2011 K-State Baseball Media Guide by K-State Athletics

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2010 REVIEW

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

1 __________________________Table of Contents 2 __________________________Media Information 3 ______________________________Media Outlets 4 ________________________Department Directory 5 ______________Quick Facts/Broadcast Information 6 __________________________________Schedule 7 ______________________Visiting Manhattan, Kan. 8 ____________________________TV/Radio Roster 10 ______________________________2011 Roster 11 ____________________________2011 Preview

50 __________________________________Recap 51 __________________________________Results 52 __________________________Overall Statistics 53____________________________Big 12 Statistics 54 ________________________Hitting Breakdown 55 ________________________Pitching Breakdown 56 ______________________Miscellaneous Statistics 57 ______________________________Superlatives 58 ______________________________Big 12 Recap 59____________________________Big 12 Statistics

128 ____________________Kansas State University 130 ________________________Colleges of K-State 131 ________________________DiamondCats Club 132 ________________________Powercat Strength 134 ______________________A Program on the Rise 136 ______________________Outstanding Facilities 138 ____________________Tointon Family Stadium 140 ________________________K-State Compliance

COACHES

2011 OPPONENTS

13________________________Head Coach Brad Hill 16 ______________Associate Head Coach John Szefc 17 ________________Assistant Coach Josh Reynolds 18 ________Volunteer Assistant Coach Sean McCann 19 ______Strength and Conditioning Coach Scott Bird 20 __________Rob Vaughn, Justin Tadtman, Brad Hutt 21 ______________________________Support Staff 22 ____________University President Dr. Kirk Schulz 23__________________Athletics Director John Currie 24 ______________________K-State Head Coaches

60__________________________Opponent Analysis 61 __________________Non-Conference Opponents 64 __________________________Big 12 Opponents 67 __________________________Big 12 Conference 68 ______________Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship 69 ______K-Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Conference Championship History 70 __________________Big 12 Composite Schedule 72 ____________________________Series Records 74 ________________________Big 12 Series Results 80 ________________Non-Conference Series Results

PLAYER PROFILES

HISTORY

25 ______________________________James Allen 26 ____________________________Matt Applegate 27 ______________________Kayvon Bahramzadeh 28 ______________________________Jake Brown 29 ______________________________Blair DeBord 30 ______________________________Jake Doller 31 ______________________________Matt Giller 32 __________________________Chase Graskewicz 33 ______________________________Kyle Hunter 34 ______________________________Mike Kindel 35________________________________Jason King 36 ____________________________Justin Lindsey 37 ____________________________Evan Marshall 38 ______________________________Nick Martini 39 ______________________________Ryan Moore 40 ____________________________Thomas Rooke 41 ______________________________Tyler Sturges 42 ______________________________Kent Urban 43 ______________________________Tanner Witt 44 ____________________Esquivel, Heairet, Hinkle 45 ________________________Klein, Lewick, Schlick 46________________________Cidlik, Conlon, Fasola 47 ________________Faulkner, Freeman, Jared King 48____________________Kivett, Meyer, Jared Moore 49 ______________________Sonabend, Trudo, White

86 __________________________Wildcat Timeline 90 ____________________K-State Regional History 92 __________________________All-Century Team 94 __________________________Offensive Records 97 __________________________Pitching Records 99 __________________________Fielding Records 100 ____________________________Team Records 101 ____________________Last Time/Class Records 102 ________________________Wildcat Honor Roll 104 ____________Wildcats in Major League Baseball 105 ______________________________Elden Auker 106 ________________________Wildcat Pro Recap 107 ______________________Wildcats in MLB Draft 108______________________All-Time Letterwinners 111 ______________________Yearly Batting Leaders 113 ____________________Yearly Pitching Leaders 115 __________________________Yearly Summary 116 ____________________________Yearly Results

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CREDITS THE 2011 KANSAS STATE BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDE IS A PRODUCTION OF THE KANSAS STATE ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE, PUBLISHED BY THE KANSAS STATE ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN AND DESIGNED BY: Ryan Lackey, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications. | EDITORIAL ASSISTANCE: Director of Athletics Communications/SID Kenny Lannou; Assistant Directors Tom Gilbert, Randy Peterson and David Wiechmann; Head Coach Brad Hill; Director of Baseball Operations Justin Tadtman; Opponent Sports Information Directors. | COVER DESIGNS: Ron Cook, Director of Graphic Design. | ON THE COVER: Seniors Kent Urban and Thomas Rooke. | PHOTOGRAPHY: Action photos by Scott Weaver, Pete Aiken and courtesy of Evansville; Mugshots by Scott Weaver; Photos of professional players courtesy of the Hickory Crawdads, Columbus Clippers, High Desert Mavericks, Potomac Nationals and Salem-Keizer Volcanoes. | PRINTED BY: Ag Press of Manhattan, Kan. Special thanks to Lori Daniel of Ag Press.

jbaf^=fkcl WELCOME TO K-STATE ATHLETICS The Kansas State Athletics Communications staff welcomes your interest in K-State baseball and will make every effort to make your coverage of the Wildcats an enjoyable experience. The office maintains information on all current student-athletes, as well as historical information on previous student-athletes and the program in general. For information, interviews, photo shoots and/or file photos, please call, stop by our office, or e-mail a request. Office Phone: (785) 532-6735 Office Fax: (785) 532-6093 Mailing Address: 1800 College Ave., Suite 37 Manhattan, KS 66502 Website: www.k-statesports.com Press Box Phone: (785) 532-5801 Director of Athletic Communications/SID: Kenny Lannou Office Phone: (785) 532-7977 Cell Phone: (785) 587-7867 Email: klannou@kstatesports.com Assistant Director: Tom Gilbert Office Phone: (785) 532-7979 Cell Phone: (785) 587-7868 Email: tgilbert@kstatesports.com Assistant Director: Randy Peterson Office Phone: (785) 532-7975 Cell Phone: (785) 587-7769 Email: rspete12@kstatesports.com Assistant Director: Ryan Lackey (Baseball Contact) Office Phone: (785) 532-7708 Cell Phone: (785) 587-7865 Email: rlackey@kstatesports.com Assistant Director: David Wiechmann Office Phone: (785) 532-7976 Cell Phone: (785) 587-7866 Email: dwiechmann@kstatesports.com Office Manager: Kelly Yoder Office Phone: (785) 532-6735 Email: kyoder@kstatesports.com Student Assistants: Ricardo Cruz, Jeremy Holaday, Andy North, Jesse Piper, Becca Brown, A.J. Chinn, Nathan Harstine, Delayna Irvin, Marissa Olberding, Libby Queen, Paige Ryan, Trevor Tomanek and Caleb Wilson.

WILDCATS ON THE WEB K-State Athletics and CBSSports.com College Network - the premier internet services provider for college athletics - partnered last summer for an enhanced athletics website, providing Wildcat fans with improved features and overall customer service. The revamped site at www.k-statesports.com uses the latest internet technology to provide fans with a seamless, robust experience that is unique to K-State. CBSSports.com College Network, in cooperation with K-State’s athletic internet services and communications staff, worked over several months in preparing the site’s new look that launched August 1, 2010.

KENNY LANNOU

TOM GILBERT

RANDY PETERSON

DIRECTOR

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

RYAN LACKEY

DAVID WIECHMANN

KELLY YODER

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

OFFICE MANAGER

ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS

MEDIA CREDENTIALS

The Kansas State Athletics Communications Office is located All media attending Kansas State baseball home games must in Suite 37 of Bramlage Coliseum. Office hours are 8 a.m. to present a media pass for admission to Tointon Family Sta5 p.m. weekdays. dium. Credentials for home games are issued for working media only and should be requested as early as possible to Members of the staff include director Kenny Lannou (admin- the sports information office. istration/football), assistant director Tom Gilbert (men’s basketball/football game program), assistant director Randy • Requests for credentials should be made in advance by Peterson (women’s basketball/women’s tennis/equestrian), mail, fax or email, and directed to Athletic Communications assistant director Ryan Lackey (baseball/secondary foot- Assistant Director Ryan Lackey. ball/men’s and women’s golf), and assistant director David Wiechmann (volleyball/track and field/rowing/cross country).

INTERVIEW POLICIES

ALL interviews with K-State players and coaches must be arranged through the athletic communications office. Please A complete NCAA box score, play-by-play and pertinent contact Athletic Communications Assistant Director Ryan game facts will be distributed to members of the working Lackey to set up an interview. Home and cell phone numbers for student-athletes will not be given to the media. media after each game.

PRESS BOX SERVICES

Head Coach Brad Hill • Press packets are provided 60 minutes prior to first pitch, or earlier upon request. Press packets include a scorecard Coach Hill is available for phone interviews on weekday and team rosters, updated statistics for each team, confer- mornings (9 a.m. - Noon) during the season. Please coordinate all requests for personal interviews with Coach Hill ence statistics and game-day notes. through the Ryan Lackey. Hill will talk to reporters approxi• A meal is usually provided to each media member for mately 15 minutes after the end of each game. home games. However, at other times, a meal ticket, rePlayers deemable for refreshments from the concessions stand, will Media members are invited to attend Kansas State baseball be issued to each member. practice sessions. Players are available for interviews after each practice at approximately 5:30 p.m. in Tointon Family Stadium. For an exact time each day, please contact Ryan Lackey. All players are also available after each game, following Coach Hill’s addressing of the media.

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Kansas City Star

Hutchinson News

K-StateFans.com (Scout)

PO Box 190 Hutchinson, KS 67504 PHONE: (800) 766-5742 FAX: (620) 662-4186 ONLINE: www.hutchnews.com SPORTS EDITOR: Pat Sangimino

ONLINE: www.k-statefans.com PUBLISHER: Sean Kelly

215 W. Pershing Road Kansas City, MO 64108 PHONE: (816) 421-4844 FAX: (816) 421-3590 SPORTS EDITOR: Doug Tucker SPORTS WRITER: TBA

1729 Grand Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64108 PHONE: (816) 234-4355 FAX: (816) 234-4360 ONLINE: www.kansascity.com SPORTS EDITOR: TBA K-STATE BEAT WRITER: Kellis Robinett BIG 12 WRITER: Blair Kerkhoff

NEWSPAPERS

Wichita Eagle

The Associated Press (Kansas City)

Manhattan Mercury 318 North Fifth St. Manhattan, KS 66502 PHONE: (785) 776-2300 ext. 244 FAX: (785) 776-8807 ONLINE: www.themercury.com SPORTS EDITOR: Josh Kinder BASEBALL BEAT WRITER: Britton Drown SPORTS WRITERS: Joel Jellison, Cole Manbeck

Topeka Capital-Journal 616 SE Jefferson Topeka, KS 66607 PHONE: (800) 777-7171 ext. 1159 FAX: (785) 295-1230 ONLINE: www.cjonline.com SPORTS EDITOR: Tim Bisel K-STATE BEAT WRITER: Austin Meek COLUMNIST: Kevin Haskin

PO Box 820 Wichita, KS 67201 PHONE: (316) 268-6251 FAX: (316) 268-6536 ONLINE: www.kansas.com SPORTS EDITOR: Kirk Seminoff K-STATE BEAT WRITER: Kellis Robinett COLUMNIST: Bob Lutz

Salina Journal 333 South Fourth Street Salina, KS 67401 Phone: (785) 823-6363 Fax: (785) 827-6060 Online: www.saljournal.com SPORTS EDITOR: Bob Davidson K-STATE BEAT WRITER: Arne Green

K-State Collegian Kedzie Hall Manhattan, KS 66506 PHONE: (785) 532-6556 FAX: (785) 532-6456 ONLINE: www.kstatecollegian.com SPORTS EDITOR: Justin Nutter

SPECIALITY PUBLICATIONS Powercat Illustrated/GoPowercat.com (Rivals) 1125 Moro Manhattan, KS 66502 PHONE: (785) 539-8041 FAX: (785) 539-8067 ONLINE: www.gopowercat.com PUBLISHER: Tim Fitzgerald ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER/EDITOR: Becky Fitzgerald ASSISTANT EDITOR: Scott Fritchen MANAGING EDITOR: Jason Walker WEBSITE EDITOR: Robert Cassidy CONTRIBUTING WRITER: Derek Larson

NATIONAL MEDIA Baseball America P.O. Box 12877 Durham, NC 27702 PHONE: (909) 682-9635 FAX: (919) 682-2880 ONLINE: www.baseballamerica.com EDITOR IN CHIEF: John Manuel NATIONAL WRITER: Aaron Fitt

Collegiate Baseball P.O. Box 50566 Tucson, AZ 85703 PHONE: (520) 623-4530 FAX: (520) 624-5501 ONLINE: www.collegiatebaseball.com EDITOR IN CHIEF: Lou Pavlovich

Perfect Game USA ONLINE: www.perfectgame.org NATIONAL WRITER: Kendall Rogers ROGERS’ EMAIL: kendall@perfectgame.org

TELEVISION TOPEKA

KANSAS CITY

KSNT (NBC Affiliate Channel 27)

KMBC (ABC Affiliate Channel 9)

Box 2700 Topeka, KS 66601 PHONE: (785) 582-4000; (785) 582-3230 FAX: (785) 582-5283 ONLINE: www.ksnt.com SPORTS DIRECTOR/ANCHOR: Johnny Kane REPORTER: Alex Wiebel

6455 Winchester Avenue Kansas City, MO 64133 PHONE: (816) 221-9999; (816) 760-9343 FAX: (816) 421-4163 ONLINE: www.kmbc.com SPORTS DIRECTOR: John Crumley REPORTERS: Len Dawson, Nick Griffith, Karen Kornacki

KTKA (ABC Affiliate Channel 49)

KSHB (NBC Affiliate Channel 41)

2121 SW Chelsea Drive Topeka, KS 66614 PHONE: (785) 215-8503 FAX: (785) 215-8495 ONLINE: www.49abcnews.com SPORTS DIRECTOR/ANCHOR: TBA

4720 Oak Street Kansas City, MO 64112 PHONE: (816) 932-4141; (816) 932-0717 FAX: (816) 932-4201 ONLINE: www.nbcactionnews.com SPORTS DIRECTOR: Jack Harry REPORTERS: Lance Veeser SPORTS PRODUCER: Justin Unell

WIBW (CBS Affiliate Channel 13) 631 SW Commerce Place Topeka, KS 66615 PHONE: (785) 272-6397; (785) 272-7030 FAX: (785) 272-1363 ONLINE: www.wibw.com SPORTS DIRECTOR/ANCHOR: J.B. Bauersfeld REPORTERS: Matt Blanchette, Adam Runyan

METRO SPORTS (Time Warner) 6550 Winchester Avenue Kansas City, MO 64133 PHONE: (816) 222-5500 FAX: (816) 358-5479 ONLINE: www.kcmetrosports.com SPORTS DIRECTOR: Dave Stewart SPORTS PRODUCER: John Sprugel REPORTERS: Leif Lisec, Brad Porter, Matt Fulks, Chris Gough, Erik Ashel, Erin Bajackson, Herbie Teope, Kennetra Pulliam, Mick Shaffer

WICHITA KAKE (ABC Affiliate Channel 10) 1500 N. West Street Wichita, KS 67203 PHONE: (316) 943-4221; (316) 946-1397 FAX: (316) 943-5374 ONLINE: www.kake.com REPORTERS: Chris Frye, Terrell Benton, Jason Duda

KSN (NBC Affiliate Channel 3) 833 N. Main Street Wichita, KS 67203 PHONE: (316) 265-3333; (316) 292-1111 FAX: (316) 292-1195 ONLINE: www.ksn.com SPORTS DIRECTOR: Jim Kobbe REPORTER: Jamison Coyle

KWCH (CBS Affiliate Channel 12) 2815 E. 37th North Wichita, KS 67219 PHONE: (316) 838-1212; (316) 831-6140 FAX: (316) 831-6180 ONLINE: www.kwch.com SPORTS DIRECTOR: Bruce Haertl REPORTERS: Jenn Bates, Grant Meech

WDAF (FOX Affiliate Channel 4) Signal Hill, 3030 Summit Kansas City, MO 64108 PHONE: (816) 753-4567; (816) 932-9212 FAX: (816) 561-4184 ONLINE: www.wdaftv4.com SPORTS DIRECTOR/ANCHOR: Al Wallace REPORTER: Jason Lamb

RADIO K-State Sports Network

KQLA/KJCK (103.5 FM/94.5 FM)

KGSO (1410 AM)

WHB (810 AM)

1800 College Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502 PHONE: (785) 532-1000 FAX: (785) 532-2004 GENERAL MANAGER: Ben Boyle ASSOCIATE GM: Scott Stevens PLAY-BY-PLAY: Wyatt Thompson, Brian Smoller ANALYST: Stan Weber, Matt Walters

PO Box 789 Junction City, KS 66441 PHONE: (785) 587-0103; (785) 762-5525 FAX: (785) 762-5387 ONLINE: www.kqla.com or www.kjck.com PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Jerry Brecheisen NEWS DIRECTOR: Dewey Terrill

1632 South Maize Road Wichita, KS 67209 PHONE: (316) 721-4407 FAX: (316) 721-8276 SPORTS DIRECTOR: Chris Allison SPORTS STAFF: Steve Webster

6721 W. 121st Street Overland Park, KS 66209 PHONE: (913) 344-1500 FAX: (913) 344-1599 ONLINE: www.810whb.com GENERAL MANAGER: Chad Boeger SPORTS DIRECTOR: Kevin Kietzman

KMAN/K-ROCK (1350 AM/101.5 FM) 2414 Casement Road Manhattan, KS 66502 PHONE: (785) 776-1350 FAX: (785) 539-1000 ONLINE: www.thegamedaynetwork.com PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Aaron Leiker MARKETING CONSULTANT/SPORTS: Matt Walters SPORTS DIRECTOR: Rob Voelker

KCSP (610 AM) 4935 Belinder Road Westwood, KS 66205 PHONE: (913) 677-8998 FAX: (913) 677-8080 ONLINE: www.61sports.com PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Ryan Maguire SHOWS: Bob Fescoe, Shan Shariff, Nick Wright

KSAL (1150 AM) Box 80 Salina, KS 67402 Phone: (785) 823-1111 Fax: (785) 823-2034 ONLINE: www.ksallink.com SPORTS DIRECTOR: Kenny Titus

WIBW (580 AM) Box 1818 Topeka, KS 66601 PHONE: (785) 272-3456 FAX: (785) 228-7282 ONLINE: www.580wibw.com PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Bruce Steinbrock

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hJpq^qb=^qeibqf`p ATHLETICS DIRECTOR’S OFFICE

POWERCAT VISION

Bramlage Coliseum, Suite 138 Phone: (785) 532-6910 Fax: (785) 532-2340 John Currie ____________________________________________________(785) 532-6912 Director of Athletics kstatead@kstatesports.com Reid Sigmon __________________________________________________(785) 532-6913 Senior Associate Athletics Director/Chief of Staff rsigmon@kstatesports.com Rita Bath ______________________________________________________(785) 532-6912 Executive Assistant to Director of Athletics rbath@kstatesports.com Mike Schmidt __________________________________________________(785) 532-6910 Courier mschmidt@kstatesports.com

Bramlage Coliseum, Suite 37 Phone: (785) 532-7982 Fax: (785) 532-7738 Brian Smoller __________________________________________________(785) 532-5180 Sportscasting/Director of Powercat Vision bsmoller@kstatesports.com Wyatt Thompson ______________________________________________(785) 532-7982 Director of Sportscasting/Voice of the Wildcats wthompson@kstatesports.com Norm Burge __________________________________________________(785) 532-2701 Senior Video Engineer nburge@kstatesports.com Preston Koerner ________________________________________________(785) 532-2703 Assistant Video Producer pkoerner@kstatesports.com Rebecca Varilek ________________________________________________(785) 532-2700 Assistant Video Producer rvarilek@kstatesports.com

AHEARN FUND Bramlage Coliseum, Suite 138 Phone: (785) 532-7715 Fax: (785) 532-2340 Chad Weiberg __________________________________________________(785) 532-6901 Associate Athletics Director for Development cweiberg@kstatesports.com Laird Veach ____________________________________________________(785) 532-7954 Associate Athletics Director for Capital Support lveach@kstatesports.com Lon Floyd ____________________________________________________(785) 532-7707 Assistant Athletics Director - Director of Catbacker Club lfloyd@kstatesports.com Mike Clark ____________________________________________________(785) 532-7716 Director of Development mclark@kstatesports.com Missy Heidrick__________________________________________________(913) 433-4990 Regional Director of Development - Kansas City mheidrick@kstatesports.com Andrew Hamor ________________________________________________(785) 532-7984 Director of Annual Giving ahamor@kstatesports.com

BUSINESS OPERATIONS Bramlage Coliseum, Suite 142 Phone: (785) 532-6252 Fax: (785) 532-5630 Stacy Martin ______________________________________________________(785) 6020 Assistant Athletic Director for Business smartin@kstatesports.com Tami Breymeyer ________________________________________________(785) 532-6269 Director of Licensing tbreymeyer@kstatesports.com Patrick Delin __________________________________________________(785) 532-7712 Director of Information Technology pdelin@kstatesports.com Cindy Williams ________________________________________________(785) 532-6586 Human Resource Manager cwilliams@kstatesports.com Karen Biehler __________________________________________________(785) 532-6252 Human Resource Specialist kbiehler@kstatesports.com April Havenstein________________________________________________(785) 532-7199 Business Office Accountant ahavenstein@kstatesports.com

COMPLIANCE Bramlage Coliseum, Suite 143 Phone: (785) 532-3990 Fax: (785) 532-2296 Jamie Vaughn __________________________________________________(785) 532-7969 Associate Athletics Director for Compliance jvaughn@kstatesports.com Brendan Armitage ______________________________________________(785) 532-7678 Compliance Coordinator barmitage@kstatesports.com Jeff Norris ____________________________________________________(785) 532-6089 Compliance Coordinator jnorris@kstatesports.com Vera White ____________________________________________________(785) 532-3990 Administrative Assistant vwhite@kstatesports.com

FACILITY OPERATIONS Bramlage Coliseum, Suite 144 Phone: (785) 532-7276 Fax: (785) 532-2761 Charlie Thomas ________________________________________________(785) 532-7608 Senior Associate AD for Facility and Event Management cthomas@kstatesports.com Casey Scott ____________________________________________________(785) 532-5263 Associate Athletics Director for Athletic Operations cscott@kstatesports.com Jim Muller ____________________________________________________(785) 532-7602 Associate Director of Facility Operations jmuller@kstatesports.com R.J. Bokelman __________________________________________________(785) 532-7601 Assistant Director of Facility Operations rjb@kstatesports.com Brian Cordill __________________________________________________(785) 532-7713 Athletic Events Operations Manager bcordill@kstatesports.com Mary Lough ____________________________________________________(785) 532-7276 Facility Operations Accountant mlough@kstatesports.com

FAN EXPERIENCE AND SALES Bramlage Coliseum, Suite 136 Phone: (785) 532-6911 Fax: (785) 532-7289 Joni Smoller __________________________________________________(785) 532-5769 Director of Fan Experience and Sales jsmoller@kstatesports.com Ron Cook ____________________________________________________(785) 532-5272 Director of Graphic Design rcook@kstatesports.com

SPORTS MEDICINE Vanier Football Complex/Bramlage Coliseum/Ahearn Field House Phone: (785) 532-6384 Fax: (785) 532-2864 Matt Thomason ________________________________________________(785) 532-6384 Head Athletic Trainer mthomason@kstatesports.com Mindy Hoffman ________________________________________________(785) 532-5880 Assistant Athletic Trainer mhoffman@kstatesports.com Brandon Yoder ________________________________________________(785) 532-7055 Assistant Athletic Trainer yoder@kstatesports.com Chad Perkins __________________________________________________(785) 587-6929 Assistant Athletic Trainer cperkins@kstatesports.com Craig Tweedy __________________________________________________(785) 532-6988 Assistant Athletic Trainer ctweedy@kstatesports.com Jessica Upah __________________________________________________(785) 532-1156 Director of Ahearn Sports Medicine jupah@kstatesports.com Nobu Takashima ________________________________________________(785) 532-1156 Assistant Athletic Trainer ntakashima@kstatesports.com

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING Phone: (785) 532-5880 Fax: (785) 532-3888 Chris Dawson __________________________________________________(785) 532-6835 Director of Strength and Conditioning cdawson@kstatesports.com Darren Honeycutt ______________________________________________(785) 395-2670 Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach dhoneycutt@kstatesports.com Scott Greenawalt ______________________________________________(785) 532-2733 Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach sgreenawalt@kstatesports.com Scott Bird ____________________________________________________(785) 532-2809 Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach sbird@kstatesports.com Danny Cavender ________________________________________________(785) 532-7156 Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach dcavender@kstatesports.com Corey Meredith ________________________________________________(785) 532-1463 Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach cmeredith@kstatesports.com

STUDENT-ATHLETE SERVICES OFFICE Academic Learning Center Phone: (785) 532-5190 Fax: (785) 532-5191 Jill Shields ____________________________________________________(785) 532-6620 Associate Athletics Director/SWA jshields@kstatesports.com Ragean Hill ____________________________________________________(785) 532-5193 Program Director of Football Academic Services rhill@kstatesports.com Liane Fowler __________________________________________________(785) 532-5196 Program Director of Specialized Learning lfowler@kstatesports.com Kristin Waller __________________________________________________(785) 532-5409 Academic Counselor/Life Skills Coordinator kwaller@kstatesports.com Jamie Hamor __________________________________________________(785) 532-5097 Academic Counselor jhamor@kstatesports.com Roger Johnson ________________________________________________(785) 532-6987 Academic Counselor rjohnson@kstatesports.com Kyle Sny ______________________________________________________(785) 532-5319 Academic Counselor ksny@kstatesports.com Dianna Philippi ________________________________________________(785) 532-5190 Administrative Assistant for Student Services dphilippi@kstatesports.com

TICKET OPERATIONS Bramlage Coliseum, Suite 146 Phone: (800) 221-CATS Fax: (785) 532-7689 Scott Garrett __________________________________________________(785) 532-2880 Assistant Athletics Director for Ticketing and Fan Strategies sgarrett@kstatesports.com Adam Holste __________________________________________________(785) 532-5582 Assistant Director of Ticket Operations aholste@k-statesports.com Stephanie VanDeCreek __________________________________________(785) 532-7681 Assistant Director of Ticket Operations sjv@kstatesports.com

nrf`h=c^`qp GENERAL INFORMATION/UNIVERSITY

ASSISTANT COACHES/STAFF

Location ________________________________________Manhattan, KS 66502 Founded ____________________________________________________1863 Enrollment __________________________________________________23,588 Nickname__________________________________________________Wildcats School Colors ________________________________________Purple and White Affiliation ____________________________________________NCAA Division I Conference __________________________________________________Big 12 President ______________________________________________Dr. Kirk Schulz Alma Mater (Year) __________________________________Virginia Tech (1986) Vice President/Athletics Director ______________________________John Currie Alma Mater (Year) __________________________________Wake Forest (1993) Faculty Representative ____________________________________Dr. Be Stoney Athletic Department Phone ______________________________(785) 532-6910 Ticket Office __________________________________________1-800-221-CATS

Associate Head Coach/Hitting Coach ____________________________John Szefc Pitching Coach__________________________________________Josh Reynolds Volunteer Assistant Coach ________________________________Sean McCann Strength Coach ____________________________________________Scott Bird Student Assistant Coach ____________________________________Rob Vaughn Director of Operations____________________________________Justin Tadtman Athletic Trainer __________________________________________Craig Tweedy Graduate Manager __________________________________________Brad Hutt Undergraduate Manager ____________________________________Dusty Hess

STADIUM INFORMATION Stadium________________________________________Tointon Family Stadium Year Opened/Re-Dedicated __________________________________1961/2002 Capacity ____________________________________________________2,331 All-Time Record ______________________________________722-423-1 (.630) Dimensions __________________________________LF - 340; CF - 400; RF - 325 Press Box Phone ______________________________________(785) 532-5801

2010 Overall Record ______________________________________37-22 (.627) 2010 Big 12 Record ______________________________________14-12 (.538) 2010 Postseason Play ______________________1-2 (NCAA Fayetteville Regional) 2010 Final Ranking ______________________________________RV (NCBWA) Conference Finish________________________________________________3rd Letterwinners Returning/Lost ______________________________________18/9 Position Starters Returning/Lost__________________________6/3 (DH Returning) Pitchers Returning/Lost____________________________________________9/4 Starting Pitchers Returning/Lost ____________________________________6/3 Newcomers ____________________________________________________16

POSITION STARTERS RETURNING (6)

HISTORY Seasons of Baseball ____________________________________Entering 111th First Season of Baseball __________________________________________1897 All-Time Record ____________________________________1,597-1,620-1 (.496) All-Time Conference Record ______________________________525-950-3 (.356) Big 12 Conference Record ______________________________132-247-3 (.349) All-Time Conference Tournament __________________________________12-23 Big Eight Conference Tournament __________________________________4-14 Big 12 Conference Tournament ____________________________________8-9 NCAA Appearances/Last ________________________________________2/2010 Last Postseason____________________________________2010 NCAA Regional

HEAD COACH Head Coach ________________________________________________Brad Hill Alma Mater (Year)__________________________________Emporia State (1985) Record at K-State __________________________________230-168-3 (7 Years) Record Overall ____________________________________648-259-3 (16 Years) Baseball Office Phone __________________________________(785) 532-3926 Best Time To Contact Hill ____________________________________Contact SID

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WALTERS

TEAM INFORMATION

SMOLLER

Player Nick Martini Blair DeBord Matt Giller Mike Kindel Kent Urban Jake Brown

Ht. 5-11 5-11 6-1 6-2 6-0 5-11

Wt. 192 202 211 200 235 172

Cl. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr.

Pos. OF DH/C OF OF IF/OF IF

Avg. .416 .340 .282 .267 .265 .248

Wt. 191 176 178

Cl. So. So. So.

Pos. C OF IF

Avg. .359 .464 .254

Wt. 207 197 207 185 190

Cl. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr.

W-L 9-2 5-1 (9 SV) 5-5 4-1 4-4

ERA 4.59 2.28 3.90 4.18 6.06

OTHER KEY RETURNERS (3) Player Chase Graskewicz Ryan Moore Tanner Witt

Ht. 5-10 5-11 5-10

TOP RETURNING PITCHERS (5) Player Kyle Hunter James Allen Evan Marshall Thomas Rooke Justin Lindsey

Ht. 6-2 6-0 6-1 5-11 6-4

Longtime associates of the baseball program, Matt Walters and Brian Smoller begin their 14th year as the primary voices of Kansas State baseball. Walters is in his 17th year at KMAN where he serves as host of the daily talk show, “The Game” and “Powercat Gameday,” a pre-game show for K-State football. Walters also serves as the play-by-play voice of Manhattan High Football and Boys Basketball. He is also the public address announcer for K-State women’s basketball and serves as the sideline reporter for K-State football broadcasts and color analyst for select K-State basketball broadcasts on the K-State Sports Network. Smoller not only handles duties for baseball, but he has also been the play-by-play voice of the Wildcat volleyball team for the last 13 years, and has handled play-by-play duties for K-State women’s basketball for the past six. Smoller, a longtime voice at KMAN along with Walters, is in his fifth year at Kansas State as a Sportscaster/Director of Powercat Vision. A 1999 K-State graduate, Smoller has won 16 Kansas Association of Broadcasters awards, including six first place awards for play-by-play. In 2003, Smoller was named the Oscar Stauffer Sportscaster of the Year. Catch all the excitement of K-State baseball on SportsRadio 1350 KMAN all season long. KMAN broadcasts can be heard on both the AM dial at 1350 in Manhattan and the internet at both the KMAN website (www.1350kman.com) and the official site of Kansas State athletics (www.kstatesports.com) using the K-State All Access feature. Walters and Smoller broadcast all Big 12 games and, for the first time ever, all nonconference baseball games will be broadcast either on KMAN or online at www.k-statesports.com. Baseball SID Ryan Lackey will assist the duo on road games by serving as the color commentator, while the “Voice of the Wildcats,” Wyatt Thompson, will serve as the play-by-play voice for network broadcasts. Also, the Brad Hill Radio Show will air bi-weekly from 6 until 7 p.m. and will be broadcast live from Mr. K’s Café and Bar in Grand Mere Village. The show is hosted by Smoller and Walters.

p`ebarib p`ebarib _ob^haltk GAMES February ........................................7 March ..........................................17 April ............................................19 May ............................................13 Home ..........................................31 Road............................................22 Neutral ..........................................3 Day ..............................................33 Night ..........................................23 Monday ........................................0 Tuesday ........................................6 Wednesday....................................5 Thursday........................................2 Friday ..........................................14 Saturday ......................................16 Sunday ........................................13 Conference ..................................27 Non-Conference ..........................29 vs. Big 12 ............................1 vs. Big Sky ..........................2 vs. Big South ......................1 vs. Big Ten ..........................2 vs. Big West ........................4 vs. Independent ..................5 vs. Missouri Valley ..............4 vs. Northeastern..................4 vs. Pacific 10........................1 vs. The Summit League........4 vs. Sun Belt ........................1 2010 NCAA Regional Teams ..........7 Non-Tournament Teams ..............15 In Kansas ....................................34 In Texas..........................................6 In South Carolina ..........................4 In Nebraska ..................................4 In California ..................................3 In Oklahoma..................................3 In Minnesota ................................2 In Central Time Zone ..................49 In Eastern Time Zone ....................4 In Pacific Time Zone ......................3

DAY DATE OPPONENT Friday Feb. 18 at Pacific Saturday Feb. 19 at Pacific Sunday Feb. 20 at Pacific Caravelle Resort’s Baseball at the Beach Thursday Feb. 24 at Coastal Carolina^ Friday Feb. 25 vs. Western Kentucky% Saturday Feb. 26 vs. Pacific% Sunday Feb. 27 vs. California^ FRIDAY MARCH 4 WESTERN ILLINOIS SATURDAY MARCH 5 WESTERN ILLINOIS (DH) SUNDAY MARCH 6 WESTERN ILLINOIS FRIDAY MARCH 11 LONG ISLAND SATURDAY MARCH 12 LONG ISLAND (DH) SUNDAY MARCH 13 LONG ISLAND WEDNESDAY MARCH 16 NEBRASKA Friday March 18 at Texas* Saturday March 19 at Texas* Sunday March 20 at Texas* Friday March 25 at Baylor* Saturday March 26 at Baylor* Sunday March 27 at Baylor* TUESDAY MARCH 29 NORTHERN COLORADO WEDNESDAY MARCH 30 NORTHERN COLORADO FRIDAY APRIL 1 TEXAS A&M* SATURDAY APRIL 2 TEXAS A&M* SUNDAY APRIL 3 TEXAS A&M* Tuesday April 5 at Minnesota Wednesday April 6 at Minnesota FRIDAY APRIL 8 OKLAHOMA* SATURDAY APRIL 9 OKLAHOMA* SUNDAY APRIL 10 OKLAHOMA* Tuesday April 12 at Creighton WEDNESDAY APRIL 13 WICHITA STATE Friday April 15 at Nebraska* Saturday April 16 at Nebraska* Sunday April 17 at Nebraska* TUESDAY APRIL 19 MISSOURI STATE THURSDAY APRIL 21 TEXAS TECH* FRIDAY APRIL 22 TEXAS TECH* SATURDAY APRIL 23 TEXAS TECH* Friday April 29 at Oklahoma State* Saturday April 30 at Oklahoma State* Sunday May 1 at Oklahoma State* TUESDAY MAY 3 CAL STATE BAKERSFIELD WEDNESDAY MAY 4 CAL STATE BAKERSFIELD FRIDAY MAY 6 MISSOURI* SATURDAY MAY 7 MISSOURI* SUNDAY MAY 8 MISSOURI* FRIDAY MAY 13 NEW ORLEANS SATURDAY MAY 14 NEW ORLEANS SUNDAY MAY 15 NEW ORLEANS Tuesday May 17 at Wichita State FRIDAY MAY 20 KANSAS* Saturday MAY 21 at Kansas* Sunday May 22 at Kansas* Wed.-Sun May 25-29 Big 12 Championship!

SITE Stockton, Calif. Stockton, Calif. Stockton, Calif. Myrtle Beach, S.C. Conway, S.C. Conway, S.C. Myrtle Beach, S.C. MANHATTAN MANHATTAN MANHATTAN MANHATTAN MANHATTAN MANHATTAN MANHATTAN Austin, Texas Austin, Texas Austin, Texas Waco, Texas Waco, Texas Waco, Texas MANHATTAN MANHATTAN MANHATTAN MANHATTAN MANHATTAN Minneapolis, Minn. Minneapolis, Minn. MANHATTAN MANHATTAN MANHATTAN Omaha, Neb. MANHATTAN Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln, Neb. MANHATTAN MANHATTAN MANHATTAN MANHATTAN Stillwater, Okla. Stillwater, Okla. Stillwater, Okla. MANHATTAN MANHATTAN MANHATTAN MANHATTAN MANHATTAN MANHATTAN MANHATTAN MANHATTAN Wichita, Kan. MANHATTAN Lawrence, Kan. Lawrence, Kan. Oklahoma City, Okla.

TIME 8 p.m. 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 10 a.m. 3 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 12 p.m. 12 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 2 p.m. 1 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 1 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 1 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 3:05 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 3:05 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 1 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 1 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m.

* Big 12 Conference Game ^ BB&T Coastal Field in Myrtle Beach, S.C. % Watson Stadium in Conway, S.C. ! RedHawks Ballpark in Oklahoma City, Okla. All Dates and Times CENTRAL and TENTATIVE All Home Games are Played at Tointon Family Stadium

sfpfqfkd=jeh LODGING Best Western 601 East Poyntz Ave. ____________537-8300 Candlewood Suites (Junction City) 100 Hammons Drive ____________238-1454 Clarion Hotel 530 Richards Drive ______________539-5311 Comfort Inn 150 East Poyntz Ave. ____________770-8000 Comfort Suites 1020 Hostetler Drive ____________539-9449 Courtyard By Marriott (Junction City) 310 Hammons ________________210-1500 Fairfield Inn by Marriott 300 Colorado St. ______________539-2400 Hampton Inn 501 East Poyntz Ave. ____________539-5000 Holiday Inn at the Campus 1641 Anderson Dr. ______________539-7531 Motel 6 510 Tuttle Creek Blvd.____________537-1022 Parkwood Inn & Suites 505 S. 17th Street ______________320-5440 Quality Inn 150 East Poyntz Ave. ____________770-8000 Super 8 200 Tuttle Creek Blvd.____________537-8468

TRANSPORTATION

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FINDING TOINTON FAMILY STADIUM From the West (Manhattan Regional Airport) • Take Kansas Highway 18 east into Manhattan. Exit at Kansas 113 (Seth Childs Road) heading North. Stay on Seth Childs Road until reaching the Kimball Ave., exit. Turn right onto Kimball and follow it one mile to College Ave., and turn right. Go one block and turn left into the Bramlage Coliseum parking lot. The stadium is located at the intersection of Kimball and College next to Bill Snyder Family Stadium and Bramlage Coliseum. From the East (Kansas City) • Exit I-70 at Highway 177 (exit 313) and head north on 177 until reaching Manhattan. Exit and proceed to the first light, turning left on Tuttle Creek Blvd. Head north on Tuttle Creek until reaching Kimball Ave. Turn left on Kimball and go two miles to the Bill Snyder Family Stadium/Bramlage Coliseum parking lot. The stadium is located in the southwest corner.

Manhattan Regional Airport 5500 Fort Riley Blvd. ____________587-4567 Avis Rent-A-Car 5500 Fort Riley Blvd ____________539-0900 Enterprise Rent-A-Car 4810 Skyway Drive ______________537-6000 7920 East Highway 24 __________537-0557 Hertz Rent-A-Car 5500 Fort Riley Blvd. ____________539-0261 National Car Rental 5500 Fort Riley Blvd. ____________539-8814

RESTAURANTS Applebee’s Bar & Grill Manhattan Town Center __________537-0408 Buffalo Wild Wings 1231 Moro ____________________323-9464 Carlos O’Kelly’s Manhattan Town Center __________537-4688 The Chef (Breakfast) 111 South 4th St. ______________537-4100 Chili’s Grill and Bar 213 Fort Riley Blvd.______________537-1250 Chipotle Mexican Grill 606 North Manhattan Ave. ________587-8029 CoCo BoLo’s 1227 Bluemont Ave. ____________537-4700 Cox Bros. BBQ 600 South 4th Street ____________587-8566 Early Edition (Breakfast) 3210 Kimball Ave. ______________539-3255 Famous Dave’s Barbeque 910 Commons Place ____________537-2401 Freddy's Frozen Custard 229 McCall Rd. ________________320-2301 Hibachi Hut/Texas Star 608 North 12th St. ______________537-9077 Houlihan’s 1641 Anderson Avenue __________776-5909 Kite’s Grille and Bar 615 North 12th St. ______________776-4300 8200 South Port Drive __________537-7500 La Fiesta Mexican 2301 Tuttle Creek Blvd. __________539-7255 Little Apple Brewing Company 1110 Westloop ________________539-5500 Old Chicago 100 Manhattan Town Center ______537-3322 Planet Sub 708 North Manhattan Dr. ________537-8782 Rock-A-Belly Bar & Deli 718 North Manhattan Ave ________539-8033 So Long Saloon 1130 Moro ____________________537-9292 Willie’s Sports Bar and Grill/The Pub 307 Seth Child Rd. ______________539-6746 *All phone numbers are area code 785

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O ADAM SONABEND C • 5-10 • Fr.-HS Scottsdale, Ariz.

RYAN MOORE OF • 5-11 • So.-1L Chandler, Ariz.

T ROSS KIVETT IF/OF • 6-0 • Fr.-HS Broadview Heights, Ohio

NP BEN HEAIRET LHP • 6-5 • So.-SQ Omaha, Neb.

NV THOMAS ROOKE LHP • 5-11 • Sr.-3L Spring, Texas

JOHN FASOLA RHP/IF • 6-1 • Fr.-HS Hudson, Ohio

V JAKE BROWN IF • 5-11 • Jr.-2L Russell, Kan.

NR MATT APPLEGATE RHP • 6-0 • Jr.-2L Wichita, Kan.

OM JAMES ALLEN RHP • 6-0 • Jr.-2L St. Charles, Mo.

BLAIR DEBORD C • 5-11 • So.-1L Manhattan, Kan.

NS MATT GILLER IF/OF • 6-1 • Jr.-2L Manhattan, Kan.

ON GERARDO ESQUIVEL RHP • 5-11 • Fr.-RS Chicago, Ill.

R TANNER WITT IF • 5-10 • So.-1L Hawthorn Heights, Ill.

NM LUKE WHITE IF • 5-11 • Fr.-HS Fort Collins, Colo.

NT KENT URBAN OF/IF • 6-0 • Sr.-1L Seward, Neb.

OO JUSTIN LINDSEY RHP • 6-4 • Jr.-2L Chandler, Ariz.

S DAN KLEIN C • 5-9 • Jr.-JC Overland Park, Kan.

NO TYLER STURGES RHP • 5-10 • So.-1L Edmond, Okla.

NU MIKE KINDEL OF • 6-2 • Jr.-2L Springboro, Ohio

OP KAYVON BAHRAMZADEH RHP • 6-1 • Jr.-2L Tucson, Ariz.

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OQ JARED KING OF • 5-11 • Fr.-HS Dublin, Ohio

JAKE DOLLER RHP • 6-2 • So.-1L Lake Waukomis, Mo.

MITCH MEYER OF • 6-2 • Fr.-HS Stilwell, Kan.

QQ LEVI SCHLICK LHP • 6-5 • So.-JC Colby, Kan.

EVAN MARSHALL RHP • 6-1 • Jr.-2L Sunnyvale, Calif.

QR RYLEY CIDLIK RHP • 6-4 • Fr.-HS Dwight, Neb.

NICK MARTINI OF • 5-11 • Jr.-2L Crystal Lake, Ill.

SHANE CONLON LHP/IF • 5-11 • Fr.-HS Naperville, Ill.

CODY FAULKNER LHP • 5-11 • Fr.-HS Irving, Texas

KYLE HUNTER LHP • 6-2 • Jr.-2L Galesburg, Ill.

PU SHAWN LEWICK LHP • 5-10 • Jr.-JC Pretty Prairie, Kan.

CHASE GRASKEWICZ C • 5-10 • So.-1L Hudson, Wis.

PP JARED MOORE LHP • 5-11 • Fr.-HS Boulder, Colo.

PV BLAKE FREEMAN LHP • 6-0 • Fr.-HS Phoenix, Ariz.

NQ BRAD HILL Head Coach Eighth Season

JOHN SZEFC Associate Head Coach First Season

JASON KING IF • 6-0 • Jr.-2L Dublin, Ohio

PQ WADE HINKLE IF • 5-11 • Jr.-JC Albuquerque, N.M.

QM LANE TRUDO RHP • 5-11 • Fr.-HS Manhattan, Kan.

PM JOSH REYNOLDS Pitching Coach First Season

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NAME Ryan Moore Adam Sonabend John Fasola Tanner Witt Dan Klein Ross Kivett Jake Brown Blair DeBord Luke White Tyler Sturges Ben Heairet Matt Applegate Matt Giller Kent Urban Mike Kindel Thomas Rooke James Allen Gerardo Esquivel Justin Lindsey Kayvon Bahramzadeh Jared King Shane Conlon Nick Martini Chase Graskewicz Jason King Cody Faulkner Evan Marshall Kyle Hunter Jared Moore Wade Hinkle Mitch Meyer Jake Doller Shawn Lewick Blake Freeman Lane Trudo Levi Schlick Ryley Cidlik

STAFF 11 Brad Hill 14 John Szefc 30 Josh Reynolds 37 Sean McCann 3 Rob Vaughn Scott Bird Justin Tadtman Brad Hutt Dusty Hess Craig Tweedy

POS OF C RHP/IF IF C IF/OF IF C IF RHP LHP RHP IF/OF OF/IF OF LHP RHP RHP RHP RHP OF LHP/IF OF C IF LHP RHP LHP LHP IF OF RHP LHP LHP RHP LHP RHP

HT 5-11 5-10 6-1 5-10 5-9 6-0 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-10 6-5 6-0 6-1 6-0 6-2 5-11 6-0 5-11 6-4 6-1 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-10 6-0 5-11 6-1 6-2 5-11 5-11 6-2 6-2 5-10 6-0 5-11 6-5 6-4

WT 176 194 208 178 171 190 172 202 172 170 178 183 211 235 200 185 197 180 190 195 208 170 192 191 213 204 207 207 189 226 170 207 194 187 182 215 196

YR-EX So.-1L Fr.-HS Fr.-HS So.-1L Jr.-JC Fr.-HS Jr.-2L So.-1L Fr.-HS So.-1L So.-SQ Jr.-2L Jr.-2L Sr.-1L Jr.-2L Sr.-3L Jr.-2L Fr.-RS Jr.-2L Jr.-2L Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Jr.-2L So.-1L Jr.-2L Fr.-HS Jr.-2L Jr.-2L Fr.-HS Jr.-JC Fr.-HS So.-1L Jr.-JC Fr.-HS Fr.-HS So.-JC Fr.-HS

B/T R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R L/R R/R R/R R/R L/L R/R R/R L/L L/L R/L R/R R/R S/R R/R S/L L/L L/L S/R S/R L/L R/R R/L L/L L/L L/R R/R L/L L/L R/R L/L R/R

HOMETOWN (LAST SCHOOL) Chandler, Ariz. (Corona del Sol) Scottsdale, Ariz. (Desert Mountain) Hudson, Ohio (Walsh Jesuit) Hawthorn Woods, Ill. (Lake Zurich) Overland Park, Kan. (Hutchinson CC) Broadview Heights, Ohio (St. Edward) Russell, Kan. (Russell) Manhattan, Kan. (Manhattan) Fort Collins, Colo. (Rocky Mountain) Edmond, Okla. (Santa Fe) Omaha, Neb. (Burke) Wichita, Kan. (North) Manhattan, Kan. (Manhattan) Seward, Neb. (Barton County CC) Springboro, Ohio (Springboro) Spring, Texas (Oak Ridge) St. Charles, Mo. (Francis Howell) Chicago, Ill. (De La Salle) Chandler, Ariz. (Hamilton) Tucson, Ariz. (Catalina Foothills) Dublin, Ohio (Jerome) Naperville, Ill. (Central) Crystal Lake, Ill. (Prairie Ridge) Hudson, Wis. (Hudson) Dublin, Ohio (Jerome) Irving, Texas (Nimitz) Sunnyvale, Calif. (Homestead) Galesburg, Ill. (Galesburg) Boulder, Colo. (Boulder) Albuquerque, N.M. (Cochise College) Stilwell, Kan. (Blue Valley) Lake Waukomis, Mo. (Rockhurst) Pretty Prairie, Kan. (Hutchinson CC) Phoenix, Ariz. (Sunnyslope) Manhattan, Kan. (Manhattan) Colby, Kan. (Barton County CC) Dwight, Neb. (East Butler)

Head Coach (Eighth Season) Associate Head Coach/Hitting Coach (First Season) Pitching Coach (First Season) Volunteer Assistant Coach (Eighth Season) Undergraduate Coach (First Season) Strength Coach (Sixth Season) Director of Baseball Operations (Fourth Season) Graduate Manager (First Season) Undergraduate Manager (First Season) Athletic Trainer (Second Season)

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BY STATE

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

Freshmen ____________________12 Redshirt-Freshmen________________1 Sophomores ____________________8 Juniors ______________________14 Seniors ________________________2

Arizona ________________________5 California ______________________1 Colorado ______________________2 Illinois ________________________5 Kansas ________________________9 Missouri ______________________2 Nebraska ______________________3 New Mexico ____________________1 Ohio __________________________5 Oklahoma ______________________1 Texas ________________________2 Wisconsin ______________________1

Kayvon BAHRAMZADEH __ba-ROM-za-da RYLEY CIDLIK ________RYE-lee SID-lick Shane CONLON______________CON-lin Blair DEBORD ____________da-BOARD Gerardo ESQUIVEL __________es-KA-vel Chase GRASKEWICZ ____GRASS-ka-wits Ben HEAIRET ________________HAIR-it Ross KIVETT __________________KIV-it Kent URBAN ______________URR-bon

BY POSITION Right-Handed Pitchers ____________11 Left-Handed Pitchers ______________9 Catchers ______________________4 Infielders ______________________7 Outfielders ____________________6

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

James Allen

Matt Applegate

Kayvon Bahramzadeh

Jake Brown

Ryley Cidlick

Shane Conlon

Blair DeBord

Jake Doller

Gerardo Esquivel

Johnny Fasola

Cody Faulkner

Blake Freeman

Chase Graskewicz

Matt Giller

Ben Heairet

Wade Hinkle

Kyle Hunter

Mike Kindel

Jared King

Jason King

Ross Kivett

Dan Klein

Shawn Lewick

Justin Lindsey

Nick Martini

Evan Marshall

Mitch Meyer

Jared Moore

Ryan Moore

Thomas Rooke

Levi Schlick

Adam Sonabend

Tyler Sturges

Lane Trudo

Kent Urban

Luke White

Tanner Witt

John SZEFC __________________CHEF

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OMNN OUTLOOK Although many outside the Kansas State program had the Wildcats pegged as a “one-year wonder” following the 2009 season, K-State proved once again that hard work and determination pays off as the Cats outplayed the preseason prognosticators once again in 2010.

mer but opted to return for his junior campaign. The lefthander tied for second in school history with nine wins in a school-record tying 16 starts. Hill was pleased with the left-hander’s sophomore year, but would like to see him elevate his game even more this year.

Predicted to finish as low as ninth in the Big 12, K-State claimed a 37-22 record, finished third in the league and earned a No. 3 seed in the 2010 NCAA Fayetteville Regional.

“I would really like to see Kyle take another step forward. He has a chance to be a legitimate Friday-night guy. He made great strides last year and put himself into a position to be a five-inning guy. He has the potential to be a seveninning guy, and that’s what we need him to be.”

Even though the internal expectations are always high, there will likely now be some increased expectations from outside of Tointon Family Stadium. But no matter what others may believe, the Wildcats must concentrate on how they got to where they are today. “There probably will be more expectations and it’s something that you try to prepare for,” head coach Brad Hill said. “I think every program would like to be expected to be in postseason play. “But, if you put the cart before the horse and start talking about expectations of others, then we may never reach those goals,” Hill continued. “We have to stay with what we have been doing the past few years – extremely hard work, unselfishness within our organization and kids being dedicated to the success of the program first. That is what got us where we are, so those are the things we’re going to stay focused on.” Four upperclassmen – Thomas Rooke, Jason King, Matt Giller and Justin Lindsey – must draw back from their freshman seasons in 2008 when K-State looked poised to climb into postseason play for the first time ever only to go 29-29. “Sometimes success comes from a failure and sometimes you learn from something that hasn’t been very pleasant,” added Hill. “That year wasn’t very pleasant and I’m hope that Thomas, Jason, Justin and Matt can really help us stay focused on the right things this year.” The Wildcats will look to receive leadership from a heavy upper class that consists of a combined 16 juniors and seniors, including junior All-American and reigning Big 12 Player of the Year Nick Martini, as well as All-Big 12 pitchers Kyle Hunter and Evan Marshall. PITCHING Kansas State returns all three regular weekend starters from last season for the first time since 2008. Headlining the weekend rotation is Hunter, who was drafted last sum-

The Wildcats also bring back a pair of junior starters in Lindsey and Kayvon Bahramzadeh, who, with another step forward, have the chance to be solid weekend starters. Lindsey earned 12 starts last season, while Bahramzadeh was also solid down the stretch. K-State signed junior-college pitchers Levi Schlick and Shawn Lewick for the 2011 season as both look to earn midweek starts while challenging for a weekend spot. Along with the starters, a strong nucleolus of relievers, headlined by Marshall, Rooke and closer James Allen, return to make the 2011 bullpen one of the best in recent memory. The K-State pen was at its best in 2010 when Marshall, Rooke and Allen were clicking on all cylinders, and all three have the ability to make strides over a solid 2010 season. Marshall started his first seven games of the season but returned to the bullpen and held a 2.41 ERA and limited opponents to a .188 average as a reliever. Rooke, a senior, is on the verge of being the most-used reliever in school history as he enters the season needing four appearances to break the school record. A Freshman All-American in 2008, Rooke led the team in 2010 with 47.1 innings out of the pen. Following Marshall or Rooke in the final stages of a contest was Allen, who was named a 2011 Preseason AllAmerican after collecting nine saves last year. “I like the depth of our pitching staff,” said Hill. “I like the potential of this group to be as deep as we’ve ever been. You have those three guys that are mainstays in the back end of a game when you talk about Evan, Thomas and James. That’s about as good as it gets in the country. They have been out there in big pressure situations, big conference games and big regional games. They are prepared for that. I would stack those three up with just about anybody in the country.”

The three relievers were key to K-State’s run to the postseason last year, but Hill will be looking for others to help spread innings out in the bullpen. “The room for improvement is on our pitching staff. Last year, two or three guys had really good years, but a lot of guys had very subpar years. If they can make the big improvements and our offense stays steady and consistent like they have been, then we could have a fine year.” CATCHERS For a second-straight year, K-State must replace its starting catcher from the previous season. In 2010, Daniel Dellasega stepped in as a fifth-year senior to replace threeyear starter Rob Vaughn. Dellasega was an honorable mention All-Big 12 performer last year and was also named to the 2010 All-Big 12 Championship team. Sophomore Chase Graskewicz is now in line to get the nod behind the plate after appearing in 33 games as a freshman, including 16 starts. The Hudson, Wis., product started five games behind the plate, but was also a key component to the lineup late in the year as the designated hitter the final 10 games of the season. “Chase is definitely the front runner. He’s a student of the game, he studies hard, goes through the report with our pitchers, and he obviously had some big hits for us down the stretch last year,” Hill said of his backstop. Backing up Graskewicz will be junior-college transfer Dan Klein and sophomore Blair DeBord. Last season, Klein led Hutchinson Community College to the Junior College World Series and turned the momentum from that experience into a solid fall that left Hill impressed. “I really like Dan Klein in the backup role. He’s a very good defensive catcher. He’s worked very hard this fall – he throws well and blocks well.” INFIELD The infield in 2011 will be one of the most experienced under Hill as K-State returns its starting first and second basemen, will plug a spot starter in at short and will also regain the services of its third baseman from 2009. Senior Kent Urban, who earned 54 starts at first last season, comes back following a successful transition from the junior-college ranks. “It’s hard not to have Kent on the field because he is a leader,” said Hill. “He has a stabilizing effect. He’s very positive out on the field.”

OMNN=mobsfbt Battling Urban is a new junior-college transfer in Wade Hinkle, who may have taken a hold of the starting first base job after the fall. Hinkle was a 2010 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-Star that hit .378 with 16 doubles and 67 RBI.

the outfield in each of his first two seasons, but the Crystal Lake, Ill., product has definitely made his mark at the plate, including last year when he led the conference with a .416 batting average en route to Big 12 Player of the Year and Second Team All-America honors.

“Wade was a big-time hitter for us this fall,” said Hill. “He shows great maturity and great patience. He’s a guy that is not going to swing at bad pitches and do too much at the plate. We really look for him to solidify the middle of the order.

Although he returns as the top player in the league, Hill has asked for his continued leadership and improvement on defense.

“But that doesn’t mean that he’s been out there in front of 5,000 people or seen the quality of arms he’s going to see,” urged Hill. “I think the big thing is believing in himself and knowing what he did this fall was very good and to take that into the spring.” Returning lettermen Jake Brown and Tanner Witt will battle between second base and shortstop. Brown started 42 games in 2010, 41 of which came at second. The Russell, Kan., product was a great situational hitter as a sophomore, laying down 14 sacrifice bunts to rank 17th nationally. Witt had 19 starts at second base last year as a freshman but will likely move to his natural position at shortstop. “In high school he played five or six different positions and never really settled on one,” Hill said. “It’s been a hard transition for him to settle down and play just one position, but that’s what he really wants to do. In his mind, he is a shortstop. That’s where he wants to play.” After sitting out last year due to an elbow injury, Jason King returns to third base for his junior campaign. As a sophomore in 2009, King was an honorable mention AllBig 12 performer, hitting .316 with 16 doubles, seven home runs and 61 RBI. But the question remains if he can return back to 2009 form after taking an entire year off. “He’s actually probably better in the infield than what he was before the injury,” Hill said. “His arm is stronger, he’s more accurate and his feet are better at third base. He’s a better defender than what he was. I think the bat is still a work in progress. When you take a year off from hitting, it takes time to get the feel of your swing back. He had a solid fall and I think the best is still to come for Jason.” One dark horse in the infield is freshman Luke White. An all-state honoree at Rocky Mountain High School in Fort Collins, Colo., Hill thinks White could see immediate action in the middle of the infield. “He’s the quiet little guy that just keeps getting better on you. He can steal a base, he has some pop in his bat and a pretty solid glove. He’s also mature for a freshman, so he’s not that far behind Jake and Tanner.” OUTFIELD The Wildcat outfield remains entirely intact from last season as all three starters from a year ago return, headlined by Martini, who was the primary center fielder last season. A 2011 Preseason All-American, Martini, along with fellow juniors Giller in left and Mike Kindel in right, combined for 153 starts (51 per position) in 59 games last season.

“Nick is very competitive and sometimes he puts a little pressure on himself, which is part of what makes him a good player. He handles that pressure very well, but now we’re asking him to get away from that as a junior. He’s a guy that everybody really looks to on this team, and we need him to get outside himself a little bit more. The game comes really easy to him. A lot of times when the game comes easy, it’s easy for kids to want to follow. “The things that he has to do to get better he works on. I’ve asked him to quicken up his release from the outfield. We worked on that and he’s done that. We’re not trying to ask him to work on too much, just to go out and work on preparation and becoming a leader on a daily basis.” Giller was the regular starter in left field as a sophomore in 2010. An infielder by trade, Giller will have more of a utility role this season in the outfield, at first base and as the team’s designated hitter. The transition of Martini to left and Giller to a utility position was due to the emergence of Jared King – the younger brother of Jason King – during the fall. As a freshman, Jared did enough in a short period of time to impress the coaches, while the top prospect from Ohio had one of the best high school careers in state history. Battling King in center field is sophomore Ryan Moore, who saw success in limited action as a freshman. One of the faster players on the team, Moore brings great baserunning ability and solid defense back for 2011. “Ryan really came on strong during the offseason,” said Hill. “He really didn’t have a good fall and put himself behind the 8-ball, but rebounded really well. His speed is just unbelievable. He broke the program record for the 60 twice during the offseason. With the plays he can make in the outfield or on the base paths, he can definitely be a game-changer for us.” Kindel is back for his junior season after finishing an upand-down year by hitting .267 with 33 RBI. But the Springboro, Ohio, product had a great end the season, driving in a team high seven runs over the final six games, including a home run in the Fayetteville Regional.

SCHEDULE The Wildcats will be challenged right out of the gate as they begin the season with a three-game series at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif. They will then shift coasts to play in the Baseball at the Beach tournament in Myrtle Beach, S.C., which features a tough field, including host school Coastal Carolina that played in a Super Regional a year ago. “It’s going to be very difficult to start by going to Pacific, a program that continues to get better each year,” said Hill. “It is going to be challenging for us to go there and put our kids in that situation. The competition is going to be very good going coast-to-coast. Not only will the competition be a challenge, but also trying to readjust our bodies to the four-hour swing in a short period of time.” The Wildcats then open their 31-game home slate on Friday, March 4, against Western Illinois, which begins a ninegame home stand in front of one of the most rapidly growing fan bases in the Big 12. “Our fans have really jumped on board with our program. Between our marketing department, ticket office and season ticket committee, word is getting out there much better about our program. When you come out to enjoy a game at Tointon Family Stadium, it’s clean, it’s a fresh atmosphere and I think we’ve put a good product on the field the past three or four years,” said Hill. Much like the start of the season, the opening of Big 12 play will also be difficult as the Cats will play four straight series against teams that advanced to postseason play a year ago, including consecutive trips to the state of Texas to take on Texas and Baylor the first two weekends. “There are just no favors in the Big 12, especially starting out at Baylor and Texas the first two weekends,” Hill said. “That’s going to be extremely challenging for us. We’ll see how we survive the first five weeks of the season and hopefully we’ll still have our head above water.” The schedule turns in K-State’s favor over the stretch run of the season as the final 12 games of the year are in the state of Kansas, including nine at Tointon Family Stadium, a venue that the Wildcats have won at least 20 games in four of the last six seasons and have seen a tremendous growth in attendance. “I think Wildcat Nation has really jumped on board with a program that is having some success and wanting to be a part of that,” said Hill. “And we sure welcome them aboard, there’s no question about that.”

“He needs to find a thing or two and continue to believe in those things,” Hill said. “He might be the best player on the team when you just talk straight tools – power, strength, speed, throwing ability and arm strength. Now the question is how you get all of those things to come together. That’s the maturity process for him. If the light switch turns on for him, he can be a big-time game changer for us.”

Martini started in left field as a freshman in 2009 and may move back to that position in 2010. He has been solid in

`l^`ebp qeb=_o^a=efii=cfib Full Name Brad L. Hill Birthdate May 2, 1962, in Wichita, Kan. Education Emporia State University, B.S. in Physical Education, 1985 Playing Experience Lettered four seasons at Emporia State (1981-84) Played four seasons in the Texas Rangers’ organization (1984-87) Coaching Experience Hutchinson Community College, Head Coach (1988-90) Kansas, Assistant Coach (1991-94) Central Missouri State, Head Coach (1995-2003) Kansas State, Head Coach (2004-Present)

prep level as 12 Wildcat newcomers have been drafted since 2004, including a school record four in 2010.

Not only has Kansas State baseball excelled on the field, but Hill has put an emphasis on his players’ performance in the classroom. Under Hill, the Cats have had 37 Academic All-Big 12 selections as well as five Academic All-District honors, including Brett Scott, who was a two-time Academic All-American in 2007 and 2008. In addition, KState’s Academic Progress Rate (APR) has steadily improved, now reflecting an outstanding four-year average of 942.

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EIGHTH SEASON | EMPORIA STATE ’85 Hard work and determination has fueled the Kansas State baseball program since Brad Hill was introduced as the head coach during the summer of 2003. After a steady climb the first six seasons of his tenure, Hill’s efforts have paid off in each of the last two as he has guided the Wildcats to consecutive NCAA Regional appearances. In seven years as the K-State skipper, Hill has guided the Wildcats from the depths of the league to the program’s best record in school history and the first NCAA Regional appearance in 2009 before making a return appearance in 2010. In fact, K-State baseball is the only program among all Big 12 football, men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and baseball programs to improve its conference finish each of the last five years, capped by a school record third place finish in 2010. Hill is also sixth in the nation among active coaches with a career winning percentage of .714. While many preseason prognosticators doubted the 2010 Wildcats, Hill raised the bar of success at K-State. The Cats continued their trend of improvement in 2010 as he guided his team to a third-place finish in the Big 12 standings – their highest since the league’s inception in 1997, after K-State was predicted to finish as low as ninth in some Big 12 preseason polls. K-State also registered the second most wins in school history with 37, second to the 2009 season total, thanks in part to six players that earned All-Big 12 honors under Hill, including the 2010 Big 12 Player of the Year Nick Martini. Hill also tutored Martini to second team All-American honors. Hill has been successful in turning players into draft picks as his squads have produced 34 draft selections since his first year at Central Missouri in 1995, including 21 K-State players during his time in Manhattan. Hill has also had a keen eye for talent at the

DIVISION I WINNINGEST ACTIVE COACHES BY PERCENTAGE Minimum five years as a Division I head coach; includes record at four-year colleges only

RK 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

NAME Mike Martin Mike Fox Gene Stephenson Brian O'Conner Wayne Graham Brad Hill Rob Walton Jim Morris Ray Tanner Augie Garrido

CURRENT SCHOOL Florida State North Carolina Wichita State Virginia Rice Kansas State Oral Roberts Miami South Carolina Texas

YEARS 31 Years 27 Years 33 Years 7 Years 19 Years 16 Years 7 Years 29 Years 23 42 Years

RECORD 1627-558-4 1077-371-5 1724-596-3 316-118-1 870-340-0 648-259-3 290-120-0 1280-542-4 1029-455-3 1768-806-9

PERCENTAGE .744 .743 .743 .728 .719 .714 .707 .702 .693 .686

The 2009 season proved to be the most storied of its time through the program’s 109year history. Predicted to finish ninth in the Big 12 Baseball Preseason Poll, Hill guided K-State to a school-record 43-win season – including a program-best 14 conference victories to finish fourth in the Big 12 regular season standings, the school’s best finish since placing second in the Big Eight in 1990. The Cats earned their first Top 10 ranking during the season and finished the 2009 campaign in the national polls for the first time in school history when Baseball America ranked K-State No. 19 in its final poll. Hill, who garnered 2009 Big 12 Coach of the Year and American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Midwest Region Coach of the Year honors, directed K-State to its first ever NCAA Regional appearance when the Cats earned an at-large berth as the No. 2 seed in the Houston (Rice) Regional. The Cats didn’t stop there as they tallied a pair of victories in the regional, including one against No. 1 seed and home team Rice, to advance to the regional final. Along the way, the 2009 Wildcats set numerous school marks, including season wins (43), Big 12 victories (14), Big 12 finish (fourth), hits (675), stolen bases (149) and strikeouts (453). Hill also tutored Consensus All-American and Big 12 Pitcher of the Year A.J. Morris, two freshman all-Americans in James Allen and Nick Martini and a total of seven AllBig 12 performers. Four Wildcats also earned First Team Academic All-Big 12 honors last season, while Jason King and Thomas Rooke were named Academic All-District. Following the conclusion of the 2009 season, five Wildcats were selected in the Major League Baseball Draft, improving Hill’s total to 18 since he took over the program in 2004. In just his first year, Hill jumped out of the gate and led the Wildcats to a 19-6 record in his first 25 games, including wins over perennial national powers Ohio State and Alabama and 2003 College World Series participant Missouri State (formerly Southwest Missouri State). K-State also garnered its first-ever national ranking at No. 30 during that span, which included an 11-game winning streak. Then, in 2005, the Wildcats took the next step as they won 30 games in a season for just the 10th time ever, doubled their conference wins from the previous season, swept a season series from in-state rival Wichita State for the first time in 50 years and knocked off a No. 1-ranked team for the first time in school history, eventual national champion Texas. In 2006, the Wildcats won a school-record 16 straight games and also ended the season on a five-game winning streak, wrapping up the season with a sweep of No. 22 Baylor at Tointon Stadium. Statistically, K-State finished the season in the top half of the league

`l^`ebp in both hitting (.314) and ERA (3.94). The 3.94 team ERA was the lowest since the 1975 season and the best since the addition of aluminum bats in college baseball. The 2007 campaign saw K-State finish with a 34-24 overall record, one win shy of tying the single-season mark, while the Wildcats advanced to postseason play for the first time since 2002. The Cats won 30 games for the third-straight season and also collected 10 wins in league play, the most since winning 13 in 2002. He also guided current Wildcat closer Daniel Edwards to third-team all-American honors, just the ninth Wildcat to earn All-American honors of any kind and the first since Kasey Weisaar in 1999. The 2008 Wildcats, fielding a roster of 16 juniors and seniors, entered the season looking to become the first team in school history to reach the NCAA Tournament. K-State dropped early season contests, but started to catch a groove the second half of the season as they won two-of-three against No. 22 Oklahoma State, topped No. 11 UCIrvine in a dramatic 11-inning affair, defeated No. 25 Texas, won at No. 8 Wichita State, and edged one of the top teams in 2008, No. 3 Arizona State, in its final non-conference game of the season. In conference play, the Wildcats finished the 2008 season with 11 wins to tie for sixth, the most wins and the best finish since 2002. Down the stretch, K-State won four of its final six conference games, including a sweep of in-state rival Kansas. The end of the season is all K-State needed for a boost in the conference tournament. Under the tutelage of Hill, the Cats defeated No. 6 Oklahoma State and Baylor to advance to the school’s first Big 12 Title Game. Although K-State was defeated by No. 24 Texas, everyone involved with the program can see just how far the Wildcat baseball program had come in such a short time. After an ultra-successful nine-year stint as the head coach at Central Missouri State (now the University of Central Missouri) in Warrensburg, Mo., Brad Hill took over a Kansas State program in 2004 that had just one winning season in the last six years. Hill came to Kansas State after guiding the Mules to an impressive 418-91 (.821) overall record during his tenure. A seven-time Central Region Coach of the Year, he led UCM to the NCAA Tournament each of his nine seasons, including seven trips to the College World Series.

hJpq^qb=rkabo=_o^a=efii 46,290 - Total Home Attendance in 2010, a Program Record 4,745 - Attendance for the 2010 Wichita State Game, a Stadium Record 942 - Four-Year APR Average 230 - Wins at K-State 43 - Wins in 2009, a School record 37 - Wins in 2010, the Second Most in School History 29 - MLB Draft Picks 29 - Individual Records Set 28 - First Team Academic All-Big 12 Selections 15 - Honorable Mention All-Big 12 Selections 14 - Conference Victories in 2009 and 2010, a School Record 12 - Conference Players of the Week 9 - Second Team Academic All-Big 12 Selections 8 - Team Records Set 6 - Second Team All-Big 12 Honorees 5 - First Team All-Big 12 Honorees 5 - Academic All-District Honors 4 - Freshman All-Americans 3 - 2010 Big 12 Finish, a Program Best 2 - Conference Player of the Year honors 2 - NCAA Regional Appearances 2 - Academic All-American Selections 2 - Coach of the Year Honors (2009 Big 12 and ABCA Midwest Region) 1 - Consensus First Team All-American Hill capped his career at Central Missouri by helping the Mules win its second national championship in baseball and first since 1994. For his efforts, he was named the 2003 NCAA Division II National Coach of the Year and College Coach of the Year by the Midwest Professional Baseball Scouts Association. It marked the second time in three seasons that Hill coached the Mules to the championship game. The national championship in 2003 came on the heels of back-to-back record-breaking years by Central Missouri in 2001 and 2002. The Mules posted a then schoolrecord 53 wins in 2001 en route to advancing to their first championship game under Hill where they lost to St. Mary’s of Texas by a score of 11-3. A year later in 2002, he broke the school record for wins yet again by posting 54 en route to a third place finish at the College World Series. The Mules’ winning percentage of .838 (290-56) over the past six seasons ranks among the best in the nation. Hill’s .821 winning percentage ranks second in CMSU baseball history, a mere two points behind current Arkansas head coach Dave Van Horn, who went 51-11 in his one season as coach in 1994. With 481 wins, Hill is the all-time winningest coach in school history with over 200 more victories than the coach in second place (248, Bob Tompkins, 1965-80). Hill has a career head coaching record of 648-259-3 in 16 years, which includes his first seven seasons in Manhattan and nine years at Central Missouri State. His teams have won 40 or more games eight times and 50-plus games on four occasions.

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Under Hill’s guidance, a number of Central Missouri players earned national acclaim. He has seen 22 of his players earn All-America distinction as a first, second or third team selection, including 10 first-team hon-

`l^`ebp orees. Hill coached at least two All-Americans in eight of his nine seasons at Central, including four each in 2001 and 2002. He has coached one National Player of the Year in 2001 recipient, Chris Umphres, and back-to-back national defensive players of the year (Chris Curry in 2000 and Umphres in 2001). Hill has also helped five individuals earn Central Region Player and Pitcher of the Year accolades, including the last three Players of the Year. His influence extends off the field as well, as four players have earned Verizon/CoSIDA Academic All-American honors. The Mules dominated the Mid-American Athletic Association (MIAA) during Hill’s tenure, winning eight conference titles and posting a 198-17 (.921) league mark. The seventime conference Coach of the Year has coached six league most valuable players, two freshman of the year and one pitcher of the year. In all, 43 players have earned first team All-MIAA honors under Hill. In each of his last six seasons, Central Missouri led the MIAA in batting average, earned run average and fielding percentage. In 2003, the Mules not only led the league in all three categories, but also ranked in the top 10 nationally in the NCAA. CMSU ranked second in Division II in batting average (.363), fourth in scoring (9.7 runs/game), seventh in ERA (3.14) and 10th in fielding percentage (.968). Before coming to Central Missouri in 1995, Hill was an assistant coach at the University of Kansas for four seasons under his college coach, Dave Bingham. As the Jayhawks’ hitting coach and recruiting coordinator from 1991-94, he helped Kansas to a 144-92 overall record and a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances, including the school’s first and only trip to the College World Series in 1993. The 1993 team broke school records for most hits, doubles, triples, home runs and stolen bases in a single-season. Of note, the Jayhawks posted a 10-7 record against the Wildcats during Hill’s tenure in Lawrence. Prior to joining the Kansas coaching staff, Hill was the head coach at Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kan., for three seasons from 1988-90, compiling an 83-50 overall record. His 1989 squad posted a school-record 34 wins, while in 1990 the Dragons registered the highest winning percentage in school history with a 32-9 mark. Hill graduated from Emporia State in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science degree in health and physical education. He was a four-time NAIA All-America selection for legendary head coach Dave Bingham and the Hornets from 1981-84. Hill capped off his stellar four-year career by helping ESU to the 1984 NAIA College World Series. For his efforts, he was named a second team All-American and the ESU StudentAthlete of the Year. A 1993 inductee into the ESU Athletic Hall of Honor, Hill still owns a majority of the Hornets’ career offensive marks, including games played (244), at-bats (809), hits (302), runs scored (241), RBIs (264), doubles (71) and home runs (47). Following his collegiate playing career, Hill spent four seasons in the Texas Rangers’ minor league system before entering the coaching profession. A native of Galva, Kan., Hill is a 1980 graduate of CantonGalva High School where he was a three-sport athlete. Hill and his wife, Crystal, have three children: sons Skylar Southards (27) and Harrison (17) and daughter Shelby Lynne (16).

efii=vb^o=_v=vb^o Year 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

School Hutchinson CC Hutchinson CC Hutchinson CC Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas Central Missouri State Central Missouri State Central Missouri State Central Missouri State Central Missouri State Central Missouri State Central Missouri State Central Missouri State Central Missouri State Kansas State Kansas State Kansas State Kansas State Kansas State Kansas State Kansas State

Position Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach

Rec. 17-23 34-18 32-9 31-28 25-28 45-18 40-18 49-10 40-12 39-13 39-8 43-10 50-13 53-10 54-8 51-7 26-30 30-25 31-20-2 34-24 29-29 43-18-1 37-22

League Finish

5th (11-13)/Big 8 T6th (8-16)/Big 8 2nd (17-9)/Big 8 3rd (17-9)/Big 8 1st (15-1)/MIAA 1st (16-2)/MIAA 1st (17-2)/MIAA 1st (20-2)/MIAA 2nd (20-1)/MIAA 1st (29-1)/MIAA 1st (26-3)/MIAA 1st (28-3)/MIAA 1st (27-2)/MIAA 10th (4-23)/Big 12 10th (8-19)/Big 12 9th (8-17-2)/Big 12 8th (10-16)/Big 12 t6th (11-16)/Big 12 4th (14-11-1)/Big 12 3rd (14-12)/Big 12

Postseason

Mideast Regional Champion, CWS (8th) Atlantic II Regional Central Region Champions, CWS (3rd) Central Region Participant Central Region Champions, CWS (T5th) Central Region Champions, CWS (T7th) Central Region Participant Central Region Champions, CWS (T5th) Central Region Champions, CWS (2nd) Central Region Champions, CWS (3rd) Central Region Champions, Nat. Champs

Big 12 Championship Big 12 Championship Title Game NCAA Regional (Rice Regional Finalist) NCAA Regional (Fayetteville Regional)

Overall Coaching Record: 872-401-3/23 years Overall Head Coaching Record: 648-259-3/16 years (NCAA Division I and II) Record at Hutchinson Community College: 83-50/3 years Record at Kansas: 144-92/4 years Record at Central Missouri State: 418-91/9 years Record at Kansas State: 230-168-3/7 years

efiiÛp=^``ljmifpejbkqp • 2003 NCAA Division II National Championship • Two Trips to the NCAA Division II National Championship Game • Seven Trips to the NCAA Division II College World Series • Seven NCAA Central Region Championships • Nine Consecutive Trips to the NCAA Division II Tournament • Eight Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) Championships) • One NCAA Division II Player of the Year (Chris Umphres, First Base, 2001) • Two NCAA Division II Defensive Players of the Year (Chris Curry, Second Base, 2000; Chris Umphres, First Base, 2001) • 25 All-Americans (11 first team, nine second team and five third team) • Four Verizon/CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (Bob Poisal, 1995; Aaron Christensen, 1997; Brayden Whitney, 1998; Corey Clinefelter, 2001; Brett Scott, 2008) • Five NCAA Central Region Players of the Year (1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003) • Five NCAA Central Region Pitchers of the Year (1995, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002) • 43 First Team All-MIAA Conference Selections and 11 All-Big 12 Selections • Six MIAA Most Valuable Players (1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003) • Two MIAA Freshman of the Year (1998, 2003) • Four Freshman All-American (Ben Hornbeck, 2006; Thomas Rook, 2008; James Allen, 2009; Nick Martini, 2009) • Led K-State to a school record 43 wins in 2009 and the program’s first ever NCAA Regional • Led K-State to 37 wins in 2010, the second most in school history, and guided the Cats to their second straight Regional • Led K-State to 34 wins in 2007, the third-most in school history at the time • Coached relief pitcher Daniel Edwards to third-team All-American honors, the school’s first All-American since 1999 • Led K-State to its first Big 12 Championship Title Game in 2008 • Tutored RHP A.J. Morris to consensus All-American honors in 2009 and OF Nick Martini to second team honors in 2010

HILL’S COACHING HONORS • Winningest Head Coach in Central Missouri State history (418) • 2003 NCAA Division II National Coach of the Year • Seven-time Central Region Coach of the Year (1995, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003) • Seven-time Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) Coach of the Year (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003) • Two-time Missouri/Illinois Area College Coach of the Year by the Greater St. Louis Area Baseball Scouts Association (1998, 2001) • 2003 College Coach of the Year by the Greater Midwest Professional Baseball Scouts Association • Inducted into the Central Missouri State Hall of Fame in 2009 • 2009 Big 12 Coach of the Year • 2009 American Baseball Coaches’ Association (ABCA) Midwest Region Coach of the Year

HILL’S PLAYING HONORS • Guided Emporia State to a 155-91 (.630) record from 1981-84, capped by an appearance in the 1984 NAIA College World Series • Inducted into the Emporia State Athletic Hall of Honor in 1993 • Four-time All-American (first team in 1981, honorable mention in 1982 and 1983 and second team in 1984)

`l^`ebp qeb=glek=pwbc`=cfib Full Name John R. Szefc Birthdate August 31, 1967, in Middletown, N.Y. Education Drexel University, B.S. in Corporate Communications, 1989 Temple University, M.A. in Sports Administration, 1992 Playing Experience Lettered one season at Connecticut (1987) Lettered two seasons at Drexel (1988-89) Coaching Experience Drexel, Assistant Coach (1990-94) Sacred Heart, Assistant Coach (1995) Marist, Head Coach (1996-2002) Louisianan, Assistant Coach (2003-08) Kansas, Assistant Coach (2009-10) Kansas State, Associate Head Coach (2011)

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FIRST SEASON | DREXEL ’89 A 21-year coaching veteran who has helped guide teams to seven regionals and four conference championships at the Division I level, John Szefc joined the Kansas State program prior to the 2011 season as Associate Head Coach and the program’s hitting coach. The first Associate Head Coach under Brad Hill at Kansas State, Szefc will direct the Wildcat offense and is also responsible for coaching the team’s infielders. Szefc, who has coached 58 players that were either drafted or signed pro contracts since 1997, came to Manhattan after a two-year stint at the University of Kansas where he was the team’s hitting coach and recruiting coordinator. While in Lawrence, Szefc helped lead the Jayhawks to two Big 12 Championship appearances and a NCAA Regional berth during his first season in 2009. With Szefc’s guidance, the Jayhawks made a 17-point improvement in overall team batting average from .287 in 2008 to .304 in 2010. In Big 12 games last season, Kansas hit .305, which ranked second in the conference, while it led the league in base hits (304), and finished second in runs scored (195) and walks (115) during league play. Following the 2010 season, three of Szefc’s players were drafted, including Brian Heere and Robby Price, who recorded season highs in several offensive categories in 2010. In just his first season at Kansas, Szefc’s hitters raised their batting average by 14 points and scored 68 more runs than they did in the previous season. He also tutored the Big 12’s first Triple Crown winner in Tony Thompson, who led the league in batting average (.389), homers (21) and RBI (82). Szefc coached three of the top six hitters in the conference in 2009 in Thompson, Heere (.364) and David Narodowski (.354). Prior to his position at Kansas, Szefc was the head assistant coach at Louisiana from 2003-08, running an aggressive-style Ragin’ Cajun offense that saw a dramatic 60point jump in batting average during his first three years. In fact, three of his team’s batting averages still rank in the top five of Louisiana history. His 2005 squad set a school record for hits and finished second in school history in runs scored and RBI, while the 2002 team tied the school record with 145 stolen bases.

During the Cajuns’ Sun Belt Championship season in 2005, the offense dominated the conference and showed up nationally in major statistical categories. Louisiana finished eighth in the nation in hitting (.327), 10th in runs scored (551), 17th in slugging percentage (.495) and 23rd in doubles (155). In the conference, the Cajuns led the Sun Belt in hitting, runs scored, hits, doubles and triples. Freshman catcher Jonathan Lucroy hit .379 and was named a 2005 Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American. Szefc coached three Louisiana hitters that were drafted in 2005 in Dallas Morris (24th round, Angels), Phillip Hawke (29th round, Rangers) and Justin Morgan (39th round, Cubs). Szefc also brings a wealth of head coaching experience to Manhattan as, prior to his appointment at UL, he was the head coach at Marist College for seven seasons. He posted a 212-137-1 record as the skipper for the Red Foxes, leading Marist to its first baseball title as a member of the Northeast Conference in 1997. He also guided Marist to three more NCAA Tournament appearances in 2000, 2001 and 2002, including a 41-14 record during his final year at the school. The 2002 squad claimed a victory over Southwest Missouri State in the NCAA Lincoln Regional, while five of Szefc’s players on that team went on to be selected in the MLB Draft. Szefc won multiple awards as a head coach as he was named the 1997 NEC Coach of the year, while he earned American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Northeast Region Coach of the Year honors in 2001. Before his arrival at Marist, Szefc spent one season with Sacred Heart University and four years as an assistant coach with his alma mater, Drexel, from 1990-94. Szefc managed the New York Generals in the Atlantic College Baseball League (ACBL) during the summers of 1995 and 1996, guiding the club to a 47-28 record in two seasons, two consecutive Kaiser Division championships and the ACBL championship game in 1996. Szefc played collegiately for two years at Connecticut before transferring in 1987 to Drexel. During his senior campaign for the Dragons in 1989, he was tabbed an All-East Coast Conference outfielder. Szefc graduated from Drexel University with a degree in corporate communications in 1989. He also holds a master’s degree in sports administration from Temple. A native of Middletown, N.Y., Szefc and his wife, Barbara, have a daughter, Anna (5), and two sons, John Michael (4) and Sam (1).

While in Lafayette, Szefc was responsible for overseeing the Ragin’ Cajuns’ recruiting efforts, instructing hitters and infielders and coaching third base for a program that won the Sun Belt Championship and advanced to the NCAA Tournament in both 2005 and 2007.

`l^`ebp qeb=glpe=obvkliap=cfib Full Name Joshua G. Reynolds Birthdate September 27, 1979, in Jefferson City, Mo. Education Attended Central Missouri State, 1997-2000 Kansas State University, B.S. in Social Sciences, 2006 Playing Experience Lettered three seasons at Central Missouri State (1998-2000) Played five seasons in the New York Mets, San Diego and Boston organizations (2000-03) Coaching Experience Kansas State, Volunteer Assistant Coach (2005-06) Northeast Texas Community College, Assistant Coach (2007) Evansville, Pitching Coach (2009-10) Kansas State, Pitching Coach (2011)

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FIRST SEASON | KANSAS STATE ’06

Former Kansas State assistant coach Josh Reynolds returns to Manhattan for the 2011 season after a successful two-year stint at Evansville. Reynolds was a volunteer assistant coach at K-State during the 2005 and 2006 seasons and, after spending one year as the pitching coach at Northeast Texas Community College in 2007, he returned to the Wildcat program as a graduate manager during the 2008 season. Reynolds made a significant impact on the UE program as the pitching coach in 2009 and 2010, producing four All-Missouri Valley Conference pitchers during his stint, the second-highest total among league schools over the two-year period. Relief pitchers Tom Heithoff (2009, 2010), Corey Davisson (2010) and J.R. Carbonell (2009) earned All-MVC pitching honors for UE, while Davisson tied Evansville’s single-season records for both appearances (33) and winning percentage (9-1, .900) in 2010 under Reynolds’ tutelage. Heithoff also emerged as one of the top closers in school history under Reynolds as he totaled 18 saves in his two years to rank second all-time in Evansville history. The Purple Aces staff also dropped its team ERA by over a full point during Reynolds’ two years, while UE improved nearly 150 spots in the national rankings in hits allowed under his watch. Reynolds excelled on the mound as a player at Division II power University of Central Missouri (formerly Central Missouri State) from 1998 through 2000. He was a twotime MIAA and All-America pitcher for the Mules, while setting a school record with 32 career victories in just three years. Reynolds was selected in the third round of the 2000 Major League Baseball draft by the New York Mets after his junior year, but not before ranking among Central Missouri’s career leaders in victories, innings pitched (248.0) and strikeouts (193). Reynolds, who still ranks among the Mules’ top five in all three categories, was inducted into the school’s athletics Hall of Fame in 2007. Following college, Reynolds pitched professionally for parts of five seasons in the New York Mets, San Diego Padres, and Boston Red Sox organizations. He posted a career record of 21-15 with a 4.14 ERA as both a starter and a reliever, while tallying nearly a three-to-one strikeout-to-walk ratio (211 strikeouts to 72 walks) as a professional. Reynolds earned his bachelor’s degree in social sciences from Kansas State in 2006. He and his wife, Ashleigh, were married in 2008.

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12 history, while he also recorded the lowest ERA by a Wildcat in 33 years at 2.09.

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EIGHTH SEASON | ST. FRANCIS ’93 Sean McCann is in his eighth season at Kansas State and his first as the volunteer assistant coach. During his first seven seasons in Manhattan, McCann was the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator, transforming the Wildcat pitching staff into one of the best in the Big 12 Conference and school history. Heading into his 17th season as a collegiate coach, McCann brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Kansas State pitching staff and has sent numerous players to the professional ranks as 28 former pitchers have gone on to sign pro contracts, including Major Leaguers Carlos Torres (Chicago AL) and Justin James (Oakland). During his time at K-State, 10 pitchers have been taken in the MLB Draft, including two starters off the 2009 squad and current Wildcat Kyle Hunter. Five earned All-Big 12 accolades, and three others have earned All-America status, most recently A.J. Morris, who was a Consensus First Team All-American in 2009. The Kansas State pitching corps flourished under the tutelage of McCann, and one has to look no further than the numbers the K-State hurlers have put up the past six seasons. The squad has posted the school’s top five team ERAs in five of the last six years, including a 4.52 team ERA in 2009, which ranked third in school history. Many individual records have been set by McCann’s pitchers, including career and season records for wins, saves, innings pitched, relief appearances, pitching decisions and game appearances, as well as the season records for strikeouts and games started. McCann put an emphasis on not allowing any free passes to opponents as five of his last six staffs ranked in the top five in school history in walks allowed per nine innings, including the 2010 squad that tied for third. The 2010 staff also ranked fourth in strikeouts at 403, including 109 combined strikeouts from Evan Marshall and Kyle Hunter who earned Second Team and Honorable Mention All-Big 12 accolades, respectively. In 2009, K-State’s team ERA of 4.52 under was fourth in the Big 12, which marked the best ranking since the inception of the Big 12. The 2006 squad finished the season fifth, but, since 1997, only two squads finished higher than seventh in ERA. K-State also ranked first in the conference in fewest number of walks in 2009, tied for first in complete games, third in runs allowed and fourth in earned runs allowed. McCann’s hurlers were also 14th in the country in walks allowed per nine innings. In addition to ranking third in school history in ERA, the 2009 staff also broke the school record for strikeouts and sits in the top-10 in fewest walks per game (2nd), lowest opponent average (t5th) and fewest hits allowed per game (t6th). Much of the pitching staff’s success fell on A.J. Morris who, under McCann’s tutelage, produced the best single-season output by any pitcher in school history. Morris, a Consensus All-American and the first Big 12 Pitcher of the Year in school history, set the single-season school record in four categories, including victories, innings pitched, strikeouts and pitching decisions. His 14 victories were tied for the third most in Big

Morris was also a finalist for the College Baseball Foundation Pitcher of the Year and Golden Spikes Awards under McCann’s watch. He also tied for first in the Big 12 in complete games, finished second in innings pitched, third in games started, and fifth in strikeouts and opponent batting average. And, on a national level, McCann directed Morris to the second-most victories and the sixth-lowest ERA in the NCAA. With Brad Hutt and Daniel Edwards leading the staff, the 2008 staff held a team ERA of 5.12, which was fourth in school history at the time. The squad also was third in walks per game and tied for the 10th fewest hits per game. He coached Hutt and Edwards to All-Big 12 honors, while each left K-State holding numerous school records. Hutt is tops on the career list for innings pitched, pitching decisions and tied for first in wins. Edwards holds the career record for saves, appearances and relief appearances, as well as the season saves record in 2008. In 2007, K-State pitchers registered a 4.68 ERA – good for third in school history at the time – while they also recorded its second-lowest opponent average, and gave up the second fewest hits per game in school history. Edwards tied the school record for saves and was named a third-team All-American and also earned ABCA All-Region honors. Hutt tied the school record for wins in a season, including a victory over Nebraska in the Big 12 Championship. For his efforts, Hutt was named to the all-tournament team, and was an honorable mention All-Big 12 pick. McCann spearheaded the 2005 staff that garnered the then-lowest team ERA (4.22) since the move to aluminum bats in 1976. Also, the Cats boasted two seven-game winners in Chase Mitchell and Adam Cowart for the first time since 1985. In his first season at K-State, McCann led a pitching staff that tallied the lowest ERA for a team in over 15 years. K-State also had two pitchers drafted in the MLB Draft. McCann spent the 2003 season as the pitching coach at Missouri, guiding the Tiger staff that led the Big 12 in walks, ranked third in hits allowed, fifth in strikeouts and opponent average, and sixth in ERA. In his brief stint, McCann’s pitchers shaved over two points off the team ERA and lowered the opponent average by 44 points. Three pitchers earned All-Big 12 honors in 2003 under McCann’s guidance, while James and Derek Roper were both selected in the 2003 MLB Draft, in which James became MU’s highest draft pick since 1988. McCann went to Missouri after one year as the head coach at Bossier Parish CC. Prior to Bossier Parish, he spent three years as the top assistant at Northwestern State, helping the Demons win Southland Conference titles in 2001 and 2002. From 1998-2000, McCann guided a Demon pitching staff that recorded the nation’s fifth-best team ERA in 1998 and a Southland Conference Championship. McCann coached Brandon Emanuel, a second-round selection in 1998 that became NSU's highest draft pick ever, and Brain Lawrence, who was the 1998 SLC Pitcher of the Year. A member of Brad Hill’s original staff at Central Missouri State from 1995-97, McCann coached numerous Mule pitchers who signed professional contracts, including current Wildcat pitching coach Josh Reynolds, who was UCM’s highest-ever draft selection when he went in the third round of the 2000 draft. He also helped CMSU win three straight MIAA Conference titles and earn two trips to the College World Series. McCann earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Ind., in 1993. The Indiana native also earned a master’s degree in education from Central Missouri State in 1996.

`l^`ebp qeb=p`lqq=_foa=cfib Full Name Scott Bird Birthdate July 1, 1965, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Education Northeastern (Okla.) State, B.A. in Health and Physical Education, 1987 Playing Experience Played two seasons of football at Oklahoma (1984-85) Played two seasons of football at Northeastern (Okla.) State (1986-87) Professional Experience Oklahoma, Graduate Assistant (1989-92) Texas Tech, Graduate Strength and Conditioning Coach (1992-93) The Ohio State University, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (1994-97) Oklahoma, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (1997-2001) Missouri, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (2001-2005) Kansas State, Strength and Conditioning Coach (2005-Present)

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STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH

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SIXTH SEASON | NORTHEASTERN STATE ’87 Scott Bird was hired in August 2005 as the head strength coach for the baseball program at Kansas State and works primarily with the team at the John Allen Strength Facility at Tointon Stadium. Bird, who has over 20 years of proven success in the field of Strength and Conditioning, has worked with a variety of men’s and women’s sports at some of the country’s highest ranked universities. Bird has coached 35 All-Americans, six conference players of the year - including Stacey Dales of Oklahoma Women’s Basketball, and K-State A.J. Morris in 2009 and Nick Martini in 2010 - and has had 45 players go on to play professional baseball, including eight that have reached the Major Leagues. In 2010, Bird received his profession’s highest honor by being named Master Strength and Conditioning Coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association (CSCCa). Prior to his time in Manhattan, Bird spent the previous four seasons as an Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Missouri. Bird’s responsibilities at Missouri included assisting with the player development program for football

as well as being responsible for the development of Tiger baseball and Lady Tiger gymnastics. Bird was also the Director of the Mizzou Performance Club. Prior to Missouri, Bird spent four years at the University of Oklahoma, working with the Sooner football program, including the 2000 Big 12 and National Championship team. Bird also directed the program for the nationally-ranked women’s basketball team that won two Big 12 Championships and made two Sweet Sixteen appearances. In addition to football and women’s basketball, Bird worked with the OU baseball squad. Bird attended Oklahoma and was a member of the school’s 1985 national championship football team under coach Barry Switzer. He returned to Oklahoma four years later as a graduate assistant (1989-92) before serving a one-year stint at Texas Tech (1992-93). The McLoud, Okla. native, then spent three years (1994-97) on the strength staff for The Ohio State University strength staff where he was in charge of 10 sports, including the Buckeyes’ women’s volleyball team that won the 1994 Big 10 Championship and advanced to the 1994 NCAA Final Four and the 1995 and 1996 regional finals. He also assisted with the OSU football program, which was co-Big 10 champions in 1996.

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Following the 1985 season at Oklahoma, Bird transferred to Northeastern State University, where his football team won the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Conference in 1987. He earned a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education with a double minor in education and journalism from NSU in 1987. Bird is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Assoc. as well as the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association.

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STUDENT ASSISTANT COACH

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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

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FOURTH SEASON | KANSAS STATE ’05

A four-year catcher for Kansas State from 2005-08, Rob Vaughn returns to Manhattan as a student assistant coach. In his capacity, Vaughn will assist coaching the hitters while coaching first base and performing other duties assigned by the coaching staff.

A 2005 Kansas State graduate, Justin Tadtman is in his fourth season as the Director of Baseball Operations. In his role, Tadtman is responsible for all areas of operations for the program, including all recruiting, travel and budgetary issues. He is also in charge of the maintenance of all equipment, uniforms and practice gear, as well as the Vaughn returned to K-State to work towards his bache- Wildcats' home, Tointon Family Stadium. lor's degree after spending two seasons in the Chicago White Sox organization. In 2009, Vaughn hit .228 with Prior to his appointment with K-State baseball, Tadtman two doubles, five home runs and 13 RBI in 29 games be- worked five years in athletic operations, serving as a gradtween Bristol (Rookie) and Kannapolis (Low A). He fol- uate assistant and event manager. Tadtman collaborated lowed that up by hitting .277 with five RBI in 19 games with athletic staff members in preparation for events at with Great Falls (Rookie). Kansas State. Before he started in K-State athletics, Tadtman was the assistant pro shop manager at Stagg Hill A product of Humble, Texas, Vaughn held a career .263 Golf Course in Manhattan. While at Stagg Hill, he assisted batting average at K-State, including a career-best .281 in the daily operations of the pro shop and co-managed mark in 2009. He hit a career best five home runs in 2009 over 20 golf tournaments per year at the course. and tallied 25 RBI. Vaughn was regarded as one of the best defensive catcher in the Big 12 as he was one of the Born in Wichita, Kan., but raised in Manhattan, Tadtman only catchers in the league to call his own game. He earned his bachelor's degree in social sciences with an helped former high school teammate A.J. Morris earn Big emphasis in economics from Kansas State in 2005. Tadt12 Pitcher of the Year honors and become the first con- man and his wife, Katie, reside in Manhattan and have sensus All-American in school history. one son, Colten (4) and one daughter, Aubrey (3).

GRADUATE MANAGER

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FIRST SEASON | KANSAS STATE ’08 Kansas State's career leader in wins and innings pitched Brad Hutt returns to Manhattan as the graduate manager for the 2011 season. In his capacity, Hutt is responsible for the team's equipment and video operations, while assisting with other daily functions. Hutt, who earned his bachelor's degree in athletic training from Kansas State in 2008, was an intern athletic trainer at Abilene Christian in Abilene, Texas, working with the baseball and football teams. A right-handed pitcher from Papillion, Neb., Hutt was one of the most complete pitchers in K-State history. He earned 25 career victories to tie for first in school history, while his 326.1 innings pitched are 36 frames more than second place on the list. He was an honorable mention All-Big 12 selection in 2007 and 2008 in addition to earned All-Big 12 Championship team honors in 2008. Hutt, who earned three Big 12 Pitcher of the Week honors in his career, was a four-year member of the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll and earned three First Team Academic All-Big 12 accolades.

Vaughn married the former Kayleigh Strickler on October 23, 2010.

The Tadtman Family

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ATHLETIC TRAINER

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SECOND SEASON | FRESNO STATE ’06

THIRD YEAR | KANSAS STATE ’08

Craig Tweedy is in his second season as the primary ath- Jamie Hamor is in her third year as an academic counselor letic trainer for baseball Kansas State after being hired in for Kansas State Student Services. She is the primary acJanuary 2010. ademic counselor for the baseball, tennis, equestrian, and men’s and women’s golf teams. Hamor assists with coorPrior to coming to Manhattan, Tweedy worked at Pima dinating support services, continuing eligibility and acaCommunity College in Tucson, Ariz., as he was the primary demic degree progress. care provider for numerous sports. Hamor received both her bachelor and master’s degrees Tweedy earned his master’s degree in Teaching and from K-State, earning her MS in Counseling and Student Teacher Education from the University of Arizona in May Development in 2008. Prior to becoming an academic 2009. While at U of A, Tweedy was a Graduate Assistant counselor, Hamor was a graduate assistant with Kansas Athletic Trainer and was the primary care provider for the State Career and Employment Services where she advised Arizona baseball program and assisted with Wildcat foot- students on resume writing, interviewing and job ball, as well as 16 other sports. searches. During the 2006-07 athletic year, Tweedy worked as an Hamor is a native of Coldwater, Kan. She has four siblings, Intern in Athletic Training at the University of Colorado all of whom graduated from K-State. where he was the primary care provider for the women’s tennis team, while assisting with football. A native of Redding, Calif., Tweedy earned his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology-Athletic Training from Fresno State in May 2005, working as a Student Athletic Trainer.

arpqv=ebpp UNDERGRADUATE MANAGER FIRST SEASON Dusty Hess is in his first season as an undergraduate manager for the Kansas State baseball program. In his capacity, Hess assists with the team’s video operations, the set-up and breakdown of practice and the care and maintenance of equipment. The son of Manhattan High School Head Baseball Coach Don Hess, Dusty Hess played for the Indians before attending Fort Scott Community College.

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10TH YEAR | KANSAS STATE ’77 Now in his 26th season in athletics administration, Casey Scott has been a member of the K-State staff since January 2002. A 1977 graduate of Kansas State from Wichita, Kan., Scott directs the Athletics Operations unit overseeing the department’s game management and special event operations. He also supervises the athletics communications, sports medicine and strength and conditioning staffs, while he serves as the administrator for the sports of baseball, men’s basketball, and men’s and women’s golf. Since joining the staff, Scott has helped successfully direct two NCAA women’s basketball tournaments, three NCAA volleyball tournaments, two National Invitation Tournaments, the pre- and post-season WNIT, the Big 12 Conference outdoor track and field championships, cross country championships and men’s golf championship. He has been instrumental in the negotiation and staging of what has become an annual men’s basketball game in the Sprint Center in Kansas City, and led K-State’s operations effort for the Iowa State-Kansas State football game in Arrowhead Stadium in 2009 and 2010. Prior to his appointment at Kansas State, Scott served as Associate Athletics Director for External Operations at Colorado State University, where he oversaw the Rams’ marketing, development, ticketing and special-event operations. After serving for eight years as a staff writer in news and sports at The Wichita Eagle-Beacon, Scott began his administration career in 1985 as Sports Information Director at Wichita State University. During his more than 12 years on the Shocker staff, he served in roles as Assistant Athletics Director for External Operations, Facilities and Events, and Associate Athletics Director until leaving for Colorado State in 1998. Scott earned a B.S. in journalism and mass communication from Kansas State in 1977. He and his wife, Christy, have a son, Brett, and a daughter, Shannon.

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SECOND YEAR | VIRGINIA TECH ’86 Chosen in February 2009 by the Kansas Board of Regents as the 13th president of Kansas State University, Kirk H. Schulz immediately set to work getting to know people and programs around the university. An avid communicator, he began writing letters to the campus community soon after he was selected as president. He also blogs, tweets and makes himself available to news media on a regular basis. He has been meeting with faculty, staff and students on a regular basis as well. This fall, he plans to bring the campus community together to develop a vision of what K-State will look like in 2025. Schulz is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Before coming to K-State, he served as vice president for research and economic development at Mississippi State University. Schulz began his career in 1991 as an assistant professor of chemical engineering at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. He moved in 1995 to Michigan Tech as an assistant professor of chemical engineering. He was promoted to associate professor in 1998 and was named chair of the department of chemical engineering at Michigan Tech the same year.

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•Alumni Members Barbara Bachman Centralia, Kan. Earl McVicker Hutchinson, Kan.

•Faculty Representatives Betsy Cauble Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work Melody LeHew Apparel, Textiles & Interior Design Phillip Marzluf Department of English Be Stoney Secondary Education

•Student Members Ariel Anib Olathe, Kan. Allegra Gigstad Nortonville, Kan.

In 2001, he moved to Mississippi State University to become director of the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering and holder of the Earnest W. Deavenport Jr. endowed chair. In 2005, he was selected as dean of the James Worth Bagley College of Engineering and the inaugural holder of the Earnest W. and Mary Ann Deavenport Jr. endowed chair. In 2007, he was named interim vice president for research and economic development and was named to the permanent position later that year. Schulz was born in Portsmouth, Va., in 1963 and grew up in Norfolk,Va., where he attended Norfolk Christian High School. He attended Old Dominion University for three years and transferred to Virginia Tech in 1984. He graduated with B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in chemical engineering in 1986 and 1991, respectively. He completed his doctoral work in metal oxide surface chemistry under the direction of Dr. David Cox. He is a member of ABET, the recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and technology. He is also a member of its Engineering Accreditation Commission. Schulz is an active member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, and also the American Society for Engineering Education. In recognition of his work in chemical engineering, he was named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2007 and a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education in 2008. Schulz is married to Dr. Noel Nunnally Schulz, Paslay professor of electrical and computer engineering at K-State. They have two sons, Tim, a freshman at Mississippi State University, and Andrew, a freshman at Manhattan High School. Kirk Schulz’s parents are Carl and Judy Schulz, Norfolk, Va.

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AMY BUTTON RENZ

FRED CHOLICK

JOHN CURRIE

VP of Student Life and Dean of Students

President/CEO of the Alumni Association

President/CEO of KSU Foundation

Director of Athletics

JACKIE HARTMAN

APRIL MASON

JEFFREY MORRIS

SUE PETERSON

Dir. of Community Relations/Assist. to Pres.

Provost and Senior Vice President

VP for Communications and Marketing

Director of Governmental Relations

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VP for Administration and Finance

Vice President for Research

•Alumni Board Representative Roger McClellan Wichita, Kan. •Foundation Representative Kevin Lockett Kansas City, Mo.

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SECOND YEAR | WAKE FOREST ’93 There is no question John Currie has hit the ground running in his first 18 months as Kansas State's Director of Athletics. Even as he was being introduced as K-State's 15th Athletics Director on May 18, 2009, Currie was already implementing a new communications plan to restore the trust of all Wildcat fans and consistently emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability as the foundation for K-State achieving its vision of a model intercollegiate athletics program. Over his first 12 months that plan included over 200 speaking appearances throughout the state and with K-State groups across the nation. Regular online letters and chats, K-State's first-ever Fan Forum conference call, which saw more than 3,000 fans participate, and more than 100 media interviews and talk show appearances further helped Currie connect with the Wildcat faithful. Currie arrived in Manhattan on June 8, 2009, to officially begin his duties. Just a month later Currie and his staff launched the “K-State Pledge,” a series of financial accountability measures and core values serving as the base of K-State's vision of having a model intercollegiate athletics program. Among those values are five goals: a world-class student-athlete experience; value to the University, city and state; integrity and transparency in matters of ethics, finance and NCAA compliance; championshiplevel athletic performances; and the best fan experience in the Big 12. In an effort to create the best fan experience possible, Currie's staff created new ticket initiatives for football that led to the largest home-opening crowd in Bill Snyder Family Stadium history on September 5, 2009 (50,750). The Wildcats also set new season total and average attendance records in baseball in 2010, sold a record number of season tickets for volleyball and had the largest average attendance increase in the nation this past season in men's basketball. The 2010 football season then saw four sellout crowds fill Bill Snyder Family Stadium, the most since 1999, and K-State fans would help the Wildcats set a new total attendance record for a six-game home schedule. Providing K-State student-athletes a world-class experience is also a priority as Currie's staff initiated new events such as the Powercat Choice Awards to showcase KState's student-athletes and a special graduation reception and ring ceremony to honor their dedication and hard work on the field and in the classroom. Kansas State's student-athletes currently lead the Big 12 in all-sports graduation rate, including the highest football, men's golf, women's golf, men's track and field and baseball rates in the conference. In fact, K-State has claimed the No. 1 graduation rate among all studentathletes in each of the last four seasons. To help encourage support for the student-athlete experience and championship pursuits, K-State's fundraising efforts were completely overhauled with a new emphasis on personal interaction and communication for Ahearn Fund donors of all levels. KState supporters responded by increasing total annual fund cash gifts in Currie's first year by over 50% versus the previous year to an all-time high of $14.47 million. Revenue growth, along with new measures promoting efficiency and cost containment, also enabled Currie and his staff to restore fiscal integrity and accountability to the

department, which included inheriting a budget projecting a loss of $2 million and turning it into a cash surplus of $5 million in just the first year. Currie worked to establish relationships and communication across campus through steps such as personally visiting with K-State deans in their respective offices. He serves as a member of President Kirk Schulz's cabinet and has made presentations and held question and answer sessions with many campus organizations. Student leaders have already recognized Currie's commitment to campus by inducting him into the Order of Omega honor society. Understanding the importance of coaching continuity in building successful programs, after arriving in Manhattan Currie immediately signed 2009 Big 12 Baseball Coach of the Year Brad Hill to a contract extension, completed a five-year contract for legendary returning football coach Bill Snyder and inked head women's basketball coach Deb Patterson and track and field coach Cliff Rovelto to contract extensions. On March 6, 2010, Currie honored the dramatic academic and athletic progress of the men's basketball program by announcing a new five-year contract for 2010 Big 12 Men's Basketball Coach of the Year Frank Martin. Currently a member of the NCAA Division I Administrative Cabinet, Currie also serves the Big 12 as a member of the Game Management/Officiating Sub-committee. President Schulz and Currie's involvement to help secure the future of the Big 12 Conference and Kansas State's position as a long-term league member was pivotal not only for Wildcat student-athletes and their college experience but also for the history of the University. Currie began his duties at K-State after 10 years at the University of Tennessee, most recently serving as Executive Associate Athletics Director. Currie was responsible for the direct management of units that annually produced $84 million in revenue and gifts, including the department's fundraising, marketing, ticketing, media relations, public relations, internet and broadcasting offices. Currie joined the UT staff in 1997 as Executive Director of the Volunteer Athletic Scholarship Fund. Following a two-year stint as Assistant Athletics Director at Wake Forest, Currie returned to Knoxville in 2000 as Assistant Athletics Director for Development, while he was promoted to Associate Athletics Director for Development in 2002. He served as President of the SEC development officers group for 2004-05, chaired the 2007 CASE national athletic development conference and was a member of the SEC ticket policy committee. The Knoxville News Sentinel recognized Currie in December 2008 by naming him to its prestigious “Top 40 Leaders Under 40” list. He began his career at Wake Forest in 1993 as a Deacon Club intern before being named Assistant Director in 1994, a position he held until 1997. Currie earned his master's in sports management from Tennessee in 2003 and is a 1993 Wake Forest graduate. He and his wife Mary Lawrence have three children, Jack, Virginia and Mary-Dell.

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STEVE BIETAU

SUZIE FRITZ

BRAD HILL

KRISTI KNIGHT

CASIE LISABETH

Women’s Tennis | 27th year

Volleyball | 10th year

Baseball | 8th year

Women’s Golf | 16th year

Equestrian | 4th year

FRANK MARTIN

TIM NORRIS

DEB PATTERSON

CLIFF ROVELTO

MICHAEL SMITH

Men’s Basketball | 4th year

Men’s Golf | 14th year

Women’s Basketball | 16th year

Track and Field | 23rd year

Cross Country | 6th year

BILL SNYDER

PATRICK SWEENEY

Football | 19th year

Rowing | 8th year

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Overall W-L 37-22 29-8 14-18 --5-7 7-5 -------7-13 12-19

Big 12 W-L 14-12 11-5 5-11 ---3-5 -------4-7 6-14

Big 12 Finish 3rd 2nd 9th ---t-3rd (N) -------8th 9th

Big 12 NCAA Postseason Postseason Pool 2 (1-2) NCAA Regional [1-2] Finals NCAA Elite Eight Quarterfinals -12th Midwest Regional [22nd] 6th NCAA Championship [25th] 4th Varsity Championships -Pinstripe Bowl (L, 34-36) 5th -10th -8th -8th -10th NCAA Championships [t37th] 9th NCAA Championships [n/a] 4th Central Regional [10th] First Round ----

All-Americans (6): Denis Clemente (Men’s Basketball), Jeffrey Julmis (Outdoor 110h), Erik Kynard, Jr. (Indoor and Outdoor High Jump), Nick Martini (Baseball), Jacob Pullen (Men’s Basketball), Beverly Ramos (Indoor 5,000m, Outdoor 5,000m). Academic All-Americans (3): JuliAnne Chisholm (2nd team - Volleyball), Jack Sachse (3rd team - Men’s Cross County/Track and Field), Ashley Sweat (3rd team - Women’s Basketball). All-Big 12 Selections (19): 8 - Football, 6 - Baseball, 2 - Men’s Basketball, 1 - Women’s Basketball, 1 - Cross Country, 1 - Volleyball. Academic All-Big 12 Selections (73): 21 - Track and Field, 14 - Football, 11 - Cross Country, 7 - Baseball, 5 - Volleyball, 4 - Women’s Basketball, 4 - Men’s Golf, 3 - Women’s Tennis, 2 - Men’s Basketball, 2 - Women’s Golf. Big 12 Speciality Awards (3): Frank Martin - Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year, Jamar Samuels - Sixth Man Award, Nick Martini Co-Player of the Year.

Head coach Frank Martin was named the 2010 Big 12 Coach of the Year as he led the Cats to the Elite Eight.

qeb=tfia`^qp came in the 2010 NCAA Fayetteville Regional when he tossed two scoreless innings with three strikeouts against Grambling State... Earned Second Team Academic AllBig 12 honors.

FRESHMAN (2009) Saw action in 24 games in his first season in a Wildcat uniform, tying for 10th in school history for single-season relief appearances... Recorded a team-best five saves, which tied for seventh in the Big 12 and set a K-State freshman record... Earned Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American honors from Collegiate Baseball... Went 2-1 with a 5.50 ERA, allowing 22 earned runs in 36.0 innings... Tallied a 41to-12 strikeout to walk ratio... Retired 15-of-24 (.625) first batters faced... Pitched 2.2 scoreless innings, allowing two hits with a season-high five strikeouts, to earn a victory against Kansas in the Big 12 Championship... Also tallied four strikeouts in a season-long 3.2-inning outing at No. 8 Baylor... Recorded his second save of the season against No. 4 Arizona State... Picked up his fifth save in a one-inning outing at Nebraska.

FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL

RHP

6-0

197

R/R

Lettered three years for the Vikings under head coach Tony Perkins... Named allmetro, all-conference and all-state as a junior and senior... Tallied a 4-0 record in 2008, while hitting .448 with eight doubles, five home runs and 34 RBI... Led team to conference and district championships as a senior, while his team finished second in the state... Also led the Vikings to a conference championship as a junior, hitting .430 with five doubles, one home run and 19 RBI.

Jr.-2L

james

^iibk

ST. CHARLES, MO. (FRANCIS HOWELL HS)

PERSONAL James Matthew Allen was born November 20, 1989, in St. Louis, Mo... Son of Jim and Mary Allen... Has one sister, Julie... Involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes... Majoring in business administration.

`^obbo=efdep Category Innings Pitched Hits Runs Earned Runs Walks Strikeouts

Highs 5.1 6 5 5 3 5

Opponent (last time) at Texas Tech two times (at Rice) at Rice at Rice three times (at Missouri) two times (at Texas Tech)

Date 4/3/10 6/1/09 6/1/09 6/1/09 4/25/10 4/3/10

One of the Big 12’s top closers from a year ago... A 2011 Preseason All-American who will be called upon to finish the game again as a junior... Enters the season third in school history with 14 career saves and fourth in career relief appearances with 52.

SOPHOMORE (2010) Was one of the top closers in the Big 12 as he recorded nine saves, including four in conference play... An All-Big 12 selection by the Waco Tribune, while he was on the initial NCBWA Stopper of the Year watch list... His nine saves were the fourthmost in a single season in school history... Ranked sixth in the league in overall saves and third in conference-only saves... Also held a 2.54 ERA against league opponents, which was fifth in the Big 12, while he held conference teams to a Big 12low .156 batting average... His overall opponent batting average of .189 would have led the Big 12 if he had pitched the minimum amount of innings... Saw action in 28 games to tie for fourth in school history... Retired 24 of 28 first-batters faced (85.7-percent)... Ended the season with a 5-1 record, with wins over Texas A&M (5/21) and a 5.1-inning win in relief at Texas Tech (4/3) in which he allowed one run on three hits with five strikeouts... Earned saves on consecutive days against Baylor (4/16-17) and also earned a save in K-State’s win over No. 1 Texas, the first home victory against a No. 1 team in school history on May 7... Final save of the season

^iibkÛp=`^obbo=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2009 2010 TOTAL

W-L 2-1 5-1 7-2

ERA 5.50 2.28 3.67

SV 5 9 14

G-GS 24-0 28-0 52-0

CG 0 0 0

SHO 0/0 0/1 0/1

IP 36.0 47.1 83.1

H 42 31 73

R 23 12 35

ER 22 12 34

BB 12 14 26

SO 41 42 83

2B 7 11 18

3B 1 1 2

HR 3 1 4

B/AVG .302 .189 .241

WP 1 0 1

HBP 10 7 17

BK 0 0 0

SFA 2 2 4

SHA 1 3 4

G-GS 10-0 15-0 25-0

CG 0 0 0

SHO 0/0 0/0 0/0

IP 16.2 28.1 45.0

H 21 15 36

R 12 8 20

ER 12 8 20

BB 8 10 18

SO 18 20 28

2B 4 6 10

3B 0 1 1

HR 2 0 2

B/AVG .323 .156 .225

WP 1 0 1

HBP 7 6 13

BK 0 0 0

SFA 1 1 2

SHA 1 1 2

_fd=NO=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2009 2010 TOTAL

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

ERA 6.48 2.54 4.00

SV 2 4 6

qeb=tfia`^qp strikeout in 1.1 innings... Helped the Wildcats pick up their first-ever NCAA Regional victory when he threw one scoreless inning against Xavier.

NORTH HIGH SCHOOL Lettered four years for the Redskins under head coach Kyle Sanders... Two-time FirstTeam Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches (KABC) selection... Also named to the KABC All-Star team as a senior... Earned first-team all-league, all-metro and all-state honors in 2008... Produced an 8-2 record with a 1.86 ERA and 87 strikeouts as a senior... Was 6-2 with a 1.76 ERA and 63 strikeouts as a junior... Earned first team all-league honors as an outfielder in 2006... Also lettered three times in bowling and once in cross country.

PERSONAL Matthew Glenn Applegate was born December 7, 1989, in Wichita, Kan... Son of Gary and Kathy Applegate... Has three siblings, Kenneth, Brittany and Elizabeth... Was a member of the National Honors Society in high school.

NR RHP

6-0

183

R/R

Jr.-2L

matt

^mmibd^qb

WICHITA, KAN. (WICHITA NORTH HS) `^obbo=efdep Category Innings Pitched Hits Runs Earned Runs Walks Strikeouts

Highs 4.0 7 5 5 3 5

Opponent (last time) vs. Kansas vs. Minnesota at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Kansas vs. Minnesota

Date 5/15/10 5/5/10 5/29/10 5/29/10 5/17/09 5/5/10

A tough-minded pitcher who will be used out of the bullpen or could challenge for a starting spot... Could be used as a midweek starter.

SOPHOMORE (2010) Saw time in 18 games, including his first career start, while he collected a 1-1 record... Recorded scoreless outings against Texas A&M (5/22), Chicago State (4/28) and Wichita State... His scoreless outing against Chicago State helped the Wildcats record the first combined three-hitter since 2007... Earned a win against the Shockers on March 30 as he allowed just one hit in 2.2 innings with two walks and two strikeouts... Started his first career game against Minnesota on May 5, tallying a career best five strikeouts... Also appeared as a pinch runner on five occasions.

FRESHMAN (2009) Saw action in 24 games in his first season in a Wildcat uniform, tying for 10th in school history for single-season relief appearances... Earned a 2-2 record and one save... Tallied a 4.88 ERA after allowing 15 earned runs on 33 hits with 14 walks and 19 strikeouts in 27.2 innings of work... Picked up the save in an extra-inning game at No. 26 San Diego State, throwing one scoreless inning... Tallied his first win in a 1.2-inning relief outing against UTSA... Came on to pick up his second win of the season in an extra-inning game at No. 2 Texas, allowing just two hits with one

^mmibd^qbÛp=`^obbo=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2009 2010 TOTAL

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

ERA 4.88 9.58 7.36

SV 1 0 1

G-GS 24-0 18-1 42-1

CG 0 0 0

SHO 0/0 0/0 0/0

IP 27.2 31.0 58.2

H 33 46 79

R 15 34 49

ER 15 33 48

BB 14 13 27

SO 19 27 46

2B 4 8 2

3B 1 3 4

HR 4 5 9

B/AVG .306 .336 .322

WP 5 0 5

HBP 5 5 10

BK 0 0 0

SFA 3 0 3

SHA 3 2 5

G-GS 8-0 6-0 4-0

CG 0 0 0

SHO 0/0 0/0 0/0

IP 10.1 8.2 9.0

H 11 15 26

R 6 9 15

ER 6 9 15

BB 8 1 9

SO 7 8 15

2B 1 4 5

3B 0 2 2

HR 1 1 2

B/AVG .275 .366 .321

WP 1 0 1

HBP 1 1 2

BK 0 0 0

SFA 1 0 1

SHA 1 0 1

_fd=NO=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2009 2010 TOTAL

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

ERA 5.23 9.35 7.11

SV 0 0 0

qeb=tfia`^qp plete game for his first collegiate win against Niagara, allowing one earned run on five hits with no walks and five strikeouts... Followed that with another victory against Butler, tossing seven innings and allowing two earned runs on five hits with a season-high seven strikeouts... Would have recorded the win against Wichita State as he allowed one earned run on four hits with six strikeouts, but left the game after 4.2 innings due to injury... Came back after a month off to toss 0.2 scoreless innings at Kansas.

CATALINA FOOTHILLS HIGH SCHOOL Lettered and started four seasons for the Falcons, the last under head coach Lance Robertson... Was a four-time all-region and all-southern Arizona selection... Set the school’s single-season record for lowest ERA at 1.06 as a freshman and holds the career strikeout record... Went 6-2 with a 1.03 ERA and 85 strikeouts as a senior, leading his team to a league championship... Earned a 7-2 record in 2007 and struck out 85 batters in 55 innings (1.5 per inning) as he was named 2007 First Team AllSouthern Arizona by the Tucson Citizen... Was drafted in the 47th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft by the Milwaukee Brewers.

PERSONAL

RHP

6-1

195

R/R

Kayvon Bahramzadeh was born January 22, 1990, in Tucson, Ariz... Son of Mohammad and Margaret Bahramzadeh... Majoring in business administration.

Jr.-2L

kayvon

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TUCSON, ARIZ. (CATALINA FOOTHILLS HS) `^obbo=efdep Category Innings Pitched Hits Runs Earned Runs Walks Strikeouts

Highs 9.0 7 7 7 4 7

Opponent (last time) vs. Niagara at Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma two times (at BYU) two times (vs. Chicago State)

Date 3/7/09 4/2/10 3/22/09 3/22/09 4/13/10 4/27/10

A regular weekend starter towards the end of his sophomore campaign... Will battle for a weekend spot in 2011 following a great fall.

SOPHOMORE (2010) Saw time in 14 games, including 11 starts... Started the final two Friday games of the season against Kansas, Texas A&M, while he also earned a Big 12 start against Texas (5/8)... Had a decent start at Kansas on May 14 when he allowed two runs on four hits in four innings in a game the Wildcats went on to win... Also picked up a win in the NCAA Regional against Grambling State as he retired 12 of the last 14 batters he faced and worked into the seventh inning... Tied his career high with seven strikeouts in a win against Chicago State on April 27, while he also registered six punch outs in a start against Creighton... Earned Second Team Academic All-Big 12 honors.

FRESHMAN (2009) Earned 11 appearances in his true freshman season, including six starts... Earned a 2-1 record with a 4.58 ERA, allowing 18 earned runs on 37 hits with eight walks and 35 strikeouts in 35.1 innings... Tied for seventh in the Big 12 with one complete game... Earned a quality start at San Diego State in his first collegiate start as he allowed one earned run on three hits in five innings... Came back to throw a com-

_êo^jwâbeÛp=`ôbbo=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2009 2010 TOTAL

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

ERA 4.58 7.45 6.24

SV 0 0 0

G-GS 11-6 14-11 25-17

CG 1 0 1

SHO 0/0 0/0 0/0

IP 35.1 48.1 83.2

H 37 62 99

R 20 43 63

ER 18 40 58

BB 8 20 28

SO 35 40 75

2B 5 12 17

3B 0 3 3

HR 5 11 16

B/AVG .270 .305 .291

WP 3 4 7

HBP 1 3 4

BK 0 0 0

SFA 1 0 1

SHA 4 4 8

G-GS 3-1 4-3 7-4

CG 0 0 0

SHO 0/0 0/0 0/0

IP 2.1 13.1 15.2

H 8 20 28

R 7 12 19

ER 7 11 18

BB 3 4 7

SO 3 12 15

2B 2 6 8

3B 0 0 0

HR 2 4 6

B/AVG .571 .333 .378

WP 0 1 1

HBP 1 1 2

BK 0 0 0

SFA 0 0 0

SHA 0 1 1

_fd=NO=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2009 2010 TOTAL

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

ERA 27.00 7.43 10.34

SV 0 0 0

qeb=tfia`^qp FRESHMAN (2009) Saw action in 19 games, including four starts... Hit .174 in limited work, going 4for-23 with one double, four RBI and three runs scored... Drew five walks... Was true on all 25 of his fielding attempts, including 17 assists... Worked two walks and tallied a season-high seven putouts against Pacific... Was 1-for-3 in a start against Nevada, driving in two runs and scoring two others... Was 1-for-2 with a RBI double and a run scored against North Dakota, while tying his season high with two fielding assists.

RUSSELL HIGH SCHOOL Lettered all four years as a middle infielder for the Broncos, the last under head coach Casey Garten... Led team to a pair of North Central Activities Association (NCAA) and regional championships his junior and senior season... Hit .526 with 13 extra base hits and 17 RBI as a junior, while he hit .486 with 12 extra base hits and 32 RBI as a senior... Tallied a .941 fielding percentage his final campaign... Also pitched his senior season, compiling a 5-0 record and a 2.79 ERA... Was named the Kansas Gatorade Baseball Rookie of the Year his freshman season... Also named a three-time team MVP and was selected to play on the 2007 Under Armor National Baseball Team... Lettered three seasons in both football and basketball.

U IF

5-11

172

L/R

Jr.-2L

jake

_oltk

RUSSELL, KAN. (RUSSELL HS)

PERSONAL Jake Rawlin Brown was born February 15, 1990, in Hays, Kan... Son of Jerry and Ramona Brown... Has one sister, Rhett... Was a member of the National Honors Society and student council in high school, while he was also active in community service... Majoring in social science.

`^obbo=efdep Category At Bats Hits RBI Runs Scored Home Runs Walks Stolen Bases Strikeouts

Highs 6 2 4 3 1 2 1 2

Opponent (last time) vs. Western Michigan seven times (vs. Washington State) vs. Western Michigan vs. Western Michigan at Oklahoma two times (vs. Kent State) nine times (vs. Minnesota) 10 times (vs. Washington State)

Date 3/2/10 6/4/10 3/2/10 3/2/10 5/1/10 3/12/10 5/4/10 6/6/10

K-State’s everyday second baseman in 2010... Will battle for starting duties at either shortstop or second base as a junior... Begins the year tied for eighth in school history with 15 sacrifice hits.

SOPHOMORE (2010) Was K-State’s every-day second baseman after serving a backup role in 2009... Started 41 games, including 16 of the final 19 contests... Was a great situational hitter as he laid down 14 sacrifice bunts, including two against Kansas in the Big 12 Championship, to tie for 17th nationally... Concluded the year with a .237 batting average with two doubles, a triple, a home run and 24 RBI... Was also 8-for-13 in stolen base attempts... Recorded seven two-hit games, had doubles against Nebraska (4/10) and BYU (4/14), hit his first career triple against Oklahoma State on March 26 and his first career home run at Oklahoma on May 1... Set a career high with four RBI against Western Michigan, while he drove in three runs against Newman... Started his first career game at shortstop against Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship... Was 2-for-3 with two RBI against Washington State in the opening game of the 2010 NCAA Fayetteville Regional.

_oltkÛp=`^obbo=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2009 2010 TOTAL

AVG .174 .248 .237

G-GS 19-4 53-41 72-45

AB 23 133 156

R 3 28 31

H 4 33 37

2B 1 2 3

3B 0 1 1

HR 0 1 1

RBI 4 24 28

TB 5 40 45

SLUG .217 .301 .288

SB-A 1-2 8-13 9-15

SO 11 37 48

BB 5 13 18

HBP 0 8 8

SF 0 0 0

SH 1 14 15

OB% .321 .351 .346

PO 17 71 88

A 8 120 128

E 0 6 6

FLD 1.000 .970 .973

R 0 13 13

H 1 11 12

2B 0 1 1

3B 0 1 1

HR 0 1 1

RBI 0 6 6

TB 1 17 18

SLUG 1.000 .279 .290

SB-A 0-0 3-6 3-6

SO 0 20 20

BB 0 6 6

HBP 0 5 5

SF 0 0 0

SH 0 7 7

OB% 1.000 .306 .315

PO 0 32 32

A 1 58 59

E 0 1 1

FLD 1.000 .989 .989

_fd=NO=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2009 2010 TOTAL

AVG G-GS 1.000 2-0 .180 23-21 .194 25-21

AB 1 61 62

qeb=tfia`^qp MANHATTAN HIGH SCHOOL A four-year letterwinner for the Indians under head coach Don Hess... Named First Team All-Centennial League and second team all-state as a junior after hitting .526 with 11 doubles, one home run and 32 RBI... Earned Louisville Slugger High School All-American honorable mention honors as a senior, as well as being named Centennial Co-Player of the Year and first team all-state... Hit .500 with eight doubles, two triples and seven home runs as a senior... Participated in the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches (KABC) All-Star Game... Also a three-year letterwinner in football, earning honorable mention all-league and first team All-Flint Hills accolades as a senior... A four-year honors student who was a KMAN Student-Athlete of the Year nominee.

PERSONAL Blair Louis DeBord was born December 9, 1990, in Manhattan, Kan... Son of Blake and Brenda DeBord... Both parents attended K-State... Has one sibling, Brooks.

V C

5-11

202

R/R

So.-1L

blair

a b _loa

MANHATTAN, KAN. (MANHATTAN HS) `^obbo=efdep Category At Bats Hits RBI Runs Scored Home Runs Walks Stolen Bases Strikeouts

Highs 5 3 4 2 1 2 1 3

Opponent (last time) six times (at Kansas) four times (vs. Kent State) vs. Chicago State three times (at Oklahoma) two times (vs. Chicago State) two times (vs. Minnesota) three times (vs. Notre Dame) two times (at Kansas)

Date 5/14/10 3/13/10 4/28/10 5/2/10 4/28/10 5/5/10 3/6/10 5/14/10

A Manhattan native who earned immediate playing time as the regular designated hitter throughout most of the year... Will continue to push for starting duties at both DH and could receive some starts behind the plate.

FRESHMAN (2010) A backup catcher who also started 40 games as the team’s designated hitter... Hit .340 with 13 doubles, two homers and 22 RBI... Finished six points shy of the KState freshman batting average record... Registered a .467 on-base percentage to rank seventh in the Big 12... Was hit by 17 pitches, which tied for third in school history... Registered nine infield hits... Tallied four three-hit games, including one against Kent State on March 13 when he hit his first career home run and drove in three runs... Also had a homer and tallied a season high four RBI against Chicago State on April 28... Registered two doubles against Duquesne, while he had multiRBI contests against St. Bonaventure and Minnesota on May 4... Went 27-for-54 (.500) with six doubles, a home run and nine RBI over his first 16 starts.

ab_loaÛp=`^obbo=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2010 TOTAL

AVG .340 .340

G-GS 51-47 51-47

AB 156 156

R 23 23

H 53 53

2B 13 13

3B 0 0

HR 2 2

RBI 22 22

TB 72 72

SLUG .462 .462

SB-A 3-5 3-5

SO 24 24

BB 21 21

HBP 17 17

SF 1 1

SH 2 2

OB% .467 .467

PO 5 5

A 0 0

E 0 0

FLD 1.000 1.000

R 10 10

H 18 18

2B 5 5

3B 0 0

HR 0 0

RBI 6 6

TB 23 23

SLUG .329 .329

SB-A 0-0 0-0

SO 21 21

BB 6 6

HBP 7 7

SF 1 1

SH 0 0

OB% .369 .369

PO 0 0

A 0 0

E 0 0

FLD .000 .000

_fd=NO=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2010 TOTAL

AVG .257 .257

G-GS 22-21 22-21

AB 70 70

qeb=tfia`^qp PERSONAL Jake Fredrick Doller was born June 9, 1990... Son of Jeff and Nancy Doller... Has one sibling, Mackenzie.

PS RHP

6-2

207

R/R

So.-1L

jake

aliibo

LAKE WAUKOMIS, MO. (ROCKHURST HS) `^obbo=efdep Category Innings Pitched Hits Runs Earned Runs Walks Strikeouts

Highs 2.0 6 4 4 2 4

Opponent (last time) two times (vs. Kent State) vs. East Tennessee State vs. East Tennessee State vs. East Tennessee State vs. Texas at Stetson

Date 3/13/10 2/20/10 2/20/10 2/20/10 5/8/10 3/5/10

A hard-throwing right-hander who will look to expand role out of the bullpen after receiving his first Division I experience last season.

FRESHMAN (2010) Saw time in 16 games, all as a reliever... Was 0-1 with a 7.13 ERA... Took the loss in his first career outing against East Tennessee State, allowing four runs on six hits with no walks and one strikeout... Was able to bounce back as he did not allow an earned run in his next four appearances, which spanned six innings... Allowed just one hit in 1.1 innings, while striking out four... Also collected two strikeouts against St. Bonaventure and Chicago State on April 28... Teamed with Matt Applegate, Tyler Sturges and Jake Doller to limit the Cougars to three hits, the first combined threehitter since 2007.

ROCKHURST HIGH SCHOOL Lettered for the Hawkletts under head coach Jim DeGraw... A second team all-state and Kansas City Star All-Metro honorable mention selection as a senior... Participated in the Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association (MHSBCA) Senior All-Star Series... Also lettered two years in football.

aliiboÛp=`^obbo=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2010 TOTAL

W-L 0-1 0-1

ERA 7.13 7.13

SV 0 0

G-GS 16-0 16-0

CG 0 0

SHO 0/0 0/0

IP 17.2 17.2

H 29 29

R 16 16

ER 14 14

BB 7 7

SO 16 16

2B 7 7

3B 1 1

HR 5 5

B/AVG .382 .382

WP 3 3

HBP 3 3

BK 0 0

SFA 2 2

SHA 2 2

G-GS 5-0 5-0

CG 0 0

SHO 0/0 0/0

IP 3.2 3.2

H 7 7

R 6 6

ER 6 6

BB 3 3

SO 3 3

2B 2 2

3B 0 0

HR 3 3

B/AVG .412 .412

WP 1 1

HBP 1 1

BK 0 0

SFA 0 0

SHA 0 0

_fd=NO=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2010 TOTAL

W-L 0-0 0-0

ERA 14.73 14.73

SV 0 0

qeb=tfia`^qp REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2009) Played in 13 games, including one start... Went 6-for-15 (.400) in limited action, with one home run and six RBI... Registered first career hit against Butler, a RBI single... Was 2-for-2 with a pair of RBI against Northwestern, while scoring one run... Also went 2-for-2 against North Dakota with his first career home run, three RBI and two runs scored... Named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

FRESHMAN (2008) Redshirt season... Named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

MANHATTAN HIGH SCHOOL Three-year letterwinner for the Indians under head coach Don Hess... Helped team to three regional championships and state playoff appearances... Team was state runner-up in 2005 and 2007 and took third place in 2006... Named All-Centennial League and all-region his sophomore, junior and senior seasons... Ended career with a senior-season batting average of .469... Also lettered two years in basketball.

PERSONAL

IF/OF

6-1

211

R/R

Jr.-2L

matt

dfiibo

Matthew Thomas Giller was born Dec. 16, 1988... Son of Tom and Mary Kevin Giller... Father, Tom, attended Kansas State... Has two younger siblings, Kurt and T.J... Kurt is a sophomore pitcher at Oral Roberts... Honored with the Distinguished Service Award by completing 100 or more hours of community service, as well as being named an honor student... Career aspirations are to play professionally, coach or become an athletic director... Majoring in business management.

MANHATTAN, KAN. (MANHATTAN HS) `^obbo=efdep Category At Bats Hits RBI Runs Scored Home Runs Walks Stolen Bases Strikeouts

Highs 6 3 4 4 1 2 2 3

Opponent (last time) vs. Western Michigan four times (vs. Chicago State) two times (vs. Chicago State) vs. Western Michigan three times (vs. Chicago State) three times (vs. Wichita State) vs. Chicago State two times (vs. Oklahoma)

Date 3/2/10 4/27/10 4/28/10 3/2/10 4/28/10 3/30/10 4/27/10 5/29/10

An infielder by trade who earned 44 starts in left field a year ago... Will battle for starting duties in left field, while also backing up at first base... One of three Manhattan natives on the roster.

SOPHOMORE (2010) Saw his most extensive action as he was one of three players on the roster to see action in all 59 games, including 57 starts... Hit .282 with eight doubles, two home runs and 38 RBI... Was also 6-for-9 in stolen base attempts and was hit by 11 pitches... Tied for the team lead in two-out RBI and paced the squad with 14 infield hits, while he was third with 11 multi-RBI contests... Started each of the final 17 games of the season... Tallied four three-hit games, including a 3-for-4 outing with his first career grand slam against Nebraska on April 10... Also had a four-RBI contest with a homer against Chicago State on April 28 and three RBI in a game at Oklahoma on May 1... Recorded a double in four-straight games against Missouri (April 25 doubleheader) and Chicago State (April 27 and 28)... Recorded an outfield assist against Western Michigan, Missouri and Washington State (June 6)... Also recorded a team season high 19 putouts against Kent State on March 13... A First Team Academic All-Big 12 selection.

dfiiboÛp=`^obbo=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2009 2010 TOTAL

AVG .400 .282 .290

G-GS 13-1 59-57 72-58

AB 15 195 210

R 5 35 40

H 6 55 61

2B 0 8 8

3B 0 0 0

HR 1 2 3

RBI 6 38 44

TB 9 69 78

SLUG .600 .354 .371

SB-A 0-0 6-9 6-9

SO 4 53 57

BB 1 18 19

HBP 1 11 12

SF 0 3 3

SH 0 8 8

OB% .471 .370 .377

PO 7 200 207

A 3 6 9

E 1 2 3

FLD .909 .990 .986

R 1 11 12

H 1 22 23

2B 0 3 3

3B 0 0 0

HR 0 1 1

RBI 0 14 14

TB 1 28 29

SLUG .500 .322 .326

SB-A 0-0 0-2 0-2

SO 0 26 26

BB 0 5 5

HBP 0 4 4

SF 0 0 0

SH 0 5 5

OB% .500 .323 .327

PO 0 72 72

A 0 4 4

E 0 2 2

FLD .000 .974 .974

_fd=NO=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2009 2010 TOTAL

AVG .500 .253 .258

G-GS 2-0 26-26 28-26

AB 2 87 89

qeb=tfia`^qp HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL A four-year letterwinner for the Raiders under head coach Ryan Huppert... Earned All-Big Rivers Conference honors all four seasons, while he was named the team’s MVP his sophomore through senior years... Also named the team’s defensive MVP as a sophomore and senior, while he earned all-district and all-state accolades his sophomore through senior campaigns... Led team to a 21-9 overall record and regional championship as a senior... Also lettered four years in football - earning allconference honors the final two seasons - and two years in basketball... Was an honors student and won the Athletic Scholar Award.

PERSONAL Chase Aaron Graskewicz was born July 11, 1990, in Columbus, Ohio... Son of Kerry and Beth Graskewicz... Has two siblings, Tyler and Olivia.

OT C

5-10

191

S/R

So.-1L

chase

do^phbtf`w

HUDSON, WIS. (HUDSON HS) `^obbo=efdep Category At Bats Hits RBI Runs Scored Home Runs Walks Stolen Bases Strikeouts

Highs 4 3 3 2 1 2 1 2

Opponent (last time) seven times (vs. Washington State) three times (vs. Grambling State) vs. Western Michigan four times (vs. Grambling State) vs. Western Michigan two times (at Texas A&M) three times (vs. Washington State) at Texas Tech

Date 6/6/10 6/5/10 3/2/10 6/5/10 3/2/10 5/21/10 6/6/10 4/1/10

A backup catcher as a freshman who was the regular designated hitter down the stretch of 2010... Will look to become the team’s regular catcher in 2011.

FRESHMAN (2010) A backup catcher who served as the team’s starting designated hitter for the final 10 games, going 14-for-33 (.424) with five RBI, seven walks and eight runs scored over that stretch... Also started five games at catcher... Saw action in 33 games, hitting .359 with a homer and 14 RBI, while he was a perfect 3-for-3 in stolen base attempts... Was the team’s top pinch hitter as he went 4-for-12 with five RBI... Turned in three three-hit games, including a 3-for-3 outing at Texas A&M on May 22, as well as a 3-for-4 effort with a double against Grambling State in the NCAA Regional... Hit his first career home run against Western Michigan as a pinch hitter, the first by a Wildcat since 2007... Also drove in a career-best three RBI vs. the Broncos.

do^phbtf`wÛp=`^obbo=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2010 TOTAL

AVG .359 .359

G-GS 33-16 33-16

AB 64 64

R 15 15

H 23 23

2B 0 0

3B 0 0

HR 1 1

RBI 14 14

TB 26 26

SLUG .406 .406

SB-A 3-3 3-3

SO 15 15

BB 15 15

HBP 1 1

SF 1 1

SH 1 1

OB% .481 .481

PO 36 36

A 3 3

E 1 1

FLD .975 .975

R 5 5

H 8 8

2B 0 0

3B 0 0

HR 0 0

RBI 2 2

TB 8 8

SLUG .320 .320

SB-A 0-0 0-0

SO 8 8

BB 7 7

HBP 0 0

SF 0 0

SH 1 1

OB% .469 .469

PO 1 1

A 0 0

E 0 0

FLD 1.000 1.000

_fd=NO=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2010 TOTAL

AVG .320 .320

G-GS 16-5 16-5

AB 25 25

qeb=tfia`^qp FRESHMAN (2009) Pitched 17 times, including three starts, in his first season in Manhattan... Went 12 with one save and an 8.35 ERA... Allowed 30 earned runs on 46 hits with 14 walks and 29 strikeouts in 32.1 innings... Retired 9-of-13 (.682) first batters faced... Did not allow an earned run in his first five appearances, totaling 7.1 innings... Tossed 2.2 scoreless innings in his collegiate debut at Houston, allowing three hits, walking one and striking out three... Tossed two scoreless innings with two strikeouts against both Niagara and Butler... Allowed three earned runs on five hits with two walks and four strikeouts in four innings in his first collegiate start against UTSA... Tossed three innings, allowing one run on four hits with no walks and two strikeouts in a save against Wichita State... Went four innings against North Dakota, allowing one run on three hits with two walks and five strikeouts en route to his first collegiate win.

GALESBURG HIGH SCHOOL

PO LHP

6-2

207

R/L

Lettered and started four years for the Silver Streaks under head coach Arnold Gonzalez... Earned a career 23-5 record, including three straight seven-win campaigns as a sophomore, junior and senior... Led team to a regional championship in 2006 as he recorded a school-record low 0.58 ERA... Also holds the school’s record for career wins and career strikeouts... Named all-conference his sophomore through senior seasons and was selected to play for the Chicago White Sox team for the Mariner Cup in Seattle, Wash... Was drafted in the 33rd round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays.

Jr.-2L

kyle

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PERSONAL

GALESBURG, ILL. (GALESBURG HS)

Kyle Julian Hunter was born June 18, 1989, in Richmond, Va... Son of Les and Julie Hunter... Has one sibling, John... Related to Luke Appling, who was an infielder for the Chicago White Sox from 1930-1950 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1964... Appling also had his number retired by the White Sox in 1975... Majoring in sociology/criminology.

`^obbo=efdep Category Innings Pitched Hits Runs Earned Runs Walks Strikeouts

Highs 8.1 10 7 7 5 7

Opponent (last time) at The Citadel vs. Oklahoma State vs. Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma at Missouri at Oklahoma

Date 2/21/10 3/28/10 3/22/09 3/22/09 4/25/10 5/1/10

One of K-State’s top starting pitchers last season as he earned a school record 16 starts... Was a draft-eligible sophomore and was selected in the 43rd round of the 2010 MLB Draft by the New York Yankees but opted to return to K-State.

SOPHOMORE (2010) An honorable mention All-Big 12 honoree as he tied for second in school history with nine wins... Also tied for first in school history with 16 starts... Started the season 8-0 after leading K-State to its first ever home win over a No. 1 team, throwing six innings and allowing one run on seven hits with two walks and six strikeouts to earn the victory against Texas on May 7... His six strikeouts came on the heels of a seven-strikeout performance at No. 15 Oklahoma... Tallied at least four strikeouts on eight different occasions, including six against Washington State in the NCAA Regional on June 4... Registered a team high six quality starts... Shut down Baylor on April 17 as he allowed one run on one hit with three strikeouts in six innings of work... Started season on a high note as he tossed a K-State season high 8.1 innings at The Citadel, allowing just one run on three hits with no walks and three strikeouts... Lowered ERA to 1.53 after allowing just one run over 15 innings on six combined hits against Harvard and Kent State on March 13.

erkqboÛp=`^obbo=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2009 2010 TOTAL

W-L 1-2 9-2 10-4

ERA 8.35 4.59 5.63

SV 1 0 1

G-GS 17-3 17-16 34-19

CG 0 0 0

SHO 0/0 0/0 0/0

IP 32.1 84.1 116.2

H 46 88 134

R 30 45 75

ER 30 43 73

BB 14 32 46

SO 29 58 87

2B 5 22 27

3B 0 3 3

HR 8 6 14

B/AVG .351 .279 .300

WP 3 3 6

HBP 2 7 9

BK 0 0 0

SFA 2 1 3

SHA 2 8 10

G-GS 4-1 9-9 13-10

CG 0 0 0

SHO 0/0 0/0 0/0

IP 7.2 42.2 50.1

H 15 52 67

R 15 30 45

ER 15 29 44

BB 6 23 29

SO 4 33 37

2B 1 16 17

3B 0 2 2

HR 6 5 11

B/AVG .441 .317 .338

WP 1 2 3

HBP 1 4 5

BK 0 0 0

SFA 2 1 3

SHA 0 6 6

_fd=NO=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2009 2010 TOTAL

W-L 0-2 4-2 4-4

ERA 17.61 6.12 7.87

SV 0 0 0

qeb=tfia`^qp FRESHMAN (2009) Saw action in 21 games, including three starts... Finished his freshman campaign with a .250 (7-for-28) batting average... Recorded two doubles and three RBI... Went 2-for-5 in Big 12 play... Was the team’s top pinch hitter as he was 4-for-10 (.400)... Had a game-tying, pinch-hit RBI single against No. 15 Texas A&M before K-State won two batters later to clinch the series... Tallied a season-high three-game hitting streak in March against Niagara and Butler, including two doubles.

SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL Played for the Panthers under head coach Mark Pelfrey... Led team to a 27-5 record as a senior, en route to a league and district championship... Hit a school-record .442 in his three-year varsity career, while also setting the school’s career record in doubles with 33... A three-time all-area, all-conference and all-state selection... Named a 2008 Preseason Louisville Slugger Pre-Season High School All-American... Rated the sixth-best player in Ohio going into his senior year by Buckeye Scout... Also a three-year letterwinner in football... Was drafted in the 43rd round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft by the Seattle Mariners.

PERSONAL

6-2

200

L/L

Jr.-2L

mike

Michael James Kindel was born August 5, 1989, in Dayton, Ohio... Son of David and Annette Kindel... Has three siblings, Sean, Kirsten and Chelsea... A business major who would like to pursue a career in sportscasting.

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SPRINGBORO, OHIO (SPRINGBORO HS) `^obbo=efdep Category At Bats Hits RBI Runs Scored Home Runs Walks Stolen Bases Strikeouts

Highs 6 4 4 5 2 3 2 3

Opponent (last time) vs. Western Michigan vs. Western Michigan vs. Kent State vs. Western Michigan vs. Kent State vs. St. Bonaventure vs. Western Michigan four times (at Texas A&M)

Date 3/2/10 3/2/10 3/12/10 3/2/10 3/12/10 3/1/10 3/2/10 5/21/10

K-State’s regular right fielder who started 52 games as a sophomore... Will look to become one of the team leaders and become more consistent at the plate.

SOPHOMORE (2010) Was the every-day right fielder after serving as a backup in 2009... Hit .267 with four doubles, two triples, six home runs and 33 RBI... Was also 8-for-9 in stolen base attempts, worked 29 walks and was hit 10 times... Drove in a team-high seven runs over the last six games of the year... Tallied 13 multi-hit games, including a four-hit performance against Western Michigan... Also scored five times against the Broncos, tying the Kansas State single-game record, while he recorded three RBI and stole two bases... Drove in a career best four runs and hit two home runs against Kent State on March 12... Also homered against Grambling State in the NCAA Regional as part of a 3-for-4 day... Had five outfield assists on the year, including one in backto-back games at Texas Tech on April 1 and 2.

hfkabiÛp=`^obbo=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2009 2010 TOTAL

AVG .250 .267 .265

G-GS 21-3 57-52 78-55

AB 28 187 215

R 4 39 43

H 7 50 57

2B 2 4 6

3B 0 2 2

HR 0 6 6

RBI 3 33 36

TB 9 76 85

SLUG .321 .406 .395

SB-A 1-1 8-9 9-10

SO 7 58 65

BB 2 29 31

HBP 0 10 10

SF 2 2 4

SH 0 2 2

OB% .281 .390 .377

PO 7 85 92

A 0 5 5

E 0 3 3

FLD 1.000 .968 .970

R 0 12 12

H 2 17 19

2B 0 2 2

3B 0 0 0

HR 0 1 1

RBI 2 8 10

TB 2 22 24

SLUG .400 .275 .282

SB-A 0-0 2-2 2-2

SO 0 30 30

BB 0 11 11

HBP 0 2 2

SF 1 1 2

SH 0 1 1

OB% .333 .319 .320

PO 3 30 33

A 0 4 4

E 0 1 1

FLD 1.000 .989 .974

_fd=NO=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2009 2010 TOTAL

AVG .400 .213 .224

G-GS 5-0 25-23 30-23

AB 5 80 85

qeb=tfia`^qp for at bats (247), while he finished eighth in school history in RBI, tied for 10th in sacrifice flies (5) and ninth in total bases (125)... Also moved into the school’s career top-10 chart for sacrifice flies with 10... Tied for second on the team with 25 multihit games, including two three-hit contests... Also had multi-RBI games 14 times, including a pair of five-RBI contests... Was second on the team with 24 two-out RBI... Started the season on fire as he tallied six-straight two-hit games to open the season... Went 2-for-6 with a double, a home run and four RBI in the season opener at Houston... Backed that up with a 2-for-5 outing with another two RBI against the Cougars... Went 3-for-3 with a double, a homer and five RBI against No. 4 Arizona State... Was 2-for-5 with a double and a home run at No. 2 Texas, teaming with former Wildcat Justin Bloxom to hit back-to-back homers... Went 2-for-4 with a double and five RBI against North Dakota... Also had a three-RBI game against Niagara and two-RBI contests vs. Nevada, Creighton, Niagara, Oklahoma, Missouri, Baylor and Rice... Earned First Team Academic All-Big 12 honors, was an ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District VII selection and was named to Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

FRESHMAN (2008)

6-0

213

S/R

Jr.-2L

jason

hfkd

DUBLIN, OHIO (JEROME HS) `^obbo=efdep Category At Bats Hits RBI Runs Scored Home Runs Walks Stolen Bases Strikeouts

Highs 6 3 5 3 1 2 2 4

Opponent (last time) two times (at Texas) nine times (at Texas) three times (vs. North Dakota) vs. North Dakota 12 times (at Rice) three times (vs. Xavier) two times (vs. Texas A&M) at Texas

Date 4/26/09 4/25/09 4/29/09 4/29/09 6/1/09 4/29/09 4/10/09 4/26/09

Played in 55 games, earning 49 starts, including each of the final 42 games... Of his 49 starts, 34 came in right field... Finished third on the team with a .274 batting average... Completed his rookie campaign as the team leader in sacrifice flies (5), third in slugging percentage (.421), third in runs scored (31), third in hits (52), third in doubles (13), third in home runs (5), third in two-out RBI (13) and fourth in RBI (31)... Also recorded 15 multi-hit games and nine multi-RBI games... Recorded two game-winning RBI singles... Drove in the winning run against Michigan State on March 2 as part of a 3-for-5 day... Came back five days later to drive in another three runs against Le Moyne, the last being the game-winner... Went 2-for-3 with two RBI and his first collegiate home run against Binghamton on March 23... Backed that effort with a 3-for-5 night with one double and a grand slam against Creighton on March 26, which pushed his average to a season-high .308... Was 2-for-4 with two RBI and tallied his first conference home run vs. Texas on April 25... Blasted a three-RBI double in the Big 12 title game against the Longhorns on May 25... Named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

JEROME HIGH SCHOOL

A power-hitting switch hitter who transitioned to third base prior his sophomore year... One of the top-returning hitters two years ago and will look to regain his 2009 form after sitting out 2010 due to an injury.

JUNIOR (2010) Redshirted due to an injury... Named to Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

SOPHOMORE (2009) Was instrumental to the Wildcats’ first ever NCAA Regional appearance, while he helped K-State to the top team batting average in the Big 12 and third-best in school history... Was also a vital part in helping the Cats set school records for single-season hits and stolen bases... Started all 62 games, tying the school record for games played and started in a season... Was one of six Wildcats who hit .300 or better, recording a .316 (78-for-247) batting average with 16 doubles, five triples, seven home runs and 61 RBI... His five triples were the most by a Wildcat since Heath Schesser had eight in 1997... Was also 14-for-16 in stolen-base attempts... Named Honorable Mention All-Big 12 after finishing tied for second in the conference in triples, seventh in RBI and tied for 10th in stolen bases... Set the single-season record

Lettered three years for the Celtics under head coach Chris Huesman... Named the 2007 Ohio Coaches Player of the Year, Ohio High Magazine Player of the Year and a Second Team All-American by EA Sports following a stellar senior campaign... Led his team to sectional and district championships in 2007... Was a three-time all-district and All-Central Ohio selection... Hit .396 in his three-year career with 25 doubles, seven triples, 10 home runs and 63 RBI... Hit .477 his senior year with eight doubles, seven homers and drove in 25 runs... Twice was selected the offensive player of the year for his summer club, the Columbus Cobras, winning the triple crown both years... Was selected to play on the Midwest Redbirds, a fall select team for the St. Louis Cardinals organization... Also selected to participate in the East Coast Professional Showcase.

PERSONAL Jason Ellwood King was born June 14, 1989, in Columbus, Ohio... Son of Jeff and the late Susan King... Has a younger brother, Jared, who is a freshman at K-State... Father, Jeffrey, played baseball at Ohio State and played professionally in the New York Yankees minor league system... Grandfather, Frank, played four years of football at Ohio State under legendary coach Woody Hayes, including during the 1954 national championship season... Majoring in marketing.

hfkdÛp=`^obbo=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2008 2009 TOTAL

AVG G-GS .274 55-49 .316 62-62 .297 117-111

AB 190 247 437

R 31 49 80

H 52 78 130

2B 13 16 29

3B 0 5 5

HR 5 7 12

RBI 31 61 92

TB 80 125 205

SLUG SB-A .421 1-2 .506 14-16 .469 15-18

SO 36 37 73

BB 16 17 33

HBP 2 6 8

SF 5 5 10

SH 4 0 4

OB% .329 .367 .350

PO 85 18 103

A 7 93 100

E 4 18 22

FLD .958 .860 .902

R 16 19 35

H 27 32 59

2B 6 6 12

3B 0 3 3

HR 3 1 4

RBI 13 19 32

TB 42 47 89

SLUG .462 .448 .454

SO 18 18 36

BB 12 4 16

HBP 0 3 3

SF 4 2 6

SH 2 0 2

OB% .364 .342 .353

PO 53 9 62

A 4 31 35

E 1 5 6

FLD .983 .889 .942

_fd=NO=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2008 2009 TOTAL

AVG .297 .305 .301

G-GS 26-25 26-26 52-51

AB 91 105 196

SB-A 1-1 6-7 7-8

qeb=tfia`^qp SOPHOMORE (2009) Redshirt season... Named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

FRESHMAN (2008) Appeared in 12 games, including half in conference play, during his rookie season... Pitched 15.1 innings, allowing 21 hits, seven earned runs, seven walks and recording 12 strikeouts... Averaged 7.04 strikeouts per nine innings... Slammed the door on the opposition 16-of-20 times he pitched with two outs... Threw 6.1 scoreless innings in his first three appearances of the season... Also ended the season without allowing an earned run over his final four games... Struck out a season-high three batters against Le Moyne on March 8... Also recorded three-strikeout games against Creighton on March 26 and Baylor on April 13.

HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL A four-year letterwinner for the Huskies under head coach Mike Woods... Was one of the top arms on a squad that went 20-12 in 2007... Earned all-regional honorable mention honors... Participated in the Team One West Showcase where he was named among the top pitchers and power hitters... Also invited to try out for the prestigious Area Code League as a member of the Angels squad.

OO RHP

6-4

190

S/R

PERSONAL

Jr.-2L

Justin Louis Lindsey was born Aug. 22, 1988, in Mesa, Ariz... Son of Clint and Gina Lindsey... Has an older sister, Kristin... Earned an academic letter his freshman and sophomore years... Enjoys hunting and fishing... Majoring in social science.

justin

ifkapbv

CHANDLER, ARIZ. (HAMILTON HS) `^obbo=efdep Category Innings Pitched Hits Runs Earned Runs Walks Strikeouts

Highs 7.0 10 8 8 3 9

Opponent (last time) vs. Kent State at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Oklahoma three times (at Texas A&M) vs. Texas

Date 3/14/10 5/2/10 5/2/10 5/2/10 5/23/10 5/9/10

A tall right-hander who took advantage of a redshirt year in 2009 and became a regular starter down the stretch of 2010... Battling for a weekend starting spot for the second straight season.

REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2010) Returned to the starting rotation after redshirting the 2009 season... Started 12 games, including six in Big 12 play... Earned a 4-4 record and a 6.06 ERA, allowing 44 earned runs on 73 hits with 23 walks and 47 strikeouts in 65.1 innings... Earned a seven-inning complete game shutout against Kent State on March 14, allowing five hits and two walks, while striking out five... Pitched K-State to a win against Baylor on April 18 as he allowed one unearned run on two hits with two walks and a pair of strikeouts in 6.1 innings... Came back with a predetermined pitch-count win in his next start against Chicago State on April 28, allowing a run on one hit in three innings of work... Teamed with Matt Applegate, Tyler Sturges and Jake Doller to limit the Cougars to three hits, the first combined three-hitter since 2007... Struck out a career high nine batters against Texas on May 9... Was effective at Texas A&M on May 23 when he allowed two runs on four hits with four strikeouts in 5.1 innings.

ifkapbvÛp=`^obbo=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2008 2010 TOTAL

W-L 0-0 4-4 4-4

ERA 4.11 6.06 5.69

SV 0 0 0

G-GS 12-0 19-12 31-12

CG 0 1 1

SHO 0/1 1/0 1/1

IP 15.1 65.1 80.2

H 21 73 94

R 10 47 57

ER 7 44 51

BB 9 23 32

SO 12 47 59

2B 3 15 18

3B 0 0 0

HR 1 14 15

B/AVG .313 .284 .290

WP 1 2 3

HBP 3 14 17

BK 0 0 0

SFA 0 2 2

SHA 1 4 5

G-GS 6-0 9-6 15-6

CG 0 0 0

SHO 0/0 0/0 0/0

IP 5.2 30.1 36.0

H 14 36 50

R 9 24 33

ER 6 23 29

BB 5 15 20

SO 4 21 25

2B 1 8 9

3B 0 0 0

HR 1 11 12

B/AVG .438 .300 .329

WP 1 1 2

HBP 3 5 8

BK 0 0 0

SFA 0 0 0

SHA 0 3 3

_fd=NO=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2008 2010 TOTAL

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

ERA 9.53 6.82 7.25

SV 0 0 0

qeb=tfia`^qp FRESHMAN (2009) Made 28 appearances - all in relief - earning a 2-2 record... His 28 appearances tied for fourth in school history in both single-season game appearances and single-season relief appearances... Helped the 2009 K-State pitching staff set the school record for strikeouts and rank second in school history in fewest walks per nine innings, third in ERA and tied for fifth in opponent batting average in the aluminum bat era... Was an excellent stopper as he limited just 36.8-percent of inherited runners to score... Also retired a team-best 78.9-percent (22-of-28) of first batters faced... Finished the season with a 6.39 ERA, allowing 22 earned runs on 41 hits with nine walks and 19 strikeouts in 31.0 innings of work... Recorded three strikeouts against Niagara before throwing two scoreless innings with a season-best five strikeouts against Butler... Threw a season-high 3.1 innings against Northwestern... Tossed 1.2 innings at No. 2 Texas, allowing one earned run on one hit with a strikeout... Threw one scoreless inning against No. 8 Baylor, Wichita State, Texas Tech and vs. No. 5 Texas in the Big 12 Championship.

HOMESTEAD HIGH SCHOOL

PN RHP

6-1

207

R/R

Lettered and started four years for the Mustangs under head coach Chuck Camuso... Led team to a 17-13 record and the team’s first playoff game in 2008... Went 7-6 as a senior with one save and a 2.48 ERA in 83.1 inning pitched... Also recorded 113 strikeouts as opposed to just 28 walks... Earned a 10-3 record with a 1.74 ERA and 112 strikeouts as a junior... Named the team MVP all four years... Was also named first team all-league all four years, as well as second-team All-Central Coast Section as a junior... Named a 2008 Preseason Louisville Slugger Pre-Season High School All-American.

Jr.-2L

evan

j^ope^ii

SUNNYVALE, CALIF. (HOMESTEAD HS)

PERSONAL

`^obbo=efdep Category Innings Pitched Hits Runs Earned Runs Walks Strikeouts

Highs 8.0 11 7 7 5 8

Opponent (last time) vs. Northeastern vs. Kent State two times (vs. Texas Tech) two times (vs. Texas Tech) vs. Oklahoma State vs. Milwaukee

Evan Patrick Marshall was born April 18, 1990, in Mountain View, Calif... Son of Steve and Janet Marshall... Lists greatest sports thrill as throwing a no-hitter his junior season... Plans on going into sports management after graduation... Majoring in business administration.

Date 2/28/10 3/13/10 4/1/10 4/1/10 3/26/10 3/19/10

A dominating relief pitcher who began 2010 as a starter before moving back to the bullpen where he earned all-conference honors... Enters the season eighth on the school’s career relief appearances list with 48.

SOPHOMORE (2010) A Second Team All-Big 12 relief pitcher... Was 5-5 with a 3.90 ERA overall, but held a 2.41 ERA and limited opponents to a .188 batting average in 20 relief appearances... Saw action in 27 games to tie for seventh in school history... Began the season in the starting rotation, earning a win against Northeastern when he surrendered one run on four hits with no walks and six strikeouts in eight innings... Limited Notre Dame to just two runs on nine hits with no walks and four strikeouts in seven innings of work... Struck out a career high eight batters against Milwaukee in a game that he surrendered his first walk of the season, breaking a 29.0-inning streak... Lone save of the season was against Baylor on April 18, allowing one hit with one strikeout in one inning... Threw one scoreless inning at Oklahoma on May 2 to begin a 17.1-inning streak without allowing an earned run until May 23 at Texas A&M... Pitched three or more innings of relief without allowing an earned run on four occasions - at Missouri on April 25, against Kansas on May 16, at Texas A&M on May 21 and against Washington State in the NCAA Regional on June 6... Struck out five batters at Texas A&M on May 21, a season high as a reliever.

jôpeîiÛp=`ôbbo=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2009 2010 TOTAL

W-L 2-1 5-1 7-2

ERA 5.50 2.28 3.67

SV 5 9 14

G-GS 24-0 28-0 52-0

CG 0 0 0

SHO 0/0 0/1 0/1

IP 36.0 47.1 83.1

H 42 31 73

R 23 12 35

ER 22 12 34

BB 12 14 26

SO 41 42 83

2B 7 11 18

3B 1 1 2

HR 3 1 4

B/AVG .302 .189 .241

WP 1 0 1

HBP 10 7 17

BK 0 0 0

SFA 2 2 4

SHA 1 3 4

G-GS 10-0 15-0 25-0

CG 0 0 0

SHO 0/0 0/0 0/0

IP 16.2 28.1 45.0

H 21 15 36

R 12 8 20

ER 12 8 20

BB 8 10 18

SO 18 20 28

2B 4 6 10

3B 0 1 1

HR 2 0 2

B/AVG .323 .156 .225

WP 1 0 1

HBP 7 6 13

BK 0 0 0

SFA 1 1 2

SHA 1 1 2

_fd=NO=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2009 2010 TOTAL

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

ERA 6.48 2.54 4.00

SV 2 4 6

qeb=tfia`^qp and tied for 34th in hits... His 96 hits were one shy of the single-season school record, while his 71 singles were a new school record... Also set the school record with a 26-game hitting streak from February 27 to April 11... Streak was the fifthlongest in Big 12 history... Hit .446 (45-for-101) with seven doubles, two triples, two home runs and 28 RBI during the streak... Recorded a hit in 54-of-59 games, while he reached base in every contest... Led the team with 31 multi-hit games and 18 multi-RBI contests... Was 19-for-24 in stolen base attempts, while he worked 41 walks... Tied his career high with four hits against Minnesota on May 4, going 4for-6 with three RBI... Set a new career high in RBI with five against Western Michigan... Stole three bases at Wichita State on April 20 and against Chicago State on April 27... Ended the season on a high note as he went 5-for-8 with a double, a home run and six RBI in the final two games of the NCAA Regional.

FRESHMAN (2009)

OS OF

5-11

192

L/L

Jr.-2L

nick

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CRYSTAL LAKE, ILL. (PRAIRIE RIDGE HS) `^obbo=efdep Category At Bats Hits RBI Runs Scored Home Runs Walks Stolen Bases Strikeouts

Highs 7 4 5 4 2 2 3 3

Opponent (last time) vs. St. Bonaventure two times (vs. Minnesota) vs. Western Michigan vs. Butler vs. BYU 17 times (at Texas A&M) two times (vs. Chicago State) vs. Texas A&M

Date 3/1/10 5/4/10 3/2/10 3/14/09 5/5/09 5/21/10 4/27/10 4/10/09

The reigning Big 12 Player of the Year and 2011 Preseason All-American who led the conference in hitting... Begins the season second on the K-State career batting average list at .376.

SOPHOMORE (2010) A Second Team All-American by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) and the 2010 Big 12 Player of the Year as a sophomore... Became the first Wildcat to earn conference player of the year honors since 1992... Earned Preseason All-Big 12 accolades from Rivals.com and Baseball America... Named the Big 12 Player of the Year by the Waco Tribune and Collegiate Baseball, while he was a First Team All-Big 12 performer by the Waco Tribune, Austin American Statesman and The Oklahoman... Also earned Second Team All-American honors from Collegiate Baseball and ABCA All-Region honors... The Big 12’s top hitter with a .416 batting average and led the conference in on-base percentage at .509, while he was second in hits (96), third in walks (41), fifth in triples (4), sixth in RBI (59) and seventh in stolen bases (39) and total bases (133)... Ranked fifth in school history and 30th nationally in average... Hit .433 against Big 12 competition, the eighthbest mark in league history... Also ranked 26th nationally in on-base percentage

One of the best freshman hitters in K-State history... Named a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American and earned Honorable Mention All-Big 12 accolades... Helped K-State to the top team batting average in the Big 12 and third-best in school history... Was also a main component in helping the Cats set school records for single-season hits and stolen bases... Appeared in all 62 games, teaming with six other individuals to set the school record for games played in a season... Finished third on the team in batting average at .336 (79-of-232)... Recorded a team-high 17 doubles, two triples, four home runs and 50 RBI... Successful on 19-of-24 stolen-base attempts... Finished fifth in the Big 12 in both doubles and stolen bases, while he was 18th in the league in batting average... Set K-State freshman records in runs scored and hits... Also finished fifth in school history in single-season at-bats... Finished his rookie campaign second on the team in multi-hit games with 25 and third in multi-RBI contests with 12... Also recorded 17 two-out RBI and 13 infield hits... Began the season with a nine-game hitting streak, going 14-for-35 (.400) with five doubles, one triple and seven RBI... Earned All-Houston Regional honors as he went 8-for-18 in the program’s first-ever regional with two doubles and seven RBI... Went 3-for-5 in each of the first two games of the regional, including against No. 6 Rice, in which he recorded four RBI and led K-State to the regional final... Scored four runs against Butler, the most by a Wildcat since 2007... Had a good series against Baylor, going 7-for-12 with one double and four RBI... Also went 6-for-13 in a threegame series against Nebraska... Tallied consecutive three-hit games to help the Cats tally a pair of upsets over No. 2 Texas in Austin... Went 3-for-3 with a season-high two doubles against Niagara... Collected a season-best four hits against North Dakota, while he went 3-for-3 with a season-high two home runs against BYU.

PRAIRIE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL Lettered and started three years for the Wolves, the last under head coach Dave Haskins... Rated the top hitter in Illinois by Prep Baseball Report and was also named the Most Valuable Hitter at the 2007 18-under Wood Bat Continental Amateur Baseball Association World Series... A career .474 hitter with 55 doubles, six triples, 14 home runs and 101 RBI... Named all-conference, all-area and all-state as a sophomore, junior and senior... Led team to a 32-8 record as a senior, including a 15-0 record in conference play and a state championship... Hit for the cycle as a junior against Grayslake Central.

PERSONAL Nicholas Scott Martini was born June 27, 1990, in Park Ridge, Ill... Son of Scott and Kristin Martini... Has three siblings, Alex, Madison and Hannah... Father, Scott, played golf at Northeastern Illinois.

j^oqfkfÛp=`^obbo=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2009 2010 TOTAL

AVG G-GS .336 62-61 .416 59-59 .376 121-120

AB 232 231 463

R 54 49 103

H 78 96 174

2B 17 17 34

3B 2 4 6

HR 4 4 8

RBI 50 59 109

TB 111 133 244

SLUG SB-A .478 19-24 .576 19-24 .527 38-48

SO 41 21 62

BB 27 41 68

HBP 9 8 17

SF 3 5 8

SH 3 0 3

OB% .421 .509 .466

PO 96 118 214

A 2 1 3

E 1 2 3

FLD .990 .983 .986

R 15 19 34

H 33 42 75

2B 5 10 15

3B 1 1 2

HR 1 1 2

RBI 15 25 40

TB 43 57 100

SLUG .422 .588 .503

SO 21 10 31

BB 10 22 32

HBP 4 3 7

SF 0 2 2

SH 2 0 2

OB% .405 .540 .475

PO 53 69 122

A 1 1 2

E 0 0 0

FLD 1.000 1.000 1.000

_fd=NO=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2009 2010 TOTAL

AVG .324 .433 .377

G-GS 26-26 26-26 52-52

AB 102 97 199

SB-A 9-10 5-6 4-16

qeb=tfia`^qp CORONA DEL SOL HIGH SCHOOL Lettered three years for the Aztecs under head coach Dave Webb... Named first team all-city, all-division and all-state as a senior, while he was second team all-city as a junior... A member of the Senior Arizona Sunbelt Team... Held a career .379 batting average with 14 doubles, four triples, two home runs and 42 RBI, while he was 21of-22 in stolen-base attempts... Led team to a 25-7 record and a state championship as a senior as he hit .471 with six doubles, one triple, one home run and 13 RBI, while he was a perfect 14-for-14 in stolen bases... Also scored a school-record 53 runs... Hit .356 as a junior with five doubles, three triples, one homer and 15 RBI.

PERSONAL Ryan Thomas Moore was born April 28, 1991, in Chandler, Ariz... Son of Thomas and Laura Moore... Has one sister, Robyn... Majoring in education.

N OF

5-11

176

R/R

So.-1L

ryan

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CHANDLER, ARIZ. (CORONA DEL SOL HS) `^obbo=efdep Category At Bats Hits RBI Runs Scored Home Runs Walks Stolen Bases Strikeouts

Highs 3 2 3 2 None 1 2 1

Opponent (last time) at Oklahoma two times (vs. Chicago State) two times (vs. Chicago State) vs. Chicago State

Date 5/2/10 4/28/10 4/28/10 4/28/10

two times (at BYU) two times (at Kansas) three times (at Oklahoma)

4/13/10 5/14/10 4/30/10

A speedy outfielder who gained significant playing time in key situations as both a base runner and on defense... Continues to work at the plate as he looks to earn addition playing time.

FRESHMAN (2010) Saw action in 45 games as a late-game defensive replacement in center field and as a pinch runner... Also earned two starts... Went 13-for-28 with a pair of doubles and two RBI... Was also a perfect 9-for-9 in stolen base attempts... Stole two bases against Kent State on March 12 and at Kansas on May 14... Had a pair of two-hit, three RBI games at BYU on March 14 and against Chicago State on April 28... Recorded a key insurance RBI single against Kansas in the Big 12 Championship... Capped a three-run rally at Wichita State on March 20 with a two-out single in the eighth inning.

jllobÛp=`^obbo=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2010 TOTAL

AVG 464 464

G-GS 45-2 45-2

AB 28 28

R 10 10

H 13 13

2B 2 2

3B 0 0

HR 0 0

RBI 13 13

TB 15 15

SLUG .536 .536

SB-A 9-9 9-9

SO 3 3

BB 2 2

HBP 0 0

SF 0 0

SH 2 2

OB% .500 .500

PO 24 24

A 0 0

E 0 0

FLD 1.000 1.000

R 2 2

H 4 4

2B 0 0

3B 0 0

HR 0 0

RBI 2 2

TB 4 4

SLUG .400 .400

SB-A 3-3 3-3

SO 3 3

BB 1 1

HBP 0 0

SF 0 0

SH 1 1

OB% .455 .455

PO 8 8

A 0 0

E 0 0

FLD 1.000 1.000

_fd=NO=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2010 TOTAL

AVG .400 .400

G-GS 19-1 19-1

AB 10 10

qeb=tfia`^qp

NV LHP

5-11

185

R/L

appearances moved him into the top 10 for a career at Kansas State... Helped the 2009 pitching staff set the school record for strikeouts and rank second in school history in fewest walks per nine innings, third in ERA and tie for fifth in opponent batting average in the aluminum bat era... Ranked fifth in the Big 12 in appearances and tied for ninth in saves... Allowed a team-low 30.3-percent of inherited runners to score... Finished second on the team by retiring 74.2-percent of first batters faced... Recorded at least two strikeouts (29 total) in nine-straight appearances from March 13 thru April 10... Earned his first victory of the season against No. 26 San Diego State after allowing one earned run on two hits and a strikeout in one inning... Picked up his second win against Butler, throwing 3.2 no-hit innings with a seasonhigh five strikeouts... Had an excellent series against No. 15 Texas A&M, recording a 2.1-inning save with just one hit and three strikeouts in the second game, while picking up the victory as the Wildcats won the series in game three after allowing just one hit in 1.2 innings... Helped the Cats salvage the final game of the Missouri series as he threw 3.2 no-hit innings with four strikeouts for his fourth win of the year... Earned fourth save against Oklahoma State before picking up his fifth win against BYU in his next appearance... Tossed two innings of no-hit ball against Baylor in the Big 12 Championship... Named to the NCBWA Stopper of the Year watch list prior to the year... Earned First Team Academic All-Big 12 accolades, while being named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District team and the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

Sr.-3L

FRESHMAN (2008)

thomas

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SPRING, TEXAS (OAK RIDGE HS) `^obbo=efdep Category Innings Pitched Hits Runs Earned Runs Walks Strikeouts

Highs 7.1 6 6 4 3 7

Opponent (last time) at Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma at Kansas five times (vs. Creighton) at Rice vs. Oklahoma State

Date 4/18/08 3/21/09 5/17/09 3/16/10 6/1/09 3/28/10

Has been one of the most used relievers in K-State history... Needs just four game appearances and five relief appearances to break the school’s career records... Also enters the season 10th on the school’s career wins list with 14.

JUNIOR (2010)

A 2008 Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American who made 25 relief appearances, tying for fifth in school history... Earned a 5-1 record with a 3.59 ERA in 42.2 innings... His five victories were the most by a Wildcat true freshman since 1999... Was efficient in his nine Big 12 outings, earning a 1-1 record with a 4.26 ERA and a 16-to-5 strikeout-to-walk ratio... Was able to slam the door on opponents as he allowed just eight hits in 51 at bats when pitching with two outs... Struck out at least three batters in five appearances... Did not allow an earned run in his first 10.0 innings pitched... Also went 21.0 innings without allowing an earned run from April 8 against Wichita State until May 4 against Missouri... Picked up his first collegiate win against Michigan State on March 2 after allowing just one hit in 3.2 innings... Threw 1.2 innings of no-hit ball with three strikeouts to pick up the win against Washington State... Had his best performance of the season at Texas Tech on April 18 as he pitched 7.1 scoreless innings in relief, allowing just three hits while striking out a season-high five batters... His performance against the Red Raiders dropped his ERA from 2.35 to 1.59... Fanned four batters in 3.1 scoreless innings against Texas on April 25.

Led the team with 47.1 innings pitched out of the bullpen... Went 4-1 with a 4.18 ERA, while he was stellar against Big 12 opponents, earning a 3-0 record and a 3.45 ERA, which ranked 10th in the league... Saw action in 26 games to rank ninth in school history... Recorded four straight four-strikeout games against St. Bonaventure, Villanova, Harvard and Kent State on March 12... Reset career high with seven strikeouts in four no-hit innings against Oklahoma State on March 28 to pick up the win... Also had five punch outs in another four no-hit innings in a win against Baylor on April 16 and in another winning effort against Kansas on May 14... A First Team Academic All-Big 12 selection.

OAK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

SOPHOMORE (2009)

Thomas Henry Rooke was born June 26, 1989, in The Woodlands, Texas... Son of Charlie and Eleanor Rooke... Has one sister, Katie... A four-year academic letterman, Rotary Club Student of the Year nominee and Montgomery County Scholar-Athlete finalist... A marketing major who wants to become a sports marketer.

Made a school-record 32 appearances, earning a 5-2 record with four saves and a 4.33 ERA... Also set the school record with 31 relief appearances, while his 32 game

A four-year starter and letterwinner as a pitcher and first baseman for the War Eagles under head coaches Todd Doucet and Stacy Scheiner... Compiled a career record of 14-9 with a 2.20 ERA... Was named the District 15-5A Newcomer of the Year as a freshman in 2004... Earned first team all-district and first team all-county honors in 2006 and 2007... Also second team all-Houston area and a team MVP in 2007.... Named a Houston Area Baseball Coaches Association (HABCA) All-Star.

PERSONAL

ollhbÛp=`^obbo=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2008 2009 2010 TOTAL

W-L 5-1 5-2 4-1 14-4

ERA 3.59 4.33 4.18 4.06

SV 0 4 0 4

G-GS 25-0 32-1 26-0 83-1

CG 0 0 0 0

SHO 0/1 0/0 0/0 0/1

IP 42.2 54.0 47.1 144.0

H 35 47 50 132

R 17 28 29 74

ER 17 26 22 65

BB 14 14 18 46

SO 33 58 61 152

2B 8 10 9 27

3B 1 0 2 3

HR 2 9 7 18

B/AVG .230 .239 .270 .247

WP 3 0 2 5

HBP 2 1 3 6

BK 0 2 2 4

SFA 2 2 2 6

SHA 4 3 3 10

G-GS 9-0 15-0 16-0 40-0

CG 0 0 0 0

SHO 0/1 0/0 0/0 0/1

IP 19.0 28.0 28.2 75.2

H 19 27 32 78

R 9 19 15 43

ER 9 17 11 37

BB 5 4 12 1

SO 16 25 34 75

2B 2 8 5 15

3B 1 0 0 1

HR 1 7 4 12

B/AVG .260 .250 .286 .266

WP 2 1 2 4

HBP 1 1 3 5

BK 0 1 1 2

SFA 1 1 1 3

SHA 0 1 2 3

_fd=NO=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2008 2009 2010 TOTAL

W-L 1-1 1-1 3-0 5-2

ERA 4.26 5.46 3.45 4.40

SV 0 3 0 3

qeb=tfia`^qp PERSONAL Tyler Scott Sturges was born June 18, 1991, in Tucson, Ariz... Son of Scott and Nicole Sturges... Has two siblings, Jourdan and Dylon... Majoring in business administration.

NO RHP

5-10

170

R/R

So.-1L

tyler

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EDMOND, OKLA. (SANTA FE HS) `^obbo=efdep Category Innings Pitched Hits Runs Earned Runs Walks Strikeouts

Highs 2.2 3 4 4 1 2

Opponent (last time) at Oklahoma two times (at Oklahoma) vs. Kent State vs. Kent State four times (at Oklahoma) vs. Kent State

Date 5/29/10 4/30/10 3/12/10 3/12/10 4/30/10 3/12/10

A hard-throwing right-hander who earned valuable experience as a freshman... Is looking to become part of the regular group of relievers in 2011.

FRESHMAN (2010) Saw time in 11 games, including two in conference play... Pitched a career high 2.2 innings against Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship, while he threw 1.2 innings against both Minnesota (5/4) and Texas (5/8)... Did not allow an earned run on just one hit with a strikeout over his two games against the Gophers and Longhorns... Surrendered just four walks in his 11 appearances... Struck out a season high two batters against Kent State on March 12... Teamed with Matt Applegate, Tyler Sturges and Jake Doller to limit Chicago State to three hits on April 28, the first combined three-hitter since 2007.

SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL Lettered for the Wolves under head coach Lonny Cobble... Named league MVP and all-city as a senior, leading his team to a 38-9 record, a conference and regional championship, and a state runner-up finish... Also lettered in cross county and soccer.

pqrodbpÛ=`^obbo=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2010 TOTAL

W-L 0-0 0-0

ERA 9.45 9.45

SV 0 0

G-GS 11-0 11-0

CG 0 0

SHO 0/0 0/0

IP 13.1 13.1

H 15 15

R 15 15

ER 14 14

BB 4 4

SO 6 6

2B 2 2

3B 0 0

HR 1 1

B/AVG .288 .288

WP 0 0

HBP 9 9

BK 0 0

SFA 1 1

SHA 1 1

G-GS 3-0 3-0

CG 0 0

SHO 0/0 0/0

IP 4.0 4.0

H 5 5

R 4 4

ER 3 3

BB 1 1

SO 1 1

2B 1 1

3B 0 0

HR 0 0

B/AVG .313 .313

WP 0 0

HBP 2 2

BK 0 0

SFA 1 1

SHA 1 1

_fd=NO=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2010 2010

W-L 0-0 0-0

ERA 6.75 6.75

SV 0 0

qeb=tfia`^qp BARTON COUNTY CC Played two seasons for the Cougars under head coach Mike Warren... Named honorable mention All-Jayhawk Conference as a sophomore after hitting .344 (64-for186) with 13 doubles, five triples, three home runs and 36 RBI... Led team to a 31-24 record berth into the Region VI Tournament... Hit .314 as a freshman with 11 doubles, four triples, three home runs and 29 RBI as the Cougars finished 28-22 and earned a berth into the Region VI Tournament.

LINCOLN NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL A four-year letterwinner for the Rockets under head coach Jerome Ehrlich... Earned first team all-state honors as a junior and senior and first team all-conference honors his sophomore through senior campaigns... Hit .391 with seven doubles, one triple, two home runs and 36 RBI as a senior, leading team to a district championship and a third-place state finish... Hit .543 with eight doubles, two triples, a homer and 13 RBI as a junior... Also lettered three years in basketball, earning first team all-conference accolades, and one year in football... Earned a perfect 4.0 GPA and was a member of the National Honors Society.

PERSONAL

IF/OF

6-0

235

L/L

Sr.-1L

kent

Kent Allen Urban was born September 1, 1988, in Lincoln, Neb... Son of Bob and Lana Urban... Has two siblings, Brandon and Drew... Career ambition is to work for the Chicago Cubs organization... Majoring in business administration.

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SEWARD, NEB. (BARTON COUNTY CC) `^obbo=efdep Category At Bats Hits RBI Runs Scored Home Runs Walks Stolen Bases Strikeouts

Highs 6 3 4 3 1 2 2 3

Opponent (last time) three times (at Texas A&M) three times (vs. Baylor) three times (vs. Nebraska) vs. Kansas four times (at Oklahoma) two times (at BYU) at BYU two times (at BYU)

Date 5/21/10 4/16/10 4/10/10 5/28/10 5/1/10 4/13/10 4/13/10 4/14/10

A former junior-college transfer who became the regular first baseman in 2010... Will continue to battle for starting duties at first while also working in the outfield.

JUNIOR (2010) A former walk-on who played in 58 games with 54 starts, mostly at first base... Hit .265 with 16 doubles, one triple, four home runs and 41 RBI... Of his 16 doubles, 10 came against Big 12 opponents to tie for third in the league... Stole 15 bases to tie for 10th in the Big 12, while he was hit by 10 pitches... Carded a 10-game hitting streak from April 20 to May 5... Tied for third on the team with 11 multi-RBI contests... Recorded three three-hit games, including a 3-for-5 effort with four RBI against Oklahoma State on March 26... Also drove in four runs against Nebraska on April 10 when he teamed with Matt Giller to hit two grand slams in the same game... Also had four RBI against Kent State on March 12 and was 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and three RBI at Oklahoma on May 1... Went 2-for-5 with a double against Washington State on June 4 in the NCAA Regional.

ro_^kÛp=`^obbo=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2010 TOTAL

AVG .265 .265

G-GS 58-54 58-54

AB 215 215

R 46 46

H 57 57

2B 16 16

3B 1 1

HR 4 4

RBI 41 41

TB 87 87

SLUG SB-A .405 15-19 .405 15-19

SO 36 36

BB 23 23

HBP 10 10

SF 4 4

SH 3 3

OB% .357 .357

PO 387 387

A 29 29

E 8 8

FLD .981 .981

R 16 16

H 27 27

2B 10 10

3B 0 0

HR 2 2

RBI 24 24

TB 43 43

SLUG .413 .413

SO 18 18

BB 7 7

HBP 4 4

SF 2 2

SH 0 0

OB% .325 .325

PO 182 182

A 19 19

E 6 6

FLD .971 .971

_fd=NO=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2010 TOTAL

AVG .260 .260

G-GS 26-26 26-26

AB 104 104

SB-A 5-7 5-7

qeb=tfia`^qp PERSONAL Tanner Cade Witt was born January 25, 1991, in Dallas, Texas... Son of Tommy and Lorrie Witt... Has two siblings, Lauren and Seth... Majoring in business administration.

R IF

5-10

178

R/R

So.-1L

tanner

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HAWTHORN WOODS, ILL. (LAKE ZURICH HS) `^obbo=efdep Category At Bats Hits RBI Runs Scored Home Runs Walks Stolen Bases Strikeouts

Highs 4 2 4 2 1 1 1 2

Opponent (last time) three times (vs. Chicago State) three times (vs. Chicago State) vs. Wichita State four times (vs. Kansas) two times (vs. Chicago State) 13 times (vs. Grambling State) two times (vs. Kent State) two times (vs. Texas)

Date 4/28/10 4/28/10 3/30/10 5/16/10 4/28/10 6/5/10 3/13/10 5/7/10

An infielder who earned starting time at second base... Will contribute to the middle infield again as a sophomore, as he looks to earn starting duties at shortstop.

FRESHMAN (2010) Appeared in 36 games, including 19 starts, mainly at second base... Hit .254 with two doubles, two home runs and 14 RBI... Went 2-for-4 with a career high four RBI against Wichita State on March 30... Also had two RBI against Kent State on March 14 and against Texas on May 9 on a single to tie the game... Hit a home run in both games against Chicago State.

LAKE ZURICH HIGH SCHOOL A three-year letterwinner for the Bears under head coach Gary Simon... Rated the No. 1 shortstop, catcher, outfielder and hitter, and the No. 2 pitcher at the Full Package Showcase in October 2007... Also rated the No. 1 catcher and outfielder, No. 2 shortstop and pitcher, and No. 4 hitter at the Prep Baseball Report Chicago Showcase in September 2007... Led team to a conference and regional championship, while he was named all-conference and all-area... Also lettered in football as a quarterback and defensive back, leading his team to a conference and state championship... An honors student who participated in the Awana Leadership Counsel.

tfqqÛp=`^obbo=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2010 TOTAL

AVG .254 .254

G-GS 36-19 36-19

AB 71 71

R 21 21

H 18 18

2B 2 2

3B 0 0

HR 2 2

RBI 14 14

TB 26 26

SLUG .366 .366

SB-A 2-3 2-3

SO 12 12

BB 13 13

HBP 1 1

SF 0 0

SH 4 4

OB% .376 .376

PO 42 42

A 45 45

E 4 4

FLD .956 .956

R 8 8

H 4 4

2B 0 0

3B 0 0

HR 0 0

RBI 3 3

TB 4 4

SLUG .182 .182

SB-A 0-0 0-0

SO 4 4

BB 5 5

HBP 0 0

SF 0 0

SH 1 1

OB% .333 .333

PO 13 13

A 14 14

E 2 2

FLD .931 .931

_fd=NO=pq^qfpqf`p Year 2010 TOTAL

AVG .182 .182

G-GS 11-5 11-5

AB 22 22

qeb=tfia`^qp

ON RHP

5-11 180

R/R Fr.-RS

gerardo

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CHICAGO, ILL. (DE LA SALLE HS)

NP LHP

6-0

235

L/L So.-SQ

ben

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OMAHA, NEB. (BURKE HS)

One of the top prep pitchers out of the Chicago area who was selected by the Chicago Cubs out of high school in the 2009 draft... Will look to break into the rotation after redshirting the 2010 season due to injury.

Has tremendous projection due to an athletic 6-5 frame, but has battle injuries since coming to Manhattan... Will look to bounce back and throw some innings after injuries have sidelined him each of the first two seasons.

FRESHMAN (2010)

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2010)

Redshirt season... Named to the Big 12 Commis- Did not see any game action. sioner’s Honor Roll.

FRESHMAN (2009) DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL Lettered for the Meteros as a pitcher and middle infielder under head coach Nick Bridich... Named a Chicago Catholic League All-Star... Earned Academic All-Catholic League honors as a senior... Pitched a onehit, 13-strikeout game as a senior... Also lettered two years in basketball... Was drafted in the 24th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft by the Chicago Cubs.

PERSONAL

Redshirt season.

BURKE HIGH SCHOOL Lettered and started three years for the Bulldogs under coaches Mike Sortino and Scott Hodges... Led team to a district championship in 2007 and runner-up finishes in 2006 and 2008... Played for Team Nebraska his sophomore and junior campaigns... Also played two years of basketball... Was a four-year member of the 3.5 GPA and over honor roll and National Honors Society.

Gerardo John Esquivel was born April 28, 1991, in Chicago, Ill... Son of Gerardo and Lisa Esquivel... Has PERSONAL one sister... Majoring in sociology/criminology with the Benjamin James Heairet was born September 2, 1989, intention of becoming a detective. in Omaha, Neb... Son of James and Rhonda Heairet... Majoring in interior design.

PQ IF

5-11 226

L/L Jr.-JC

wade

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (COCHISE COLLEGE)

A big power-hitting first baseman who will look to be a mainstay in the middle of the order... A solid infielder who will battle for starting duties.

COCHISE COLLEGE Played two seasons for the Apaches under head coach Todd Inglehart... A First Team All-Arizona Community College Athletic Conference and a First Team NJCAA All-Region honoree in 2010 as he led Cochise to the NJCAA Region I playoffs as the No. 4 seed... Hit .378 (76-for-201) with 16 doubles, two triples, six home runs and 67 RBI as a sophomore... Registered a .301 batting average (37-for-123) with 14 doubles, one home run and 21 RBI as a freshman... A 2010 NJCAA All-Star and represented the United States at the 2010 Honkbal Tournament in the Netherlands.

DEL NORTE HIGH SCHOOL Lettered for the Knights under head coach Matt Aragon... Named the 2008 New Mexico Gatorade Player of the Year and earned first team all-district, allmetro and all-state honors... Led the state with a .589 average and 15 home runs as a senior... Ranks third in New Mexico history with 26 career home runs... Also led the state in hitting as a junior in 2007 with a .586 average, earning first team all-district and allstate honors.

PERSONAL Wade Edward Hinkle was born September 5, 1989, in Albuquerque, N.M... Son of Scott and Karen Hinkle... Has one sister, Whitney... A member of the National Honors Society in high school... Majoring in business.

qeb=tfia`^qp

S C

5-9

171

R/R Jr.-JC

dan

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OVERLAND PARK, KAN. (HUTCHINSON CC)

PU LHP

5-10 194

L/L Jr.-JC

shawn

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PRETTY PRAIRIE, KAN. (HUTCHINSON CC)

A junior-college catcher who adds immediate depth A right-handed pitcher that found success at the junbehind the plate... A solid defensive catcher who will ior-college level... Will look to transition to Division I back up Chase Graskewicz and look to earn some as he battles for innings as a midweek starter. starts.

HUTCHINSON CC HUTCHINSON CC Played two seasons for the Blue Dragons under head coach Kyle Crookes... Led Hutchinson to a third-place finish at the Junior College World Series... Named the 2010 NJCAA Region VI Defensive Player of the Year and a First Team All-Central District selection as he threw out 45-percent of the base stealers against him and also registered six pickoffs... Was also a second team all-region selection and a First Team All-Jayhawk Conference pick... Hit .337 (56-for-166) as a sophomore with 12 doubles, four home runs and 33 RBI in 61 games, including 56 starts... Played in 13 games as a freshman, going 4-for-24 with a double and two RBI... Played two years with current Wildcat pitcher Shawn Lewick.

BLUE VALLEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL Lettered three years for the Jaguars under head coach Bill McDonald... Hit .339 as a senior in 2008, earning second team all-league honors... Helped the Jaguars to a 5A state runner-up finish in 2006 and a 2007 6A state championship.

Played two seasons for the Blue Dragons under head coach Kyle Crookes... Led Hutchinson to a third-place finish at the Junior College World Series... An Honorable Mention All-NJCAA, First Team All-NJCAA Central District and First Team All-Jayhawk Conference selection as a sophomore... Earned an 8-2 record and a 2.29 ERA in 14 appearances, including four starts, allowing 22 earned runs on 72 hits with 31 walks and 95 strikeouts in 86.2 innings pitched... His 95 strikeouts were a single-season school record... Was 7-1 with a 5.44 ERA in nine games as a freshman, allowing 26 runs on 50 hits with 22 walks and 37 strikeouts in 43.0 innings... Played two seasons with current Wildcat catcher Dan Klein.

QQ LHP

6-5

215

L/L So.-JC

levi

p`eif`h

COLBY, KAN. (BARTON COUNTY CC)

A dominant pitcher in the JuCo ranks as a freshman... Looking to become a midweek starter and battle for weekend duty... Drafted in the 39th round of the 2010 MLB Draft by the Chicago White Sox, but opted to continue his career at K-State.

BARTON COUNTY CC Played one season for the Cougars under head coach Mike Warren... A Second Team All-Jayhawk Conference selection as a pitcher, but was also a designated hitter... Earned a 5-4 record and a 2.11 ERA, allowing 15 earned runs on 44 hits with 32 walks and 77 strikeouts in 64.0 innings of work... Started 11 games on the season, recording three complete games and one complete-game shutout... Held opponents to a .194 batting average... Held a 1.20 ERA through his first nine starts, allowing seven earned runs in 52.1 innings... Hit .378 (34-for-90) with three doubles, one home run and 21 RBI.

ANDALE HIGH SCHOOL

COLBY HIGH SCHOOL

Played for the Indians under head coach Bryan Holman... Led team to a state runner-up finish as he was named the Hutchinson News All-Area MVP... Went 41 with a 0.49 ERA and 54 strikeouts as a senior, while also hitting .389 with three home runs and 25 RBI... Also played football, helping Andale win the 2007 state championship.

Lettered three years for the Eagles under head coach Kevin Cox... Went 11-0 with a 1.87 ERA during his senior campaign, leading Colby to a 24-2 record and its first ever trip to the state championship... Named the 2009 Kansas 4A State Player of the Year and was an all-state pitcher and outfielder... Also lettered four years in basketball, earning all-league honors three times and honorable mention all-state accolades as a senior.

PERSONAL Dan Harris Klein was born August 29, 1990, in Wichita, PERSONAL Kan... Son of Gregg and Brenda Klein... Has one sister, Shawn Patrick Hugh Lewick was born January 7, 1990, Aubrey... Named to the honor roll all four years... A in Wichita, Kan... Son of Steve and Dian Lewick. business management major.

PERSONAL Levi Joseph Schlick was born October 16, 1990, in Colby, Kan... Son of Larry and Marry Schlick... Has four siblings, Ben, Jessica, John and Sally... A four-year member of the superintendent honor roll in high school... Majoring in kinesiology with the intention to become a pedorthic specialist.

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QR RHP

6-4

196

R/R Fr.-HS

ryley

`faifh

DWIGHT, NEB. (EAST BUTLER)

OR LHP/IF

5-11 170

L/L Fr.-HS

shane

`lkilk

NAPERVILLE, ILL. (CENTRAL)

A raw talent who found success on the summer cir- Considered the top prep player in the Chicago area as cuit... Will look to improve throughout the spring while both a pitcher and a position player... Will focus conbattling for playing time. centration on the mound while gaining some work at the plate.

IF/RHP

6-1

208

R/R Fr.-HS

john

c^pli^

HUDSON, OHIO (WALSH JESUIT)

One of the top prep players in the state of Ohio... An effective pitcher who can also play infield... Drafted in the 36th round of the 2010 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers, but decided to play at Kansas State.

EAST BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL Played exclusively for American Legion teams as East Butler did not have varsity baseball... Pitched for the Nebraska Sluggers... Played basketball for East Butler, averaging 19.4 points and 7.4 rebounds per game as a senior... Named an honorary captain of the Lincoln Journal Star 2010 D-I All-State basketball team.

PERSONAL Ryley Blake Cidlik was born November 4, 1991, in Lincoln, Neb... Son of Mark and Kelly Cidlik... Was on the All “A” Honor Roll in high school and was a member of the National Honors Society... Plans to major in agriculture economics.

NAPERVILLE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

WALSH JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL

Lettered one season for the Redhawks under head coach Bill Seiple... Also played three seasons at St. Rita High School... Was named a Louisville Slugger High School All-American as a first baseman and pitcher, the Prep Baseball Report Player of the Year, the Chicago Tribune Player of the Year and the Daily Herald Player of the Year... Was a perfect 12-0 on the mound with a 1.45 ERA to go along with 122 strikeouts and just 12 walks in 82.0 innings as a senior, leading Naperville Central to the 4A state championship over St. Rita... Hit .430 (61-for-142) with 15 doubles, two home runs and 28 RBI in 2010... Also earned all-conference and all-area honors as a junior.

Lettered four years for the Warriors under head coach Chris Kaczmar... A two-time First Team All-Ohio selection, who earned Ohio Division II Player of the Year honors... Was a second team All-American pick by Rawlings and Max Preps... Also earned honorable mention All-American honors from Under Armour and Louisville Slugger... Hit .571 as a senior with a schoolrecord tying 10 home runs, 10 doubles and 46 RBI... Hit a school-record 22 home runs over his four-year career... Finished senior year with a 3-0 record and a 1.45 ERA on the mound with 57 strikeouts in 33.2 innings, while he held opponents to a .169 batting average.

PERSONAL

Shane Robert Conlon was born February 27, 1992, in Downers Grove, Ill... Son of Robert and Colleen Conlon... Has one sister, Kate... Was named to the high school honor roll seven of eight semesters... Plans on majoring in engineering.

Johnny Robert Fasola was born December 12, 1991, in Cleveland, Ohio... Son of John and Teri Fasola... Has two siblings, Jessica and Jayme... Plans on majoring in business administration.

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OV LHP

5-11 204

cody

L/L Fr.-HS

c^rihkbo

IRVING, TEXAS (NIMITZ)

PV LHP

6-0

187

L/L Fr.-HS

blake

cobbj^k

PHOENIX, ARIZ. (SUNNYSLOPE)

One of three freshmen left-handed pitchers on the ros- One of the top left-handed pitchers in the state of Ariter... An all-district pitcher who will compete for middle zona as a prep... Could be a midweek starter and come relief appearances. out of the bullpen during the weekend... Drafted in the 45th round of the 2010 MLB Draft by Tampa Bay, but chose to enroll at K-State. NIMITZ HIGH SCHOOL Lettered for the Vikings under head coach Steve Voth... Named the Texas District 7-5A Offensive Player of the SUNNYSLOPE HIGH SCHOOL Year and was an all-district pitcher in 2009. Lettered three years for the Vikings under head coach Jeff Shillington... An honorable mention all-state selection by the Arizona Republic as a senior, while also PERSONAL Cody Wyatt Faulkner was born August 8, 1991, in earning first team all-region accolades... Went 9-1 with Round Rock, Texas... Son of Mike and Susan Faulkner... a 2.16 ERA, allowing 18 earned runs on 35 hits with Has one brother, Sean Flanagan... Undecided on a 120 strikeouts in 75 innings... Also limited opponents to a .190 batting average... Earned first team all-remajor. gion honors as a junior and second team accolades as a sophomore... Was on the golf team for three years as part of the district and regional champion squad in 2009.

PERSONAL Blake Burrus Freeman was born June 2, 1992, in Albuquerque, N.M... Son of Don Freeman and Cheryl Curtis... Has a twin brother, Connor... Cousin, Craig Roh, is a starting linebacker at Michigan... Undecided on a major.

OQ OF

5-11 208

S/L Fr.-HS

jared

hfkd

DUBLIN, OHIO (JEROME)

Regarded as the top prep player in the state of Ohio... A power-hitting switch-hitter who will battle for immediate starting duties in the outfield.

JEROME HIGH SCHOOL Lettered for the Celtics under head coach Chris Huesman... Named the Ohio Division I Player of the Year in 2010 as he led his team to a 23-7 record and a sectional championship... Rated the 13th-best player in the state of Ohio by Perfect Game Crosschecker, was the Ohio Capital Conference Player of the Year, the Division I Central District Player of the Year, earned first team all-state honors from the Columbus Dispatch and was a 2010 Under Armour Preseason All-American... Hit .574 (58-for-101) as a senior with 15 doubles, one triple, five home runs and 26 RBI... Broke the single-season school records for batting average (previously held by current Wildcat and brother Jason King at .477), hits, runs scored (41), doubles, on-base percentage (.632) and slugging percentage (.891)... Also earned first team all-conference and first team all-district honors as a sophomore and junior.

PERSONAL Jared Franklin King was born October 12, 1991, in Columbus, Ohio... Son of Jeff and the late Susan King... Older brother, Jason, is a junior third baseman for Kansas State… Undecided on a major.

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OF/IF

6-0

190

R/R Fr.-HS

ross

hfsbqq

BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OHIO (ST. EDWARD)

PR OF

6-2

170

L/R Fr.-HS

mitch

jbvbo

STILWELL, KAN. (BLUE VALLEY)

One of three freshmen from the state of Ohio... A util- One of two freshmen from the state of Kansas... A tality guy who could see playing time in both the infield ented outfielder from the Kansas City area that will and outfield. back up at all three outfield positions while improving at the plate.

PP LHP

5-11 189

L/L Fr.-HS

jared

jllob

BOULDER, COLO. (BOULDER)

One of the top prep pitchers in the state of Colorado who set the school record for career wins... Comes from an athletic family as both siblings and father played Division I sports.

ST. EDWARD HIGH SCHOOL Lettered three years for the Eagles under head coach Dan Allie... A First Team All-Northeast Ohio selection by ESPN Rise in 2010... Also earned all-league honors... Hit .485 (47-for-97) with 10 doubles, two triples, 16 RBI and 16 steals as a senior in 2010, leading his team to a state championship... Was .417 (35-for-84) in 2009 with seven doubles, 18 RBI and 14 steals... Lettered three years in hockey, earning all-state accolades in 2010.

BLUE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

BOULDER HIGH SCHOOL

Lettered three years for the Tigers under head coach Matt Ortman... Earned First Team All-Eastern Kansas League (EKL) and second team all-state honors as a senior, while he was an honorable mention EKL pick as a junior... Led team to state championships as a sophomore and senior, including a 20-5 record during his final campaign... Hit .364 with six doubles, one triple, two home runs and 22 RBI as a senior.

Lettered four years for the Panthers under head coach Steve Disbrow... Was named all-region and all-conference as a sophomore, junior and senior... Earned a 151 career record with a 1.78 ERA... His 15 wins are the most in a career in Boulder High School history... Only played in seven games as a senior due to injury, but went 3-0 on the mound and hit .647 with 11 RBI.

PERSONAL

Michael Ross Kivett was born October 19, 1991, in Cleveland, Ohio... Son of Mike and Mary Kivett... Has two siblings, Juliana and Jake... A four-year honor roll student in high school... A business major who would like to coach college baseball.

Mitch J Meyer was born February 18, 1992, in Stilwell, Kan... Son of Thomas and Rhonda Meyer... Father lettered in baseball at K-State in 1984 and 1985... Has one sibling, Payton... Plans on majoring in wildlife and outdoor enterprise management.

PERSONAL Jared Weston Moore was born March 25, 1992, in Boulder, Colo... Son of Fred and the late Molly Moore... Father, Fred, played basketball at Missouri... Has two siblings, David and Caroline... David played baseball at Lamar, while Caroline played soccer at Colorado... Plans to major in marketing.

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O C

5-10 194

R/R Fr.-HS

adam

plk^_bka

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (DESERT MOUNTAIN)

QM RHP

5-11 182

R/R Fr.-HS

lane

qoral

MANHATTAN, KAN. (MANHATTAN)

A walk-on catcher who impressed in the fall... A solid One of three Manhattan natives on the roster... Ended prep career on a high note and will continue to imprep hitter who will continue to develop. prove in the program.

NM IF

5-11 172

R/R Fr.-HS

luke

tefqb

FORT COLLINS, COLO. (ROCKY MOUNTAIN)

A freshman who could earn playing time at either middle infield positions... Considered to have a good bat and a solid glove.

DESERT MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL Lettered three seasons for the Wolves under head coach Bryan Rice... A two-time honorable mention allstate selection by the Arizona Republic... Selected to play in the 2010 Arizona Senior All-Star Game and was a two-time first team all-city and all-region pick... Led team to a state runner-up finish in 2010 as he hit .400 with 10 home runs and 45 RBI... Hit .427 with 11 doubles, 12 home runs and 45 RBI as a junior in 2009.

MANHATTAN HIGH SCHOOL

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL

Lettered two years for the Indians under head coach Don Hess... Was a first team all-league and honorable mention all-state selection as a senior in 2010 and an honorable mention all-league pick in 2009... Also lettered two years in football.

Lettered three years for the Lobos under head coach Scott Bullock... Led team to three-straight state championships, including the 2010 season in which he earned all-state honors and scored a school record 50 runs... Hit 13 home runs and drove in 57 RBI in his career... Also lettered in golf in 2007 and 2008.

PERSONAL

Lane Aaron Trudo was born May 3, 1992, in Manhattan, Kan... Son of Ron and Rhonda Trudo... Has one Adam Zachary Sonabend was born May 12, 1992, in brother, Brice... Named to the honor roll all four years Los Angeles, Calif... Son of Isy and Benita Sonabend... and performed 100 hours of community service Has one sister, Jessica... Plan on majoring in business. through the distinguished service program... Plans on majoring in elementary education.

PERSONAL

PERSONAL Luke Geston White was born June 3, 1991, in Fort Collins, Colo... Son of Jeff and Lisa White... Has one brother, Jason... Jason lettered in baseball at Iowa, was selected in the 17th round of the 2007 MLB Draft and played the 2010 season for the Frederick Keys, the High A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles... Plans on majoring in pre-veterinarian.

OMNM=ob`^m DID YOU KNOW...

BULLPEN’S BIG THREE

• Kansas State’s 37 wins were the second-most in school history. • The 14 conference victories tied for the most ever at Kansas State, while its third-place Big 12 finish was a school best. • K-State went 14-9 in the regular season against NCAA Regional teams, including perfect marks against Citadel (#3, 1-0), Milwaukee (#4, 2-0) and Kent State, (#4, 4-0). The Cats also went 3-1 against No. 2 seed Baylor. • The Wildcats were the only team in the Big 12 with three players in the top 10 in batting average. • Kansas State held three of the top 10 individuals with the best on-base percentage in the Big 12, while the Cats were tops by 27 points in the league in that department. • K-State finished the season second in the Big 12 in runs (448) and RBI (414) despite hitting fewer home runs (39) than any other team. • K-State did not allow a walk in nine contests, while the Cats walked only one or two batters 18 times. • Senior catcher Daniel Dellasega was hit by a school- and Big 12-record 27 pitches during the season. • Nick Martini recorded a hit in 54-of-59 games, while he reached base in every contest during the year. • After Evan Marshall went to the bullpen, the right-hander recorded a 2.41 ERA and limited opponents to a .188 average.

Kansas State received outstanding production from its top three relievers in Thomas Rooke, Evan Marshall and James Allen. Coming out of the bullpen, the trio combined to go 12-6 with a 2.99 ERA and 10 saves, while opponents hit .198 off the three relievers. Marshall, a second team All-Big 12 performer, pitched exceptionally well after moving back to the bullpen. The Sunnyvale, Calif., product, who was a reliever as a freshman in 2009, was a starter for his first seven games of 2010. After becoming a reliever, Marshall allowed just 111 earned runs in 41.0 innings, good for a 2.41 ERA. He also limited opponents to a .188 batting average out of the bullpen, while he allowed just seven of his 22 inherited runners (.318) to score. Allen proved to be one of the best closers in the Big 12 as he finished sixth in the league in overall saves, but tied for third in saves against conference opponents, while his .156 batting average yielded to league foes was tops in the Big 12. Allen also showed he could work extended innings as he earned a win at Texas Tech on April 3 in a careerhigh 5.1-inning outing. He also worked two or more innings on 13 occasions, including at Texas A&M on May 21 and a two-inning save against KU in the Big 12 Championship.

GIANT STEPS

MARTINI’S MISSION Nick Martini, the 2010 Big 12 Co-Player of the Year and a Second Team All-American, concluded his sophomore campaign high in both the Kansas State and Big 12 record books. The Crystal Lake, Ill., product led the Big 12 with a .416 (96-for-231) average, which tied for fifth in school history. Furthermore, his average was 30th nationally. Martini shined against Big 12 competition as he hit league foes for the tune of a .433 average (42-for-97), the eighth-best mark in league history. The Wildcat center fielder also led the Big 12 and ranked 26th nationally in on-base percentage (.509), while he finished second in the league and tied for 34th in the NCAA with 96 hits, just one shy of the school mark. His on-base percentage was third for a single-season in school history.

The Kansas State baseball program has made big strides over the past five seasons, pinnacling with its highest-ever Big 12 finish in 2010. The Wildcats concluded Big 12 play third in the standings, their highest conference finish since a second-place showing in the 1990 Big Eight standings. Kansas State, which has tallied a school record 80 overall and 28 Big 12 wins in the last two seasons, also came close to recording their most conference victories in school history. The Friday-night win at Texas A&M gave them 14 on the season and tied them with last year’s team for the most in school history. But the Aggies came back to win the final two games of the series. MUENSTER HITS THE BIG 12 K-State, which finished 10th in the Big 12 in 2005, has improved its Big 12 placing Kansas State senior Adam each of the last five seasons as the Cats finished ninth in 2006, eighth in 2007, tied for Muenster completed the Big 12 Rk sixth in 2008 and fourth in 2009 before finishing third in 2010. season as the top hitter in the con1. ference at .434 en route to First 2. IF YOU BUILD IT... Team All-Big 12 honors. Muenster 3. After single-game and single-season atten- pfkdibJpb^plk=^qqbka^`b tied for fifth in conference history 4. dance records in 2009, fans returned to the see Year in Big 12-only batting average and Attendance Avg. t5. the Wildcats again in 2010. Kansas State reset 2010 topped some of the best players in 46,290 1,714 43,151 1,391 all three attendance records in 2010 as it drew 2009 30,810 993 46,290 total fans in 27 home games, over 2006 25,630 800 3,000 more than 2009. That number averaged 2004 2008 25,035 863 out to a school-best 1,714 fans, 323 more than the previous record set in 2009, while a new single-game record was set on March 30 against Wichita State when 4,745 fans pack the house to see K-State defeat WSU. K-State’s regular-season average ranked sixth in the Big 12 and 36th nationally despite having the second-smallest listed capacity in the league. Taking stadium capacities into account, Kansas State filled 73.5-percent of its stadium on average, which ranked second in the league to Texas. The 2010 Nebraska series also set the stadium record for attendance in a three-game series at 8,540, topping the 2009 Texas Tech series (7,491). In fact, three of K-State’s most-attended series in stadium history occurred in 2010 as the Cats drew 7,367 against Texas (third) and 6,506 vs. Baylor (fourth).

AT ALL COSTS Kansas State was one of the best teams in the country in getting on base. The Wildcats led the Big 12 with an on-base percentage of .426, including a .399 mark in Big 12 games. K-State’s overall on-base percentage was 27 points better than Texas Tech, which was second at .399. Team on-base percentage is not a statistic kept by the NCAA, but according to Boyd’s World, Kansas State finished the year tied for ninth in the nation. K-State, which was third in the conference in hits, has such a high percentage due 273 walks (second in the Big 12) and a league-record 110 hit-by-pitches. The Wildcats had three of the top 10 individuals in Big 12 in on-base percentage as Nick Martini was first, while Adam Muenster and Blair DeBord were third and seventh, respectively. Martini’s on-base percentage of .509 ranked third in school history, while Muenster (.476) was 10th.

_fd=NO=lkiv=_^=ib^abop Name (School, Year) Year Ken Harvey (NU, 1999) .519 Jason Tyner (A&M, 1998) .455 Austin Cranford (Tech, 2001) .449 Dan Johnson (NU, 2000) .443 Adam Muenster (K-State, 2010) .434

conference history, including Texas A&M’s Jose Duran (.432, 2008), K-State’s Kasey Weishaar (.427, 1999) and Oklahoma’s Casey Bookout (.427, 1997). Muenster, who recorded 16 multi-hit contests in 26 Big 12 games and had a leaguebest 46 hits in conference games, went 6-for-12 at Texas A&M during the final weekend to propel him to the top mark in the conference. The Omaha, Neb., native finished his final season with a .381 overall batting average as he recorded 94 hits to finish third in school history.

PUTTING A STOPPER ON IT Sophomore relief pitcher James Allen was one of the Wildcats’ most dependable relievers this season. The right-hander, who was named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Stopper of the Year midseason watch list, was 5-1 with a 2.28 ERA and nine saves in 47.1 innings pitched. His ERA would have ranked ninth in school history if he had pitched just 2.2 more innings to reach the required 50.0-inning mark. Allen’s nine saves were fourth in school history, while his 14 career saves are third all-time at Kansas State. Allen, who ranked sixth in the conference in saves, recorded four saves against Big 12 opponents to tie for third. Allen buckled down against conference opponents as his 2.54 Big 12 ERA ranked fifth in the league, while he held conference opponents to a .156 batting average, which was tops in the Big 12. His overall opponent batting average of .189 would have been third in the league if he had pitched the minimum amount of innings. Even more impressive is that Allen allowed just seven of his 22 inherited runners to score, while he has retired the first batter of an appearance 24 times in 28 opportunities.

OMNM=obpriqp OVERALL RECORD: 37-22 HOME: 21-6 • AWAY: 7-10 • NEUTRAL: 9-6 • BIG 12: 14-12 KSU / Opp. Date

Opponent

Result

Feb. 19

vs. Delaware^

Feb. 20

vs. East Tennessee State^

6-10

6 10

2 10 18

2:40

208

Doller (0-1)

ETSU punches across five in ninth to break 5-5 tie

Feb. 21

at The Citadel^

2-1

2:27

601

Hunter (1-0)

Cats hang on to one-run win behind Hunter’s gem

Feb. 27

vs. Duquesne#

10-3

10 12

2:29

102

Daniel (2-0)

Daniel pitches 6.0 strong while Cats tally season-high hits.

Feb. 28

vs. Northeastern#

6-1

2:17

233

Marshall (1-0)

Starting pitching continues to shine as Marshall throws 8 inn.

Mar. 1

vs. St. Bonaventure#

14-7

14 17

(11)

4:22

179

Allen (1-0)

Cats score nine in the 11th to turn tied game into blow out

Mar. 2

vs. Western Michigan#

27-8

27 21

2:53

181

Lindsey (1-0)

K-State’s 27 runs tie for sixth most in school history

Mar. 3

vs. Villanova#

5-8

3:00

232

Bahramzadeh (0-1)

Down six, K-State rallied to get within one run, but falls

Mar. 5

at Stetson%

14-6

14 17

3:48

729

Daniel (3-0)

Nine-run sixth inning pushes Cats to victory

Mar. 6

vs. Notre Dame%

5-2

5 11

2:45

279

Marshall (2-0)

Stellar pitching from Marshall and Allen propel Cats to win

Mar. 7

vs. Harvard%

6-1

6 13

2:35

119

Hunter (2-0)

Cats score 5 in seventh to take win; Finish FL road trip at 7-1

Mar. 12

KENT STATE

11-8

11 13

2:48

577

Daniel (4-0)

Kindel hits two of K-State’s three HR; Daniel moves to 4-0

Mar. 13

KENT STATE

10-9

10 12

(10)

3:36

809

Allen (2-0)

Cats rally and win on Giller’s walk-off hit-by-pitch

Mar. 13

KENT STATE

7-1

7 12

2:29

809

Hunter (3-0)

Hunter pitches eight strong innings as Cats sweep DH

Mar. 14

KENT STATE

11-0

11 11

(7)

2:00

693

Lindsey (2-0)

Cats score 7 in 2nd for sweep; Lindsey seven-inning CG

Mar. 16

CREIGHTON

4-7

2:39

1,090

Rooke (0-1)

Four-run Creighton eighth inning dooms Kansas State

Mar. 19

MILWAUKEE

4-0

4 10

2:15

589

Daniel (5-0)

Daniel pitches 7.0 scoreless; Cats score 4 over 1st and 2nd

Mar. 19

MILWAUKEE

2-1

2:33

589

Rooke (1-1)

Cats score 1 in 8th and 9th innings; Jurica walk-off single

Mar. 23

NEWMAN

7-1

7 10

2:29

864

Hunter (4-0)

Seven Wildcat hurlers limit Newman to just one run

Mar. 26

OKLAHOMA STATE*

14-11

14 15

1 11 12

3:12

1,539

Allen (3-0)

Down four, Cats score 7 in 8th inning to win Big 12 opener

Mar. 28

OKLAHOMA STATE*

9-3

2:24

1,374

Rooke (2-1)

KSU scores 7 unanswered; Rooke 4.0 innings of no-hit ball

Mar. 28

OKLAHOMA STATE*

13-3

13 12

(7)

2:12

1,374

Hunter (5-0)

Eight-run KSU 4th; Cats earn first-ever Big 12-opening sweep

Mar. 30

WICHITA STATE

8-5

8 12

3:04

4,745

Applegate (1-0)

Cats break three-all tie with five seventh-inning runs

Apr. 1

at Texas Tech*

5-8

5 10

3:08

1,897

Marshall (2-1)

K-State can’t get timely hit, strands 12 runners on base

Apr. 2

at Texas Tech*

Apr. 3

at Texas Tech*

Apr. 9

NEBRASKA*

Apr. 10

NEBRASKA*

Apr. 11

NEBRASKA*

8-5

Apr. 13

at BYU

9-15

0 15 14

3:25

Apr. 14

at BYU

10-13

10 18

2 13 18

3:08

Apr. 16

BAYLOR*

5-2

5 12

2:47

Apr. 17

BAYLOR*

5-2

Apr. 18

BAYLOR*

3-2

Apr. 20

at Wichita State

7-4

7 11

Apr. 25

at Missouri*

2-4

Apr. 25

at Missouri*

8-9

8 13

Apr. 27

CHICAGO STATE

12-4

12 17

Apr. 28

CHICAGO STATE

20-2

20 20

Apr. 30

at Oklahoma*

3-14

3 11

May 1

at Oklahoma*

14-9

14 12

11-5 L

L L W L

L W L

Inn.

Time

Attend

KSU Pitcher

Game Recap/KSU Highlights

11 10