University of Charleston Baseball 2014 Media Guide

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DATE

OPPONENT

LOCATION

TIME/RESULT

3/1/2014

West Liberty (DH)

Charleston, W.Va.

1:00 p.m.

3/2/2014

West Liberty (DH)

Charleston, W.Va.

1:00 p.m.

3/8/2014

Shepherd (DH)

Charleston, W.Va.

1:00 p.m.

3/9/2014

Shepherd (DH)

Charleston, W.Va.

1:00 p.m.

3/15/2014

Wheeling Jesuit (DH) Wheeling, W.Va.

1:00 p.m.

3/16/2014

Wheeling Jesuit (DH) Wheeling, W.Va.

1:00 p.m.

3/22/2014

Fairmont State (DH)

Fairmont, W.Va.

1:00 p.m.

3/23/2014

Fairmont State (DH)

Fairmont, W.Va.

1:00 p.m.

3/25/2014

UVa-Wise (DH)

Charleston, W.Va.

1:00 p.m.

3/29/2014

Notre Dame College South Euclid, Ohio (DH)

1:00 p.m.

3/30/2014

Notre Dame College South Euclid, Ohio (DH)

1:00 p.m.

4/5/2014

Concord (DH)

Charleston, W.Va.

1:00 p.m.

4/6/2014

Concord (DH)

Charleston, W.Va.

1:00 p.m.

4/12/2014

Glenville State (DH)

Charleston, W.Va.

1:00 p.m.

4/13/2014

Glenville State (DH)

Charleston, W.Va.

1:00 p.m.

4/15/2014

UVa-Wise (DH)

Wise, Va.

1:00 p.m.

4/16/2014

UVa-Wise (DH)

Wise, Va.

1:00 p.m.

4/19/2014

Urbana (DH)

Urbana, Ohio

1:00 p.m.

4/20/2014

Urbana (DH)

Urbana, Ohio

1:00 p.m.

4/26/2014

WV Wesleyan (DH)

Charleston, W.Va.

1:00 p.m.

4/27/2014

WV Wesleyan (DH)

Charleston, W.Va.

1:00 p.m.

5/3/2014

WV State (DH)

Institute, W.Va.

1:00 p.m.

5/4/2014

WV State (DH)

Institute, W.Va.

1:00 p.m.


SEASON SCHEDULE

2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

4

ABOUT UC

5-8

ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION

9-10

ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION

11

2013-2014 BASEBALL TEAM • PLAYER’S BIO • COACH’S BIO TEAM HISTORY • 2011-2012 SEASON RECAP • 2012-2013 SEASON RECAP BASEBALL FACILITY

12-29

MEC CONFERENCE

37-45

BASEBALL TEAMS

30-34

35-36


Hello UC Sports Fans, UC’s commitment “to educate each student for a life of productive work, enlightened living, and community involvement” is a mission that brings to each student countless opportunities and real responsibilities. Athletics plays a vital role in the life of the University and in accomplishing our mission. Teamwork, fitness, community involvement, and leadership are some of the many life-long learning opportunities acquired through athletics. The University’s women’s soccer team provides growth experiences for student athletes and visibility for the university. It is an important part of our strong tradition of athletic success. We have championship teams competing in the new Mountain East Conference. We are fully committed to the philosophy of balance between athletics and academics that is the hallmark of the NCAA Division II. Accordingly, UC athletics combines the zeal to have the most successful teams with the expectation that each student athlete will represent the University superbly every day and everywhere. The University of Charleston is committed to providing the best possible experiences for our students and also providing exciting spectator and involvement opportunities for residents of the greater Charleston community. I wish you and all of our talented student athletes the very best.

Sincerely, Dr. Edwin H. Welch President


In its first 125 years, the University of Charleston has grown from a small seminary college to a nationally-recognized university comprised of four locations. UC was founded by the Southern Methodist denomination in 1888 as Barboursville Seminary in Barboursville, W.Va., and became a college in 1889. In 1901, it was renamed Morris Harvey College in honor of a prominent donor. During the Great Depression, the college moved to Charleston to take advantage of the larger metropolitan area. As a result of the merger between the Methodist church North and South, the college disaffiliated from the denomination and Morris Harvey College became independent in 1942. From 1935 to 1947, the college was located in downtown Charleston, holding classes in several separate buildings. During these years, the college grew steadily, in part because of a merger with Kanawha Junior College and an affiliation with the Mason College of Fine Arts and Music. Recognizing the need for a unified campus, in 1947 construction of the present facilities began on the south bank of the Kanawha River. The Board of Trustees changed the name from Morris Harvey College to the University of Charleston on December 13, 1978. On August 1, 2012 the University announced it entered into an agreement to establish new locations in Beckley and Martinsburg, W.Va., to replace Mountain State University, which was slated to go out of business in a few months. By January 1, 2013 UC-Beckley, UC-Martinsburg and UCOnline joined UC-Charleston as part of the University of Charleston. In a matter of four months, UC grew to 32 academic programs, over 360 employees and approximately 2,000 students. The University serves the community as a focal point for numerous intellectual, scientific, cultural, athletic, and civic events. These interactions between the University and the community are vital to the achievement of the University's mission.


The mission of the University of Charleston is to educate each student for a life of productive work, enlightened living, and community involvement.

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Located in the capital of West Virginia, UC-Beckley Campus, and UC-Martinsburg Campus Enrollment in Fall 2013: Approx. 1900 Average GPA: 3.35 Average ACT score: 23 Mascot: Golden Eagles Colors and Mascot: Maroon & Gold National Affiliation: Division II Conference: Mountain East Conference (MEC)


Dr. Edwin H. Welch is a native of Maryland and earned degrees from Western Maryland College, Boston University School of Theology, and Boston University Graduate School. He studied International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science and Higher Education Administration at the Harvard Institute for Educational Management. His Ph.D. is in Social Ethics and he is an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church. Dr. Welch served in the Executive Office of the President at The White House from 1961 until 1971 in the administrations of Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon. Dr. Welch has been President of the University of Charleston since 1989. He has led the institution through a period of unprecedented fundraising, expansion of full-time student enrollment, redefining the institution’s mission, transforming its academic program, adding graduate programs in pharmacy, physician’s assistant and business, constructing 7 of the 11 buildings on campus, and acquiring national recognition for UC’s leadership in outcomes-based learning and student assessment. He led the creation of a central administrative computing corporation (i.e., ICE) which serves seven colleges and universities. Dr. Welch takes great pride in the ongoing transformation of the University of Charleston into a leader in private higher education.


Dr. Letha Zook Provost and Dean of the Faculty (2010 – present) B.S., University of Pennsylvania M.S., Temple University M.S., New York University Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University lethazook@ucwv.edu Cleta M. Harless Vice President for Administration and Finance (2001 – present) B.A., B.S., Marshall University M.B.A., West Virginia University cletaharless@ucwv.edu Jennie O. Ferretti Vice President for Student Development

(2004 – present) B.A., University of Virginia J.D., University of Virginia jennieferretti@ucwv.edu Ben Beakes Vice President for Development (2009 – present) B.A., University of Charleston benbeakes@ucwv.edu


Dr. Bren Stevens Director of Athletics Phone: 304-357-4911 Email: brenstevensucwv.edu

A native of Massachusetts, Stevens was recruited to what was then known as Morris Harvey College to play volleyball in 1976. As a player, she won both WVIAC and Mid-West Regional First-Team honors. After stints teaching in high school in Boston and in Kanawha County, Stevens was recruited to coach the University of Charleston volleyball squad in 1992. She has held multiple roles at UC, progressing from coaching volleyball and swimming to physical education instructor in 1996, assistant professor of sports administration in 2000, and associate athletic director in 2005. Stevens meanwhile earned a master’s degree in exercise physiology and a doctorate in education administration, putting those skills to work in the classroom and as senior woman administrator in the UC athletic department.

Stevens coached the Golden Eagles volleyball team for 19 seasons and holds a career record of 506-210. Her teams have made the NCAA volleyball tournament seven times, won the conference title in 1997, 2001 and 2006, and won the conference championship in 2004, 2005 and 2007. Bren was named WVIAC Coach of the Year three times (1995, 1997, and 2001), and was inducted into the University of Charleston Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006. In 2011, Dr. Stevens earned her 500th career win, during UC’s match with Alderson-Broaddus, which puts Stevens 13th on the NCAA Division II list of most wins for active coaches.


Todd Diuguid Assistant Athletic Director / Head Women's Soccer Coach Phone: 304-357-4827 Email: todddiuguid@ucwv.edu

Travis Chandler Assistant to the AD for Compliance Marketing Phone: 304-357-4751 Email: travischandler@ucwv.edu

Pam O'Brien Administrative Assistant to the Director of Athletics Phone: 304-357-4820 Email: pamobrien@ucwv.edu

Shari Reed Head Women's Tennis/Senior Woman Administrator Phone: 304-347-6989 Email: ucshar@aol.com


Phone: 304-357-4828 Email: erickazimmerman@ucwv.edu

Phone: 304-357-4395 Email: michaelnyquist@ucwv.edu

Athletic Trainer Phone: 304-357-4934 Email: kelvinphan@ucwv.edu


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Position: Height: 6’0 Hometown: Ashland, KY Birthday: 03/13/1992 High School: Bazer, KY Major: Accounting Year: Junior

Position: P/RHP Height: 6’0 Hometown: Ronceverte, WV Birthday: 04/29/1992 High School: Greenbrier East Major: Business/Finance Year: Senior Why UC? Further my education and to have a career in the classroom and on the field.


Position: 1st Base/Pitcher Height: Hometown: Chapmanville, WV Birthday: 08/26/93 High School: Chapmanville Regional High Major: Elementary Education Year: Sophomore Why UC? UC was close to home and offered me a good scholarship

Position: RHP/Utility Height: 6’0 Hometown: Huntington, WV Birthday: 09/17/93 High School: Huntington High Major: Pre-Professional Biology Year: Sophomore Why UC? Welch Colleague Leadership


Position: OF/DH Height: 5’11 Hometown: FT. Meyers, FL Birthday: 01/10/1991 High School: Coral Springs High School Major: Business Administration Year: Senior Why UC? To study and play ball

Position: Pitcher Height: 6’5 Hometown: Pembroke Pines, FL Birthday: 04/06/93 High School: West Broward High Major: Education Year: Junior Why UC? LOL


Position: RHP Height: 6’0 Hometown: Cooper City, FL Birthday: 09/02/92 High School: Cooper City High School Major: Communications Year: Senior

Position: CF Height: 6’0 Hometown: Pembroke Pines, FL Birthday: 10/15/92 High School: Flanagan High School Major: Business/Sports Administration Year: Junior Why UC? To study and play baseball


Position: OF Height: 6’2 Hometown: Chapmanville, WV Birthday: 03/04/1993 High School: Chapmanville Regional Major: Biology/Pre-Professional Year: Junior Why UC? Good Education, close to my family

Position: Height: Hometown: Cincinnati, OH Birthday: 5/7/91 High School: Colerain High School Major: Sports Administration/ Business Administration Year: Senior Why UC? Better myself and play athletics


Position: Catcher Height: 6’2 Hometown: Winfield, WV Birthday: 04/19/94 High School: Winfield High School Major: Biology/Pre PA Year: Sophomore Why UC? Offered the most money and just got accredited for the PA program baseball

Position: 2B/OF Height: 5’8 Hometown: Fredericktown, OH Birthday: 05/21/92 High School: Fredericktown Major: Radiology Year: Senior Why UC? Radiology Program


Position: P/OF Height: 5’9 Hometown: Brunswick, MD Birthday: 9/28/91 High School: Brunswick High Major: Communications Year: (RS) Junior Why UC? Baseball

Position: P/IF Height: 6’1 Hometown: Charleston, WV Birthday: 08/18/1994 High School: Charleston Catholic High Major: Sports Administration Year: Freshmen Why UC? I wanted to play ball for a hometown program


Position: P/OF Height: 6’4 Hometown: Charleston, WV Birthday: 12/20/94 High School: Charleston Catholic High Major: Undecided Year: Freshman Why UC? To play Baseball

Position: IF/P Height: 6’0 Hometown: Jefferson, MD Birthday: 12/17/1991 High School: Brunswick High Major: Sports Administration Year: Senior Why UC? For Baseball and I liked the school


Position: 2B Height: 5’9 Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA Birthday: 04/08/1992 High School: Seneca Valley Major: Business Administration/ Sports Administration Year: Senior Why UC? Go Eagles

Position: Catcher Height: 6’5 Hometown: Chapmanville , WV Birthday: 12/15/92 High School: Chapmanville High Major: Pre-Med Year: Junior Why UC? Baseball


Position: 1st Base Height: 6’5 Hometown: Logan, WV Birthday: 07/01/94 High School: Logan High Major: Biology Year: Freshman Why UC? Baseball

Position: 6’4 Height: Pitcher Hometown: Logan, WV Birthday: 11/13/91 High School: Logan HS Major: Biology Year: Senior Why UC? Close to home and Great Education


Position: Catcher Height: 5’8 Hometown: Northfield, VT Birthday: 07/24/95 High School: Northfield Middle High Major: Sports Administration Year: Freshmen Why UC? It’s a nice school

Position: Utility Height: 6’2 Hometown: Logan, WV Birthday: 05/06/92 High School: Logan High Major: Business Administration, Accounting, Finance Year: Senior Why UC? To further my education and continue to advance in my baseball career


Position: Pitcher Height: 5’9 Hometown: Chapmanville, West Virginia Birthday: 06/27/93 High School: Chapmanville Regional Major: Pre-Med Biology/ Business Minor Year: Junior Why UC? Quality education + Athletics

Position: Pitcher/Outfield Height: 5’10 Hometown: Ruther Glen, Virginia Birthday: 12/21/94 High School: Caroline County High School Major: Athletic Training Year: Freshmen Why UC? Baseball


Position: P/OF Height: 6’6 Hometown: Jefferson, MD Birthday: 07/25/94 High School: Brunswick Major: Pre-Med Year: Sophomore Why UC? UC was the most appealing opportunity I had to further my baseball career

Position: Height: 5’11 Hometown: Ashland, KY Birthday: 04/26/94 High School: Paul Blazer Major: Political Science Year: Freshman Why UC? Baseball


Position: SS/2B Height: 5’9 Hometown: Cincinnati, OH Birthday: 09/16/93 High School: Fenwick High Major: Communications Year: Freshmen Why UC? Offered me a good scholarship

Position: Pitcher Height: 6’0 Hometown: Manassas, VA Birthday: 10/27/91 High School: Eastern View HS Major: Communications Year: Senior Why UC? Baseball


Position: Infield Height: 5’11 Hometown: Hurricane, WV Birthday: 11/29/85 High School: Hurricane Major: Health Science Year: Junior

Why UC? Baseball

Position: Pitcher Height: 6’0 Hometown: Ona, WV Birthday: 06/28/95 High School: Cabell Midland Major: Political Science and Forensic Psychology Year: Freshmen Why UC? Baseball


Bradley, a former first baseman/catcher for rival West Virginia Wesleyan, has been with the UC baseball program since 1999, with the exception of the 2003-04 season. That year he was the head coach at Garrett Community College, which reached the regional finals. According to Bradley, four players from that team went on to play professionally and one is still in the New York Mets system.


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Beckley, W.Va. - Charleston opened up WVIAC Tournament play as they battled the number 1 seed Seton Hill Griffins at Linda K. Epling Stadium in Beckley, WV. The Golden Eagles jumped on Seton HIll early 15-5 and held on for an upset win over the #9 ranked Griffins 16-14 to advance in the winners bracket. UC improves to 20-27 overall. Charleston took a 4-0 lead in the top of the first. After a leadoff double by Ryan Foster, the Golden Eagles used three Griffin errors to score four runs getting RBI's from Corey Hill, Tyler Itnyre & Sage Iacovone. Seton Hill got two runs back in the bottom of the first to cut the lead to 4-2. The Griffins took the lead in the second on a three-run HR by Nick Sell. UC took the lead back in the fourth at 8-5 with four more unearned runs, taking advantage of the Seton Hill miscues to give Charleston the three-run cushion midway through the 9-inning game. Charleston continued to pound Griffin pitching in the fifth scoring 5 runs to increase their lead to 13-5. Foster would start the scoring with a 2-run double followed by RBI singles from Robert Collin and John Schraer. UC would hand the ball over to Tyler Itnyre to bring home the Charleston victory as he pitched the final 2 1/3 innings giving up only two hits, allowing no runs to secure the huge upset over the #9 nationally ranked Griffins for the Golden Eagles. Starter Josh Weinberg picked up the win for Charleston, going 5 1/3 innings and allowing 8 earned runs while Itnyre earned the save. UC was led in offense by Collin who drove in four on a 2-for-6 effort with both hits being doubles.


Date

Opponent

Location

Time/Result

2/26/2012

California University of Pennsylvania (DH)

Charleston, WV

L 4-7, L 2-8

2/27/2012

California University of Pennsylvania

Charleston, WV

W 7-6 11 inn.

3/2/2012

Ohio Valley University (DH)

Charleston, W. Va.

Postponed, Postponed

3/7/2012

Alderson-Broaddus College (DH)

Philippi, WV

W 4-2, W 9-8

3/9/2012

West Liberty University (DH)

Charleston, WV

W 18-7, W 6-5

3/10/2012

West Liberty University (DH)

Charleston, WV

W 14-1, W 10-9

3/12/2012

Slippery Rock University (DH)

Winter Haven, FL

W 5-2, L 1-2

3/13/2012

Mansfield University (DH)

Winter Haven, FL

W 14-12, W 6-5

3/14/2012

University of Winter Haven, FL Minnesota, Crookston

W 7-6

3/15/2012

Northwood University (DH)

Winter Haven, FL

L 4-7, L 2-3 8 inn.

3/16/2012

Ohio Dominican University

Winter Haven, FL

L 4-6

3/17/2012

Ohio Valley University Charleston, WV

L 1-2, L 1-6

3/20/2012

Lake Erie College (DH) Charleston, WV

L 2-10, W 5-4

3/24/2012

West Virginia Wesleyan College (DH)

Buckhannon, W. Va.

L 4-6

3/25/2012

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Buckhannon, W. Va.

L 4-5

3/28/2012

Seton Hill University

Greensburg, Pa.

L 3-7

3/28/2012

Seton Hill

Greensburg, Pa.

L 4-9

3/31/2012

Davis & Elkins (DH)

Elkins, W. Va.

W 6-4, W 5-4


4/1/2012

Davis & Elkins College

Elkins, W. Va.

L 4-5

4/3/2012

Shepherd University

Charleston, W. Va.

L 1-2

4/3/2012

Shepherd

Charleston, W. Va.

L 1-8

4/6/2012

Glenville State

Charleston, W. Va.

W 5-3, W 15-3

4/7/2012

Glenville State College

Charleston, WV

W 6-5 10 inn.

4/10/2012

Pitt Johnstown

Johnstown, Pa.

L 4-14, W 5-1

4/14/2012

Concord University (DH)

Charleston, WV

W 4-3, W 3-1

4/15/2012

Concord University

Charleston, WV

W 11-6

4/21/2012

Bluefield State College

Bluefield, W. Va.

L 8-11

4/22/2012

Bluefield State College

Bluefield, W. Va.

W 6-5

4/22/2012

Bluefield State

Bluefield, W. Va.

L 9-10

4/25/2012

Fairmont State University

Fairmont, WV

W 3-1

4/25/2012

Fairmont State

Fairmont, W. Va.

L 5-6

4/28/2012

West Virginia State (DH)

Charleston, W. Va.

W 10-4

4/29/2012

West Virginia State

Charleston, W. Va.

W 6-1

4/29/2012

West Virginia State

Charleston, W. Va.

L 5-6

5/3/2012

Wheeling Jesuit

Charleston, W. Va.

W 3-2, W 9-4

5/10/2012

Shepherd

Johnstown, Pa.

W 17-9

5/11/2012

West Virginia State

Johnstown, Pa.

L 11-12

5/12/2012

Seton Hill

Johnstown, Pa.

L 1-6

WVIAC Tournament

Overall

Pct.

Conf

Pct.

Streak

Home

Away

Neutral

28 - 23

.549

19 - 14

.576

L2

16 - 8

7-9

5-6


Date

Away Team

2/24/2013

California (Pa.)

5

Charleston

0

Charleston, W. Va.

2/24/2013

California (Pa.)

13

Charleston

4

Charleston, W. Va.

2/25/2013

California (Pa.)

5

Charleston

3

Charleston, W. Va.

6

Charleston

7

Charleston, W. Va.

3

Charleston

7

Charleston, W. Va.

3/7/2013 3/7/2013

AldersonBroaddus AldersonBroaddus

Home Team

Location

3/9/2013

Grand Valley State 18 University

Charleston

1

Fort Pierce, Fla.

3/9/2013

Grand Valley State 5 University

Charleston

6

Fort Pierce, Fla.

3/10/2013

Northwood

3

Charleston

1

3/10/2013

Northwood

6

Charleston

7

3/13/2013

Wayne State University

7

Charleston

1

Fort Pierce, Fla.

3/13/2013

Wayne State University

3

Charleston

2

Fort Pierce, Fla.

3/16/2013

WV Wesleyan

8

Charleston

0

Charleston, W. Va.

3/16/2013

WV Wesleyan

3

Charleston

6

Charleston, W. Va.

3/20/2013

Seton Hill

7

Charleston

6

Charleston, W. Va.

3/20/2013

Seton Hill

2

Charleston

3

Charleston, W. Va.

3/22/2013

Davis & Elkins

11

Charleston

2

Charleston, W. Va.

3/22/2013

Davis & Elkins

5

Charleston

2

Charleston, W. Va.

3/23/2013

Davis & Elkins

4

Charleston

10

Charleston, W. Va.

3/23/2013

Davis & Elkins

4

Charleston

3

Charleston, W. Va.

3/27/2013

Charleston

3

Shepherd

1

Shepherdstown, W. Va.

Winter Haven, Fla. Winter Haven, Fla.


3/27/2013

Charleston

2

Shepherd

20

Shepherdstown, W. Va.

3/29/2013

Charleston

1

Glenville State

2

Glenville, W. Va.

3/29/2013

Charleston

6

Glenville State

12

Glenville, W. Va.

3/30/2013

Charleston

19

Glenville State

8

Glenville, W. Va.

3/30/2013

Charleston

8

Glenville State

5

Glenville, WV

4/2/2013

Pitt-Johnstown

4

Charleston

0

Charleston, W. Va.

4/2/2013

Pitt-Johnstown

10

Charleston

11

Charleston, W. Va.

4/6/2013

Charleston

6

Concord

7

Athens, W. Va.

4/6/2013

Charleston

7

Concord

3

Athens, W. Va.

4/7/2013

Charleston

10

Concord

14

Athens, W. Va.

4/9/2013

Charleston

9

Wheeling Jesuit

7

Wheeling, W. Va.

4/9/2013

Charleston

1

Wheeling Jesuit

4

Wheeling, W. Va.

4/13/2013

Bluefield State

4

Charleston

8

Charleston, W. Va.

4/13/2013

Bluefield State

2

Charleston

10

Charleston, W. Va.

4/14/2013

Bluefield State

14

Charleston

13

Charleston, W. Va.

4/14/2013

Bluefield State

3

Charleston

5

Charleston, W. Va.

4/17/2013

Fairmont State

7

Charleston

2

Charleston, W. Va.

4/17/2013

Fairmont State

13

Charleston

0

Charleston, W. Va.

4/19/2013

Charleston

13

Ohio Valley

19

Vienna, W. Va.

4/20/2013

Charleston

6

Ohio Valley

1

Vienna, W. Va.

4/20/2013

Charleston

6

Ohio Valley

4

Vienna, W. Va.

4/23/2013

Charleston

3

West Liberty

9

4/23/2013

Charleston

5

West Liberty

4

4/26/2013

Charleston

3

WV State

8

Institute, W. Va.

4/26/2013

Charleston

9

WV State

11

Institute, W. Va.

4/27/2013

Charleston

7

WV State

18

Institute, W. Va.

5/1/2013

Seton Hill

14

Charleston

16

Beckley, W. Va.

5/2/2013

Concord

5

Charleston

1

5/3/2013

Seton Hill

13

Charleston

2

West Liberty, W. Va. West Liberty, W. Va.

Beckley, W. Va.


• Charleston will be under the guidance of second-year head coach Lee Bradley. During his rookie campaign, the team posted 19 league wins. He returns a strong nucleus headed by second-team all-conference selection Igor Molina. In 2012, Molina led the team with a .377 average while playing in 46 games. He tallied 52 hits, including 17 that went for extra bases. His 37 RBI were tops on the squad. Hurler Al Oldham also returns this year. He was 3-0 with a 4.81 ERA while appearing in 18 games in 2012. Oldham worked 24.1 innings and struck out 11 while walking four.


University of Charleston’s baseball team has always hosted their games at the Watt Powell Park until 2005. During that year, the city of Charleston decided to call it, known today as, the Appalachian Power Park. Once the city made their move, so did UC! With their own field right by the campus called,‌


As a second home to the baseball team, Triana Field has the capability to conduct local area senior league competitions and other tournaments as well. The newly renovated and renamed multipurpose field lies a short walk from UC's main campus.

Triana Field, formally known as Blackwell Field, was donated to the University of Charleston by Dr. William H. Harmon. Dr. Harmon is the Chairman, President and CEO of Triana Energy, Inc.


The Mountain East Conference (MEC) is a collegiate athletic conference that competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II level and officially began competition on September 1, 2013. It consists of 12 schools, mostly in West Virginia with other charter members in Ohio and Virginia.

Mountain East Conference 600 Marketplace Avenue, Suite 102 | Bridgeport, WV 26330 304.924.1MEC (1632) | media@mountaineast.org


Reid Amos commissioner@mountaineast.org Reid Amos was appointed as the first Commissioner of the Mountain East Conference by a unanimous vote of the MEC Board of Directors in November 2012. Amos brings extensive experience in administration and athletics, to go with a sincere passion for the NCAA Division II experience, to his new position. Prior to his role as commissioner, Amos was the Vice President of Broadcasting at West Liberty University. He was promoted to that role following a successful stint as the Executive Director for the WLU Office of Communications. Amos was responsible for developing the largest Division II tournament radio network in the nation and has also worked as director of business development for an information technology government contractor as well as director of operations for a radio ownership group. Amos cut his teeth in the broadcasting business during 13 years as Sports Director at WMMN-AM radio in Fairmont, W.Va., where he handled play-by-play duties for the football and basketball teams at Fairmont State. He began working at the station while still a student at FSU.


Associate Commissioner of Championships and Compliance Phone: 304-816-2656 bbrownlee@mountaineast.org

Associate Commissioner of Communications azundell@mountaineast.org


Basic Information Location: Athens, WV Colors: Maroon & Gray Enrollment: 2,652 students Mascot: Mountain Lions President: Kendra Boggess (Interim) Director of Athletics: Kevin Garrett

Baseball Information Sarah Dalton Public Relations Specialist / Media Relations sdalton@concord.edu Phone: 304.384.6312

Head Coach: Andrew Wright Assistant Coach: Justin Willard Home Field: Anderson Field Years in MEC: 1 year

Basic Information Location: Fairmont, WV Colors: Maroon & White Enrollment: 4,600 students Mascot: Falcons President: Dr. Maria C. Bennett Athletic Director: Tim McNeely

Baseball Information Head Coach: George Yanchak Home Field: Mary Lou Retton Park Years in MEC: 1 Year


Basic Information Location: Glenville, WV Colors: Blue & White Enrollment: 1,898 students Mascot: Pioneers President: Mr. Peter B. Barr Athletic Director: Ms. Janet K. Bailey

Baseball Information Ms. Annette Barnette Glenville State College Director of Public Relations and Marketing

Head Coach: James Mullins Home Field: N/A Years in MEC: 1 Year

Basic Information Location: South Euclid, OH Colors: Royal Blue & Yellow Gold Enrollment: 2,156 (1,346 full-time) Mascot: Falcons President: Dr. Andrew P. Roth Athletic Director: Scott Swain Brian J. Johnston Chief Communications Officer Email: bjohnston@ndc.edu Phone: 216.373.5252

Baseball Information Head Coach: Len Barker Assistant Coach: Jason Erdelyi Home Field: Pipeyard Stadium & All Pro Freight Stadium Years in MEC: 1 Year


Basic Information Location: Shepherdstown, WV Colors: Blue & Gold Enrollment: 4,326 students Mascot: Rams President: Dr. Suzanne Shipley Athletic Director: B.J. Pumroy

Baseball Information Valerie Owens Executive Director of University Communications Office of University Communications 304/876-5465

Head Coach: Matt McCarty Assistant Coaches: Anthony Jackson & Jeff Jefferson Home Field: Rams Field Years in MEC: 1 Year

Basic Information Location: Urbana, OH Colors: Royal Blue & White Enrollment: 1,505 students Mascot: Blue Knights President: Dr. Kirk Peterson Athletic Director: Doug Young Chris Anders Assistant Athletic Director of Media Relations Phone: 937-484-1290

Baseball Information Head Coach: Mike Goldschmidt Assistant Coaches: Tim King & Dave Bingham Home Field: Blue Knights Baseball Field Years in MEC: 1 year


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Kathy Still Director of News & Media Relations Office: (276) 376-1027 Cell: (276) 393-1818 kathy.still@uvawise.edu

Location: Wise, VA Colors: Grey & Red Enrollment: 2,067 students Mascot: Cavaliers President: Donna Price Henry, Ph.D. Athletic Director: Danny Sterling

Baseball Information Head Coach: Hank Banner Assistant Coach: Doug Bates Home Field: Cavaliers Field Years in MEC: 1 Year

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Maureen Zambito, Director Media Relations maureen.zambito@westliberty.edu

Location: West Liberty, WV Nickname: Hilltoppers Colors: Black & Gold Enrollment: 2,804 students Mascot: Topper the Bear President: Robin C. Capehart Athletic Director: James Watson

Baseball Information Head Coach: Eric Burkle Assistant Coach: Justin Edwards Home Field: Kovalick Field Years in MEC: 1 Year


Basic Information Location: Wheeling, WV Colors: Red & Gold Enrollment: 1,500 students Mascot: Cardinals President: Rev. James J. Fleming, S.J. Athletic Director: Cam Perry

Eric Taber Director of Sports Media and Information Phone: 304-243-2012 Email: sportsinfo@wju.edu

Baseball Information Head Coach: Terry Edwards Assistant Coaches: Greg Bamberger & Aaron Hilt Home Field: JB Chambers Field Years in MEC: 1 Year

Basic Information Location: Dunbar, WV Colors: Black & Gold Enrollment: 2,677 students Mascot: Yellow Jackets President: Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. Athletic Director: Sean Lloyd

Baseball Information Head Coach: Calvin Bailey John Simms, Assistant Coaches: Nathan Gainer & Sean Lloyd Publications/Web Home Field: Calvin L. Bailey Field Page/General Information Years in MEC: 1 Year 304-766-5760


Basic Information Location: Buckhannon, WV Colors: Orange & Black Enrollment: 1,451 students Mascot: Bobcats President: Pamela Balch Athletic Director: Randy Tenney

Baseball Information Nicholas Patella Sports Information Director 304-473-8102 patella_n@wvwc.edu

Head Coach: Randy Tenney Assistant Coaches: Brett Ripley & Levi Maxwell Home Field: Hank Ellis Field Years in MEC: 1 year

2011: Concord 2012: Shepherd 2013: Concord



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