodriguez Ed Sprague John Stuper Robbie Wine Tracy Woodson

McNeese State Princeton Texas-San Antonio Rice San Diego State Southern California Brigham Young Auburn Pepperdine Pacific Yale Penn State Valparaiso

category. Wine led the 1999 Oklahoma State squad to the most runs scored (696) and third-most runs per game (10.39) en route to the College World Series. It also finished third nationally with 132 home runs and a .587 slugging percentage. at was an improvement from an already stellar oﬀense in 1998 that finished 10th in the country with 9.52 runs per game. In his first year as assistant coach the previous season, the Cowboys hit .333 as a team and tied for first nationally with a .620 slugging percentage. ey were also second in the country with 149 home runs (2.29/game), while averaging over 10 runs per contest. Prior to returning to where it all began, Wine spent 15 years in the professional baseball ranks, eight as a player and six as a coach. He was the eighth overall selection of the 1983 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft, the second-highest pick in Oklahoma State history. Wine worked his way to the Major League level where he played for the Houston Astros for parts of the 1986 and 1987 seasons. After his playing days, he spent 1991 as a hitting, third base and defensive coach for the Miami Miracle of the Single-A Florida State League. He then worked for the Milwaukee Brewers from 1993-96 as part of their big league coaching staﬀ and then as a roving catching instructor. Wine was a two-time All-American catcher during his playing days at Oklahoma State. Playing for the legendary coach Gary Ward, Wine's teams made three College World Series appearances, including a second-place finish in 1981. He was inducted into the Oklahoma State Hall of Fame in 1993. "He's had great relationships with his student-athletes," said Frank Anderson, Wine’s former boss at Oklahoma State. "It's an outstanding opportunity for both him and the school. It's a positive move for Penn State and for Robbie. Not only is he a good coach, but he's a good person and part of a great family." Wine brings a unique perspective as a former Major League Baseball player; he is currently one of just 13 NCAA Division I coaches out of nearly

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HEAD COACH ROBBIE WINE 300 programs that has played in the big leagues. Born July 13, 1962 in Philadelphia, Robbie is the son of former Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Bobby Wine, who has spent over 40 years in professional baseball and is currently an advanced scout for the Atlanta Braves. Robbie graduated from Methacton High School in Fairview Village, Pa. and went back to school while coaching at Oklahoma State to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in 2002. Wine resides in Boalsburg with his wife Shealynn and son Cory (23) and daughter Mackenzie (19). Cory graduated from Penn State last year following a stellar four-year baseball career. He was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 38th round of last June’s Major League Draft and later played for the Gulf Coast League Phillies.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING... “e first thing I would say about Robbie is that he grew up in the baseball world. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience. His dad was a player and scout for many, many years, so Robbie’s got a pedigree. Something needs to be said for that type of experience and background, which helps out.” “Interestingly enough, he was always sort of quiet, always one of the quietest in the room. You would have never known that his dad was a former player. He was always kind of reserved. He had a lot of respect for the game.” -Phil Garner, 31 years of Major League experience (16 as a player & 15 as a manager), Played and coached with Wine “Robbie Wine comes from a tremendous baseball background first and foremost, following his father who was an outstanding player and baseball mind. He learned at home, then having the opportunity to play at Oklahoma State under Gary Ward only maximized his potential in this game.” “I’ve witnessed first hand his ability to recruit, develop and compete with student athletes at the highest level through our bedlam series (Oklahoma State vs. Oklahoma rivalry). Unfortunately for me, Robbie was standing on the other side of the field; we had tremdnous battles. I know Penn State will thrive under his leadership.” -Sunny Golloway, Oklahoma Head Baseball Coach, Played and Coached Against Wine

“I have no problem saying that Coach Wine is the best baseball coach that I had during my playing career. ‘Wino’ has a unique ability that enables him to relate extremely well with players of all diﬀerent personalities. Simply put, he’s a player’s coach. Coach Wine puts the interest of his players and the university in front of anything else. I have no doubt that he will continue to take our program to the next level. Coach Wine will continue to attract top student-athletes that have a love and passion for Penn State and I’m confident that he will be able to maximize their potential during their time at University Park.” -Michael Milliron, Penn State ‘05 “I have a ton of respect for Coach Wine. ere’s no one else in the game from my view that has brought more energy and passion and makes playing baseball fun. He made playing so enjoyable. He is very knowledgable and has great insight from his playing career. I attribute a lot of my success to his tutelage.” -Billy Gasparino, Current Toronto Blue Jays Scout, Played for Wine at Oklahoma State “I have known Robbie Wine for the better part of 30 years. He was a great player at Oklahoma State when we had many competitive battles on the field against the Cowboys. We followed his professional career with great interest and had the wonderful experience of playing against him since he’s been the head coach at Penn State. He is a fine example for young men everywhere and a great coach as well. We look forward to many more opportunities to compete against the Nittany Lions in the future.” -Gene Stephenson, Wichita State Head Baseball Coach “Robbie Wine is one of the top coaches in our game. He runs his program in a first-class manner and his players are successful in the classroom and on the baseball field. I have no doubts that he will continue to build a quality program at Penn State and compete for Big Ten Championships!” -Ritch Price, Kansas Head Baseball Coach

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Jason

BELL

Seventh Year Oklahoma State, 2003

roughout his successful collegiate coaching career, Robbie Wine has relied on assistant coach Jason Bell to oversee his teams' pitching, both at Oklahoma State and now at Penn State. Wine and Bell, in their 10th season together, have produced a talented core of pitchers that are expected to shine in 2011. Bell, who enters his seventh season in Happy Valley, has served as the team's pitching coach while also heavily involved in recruiting with fellow assistant coach Eric Folmar. Possessing an impressive list of credentials, the former second-round Major League Draft pick came to Penn State with Wine in the fall of 2004. In his first six years with the Nittany Lions, Bell has overseen a dramatic improvement in the pitching staff. Over the last two years, he helped David Lutz transform into a top-flight reliever, leading the team in ERA since 2009. Bell also helped converted outfielder Scott Kelley make a smooth transition to the mound, which eventually led to him becoming a 23rd round selection of the Kansas City Royals in the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. Last season, reliever Heath Johnson was also selected in the draft after the Yankees took him in the 45th round. e previous June, one of Bell's protégés became the program's top draft pick as Drew O'Neil was selected in the fourth round by the Chicago White Sox. O'Neil, a First Team All-Big Ten selection, tied his own Penn State single-season saves record with 11 while boasting a 1.88 ERA and allowing just four earned runs through the regular season. roughout 2008, Mike Wanamaker made excellent gains, throwing four complete games - including one against Indiana in the Big Ten Tournament - and compiling a 3.41 ERA. Penn State allowed the fewest home runs (26) in the Big Ten that season. In 2007, Penn State led the conference in ERA (4.05), fewest runs, fewest earned runs and fewest hits allowed to spearhead Penn State's 10.5 game improvement from `06. Penn State led Big Ten pitching by wide margins in conference play. e Nittany Lions' 3.41 overall team ERA was tops by a full 1.39 runs. e 112 runs and 89 earned runs allowed were also the fewest. In fact, Penn State was the only team to give up less than 100 earned runs in conference play (fewer than three earned runs per game). e Nittany Lion hurlers also allowed the second-fewest hits in the league and picked up 20 wins, also second-best. Four of Bell's pitchers were drafted come June: Gary Amato, Craig Clark, Scott Gaffney and Drew O'Neil. Amato, Clark and Gaffney all signed professional contracts while O'Neil, who set the school record for saves in a season and had a scoreless inning streak reach 20.1 innings, elected to return to school despite being an eighth round pick. Penn State led the Big Ten in fewest walks with just 157 in 435 innings of work in 2006. Clark was tied for third in the Big Ten in fewest walks with just 14 in 91.2 innings, including a streak of 26.2 straight innings without a free pass. Overall, the pitching staff had a 2.22:1 strikeout to walk ratio and was second in the Big Ten in strikeouts through the end of the regular season before eventually finishing in a fifth-place tie with 349. Additionally, Alan Stidfole, signed a free agent contract with the Toronto

Blue Jays. TOP PITCHING In his first year as pitching STATISTICS UNDER BELL coach in 2005, Bell guided the Wins 31 (2007) staﬀ to five shutouts and better Complete Games 9 (2006) than a 2:1 strikeout to walk Shutouts 5 (2005) 4.05 (2007) ratio. Two pitchers, Sean Stid- ERA 377 (2005) fole and Josh Palm, were also Strikeouts Opp. Batting Average .278 (2007) drafted. Saves 14 (2007) A co-worker of Wine's at Walks per game 2.8 (2006) Oklahoma State, Bell served as WHIP 1.45 (2007) volunteer assistant coach in charge of pitching for three seasons. During his time with the Cowboys, he aided in the development of seven pitchers who were taken in the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft, including a second and fourth-rounder. e Cowboys also won the 2004 Big 12 Conference Championship. Some notable pitchers he coached at Oklahoma State include current big leaguers Scott Baker (Minnesota) and Scott Richmond (Toronto). Like Wine, Bell has a wide variety of playing and coaching experience, both at the collegiate and professional ranks, that totals 18 years. Prior to his three-year stint as an assistant coach, he pitched in the minor leagues from 1995-2001. He was selected in the second round of the 1995 draft by the Minnesota Twins and played with the Low-A Fort Wayne Wizards, the High-A Fort Myers Miracle, the Double-A New Britain Rock Cats and the Triple-A Salt Lake City Buzz. He also played in the Toronto Blue Jays' system for both their Double-A (Tennessee) and Triple-A (Syracuse) teams. Bell holds the New Britain Rock Cats' franchise record for career strikeouts and is second in wins. Prior to playing professionally, Bell pitched at Oklahoma State from 1993-95. While there, he participated in the 1993 College World Series and was an All-Big Eight selection in 1994 and 1995, when he led the Cowboys in ERA (3.30 and 3.10), innings pitched (128 and 145) and strikeouts (140 and 120). He was also a two-time All-American in 1994 and 1995, helping the team to three Big Eight Championships. He pitched 325.1 career innings, second-most in school history while his 31 victories are third. Bell's 145 innings pitched and 19 games started in 1995 are both school records. He also holds the school record for consecutive victories with 19, spanning from 1993-95. A native of Orlando, Fla. Bell graduated from William R. Boone High School in Orlando in 1992. He earned his bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State in Sociology in 2003 after returning to school following his professional career. Bell resides with his wife Tracy and daughter, Reagan Elizabeth.

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Eric

FOLMAR Sixth Year Old Dominion, 1999

Eric Folmar enters his sixth season as an assistant coach at Penn State. He serves as the program's recruiting coordinator and is responsible for coaching the infielders, outfielders and base running, as well as assisting with day-to-day operations. He also serves as the team's third base coach. Prior to Penn State, he spent four years as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Old Dominion. Folmar has teamed with pitching coach Jason Bell to bring top talent to Happy Valley. He has brought in players like former pitcher Drew O'Neil, who went on to twice be selected in the top 10 rounds of the Major League Baseball Draft. After getting drafted in the eighth round by the Cincinnati Reds in 2007, he chose to remain in school and was then picked in the fourth round by the Chicago White Sox in `08. Folmar has also recruited some of the top in-state talent as 15 members of the current team are from the Keystone State. Penn State has consistently been near the top of the Big Ten in double

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plays since Folmar's arrival. In 2009, the Nittany Lions turned the most double plays in the conference (66), four ahead of Indiana in second. ey also finished the 2010 season with a .967 team fielding percentage, better than the Big Ten average and their best showing since 2006. In 2008, the Nittany Lion infield fielded the second most double plays in the Big Ten (56). It was also second in assists with 640, led by Landon Nakata's conference-leading 179. e Penn State infield had its second-consecutive solid year under Folmar's direction in 2007, as the Nittany Lions fielded at a .963 clip. Second baseman Matt Cavagnaro was one of the top defensive players in the country, finishing with just five errors and a remarkable .983 fielding percentage. Folmar's work with the infield was instrumental in Penn State committing the second-fewest errors in the conference in 2006. e Nittany Lions were tied for third in the Big Ten in fielding percentage that year. In addition, first baseman Cory Wine easily obtained the school record for career putouts with 1,903, a full 710 ahead of Mike DeRenzo in second place. He currently owns the top four single-season marks with 521 (2007), 505 (2008), 458 (2007) and 419 (2006), respectively. While Folmar was at Old Dominion from 2002-05, he was responsible for coaching the infielders and catchers while assisting with recruiting. Folmar also served as the Monarchs' camp coordinator. Prior to returning to his alma mater following the 2001 season, he served for two years as an assistant coach at Young Harris Junior College (Young Harris, Ga.), the same junior college as current Nittany Lions Michael Glantz and C.J. Smith. While there, he coached the team's infielders and catchers and acted as the baseball camp coordinator. e Mountain Lions won 82 games and two conference titles in his two years. Folmar was a four-year starter at Old Dominion from 1996-1999, helping lead the Monarchs to three Colonial Athletic Association Championship game appearances. e Monarchs went on to win the 1996 CAA Championship and advanced to the NCAA Regionals. A native of Chambersburg, Pa., Folmar earned his bachelor's degree in health and physical education from Old Dominion in 1999. He is married to former Monarch field hockey All-American Kim Miller, a former member of the U.S. National Team. e couple has three children, Bryce, Zac, Alex, and Tyler.

ASSISTANT COACHES WHAT THE PLAYERS ARE SAYING...

Will

HOOVER Third Year Phoenix, 2007

Will Hoover, a former scout, coach and minor league baseball player, enters his third season as assistant coach with the Penn State baseball program. Hoover contributes to much of the day-to-day coaching of the Nittany Lions. His main focus is the hitters, working with them in outlining the offensive approach, various hitting drills and performing video analysis. Other duties involve working with the catchers while also serving as the first base coach on game day. Under his tutelage, Penn State had an outstanding offensive season in 2010. Led by All-American Ben Heath, the Nittany Lions posted a .298 batting average, which was their highest since 2005. Heath led the way, posting a .369 batting average with 19 home runs, and 57 RBI. He was not alone in his efforts, however, as four players hit above .340, including freshmen Elliot Searer and Steve Snyder who both earned Big Ten honors. e squad also had an outstanding 2009 season at the plate as the Lions finished the season with a .294 team batting average. On an individual basis, Jordan Steranka netted Penn State's "triple crown," leading the squad in bat-

"Coach Hoover has been a great resource to our team ever since his addition to the coaching staff. He has spent many hours working with the hitters in the cage and watching video. His coaching has made a positive impact on our offensive production as a team and in our approach to hitting. As a player that has worked with Coach Hoover frequently, I have benefited from his teaching and he has helped me improve my game both offensively and defensively." Former Catcher Ben Heath "Coach Hoover has helped me greatly with my personal development as a hitter. The intelligence he has for the subject of hitting is extraordinary. In the short two years I've been here, the knowledge about hitting that I have learned from him has helped me grow tremendously as a hitter. Coach has been a great addition to the staff and his expertise significantly benefits our team." Junior Third Baseman Jordan Steranka “Coach Hoover is a tremendous asset to our team. His knowledge and love for the game is unlike anyone I have ever been around. He has helped me in every aspect of my game, and I learn something new every time I am around him. The commitment and time he has given to the program has earned the respect of all the players.” Former Second Baseman Louie Picconi

ting average (.365), home runs (6) and RBI (42). He was later named to the All-Big Ten ird Team and to the All-Rookie Team. In total, four players finished with a .300 or better average with three others within .05 of that mark. Along with Steranka, two others drove in 40 or more runs. e native of Cumberland, Pa. previously managed the Cedar Cliﬀ (Camp Hill, Pa.) High School varsity baseball team. During his very successful tenure, the Colts amassed 149 victories and were consistently at or near the top of the Mid-Penn conference as a perennial playoﬀ team. He was honored with the Mid-Penn Conference Baseball Coach of the Year accolades in 2005 when he led the squad to a conference championship. Hoover graduated 45 All-Conference players with 96 percent of them going on to college. Many of his players went on to play at various Division I, II, and III programs throughout the country. Hoover came to Penn State with a plethora of baseball experience. Drafted as a catcher by Colorado in 1993, he played in both the Rockies' and New York Mets' farm systems. Upon the end of his playing career, Hoover became a professional player development consultant and scout. He was employed as a Rockies' associate scout for eight years. He is also an advanced scout for Inside Edge, Inc., Baseball Info Solutions and the Baseline Group/Dugout Central, Inc. baseball consulting services. Will was also selected as the head baseball coach for the Capitol Region of the 2003-08 Pennsylvania State Keystone Games. In addition, he has worked as a color analyst for the PA SportsFever Television Network. Hoover holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. He currently serves as vice president of marketing for Hoover Rehabilitation Services, Inc., the largest private health and disability management firm in the Mid-Atlantic. Hoover lives in New Cumberland, Pa., with his wife, Wendy, and three daughters: Emerson, Addison, and newborn Grayson. He also has two boxer pups named Dig and Wakely.

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Adam

Sam

First Year West Virginia, 2007

Second Year Penn State, 2013

WHITE

SHARF

Adam White enters his first year as the Director of Operations for the baseball team. A native of Phillipsburg, Pa., he returns to the area after a distinguished career as a collegiate and professional baseball player. After earning three letters at Phillipsburg-Osceola High School, he starred for West Virginia. He was named the WVU Rookie of the Year in 2006 after hitting .368. An All-Big East pick, he also hit .365 as a sophomore. Following the 2007 campaign, White was selected in the ninth round of the Major League Draft by the Cleveland Indians. One of the fastest players in the minors, he spent three seasons in the Indians’ organization where he swiped 73 bases, including 32 with Lake County in 2008.

Sam Sharf enters his second year as team manager for the baseball team. His duties include helping the coaching staﬀ with daily baseball operations and assisting with various day-to-day tasks surrounding the program. Sharf, a native of Closter, New Jersey attended Northern Valley Demarest Regional High School where he played baseball for the Demarest Norsemen along with summer ball for the New Jersey Hitmen. He is currently a sophomore at Penn State, enrolled in the Division of Undergraduate Studies and is set to graduate in the Spring of 2013.

Jan Bortner Assistant Athletic Director

Dr. Kristine Clark Sports Nutritionist

Jason Dambach Spikes General Manager

Josh Davis Strength & Conditioning

Mark Hinish Academic Counselor

Greg Myford Assistant Athletic Director

Matt Neri Sports Turf Manager

Dan Petrazzolo Director of Ballpark Operations

Rayleen Riley Baseball Staﬀ Assistant

Geoﬀ Swanson Athletic Trainer

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Dr. David Yukelson Sports Psychologist

Kevin Henry Facilities, Equipment & Events Manager

Chris Phillips Director of Ticket Sales

RETURNING PLAYER BIOS GETTING TO KNOW JESSE

Nickname: Jalf

Favorite Thing About Penn State: All the people and the sense of pride that they bring to the university

Jesse

ALFRENO

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: It is constructed somewhat after PNC Park (in Pittsburgh).

Grove City, Pa. Grove City

Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Football Favorite Pro Team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Senior • RHP • 5-11 • 195 • Bats: R • Throws: R

AS A JUNIOR IN 2010: ird on the team in appearances (19) out of the bullpen while tossing 20.1 innings with a 2-1 record and 8.85 ERA ... Did go 1-0 with a solid 4.26 ERA in six Big Ten games, allowing only three earned runs in 6.1 innings ... rew a perfect 1.1 innings to close out the win vs. Michigan State (5/1) ... Retired both batters he faced at Purdue (4/16) ... Second straight scoreless appearance, tossing 1.2 innings against Northwestern (4/11) to earn second win of the season ... rew 1.1 scoreless innings vs. Bucknell (4/6) ... Impressed in the home opener against Hofstra (3/26), hurling two scoreless innings on only one hit ... Did not allow a run in two games on Mar. 20, against Columbia and Winthrop. Pitched in both ends of the doubleheader ... Strong outing against Seton Hall (2/27), tossing two shutout innings for the win. Only allowed two hits while striking out one.finishing 1-for-3. AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2009: Served as one of Penn State’s most dependable relievers in first collegiate baseball season … Finished the year with an impressive 4.44 ERA, second on the team … Posted a 1-0 record with one save in 26.1 innings of work … Only allowed 21 hits in posting a team-best .226 batting average against (seventh in the Big Ten) … One of only two Nittany Lions (T.J. Macy) with at least 10 innings to allow less than a hit per inning … Did not allow a run in 14 of 20 outings … Failed to allow a hit on six occasions … Went nine innings spanning first five collegiate appearances before allowing first-career run against Rutgers (3/13) ... Pitched 0.1 scoreless innings against Villanova (5/12) … Garnered only win of the season at Iowa (5/9) with 0.1 scoreless frames … Strong in setting up David Lutz for the save a day earlier (5/8). Allowed one run in two innings … Struck out the side in a scoreless inning vs. La Salle (4/29) … Pitched 0.2 scoreless frames with a strikeout against Illinois (4/25) … Hurled a scoreless ninth,

with a strikeout, against Purdue (4/12) … Dominated two days prior against the Boilermakers (4/10) in pitching 1.1 scoreless frames with a strikeout … Tossed two scoreless innings with two strikeouts vs. Kent State (4/1) … Recorded 1.1 scoreless innings while striking out two at Kent State (3/24) … Earned the final out of a 13-2 win over NYIT (3/21) … Hurled two scoreless innings against Rutgers (3/15) for first collegiate save … Scored as a pinch-runner against Florida Gulf Coast (3/11) … Dazzled a day prior (3/10) by tossing 3.1 one-hit innings to keep the Lions tied in extra frames … Pitched 1.2 scoreless innings against Saint Joseph’s (3/8) … Posted a scoreless eighth in the series opener at #4 Texas (2/27) … Retired the only two batters he faced in the season-opener against St. John’s (2/20). PENN STATE FOOTBALL: An Academic All-Big Ten honoree, owning a 3.57 GPA … Saw action once in 2009, against eventual Big Ten Champion and Rose Bowl participant Ohio State … A talented and dedicated player ... Saw action in two games in 2008 … Made collegiate debut in the season-opening win over Florida International … Also played in the 38-7 win over #19 Wisconsin. HIGH SCHOOL: Standout football, baseball and basketball player at Grove City … Named First Team All-County and First Team All-District in baseball … Four-year letterwinner, who was a pitcher and center fielder … Was a District X champion three times … Also excelled in football under head coach Jeﬀ Bell, earning First Team AllState at defensive back in 2005 and 2006 and Second Team All-State in 2004. PERSONAL: Full name is Jesse Lee Alfreno … Born on July 10, 1987 in Grove City, Pa. … Parents are Mark and Wendy Alfreno … Double majoring in Advertising/Public Relations and Employment Relations. Minoring in Business.

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Innings Pitched: 3.1 vs. Fla. Gulf Coast (3/10/09) Hits: 0, nine times; last vs. Michigan State (5/1/10) Earned Runs: 0, 17 times; last vs. Michigan STate (5/1/10) Walks: 0, 15 times; last vs. Michigan STate (5/1/10) Strikeouts: 3 vs. La Salle (4/29/09)

Year 2009 2010 Totals

ERA 4.44 8.85 6.36

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

App-GS CG 20-0 0 19-0 0 39-0 0

ALFRENO’S CAREER STATISTICS

SHO CBO SV 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

IP 26.1 20.1 46.2

H 21 24 45

R 14 21 35

ER 13 20 33

BB 14 20 34

SO 12 10 22

2B 4 4 8

3B 0 1 1

HR 3 3 6

BF 93 109 223

B/Avg .226 .308 .263

WP 3 2 5

HBP 3 3 6

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RETURNING PLAYER BIOS GETTING TO KNOW MARIO

Favorite Thing About Penn State: The tradition

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: Mt. Nittany behind center field

Mario

ERAMO

Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Derek Jeter

Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Volleyball

Houston, Texas Blinn Community College

Favorite Athlete (Any Sport): Lance Armstrong Favorite Pro Team: New York Yankees

Senior • C/UTL • 6-0 • 215 • Bats: L • Throws: R

AS A JUNIOR IN 2010: Strong first season in Happy Valley, hitting .263 with nine home runs and 37 RBI ... e nine long balls were second on the team, only to Ben Heath's 18 ... Six of them came in conference play, the most by any designated hitter in the Big Ten ... Slugged .474, third on the squad while also walking 25 times to up on-base percentage to .370 ... Went 2-for-3 with two walks and two runs scored in the series opener at Minnesota (5/14) ... Homered in four of six games spanning Apr. 24 through May 2 ... Also recorded at least one RBI in six straight games, his second streak of six or more game this season ... Hit a big two-run home run in series finale vs. Michigan State (5/2) ... Went 1-for-4 with a mammoth home run to right vs. La Salle (4/27) ... Hit second home run in as many days, finishing 2-for-4 with a walk, two RBI and a run scored in the series finale against the Buckeyes (4/25) ... Went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in front of many friends and family at Ohio State (4/24) ... Big day vs. Duquesne (4/20), going 2-for-3 with two walks, a double, three RBI and two runs scored ... 1-for-4 with a double, RBI and run scored in series opener at Purdue (4/16) ... Was intentionally walked twice after pinchhitting appearance vs. No. 24 Pittsburgh (4/13) ... Went 1-for-3 in consecutive games against Northwestern (4/9-10) ... Walked twice against Bucknell (4/6) ... Finished sensational week by going 2-for-4 with a double and run scored. Marked his sixth multi-hit game of the season ... Huge game at Illinois (4/2) in first-ever Big Ten game, finishing 3-for-6 with two home runs, five RBI and three runs scored ... Hit second home run of the season at Kent State (3/30), finishing 2-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored ... Had a hit, RBI and two walks in Game Two of a dou-

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bleheader against Hofstra (3/27) ... Recorded an RBI in seven consecutive games dating from Mar. 12 at Texas State to Mar. 21 against Kent State ... Went 2-for-6 with a double and career-high four RBI at Winthrop (3/20) ... Was 1-for-3 with a walk, RBI and run scored earlier in the day against Columbia (3/20) ... Started the Coca-Cola Classic with 2-for-4 eﬀort against Kent State (3/19). Also had two RBI and a run scored ... Posted an RBI in all three games of the Texas State (3/12-14) series. Also played in the field for the first time all season, seeing time in the outfield ... Reached base twice at Texas A&M (3/9), recording a walk, double and run scored ... Went 2for-5, including first home run in a Penn State uniform, against Dallas Baptist (3/6) ... Had Penn State's second walk-oﬀ single in as many days, doing so in the 13th inning against Seton Hall (2/27). Finished the game 1-for-4 with two walks and the RBI ... Posted a hit in debut with the Nittany Lions against Cincinnati (2/26), finishing 1-for-3. BLINN JUNIOR COLLEGE: Strong contributor for the Blinn Jr. College Buccaneers out of Brenham, Texas … Hit .316 with five home runs and 38 RBI as a freshman in 2007 … Nominated to Junior College All-Star Game in the fall of 2008 … Buccaneers hit over 100 home runs that year ... Voted team captain for the spring of 2009. HIGH SCHOOL: Led Langham Creek High School to backto-back 20+ win seasons … Named First-Team All-District and was a unanimous selection for the All-Greater Houston All-Star Team … Also played for the Houston Raiders out of the Premier Senior League … Busy outside of baseball as well, volunteering to help out Special Olympics and various other activities. PERSONAL: Full name is Mario Anthony Eramo … Born on April 24, 1989 in Charlotte, N.C. … Parents are Mark and Trish Eramo … Brother of Natalie (18) and Dominic (16) … Majoring in Communications Arts and Sciences.

At bats: 6, twice; last vs. Illinois (4/2/10) Runs: 3 vs. Illinois (4/ 2/10) Hits: 3 vs. Illinois,(4/ 2/10) RBI: 5 vs. Illinois, (4/ 2/10) Doubles: 1, five times; last vs. Duquesne (4/20/10) Home Runs: 2 vs. Illinois, (4/ 2/10) Stolen Bases: N/A

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Avg. GP-GS AB .263 47-40 152 .263 47-40 152 PENN STATE 2011

R 26 26

H 40 40

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2B 5 5

3B 0 0

ERAMO’S CAREER STATISTICS

HR 9 9

RBI 37 37

TB 72 72

SLG % BB HBP SO GDP OB% .474 25 3 54 3 .370 .474 25 3 54 3 .370

SF 4 4

SH SB-ATT 0 0-4 0 0-4

PO 25 25

A 0 0

E FLD% 5 .833 5 .833

RETURNING PLAYER BIOS GETTING TO KNOW MICHAEL

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: The heaters in the dugout

Michael

Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Chipper Jones

GLANTZ

Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Basketball

Favorite Athletic Memory at Penn State: The road trips with the team

Marietta, Ga. Young Harris/George Walton

Senior • SS • 6-3 • 210 • Bats: R • Throws: R

Favorite Athlete (Any Sport): Andre Agassi Favorite Pro Team: Atlanta Braves

AS A JUNIOR IN 2010: Hit .256 in 36 games (34 starts) at shortstop with one home run and 15 RBI ... Also walked 15 times and was hit by three pitches, good for a .350 on-base percentage ... Strong defensively as well, improving his fielding percentage by 70 points from 2009 in posting a .950 mark ... Went 2-for-4 with two RBI as part of thrilling walk-oﬀ win against Michigan (5/21). His two-run single started the scoring in the ninth inning ... Finished series against Iowa (5/9) with 2-for-5 performance, including first home run of the season ... Huge weekend vs. Michigan State, hitting going 7-for-12 (.583) ... Finished 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored on Saturday (5/1) ... Opened series on Friday (4/30) by tying careerhigh in hits and runs (four each). Reached base safely in all six plate appearances, also walking twice ... Went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored at Ohio State (4/24) ... Walked twice a day prior (4/23) against one of the nation's top pitchers - Alex Wimmers. Also made a number of sensational plays in the field ... Went 2-for-4 with first stolen base of season vs. Mount St. Mary's (4/21) ... Hit a two-run double in the Big Ten opener at Illinois (4/2), barely missing a grand slam while finishing 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored ... Big game at Kent State (3/30), finishing 1-for-2 with a double, two walks, two RBI and two runs scored. Marked first extrabase hit of season ... Saw first action in three weeks as a pinch-hitter against Hofstra (3/27). Laid down a sacrifice while scoring a run ... Walked and scored vs. Dallas Baptist (3/6) before leaving with an injury ... Finished 1-for-4 against McNeese State (3/5) ... Went 2-for4 in consecutive games to open the season - against Cincinnati (2/26) and Seton Hall (2/27) ... Reached base three times against the Pirates (2/27), also walking once ... Had a hit and RBI to go along with those two hits vs. Cincinnati (2/26). Has the distinction of driving in Penn State's first run of the season, coming in the second inning.

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2009: Played in 30 games, starting 27, in first season at Penn State ... Finished the year with a .229 average with seven of his 25 hits going for extra bases ... Posted six doubles, a home run, 11 RBI and 20 runs scored ... Season was highlighted by a career-best eight-game hitting streak spanning Mar. 22 through Apr. 4 ... Tallied at least one hit in 16 games and multiple knocks in six contests ... Had a hit and RBI against Mount St. Mary's (4/15) ... Finished 1-for-5 with two RBI vs. Bucknell (4/8) ... Strong in game one of a doubleheader at Michigan (4/4), finishing 2-for-5 with a double, run scored and the go-ahead RBI in a 6-4 victory ... Posted a hit and run against Bucknell (3/31) ... Impressive vs. #16 Ohio State (3/29), recording three hits (one double, two singles), three RBI and two runs. Was only retired once ... Scored both Penn State runs a day prior (3/28) ... Reached base twice and finished 1-for-3 in the series-opener (3/27) ... Hit a double for the second-straight day, this time at Temple (3/25) ... Finished 1-for-5 with a double and run scored at Kent State (3/24) ... Was 1-for-4 with a walk, run scored and RBI against NYIT (3/22) ... Walked twice in the series-opener against Rutgers (3/13) ... Enjoyed career game against Florida Gulf Coast (3/11): 4-for-5 with a double, home run, walk, two RBI and career-high four runs scored ... Posted a walk, RBI and two runs despite not recording a hit vs. Lehigh (3/8) ... Had two hits in four atbats against Akron (3/7) ... Went 2-for-4 with a double and run in the series opener at #4 Texas (2/27) ... Strong all-around game against Northwestern (2/21) included two hits (in six at-bats), an RBI, run scored and firstcareer stolen base. YOUNG HARRIS COLLEGE: Played shortstop and third base for Young Harris in Georgia ... Hit .333 as a freshman in 2007 before an injury ended season ... First Team AllConference and All-District that season ... Named to the All-Tournament Team at the JUCO World Series. HIGH SCHOOL: Played high school baseball at George Walton High School in Marietta, Ga. ... Was selected as one of the top 80 high school players in the state of Georgia ... Selected to the Georgia Dugout Club All-Star Team as a senior.

CAREER BESTS

At-Bats: 6, two times; last vs. Fla. Gulf Coast (3/10/09) Runs: 4, twice; last vs. Michigan State (5/1/10) Hits: 4, twice; last vs. Michigan State (5/1/10) RBI: 3 vs. Ohio State (3/29/09) Doubles: 1, 10 times Home Runs: 1, twice; last vs. Iowa (5/9/10) Stolen Bases: 1, 3 times; last vs. Mount St. Mary’s (4/21/10)

Year 2009 2010 Totals

Avg. GP-GS AB .229 30-27 109 .256 36-34 117 .243 66-61 226

R 20 20 40

H 25 30 55

2B 6 4 10

3B 0 0 0

GLANTZ’S CAREER STATISTICS

HR 1 1 2

RBI 11 15 26

TB 34 37 71

PERSONAL: Full name is Michael Stuart Glantz ... Born on May 27, 1988 in Atlanta, Ga. ... Parents are Andy and Michele Glantz ... Has a sister named Melissa ... Majoring in communication arts and sciences.

SLG % BB HBP SO GDP OB% .312 9 3 28 4 .306 .316 15 3 31 1 .350 .314 24 6 59 5 .329

SF 0 2 2

SH SB-ATT PO A E 1 2-3 57 90 20 4 1-3 66 105 9 5 3-6 123 195 29

FLD% .880 .950 .916

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RETURNING PLAYER BIOS Nickname: Bobbo

GETTING TO KNOW BOBBY

Favorite Thing About Penn State: The great tradition and opportunity

Bobby

JACOBS

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: The top of the line facilities Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Jimmy Rollins

West Chester, Pa. West Chester East

Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Football

Senior • C • 6-0 • 200 • Bats: R • Throws: R

AS A JUNIOR IN 2010: Strong junior season, including a .298 average in 29 games (26 starts), at both catcher and designated hitter ... Also had two home runs and 14 RBI in 94 at-bats ... Part of an impressive 1-2 punch at catcher, combining with classmate Ben Heath for 101 hits, 25 doubles, 21 home runs and 71 RBI ... Went 1-for-2 in final action of the season vs. Michigan (5/21) ... Had a pinch-hit two-RBI double as part of 22-5 win over Michigan State (5/1). Marked team's first pinch-hit of the season ... Drew walk-oﬀ bases loaded walk against Bucknell (4/6). Finished game with an RBI and run scored ... Posted second straight three-hit game at Illinois (4/4), finishing 3-for-3 with a walk, two doubles (to tie career-high), RBI and run scored ... Huge game at Illinois (4/3), finishing 3-for-4 to tie a career-high while hitting second home run of season with an RBI and two runs scored ... Doubled and scored at home against Kent State (3/31) ... Set a new career-high with two doubles in the series finale vs. Hofstra (3/28) ... Also had two hits in Game One of Saturday's doubleheader against the Pride ... Tied a career-high with three hits (in four at-bats)against Columbia (3/20). Also had a double and run scored ... Finished 2-for-4 with a double, home run, RBI and two runs scored at Texas State (3/13). AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2009: Shared time at catcher with fellow classmate Ben Heath ... Played in 29 games, starting 27 while nearly cracking a .300 batting average ... Hit .298 (fifth on the team) with two home runs, 18 RBI and 19 runs scored ... Also had two doubles and a triple for a .426 slugging percentage ... Walked seven times and was hit by four pitches for a .361 on-base percentage ... Was 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI in the season-finale against #21 Minnesota (5/16) ... Finished 1-for-3 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in the series-opener

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Avg. GP-GS AB .250 9-3 12 .298 29-27 94 .298 29-26 94 .295 67-56 200 PENN STATE 2011

R 3 19 12 34

H 3 28 28 59

BASEBALL

2B 2 4 9 15

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2008: Played in nine games, including three starts ... Displayed a good ability to get on base in limited time, finishing 3-for-12 while also drawing three walks and two hitby-pitches for a.471 on-base percentage ... Two of the three hits were doubles ... Started two games at catcher and one at DH .... Doubled in only at-bat against Villanova (4/30) ... Had a walk and run scored against Bethune-Cookman (3/15) ... Went 2-for4 with a double and run against Connecticut (3/11) in first-career start. HIGH SCHOOL: Played four years of varsity baseball at West Chester East High School in West Chester, Pa. ... Named First Team All-Ches-Mont as both a junior and senior and Second Team All-Ches-Mont as a sophomore ... Garnered Second Team All-Area as both a sophomore and junior and First Team All-Southeastern PA as a senior ... Helped lead squad to Ches-Mont championships in three of four years ... Team won District 1 championship as a freshman, made the state semifinals as a sophomore and the state quarterfinals as a senior ... Hit .400 as a senior in team's 20-5 season ... Hit .386 as a junior and .400 as a sophomore ... A member of the honor roll. PERSONAL: Full name is Robert Gordon Jacobs ... Born on June 10, 1989 in Bryn Mawr, Pa. ... Parents are Bob and Cheryl Jacobs ... Brother of Andrea and Brian ... Mother and aunt also attended Penn State ... A communication arts and sciences major.

At-Bats: 5, five times; last at Michigan (4/5/09) Runs: 3, two times; last at Michigan (4/5/09) Hits: 3, five times; last vs. Minnesota (5/16/10) RBI: 3, two times; last vs. Minnesota (5/16/09) Doubles: 2, twice; last vs. Illinois (4/4/10) Home Runs: 1, four times; last vs. Illinois (4/3/10)

Year 2008 2009 2010 Totals

(5/14) ... Drove in Penn State's only run via his second home run of the season at Michigan State (5/1) ... Hit first-career triple and had an RBI vs. Mount St. Mary's (4/15) ... Finished 3-for-5 with a walk, RBI and three runs scored at Michigan (4/5) ... Drove in one of the Lions' two runs against #16 Ohio State (3/28) ... Was 1-for-3 with two runs at Kent State (3/24) ... Impressive against NYIT (3/21) with a 1-for-3 showing, along with a walk, double, RBI and two runs scored ... Went 1-for-4 a day earlier (3/20) with a clutch two-run home run ... Strong in game one of a doubleheader vs. Rutgers (3/14) included 2-for-4 with a double and two runs ... Finished 3-for-5 with three runs scored in the series-opener (3/13) ... Drove in two runs against Florida Gulf Coast (3/11) ... Had a hit, RBI and run a day prior (3/10) while catching all 14 inning.

3B 0 1 0 1

HR 0 2 2 4

JACOBS’ CAREER STATISTICS RBI 0 18 14 32

TB 5 40 43 88

SLG % BB HBP SO GDP OB% .417 3 2 1 0 .471 .426 7 4 21 0 .361 .457 7 2 19 0 .349 .440 17 8 41 0 .364

SF 0 3 3 6

SH SB-ATT PO A 0 0-0 21 4 2 0-1 199 19 3 0-0 53 7 5 0-1 273 30

E FLD% 1 .962 4 .982 1 .984 6 .981

RETURNING PLAYER BIOS GETTING TO KNOW HEATH

Nickname: Cowboy

Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Ian Kinsler

Heath

JOHNSON

Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Football Favorite Pro Team: Atlanta Braves

Alamagordo, N.M. Frank Philips College

Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Harry Caray

Favorite Musical Artist: Casey Donahew Band

Senior • OF • 6-1 • 180 • Bats: R • Throws: R

AS A JUNIOR IN 2010: Enjoyed an up and down season in first Division I action after transferring from junior college (Frank Philips College) ... Hit .207 in 92 at-bats on the season (23 starts) while moving to pitcher midseason, where he appeared in 11 games (one start) with a 6.75 ERA and a save ... Only allowed 14 hits in 14.2 innings, good for a .275 opponent bating average ... Also struck out 12 ... Recorded one of the team's three saves on the season ... Impressed in first-career start, going a career-high five innings in the season-finale vs. Michigan (5/22), allowing only five hits and three runs while striking out three. Did not allow a run over his final three frames ... Retired the only batter he faced two days prior (5/20) against the Wolverines ... Tossed a scoreless inning at Minnesota (5/16) ... Struck out a career-high three batters in 1.1 innings vs. Iowa (5/8) ... Pitched a career-high two innings, allowing one run vs. Duquesne (4/20) ... Picked up first-career save along with an infield single vs. Northwestern (4/11) ... Recorded a hit in four straight games, including a pair of hits along with an RBI and run scored in the series finale at Texas State (3/14) ... Extended hitting streak to seven games with second straight 2-for-4 performance against Lamar (3/7). Also stole second base of the season ... Hit safely in both ends of a doubleheader (3/6), going 2-for-4 with a double against Lamar and 1-for-4 with a double, RBI and run scored against Dallas Baptist. Also stole first-career base against the Patriots ... Was 2-for-4 with two runs scored vs. McNeese State (3/5) ... Had one hit in all three games of the Big Ten/BIG EAST Challenge ... Went 1-for-6 with a single and RBI against Notre Dame (2/28) ... Strong game vs. Seton Hall (2/27) with a triple and sacrifice fly. e triple came only two batters into the bottom of the first while the sacrifice fly tied the score in the eighth to force extra innings. Also scored a run ... Recorded a hit in his first Penn State game against Cincinnati (2/26).

FRANK PHILLIPS COLLEGE: Standout performer at Frank Phillips College, capped oﬀ with First Team NJCAA All-America honors in June ... Also named WJCAC All-Conference and received All Region V Honors ... Hit .497 with a school-record 16 home runs, 30 doubles, eight triples and 75 RBI in 2009 ... Attended the Texas/New Mexico Junior College All-Star Game in 2008 ... Voted Frank Phillips College Newcomer of the Year. SUMMER LEAGUES: A key part of the Texas Collegiate League's Coppell Copperhead summer league team in 2009 ... Helped lead squad to the season championship behind a team-best 27 RBI ... Finished with a .212 batting average, three home runs, three doubles and a triple. HIGH SCHOOL: Played high school baseball for the Alamogordo (N.M.) Tigers ... Was an All-District Infielder both junior and senior years ... Additional activities includes calf roping, team roping and fishing. PERSONAL: Full name is Tyler Heath Johnson ... Born on May 20, 1989 in Alamogordo, N.M. ... Parents are Carl Johnson and Doug and Donnette Nelson ... Brother of Karly Johnson (17) and Meg Nelson (11) ... Majoring in landscape contracting with a design option.

CAREER BESTS

Innings: 5.0 vs. Michigan (5/22/10) Hits: 0, three times; last vs. Michigan (5/20/10) Earned Runs: 0, five times; last vs. Michigan (5/20/10) Walks: 0, five times; last vs. Michigan (5/20/10) Strikeouts: 3, twice; last vs. Michigan (5/22/10)

Year 2010 Totals

Avg. GP-GS AB .207 23-22 92 .207 23-22 92

R 10 10

H 19 19

2B 2 2

3B 1 1

JOHNSON’S CAREER STATISTICS

HR 0 0

RBI 6 6

TB 23 23

SLG % BB HBP SO GDP OB% .250 4 2 21 0 .250 .250 4 2 21 0 .250

SF 2 2

SH SB-ATT 2 2-4 2 2-4

PO 39 39

A 8 8

E FLD% 1 .979 1 .979

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RETURNING PLAYER BIOS Nickname: Dude

GETTING TO KNOW BLAKE

Favorite Thing About Penn State: The tradition and rich history

Blake

LYND

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: I like how the outfield plays big. It gives me a lot of room to track down fly balls. Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Shane Victorino

Deer Park, Texas Alvin Community College

Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Football

Senior • OF • 5-7 • 170 • Bats: L • Throws: L

AS A SENIOR IN 2010: Redshirt season due to injury.

AS A JUNIOR IN 2009: Posted a superb first season as a Nittany Lion after transferring from Alvin Community College ... Finished the season with a .356 batting average, second on the squad (and 15th in the Big Ten) to go along with a team-leading 22 stolen bases (which was third in the conference) ... ose 22 swipes were also good for fourth in Penn State single-season history and a full 15 more than the next-most on the `09 squad (Mike Deese and Cory Wine) ... Had 58 hits, third-best on the team while playing in 45 games (and starting 39) ... Scored 39 runs to tie for the team lead ... Was the only Nittany Lion to post multiple hits against #21 Minnesota (5/14), finishing 2-for-5 ... Finished 2-for-5 with a stolen base and two runs vs. La Salle (4/29) ... Had a hit, run scored, RBI and walk against Illinois (4/25) ... Was 1-for-3 a day prior (4/24) ... Monster game against Mount St. Mary's (4/15), reaching base all five times via 3-for-3 hitting with two walks. Also finished with a career-high four stolen bases and four runs scored ... Was 3-for-5 with a stolen base and run scored in the opening game of the Purdue series (4/10) ... Impressive eﬀort sparked a 15-11 win over #16 Ohio State (3/29), finishing 3-for-4 with two walks, an RBI, run scored and stolen base ... Drove in one of the Lions' two runs vs. the Buckeyes (3/28) and added a stolen base ... Reached base twice via a hit and walk in the series-opener (3/27) ... Was 2for-5 with a stolen base and two runs scored at Temple (3/25) ... Posted three hits, two RBI and a stolen base at Kent State (3/24) ... Reached base four times behind three walks and a hit while knocking in a run in the series-finale vs. NYIT (3/22) ... Had an all-around game a day prior (3/21) with a hit, walk, two runs scored and two stolen bases ... Was 2-for4 in the series-opener against the Highlanders (3/20) ... Finished

CAREER BESTS

Avg. GP-GS AB .356 45-39 163 .356 45-39 163 PENN STATE 2011

R 39 39

H 58 58

BASEBALL

2B 1 1

3B 0 0

ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Served as Alvin's captain for both freshman and sophomore campaigns, hitting .370 and .421 in those seasons, respectively ... Selected to the Texas-New Mexico JUCO All-Star Team ... Was awarded the Rawlings Big Stick Award at the JUCO World Series for being the leading hitter of the tournament (.556 average) ... Named Most Valuable Player after sweeping Regionals and leading squad to the World Series appearance ... Stole 31 bases as a sophomore. HIGH SCHOOL: Unanimously named All-District 23 as a junior and senior at Deer Park ... Named First Team All-Greater Houston in 2005 along with selection to the All-Greater Houston Coaches Association 5A All-Star Team ... Was the District 23-5A batting champ with a .528 batting average ... Batted .441 as a senior and .348 as a sophomore. PERSONAL: Full name is Blake Alan Lynd ... Born on February 18, 1988 in Houston, Texas ... Parents are Greg Lynd and Joan Dugan ... Brother of Michelle, Bryce, and Brady ... Majoring in communication arts and sciences.

At-Bats: 7 vs. Florida Gulf Coast (3/10/09) Runs: 4, two times; last vs. Mount St. Mary’s (4/15/09) Hits: 3, seven times; last vs. Mount St. Mary’s (4/15/09) RBI: 3 vs. Florida Gulf Coast (3/11/09) Doubles: 1 vs. Akron (3/7/09) Walks: 3 vs. NYIT (3/22/09) Stolen Bases: 4 vs. Mount St. Mary’s (4/15/09)

Year 2009 Totals

with a hit and RBI in the series-finale against Rutgers (3/15) ... Went 2for-3 with a walk in game two of a doubleheader against the Scarlet Knights (3/14) ... Strong overall eﬀort in game one included a walk, hit, RBI, run scored and stolen base ... Impressed in the series-opener against Rutgers, hitting 3-for-4 with a walk, stolen base and four runs scored ... Pinch-hit against Florida Gulf Coast (3/11) and finished 2-for-2 with three RBI and a run scored ... Went 3-for-7 with an RBI and run scored as part of 14inning marathon a day earlier (3/10) ... Finished 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs scored against Lehigh (3/8) ... Huge game against Akron (3/7) included a 2-for-3 eﬀort with a double, two walks and two runs scored ... Had one of Penn State's five hits in game two of a doubleheader against #4 Texas (2/28) ... Recorded a pinch-hit single and scored in game one ... Went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored against Seton Hall (2/22) ... Stole a base a day prior against Northwestern (2/21) ... Opened the season with a 1-for-4 performance against St. John's (2/20) with a walk and run scored.

HR 0 0

LYND’S CAREER STATISTICS RBI 16 16

TB 59 59

SLG % BB HBP SO GDP OB% .362 26 0 25 1 .442 .362 26 0 25 1 .442

SF 1 1

SH SB-ATT PO 3 22-31 104 3 22-31 104

A 1 1

E FLD% 1 .991 1 .991

RETURNING PLAYER BIOS GETTING TO KNOW MIKE

Major & Why: Industrial Engineering - Penn State has a great engineering program

Mike

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: The fans in the right field bleachers

PIERCE

Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Houston Street

State College Pa. State College

Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Football

Favorite Athletic Memory at Penn State: Extra inning win against Youngstown State in 2008

Senior • LHP • 5-11 • 185 • Bats: L • Throws: L

AS A JUNIOR IN 2010: Key lefty reliever out of the bullpen who enjoyed a breakout season ... Finished with a 1-1 record along with a career-best 6.11 ERA in career-high 17.2 innings pitched ... Appeared in 16 games, fifth on the team ... Also struck out a career-high 10 batters ... Had six consecutive scoreless appearances, the second longest streak of his career spanning Apr. 13 - May 8. Did not allow a run in five April outings ... Tossed a scoreless frame against Iowa (5/8) ... rew a scoreless ninth inning in 18-7 win over Michigan State (4/30) ... Tied a season-high 2.2 innings, allowing only one hit and no runs against La Salle (4/27) ... Recorded the last out of a 14-6 win at Ohio State (4/25) ... Tossed 0.1 scoreless innings vs. Duquesne (4/20) ... Picked up first win of the season, tossing 0.2 scoreless frames against No. 24 Pittsburgh (4/13) ... Went a season-high 2.2 innings in minimizing the damage at Kent State (3/30). Also marked second longest outing of career ... Retired the only batter he faced against in the Coca-Cola Classic Championship Game against Kent State (3/21) ... Had a scoreless inning with a strikeout at Lamar (3/7) ... Tossed a scoreless inning against Notre Dame (2/28), coming into a jam while minimizing damage in allowing only one run.

eight of 12 appearances ... Began career with three straight scoreless outings, spanning 2.1 innings ... Did not allow an earned run in three appearances of Big Ten play (2.2 innings) ... Held opponent without a hit in five appearances and allowed more than one hit three times and more than two hits only once ... Finished the season with seven straight scoreless innings dating back to Apr. 11, only giving up two hits in that span ... Pitched a scoreless frame against Michigan State (5/4) ... Had long and impressive outing vs. Youngstown State (4/23), pitching four innings (10th13th), allowing just one hit with a walk and two strikeouts for first-collegiate win ... Tossed 0.1 scoreless innings against La Salle (4/22) ... Posted 1.2 scoreless frames over a two-day span against Purdue (4/11-12) ... Gave up first collegiate hit, but still tossed 0.2 scoreless innings against Connecticut (3/11) ... Pitched a scoreless inning with a strikeout against Monmouth (3/10) ... Retired only batter in first collegiate appearance against Wake Forest (3/2). HIGH SCHOOL: Earned two varsity letters at State College Area High School ... Went 8-0 as a senior with a 2.94 ERA and was named First Team All-MAC and a CPL All-Star in the Little Lions' 18-3 season ... Had a 0.00 ERA as a junior and led the CPL in saves as the squad went 20-4 ... Was a member of the high honor roll and a faculty scholar honoree for having a 3.5 GPA or higher ... Graduated with a 4.3 GPA.

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2009: Had spurts of excellence as a sophomore, including no earned runs in five of 10 appearances, all out of the bullpen ... Also didn't allow a hit on four occasions ... Allowed one run or fewer seven times ... Finished season with an 0-1 record and 11.05 ERA in 7.1 innings ... Retired only two batters he faced against Illinois (4/26) ... Didn't allow an earned run in an inning vs. #16 Ohio State (3/28) ... Tossed a scoreless ninth in Game One of a doubleheader vs. Rutgers (3/14) ... Retired the only batter he faced in the series-opener against #4 Texas (2/27) and Northwestern (2/21).

PERSONAL: Full name is Michael Walker Pierce ... Born on June 27, 1988 in State College, Pa. ... Parents are Greg and Linda Pierce ... Sister, Katie (25) attended Penn State ... Father is a finance professor at Penn State and mother is a human resources director ... An industrial engineering major.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2008: Walk-on reliever turned in some strong performances ... Held opponents scoreless in

CAREER BESTS

Innings Pitched: 4.0 vs. Youngstown State (4/23/08) Hits: 0, 12 times; last vs. Duquesne (4/20/10) Earned Runs: 0, 22 times; last vs. Iowa (5/8/10) Walks: 0, 28 times; last vs. Michigan (5/22/10) Strikeouts: 2, four times; last vs. Michigan (5/22/10)

Year 2008 2009 2010 Totals

ERA 6.39 11.05 6.11 7.17

W-L App-GS CG 1-0 12-0 0 0-1 10-0 0 1-1 16-0 0 2-2 38-0 0

PIERCE’S CAREER STATISTICS

SHO CBO SV IP 0 0 0 12.2 0 0 0 7.1 0 0 0 17.2 0 0 0 37.2

H 13 14 30 57

R 9 11 13 33

ER 9 9 12 30

BB 2 3 4 9

SO 6 3 10 19

2B 3 2 7 12

3B 1 2 0 3

HR 1 2 0 3

BF 51 35 91 185

B/Avg .255 .400 .395 .352

WP 1 0 1 2

HBP 1 0 6 7

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RETURNING PLAYER BIOS Nickname: DeBo

Joey

DEBERNARDIS Lake Zurich, Ill. Lake Zurich

Junior • 1B • 6-1 • 220 • Bats: R • Throws: R

Avg. GP-GS AB .280 13-4 25 .354 52-52 212 .346 65-56 237 PENN STATE 2011

R 4 41 45

H 7 75 82

BASEBALL

2B 1 14 15

3B 0 3 3

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: The locker room, batting cages and the ping pong table where I consistently beat Elliot Searer, Ryan Clark and of all people, Lou Picconi Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Albert Pujols

... Tied career-high with three hits in Game Two of Saturday's (3/27) doubleheader, with two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored ... ird straight two-hit game (and sixth in eight games), finishing 2-for-4 with an RBI at Pittsburgh (3/24) ... Went 2-for-5 with first home run of the season, a threerun shot, in the series opener against Texas State (3/12) ... Posted a career-high three hits in consecutive games, finishing 3-for-5 against both Dallas Baptist (3/6) and Lamar (3/5). Also marked first-career multi-hit games ... Two of his hits against DBU came in the second inning, becoming the first Nittany Lion with two hits in an inning since Mike Deese on March 9, 2008 ... Was 1-for-6 against Cincinnati (2/26) with a walk-oﬀ single in the 12th inning. AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009: Solid first collegiate season, hitting .280 in limited action at corner infield ... Played 13 games, starting four, with a double, home run, two RBI and four runs scored in 25 at-bats ... Hit firstcareer home run in the seventh inning against Akron (3/7), which marked first-collegiate hit ... Saw first-collegiate action in season-opener against St. John's (2/20), finishing with a walk and RBI oﬀ the bench. HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Lake Zurich High School in Illinois ... Named All-Conference and All-Area three times and AllIllinois as a senior .... Batted .542 with a school-record 13 home runs, 15 doubles and 56 RBI ... Also went 7-2 with a 0.82 ERA as a pitcher, and threw a no-hitter in the North Suburban Conference championship game ... Hit .400 with a .484 on base percentage and .789 slugging percentage as a junior, slugging 10 home runs and driving in 39 ... Named All-Conference, All-Area and All-County that season while serving as team captain ... Hit .423 as a sophomore with four home runs and 33 RBI to go with a .486 on-base percentage in leading squad to a 22-9 record ... Drafted in the 38th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft by the Florida Marlins. PERSONAL: Full name is Joseph Anthony DeBernardis ... Born on September 28, 1989 in Waukegan, Ill. ... Parents are John and Joyce DeBernardis ... Father is a Penn State alumnus ... Has six older siblings: three brothers - Jon, Josh, and Adam and three sisters, Kelli, Ashley , and Kristie ... Jon played baseball at Pittsburgh ... Majoring in communications.

At-Bats: 6, three times; last vs. Ohio State (4/24/10) Runs: 3, twice; last vs. Ohio State (4/24/10) Hits: 3, eight times; last vs. Michigan State (5/1/10) RBI: 5 vs. Michigan State (5/1/10) Doubles: 2, twice; last vs. Purdue (4/16/10) Home Runs: 1, three times; last vs. Michigan State (5/1/10) Stolen Bases: 1 vs. Mount St. Mary’s (4/21/10)

Year 2009 2010 Totals

Favorite Thing About Penn State: The athletic facilities and the opportunity to meet new people every day

Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Football

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2010: Strong first season of starting duty included a .354 average (third on the team) along with a team-leading 75 hits while starting all 52 games ... Played strong first base, including 472 putouts which stand third in school history for a single-season ... Led the Lions with 24 multi-hit games ... Also finished with 14 doubles, two home runs, 33 RBI and 101 total bases ... e hit total is good for seventh in school history while total bases stand just outside the top 10 ... Was also at the plate for three of the Lions' six walk-off victories this season ... Also saw time on the mound, throwing 3.1 innings over four games while allowing only one earned run ... Finished the season with two straight 2-for-4 efforts against Michigan (5/21-22) ... Recorded a single hit in the first two games at Minnesota (5/14-15) ... Posted a career-high 12-game hitting streak from Apr. 23 until May 15 ... Monster weekend against Michigan State, hitting .583 (7-for12) in three games ... Went 3-for-4 on both Friday (4/30) and Saturday (5/1), with seven RBI in that span - including a career-high five on Saturday. Reached base five times on Friday, also walking twice ... Another multi-hit game, finishing 2-for-4 with a run scored vs. La Salle (4/27) ... Tied a career-high with three hits, six atbats and three runs scored as part of impressive offensive outburst at Ohio State (4/24) ... Went 3-for-6 with a double, RBI and two runs scored vs. Duquesne (4/20 ...24-game on-base streak was snapped in the series finale at Purdue (4/18) ... Posted two straight two-hit games at Purdue (4/16-17), including on Friday when he tied a career-high with two doubles ... Earned first-career win as a pitcher, tossing a scoreless ninth inning against Bucknell (4/6) ... ree hits (in four at-bats), while walking once and getting hit by a pitch in the Big Ten opener at Illinois (4/2) ... Posted two hits against Kent State (3/31)

CAREER BESTS

DEBERNARDIS’ CAREER STATISTICS HR 1 2 3

GETTING TO KNOW JOEY

RBI 2 33 35

TB SLG % BB HBP SO GDP OB% 11 .440 2 1 6 0 .357 101 .476 21 4 32 2 .420 112 .473 23 5 38 2 .414

SF 0 1 1

SH SB-ATT PO A 0 0-0 18 6 0 1-1 472 29 0 1-1 490 35

E FLD% 1 .960 4 .992 5 .991

RETURNING PLAYER BIOS Nickname: Deegs

Favorite Thing About Penn State: All the people I have met and the memories being made

Sean

DEEGAN

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: The playing surface and bleachers in right field

Readington, N.J. Hunterdon Central

Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Grady Sizemore

Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Football

Junior • OF • 6-1 • 200 • Bats: L • Throws: R

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2010: Strong sophomore season in first year of starting duty ... Was the starting left fielder - 41 times - while also starting 10 times in center ... Also versatile within the lineup, batting leadoﬀ (30), second (2), fifth (2), sixth (1), seventh (1) and eighth (15) ... In total, batted .289 with three home runs and 24 RBI ... Five triples were within one of tying the single-season school record ... Also had four doubles ... Stole 24 bases, tied for second in program history and within three of the school record ... Finished with a hit in 23 of his final 27 games dating back to Apr. 4 at Illinois, including a career-high 10-game hitting streak in that span ... Went 4-for-11 in final series of the year vs. Michigan (5/20-22), including a 2-for-3 performance in the middle game. Hit key double as part of huge ninth-inning rally. Also drove in two and scored one ... Posted two hits in all three games against Iowa (5/79), finishing 2-for-4 in each contest. Also had a walk, two doubles, three runs and a stolen base ... Was 2-for-5 with a walk, two RBI and run scored vs. Michigan State (5/1) ... Opened series a day prior by tying career-high with three hits (in five at-bats) and three runs scored. Also walked ... Went 2-for4 a walk, stolen base, RBI and run scored at Ohio State (4/25) ... Tied a career-high with two stolen bases vs. Mount St. Mary's (4/21) ... Career day against Duquesne (4/20), going 2-for-4 with two walks, a triple, home run, five RBI and two runs scored ... Was 2-for-5 with a run scored in each of the first two games at Purdue (4/16-17) ... Huge part of historic win over No. 24 Pittsburgh (4/13). Tied a career-high with three hits, six at-bats, one home run and two RBI ... Finished 2-for-5 with a run scored a day prior against the Wildcats ... Went 2-for-4 vs. Bucknell (4/6) with a walk, pair of infield singles, two runs scored and a stolen base ... Finished 2-for-4, including firstcareer home run, at Illinois (4/4) ... Recorded a walk, RBI and stolen base vs. Kent State (3/31). Marked his sixth consecutive

CAREER BESTS

At-Bats: 6, three times; last vs. Pittsburgh (4/13/10) Runs: 2, six times; last vs. Iowa (5/9/10) Hits: 3, two times; last vs. Michigan State (4/30/10) RBI: 5 vs. Duquesne (4/20/10) Doubles: 1, four times; last vs. Michigan (5/21/10) Home Runs: 1, three times; last vs. Duquesne (4/20/10) Stolen Bases: 2, four times; last vs. Mount St. Mary’s (4/21/10)

Year 2009 2010 Totals

Avg. GP-GS AB .190 17-4 21 .289 51-51 218 .280 68-55 239

R 1 41 42

H 4 63 67

2B 0 4 4

3B 1 5 6

GETTING TO KNOW SEAN

game with a stolen base ... Hit first-career double, then swiped 15th base of the season at Kent State (3/30) ... Strong weekend against Hofstra (3/26-28) was highlighted by five stolen bases and five hits, including a triple. Also had three walks, three RBI and three runs scored ... Big day in doubleheader day split at Coca-Cola Classic. Started with 3-for-5 performance against Columbia (3/20), including a triple and two runs scored, one of which was the game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning. Later went 1-for5 with a walk, three runs scored and two stolen bases against host Winthrop ... Posted a hit in every game at Texas State (3/12-14) including two in the series opener ... Tripled, stolen base, scored and drove in a run against Dallas Baptist (3/6) ... Career game against McNeese State (3/5), finishing with a career-high three hits (in four at-bats) with two RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base ... Reached base three times against Notre Dame (2/28) via a hit and two walks. Also posted a career-high two stolen bases and scored a run. AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009: Saw action in 17 games, starting four while posting four hits in limited at-bats ... Finished with a .190 batting average in first collegiate season, but did walk three times for a .292 on-base percentage ... Posted a triple, RBI and run scored ... Went 1-for-1 oﬀ the bench against La Salle (4/29) ... Posted only extra-base hit of season (a triple) and drove in one run vs. Bucknell (3/31) ... Reached base on both plate appearances against Lehigh (3/8), scoring one of Penn State's 15 runs ... Reached base in three straight plate appearances to open career via two walks and a hit ... Walked in game one of a doubleheader at #4 Texas (2/28) ... Had a hit in only at-bat vs. Northwestern (2/21) in the Big Ten/BIG EAST Challenge ... Walked in first-career plate appearance in season-opener against St. John's. HIGH SCHOOL: Standout performer at Hunterdon Central Regional, owning seven school records ... Recorded 103 hits (46 as a senior in 2008), 38 doubles (19 in 2008), 106 runs scored, 53 walks and 50 stolen bases ... Led the Red Devils to a Group IV State Championship as a senior along with two conference titles in career ... Squad finished with a 247 record in 2008. PERSONAL: Full name is Sean Patrick Deegan ... Born on February 5, 1990 in Scotch Plains, N.J. ... Parents are Kevin and Pamela Deegan ... Brother of Kerry ... Majoring in liberal arts.

DEEGAN’S CAREER STATISTICS

HR 0 3 3

RBI 1 24 25

TB 6 86 92

SLG % BB HBP SO GDP OB% .286 3 0 9 1 .292 .394 22 0 47 4 .353 .385 25 0 56 5 .347

SF 0 1 1

SH SB-ATT PO 0 0-1 13 3 24-27 101 3 24-28 114

A 0 2 2

E FLD% 0 1.000 2 .981 2 .983

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RETURNING PLAYER BIOS GETTING TO KNOW MIKE

Favorite Thing About Penn State: Besides baseball, the entire town and community revolve around the university.

Mike

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: First class facility whether it be the field, locker room or batting cages

FRANKLIN

Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Ken Griffey Jr.

Harleysville, Pa. Souderton

Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Football Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Harry Kalas

Junior • LHP • 6-3 • 205 • Bats: L • Throws: L

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2010: Pitched in five games on the season, starting one ... Saw action against Kent State (3/31 & 3/21), Texas State (3/12), Lamar (3/7) and McNeese State (3/5) ... Only start was against the Golden Flashes (3/31), a game the Lions went on to win, 10-8. AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009: Posted a 1-0 record in first-collegiate season, primarily out of the bullpen ... Final two appearances of the season were midweek starts ... Appeared in eight total games, pitching 12.1 innings with a 9.49 ERA ... Allowed barely over a hit per inning (13 in 12.1 innings) while striking out six ... Dazzled with five hitless innings in first-career start for the win against La Salle (4/29), allowing two base runners ... Pitched a scoreless fifth inning against Kent State (4/1) ... Hurled a 1-2-3 seventh inning as part of 7-4 win at Temple (3/25) ... Had a perfect eighth inning with one strikeout against NYIT (3/22). HIGH SCHOOL: A two-sport athlete at Souderton High School in both baseball and football ... Led the Indians' baseball team to the PIAA State Finals, a District I Championship and a Suburban One Conference Title in 2007 ... Quarterbacked football team to a conference championship as a senior. PERSONAL: Full name is Michael Louis Franklin ... Born on January 4, 1990 in Souderton, Pa. ... Parents are Louis and Carol ... Brother of Jessica (21) ... Majoring in business administration.

CAREER BESTS

Innings Pitched: 5.0 vs. La Salle (4/29/09) Hits: 0, four times; last vs. Texas State (3/12/10) Earned Runs: 0, four times; last vs. La Salle (4/29/09) Walks: 0, four times; last vs. Lamar (3/7/10) Strikeouts: 2, twice; last vs. Texas State (3/12/10)

Year ERA 2009 9.49 2010 29.70 Totals 13.79 20

W-L 1-0 0-0 1-0

App-GS CG 8-2 0 5-1 0 13-3 0

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BASEBALL

FRANKLIN’S CAREER STATISTICS

SHO CBO SV 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

IP 12.1 3.1 15.2

H 13 8 21

R 13 11 24

ER 13 11 24

BB 8 11 19

SO 6 5 11

2B 4 2 6

3B 0 0 0

HR 2 0 2

BF 59 30 89

B/Avg .271 .444 .318

WP 0 1 1

HBP 2 1 3

RETURNING PLAYER BIOS GETTING TO KNOW RYAN

Nicknames: Iggy, Big Igg, Jiggy, Jigsaw

Favorite Thing About Penn State: The lively atmosphere and state of the art facilities

Ryan

IGNAS

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: The ping pong table, the field condition and the view of Mount Nittany in the background

North Wales, Pa. Lansdale Catholic

Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Cliff Lee

Junior • RHP • 6-1 • 195 • Bats: R • Throws: R

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2010: Solid sophomore season, going 3-3 with a 5.86 ERA before going down with an injury late in the season ... Still threw 54.0 innings, fourth in the team while striking out 26 ... Ended up appearing in 10 games, starting nine of them ... Picked up third win of the season in the series finale at Ohio State (4/25), allowing only two runs on seven hits in 5.1 innings. Also struck out five ... Went a career-high 7.1 innings in impressive start vs. Northwestern (4/10), allowing only one earned run with two strikeouts ... Dazzled in pitching first-career complete game in doubleheader win over Hofstra. Went the full seven, allowing only four hits and one earned run ... Tossed his second straight quality start, finishing with a nearly identical line score as his season debut. Earned the win against McNeese State (3/5), throwing seven inning while only allowing two runs (both earned) on five hits with a career-high six strikeouts ... Earned the opening game start against Cincinnati (2/26) and didn't disappoint, tossing seven innings while allowing only two runs on five hits with three walks and two strikeouts. Left with the lead. AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009: Enjoyed an outstanding freshman campaigning capped oﬀ by ird Team AllBig Ten accolades ... Was one of only 10 pitchers in the nation to lead his squad in wins (5) and saves (5) ... e five saves were good for fifth in the Big Ten and tied for sixth in Penn State single-season history ... Appeared in 22 games, starting twice, with a 5-1 record and 5.31 ERA ... Only allowed 40 hits in 39.0 innings while striking out 19 ... Did not allow a run in 13 appearances, holding opponents hitless five times ... Posted three scoreless inning streaks of at least five with two exceeding seven ... Career-high streak was nine in mid-March, breaking previous career-best of 7.1 set from Feb. 28 to Mar. 11 ... Earned team-leading fifth win of the season via 2.1 scoreless innings in season-finale against #21 Minnesota (5/16) ...

Had team-leading fifth save of the season behind one scoreless inning at Iowa (5/9) ... Picked up fourth win, hurling two innings while allowing one run against the Hawkeyes (5/8) ... Allowed one earned run in 2.1 innings against Illinois (4/24) ... Pitched a scoreless eighth and ninth to earn the save at Indiana (4/17) ... Earned third, allowing one ninth-inning run to hold onto an 11-9 win over Purdue (4/11) ... Hurled 1.2 hitless innings in game one of a doubleheader at Michigan (4/4) for third win of the season ... Only allowed one base runner (a hit) in three sparkling innings vs. Kent State (4/1) ... Retired both batters he faced via strikeouts to earn second save of the season vs. #16 Ohio State (3/29) ... Pitched a perfect inning at Temple (3/25) to earn first-career save ... Had a perfect eighth and ninth, striking out two to earn the win over NYIT (3/20) ... Tossed four scoreless frames in game one of a doubleheader vs. Rutgers (3/14), only allowing three base runners and striking out two ... Earned first win of career in 2.1 innings against Florida Gulf Coast (3/11) ... Pitched three scoreless innings, striking out two, a day prior (3/10) ... Hurled 2.2 scoreless frames against #4 Texas (3/1) ... Had a scoreless inning in game one of a doubleheader against the Longhorns (2/28). HIGH SCHOOL: A two-sport athlete at Lansdale Catholic, playing both baseball and basketball ... Was both a shortstop and starting pitcher, earning First and Second Team All-Pac 10 as a junior and senior pitcher ... Named Lansdale Catholic's outstanding pitcher as a junior and MVP during final year as a Fighting Crusader ... First Team Bux-Mont Legion as a pitcher in 2008 ... Played point guard for basketball squad, being named Team MVP in 2008 ... Also played club baseball for the Nor-Gwyn Hawks. PERSONAL: Full name is Ryan omas Ignas ... Born on December 10, 1989 in Lansdale, Pa. ... Parents are Tom and Betty Ignas ... Brother of Laura (24) and Jessica (23) ... Undecided on a major.

CAREER BESTS

Innings Pitched: 7.1 innings vs. Northwestern (4/10/10) Hits: 0, five times; last vs. Minnesota (5/14/09) Earned Runs: 0, 13 times; last vs. Minnesota (5/16/09) Walks: 0, 11 times; last vs. Texas A&M (3/9/10) Strikeouts: 6 vs. McNeese State (3/5/10)

Year 2009 2010 Totals

ERA 5.31 5.83 5.61

W-L 5-1 3-3 8-4

App-GS CG 22-2 0 10-9 1 32-11 1

IGNAS’ CAREER STATISTICS

SHO CBO SV 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 5

IP 39.0 54.0 93.0

H 40 68 108

R 25 41 66

ER 23 35 58

BB 15 26 41

SO 19 26 45

2B 7 11 18

3B 0 2 2

HR 5 4 9

BF 174 250 424

B/Avg .270 .315 .297

WP 5 4 9

HBP 7 3 10

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RETURNING PLAYER BIOS Nickname: Stank

GETTING TO KNOW JORDAN

Favorite Thing About Penn State: The rich traditions in athletics

Jordan

STERANKA

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: The playing surface and locker room Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Alex Rodriguez

Pittsburgh, Pa. Mount Lebanon

Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Football

Junior • 3B • 6-2 • 210 • Bats: L • Throws: R

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2010: Strong sophomore campaign, hitting .297 with seven home runs and 44 RBI, both career-highs ... Started every inning of all 52 games at third base ... His 111 total bases are good for ninth in single-season school history while the RBI total stands just outside the top 10 ... Led all Big Ten third basemen in RBI ... Tied for the team lead with 16 doubles, tied for sixth on the Penn State all-time list ... Strong series to close season vs. Michigan (5/20-22), going a combined 5-for-14 with two doubles and three RBI. Among those hits was a clutch bases loaded walkoﬀ single in the middle game of the series To see video of the single, please click here ... Went 2-for-6 with a home run and three RBI in series finale against Iowa (5/9) ... Huge weekend vs. Michigan State, going 8-for-15 (.533) with three doubles, six RBI and seven runs scored ... Went 3-for-6 on both Friday (4/30) and Saturday (5/1) while finishing 2-for-3 on Sunday (5/2). Tied a career-high with four RBI Saturday ... Tied a career-high with four hits (and six at-bats) vs. Duquense (4/20) ... Opened series at Purdue (4/16) going 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI ... Tied a career-high with two doubles vs. No. 24 Pittsburgh (4/13) ... Had a hit in all three games vs. Northwestern (4/9-11), highlighted by a three-run homer in the opener. Finished weekend with five RBI and three runs scored ... Went 1-for-3 against Bucknell (4/6) with a career-high two stolen bases along with two walks to tie a career-best ... Reached base safely in all six plate appearances at Illinois (4/2), finishing 4-for-4 with four runs scored to tie a career-high in both categories. Had a double and home run, his second straight game with a long ball ... Hit fourth home run of season and drove in two against Kent State (3/31). e long ball marked his 100th-career hit ... Exploded for three hits (in five at-bats) with two RBI and runs scored vs. McNeese State (3/5). AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009: Had an outstanding freshman season, leading the team in most every major statistical category: average (.365), hits (70), home runs (6), RBI (42)

CAREER BESTS

At-Bats: 6, 10 times; last vs. Iowa (5/9/10) Runs: 4, twice; last vs. Illinois (4/2/10) Hits: 4, three times; last vs. Duquesne (4/20/10) RBI: 4, twice; last vs. Michigan State (5/1/10) Doubles: 2, three times; last vs. Michigan State (5/1/10) Home Runs: 1, eight times; last vs. Iowa (5/9/10) Stolen Bases: 2 vs. Bucknell (4/6/10)

Year 2009 2010 Totals 22

Avg. GP-GS AB .365 49-46 192 .297 52-52 236 ,327 101-98 428 PENN STATE 2011

R H 2B 39 70 9 45 70 16 84 140 25 BASEBALL

3B 3 2 5

HR 6 7 13

RBI 42 44 86

and total bases (103) ... Was also tied for the team-lead with 192 at-bats and 39 runs scored ... e average was good for 10th best in the Big Ten ... Posted two double-digit hit streaks, including one of 18 games (from Mar. 21 to Apr. 17), tied for fourth longest in program history. Had an incredible 33 hits in that span ... e 70 total hits was a school record for a freshman ... Named a ird Team All-Big Ten performer ... Monster game against Bucknell (4/8), reaching base all six times behind four hits and a career-high two walks. Was 4-for-4 (second-consecutive four-hit game) with a triple, three RBI and two runs scored ... Posted a career-high four hits in six at-bats with a double, home run, four RBI and two runs at Michigan (4/5) ... Finished 2-for-4 with a walk and run in game one of a doubleheader against the Wolverines (4/4) ... Hit a huge fourth-inning grand slam - the first of his career - at Kent State (3/24) to propel the Nittany Lions to a 9-2 victory. Finished 2-for-5 with a run scored to go with those careerhigh four RBI ... Was 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored against NYIT (3/21) which began a career-high hitting streak that reached 18 games ... Drove in both Lion runs behind a 2-for-3 eﬀort in the series opener at #4 Texas (2/27) ... Doubled and finished 2-for4 with an RBI in first-collegiate action against St. John's (2/20). HIGH SCHOOL: Collected over 100 hits, 16 home runs, 20 doubles, 80 RBI and 25 stolen bases at Mt. Lebanon ... Blue Devil team won a WPIAL Title in 2006 ... Named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's All-Star South Team all three years. PERSONAL: Full name is Jordan Doyle Steranka ... Born on November 14, 1989 in Pittsburgh, Pa. ... Parents are Mark and Sarah Steranka, both Penn State alumni ... Has two brothers, Justin and Jared ... Justin was CoMVP of the Division III NCAA Championship-winning Marietta College baseball team ... Majoring in criminal law with a business option.

STERANKA’S CAREER STATISTICS

TB SLG % BB HBP SO GDP OB% 103 .536 9 0 39 5 .391 111 .470 10 6 46 6 .340 214 .500 19 6 85 11 .363

SF 1 1 2

SH SB-ATT 1 3-3 0 3-3 1 6-6

PO A E 27 83 6 23 114 9 50 197 15

FLD% .948 .938 .943

RETURNING PLAYER BIOS Nickname: Clarky

GETTING TO KNOW RYAN

Major: Communications. Minor in Business.

Ryan

CLARK

Favorite Thing About Penn State: Great tradition, student support for athletics Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: Nice playing surface, Nittany Nook (can hit it there, but never over it)

Westerville, Ohio St. Francis DeSales

Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Nick Swisher

Sophomore • OF/C • 5-11 • 200 • Bats: R • Throws: R

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2010: Redshirted after suﬀering an injury early in the season ... Earned first start of the season against Notre Dame (2/28), walking twice before being injured in the ninth inning ... First action of the season came in a pinch-running role vs. Seton Hall (2/27).

Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Football

Favorite Athletic Memory at Penn State: First-career hit against Rutgers in Florida Favorite Athlete (Any Sport): Chad Ochocinco

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009: Saw action in three games backing up sophomore catchers Ben Heath and Bobby Jacobs ... Finished the season with a .250 average behind 1-for-4 hitting ... e lone hit was a double in only start of the season, in game two of a doubleheader against Rutgers (3/14) ... Also scored a run ... Saw defensive action vs. NYIT (3/22) ... Made collegiate debut against Lehigh (3/8), finishing 0-for-1 oﬀ the bench. HIGH SCHOOL: Batted .466 with four home runs and 42 RBI in 2008 to lead St. Francis DeSales (Columbus, Ohio) to a 28-3 record ... Earned All-Central Catholic League, All-District and Second Team All-Ohio honors ... e Stallions won two district titles in his time ... Also played football for three years ... Named All-CCL, All-District and Special Mention All-Ohio. PERSONAL: Full name is Ryan Dennis Clark ... Born on January 5, 1990 in Columbus, Ohio ... Parents are Rob and Tammi Clark ... Has a sister named Morgan (15) ... Majoring in communications and minoring in business.

CAREER BESTS

At-Bats: 3, twice; last vs. Notre Dame (2/28/10) Runs: 1 vs. Rutgers (3/14/09) Hits: 1 vs. Rutgers (3/14/09) Doubles: 1, vs. Rutgers (3/14/09)

Year 2009 2010 Totals

Avg. GP-GS AB .250 3-1 4 .000 2-1 3 .143 5-2 7

R 1 0 1

H 1 0 1

2B 1 0 1

3B 0 0 0

HR 0 0 0

CLARK’S CAREER STATISTICS RBI 0 0 0

TB 2 0 2

SLG % BB HBP SO GDP OB% .500 0 0 1 1 .250 .000 2 0 0 0 .400 .286 2 0 1 1 .333

SF 0 0 0

SH SB-ATT 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0

PO 10 1 11

A 1 0 1

E FLD% 0 1.000 1 .500 1 .909

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RETURNING PLAYER BIOS GETTING TO KNOW NEAL

Favorite Thing About Penn State: The awesome college feel wherever you go, and the combination of great athletics and a good education

Neal

HERRING

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: The Big Screen in center field - it makes it seem more like a pro stadium

Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Jacoby Ellsbury

West Chester, Pa. West Chester East

Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Basketball Favorite Athlete (Any Sport): Tom Brady

Sophomore • RHP • 6-2 • 205 • Bats: R • Throws: R

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2010: Saw key innings as both a starter and out of the bullpen in first collegiate season ... Finished with a 3-3 record and 6.85 ERA ... Fifth on the team in innings (47.1) while appearing in 13 games (eight starts); Nittany Lions were 6-2 in his starts ... Tossed 0.1 scoreless innings vs. Michigan (5/22) in season finale ... Picked up third win of the season in five innings against Duquesne (4/20) ... Tossed six strong innings, allowing four earned runs as part of team's huge 14-8 win over No. 24 Pittsburgh (4/13) ... Key bullpen outing vs. Northwestern (4/11), tossing 1.1 hitless frames ... Won second-career game, pitching seven innings against Hofstra (3/28) while allowing only two earned runs ... Earned first-career win behind six strong innings against preseason top-40 Dallas Baptist (3/6). Allowed two runs (one earned) on only four hits in second straight quality start ... Impressed in collegiate debut against Seton Hall (2/27). Started and went six innings, allowing only two runs on seven hits while striking out two. HIGH SCHOOL: Multi-sport standout at West Chester East, the same school as current Nittany Lions David Lutz and Steve Snyder ... Were District Champions and State Semifinalists sophomore and senior years ... Participated in four sports, highlighted by four years on varsity baseball ... Also played soccer (freshman, sophomore and junior), football (junior) and diving (senior) ... Second Team All-League in soccer while also qualifying for districts in diving ... Baseball squad was 18-4 senior year in winning the district championship ... Was named a preseason Under Armour All-American ... First Team All Chest-Mont as a senior, a year after earning second team accolades ... Defensive MVP junior and senior years ... Strong in the classroom as well, making the honor roll all four years ... A member of the National Honor Society ... Also participated in the AllStar Baseball Academy. PERSONAL: Full name is Neal Townsend Herring ... Born on October 11, 1990 in Mobile, Ala. ... Parents are Missy and Dan Herring ... Brother of Christopher (31) and Jared (21) ... Majoring in finance.

CAREER BESTS

Innings: 7.0 vs. Hofstra, March 28, 2010 Hits: 0 vs. Northwestern, April 11, 2010 Earned Runs: 0 vs. Northwestern, April 11, 2010 Walks: 0, four times; last vs. Michigan (5/22/10) Strikeouts: 2, four times; last vs. Pittsburgh (4/13/10)

Year 2010 Totals 24

ERA 6.85 6.85

W-L 3-3 3-3

App-GS CG 13-8 0 13-8 0

PENN STATE 2011

HERRING’S CAREER STATISTICS

SHO CBO SV 0 0 0 0 0 0

BASEBALL

IP 47.1 47.1

H 67 67

R 46 46

ER 36 36

BB 23 23

SO 13 13

2B 9 9

3B 1 1

HR 4 4

BF 236 236

B/Avg .340 .340

WP 7 7

HBP 6 6

RETURNING PLAYER BIOS GETTING TO KNOW STEVEN

Favorite Thing About Penn State: School Pride

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: The Blue Loop

Steven

HILL

Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Michael Young

Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Football

Colleyville, Texas Colleyville Heritage

Favorite Athlete (Any Sport): Dirk Nowitzki Favorite Pro Team: Texas Rangers

Sophomore • RHP • 6-2 • 200 • Bats: R • Throws: R

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2010: Strong freshman campaign on the mound, finishing second on the team (among regulars) with a 5.56 ERA while posting a 2-6 record ... Appeared in 21 games with eight starts while throwing 68 innings (second on the squad) ... 43 strikeouts were third-best ... Also had one of the team's three saves on the season ... Finished the season with sensational start vs. Michigan (5/21), tying a career-high seven innings, allowing only three runs. e Lions went on to a thrilling 6-5 walk-oﬀ win in the ninth ... Impressed in dual against Alex Wimmers at Ohio State (4/23), going seven strong innings while allowing three runs on eight hits with five strikeouts ... Earned first-career save as part of win over No. 24 Pitt (4/13), throwing 1.1 scoreless innings with two strikeouts ... rew two scoreless frames at Kent State (3/30) with two strikeouts ... Pitched a scoreless ninth inning vs. Hofstra (3/28) ... Picked up second win of the season, coming into a jam against Columbia (3/20) while tossing 1.2 sparkling innings ... Second strong start in as many outings, tossing six innings while only allowing two runs with three strikeouts at Texas State (3/14) ... Was the tough-luck loser against Lamar (3/6), allowing only one earned run in six innings pitched. Came in first-career start ... Impressed in first career outings, tossing 5.2 innings of one-run ball in the Big Ten/BIG EAST Challenge ... Pitched three innings against Notre Dame (2/28), allowing one run while striking out six. Got out of a bases loaded one-out jam in the ninth by striking out consecutive hitters to force extra innings ... Retired all eight batters he faced in the season-opener against Cincinnati (2/26) to earn the win. Came in with runners on the corners and only one out, proceeding to strike out the first batter on three hits while retiring the next hitter as well.

leyville Heritage Panthers in Texas ... Impressed as a senior, not only being named First Team All-Area in a number of publications (Fort Worth StarTelegram, Dallas Morning News and DFV VYPE Magazine), but also winning District 5-5a MVP ... at performance helped lead squad to the District Championship ... Also named an All-District pitcher in 2008 and All-District third baseman in 2007 ... Made the playoﬀs all four seasons while earning the Regional Quarterfinal Championship in 2006 ... As a senior, posted an impressive 8-1 record and 0.75 ERA on the mound while hitting .404 at the plate ... Was also a star quarterback, earning All-State, All-Area and District 5-5a honors at quarterback in leading the Panthers to a 9-2 record ... Played for the Dallas Tigers Select Baseball Team. PERSONAL: Full name is Steven Hill ... Born on September 3, 1990 in Kansas City, Mo. ... Parents are John and Leslie Hill ... Majoring in management.

PENN STATE FOOTBALL: Did not see action as a freshman quarterback under head coach Joe Paterno. HIGH SCHOOL: Played high school baseball for the Col-

CAREER BESTS

Innings: 7.0, twice; last vs. Michigan (5/21/10) Hits: 0, three times; last vs. Pittsburgh (4/13/10) Earned Runs: 0, six times; last vs. Illinois (4/4/10) Walks: 0, nine times; last vs. Michigan (5/21/10) Strikeouts: 6 vs. Notre Dame (2/28/10)

Year 2010 Totals

ERA 5.56 5.56

W-L 2-6 2-6

App-GS CG 21-8 0 21-8 0

SHO CBO SV 0 0 1 0 0 1

HILL’S CAREER STATISTICS IP 68.0 68.0

H 107 107

R 57 57

ER 42 42

BB 18 18

SO 43 43

2B 22 22

3B 5 5

HR 6 6

BF 330 330

B/Avg .359 .359

WP 5 5

HBP 5 5

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RETURNING PLAYER BIOS Nickname: Lou

Luis

MONTESINOS Miami, Fla. Palmetto

Sophomore • SS • 5-10 • 190 • Bats: R • Throws: R

GETTING TO KNOW LUIS

Favorite Thing About Penn State: Weather change and resources given

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: Locker room and lounge Favorite Major League Baseball Player: A-Rod (Alex Rodriguez) Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Football

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2010: True freshman saw action in 15 games including six starts - at shortstop, recording two hits in limited at-bats ... Most of the action came early in the season ... Also scored and drove in a pair ... Walked twice and was hit by two pitches ... Went 1-for-4 with first-career RBI and run scored at Texas A&M (3/9) ... Picked up first-career hit along with second stolen base (in as many games) at Lamar (3/7) ... Walked and swiped first-career base against Lamar (3/6) ... Hit a sacrifice fly in first collegiate plate appearance, vs. McNeese State (3/5) ... Saw first collegiate action, coming in defensively against Notre Dame (2/28).

PERSONAL: Full name is Luis Rafael Montesinos ... Born on March 28, 1991 in Miami, Fla. ... Parents are Luis and Minette Montesinos ... Brother of Bianca (14) and Andres (4) ... Majoring in marketing.

HIGH SCHOOL: Standout for the Palmetto Panthers in Miami, Fla. ... Finished career with a .424 batting average, 110 hits, 74 runs scored and 70 RBI in 80 games ... Capped oﬀ career with a .471 average as a senior along with four home runs and 25 RBI ... Posted a .432 average with four long balls and 30 driven in a year prior ... Won a Gold Glove in 2007 ... Cracked the Sarasota Classic All-Tournament Team in `07 and '08 ... An All-County First Team honoree as a junior and senior ... Also named Honorable Mention All-State ... Team MVP as a junior and senior ... Led Panthers to Ridge Tournament Championships for three consecutive years (from 2007-09) ... Were also District and Regional Champions in 2007 along with being State Semifinalists ... District Champions in 2009.

CAREER BESTS

At bats: 4, three times; last vs. Texas A&M (3/14/10) Runs: 1, twice; last vs. Michigan (5/21/10) Hits: 1, twice; last vs. Texas A&M (3/9/10) RBI: 1, twice; last vs. Texas A&M (3/9/10) Doubles: N/A Home Runs: N/A Stolen Bases: 1, twice; last vs. Lamar (3/7/10)

Year 2010 Totals 26

Avg. GP-GS AB .083 15-6 24 .083 15-6 24 PENN STATE 2011

R 2 2

H 2 2

BASEBALL

2B 0 0

3B 0 0

MONTESINOS’ CAREER STATISTICS HR 0 0

RBI 2 2

TB 2 2

SLG % BB HBP SO GDP OB% .083 2 1 8 0 .179 .083 2 1 8 0 .179

SF 1 1

SH SB-ATT 0 2-2 0 2-2

PO A 8 28 8 28

E FLD% 9 .800 9 .800

RETURNING PLAYER BIOS GETTING TO KNOW ELLIOT

Nicknames: E, Sheep

Favorite Thing About Penn State: Tradition of Athletics

Elliot

SEARER

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: The playing surface/lounge Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Dustin Pedroia

Lewistown, Pa. Lewistown

Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Soccer

Sophomore • 2B/OF • 6-0 • 170 • Bats: R • Throws: R

Favorite Athlete (Any Sport): Hamilton Porter

AS A R-FRESHMAN IN 2010: Impressive rookie season, finishing fourth on the team with a .341 average in 45 games (41 starts) ... One of two Penn State outfielders named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team ... ird on the team with nine stolen bases ... Led oﬀ for the majority of conference play - ended up batting leadoﬀ (18 times), second (6), sixth (1), seventh (3), eighth (11) and ninth (2) ... Versatile in starting 14 games at second base, 25 in right field and two in left ... Recorded 17 multi-hit games, including 10 in conference play ... Had a pair of two-hit games in final series vs. Michigan (5/20, 22) ... Reached base safely in 25 consecutive games, ending against Iowa (5/7) ... Hit .467 (7-for-15) against Michigan State (4/30-5/2), including four hits on Friday ... Tied a Penn State hit record (5) at Ohio State (4/24), finishing 5-for-6 ... Posted a 17-game hitting streak from 3/27 (Hofstra) to 4/21 (MSM), eighth longest in school history ... Went 2-for-6 with three RBI and two runs scored vs. Duquesne (4/20) ... Had two consecutive two-hit games at Purdue (4/17-18) ... 3-for-4 to tie a career-high with an RBI and two runs vs. Bucknell (4/6) ... Career-high three hits (in four at-bats) along with firstcareer double, a stolen base and two runs scored at Illinois (4/3) ... Strong home-opening series against Hofstra (3/26-28) featured two consecutive multi-hit games with five total hits, three walks and three stolen bases ... Posted first-career two-hit game at Texas State (3/13). Made first-career start a day prior ... Had an RBI single in first-career plate appearance, at Texas A&M (3/9).

won the 2007 PIAA District VI AAA championship and 2008 Central Penn League title ... A two-time All-Star in both the Mountain Athletic Conference and Central Penn League ... Also pitched at Lewistown, earning a complete game victory in the 2007 PIAA state playoﬀs as squad advanced to the state quarterfinals ... Multi-sport athlete, lettering for four years in basketball and starting for two seasons ... Scored 1,115 career points to rank ninth on the school's all-time scoring list ... Was the 2008 recipient of the Harry Rothrock/Dick Webber Award as best male basketball player in Miﬄin County ... Selected in 2008 to participate in both the Altoona Curve Baseball Classic and the Altoona Mirror Basketball Classic. PERSONAL: Full name is Elliot Ross Searer ... Born on December 14, 1989 in Lewistown, Pa. ... Parents are Timothy and Susan ... Father, Timothy, was a catcher for the Nittany Lions from 1974-77 ... Has two sisters, Erin (25) and Emily (22) ... Majoring in communications and minoring in business.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009: Redshirt season.

HIGH SCHOOL: ree-year starting shortstop at Lewistown where he led the Panthers' oﬀense junior and senior seasons with a .407 average and .679 slugging percentage ... Squad

CAREER BESTS

At bats: 6, three times; last vs. Iowa (5/9/10) Runs: 3, three times; last vs. Michigan State (5/1/10) Hits: 5 vs. Ohio State (4/24/10) RBI: 3, twice; last vs. Michigan State (4/30/10) Doubles: 1, six times; last vs. Michigan (5/22/10) Home Runs: N/A Stolen Bases: 2 vs. Hofstra (3/28/10)

Year 2010 Totals

Avg. GP-GS AB .341 45-41 173 .341 45-41 173

R 34 34

H 59 59

2B 6 6

3B 2 2

HR 0 0

SEARER’S CAREER STATISTICS RBI 20 20

TB 69 69

SLG % BB HBP SO GDP OB% .399 15 0 27 3 .392 .399 15 0 27 3 .392

SF 1 1

SH SB-ATT PO A 3 9-12 107 42 3 9-12 107 42

E FLD% 5 .968 5 .968

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Favorite Thing About Penn State: The atmosphere

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: It is one of the best college baseball facilities in the country. It has everything a player could want.

Steve

SNYDER

Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Dustin Pedroia

Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Football

West Chester, Pa. West Chester East

Favorite Athlete (Any Sport): Hines Ward

Sophomore • OF • 5-9 • 165 • Bats: R • Throws: R

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2010: Stellar freshman season, capped oﬀ by inclusion on two postseason Big Ten teams - All-Big Ten ird Team and All Freshman Squad (unanimous selection) ... Finished season with a .355 average (second on the team) in 46 games (42 starts), actually upping his average by nearly 100 points over the final two months ... Second on the team with 12 stolen bases in 16 attempts ... Finished with four triples, within two of the single-season school record ... Impressed in conference play, hitting .419 (39-for-93), 21 RBI and eight stolen bases ... Went 3-for-5 in season finale vs. Michigan (5/22), including a career-high two doubles, two RBI and a run scored ... Recorded multiple hits in 10 of his final 15 games, which included a career-high 11-game hitting streak (and seven straight games of multiple hits) ... Yet another multi-hit game, recording three with career-high three RBI in series opener at Minnesota (5/14) ... Tied career-high (for third time) with four hits (in five at-bats) in opener vs. Iowa (5/7) ... Named Big Ten Player of the Week (5/3) after hitting .632 (12-for-19) in four games, including .667 against Michigan State. Also named to Collegiate Baseball's National All-Star Lineup two days later ... Set a career-high with four hits at Ohio State (4/25) ... 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs scored vs. No. 24 Pitt (4/13) ... Finished 2-for-4 with a run scored vs. Northwestern (4/11) ... ird-straight multi-hit (and multi-RBI) game at Illinois (4/3), finishing 2for-5 with two RBI and a run scored ... Finished 2-for-5 with two stolen bases at Illinois (4/2) in first-ever Big Ten game ... Impressed against Kent State (3/31), going 2-for-4 with a triple, run scored and career-high tying three RBI ... Hit a big three-run double against Columbia (3/20) to open the scoring ... Had second consecutive multi-hit game at Texas State (3/14). Finished 2-for-3 with a walk, RBI and run scored while driving in the game-tying run ... Tossed a scoreless inning in first-career pitching appearance a day prior against the Bobcats (3/13) ... Memorable collegiate debut vs. Cincinnati (2/26) included a

Favorite Pro Team: Pittsburgh Steelers

2-for-5 with a game-tying triple two-run triple with two outs in the ninth inning. HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year starter on the West Chester East baseball team ... Named team captain for final two seasons ... All-League and All-Area accolades sophomore to senior year ... Voted 2008 West Chester East Oﬀensive MVP ... Capped oﬀ career by being named an All-Southeastern PA honoree and Daily Local Area Player of the Year ... Squad finished 18-4 in winning the league and division titles ... Reached the state semifinals as a sophomore and senior ... Finished with stellar batting averages of .410 (sophomore), .495 (junior) and .550 (senior) ... Also a member of the All Star Baseball Academy, finishing third in the World Wood Bat Championship in Jupiter, Fla. PERSONAL: Full name is Steven Edward Snyder ... Born on October 23, 1990 in Pittsburgh, Pa. ... Parents are Scott and Cathy Snyder ... Has two brothers, aged 16 and 20 ... Undecided on a major.

CAREER BESTS

At bats: 6, three times; last vs. Iowa (5/9/10) Runs: 4 vs. Michigan State (5/1/10) Hits: 4, three times; last vs. Iowa (5/7/10) RBI: 3, five times; last vs. Minnesota (5/14/10) Doubles: 2 vs. Michigan (5/22/10) Home Runs: N/A Stolen Bases: 2, three times; last vs. Michigan State (5/2/10)

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Avg. GP-GS AB .355 46-42 166 .355 46-42 166 PENN STATE 2011

R 31 31

H 59 59

BASEBALL

2B 4 4

3B 4 4

SNYDER’S CAREER STATISTICS

HR 0 0

RBI 37 37

TB 71 71

SLG % BB HBP SO GDP OB% .428 16 1 35 3 .415 .428 16 1 35 3 .415

SF 0 0

SH SB-ATT PO 1 12-16 119 1 12-16 119

A 2 2

E FLD% 5 .960 5 .960

RETURNING PLAYER BIOS GETTING TO KNOW JOHN

Nickname: Johnny Walters

Favorite Thing About Penn State: Other than baseball, Creamery Chocolate Milk and The Phoenix

John

WALTER

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: My locker and the hill behind the stadium

Haddonfield, N.J. Haddonfield

Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Football Favorite Athlete (Any Sport): Michael Jordan

Sophomore • RHP • 6-5 • 205 • Bats: R • Throws: R

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2010: Saw significant action in freshman campaign, going 1-4 with a 7.95 ERA in 18 games (six starts) ... Was sixth on the squad with 43 innings pitched ... Ended the season with strong performance in the finale vs. Michigan (5/22), throwing 1.1 scoreless frames along with two strikeouts ... Allowed three runs in four innings vs. La Salle (4/27) in final start of the season ... Pitched a scoreless inning vs. Mount St. Mary's (4/21) ... Made first Big Ten start vs. Northwestern (4/11), throwing 4.2 innings while allowing four earned runs with five strikeouts, a game the Lions went on to win ... Allowed only one earned run in three innings against Bucknell (4/6) ... Picked up firstcareer win behind 5.2 stellar innings out of the bullpen vs. Kent State (3/31). Only allowed two runs on four hits with four strikeouts ... Went a career-high six innings in start against Kent State (3/21) while picking up a career-high seven strikeouts ... Showed flashes of brilliance at Texas A&M (3/9) in first-career start. Retired nine of the first 10 batters ... Tossed two strong innings against Lamar (3/6), only allowing one earned run ... rew two scoreless innings in first collegiate appearance against Seton Hall (2/27).

Society ... A part of Peer Mentoring and Peer Leadership programs as well ... Also played varsity football and basketball. PERSONAL: Full name is John Christopher Walter Jr. ... Born on May 20, 1991 in Vorhees, N.J. ... Parents are John and Bonnie Walter ... Both parents played a varsity sport at Penn State as John was a former Nittany Lion football player from 1981-85 and Bonnie played field hockey from 1982-86 ... Brother of Alex (16) and Jake (12) ... Undecided on a major.

HIGH SCHOOL: Racked up endless honors and awards as a member of the Haddonfield Memorial High School Bulldawgs ... Named First Team All-Colonial Conference in 2009, one year after earning second team accolades... Was selected as team captain as well in leading squad to the '09 Colonial Conference Championship ... Strong in the classroom as well, making first honors all four years while earning Scholar Athlete Award as a senior ... Member of the National Honor

CAREER BESTS

At-Bats: 6, three times; last at Iowa (5/9/09) Runs: 3 vs. Purdue (4/11/09) Hits: 4 vs. Bucknell (4/8/09) & at Michigan (4/5/09) RBI: 4 at Michigan (4/5/09) & at Kent State (3/24/09) Doubles: 1, nine times; last at Michigan State (5/2/09) Triples: 1, three times; last vs. Bucknell (4/8/09) Home Runs: 1, six times; last vs. Minnesota (5/14/09) Walks: 2 vs. Bucknell (4/8/09) Stolen Bases: 1, three times; last vs. Ohio State (3/28/09) Hitting Streak: 18 games (3/21/09 - 4/17/09), tied for fourth in program history. Multi-Hit Games: 22; Multi-RBI Games: 12

Year 2010 Totals

ERA 7.95 7.95

W-L 1-4 1-4

App-GS CG 18-6 0 18-6 0

WALTER’S CAREER STATISTICS

SHO CBO SV 0 0 0 0 0 0

IP 43.0 43.0

H 58 58

R 41 41

ER 38 38

BB 25 25

SO 27 27

2B 14 14

3B 1 1

HR 4 4

BF 214 214

B/Avg .330 .330

WP 11 11

HBP 5 5

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Cody

Sean

Laguna Niguel, Calif. Dana Hills

Irvine, Calif. Saddleback Junior College

LEWIS

Junior • RHP • 6-3 • 225 • Bats: R • Throws: R

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2010 (AT SADDLEBACK J.C.): Made 15 appearances for the Gauchos, including 11 starts ... Posted a 5-3 record in 69.1 innings of work ... Ranked second on the team with 50 strikeouts and caught a team-high 23 batters looking ... Struck out eight in his season debut against Palomar on February 3 ... Picked up his first win of the season after tossing 7.1 innings without surrendering an earned run against Mt. San Jacinto on February 11 ... Ended the season strong, going 3-0 in the team's final six games. AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009 (AT ARIZONA): Appeared in seven games for the Wildcats ... Struck out seven over 7.1 innings on the mound ... Whiﬀed two during a perfect frame against No. 4 Georgia on February 28 ... Started on March 3 in a 15-4 rout against Holy Cross. HIGH SCHOOL: Excelled as a member of the Dana Hills baseball team ... Earned three varsity letters during his tenure with the Dolphins ... Led the South Coast League in strikeouts during his junior season in 2007 ... Earned All-League honors for his performance as a senior ... Rated as the top prospect during the Sunshine Showcase. PERSONAL: Charles "Cody" Cottrell Lewis III ... Born on January 18, 1990 in Laguna Beach, Calif. ... Son of Heidi and Chip Lewis ... Majoring in Communication Arts & Sciences with a minor in business

GETTING TO KNOW CODY

PARVIN

Junior • IF • 6-2 • 190 • Bats: L • Throws: R

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2010 (SADDLEBACK J.C.): Appeared in 23 games with 18 starts ... posted a .328 batting average to go along with a .384 on-base percentage ... scored 15 runs and collected seven RBI ... also chipped in with a .965 fielding percentage. AS A R-FRESHMAN IN 2009 (SADDLEBACK J.C.): Appeared in 41 games as a redshirt freshman ... helped guide the team to an appearance in the Southern California Super Regionals after capturing the regional championship ... hit .382 with six doubles and 27 RBI during his first season ... also contributed a .970 fielding percentage as an infielder. AS A FRESHMAN IN 2008 (UC IRVINE): Spent the season as a redshirt and retained freshman eligibility. HIGH SCHOOL: Standout member of the Northwood High School baseball team ... earned MVP honors as a freshman in 2004 and was named the Oﬀensive Player of the Year in 2005 ... named to the All-Pacific Coast League squad as a junior ... hit .471 with 11 doubles and 20 RBI while leading Northwood to the League Championship in 2006 ... followed up that campaign with a .375 batting average in 2007. PERSONAL: Sean Eric Parvin ... Born on April 1, 1989 in Newport Beach, Calif. ... Parents are Curtis and Victoria Parvin ... Has a younger brother, Ian ... Received his associate's degree from Saddleback J.C. ... Member of Phi eta Kappa ... Majoring in criminal justice.

GETTING TO KNOW SEAN

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: Locker room and lounge

Major & Why: Crime, Law, Justice

Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Erin Andrews

Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Robinson Cano

Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Women's Volleyball

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: The batting cage...and owning souls in ping pong

Favorite Movie: Caddyshack

Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Football

Favorite TV Show: The OC

Childhood Idol: Johnny Cash

If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Spoil my parents & friends, buy a Pirate Ship and a pet wolf, invest some of it then donate the rest.

PENN STATE 2011

BASEBALL

Favorite Athlete (Any Sport): Kobe Bryant

Favorite Pro Team: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Los Angeles Lakers Favorite Musical Artist: Bob Marley, Sublime, Rebelution, Dirty Heads

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Dave

Evan

Nanaimo, Canada Nanaimo

Waynesboro, Pa. Greencastle

WALKLING Junior • RHP • 6-4 • 210 • Bats: R • Throws: R

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2010 (MIDLAND COLLEGE): Appeared in 19 games with 13 starts on the mound ... Earned All-Conference honors after tallying an 8-6 record with two saves to go along with a 3.25 ERA ... Fired six complete games and posted a pair of shutouts during 91.1 innings of work ... Held opponents to a .224 batting average and recorded 76 strikeouts against only 26 walks. AS A FRESHMAN IN 2010 (MIDLAND COLLEGE): Appeared in 11 games with four starts ... Posted a 3-0 record while striking out 22 in 22.2 innings of work ... Earned the victory in just his second career appearance against Temple on February 13 ... Added wins against College of Southwest and New Mexico. HIGH SCHOOL: Excelled on the mound for the Nanaimo Pirates ... Led the team to the Provincial Championship ... Honored as the squad's top pitcher in 2007 and 2008 while earning MVP honors as a senior ... Selected as the league's top pitcher in 2008 ... Compiled a conference-best 0.58 ERA while tallying 105 strikeouts in 73 innings.

DIXON

Sophomore • RHP • 6-2 • 205 • Bats: R • Throws: R

HIGH SCHOOL: Excelled as a member of the Greencastle-Antrim baseball team ... Earned an invitation to the Mid-Atlantic Baseball Classic All-Star Game for his performance as a senior ... Helped the Blue Devils capture a pair of Mid-Penn Capital Division Championships in 2008 and 2009 ... Led the team to a 17-4 record as a senior ... Also competed in basketball as a sophomore ... Member of the National Honor Society and served as the class treasurer ... Competed for the Penn State club team last season ... Led the squad to its ninth straight North Atlantic Regional Title and a secondplace showing in the National Club Baseball Association World Series. PERSONAL: Evan Patrick Dixon ... Born on September 19, 1990 in Greencastle, Pa. ... Son of Barb and Carl Dixon ... Has a brother, Sean ... Majoring in Finance at Penn State.

PERSONAL: David Walkling ... Born on April 18, 1990 ... Son of Ken and Lois Walkling ... Youngest of three siblings ... A ceramic engineering major.

GETTING TO KNOW EVAN

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: The locker room and playing surface Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Robinson Cano

Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Women's Volleyball

Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Gus Johnson Favorite Movie: Friday

Favorite TV Show: Tosh.0

Favorite Food: Breakfast food (French toast, dippy eggs, bacon, etc.) If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Never work again

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Joe

Sam

San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Sierra

Needham, Mass. Phillips Academy

AUGUST

KURRASCH

Sophomore • LHP • 6-2 • 206 • Bats: L • Throws: L

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2010 (AT CALIFORNIA): Appeared in 10 games on the mound for the Golden Bears ... Fired 9.2 innings and struck out one during his time on the hill ... Helped Cal earn a berth in the NCAA Tournament and reach as high as 15th in the Baseball America and Collegiate Baseball national polls.

Freshman • OF • 5-9 • 160 • Bats: L • Throws: R

HIGH SCHOOL: Excelled for the Phillips Academy baseball team ... Earned first-team All-League honors as a senior ... Hit .450 with 10 doubles and a .527 on-base percentage during the 2010 campaign ... Also led the squad with a .750 slugging percentage and 27 hits ... Previously played for Roxbury Latin and was named the team captain ... Competed on several summer league teams, including the Needham Legion team and the New HIGH SCHOOL: Standout competitor at Serra High School ... Earned a England Ruﬀnecks. 2007 USA National Team Invite for his eﬀorts ... Recorded a 7-1 record with a stellar 0.67 ERA and 58 strikeouts as a senior ... Garnered first-team PERSONAL: Samuel William August ... Born on July 23, 1990 in Boston, all-league and second-team All-CIF Southern Section honors for his per- Mass. ... Son of Steven and Anne August ... Has a younger sister, Jenny ... formance ... Previously posted a 3-3 record with a 1.67 ERA and 74 His father was the former Assistant General Manager and Director of Major League Baseball Operations for the Boston Red Sox ... Active musician and strikeouts during his junior campaign. songwriter ... Plays the guitar and drums ... Classics major at Penn State. PERSONAL: Joe Kurrasch ... Born on June 19, 1991 in Santa Ana, Calif. ... Son of David and Kelly Kurrasch.

GETTING TO KNOW JOE

Favorite Thing About Penn State: The atmosphere

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: It is one of the best college baseball facilities in the country. It has everything a player could want. Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Dustin Pedroia

Favorite Musical Artist: Jay-Z

Nickname: Augie

GETTING TO KNOW SAM

Favorite Thing About Penn State: The balance between freedom and staying busy Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: The outfield grass Favorite Pro Team: New York Yankees

Favorite Musical Artist: Lynyrd Skynyrd, AC/DC, Brad Paisley Childhood Idol: Jimi Hendrix

After Penn State, I Would Like To: Become a famous musician or at least the guitarist for a well-known artist

PENN STATE 2011

BASEBALL

NEWCOMER BIOS

John

Geoff

Boiling Springs, Pa. Boiling Springs

West Chester, Pa. Archmere Academy

BIXLER

Freshman • C • 6-1 • 195 • Bats: R • Throws: R

BOYLSTON Freshman • LHP • 6-3 • 185 • Bats: L • Throws: L

HIGH SCHOOL: Excelled as a member of the Boiling Springs baseball team ... Named to the Mid-Pennsylvania Conference first-team All-Stars during his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons ... Selected as a co-captain during each of his last two years ... Hit .426 with three home runs during the 2010 campaign after hitting .315 as a junior ... Led the team with four home runs while posting a .392 batting average during his first season as a starter in 2008 ... Competed in the Annual Seattle Mariners Cup in Washington in 2009 ... Graduated with distinguished honors.

HIGH SCHOOL: Excelled for the Archmere Academy baseball team ... Led the Auks to the state tournament during each of his final two seasons ... Earned first-team All-Conference honors as a pitcher and utility player in 2010 and was selected to the second-team All-State squad as well ... Posted a 6-2 record with a 0.65 ERA and 65 strikeouts on the mound as a senior ... Also hit .391 with three home runs and 23 RBI at the plate ... Competed for the All-Star Baseball Academy and Kennett Square American Legion teams as well.

PERSONAL: John Tucker Bixler ... Born on July 17, 1992 in Carlisle, Pa. ... Son of Bill and Barbara Bixler ... Has two older sisters, Christine and Catherine ... Wood Products major at Penn State.

PERSONAL: Geoﬀrey Boylston ... Born on March 1, 1992 in Philadelphia, Pa. ... Son of Bruce and Mary Boylston ... Has an older sister, Alicia ... Undeclared major.

Nickname: Bix

GETTING TO KNOW JOHN

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: Mount Nittany behind the centerfield wall

Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Joe Mauer

Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Phillies

Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Harry Kalas Favorite Movie: The Hangover

After Penn State, I Would Like To: Open my own custom woodworking shop

GETTING TO KNOW GEOFF

Nickname: Geoff, Goff, G-off, Woodson

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: Locker Room Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Roy Halladay Favorite Athlete (Any Sport): Tim Tebow

Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Bob Uecker

Favorite Musical Artist: Eminem, Kid Cudi Favorite Movie: Bull Durham

Hobbies: Call of Duty, hanging out with friends

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Scott

Tim

Blairsville, Pa. Derry Area

Newport Beach, Calif. Tesoro

DUNN

DIXON Freshman • RHP • 6-2 • 205 • Bats: R • Throws: R

Freshman • LHP • 6-2 • 205 • Bats: L • Throws: L

HIGH SCHOOL: Standout member of the Derry Area High School baseball team ... Named the 2007 and 2009 team Most Valuable Player ... Also competed for the Martella's Pharmacy AAABA summer league team ... Guided the squad to the season championship and a berth in the National Tournament ... Earned the Pete Vukovich Award while compiling a 6-1 record to go along with a 1.59 ERA.

HIGH SCHOOL: Standout member of the Tesoro High School baseball team ... Served as a captain and starting pitcher ... Guided the Titans to a pair of CIF appearances during his tenure ... Posted a 2.10 ERA during his junior season.

GETTING TO KNOW SCOTT

GETTING TO KNOW TIM

PERSONAL: Timothy James Dunn ... Born on August 15, 1991 in Newport Beach, Calif. ... Son of Dan and Merilyn Dunn ... Has two older PERSONAL: Scott Matthew Dixon ... Born on September 14, 1991 in siblings, Matt and Julie ... A business major. Latrobe, Pa. ... Son of Joseph and Joni Dixon ... Has a brother, Zach ... Business Management major at Penn State.

Nicknames: Dix

Major & Why: Business Management

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: It's one of the nicest fields in college baseball Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Volleyball

Favorite Athlete (Any Sport): James Harrison

Favorite Pro Team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite Musical Artist: Eric Church Favorite Movie: Step Brothers

PENN STATE 2011

BASEBALL

Favorite Thing About Penn State: The atmosphere

Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Football

Favorite Athlete (Any Sport): Hines Ward Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Harry Kalas Favorite Musical Artist: Jay-Z

NEWCOMER BIOS

Zach

Gaston

Plains, Pa. Holy Redeemer

Orange County, Calif. Santa Margarita

ELL

Freshman • OF • 6-0 • 185 • Bats: R • Throws: R

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three letters as a member of the Holy Redeemer baseball team ... Served as a captain during his senior season and led the squad to the 2010 District II finals ... Named to the 2010 Hawkeye AllTournament team and the Citizen's Voice All-Star squad ... Posted a .390 batting average during his senior year ... Earned the Holy Redeemer Male Athlete of the Year Award ... Also competed for the Plains American Legion team ... Selected to the East / West Showcase Game in 2009 and 2010 while earning the MVP honors in 2009 ... Received the team's MVP award after hitting .517 in 2009 and the squad's Hitter's Award in 2010 after recording a .432 batting average with six home runs.

ESCUDERO Freshman • IF • 6-0 • 185 • Bats: R • Throws: R

HIGH SCHOOL: Starred as a member of the Santa Margarita baseball team ... served as a captain and the team's starting shortstop ... hit over .300 during league play ... also competed for the Trombly Braves ... helped guide the squad to the 17u World Series Championship. PERSONAL: Gaston Guillermo Escudero III ... Born on June 25, 1991 in Orange County, Calif. ... Son of Gaston and Melanie Escudero ... Has a younger sibling, Logan ... Undecided on a major.

PERSONAL: Zachary Ell ... Born on January 17, 1992 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. ... Son of Robert and Bubette Ell ... Has three younger siblings, Dalton, Greta, and Tucker ... Undecided on a major.

GETTING TO KNOW ZACH

Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Josh Hamilton

Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Basketball Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Phillies

Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Alby Oxenreiter

Favorite Musical Artist: My dad with his harmonica Favorite TV Show: Rob and Big

If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Give it to my family and charity

After Penn State, I Would Like To: Play professional baseball

GETTING TO KNOW GASTON

Favorite Thing About Penn State: I love the whole college experience

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: Indoor batting cages Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Evan Longoria Favorite Athlete (Any Sport): Michael Vick Favorite Pro Team: St. Louis Rams

Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Harold Reynolds

Favorite Movie: Anchorman Favorite TV Show: Seinfeld

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Alex

Boston, Mass. Buckingham Browne & Nichols

Westford, Mass. Westford Academy

FARKES

Freshman • C • 6-2 • 205 • Bats: R • Throws: R

HIGH SCHOOL: Standout catcher for the Buckingham Browne and Nichols baseball team ... Earned first-team All-League honors on three occasions ... Helped guide the team to the school's first-ever undefeated season in 2010 ... Led the squad to a 23-0 record and the league title ... Clubbed 15 career home runs and hit over .300 in each of his three varsity seasons ... Excelled behind the plate and allowed only two stolen bases.

JANN

Freshman • RHP/IF • 6-4 • 200 • Bats: R • Throws: R

HIGH SCHOOL: Excelled as a member of the Westford Academy baseball team ... Led the Grey Ghosts to the Massachusetts Division I state tournament for three straight seasons while capturing the school's first Dual County League Title in 18 years in 2009 ... Earned first-team DCL All-Star status as a pitcher and infielder ... Selected to the first-team Eastern Massachusetts squad as chosen by the Lowell Sun ... Also served as a captain ... Received MVP honors after batting .388 with three home runs, 28 RBI, PERSONAL: Alexander Farkes ... Born on September 26, 1991 in Boston, and 31 runs scored as a senior ... Also finished with a 4-0 mark and a 0.87 Mass. ... Son of Gary and Renee Farkes ... Has three older brothers, Zak, ERA while averaging 1.6 strikeouts-per-nine-innings on the mound ... Competed for the Northeast Mudhens and led the squad to a top-50 national Josh, and Adam ... Undecided on a major. ranking and the Final 16 of the WWBA 18u Championships ... Struck out 37 batters during the season and tossed a 1-0, two-hit shutout against topranked Marucci Elite in the WWBA Championships ... Also competed for the Westford basketball team and set the school's career scoring record while earning All-State honors. PERSONAL: Terrance David Jann, Jr. ... Born on September 9, 1991 in Summit, N.J. ... Son of Terry and Corinne Jann ... Has an older sister, Alyssa, and a younger brother, Ryan ... A finance major at Penn State.

Nickname: Fark

GETTING TO KNOW ALEX

GETTING TO KNOW TJ

Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Basketball

Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Evan Longoria

Favorite Athlete (Any Sport): Amar'e Stoudemire

Favorite Musical Artist: Eric Church, Linkin Park, Moufy

Favorite Movie: Anchorman, Step Brothers

Favorite TV Show: Dexter and Lost

Favorite Food: Bacon cheeseburger

After Penn State, I Would Like To: Play pro baseball

After Penn State, I Would Like To: Play professional baseball or have a successful career providing for my family

Favorite Athlete (Any Sport): Tom Brady

Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Walt 'Clyde' Frazier

Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting

Favorite TV Show: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Purchase an island

If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy the New York Knicks

PENN STATE 2011

BASEBALL

NEWCOMER BIOS

Kris

Greg

Valrico, Fl. JESUIT

Holland, Pa. Council Rock South

JOHNSON Freshman • OF • 6-2 • 190 • Bats: R • Throws: R

HIGH SCHOOL: Excelled as a member of the Jesuit High School baseball team ... Competed for the football and basketball teams as well ... Also was a member of the Orlando Scorpions where he posted a .410 batting average. PERSONAL: Kristopher Johnson ... Born on July 31, 1992 in Valrico, Fl. ... Son of Elijah and Charlotte Johnson ... Has two siblings, Jordan and Gabrielle ... A business major.

WELSH

Freshman • LHP • 6-0 • 195 • Bats: L • Throws: L

HIGH SCHOOL: Key member of the Council Rock South baseball team ... Earned first-team All-League honors as a senior after being selected to the second-team squad as a junior ... Struck out 74 and allowed just five walks in 34.5 innings ... Led Council Rock South to a pair of SOL National Championships ... Also competed with the six-time county league champion Lemont Ducks ... Won a pair of games in the squad's final series against Phillipsburg ... Earned second-team All-League honors as a running back on the Council Rock South football team as well. PERSONAL: Greg Welsh ... Bon on August 17, 1991 in Holland, Pa. ... Son of Robert and Andrea Welsh ... Has an older sister, Anne, and a younger brother, Zach ... Supply Chain major at Penn State.

GETTING TO KNOW KRIS

Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: The locker room Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Derek Jeter Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Women's Volleyball

Favorite Athlete (Any Sport): Muhammad Ali

Favorite Pro Team: Tampa Bay Rays

Favorite Musical Artist: Jay-Z

Favorite TV Show: The A-Team

Favorite Food: My mom's chili

Place I'd Like To Visit: Jamaica

GETTING TO KNOW GREG

Nickname: Grandpa, GDUB

Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Jon Lester

Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Football

Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Phillies

Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Al Michaels Favorite Musical Artist: Wiz Khalifa Favorite Movie: Goodfellas

If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Retire to the coast of Italy

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STATISTICS/RESULTS 2010 RESULTS Date

Opponent

Result

PSU R-H-E

Opp. R-H-E

Inn.

Record

Big Ten

Decision

Attend

Feb 27

vs Seton Hall

W 3-2

3-10-2

2-11-0

(13)

2-0-0

0-0-0

Alfreno (W 1-0)

1622

Feb 26

Feb 28

vs Cincinnati vs Notre Dame

W 5-4 L 8-9

Mar 05

vs McNeese State

W 12-6

Mar 06

at Lamar

L 0-4

Mar 06

vs Dallas Baptist

W 10-4

5-13-1

Walter (L 0-1)

5124

10-10-1

4-7-3

4-1-0

0-0-0

Herring (W 1-0)

138

12-19-1

Mar 14

at Texas State

L 4-5

Mar 19

vs Kent State

Mar 20

vs Columbia

Mar 21

vs Kent State

Mar 20

Mar 24

Mar 26

at Winthrop

at Pittsburgh

HOFSTRA

L 6-15 W 7-3

W 6-5

20-15-1

4-6-0

0-0-0

Ignas (L 1-1)

4-8-1

5-11-1

4-8-0

0-0-0

Alfreno (L 1-1)

L 13-14

L 5-10

8-8-1

at Illinois

L 8-10

at Illinois

Apr 06

Apr 09

Apr 10

Apr 11 Apr 13

Apr 16

Apr 17 Apr 18

Apr 20

Apr 21

Apr 23

Apr 24

Apr 25

Apr 27 Apr 30

May 01

May 02

May 07

BUCKNELL

NORTHWESTERN

NORTHWESTERN PITTSBURGH

at Purdue

at Purdue at Purdue

DUQUESNE

MOUNT ST. MARY'S

at Ohio State

LA SALLE

MICHIGAN STATE

IOWA

4-5-1

2-7-0

8-11-3

(11)

12-15-0

12-16-0

12-17-0

13-17-0

1-2-0

1-3-0

1-4-0

2-4-0

Herring (L 2-2)

DeBernardis (W 1-0)

Hill (L 2-2)

2:10

2-6-0

Ignas (L 2-3)

9-9-3

15-20-0

2-7-0

Herring (W 3-2)

2-8-1

3-8-0

2-11-1

3-6-0

14-20-0 15-21-0

15-22-0

16-22-0

2-7-0 2-7-0

2-8-0

3-8-0

520

1322

643

2:27

2:26

2:43

2:30