INTRODUCTION
2010 Nebraska Baseball Media Guide Table of Contents • Quick Facts • Phone Numbers University of Nebraska Quick Facts
Location............................................................ Lincoln, Neb. Population................................................................ 248,744 Founded........................................................................ 1869 Enrollment.................................................................. 23,573 Nickname............................................ Cornhuskers/Huskers Colors.......................................................Scarlet and Cream Conference.................................................................. Big 12 Chancellor............................................ Harvey Perlman, J.D.
Husker Baseball Information
General Information
Table of Contents/Athletic Directory Media/Fan Information IMG Husker Sports Network Roster/Pronunciation Guide Schedule/Travel Plans Media Outlets/Athletic Compliance Information Hawks Field at Haymarket Park Season Outlook
The 2010 Huskers
Cody Asche/Adam Bailey DJ Belfonte/Kyle Bubak Cory Burleson/Boomer Collins Khiry Cooper/Tyler Farst Matt Freeman/Casey Hauptman Kash Kalkowski/ Nate Kerkhoff Kale Kiser/Michael Mariot Mike Nesseth/Jordan Roualdes Cade Thompson/Sean Yost Chase Adams/Luke Bublitz Chad Christensen/Nick Dolsky Kurt Farmer/Kurt Giller Ryan Hander/Zach Hirsch Pat Hirschberg/Ryan Hughes Tom Lemke/Tyler Neiderklein Bryan Peters/Josh Scheffert Khris Tate/Patric Tolentino Dylan Vogt/Chris Williams Huskers.com Radio/TV Roster
Coaches and Staff
Head Coach Mike Anderson Assistant Coach Dave Bingham Assistant Coach Eric Newman Volunteer Assistant Coach Nate Thompson Director of Operations Curtis Ledbetter Baseball Support Staff Board of Regents/University Administration Athletic Director Tom Osborne Athletic Department Administration Athletic Department Staff Nebraska Baseball Academy
2009 Season in Review Season Recap Overall/Big 12 Stats Season Results/Game Highs
1-16 1-3 4-5 5 6 7 8-9 10-13 14-16
17-42. 18-19 20-21 22-23 24-25 26-27 28-29 30-31 32-33 34-35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41-42
43-58. 44-46 47 48 49 49 50-51 52-53 54 55 56-57 58
59-70. 60-61 62-63 64-65
Game-by-Game Totals The Last Time/Big 12 Stats/Championship Results All-Big 12 and Team Honors
66-67 68-69 70
2010 Opponents
71-82.
Husker Records
83-98
Husker History
99-130
Non-Conference Opponents Big 12 Opponents Big 12 Information/Schedule All-Time Series Records Year-by-Year Records/Coaches Records School Records Single-Season Records Career Records Yearly Individual Leaders Team Records Yearly Team Totals First-Team All-Americans National and Academic Honors All-Conference Selections College World Series Teams Perfect Games/No-Hitters Huskers in Professional Baseball Alex Gordon/Darin Erstad All-Time Draft Picks All-Time Letterwinners All-Time Results Husker Home Run Club Easton adidas
This is Nebraska
Winning Tradition Nebraska at the College World Series Hawks Field at Haymarket Park Husker Athletic Facilities Player Development Huskers in the Majors Husker Power Athletic Medicine/Nutrition Life Skills Academic Success/Academic Support University of Nebraska: Leading the Way Lincoln: All-America City National Powers/Big 12 Leaders First National Bank
72-74. 75-77 78-81 82 84 85-86 87-89 90-91 92-94 95-96 97-98
100-101 102-103 103 104-105 106 107-110 111-112 113 114-116 117-126 127-128 129 130
131-160
132-133 134-135 136-137 138-139 140-141 142-143 144-145 146-147 148-149 150-153 154-155 156-157 158-159 160
Head Coach .................................................. Mike Anderson Record/Years......................................................280-144-2/7 Assistant Coaches............................................Dave Bingham Assistant Coaches............................................. Eric Newman Volunteer Assistant Coach............................Nate Thompson Facility.................................. Hawks Field at Haymarket Park Capacity.........................................................................8,486 2009 Record.............................................................. 25-28-1 2009 Big 12 Record (Finish)..................................8-19 (10th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost...................................... 18/12 Position Starters Returning/Lost...................................... 4/5 Pitchers Returning/Lost.................................................... 9/5
Phone Directory (Area Code 402)
General Athletic Department................................. 472-4224 Baseball Office........................................................ 472-2269 Baseball Office Fax.................................................. 472-9641 Baseball MRD Shamus McKnight............................ 472-7772 McKnight’s Cell Phone............................................ 540-0268 McKnight’s e-mail...........................smcknight@huskers.com Media Relations Fax............................................... 472-2005 Baseball Main Press Box......................................... 434-6861 Website............................................................. Huskers.com NU Ticket Office . ............................800-8 BIGRED/472-3111
2010 Guide Credits
The 2010 Nebraska baseball media and recruiting guide was written, designed and edited by Associate Media Relations Director Shamus McKnight. Editing assistance was provided by MRD Keith Mann, Director of Media Relations Operations Jeff Griesch, MRD Administrative Assistant Vicki Cartwright, student assistants Hilary Winter and Scott Pulverenti and the Nebraska baseball staff. Cover by Athletic Department Design Coordinator Annie Wood. Design and layout was prepared entirely in Adobe InDesign CS4, and printed at University of Nebraska Printing Services. Photo Credits: Scott Bruhn, Nebraska Media Relations Office, Tom Slocum, Rick Anderson, Humberto Ramirez, Matt Miller, Jerod Dahlgren, David Graff, Richard Voges, the Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau, the UNL Public Relations Office, the Lincoln Journal Star and the Omaha World-Herald. Major League player photos provided by the Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Angels, Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Mariners, Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox, the New York Yankees, Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays. All MLB Photos are copyrighted to the Major League teams which provided the images listed above. Cost of the 2010 media and recruiting guide is $9.33, plus $0.67 tax.
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University of Nebraska Administration University Quick Facts • Athletic Directory • Mailing Addresses University of Nebraska Board of Regents
President James B. Milliken, J.D.................................Lincoln Timothy Clare, J.D.......................................................Lincoln Howard Hawks.......................................................... Omaha Chuck Hassebrook........................................................ Lyons Bob Whitehouse...................................................... Papillion Jim McClurg, Ph.D.......................................................Lincoln Kent Schroeder, J.D.................................................. Kearney Bob Phares........................................................ North Platte Randolph Ferlic, M.D................................................. Omaha Megan Collins............................................ Nebraska-Lincoln Cade Craig . ..............................................Nebraska-Kearney Neal Bonacci . ........................................... Nebraska-Omaha Brad Bohn..................................... Nebraska-Medical Center
Facility Use Restrictions
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has an interest in protecting its facilities, property and reputation associated with its intercollegiate sports. Therefore, no person shall be permitted to access or use the arenas, facilities and other University of Nebraska intercollegiate athletic venues without first securing the permission of the Athletic Director or his/her designee. The only exception is an individual who records an image (e.g. photograph, videotape) for his/her non-commercial personal use. In no case shall any person be permitted to use these venues for the purposes of promoting the sale or manufacture of alcohol or tobacco or the promotion of any venture associated directly or indirectly with legal or illegal gaming or gambling.
University Administration
President: James B. Milliken, J.D............................................................................................................................................. 472-2111 Chancellor: Harvey S. Perlman, J.D.......................................................................................................................................... 472-2116 Institutional Representative: Josephine Potuto, J.D................................................................................................................ 472-1252
Athletic Department Administration
Athletic Director: Tom Osborne............................................................................................................................................... 472-3011 Executive Associate Athletic Director: Marc Boehm............................................................................................................... 472-3011 Senior Associate Athletic Director/Academics, Compliance & Planning: Dennis Leblanc....................................................... 472-2042 Associate Athletic Director/Community Relations: Chris Anderson........................................................................................ 472-7771 Associate Athletic Director/Administration: Bob Burton......................................................................................................... 472-5663 Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator: Pat Logsdon................................................................................ 472-3011 Associate Athletic Director/Facilities & Events: Butch Hug..................................................................................................... 472-1950 Associate Athletic Director/Capital Planning & Construction: John Ingram............................................................................ 472-1000 Associate Athletic Director/Development: Paul Meyers......................................................................................................... 472-2367 Associate Athletic Director/Life Skills: Keith Zimmer............................................................................................................... 472-4616 Assistant Athletic Director/Ticketing: Holly Adam................................................................................................................... 472-3111 Assistant Athletic Director/Athletic Medicine: Dr. Lonnie Albers............................................................................................ 472-2276 Assistant Athletic Director/Compliance: Gary Bargen............................................................................................................. 472-2042 Assistant Athletic Director/Football: Jeff Jamrog.................................................................................................................... 472-3116 Assistant Athletic Director/HuskerVision: Shot Kleen............................................................................................................. 472-4645 Assistant Athletic Director/Media Relations: Keith Mann....................................................................................................... 472-2263 Assistant Athletic Director/Marketing, Licensing & Concessions: Michael Stephens.............................................................. 472-0775
Baseball Coaches and Staff
Head Coach: Mike Anderson................................................................................................................................................... 472-2269 Assistant Coaches: Dave Bingham, Eric Newman.................................................................................................................... 472-2269 Volunteer Assistant Coach: Nate Thompson........................................................................................................................... 472-2269 Director of Baseball Operations: Curtis Ledbetter................................................................................................................... 472-2269 Baseball Secretary: Renee Brinkmann..................................................................................................................................... 472-2269 Baseball Office Fax:.................................................................................................................................................................. 472-9641
Academic Performance
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a public University committed to providing a quality education to a diverse student body. It is the policy of the University of NebraskaLincoln not to discriminate based on gender, age, disability, race, color, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national or ethnic origin or sexual orientation.
The mission of the University of Nebraska Athletic Department is to serve our student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans by: • Displaying integrity in every decision and action • Building and maintaining trust with others • Giving respect to each person we encounter • Pursuing unity of purpose through teamwork • Maintaining loyalty to student-athletes, co-workers, fans, and the University of Nebraska Integrity – Trust – Respect – Teamwork – Loyalty These are our core values. We will exhibit them as we pursue excellence in all that we do.
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Associate Director of Academic Programs/Baseball Team Counselor: Katie Jewell................................................................ 472-2042 Associate Director of Academic Programs: Kim Schellpeper.................................................................................................. 472-2042 Academic Counselor/Coordinator of Special Programs: Alvin Banks...................................................................................... 472-2042 Academic Counselor/Coordinator of Multicultural Programs: Will Sheppard........................................................................ 472-2042 Academic Counselor: Sheri Hastings, Andrea Einspahr, Mike Nieman.................................................................................... 472-2042 Computer Hardware Technician: Shawn Morrison.................................................................................................................. 472-2042 Administrative Assistant: Leah Huber..................................................................................................................................... 472-2042
Athletic Medicine
Chief of Staff/Orthopaedic Surgeon: Dr. Pat Clare................................................................................................................... 472-2276 Head Trainer/Associate Director of Athletic Medicine/Baseball Trainer: Jerry Weber............................................................ 472-2276 Orthopaedists: Dr. Scott Strasburger, Dr. David Clare.............................................................................................................. 472-2276 Head Football Trainer: Mark Mayer........................................................................................................................................ 472-2276 Asst. Athletic Trainers: Brad Brown, Tom Dufresne, Jolene Emricson, Lisa Loewenstein, R.J. Pietig, Patrick Spieldenner .....472-2276 Sports Nutritionists: Josh Hingst, Lindsey Remmers............................................................................................................... 472-4618 Food Service Manager: Dale Kruse.......................................................................................................................................... 472-4618 Executive Chef: Mike Steele.................................................................................................................................................... 472-4618
Athletic Performance
Director of Strength & Conditioning/Baseball Strength Coach: Mike Arthur.......................................................................... 472-3333 Head Strength Coach: James Dobson...................................................................................................................................... 472-3333 Head Basketball Strength Coach: Rusty Ruffcorn.................................................................................................................... 472-3333 Assistant Strength Coaches: Laura Buttermore, Tyler Clarke, Willie Jones, Brian Kmitta, Brandon Rigoni, Chad Wade.........472-3333
Athletic Compliance
Assistant Director of Compliance: Laure Ragoss..................................................................................................................... 472-2042 Compliance Associate: Jena Johnson...................................................................................................................................... 472-2042 Compliance Assistant: Patricia Ferree..................................................................................................................................... 472-2042
Media Relations
Media Relations Director of Operations: Jeff Griesch............................................................................................................. 472-2263 Associate Media Relations Director/Baseball Contact: Shamus McKnight.............................................................................. 472-7772
INTRODUCTION Associate Media Relations Director: Jerry Trickie.................................................................................................................... 472-2263 Assistant Media Relations Director: Matt Smith..................................................................................................................... 472-2263 Administrative Assistant: Vicki Cartwright.............................................................................................................................. 472-2263 Athletic Department Photographer: Scott Bruhn.................................................................................................................... 472-2263 Athletic Department Designer: Annie Wood........................................................................................................................... 472-2263
HuskerVision
Executive Director of Video Production: Kirk Hartman........................................................................................................... 472-4645 Production Coordinator/Baseball Contact: Kelly Mosier . ...................................................................................................... 472-4645 Video Production Specialists: Mike Hodges, Brad Colee, Amanda Pohlmann, Chris Pankonin............................................... 472-4645 Chief Engineer: Scott Guthrie.................................................................................................................................................. 472-4645
Athletic Development
Assistant Director of Athletic Development: Guy Rozier......................................................................................................... 472-2367 Development Officer: Mike Dobbs.......................................................................................................................................... 472-2367 Development Specialist: Lindsey Freeman.............................................................................................................................. 472-2367 Operations Manager: Derek Freeman..................................................................................................................................... 472-2367 Suites Coordinator: Peg Slagle................................................................................................................................................. 472-2367 Administrative Assistant: Jenni Puchalla................................................................................................................................. 472-2367
Athletic Ticket Office
Assistant Ticket Manager: Kristi Reetz..................................................................................................................................... 472-3111 Ticket Office Assistants: Angela Christ-Zemunski, Leah Sinner, Andrew Truslow, Karen Williamson-Conway.........................472-3111
Marketing/Licensing
Director of Marketing: Corrie Sears......................................................................................................................................... 472-0775 Assistant Marketing Director: Ethan Rowley........................................................................................................................... 472-0775 Cheer Squad Coach: Marlon Lozano........................................................................................................................................ 472-0775 Huskers Authentic Team Store Manager: Gregg Lingenfelder................................................................................................. 472-3633 Huskers Authentic Assistant Store/Events Manager: Darcy Crandall...................................................................................... 472-3633
Athletic Facilities & Events
Athletic Department Addresses Athletic Director One Memorial Stadium P.O. Box 880120 Lincoln, NE 68588-0120 e-mail: ahackbart@huskers.com
Baseball Office Hawks Field at Haymarket Park 403 Line Drive Circle P.O. Box 880160 Lincoln, NE 68588-0160 e-mail: rbrinkmann@huskers.com Media Relations Office One Memorial Stadium P.O. Box 880123 Lincoln, NE 68588-0123 e-mail: smcknight@huskers.com For Overnight Deliveries Nebraska Media Relations One Memorial Stadium 600 Stadium Drive Shipping and Receiving Lincoln, NE 68588-0123 Athletic Ticket Office Stadium Drive Parking Garage P.O. Box 82848 Lincoln, NE 68501 e-mail: hadam@huskers.com
Director of Events: Matt Davidson.......................................................................................................................................... 472-1000 Event Management Specialists: Derek Bombeck, Derek Bond, Katie Butzke, Ervin Williams................................................. 472-1000 Director of Athletic Facilities (Devaney Center): Randy Gobel................................................................................................ 472-1000 Director of Athletic Facilities (Memorial Stadium): Eric Haynes.............................................................................................. 472-1000 Building and Grounds Supervisor: Steve Torske...................................................................................................................... 472-1000
Athletic Development Office One Memorial Stadium P.O. Box 880154 Lincoln, NE 68588-0154 e-mail: pmeyers@huskers.com
Capital Planning & Construction
Athletic Marketing & Licensing Office One Memorial Stadium P.O. Box 880153 Lincoln, NE 68588-0153 e-mail: mstephens@huskers.com
Assistant Director of Capital Planning & Construction: Maggi Thorne.................................................................................... 472-1000 Design Specialist: Amber Wolff............................................................................................................................................... 472-1000
Community Relations
N-Club Outreach Director: Doak Ostergard............................................................................................................................. 472-0771 Huskers.com Director/Creative Director: Randy York.............................................................................................................. 472-4647 Communications Specialist: Kiley Abdouch............................................................................................................................. 472-0795
Athletic Compliance Office One Memorial Stadium P.O. Box 880219 Lincoln, NE 68588-0219 e-mail: gbargen@huskers.com Athletic Performance One Memorial Stadium P.O. Box 880217 Lincoln, NE 68588-0217 e-mail: marthur@huskers.com Athletic Medicine One Memorial Stadium P.O. Box 880128 Lincoln, NE 68588-0128 e-mail: jweber@huskers.com Academic Programs and Student Services One Memorial Stadium P.O. Box 880219 Lincoln, NE 68588-0219 e-mail: kjewell@huskers.com
Nebraska has made three College World Series appearances since 2001, and one of only two Big 12 teams to make multiple appearances since the league was formed in 1997.
HuskerVision One Memorial Stadium P.O. Box 880240 Lincoln, NE 68588-0240 e-mail: kmosier@huskers.com
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Media/Fan Information Contacts • Player and Coach Interview Policies • Pregame Schedule • Ticket Information • Rainout Policies The 2010 Nebraska Baseball Media Guide is designed to assist members of the media in their coverage of Husker baseball. Additional information, including releases, photographs and video highlights may be obtained by contacting the Nebraska Media Relations Office at (402) 472-2263. Please take a moment to review the following policies and services that are intended to assist you in your coverage of Nebraska baseball this season.
Keith Mann Media Relations Director
Shamus McKnight Assoc. Media Relations Director/Baseball Contact
Vicki Cartwright Media Relations Administrative Assistant
Media Credentials: All requests for press, broadcast, photo and parking credentials for Nebraska baseball home games should be directed to Shamus McKnight, Associate Media Relations Director, One Memorial Stadium, PO Box 880123, Lincoln, NE, 68588-0123. Requests must be made in writing on appropriate letterhead or sent by e-mail to smcknight@huskers.com at least one week before the game. As a general rule, working space is allocated on the following basis: 1) daily newspaper and wire-service writers covering for next-day publication; 2) radio and television personnel for broadcast origination; 3) sports editors of Nebraska daily newspapers; 4) official school student daily newspaper, one seat only 5) approved special coverage; 6) press and TV working photographers. Generally, weekly representatives, Internet-based news services and non-originating radio representatives cannot be accommodated because of space limitations. Internet writers for sites affiliated with established, nationally recognized media outlets will be considered on a game-by-game basis as space allows. Credentials will not be granted for writers or photographers for Internet sites that are not affiliated with an accredited news organization. Media Will Call: Media passes that are not mailed may be picked up at the pass gate by Section 112 (along the first base line) at Haymarket Park. The gate opens 90 minutes before first pitch. A proper photo identification is required.
Media Parking: To request a parking pass, please call Shamus McKnight or Vicki Cartwright in the Nebraska Media Relations Office. Haymarket Park media parking is by parking credential only and is located on the first base side of the ballpark. Directions to Hawks Field at Haymarket Park: From Lincoln’s Municipal Airport: Take West Adams Street, the main road leading out to Cornhusker Highway. Follow West Adams to the first stoplight and turn right on Cornhusker Highway. Follow Cornhusker Highway (Hwy. 6) and take a right on 1st Street. Go south until you reach Sun Valley Blvd. Turn right on Sun Valley to Line Drive Street. If you are on Interstate 80 coming from the West, it is Exit 399 at the airport. From Omaha’s Eppley Airport: Exit the airport to the stoplight. Turn right onto Abbott Drive, go approximately one mile into Storz Expressway (Abbott Drive turns into Storz Expressway). Proceed approximately three miles to I-480 South. Follow the signs and get onto I-80 west to Lincoln. Follow I-80 for about 60 miles and take Exit 403. Follow 27th Street to Cornhusker Highway (Hwy. 6) and turn right. Go west to 10th Street and turn left and follow 10th Street to Sun Valley Blvd (Hwy. 6). Take a left on Line Drive Street to reach Haymarket Park. From Downtown Lincoln: Take O Street west before turning right on Sun Valley Boulevard. From Sun Valley Boulevard, turn right onto Line Drive Street to reach Haymarket Park. Player Interviews: All media requests for interviews with Nebraska baseball players should be directed to Assistant MRD Shamus McKnight (office phone: 402-472-7772), preferably 24 hours in advance. The best time for in-season player interviews, either in person or on the telephone, is following practice. With advance notice, interviews can be arranged for other hours. Players will not be available on game days. During the season, the Huskers will typically not practice on Mondays and players will not be available on off days.
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Home Game Pregame Schedule Game time Home Team BP* Gates Open Visiting Team BP Home Team Infield Visiting Team Infield Field Prep Coach/Umpire Meeting Video Introduction Home Team Takes Field National Anthem First Pitch
6:35 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:10 p.m. 5:50 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:10 p.m. 6:27 p.m. 6:28 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:32 p.m. 6:35 p.m.
2:05 p.m. Noon 12:30 p.m. 12:40 p.m. 1:20 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:40 p.m. 1:57 p.m. 1:58 p.m. 2 p.m. 2:02 p.m. 2:05 p.m.
1:05 p.m. 11 a.m. 11:30 p.m. 11:40 a.m. 12:20 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:40 p.m. 12:57 p.m. 12:58 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:02 p.m. 1:05 p.m.
4:05 p.m. 2 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:10 p.m. 3:20 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 1:40 p.m. 3:57 p.m. 3:58 p.m. 4 p.m. 4:02 p.m. 4:05 p.m.
*-Nebraska will hit second on midweek afternoon games because of class schedules. Mike Anderson Interviews: All interviews with Coach Mike Anderson should be scheduled through the Media Relations Office. The best time to reach Anderson for interviews during the week is following practices. Practice will generally be held from 2 to 5:15 p.m. on weekdays, but please contact the media relations office to confirm start and finish times and practice location. Postgame Interviews: The Nebraska clubhouse is closed to the media at all times. NU players will be available following a brief cooling off period on the baseball field in front of the Nebraska dugout. Nebraska Player & Coaches Headshots: Downloadable headshots of Nebraska coaches and student-athletes are available on Huskers.com for media use only. Contact Baseball MRD Shamus McKnight at (402) 472-7772 for more information. Media Services: The Nebraska baseball press box is located on the second level of Haymarket Park. Stairs leading to the press box are located by the main entrance of the ballpark. Telephones are provided in the press box and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with collect or credit card access. The main press box phone number is (402) 434-6861. A fax machine is available at the Media Relations Office (One Memorial Stadium) and requests should be made to Shamus McKnight before or during the game. A phone line is available for both home and visiting radios. Other media sources wishing to install an additional phone line should contact Rick Haugerud, Director of University of Nebraska Telecommunications at (402) 472-2000. Pregame notes, scorecards and media guides will be available prior to each game in the main press area. Final box scores and play-by-play sheets will be distributed 5-10 minutes after each contest. Broadcast Rights: The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the IMG Husker Sports Network own exclusive radio broadcast rights to all of the University of Nebraska baseball games. Other than the Husker Sports Network and KRNU (the University of Nebraska student station), the only stations or networks that will be allowed to broadcast Nebraska baseball games from Hawks Field at Haymarket Park are those that have rights to broadcast games played by the opposing team. All radio stations and networks broadcasting from Haymarket Park must sign a contract with the University and are subject to a rights fee. Any representative of a radio station or network that has not purchased such rights shall not air live game action or description of any game while it is in progress, nor shall such representatives air tape-recorded or live commentary of Nebraska coaches or players for one hour before and 1/2 hour after a game. Only stations that have purchased broadcast rights may install telephones in the press box, or use telephones in the press box for reporting on games. By accepting media credentials, representatives of stations and networks that have not purchased broadcast rights signify their agreement to the above stipulations. Abuse of this rule will result in the loss of press credentials for both regular season and any postseason contests. Telephones and Internet Access: Telephones are provided in the press box and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with collect or credit card access. The main press box phone number is (402) 434-6861. The press box at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park also is on a secured wireless network. For more information on the network, contact Assistant Media Relations Director Shamus McKnight. Broadcast Telephone Lines: Visiting radio stations are welcome to have their own telephone lines installed in the press box and may do so by contacting University of Nebraska
INTRODUCTION Nebraska Baseball on the IMG Husker Sports Radio Network
Jake Mort and Mike Anderson talk with the media prior to their 2008 NCAA Regional opener at Hawks Field.
Telecommunications (402) 472-2000. However, the Husker Sports Network installs ISDN lines for visiting official broadcasts and charges a fee for the use of those lines for non-conference games (Big 12 official stations receive the use of the lines free of charge as part of a cooperative). Stations interested in using the lines should contact Mike Elliott of the Husker Sports Network at (402) 4380225 or by e-mail at Mike.Elliott@imgworld.com. Radio/Television Broadcast Space: Requests for live radio and television broadcast space and credentials should be made to Shamus McKnight, Associate Media Relations Director, One Memorial Stadium, P.O. Box 880123, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, 68588-0123. If statisticians are needed, please contact the Media Relations Office at least one week in advance. Photography Areas: Photography bays are located along the first and third-base dugouts, with other photographer areas located throughout the park. Photographers are reminded to be courteous of the fans in the areas surrounding the field, and to not obstruct fans’ views of the game in play. Media Relations Office: The University of Nebraska Media Relations Office is located on the third floor of the Osborne Athletic Complex, which is at the north end of Memorial Stadium. Fax Access: The Nebraska Media Relations Office has an automatic facsimile machine that can transmit or receive documents. The phone number for the fax is (402) 472-2005. After games, Media Relations Office personnel will send box scores free of charge. Huskers.com: Nebraska baseball information will be regularly updated on the Internet throughout the season. In addition to releases, notes, bios and statistics, NU will post live stats of all games, where available, while audio for all of Nebraska’s 2010 games can be accessed on Huskers.com. HuskersNside: HuskersNside is a subscription-based service jointly produced by the University of Nebraska Athletic Department and JumpTV. Nearly every non-nationally televised home contest and select road contests will be streamed live on video. In addition, video highlights from every game, features, interviews and the Husker Baseball Show will be available beginning in March. For more information and for subscription rates, visit Huskers.com. Tickets: Single-game tickets for the 2010 season are $13 (club seats), $10 (reserved and Husker home run terrace), $7 (adult general admission) and $5 (youth and seniors GA). In addition, University of Nebraska students can receive general admission access for any regular-season game for free with a valid University ID. Single-game tickets can be purchased on the Internet at Huskers.com, by calling the Nebraska Ticket Office at (800) 8-BIGRED or at the ticket windows on game days at the ballpark. The ticket office at Haymarket Park opens 90 minutes before first pitch. Rainout Policy: In case of cancellation because of inclement weather, fans who have singlegame or season tickets can use their tickets for general admission tickets for any future 2010 regular-season game at Hawks Field, depending on ticket availability. For more information, contact the Nebraska Ticket Office at 800-8-BIG RED.
The IMG Husker Sports Network will continue the strong tradition of broadcasting excellence in 2010 as it brings Husker baseball to fans across the nation. A total of 29 stations will carry games around the state, including KLIN 1400 AM in Lincoln, KFAB 1110 AM in Omaha and KRVN 880 AM in Lexington. NU is one of only a small handful of schools around the country with its own baseball radio network. The Husker Sports Network, in its 14th year of producing and Greg Sharpe marketing the live broadcasts of University of Nebraska Athletics, extended and expanded its agreement with the University on June 13, 2008. Under the agreement, IMG College’s Husker Sports Network will manage and market all rights associated with radio programming, coaches’ TV and radio shows, program sales, sponsorship inventory and publication printing rights. IMG College, which purchased Host Communications and the Husker Sports Network on Nov. 16, 2007, is the leader in developing integrated licensing, marketing and multi-media Lane Grindle opportunities for the nation’s top collegiate brands across local, regional and national platforms. In addition to Nebraska, IMG College represents athletic organizations from across the country including such universities as Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Tennessee and Texas. IMG College partners include the NCAA and its 88 championships, NCAA football, leading conferences, some of the most prestigious universities and licensing for nearly 200 institutions. IMG College is a division of IMG, the world’s premier sports, entertainment Jeff Culhane and media company. IMG employs more than 3,000 people in 30 countries. For more information, visit www.imgworld.com. Greg Sharpe, Lane Grindle and Jeff Culhane will bring another exciting season of baseball with every broadcast beginning 20 minutes prior to first pitch. Sharpe will begin his third year covering Nebraska baseball and also serves as the play-by-play voice for the Husker men’s basketball television package, the radio play-by-play voice for Husker football and as the host of the Husker Baseball TV Show. Lane Grindle joins Greg Sharpe in the booth, as he begins his fourth season covering Nebraska baseball. Grindle also hosts a sports talk show, Sports Nightly, each weeknight that focuses on Husker athletics, while also serving as the co-host to the Husker Baseball Radio Show that airs from 7-8 p.m. on Mondays during the season. Jeff Culhane begins his second season in the booth after broadcasting selected games last year. He also handled the preand postgame shows on the network for the last two years.
2010 IMG Husker Sports Network Baseball Network
City Station Frequency Ainsworth KBRB 1400 AM Alliance KCOW 1400 AM Aurora KRGY 97.3 FM Beatrice KWBE 1450 AM Broken Bow KBBN 95.3 FM Chadron KCSR 610 AM Columbus KJSK 900 AM Falls City KTNC 1230 AM Fairbury KUTT 99.5 FM Fremont KHUB/KFMT 1340 AM/105.5 FM Grand Island KRGI 1430 AM Hastings KHAS 1230 AM Holdrege KUVR 1380 AM Kearney KGFW 1340 AM Lexington KRVN 880 AM Lincoln KLIN 1400 AM McCook KSWN 93.9 FM Norfolk KNEN 94.7 FM North Platte KODY 1240 AM Ogallala KOGA 930 AM Omaha KFAB 1110 AM Scottsbluff KNEB 960 AM/94.1 FM Sidney KSID 1340 AM Superior KRFS 1600 AM/103.9 FM Valentine KVSH 940 AM West Point KTIC 840 AM Contact your local IMG Husker Sports Network affiliate for broadcast availability.
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2010 Husker Baseball Roster Numerical Roster • Pronunciation Guide 2010 Alphabetical Roster
No. Player Letters Pos. 31 Adams, Chase RHP 22 Asche, Cody * INF 12 Bailey, Adam * OF 4 Belfonte, DJ *** OF 6 Bubak, Kyle * INF 17 Bublitz, Luke RHP 13 Burleson, Cory * C 2 Christensen, Chad INF/OF 1 Collins, Boomer * OF 24 Cooper, Khiry * OF 48 Dolsky, Nick RHP 10 Farmer, Kurt INF 32 Farst, Tyler ** 1B/OF 11 Freeman, Matt ** RHP 44 Giller, Kurt RHP 37 Hander, Ryan RHP 18 Hauptman, Casey ** RHP 27 Hirsch, Zach LHP 38 Hirschberg, Pat OF 50 Hughes, Ryan LHP 3 Kalkowski, Kash * RHP 28 Kerkhoff, Nate * LHP 14 Kiser, Kale * INF 30 Lemke, Tom RHP 33 Mariot, Michael ** RHP 41 Nesseth, Mike ** RHP 21 Niederklein, Tyler RHP 7 Peters, Bryan INF 34 Roualdes, Jordan * LHP 20 Scheffert, Josh INF 9 Tate, Khris RHP 23 Thompson, Cade * 1B/OF 19 Tolentino, Patric C 26 Vogt, Dylan RHP 16 Williams, Chris RHP 8 Yost, Sean * RHP *- Letters Earned
2010 Numerical Roster
No. Player Pos. B/T Ht. Wt. D.O.B Cl. 1 Boomer Collins * OF R/R 6-0 202 6/13/89 So. 2 Chad Christensen INF/OF R/R 6-3 208 10/6/90 Fr. 3 Kash Kalkowski * RHP R/R 6-1 205 3/5/89 So. 4 DJ Belfonte *** OF L/L 5-10 181 5/22/87 Sr. 6 Kyle Bubak * INF S/R 6-1 195 9/5/87 Sr. 7 Bryan Peters INF R/R 6-2 196 8/9/90 Fr. 8 Sean Yost * RHP R/R 6-6 209 12/15/88 So. 9 Khris Tate RHP R/R 6-1 190 11/28/88 Jr. 10 Kurt Farmer INF R/R 6-2 200 1/29/91 Fr. 11 Matt Freeman ** RHP R/R 6-1 185 1/11/89 Jr. 12 Adam Bailey * OF L/L 6-1 201 3/6/88 Sr. 13 Cory Burleson * C S/R 6-1 214 2/4/90 So. 14 Kale Kiser * INF S/R 5-10 189 3/31/90 So. 16 Chris Williams RHP R/R 6-3 202 12/30/90 Fr. 17 Luke Bublitz RHP L/R 6-3 215 5/29/91 Fr. 18 Casey Hauptman ** RHP R/R 6-4 221 1/1/89 Jr. 19 Patric Tolentino C R/R 6-3 223 7/18/89 Jr. 20 Josh Scheffert INF R/R 6-2 215 2/23/91 Fr. 21 Tyler Niederklein RHP R/R 6-2 205 10/26/90 Fr. 22 Cody Asche * INF L/R 6-2 211 6/30/90 So. 23 Cade Thompson * 1B/OF L/L 6-3 214 7/9/87 Sr. 24 Khiry Cooper * OF R/R 6-3 197 1/18/90 So. 26 Dylan Vogt RHP R/R 6-2 195 10/30/90 Fr. 27 Zach Hirsch LHP L/L 6-4 220 7/6/90 Fr. 28 Nate Kerkhoff * LHP L/L 5-11 186 9/22/89 So. 30 Tom Lemke RHP R/R 6-8 231 11/5/90 Fr. 31 Chase Adams RHP R/R 6-0 176 1/14/89 Jr. 32 Tyler Farst ** 1B/OF R/R 6-1 228 1/16/87 Sr. 33 Michael Mariot ** RHP R/R 6-0 195 10/20/88 Jr. 34 Jordan Roualdes * LHP L/L 6-2 224 9/4/87 Sr. 37 Ryan Hander RHP R/R 6-3 190 8/1/90 Fr. 38 Pat Hirschberg OF R/R 6-2 231 1/1/91 Fr. 41 Mike Nesseth ** RHP R/R 6-6 226 4/19/88 Jr. 44 Kurt Giller RHP L/R 6-2 230 2/4/91 Fr. 48 Nick Dolsky RHP R/R 6-8 226 12/20/90 Fr. 50 Ryan Hughes LHP L/L 6-7 245 5/20/88 Jr. *-letters earned
Baseball Coaching and Support Staff 5 42 29 40 15
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Mike Anderson, Head Coach (Eighth Season) Dave Bingham, Assistant Coach (Fifth Season) Eric Newman, Assistant Coach (Third Season) Nate Thompson, Volunteer Assistant Coach (Third Season) Curtis Ledbetter, Director of Baseball Operations (Second Season) Jerry Weber, Athletic Trainer. Brandon Auten, Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer Mike Arthur, Strength Coach Katie Jewell, Academic Coordinator Chris McQuillan, Equipment Manager
Hometown (Previous Schools) Waxahachie, Texas (Waxahachie) Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Washington) Grand Island, Neb. (Grand Island) Kansas City, Mo. (Rockhurst) Layton, Utah (Salt Lake City CC/Layton) Fort Collins, Colo. (Rocky Mountain) Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest) Carthage, Texas (Weatherford College/Carthage) Columbus, Neb. (Columbus) Omaha, Neb. (Elkhorn) Scottsdale, Ariz. (South Mountain CC/ Arizona State/Chaparral) Midland, Texas (Midland Christian) Plano, Texas (Plano West) Omaha, Neb. (Omaha Westside) Thornton, Colo. (Legacy) Omaha, Neb. (Millard South) Mission Viejo, Calif. (Redlands (Okla.) CC /Lookeba Sickles) Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast) Omaha, Neb. (Millard West) O’Fallon, Mo. (Ft. Zumwalt West) Eatonville, Wash. (Central Arizona College/Eatonville) Shreveport, La. (Calvary Baptist Academy) Omaha, Neb. (Millard South) St. Charles, Ill. (St. Charles North) Overland Park, Kan. (Blue Valley) Phoenix, Ariz. (Northwest Christian) Mineola, Texas (Howard College/Mineola) Cedar Park, Texas (Grayson County College/Cedar Park) Southlake, Texas (Carroll) Sonoma, Calif. (South Mountain CC/Mesa CC/Justin-Siena) Sioux Falls, S.D. (Lincoln) Parker, Colo. (Chaparral) Windom, Minn. (Windom) Manhattan, Kan. (Manhattan) Apple Valley, Minn. (Eastview) Pleasanton, Calif. (Chabot College/Foothill)
2010 Baseball Pronunciation Guide Player Cody ASCHE Kyle BUBAK DJ BELFONTE KHIRY Cooper Kurt GILLER Kash KALKOWSKI Tyler NIEDERKLEIN Jordan ROUALDES Josh SCHEFFERT Patric TOLENTINO Dylan VOGT
Pronunciation ASH • ee BOO • bock BELL• font • e KY • ree Gil• er KAL • cow • ski KNEE • der • kline RAWL • dees SH • ef• ert TOE• len • tino VOTE
INTRODUCTION
2010 Schedule Information Schedule • Travel Plans 2010 Schedule Date Feb. 19 Feb. 20 Feb. 21 Feb. 22 Feb. 26 Feb. 27 Feb. 28 March 2 March 5 March 6 March 7 March 10 March 12 March 13 March 14 March 19 March 20 March 21 March 23 March 24 March 26 March 27 March 28 March 30 March 31 April 2 April 3 April 4 April 6 April 9 April 10 April 11 April 13 April 16 April 17 April 18 April 20 April 23 April 24 April 25 April 27 April 30 May 1 May 2 May 7 May 8 May 9 May 14 May 15 May 16 May 18 May 21 May 22 May 23 May 26-30 June 4-7 June 11-14 June 19-30
Day Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Friday Saturday Sunday Tuesday Friday Saturday Sunday Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday Friday Saturday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday Tuesday Friday Saturday Sunday Tuesday Friday Saturday Sunday Tuesday Friday Saturday Sunday Tuesday Friday Saturday Sunday Friday Saturday Sunday Friday Saturday Sunday Tuesday Friday Saturday Sunday Wed.-Sun. Fri.-Mon. Fri.-Mon. Sat.-Wed.
Opponent at Fresno State at Fresno State at Fresno State at Fresno State vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Rice vs. Elon South Dakota State at UCLA at UCLA at UCLA Nebraska-Kearney Houston Baptist Houston Baptist Houston Baptist at Texas # at Texas # at Texas # (Fox College Sports) Northern Colorado Northern Colorado Oklahoma # Oklahoma # Oklahoma # North Dakota North Dakota at Oklahoma State # at Oklahoma State # at Oklahoma State # Creighton (NET/CBS CS) at Kansas State # at Kansas State # at Kansas State # Wichita State (NET/CBS CS) Kansas # Kansas # Kansas # (NET/CBS CS) at Creighton (NET/CBS CS) at Baylor # at Baylor # at Baylor # at Iowa Texas A&M # (NET) Texas A&M # Texas A&M # Southeast Missouri State Southeast Missouri State Southeast Missouri State at Missouri # at Missouri # at Missouri # vs. Creighton (NET/CBS CS) Texas Tech # Texas Tech # (NET/CBS CS) Texas Tech # at Big 12 Championship NCAA Regionals NCAA Super Regionals at College World Series
Location (Ballpark) Time Fresno, Calif. (Pete Beiden Field) 8:05 p.m. Fresno, Calif. (Pete Beiden Field) 4:05 p.m. Fresno, Calif. (Pete Beiden Field) 3:05 p.m. Fresno, Calif. (Pete Beiden Field) 8:05 p.m. Houston, Texas (Reckling Park) 1 p.m. Houston, Texas (Reckling Park) 4:30 p.m. Houston, Texas (Reckling Park) Noon Hawks Field 1:05 p.m. Los Angeles, Calif. (Jackie Robinson Stadium) 8 p.m. Los Angeles, Calif. (Jackie Robinson Stadium) 4 p.m. Los Angeles, Calif. (Jackie Robinson Stadium) 1 p.m. Hawks Field 1:05 p.m. Hawks Field 1:05 p.m. Hawks Field 2:05 p.m. Hawks Field 1:05 p.m. Austin, Texas (UFCU Disch-Falk Field) 6:05 p.m. Austin, Texas (UFCU Disch-Falk Field) 2:05 p.m. Austin, Texas (UFCU Disch-Falk Field) 1:05 p.m. Hawks Field 1:05 p.m. Hawks Field 1:05 p.m. Hawks Field 6:35 p.m. Hawks Field 2:05 p.m. Hawks Field 1:05 p.m. Hawks Field 6:35 p.m. Hawks Field 1:05 p.m. Stillwater, Okla. (Allie P. Reynolds Stadium) 6:30 p.m. Stillwater, Okla. (Allie P. Reynolds Stadium) 2 p.m. Stillwater, Okla. (Allie P. Reynolds Stadium) 1 p.m. Hawks Field 6:35 p.m. Manhattan, Kan. (Tointon Family Stadium) 6:30 p.m. Manhattan, Kan. (Tointon Family Stadium) 2 p.m. Manhattan, Kan. (Tointon Family Stadium) 1 p.m. Hawks Field 6:35 p.m. Hawks Field 6:35 p.m. Hawks Field 4:05 p.m. Hawks Field 1:05 p.m. Omaha, Neb. (Rosenblatt Stadium) 6:30 p.m. Waco, Texas (Baylor Ballpark) 6:30 p.m. Waco, Texas (Baylor Ballpark) 3 p.m. Waco, Texas (Baylor Ballpark) 1 p.m. Iowa City, Iowa (Duane Banks Field) 6 p.m. Hawks Field 6:35 p.m. Hawks Field 2:05 p.m. Hawks Field 11:05 a.m. Hawks Field 6:35 p.m. Hawks Field 2:05 p.m. Hawks Field 12:05 p.m. Columbia, Mo. (Simmons Field) 7 p.m. Columbia, Mo. (Simmons Field) 7 p.m. Columbia, Mo. (Simmons Field) Noon Omaha, Neb. (Rosenblatt Stadium) 7 p.m. Hawks Field 6:35 p.m. Hawks Field 2:05 p.m. Hawks Field 1:05 p.m. Oklahoma City, Okla. (AT&T Bricktown Ballpark) TBA. Campus Sites TBA. Campus Sites TBA. Omaha, Neb. (Rosenblatt Stadium) TBA
2010 Husker Travel Plans
Fresno, Calif. (Feb. 18-23) Commercial Flight - American Airlines Piccadilly Inn 4961 North Cedar Avenue • Fresno, Calif. 93726 Phone: (559) 224-4200 Website: http://www.piccadillyinn.com/university/ Houston, Texas (Feb. 25-28) Commercial Flight - Continental Airlines Hampton Inn - Near the Galleria 4500 Post Oak Pkwy • Houston, Texas 77027 Phone: (713) 871-9911 Website: http://hamptoninn1.hilton.com Los Angeles, Calif. (March 4-7) Commercial Flight - US Airlines Courtyard by Marriott 6333 Bristol Parkway • Culver City, Calif. 90230 Phone: (310) 590-2510 Website: www.courtyardlawestside.com Austin, Texas (March 18-21) Commercial Flight - American Airlines Embassy Suites 5901 North IH-35 • Austin, Texas 78723 Phone: (512) 519-0461 Website: http://embassysuites1.hilton.com Stillwater, Okla. (April 1-4) Charter Bus Hampton Inn & Suites 717 E Hall of Fame • Stillwater, Okla. 74074 Phone: (405) 743-1306 Website: http://hamptoninn1.hilton.com Manhattan, Kan. (April 8-11) Charter Bus - Arrow Stage Lines Holiday Inn at the Campus 1641 Anderson Avenue • Manhattan, Kan. 66502 Phone: (785) 539-7531 Website: www.holidayinn.com/universityks Omaha, Neb. (April 20 and May 18) Charter Bus - Arrow Stage Lines Single-Day Trip Waco, Texas (April 22-25) Courtyard Marriott 101 Washington Ave • Waco, Texas 76701 Phone: (254) 752-8686 Website: www.marriott.com/wcocy Iowa City, Iowa (April 27) Charter Bus - Arrow Stage Lines Single Day Trip Columbia, Mo. (May 13-16) Charter Bus - Arrow Stage Lines Quality Inn 1612 N. Providence Road • Columbia, Mo. 65202 Phone: (573) 449-2491 Website: www.qualityinn.com
#-Big 12 games; All times and dates are subject to change; all times listed are central; Every game is broadcast on selected IMG Husker Sports Network affiliates and on the Internet at Huskers.com. Tickets for all home games can be purchased by calling 800-8-BIGRED, online at Huskers.com or at Hawks Field 90 minutes prior to each regular-season home game. TV - NET/CBS CS - NET and CBS College Sports.
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Nebraska Baseball Media Outlets Newspapers • Television Stations • Radio Stations • Baseball Speciality Publications Newspapers
Associated Press 909 N. 96th, Suite 104, Omaha, NE 68114 402-391-0031 (800-642-9920) Fax: 402-391-1412 Eric Olson (eolson@ap.org)
ap.org
Lincoln Journal Star journalstar.com 926 P Street, Lincoln, NE 68508 402-473-7431 Fax: 402-473-7291 Sports Editor–Todd Henrichs (thenrichs@journalstar.com) Beat Writer–Curt McKeever (cmckeever@journalstar.com) Columnist–Steve Sipple (ssipple@journalstar.com) Omaha World-Herald omaha.com 14th & Dodge Streets, Omaha, NE 68102 402-444-1000 (800-284-6397) Fax: 402-344-3343 Omaha World-Herald Lincoln Bureau 635 S. 14th, Suite 310, Lincoln, NE 68508 402-473-9587 Sports Editor–Thad Livingston (thad.livingston@owh.com) Beat Writer–Mitch Sherman (mitch.sherman@owh.com) Columnist–Tom Shatel (tom.shatel@owh.com) Daily Nebraskan dailynebraskan.com 20 Nebraska Union, Lincoln, NE 68588-0448 402-472-1765 Fax: 402-472-1761 Sports Editor–Kris Knowlton (sports@dailynebraskan.com) Beatrice Sun beatricedailysun.com 200 North 7th Street, Beatrice, NE 68310 402-223-5233 Fax: 402-228-3571 Sports Editor–Jane White (beatrice.news@lee.net) Columbus Telegram columbustelegram.com 1254 27th Ave., Columbus, NE 68601 402-564-2741 Fax: 402-563-7500 Sports Editor–Patrick Murphy (patrick.murphy@lee.net) Fremont Tribune ftrib.com 135 N. Main St, Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-5000 Fax: 402-721-8047 Sports Editor–Brent Wasenius (tribnews@ftrib.com) Grand Island Independent theindependent.com 422 W 1st., P.O. Box 1208, Grand Island, NE 68801 308-382-1000 Fax: 308-382-8129 Sports Editor–Terry Douglass (sportsdesk@theindependent.com) Hastings Tribune hastingstribune.com 908 W. 2nd Street, P.O. Box 788, Hastings, NE 68902 402-462-2131 Fax: 402-462-2184 Sports Editor–Vince Kuppig (sports@hastingstribune.com) Holdrege Daily Citizen 418 Garfield Street, Holdrege, NE 68949 308-995-4441 Fax: 308-995-5992 Sports Editor–Bob King or Tunney Price Kearney Hub kearneyhub.com 13 East 22nd Street, Kearney, NE 68848 308-237-2152 Fax: 308-233-9745 Sports Editor–Buck Mahoney (kearneyhub@kearney.net) McCook Gazette mccookgazette.com P.O. Box 1268, McCook, NE 69001 308-345-4500 Fax: 308-345-7881 Sports Editor–John Mesh (sports@mccookgazette.com) Nebraska City News-Press P.O. Box 757, Nebraska City, NE 68410
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ncnewspress.com
402-873-3334 Fax: 402-873-5436 Sports Editor–Kirt Manion (kmanion@ncnewspress.com) Norfolk Daily News norfolkdailynews.com 525 Norfolk Ave., Norfolk, NE 68701 402-371-1020 Fax: 402-644-2080 Sports Editor–Jay Prauner (ndnews@norfolkdailynews.com) North Platte Telegraph nptelegraph.com 621 N. Chestnut Street, North Platte, NE 69101 308-532-6000 Fax: 308-532-9268 Sports Editor–Job Vigil (job.vigil@nptelegraph.com) Scottsbluff Star-Herald starherald.com Box 1709, Scottsbluff, NE 69363 308-632-9000 Fax: 308-632-9003 Sports Editor–Jeff Fielder (sports@starherald.com) York News-Times yorknewstimes.com P.O. Box 279, York, NE 68467 402-362-4478 Fax: 402-362-6748 Sports Editor–Ken Kush (ken.kush@yorknewstimes.com)
Television Stations
KOLN-TV (CBS, Channels 10-11) kolnkgin.com 40th & W Streets, Lincoln, NE 68503 402-467-9270 Fax: 402-467-9208 Sports Director–Kevin Sjuts (sports@kolnkgin.com) Dan Hedman; Thor Tripp KLKN-TV (ABC, Channel 8) klkntv.com 3240 So. 10th, Lincoln, NE 68502 402-434-8000 Fax: 402-436-2236 Sports Director–Dave Hunt (sports@klkntv.com); Ryan Gager WOWT-TV (NBC, Channel 6) wowt.com 3501 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68131 402-233-7940 Fax: 402-346-6740 Sports Director–Ross Jernstrom (sixonline@wowt.com) John Chapman KETV (ABC, Channel 7) ketv.com 26th & Douglas, Omaha, NE 68131 402-978-8958 Fax: 402-978-8931 Sports Director–Jon Schuetz (sports@theomahachannel.com) Matt Schick; Steve Henneberry KMTV (CBS, Channel 3) action3news.com 10714 Mockingbird, Omaha, NE 68127 402-592-4330 Fax: 402-592-4714 Sports Director–Matt Siegel (matt@action3news.com) KPTM-TV (Fox, Channel 9) kptm.com 4625 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68132 402-554-4286 Fax: 402-554-4292 Sports Director–J.J. Davis (sports42@kptm.com); Adam Krueger NTV (ABC, Channel 13) P.O. Box 220, Kearney, NE 68848 308-743-2494 Fax: 308-743-2660
nebraska.tv
KHAS-TV (NBC, Channel 5) khastv.com P.O. Box 578, Hastings, NE 68901 402-463-1321 Fax: 402-463-6551 Sports Director–Ed Littler (ed.littler@khastv.com) KNOP-TV (NBC, Channel 2) knoptv.com P.O. Box 749, North Platte, NE 69101 308-532-2222 Fax: 308-532-9579 Sports Director–Joe Swift (sports@knoptv.com)
Radio Stations
KLIN (1400 AM)* klin.com 4343 O St., Lincoln, NE 68510 402-475-4567 Fax: 402-474-8011 Program Director–John Bishop (jbishop@broadcasthouse.com) *Lincoln Designate for Husker Sports Network KFAB (1110 AM)* kfab.com 5010 Underwood Ave., Omaha, NE 68132 402-556-8000 Fax: 402-556-8937 Program Director–Gary Sadlemyer (garysadlemyer@hotmail.com) News Director–Tom Stanton *Omaha Designate for Husker Sports Network KRVN (880 AM)* krvn.com 1007 Plum Creek Pkwy., Lexington, NE 68850-0880 308-324-2371 Fax: 308-324-5786 Program Director–Stafford Thompson (sthompson@krvn.com) Sports Director–Jayson Jorgensen (jjorgensen@krvn.com) *Designate for Husker Sports Network KRNU (90.3 FM) krnu.unl.edu 201 Andersen Hall, Lincoln, NE 68588-0466 402-472-3054 Fax: 402-472-8403 Station Manager–Rick Alloway (krnu@unl.edu) KFOR (1240 AM) kfor1240.com 3800 Cornhusker Hwy., Lincoln, NE 68504 402-466-1234 Fax: 402-467-4095 Sports Director–Chuck Stevens (cstevens@threeeagles.com) KOZN (1620 AM) 1620thezone.com 5011 Capitol Suite, #300, Omaha, NE 68132 402-951-1620 Fax: 402-342-7041 Sports Director–Kevin Kugler (kevin@1620thezone.com) KOMJ (590 AM) 11128 John Galt Blvd., Omaha, NE 68137 402-592-5300 Fax: 402-331-1348
bigsports590.com
Huskers Illustrated huskersillustrated.com 7755 S. 23rd St., Lincoln, NE 68512 402-474-4355 Fax: 402-474-5132 Customer Service: 800-524-9527 . Editor–Aaron Babcock (ababcock@gobarnstorm.com) Contributing Writer–Mike Babcock
Specialty Publications
Baseball America baseballamerica.com 4319 South Alston Avenue, Suite 103, Durham, NC 27713 919-682-9635 College Writer–Aaron Fitt (aaronfitt@baseballamerica.com) Yahoo! Sports collegebaseball.rivals.com 10 Cadillac Drive, Suite 400, Brentwood, TN 37027 615-507-3935 Fax: 615-507-1005 College Writer–Kendall Rogers (rogersk@yahoo-inc.com) Collegiate Baseball baseballnews.com PO Box 50566, Tucson, AZ 85703 520-623-4530 Fax: 520-624-5501 College Writer–Lou Pavlovich Jr. (cbn@baseballnews.com)
INTRODUCTION
NCAA Compliance Guidelines NCAA Principles • NCAA Definitions • Guidelines and Reminders for Boosters The University of Nebraska Athletic Department takes great pride in abiding by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Big 12 Conference rules and guidelines that govern Division I competition. For the benefit of the many alumni, fans and booster club members who are so active in supporting and assisting the Huskers throughout the year, we would like to remind everyone of a few definitions and rules that apply to all athletic representatives and boosters.
NCAA Principles
Institutional Control
It is the responsibility of the University of Nebraska to control its intercollegiate athletic program in compliance with the rules and regulations of the NCAA.
Responsibility
The University of Nebraska’s responsibility for the conduct of its program includes responsibility for the actions of its staff members and for the actions of any other individual, booster or organization engaged in activities promoting the athletic interests of the institution.
Compliance
The University of Nebraska must monitor its program to assure compliance and to identify and report to the NCAA instances in which compliance has not been achieved. An institution found to have violated NCAA rules is subject to disciplinary and corrective actions as determined by the NCAA.
Question and Answers for Fans, Boosters, Alumni and Representatives of Athletic Interests Definitions
Q: What is a booster? A: Someone who belongs to a University of Nebraska athletic booster club; promotes or makes financial donations to the athletic department or a specific Husker team; assists in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes; employs, gives benefits to, or provides services to a student-athlete, a prospective student-athlete or the relative/friends of either. REPRESENTATIVE OF ATHLETIC INTERESTS (I.E., BOOSTERS), NCAA BYLAW 13 Q: What is a Prospective Student-Athlete? A: A prospective student-athlete is a student who has started classes for the ninth grade or above, including students in prep schools and junior colleges as well as students who have officially withdrawn from a four-year institution and plan to transfer to another institution. In addition, a student who has not started classes for the ninth grade becomes a prospective student-athlete if the institution or a Nebraska booster provides the individual or the individual’s relatives or friends with any financial assistance or benefits that the institution does not provide to prospective students in general. A good rule of thumb is to treat ALL STUDENTS as prospects. Q: What is a Student-Athlete? A: A student-athlete is a student whose enrollment was solicited by a member of the Nebraska athletic staff or other representative of athletic interests with a view toward the student’s ultimate participation in the intercollegiate athletic program. Q: What is a contact? A: Contact is ANY face-to-face encounter between a prospect, or the prospect’s parent or legal guardian, and a Nebraska staff member or athletic representative during which any dialogue occurs. Q: What is recruiting? A: Recruiting is any solicitation of a prospect or a prospect’s family member (or guardian) by an institutional staff member or by athletic representative of the institution, for the purpose of securing the prospect’s enrollment and ultimate participation in Nebraska’s intercollegiate athletic program.
Guidelines
Q: What is a Booster? A: Someone who belongs to a University of Nebraska athletic booster club; promotes or makes financial donations to the athletic department or a specific Husker team; assists in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes; employs, gives benefits to, or provides services to a student-athlete, a prospective student-athlete or the relative/friends of either. REPRESENTATIVE OF ATHLETIC INTERESTS (I.E., BOOSTERS), NCAA BYLAW 13 Q: What constitutes impermissible contact by a Booster? A: Phone calls to prospects (9th to 12th grade) and their relatives placed for recruiting purposes (questions about the athletic program at UNL must be directed to the coach); writing, paging, text messages or instant messages to a prospect to encourage UNL attendance; contact with a prospect at a high school or club contest; contact with a prospect or his/her coach, principal, or counselor to evaluate the prospect; visiting the prospect’s educational institution to pick up videotape or transcripts for evaluation purposes; contacting a prospect to congratulate him/her for signing a National Letter of Intent to attend UNL; giving anything of value to a prospect to induce him/her to attend UNL; contact of any kind while the prospect is on the UNL campus for an official or unofficial visit. RECRUITING CONTACTS, NCAA BYLAW 13 Q: What are the rules of employment for a student-athlete? A: A student-athlete may be employed during the academic year or summer vacation period; receive compensation equal to the going rate for similar services in the locale; receive compensation only for work performed; accept employment from more than one employer and earn unlimited income; receive benefits provided to all other employees; teach sport-related individual skill instruction or fee-for-lesson sessions. A student-athlete may not conduct personal sport camps or promote, market, advertise or endorse a commercial business or product. Only benefits that are authorized by NCAA legislation shall be provided to and accepted by a student-athlete. It is not permissible for a student-athlete to receive a benefit that is the result of a “special” arrangement by an institutional employee, booster, employer or fan. EMPLOYMENT, NCAA BYLAW 12 Q: What are non-permissible benefits? A: Free or reduced-fee housing/rent including the use of vacation or seasonal homes; free or reduced-fee meals; loans or cash advances in pay or salary; tuition costs or school supply expenses; gifts or presents of any type regardless of the occasion or purpose; use of telephone for long distance or use of telephone cards and cell phones; free use of any motor vehicle, boat or recreational vehicle; free use of services (i.e., automobile repair, hair care, laundry, copying, faxing, etc.); free or reduced-fee memberships at golf courses, health clubs, etc. (This list is not exhaustive. Only benefits that are authorized by NCAA legislation shall be provided to and accepted by a student-athlete. It is not permissible for a student-athlete to receive a benefit that is the result of a “special” arrangement by an institutional employee, booster, employer or fan.) BENEFITS AND PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT, NCAA BYLAW 16 Q: What type of promotional activities may the student-athlete be permitted to participate? A: Charitable, educational or non-profit promotions and events with requested approval from the Athletic Compliance Office prior to the event. Q: What types of promotional activities are not permissible? A: Any fundraising activity that supports a high school organization or group that assists prospective-aged students; use of his/her name or picture; or appear to promote or market a commercial business or product. PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES, NCAA BYLAW 12 For further information regarding NCAA Guidelines for Athletic Representatives, please contact the athletic compliance office at (402) 472-2042 or 1-(800) 927-7220. Inquiries may also be mailed to: Athletic Compliance Office, One Memorial Stadium, P.O. Box 880219, Lincoln, NE, 68588-0219. Questions can also be faxed to (402) 472-4609 or e-mailed to compliance@huskers. com.
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Hawks Field at Haymarket Park The Home of the Husker Baseball Program Haymarket Park Timeline
• July 30, 1999 - NEBCO Inc., Lincoln Mayor Don Wesley and UNL officials announce plans for a baseball/softball complex located near Sixth and Charleston streets. • Aug. 10, 1999 - Lincoln City Council approves the stadium project. • April 1, 2000 - The University of Nebraska Regents unanimously approve UNL’s funding portion for Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. • April 12, 2000 - Ground is broken on Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. • April 20, 2001 - Sod is laid down inside the park for the first time. • June 1, 2001 - The Lincoln Saltdogs defeat Sioux City, 7-6, in front of a crowd of 6,827 in the first game at Haymarket Park. • Aug. 10, 2001 - The Husker baseball program moves its offices to Haymarket Park. • Feb. 23, 2002 - The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved the naming of the playing surface after Myrna Hawks, a long-time supporter of the NU baseball program. • March 5, 2002 - The NU baseball team makes its Hawks Field debut against Nebraska-Kearney, a 23-1 Husker victory. • April 28, 2002 - Hawks Field at Haymarket Park dedication ceremonies were held before the start of Nebraska’s doubleheader against Kansas. • May 26, 2002 - The pedestrian walkway from downtown Lincoln to Haymarket Park is completed, giving fans easy access from the historic Haymarket District in Downtown Lincoln. • Jan. 11, 2010 - Renovation was completed on the Nebraska baseball clubhouse, as the facility includes theater seating, updated wooden lockers and a marble entranceway, making the facility one of the best in the country.
Year-by-Year Record Year 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Totals
Record (Pct.) 29-5 (.853) 29-6 (.829) 19-8 (.678) 33-4 (.892) 20-7 (.741) 14-10 (.583) 29-5-1 (.843) 16-14 (.533) 189-59-1 (.761)
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Since its opening in 2002, Hawks Field at Haymarket Park has been one of college baseball’s best ballparks. Set on 32 acres onehalf mile west of campus near downtown, the complex combines private and public entities, giving the University of Nebraska and the City of Lincoln a one-of-a-kind facility for the Huskers and the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association of Independent League Professional Baseball. On July 30, 1999, the University of Nebraska, the City of Lincoln and NEBCO Inc., announced plans to construct two new stadiums, an 8,500-seat ballpark for the Husker baseball program and the Saltdogs – marking professional baseball’s return to the Star City for the first time in 40 years – and a 2,500-seat softball stadium located next door. Building a complex for the Huskers, as well as the Saltdogs, whose season runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day, required leadership and a forward-thinking vision from all three entities. The $29.53 million cost was primarily divided between the city, NEBCO and the University with additional sources contributing for the rest of the project. In March of 2000, Howard and Myrna Hawks guaranteed UNL’s commitment to the baseball/softball project, enabling the University to move forward on the complex on schedule. An avid supporter of the Husker baseball program, Myrna Hawks never had the opportunity to see the finished product, as she passed away on Jan. 24, 2001. In her honor, the playing surface was named Hawks Field in
February of 2002 and was formally dedicated on April 28, 2002, before a doubleheader against Kansas. “She was a baseball fanatic,” Howard Hawks said of his wife of 45 years. “She went to baseball games before we were married, but I know that after we were married, she never went to a game where she didn’t keep score. “She felt you didn’t really know what had happened if you didn’t know how this guy hit last time, and how they pitched to him, so she kept track of all those things.” The DLR Group was hired to be the principal designer of the ballparks, as well as the plaza
between the two fields, and to create a design unique for Lincoln. Early on, one of the goals of the project was to enhance the experience for the fans who attend games at the new park. According to the DLR Group, the intimate atmosphere at Haymarket Park was intentional. “One of the primary concepts driving this whole facility was to create a ‘park within a park,’ which meant the fans would be able to view the action from anywhere in the park,” says Pat Phelan, principal project manager at the DLR Group in Omaha. “There’s an open concourse, so when fans are waiting in line for concessions or restrooms,
Myrna and Howard Hawks were long-time supporters of the Husker baseball program and were instrumental in getting Haymarket Park built. The field is named after Myrna, who passed away on Jan. 24, 2001.
INTRODUCTION they can still see the field from there. There’s also a bermed seating area around the outside of the park, so you can literally walk around the perimeter of the diamond while viewing the action, but you’re still within the confines of the stadium.” In the months leading up to the start of construction in April of 2000, former Nebraska Baseball Coach Dave Van Horn and Saltdogs President Charlie Meyer toured many of the top minor league facilities in the country, looking for ideas that could be implemented in the new ballpark. The influences of parks such as the Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City, Victory Field in Indianapolis and Franklin Covey Field in Salt Lake City, are evident throughout the structure. The exterior is a red-brick facade, while the spacious concourse level is highlighted by exposed ironwork. The playing surface is nestled in a bowl, allowing berm seating along both lines and throughout the outfield and a raised batter’s eye consisting of pine trees in center field. The features make Haymarket Park a first-class facility. The ballpark’s setting also allowed the designers to use Memorial Stadium and downtown Lincoln to provide a picturesque backdrop in the outfield. There is also a pedestrian connector that allows fans to make the walk from downtown Lincoln to the center field entrance of Haymarket Park. The park features many fan-friendly amenities, including 4,419 chair-back seats on two levels in the main seating bowl, 16 suites, a towering video board/scoreboard in right center field, the Buck Beltzer Playground for kids down the right field line and numerous restrooms and concession stands. In 2009, the facility added seating in right field, as the Husker Home Run Terrace bringing more fans
closer to the action. Hawks Field at Haymarket Park was selected as the best playing surface in each of its nine years of existence. In November of 2007, Hawks Field received another honor, as it won the Baseball Field of the Year Award in the College/University division by the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) for the second time. The field earned its first honor in 2003 and is the only college park in the country to be a two-time winner. In the fall of 2008, the field was completely resurfaced while the underground drainage system was improved, making the field more playable during the early spring months. The ballpark is more than a playing field for the Huskers. It includes medical and laundry facilities, coaches’ offices and a 1,400 square foot locker room and adjacent clubhouse, giving the Husker program one of the best baseball setups in the country. The clubhouse was completely renovated in January of 2010, with a new entryway, remodeled player lockers, new locker chairs, electronic reclining theater seating, a team dining area, two 25-inch touchscreen monitors, a new video messaging system and a gaming area. The Huskers have enjoyed their new home, posting a 189-59-1 (.761) record at Hawks Field over the past eight years, including a school-record 33-4 mark in 2005 and a 29-5-1 mark in 2008. Fans have also turned out in record numbers, as Nebraska has ranked among the nation’s top 20 schools in average attendance since 2002. In 2006, Nebraska set a singleseason attendance record by averaging 5,092 fans per game. NU also established a singlegame record with a crowd of 8,757 against Texas A&M on April 14, 2006.
In addition to the other amenities, the ballpark features the Buck Beltzer Playground. Named in honor of a former Husker baseball captain and Grand Island businessman, the enclosed park includes a padded surface for safety.
Hawks Field at Haymarket Park Quick Facts
Groundbreaking........................................................................................................... April 12, 2000 Opened........................................................................................................................... June 1, 2001 Dedication.................................................................................................................... April 28, 2002 Architect................................................................................................... Stan Meredith, DLR Group Cost..............................................................................................................................$29.53 million Capacity......................................................................................................................................8,486 Chair-back Seats.........................................................................................................................4,419 Suites............................................................................................................... 16 (16 seats per suite) Parking Stalls..............................................................................................................................2,000 Dimensions.....................................................................335(LL); 403(LC); 395(CF); 400(RC); 325(RL) Surface..................................................................................................................Kentucky Bluegrass Batter’s Eye............................................................................................ Black Hills Spruce Pine Trees Scoreboard.............................................................................13’ x 16’ 7” with a matrix/video board Concessions............................................................................................................. Levy Restaurants Restaurant Names (Locations)................................................. The Wind-up (Main Level Concourse) .............................................................................................. Husker Grill (Third Base Line, Sec. 109) ............................................................................................ ‘Dogs Dugout (First Base Line, Sec. 112) .......................................................................................... Fielder’s Choice (Center field Concourse) Restrooms................................................ 6 (Sec. 105, 108, 110, Left Field; Center Field, Club Level) Press Box Size.................................................................2,100 square feet encompassing two levels Radio/TV Booths......................................................................................................................... Four
Nebraska’s 1,400 square foot locker room is one of the largest in college baseball and features 36 wooden lockers, including three double-sized lockers for the Husker catchers. An extensive renovation was completed on the locker room in January of 2010.
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Hawks Field at Haymarket Park Team and Individual Records at Hawks Field
Tony Watson’s 10-inning performance against Missouri in 2007 is the longest outing by a pitcher in Hawks Field history.
Hawks Field Team Records
Hawks Field Individual Records
Category At bats: Runs scored: Hits: RBIs: Doubles: Triples: Home runs: Total bases:
Category At bats:
Team Batting No. 57 23 22 19 7 3 5 38 38 Walks: 13 Strikeouts: 19 19 Sac hits: 4 Sac flies 4 Stolen bases: 8 Hit by pitch: 6 Runners LOB: 18
Team and Opponent (Date) Texas A&M vs. Nebraska (May 9, 2008) Nebraska vs. Nebraska-Kearney (March 5, 2002) Nebraska vs. Texas-Pan American (April 23, 2002) Nebraska vs. Nebraska-Kearney (March 5, 2002) Nebraska vs. Creighton (June 5, 2005) Nebraska vs. Texas-Pan American (April 24, 2002) Three times, last Nebraska vs. Nebraska-Kearney (April 19, 2006) Nebraska vs. South Dakota State (March 13, 2005) Nebraska vs. Nebraska-Kearney (April 19, 2006) Nebraska vs. Nebraska-Kearney (March 5, 2002) Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Nebraska (May 3, 2008) Texas A&M vs. Nebraska (May 9, 2008) Five times, last Nebraska vs. Baylor (May 13, 2007) Nebraska vs. Richmond (June 9, 2002) Nebraska vs. South Dakota State (March 17, 2006) Nebraska vs. UW-Milwaukee (March 30, 2004) Nebraska vs. Texas A&M (May 9, 2008)
Team Fielding Category Putouts:
No. 48 48 Assists: 25 Errors: 6 Passed balls: 2 DPs Turned 4
Team Pitching Category Innings pitched:
No. 16 16 Runs allowed: 23 Earned runs: 16 Walks allowed: 13 Strikeouts: 19 Strikeouts: 19 Hits allowed: 22 Doubles allowed: 7 Triples allowed: 3 Homers allowed: 5 Wild pitches: 4 Hit batters: 6
Team and Opponent (Date) Nebraska vs. Texas A&M; Texas A&M vs. Nebraska (May 9, 2008) Nebraska vs. Texas (April 8, 2005) Texas A&M vs. Nebraska (May 9, 2008) Texas A&M vs. Nebraska (May 11, 2008) 15 times, last New Mexico vs. Nebraska (April 29, 2009) Missouri vs. Nebraska (April 11, 2003) Team and Opponent (Date) Nebraska vs. Texas (April 8, 2005) Nebraska vs. Texas A&M; Texas A&M vs. Nebraska (May 9, 2008) Nebraska-Kearney vs. Nebraska (March 5, 2002) Nebraska-Kearney vs. Nebraska (March 5, 2002) Nebraska-Kearney vs. Nebraska (March 5, 2002) Nebraska vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (May 3, 2008) Nebraska vs. Texas A&M (May 9, 2008) Texas-Pan American vs. Nebraska (April 23, 2002) Creighton vs. Nebraska (June 5, 2005) Texas-Pan American vs. Nebraska (April 24, 2002) 3 times, last, Nebraska-Kearney vs. Nebraska (April 19, 2006) Texas A&M vs. Nebraska (May 11, 2008) UW-Milwaukee vs. Nebraska (March 30, 2004)
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Individual Batting No. 8 8 Runs scored: 5 Hits: 5 RBIs: 7 Doubles: 3 Triples: 2 Home runs: 2 Total bases: 12 Walks: 4 Strikeouts: 4 Sac hits: 3 Sac flies: 2 Stolen bases: 3 Hit by pitch: 3
Player, School and Opponent (Date) Bryce Nimmo, Nebraska vs. Texas A&M (May 9, 2008) Kyle Colligan, Dane Carter & Blake Stouffer, Texas A&M vs. Nebraska (May 9, 2008) Vicente Cafaro, Creighton vs. Nebraska (April 7, 2009) Vicente Cafaro, Creighton vs. Nebraska (April 7, 2009) Matt Hopper, Nebraska vs. Missouri (April 12, 2003) Three times, last Vicente Cafaro, Creighton vs. Nebraska (April 7, 2009) Jeff Leise, Nebraska vs. Western Illinois (March 26, 2002) 21 times, last by Jake Mort, Nebraska vs. Baylor (May 17, 2009) Curtis Ledbetter, Nebraska vs. South Dakota State (March 13, 2005) 3 times, last Alex Gordon, Nebraska vs. Texas (April 8, 2005) 3 times, last Kyle Bubak, Nebraska vs. Texas (April 10, 2009) Max Willett, New Mexico vs. Nebraska (April 28, 2009) 6 times, last by Nick Sullivan, Nebraska vs. UNK (March 4, 2008) 6 times, last by Jake Mort, Nebraska vs. Texas Tech (April 29, 2006) 5 times, last by Jake Opitz, Nebraska vs. Wichita State (April 25, 2006)
Individual Fielding Category No. Putouts: 21 Assists: 10 Errors: 3 Passed balls: 2
Player, School and Opponent (Date) Mitch Abeita, Nebraska vs. Texas A&M (May 9, 2008) Jake Opitz, Nebraska vs. Northern Illinois (May 18, 2005) Five times, last by Mark Ginther, Oklahoma St. vs. NU (March 21, 2009) 12 times, last by Rafael Neda, New Mexico vs. Nebraska (April 29, 2009)
Individual Pitching Category Innings pitched: Runs allowed: Earned runs:
No. 10 12 11 11 Walks allowed: 7 7 Strikeouts: 14 Hits allowed: 14 14 Doubles allowed: 5 Triples allowed: 3 Homers allowed: 4 Wild pitches: 3 Hit batters: 4
Player, School and Opponent (Date) Tony Watson, Nebraska vs. Missouri (March 23, 2007) Dalton Decker, South Dakota State vs. Nebraska (March 12, 2005) Dalton Decker, South Dakota State vs. Nebraska (March 12, 2005) Josh Elliott, South Dakota State vs. Nebraska (March 13, 2005) Rob Erickson, UW-Milwaukee vs. Nebraska (April 3, 2002) Pat O’Neil, Northern Colorado vs. Nebraska (April 28, 2004) Shane Komine, Nebraska vs. Texas A&M (March 15, 2002) Justin Bogy, Texas-Pan American vs. Nebraska (April 23, 2002) Nathan Miller, Western Illinois vs. Nebraska (April 1, 2003) Erik Bird, Nebraska vs. Baylor (May 17, 2009) Frank James, Texas-Pan American vs. Nebraska (April 24, 2002) Spencer Messmore, Cal State Bakersfield vs. Nebraska (May 9, 2009) 5 times, last by Sam Jones, Cal St. Bakersfield vs. Nebraska (May 8, 2009) 5 times, last by Matt Freeman, NU vs. Northern Colorado (March 24, 2009)
INTRODUCTION Nebraska Hawks Field Team Records Team Batting Category At bats: Runs scored: Hits: RBIs: Doubles: Triples: Home runs: Total bases:
Walks: Strikeouts: Sac hits: Sac flies Stolen bases: Hit by pitch: Caught stealing: Runners LOB:
No. 57 23 22 19 7 3 5 38 38 13 15 4 4 8 6 3 18
Opponent (Date) vs. Texas A&M (May 9, 2008) vs. Nebraska-Kearney (March 5, 2002) vs. Texas-Pan American (April 23, 2002) vs. Nebraska-Kearney (March 5, 2002) vs. Creighton (June 5, 2005) vs. Texas-Pan American (April 24, 2002) 3 times, last vs. Nebraska-Kearney (April 19, 2006) vs. South Dakota State (March 13, 2005) vs. Nebraska-Kearney (April 19, 2006) vs. Nebraska-Kearney (March 5, 2002) vs. Baylor (April 23, 2005) 3 times, last vs. Baylor (May 13, 2007) vs. Richmond (June 9, 2002) vs. South Dakota State (March 17, 2006) vs. UW-Milwaukee (March 30, 2004) vs. Texas Tech (April 10, 2004) vs. Texas A&M (May 9, 2008)
Team Fielding Category No. Putouts: 48 Assists: 19 Errors: 4 Passed balls: 2 DPs turned: 4
Opponent (Date) vs. Texas (April 8, 2005); vs. Texas A&M (May 9, 2008) vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (May 3, 2003) 8 times, last vs. Texas A&M (May 9, 2008) 5 times, last vs. South Dakota State (March 11, 2008) 3 times, last vs. Arkansas (March 18, 2008)
Team Pitching Category Innings pitched: Runs allowed: Earned runs: Walks allowed: Strikeouts: Hits allowed: Doubles allowed: Triples allowed: Homers allowed: Homers allowed: Wild pitches: Hit batters:
No. 16 15 14 11 19 17 6 2 4 4 3 5
Opponent (Date) vs. Texas (April 8, 2005); vs. Texas A&M (May 9, 2008) vs. Kansas State (April 3, 2009); vs. Creighton (April 7, 2009) vs. Creighton (April 7, 2009) vs. Creighton (April 7, 2009) vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (May 3, 2008); vs. Texas A&M (May 9, 2008) 3 times, last vs. Texas (April 9, 2005) vs. Wichita State (April 30, 2002) 3 times, last vs. Kansas State (April 3, 2009) vs. Kansas State (March 23, 2003) vs. Cal State Bakersfield (May 9, 2009) 9 times, last vs. Northern Colorado (March 24, 2009) 3 times, last vs. Texas A&M (May 9, 2008)
Nebraska Hawks Field Individual Records Individual Batting Category At bats: Runs scored: Hits: RBIs: Doubles: Triples: Home runs: Total bases: Walks: Strikeouts: Sac hits: Sac flies: Stolen bases: Hit by pitch: Caught stealing:
No. 8 4 4 7 3 3 2 2 12 4 4 4 4 2 2 3 3 2
Fielding Category Putouts: Assists: Errors: Passed balls:
No. 21 10 3 2
Pitching Category Innings pitched: Runs allowed:
No. 10 8
Player, Opponent (Date) Bryce Nimmo vs. Texas A&M (May 9, 2008) 16 times, last by Jake Mort vs. Baylor (May 17, 2009) 29 times, last by Adam Bailey vs. Baylor (May 15, 2009) Matt Hopper vs. Missouri (April 12, 2003) Curtis Ledbetter vs. South Dakota (April 23, 2003) Andrew Brown vs. Missouri (March 25, 2007) Jeff Leise vs. Western Illinois (March 26, 2002) 17 times, last by Jake Mort vs. Baylor (May 17, 2009) Curtis Ledbetter vs. South Dakota State (March 13, 2005) Matt Hopper vs. Nebraska-Kearney (March 11, 2003) Alex Gordon vs. Texas (April 8, 2005) Jesse Boyer vs. Baylor (April 23, 2005) Kyle Bubak vs. Texas (April 10, 2009) 6 times, last by Jake Mort vs. Cal State Northridge (March 6, 2009) 5 times, last by Nick Sullivan vs. Nebraska-Kearney (March 4, 2008) 6 times, last by Jake Mort vs. Texas Tech (April 29, 2006) 4 times, last by Jake Opitz vs. Wichita State (April 25, 2006) 3 times, last by Colin Shockey vs. Texas A&M (April 30, 2004)
Nebraska’s NCAA Regional game against UC Irvine had a sellout crowd of 8,646 at Hawks Field on May 31, 2008.
Top-20 Crowds at Hawks Field No 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
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Top-Five Big 12 Series No 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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Player, Opponent (Date) Tony Watson vs. Missouri (March 23, 2007) 3 times, last by Jordan Roualdes vs. Kansas State (April 3, 2009)
Dates May 19-21, 2006 April 13-15, 2006 April 8-10, 2005 April 20-22, 2007 May 20-22, 2005
Opponent Texas A&M Miami (Super Regional) Texas A&M Kansas Creighton (Regional) Texas Oklahoma Richmond (Super Regional) UC Irvine (Regional) Texas Richmond (Super Regional) Richmond (Super Regional) Texas Texas A&M Oklahoma Miami (Super Regional) Creighton (Regional) Oklahoma Texas Manhattan (Regional) Illinois-Chicago (Regional) Texas A&M (DH) Missouri State (Regional) Texas A&M Creighton
Attendance 8,757. 8,711. 8,708. 8.697. 8,662. 8,656. 8,613. 8,569. 8,646. 8,485. 8,481. 8,474. 8,419. 8,415. 8,310. 8,308. 8,304. 8,252. 8,163. 8,063. 7,669. 7,653. 7,456. 7,318. 7,278.
Opponent Oklahoma Texas A&M Texas Texas Kansas State
Attendance 25,175. 24,490. 22,595. 21,898. 19,302.
Top-Five Regular-Season Non-Conference Series No 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Earned runs: Player, Opponent (Date) Mitch Abeita vs. Texas A&M (May 9, 2008) Jake Opitz vs. Northern Illinois (May 18, 2005) Joe Simokaitis vs. Kansas State (March 22, 2003) 4 times, last by Cody Neer vs. South Dakota State (March 11, 2008)
Date April 14, 2006 June 11, 2005 May 9, 2008 April 19, 2008 June 4, 2005 April 21, 2007 May 21, 2006 June 9, 2002 May 31, 2008 April 8, 2005 June 8, 2002 June 7, 2002 April 20, 2007 April 15, 2006 May 20, 2006 June 10, 2005 June 5, 2005 May 19, 2006 April 9, 2005 June 1, 2006 June 3, 2005 May 11, 2008 June 1, 2003 April 13, 2006 March 29, 2005
Dates March 10-12, 2006 May 17-19, 2002 May 2-4, 2003 Feb. 29-March 2, 2008 March 19-21, 2004
8 8 Walks allowed: 6 Strikeouts: 14 Hits allowed: 13 Doubles allowed: 5 Triples allowed: 2 Homers allowed: 3 Wild pitches: 3 3 Hit batters: 4
Opponent Alabama Louisiana Tech UL-Lafayette UC Riverside Boston College
Attendance (Dates) 14,885 (3 dates). 13,290 (3 dates). 11,135 (3 dates). 10,834 (3 dates). 8,832 (3 dates)
Tony Watson vs. Baylor (May 11, 2007) Jordan Roualdes vs. Kansas State (April 3, 2009) 3 times, last by Sean Yost vs. Cal State Bakersfield (May 10, 2009) Shane Komine vs. Texas A&M (March 15, 2002) Jamie Rodrigue vs. Oklahoma (April 6, 2002) Erik Bird vs. Baylor (May 17, 2009) Jordan Roualdes vs. Kansas State (April 3, 2009) Quinton Robertson vs. Baylor (May 17, 2003) Shane Komine vs. Texas A&M (March 15, 2002) Thad Weber vs. Northern Colorado (March 9, 2008) 4 times, last by Matt Freeman vs. Northern Colorado (March 24, 2009)
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2010 Season Outlook Motivated Huskers Look to Return to NCAA Tournament
Mike Nesseth returns to anchor the Husker bullpen. The junior right-hander led Nebraska in wins (five), saves (two) and strikeouts (73) in 2009, and returns after being selected in the 15th round of the 2009 MLB Draft.
For the Nebraska baseball program, the seeds of the 2010 season were planted on May 18, 2009. After making the NCAA Tournament nine times in the last 10 years, last year’s 25-28-1 record left a bitter taste for those associated with the Husker program. For eighth-year coach Mike Anderson, it also created a hunger for 2010. “There is no question how motivated this team is entering the season,” Anderson said. “They have had a full year with a pretty bad taste in their mouth. We have had pretty high standards in this program over the last 10 years, and our players are committed to helping us return to that level.” The positive momentum began to build in the summer, as Mike Nesseth and Adam Bailey both turned down the opportunity to play professional baseball and return to Nebraska for this season. It continued in August, as the Huskers welcomed a recruiting class that was among the nation’s best and featured a trio of pitchers who had been previously selected in the top 20 rounds of the draft. “I think this is the best class we have gotten to campus since I’ve been here,” Anderson said. “Not only in the number of players brought into our program, but the quality and character of those players.” The newcomers fortified a group of 18 returning letterwinners, which is the second-highest total this decade. That group of returnees includes five of the Huskers’ top six starting pitchers, as well as eight position players who started at least 20 games a year ago. “We are going to rely on our veterans to carry the load early,” Anderson said. “It is important not only because they have experience and know what to expect, but also to help our younger players get used to the speed of competition.” Offensively, the Huskers have a solid nucleus returning in All-Big 12 first baseman Tyler Farst, as well as Bailey, Kyle Bubak and DJ Belfonte. Farst hit .333 with 36 RBIs, while Bailey batted .325 with team-bests in both homers (12) and RBIs (50). Belfonte and Bubak can both hit at the top of the lineup and have the speed to generate runs. They will also key a Husker defense that
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should be strong up the middle. “Anytime you return three of the top four hitters in your lineup, it gives you a great foundation offensively,” Anderson said. “The goal for us is to find that balance where we are able to put pressure on opponents from 1-9 in the order.” While the Huskers return most of their pitching staff, player development will be paramount, as Pitching Coach Eric Newman tries to strike a balance between the veterans and a group of newcomers who see opportunities to contribute early in their Husker careers. Newman said this group has the potential to be his best staff at NU. “While we will need Mike Nesseth and Sean Yost to play a major role for us to be successful, it is equally important that players like Michael Mariot, Casey Hauptman and some of our freshmen develop,” Newman said. “If this staff pitches to its ability, we could be one of the better staffs in the league.”
“Mike was not satisfied by his team or his performance and that is a big reason he decided to return,” Newman said. “He wants to pitch in a significant role on a team that does special things. He has been one of our leaders since the end of last season. He learned a lot in the Cape Cod League over the summer and implemented those things in the fall. He could have a special season.” With Nesseth in the closer role, the Husker starters could be a mixture of returnees and newcomers. Entering the spring, the group of Sean Yost, Michael Mariot, Casey Hauptman, Jordan Roualdes, Kurt Giller and Tom Lemke are poised to give the Huskers a solid group of starters.” Sophomore Sean Yost is one pitcher who the Huskers will look to this spring. The 6-foot-6 right-hander was 2-5 on the season, but pitched well down the stretch. He was 1-1 with a 2.28 ERA in his final four Big 12 starts, including a complete-game shutout over Baylor in his final start of 2009. Yost continued his strong showing over the summer, earning Northwood League All-Star honors. “We gave Sean an opportunity to pitch and develop last year, and you could see the confidence he gained because of it,” Newman said. “He pitched well enough to keep us in games last year, and now needs to be someone who can go out and give us 6-7 innings every start.” Mariot also saw time as a starter and in the bullpen a year ago. He went 2-2 in 19 appearances, highlighted by seven innings of one-run ball against Cal State Northridge. He comes off a strong summer in Beatrice, where he went 3-3 with a 3.13 ERA and was the No. 9 prospect in the M.I.N.K. League by Baseball America. “Michael has improved tremendously over the summer and during the fall with both his velocity and command,” Newman said. “He pitched in a lot of big games for us last season, and that experience helped his growth on the mound and should pay dividends this spring.” Hauptman has the ability to fill multiple roles on the Husker staff. He worked as a starter and middle reliever last year, ranking second on the team with four wins and finishing third with 62.2 innings pitched.
Pitchers
It is a mixture of veterans and newcomers on the Husker pitching staff, as Newman begins his third season as pitching coach. The Huskers not only return nine pitchers who combined for nearly 80 percent of NU’s innings, starts and wins last season, but welcome 12 pitchers into the fold. In all, five of the Huskers’ top six pitchers are back, as they combined for 41 of the Huskers’ 54 starts in 2009. “One of the strengths will be the depth and talent of our staff,” Newman said. “I was really encouraged with what we did in the fall. We were consistently around the strike zone and working at a good pace on the mound. “The other thing I saw was the commitment that our older players had of bringing our newcomers along and helping them develop during the fall.” One of the veterans with an important role is junior Mike Nesseth. The hard-throwing right-hander went 5-4 with a pair of saves in 20 appearances, leading NU in wins, saves and strikeouts in 2009. A 15th-round pick of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Nesseth elected to return to NU for his junior year and will anchor the Husker bullpen.
Sean Yost emerged as a Big 12 starter in 2009, earning a spot in the Huskers’ weekend rotation.
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Tyler Farst earned honorable-mention All-Big 12 honors after hitting .384 in league action. In Big 12 play, he finished among the league leaders in batting average (fourth), hits (38, fifth) and on-base percentage (.442, sixth).
“The first thing you notice about Casey is his physical development from last year at this time,” Newman said. “He has gotten a lot stronger and that has helped his velocity and his durability. If he pitches like he did in the fall, he will be one of the guys we will look to on weekends.” Roualdes is the other veteran starter back this season, as he went 4-4 in 12 appearances. He led NU with 11 starts, tied for second on the team in wins and ranked fourth with 59.2 innings a year ago. The only left-hander in the group, he may be slowed early after undergoing minor knee surgery and could work as a starter or in the bullpen. “Jordan will play an important role for us, whether as a starter or a reliever,” Newman said. “He is a great change of pace from the other arms on our staff, and is able to create a lot of ground balls with his pitches. He has made a lot of improvement over last year and our goal is to get him healthy.” Lemke and Giller highlight a talented group of newcomers who will play a key role in NU’s success. A 10th-round draft pick by the Texas Rangers, Lemke was a first-team all-state performer in Arizona last season after going 5-2 with 87 strikeouts. He was a four-year starter who went 25-9 with a 2.01 ERA, striking out 333 in 193.2 career innings. Giller was a 21st-round draft pick by the Toronto Blue Jays after putting together a dominant high school season in Kansas. He went 5-2 with a 1.52 ERA, fanning 83 and allowing just 24 hits over 41.1 innings to earn Louisville Slugger All-America honors. “Tom and Kurt have the stuff to pitch on weekends for us this season,” Newman said. “Our goal is to find roles where they can develop throughout the season.” While the two freshmen will be looked to bolster the rotation, junior college transfers Chase Adams, Ryan Hughes and Khris Tate join junior Matt Freeman and sophomore Nate Kerkhoff to form the nucleus of the bullpen. Adams comes of NU after helping Howard College to a 63-1 record and a national title last spring. He went 4-0 with a 3.10 ERA in 2009, fanning 33 over 29 innings. Hughes is a wild card with a lot of potential, as he threw just 26 innings in junior college. At 6-7, 245-pounds, the left-hander was a 13th-round selection in the 2008 MLB Draft by Arizona. Tate, who began his collegiate career as a shortstop, spent the last two seasons at Weatherford College, going 4-3 while fanning 41 over 52.1 innings last season. Freeman made 14 appearances in the bullpen last year before undergoing season-ending surgery in April. A former state player of the year, the right-hander may have been the most
improved pitcher on the staff in the fall and will help in middle and short relief. Kerkhoff was one of four freshmen who saw time on the mound a year ago. A crafty left-hander, he went 1-0 in 16 outings and fanned 14 over 18 innings of work. He will likely work in the same role this season. Giller and Lemke headline a group of nine freshmen pitchers, all of whom could find their way into the mix. The class includes a trio of in-state standouts in Tyler Neiderklein, Dylan Vogt and Chris Williams, while Luke Bublitz, Nick Dolsky, Ryan Hander and Zach Hirsch are all out-of-state products who bring impressive credentials to the program. Bublitz was a one of the top prospects in Colorado, compiling a 9-3 record with 121 strikeouts during his prep career despite missing all of 2009 with an injury. Dolsky was rated as the top high school senior in Minnesota by Baseball America last season, but was limited to 11.1 innings because of an injury. Both players are healthy and participated in fall drills. Hander was the third Husker recruit who was drafted last spring, as he was a 39th-round selection by the Los Angeles Dodgers. He posted a 3.10 ERA and averaged nearly two strikeouts per inning as a senior. Hirsch was an all-state performer in Illinois, going 5-2 with a 1.15 ERA last season. He allowed just 39 hits in 55 innings and totaled 66 strikeouts, but underwent season-ending elbow surgery prior to the season and will redshirt in 2010. Neiderklein has been one of the state’s top pitchers for the past two years at Millard West High School, helping the Wildcats to a pair of state tournament appearances. He was 5-2 with a 2.35 ERA in 2009, recording 53 strikeouts in just 51 innings of work. Vogt comes to NU after earning all-state honors at Millard South High School. He compiled a 6-3 mark with a 1.97 ERA on the mound, as he was also one of the best infielders in the state. Williams was a first-team all-state performer as a senior, going 9-1 with a 1.63 ERA. The right-hander led Omaha Westside to a state title, going 2-0 with a pair of complete games in the state tournament. One pitcher the Huskers will be without this season is sophomore Kash Kalkowski, who went 1-2 in 19 games last season. He underwent season-ending shoulder surgery in September and will look to be ready for the 2011 campaign.
Catcher
One area of strength for the Huskers will be behind the plate, as Nebraska returns sophomore Cory Burleson and adds junior
college All-American Patric Tolentino to the lineup. “I feel that our catching situation is as good as it has been in a few years,” Anderson said. “Both bring a lot to the table with leadership and the way they handle a pitching staff. They are neck and neck entering the start of practice and we will probably go with the one who is hot at the time.” Burleson split time behind the plate last season, hitting .275 with eight RBIs in 24 starts. His 24 starts were the most by a Husker freshman catcher in nearly two decades, and he totaled eight multi-hit games, including a four-hit day against Sam Houston State. He came back in the fall as one of NU’s most improved players and is fully healthy after arm surgery as a high school senior. “I think Cory gained a lot of confidence last year,” Anderson said. “His arm strength is much better, and he is a good defensive catcher. Offensively, he worked on his plate discipline and may have been our most improved player from the end of last season.” Tolentino comes in with impressive credentials in the junior college ranks, spending two seasons at Redwoods CC. He was a second-team All-American last year, hitting .435 with 11 homers and 63 RBIs. He comes from baseball bloodlines, as his father, Jose, played in the Majors Leagues and was a starter on Texas’ 1983 CWS team. “I’m excited about Patric’s potential,” Anderson said. “Offensively, he is very smart player who can drive in runs and showed power to the gaps. Defensively, he quickly earned the respect of his teammates with his work ethic and leadership.”
First Base
Arguably, the Huskers’ deepest position is first base, as Nebraska returns All-Big 12 performer Tyler Farst and backup Cade Thompson. In addition, freshmen Josh Scheffert and Kurt Farmer may also earn playing time at the spot. “With Tyler and Cade back, it gives us a lot of options at the position,” Anderson said. Farst put together a solid campaign, posting a team-high .333 batting average with three homers and 36 RBIs. He topped NU in five categories, including hits, runs scored and doubles, while totaling 19 multi-hit games. He was even better in Big 12 action, hitting .384, as he finished among the league leaders in batting average (fourth), hits (38, fifth) and on-base percentage (.442, sixth). “The biggest thing for Tyler is he got stronger in the offseason and showed the ability to hit for more power in the fall,” Anderson said. “He brings a proven bat to the lineup and is someone we think can be a significant run producer for us.” Thompson played a reserve role in his first year at NU, hitting .217 with a homer in 26 games. He was primarily used as a pinch hitter, leading the Huskers with three pinch hits, while providing a strong defensive presence. Thompson also worked in the outfield during the fall in hopes of earning more playing time. “We saw the strides Cade made after having a year in our program,” Anderson said. “The game started to slow down for him, and he also added 20 pounds which has helped with his bat speed. I think he is going to surprise some people this year.” Scheffert and Farmer are a pair of infielders who could see spot duty at the position, as both Farst and Thompson are seniors. Both players could push for significant time at other spots on the field.
Middle Infield
While Nebraska looks to replace both of its starting middle infielders from last year, the Huskers have some experience with the return of Kale Kiser and Kyle Bubak, both of whom saw a lot of playing time in 2009. Freshmen Kurt Farmer and Bryan Peters both bring impressive credentials into the program and could factor into the picture. Kiser backed up MLB Draftee Jeff Tezak at second in 2009, hitting .208 with a pair of homers and nine RBIs in 26 games. A former all-state performer in Texas, he is more noted for
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INTRODUCTION his offensive production, but has worked hard to make strides defensively. With a year under his belt, the switch-hitting Kiser is ready to become a full-time performer this spring. “Kale is much improved defensively over last year and gives us someone who can switch hit with some power from the left side,” Anderson said. “He also has a very good feel and understanding of the game.” Bubak is the most experienced of the Huskers’ middle infielders, starting 37 games last season between both spots. He was the Huskers’ leadoff hitter for a good portion of the year, batting .275 with 35 runs scored. His calling card was his defense, as he fielded at a .975 clip in league play, and will be counted on for his leadership this season. “Kyle is very steady for us, as he will make all of the routine plays and has the ability to make the spectacular play,” Anderson said. “He gives us a lot of versatility, as he is a switch hitter who can effectively play either middle infield spot.” Farmer was one of the best infielders in the state, earning all-state honors in each of the past two years. The Columbus, Neb., product led the state with a .568 batting average and 44 RBIs in 2009. He possesses excellent size and strength and how he handles the shift from high school shortstop to second base in the college ranks will determine his impact. Peters was one of the top players in the region, leading Rocky Mountain (Colo.) High School to three consecutive state titles in baseball. He was the Gatorade Player of the Year in baseball in 2009, hitting .398 with nine homers and 27 RBIs while also going 7-0 on the mound. He had a strong fall, but suffered an orbital bone fracture in the days before practice started. His recovery will determine his contributions for the upcoming season.
Third Base
One of the luxuries the Huskers have enjoyed is stability at the hot corner, and the emergence of Cody Asche last year paved the way for a smooth transition from four-year performer Jake Mort. Asche will be challenged by freshman Josh Scheffert, as the position may feature two of the Huskers’ best young hitters. “Coming into the fall, I thought this would be a dogfight to see which one would play,” Anderson said. “Cody has really been impressive both offensively and defensively, and Josh is someone whose bat could be difficult to keep out of the lineup.” Asche enjoyed a solid rookie campaign, hitting .290 with a homer and 21 RBIs while playing in 43 contests. The freshman totaled eight multi-hit games, and proved to be a clutch hitter,
batting over .300 with 13 of his 21 RBIs coming in two-out situations. He saw time at both third base and DH last year, but will enter the spring as the front runner at third. “Cody is one of the most improved defensive players we have had in recent years, and his work ethic is off the charts,” Anderson said. “Offensively, he carries himself with a quiet confidence at the plate. We think he is someone who we can put in the middle of the lineup and let him put together a strong season.” Scheffert was one of the state’s premier players at Lincoln Southeast, the same alma mater as Major Leaguer Alex Gordon. Scheffert was co-captain of the all-state team in 2009, hitting .416 with 32 RBIs while also drawing 17 intentional walks. He also pitched at Southeast, going 6-2 with a 0.96 ERA as a senior. “Josh brings a lot to the table,” Anderson said. “He has a lot of power potential, even as a freshman, and has great work habits. We thought he had a great fall and his bat is so valuable that we think he can play both corner infield spots or even the outfield just to find ways to get him in the lineup.”
Outfield
Nebraska has plenty of options in the outfield, as the Huskers return four of their top five outfielders from a year ago, including starters DJ Belfonte and Adam Bailey. NU also welcomes back sophomores Boomer Collins and Khiry Cooper, and adds a pair of talented freshmen in Chad Christensen and Pat Hirschberg. “We have a good combination of youth and experience among our outfielders,” Anderson said. “DJ and Adam give us two veteran players who can hit near the top of the lineup, and Boomer and Khiry are a lot better with a year of experience under their belts. We have some options in the outfield, which has not always been the case.” Bailey will be one of the cornerstones in the Husker lineup. Last season, the junior college transfer hit .325 with 12 homers and 50 RBIs, leading the Huskers in homers, RBIs and slugging percentage (.598). Bailey totaled 17 multi-hit games and hit a team-best .395 with runners in scoring position in 2009. He was drafted in the 38th round last year, but elected to return to NU for his senior year. “There is a reason that Adam came back for this year,” Anderson said. “Adam wants to help this club make it to the postseason, and he wants to play a major role in our success. He showed the ability to drive in runs last year and understands what it takes to be an elite hitter at this level. We hope we can put him third in the lineup and let him go.” Belfonte is the veteran of the Husker roster, as he is a three-
Outfielder DJ Belfonte started 157 games entering his senior season. Last season, the three-year starter led the Huskers in both stolen bases and triples.
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Cody Asche will contend for a starting spot at third base. Last year, he hit .290 with 21 RBIs in his first season as a Husker.
year starter in the outfield. The speedster is on pace to become just the second Husker to lead Nebraska in stolen bases for three straight years. Last year, he hit .256 with a pair of homers, 26 RBIs and 34 runs scored, pacing the Huskers in stolen bases (nine) and triples (three). He is also the Huskers’ best defensive outfielder who has great range and an outstanding throwing arm. “I firmly believe that DJ is going to have an outstanding season,” Anderson said. “He has worked harder this offseason than any other year and realizes that he can put together a special senior year. He is a catalyst and does so many things which sometimes go unappreciated.” Collins gained plenty of experience as a freshman in 2009, hitting .245 with a homer and 11 RBIs in 40 contests, as he split time in left field. He totaled five multi-hit games, including a trio of three-hit contests despite being slowed by a thumb injury that sidelined him for three weeks. Now fully healthy, Collins hit the ball with authority in the fall and is poised for a big campaign. “I don’t think fans have seen the real Boomer Collins yet,” Anderson said. “Before his injury, he was one of our best hitters and never really got untracked after coming back. He’s fully healthy and really swung the bat well in the fall. I am looking for big things from him this season.” Cooper is the wildcard among the Husker returnees, as he rejoined the team following the Holiday Bowl. He played in 35 games as the Huskers’ fourth outfielder as a freshman, hitting .239 with two homers and nine RBIs. A fifth-round draft pick out of high school, Cooper has shown flashes of his talent in both sports. “The biggest difference in Khiry this year is that he wants to be great and knows what it takes to succeed,” Anderson said. “Last year, it was tough at times trying to balance both sports, but with a year under his belt, we are seeing a lot of progress.” Christensen comes to Nebraska with impressive credentials, belting 42 homers and driving in 163 runs during his prep career. He was a first-team all-state performer in Iowa, hitting .524 with 16 homers and 49 RBIs as a senior. He was an infielder in high school, but has the athleticism to play a number of spots on the diamond. Hirschberg was one of the top players in the state of Colorado, earning all-state honors after hitting .446 with eight homers and 29 RBIs in just 19 games. He has the potential to be a starter during his college career.
2010 HUSKERS
Adam Bailey, Kyle Bubak and Cody Asche
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2010 HUSKERS
Cody Asche
#22
So. • INF • 6-2 • 211 • B/T: L/R • O’Fallon, Mo. (Fort Zumwalt West) Honors & Awards
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2009; Fall 2009) 2010 Outlook: Cody Asche (pronounced ASH-ee) was one of several true freshmen who saw extensive playing time last season • Turned in a solid freshman campaign and will be one of the cornerstones for the 2010 Huskers • Provided a strong bat from the left side, hitting .290 with a homer and 21 RBIs, as he platooned with Jake Mort at the hot corner • Looks to be fully recovered after missing most of the summer with a broken hamate bone • Showed some power during the fall, hitting over .300 with a pair of doubles during the Red/White series • Possesses a strong work ethic and has worked hard to put himself in position for a successful season • Is the frontrunner at third base and will likely hit in the middle of the Husker lineup. 2009: Asche split time with Jake Mort at third base, hitting .290 with a pair of homers and 21 RBIs in 43 contests • Totaled eight multi-hit games, including a pair of three-hit efforts, and was sixth on the squad with five multi-RBI efforts, as his totals in both categories led all Husker freshmen • Was above the .300 mark the entire season until going hitless in his final 11 at-bats to drop his average from .319 to .290 • Committed just four errors all season while making a combined 33 starts at third base and designated hitter •Drove in 13 of his 21 runs in two-out situations, hitting .308 in those situations • Hit .264 with a homer and 14 RBIs in 23 Big 12 games • Scored four runs in going 2-for-10 in three games at Kansas • Matched or set season bests in hits (three) and runs (four), going 3-for-4 with four runs scored in a win over Iowa on April 14 • Hit .500 (4-for-8) against No. 9 Texas, including a 3-for-5 effort with three RBIs in the nightcap on April 10, as he collected his first career three-hit game • Hit safely in all three games against Kansas State, going 3-for-7 with an RBI in the series• Enjoyed one of his best games of the year at No. 11 Oklahoma on March 29, going 2-for-4 with a career-high four RBIs, as he homered and doubled against the Sooners • Hit .375 (3-for-8) with two walks in the three-game series at Texas Tech • Went 2-for-6 with a stolen base and two runs scored in three games against Cal State Northridge, as he split time with Jake Mort on the weekend • Came off the bench to go 2-for-2 with a career-high two doubles against South Dakota State on March 4 • Was 4-for-14 with four RBIs at the Bearkat Baseball Classic • Went 2-for-5 with his first career homer and a season-high three RBIs against Sam Houston State on Feb. 28 • Had two hits in three at-bats and a walk against North Dakota on Feb. 25 • Was 3-for-
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8 in the UL-Lafayette series, including a 2-for-4 effort in the series finale on Feb. 22 • Played summer ball in Duluth and appeared in 10 games before breaking his hamate bone in late June.
Career Highs Category At-bats: Runs scored: Hits: Doubles: Triples: Home Runs: RBIs: Total bases: Walks: Strikeouts: Stolen bases: Hit Streak:
High 5 4 3 2 1 1 4 6 1 3 1 4
Opponent (Last time) Date Six Times (Missouri) 5/3/09 Iowa 4/14/09 Two Times (Iowa) 4/14/09 South Dakota State 3/4/09 Oklahoma State 3/20/09 Two Times (Oklahoma-2) 3/29/09 Oklahoma-2 3/29/09 Sam Houston State 2/28/09 SIx Times (Texas) 4/11/09 Missouri 5/3/09 Three Times (Iowa) 4/14/09 2/21-2/27/09
Before Nebraska: Asche was one of the top players in the state of Missouri playing for Mike Rimmer at Fort Zumwalt West High School • Finished his three-year career holding records for batting average (.425) and hits (88) • Tabbed for Collegiate Baseball’s High School All-America team as a senior after hitting .512 with three homers, 25 RBIs, 15 doubles and 13 stolen bases • Established single-season school marks for batting average, hits (44), on-base percentage (.580) and slugging percentage (.884) in claiming first-team all-state recognition • Received second-team all-state accolades as a junior, posting a .424 batting average with three homers, three triples, nine doubles, 24 RBIs and 25 runs scored • Earned academic All-Gateway Athletic Conference laurels in each of his three years and was named a scholar-athlete by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Personal: Born on June 30, 1990, in St. Charles, Mo. • Parents are Todd and Julie Asche • Has one brother (Tyler) • Majors in economics where he carries a 3.41 GPA.
Career Statistics Year Avg 2009 .290 TOTAL .290
GP 43 43
GS 33 33
Big 12 Statistics Year Avg 2009 .264 TOTAL .264
GP 23 23
GS 19 19
AB 124 124
R 20 20
H 36 36
2B 7 7
3B 1 1
HR 2 2
RBI 21 21
BB 9 9
SO 26 26
SB-ATT 3-4 3-4
AB 72 72
R 8 8
H 19 19
2B 5 5
3B 1 1
HR 1 1
RBI 14 14
BB 4 4
SO 18 18
SB-ATT 1-1 1-1
2010 HUSKERS
Adam Bailey
#12
Sr. • OF • 6-1 • 201 • B/T: L/L •Scottsdale, Ariz. (South Mountain CC/Arizona St./Chaparral HS) Honors & Awards
• 2009 MLB Draft Pick (New York Yankees, 38th round) • Big 12 Player of the Week (March 2, 2009) • 2009 Bearkat Classic All-Tournament Team 2010 Outlook: The development of right fielder Adam Bailey was a pleasant surprise for the Huskers last season • Led the Huskers with 12 homers and 50 RBIs, while finishing his first year at NU with a .325 batting average • Was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 38th round, but elected to return to school for his senior year • Has an outstanding throwing arm, as he worked out of the bullpen for the first half of last year • Possesses good power and is very competitive • Motivated to put together a strong second season at Nebraska. 2009: Bailey was one of the Big 12’s top newcomers after coming to Nebraska from South Mountain (Ariz.) Community College • Took over the starting duties in right field, hitting .325 with 12 homers and 50 RBIs in 52 games • Ranked 10th in the Big 12 in slugging percentage while his 12 homers tied for 11th in the league • Led the Huskers in homers, RBIs, slugging percentage (.598), hits (63), doubles (15) and total bases (116) while ranking second on the squad in batting average and runs scored (35) • Finished with 17 multi-hit games, including a four-hit effort against Baylor on May 15, and a team-high 11 multi-RBI efforts • Hit a team-best .395 with runners in scoring position while batting .360 and driving in a team-high 17 runs in two-out situations • Also saw time on the mound, going 1-0 with a save in five appearances • Hit .320 with nine doubles, three homers and 18 RBIs while starting 25 Big 12 contests • Dominated in the series finale against Baylor, hitting .455 (5-for-11) with a homer, four RBIs and four runs • Was 4-for-5 with two doubles, three RBIs and three runs scored in the series opener on May 13 • Recorded his first multi-homer day against Cal State Bakersfield on May 9, going 3-for-5 with two homers and four RBIs • Hit .385 (5-for-13) with three doubles in the series loss to Kansas, including three hits in the series finale on April 26 • Was 3-for-3 with a sacrifice and two RBIs in a win over Iowa on April 14 • Went 4-for-12 with six runs scored in the series against No. 11 Oklahoma State, including two RBIs and four runs scored in the series-clinching win on March 21 • Hit .444 (4-for-9) at No. 15 Arkansas, collecting three hits, including a homer on March 18 • Went 5-for-13 with two homers and six RBIs in the series at Texas Tech, going 2-for-5 with four RBIs in NU’s 10-1 victory on March 14 before adding two hits, including a homer, and scoring twice in the finale • Hit .429 (6for-14) with a homer and seven RBIs against Cal State Northridge, posting three straight multi-hit games • Went 2-for-4 with a homer and four RBIs in a win over South Dakota State on March 4 • Named to the Bearkat Classic All-Tournament team, belting two homers and driving in four RBIs against Missouri State and collecting a save against Sam Houston State the following day • Made a memorable debut at Hawks Field on Feb. 25, picking up three hits and driving in a season-high six runs against North Dakota on Feb. 25 • Homered and earned a win in relief against LouisianaLafayette on Feb. 21, becoming the first Husker to homer and earn a win in a game since Alvie Shepherd accomplished the feat in 1995 • Played summer ball for the Beatrice Bruins and Coach
Bob Steinkamp, hitting .250 with four homers and 11 RBIs in just 19 games • Tied for the team lead in homers, as half of his 18 hits went for extra bases.
Career Highs Category At-bats: Runs scored: Hits: Doubles: Triples: Home Runs: RBIs: Total bases: Walks: Strikeouts: Stolen bases: Hit Streak:
High 5 4 4 2 1 2 6 9 3 2 1 13
Opponent (Last time) 12 Times (Baylor) Oklahoma State Baylor 2x (Baylor) Missouri State Cal State Bakersfield North Dakota 2x (Baylor) Cal State Bakersfield Three Times (Arkansas) Two Times (Creighton)
Date 5/15/09 3/21/09 5/15/09 5/15/09 2/27/08 5/9/09 2/25/09 5/15/09 5/8/09 4/21/09 4/21/09 2/28-3/21/09
Before Nebraska: Bailey was one of the stalwarts playing for Coach Todd Eastin at South Mountain Community College • Two-way performer who earned first-team Arizona Community College Athletic Conference honors, hitting .400 with four homers, 21 doubles and 40 RBIs • Worked extensively out of the bullpen, going 1-1 with four saves and a 1.13 ERA in 16 innings of work • Began his collegiate career at Arizona State, making 10 appearances in helping the Sun Devils reach the College World Series in 2007 • Fanned 13 over 10.2 innings of work • Was a three-time all-region selection at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, helping the team to a 94-8 record and three straight state titles at the school • Hit .389 or better in all three seasons for Coach Jerry Dawson • Garnered first-team all-state honors in football as a senior. Personal: Born on March 6, 1988, in Colorado Springs, Colo. • Parents are Scott and Brenda Bailey • Has one sister (Erica) • Majors in communication studies.
Career Statistics Year Avg 2009 .325 TOTAL .325
GP 50 50
GS 48 48
Big 12 Statistics Year Avg 2009 .320 TOTAL .320
GP 25 25
GS 25 25
AB 194 194
R 35 35
H 63 63
2B 15 15
3B 1 1
HR 12 12
RBI 50 50
BB 14 14
SO 30 30
SB-ATT 2-3 2-3
AB 97 97
R 18 18
H 31 31
2B 9 9
3B 0 0
HR 3 3
RBI 18 18
BB 5 5
SO 16 16
SB-ATT 1-1 1-1
GS CG SHO CBO SV 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
IP 9.2 9.2
H 11 11
R 11 11
ER 10 10
BB 15 15
SO 7 7
GS CG SHO CBO SV 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
IP 2.0 2.0
H 4 4
R 3 3
ER 3 3
BB 3 3
SO 1 1
Career Pitching Statistics Year ERA 2009 9.31 TOTAL 9.31
W-L App 1-0 5 1-0 5
Big 12 Statistics
Year ERA W-L App 2009 13.50 0-0 1 TOTAL 13.50 0-0 1
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2010 HUSKERS
DJ Belfonte
#4
Sr. • OF • 5-10 • 181 • B/T: L/L • Kansas City, Mo. (Rockhurst) Honors & Awards
• 2008 ESPN the Magazine First-Team Academic All-District VII • Two-Time 2009 First-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2008-09) • Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2006; Spring 2007; Fall 2007; Spring 2008; Fall 2008; Spring 2009; Fall 2009) • 2008 UNL HERO Leadership Award 2010 Outlook: Senior DJ Belfonte (BELL-font-e) is the veteran of the 2010 Huskers • Three-year starter who has started 157 games in his Husker career • Has good patience at the plate and has a knack for getting on base in a number of ways • Ranks second on Nebraska’s career list with 43 hit-by-pitches and could become just the second Husker to lead NU in stolen bases for three straight years, joining Ken Ramos (1987-89) • Covers the outfield well and possesses an outstanding throwing arm • Will be looked to for leadership and is motivated to finish his career strong • Carries a 3.72 GPA in finance and will be a strong contender for CoSIDA Academic AllAmerica honors. 2009: Belfonte started in center field for the Huskers, hitting .256 with two homers, 26 RBIs and 34 runs scored • Topped the Huskers in stolen bases (nine), hit by pitches (13) and triples (three) while ranking among the team leaders in runs (43, fourth) and walks (21, fourth) • Was consistent in Big 12 play, hitting .254 with all three of his homers and 15 RBIs in 24 contests • Closed out the season with a strong effort hitting .333 (3-for-9) with five runs scored, three walks and two stolen bases in a sweep of Baylor • Scored three times, as he drew a pair of walks and had two steals in the 2009 finale on May 17 • Totaled a pair of multi-hit games against Missouri, including a 2-for-5 effort with a season-high three RBIs in the finale on May 3 • Was 2-for-8 with a double and triple in two wins over New Mexico • Hit .333 (3-for-9) with a homer, five RBIs and two stolen bases against Kansas, as he drove in a season-high three runs and had two steals in the opener before belting a two-run homer in the finale • Delivered a pinch-hit RBI single against No. 23 Texas A&M on April 17 • Came off the bench to draw a walk and steal two bases before he was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in his only other plate appearance against Iowa on April 14 • Was 2-for-6 with a pair of RBIs and a walk in a twinbill against No. 9 Texas on April 10 • Matched his season high with three hits, including a homer, in the series opener at No. 11 Oklahoma on March 30 • Drove in the go-ahead runs with a two-run triple in the bottom of the eighth inning in NU’s 14-13 win over Northern Colorado on March 24 • Went 2-for-6 with a double and three runs scored in two games at No. 15 Arkansas • Was 5-for-13 with three runs scored against Cal State Northridge, including a 3-for-4 effort in the series opener on March 6 • Matched his career high with two doubles, going 2-for-5 with two runs scored against St. Mary’s (Calif.) on Feb. 28 • Drew three walks and scored twice in a win over North Dakota on Feb. 25. 2008: One of two Huskers to start every game, Belfonte was the Huskers’ starting right fielder and split time in the leadoff spot, hitting .241 with a homer, 37 RBIs and 47 runs scored • Paced the Huskers in doubles (15), triples (three), sacrifice flies (six) and stolen bases (14) while ranking third in runs • Totaled 14 multi-hit games, including his first career four-hit contest against eventual CWS participant Stanford on Feb. 22 • Drew three walks while going 1-for-8 with a triple and two runs scored in the NCAA Lincoln Regional • Hit .200 in 10 at-bats at the Big 12 Championship • Started all 27 league contests and led NU in doubles (six) and stolen bases (seven), but was limited to a .186 average • Blistered Baylor pitching, hitting .454 (5-for-11) with six RBIs in the series win • Had two hits, including a two-run single in the 10th and three RBIs in NU’s 6-4 win on April 26 before coming back with two hits and three more RBIs in the nightcap • Hit .375 in a two-game series against Creighton, including a 3-for-5 effort with a double, triple, three RBIs and three runs scored in a 16-7 win on April 23 • Went 3-for-12 against Kansas, including a 2-for-4 effort with two doubles on April 19 • Had two doubles and scored twice in a win at No. 13 Texas on March 28 • Was 3-for-8 and scored three times in NU’s sweep of Northern Colorado • Was 2-for-12 at Kansas State, but drove in three runs, including the game-tying run in the top of the ninth in the series finale off of All-Big 12 closer Daniel Edwards • Hit .400 (6-for-15) with seven runs scored in a series sweep of Northern Colorado • Nearly hit for the cycle in the series finale against Northern Colorado on March 10, going 3-for-5 with a triple and the first homer of his career - stretching a total of 332 at-bats • Paced NU at Stanford, hitting .467 (7-for-15) with five RBIs in a series loss, highlighted by a 4-for-6 effort with a career-high four RBIs in a 9-2 win on Feb. 22 • Spent the summer in the Cape Cod League playing for the Harwich Mariners, hitting .280 with 33 runs scored and 11 stolen bases in 31 games • Topped the Mariners in steals, walks (19) and hit-bypitches (11) in helping Harwich to a 24-20 mark. 2007: Belfonte quickly adapted to the college ranks, earning the starting nod in right field in
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the season opener and eventually Career Highs moving into the top of the NU lineup Category High Opponent (Last time) Date 8 UL-Lafayette 2/20/09 • Became the first Husker since Alex At-bats: 3 5x (Baylor) 5/17/09 Gordon in 2003 to hit over .300 as a Runs scored: 4 Stanford-2 2/22/08 true freshman, batting .307 with 46 Hits: Doubles: 2 3x (St. Mary’s) 2/28/09 runs scored over 58 games • Topped NU Triples: 1 7x (New Mexico) 4/29/09 in five offensive categories, including Home Runs: 1 4x (Baylor) 5/15/09 on-base percentage (.442), hit-by- RBIs: 4 Stanford-2 2/22/08 8 Northern Colorado 3/10/08 pitches (19), multi-hit games (20), walks Total bases: 3 North Dakota 3/25/09 (34) and sacrifices (15), while ranking Walks: 3 Missouri State 3/1/09 second on the squad in runs scored and Strikeouts: Stolen bases: 2 4x (Baylor) 5/17/09 stolen bases • Batted .250 (4-for-16) Hit Streak: 5 4x (last) 4/22-4/27/08 with four walks and five runs scored during the NCAA Tempe Regional • Shined offensively at the Big 12 Championship, hitting .357 (5-for-14) and scoring four runs • Highlighted NU’s win over No. 13 Texas A&M on May 23 with a 3-for-5 afternoon with two runs scored, while also adding a pair of hits and scoring twice in a loss to No. 5 Texas on May 26 • Flourished in conference action, hitting a team-best .343 with 24 runs scored in 26 games • Finished 11th in the Big 12 with a .343 average in conference play and ranked in the top 10 in several categories, including hits (33, seventh), on-base percentage (.456, seventh) and runs (24, 10th) - placing first or second among conference rookies in all three categories • Sparked the Huskers to a series win over Baylor, hitting .455 (5-for-11) with a double, two runs scored and three hit-by-pitches • Batted .500 (6-for-12) with two walks and a sacrifice in the series win over KSU • Hit .375 (3-for-8) in his two games against No. 4 Texas with three runs scored, going 2-for-3 and scoring twice on April 21 • Was 4-for-8 with four walks and scored four times in the series triumph over No. 13 Oklahoma State, including a 3-for-4 effort in the series finale • Hit .357 (5-for-14) at No. 14 Texas A&M with five runs scored, posting a pair of multi-hit games • Went 2-for-4 with three runs scored in the series opener on March 30 • Had his first career three-hit performance, going 3-for-4 with a walk against Wayne State on March 13 • Was hit by three pitches and scored twice in a win over Stetson on March 5 • Collected his first career multi-hit day by going 2-for-2 with a double against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Feb. 23. Before Nebraska: Belfonte was one of the Midwest’s top players for Coach Jim Degraw at Rockhurst High School in Kansas City • Earned all-state honors as both a junior and senior, despite missing nearly all of his senior campaign with a torn ACL suffered during the fall of 2005 • Ranked as the No. 3 high school product in Missouri for the 2006 MLB Draft by Baseball America • Played for the Kansas City Sluggers and Coach Shane Weld over the summer of 2006, hitting .395 with four homers, 32 runs scored, 17 doubles and a pair of triples • Garnered All-Missouri honors as a junior hitting .406 with four homers, five triples and four doubles • Was a starter on Rockhurst’s state runner-up team as a sophomore, driving in five runs in the state title game • Named the 2005 Class 6A (largest) Missouri Defensive Player of the Year by the Missouri High School Football Coaches Association, leading RHS in tackles (47), rushing yards (743), and touchdowns (11) for the state’s top-ranked team • Played both safety and running back, earning all-state honors as a defensive back in both 2004 and 2005 • Was a finalist for the Kansas City Sports Commission’s state high school athlete of the year in 2005-06 • Excelled in the classroom, where he was a fouryear member of the honor roll, a National Honor Society member and a runner-up for Rockhurst’s Scholar-Athlete Award as a senior. Personal: Born on May 22, 1987, in Kansas City • Parents are Henry and Carol Belfonte • Has one brother (Sal) and one sister (Franki) • Majors in finance and carries a 3.72 GPA entering the spring semester • Plans to attend law school after graduation.
Career Statistics Year Avg 2007 .307 2008 .241 2009 .256 TOTAL .269
GP 58 58 50 166
GS 56 58 43 157
Big 12 Statistics Year Avg 2007 .343 2008 .186 2009 .254 TOTAL .262
GP 26 27 24 77
GS 26 27 21 74
AB 205 220 156 581
R 46 47 34 127
H 2B 63 8 53 15 40 8 156 31
3B 1 3 3 7
HR 0 1 3 4
RBI 16 37 26 79
BB 34 22 21 77
SO 19 28 27 74
SB-ATT 10-15 14-17 9-9 33-41
AB 102 102 71 275
R 24 21 15 60
H 35 19 18 72
3B 1 0 0 1
HR 0 0 3 3
RBI 8 16 15 39
BB 15 10 7 32
SO 7 14 9 30
SB-ATT 3-5 7-8 4-4 14-17
2B 4 6 2 12
2010 HUSKERS
Kyle Bubak
#6
Sr. • INF • 6-1 • 195 • B/T: S/R • Layton, Utah (Salt Lake CC/Yavapai College/Layton HS) 2010 Outlook: Kyle Bubak (BOO-bock) enters the 2010 season as the Huskers’ most experienced middle infielder • Started 37 games last year after transferring from Salt Lake City Community College • Split time between second and shortstop, hitting .277 with 35 runs scored • Switch-hitter provided a spark at the top of the lineup and did a good job of moving along runners • Will benefit from having a year of Division I experience under his belt • Steady defensive presence who makes all of the routine plays and will sometimes make spectacular ones • Enters the season as the incumbent at shortstop, but could also see time at second base. 2009: Bubak became one of the Huskers’ top middle infielders in his first season in the program, hitting .277 with a homer, 14 RBIs and 35 runs scored in 41 contests • Ranked among the team leaders in runs (35, second), doubles (nine, fourth), hits (44, fourth) • Was second on the team with 16 multi-hit games, including a season-best four hits against Cal State Northridge on March 8 • Recorded two-error games in his first NU starts at both shortstop and second, but then fielded at a .973 clip over his final 37 contests • Hit .241 in 21 Big 12 games, but topped NU in triples (two) and was second in runs scored (17) • Fielded at an infield best .975 in Big 12 action • Started the series finale at Kansas on April 26, going 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored • Picked up his first multi-hit game since April 3, going 2-for-6 with a run scored in NU’s 4-3 win over Creighton on April 21 • Went 2-for-5 and scored twice in NU’s 9-7 loss to Wichita State on March 31 • Hit .429 (6-for-14) with three runs scored against No. 11 Oklahoma, including a 3-for-4 effort in the series finale on March 30 • Keyed NU’s series win over No. 11 Oklahoma State, hitting .308 with six runs scored, including a pair of multi-hit contests • Went 2-for-5 with a double and RBI at No. 15 Arkansas on March 18 • Went 4-for-13 with a double and four runs scored in the series loss against Texas Tech • Collected three straight multi-hit games in the series against Cal State Northridge, going 8-for-16 with a homer, six RBIs and three runs scored, highlighted by his second four-hit game in the series finale on March 8 • Turned in his best effort of the year against South Dakota State on March 4, going 4-for-5 with a career-high four runs scored • Came off the bench for a pair of hits in three at-bats against Missouri State on March 1 • Hit .625 (5-for-8) with two doubles at the Sam Houston Baseball Classic, going 3-for-5 with two doubles against the host Bearkats. Before Nebraska: Bubak spent his sophomore season playing at Salt Lake Community College for Coach DG Nelson • Named a first-team All-Scenic West Athletic Conference selection in 2008,
hitting .276 with two homers, 34 RBIs, Career Highs 14 doubles and 14 stolen bases in 59 Category High Opponent (Last time) Date games • Led Salt Lake City CC in runs At-bats: 7 UL-Lafayette 2/20/09 4 South Dakota State 3/4/09 scored (47) and was second in both Runs scored: 4 2x (Cal State Northridge) 3/8/09 doubles and triples (five) • Selected Hits: 2 2x (South Dakota State) 3/4/09 as the SWAC Defensive Player of the Doubles: Triples: 1 Oklahoma State 3/20/09 Year in 2008, recording 172 assists and Home Runs: 1 Cal State Northridge 3/8/09 helping turn 28 double plays, as SLCC RBIs: 2 3x (Northern Colorado) 3/24/09 posted a 39-20 record • Was named Total bases: 7 Cal State Northridge 3/8/09 2 Texas Tech-2 3/14/09 an NJCAA Academic All-American as a Walks: 4 Texas-1 4/10/09 sophomore • Began his college career Strikeouts: bases: 1 5x (Missouri) 5/1/09 at Yavapai College with Coach Sky Stolen Hit Streak: 6 3/7-3/15/09 Smeltzer, hitting .271 with a homer and 12 RBIs, as he played every infield position for the school • Was a four-year starter in high school for coach Robert Ferneau, earning first-team all-state recognition in each of his final two years • Hit .410 with three homers, 22 RBIs, 12 doubles and 12 stolen bases as a senior after hitting .423 with a pair of homers and 27 RBIs during his junior year • Lettered in football, basketball and baseball, garnering second-team all-state laurels in football after throwing for 2,117 yards in 2005 • Completed 28 passes for 410 yards and four touchdowns in one game as a senior • Carried a perfect 4.0 GPA throughout high school and was an academic all-state honoree in all three sports. Personal: Born on Sept. 5, 1987, in Ogden, Utah • Parents are Brad and Joni Bubak • Has one brother (Wyatt) • Majors in business administration • Father played football at Utah and Ricks College, while his older brother was a quarterback at Weber State.
Career Statistics Year Avg 2009 .277 TOTAL .277
GP 41 41
GS 37 37
Big 12 Statistics Year Avg 2009 .241 TOTAL .241
GP 21 21
GS 20 20
AB 159 159
R 35 35
H 44 44
2B 9 9
3B 2 2
HR 1 1
RBI 14 14
BB 12 12
SO 39 39
SB-ATT 5-8 5-8
AB 79 79
R 17 17
H 19 19
2B 3 3
3B 2 2
HR 0 0
RBI 4 4
BB 7 7
SO 18 18
SB-ATT 2-5 2-5
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2010 HUSKERS
Cory Burleson
#13
So. • C • 6-1 • 214 • B/T: S/R • Midland, Texas (Midland Christian) Honors & Awards
• 2009 Bearkat Classic All-Tournament Team • Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2008; Spring 2009; Fall 2009) 2010 Outlook: One Husker who is looking for a breakout season is sophomore catcher Cory Burleson • Saw extensive time behind the plate last year, hitting .275 in 32 contests, as he platooned with Cody Neer • Began to turn the corner late last spring, hitting .500 over the final three weeks of the season, including three multi-hit games in his last four contests • Continued to show improved plate discipline over the summer and fall, and that has helped him become a more refined hitter • Results were evident throughout the fall, as he was one of the Huskers’ top hitters and most improved player from the end of last season • Switch hitting catcher who has the leadership skills and abilities to become one of the best at his position in the league • Is an excellent defender who continues to get better at handling pitchers • Is fully healthy this season after being restricted during part of his first year because of arm surgery • Will battle Patric Tolentino for the starting catcher spot, with the other potentially being the designated hitter. 2009: Burleson gained extensive experience behind the plate, hitting .275 with a homer and eight RBIs in 32 contests • Made 24 starts behind the plate, the most by a Husker freshman since Sean McKenna made 26 starts in 1990 • Totaled eight multi-hit games, including a career-high four hits against Sam Houston State on Feb. 28 • Was playing his best at the end of the season, hitting .500 over NU’s last nine games, including three multi-hit efforts • Hit .222 with a pair of doubles and two RBIs in 15 conference games • Went 2-for-4 with a run scored against Baylor on May 15 • Paced NU to a victory over Cal State Bakersfield on May 8, going 2-for-3 with his first career homer and three runs scored • Went 2-for-5 with a walk in a pair of starts against Missouri, including a two-hit day in the series finale on May 3 • Went hitless in three at-bats at Creighton on April 21, but stole a base and scored NU’s first run in a 4-3 12-inning win • Started the final two games of the series against No. 23 Texas A&M, going 1-for-7 with a double and a run scored • Made two appearances in the series at No. 11 Oklahoma, getting a pinch-hit single as part of a 1-for-2 day against the Sooners on March 30 • Was 2-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored in his Big 12 debut at Texas Tech on March 14 • Started twice against Cal State Northridge, going 3-for-8 with an RBI and two runs scored on the weekend • Named to the Bearkat Classic All-Tournament team, hitting .545 with four RBIs and three runs scored in two starts • Became the first Husker freshman since 2005 to enjoy a four-hit game, going 4-for-5 with two RBIs in a win over Sam Houston State on Feb. 28 • Was 2-for-7 in two starts against UL-Lafayette • Spent the summer playing for LaCrosse
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in the Northwoods League, hitting .172 with two homers and 14 RBIs in 37 contests • Finished fourth on the team with 26 walks and had a .363 on-base percentage.
Career Highs Category At-bats: Runs scored: Hits: Doubles: Triples: Home Runs: RBIs: Total bases: Walks: Strikeouts: Stolen bases: Hit Streak:
High Opponent (Last time) Date 5 Sam Houston State 2/28/09 3 Cal State Bakersfield 5/8/09 4 Sam Houston State 2/28/09 1 Three Times (Missouri) 5/3/09 None 1 Cal State Bakersfield 5/8/09 2 2x (Sam Houston State) 2/28/09 4 2x (Cal State Bakersfield) 5/8/09 1 8x (Cal State Bakersfield) 5/8/09 3 Texas Tech 3/15/09 1 2x (Creighton) 4/21/09 4 3/6-3/14/09
Before Nebraska: Burleson was one of the top catchers in the state of Texas playing for Coach Dale Redman at Midland Christian • Collected secondteam all-state honors as a senior, hitting .402 with five homers, 22 RBIs, a .728 on-base percentage and a .988 fielding percentage in helping his team to a state regional finals appearance in 2008 • Enjoyed his best game against Kerryville Tivy, going 3-for-3 with a homer, two doubles, a walk and three RBIs • Received all-state honors for the first time as a junior, hitting .396 with a .550 on-base percentage to lead his team to a state semifinals appearance • Started all four years behind the plate, earning all-district honors each season • Was a multi-sport standout, starting at quarterback, where he earned all-state recognition as a junior and senior • Guided his team to a state title as a junior, garnering MVP honors in the title game • Completed 158 of 300 passes for 2,529 yards and 27 touchdowns as a senior, collecting firstteam all-state honors and breaking seven school records in the process • Selected to the National Honor Society and carried better than a 4.0 GPA during his high school career. Personal: Born on Feb. 4, 1990, in Odessa, Texas • Parents are Gayle and Jerry Burleson • Has one brother (Bryant) • Majors in math and business administration, where he carries a 3.484 GPA.
Career Statistics Year Avg 2009 .275 TOTAL .275
GP 32 32
GS 24 24
Big 12 Statistics Year Avg 2009 .222 TOTAL .222
GP 15 15
GS 12 12
AB 80 80
R 16 16
H 22 22
2B 3 3
3B 0 0
HR 1 1
RBI 8 8
BB 8 8
SO 32 32
SB-ATT 2-3 2-3
AB 36 36
R 5 5
H 8 8
2B 2 2
3B 0 0
HR 0 0
RBI 2 2
BB 3 3
SO 18 18
SB-ATT 1-1 1-1
2010 HUSKERS
Boomer Collins
#1
So. • OF • 6-0 • 202 • B/T: R/R • Waxahachie, Texas (Waxahachie) Honors & Awards
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2008; Spring 2009; Fall 2009) 2010 Outlook: Boomer Collins hopes that a healthy season can lead to big things this spring • Suffered a broken thumb in his right hand in his first career start last February • Injury forced him out of the lineup for three weeks and made him play catch-up the rest of 2009 • Played in 40 games, hitting .245 with a homer and 11 RBIs, as he was a regular in the Husker lineup when he returned • Made major improvements since last season while earning rave reviews for his work habit and leadership • Showed versatility last year by playing all three outfield spots, earning the majority of his time at the corner outfield spots • Expected to flourish in 2010 and earn a starting spot in the outfield or at designated hitter. 2009: Collins earned extensive time as a freshman, despite missing three weeks with a broken right thumb • Appeared in 40 contests, hitting .245 with a homer and 11 RBIs • Made 24 starts, mainly as one of the Huskers’ top corner outfielders against left-handers • Totaled five multi-hit games on the season, highlighted by a pair of three-hit performances • Played in 23 conference games, hitting .241 with a homer and six RBIs • Sparked NU’s efforts against Missouri, going 3-for8 with a pair of doubles and two runs scored, including a pair of hits and two runs scored in the finale on May 3 • Was 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in two games against New Mexico • Went 1-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in a 4-3 12-inning win at Creighton on April 21 • Drew two walks in the opener against No. 23 Texas A&M on April 17 • Was 1-for-4 with a run scored in the win over Iowa on April 14 • Went 1-for-2 with a walk against Creighton on April 7 • Had two hits and a walk in the series opener with Kansas State on April 3 • Went 5-for-11 with five RBIs in the series loss at No. 11 Oklahoma, including a pinch-hit homer in the series opener and a career-best 3-for-5 effort in the twinbill nightcap on March 29 • Torched Northern Colorado in a two-game series, going 5-for-8 with two RBIs and four runs scored • Picked up his second multihit game against the Bears on March 25, going 2-for-4 with an RBI against Northern Colorado • Established career highs in both hits (three) and runs (three) in a 14-13 win over Northern Colorado on March 24, finishing a homer short of the cycle • Went 1-for-4 with a walk and a sacrifice in three games against No. 11 Oklahoma State • Came off the bench to go 1-for-2 against UL-Lafayette in the season opener on Feb. 20 before suffering a broken thumb on the first pitch he saw the next day • Spent the summer in La Crosse in the Northwoods League, helping the Loggers to a playoff appearance • Hit .195 with three homers and 21 RBIs in the wood-bat league, including a .316 average and three RBIs in the playoffs.
Before Nebraska: One of the top high Career Highs school players in Texas, Collins led Category High Opponent (Last time) Date 5 2x (Cal State Bakersfield) 5/8/09 Waxahachie High School to a Class 4A At-bats: 3 Northern Colorado 3/24/09 runner-up finish for Coach Terry Wood Runs scored: 3 2x (Oklahoma-2) 3/29/09 in 2008 • Garnered all-state honors as Hits: Doubles: 1 Northern Colorado 3/24/09 a senior, hitting .522 with nine homers, Triples: 1 Northern Colorado 3/24/09 35 RBIs, 49 runs scored and 23 stolen Home Runs: 1 Oklahoma-1 3/29/09 bases • Started all four years on the RBIs: 2 2x (Oklahoma) 3/30/09 6 Northern Colorado 3/24/09 diamond, earning all-district honors Total bases: 2 2x (Cal State Bakersfield) 5/10/09 each season • Chosen as the district Walks: 3 Kansas State 3/4/09 newcomer of the year in 2005, the Strikeouts: Stolen bases: 2 Cal State Bakersfield 5/8/09 sophomore of the year in 2006 and a Hit Streak: 5 3/24-3/30/09 first-team honoree in 2007 and 2008 • Participated in the 2007 Area Code Games in Long Beach, Calif. • Teamed with fellow Husker sophomore Kale Kiser on the DBAT team that won the 2006 AABC Mickey Mantle World Series title • Three-sport standout who also played football (quarterback and safety) and basketball in high school • Recognized as the District 15-4A Player of the Year as both a junior and senior, throwing for 1,389 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2007 • Graduated in the top 11 percent of his class and was a National Honor Society member. Personal: Born on June 13, 1989, in Mount Pleasant, Texas • Parents are Tom and Sheri Collins • Has one sister (Bridgett) • Is a broadcasting major who carries a 3.66 GPA at NU • Father was a punter at the University of Indiana • Full name is Thomas Joseph Collins III.
Career Statistics Year Avg 2009 .245 TOTAL .245
GP 40 40
GS 24 24
Big 12 Statistics Year Avg 2009 .241 TOTAL .241
GP 23 23
GS 13 13
AB 94 94
R 19 19
H 23 23
2B 3 3
3B 1 1
HR 1 1
RBI 11 11
BB 13 13
SO 21 21
SB-ATT 6-8 6-8
AB 54 54
R 7 7
H 13 13
2B 2 2
3B 0 0
HR 1 1
RBI 6 6
BB 6 6
SO 12 12
SB-ATT 2-4 2-4
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2010 HUSKERS
Khiry Cooper
#24
So. • OF • 6-3 • 197 • B/T: R/R • Shreveport, La. (Calvary Baptist Academy) Honors & Awards
• 2008 MLB Fifth-Round Draft Pick (LA Angels of Anaheim) 2010 Outlook: Khiry (pronounced KY-ree) Cooper enters the upcoming season looking to make a mark on the Husker baseball team • Played in 35 games as a true freshman, hitting .239 with a pair of homers and nine RBIs • Possesses exceptional speed and athleticism • Selected in the fifth round by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the 2008 MLB Draft, but elected to play both football and baseball at Nebraska • Is the highest draftee to play baseball at Nebraska since Turner Gill, who was a second-round pick in 1980 • Missed the fall while playing with the Husker football team, helping them to 10 wins and a victory in the Holiday Bowl • Is the first true multi-sport athlete in baseball and football at NU since Darin Erstad in the mid-1990s. 2009: Cooper was the Huskers’ fourth outfielder, hitting .239 with a pair of homers and nine RBIs in 35 games • Made 20 starts, seeing the majority of his time in center field • Appeared in 14 games in league play, hitting .208 with six runs scored • Homered and matched his high with a pair of RBIs against Cal State Bakersfield on May 10 • Started the series finale against Missouri on May 3, going 1-for-3 with two runs scored and a stolen base • Went 1-for-2 with an RBI double in a start at Wichita State on March 31 • Had a pinch-hit single to start NU’s four-run seventh inning at No. 11 Oklahoma on March 30 • Started both games against Northern Colorado, going 2-for-3 with an RBI double in NU’s 14-13 come-from-behind win on March 24 • Was 1-for-4 in two starts against No. 11 Oklahoma State• Had two hits in four at-bats, a sacrifice and a stolen base in two games at Texas Tech to open Big 12 action • Was 1-for-3 with an RBI single against South Dakota State on March 4 • Came up with the big hit against North Dakota on Feb. 25, delivering a two-run single in the eighth inning to give NU the lead for good • Hit .333 (4-for-12) with a homer and four RBIs against UL-Lafayette, going a career-best 3-for-5 with a homer and two runs scored in the series finale against the Ragin’ Cajuns on Feb. 22. Football: Cooper played in 12 games for the Huskers in 2009, catching 17 passes for 80 yards and a touchdown • Started four games, all in Big 12 play • Had three catches against Texas Tech, Baylor and Kansas and scored his only touchdown on a 13-yard reception against Texas Tech • Redshirted in football in 2008.
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Before Nebraska: Cooper was one of Career Highs the top players in Louisiana playing Category High Opponent (Last time) Date for Coach Rodney Traweek at Calvary At-bats: 5 2x (St. Mary’s) 2/28/09 2 3x (Missouri) 5/3/09 Baptist Academy • Selected in the Runs scored: 3 UL-Lafayette 2/22/09 fifth round (No. 169 overall) by the Hits: 1 2x (Wichita State) 3/31/09 Los Angeles Angels • Earned all-state Doubles: Triples: None honors as a senior, hitting .366 with Home Runs: 1 2x (Cal State Bakersfield) 5/10/09 an on-base percentage of .533 and a RBIs: 2 2x (Cal State Bakersfield) 5/10/09 6 UL-Lafayette 2/22/09 slugging percentage of .574, as Calvary Total bases: 1 5x (Baylor) 5/17/09 Baptist Academy won its second Walks: 3 Cal State Northridge 3/8/09 straight state title • Carried his team in Strikeouts: Stolen bases: 1 3x (Missouri) 5/3/09 the state tournament, hitting .500 with Hit Streak: 3 2/22-2/28/09 two homers, eight RBIs and eight runs scored • Hit .436 with three homers and 16 stolen bases as a junior, helping Calvary to the first of its back-to-back state titles • Named the Shreveport Times Prep Athlete of the Year after a standout three-sport career • Was a threeyear starter in football, totaling over 1,700 yards and 42 touchdowns in his prep career • Caught 60 passes for 1,038 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior, helping his team to a 12-1 record and a Class 2A state semifinals appearance • Played basketball for four seasons, serving as the team’s shooting guard • Was active in his church youth group throughout high school. Personal: Born on Jan. 18, 1990, in Scottsdale, Ariz. • He is the son of Yolanda Cooper • Has one sister (Kyla) • Majors in advertising.
Career Statistics Year Avg 2009 .229 TOTAL .229
GP 35 35
GS 20 20
Big 12 Statistics Year Avg 2009 .208 TOTAL .208
GP 14 14
GS 6 6
AB 70 70
R 14 14
H 16 16
2B 2 2
3B 0 0
HR 2 2
RBI 9 9
BB 5 5
SO 22 22
SB-ATT 3-5 3-5
AB 24 24
R 6 6
H 5 5
2B 0 0
3B 0 0
HR 0 0
RBI 0 0
BB 2 2
SO 8 8
SB-ATT 2-2 2-2
2010 HUSKERS
Tyler Farst
#32
Sr. • 1B/OF • 6-1 • 228 • B/T: R/R • Cedar Park, Texas (Grayson County College/Cedar Park) Honors & Awards • • • •
2009 Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 Big 12 Player of the Week (March 30, 2009) 2009 Second-Team Academic All-Big 12 Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2008; Spring 2009; Fall 2009)
2010 Outlook: One of the cornerstones of the 2010 Huskers, Tyler Farst will look to build off a solid junior campaign • Led the Huskers with a .333 batting average in his first full season as Nebraska’s first baseman, while topping the Huskers with 36 runs scored • Earned All-Big 12 honors, as he hit .384 in the league while ranking in the league’s top 10 in average, hits and on-base percentage • His .384 batting average last spring was the third-best by a Husker in league play since 2003 (Matt Hopper, .396, 2003; Nick Jaros, .390, 2006) • Will hit in the middle of the Husker lineup and his added strength will help Farst become a more consistent run producer • Has settled into playing first base full time and made significant improvement on the defensive end • Hails from an athletic background as his brother and father both played college football at Big 12 schools. 2009: Farst quietly put together a solid junior campaign, earning All-Big 12 honors at first base from the league coaches • Led the Huskers with a .333 average along with three homers and 36 RBIs • Topped the Big Red in batting average, doubles (15), hits (63) and runs scored (36) while ranking second in RBIs • Led NU with 19 multi-hit games, including a pair of four-hit efforts, and had seven multi-RBI contests • Hit .384 against the Big 12, as he finished among the league leaders in batting average (fourth), hits (38, fifth) and on-base percentage (.442, sixth) • Went 4-for-8 with three RBIs in the series sweep of Baylor, going 3-for-4 with two runs scored in the opener on May 15 before coming off the bench with a pinch-hit RBI single in the regular-season finale on May 17 • Led NU against Missouri, hitting .500 (7-for-14) with a pair of RBIs, highlighted by a four-hit game against the Tigers on May 3 • Led the Huskers with a .364 average (4-for-11) with two doubles at No. 23 Texas A&M • Closed out the series finale at No. 11 Oklahoma on March 30, going 2-for-3 with a run scored • Earned Big 12 Player-of-the-Week honors on March 30, hitting .500 (9-for-18) with a homer and nine RBIs in four games • Collected his first career four-hit game, going 4-for5 with three RBIs and scored twice in NU’s 11-9 victory over the Sooners on March 29 • Went
3-for-7 with a homer and six RBIs Career Highs against Northern Colorado • Drove Category High Opponent (Last time) Date in a career high five runs, including a At-bats: 6 Creighton 4/21/09 3 Northern Colorado 3/24/09 grand slam, in a wild 14-13 comeback Runs scored: 4 2x (Missouri) 5/3/09 win on March 24 • Touched up No. Hits: 2 North Dakota 2/25/09 11 Oklahoma State by hitting .417 (5- Doubles: Triples: None for-12) with three RBIs and three runs Home Runs: 1 5x (New Mexico) 4/29/09 scored • Was 4-for-11 with three RBIs RBIs: 5 Northern Colorado 3/24/09 5 4x (Oklahoma-2) 3/29/08 and two walks at Texas Tech, as he Total bases: 2 4x (St. Mary’s) 2/28/09 saw his 10-game hit streak snapped Walks: 3 Creighton 4/21/09 in the twinbill nightcap but came Strikeouts: Stolen bases: 1 4x (Kansas) 4/24/09 back with two hits and two RBIs in the Hit Streak: 11 2/22-3/14/09 series finale • Went 5-for-17 with a homer, five RBIs and five runs scored in the series sweep of Cal State Northridge, homering and driving in three runs in the nightcap on March 7 • Was 2-for-3 with two runs scored and was hit by two pitches against Sam Houston State on Feb. 28 • Established a career high with two doubles, going 2-for-2 with two walks in a win over North Dakota on Feb. 25. 2008: A late addition to the Husker roster, Tyler Farst emerged as one of the Huskers’ best offensive weapons down the stretch • Hit .280 with two homers and 15 RBIs in 30 contests splitting time between both first base and left field • Saw most of his action in the final month of the season after Craig Corriston’s knee surgery • Performed well in Corriston’s place, hitting .333 (18-for-54) with two homers, 12 RBIs and nine runs scored in his last 15 contests • Hit .333 with a homer and two RBIs in three games at the NCAA Regional, belting a two-run homer against Eastern Illinois on May 30 to give NU the lead for good • Went 3-for-12 with four RBIs in the Big 12 Championship, including a 2-for-4 effort with a season-best three RBIs against Baylor in the opener • Hit .400 (4-for-10) with a homer and two RBIs at No. 12 Missouri, including two hits and a homer on May 17 • Recorded a career-high three hits and drove in a pair of runs in a win over Creighton at Rosenblatt Stadium on May 13 • Put together a solid series against No. 9 Texas A&M, going 3-for-12 with four runs scored and two stolen bases • Was 1-for-4 with two runs scored and a stolen base in a 9-8 win over the Aggies on May 11 • Reached base four times in NU’s 16-inning loss to No. 9 Texas A&M on May 9, going 2-for-4 with a pair of walks and a sacrifice bunt • Recorded his first multi-hit game in his lone appearance at Kansas State, going 2-for-3 with a walk on March 15 • Collected his first hit and drove in three runs in the series finale against Northern Colorado on March 10. Before Nebraska: Farst came to Nebraska from Grayson County College, where he played for Coach Dusty Hart • Was a contributor on a Grayson CC team that went 43-13 and won the Northern Texas Conference in 2007 • Hit .222 with two homers, four RBIs and nine runs scored in just 36 at-bats • Redshirted in 2006 • Was a two-year starter in both baseball and football at Cedar Park High School • Earned honorable-mention all-state honors as a senior for Coach Gilbert Prather and was chosen as the team’s MVP in 2005 • Tabbed as a unanimous first-team all-district selection in both baseball and football • Led Cedar Park High School to District 14-5A titles in both sports as a senior • Selected as the CPHS Male Athlete of the Year in 2005. Personal: Born on Jan. 16, 1987, in Austin, Texas • Parents are Michael and Debbie Farst • Has one sister (Sara) and one brother (Travis) • Majors in history at Nebraska and has a 3.19 GPA entering the 2010 spring semester • Comes from an athletic family as his brother played football at Baylor from 2002 to 2006, starting at tackle as a junior and senior • Father (Mike) lettered in football at Texas Tech in 1977 • Aunt (Karen) played women’s basketball at Texas Tech from 1986 to 1990.
Career Statistics Year Avg 2008 .280 2009 .333 TOTAL .317
GP 30 52 82
GS 22 48 70
Big 12 Statistics Year Avg 2008 .263 2009 .384 TOTAL .350
GP 14 27 41
GS 10 25 35
AB 82 189 271
R 10 36 46
H 23 63 86
2B 2 15 17
3B 0 0 0
HR 2 3 5
RBI 15 36 51
BB 9 22 31
SO 18 42 60
SB-ATT 2-3 2-4 4-7
AB 38 99 137
R 6 17 23
H 10 38 48
2B 0 6 6
3B 0 0 0
HR 1 0 1
RBI 2 16 18
BB 6 8 14
SO 9 21 30
SB-ATT 2-3 2-2 4-5
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2010 HUSKERS
Matt Freeman
#11
Jr. • RHP • 6-1 • 185 • B/T: R/R • Omaha, Neb. (Elkhorn) Honors & Awards
• 2009 First-Team Academic All-Big 12 • Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2007; Spring 2008; Fall 2008; Spring 2009; Fall 2010) 2010 Outlook: One of the surprises of the 2010 season could be the emergence of junior Matt Freeman • Was arguably the Huskers’ most improved pitcher during the fall and could play a major role on the Husker staff • Capped the Red/White Series with a seven-strikeout effort, as he allowed two runs on four hits over 5.2 innings of relief • Bounced back from shoulder surgery last April and the coaching staff will look for improved consistency from the right-hander • Held foes to a .196 average in his career, but has struggled with his control prior to this fall • Possesses the raw tools to be successful at the college level with a solid fastball in the upper 80s and the ability to mix pitches well • Hails from the same high school as former Major League pitcher Jason Christiansen. 2009: Freeman worked out of the bullpen and as an occasional mid-week starter for the Huskers before undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery in April • Made 14 appearances, posting no decisions, a save and a 6.10 ERA • Allowed 11 hits and fanned 20 over 20.2 innings, as he held foes to a .153 batting average • Struggled with control, walking 24 and hitting eight batters • Helped NU go 3-0 in his starts, including a win at No. 15 Arkansas on March 18 • Started against Northern Colorado on March 24, fanning a career-high five hitters over three no-hit innings, but walked four Bears • Threw two shutout innings in a pair of appearances against No. 11 Oklahoma State • Made two appearances in the two-game series at No. 15 Arkansas, allowing two runs on two hits over five innings of work, including a career-high four innings in a start on March 18 • Earned his first college save against Cal State Northridge on March 7, allowing one run on four hits, as he threw the final three innings of an 11-5 Husker victory • Made his first career start against North Dakota on Feb. 25, allowing one run on three hits while striking out three in a pre-determined start • Pitched effectively in the series finale at Louisiana-Lafayette on Feb. 21, fanning four of the five hitters he faced over 1.2 perfect innings • Spent the summer of 2009 playing for Athletes in Action in Alaska as he returned to competition for the first time since late April. 2008: Freeman was one of three true freshmen who saw significant action for the Huskers • Worked out of the bullpen in long and middle relief, posting a 4.66 ERA in nine contests • Pitched at least an inning in all nine appearances and allowed earned runs in two outings • Began his college career by not allowing a run in his first five appearances • Made two long relief appearances in Big 12 action, pitching at No. 12 Missouri and No. 21 Oklahoma State • Fanned two in a perfect inning of relief against Western Illinois on April 30 • Allowed an unearned run in an inning of work against Creighton on April 23 • Gave up the first runs of his college career at No. 21 Oklahoma State on April 12, allowing three runs on four hits in 1.1 innings of work • Pitched a perfect ninth inning against Northern Colorado on March 25, completing a 10-0 shutout of the Bears • Fanned a pair in a shutout inning of work against Arkansas on March 19 • Pitched a perfect inning against South Dakota State on March 11 • Threw in the series opener against Northern Colorado on
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March 8, allowing one hit in a shutout inning of work • Made his Husker debut against UC Riverside on March 1, fanning two over 1.1 innings of shutout baseball • Played for Wilmington (N.C.) in the Coastal Plains League over the summer, going 2-5 with a 4.19 ERA, as he led the team in starts (10) and ranked second in both strikeouts (44) and innings pitched (62.1) .
Career Highs
Category High Opponent (Last time) Innings: 4.0 at Arkansas Longest Start: 4.0 at Arkansas Shortest Start: 3.0 2x (No. Colorado) Longest Relief: 3.0 Cal State Northridge-1 Hits: 4 3x (Cal St. Northridge-1) Runs: 6 Oklahoma Earned Runs: 6 Oklahoma Walks: 4 2x (No. Colorado) Strikeouts: 5 Northern Colorado
Date 3/18/09 3/18/09 3/25/09 3/7/09 3/7/09 3/30/09 3/30/09 3/25/09 3/25/09
Before Nebraska: Freeman was one of the top pitching prospects in Nebraska playing at Elkhorn High School for Coach Jerry Frerichs • Named the Gatorade Player of the Year in Nebraska and Louisville Slugger Player of the Year as a senior • Swept first-team all-state honors from both the Lincoln Journal Star and Omaha World-Herald in 2007 and was chosen for the American Baseball Coaches Association All-Midwest Region team • Tabbed as the honorary captain of the World-Herald’s All-Nebraska team after compiling a 5-1 record, three saves and a 0.76 ERA as a senior to lead Elkhorn High School to a 27-5 record and a Class A state title • Fanned 55 in 37 innings while opponents hit .154 against him • Went 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA in the postseason, as he did not allow a run in 17 innings of work, highlighted by a complete-game three-hitter with 12 strikeouts in a 1-0 win over topseeded Grand Island in the semifinals before earning the save in the state title game • Garnered honorable-mention all-state accolades as a junior, going 6-2 with a 1.25 ERA, and fanning 50 over 44.2 innings • Ranked in the top-10 in the state in wins, ERA and strikeouts in 2006 • Participated at the Area Code Games in Long Beach, Calif., in 2006, helping the SPARQ Midwest Area Code Team to a perfect 5-0 record and a tournament title • Graduated from Elkhorn High School with honors, as he finished with a 3.8 GPA. Personal: Born on Jan. 11, 1989, in New Orleans, La. • Parents are Mike and Amy Freeman • Majors in nutrition science and carries a 3.41 GPA into the spring 2010 semester.
Career Pitching Statistics Year ERA 2008 4.66 2009 6.10 TOTAL 5.64
W-L App GS CG SHO CBO SV 0-0 9 0 0 0 1 0 0-0 14 3 0 0 0 1 0-0 23 3 0 0 1 1
Big 12 Statistics
Year ERA W-L App GS CG SHO CBO SV 2008 19.29 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2009 14.73 0-0 4 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 16.50 0-0 6 0 0 0 0 0
IP 9.2 20.2 30.1
H 11 11 22
R 7 16 23
ER 5 14 19
BB 4 24 28
SO 12 20 32
IP 2.1 3.2 6.0
H 8 3 11
R 6 7 13
ER 5 6 11
BB 1 7 8
SO 4 2 6
2010 HUSKERS
Casey Hauptman
#18
Jr. • RHP • 6-4 • 221 • B/T: R/R • Omaha, Neb. (Millard South) Honors & Awards
• 2009 First-Team Academic All-Big 12 • Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Member (2008-09) • Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2007; Spring 2008; Fall 2008; Spring 2009; Fall 2009) 2010 Outlook: Casey Hauptman proved to be the Huskers’ jack of all trades last season • Worked as both a starter and reliever and ranked among team leaders in appearances (21, second), wins (four, second) and innings (62.2, third) • Consistent strike thrower has added strength in the offseason, which has helped improve his velocity • Impressed coaches with his ability to compete on the mound and has become one of the staff leaders • Could push for a spot in the weekend rotation or be used out of the bullpen in either short or long relief • Is the first Millard South product on the Husker roster since 2008 U.S. Olympian and current Minnesota Twin Brian Duensing in 2005 • Wears the same number as Duensing, who helped the Twins to an American League Central title in 2009 • Is a strong candidate for academic All-America honors, carrying a 3.73 GPA in business administration. 2009: Hauptman filled multiple roles on the Husker pitching staff in 2009, going 4-6 with a save and a 5.60 ERA in 21 appearances • Ranked second on the team in wins and appearances and third in innings pitched (62.2) • Posted better than a 3-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio on the year, fanning 41 and walking only 12 • Closed the year by allowing an earned run in his final 8.2 innings of work • Collected his first save of the year against Baylor on May 15, tossing two innings of shutout ball, helping the Huskers end the season with a sweep of the Bears • Pitched twice against Cal State Bakersfield, not allowing an earned run over 6.2 innings of work, as he went the final 5.1 innings with three strikeouts in NU’s 8-7 setback on May 10 • Suffered the loss against Missouri on May 1, allowing four runs on five hits over 1.2 innings • Collected his fourth win of the year against New Mexico on April 29, allowing one run on three hits over three innings of work • Made two appearances at Kansas, collecting the win in the series opener on April 24, as he allowed one hit over 5.1 shutout innings and retired 15 of the 16 hitters he faced • Took the loss in the series finale at No. 23 Texas A&M, allowing six earned runs on eight hits over 3.1 innings in a 10-1 setback • Suffered the loss in the series finale against Kansas State, allowing three earned runs on five hits over a career-long 6.2 innings, as he retired 19 of 20 hitters at one point • Made his first Big 12 start against No. 11 Oklahoma State on March 20, allowing three runs on five hits over 3.1 innings, but did not factor in the decision of NU’s 11-4 win • Threw a shutout inning at No. 15 Arkansas on March 17, allowing one hit • Tossed 1.1 innings of shutout relief in the series finale at Texas Tech on March 15 • Went a then-career-high six innings in a start against South Dakota State on March 4, allowing one run on four hits and fanning three in an 11-2 Husker victory • Tossed two innings of shutout relief against Missouri State on March 1 • Earned the win in relief against North Dakota on Feb. 25, going the final 3.1 innings and allowing one run in NU’s 10-6 win • Dominated in a relief performance at Louisiana-Lafayette on Feb. 20, allowing one hit over a then-career-high 5.1 innings of work, as he fanned seven and retired the first 16 hitters he faced in a game that eventually went 15 innings • Pitched for the Anchorage Bucs over the summer, going 4-2 with a 3.81 ERA, as he led the squad in starts (eight) and innings (49.2) to help the Bucs to a 32-21-1 record • Had better than a 4-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio, fanning 28 and walking only six.
Before Nebraska: Hauptman was one Career Highs of the best high school pitchers in the Category High Opponent (Last time) Date state playing for Coach Trevor Longe at Innings: 6.2 Kansas State 4/4/09 Millard South High School • Collected Longest Start: 6.2 Kansas State 4/4/09 4/11/09 first-team All-Nebraska honors from Shortest Start: 1.2 Texas 5/10/09 the Omaha World-Herald in each of Longest Relief: 5.1 3x (Cal St. Bakersfield) Hits: 7 Oklahoma-1 3/29/09 his last two seasons, posting a 6-2 Runs: 9 Oklahoma-1 3/29/09 mark with a 1.53 ERA as a senior • Earned Runs: 7 Oklahoma-1 3/29/09 Racked up a 44-to-9 strikeout-to-walk Walks: 3 Missouri 5/17/08 7 UL-Lafayette 2/20/09 ratio over 59.2 innings to help the Strikeouts: Patriots to a 21-10 record in 2007 • Earned All-Nebraska honors for the first time as a junior, when he went a perfect 7-0 with a 1.96 ERA • Lettered three years on the diamond and was a two-time All-Metro selection • Played basketball and football, where he was one of the best quarterbacks in the state as a senior • Established school records for passing yards (2,034) and completions (166) last fall en route to second-team all-state honors from both the Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star • Concluded his high school career with seven varsity letters, as he also played one season of basketball • Finished with a GPA better than 4.00 and was on the Metro Conference ScholarAthlete Honor Roll. Personal: Born on Jan. 1, 1989, in Omaha • Parents are Rick and Laurie Hauptman • Has two sisters (Jenna and Jamie) and one brother (Ricky) • Majors in business administration, where he carries a cumulative 3.73 GPA entering the spring semester.
Career Pitching Statistics Year ERA 2008 4.34 2009 5.60 TOTAL 5.31
W-L App GS CG SHO CBO SV 1-0 10 1 0 0 0 1 4-6 21 6 0 0 0 1 5-6 31 7 0 0 0 2
Big 12 Statistics
Year ERA W-L App GS CG SHO CBO SV 2008 99.00 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2009 8.91 1-6 11 5 0 0 0 1 TOTAL 10.47 1-6 12 5 0 0 0 1
IP 18.2 62.2 81.1
H 16 75 91
R 10 45 55
ER 9 39 48
BB 6 12 18
SO 16 41 57
IP 0.1 32.1 32.2
H 3 46 49
R 6 36 42
ER 6 32 38
BB 3 5 8
SO 1 16 17
2008: Hauptman became one of Nebraska’s top middle relievers, going 1-0 with a 4.34 ERA in 10 appearances • Enjoyed a 16-to-6 strikeout-to-walk ratio and held opponents to a .235 average over 18.2 innings of work • Pitched 0.2 innings against Oral Roberts in the NCAA Regional on June 1, getting NU out of an early jam before allowing one run on two hits • Enjoyed a stretch where he did not allow a run for 15.2 innings before being roughed up for six runs in just a third of an inning at Missouri on May 17 • Earned his first career save against Creighton on May 13, fanning a career-high six hitters over four innings of one-hit relief in front of 14,680 at Rosenblatt Stadium • Turned in a strong performance against Western Illinois on April 30, firing four shutout innings with three strikeouts to earn his first career win • Fired a scoreless ninth inning in NU’s 16-7 victory over Creighton on April 23 • Tossed two innings of one-hit relief with a strikeout against Northern Colorado on March 26 • Did not allow a hit in 1.2 shutout innings against Arkansas on March 19 • Allowed an unearned run in an inning of work against South Dakota State on March 11 • Made his first college start against Nebraska-Kearney on March 4, going three innings and allowing two first-inning runs before settling down, as Nebraska won 11-2 • Struck out a pair in an inning of work against UC Riverside on March 1 • Pitched for the Hays (Kan.) Larks in the Jayhawk League over the summer, going 5-2 with a 2.92 ERA in 13 appearances to earn second-team AllJayhawk League honors • Tied for second in wins, ranked second in innings (61.2) and was third in strikeouts (51) for a Hays squad that went 35-17, won the Jayhawk League and placed seventh at the National Baseball Congress World Series in Wichita.
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2010 HUSKERS
Kash Kalkowski
#3
So. • RHP • 6-1 • 205 • B/T: R/R • Grand Island, Neb. (Grand Island) Honors & Awards
• 2008 MLB 49th-Round Draft Pick (Tampa Bay) 2010 Outlook: After playing a significant role on the mound as a freshman, the Huskers were hoping for a breakout season from Kash Kalkowski (KAL-cow-ski) • Former twotime state player of the year made 19 appearances last year, including 10 in Big 12 action and averaged nearly a strikeout per inning • Showed improvement throughout the year and was pitching well in summer ball before suffering a shoulder injury • Came off a summer where he went 1-1 with a 0.79 ERA for La Crosse in the Northwoods League, while holding opponents to a .108 batting average • Missed the entire fall after shoulder surgery and will redshirt this season. 2009: Kalkowski was one of three true freshmen to pitch for the Huskers, going 1-2 with a 7.08 ERA in 19 contests • Worked extensively out of the bullpen, but also made a pair of starts • Struck out 32 over 34.1 innings and ranked second on the squad with 17 relief appearances • Also was used as a designated hitter, going hitless in three at-bats • Started against Cal State Bakersfield on May 9, allowing six runs over a career-high four innings of work, but was not involved in the decision • Made a pair of appearances against Missouri, highlighted by 2.1 innings of shutout relief with three strikeouts on May 1 • Went 3.1 innings, allowing three runs on six hits at Kansas on April 23, as he didn’t allow a run for the first 2.2 innings of the appearance • Fired 2.1 innings of two-hit relief against No. 23 Texas A&M on April 18 • Pitched well in a relief appearance against No. 9 Texas on April 11, allowing one unearned run and fanning three over two innings • Made his first start against Creighton on April 7, allowing three runs on five hits over 3.1 innings of work to suffer the loss • Made two appearances against No. 11 Oklahoma, allowing only one hit over two shutout innings of work in the series opener • Pitched twice against No. 11 Oklahoma State, fanning two over 1.2 innings on March 20 • Fanned three over two innings of one-hit relief to close out NU’s 12-6 win over Cal State Northridge on March 7 • Took the loss in NU’s 10-inning setback to St. Mary’s (Calif.) on Feb. 28, allowing two runs over 1.2 innings of work • Earned his first college win over Missouri State on Feb. 27, tossing two frames of one-hit relief, while fanning three after coming in with the bases loaded and no outs in the top of the eighth • Spent part of the summer in La Crosse in the Northwoods League, going 1-1 with a 0.79 ERA in four outings before an injury curtailed his summer • Fanned nine and allowed just four hits over 11.1 innings, as he held foes to a .108 batting average.
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Before Nebraska: Kalkowski was Career Highs one of the most dominant two-way Category High Opponent (Last time) Date performers in the state, leading Grand Innings: 4.0 Cal State Bakersfield 5/10/09 Island High School and Coach Rick Longest Start: 4.0 Cal State Bakersfield 5/10/09 4/7/09 Kissack to their first state title in 2008 Shortest Start: 3.1 Creighton 4/26/09 • Named the Gatorade and Louisville Longest Relief: 3.1 Kansas-1 6 2x (Cal State Bakersfield) 5/9/09 Slugger Nebraska Player of the Year and Hits: Runs: 6 Cal State Bakersfield 5/9/09 chosen as captain of both the Lincoln Earned Runs: 6 Cal State Bakersfield 5/9/09 Journal Star and Omaha World-Herald’s Walks: 3 2x (Texas) 4/11/09 3 5x (Cal State Bakersfield) 5/9/09 all-state teams • Compiled a 6-1 record Strikeouts: with three saves and a 1.51 ERA, fanning 65 over 55.2 innings, as he ranked among the state leaders in all four areas • Hit .460 with four homers, 32 RBIs, 34 runs scored and 27 stolen bases from his shortstop position • Compiled a 9-1 record with a 1.15 ERA and two no-hitters during American Legion ball, while hitting .506 with 10 homers, 63 RBIs, 66 runs scored and 17 stolen bases • Named honorary captain of the Lincoln Journal Star’s 2007 all-state team, going 6-2 with a 0.81 ERA, while leading the state with a .506 average with five homers and 34 RBIs • Collected first-team all-state honors as a sophomore, hitting .405 with 25 RBIs, while also winning five games with a 0.53 ERA • Played basketball for the Islanders for three years • Named to the Honor Roll all four years at GIHS and was a member of the National Honor Society. Personal: Born on March 5, 1989, in Grand Island, Neb. • Parents are Karlye and Deb Kalkowski • Has one sister (Jennifer Forsberg) • Has not declared a major.
Career Pitching Statistics Year ERA 2009 7.08 TOTAL 7.08
W-L App 1-2 19 1-2 19
Big 12 Statistics Year ERA 2009 6.11 TOTAL 6.11
W-L App 0-0 10 0-0 10
GS CG SHO CBO SV 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
IP 34.1 34.1
H 43 43
R 32 32
ER 27 27
BB 21 21
SO 32 32
GS CG SHO CBO SV 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
IP 17.2 17.2
H 21 21
R 16 16
ER 12 12
BB 10 10
SO 15 15
2010 HUSKERS
Nate Kerkhoff
#28
So. • LHP • 5-11 • 186 • B/T: L/L • Overland Park, Kan. (Blue Valley) Honors & Awards
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2008; Spring 2009; Fall 2009) 2010 Outlook: Left-hander Nate Kerkhoff returns to help the Husker bullpen • Southpaw worked exclusively out of the bullpen last year, going 1-0 with a 6.00 ERA in 16 appearances • Fanned 14 in 18 innings, as he worked at least one inning in 11 of his 16 contests • Showed the ability to be successful at the Division I level and will look to be more consistent with a year in the college game • Will be looked at to help in middle and late relief, especially against left-handers • Doesn’t overpower batters, but can mix his pitches well and combines that with a strong work ethic. 2009: Kerkhoff provided the Huskers with a valuable reliever as a true freshman, going 1-0 with a 6.00 ERA in 16 games • Ranked third on the Husker pitching staff in relief appearances while 11 of his 16 outings went at least one inning • Tossed a scoreless inning of work against Missouri on May 2 • Turned in a dominant effort against Iowa on April 14, striking out all four hitters he faced - setting a career high in the process - to earn a hold in NU’s 8-5 win • Pitched twice against No. 9 Texas, going a season-long 2.1 innings with two strikeouts on April 10 • Worked a scoreless ninth inning against Creighton on April 7 • Went two innings against Kansas State in the series opener on April 3 • Tossed two shutout innings in a long relief effort at Wichita State on March 31, scattering a pair of hits • Made two appearances against No. 11 Oklahoma State, allowing one hit over 2.1 innings, including his only decision of the year • Fired 1.2 innings of shutout ball versus No. 11 Oklahoma State on March 22 • Picked up his first collegiate win against the Cowboys on March 20, not allowing a run in 0.2 innings of work • Tossed 1.2 innings of shutout relief at No. 15 Arkansas on March 17 • Pitched for Junction City in the Ban Johnson League over the summer. Blue Valley High School: Kerkhoff was one of the best pitchers in the metro Kansas City area playing for Coach Matt Ortman at Blue Valley High School • Was a four-year performer, guiding BVHS to a Kansas Class 6A state title and a 19-6 record in 2008 • Collected second-team allstate honors from the Kansas Baseball Coaches Association as a senior, going 8-2 with a 1.24 ERA • Established a school record for wins, fanned 55 over 62 innings and tossed four complete-
game shutouts, highlighted by a 24 Career Highs consecutive inning shutout streak • Category High Opponent (Last time) Date Hit .329 with 22 RBIs, including three Innings: 2.1 Texas-2 4/10/09 of his team’s four runs in a 4-0 victory Longest Start: None over Goddard in the state title game • Shortest Start: None 4/10/09 Selected to the all-state team on two Longest Relief: 2.1 Texas-2 Hits: 3 2x Times (Kansas State-1) 4/3/09 occasions and was also a two-time Runs: 5 Kansas State-1 4/3/09 All-Johnson County honoree by the Earned Runs: 2 3x Times (Texas A&M) 4/19/09 Kansas City Star • Finished his career Walks: 2 3x Times (Kansas State-1) 4/3/09 4 Iowa 4/14/09 holding school records for wins (22), Strikeouts: innings pitched (199.2) and ERA (2.25) as he went 22-6 with 169 strikeouts and seven shutouts during his high school career • Played three years of football, earning allconference recognition as a junior and senior • Started at quarterback as a junior following a teammate’s injury and guided Blue Valley to a pair of playoff wins, as he threw and rushed for a touchdown in both games to help the school to a state title in 2006 • Stood out for his classroom achievements, as he was on the honor roll throughout high school and was an advance placement scholar. Personal: Born on Sept. 22, 1989, in Kansas City, Mo. • Parents are Blair and Karen Kerkhoff • Has one sister (Anna) and one brother (Ben) • Majors in international studies, where he carries a 3.48 GPA.
Career Pitching Statistics Year ERA 2009 6.00 TOTAL 6.00
W-L App 1-0 16 1-0 16
Big 12 Statistics Year ERA 2009 8.68 TOTAL 8.68
W-L App 1-0 9 1-0 9
GS CG SHO CBO SV 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
IP 18.0 18.0
H 22 22
R 17 17
ER 12 12
BB 12 12
SO 14 14
GS CG SHO CBO SV 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
IP 9.1 9.1
H 13 13
R 12 12
ER 9 9
BB 6 6
SO 6 6
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2010 HUSKERS
Kale Kiser
#14
So. • INF • 5-10 • 189 • B/T: S/R •Plano, Texas (Plano West) Honors & Awards
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2009); 2010 Outlook: One of the most intriguing battles entering the season will be at second base, as sophomore Kale Kiser looks to earn a starting spot • Saw limited action as a freshman in 2009, hitting .208 with two homers and nine RBIs in 26 contests • Worked hard to become a good defensive player, as he did not commit an error until his final game of 2009 • Hard-nosed player who plays bigger than his size and has a very high baseball IQ • Valuable switch hitter who provides the Huskers with multiple options in the lineup. 2009: Kiser was one of five freshmen who played in at least 25 games last season, as he saw time at second base and designated hitter • Hit .208 with two homers and nine RBIs in just 48 at-bats backing up MLB Draft pick Jeff Tezak at second base • Served as one of NU’s primary pinch hitters, going 2-for-11 with a team-best three RBIs in that role • Matched a season high with two hits, including a homer, and drove in a career-high three RBIs against Cal State Bakersfield on May 9 • Came up with a 1-for-3 effort and scored twice in NU’s 9-5 win over New Mexico on April 29 • Drew a pinch-hit walk in the ninth inning against Creighton on April 21, as Nebraska eventually won 4-3 in 12 innings • Went 1-for-3 with a run scored in the nightcap against No. 9 Texas on April 10 • Came off the bench to go 1-for-2 with an RBI single in the series finale at No. 11 Oklahoma on March 30 • Delivered a key pinch-hit RBI single in the eighth inning of NU’s come-from-behind 14-13 win over Northern Colorado on March 24 • Pinch ran in the finale at Arkansas on March 18, scoring the go-ahead run in NU’s 7-4 win • Suffered eye and nose injuries when he was hit by a pitch against South Dakota State on March 4, and was out of the lineup for five games • Hit .300 with a homer and three RBIs while playing all four games at the Bearkat Classic • Was 2-for-3 with a homer and two RBIs in a 14-12 victory over Missouri State on Feb. 27. Before Nebraska: Kiser was one of the state’s top infielders playing for Coach Kendall Clark at Plano West High School • Helped Plano West to a 40-2 record as a senior with a Class 5A state title and a No. 1 national ranking from Max Preps • Earned honorable-mention All-America honors from Collegiate Baseball after hitting .432 with 52 runs scored, 18 doubles, four triples and 19 stolen bases as a senior • Garnered all-state recognition from the state coaches and sportswriters,
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while also being named first-team all- Career Highs area by the Dallas Morning News and Category High Opponent (Last time) Date District 9-5A MVP • Went 8-for-9 with At-bats: 5 Sam Houston State 2/28/09 2 New Mexico 4/29/09 five doubles, a triple, six RBIs and five Runs scored: 2 2x (Cal State Bakersfield) 5/9/09 runs scored in a pair of district playoff Hits: None wins against Plano East • Named to Doubles: Triples: None the Texas 5A State All-Tournament Home Runs: 1 2x (Cal State Bakersfield) 5/9/09 team after going 2-for-4 with a pair RBIs: 3 Cal State Bakersfield 5/9/09 of runs, a game-tying RBI and a Total bases: 5 2x (Cal State Bakersfield) 5/9/09 1 6x (Baylor) 5/15/09 stolen base in the title game against Walks: 2 3x (Missouri) 5/3/09 Southlake Carroll • Earned first-team Strikeouts: bases: None all-district accolades as a junior, Stolen Hit Streak: 2 5/9-5/15/09 hitting .452 with 40 runs scored, 19 stolen bases and 17 RBIs, while also totaling seven doubles, four triples and a homer in helping Plano West to a regional semifinal appearance • Played in the summer for the Dallas Baseball Academy of Texas (DBAT) helping the team to a 30-10 record, as he hit .391 with 31 runs scored • Led his DBAT summer team with a .397 average and 45 runs scored in 2007• Helped his DBAT Team to the 2006 AABC Mickey Mantle World Series title • Was a solid student as well, as he was a member of the National Honor Society at Plano West High School. Personal: Born on March 31, 1990, in Little Rock, Ark. • Parents are Kirk and Dana Kiser • Has one sister (Karlie) • Majors in business administration.
Career Statistics Year Avg 2009 .208 TOTAL .208
GP 26 26
GS 12 12
Big 12 Statistics Year Avg 2009 .136 TOTAL .136
GP 13 13
GS 5 5
AB 48 48
R 9 9
H 10 10
2B 0 0
3B 0 0
HR 2 2
RBI 9 9
BB 6 6
SO 14 14
SB-ATT 0-0 0-0
AB 22 22
R 3 3
H 3 3
2B 0 0
3B 0 0
HR 0 0
RBI 2 2
BB 3 3
SO 8 8
SB-ATT 0-0 0-0
2010 HUSKERS
Michael Mariot
#33
Jr. • RHP • 6-0 • 195 • B/T: R/R • Southlake, Texas (Carroll) Honors & Awards
• 2009 Second-Team Academic All-Big 12 • No. 9 Draft Prospect from M.I.N.K. League (Baseball America) • Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2008; Fall 2008; Spring 2009; Fall 2009) 2010 Outlook: One of the veterans of the Husker staff, right-hander Michael Mariot has filled several roles during his two years at Nebraska • Worked as a starter and reliever last season, going 2-2 in 19 appearances, as he was one of six Husker pitchers to throw at least 50 innings a year ago • Had a strong summer in Beatrice, going 3-3 with a 3.13 ERA, as he led the Bruins in innings (46) and strikeouts (43) • Rated by Baseball America as the No. 9 prospect in the M.I.N.K. Lover the summer • Has worked on improving velocity and command, and performed well during the fall • Is one of the hardest throwers on the Husker staff • Is being looked at as a weekend starter or at the back of the Husker bullpen • Hard worker who has performed well in the classroom, recording a GPA above 3.00 in his last four semesters. 2009: From start to finish, Mariot found himself in big situations during his sophomore campaign, going 2-2 with a 7.06 ERA in 19 appearances • Worked as both a starter and reliever, fanning 36 over 51.0 innings • Made eight starts on the year, including the season opener, after working exclusively out of the bullpen as a freshman • Finished the year in the bullpen, where he posted a 5.21 ERA in 11 appearances, including eight outings of at least one inning • Closed out the year in fine fashion, not allowing a run in his final two relief appearances, including two innings of one-hit relief against Cal State Bakersfield on May 9 and against Missouri on May 3 • Had a no-decision in a start against New Mexico on April 29, allowing three runs on five hits in a game Nebraska won 9-5 • Earned the victory in NU’s 12-inning win against Creighton at Rosenblatt
Stadium, going the final 2.2 innings to Career Highs preserve a 4-3 win • Pitched twice in Category High Opponent (Last time) Date the series at No. 23 Texas A&M, tossing Innings: 7.0 Cal State Northridge 3/8/09 3/8/09 2.2 innings of two-hit relief in the Longest Start: 7.0 Cal State Northridge 3/25/09 opener on April 17 • Started against Shortest Start: 2.1 Northern Colorado 4/3/09 Iowa on April 14, taking a shutout into Longest Relief: 3.1 Kansas State-2 Hits: 8 Missouri State 2/27/09 the fourth and fanning three before Runs: 8 Missouri State 2/27/09 allowing three runs in NU’s 8-5 victory Earned Runs: 8 Missouri State 2/27/09 • Had his best relief effort of the year, Walks: 4 Kansas State-2 4/3/09 8 UL-Lafayette 2/20/09 tossing 2.2 innings of one-hit relief with Strikeouts: three strikeouts against No. 9 Texas on April 10 • Allowed two runs on three hits over 3.1 innings of relief against Kansas State on April 3 • Tossed two shutout innings in a relief appearance at Wichita State on March 31 • Made his first relief appearance of the year against No. 11 Oklahoma on March 29, fanning three over 1.1 innings of work and allowing two runs on three hits • Went 2.1 innings in a pre-determined start against Northern Colorado on March 25, allowing three runs on three hits, while striking out a trio of Bears • Took the loss against No. 11 Oklahoma State on March 22, allowing four runs on eight hits over three innings in NU’s 6-3 setback • Suffered his first loss at Texas Tech on March 15, allowing five runs on six hits in 3.2 innings of work • Turned in an outstanding effort against Cal State Northridge on March 8, allowing one run on five hits over a career-high seven innings of work in an 8-2 Husker win • Was solid in his first career start, setting personal bests in innings (5.2) and strikeouts (8) against UL-Lafayette on Feb. 20 • Scattered seven hits, but was not involved in the decision, as Nebraska won in 15 innings • Pitched for the Beatrice Bruins and Bob Steinkamp in 2009, going 3-3 with a 3.13 ERA, as he led the Bruins in innings (46) and strikeouts (43) • Rated by Baseball America as the No. 9 prospect in the league • Pitched for the Chillicothe Mudcats at the 2009 National Baseball Congress World Series in Wichita. 2008: Mariot was one of three true freshman pitchers who helped the Huskers to 41 wins and an NCAA Regional appearance • Compiled a 2-0 record with a 6.75 ERA in eight appearances - all in relief • Served as one of NU’s long relievers, as he went at least two innings in three of his eight outings • Did not pitch in the NCAA Regional or the Big 12 Tournament • Went 0-0 with a 3.86 ERA in two conference outings, highlighted by an inning of perfect relief at No. 12 Oklahoma State on April 12 • Pitched the ninth inning against Western Illinois on April 30, allowing one run on two hits • Allowed one run on two hits over 1.1 innings at Baylor on April 27 • Earned the victory against Creighton at Rosenblatt Stadium on April 23, firing three innings of relief as he allowed a pair of runs on three hits • Pitched well against Northern Colorado on March 25, throwing a shutout inning of relief with one strikeout • Earned the win with an inning of relief against South Dakota State on March 11, a game NU won 7-3 • Fired two shutout innings against NebraskaKearney on March 4 • Made his Husker debut at Stanford on Feb. 22, allowing five runs on four hits over 3.0 innings of work • Spent the summer pitching for Clovis in the California League and for the Beatrice Bruins during the National Baseball Congress World Series • Went 1-1 with a 1.29 ERA in two starts, helping the Bruins to a third-place showing. Before Nebraska: Mariot attended Southlake Carroll High School after transferring from El Camino Real High School in Woodland Hills, Calif. • Pitched on the varsity at Southlake Carroll in 2006 as a reliever, but was unable to pitch as a senior in 2007 • Pitched in the summer of 2007 for the Arlington A’s under coaches Dave Acton and Craig Bartosh • Earned all-star honors from the organization in 2007. Personal: Born on Oct. 20, 1988, in West Hills, Calif. • Parents are Ezio and Diana Mariot • Has one sister (Jennifer) and one brother (Chris) • Majors in communication studies where he has a cumulative 3.11 GPA entering the spring 2010 semester.
Career Pitching Statistics Year ERA 2008 6.75 2009 7.06 TOTAL 6.99
W-L App 2-0 8 2-2 19 4-2 27
Big 12 Statistics Year ERA 2008 3.86 2009 7.85 TOTAL 7.40
W-L App 0-0 2 0-2 9 0-2 11
GS CG SHO CBO SV 0 0 0 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 1 0
IP 13.1 51.0 64.1
H 16 67 83
R 11 42 53
ER 10 40 50
BB 5 28 33
SO 5 36 41
GS CG SHO CBO SV 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
IP 2.1 18.1 20.2
H 3 28 31
R 1 17 18
ER 1 16 17
BB 0 13 13
SO 1 12 13
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2010 HUSKERS
Mike Nesseth
#41
Jr. • RHP • 6-6 • 226 • B/T: R/R • Windom, Minn. (Windom Area) Honors & Awards • • • • •
2009 MLB Draft Pick (Los Angeles Angels, 15th round) 2009 Bearkat Classic All-Tournament Team 2008 Husker Power Baseball Lifter of the Year 2008 No. 2 Prospect in Northwoods League Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2009; Fall 2009)
2010 Outlook: The upcoming season provides a new opportunity for junior Mike Nesseth, as the right-hander will be one of the leaders of the 2010 Huskers • Went from Friday night starter to closer back to starter to help find a role more suitable for his talents • Went 5-4 with two saves last season, as he topped the Huskers in wins, saves (two) and strikeouts (73) • Spent the summer in the Cape Cod League against some of the country’s best players and that experience will pay dividends this season • Impressed the coaching staff with his discipline and approach on the mound in the fall • Motivated to bounce back after the 2009 campaign and has the potential to be a high draft pick in June’s MLB Draft • Considered one of the hardest throwers in the Big 12 with a fastball in the mid-90s and a plus slider • Will likely serve as the Huskers’ closer in 2010. 2009: Nesseth was a workhorse for the Huskers, going 5-4 with two saves and a 5.01 ERA in 20 games • Led the team in wins (five), saves (two) and strikeouts (73) and finished second with 64.2 innings pitched, while he held opponents to a .250 average • Threw at least six innings in six of his eight starts, including a complete game against Cal State Northridge on March 6 • Finished the season on a high note, winning his last two starts, including a victory over NCAA Regional qualifier Baylor • Notched the win over the Bears on May 15, allowing three earned runs over seven innings while fanning eight, as his eight strikeouts were the second-highest total of his career • Earned a victory against Cal State Bakersfield on May 8, allowing six runs on eight hits over 7.1 innings, as he fanned seven Roadrunners • Took the loss against Missouri on May 2, allowing three runs on two hits over three innings, as he matched a season high with five walks • Tossed four shutout innings of relief at No. 23 Texas A&M on April 18 • Went the final 1.1 innings with a pair of strikeouts to preserve NU’s 8-5 win over Iowa on April 14 • Threw twice in the series against Kansas State, allowing one run on three hits over 2.2 innings while fanning four Wildcats • Preserved NU’s 11-9 win over No. 11 Oklahoma on March 29, fanning five over 2.2 innings of work and leaving the bases loaded in the ninth • Pitched twice against Northern Colorado, earning the save on March 24 with a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts • Moved to the bullpen and earned the victory at No. 15 Arkansas on March 18, fanning four over two innings of work • Tossed the first nine-inning complete game by a Husker since March of 2008, scattering six hits and fanning seven in a 9-3 win on March 6 • Dominated Sam Houston State on Feb. 28, as he fanned a career-best 12 batters and allowed only three singles in an 8-1 Husker win • Threw well in a loss at UL-Lafayette on Feb. 21, allowing one earned run on two hits over six innings, as he fanned a then-career-high seven hitters • Pitched in the Cape Cod League for Cotuit, going 0-3 in 11 appearances, including a pair of starts. 2008: Nesseth put together a strong redshirt freshman campaign, emerging as one of the Huskers’ top bullpen workers down the stretch • Went 4-1 with four saves and a 3.58 ERA in 27 appearances, as he fanned 53 over 37.2 innings • Ranked second on the squad in saves and appearances and held foes to a .201 average • Established NU’s freshman record with 27 appearances, breaking the school mark of 25 set by Tim Schoeninger in 2003 • Was at his best down the stretch, going 2-0 with two saves and a 2.11 ERA in his final 13 outings, fanning 31 over 17.2 innings and holding opponents to a .151 average • Didn’t allow a run in two NCAA Lincoln Regional appearances, highlighted by a five strikeout effort over 2.2 innings of one-hit ball against Oral Roberts on June 1 • Threw twice in the Big 12 Tournament, allowing one earned run in 3.2 innings of work, including three strikeouts over two innings against Baylor on May 21 • Went 2-0 with a save in 13 conference appearances, while posting an impressive 25-to-5 strikeout-to-walk ratio • Pitched twice against No. 12 Missouri, fanning three over two perfect innings on May 18 after allowing three runs in 0.2 innings on May 16 • Threw twice against ninth-ranked Texas A&M, allowing one hit and striking out six over 3.2 innings of work • Earned the win in the series finale against the Aggies, fanning five and allowing one hit over the final 2.2 innings of a 13-10 win • Tossed a career-high 3.2 innings of no-hit relief with a season-high six strikeouts against Louisiana-Lafayette on May 3, a game NU won 4-3 in 14 innings • Collected his fourth save against Western Illinois on April 29, fanning two in a perfect inning of relief • Preserved Nebraska’s 4-3 win over Creighton on April 22 with 1.1 shutout innings, fanning two and allowing no hits for his third save • Went a then-career-long 2.1 innings against Kansas on April 19, striking out three and allowing a pair of runs on four hits • Tossed a perfect ninth inning with a strikeout in the series finale at No. 21 Oklahoma State on April 13 • Pitched twice against Oklahoma, earning the save in the series clincher on March 22 • Collected the win in the series finale against Kansas State on March 16, fanning four over two innings of shutout relief in a 5-3, 10-inning victory • Picked up
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his first college win against Northern Colorado on March 9, working two innings of no-hit relief and fanning two in a 3-2 victory • Collected his first career save against UC Riverside on March 1, fanning a pair over a hitless frame of relief • Pitched twice in the series at Stanford, allowing one hit over 1.1 innings of shutout ball.
Career Highs
Category High Opponent (Last time) Innings: 9.0 Cal State Northridge Longest Start: 9.0 Cal State Northridge Shortest Start: 2.2 Kansas-1 Longest Relief: 4.0 Texas A&M Hits: 8 Cal State Bakersfield Runs: 6 Cal State Bakersfield Earned Runs: 6 Cal State Bakersfield Walks: 5 2x (Missouri) Strikeouts: 12 Sam Houston State
Date 3/6/09 3/6/09 4/26/09 4/19/09 5/8/09 5/8/09 5/8/09 5/2/09 2/28/09
2007: Nesseth redshirted • Spent the summer pitching for the Duluth Huskies in the Northwoods League • Made 17 appearances out of the bullpen, going 0-1 with a 4.08 ERA, as he struck out 14 and walked four in 17.2 innings. Before Nebraska: Nesseth was one of the top prospects in the state of Minnesota, pitching for Coach Brad Schlomann at Windom Area High School • Garnered first-team All-Minnesota Class AA honors from the Minnesota State High School Baseball Coaches Association, going 3-4 with a 2.47 ERA as a senior • Struck out 78 and allowed only 18 walks over 51 innings • Was a twotime, first-team All-Section 3AA and All-Southwest Conference selection, going 8-4 with a 2.21 ERA and 94 strikeouts over 69.2 innings as a junior • Finished his four-year career with a 14-10 record, a 2.55 ERA and 249 strikeouts over 187 innings • Struck out a career-high 18 in a Class 3AA state playoff game as a junior • Totaled 11 letters in high school, as he also played football and basketball at Windom Area High School • Earned all-conference honors in each of his last two seasons in basketball, where he finished as the school’s all-time leading scorer • Captained the football, basketball and baseball teams at WAHS in 2005-06 and was tabbed the school’s Male Athlete of the Year • Was a member of the National Honor Society and on the honor roll throughout his high school career. Personal: Born on April 19, 1988, in Worthington, Minn. • Parents are Larry and Deb Nesseth • Has one sister (Nicole) and one brother-in-law (Brent Staples) • Majors in business administration.
Career Pitching Statistics Year ERA 2008 3.58 2009 5.01 TOTAL 4.49
W-L App 4-1 27 5-4 20 9-5 47
Big 12 Statistics Year ERA 2008 5.19 2009 6.82 TOTAL 6.23
W-L App 3-0 13 1-2 11 4-2 24
GS CG SHO CBO SV 0 0 0 0 4 8 1 0 0 2 8 1 0 0 6
IP 37.2 64.2 102.1
H 28 62 90
R 19 40 59
ER 15 36 51
BB SO 14 53 35 73 49 126
GS CG SHO CBO SV 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 1
IP 17.1 30.1 47.2
H 17 36 53
R 11 25 36
ER 10 23 33
BB 5 22 27
SO 25 31 56
2010 HUSKERS
Jordan Roualdes
#34
Sr. • LHP • 6-2 • 224 • B/T: L/L • Sonoma, Calif. (South Mountain CC/Mesa CC/Justin-Siena HS) 2010 Outlook: Left-hander Jordan Roualdes (RAWL-dees) gives the Huskers a veteran presence on the mound • Is the only senior pitcher on the 2010 roster and showed the ability to give NU a solid performer who can pitch deep into games • Ranked among team leaders in wins, innings and quality starts in his first year at NU, as he also collected two wins against nationally ranked teams • Gives the Huskers a change of pace from the left side and can induce a lot of ground balls when effective • Has benefited from having a whole season in the program and has been dedicated to becoming an effective strike thrower • Could contend for a spot in the rotation or be used out of the bullpen late in games to take advantage of his skills and experience • Comes from a winning background, capturing three straight state titles in high school and reaching the 2006 JUCO World Series • Underwent minor knee surgery in January and may be limited at the start of the year. 2009: Roualdes stepped into the rotation and became one of the Huskers’ weekend starters in his first year at NU • Compiled a 4-4 mark with a 6.79 ERA in 12 games, including 11 starts • Finished second on the team in wins and fourth with 59.2 innings pitched, as he went five or more innings in eight of his 11 starts • Tied Mike Nesseth for the team lead with three quality starts, including allowing one run over a season-high eight innings at Texas Tech on March 14 • Made his only relief appearance against Cal State Bakersfield on May 9, allowing one run over two innings of relief • Recorded a no-decision against Missouri on May 1, allowing four runs on six hits over five innings • Had a no-decision against Kansas on April 24, allowing four runs on 11 hits over 3.2 innings in a game the Huskers won 11-4 • Pitched well at No. 23 Texas A&M on April 18, allowing three earned runs over 5.1 innings, as he left with NU trailing 2-1 • Suffered his first loss since March 1, allowing eight runs on 10 hits over four innings against Kansas State on April 3 • Picked up his second straight win over a nationally ranked opponent, scattering six hits over five innings of work at No. 11 Oklahoma on March 29 • Pitched well against No. 11 Oklahoma State on March 21, allowing four runs on seven hits over seven innings in a 12-4 Husker win • Turned in his best effort of the year at Texas Tech on March 14, tossing a career-high eight innings of one-run ball, fanning three and scattering five hits • Earned his first win at NU against Cal State Northridge on March 7, allowing four runs on six hits over six innings of work in an 11-5 win • Allowed three runs on five hits while fanning four over six-plus innings in a 3-2 loss to Missouri State on Feb. 28 • Turned in a solid effort in his Husker debut at Louisiana-Lafayette on Feb. 22, allowing three runs on five hits
over 5.2 innings in NU’s 5-5 tie • Spent the summer pitching for the Beatrice Bruins and Bob Steinkamp, going 2-2 with a 2.43 ERA in eight contests, as he fanned 28 over 33.1 innings of action.
Career Highs
Category High Opponent (Last time) Innings: 8.0 Texas Tech-2 Longest Start: 8.0 Texas Tech-2 Shortest Start: 2.0 Texas-2 Longest Relief: 2.0 Cal State Bakersfield Hits: 11 Kansas Runs: 8 Kansas State-1 Earned Runs: 8 Kansas State-1 Walks: 5 Oklahoma-2 Strikeouts: 4 Missouri State
Date 3/14/09 3/14/09 4/10/09 5/9/09 4/24/09 4/3/09 4/3/09 3/29/09 3/1/09
Before Nebraska: Roualdes spent the 2008 season at South Mountain Community College pitching for Coach Todd Eastin • Compiled a 5-1 record with a 3.13 ERA in 15 appearances for the Cougars, fanning 64 and walking only 26 over 72 innings of work • Was a teammate of fellow Husker Adam Bailey at South Mountain CC • Began his college career at Mesa (Ariz.) CC, helping the team qualify for the 2006 Division II JUCO World Series • Was an all-state performer for coach Allen Rossi at JustinSiena High School, going 11-0 with a 1.14 ERA, while also hitting .426 with two homers in 2004 • Threw two no-hitters in his career, as Justin-Siena HS won three state titles and went 97-9 in that span, including a perfect 27-0 in 2005 • Was a prep teammate of former Arizona State star Brett Wallace, a first-round pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2008 MLB First-Year Player Draft. Personal: Born on Sept. 4, 1987, in Sonoma, Calif. • Parents are Stanley and Deborah Roualdes • Has two sisters (Pamela and Courtney) and two brothers (Joseph and Garrett) • Majors in communication studies.
Career Pitching Statistics Year ERA 2009 6.79 TOTAL 6.79
W-L App 4-4 12 4-4 12
Big 12 Statistics Year ERA 2009 7.88 TOTAL 7.88
W-L App 3-3 8 3-3 8
GS CG SHO CBO SV 11 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0
IP 59.2 59.2
H 72 72
R 48 48
ER 45 45
BB 32 32
SO 21 21
GS CG SHO CBO SV 8 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0
IP 40.0 40.0
H 55 55
R 37 37
ER 35 35
BB 23 23
SO 14 14
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2010 HUSKERS
Cade Thompson
#23
Sr. • 1B/OF • 6-3 • 214 • B/T: L/L • Eatonville, Wash. • (Central Arizona College/Eatonville HS) 2010 Outlook: After serving as a backup in his first season at Nebraska, senior Cade Thompson looks to break into the lineup this fall • Saw action in 26 games last year, mostly as a pinch hitter and defensive replacement • Considered the Huskers’ best defensive first baseman and has also worked in the outfield to find ways to earn more playing time • Added 25 pounds since last season which has helped him drive the ball better to all fields • Could potentially give the Huskers a valuable left-handed bat with some power and is pushing All-Big 12 performer Tyler Farst at first base. 2009: Thompson played a valuable reserve role in his first season at Nebraska, backing up All-Big 12 performer Tyler Farst at first base • Saw action in 26 games, hitting .217 with a homer and three RBIs • Was the Huskers’ top pinch hitter, with three pinch hits, including a 12th-inning RBI single against Creighton at Rosenblatt Stadium on April 21 • Enjoyed his best performance of 2009 against Cal State Bakersfield on May 9, going 3-for-4 with a run scored, as he put together his first multi-hit game of the season • Had just 13 at-bats in Big 12 play, hitting .130, with all three hits going for extra base hits • Went 2-for-6 with a pair of doubles in three appearances against Kansas • Came off the bench to deliver a 12th inning RBI single against Creighton on April 21 • Made a start in the series finale versus No. 9 Texas on April 11, going 1-for-4 with a double • Belted his first homer of the year against Cal State Northridge in the nightcap on March 7, his only hit in six at-bats against the Matadors • Came off the bench to go 1-for-2 with a run scored against South Dakota State on March 4• Went 1-for-2 with an RBI and two walks in a start against Missouri State on Feb. 27. Before Nebraska: Thompson played his junior college ball for Coach Jon Wente at Central Arizona College • Helped his team to a 46-22 record and a third-place finish at the 2008 NJCAA World Series in Grand Junction, Colo. • Hit .318 with a homer, 47 RBIs and 49 runs scored in the woodbat league, while also fielding at a .990 clip with over 450 chances • Hit .400 in the NJCAA World Series, highlighted by a 4-for-6 effort with five RBIs and three runs scored in a 28-19 win over
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Iowa Western CC • Keyed a defense Career Highs that helped set a team NJCAA all-time Category High Opponent (Last time) Date fielding record of .977 in 2008 • Spent At-bats: 4 3x (Cal State Bakersfield) 5/10/09 2 Missouri State 2/27/09 the summer playing for the Seattle Runs scored: 3 Cal State Bakersfield 5/10/09 Studs, helping the squad to a 50-11 Hits: 1 3x (Kansas-2) 4/26/09 record and a runner-up finish at the Doubles: Triples: None NBC World Series in Wichita, Kan. • Led Home Runs: 1 Cal State Northridge-2 3/8/09 the squad in 2007 with a .356 average RBIs: 1 3x (Creighton) 4/21/09 and 31 RBIs, while scoring 43 runs en Total bases: 4 Cal State Northridge-2 3/8/09 2 Missouri State 2/27/09 route to earning NJCAA All-Region 1 Walks: 2 Cal State Northridge-2 3/8/08 and all-conference honors • Selected Strikeouts: bases: None to the Arizona Sophomore All-Star Stolen Hit Streak: 2 2/27-3/4/09 game in 2007 • Played three seasons at Eatonville (Wash.) High School for Coach Mike Moeller, earning all-state, all-class accolades as a senior • Chosen for the Perfect Game World Wood Bat Champion All-Star Game in 2005. Personal: Born on July 9, 1987, in Puyallup, Wash. • Parents are Rick and Sharee Thompson • Has one sister (Katie) • Majors in business administration.
Career Statistics Year Avg 2009 .217 TOTAL .217
GP 26 26
GS 10 10
Big 12 Statistics Year Avg 2009 .130 TOTAL .130
GP 13 13
GS 4 4
AB 46 46
R 5 5
H 10 10
2B 3 3
3B 0 0
HR 1 1
RBI 3 3
BB 5 5
SO 10 10
SB-ATT 0-0 0-0
AB 23 23
R 0 0
H 3 3
2B 3 3
3B 0 0
HR 0 0
RBI 0 0
BB 0 0
SO 5 5
SB-ATT 0-0 0-0
2010 HUSKERS
Sean Yost
#8
So. • RHP • 6-6 • 209 • B/T: R/R • Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest) Honors & Awards
• 2009 Northwoods League All-Star • 2009 Big 12 Pitcher of the Week (May 18) • 2009 College Baseball Foundation/Diamond Star National All-Star Lineup (May 18) 2010 Outlook: Sean Yost will be counted on to provide experience for the 2010 Huskers • Gained valuable experience last season, earning a spot in the weekend rotation in Big 12 action • Was just 2-5, but went 1-1 with a 2.28 ERA in his last four league starts • Closed out his redshirt freshman campaign with a complete-game shutout of Baylor - the first nine-inning shutout by a Husker rookie since 2000 • Has a high ceiling for growth and has added nearly 40 pounds on his 6-foot-6 frame since arriving at NU, leading to a jump in velocity and strength • Continued his development over the summer by earning Northwoods All-Star honors, leading Duluth in starts, innings and strikeouts • Showed the ability to compete on the mound and is just scratching the surface of his potential • Expected to contend for a spot in the weekend rotation and could be in line for a breakout 2010 campaign. 2009: Yost took advantage of opportunities and became one of the Huskers’ top pitchers during the second half of the season • Stepped into the weekend rotation midway through the season and went 2-5 with a 6.02 ERA in 18 appearances, fanning 48 over 55.1 innings • Finished Big 12 action with a 1-3 mark and a 5.26 ERA in 11 games, ranking third among Big 12 freshmen in both opponent batting average (.245) and ERA • Pitched well in the second half of Big 12 play, going 1-1 with a 2.28 ERA in his final four Big 12 starts, holding foes to a .214 batting average in that stretch • Turned in his best start in his final appearance, becoming the first Husker freshman to throw a nine-inning shutout since 2000 in a 5-0 shutout victory over Baylor on May 16 • Matched his career high with six strikeouts and was named Big 12 Pitcher of the Week for his performance • Pitched well in a no-decision against Missouri on May 3, matching then-season highs in strikeouts (6) and innings (5.1), as he allowed two earned runs in a no-decision • Went 5.1 innings at Kansas on April 26, as he allowed one unearned run over the first five innings before giving up a pair of runs in the sixth in a no-decision • Turned in a solid outing at No. 23 Texas A&M on April 17, allowing two runs on four hits while fanning four over four-plus innings, as he left with a 1-1 tie • Pitched well in a start against Kansas State on April 3, allowing three hits over four innings while striking out six in a no-decision • Threw twice against No. 11 Oklahoma State, allowing two runs on two hits over 2.1 innings • Earned his first win in the nightcap against Cal State Northridge on March 7, allowing one run on three hits over two innings, as the Huskers overcame a 5-1 deficit • Retired all six hitters he faced against South Dakota State on March 4 • Pitched for Duluth in the Northwoods League, going 2-6 with a 2.54 ERA on the summer, as he led the Huskies in starts (11), innings (74.1) and strikeouts (53).
2008: Yost redshirted in 2008 • Played summer baseball for the Beatrice Bruins and Coach Bob Steinkamp, helping the Bruins to a 33-9 record and a third-place showing at the 2008 NBC World Series • Went 3-2 with a save in 12 appearances, fanning 24 over 30.2 innings and holding opponents to a .204 average.
Career Highs
Category High Opponent (Last time) Innings: 9.0 Baylor Longest Start: 9.0 Baylor Shortest Start: 2.1 Oklahoma Longest Relief: 3.2 Northern Colorado Hits: 6 2x (Baylor) Runs: 6 Cal State Bakersfield Earned Runs: 5 Cal State Bakersfield Walks: 6 Cal State Bakersfield Strikeouts: 6 3x (Baylor)
Date 5/16/09 5/16/09 3/30/09 3/25/09 5/16/09 5/10/09 5/10/09 5/10/09 5/16/09
Before Nebraska: Yost was one of the top pitchers in the state playing for Coach Doug Kaltenberger at Lincoln Southwest High School • Named first-team Super-State by the Lincoln Journal Star after putting up a 6-2 record with a 2.09 ERA over 53.2 innings as a senior • Ranked among the state leaders in wins and posted a 43-18 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 2007 • Rated by Baseball America as the top high school player in Nebraska for the 2007 MLB First-Year Player Draft • Shined in American Legion ball in 2007, going 8-1 with a 1.98 ERA • Was a twotime all-city pick for the Silver Hawks, going 2-3 with a 2.16 ERA as a junior, whiffing 31 over 45.2 innings and holding hitters to a .186 average • Starred for the Pinnacle Bank American Legion team that became the first Lincoln team to reach the American Legion World Series since 1955, going 8-2 with a 2.78 ERA as Pinnacle Bank went 43-14 over the summer • Tossed a completegame six-hitter in the state title game against Creighton Prep • Invited to both the 2006 Area Code Games and to the AFLAC All-America game, but declined the offers so he could help his American Legion Team reach the World Series • Lettered two seasons in basketball, earning honorablemention all-state accolades as a senior. Personal: Born on Dec. 15, 1988, in Lincoln • Parents are Steve and Sandra Yost • Has one sister (Cassie) and one brother (Nathan) • Has not declared a major.
Career Pitching Statistics Year ERA 2009 6.02 TOTAL 6.02
W-L App 2-5 18 2-5 18
Big 12 Statistics Year ERA 2009 5.26 TOTAL 5.26
W-L App 1-3 11 1-3 11
GS CG SHO CBO SV 8 1 1 0 0 8 1 1 0 0
IP 55.1 55.1
H 55 55
R 41 41
ER 37 37
BB 27 27
SO 48 48
GS CG SHO CBO SV 7 1 1 0 0 7 1 1 0 0
IP 39.1 39.1
H 36 36
R 27 27
ER 23 23
BB 18 18
SO 35 35
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2010 HUSKERS
Chase Adams
#31
Jr. • RHP • 6-0 • 176 • B/T: R/R Mineola, Texas (Howard College/Mineola HS) 2010 Outlook: Junior college transfer Chase Adams brings a winning attitude to the Husker program • Went unbeaten in two seasons at Howard College, helping the school to a 63-1 mark and an NJCAA national title in 2009 • Is consistent around the strike zone and has command of three pitches • Could be used in a number of roles, whether it is starting or out of the bullpen • Spent the summer pitching for the Coppell Copperheads, going 0-1 with a 4.82 ERA in four appearances, as Coppell won the Texas Collegiate League title. Before Nebraska: Adams pitched two years at one of the nation’s most successful junior college programs at Howard College for Coach Britt Smith • Went 11-0 in two seasons at the school, as Howard College went 111-11 during his two seasons in the program • Played a significant part in Howard College going 63-1, highlighted by a 57-game win streak, en route to the NCJAA title in 2009 • Pitched in 16 games, going 4-0 with a 3.10 ERA in 2009, as he fanned 33 and walked nine over 29 innings • Compiled a 7-0 record with a 3.76 ERA, striking out 60 and walking 20 over 57.1 innings of work • Selected to the 2008 Texas/New Mexico Junior College All-Star game • Pitched four seasons at Mineola High School for Coach Ron Ihler • Went 12-2 with a 0.70 ERA as a senior, striking out 133 and walking 12 while tossing eight complete games • Named first-team all-state by the Texas Sports Writers Association and was a second-team honoree by the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association • Selected as 15-3A MVP in 2007 as well as first-team All-East Texas while helping Mineola High School to a No. 6 ranking in Class 3-A. Personal: Born on Jan. 14, 1989, in Sulpher Springs, Texas • Parents are Sherry Thompson and Perry Adams • Has one younger sister (Janie) and three younger brothers (Dalton, Colton and Seth) • Majors in business administration at Nebraska • Full name is Aaron Chase Adams.
Chad Christensen
#2
Fr. • INF/OF• 6-3 • 208 • B/T: R/R Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Washington) Honors & Awards
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2009) 2010 Outlook: Freshman Chad Christensen comes to Nebraska after a decorated prep career • Two-time all-state performer out of Iowa who belted 42 homers and drove in 163 runs in high school • Understands the game well and uses his athleticism to his advantage • Will look to contend for playing time at either middle infield spot or even in the outfield as a freshman. Before Nebraska: Christensen was one of the top infielders in the Midwest playing for Coach Bryon Schletterback at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa • Four-year performer who finished his career holding school records for batting average (.438), homers (42), RBIs (163), hits (208), runs scored (166), walks (66), wins (20) and saves (nine) • Named first-team Super State (all classes) as a senior shortstop after hitting .524 with 16 homers, 49 RBIs, 57 runs scored and 26 stolen bases in helping Washington High School to the state tournament in 2009 • Earned first-team Class 4A all-state honors at shortstop as junior, hitting .565 with 17 homers en route to earning Mississippi Valley Conference MVP honors • Was a three-time all-metro and all-conference pick, as he hit .408 with seven homers during his sophomore campaign • Is a threesport athlete, as he played basketball and ran track in high school • Named all-metro in basketball during his senior year • Was on the honor roll throughout his entire high school career and was a member of the National Honor Society. Personal: Born on Oct. 6, 1990, in Waterloo, Iowa • Parents are Dick and Tracy Christensen • Has two younger brothers (Austin and Drew) • Has not declared a major, but recorded a 3.27 GPA during the fall semester at NU.
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Luke Bublitz
#17
Fr. • RHP • 6-3 • 215 • B/T: L/R Thornton, Colo. (Legacy) Honors & Awards
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2009) 2010 Outlook: One of three Colorado natives in this year’s recruiting class, freshman Luke Bublitz could be one of the surprises in 2010 • Missed all of his senior season because of an injury after a decorated career at Legacy High School and is being eased in slowly at the Division I level • Can throw three pitches for strikes and shows a lot of composure and maturity for a true freshman • Has a good frame and will only increase his velocity as he fills out • Will provide depth in the bullpen and could eventually become a starter before his career is finished. Before Nebraska: Bublitz was one of the top two-way performers in the state of Colorado playing for Coach Gary Mares at Legacy High School • Compiled a 9-3 record with 121 strikeouts during his prep career, while also hitting .417 with 13 homers in three varsity seasons • Missed all of his senior season following a back injury • Helped Legacy to an elite eight appearance as a junior en route to earning honorable-mention all-state accolades for the second straight year • Was a three-time all-conference honoree who was also the team’s starting quarterback in football • Set a school record with 1,442 passing yards as a junior • Excelled in the classroom, earning four academic honors and finishing with a 3.8 GPA. Personal: Born on May 29, 1991, in Westminster, Colo. • Parents are Brent and Jennifer Bublitz • Has one younger brother (Jake) • Has not declared a major, but carried a 3.22 GPA during his first semester at Nebraska.
Nick Dolsky
#48
Fr. • RHP • 6-8 • 226 • B/T: R/R Apple Valley, Minn. (Eastview) 2010 Outlook: Nebraska has traditionally had success recruiting players out of Minnesota, and the addition of freshman Nick Dolsky to the 2010 roster continues that trend • Imposing righthander who started slowly in the fall after missing most of last year with an injury • Made great strides in the fall and has put himself in position to compete for a spot in the bullpen this season • Originally signed with Arizona before coming to Nebraska. Before Nebraska: Dolsky was one of the top pitching prospects in the state of Minnesota pitching for coach Tom Stery at Eastview High School • Pitched all four seasons, becoming the first player in school history to letter all four years in baseball • Rated by Baseball America as the top high school product in the state of Minnesota for the 2009 MLB Draft • Limited during his senior year because of injury, going 1-1 with 19 strikeouts over 11.1 innings • Put together an outstanding junior campaign, posting a 7-3 record with a 3.31 ERA, as he fanned 77 over 42.1 innings • Put together his best performance against Lakeville, fanning 14 in a complete-game performance • Turned in a strong summer in American Legion ball in 2008, going 6-0 with a 1.78 ERA while fanning 64 over 39.2 innings of work to help his team to a state title. Personal: Born on Dec. 20, 1990, in St. Louis Park, Minn. • Parents are David and Deborah Dolsky • Has one older brother, Daniel • Has not declared a major.
2010 HUSKERS
Kurt Farmer
#10
#44
Fr. • RHP • 6-2 • 230 • B/T: R/L Manhattan, Kan. (Manhattan)
Fr. • INF • 6-2 • 200 • B/T: R/R Columbus, Neb. (Columbus)
Honors & Awards
Honors & Awards
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2009) 2010 Outlook: One of five in-state products in this year’s recruiting class, Kurt Farmer is in the mix to earn playing time as a freshman • Earned first-team all-state honors at Columbus High School in 2009, as he led the state with a .568 average while belting 10 homers and driving in 44 runs • Became the first player in program history to sign to play baseball at NU • Has the size and strength to eventually hit in the middle of the lineup as he develops • Enters the spring challenging Kale Kiser for a starting spot at second base. Before Nebraska: Farmer was one of the state’s top performers playing for Coach Mark Mueller at Columbus High School • Tabbed as a first-team all-state selection by both the Omaha WorldHerald and Lincoln Journal Star as a senior • Hit a state-best .568 with 10 homers, 44 RBIs and 19 doubles, leading the state in batting average, RBIs and doubles and ranking second in homers • Belted three homers, including a grand slam, and drove in nine runs in the district playoffs against Lincoln North Star • Named preseason All-American by Collegiate Baseball • Garnered second-team all-state honors in the infield from the Lincoln Journal Star and Omaha World-Herald as a junior, leading the state with six homers, while ranking in the top 10 in the state in batting average (.466, sixth), RBIs (33, fifth) and doubles (15, second) • Collected all-state recognition for the first time in 2007, after hitting .450 with five homers and 15 doubles • Lettered four times in basketball, garnering honorable-mention all-state laurels as a junior and senior. Personal: Born on Jan. 29, 1991 in Columbus, Neb. • Parents are Steve and Deb Farmer • Has two older sisters (Julie and Katie) • Has not declared a major and carried a 3.17 GPA in his first semester at Nebraska.
Ryan Hander
Kurt Giller
#37
Fr. • RHP • 6-3 • 190 • B/T: R/R Sioux Falls, S.D. (Lincoln) Honors & Awards
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2009) • 2009 MLB Draft Pick (LA Dodgers, 39th round) 2010 Outlook: The only South Dakota native in this year’s freshman class, Ryan Hander gives the Huskers another hard thrower from the right side • Drafted in the 39th round by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2009 MLB Draft • Athletic pitcher who was also an all-state third basemen in high school • Showed the ability to throw three pitches for strikes and competes on the mound • Works at a fast tempo and was very effective during fall drills • Capped a strong fall with 3.2 shutout innings with five strikeouts in the Red/White series • Could work out of the bullpen or be a mid-week starter this year, but projects to be a closer before his college career is over. Before Nebraska: Hander was one of the top multi-sport athletes in the upper Midwest playing for Coach Dane Yde at Lincoln (S.D.) High School • Selected in the 39th round by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2009 MLB First-Year Player Draft • Was the state’s No. 2 high school draft prospect by Baseball America • Two-way performer who was a first-team all-state performer at third base, hitting .623 with four homers and 21 RBIs in just 53 at-bats • Posted a 3.10 ERA on the mound, as he fanned 49 in just 24.2 innings of work • Dominated during the American Legion season, going 5-0 with a 3.70 ERA, as he fanned 53 over 29 innings, while also hitting .401 to lead his team to a 32-24 and a fifth-place finish in the state tournament • Enjoyed his best performance against Sioux Falls East, fanning 12 over five innings while also going 5-for-6 with a double and four RBIs • Lettered in baseball for four years, fanning 23 over 16.1 innings with a 3.91 ERA as a junior, while also hitting .310 with seven RBIs in 29 at-bats • As a junior in American Legion, he struck out 61 over 40 innings with a 3.90 ERA, while also hitting .350-4-35 • Turned in a 17-strikeout, seveninning no-hitter, while also hitting a grand slam in the same game as a junior • Played football for four seasons, throwing for 2,329 yards and 20 touchdowns in the regular season as a senior to earn all-city honors • Led his team to a 11-2 record and a state title in 2008 • Was a member of the honor roll with a 4.0 GPA. Personal: Born on Aug. 1, 1990, in Sioux Falls, S.D. • Parents are Chuck and Gayle Hander • Has one younger brother (Jon) • Majors in business administration where he carried a 3.41 GPA in his first semester at Nebraska.
• 2009 MLB Draft Pick (Toronto Blue Jays, 21st round) • Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2009) 2010 Outlook: Kurt Giller (pronounced Gil-er) is one of several newcomers who could play a significant role on the Husker staff this year • Went 15-5 with a 1.38 ERA in three high school seasons • Rated by Baseball America as the No. 3 high school senior in Kansas in 2009 and was drafted in the 21st round by Toronto last June • Possesses a great makeup, a strong will to compete and a repertoire to be successful • Will challenge to pitch in the weekend rotation. Before Nebraska: Giller was one of the top pitchers in the state of Kansas playing at Manhattan High School for Coach Don Hess • Selected in the 21st round by the Toronto Bluejays in the 2009 MLB First-Year Player Draft • Pitched on the varsity level for three years, compiling a 15-5 record with a 1.38 ERA in his career • Fanned 210 and walked 43 over 126.2 career innings • Finished his career by holding the school’s single-season (83 in 2009) and career (210) strikeout marks • Earned first-team All-America honors from Collegiate Baseball/Louisville Slugger in 2009 • Put together a 5-2 record with a 1.52 ERA, fanning 83 and allowing just 24 hits over 41.1 innings • Tossed six complete games on the season as he was named first-team all-state • Spent the summer of 2009 pitching for the Midwest Wolverines and Coach Darrel Young, winning six games with a 2.31 ERA, as they finished fifth in the Perfect Game National Showcase in Fort Myers, Fla. • Went 4-3 with a 2.23 ERA as a junior, earning honorable-mention all-state honors • Was 9-0 with a 0.91 ERA to lead Manhattan to a state runner-up finish, garnering second-team all-state honors • Honored for his academic achievements, as he carried a 3.50 GPA or better throughout high school and earned the school’s Distinguished Service Award for his community outreach work. Personal: Born on Feb. 4, 1991, in Manhattan, Kan. • Parents are Tom and Mary Giller • Has two brothers, Matt, who plays baseball at Kansas State and younger brother (TJ) • Has not declared a major, but finished his first semester at Nebraska with a 3.07 GPA.
Zach Hirsch
#27
Fr. • LHP • 6-4 • 220 • B/T: L/L St. Charles, Ill. (North) Honors & Awards
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2009) 2010 Outlook: Left-hander Zach Hirsch has a chance to be an impact newcomer in 2010 • One of two southpaws in the recruiting class, Hirsch was one of the top prep pitchers in Illinois, going 17-5 with a 0.99 ERA in three seasons • Has a refined knowledge of pitching and mixes his pitches well • Showed the ability to fill the strike zone and consistently get hitters out • Underwent seasonending elbow surgery in mid-February and will redshirt in 2010. Before Nebraska: Hirsch was one of the top high school pitchers in Illinois playing for Coach Todd Genke at St. Charles North High School • Compiled a 17-5 career record with a 0.99 ERA in his three varsity campaigns • Struck out 175 hitters and allowed just 108 hits in 148.1 career innings • Named first-team all-state as a senior, going 5-2 with a 1.15 ERA, as he fanned 66 and allowed just 39 hits in 55 innings • Selected to play for Team Illinois by the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association • Chosen as a three-time all-area pick and three-time unanimous Upstate Eight Conference honoree • Went 4-3 with a 0.87 ERA as a junior, allowing 34 hits over 48.1 innings while posting a 58-to-13 strikeout-to-walk ratio • Turned in a dominant sophomore campaign, going 8-0 with a 0.93 ERA, striking out 51 and allowing 35 hits over 45.1 innings of work • Pitched for the Downers Grove Longshots and Coach Rob Rooney, going 4-0 with a 1.38 ERA and 31 strikeouts over 26 innings in helping his club qualify for the Connie Mack World Series in 2008 • Is a member of the school’s honor roll and named academic all-conference in both baseball and basketball as a junior. Personal: Born on July 6, 1990, in Peoria, Ill. • Parents are David and Nancy Hirsch • Has one younger sister, Taylor, and one younger brother, Daniel • Majors in business administration, carrying a 3.85 GPA in his first semester at NU • Was featured on the Today Show in December of 2009 for his friendship with Graham Jackson, a North High school student with Asperger’s syndrome.
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2010 HUSKERS
Pat Hirschberg
#38
Ryan Hughes
#50
Fr. • OF • 6-3 • 231 • B/T: R/R Parker, Colo. (Chaparral)
Jr. • LHP • 6-7 • 245 • B/T: L/L Pleasanton, Calif. (Chabot College/Foothill HS)
Honors & Awards
Honors & Awards
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2009) 2010 Outlook: Nebraska has had success getting players out of Colorado in recent years and outfielder Pat Hirschberg (pronounced Hersh-berg) continues that trend • Is an all-state performer who hit 17 homers and drove in 67 runs in three seasons at Chaparral High School • Has a good frame and natural tools which will help him in the transition to the Division I ranks • Was a three-sport athlete who will get better as he turns his focus on baseball full-time • Will battle for playing time in a deep outfield rotation • Turned in an impressive first semester in the classroom, carrying a 3.917 GPA in business administration. Chaparral High School: Hirschberg was one of the top prep outfielders in the state of Colorado playing for Coach Tony Persichina at Chaparral High School • Named first-team All-Colorado as a senior, hitting .446 with eight homers and 29 RBIs in just 19 contests • Selected to play in the Colorado Rockies Top 50 all-star game at Coors Field • Played summer ball for the Slammers, hitting .390 with eight homers and 70 RBIs in 2009 • Collected second-team all-state honors during his junior campaign, hitting .535 with six homers and 23 RBIs to help Chaparral to a sixth-place finish at the state tournament • Was a three-time All-Continental League selection after hitting .457 with three homers and 15 RBIs as a sophomore • Lettered three times in both baseball and basketball at Chaparral High School • Selected as academic All-State in each of his final three years, as he finished with a 4.03 GPA and ranked 14th in a class of 503 students • Chosen as a CHS Athlete of the Year in each of his final three years. Personal: Born on Jan. 1, 1991, in Leawood, Kan. • Parents are Joanne Mielnick and Eric Hirschberg • Has one older sister (Helen) and one younger brother (Willis) • Majors in business administration and posted an impressive 3.917 GPA in his first semester at Nebraska.
Tom Lemke
#30
Fr. • RHP • 6-8 • 231 • B/T: R/R Phoenix, Ariz. (Northwest Christian) Honors & Awards
• 2009 MLB Draft Pick (Texas Rangers, 10th round) • Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2009) 2010 Outlook: One of the highest ranked recruits to join the Nebraska program in recent years, Tom Lemke has the ability to make an immediate impact • Drafted in the 10th round by the Texas Rangers, which is the highest an incoming Husker pitching prospect has been selected in the last two decades • Throws in the low 90s and locates his fastball well • Shows a lot of composure on the mound and loves competition • Will push for a spot in the weekend rotation and has the potential to be an elite starter in the league before his Husker career is finished. Before Nebraska: Lemke was one of the top pitchers in the state of Arizona during his career at Northwest Christian High School for Coach Alan Boelter • Four-year performer who went 25-9 with a 2.01 ERA in his career, striking out 333 in 193.2 career innings • Tossed 13 complete games, including seven shutouts, while holding hitters to a .151 average • Drafted in the 10th round by the Texas Rangers in the 2009 MLB First-Year Player Draft and was one of only 11 high school seniors selected in the top-10 rounds to not sign • Was a three-time all-region honoree and threetime all-state performer • Earned first-team honors as a senior, going 5-2 with 87 strikeouts • Selected to participate in the 2008 USA Junior National Team Trials • Garnered first-team all-state accolades as an infielder in 2008, hitting .515, while also going 5-3 with a 2.92 ERA, striking out 69 and walking only 16 hitters • Compiled a 10-1 record with a 1.43 ERA as a sophomore to earn first-team all-state honors • Fanned a state-high 108 hitters and walked only 29 in 63 innings of work • Also played basketball at Northwest Christian, pulling in second-team all-state recognition as a junior, as they won the 2008 Class 2A state title. Personal: Born on Nov. 11, 1990, in Grand Island, Neb. • Parents are Jeff and Beth Lemke • Has two older sisters (Sarah and Anne) • Has not declared a major, but posted a 3.69 GPA in his first semester at Nebraska.
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• 2008 MLB Draft Pick (Arizona Diamondbacks, 16th round) • Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2009) 2010 Outlook: One of the biggest surprises could be the emergence of left-hander Ryan Hughes • Projectable left-hander with great size and frame • Drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 16th round in 2008 after pitching just 11.1 innings in junior college • Is still learning how to pitch and has impressed the coaches with his work ethic and ability to learn • Has two plus pitches, including a split-finger fastball which is tough on hitters • Could develop into a weekend starter or play a significant role in the Husker bullpen • Has good athleticism, as his father played in the NFL and Ryan was a track athlete before turning his attention to baseball. Before Nebraska: Hughes spent the last two seasons pitching for Steve Friend at Chabot (Calif.) College • Drafted in the 16th round by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2008 MLB First-Year Player Draft • Saw action in eight games in 2009, going 0-0 and fanning 17 over 14.2 innings of work while holding opponents to a .271 average • Made one appearance for the Beatrice Bruins and Coach Bob Steinkamp over the summer, allowing one run on two hits in three innings of work • Threw just 11.1 innings as a freshman, but posted a 2.43 ERA with 11 strikeouts • Attended Foothill High School • Was an all-state track athlete as a discus thrower, but did not play baseball in high school • Holds school records in both the discus and shot put at Foothill High School. Personal: Born on May 20, 1988, in Livermore, Calif. • Parents are Ernie Hughes and Maureen Gonzales and his stepfather is Dick Gonzales • Ernie played in the NFL for six seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants and Washington Redskins • Has four sisters (Jennifer, Christine, Tiffany and Ashley) • Majors in sociology and carried a 3.71 GPA during his first semester at Nebraska.
Tyler Niederklein
#21
Fr. • RHP • 6-2 • 205 • B/T: R/R Omaha, Neb. (Millard West) 2010 Outlook: Right-hander Tyler Neiderklein (KNEE-der-kline) is one of three freshman pitchers from Omaha looking to find a role on the Husker staff • Was a first-team all-state pick in 2009, going 5-2 with a 2.35 ERA • Strong competitor who showed the ability to keep hitters off-balance and induce a lot of grounders • Has a good presence on the mound and a mature feel for pitching • Was one of the Huskers’ top freshmen in the fall, earning a start in the Red/White series for his efforts • Will push for a significant spot in the bullpen and contend to start mid-week games. Before Nebraska: Niederklein was one of the state’s top pitching prospects playing for Coach Frank Ryan at Millard West High School • Went 9-3 in his two seasons on the varsity level, helping the Wildcats to a pair of state tournament showings • Named first-team all-state by the Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star as a senior, going 5-2 with a 2.35 ERA, as he fanned 53 over 51 innings while also hitting .304 with 24 runs scored • Compiled a 4-2 record with a state-best five saves and a 2.60 ERA in helping Millard West to a state runner-up finish • Struck out 31 and walked only six over 32.1 innings to earn honorable-mention all-state honors • Went 20-3 in his last two seasons of American Legion baseball, as he helped his team advance to the American Legion World Series in Shelby, N.C. • Garnered first-team all-state honors in football as a senior, hauling in 33 passes for 617 yards and five scores in helping MWHS to a 13-0 record and a Class A football state championship in 2008 • Produced a 3.60 GPA and was named B’nai B’rith Metro Conference Scholarship Athlete of the Year as well as Omaha Sports Commission Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Personal: Born on Oct. 26, 1990, in Plano, Texas • Parents are Kevin and Terri Niederklein • Has one younger brother (Justin) • Has not declared a major.
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Bryan Peters
#7
Josh Scheffert
Fr. • INF • 6-2 • 196 • B/T: R/R Fort Collins, Colo. (Rocky Mountain)
Fr. • INF • 6-2 • 215 • B/T: R/R Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast)
Honors & Awards
Honors & Awards
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2009)
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• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2009)
2010 Outlook: Bryan Peters comes to Nebraska after one of the most decorated prep careers in Colorado state history • Led Rocky Mountain High School to three consecutive state crowns, going 21-0 on the mound while also hitting .430 with 15 homers and 83 RBIs in that span • Named Gatorade Player of the Year in both football and baseball, becoming one of the few athletes to earn two state honors in a year over the 25-year history of the award • Is highly competitive and has shown a maturity not typically seen in a freshman • Is battling Kyle Bubak for the starting spot at shortstop • May be limited early because of an orbital bone fracture suffered in workouts the week practice began.
2010 Outlook: Freshman Josh Scheffert (pronounced sh-ef-ert) has been one of the top offensive players in the state over the last two years • Earned first-team all-state honors after hitting .426 with 32 RBIs as a senior • Has a great frame and could hit for power early in his college career • Impressed the coaches with his work habits and his ability to adapt to the college game • Pushing Cody Asche for a spot at third base, but could also see time at first base and in the outfield, as the Huskers look for ways to get his bat into the lineup • Comes from a Lincoln Southeast program that produced 2005 National Player of the Year Alex Gordon as well as Jeff Christy, who is in Triple-A with the Minnesota Twins.
Before Nebraska: Peters was one of Colorado’s top multi-sport athletes as he led Rocky Mountain High School to three straight Class 5A titles for Coach Scott Bullock • Rated by Rivals.com as one of the top-100 players in the nation as a senior • Named the Fred Steinmark Award as the top student-athlete in the state of Colorado in 2009 • Went 21-0 in his high school career, while finishing his prep career with a .430 average with 15 homers, 83 RBIs and 119 runs scored • Earned High School All-America honors from Louisville Slugger/Collegiate Baseball in 2009 after hitting .398 with nine homers and 27 RBIs, while going 7-0 on the mound with a 3.10 ERA and 58 strikeouts • Belted three homers and tossed a three-hitter against Chaparral in the state playoffs • Two-way performer who was a second-team all-state pick as a pitcher as a junior, going 5-0 with a 2.75 ERA, while hitting .436 with six homers, 27 RBIs and 41 runs scored • Started as a sophomore, going 8-0 with a 3.97 ERA, while also hitting .456 with 28 RBIs • Three-sport standout who also played football and basketball • Chosen as the Gatorade Player of the Year and Denver Post Golden Helmet winner, as he threw for 2,536 yards, 31 touchdowns and just two interceptions as a senior • Also rushed for 1,013 yards and 12 touchdowns • Ranked in the top five percent of his class and graduated with better than a 4.0 GPA.
Before Nebraska: Scheffert dominated the prep ranks at Lincoln Southeast High School under Randy Brolhorst • Co-captained the Lincoln Journal Star’s Super-State Team in 2009, hitting .416 with 32 RBIs while drawing 17 intentional walks • Pitched when not playing shortstop, going 6-2 with three saves and a 0.96 ERA, fanning 77 over 51 innings • Selected to play in the 2008 Area Code Games in Long Beach, Calif. • Garnered first-team all-state accolades from both the Lincoln Journal Star and Omaha World-Herald as a junior, hitting .447 with 16 doubles, four triples and four home runs, while also going 6-2 with a 0.50 ERA • Fanned 59 and walked only 13 over 56 innings to help the Knights to a berth in the 2008 Class A state tournament • Garnered secondteam Super-State honors from the Journal Star in 2007, hitting .427 with a state-high five homers and 29 RBIs • Is also an accomplished student, earning a spot on the LSE honor roll throughout his high school career.
Personal: Born on Aug. 9, 1990, in Fort Collins, Colo. • Parents are Mike and Sandy Peters • Has one older sister (Jennifer) • Has not declared a major, but finished the fall with a 3.18 GPA.
Khris Tate
#9
Jr. • RHP • 6-1 • 190 • B/T: R/R Carthage, Texas (Weatherford College/Carthage HS) 2010 Outlook: One of three junior college pitchers added to the roster, right-hander Khris Tate has a lot of potential to help the Huskers • Hard-thrower with a fastball in the low 90s and solid offspeed pitches • Has good movement on his pitches and showed the ability to put away hitters • Has excellent athleticism on the mound and has a lot of untapped potential • Is new to pitching, as he became a full-time pitcher in junior college after playing shortstop earlier in his career. Before Nebraska: Tate comes to Nebraska after spending two seasons at Weatherford (Texas) College with Coach Jeff Lightfoot • Posted a 4-3 record in 2009, fanning 41 over 52.1 innings of work • Best performance of 2009 came against Cisco, when he fanned 10 over seven innings of two-hit ball • Pitched extensively as a freshman, going 4-2 with a 3.27 ERA, as he fanned 45 over 52 innings of work • Played on the DBAT team that reached the Connie Mack World Series in 2006 and 2007 • Played three years at Carthage High School for Coach Shawn Schumaker, going 8-0 on the mound while hitting .350 or better as the team’s starting shortstop • Named first-team allstate in class 3A as a senior, hitting .402 with a school-record 10 homers and 38 RBIs, while also going 5-0 with a 0.45 ERA and fanning 35 in 32 innings • Chosen the East Texas Region Offensive MVP in 2007 • Hit .372 with two homers and 21 RBIs as a junior earning second-team all-region and first-team all-district honors • Helped Carthage to a Class 3A state title as a sophomore, hitting .357 and earning a spot on the all-state tournament squad. Personal: Born on Nov. 28, 1988, in Nacogdoches, Texas • Parents are Vince and Lisa Tate • Has two younger sisters (Paige and Mackenzie) • Majors in communication studies.
Personal: Born on Feb. 23, 1991, in Lincoln • Parents are Skip and Candice (Hoffman) Scheffert • Has one younger sister (Sara) • Mother played softball at Nebraska in 1979 and 1980 • Has not chosen a major at NU, but finished his first semester with a 3.19 GPA.
Patric Tolentino
#19
Jr. • C • 6-3 • 223• B/T: R/R • Mission Viejo, Calif. (Redlands (Okla.) CC/Lookeba Sickles HS) Honors & Awards
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2009) 2010 Outlook: Junior college transfer Patric Tolentino (pronounced TOE-len-tino) fills one of the biggest needs entering the season, a veteran catcher to team with sophomore Cory Burleson • Provides a strong presence behind the plate and possesses great leadership qualities • Adapted quickly to the rigors of catching at the Division I level and earned the respect of his teammates • Is a smart hitter who knows how to advance and score runners • Comes from an athletic background, as his father started on Texas’ 1983 CWS championship team. Before Nebraska: Tolentino starred behind the plate for two seasons at Redlands (Okla.) Community College for Coach Matt Newgent • Garnered second-team NJCAA All-America honors in 2009, hitting .435 with 11 homers and 62 RBIs, as he struck out just 11 times all season • Hit .413 with seven homers and 43 RBIs as a freshman • Spent the summer playing for the Santa Barbara Foresters and Coach Bill Pintard, hitting .238 with 17 RBIs in 35 contests in the wood-bat league • Selected to the California Collegiate League All-Star game in 2009, as he threw out nearly 45 percent of base runners • Helped Santa Barbara to a fourth-place showing at the National Baseball Congress World Series in Wichita, Kan. • Played all nine positions in a game for the Santa Barbara Foresters during the summer • Was an all-state selection at Lookeba-Sickles High School for Coach Darly Scales, helping the school win a state title in 2006 • Turned in his best performance during the state championship game, going 3-for-4 with a double and a homer, while also going six innings for the win. Personal: Born on July 18, 1989, in Tucson, Ariz. • Parents are Stacy McDowell and Jose Tolentino • Has two younger sisters (Rachel McDowell and Isabelle) and four bothers (Eric, Austin McDowell, Colter McDowell and Milan) • Majors in business administration where he carries a 3.00 GPA • His father, Jose, was an All-SWC first baseman on Texas’ 1983 national title team, hitting .347-12-73 and reached the Major Leagues with the Houston Astros in 1991 • Jose also served as an assistant coach for the Mexican National Team in the 2009 World Baseball Classic.
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2010 HUSKERS
Dylan Vogt
#26
Fr. • RHP • 6-2 • 195 • B/T: R/R Omaha, Neb. (Millard South) Honors & Awards
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2009) 2010 Outlook: Dylan Vogt (pronounced VOTE) is one of several promising newcomers on the Husker pitching staff • Will focus on pitching full-time in college after being an all-state performer at Millard South High School • Has good size and velocity that will only get better as he fills out his frame in college • Has a good baseball background, as he was coached by former Husker Mike Sillman and comes from the same Millard South program as NU junior Casey Hauptman and Major Leaguer Brian Duensing • Has a good fastball/slider combination and has shown the ability to work around the plate • Will likely be used in relief, but has a very high upside as he continues to develop. Before Nebraska: Vogt was one of the state’s top two-way performers, playing for Millard South High School and Coach Trevor Longe • Named first-team Super State by the Lincoln Journal Star (utility) and second-team All-Nebraska by the Omaha World-Herald (infielder) as a senior, going 6-3 with a 1.97 ERA on the mound, while also hitting .368 with 16 RBIs as the team’s starting shortstop • Led the Patriots to a third-place finish at the 2009 Class A state tournament • Selected to play in the Collin-Orcutt All-Star game as a senior • Performed well in American Legion ball as a senior, posting a 2.98 ERA with 35 strikeouts on the mound while also hitting .341 • Named to the Millard South Honor Roll. Personal: Born on Oct. 30, 1990, in Omaha • Parents are Beth and Russ Vogt • Has one younger brother (Connor) • Posted a 3.59 GPA in his first semester at Nebraska.
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Chris Williams
#16
Fr. • RHP • 6-3 • 202 • B/T: R/R Omaha, Neb. (Westside) 2010 Outlook: One of the top pitchers in the state, right-hander Chris Williams is one of several incoming freshman looking to make an impact in 2010 • Went 9-1 with a 1.63 ERA in leading Omaha Westside to a state title in 2009 • Has a good understanding of how to pitch and has good command with his pitches • Brings a winning attitude and is someone who is not afraid to work hard to improve • Will likely work out of the bullpen and is someone who could develop into a set-up role on the Husker staff. Before Nebraska: Williams became one of the best pitchers in the state in leading Coach Bob Greco’s Omaha Westside High School to a 34-4 record and a Class A state title in 2009 • Captained the Omaha World-Herald’s all-state team and was a first-team all-state pick by both the WorldHerald and Lincoln Journal Star • Compiled a 9-1 record with a 1.63 ERA, fanning 75 over 68.2 innings • Was 2-0 with a pair of complete games in the 2009 state tournament, including an eight strikeout performance over eight innings in a win over Creighton Prep • Was one of the best hitters in the state as well, batting .405 with five homers and 43 RBIs in 2009 • Shined in American Legion play as a senior, going 10-3 with a 2.22 ERA while striking out 103 over 78.2 innings while also hitting .405 with five homers and 43 RBIs to lead his team to a sweep of state titles in 2009 • Tossed a no-hitter against Bismarck (N.D.) during American Legion action • Lettered three times in baseball, garnering honorable-mention all-state honors as a junior • Selected to the WHS Honor Roll on two occasions, including his senior campaign. Personal: Born on Dec. 30, 1990, in Omaha • Parents are Kevin and Arlene Williams • Has two sisters (Sarah and Lauren) • Majors in accounting at Nebraska.
2010 HUSKERS
2010 Nebraska Cornhuskers Radio and Television Roster
#1 Boomer Collins OF 6-0 • 202 • So. B/T: R/R Waxahachie, Texas
#2 Chad Christensen INF/OF 6-3 • 208 • Fr. B/T: R/R Cedar Rapids, Iowa
#3 Kash Kalkowski RHP 6-1 • 205 • So. B/T: R/R Grand Island, Neb.
#4 DJ Belfonte OF 5-10 • 181 • Sr. B/T: L/L Kansas City, Mo.
#6 Kyle Bubak INF 6-1 • 195 • Sr. B/T: S/R Layton, Utah
#7 Bryan Peters INF 6-2 • 196 • Fr. B/T: R/R Fort Collins, Colo.
#8 Sean Yost RHP 6-6 • 209 • So. B/T: R/R Lincoln, Neb.
#9 Khris Tate RHP 6-1 • 190 • Jr. B/T: R/R Carthage, Texas
#10 Kurt Farmer INF 6-2 • 200 • Fr. B/T: R/R Columbus, Neb.
#11 Matt Freeman RHP 6-1 • 185 • Jr. B/T: R/R Omaha, Neb.
#12 Adam Bailey OF 6-1 • 201 • Sr. B/T: L/L Scottsdale, Ariz.
#13 Cory Burleson C 6-1 • 214 • So. B/T: S/R Midland, Texas
#14 Kale Kiser INF 5-10 • 189 • So. B/T: S/R Plano, Texas
#16 Chris Williams RHP 6-3 • 202 • Fr. B/T: R/R Omaha, Neb.
#17 Luke Bublitz INF 6-3 • 215 • Fr. B/T: R/R Thornton, Colo.
#18 Casey Hauptman RHP 6-4 • 221 • Jr. B/T: R/R Omaha, Neb.
#19 Patric Tolentino C 6-3 • 223 • Jr. B/T: R/R Mission Viejo, Calif.
#20 Josh Scheffert INF 6-2 • 215 • So. B/T: R/R Lincoln, Neb.
#21 Tyler Niederklein RHP 6-2 • 205 • Fr. B/T: R/R Omaha, Neb.
#22 Cody Asche INF 6-2 • 211 • So. B/T: L/R O’Fallon, Mo.
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2010 HUSKERS
2010 Nebraska Cornhuskers Radio and Television Roster
#23 Cade Thompson 1B/OF 6-3 • 214 • Sr. B/T: L/L Eatonville, Wash.
#24 Khiry Cooper OF 6-3 • 197 • So. B/T: R/R Shreveport, La.
#26 Dylan Vogt RHP 6-2 • 195 • Fr. B/T: R/R Omaha, Neb.
#27 Zach Hirsch LHP 6-4 • 220 • Fr. B/T: L/L St. Charles, Ill.
#28 Nate Kerkhoff LHP 5-11 • 186 • So. B/T: L/L Overland Park, Kan.
#30 Tom Lemke RHP 6-8 • 231 • Fr. B/T: R/R Phoenix, Ariz.
#31 Chase Adams RHP 6-0 • 176 • Jr. B/T: R/R Mineola, Texas
#32 Tyler Farst 1B/OF 6-1 • 228 • Sr. B/T: R/R Cedar Park, Texas
#33 Michael Mariot RHP 6-0 • 195 • Jr. B/T: R/R Southlake, Texas
#34 Jordan Roualdes LHP 6-2 • 224 • Sr. B/T: L/L Sonoma, Calif.
#37 Ryan Hander RHP 6-3 • 190 • Fr. B/T: R/R Sioux Falls, S.D.
#38 Pat Hirschberg OF 6-2 • 231 • Fr. B/T: R/R Parker, Colo.
#41 Mike Nesseth RHP 6-6 • 226 • Jr. B/T: R/R Windom, Minn.
#44 Kurt Giller RHP 6-2 • 230 • Fr. B/T: R/R Manhattan, Kan.
#48 Nick Dolsky RHP 6-8 • 226 • Jr. B/T: R/R Apple Valley, Minn.
#50 Ryan Hughes LHP 6-7 • 245 • Jr. B/T: L/L Pleasanton, Calif.
#5 Mike Anderson Head Coach Eighth Season
#42 Dave Bingham Assistant Coach Fifth Season
#29 Eric Newman Assistant Coach Third Season
#40 Nate Thompson Volunteer Assistant Coach Third Season
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COACHES/STAFF
Mike Anderson
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COACHES/STAFF
Mike Anderson
#5
Head Coach • Eighth Year • Northern Colorado (1990) • 280-144-2 Career Record For all the heights the Nebraska baseball program has reached in the last seven years, there has been one guiding principle which has kept the Huskers grounded amid its success under Mike Anderson. That is a belief that student-athletes are his top priority, and it has been something that Anderson has been mindful of since becoming Nebraska’s 23rd baseball coach on June 21, 2002. When Anderson, who had served as an assistant in the Husker program for eight seasons, stepped to the microphone for the first time as head coach, he made it clear that his student-athletes were his top priority. “This is about kids,” Anderson said. “This is about the commitment to young men getting their education at the University of Nebraska, getting their education on the baseball field, and obviously winning baseball games.” Anderson has lived up to that ideal, guiding the Husker program to a 280-144-2 record, two Big 12 titles (2003 and 2005) and the school’s third College World Series appearance since 2001 (2005). The Huskers have reached NCAA Regional play in five of the past seven seasons, including three regional title games (2003, 2005, 2007) and have won 40-or-more games four times in that stretch, including a school-record 57 games in 2005. Anderson is among the top-25 active Division I coaches with a career .660 winning percentage. Although the 2009 Huskers missed the NCAA Tournament for the second time in 10 years, the season allowed many of Nebraska’s younger players to develop. The Huskers played nine freshmen against a league that saw seven teams reach the NCAA Tournament. First baseman Tyler Farst earned All-Big 12 honors while 10 players were named Academic All-Big 12 - equaling the most in a single-season in program history. The Huskers battled on the field, posting 15 comefrom-behind victories on the season. In 2008, the Huskers turned what many thought was a rebuilding year into another successful campaign. Behind first-team All-Big 12 performers Johnny Dorn, Jake Opitz and Mitch Abeita, Nebraska went 41-16-1 and was ranked as high as fifth in the country before receiving a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the fourth time in six years. The Huskers showed resiliency, recording 21 come-from-behind wins during the year and were in contention for a Big 12 title until the final weekend of the regular season. The 2007 Huskers overcame a slow start to play their best baseball down the stretch, reaching the title game of the NCAA Tempe Regional. Nebraska won five of their final six conference series, including series wins over Super Regional qualifier Oklahoma State and nationally ranked Oklahoma. The 2006 season saw its share of success, as Nebraska compiled a 42-17 record, reached the Big 12 Championship game and was the No. 6 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. Three Husker players - Luke Gorsett, Tony Watson and Ryan Wehrle - garnered All-America honors, while Brandon Buckman garnered first-team ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America honors.
Mike Anderson has led Nebraska to a pair of Big 12 regular-season titles and a College World Series appearance in his seven seasons as head coach.
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Nebraska has averaged 40 wins per season in Anderson’s seven years at Nebraska. He ranks among the most successful coaches in the country in terms of winning percentage.
Anderson piloted the Huskers to their most successful season in school history in 2005. NU compiled a 57-15 record and advanced to the College World Series for the third time in a five-year span. The Huskers won their first-ever CWS game, while the 57 wins led the nation and shattered the school mark of 51 set in 2001. Anderson was selected as the Big 12 Coach of the Year for a second time after guiding NU to both the regular-season and tournament titles. The Huskers had three All-Americans, led by consensus national player of the year Alex Gordon, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2005 MLB Draft, along with Joba Chamberlain and Johnny Dorn. Gordon led a contingent of 11 players who brought home All-Big 12 accolades in 2005, including four first-team selections. In 2004, the Huskers narrowly missed making the NCAA Tournament, ending the year with a 36-23 record, but still enjoyed numerous highlights. The Huskers posted four wins over top-10 teams, including a pair of victories over No. 1 Texas. Gordon was a first-team All-American and was chosen as the Big 12’s Player of the Year while becoming the first Husker since 1985 to be selected for the U.S. National Team. Anderson made an immediate impression, guiding Nebraska to a 47-18 record in 2003. The Huskers won the Big 12 regular-season title with a 20-7 mark while Anderson became the second first-year Husker coach to lead NU to a conference title and the first since 1929. For his efforts, he was tabbed by his peers as the Big 12 Coach of the Year. Anderson was joined by first baseman Matt Hopper and pitcher Aaron Marsden in sweeping the Big 12’s major awards, as they were chosen as Player and Pitcher of the Year, respectively. The duo was joined by designated hitter Curtis Ledbetter and pitcher Quinton Robertson as first-team All-Big 12 selections. The Huskers also enjoyed success in the classroom, as Jeff Leise and Aaron Marsden were named CoSIDA FirstTeam Academic All-Americans, while Leise repeated as the Academic All-American of the Year. Commitment to student-athletes and commitment to teaching – these have been the hallmarks throughout Anderson’s coaching tenure at NU since he joined the Husker baseball coaching staff in the fall of 1994. Since joining the Nebraska staff, Anderson has coached a total of 25 first-team all-conference honorees, while 48 of his players have signed pro contracts. Anderson has seen 11 of his players reach the Major Leagues, including Gordon (Kansas City) and Chamberlain (New York Yankees) in 2007 and Brian Duensing in 2009. Anderson’s most famous pupil is Houston Astros outfielder Darin Erstad, who earned first-team All-America honors in 1995, when he was the first overall selection in the 1995 MLB Draft. Erstad, a three-time Gold Glove winner, also appeared in the 2000 and 2002 All-Star Games. Anderson also helped Ken Harvey develop into the nation’s best hitter in 1999. Harvey led Division I with a .478 average, while belting 23 homers en route to first-team All-America honors. Harvey represented the Kansas City Royals in the 2004 All-Star Game. Other former Huskers coached by Anderson who have reached the Major Leagues include Todd Sears, Jamal Strong, Dan Johnson, Adam Shabala, Adam Stern and Drew Anderson. Eight Huskers have been tabbed first-team All-Americans under Anderson’s tutelage, while five players – Erstad (1995), Harvey (1999), Dan Johnson (2001), Jed Morris (2002) and Gordon (2004-05) – have been finalists for various national player-of-the-year awards. Gordon became Nebraska’s first major award winner in 2005, taking home the Dick Howser Trophy, the USA
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Anderson guided Nebraska to Big 12 titles in 2003 and 2005 and is a two-time Big 12 Coach of the Year.
Baseball Golden Spikes and the Brooks Wallace Awards, while also being recognized as Baseball America’s College Player of the Year. A trio of Huskers were selected in the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft, marking the ninth consecutive year that at least three NU players were chosen. Of those three, Mike Nesseth and Adam Bailey decided to return to Nebraska for the 2010 season. Before he was named head coach following the 2002 season, Anderson enjoyed a successful tenure as the Huskers’ hitting coach, as NU led the Big 12 in hitting in each of his final four seasons. In 2002, the Huskers led the Big 12 in seven offensive categories, including batting average, hits and runs scored. Individually, Morris and Leise were both first-team All-Americans, as Morris led the Big 12 in both homers (23) and RBIs (90), while Leise ranked among the conference leaders in nine offensive categories. In 2001, Anderson coached a Husker offense that ranked in the top 10 nationally in both team average and runs per game. NU led the Big 12 in 11 offensive categories, including batting average, runs scored, homers and stolen bases, while Anderson coached a trio of first-team All-Americans in outfielder John Cole, designated hitter Matt Hopper and first baseman Dan Johnson, a finalist for the Dick Howser Trophy that year. As the outfielders coach, Anderson coached three All-Americans and seven all-conference selections, including Leise, who was a first-team All-American in 2002, while leading the Huskers to their second straight CWS appearance. Anderson’s commitment to his student-athletes also extends to the classroom. Over the past 15 years, the Huskers have placed 73 players on the first-team all-conference squad. Nebraska has had 10 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans and 20 first-team academic all-district selections. Before arriving in Lincoln in the fall of 1994, Anderson was the top assistant coach at the University of Northern Colorado. He joined the Bears’ staff after four years as a head coach with the Northern Colorado Lab School. Along with his collegiate coaching experience, Anderson has worked as a camp instructor for Greg Riddoch’s Major League Baseball School and Tom Runnells’ Pro Clinics. Both Riddoch and Runnells managed in the Major Leagues. Anderson also spent two years as a scout for the Toronto Blue Jays. From 1983 through 1986, Anderson was an outfielder at Northern Colorado for College Hall of Fame Coach Tom Petroff. Anderson was an eighth-round pick by the California Angels before spending four seasons in professional baseball. Anderson earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Northern Colorado in 1990. Anderson graduated from Eaton High School in Eaton, Colo., where he was a first-team All-Colorado shortstop for Coach Jim Danley. He and his wife Kim have four children: Kaleigh, Taylor, Madison and Andie.
The Anderson Family (from left): Mike, Kim, Madison, Kaleigh, Andie and Taylor.
Mike Anderson and Alex Gordon at the 2005 Dick Howser Trophy ceremony.
Anderson at a Glance
Year 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Totals
Overall (Pct.) 47-18 (.723) 36-23 (.610) 57-15 (.792) 42-17 (.712) 32-27 (.542) 41-16-1 (.716) 25-28-1 (.472) 280-144-2 (.660)
Coaching Honors Big 12 Coach of the Year
Big 12 (Pct.) 20-7 (.741) 11-16 (.407) 19-8 (.704) 17-10 (.630) 14-13 (.519) 17-9-1 (.648) 8-19 (.296) 106-82-1 (.563) 2003, 2005
Coaching Experience
Nebraska, Head Coach Nebraska, Assistant Coach Northern Colorado, Assistant Coach Toronto Blue Jays, Professional Scout Northern Colorado Lab School, Head Coach American Legion, Head Coach
Playing Experience
California Angels organization Northern Colorado
2002-present 1995-2002 1994 1992-93 1991-94 1989-94 1986-89 1983-86
Personal Information Date of Birth Alma Mater Family
June 8, 1965 Northern Colorado, 1990 Wife: Kim Daughters: Kaleigh (19); Madison (15) and Andie (8); Son: Taylor (17)
Husker Hitters Honors and Awards under Anderson
National Player of the Year (1): 2005 - Alex Gordon (Golden Spikes Award, ABCA and Baseball America National Player of the Year, Brooks Wallace Award and Dick Howser Trophy) National Player of the Year Finalists (5): 1995 - Darin Erstad (Golden Spikes Award); 1999 - Ken Harvey (Golden Spikes and Rotary Smith Awards); 2001 - Dan Johnson (Dick Howser Trophy); 2002 - Jed Morris (ABCA National Player of the Year); 2004 - Alex Gordon (Dick Howser Trophy) First-Team All-Americans (9): Darin Erstad (1995), Ken Harvey (1999), Dan Johnson (2001), John Cole (2001), Matt Hopper (2001), Jed Morris (2002), Jeff Leise (2002), Alex Gordon (2004-05) Big Eight/Big 12 Players of the Year (5): Darin Erstad (1995), Jed Morris (2002), Matt Hopper (2003), Alex Gordon (2004-05) First-Team All-Conference Honorees (20): Darin Erstad (1995), Alvie Shepherd (1995), Todd Sears (1997), Francis Collins (1997), Ken Harvey (1999), Justin Cowan (2000), Matt Hopper (2000-01-03), Dan Johnson (2000-01), Jeff Leise (2002), Jed Morris (2002), Curtis Ledbetter (2003-05), Alex Gordon (2004-05), Brandon Buckman (2006), Ryan Wehrle (2006); Mitch Abeita (2008), Jake Opitz (2008) First-Team Freshman All-Americans (4): Todd Sears (1995), Matt Hopper (2000), Daniel Bruce (2002), Alex Gordon (2003) CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year (2): Jeff Leise (2002-03) First-Team CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (5): Erik Mumm (1999), John Cole (2001), Jeff Leise (2002-03), Brandon Buckman (2006)
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A Chat with Mike Anderson Coach Anderson Talks about the Husker Baseball Program What is your coaching philosophy?
There are a lot of parts that go into a coaching philosophy. In terms of the program, I love the hitting aspect, but understand that pitching and defense wins championships. It is important for our staff to create a great environment for our pitching and defense, while at the same time, continuing to develop the best hitters we can. Our philosophy is to recruit student-athletes with great academic credentials and talent. We always say that our success is based on not only recruiting great talent, but also developing that talent when players come to Nebraska. We take a lot of pride in the development of our studentathletes. We believe in teaching, both on and off the field, to give them the best chance of being successful in whatever they choose, whether it is professional baseball or in the business world.
What is your program’s recruiting philosophy?
We have a three-tiered approach to recruiting. First, we want to look for players throughout the state – and that always is our primary focus – then we look to the Midwest and then nationally. We feel the talent level in this state is very good, and if you look at the makeup of our roster, we have tried to make recruiting quality players from this state a priority. For kids around the state and the Midwest, there is something special about playing baseball for the University of Nebraska.
What do you look for in potential student-athletes?
We look for players who meet our needs, both talent-wise and academically. It is two fold. You can’t be one or the other. We’ve been successful over the years because we recruited players who not only have talent, but also have the willingness to work hard and develop in our program. There are a lot of kids who feel as though they have reached their potential, but we want our players to come in with the expectation that if they come to Nebraska, they will continue to develop, both as players and as people.
What are your objectives for the Nebraska baseball program?
Our whole objective is to create the best possible environment for developing our studentathletes and putting them in a position to be successful following their time at Nebraska. On the field, our main goal is to annually contend for the Big 12 title, as well as put ourselves in contention for the NCAA Tournament and the College World Series. To have an opportunity to be successful in the postseason, you need to do well in the conference, so that is an emphasis of ours. The Big 12 is annually one of the best, if not the best baseball conference in the country, so if we are in contention for the league title, then we should have an opportunity to be successful in the postseason. We would like to contend for a national title, and that is a goal that every program, no matter what level, strives for. To do that, you need a purpose. Our purpose is to learn to play the game with a passion. We call it the Nebraska Way, which is striving to be better each day and having the ability to take a day-by-day approach. In the conference, it’s not going to take luck – it takes hard work and going out and giving your complete effort every time we take the field.
When recruiting a potential student-athlete, what are NU’s selling points? I think Nebraska offers a lot to student-athletes. The first thing we tell players is that if they come to Nebraska, they will have the opportunity to work with the best support staff in the country. From our academic coordinators to our strength staff to medicine and nutrition, all of
Football Coach Bo Pelini and Mike Anderson share a laugh prior to Nebraska’s game against Creighton during the 2008 campaign.
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For three years, Anderson has coordinated Baseball 101, a day of instruction and clinics to raise money for a local learning center in Lincoln.
these aspects are included to help each person reach their potential and give them the best chance for success. Another major selling point is the Nebraska education, and that is a special thing in this region of the country. Once you graduate from the University of Nebraska, there are doors that open up to you, and that creates a great environment to succeed professionally. Some of the other things that make Nebraska such a strong sell is the chance to play in an outstanding facility in front of some of the most supportive fans in college baseball and the chance to work with a coaching staff that not only knows about winning, but also cares about each individual. That helps us foster a great team environment. Our players have an opportunity to play in front of fans who are supportive unlike any other program in the country.
How impressive is Nebraska’s academic support system?
We put a strong emphasis on academics. We believe if you are good in the classroom and in the community, you will put yourself in a position to succeed on the field, and we try to make that a priority for our players. One of the main reasons that we have been so successful is because of the discipline of the players in our program, and that carries over to other parts outside of baseball. With all the time demands that baseball has during the season, we get a lot of support from Dennis Leblanc, Katie Jewell and the rest of the people who work in our academic program.
How important is Nebraska’s home-field advantage of Hawks Field?
The thing we have learned over the past seven years is that, while the facility is great, the fans are even better. The fans that fill this place are what make it a special environment, and that is something that carried over from when we played at Buck Beltzer Field. Hawks Field at Haymarket Park is a marvelous facility to play in and recruit to because it is one of, if not the finest college baseball stadium in the country. It also gives our fans a great environment to watch baseball because it is such an intimate setting and they are close to the action. Playing here is a win-win for our program and our fans.
Dan Whitney, better known to most people as Larry the Cable Guy, talks baseball with Coach Anderson following the Huskers’ victory over Stetson in 2007.
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Dave Bingham
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Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator • Fifth Year • Emporia State (1972) Dave Bingham is in his fifth year on the Nebraska staff and possesses a wealth of coaching knowledge that spans more than three decades. At Nebraska, he serves as the Huskers’ defensive coordinator, overseeing team defense and working with the Husker infielders. In addition, Bingham handles opponent scouting and serves as the program’s recruiting coordinator. Bingham, who joined the Husker coaching staff in August of 2005, has been a coach in the collegiate ranks for 27 seasons, including successful head coaching stints at Emporia State (197487) and Kansas (1988-95). In addition to his vast coaching experience, which includes eight tours with various USA Baseball programs, Bingham ran the Dave Bingham Baseball Academy, one of the top instructional schools in the Midwest, for a decade before joining the Huskers. For his accomplishments, he was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame in January of 2009. In his two years as Nebraska’s defensive coordinator, the Huskers have posted team fielding percentages of .970 or better. In addition, two of his infield pupils have been selected in the MLB Draft. All-Big 12 performer Jeff Tezak was selected in the 24th round in 2009 by the Chicago White Sox while first-team All-Big 12 second baseman Jake Opitz was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 12th round of the 2008 MLB Draft. In addition, Jake Mort finished his career with a .953 fielding percentage, the best ever by a Husker third baseman. During his two seasons as pitching coach, Bingham showed the ability to develop talent, as 10 of his pitchers were drafted, including a school-record seven selections in 2007. Of the 10 pitchers drafted in Bingham’s tenure, only three had been drafted as pitchers prior to joining the Husker program, and all 10 significantly improved their draft stock under Bingham. The 2007 season marked the first time in school history that three Husker pitchers - Drew Bowman (fifth), Matt Foust (sixth) and All-American Tony Watson (ninth) - had been plucked in the first 10 rounds. In his first season as NU’s pitching coach, he guided the Huskers to a 3.40 ERA, which ranked second in the Big 12 and 13th nationally, while three pitchers - Watson, Johnny Dorn and Brett Jensen - earned All-Big 12 accolades. Bingham played a key role in the development of first-round draft pick Joba Chamberlain, who reached the Major Leagues in his first professional season. Player development is a trademark under Bingham, who was the head coach for eight years at Kansas from 1988 to 1995 and 14 years at Emporia State from 1974 to 1987, compiling a career record of 807-495-2 in that span. He built a successful program at Kansas in his eight years at the school, becoming one of the Jayhawks’ all-time winningest coaches with a 249-225 record. Bingham led Kansas to its first two NCAA Regional appearances in program history, culminating with the school’s first College World Series appearance in 1993. That team finished with a 45-18 record, setting a school record for wins and earning a top-10 ranking. For his efforts, he was named Big Eight and ABCA Midwest Region Coach of the Year. The following season, he brought KU back to the NCAA Tournament with another 40-win season and finished the year ranked in the top 25. Bingham had six players combine for seven All-America certificates at Kansas, while 20 players were drafted or signed professional contracts during that time, a fact made more impressive since only two of those players were drafted prior to coming to Kansas. Prior to his arrival at Kansas, Bingham spent 14 seasons at Emporia State, where he posted a 588-270-2 record (.673). During his tenure at ESU, Bingham built the Hornet baseball program into one of the best in the NAIA ranks. His teams won 11 district titles, five regional crowns and eight conference championships. He led ESU to five NAIA World Series appearances and won the national championship in 1978. Bingham was selected NAIA District X Coach of the Year 10 times, NAIA Area III Coach of the Year six times, and was recognized as the national coach of the year in 1976, 1984 and 1986. A total of 20 of his former players advanced into the professional ranks. Bingham’s success throughout the years has afforded him numerous opportunities on the national and international level. He served as an assistant coach on the U.S. Olympic team that won a silver medal in 1984 and a gold medal in 1988. In 1984, he served as the head coach of the bronze medal-winning U.S. team at the World Championships. Overall, Bingham has coached on eight international squads that have won three gold medals, two silver medals and one bronze medal. Bingham, 61, played his college ball at Arizona and Emporia State before embarking on a brief professional career in the Washington Senators organization in the early 1970s. Bingham earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education in 1972 and his master’s degree in 1973 at Emporia State. Bingham, and his wife, Janet, have two grown children, Brianna and Brandon, who played his collegiate baseball at New Mexico, and three grandchildren.
Janet and Dave Bingham
Coaching Honors
Bingham at a Glance
2009 NAIA Hall of Fame Class 1993 ABCA Midwest Regional Coach of the Year 1993 Big Eight Coach of the Year 10-time NAIA District Coach of the Year Five-time NAIA Area Coach of the Year Three-time NAIA National Coach of the Year
Team Honors
One College World Series Appearance Two NCAA Regional Appearances Three Big Eight Conference Tournament Appearances One NAIA National Championship Five NAIA Regional Championships 11 NAIA District Championships
Coaching Experience
Nebraska, Assistant Coach Dave Bingham Baseball Academy, Owner New Mexico, Assistant Coach Kansas, Head Coach Emporia State, Head Coach USA Baseball Junior Team, Head Coach U.S. Olympic Team, Assistant Coach USA Baseball Intercontinental Cup Team, Assistant Coach USA Baseball World Tournament Team, Head Coach U.S. Olympic Team, Assistant Coach USA Baseball Pre-Pan American Team, Assistant Coach USA Baseball World Tournament Team, Assistant Coach Hutchinson Broncs (Jayhawk League), Head Coach USA Baseball Pre-Pan American Team, Assistant Coach Topeka Seven Up Reds (AABC Semi-Pro), Head Coach Liberal BeeJay’s (Jayhawk League), Head Coach Liberal BeeJay’s (Jayhawk League), Interim Head Coach
Playing Experience
Washington Senators organization Emporia State Arizona
Personal Information Date of Birth Alma Mater Master’s Degree Family
1993 1993-94 1993-94-95 1978 1976-78-84-86-87
2005-present 1995-2005 2004 1988-1995 1973-1987 2000 1988 1987 1984 1984 1983 1981 1980 1979 1978 1975 1974 1971 1969-1970 1967-1968
Nov. 19, 1948 Emporia State, 1972 Emporia State, 1973 Wife: Janet; Daughter: Brianna; Son: Brandon Grandchildren: Hallie and Zoe Green, Brody Bingham
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Eric Newman
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Assistant Coach/Pitching Coach • Third Year • Texas Tech (1997) Eric Newman is in his third season as Nebraska’s pitching coach after joining the staff on July 2, 2007. Newman came to Nebraska after five years at Dallas Baptist, serving the last three seasons as head coach of the Patriots program. Newman made an immediate impact in his first season at Nebraska in 2008, as the Husker pitchers played a major role in advancing to an NCAA Regional for the ninth time in 10 years. He took a staff that had just 14 returning wins and guided the Huskers to 41 wins and a No. 1 regional seed. On the season, NU led the Big 12 in complete games (seven) and ranked among league leaders in saves (17, second), strikeouts (491, third) and ERA (4.18, third). The 491 strikeouts by the NU hurlers were the most since 2005, while the 8.46 strikeouts per game established a school mark. The staff was led by two-time All-American Johnny Dorn as well as Big 12 selections Thad Weber and Dan Jennings, while five Huskers were selected in the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft, including third-round pick Aaron Pribanic (Seattle) and Jennings, who was taken by the Florida Marlins in the ninth round. Dorn (15th, Florida), Weber (16th, Detroit) and Zach Herr (38th, San Diego) rounded out the draftees, as only Weber had been selected previously in the MLB Draft. In 2009, the Huskers underwent growing pains after 11 pitchers were selected in the previous two MLB Drafts. The Huskers set the stage for future success by breaking in an entirely new Big 12 rotation, led by redshirt freshman Sean Yost and 15th-round pick Mike Nesseth, who returned to Nebraska for the upcoming season. Newman came to Nebraska after serving as head coach at Dallas Baptist University for three seasons. He guided the school to a 95-72 record, while guiding the program through its transition to the Division I ranks. In his final season at DBU, Newman’s team finished with a 30-26 mark, including wins over College World Series qualifier Mississippi State and regional qualifiers St. John’s and Fresno State. Eight players were selected to the All-Independent team, while three players were drafted and another signed as a free agent prior to the 2007 draft. Austin Knight earned Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-America honors, while right-hander Victor Black earned one of 36 invites to Team USA’s tryout camp in June of 2007 and was a supplemental first round pick in the 2009 MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates. During the two years the Patriots were eligible for NCAA Division I individual awards, Dallas Baptist had one Collegiate Baseball All-American (Drew Holder) and 14 players named to the AllIndependent Team. For his efforts, Newman was named Independent Coach of the Year in 2006.
The Newman family (from left): Melissa, EJ and Eric.
Coaching Experience
Newman at a Glance
Nebraska, Assistant Coach Dallas Baptist, Head Coach Dallas Baptist, Assistant Coach Vero Beach Dodgers (Florida State League), Player-Coach
Playing Experience Minor League Baseball Texas Tech Fresno State
Personal Information Date of Birth Alma Mater Master’s Degree Family
2007-present 2005-07 2002-05 2002 1994-2002 1994 1992-93 Aug. 27, 1972 Texas Tech, 1997 Dallas Baptist, 2005 Wife: Melissa; Son: EJ
Newman’s teams recorded wins over Oregon State, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, TCU, Oklahoma State and Texas Tech during his three years at DBU. On the national level, Dallas Baptist had at least one player invited to Team USA summer tryouts in three of his four seasons at the school (Lance Broadway in 2004, Austin Krum in 2006 and Black in 2007) and a total of 15 players – including eight pitchers – selected in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft or signed professional free agent contacts. Newman began his Dallas Baptist career as the school’s pitching coach in 2002, a position he held for two seasons before being named head coach. In his time as an assistant, he lowered the team ERA from 5.80 in 2002 to 3.28 in two seasons. Their 3.28 team ERA in 2004 would have ranked seventh nationally except for DBU’s provisional Division I status. That season, he produced a pair of 10-game winners in Broadway and Jeff Gilmore. Broadway, a finalist for the Dick Howser Trophy and Roger Clemens Award in 2005, would eventually become a first-round pick of the Chicago White Sox and reached the Major Leagues in 2007. Three of Newman’s Dallas Baptist pitchers earned National Pitcher-of-the-Week honors, while his staffs have thrown a perfect game and three no-hitters since the start of the 2003 season. Newman also brings expertise from the professional ranks, as he served as player-coach for the Single-A affiliate Vero Beach Dodgers in 2002. He played professionally for a total of eight seasons, including stints in the San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, and Arizona Diamondbacks organizations. Newman spent two years playing collegiate baseball at Fresno State prior to transferring to Texas Tech in 1993. He played for the Red Raiders one year before being chosen in the fifth round of the MLB Draft by the San Diego Padres in 1994. Newman graduated from Texas Tech with a bachelor’s degree in family studies in 1997, and completed his master’s degree in higher education at Dallas Baptist in 2005. Eric and his wife Melissa have a 2-year-old son, EJ.
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COACHES/STAFF
Nate Thompson
#40
Curtis Ledbetter
Volunteer Assistant Coach Third Year • Dallas Baptist (2006)
#15
Director of Baseball Operations Second Year • Nebraska (2005)
Nate Thompson is in his third year as volunteer assistant coach in the Husker program. In his role, Thompson coaches the Husker outfielders and assists with the infielders and on-campus recruiting. In 2008, Thompson assisted in the development of a pair of first-team All-Big 12 performers in catcher Mitch Abeita and second baseman Jake Opitz. Abeita, a Johnny Bench Award semifinalist, was selected in the 19th round by the New York Yankees, while Opitz was picked in the 12th round by the Chicago Cubs. In 2009, two of Thompson’s players were selected in the MLB Draft, including Jeff Tezak, who was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 24th round. Thompson joined the Nebraska staff as a volunteer assistant coach in August of 2007, after serving as an assistant coach at Fort Hays State for one season. At FHSU, he worked with the hitters and outfielders, while also helping with base running and implementing the team’s strength and conditioning program. Under his tutelage, two players earned ABCA All-Central Region honors as the Tigers produced a 33-20 record. Thompson gained additional experience by serving as an assistant coach with the Mat-Su Miners of the Alaskan Baseball League in 2007, helping the Miners post a 26-11 record en route to the league title. Thompson began his coaching career under current Husker assistant Eric Newman at Dallas Baptist in 2006, where he worked with the outfielders and assisted with hitters while serving as the first base coach. Thompson played baseball at Dallas Baptist for two seasons. In 2004, he was a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association national championship team at Dallas Baptist. Prior to playing at DBU, Thompson spent two seasons at Garden City Community College. He was a member of the 2003 Jayhawk West Division championship team and was a Distinguished NJCAA Academic All-American that same season. Thompson earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Dallas Baptist in 2006 and his master’s degree in sports administration at Fort Hays State in December of 2008. He married the former Anna Schardt in June of 2009.
Curtis Ledbetter is in his second full year as director of operations for the Nebraska baseball program. Ledbetter, who joined the Husker staff in May of 2008, assists with coordinating on-campus recruiting, business administration and working within the Nebraska Baseball Academy. A former all-conference performer, Ledbetter returned to the Husker program following a stint in professional baseball. An 18th-round draft pick of the Seattle Mariners in 2005, Ledbetter played professional baseball for three years, earning Frontier League all-star honors in 2007 – his final season in the professional ranks. In addition to his playing duties, he worked at the Lincoln Sports Center and the Nebraska Baseball Academy, as well as Diamond Wood Products. During his playing career, he was a three-year starter for the Huskers from 2002 to 2005, earning first-team All-Big 12 honors at two positions (designated hitter and first base), as he hit .320 with 34 homers and 166 RBIs in 180 career games. As a senior, he earned Big 12 Tournament MVP honors, guiding the Huskers to a sweep of the conference regular-season and tournament titles. Ledbetter earned NCAA Tournament All-Regional honors in 2003 and 2005, as Nebraska won two Big 12 regular-season titles and won the first College World Series game in school history during his senior year. In the classroom, Ledbetter was a three-time academic All-Big 12 selection and graduated from Nebraska in 2005 with a degree in journalism. He and his wife Monica were married in October of 2009.
Nate and Anna Thompson
Monica and Curtis Ledbetter
Thompson at a Glance
Coaching Experience
Nebraska, Volunteer Assistant Coach Mat-Su Miners (Alaskan League), Assistant Coach Fort Hays State, Assistant Coach Dallas Baptist, Student Assistant
Playing Experience
Dallas Baptist Garden City Community College
Personal Information Date of Birth Alma Mater Master’s Degree Family
2007-Present Summer 2007 2007 2006 2004-2005 2002-03 Nov. 1, 1982 Dallas Baptist, 2006 Fort Hays State, 2008 Wife: Anna
Ledbetter at a Glance
Administrative Experience
Nebraska, Director of Baseball Operations
Playing Experience
Traverse City (Frontier League) Seattle Mariners organization Nebraska Garden City Community College
Personal Information Date of Birth Alma Mater Family
2008-Present 2007 2005-06 2002-2005 2001 Dec. 26, 1981 Nebraska, 2005 Wife: Monica
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Baseball Support Staff The People Behind the Scenes for Nebraska Baseball
Mike Arthur
Josh Klute
Director of Strength and Conditioning
Haymarket Park Athletic Turf Manager
Mike Arthur is in his sixth year as head strength coach for baseball and his 34th year with the Nebraska Athletic Department. In January of 2008, he was promoted to director of strength and conditioning for the athletic department. Arthur coordinates all aspects of strength and conditioning workouts for the Husker baseball program. During his three decades at Nebraska, he has worked with all of the Huskers’ 23 athletic programs, coordinating sport-specific workout programs. Previously, Arthur was the associate director of athletic performance, coordinating workout programs for every sport. Arthur's years at Nebraska have produced many advances in the strength programs used by athletes around the nation. His research helps Nebraska stay on the cutting edge, allowing Husker student-athletes to further develop their skills and talents. Arthur was named to the U.S. Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Hall of Fame in June 2003, and earned the distinction of Master Strength and Conditioning Coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association in 2001. He also received the Collegiate Strength Coach of the Year award in 1995. Arthur is from Lincoln and earned his bachelor’s degree from UNL in 1978. He and his wife, Reena have two daughters, Tara, 28, and Rachel, 15, and a son, John, 16.
Renee Brinkmann Baseball Office Manager Renee Brinkmann is in her 23rd year as the Husker baseball office manager. Along with day-to-day office operations, Brinkmann coordinates all travel arrangements and is the coordinator for the Nebraska Baseball Academy. She also worked with the Husker coaching staff in organizing and planning Baseball 101, as the event raised nearly
$20,000 in its three seasons. A graduate of Ponca (Neb.) High School, she earned her associate degree from the Lincoln School of Commerce in 1983. Renee is married to Curt Brinkmann.
Josh Hingst Director of Sports Nutrition Josh Hingst joined the Nebraska Athletic Department as sports nutritionist in April of 2009. The sports nutrition department integrates healthy choices in the daily activities for all of the Huskers’ 23 varsity sports. In this role, Hingst directs body composition analysis, nutrition education, performance fueling strategies, eating disorder prevention and counseling, sports supplements and hydration. He also plays a vital role in coordinating meals on the road for all Nebraska teams. Hingst’s professional licenses and certifications include: Registered Dietician, Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Hingst previously served as team nutritionist for the Atlanta Falcons during the 2008 season, after spending five years in strength and conditioning and sports nutrition capacities at Florida State. During his time at FSU, Hingst earned his master’s degree in clinical nutrition with an emphasis in sports nutrition. Hingst received his bachelor’s degrees in nutritional sciences and dietetics and exercise science from Nebraska in 2001, and was an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Huskers as a student at Nebraska. Hingst is a native of Hooper, Neb.
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Josh Klute is in his fifth year as Athletic Turf Manager of Haymarket Park, overseeing the maintenance of the baseball and softball fields, as well as the landscaping efforts of the 33-acre complex. Hawks Field at Haymarket Park was selected as the 2007 Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) Baseball Field of the Year in the College/University division. It was the second honor for the facility, as Hawks Field became the organization’s first two-time winner. Haymarket Park was selected as “Field of the Year” by the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball all four years under Klute’s direction. Before joining the Haymarket Park staff, Klute worked at the University of Oklahoma for a year, where his primary duties included maintaining the playing field at L. Dale Mitchell baseball stadium as well as the outside landscaping. Klute was an assistant sports turf manager for the Class A Lake County (Ohio) Captains for two years, where his playing surface was voted the best in the South Atlantic League. He also did an internship with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2002, a stint that included working the MLB All-Star game at Miller Park. A native of Hampton, Neb., Klute graduated with a degree in sports turf management from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, a two-year program run by the University of Nebraska, in 2001. Klute and his wife, Teri, live in Lincoln with their two dogs.
Katie Jewell Associate Director of Academic Programs Katie Jewell is in her ninth year in the Nebraska Athletic Department and was promoted to associate director for academic programs in 2007. Jewell coordinates academic support for the baseball and football teams. She supervises the computer lab in the Hewit Academic Center, coordinates new student enrollment and other programs for incoming student-athletes, and assists staff in monitoring changes in NCAA academic legislation. Before joining the Academic Performance Team staff as a full-time member, Jewell was an academic intern for one year and interim academic counselor for one year. Jewell also worked as an academic graduate assistant at Texas A&M for one year. Under Jewell, Nebraska has had six academic All-Americans in baseball, including two-time CoSIDA Academic All-American-of-the-Year Jeff Leise, and a total of 40 first-team academic All-Big 12 honorees. A native of Hastings, Neb., Jewell earned a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary engineering from Nebraska in 1998, and a master’s degree from Texas A&M in 1999.
Shamus McKnight Associate Media Relations Director Shamus McKnight is in his 10th year working with the Husker baseball program and 13th year with the Nebraska Athletic Department. He handles all media relations for Nebraska's baseball and volleyball programs. At Nebraska, he has been responsible for eight publications that have earned "Best in the Nation" Awards from the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), while also serving as the content manager for the athletic department website, Huskers.com, for five years. His 2007 Baseball Media and Recruiting Guide was named “Best in the Nation” while his 2001, 2005 and 2006 guides earned runner-up honors. McKnight served as the NU media relations office intern for two years (1997-99) and handled media relations for men’s and women’s gymnastics and assisted with football duties. A 1996 graduate of Baldwin-Wallace (Ohio) College, he also served stints at Central Connecticut State University and the U.S. Senior Golf Open.
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Chris McQuillan Equipment Manager Chris McQuillan is in his fourth year as assistant equipment manager and eighth year with the University of Nebraska Athletic Department. A 2006 graduate of Nebraska with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, McQuillan was hired full-time in the summer of 2006 after serving the previous four years as a student equipment manager. McQuillan, who competed and lettered for the Husker track team as an undergrad, is responsible for the care of football, baseball and volleyball equipment and maintenance of the locker rooms at Haymarket Park. He is engaged to Heather Lambert with a wedding planned in June of 2010.
Kelly Mosier Video Production Coordinator Kelly Mosier joined the Nebraska Athletic Department in February of 2007 as the video production coordinator for HuskerVision. In his role at HuskerVision, he coordinates the big screens at Hawks Field, is in charge of shooting the annual team highlight tape and is the executive producer for the Husker Baseball Show, a half-hour television show that airs across the state of Nebraska. Before being hired on a full-time basis by the athletic department, Mosier served as a graduate student assistant in the University of Nebraska College of Journalism and Mass Communications. He was also a student production assistant in HuskerVision for three years before earning his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Nebraska in 2006. He is currently pursuing his master’s degree in journalism and news media. A native of Davenport, Neb., Kelly and his wife, Nancy, have a 3-year-old son, Owen.
Brandon Rigoni
Rigoni was a special teams standout after walking on to the Husker football team. A three-year letterwinner, he was a team captain, 2004 Special Teams MVP, 2006 Nebraska Lifter of the Year and earned a scholarship prior to the start of his senior season. In the classroom, he was a two-time first-team academic All-Big 12 selection and an eight-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll. Upon graduation from Nebraska, Rigoni studied abroad in Italy before returning to the Nebraska Athletic Department as a volunteer strength and conditioning coach. Rigoni is currently a member of the biopsychology Ph.D. program at the University of Nebraska, with an emphasis in statistics. His research centers on athletic performance as it relates to the human stress response system.
Jerry Weber Head Athletic Trainer/Baseball Trainer Jerry Weber began his association with the Nebraska athletic medicine staff in 1977 and has been head athletic trainer and associate director of athletic medicine since 1996. In his duties as head athletic trainer and physical therapist, he oversees the operation of all athletic medicine facilities and supervises the Husker staff of athletic trainers, graduate and undergraduate student assistants. Along with his duties as head athletic trainer, Weber directs all orthopaedic rehabilitation and coordinates the return to sport programs with orthopaedic specialists and training staff. He also works with the men’s gymnastics and football teams. A Sidney, Neb., native, Weber earned a bachelor’s degree in zoology from Nebraska in 1974. He earned his physical therapy degree from UNMC in 1976 and his master’s degree from Western Illinois in 1977. Weber has enjoyed a distinguished career at Nebraska. He was honored in June of 2004 by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) as one of 18 members to receive the Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer award. In the spring of 2003, Weber was inducted into the District V NATA Hall of Fame for his many years of service to that organization. Weber was also honored by the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame when he received the 2001 Lyell Bremser Special Merit Award.
Assistant Strength Coach Brandon Rigoni is in his first season as a full-time strength coach for the Nebraska baseball team. He joined the Husker Power staff in a full-time role as an assistant strength coach in 2009, after spending two years as an intern in NU’s strength and conditioning program. In his role, he helps Mike Arthur with the Husker baseball program’s strength and conditioning program.
Craig Estudillo Public Address Announcer
Dave Aschwege Stadium Operations
John Eby Marketing
J.J. Borecky Assistant Athletic Turf Manager
Brandon Auton Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Thomas McEvoy Levy Restaurants
Brett Burton Student Athletic Trainer
Brett Myers Stadium Operations
Chris Pankonin HuskerVision
JT Benzel Student Athletic Trainer
Scott Pulverenti Scoreboard and Message Center Coordinator
Jennifer Roeber Assistant Athletic Turf Manager
Brian Gehringer Video Technician
Hilary Winter Media Relations Student Assistant
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University of Nebraska Administration University of Nebraska Board of Regents
The Board of Regents consists of eight voting members elected by district for six-year terms, and four non-voting student Regents, one from each campus, who serve during their tenure as student body president. The board supervises the general operations of the university, and the control and direction of all expenditures. The board also includes a corporation secretary who manages all records including agendas, minutes, notices, policies and bylaws. Those documents can be found on the web at nebraska.edu/board/. The board meets regularly, primarily in Lincoln but also in Omaha and greater Nebraska. Persons wishing to provide information to the board or to appear before it should contact: Corporation Secretary, University of Nebraska, Varner Hall, 3835 Holdrege, Lincoln, NE 68583. James B. Milliken, J.D. President, Univ. of Nebraska
Timothy Clare, J.D. Lincoln
Randolph Ferlic, M.D. Omaha
Chuck Hassebrook Lyons
Howard Hawks Omaha
Jim McClurg, Ph.D. Lincoln
Bob Phares North Platte
Kent Schroeder, J.D. Kearney
Bob Whitehouse Papillion
Brad Bohn Nebraska-Medical Center
Neal Bonacci Nebraska-Omaha
Cade Craig Nebraska-Kearney
Megan Collins Nebraska-Lincoln
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Harvey Perlman, J.D.
Josephine Potuto, J.D.
Chancellor
Faculty Representative
Harvey Perlman was named the 19th Chancellor of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on April 1, 2001. He had served as interim chancellor of the University of NebraskaLincoln since July 16, 2000. A former dean of the University of Nebraska College of Law (1983-98), Perlman has also served as interim senior vice chancellor for academic affairs at UNL (1995-96). A Nebraska native, Perlman was raised in York, and earned a bachelor of arts in history and a juris doctorate from the University of Nebraska. During his law school years, he was editor in chief of the Nebraska Law Review and was elected to the Order of the Coif, a law honors society. He joined the NU law faculty in 1967 after spending a year as a Bigelow Teaching Fellow Nebraska's Chancellors — Allen R. Benton at the University of Chicago Law School. He 1871-1876 — Edmund B. Farfield served on the Nebraska law faculty until 1974 1876-1882 1884-1889 — Irvin J. Manatt when he joined the faculty at the University of 1891-1895 — James H. Canfield Virginia Law School. He returned to Nebraska 1895-1899 — George E. MacLean in 1983 when he accepted the deanship of 1900-1908 — E. Benjamin Andrews the Nebraska Law College, a post he held until 1908-1927 — Samuel Avery 1998 when he returned to the professoriate. 1927-1938 — E.A. Burnett — Chauncey S. Boucher He has also served as a visiting professor at 1938-1946 — R.G. Gustavson Florida State University College of Law, the 1947-1953 — John K. Selleck University of Puget Sound School of Law and 1953-1954 1954-1968 — Clifford Hardin the University of Iowa College of Law. 1968-1971 — Joseph Soshnik His area of legal expertise lies in torts and 1972-1975 — James H. Zumberge intellectual property. He is a member of the 1975-1976 — Adam C. Breckenridge Nebraska State and American Bar Associations 1976-1980 — Roy A. Young and is a commissioner of the National 1980-1981 — Robert H. Rutford Conference of Commissioners on Uniform 1981-1991 — Martin A. Massengale — Jack Goebel State Laws. He is co-author of “Intellectual 1991-1991 — Graham B. Spanier Property and Unfair Competition” (5th 1991-1995 — Joan R. Leitzel* edition, 1998) and co-reporter for the 1995-1996 — James Moeser “Restatement of Unfair Competition” (1994). 1996-2000 2000-2001 — Harvey S. Perlman* In February 2002, Perlman was named a 2001-present — Harvey S. Perlman Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. * Interim Chancellor Fellow status denotes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to the welfare of his or her community and is committed to the highest principles of the legal profession. Only the top one-third of one percent of the legal profession is eligible for nomination as a Fellow. He serves on the Council of the American Law Institute, a leading national law reform organization, as one of Nebraska’s Commissioners of Uniform State Laws, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Big 12 Athletic Conference, and as a member of the Board of Directors of the NCAA. He is Chair of the Bowl Championship Series Presidential Oversight Committee. Perlman and his wife, Susan, an NU alumna, are the parents of two daughters. Anne, who earned degrees from UNL and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, practices medicine in Lincoln and is married to UNL alumnus David Spinar; they are the parents of the Perlmans’ three grandchildren, Will, Ava, and Marco, Husker fans all. Daughter Amie, who received bachelors and juris doctorate degrees from UNL, is a Nebraska assistant attorney general and is married to UNL alumnus Ron Larson, and they are the parents of Caleb Quinn.
Josephine (Jo) R. Potuto, the Richard H. Larson Professor of Constitutional Law, has been Nebraska’s faculty representative (FAR) to the NCAA and Big 12 Conference since May 15, 1997. She chairs the Division IA Faculty Athletics Representatives. In 2002, she was named Outstanding Faculty Athletics Representative by the All-American Football Foundation. Potuto just completed her third three-year term on the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions (chair since 2006). Potuto serves on the Big 12 Conference of FARs. She is a past chair of the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions and also served as a Big 12 Conference representative on the NCAA Division I Management Council and on the NCAA Men’s Gymnastics Championship Committee. Potuto is an expert on NCAA enforcement and infractions processes as well as the general NCAA Nebraska's Faculty Reps committee structure. She has testified before the 1931-1946 — T.J. Thompson 1947-1958 — Earl Fullbrook House Subcommittee on the Constitution regarding 1959-1964 — Charles S. Miller due process in NCAA infractions hearings and has 1965-1968 — Merk Hobson made presentations to the Knight Commission on 1969-1970 — John R. Davis Intercollegiate Athletics. Potuto is a past adviser to 1971-1982 — Keith L. Broman the Uniform Law Commissioners Committee to draft 1982-1997 — James O'Hanlon a sports agent statute, has drafted rules governing 1997-present — Josephine Potuto search and seizure and hearings for the Nebraska Racing Commission, and also has written on issues of gender equity in college athletics. At Nebraska, Potuto is a member of the academic senate as well as the senate’s intercollegiate athletics committee. She also served on Nebraska’s NCAA site certification steering committee. Potuto teaches constitutional law, procedural and criminal law, federal jurisdiction and sports law. She has been a visiting professor of law at the University of Arizona, Rutgers University, the Cardozo College of Law at New York’s Yeshiva University, the University of Oregon, the University of North Carolina and Seton Hall University. She has worked as an assistant prosecutor in the Essex and Morris County (N.J.) prosecutor’s offices. She was project director and a drafter of the Uniform Law Commissioners Sentencing and Corrections Act, as well as the drafter for the Nebraska Supreme Court Committee to Draft Criminal Jury Instructions. She is the author of three books and numerous articles. She also is a member of the American Law Institute. Potuto earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism at Rutgers’ Douglass College; her master’s degree in English literature at Seton Hall; and her juris doctorate at the Rutgers Law College. She is a member of the bar of the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the U.S. District Courts for Nebraska and New Jersey.
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Tom Osborne Athletic Director A Hall of Fame football coach returned to his roots on Oct. 16, 2007, to become the 13th athletic director at the University of Nebraska. Tom Osborne accepted the position at the time because, Osborne said, “Harvey Perlman asked me.” Perlman, UNL’s chancellor, asked Osborne to lead the program where he had served so productively as head football coach. Two months later, on Dec. 20, 2007, he announced that the word “interim” had been removed from Osborne’s title. In June 2009, he announced that Osborne would remain in the athletic director position for the foreseeable future. “Tom originally agreed to come in temporarily and get the department moving in the right direction. He clearly accomplished that. I believe he now feels comfortable serving on an ongoing basis and I certainly feel comfortable having him do so,” Perlman said. Osborne has repeatedly stated his preference to head the athletic department until two of his biggest projects – the Life Skills Center and a new basketball practice facility – are fully funded and the buildings are completed. Holder of master’s and doctorate degrees from the University of Nebraska in educational psychology, Osborne said he probably would not have considered coaching if he had not met Bob Devaney, who convinced him to become a volunteer graduate assistant on his staff. “Bob epitomized the value of loyalty, and I will always be grateful for the confidence he showed in me,” Osborne said. “Because of his leadership and empowerment as a coach and an athletic director, I was fortunate to serve 25 years as head coach.” Devaney put Osborne in charge of the offense that won two national titles and allowed him to concentrate on three areas he thought were important – a strong academic program for student-athletes, a strength and conditioning program and a more formalized program to attract walk-on players. Each area has grown into an important asset for all 23 Nebraska sports programs, which Osborne now oversees. Within months of his appointment, Osborne quietly re-established an athletic department mission based on five core values – integrity, trust, respect, teamwork and loyalty.
Tom and Nancy Osborne
Osborne at a Glance
Administrative Experience
Nebraska, Athletic Director U.S Congress, Third District (Nebraska) Nebraska, Head Football Coach Nebraska, Assistant Head Football Coach Nebraska, Assistant Football Coach
Educational Ledger
Nebraska, Ph.D. in Educational Psychology Nebraska, M.A. in Educational Psychology Hastings College, B.A. in History
Personal Information Date of Birth Family
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2007-present 2000-06 1973-97 1972 1967-71 1965 1963 1959 Feb. 23, 1937 Wife: Nancy; Son: Mike; Daughters: Ann and Suzanne
Under Osborne’s leadership, the Husker Nebraska's Athletic Directors bowling team brought home Nebraska’s 24th all- 1871-1876 — Allen R. Benton time national championship in 2009, while the 1928-31 — H.D. Gish volleyball squad won another Big 12 title and 1932-36 — Dana X. Bible advanced to the NCAA semifinals. Across the 1937-42 — L. McC. Jones board, Husker programs have started an upward 1942-47 — A.J. Lewandowski trend in the Big 12 and national standings the past 1948-53 — George “Potsy” Clark two years and head into 2009-10 riding a wave of 1954-60 — J. W. “Bill” Orwig success. 1961 — Charles Miller* In the classroom, Husker student-athletes and Joseph Soshnik* found stellar academic success in 2008-09, the first 1962-66 — W.H. “Tippy” Dye full year with Osborne at the helm. Nebraska had — Bob Devaney six academic All-Americans, bringing its nation- 1967-92 leading total to 271, while also setting a conference 1993-2002 — Bill Byrne record with 172 academic All-Big 12 selections 2003-2007 — Steve Pederson 2007-present — Tom Osborne across all sports. Since retiring from football in 1997, Osborne *interim co-directors has found several ways to stay active in his home state. His most visible post-coaching foray came in the political arena, as he served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska’s 3rd congressional district from 2000 to 2006. He also made a gubernatorial bid in 2006 before turning to academia. A native of Hastings, Neb., Osborne served as a senior lecturer at Nebraska in the College of Business Administration, teaching leadership and business ethics, in the fall of 2007. Osborne also worked as a consultant for local college athletic departments for two years. “I’ve spent the majority of my life working with the athletic department at the university and I want to do what I can at this point to continue in the pursuit of excellence that has been previously established,” Osborne said. Osborne has also poured time and effort into building a unique mentoring program within the state. The TeamMates program, founded by Tom and his wife, Nancy, in 1991, provides support and encouragement to school-aged youth with the goal of seeing children graduate from high school and pursue a post-secondary education. While he may hold a key position that molds the future of Nebraska Athletics, many will always remember Osborne for his legendary service to the program as a football coach. Osborne was named Nebraska’s 25th head coach following the 1972 season and worked the sideline for 25 years. Under Osborne’s direction, the program achieved remarkable success, exceeding any in its rich history. The Cornhuskers mounted a 255-49-3 record under Osborne, good for a winning percentage of .836. The 255 victories are sixth-most all-time among major college football coaches while the winning percentage ranks fifth all-time. His achievements were so highly regarded that the National Football Foundation waived its three-year waiting period so that he could be inducted into its Hall of Fame in December of 1998. He is one of only four coaches in history to have the mandatory three-year waiting period waived. Osborne’s coaching career came to a poetic end in the 1998 Orange Bowl. In his final game, the Huskers defeated No. 3 Tennessee, 42-17, giving him a share of a third national title in his final four seasons. The victory left Osborne as the first coach in college football history to retire as a reigning national champion, along with the nation’s best active winning percentage. Osborne guided the Huskers to back-to-back titles in 1994 and 1995, then capped his career by sharing the 1997 title with Michigan. Under Osborne, NU became just the second school all time and the first since Oklahoma in 1955-56 to post back-to-back perfect national championship seasons. Osborne’s last five Nebraska teams put together the best five-year run in collegiate football history with an amazing 60-3 record, including five consecutive 11-win seasons. Osborne-coached Nebraska teams captured 13 conference crowns, including six of his last seven seasons on the sideline. All 25 of his Husker teams won at least nine games and went to a bowl, while 15 won 10-or-more games. In the classroom, the Husker football program totaled 65 CoSIDA Academic All-America awards in Osborne’s 25 years. To put Osborne’s dedication to developing complete studentathletes in perspective, he accumulated more football Academic All-Americans in his 25 years as coach than any other football program in the nation has produced in its history. Prior to becoming head coach, Osborne spent five seasons under Devaney, helping the Huskers win back-to-back national championships in 1970 and 1971. In 1973, Osborne succeeded Devaney, who also served as Nebraska’s Athletic Director from 1967 to 1993. Osborne and his wife, Nancy, have three adult children, Mike, Ann and Suzanne and four grandchildren.
COACHES/STAFF
University of Nebraska Athletic Department Athletic Department Administration
Marc Boehm Executive Associate A.D.
Dennis Leblanc Senior Associate A.D./ Academics, Compliance & Planning
Chris Anderson Associate A.D./ Community Relations
Bob Burton Associate A.D./ Administration
Butch Hug Associate A.D./ Facilities & Events
John Ingram Associate A.D./ Capital Planning & Construction
Pat Logsdon Associate A.D./Senior Woman Administrator
Paul Meyers Associate A.D./ Development
Keith Zimmer Associate A.D./ Life Skills
Holly Adam Assistant A.D./ Ticketing
Lonnie Albers Assistant A.D./ Athletic Medicine
Gary Bargen Assistant A.D./ Compliance
Jeff Jamrog Assistant A.D./ Football Operations
Shot Kleen Assistant A.D./ HuskerVision
Keith Mann Assistant A.D./ Media Relations
University of Nebraska Athletic Department Phone Directory
Michael Stephens Assistant A.D./ Marketing, Licensing & Concessions
The area code for all numbers listed below is (402) Athletic Department 472-4224; 800-755-2565 Academics 472-2042 Administration 472-3011 Athletic Medicine & Training 472-2276 Business & Finances 472-2273 Cheer Squads & Mascots 472-0775 Community Relations 472-7771 Compliance 472-2042 Computing Services 472-2368 Development 472-2367 Equipment 472-2274
Events 472-1000 Facilities 472-1000 Huskers.com 472-4647 HuskerVision 472-4645 Licensing & Concessions 472-9446 Life Skills 472-4616 Lost & Found 472-1960 Marketing 472-0775 Media Relations 472-2263 Strength & Conditioning 472-3333 Ticket Office 472-3111; 800-8-BIG-RED
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University of Nebraska Athletic Department Staff Athletic Department Directory ACADEMICS
ACADEMICS
ATHLETIC MEDICINE
ATHLETIC MEDICINE
ATHLETIC MEDICINE
R.J. Pietig Assistant Athletic Trainer
ATHLETIC MEDICINE
ATHLETIC MEDICINE
ATHLETIC MEDICINE
BUSINESS OFFICE COMPUTING SERVICES
Dan Floyd Director of Information Technology
Brett Hansen Microcomputer Specialist
DEVELOPMENT EVENTS
EQUIPMENT
Katie Butzke Event Management Specialist
Jay Terry Head Equipment Manager FACILITIES/EVENTS
Derek Bombeck Event Management Specialist
Jenni Puchalla Office Assistant FACILITIES/EVENTS
Matt Davidson Director of Athletic Events
Sandy McLaughlin Administration & Business Office Assistant
Peg Slagle Skybox Coordinator FACILITIES/EVENTS
FACILITIES/EVENTS
Amber Wolff Design Specialist
Randy York Creative Director DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT EQUIPMENT
Lindsey Freeman Development Specialist
Amy Potts Business Office Assistant COMPUTING SERVICES
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
Derek Freeman Development Operations Manager
Jane Farrell Personnel & Payroll Associate
Kiley Abdouch Communications Specialist
Gaila Friesen Secretarial Specialist
BUSINESS OFFICE
Derek Simonsen Auditor/Special Projects Accountant
Kevin Herbel Director of Planning & Reporting
Lindsey Remmers Sports Nutritionist BUSINESS OFFICE
BUSINESS OFFICE
Sarah McGrath Accounting Clerk
Jacqueline Wilken Administrative Coordinator BUSINESS OFFICE
Amy Seiler Massage Therapist
Dr. David Clare Team Physician, Orthopaedic Surgeon
CAPITAL PLANNING
Maggi Thorne Assistant Director of Capital Planning/ Construction
ACADEMICS
ATHLETIC MEDICINE
Lisa Loewenstein Assistant Athletic Trainer
DEVELOPMENT EQUIPMENT
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CAPITAL PLANNING
Blake Lange Assistant Equipment Manager
Mike Dobbs Development Officer
Leah Huber Academic Administrative Assistant
Jolene Emricson Assistant Athletic Trainer
COMPLIANCE
Guy Rozier Assistant Director of Development EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
Pat Norris Devaney Center Equipment Manager
DEVELOPMENT EQUIPMENT
DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT
COMPUTING SERVICES
Chad Chiesa Microcomputer Specialist
Patricia Ferree Compliance Assistant
Shawn Morrison Computer Hardware Technician
Tom Dufresne Assistant Athletic Trainer
Traci Becker Accounting Clerk COMPLIANCE
Jena Johnson Compliance Associate
Will Sheppard Academic Counselor/Coord. of Multicultural Programs
Brad Brown Assistant Athletic Trainer
BUSINESS OFFICE
BUSINESS OFFICE
Jami Hagedorn Financial & Human Resources Manager COMPLIANCE
COMPLIANCE
Laure Ragoss Assistant Director of Compliance
Dr. Scott Strasburger Team Physician, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Mike Nieman Academic Counselor
ATHLETIC MEDICINE
ATHLETIC MEDICINE
Dr. Pat Clare Chief of Staff, Orthopaedic Surgeon BUSINESS OFFICE
BUSINESS OFFICE
Jan Brown Accounting Manager
Mark Mayer Head Football Athletic Trainer
Sheri Hastings Academic Counselor ATHLETIC MEDICINE
Anne Hackbart Administrative Assistant ATHLETIC MEDICINE
ATHLETIC MEDICINE
Patrick Spieldenner Assistant Athletic Trainer
Andrea Einspahr Academic Counselor ATHLETIC MEDICINE
ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATION
Doak Ostergard Outreach Director
ACADEMICS
Alvin Banks Academic Counselor/ Coord. of Special Programs
ACADEMICS
ACADEMICS
ACADEMICS
ACADEMICS
Kim Schellpeper Assoc. Director of Academic Programs
Ervin Williams Event Management Specialist
COACHES/STAFF
FACILITIES/EVENTS
Alan Moore Building Services Technician
Sol Morton Building Services Technician
STRENGTH STAFF
TICKET OFFICE
TICKET OFFICE
TICKET OFFICE
Angela Christ-Zemunski Ticketing Assistant
Leah Sinner Ticketing Assistant
Andrew Truslow Ticketing Assistant
Diane Nietfeldt Shipping & Receiving STRENGTH STAFF
STRENGTH STAFF
TICKET OFFICE
Kristi Reetz Assistant Ticket Manager
Gregg Lingenfelder Huskers Authentic Manager SHIPPING & RECEIVING
STRENGTH STAFF
Brian Kmitta Assistant Strength Coach
Vicki Cartwright Media Relations Administrative Asst. STRENGTH STAFF
STRENGTH STAFF
Willie Jones Assistant Strength Coach
Mike Hodges Video Production Specialist HUSKERS AUTHENTIC
MEDIA RELATIONS
STRENGTH STAFF
Tyler Clark Assistant Strength Coach
TICKET OFFICE
STRENGTH STAFF
Laura Buttermore Assistant Strength Coach
Mary Fisher Custodian/Event Setup Assistant HUSKERVISION
CONSESSIONS
Rox Rasmussen Concessions Manager
Scott Bruhn Athletic Department Photographer
Doug Kissinger Building Services Technician
Kirk Hartman Executive Director of Video Production
Janell Hall Concessions Operations Manager
Rusty Ruffcorn Head Basketball Strength Coach
James Dobson Head Football Strength Coach
HUSKERVISION
Annie Wood Design Specialist
Matt Smith Assistant Media Relations Director
Kim Daniel Custodial Supervisor
MEDIA RELATIONS
MEDIA RELATIONS
MEDIA RELATIONS
Jerry Trickie Associate Media Relations Director
Ethan Rowley Assistant Marketing Director
Dale Kruse Food Service Manager
John Horstman Building Services Technician
CONSESSIONS
Corrie Sears Marketing Director
Kimberly Brick Custodial Supervisor HEWIT CENTER
MARKETING
Scott Guthrie Chief Engineer MEDIA RELATIONS
Jeff Griesch Director of Media Relations Operations
Linda Ybarra Administrative Coordinator
Arlyce Koerner Staff Secretary MARKETING
Amanda Pohlmann Video Production Specialist MEDIA RELATIONS
SPIRIT SQUAD
Marlon Lozano Spirit Squad Manager
HUSKERVISION
HUSKERVISION
HUSKERVISION
Brad Colee Video Production Specialist
Norm Tallman Memorial Stadium Custodian
Don Betten Custodian/Event Setup Assistant FACILITIES/EVENTS
Matthew Honnor Custodian
Jeff Schroder Building Services Technician FACILITIES/EVENTS
FACILITIES/EVENTS
FACILITIES/EVENTS
FACILITIES/EVENTS
Jack Harper Custodian
John Shaw Building Services Technician
Phil Hood Trade Supervisor
FACILITIES/EVENTS
FACILITIES/EVENTS
FACILITIES/EVENTS
Jerry Zimmer Guest Relations/Security Attendant
FACILITIES/EVENTS
Robert Richards Guest Relations/Security Attendant FACILITIES/EVENTS
FACILITIES/EVENTS
FACILITIES/EVENTS
William Peglow Guest Relations/Security Attendant FACILITIES/EVENTS
FACILITIES/EVENTS
FACILITIES/EVENTS
Cindy Obenchain Guest Relations/Security Attendant
FACILITIES/EVENTS
FACILITIES/EVENTS
Danny McEntarffer Guest Relations/Security Attendant
FACILITIES/EVENTS
Jack Kissack Guest Relations/Security Attendant
FACILITIES/EVENTS
Syed Hussain Guest Relations/Security Attendant
FACILITIES/EVENTS
Anton Engel Guest Relations/Security Attendant
FACILITIES/EVENTS
Mike Greenfield Building Service Manager
FACILITIES/EVENTS
Jared Hertzel Turfgrass Manager
FACILITIES/EVENTS
Steve Torske Building & Grounds Supervisor
FACILITIES/EVENTS
Eric Haynes Director of Athletic Facilities
FACILITIES/EVENTS
FACILITIES/EVENTS
FACILITIES/EVENTS
FACILITIES/EVENTS
Randy Gobel Director of Athletic Facilities
Karen Cook Husker Power Staff Secretary
Chad Wade Assistant Strength Coach
Karen Williamson Conway Ticketing Assistant
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Nebraska Baseball Academy Learn About Summer Camps at Bigredacademy.com or Call (402) 472-2269 for Upcoming Camps The primary goal of the Nebraska Baseball Academy is to help each athlete develop a positive mental attitude about themselves and the game of baseball. Our focused instruction provides campers with sound fundamentals, disciplined work habits, drill work for personal work and a passion for the game. Our personalized approach helps build confidence. We want our athletes to confidently approach their next challenge and help them contribute to their personal goals and those set by their coaches and team.
Nebraska Baseball Academy Camps Mike Anderson Nebraska Baseball Head Coach
Dave Bingham Nebraska Baseball Assistant Coach
Eric Newman Nebraska Baseball Assistant Coach
Nate Thompson Nebraska Baseball Volunteer Assistant Coach
Curtis Ledbetter Nebraska Baseball Director of Baseball Operations
Saul Soltero Nebraska Baseball Academy Director
Brandon Rigoni Nebraska Baseball Assistant Strength Coach
Renee Brinkmann Nebraska Baseball Academy Coordinator
Here is a sample of some of the many camps run by the Nebraska baseball academy during the year.
Fall League
The Fall League is a mini-season experience and provides the participants an opportunity to continue to improve their overall baseball skills and development in the fall. Teams are encouraged to register; individuals who register will be assigned to rosters based on age level. Coaches and/or parents are encouraged to volunteer for open coaching positions and also will benefit by learning the Nebraska way to play the game of baseball. The league runs for five weeks on Sundays and will include one weekday evening session for Skill Instruction. All games will include umpires and will be held at various fields throughout the City of Lincoln and area communities. Age levels range from age 9 to high school seniors.
Intensive Hitting Camps
This is a four-week class, meeting once a week for 60 minutes (four hours of total instruction). The Intensive Hitting Instructional Camp is a hands-on class for those who want to improve their hitting. Classes are very small and sessions are designed to teach drills and philosophy that we hope will create a consistent level of success for all ages and abilities.
Hitting Camp
This one-day camp will take you through the drills and hitting techniques used at the University of Nebraska. This camp is open to 7 year olds through high school seniors.
Comprehensive Hitting Camps
This is a four-week class, meeting once a week for two hours (eight hours of total instruction). The hitting techniques and drills used in this camp are the same taught and practiced daily by Nebraska Baseball. This camp will focus less on individual instruction and more on a comprehensive training program with a special emphasis on routine and repetition.
Pitching Camp
Nebraska Baseball Summer Camps take place at Hawks Field. The complete summer schedule of camps will be available in March.
This one-day camp is designed to provide an introductory level of instruction to the Nebraska pitching philosophy, daily training regimens, delivery drills, pitches, and bullpen routines used by the Nebraska pitching staff. It will provide each participant with an understanding of his delivery, his pitches and the areas that need to be improved to enhance the pitching performance. This camp is great for a tune up or an introduction to pitching. This camp is open to 7 year olds through high school seniors.
Comprehensive Pitching/Catching Camps
This is a four-week class, meeting once a week for two hours (eight hours of total instruction). This progressive throwing program focuses on pitching mechanics and maximizing each pitcher’s delivery. The throwing progression is the same program taught and practiced daily by the Nebraska pitching staff. This camp will focus less on individual instruction and more on a comprehensive training program with a special emphasis on routine and repetition. Catchers will be required to bring their own catching gear.
Baseball Speed/Strength/Agility Camp
The Nebraska Baseball Academy uses the Hawks Championship Center for year-round training.
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This is a four-week class, meeting twice a week for 75 minutes each night (10 hours of total instruction). Train with the Nebraska Baseball Strength & Conditioning Staff over a four-week session. This camp will focus on overall speed, overall agility and baseball specific training for arm strength and core strength.
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2009 Season Review Huskers Rebuild for Future Success
Jeff Tezak steals home against Baylor, helping the Huskers close out the season with a sweep of the Bears. It was the first steal of home by a Husker since March of 2008.
Nick Sullivan enjoyed his best season as a Husker, hitting .272 with seven homers and 25 RBIs, while also achieving in the classroom. Sullivan was honored as Nebraska’s Student-Athlete of the Year and won Big 12 and NCAA postgraduate scholarships.
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For the Nebraska baseball team, the 2009 season provided a great learning experience. The Huskers finished with a 25-28-1 record, missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2004 and only the second time in the last decade. While the wins weren’t always there, the Huskers showed resilience throughout the year and battled to the very end, closing out the season with a three-game sweep of NCAA Regional qualifier Baylor, which earned respect from Head Coach Mike Anderson. “I don’t think I could be more proud of a group of kids for this reason: It was a very adverse and challenging year,” Anderson said. “When you’re not winning baseball games, those things happen. This group stayed together and that’s the No. 1 thing I think we can learn out of this entire situation. When there was a lot of stuff going on, they kept their effort and kept trying. It didn’t result in wins, but they kept trying.” The season finale was a fitting conclusion, as Erik Bird capped a strong final campaign with a complete game, setting a career high with seven strikeouts in his first-ever Big 12 start. Bird went 2-0 with a 1.98 ERA in his final three starts, all outings of at least nine innings giving the Huskers’ taxed pitching staff a boost down the stretch. “He finished the right way and did some great things for this program in his career,” Anderson said of Bird. While Bird found a groove on the mound, seniors Jake Mort and Nick Sullivan both enjoyed their best offensive seasons. Mort, who hit one homer in his first three years, belted a pair of homers and drove in a career-high five RBIs against BU. He finished the year setting career highs in batting average (.274), homers (six) and RBIs (29). Sullivan finished his senior campaign hitting .272 with seven homers and 25 RBIs. The trio, along with fellow seniors Cody Neer and Jeff Tezak, helped smooth the transition for a Husker lineup that underwent a youth movement.
One of the bright spots of the 2009 season was it allowed a young group of Huskers an opportunity to earn playing time. The Huskers played nine freshmen, including five position players, as they set the stage for future success. NU allowed its freshmen opportunities to play, as Cody Asche, Boomer Collins, Cory Burleson, Khiry Cooper and Kale Kiser all played at least 25 games in the field. Asche led the youngsters at the plate, hitting .290 with a pair of homers and 21 RBIs in 43 contests, while Burleson hit .275 in 24 starts behind the plate. His 24 starts were the most by a Husker freshman catcher in 20 years, and he finished strong, hitting .333 in NU’s final 15 games while not committing an error in that stretch. On the mound, freshmen Sean Yost and Kash Kalkowski continued to develop throughout the season. Yost moved into the starting rotation in late March and emerged as a solid member of the rotation. He went 1-1 with a 2.28 ERA in his final four Big 12 starts, earning his first Big 12 win with a completegame shutout of Baylor. Kalkowski became a vital part of the Husker bullpen, making 19 appearances and fanning 32 hitters over 34.1 innings. Outfielder Adam Bailey was another newcomer who provided a lift to the Husker attack. The junior college transfer hit .325 with team bests in both homers (12) and RBIs (50), as he ranked among the conference leaders for most of the year. He was one of two junior college transfers to make an impact, as infielder Kyle Bubak hit .277 and was second on the squad with 35 runs scored. Those newcomers joined veterans Tyler Farst and DJ Belfonte to provide a solid leadership corps. Farst earned AllBig 12 honors, leading the Huskers with a .333 average while driving in 36 runs, while Belfonte hit .256 and led NU in stolen bases and triples while providing solid outfield defense.
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Sullivan Named Male Student-Athlete of the Year: Outfielder Nick Sullivan received one of the highest honors a Husker student-athlete can receive, as he was chosen as the 2008-09 NU Male Student-Athlete of the Year on April 26. He is just the third baseball player to receive the award since it was created in 1991. Sullivan was a two-time academic All-Big 12 selection who graduated with a 3.78 GPA in finance. A firstteam CoSIDA Academic All-District VII selection in 2008, he was on the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll in all 10 semesters at Nebraska and was a nominee for the 2009 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award. On the diamond, Sullivan hit .272 with seven homers and 25 RBIs. Nebraska Male Student-Athlete of the Year Year Baseball Student-Athlete 2003 Jeff Leise 2005 Daniel Bruce 2009 Nick Sullivan
Comeback Kids: Nebraska had 15 come-from-behind wins among its 25 victories, including eight wins where the Huskers had to overcome at least a three-run deficit. NU has 113 comefrom-behind wins under Mike Anderson since 2003. Nebraska won five games in its last at-bat in 2009, including four runs in the bottom of the eighth in a 14-13 win over Northern Colorado on March 24. Bird Flies High: Senior Erik Bird threw at least nine innings in each of his final three starts, becoming the first Husker pitcher to do that this decade. He went 9.1 innings in a 12-inning win over Creighton before tossing consecutive complete games against New Mexico (April 28) and Baylor (May 17). His performance against the Bluejays was the longest by a starter since Tony Watson pitched 10.0 innings against Missouri on March 23, 2007. Record-Setting Opener: Nebraska set a school and Big 12 record in the opener against UL-Lafayette, as five Husker pitchers combined for 22 strikeouts The performance broke the school and conference mark of 21 set by the Huskers at
Erik Bird threw at least nine innings in each of his final three starts, including back-to-back complete games against New Mexico and Baylor.
Jake Mort belts the second of his two homers against Baylor in the season finale. Mort, who had one homer in his first three seasons at Nebraska, totaled six to rank third on the team in 2009.
Iowa State on April 18, 1999. Three of the top five strikeout performances have been under pitching coach Eric Newman over the past two seasons. Most Strikeouts in a Game No. Strikeouts Opponent 1. 22 at Louisiana-Lafayette 2. 21 at Iowa State 3. 19 Louisiana-Lafayette 19 Texas A&M 5. 18 Kansas
Date Feb. 20, 2009 April 18, 1999 May 3, 2008 May 9, 2008 April 8, 2000
Snapped: Nebraska went 25-28-1 in 2008, as its streak of 11 consecutive seasons over .500 was the second-longest streak in the Big 12. Only Oklahoma State, which had not had a losing record since a 16-28 mark in 1977, had a longer streak among Big 12 schools. OSU is the only program in the Big 12 without a losing season since the Big 12 was formed in 1997. 10 Hits Was Key: Reaching double figures in hits was a key for the Huskers in 2009. When they had at least 10 hits in a game, the Huskers were 21-9-1, but just 4-19 when they were held to fewer than 10 hits. Preserving Wins: Nebraska was an impressive 15-2-1 in 2009 when a starting pitcher left with a lead. Double Duty for Bailey: Adam Bailey did something that no other Husker had done in 14 seasons against UL-Lafayette on Feb. 21. He became the first Husker player to earn a victory and hit a homer in the same game since Alvie Shepherd accomplished the feat against Kansas on April 5, 1995. Bailey entered the game as a reliever in the top of the fourth and fanned three over 2.2 innings of two-hit relief. He moved to right field for the final three innings, going 1-for-2 with a ninthinning homer that was the final margin of victory in a 9-8 win. Caught in a MLB Draft: Nebraska had three players selected in the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft in June and has had 26 draft picks over the last four seasons. Both Mike Nesseth and Adam Bailey elected to return to school, while Jeff Tezak hit .280 with 32 RBIs playing in Great Falls in the Pioneer League
in the summer of 2009. In addition, Cody Neer signed with the Kansas City T-Bones of the Northern League. 2009 Major League Baseball Draftees Player, Pos. Organization Mike Nesseth, RHP Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Jeff Tezak, INF Chicago White Sox Adam Bailey, OF New York Yankees
Round 15th 24th 38th
Academic All-Big 12 Leaders: Nebraska set a school record in 2009, as 10 Huskers were named to the academic All-Big 12 team. It topped the previous high of nine set in 2004, while the eight first-team selections (3.20 or better GPA) also established a school mark. Nebraska had eight members on the first team, including DJ Belfonte, Matt Freeman, Casey Hauptman, Jake Mort, Cody Neer, Eric Rose, Nick Sullivan and Jeff Tezak. It marked the third time that both Sullivan and Mort were honored and the second straight year for Belfonte. In addition to the eight firstteam honorees, Tyler Farst and Michael Mariot both received second-team laurels. Graduation Day: A trio of Husker players participated in graduation ceremonies last year. In December of 2008, Jeff Tezak graduated prior to his senior year, and spent the 2009 season working on a master’s degree. Last May, Jake Mort and Nick Sullivan completed their degrees and participated in graduation ceremonies. In all, three of NU’s five seniors received their degrees before completing their playing days. Seeing Double: The Huskers played eight doubleheaders in 2009, including five of eight weekends in conference action. All five Big 12 doubleheaders were caused by inclement weather. The Huskers have not lost a conference tilt to inclement weather since 2001, the second-longest streak in the Big 12. Putting Up Runs: Nebraska showed the ability to score runs in bunches in 2009. The Huskers plated five runs in an inning 14 times in 2009.
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2009 Season Statistics 25-28-1 Overall Record • 8-19 Big 12 • 16-14 Home • 8-12-1 Away • 1-2 Neutral Individual Hitting Player Farst, Tyler Bailey, Adam Tezak, Jeff Bubak, Kyle Mort, Jake Sullivan, Nick Belfonte, DJ
AVG .333 .325 .315 .277 .274 .272 .256
H 63 63 56 44 37 40 40
2B 15 15 9 9 9 6 8
3B 0 1 1 2 0 2 3
HR 3 12 2 1 6 7 3
RBI 36 50 28 14 29 25 26
TB 87 116 73 60 64 71 63
SLG% .460 .598 .410 .377 .474 .483 .404
BB 22 14 30 12 16 26 21
HP 8 4 5 3 9 12 13
SO 42 30 16 39 18 29 27
OB% .415 .379 .425 .337 .385 .419 .385
SF 5 2 1 1 1 1 2
SH 2 1 2 2 8 2 4
SB-ATT 2-4 2-3 6-7 5-8 4-6 4-8 9-9
PO 447 83 73 60 24 66 97
A 32 5 107 94 67 2 1
E 8 2 4 8 8 1 1
FLD .984 .978 .978 .951 .919 .986 .990
Hanson, Jed .444 5-3 9 3 4 Neer, Cody .292 37-28 113 14 33 Asche, Cody .290 43-33 124 20 36 Burleson, Cory .275 32-24 80 16 22 Collins, Boomer .245 40-24 94 19 23 Kline, Ben .242 38-34 128 13 31 Cooper, Khiry .229 35-20 70 14 16 Thompson, Cade .217 26-10 46 5 10 Kiser, Kale .208 26-12 48 9 10 Rank, Tyler .200 6-0 5 1 1 Kalkowski, Kash .000 2-2 3 0 0 Rose, Eric .000 1-0 1 0 0 Totals .282 54-54 1,879 351 529 Opponents .291 54-54 1,882 379 547 LOB - Team (413), Opp (457). DPs turned - Team (49), Opp (49).
0 11 7 3 3 6 2 3 0 1 0 0 107 99
0 1 1 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 18
3 2 2 1 1 0 2 1 2 0 0 0 48 50
3 22 21 8 11 15 9 3 9 0 0 0 309 348
13 52 51 28 31 43 24 16 16 2 0 0 810 832
1.444 .460 .411 .350 .330 .336 .343 .348 .333 .400 .000 .000 .431 .442
2 4 9 8 13 4 5 5 6 0 0 0 197 256
0 2 0 1 2 7 1 0 3 1 0 0 71 74
2 26 26 32 21 15 22 10 14 1 0 0 370 361
.545 .328 .336 .344 .345 .296 .286 .294 .328 .333 .000 .000 .368 .393
0 0 1 1 1 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 21 21
0 1 0 0 4 4 1 0 2 0 0 0 33 54
1-1 3-3 3-4 2-3 6-8 1-3 3-5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 51-72 56-73
25 182 14 153 35 50 29 64 12 0 2 1 1,451 1,437
4 15 34 11 0 105 0 7 24 0 4 10 602 600
2 2 4 2 3 6 3 0 1 0 0 2 64 69
.935 .990 .923 .988 .921 .963 .906 1.000 .973 .000 1.000 .846 .970 .967
ER 36 37 39 37 45
BB 35 20 12 27 32
SO 73 42 41 48 21
2B 10 22 9 12 8
3B 1 1 4 3 4
HBP 14 8 7 8 7
BK 2 0 0 1 4
SFA 1 3 1 6 2
SHA 4 10 9 3 8
Anderson, Erik 4.70 0-0 7 0 0 0 0 0 7.2 6 4 4 6 11 2 0 1 27 .222 0 1 Broekemeier, Joe 5.91 1-0 8 1 0 0 0 0 10.2 9 11 7 5 2 4 0 0 37 .243 1 2 Kerkhoff, Nate 6.00 1-0 16 0 0 0 0 0 18.0 22 17 12 12 14 1 0 3 67 .328 0 3 Freeman, Matt 6.10 0-0 14 3 0 0 0 1 20.2 11 16 14 24 20 3 0 3 72 .153 7 8 Mariot, Michael 7.06 2-2 19 8 0 0 0 0 51.0 67 42 40 28 36 16 1 5 210 .319 0 7 Kalkowski, Kash 7.08 1-2 19 2 0 0 0 0 34.1 43 32 27 21 32 6 1 6 138 .312 5 7 Rose, Eric 7.61 1-3 25 0 0 0 0 1 23.2 37 20 20 14 14 5 3 3 100 .370 2 1 Bailey, Adam 9.31 1-0 5 0 0 0 0 1 9.2 11 11 10 15 7 1 0 1 37 .297 6 1 Massey, Taylor 99.00 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.1 1 6 6 5 0 0 0 0 2 .500 0 0 Totals 6.22 25-28 54 54 4 1 0 6 483.2 547 379 334 256 361 99 18 50 1882 .291 44 74 Opponents 5.62 28-25 54 54 1 1 1 13 479.0 529 351 299 197 370 107 15 48 1879 .282 41 71 PB - Team (13), Burleson, C. 6, Neer, C. 5, Hanson, J. 2, Opp (18). Pickoffs - Team (16), Roualdes, J. 5, Kerkhoff, N. 4, Neer, C. 2, Yost, S. 2, Nesseth, M. 1, Bailey, A. 1, Rose, E. 1, Opp (7).
1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 4
0 1 1 0 3 3 0 0 0 21 21
0 2 3 2 2 7 2 2 0 54 33
Individual Pitching Player Nesseth, Mike Bird, Erik Hauptman, Casey Yost, Sean Roualdes, Jordan
ERA 5.01 5.10 5.60 6.02 6.79
Fielding Statistics Player Thompson, Cade Yost, Sean Kerkhoff, Nate Freeman, Matt Kalkowski, Kash Broekemeier, Joe Neer, Cody Belfonte, DJ Burleson, Cory Sullivan, Nick Farst, Tyler Tezak, Jeff Bailey, Adam Kiser, Kale Kline, Ben Hauptman, Casey Bubak, Kyle
C 71 13 8 7 6 3 199 99 166 69 487 184 90 37 161 22 162
G-GS 52-48 50-48 50-48 41-37 44-33 52-40 50-43
W-L 5-4 3-2 4-6 2-5 4-4
PO 64 6 1 2 2 3 182 97 153 66 447 73 83 12 50 8 60
AB 189 194 178 159 135 147 156
APP 20 20 21 18 12
A 7 7 7 5 4 0 15 1 11 2 32 107 5 24 105 13 94
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R 36 35 34 35 30 33 34
GS 8 7 6 8 11
E 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 1 8 4 2 1 6 1 8
CG 1 2 0 1 0
SH CBO SV 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
Fld% 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 .990 .990 .988 .986 .984 .978 .978 .973 .963 .955 .951
DPs 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 42 27 0 1 24 1 23
SBA 0 8 2 3 6 0 22 0 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0
IP 64.2 65.1 62.2 55.1 59.2
CS 0 1 4 0 1 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
H 62 76 75 55 72
PB 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
R 40 46 45 41 48
CI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Player Roualdes, Jordan Hanson, Jed Asche, Cody Collins, Boomer Mort, Jake Cooper, Khiry Nesseth, Mike Bird, Erik Mariot, Michael Rose, Eric Massey, Taylor Anderson, Erik Rank, Tyler Totals Opponents
C 17 31 52 38 99 32 21 20 10 13 0 0 0 2117 2106
HR 5 4 5 8 6
PO 3 25 14 35 24 29 6 2 3 1 0 0 0 1451 1437
AB 248 261 248 208 227
A 13 4 34 0 67 0 13 16 6 10 0 0 0 602 600
B/Avg .250 .291 .302 .264 .317
E 1 2 4 3 8 3 2 2 1 2 0 0 0 64 69
Fld% .941 .935 .923 .921 .919 .906 .905 .900 .900 .846 .000 .000 .000 .970 .967
WP 8 5 3 6 1
DPs 0 0 4 0 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 49 49
SBA 4 3 0 0 0 0 9 4 8 1 0 2 0 56 51
CS 4 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 17 21
PB 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 18
CI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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2009 Big 12 Statistics 8-19 Big 12 • 5-10 Home • 3-9 Away Individual Hitting
Player AVG G-GS AB R H Farst, Tyler .384 27-25 99 17 38 Tezak, Jeff .322 25--25 90 17 29 Bailey, Adam .320 25-25 97 18 31 Mort, Jake .307 24-18 75 16 23 Sullivan, Nick .291 26-21 79 17 23 Asche, Cody .264 23-19 72 8 19 Belfonte, DJ .254 24-21 71 15 18 Bubak, Kyle .241 21-20 79 17 19 Hanson, Jed .500 2-1 4 1 2 Collins, Boomer .241 23-13 54 7 13 Burleson, Cory .222 15-12 36 5 8 Neer, Cody .211 18-15 57 5 12 Cooper, Khiry .208 14-6 24 6 5 Kline, Ben .196 17-13 51 3 10 Kiser, Kale .136 13-5 22 3 3 Thompson, Cade .130 13-4 23 0 3 Totals .274 27-27 933 155 256 Opponents .315 27-27 936 217 295 LOB - Team (202), Opp (216). DPs turned - Team (25), Opp (29).
2B 6 3 9 7 5 5 2 3 0 2 2 7 0 0 0 3 54 47
3B 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 7 10
HR 0 2 3 4 5 1 3 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 21 26
RBI 16 13 18 16 14 14 15 4 1 6 2 11 0 5 2 0 137 197
TB 44 38 49 42 47 29 29 26 5 18 10 22 5 14 3 6 387 440
SLG% .444 .422 .505 .560 .595 .403 .408 .329 1.250 .333 .278 .386 .208 .275 .136 .261 .415 .470
BB 8 17 5 9 5 4 7 7 1 6 3 3 2 1 3 0 81 119
HP 4 2 3 6 6 0 5 1 0 2 0 0 1 2 2 0 34 39
SO 21 3 16 11 19 18 9 18 1 12 18 17 8 9 8 5 193 159
Individual Pitching
OB% .442 .440 .364 .422 .378 .299 .357 .307 .600 .339 .275 .250 .296 .232 .286 .130 .350 .410
Player ERA W-L APP GS CG SH CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR Yost, Sean 5.26 1-3 11 7 1 1 0 0 39.1 36 27 23 18 35 9 3 6 Nesseth, Mike 6.82 1-2 11 4 0 0 0 0 30.1 36 25 23 22 31 4 1 1 Roualdes, Jordan 7.88 3-3 8 8 0 0 0 0 40.0 55 37 35 23 14 7 3 4 Hauptman, Casey 8.91 1-6 11 5 0 0 0 1 32.1 46 36 32 5 16 6 2 4 Broekemeier, Joe 3.38 0-0 3 0 0 0 0 0 5.1 5 3 2 0 1 2 0 0 Bird, Erik 5.11 1-1 9 1 1 0 0 0 24.2 28 19 14 5 21 7 0 2 Kalkowski, Kash 6.11 0-0 10 0 0 0 0 0 17.2 21 16 12 10 15 2 0 4 Anderson, Erik 6.75 0-0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2.2 1 2 2 3 4 1 0 0 Mariot, Michael 7.85 0-2 9 2 0 0 0 0 18.1 28 17 16 13 12 6 0 1 Kerkhoff, Nate 8.68 1-0 9 0 0 0 0 0 9.1 13 12 9 6 6 0 0 1 Bailey, Adam 13.50 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 4 3 3 3 1 0 0 0 Rose, Eric 14.62 0-2 11 0 0 0 0 0 8.0 19 13 13 4 1 3 1 1 Freeman, Matt 14.73 0-0 4 0 0 0 0 0 3.2 3 7 6 7 2 0 0 2 Totals 7.32 8-19 27 27 2 1 0 1 233.2 295 217 190 119 159 47 10 26 Opponents 4.78 19-8 27 27 1 0 0 8 237.0 256 155 126 81 193 54 7 21 PB - Team (4), Burleson, C. 3, Neer, C. 1, Opp (7). Pickoffs - Team (10), Roualdes, J. 4, Yost, S. 2, Kerkhoff, N. 2, Rose, E. 1, Nesseth, M. 1, Opp (1).
2009 Miscellaneous Statistics
Category........................................................................Record Overall..............................................................................25-28-1 Non-Conference.................................................................17-9-1 Big 12 Conference.................................................................8-19 Big 12 Tournament..................................................................0-0 vs. Ranked Teams..................................................................4-10 vs. Unranked Teams..........................................................21-17-1 Home...................................................................................16-14 Away...................................................................................8-12-1 Neutral....................................................................................1-2 Day...................................................................................17-20-1 Night........................................................................................8-8 vs. Left..............................................................................11-10-1 vs. Right...............................................................................14-18 Friday.......................................................................................7-6 Saturday..................................................................................7-8 Sunday..................................................................................3-9-1 Monday...................................................................................0-1 Tuesday....................................................................................4-3 Wednesday..............................................................................4-1 Thursday..................................................................................0-0
1-Run games............................................................................4-3 2-Run games............................................................................3-5 5+Run games.......................................................................13-12 In Extra Innings ....................................................................2-1-1 Shutouts..................................................................................0-0 Game 1 of Big 12 series...........................................................3-6 Game 2 of Big 12 series ..........................................................4-5 Game 3 of Big 12 series...........................................................1-8 Scoring first............................................................................13-9 When opponent scores first.............................................12-19-1 10 or More Hits..................................................................21-9-1 < 10 Hits................................................................................4-19 When NU starter goes 5+ innings.....................................14-11-1 When NU starter goes <5 innings........................................10-16 After 6 leading....................................................................19-2-1 After 6 trailing.......................................................................3-24 After 6 tied..............................................................................3-2 After 7 leading....................................................................19-1-1 After 7 trailing.......................................................................4-25 After 7 tied..............................................................................2-2 After 8 leading.......................................................................22-1 After 8 trailing.......................................................................2-25
SF 2 0 2 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 11 12
SH 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 9 28
AB 147 121 159 135 19 101 72 8 76 35 9 39 15 936 933
SB-ATT 2-2 2-2 1-1 0-1 3-5 1-1 4-4 2-5 0-0 2-4 1-1 0-0 2-2 1-1 0-0 0-0 21-29 35-46
B/Avg .245 .298 .346 .341 .263 .277 .292 .125 .368 .371 .444 .487 .200 .315 .274
WP 6 7 1 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 3 23 20
PO 225 43 47 13 37 6 59 30 10 15 70 80 6 27 2 18 701 711
A 19 64 3 35 1 11 0 48 3 0 3 7 0 39 6 1 287 298
HBP 6 7 4 3 1 5 3 0 2 3 1 1 3 39 34
BK 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 7 1
E 7 3 2 6 1 2 1 2 0 2 0 0 2 3 1 0 36 35
FLD .972 .973 .962 .889 .974 .895 .983 .975 1.000 .882 1.000 1.000 .750 .957 .889 1.000 .965 .966
SFA 3 0 1 1 1 1 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 12 11
SHA 2 2 5 6 0 3 3 0 2 3 1 1 0 28 9
After 8 tied...........................................................................1-1-1 Last at-bat wins.......................................................................... 5 Last at-bat losses........................................................................ 2 When hitting a home run.................................................18-11-1 When not hitting a home run................................................7-17 When allowing a home run................................................7-16-1 When not allowing a home run...........................................17-12 When striking out 10 or more batters.....................................5-2 When striking out < 10 batters.........................................17-26-1 February...............................................................................5-2-1 March....................................................................................11-9 April ......................................................................................5-12 May.........................................................................................4-5 June.........................................................................................0-0 White Tops...............................................................................9-9 Cream Tops..............................................................................3-1 Red Tops.............................................................................7-12-1 Grey Tops.................................................................................3-6 White Tops w/Pinstripes..........................................................3-0 Red Caps...........................................................................15-18-1 White Caps..............................................................................9-9 Cream Caps..............................................................................1-1
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2009 Schedule and Results 25-28-1 Overall Record • 8-19 Big 12 Date Opponent Score NU R-H-E Opp. R-H-E Feb. 20 at UL-Lafayette W, 4-3 (15) 4-14-3 3-9-2 Feb. 21 at UL-Lafayette L, 1-2 1-3-2 2-2-1 Feb. 21 at UL-Lafayette W, 9-8 9-11-0 8-14-3 Feb. 22 at UL-Lafayette T, 5-5 (10) 5-10-1 5-10-1 Feb. 25 NORTH DAKOTA W, 10-6 10-10-0 6-8-1 Feb. 27 vs. Missouri State W, 14-12 14-12-1 12-14-2 Feb. 28 vs. St. Mary’s (Calif.) L, 5-7 (10) 5-6-2 7-11-2 Feb. 28 at Sam Houston State W, 8-1 8-15-2 1-5-1 March 1 vs. Missouri State L, 2-3 2-6-0 3-7-2 March 4 SOUTH DAKOTA STATE W, 11-2 11-16-0 2-6-1 March 6 CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE W, 9-3 9-12-1 3-6-1 March 7 CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE W, 11-5 11-12-1 5-10-3 March 7 CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE W, 12-6 12-12-0 6-11-2 March 8 CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE W, 8-2 8-13-0 2-9-1 March 14 at Texas Tech * L, 8-16 8-13-3 16-17-4 March 14 at Texas Tech * W, 10-1 10-10-0 1-6-2 March 15 at Texas Tech * L, 3-10 3-10-2 10-14-0 March 17 at Arkansas L, 3-7 3-4-1 7-8-1 March 18 at Arkansas W, 7-4 7-9-1 4-8-1 March 20 OKLAHOMA STATE * W, 11-4 11-14-0 4-10-1 March 21 OKLAHOMA STATE * W, 12-4 12-13-0 4-7-3 March 22 OKLAHOMA STATE * L, 3-6 3-3-2 6-11-1 March 24 NORTHERN COLORADO W, 14-13 14-16-2 13-9-0 March 25 NORTHERN COLORADO L, 7-10 7-6-0 10-14-0 March 29 at Oklahoma * L, 9-12 9-12-2 12-12-0 March 29 at Oklahoma * W, 11-9 11-18-0 9-13-1 March 30 at Oklahoma * L, 6-16 (8) 6-12-1 16-15-2 March 31 at Wichita State L, 7-9 7-9-4 9-11-2 April 3 KANSAS STATE * L, 1-15 1-9-3 15-15-0 April 3 KANSAS STATE * L, 3-9 3-7-0 9-12-2 April 4 KANSAS STATE * L, 3-5 3-8-2 5-7-0 April 7 CREIGHTON L, 0-15 0-4-2 15-14-0 April 10 TEXAS * L, 5-7 5-5-2 7-10-3 April 10 TEXAS * L, 7-11 7-11-1 11-13-2 April 11 TEXAS * L, 2-9 2-4-3 9-15-1 April 14 IOWA W, 8-5 8-11-2 5-9-1 April 17 at Texas A&M * L, 2-8 2-4-0 8-10-0 April 18 at Texas A&M * L, 1-10 1-7-5 10-9-0 April 19 at Texas A&M * L, 1-10 1-4-1 10-15-0 April 21 at Creighton W, 4-3 (12) 4-9-0 3-9-1 April 24 at Kansas * W, 11-4 11-13-1 4-12-6 April 26 at Kansas * L, 2-8 2-5-0 8-11-1 April 26 at Kansas * L, 4-9 4-11-2 9-10-1 April 28 NEW MEXICO W, 4-2 4-9-1 2-7-0 April 29 NEW MEXICO W, 9-5 9-15-1 5-13-1 May 1 MISSOURI * L, 4-8 4-6-0 8-12-1 May 2 MISSOURI * L, 3-6 3-11-1 6-6-0 May 3 MISSOURI * L, 9-12 9-15-3 12-10-2 May 8 CAL STATE BAKERSFIELD W, 9-6 9-10-0 6-9-3 May 9 CAL STATE BAKERSFIELD L, 8-10 8-13-0 10-10-1 May 10 CAL STATE BAKERSFIELD L, 7-8 7-6-1 8-9-0 May 15 BAYLOR * W, 10-4 10-16-1 4-9-0 May 16 BAYLOR * W, 5-0 5-6-0 0-6-0 May 17 BAYLOR * W, 9-4 9-9-1 4-8-2 Key: * - Big 12 Conference game; () - extra inning game or game that is less than nine innings
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Overall 1-0-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 2-1-1 3-1-1 4-1-1 4-2-1 5-2-1 5-3-1 6-3-1 7-3-1 8-3-1 9-3-1 10-3-1 10-4-1 11-4-1 11-5-1 11-6-1 12-6-1 13-6-1 14-6-1 14-7-1 15-7-1 15-8-1 15-9-1 16-9-1 16-10-1 16-11-1 16-12-1 16-13-1 16-14-1 16-15-1 16-16-1 16-17-1 16-18-1 17-18-1 17-19-1 17-20-1 17-21-1 18-21-1 19-21-1 19-22-1 19-23-1 20-23-1 21-23-1 21-24-1 21-25-1 21-26-1 22-26-1 22-27-1 22-28-1 23-28-1 24-28-1 25-28-1
Big 12 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 1-2-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 3-3-0 3-3-0 3-3-0 3-4-0 4-4-0 4-5-0 4-5-0 4-6-0 4-7-0 4-8-0 4-8-0 4-9-0 4-10-0 4-11-0 4-11-0 4-12-0 4-13-0 4-14-0 4-14-0 5-14-0 5-15-0 5-16-0 5-16-0 5-16-0 5-17-0 5-18-0 5-19-0 5-19-0 5-19-0 5-19-0 6-19-0 7-19-0 8-19-0
Pitcher of record Rose, E. (W, 1-0) Nesseth, M. (L, 0-1) Bailey, A. (W, 1-0) None Hauptman, C. (W, 1-0) Kalkowski, K. (W, 1-0) Kalkowski, K. (L, 1-1) Nesseth, M. (W, 1-1) Roualdes, J. (L, 0-1) Hauptman, C. (W, 2-0) Nesseth, M. (W, 2-1) Roualdes, J. (W, 1-1) Yost, S. (W, 1-0) Mariot, M. (W, 1-0) Rose, E. (L, 1-1) Roualdes, J. (W, 2-1) Mariot, M. (L, 1-1) Bird, E. (L, 0-1) Nesseth, M. (W, 3-1) Kerkhoff, N. (W, 1-0) Roualdes, J. (W, 3-1) Mariot, M. (L, 1-2) Broekemeier, J. (W, 1-0) Yost, S. (L, 1-1) Hauptman, C. (L, 2-1) Roualdes, J. (W, 4-1) Yost, S. (L, 1-2) Nesseth, M. (L, 3-2) Roualdes, J. (L, 4-2) Rose, E. (L, 1-2) Hauptman, C. (L, 2-2) Kalkowski, K. (L, 1-2) Yost, S. (L 1-3) Roualdes, J. (L, 4-3) Hauptman, C. (L, 2-3) Bird, E. (W, 1-1) Yost, S. (L, 1-4) Roualdes, J. (L, 4-4) Hauptman, C. (L, 2-4) Mariot, M. (W, 2-2) Hauptman, C. (W, 3-4) Nesseth, M. (L, 3-3) Hauptman, C (L, 3-5) Bird, E. (W, 2-1) Hauptman, C. (W, 4-5) Hauptman, C. (L, 4-5) Nesseth, M. (L, 3-4) Bird, E. (L, 2-2) Nesseth, M. (W, 4-4) Rose, E. (L, 1-3) Yost, S. (L, 1-5) Nesseth, M. (W, 5-4) Yost, S. (W, 2-5) Bird, E. (W, 3-2)
Att. 2,715 2,404 2,324 3,280 154 322 308 132 1,629 3,521 1,741 1,564 2,056 2,117 2,365 8,366 7,553 2,709 4,724 3,703 824 1,563 670 514 4,356 4,634 1,594 4,192 5,297 5,219 2,748 3,593 6,433 4,141 4,071 1,381 1,004 1,821 1,624 2,877 4,612 3,163 2,583 2,527 1,832 2,243 3,179 3,224
Time 4:48 2:19 3:49 3:06 3:09 3:14 3:16 2:47 2:27 2:40 2:32 2:59 3:11 3:12 3:14 2:49 2:56 3:13 3:00 3:00 2:59 2:47 3:25 3:30 3:21 3:19 3:06 3:00 3:11 3:36 2:20 3:08 2:49 3:47 2:46 2:58 2:48 2:28 2:28 3:28 2:58 2:23 3:00 2:25 3:14 2:53 2:54 3:29 2:45 2:18 2:51 2:55 2:20 2:44
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Miscellaneous Statistics Game Highs • Hitting Streaks • Starting Lineups Team Game Highs Batting
At bats:.......................... 55.................................................................... at UL-Lafayette (Feb. 20) Runs scored:..................14........ vs. Missouri State (Feb. 27)/vs. Northern Colorado (March 24) Hits:............................... 18.................................................................... at Oklahoma (March 29) RBIs:............................... 14..................................................... vs. Northern Colorado (March 24) Doubles:......................... 5......................................................vs. Cal State Northridge (March 7) Triples:............................ 2... vs. Oklahoma State (March 20)/vs. Northern Colorado (March 24) Home runs:.....................5..................................................................... at Oklahoma (March 29) Total bases:....................31.................................................................... at Oklahoma (March 29) Walks:............................ 11................................................................. vs. North Dakota (Feb. 25) Strikeouts:.....................15........................................................................at Creighton (April 21) Sac hits:.......................... 4..................................................................... at UL-Lafayette (Feb. 20) Sac flies:.......................... 3.....................................................................at Texas Tech (March 14) Stolen bases:..................5............................................................................... vs. Iowa (April 14) Hit by pitch:....................6..................................................................... at UL-Lafayette (Feb. 21)
Fielding
Putouts:.........................45.................................................................... at UL-Lafayette (Feb. 20) Assists:........................... 19.....................................................vs. Cal State Northridge (March 7) Errors:............................. 5...................................................................... at Texas A&M (April 18) Passed balls:...................1...........................................................................................(13 games) DPs turned:.....................3...........................................................vs. Oklahoma State (March 21)
Pitching
Innings pitched:............15.0.................................................................. at UL-Lafayette (Feb. 20) Runs allowed:................16........................... at Texas Tech (March 14)/at Oklahoma (March 30) Earned runs:..................15.................................................................... at Oklahoma (March 30) Walks allowed:..............11.........................................................................vs. Creighton (April 7) Strikeouts:.....................22.................................................................... at UL-Lafayette (Feb. 20) Hits allowed:..................17....................................................................at Texas Tech (March 14)
Individual Game Highs Batting
At bats:........................... 8................................................. Belfonte, DJ at UL-Lafayette (Feb. 20) Runs scored:...................4.............................................................................................(4 games) Hits:................................ 4.............................................................................................(7 games) RBIs:................................ 6.............................................Bailey, Adam vs. North Dakota (Feb. 25) Doubles:......................... 2.............................................................................................(9 games) Triples:............................ 1...........................................................................................(15 games) Home runs:.....................2.............................................................................................(3 games) Total bases:....................10...........................................................Mort, Jake vs. Baylor (May 17) Walks:............................. 3.............................................................................................(4 games) Strikeouts:......................4........................................................... Bubak, Kyle vs. Texas (April 10) Sac hits:.......................... 2.................................... Mort, Jake vs. Cal State Northridge (March 6) Sac flies:.......................... 1...........................................................................................(21 games) Stolen bases:..................2.............................................................................................(5 games)
Fielding
Putouts:.........................23..................................................Neer, Cody at UL-Lafayette (Feb. 20) Assists:............................ 7.............................................................Tezak, Jeff at Creighton (April 21) .................................................................................................Kiser, Kale vs. Cal State Bakersfield (May 9) Errors:............................. 2.............................................................................................(6 games) Passed balls:...................1...........................................................................................(13 games)
Pitching
Innings pitched:.............9.1....................................................... Bird, Erik at Creighton (April 21) Runs allowed:.................9........................................ Hauptman, Casey at Oklahoma (March 29) Earned runs:...................8...................................... Mariot, Michael vs. Missouri State (Feb. 27) ....................................... 8.........................................Roualdes, Jordan vs. Kansas State (April 3) Walks allowed:...............6.................................................... Bird, Erik vs. New Mexico (April 28) ....................................... 6...................................... Yost, Sean vs. Cal State Bakersfield (May 10) Strikeouts:.....................12..................................Nesseth, Mike at Sam Houston State (Feb. 28) Hits allowed:..................11................................................ Roualdes, Jordan at Kansas (April 24)
Multiple-Hit Games Player Farst, Tyler Bailey, Adam Bubak, Kyle Tezak, Jeff Neer, Cody Sullivan, Nick Asche, Cody Belfonte, DJ Kline, Ben Burleson, Cory Mort, Jake Collins, Boomer Kiser, Kale Cooper, Khiry Thompson, Cade Hanson, Jed TEAM
Multiple-RBI Games Player Bailey, Adam Sullivan, Nick Farst, Tyler Tezak, Jeff Mort, Jake Asche, Cody Belfonte, DJ Neer, Cody Bubak, Kyle Kline, Ben Kiser, Kale Collins, Boomer Cooper, Khiry Burleson, Cory TEAM
2 16 10 12 10 8 8 6 6 6 6 5 3 2 1 1 100
3 1 6 2 5 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 27
4 2 1 2 1 1 7
5+ 0
Total 19 17 16 15 10 9 8 8 8 7 6 5 2 2 1 1 134
2 3 9 4 4 3 2 2 1 3 2 1 2 2 2 40
3 4 2 2 2 2 1 1 14
4 3 2 1 3 9
5+ 1 1 1 3
Total 11 9 7 6 6 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 66
Hitting Streaks Player Longest Bailey, Adam 13 Farst, Tyler 11 Sullivan, Nick 11 Mort, Jake 10 Tezak, Jeff 7 Kline, Ben 6 Bubak, Kyle 6 Neer, Cody 5 Collins, Boomer 5
Final 3 1 11 1 3 2 -
Player Longest Belfonte, DJ 4 Asche, Cody 4 Burleson, Cory 4 Hanson, Jed 3 Cooper, Khiry 3 Thompson, Cade 2 Kiser, Kale 2 Rank, Tyler 1
Final 3 3 3 2 -
Starts By Position Pos. P: C: 1B: 2B: 3B: SS: LF: CF: RF: DH:
Name Starts (Record) Roualdes, Jordan 11 (5-5-1); Mariot, Michael 8 (5-3); Yost, Sean 8 (1-7); Nesseth, Mike 8 (4-4); Bird, Erik 7 (5-2); Hauptman, Casey 6 (2-4); Freeman, Matt 3; (3-0) Kalkowski, Kash 2 (0-2); Broekemeier, Joe 1 (0-1) Neer, Cody 27 (14-13); Burleson, Cory 24 (10-13); Hanson, Jed 3 (1-2) Farst, Tyler 47 (22-24); Thompson, Cade 7 (3-4) Tezak, Jeff 32 (13-18); Bubak, Kyle 12 (7-5); Kiser, Kale 9 (5-4) Mort, Jake 33 (17-16); Asche, Cody 20 (7-12); Bubak, Kyle 1 (1-0) Kline, Ben 34 (18-15); Bubak, Kyle 20 (7-13) Sullivan, Nick 39 (17-22); Collins, Boomer 11 (7-4); Bailey, Adam 2 (1-1); Thompson, Cade 1 (0-1); Cooper, Khiry 1 (0-0) Belfonte, DJ 39 (18-20); Cooper, Khiry 13 (7-6); Collins, Boomer 2 (0-2) Bailey, Adam 35 (15-19); Collins, Boomer 10 (4-6); Cooper, Khiry 5 (4-1); Belfonte, DJ 3 (2-1); Farst, Tyler 1 (0-1) Tezak, Jeff 16 (8-8); Asche, Cody 13 (7-6); Bailey, Adam 11 (7-4); Bubak, Kyle 4 (0-3); Kiser, Kale 3 (1-2); Thompson, Cade 2 (1-1); Sullivan, Nick 1 (0-1); Belfonte, DJ 1 (0-1); Kalkowski, Kash 1 (0-1); Cooper, Khiry 1 (1-0); Neer, Cody 1 (0-1); Collins, Boomer 1 (0-1)
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2009 REVIEW
2009 Game-by-Game Statistics Team Hitting Game-by-Game Date Opponent Feb. 20 at UL-Lafayette Feb. 21 at UL-Lafayette Feb. 21 at UL-Lafayette Feb. 22 at UL-Lafayette Feb. 25 NORTH DAKOTA Feb. 27 vs. Missouri State Feb. 28 vs. St. Mary’s (Calif.) Feb. 28 at Sam Houston State March 1 vs. Missouri State March 4 SOUTH DAKOTA STATE March 6 CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE March 7 CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE March 7 CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE March 8 CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE March 14 at Texas Tech * March 14 at Texas Tech * March 15 at Texas Tech * March 17 at Arkansas March 18 at Arkansas March 20 OKLAHOMA STATE * March 21 OKLAHOMA STATE * March 22 OKLAHOMA STATE * March 24 NORTHERN COLORADO March 25 NORTHERN COLORADO March 29 at Oklahoma * March 29 at Oklahoma * March 30 at Oklahoma * March 31 at Wichita State April 3 KANSAS STATE * April 3 KANSAS STATE * April 4 KANSAS STATE * April 7 CREIGHTON April 10 TEXAS * April 10 TEXAS * April 11 TEXAS * April 14 IOWA April 17 at Texas A&M * April 18 at Texas A&M * April 19 at Texas A&M * April 21 at Creighton April 24 at Kansas * April 26 at Kansas * April 26 at Kansas * April 28 NEW MEXICO April 29 NEW MEXICO May 1 MISSOURI * May 2 MISSOURI * May 3 MISSOURI * May 8 CAL STATE BAKERSFIELD May 9 CAL STATE BAKERSFIELD May 10 CAL STATE BAKERSFIELD May 15 BAYLOR * May 16 BAYLOR * May 17 BAYLOR * Totals *-Big 12 games
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AB 55 28 37 38 31 33 35 40 31 38 32 38 34 36 39 33 36 30 35 35 37 30 37 31 38 43 34 32 32 35 33 27 33 37 29 33 30 33 31 44 43 31 35 29 37 32 38 39 34 38 33 38 27 32 1879
R H RBI 4 14 3 1 3 1 9 11 7 5 10 4 10 10 10 14 12 13 5 6 3 8 15 8 2 6 2 11 16 11 9 12 9 11 12 9 12 12 11 8 13 7 8 13 8 10 10 9 3 10 3 3 4 2 7 9 5 11 14 11 12 13 10 3 3 2 14 16 14 7 6 5 9 12 8 11 18 11 6 12 5 7 9 6 1 9 1 3 7 2 3 8 3 0 4 0 5 5 3 7 11 6 2 4 2 8 11 8 2 4 2 1 7 1 1 4 1 4 9 3 11 13 8 2 5 1 4 11 3 4 9 4 9 15 6 4 6 4 3 11 3 9 15 8 9 10 6 8 13 8 7 6 7 10 16 10 5 6 4 9 9 8 351 529 309
2B 1 0 2 2 4 3 3 3 0 4 2 5 0 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 0 4 0 2 3 2 1 1 2 1 2 0 1 1 0 2 1 2 3 2 2 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 0 0 4 3 2 107
3B 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 15
HR 0 0 1 1 1 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 3 3 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 5 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 4 2 2 1 2 48
BB 2 1 2 2 11 5 4 3 5 2 3 5 6 4 2 6 4 7 3 5 5 3 6 8 3 0 1 3 4 3 1 4 5 5 3 4 3 0 0 6 3 2 4 3 4 2 1 4 6 1 6 3 4 5 197
IBB 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
SB CS 1 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 1 3 0 0 0 3 0 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 2 1 51 21
HBP 3 1 6 0 0 1 3 2 0 3 0 0 2 4 2 2 2 0 1 1 3 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 2 2 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 2 1 2 0 1 2 71
SAC SF 4 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 33 21
GDP 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 2 4 0 3 1 1 3 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 43
K 10 2 7 6 2 3 7 6 9 8 4 5 5 6 6 5 10 10 8 4 5 12 3 8 8 3 7 10 5 8 6 5 6 11 5 9 8 7 8 15 10 12 4 7 7 9 7 8 5 2 8 5 7 7 370
PO 45 24 27 30 27 27 30 27 24 27 27 27 27 27 24 27 24 24 27 27 27 27 27 27 24 27 23 24 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 24 24 24 36 27 24 24 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 1451
A 11 16 8 12 13 7 13 11 8 13 14 19 9 11 9 13 9 11 8 12 13 13 12 6 14 12 6 10 15 7 12 13 13 13 11 9 8 15 16 15 10 6 6 13 12 11 13 4 13 15 13 8 7 11 602
E 3 2 0 1 0 1 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 2 1 1 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 1 4 3 0 2 2 2 1 3 2 0 5 1 0 1 0 2 1 1 0 1 3 0 0 1 1 0 1 64
Avg .255 .205 .233 .241 .254 .270 .257 .273 .265 .281 .289 .291 .296 .300 .303 .303 .301 .293 .292 .297 .300 .292 .298 .294 .295 .301 .303 .302 .302 .298 .297 .293 .289 .289 .286 .287 .283 .281 .278 .276 .276 .274 .275 .276 .279 .277 .277 .280 .280 .281 .279 .282 .282 .282 .282
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2009 Game-by-Game Statistics Team Pitching Game-by-Game Date Feb. 20 Feb. 21 Feb. 21 Feb. 22 Feb. 25 Feb. 27 Feb. 28 Feb. 28 March 1 March 4 March 6 March 7 March 7 March 8 March 14 March 14 March 15 March 17 March 18 March 20 March 21 March 22 March 24 March 25 March 29 March 29 March 30 March 31 April 3 April 3 April 4 April 7 April 10 April 10 April 11 April 14 April 17 April 18 April 19 April 21 April 24 April 26 April 26 April 28 April 29 May 1 May 2 May 3 May 8 May 9 May 10 May 15 May 16 May 17 Totals
Opponent at UL-Lafayette at UL-Lafayette at UL-Lafayette at UL-Lafayette NORTH DAKOTA vs. Missouri State vs. St. Mary’s (Calif.) at Sam Houston State vs. Missouri State SOUTH DAKOTA STATE CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE at Texas Tech * at Texas Tech * at Texas Tech * at Arkansas at Arkansas OKLAHOMA STATE * OKLAHOMA STATE * OKLAHOMA STATE * NORTHERN COLORADO NORTHERN COLORADO at Oklahoma * at Oklahoma * at Oklahoma * at Wichita State KANSAS STATE * KANSAS STATE * KANSAS STATE * CREIGHTON TEXAS * TEXAS * TEXAS * IOWA at Texas A&M * at Texas A&M * at Texas A&M * at Creighton at Kansas * at Kansas * at Kansas * NEW MEXICO NEW MEXICO MISSOURI * MISSOURI * MISSOURI * CAL STATE BAKERSFIELD CAL STATE BAKERSFIELD CAL STATE BAKERSFIELD BAYLOR * BAYLOR * BAYLOR *
IP 15.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 9.0 9.0 10.0 9.0 8.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 8.0 9.0 8.0 8.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 8.0 9.0 7.2 8.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 12.0 9.0 8.0 8.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 483.2
H R ER 9 3 2 2 2 1 14 8 8 10 5 4 8 6 3 14 12 12 11 7 6 5 1 0 7 3 3 6 2 2 6 3 3 10 5 4 11 6 6 9 2 2 17 16 12 6 1 1 14 10 10 8 7 7 8 4 4 10 4 4 7 4 4 11 6 6 9 13 12 14 10 8 12 12 10 13 9 9 15 16 15 11 9 8 15 15 12 12 9 9 7 5 4 14 15 14 10 7 7 13 11 9 15 9 7 9 5 3 10 8 8 9 10 9 15 10 9 9 3 3 12 4 4 11 8 8 10 9 7 7 2 2 13 5 5 12 8 8 6 6 4 10 12 8 9 6 6 10 10 10 9 8 6 9 4 3 6 0 0 8 4 3 547 379 334
BB 8 4 6 6 10 8 3 6 4 3 1 3 7 1 8 3 6 6 1 5 3 3 10 5 4 8 7 5 6 5 1 11 4 5 6 4 6 5 4 2 1 2 2 6 4 4 7 7 3 4 6 4 2 1 256
SO 22 7 8 6 9 10 9 14 5 5 7 3 4 8 4 5 2 6 9 6 2 4 10 13 3 10 6 4 7 11 4 3 5 7 8 10 5 3 6 7 5 5 6 2 3 7 6 10 9 5 4 9 6 7 361
2B 1 1 4 0 1 3 2 0 0 1 2 3 0 1 1 0 1 4 0 2 2 2 3 1 2 2 0 2 0 5 0 5 1 3 0 2 1 1 2 3 1 3 3 4 3 4 1 3 3 1 2 0 2 5 99
3B 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 18
HR 0 0 1 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 0 0 1 2 2 3 2 7 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 1 4 2 0 0 0 50
WP 1 0 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 4 3 1 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 1 2 1 44
BK 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
HBP 1 0 1 0 1 2 2 1 0 1 4 3 1 0 2 1 3 1 0 2 3 1 4 1 2 2 2 3 3 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 2 3 0 0 1 74
DP IBB 1 2 1 0 2 1 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 2 0 3 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 49 14
Score 4-3 1-2 9-8 5-5 10-6 14-12 5-7 8-1 2-3 11-2 9-3 11-5 12-6 8-2 8-16 10-1 3-10 3-7 7-4 11-4 12-4 3-6 14-13 7-10 9-12 11-9 6-16 7-9 1-15 3-9 3-5 0-15 5-7 7-11 2-9 8-5 2-8 1-10 1-10 4-3 11-4 2-8 4-9 4-2 9-5 4-8 3-6 9-12 9-6 8-10 7-8 10-4 5-0 9-4 351-379
W 1 1 2 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 11 11 12 13 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 18 19 19 19 20 21 21 21 21 22 22 22 23 24 25 25
L 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 21 21 21 22 23 23 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 28 28 28 28
SV 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6
ERA 1.20 1.17 3.09 3.21 3.18 4.50 4.63 4.10 4.03 3.84 3.77 3.79 3.95 3.82 4.37 4.17 4.53 4.69 4.66 4.62 4.59 4.66 4.97 5.10 5.31 5.45 5.84 5.94 6.15 6.24 6.17 6.41 6.43 6.51 6.52 6.42 6.49 6.57 6.65 6.51 6.44 6.50 6.53 6.42 6.39 6.43 6.38 6.41 6.40 6.47 6.46 6.40 6.28 6.22 6.22
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2009 REVIEW
The Last Time... Milestone Moments/Rare Occurrences in Husker History A Nebraska Hitter Had...
8 At Bats in a Game: DJ Belfonte (8), at UL-Lafayette, Feb. 20, 2008 7 At Bats in a Game: DJ Belfonte (8); Kyle Bubak (7); Jake Mort (7), at UL-Lafayette, Feb. 20, 2008 5 Hits in a Game: Jeff Tezak at Alabama, March 10, 2007 4 Hits in a Game: Tyler Farst vs. Missouri, May 3, 2009 6 Runs in a Game: Craig Moore vs. Chicago State, March 16, 1999 5 Runs in a Game: Steve Edlefsen at Iowa, April 11, 2006 4 Runs in a Game: Cody Asche vs. Iowa, April 14, 2009 3 Doubles in a Game: Andrew Brown vs. Missouri, March 25, 2007 2 Triples in a Game: Jeff Leise vs. Western Illinois, March 26, 2002 Grand Slam: Tyler Farst vs. Northern Colorado, March 24, 2009 A Pinch-Hit Home Run: Boomer Collins at Oklahoma (game 1), March 29, 2009 Hit For the Cycle: Steve Edlefsen at Iowa, April 11, 2006 9 RBI in a Game: Todd Sears vs. Washington, March 20, 1995 8 RBI in a Game: Gabe Garcia vs. Nebraska-Omaha, April 30, 1997 7 RBI in a Game: Matt Hopper (7), vs. Missouri, April 12, 2003 6 RBI in a Game: Adam Bailey vs. North Dakota, Feb. 25, 2008 10+ Total Bases: Andrew Brown (10) vs. Missouri, March 25, 2007 5 Walks in a Game: Jim Bailey vs. Chicago State, March 16, 1999 4 Walks in a Game: Alex Gordon vs. Texas, April 8, 2005 4 Strikeouts in a Game: Kyle Bubak vs. Texas-1, April 10, 2009 Stole Home: Jeff Tezak vs. Baylor, May 16, 2009 4 Stolen Bases: John Cole vs. Texas-San Antonio, Feb. 26, 2000 3 Stolen Bases: Craig Corriston at Kansas, May 19, 2007 3 HRs in a Game: Dan Johnson vs. Southern Utah (game 1), March 6, 2001 2 HRs in a Game: Jake Mort vs. Baylor, May 17, 2009 2 HRs in an Inning: Curtis Ledbetter/Brandon Fusilier vs. South Dakota State (4th inning for both), March 13, 2005 HRs in Consecutive At Bats: Brandon Buckman vs. Illinois State, March 14, 2006 An Inside-the-Park Home Run: Jake Mullinax vs. West Virginia, March 7, 2004 2 Extra-Base Hits in an Inning: Jeff Tezak vs. Missouri, March 25, 2007 2 Hits in an Inning: Jake Opitz (1B, 1B) vs. Creighton, April 23, 2008 3 HBP in a Game: DJ Belfonte at Stetson, March 5, 2007 2 HBP in a Game: Nick Sullivan (2) at Oklahoma (1), March 29, 2009 Led Off Game with Home Run: Jeff Leise vs. Creighton, April 29, 2003 A Walk-Off Home Run to win a game: Craig Corriston vs. Oklahoma, March 23, 2008 Four Sacrifice Bunts in Game: Andrew Sawyers vs. Kansas State, April 4, 1998 (NCAA Record) Had a Homer and a Win in the same game: Adam Bailey vs. UL-Lafayette-2, Feb. 21, 2009 Homered in first career at-bat: Jed Hanson vs. Northern Colorado, March 25, 2009
A Nebraska Pitcher Had...
A complete game - 9 innings: Erik Bird vs. Baylor, May 17, 2009 A complete game - less than 9 inn.: Johnny Dorn vs. UC Irvine, May 31, 2008 A complete game by a freshman: Sean Yost vs. Baylor, May 16, 2009 A complete game by a freshman - 9 inn.: Sean Yost vs. Baylor, May 16, 2009 Consecutive complete games - 9 innings: Erik Bird vs. New Mexico and Baylor, April 28-May 17, 2009 Consecutive complete games - 7 innings: Jamie Rodrigue, Kansas State & Oklahoma, 2000 A shutout win - 9 Innings: Sean Yost vs. Baylor, May 16, 2009 A shutout - less than 9 innings: Ryan Bohanan (3); Phil Shirek (2) and Matt Foust (3) vs. North Dakota State-2, April 13, 2005 Consecutive Shutouts: Shane Komine vs. Iowa State, April 28, 2000, and at Texas, May 6, 2000 A combined shutout 9 Innings: Erik Bird (6.2), Zach Herr (2.1) vs. Wichita State, April 15, 2008 A shutout by a freshman: Sean Yost vs. Baylor, May 16, 2009 A Three-pitch inning: Pete Lythgoe vs. Minnesota, Feb. 16, 1998 Hit Five Batters in a Game: Shane Komine vs. Nicholls State, Feb. 19, 1999 Hit Four or more Batters in a Game: Matt Freeman (4) vs. Northern Colorado, March 24, 2009 10+ Strikeouts in a Game: Mike Nesseth (12) at Sam Houston State, Feb. 28, 2009 15+ Strikeouts in a Game: Joba Chamberlain (15) vs. New Mexico, Feb. 25, 2005 A 2-Hit Game: Thad Weber at Texas, March 29, 2008 A 1-Hit Game: Zach Kroenke vs. Kansas State, April 2, 2004 Individual 1-Hit Game: Zach Kroenke vs. Kansas State, April 2, 2004 An Individual No-Hitter - 9 Innings: Richard Geier vs. Kansas, April 20, 1954 An Individual No-Hitter - 7 Innings: Anthony Kelley vs. Oklahoma, April 5, 1981
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A Combined No-Hitter: Tom Bergan (3), Casey Deskins (3), Troy Brohawn (1), Steve Boyd (2) vs. Peru State, March 6, 1993
Nebraska Had...
25+ Runs: 50 vs. Chicago State, March 16, 1999 20+ Runs: 22 at Kent State, Feb. 22, 2004 20+ Hits: 24 at Iowa, April 11, 2006 7+ Doubles: vs. Creighton (10), April 23, 2008 0 Strikeouts: vs. Kansas State, May 24, 2007 0 Walks: vs. Oklahoma State, April 13, 2008 3 Triples: vs. Texas-Pan American, April 24, 2002 9 HRs: vs. Chicago State, March 16, 1999 6 HRs: vs. Southern Utah (1), March 6, 2001 5 HRs: vs. Oklahoma (1), March 29, 2009 10 Runs in an Inning: 13 vs. Creighton (5th), April 23, 2008 10+ Walks: 11 vs. North Dakota, Feb. 25, 2008 10+ Stolen Bases: 10 vs. Peru State, May 6, 1996 Allowed less than Three Hits: 2 at UL-Lafayette-1, Feb. 21, 2008 Shut out – General: vs. Creighton, April 7, 2009 Shut out – At Home: vs. Creighton, April 7, 2009 Shut out – On the Road: at Oklahoma State (1-0), April 11, 2008 Back-to-Back Homers: Cody Asche/Jed Hanson at Oklahoma (2), March 29, 2009 Three Consecutive Homers: Jed Dalton/Darin Erstad/Derek Dukart vs. Iowa State, May 15, 1994 3 Homers in an Inning: vs. Missouri (3), March 25, 2007 2 Grand Slams in a Game: Dan Wright/Jeff Leise vs. Western Illinois, April 19, 2000 Struck out 15+ Batters: 22 vs. UL-Lafayette, Feb. 20, 2009 Rallied from a 10-run deficit: vs. Iowa State, April 29, 2000 (W 14-13 in 10 inn.) Rallied from a deficit of 5 runs or greater: vs. Northern Colorado, March 24, 2009 (Trailed 10-3 in the sixth before winning 14-13) Rallied from a deficit of 6 runs or greater: vs. Northern Colorado, March 24, 2009 (Trailed 10-3 in the sixth before winning 14-13) Been held to 2 or fewer hits: vs. Oral Roberts, June 1, 2008 A Player Ejection: Nick Sullivan vs. Kansas State-2, April 3, 2009 An Anderson Ejection: vs. Kansas State, May 24, 2007 An Assistant Coach Ejection: Eric Newman vs. Kansas, April 20, 2008 Turned a Triple Play: vs. Northern Colorado, March 27, 2007 Had a Triple Play Turned Against: at Texas A&M, April 16, 2005 7 Errors in a Game: vs. Kansas State, March 11, 1997 6 Errors in a Game: vs. Creighton (6), April 3, 2007 5 Errors in a Game: at Texas A&M, April 18, 2009 Won both games of Doubleheader: vs. Cal State Northridge, March 7, 2009 Lost both games of Doubleheader: vs. Texas, April 10, 2009 Run-Ruled an Opponent: at Baylor (W, 14-1, 7 inn.), April 26, 2008 Run-Ruled by an Opponent: vs. Oklahoma (L, 6-16, 8 inn.), March 30, 2009 Scored in every inning (9 inn.): vs. Texas Tech (W, 12-8), May 23, 2002 Scored in every inning (7 inn.): vs. Nebraska-Kearney (W, 15-3), April 13, 1999
A Nebraska Opponent Had...
A Grand Slam: Josh Ford, Baylor, May 16, 2004 A No-Hitter: Jim Maddock, Missouri (13-0), May 3, 1981 A One-Hitter: Matt Smith, Oklahoma State, April 24, 1998 3 Home Runs: Jeff Larish, Arizona State, June 21, 2005 2 Home Runs: Kyle Richardson/Martin Medina, Cal State Bakersfield, May 9, 2009 Back-to-Back Homers: Bryant Hernandez/J.T. Wise, Oklahoma, March 30, 2009 Team Hit 9 HR in a Game: at Missouri, April 1, 1998 4+ Hits in a Game: Joe Patterson, Texas A&M, April 19, 2009 10+ Strikeouts in a Game: Tyler Blandford (11), Oklahoma State, March 22, 2009 7 RBI in a Game: 7 by Lee Leskowski, Missouri, April 14, 2002 10+ Runs in an Inning: Georgia Tech (10 in the 5th), Feb. 11, 2001 A Pinch-Hit Homer: Brooks Kimmey, at Baylor-2, April 26, 2008 A Complete Game (9 innings): Cole Green, Texas, April 11, 2009 A Walk-Off Homer: Doug Thennis, Texas Tech, March 17, 2007
2009 REVIEW
Big 12 Standings/Results/Leaders Final Standings • Season Stats • NCAA Results Final Big 12 Team Standings
School Big 12 Pct. Overall #%Texas 17-9-1 .648 50-16-1 Oklahoma 17-10 .630 43-20 Missouri 16-11 .593 35-27 Kansas State 14-11-1 .558 43-18-1 Kansas 15-12 .556 39-24 Texas A&M 14-13 .519 37-24 Texas Tech 12-15 .444 25-32 Baylor 10-16 .385 30-26 Oklahoma State 9-16 .360 34-24 Nebraska 8-19 .296 25-28-1 #-Regular Season Champion; %-Big 12 Tournament Champion
Pct. .754 .683 .565 .702 .619 .607 .439 .536 .586 .472
Streak Lost 1 Lost 1 Lost 1 Lost 2 Lost 1 Lost 1 Lost 1 Lost 2 Lost 2 Won 3
2009 Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship – AT&T Bricktown Ballpark Wednesday, May 20 Game 1: Kansas State 5, Kansas 4; Game 2: Baylor 14, Texas 9; Game 3: Missouri 5, Texas A&M 2; Game 4: Oklahoma 5, Texas Tech 2 Thursday, May 21 Game 5: Texas 9, Kansas 3; Game 6: Kansas State 9, Baylor 4 Friday, May 22 Game 7: Texas Tech 4, Missouri 2; Game 8: Texas A&M 17, Oklahoma 15 Saturday, May 23 Game 9: Baylor 8, Kansas 4; Game 10: Texas 4, Kansas State 2 Game 11: Missouri 5, Oklahoma 4; Game 12: Texas A&M 11, Texas Tech 4 Sunday, May 24 Game 13: Texas 12, Missouri 7 {FSN}
2009 NCAA Tournament Results Baton Rouge Regional Baylor 5, Minnesota 0 LSU 3, Baylor 2 Minnesota 15, Baylor 12 (BU eliminated) Chapel Hill Regional Coastal Carolina 11, Kansas 3 Kansas 16, Dartmouth 0 Kansas 5, Coastal Carolina 1 North Carolina 12, Kansas 1 (KU eliminated) Houston Regional Kansas State 16, Xavier 8 Kansas State 7, Rice 6 Rice 8, Kansas State 0 Rice 13, Kansas State 4 (K-State eliminated) Oxford Regional Western Kentucky 11, Missouri 5 Missouri 9, Monmouth 0 Western Kentucky 11, Missouri 6 (MU eliminated) Norman Regional Oklahoma 5, Wichita State 4 Arkansas 17, Oklahoma 6 Oklahoma 7, Washington State 2 Arkansas 11, Oklahoma 0 (OU eliminated) Clemson Regional Oklahoma State 10, Alabama 6
Oklahoma State 3, Clemson 2 Clemson 15, Oklahoma State 1 Clemson 6, Oklahoma State 5 (OSU eliminated) Austin Regional Texas 3, Army 1 Texas 3, Boston College 2 (25 inn.) Texas 14, Army 10 (UT advances to Super Regional) Fort Worth Regional Oregon State 9, Texas A&M 8 Texas A&M 6, Wright State 4 Oregon State 13, Texas A&M 5 (TAMU eliminated)
Big 12 Team Hitting Statistics (All Games) Team Kansas State Oklahoma Kansas Oklahoma State Texas Tech Baylor Texas A&M Texas Nebraska Missouri
G 62 63 63 58 57 56 61 67 54 62
Avg. .318 .317 .300 .300 .299 .299 .298 .288 .282 .272
AB 2125 2146 2184 1985 1948 1939 2077 2233 1879 2045
R 458 509 452 409 349 400 423 405 351 411
H 675 680 656 595 582 579 619 642 529 556
2B 123 126 125 118 100 110 97 122 107 112
3B 22 20 19 21 12 8 18 13 15 19
HR 58 91 61 81 40 73 85 53 48 41
BB 223 275 272 210 215 198 243 279 197 298
SO SB-ATT 393 149-194 510 66-94 451 41-55 429 45-60 379 45-66 462 39-57 456 74-106 392 74-99 370 51-72 449 45-69
HR 22 51 27 19 17 33 36 21 35 20
BB 95 106 114 74 100 60 100 81 78 102
SO 186 231 215 200 159 204 224 193 232 208
ER 201 269 276 274 264 304 312 290 334 342
BB 188 172 179 169 199 177 198 224 256 266
SO 556 568 466 453 516 492 495 461 361 409
Big 12 Team Hitting Statistics (Conference Games) Team Texas Tech Oklahoma Kansas Kansas State Texas Oklahoma State Texas A&M Nebraska Baylor Missouri
G 27 27 27 26 27 25 27 27 26 27
Avg. .311 .300 .297 .297 .282 .281 .276 .274 .264 .255
AB 946 930 936 887 924 839 895 933 901 880
R 172 193 195 152 164 127 153 155 157 158
H 294 279 278 263 261 236 247 256 238 224
2B 57 47 55 40 41 47 34 54 40 45
3B 7 6 5 12 4 7 4 7 2 7
Big 12 Team Pitching Statistics (All Games) Team Texas Texas A&M Kansas Kansas State Oklahoma State Missouri Oklahoma Baylor Nebraska Texas Tech
G 67 61 63 62 58 62 63 56 54 57
ERA 2.95 4.49 4.49 4.51 4.69 5.08 5.09 5.29 6.22 6.31
W-L-T SV 50-16-1 18 37-24 13 39-24 10 43-18-1 11 34-24 15 35-27 12 43-20 16 30-26 10 25-28-1 6 25-32 12
IP H 613.0 512 539.2 546 553.1 572 547.1 601 507.0 517 538.2 594 551.2 584 493.0 568 483.2 547 487.2 596
R 249 315 332 308 303 347 348 361 379 402
Big 12 Team Pitching Statistics (Conference Games) Team Texas Texas A&M Oklahoma Oklahoma State Missouri Kansas Kansas State Baylor Nebraska Texas Tech
G 27 27 27 25 27 27 26 26 27 27
ERA 3.30 4.33 4.98 5.00 5.30 5.55 5.66 6.15 7.32 7.36
W-L-T SV 17-9-1 10 14-13 6 17-10 10 9-16 2 16-11 3 15-12 6 14-11-1 5 10-16 4 8-19 1 12-15 4
IP H 243.0 229 234.2 218 235.0 239 214.0 223 232.2 255 235.0 278 227.1 263 227.0 281 233.2 295 231.0 295
R 113 128 145 140 155 168 158 189 217 213
ER 89 113 130 119 137 145 143 155 190 189
BB 80 71 87 97 71 73 78 103 119 131
SB-ATT 17-27 23-34 16-24 43-56 33-43 13-22 27-45 21-29 17-20 14-28
SO 233 247 204 195 229 195 174 226 159 190
Austin Super Regional Texas 10, TCU 4 TCU 3, Texas 2 Texas 5, TCU 2 (UT advances to CWS) College World Series Texas 7, Southern Miss 6 Texas 10, Arizona State 6 Texas 4, Arizona State 3 LSU 7, Texas 6 Texas 5, LSU 1 LSU 11, Texas 4 (UT eliminated) Adam Bailey ranked among the Big 12 leaders in homers, RBIs and slugging percentage in 2009.
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2009 REVIEW
2009 Honors and Awards 2009 All-Big 12 Team and Husker Awards
Nebraska coach Mike Anderson poses with the 2009 seniors prior to the Huskers’ season finale with Baylor. The Huskers closed out the season with a sweep of the Bears.
All-Big 12 Team
Big 12 Individual Honors Award Coach of the Year: Player of the Year: Pitcher of the Year: Freshman of the Year: Newcomer of the Year:
Name, School, Pos., Yr, Brad Hill, Kansas State J.T. Wise, Oklahoma, C, Sr. A.J. Morris, Kansas State, RHP, Jr. Garrett Buechele, Oklahoma, 3B David Narodowski, Kansas, SS, Jr.
First Team Pos. INF INF INF INF INF C OF OF OF DH UTL SP SP SP RP
Name, School Shaver Hansen, Baylor Tony Thompson, Kansas Bryant Hernandez, Oklahoma Brodie Greene, Texas A&M Chris Richburg, Texas Tech J.T. Wise, Oklahoma Greg Folgia, Missouri Jamie Johnson, Oklahoma Micheal Dabbs, Oklahoma State Dustin Dickerson, Baylor Brooks Raley, Texas A&M A.J. Morris, Kansas State Kyle Gibson, Missouri Chance Ruffin, Texas Austin Wood, Texas
Second Team Pos. INF INF INF INF C OF OF OF DH UTL SP SP SP RP
Name, School Carter Jurica, Kansas State Aaron Baker, Oklahoma Garrett Buechele, Oklahoma Willie Rueda, Texas Tech Buck Afenir, Kansas Brian Heere, Kansas Neil Medchill, Oklahoma State Connor Rowe, Texas Joe Patterson, Texas A&M Aaron Miller, Baylor T.J. Walz, Kansas Andrew Doyle, Oklahoma Tyler Blandford, Oklahoma State Ryan Duke, Oklahoma
Honorable Mention (NU players) Tyler Farst, 1B
Erik Anderson
Ben Kline
• 2008 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll
• 2008 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll
Cody Asche
Kale Kiser
• 2009 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll
• 2009 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll
Adam Bailey
Michael Mariot
• 38th Round Draft Pick (New York Yankees) • Big 12 Player of the Week (March 2) • Bearkat Classic All-Tournament Team
• 2009 Second-Team Academic All-Big 12 • 2008 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll • 2009 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll
DJ Belfonte
Jake Mort
• 2009 First-Team Academic All-Big 12 • 2008 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll • 2009 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll
• 2009 First-Team Academic All-Big 12 • 2008 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll
Erik Bird
• 2009 First-Team Academic All-Big 12 • 2008 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll • 2009 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll
• 2008 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll • 2009 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll • 2008-09 Husker Power Baseball Lifter of the Year
Mike Nesseth
• 2008 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll • 2009 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll
• 15th Round Draft Pick (Los Angeles Angels) • 2009 Bearkat Classic All-Tournament Team • 2009 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll
Cory Burleson
Tyler Rank
Joe Broekemeier
• 2009 Bearkat Classic All-Tournament Team • 2008 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll • 2009 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll
• 2008 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll • 2009 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll
Boomer Collins
• 2008 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll • 2009 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll
• 2009 First-Team Academic All-Big 12 • 2008 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll • 2009 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll
Tyler Farst
Nick Sullivan
• 2009 Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 • Big 12 Player of the Week (March 30) • 2009 Second-Team Academic All-Big 12 • 2008 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll • 2009 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll
Matt Freeman
• 2009 First-Team Academic All-Big 12 • 2008 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll • 2009 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll
Casey Hauptman
• 2009 First-Team Academic All-Big 12 • 2008 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll • 2009 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll
Nate Kerkhoff
• 2008 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll • 2009 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll
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Cody Neer
Eric Rose
• 2009 Big 12 Postgraduate Scholarship • 2009 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship • Nebraska Male Student-Athlete of the Year • Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award Nominee • 2009 First-Team Academic All-Big 12 • 2008 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll • 2009 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll
Jeff Tezak
• 24th Round Draft Pick (Chicago White Sox) • 2009 First-Team Academic All-District VII • 2009 First-Team Academic All-Big 12 • 2008 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll • 2009 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll
Sean Yost
• Big 12 Pitcher of the Week (May 18) • CBF/Diamond Star National All-Star Lineup (May 18)
OPPONENTS
Casey Hauptman
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OPPONENTS
Non-Conference Opponents Fresno State • Texas A&M-Corpus Christi • Rice • Elon • South Dakota State • UCLA Fresno State Bulldogs
Fresno, Calif. (Pete Beiden Field) Feb. 19-22 (8:05 p.m.; 4:05 p.m.; 3:05 p.m.; 8:05 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Fresno, Calif. Enrollment 21,389 Nickname Bulldogs Colors Bulldog Red and Blue Home Field Pete Beiden Field Capacity 3,000 President Dr. John D. Welty Director of Athletics Thomas Boeh 2009 Overall Record 32-30 2009 WAC Record 12-12 2009 WAC Finish 1st 2009 NCAA Tournament NCAA Irvine Regional, 0-2 Head Coach Mike Batesole Alma Mater/Year Cal State Fullerton/1990 Record at Fresno State 251-195 (Seven years) Career Record 507-353-1 (14 years) Baseball Office Phone (559) 278-2178 Assistant Coaches Matt Curtis, Pat Waer, Gregg Raymundo Baseball SID Theresa Kurtz SID Office Phone (559) 244-5619 SID Cell Phone (559) 389-1954 SID Fax (559) 244-5603 Internet gobulldogs.com E-mail tkurtz@csufresno.edu Press Box Phone (559) 278-7678 Starters Returning/Lost 6/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 17/9
Elon Phoenix
Houston, Texas (Reckling Park) Feb. 28 (Noon)
Team Information
Location Elon, N.C. Enrollment 5,628 Nickname Phoenix Colors Maroon and Gold Home Field Latham Park Capacity 2,000 President Dr. Leo M. Lambert Director of Athletics Dave Blank 2009 Overall Record 41-18 2009 Southern Conference Record 23-4 2009 Southern Conference Finish 1st 2009 NCAA Tournament NCAA Atlanta Regional, 1-2 Head Coach Mike Kennedy Alma Mater/Year Elon/1991 Record at Elon 436-307-3 (13 years) Career Record Same Baseball Office Phone (336) 278-6741 Assistant Coaches Greg Starbuck, Robbie Huffstetler, Baseball SID Chris Rash SID Office Phone (336) 278-6712 SID Cell Phone (336) 263-4737 SID Fax (336) 278-6768 Internet elonphoenix.com E-mail crash@elon.edu Press Box Phone (336) 278-6788 Starters Returning/Lost 3/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 19/10
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Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders Houston, Texas (Reckling Park) Feb. 26 (1 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Corpus Christi, Texas Enrollment 8,600 Nickname Islanders Colors Blue and Green Home Field Chapman Field Capacity 500 President Dr. Flavius Killebrew Director of Athletics Tim Fitzpatrick 2009 Overall Record 18-38 2009 Southland Conference Record 9-24 2009 Southland Conference Finish 12th 2009 NCAA Tournament DNQ Head Coach Scott Malone Alma Mater/Year McMurry/1998 Record at Texas A&M Corpus Christi 42-71-1 (Two years) Career Record Same Baseball Office Phone (361) 825-3413 Assistant Coaches Chris Ramirez, Marty Smith Baseball SID Aaron Ames SID Office Phone (361) 825-3410 SID Cell Phone (361) 793-4393 SID Fax (361) 825-3218 Internet goislanders.com E-mail aaron.ames@tamucc.edu Press Box Phone (361) 793-4393 Starters Returning/Lost 4/6 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 15/18
South Dakota State Jackrabbits Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) March 2 (1:05 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Enrollment Nickname Colors Home Field Capacity President Director of Athletics 2009 Overall Record 2009 Summit League Record 2009 Summit Finish 2009 NCAA Tournament Head Coach Alma Mater/Year Record at South Dakota State Career Record Baseball Office Phone Assistant Coaches Baseball SID SID Office Phone SID Cell Phone SID Fax Internet E-mail Press Box Phone Starters Returning/Lost Letterwinners Returning/Lost
Brookings, S.D. 12,376 Jackrabbits Yellow and Blue Erv Huether Field 1,000 David L. Chicoine Fred Oien 26-30 17-10 3rd DNQ Ritchie Price Kansas/2006 26-30 (One year) Same (605) 688-5027 Jake Angier Ryan Overland Jason Hove (605) 688-4623 (605) 695-1827 (605) 688-5999 www.gojacks.com Jason.Hove@sdstate.edu N/A 6/3 19/5
Rice Owls
Houston, Texas (Reckling Park) Feb. 27 (4:30 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Houston, Texas Enrollment 5,339 Nickname Owls Colors Blue and Gray Home Field Reckling Park Capacity 5,368 President David W. Leebron Interim Director of Athletics David Sayler 2009 Overall Record 43-18 2009 Conference USA Record 16-8 2009 Conference USA Finish 2nd 2009 NCAA Tournament NCAA Baton Rouge Super Regional, 0-2 Head Coach Wayne Graham Alma Mater/Year Texas/1970 Record at Rice 830-317 (18 years) Career Record 1,405-430 (29 years) Baseball Office Phone (713) 348-8864 Assistant Coaches Mike Taylor, David Pierce, Patrick Hallmark Baseball SID John Sullivan SID Office Phone (713) 348-5636 SID Cell Phone (832) 250-9000 SID Fax (713) 348-6019 Internet riceowls.com E-mail jsully@rice.edu Press Box Phone (713) 348-4931 Starters Returning/Lost 8/1 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 22/5
UCLA Bruins
Los Angeles, Calif. (Jackie Robinson Stadium) March 5-7 (8 p.m.; 4 p.m.; 1 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Los Angeles, Calif. Enrollment 36,890 Nickname Bruins Colors Blue and Gold Home Field Jackie Robinson Stadium Capacity 1,250 Chancellor Gene Block Director of Athletics Dan Guerrero 2009 Overall Record 27-29 2009 Pac-10 Record 15-12 2009 Pac-10 Finish t-3rd 2009 NCAA Tournament DNQ Head Coach John Savage Alma Mater/Year Nevada/1991 Record at UCLA 141-150 (Five years) Career Record 229-234-1 (Eight years) Baseball Office Phone (310) 794-8210 Assistant Coaches Rick Vanderhook, Steve Pearse, P.C. Shaw Baseball SID Alex Timiraos SID Office Phone (310) 206-4008 SID Cell Phone TBA SID Fax (310) 794-8664 Internet www.uclabruins.com E-mail atimiraos@athletics.ucla.edu Press Box Phone (310) 794-8213 Starters Returning/Lost 6/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 17/12
OPPONENTS
Non-Conference Opponents Nebraska-Kearney • Houston Baptist • Northern Colorado • North Dakota • Creighton • Wichita State Nebraska-Kearney Lopers Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) March 10 (1:05 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Kearney, Neb. Enrollment 6,500 Nickname Lopers Colors Royal Blue and Old Gold Home Field Memorial Field Capacity 2,000 Chancellor Doug Kristensen Director of Athletics Jon McBride 2009 Overall Record 26-32 2009 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Record 19-19 2009 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Finish 2nd 2009 NCAA Tournament DNQ Head Coach Damon Day Alma Mater/Year Benedictine/1997 Record at Nebraska-Kearney 160-179 (Seven years) Career Record Same Baseball Office Phone (308) 865-8022 Assistant Coaches Adam Neisius, Jason Miller Baseball SID Peter Yazvac SID Office Phone (308) 865-8334 SID Cell Phone (308) 380-3831 SID Fax (308) 865-8832 Internet www.lopers.com E-mail yazvacpa@unk.edu Press Box Phone (308) 236-7666 Starters Returning/Lost 6/3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 18/11
North Dakota Fighting Sioux Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) March 30-31 (6:35 p.m.; 1:05 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Grand Forks, N.D. Enrollment 12,748 Nickname Fighting Sioux Colors Kelly Green & White Home Field Kraft Field Capacity 2,000 President Dr. Robert Kelley Director of Athletics Brian Faison 2009 Overall Record 14-29 2009 Great West Conference Record N/A 2009 Great West Conference Finish N/A 2009 NCAA Tournament DNQ Head Coach Jeff Dodson Alma Mater/Year Livingston/1993 Record at North Dakota 14-29 (One year) Career Record Same Baseball Office Phone (701) 777-4038 Assistant Coaches J.C. Field, Brian DeVillers Baseball SID Ryan Powell SID Office Phone (701) 777-2986 SID Cell Phone (701) 213-5921 SID Fax (701) 777-4352 Internet fightingsioux.com E-mail ryanpowell@mail.und.nodak.edu Press Box Phone N/A Starters Returning/Lost 8/1 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 15/3
Houston Baptist Huskies
Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) March 12-14 (1:05 p.m.; 2:05 p.m.; 1:05 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Houston, Texas Enrollment 2,749 Nickname Huskies Colors Royal Blue and Orange Home Field Husky Field Capacity 1,000 President Dr. Robert B. Sloan, Jr. Interim Director of Athletics Steve Moniaci 2009 Overall Record 11-40 2009 Great West Record N/A 2009 Great West Conference Finish N/A 2009 NCAA Tournament DNQ Head Coach Jared Moon Alma Mater/Year Houston Baptist/1994 Record at Houston Baptist 118-100-1 (Five years) Career Record Same Baseball Office Phone NA Assistant Coaches Chris Hill, Steve Hughes Baseball SID Russ Reneau SID Office Phone (281) 923-0813 SID Cell Phone (281) 923-0813 SID Fax (281) 649-3496 Internet www.hbuhuskies.com E-mail rreneau@hbu.edu Press Box Phone (281) 649-3126 Starters Returning/Lost 3/6 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 11/18
Creighton Bluejays
Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • April 6 (6:35 p.m.) Omaha, Neb. (Rosenblatt Stadium) • April 20 (6:30 p.m.), May 18 (7 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Omaha, Neb. Enrollment 7,385 Nickname Bluejays Colors Blue and White Home Field CU Sports Complex/Rosenblatt Stadium Capacity 1,000/23,100 President Rev. John P. Schlegel, S.J. Director of Athletics Bruce Rasmussen 2009 Overall Record 31-25 2009 Missouri Valley Conference Record 14-9 2009 Missouri Valley Conference Finish 4th 2009 NCAA Tournament DNQ Head Coach Ed Servais Alma Mater/Year Wisconsin-LaCrosse/1981 Record at Creighton 227-124 (Seven years) Career Record 409-206-1 (16 years) Baseball Office Phone (402) 280-2483 Assistant Coaches Rob Smith, Brent Alwine Baseball SID Matt Marek SID Office Phone (402) 280-5801 SID Cell Phone (218) 791-8614 SID Fax (402) 280-2495 Internet gocreighton.com E-mail mattmarek@creighton.edu Press Box Phone (402) 280-2787/(402) 380-1676 Starters Returning/Lost 6/3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 21/14
Northern Colorado Bears Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) March 23-24 (1:05 p.m.; 1:05 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Greeley, Colo. Enrollment 10,899 Nickname Bears Colors Blue and Gold Home Field Jackson Field Capacity 1,500 President Kay Norton Director of Athletics Jay Hinrichs 2009 Overall Record 18-35 2009 Great West Conference Record N/A 2009 Great West Conference Finish N/A 20009 NCAA Tournament DNQ Head Coach Kevin Smallcomb Alma Mater/Year Cal State-Sacramento/1985 Record at Northern Colorado 161-211 (Seven years) Career Record Same Baseball Office Phone (970) 351-1714 Assistant Coaches Ryan Strain, Wes Sells Baseball SID Heather Kennedy SID Office Phone (970) 351-1065 SID Cell Phone (970) 978-0675 SID Fax (970) 351-1995 Internet www.UNCBears.com E-mail heather.kennedy@unco.edu Press Box Phone (970) 351-2522 Starters Returning/Lost 7/3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 18/7
Wichita State Shockers Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) April 13 (6:35 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Wichita, Kan. Enrollment 14,823 Nickname Shockers Colors Black and Yellow Home Field Eck Stadium (Home of Tyler Field) Capacity 7,851 President Dr. Donald Beggs Director of Athletics Eric Sexton 2009 Overall Record 30-27 2009 Missouri Valley Conference Record 11-7 2009 Missouri Valley Conference Finish 3rd 2009 NCAA Tournament NCAA Norman Regional, 0-2 Head Coach Gene Stephenson Alma Mater/Year Missouri/1968 Record at Wichita State 1,683-577-3 (32 years) Career Record Same Baseball Office Phone (316) 978-3636 Assistant Coaches Brent Kemnitz, Jim Thomas, Brandon Hall Baseball SID Tami Cutler SID Office Phone (316) 978-5559 SID Fax (316) 655-2267 Internet www.goshockers.com E-mail tcutler@goshockers.com Press Box Phone (316) 978-3390 Starters Returning/Lost 7/2 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 20/6
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OPPONENTS
Non-Conference Opponents Iowa • Southeast Missouri State Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa City, Iowa (Duane Banks Field) April 27 (6:05 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Iowa City, Iowa Enrollment 30,328 Nickname Hawkeyes Colors Black and Gold Home Field Duane Banks Field Capacity 3,000 President Sally Mason Director of Athletics Gary A. Barta 2009 Overall Record 16-35 2009 Big Ten Conference Record 4-19 2009 Big Ten Conference Finish 10th 2009 NCAA Tournament DNQ Head Coach Jack Dahm Alma Mater/Year Creighton/1989 Record at Iowa 140-198 (Six years) Career Record 423-463-2 (16 years) Baseball Office Phone (319) 335-9389 Assistant Coaches Ryan Brownlee, Chris Maliszewski Baseball SID Jenni Stumpff SID Office Phone (319) 335-9411 SID Fax (319) 335-9417 Internet hawkeyesports.com E-mail jennifer-stumpff@uiowa.edu Press Box Phone (319) 335-9520 Starters Returning/Lost 6/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 20/9
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) May 7-9 (6:35 p.m.; 2:05 p.m.; 1:05 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Cape Girardeau, Mo. Enrollment 10,814 Nickname Redhawks Colors Red and Black Home Field Capaha Field Capacity 2,000 President Dr. Kenneth W. Dobbins Director of Athletics John Shafer 2009 Overall Record 26-25 2009 Ohio Valley Conference Record 12-11 2009 Ohio Valley Conference Finish 4th 2009 NCAA Tournament DNQ Head Coach Mark Hogan Alma Mater/Year Southeast Missouri State/1977 Record at Southeast Missouri State 439-373-1 (15 years) Career Record 824-630-3 (28 years) Baseball Office Phone (573) 986-6002 Assistant Coaches Rick McCarty, Chris Cafalone, Dave Lawson Baseball SID Brett Maikowski SID Office Phone (573) 651-2294 SID Cell Phone (214) 402-5725 SID Fax (573) 651-2810 Internet www.GoSoutheast.com E-mail bmmaikowski1s@semo.edu Press Box Phone (573) 651-9139 Starters Returning/Lost 5/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 15/7
2010 Opponent SID Directory School Baseball SID Office Phone Baylor David Kaye (254) 710-4389 Creighton Matt Marek (402) 280-5801 Elon Chris Rash (336) 278-6712 Fresno State Theresa Kurtz (559) 244-5619 Houston Baptist Russ Reneau (281) 649-3205 Iowa Jenni Stumpff (319) 335-9411 Kansas Mike Cummings (785) 864-3575 Kansas State Ryan Lackey (785) 532-6735 Missouri Josh Murray (573) 882-0711 Nebraska-Kearney Peter Yazvac (308) 865-8334 North Dakota Ryan Powell (701) 777-2986 Northern Colorado Heather Kennedy (970) 351-1065 Oklahoma State Wade McWhorter (405) 744-7853 Oklahoma Craig Moran (405) 325-8231 Rice John Sullivan (713) 348-5636 South Dakota State Jason Hove (605) 688-4623 SE Missouri St. Brett Maikowski (573) 651-2294 Texas Thomas Dick (512) 471-6039 Texas A&M Matt Simon (979) 845-3239 TAMU-Corpus Christi Aaron Ames (361) 825-3410 Texas Tech Blayne Beal (806) 742-2770, ext. 270 UCLA Alex Timiraos (310) 206-4008 Wichita State Tami Cutler (316) 978-5559 Big 12 Conference Carmen Branch (469) 524-1009
Jake Mort watches his second homer of the day against Baylor in the 2009 season finale. The Huskers will travel to Waco, Texas, for a series with Baylor on April 23-25.
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Big 12 Opponents Texas • Oklahoma • Oklahoma State Texas Longhorns
Austin, Texas (UFCU Disch-Falk Field) March 19-21 (6:05 p.m.; 2:05 p.m.; 1:05 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Austin, Texas Enrollment 50,170 Nickname Longhorns Colors Burnt Orange and White Home Field UFCU Disch-Falk Field Capacity 6,649 President William C. Powers Jr. Director of Athletics DeLoss Dodds 2009 Overall Record 50-16-1 2009 Big 12 Record 17-9-1 Big 12 Finish 1st 2009 NCAA Tournament NCAA CWS Championship, 1-2 Head Coach Augie Garrido Alma Mater/Year Fresno State/1961 Record at Texas 567-269-2 (13 years) Career Record 1,718-793-9 (41 years) Baseball Office Phone (512) 471-5732 Baseball Office Fax (512) 471-5516 Assistant Coaches Tommy Harmon, Skip Johnson Baseball SID Thomas Dick SID Office Phone (512) 471-6039 SID Cell Phone (512) 748-9314 SID Fax (512) 471-6040 Internet www.texassports.com E-mail thomas.dick@athletics.utexas.edu Press Box Phone (512) 471-1146 Starters Returning/Lost 5/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 19/8 Top Returners Cameron Rupp, C, .292-11-46 Taylor Jungmann, RHP, 11-3, 2.00 ERA Chance Ruffin, RHP, 10-2, 3.32 ERA
Series Information
All-Time Record vs. NU Last NU Sweep (in Lincoln) Last NU Sweep (in Austin) Last Texas Sweep (in Lincoln) Last Texas Sweep (in Austin)
2009 Meetings Date (Location) April 10 (Lincoln) April 10 (Lincoln) April 10 (Lincoln)
Augie Garrido Head Coach
25-26 1999 (3 games) 1955 (2 games) 2009 (3 games) None Score UT, 7-5 UT, 11-7 UT, 9-2
Taylor Jungmann Pitcher
Oklahoma Sooners
Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) March 26-28 (6:35 p.m.; 2:05 p.m.; 1:05 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Norman, Okla. Enrollment 30,092 Nickname Sooners Colors Crimson and Cream Home Field L. Dale Mitchell Park Capacity 2,700 President David Boren Director of Athletics Joe Castiglione 2009 Overall Record 43-20 2009 Big 12 Record 17-10 Big 12 Finish 2nd 2009 NCAA Tournament NCAA Norman Regional, 2-2 Head Coach Sunny Galloway Alma Mater/Year Oklahoma Christian/1984 Record at Oklahoma 170-98-1 (Five years) Career Record 505-254-1 (12 years) Baseball Office Phone (405) 325-8354 Baseball Office Fax (405) 325-7623 Assistant Coaches Mike Bell, Tim Tadlock Baseball SID Craig Moran SID Office Phone (405) 325-8231 SID Cell Phone (405) 249-8264 SID Fax (405) 325-7623 Internet www.SoonerSports.com E-mail cmoran@ou.edu Press Box Phone (405) 325-8363 Starters Returning/Lost 4/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 17/15 Top Returners Garrett Buechele, 3B, .353-4-40 Casey Johnson, OF, .307-7-44 Ryan Duke, RHP, 3-1, 3.22 ERA, 16 SV
Series Information
All-Time Record vs. NU Last NU Sweep (in Lincoln) Last NU Sweep (in Norman) Last Oklahoma Sweep (in Lincoln) Last Oklahoma Sweep (in Norman)
2009 Meetings Date (Location) March 29 (Norman) March 29 (Norman) March 30 (Norman)
Sunny Galloway Head Coach
138-97-2 1998 (3 games) 2003 (3 games) 1973 (3 games) 1997 (3 games) Score OU, 12-9 NU, 11-9 OU, 16-6 (8)
Garrett Buechele First Baseman
Oklahoma State Cowboys
Stillwater, Okla. (Allie P. Reynolds Stadium) April 2-4 (6:30 p.m.; 2 p.m.; 1 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Stillwater, Okla. Enrollment 33,464 Nickname Cowboys Colors Orange and Black Home Field Allie P. Reynolds Stadium Capacity 4,000 President Burns Hargis Director of Athletics Mike Holder 2009 Overall Record 34-24 2009 Big 12 Record 9-16 Big 12 Finish 9th 2009 NCAA Tournament NCAA Clemson Regional, 2-2 Head Coach Frank Anderson Alma Mater/Year Emporia State/1983 Record at Oklahoma State 233-132 (Six years) Career Record Same Baseball Office Phone (405) 744-5849 Baseball Office Fax (405) 744-8941 Assistant Coaches Greg Evans, Billy Jones Baseball SID Wade McWhorter SID Office Phone (405) 744-7853 SID Cell Phone (405) 612-5240 SID Fax (405) 744-7754 Internet okstate.com E-mail wade.mcwhorter@okstate.edu Press Box Phone (405) 744-5757 Starters Returning/Lost 5/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 16/12 Top Returners Tom Belza, IF, .346-6-52 Kevin David, C, .311-6-47 Tyler Lyons, LHP, 7-6, 4.07 ERA
Series Information
All-Time Record vs. NU Last NU Sweep (in Lincoln) Last NU Sweep (in Stillwater) Last Oklahoma St. Sweep (in Lincoln) Last Oklahoma St. Sweep (in Stillwater)
2009 Meetings Date (Location) March 20 (Lincoln) March 21 (Lincoln) March 22 (Lincoln)
Frank Anderson Head Coach
113-74 2005 (3 games) 1970 (3 games) 1973 (3 games) 1998 (2 games) Score NU, 11-4 NU, 12-4 OSU, 6-3
Tom Belza Infielder
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OPPONENTS
Big 12 Opponents Kansas State • Kansas • Baylor Kansas Jayhawks
Kansas State Wildcats
Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) April 16-18 (6:35 p.m.; 4:05 p.m.; 1:05 p.m.)
Manhattan, Kan. (Tointon Stadium) April 9-11 (6:30 p.m.; 2 p.m.; 1 p.m)
Team Information
Location Manhattan, Kan. Enrollment 23,581 Nickname Wildcats Colors Purple and White Home Field Tointon Stadium Capacity 2,331 President Dr. Kirk Schulz Director of Athletics John Currie 2009 Overall Record 43-18-1 2009 Big 12 Record 14-11-1 Big 12 Finish 4th 2009 NCAA Tournament NCAA Houston Regional, 2-2 Head Coach Brad Hill Alma Mater/Year Emporia State/1985 Record at Kansas State 193-146-3 (Six years) Career Record 611-237-3 (15 years) Baseball Office Phone (785) 532-5723 Baseball Office Fax (785) 532-5759 Assistant Coaches Sean McCann, Andy Sawyers Baseball SID Ryan Lackey SID Office Phone (785) 532-6735 SID Cell Phone (785) 587-7865 SID Fax (785) 532-6093 Internet www.k-statesports.com E-mail rlackey@k-state.edu Press Box Phone (785) 532-5801 Starters Returning/Lost 5/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 16/14 Top Returners Carter Jurica, INF, .288-4-46 Thomas Rooke, LHP, 5-2, 4.33 ERA Jason King, INF, .316-7-61
Series Information
All-Time Record vs. NU Last NU Sweep (in Lincoln) Last NU Sweep (in Manhattan) Last Kansas St. Sweep (in Lincoln) Last Kansas St. Sweep (in Manhattan)
101-160 2005 (3 games) 2008 (3 games) 2009 (3 games) 1993 (3 games)
2009 Meetings Date (Location) April 3 (Lincoln) April 3 (Lincoln) April 4 (Lincoln)
Brad Hill Head Coach
Score KSU, 15-1 KSU, 9-3 KSU, 5-3
Carter Junica Infielder
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Team Information
Location Lawrence, Kan. Enrollment 30,102 Nickname Jayhawks Colors Crimson and Blue Home Field Hoglund Ballpark Capacity 2,500 Chancellor Dr. Robert Hemenway Director of Athletics Lew Perkins 2009 Overall Record 39-24 2009 Big 12 Record 15-12 Big 12 Finish 4th 2009 NCAA Tournament NCAA Chapel Hill Regional, 2-2 Head Coach Ritch Price Alma Mater/Year Willamette/1978 Record at Kansas 242-193-1 (Seven years) Career Record 459-411-2 (15 years) Baseball Office Phone (785) 864-7907 Baseball Office Fax (785) 864-5802 Assistant Coaches Ryan Graves, John Szefc Baseball SID Mike Cummings SID Office Phone (785) 864-3575 SID Cell Phone (785) 331-6307 SID Fax (785) 864-7944 Internet www.kuathletics.com E-mail mtc@ku.edu Press Box Phone (785) 864-4037 Starters Returning/Lost 6/3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 19/10 Top Returners Tony Thompson, 3B, .389-21-82 Brian Heere, OF .364-5-40 T.J. Walz, RHP, 8-3, 4.70 ERA
Series Information
All-Time Record vs. NU Last NU Sweep (in Lincoln) Last NU Sweep (in Lawrence) Last Kansas Sweep (in Lincoln) Last Kansas Sweep (in Lawrence)
2009 Meetings Date (Location) April 24 (Lawrence) April 24 (Lawrence) April 26 (Lawrence)
Ritch Price Head Coach
102-140-1 2000 (3 games) 1999 (3 games) 1994 (3 games) 1997 (2 games) Score NU, 11-4 KU, 8-2 KU, 9-4
Tony Thompson Third Baseman
Baylor Bears
Waco, Texas (Baylor Ballpark) April 23-25 (6:30 p.m.; 3 p.m.; 1 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Waco, Texas Enrollment 14,641 Nickname Bears Colors Green and Gold Home Field Baylor Ballpark at Ferrell Field Capacity 5,000 President Dr. David E. Garland Director of Athletics Ian McCaw 2009 Overall Record 30-26 2009 Big 12 Record 10-16 Big 12 Finish 8th 2009 NCAA Tournament NCAA Baton Rouge Regional, 1-2 Head Coach Steve Smith Alma Mater/Year Baylor/1986 Record at Baylor 552-363-1 (15 years) Career Record Same Baseball Office Phone (254) 710-3029 Baseball Office Fax (254) 712-3008 Assistant Coaches Mitch Thompson, Steve Johnigan Baseball SID David Kaye SID Office Phone (254) 710-4389 SID Cell Phone (254) 709-5147 SID Fax (254) 710-1369 Internet www.baylorbears.com E-mail David_Kaye@baylor.edu Press Box Phone (254) 754-5546 Starters Returning/Lost 5/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 18/10 Top Returners Logan Verrett, RHP, 7-1, 5.13 ERA Dan Evatt, 1B, .308-7-31 Willie Kempf, RHP, 5-5, 5-22 ERA
Series Information
All-Time Record vs. NU Last NU Sweep (in Lincoln) Last NU Sweep (in Waco) Last Baylor Sweep (in Lincoln) Last Baylor Sweep (in Waco)
2009 Meetings Date (Location) May 15 (Lincoln) May 16 (Lincoln) May 17 (Lincoln)
Steve Smith Head Coach
30-25-1 2009 (3 games) None 1997 (3 games) 2006 (3 games) Score NU, 10-4 NU, 5-0 NU, 9-4
Logan Verrett Pitcher
OPPONENTS
Big 12 Opponents Texas A&M • Missouri • Texas Tech Texas A&M Aggies
Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) April 30-May 2 (6:35 p.m.; 2:05 p.m.; 11:05 a.m.)
Team Information
Location College Station, Texas Enrollment 48,787 Nickname Aggies Colors Maroon and White Home Field Olsen Field Capacity 7,053 Interim President Dr. R. Bowen Loftin Director of Athletics Bill Byrne 2009 Overall Record 37-24 2009 Big 12 Record 14-13 Big 12 Finish 6th 2009 NCAA Tournament NCAA Fort Worth Regional, 1-2 Head Coach Rob Childress Alma Mater/Year Northwood/1990 Record at Texas A&M 156-92-1 (Four years) Career Record Same Baseball Office Phone (979) 845-4810 Baseball Office Fax (979) 845-6825 Assistant Coaches Matt Deggs, Justin Seely Baseball SID Matt Simon SID Office Phone (979) 862-5451 SID Cell Phone (979) 255-0469 SID Fax (979) 845-6825 Internet aggieathletics.com E-mail matts@athletics.tamu.edu Press Box Phone (979) 458-3604 Starters Returning/Lost 5/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 17/12 Top Returners Brodie Greene, CF, .334-11-35 Joe Patterson, DH, .386-12-52 Nick Fleece, RHP, 4-1, 3.54 ERA
Series Information
All-Time Record vs. NU Last NU Sweep (in Lincoln) Last NU Sweep (in College Station) Last A&M Sweep (in Lincoln) Last A&M Sweep (in College Station)
2009 Meetings
Date (Location) April 17 (College Station) April 18 (College Station) April 19 (College Station)
Rob Childress Head Coach
22-21 2006 (3 games) None None 2009 (3 games) Score A&M, 8-2 A&M, 10-1 A&M, 10-1
Brodie Greene Outfielder
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Missouri Tigers
Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) April 21-23 (6:35 p.m.; 2:05 p.m.; 1:05 p.m.)
Columbia, Mo. (Simmons Field) May 14-16 (7 p.m.; 7 p.m.; Noon)
Team Information
Location Enrollment Nickname Colors Home Field Capacity Chancellor Director of Athletics 2009 Overall Record 2009 Big 12 Record Big 12 Finish 2009 NCAA Tournament Head Coach Alma Mater/Year Record at Missouri Career Record Baseball Office Phone Baseball Office Fax Assistant Coaches Baseball SID SID Office Phone SID Cell Phone SID Fax Internet E-mail Press Box Phone Starters Returning/Lost Letterwinners Returning/Lost Top Returners
Series Information
Columbia, Mo. 30,200 Tigers Old Gold and Black Simmons Field 2,200 Dr. Brady Deaton Michael Alden 35-27 16-11 3rd NCAA Oxford Regional, 1-2 Tim Jamieson New Orleans, 1984 515-356-2 (14 years) Same (573) 882-0711 (573) 882-4720 Evan Pratte, Tony Vitello Josh Murray (573) 882-0711 (573) 268-8606 (573) 882-4720 www.mutigers.com MurrayJos@missouri.edu (573) 884-8912 3/6 19/11 Aaron Senne, OF, .305-6-43 Conner Mach, INF, .246-2-17 Nick Tepesch, RHP, 6-5, 6.27 ERA
All-Time Record vs. NU Last NU Sweep (in Lincoln) Last NU Sweep (in Columbia) Last Missouri Sweep (in Lincoln) Last Missouri Sweep (in Columbia)
2009 Meetings Date (Location) May 1 (Lincoln) May 2 (Lincoln) May 3 (Lincoln)
Tim Jamieson Head Coach
144-105-1 1994 (2 games) 2006 (3 games) 2009 (3 games) 2008 (3 games) Score MU, 8-4 MU, 6-3 MU, 12-9
Aaron Senne Outfielder
Team Information
Location Lubbock, Texas Enrollment 30,000 Nickname Red Raiders Colors Scarlet and Black Home Field Dan Law Field Capacity 4,466 Chancellor Kent Hance Director of Athletics Gerald Myers 2009 Overall Record 25-32 2009 Big 12 Record 12-15 Big 12 Finish 7th 2009 NCAA Tournament DNQ Head Coach Dan Spencer Alma Mater/Year Portland State/1990 Record at Texas Tech 25-32 (One year) Career Record Same Baseball Office Phone (806) 742-3355 Baseball Office Fax (806) 472-0210 Assistant Coaches Trent Petrie, Ed Gustafson Baseball SID Blayne Beal SID Office Phone (806) 742-2770, ext. 270 SID Cell Phone (806) 790-7924 SID Fax (806) 742-1970 Internet www.texastech.com E-mail blayne.beal@ttu.edu Press Box Phone (806) 742-3688 Starters Returning/Lost 7/2 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 18/13 Top Returners Joey Kenworthy, SS, .335-2-31 Taylor Ashby, OF, .330-1-47 Chad Bettis, RHP. 6-1, 3.59 ERA
Series Information
All-Time Record vs. NU Last NU Sweep (in Lincoln) Last NU Sweep (in Lubbock) Last Texas Tech Sweep (in Lincoln) Last Texas Tech Sweep (in Lubbock)
2009 Meetings Date (Location) March 14 (Lubbock) March 14 (Lubbock) March 15 (Lubbock)
Dan Spencer Head Coach
21-26 2008 (3 games) 2001 (3 games) None 1997 (3 games) Score TTU, 16-8 NU, 10-1 TTU, 10-3
Joey Kenworthy Shortstop
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Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship May 26-30, 2010 • AT&T Bricktown Ballpark • Oklahoma City, Okla.
2010 Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship (AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, Oklahoma City, Okla.)
Wednesday, May 26 (45-minute minimum between games) Division I Game 1 Game 2
9 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
Division 2 Game 3 Game 4
4 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 27 Division I Game 5 Game 6
3 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 28 Division 2 Game 7 Game 8
3 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 29 Game 9 Game 10 Game 11 Game 12
9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 30 Division I Champ vs. Division 2 Champ
1 p.m. (FSN)
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The Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship returns to Oklahoma City’s AT&T Bricktown Ballpark for a May 26-30, eight-team championship. The Brick, which opened on April 2, 1998, and seats 13,066 fans, serves as the home facility for the Class AAA Oklahoma Redhawks. The facility will host its 11th baseball championship in the league’s 14-year tenure. In 2006, the Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship surpassed the one million mark in attendance and a total of 1,279,001 fans have watched the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship. Previous championships have almost annually set attendance records while playing at three sites to date: All-Sports Stadium (1997) in Oklahoma City, AT&T Bricktown Ballpark (1998-2001, 2003, 2005-09), and Ameriquest Field in Arlington (2002, 2004). Past championship winners include Kansas (2006), Nebraska (1999-2001, 2005), Oklahoma (1997), Oklahoma State (2004), Texas (2002-03, 2008-09), Texas A&M (2007) and Texas Tech (1998).
Championship Format
The Big 12 began the implementation of a two-division, pool-play format for the championship in 2006. Previously, the event was conducted as a double-elimination tournament. Under the current format each of the eight teams competing is guaranteed at least three games. Results from the league’s 27-game round-robin conference schedule will determine the eight seeds for the championship. Seeds 2, 3, 6 and 7 will compete in pool play on one side of the bracket, while seeds 1, 4, 5 and 8 will play in the other. The teams with the best record within their bracket will advance to the championship game, with the winner earning the Big 12’s automatic berth into the NCAA Championship. Head-to-head competition will break ties within each bracket. In the event of more than two teams being tied for the top spot within a bracket, the highest seeded team will advance to Sunday’s winner-take-all championship game.
Championship History
In May of 2006, the Big 12 announced that Oklahoma City and AT&T Bricktown Ballpark will continue to host the Phillips 66 Baseball Championship through the 2011 season. The tournament has been contested in Oklahoma City 11 of the last 13 years (All Sports Stadium – 1997; Bricktown Ballpark – 19982001, 2003, 2005-09). In 2002, the Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship moved to the largest postseason venue with the exception of football and outdoor track and field in Big 12 history. Ameriquest Field in Arlington, Texas, home of the American League’s Texas Rangers, set a national record with 150,196 tickets sold for 14 games. In the two years (2002, 2004) at Ameriquest Field, the tournament had 275,824 tickets sold for 27 games--an average of more than 10,000. The 1999 event had then-record fan support with a record 129,334 attendance for 13 games. Fans also had the opportunity to watch an expanded, eight-team event (from the previous sixteam contests in 1997 and 1998) at Oklahoma City. One year after that record turnout, the 2000 Phillips 66 Championship had the third-largest turnout in Division I baseball history with 126,482 tickets sold for 14 games. In 1997, the initial six-team Big 12 tourney drew a thennation’s best total attendance of 56,742. The Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship has received consistent television coverage over the years. FSN and its regional affiliates have carried each title game as well as the “if necessary” contests in the 1997 and 1998 classics at OKC. Alltime, a total of 29 games have been televised. In addition, the Big 12 conference video streamed each of the first three days of competition on Big12sports.com.
Ticket Information
For ticket information, contact the Oklahoma All-Sports Association at (405) 236-5000 or visit the organization’s website at okcallsports.org.
OPPONENTS
The Big 12 Conference Seven Big 12 teams reached NCAA regional play during the 2009 season The Big 12 Conference has established a consistent level of national success on the field and in the classroom as it continues its 14th season in 2009-10. Since it began play in 1996-97, the Conference can boast of 35 team crowns and over 420 individual NCAA Championships. The success continued this fall, as Oklahoma State won the NCAA men’s cross country title. The Big 12 also had a school play for the BCS National Championship for the seventh season. A year earlier, the Big 12 added three more national titles to its ledger as Texas A&M captured crowns in men’s golf as well as men’s and women’s outdoor track & field. The Big 12 has had four Heisman Trophy winners in its 13-year history. In 2008, the Big 12 established a high-water mark, as for the first time in the 74-year history of the Heisman Trophy four of the top five vote-getters hailed from the same conference, including award-winner Sam Bradford (Oklahoma). The league followed that recognition with two of the top five finalists, including Nebraska’s Ndamukong Suh in 2009. During the past six seasons a total of 14 NCAA trophies have been hoisted by Big 12 institutions, with at least one national crown won in all but one year for the conference, including each of the past 13 seasons. The Big 12 leads all conferences with its seven appearances in BCS title games. Seven league squads have played for the football national championship in the last 10 years with berths in 17 BCS games overall, including two each in 2007 and 2008. In the past two seasons, the Big 12 has had 16 players earn consensus All-America accolades. In basketball, 10 women’s and nine men’s teams have advanced to their respective Final Fours in the past eight seasons as the Big 12 continues its place among the elite intercollegiate athletic conferences. Numerous national honors have been won by basketball student-athletes during the league’s history. The Big 12 had a national player of the year honoree for the third straight year when Blake Griffin (Oklahoma) was the consensus winner in 2008-09. The Big 12 and its member institutions are committed to a competitive environment where sportsmanship and fair play take center stage. Whether on the field, in the classroom, or within the community the student-athletes, administrators, coaches and game officials of the Big 12 support the highest ideals in sportsmanship. Big 12 student-athletes also do well in garnering national academic recognition. Sarah Pavan (Nebraska) was named Academic All-America of the Year in volleyball in 2006 and 2007 by ESPN The Magazine and College Sports Information Directors of America with a 4.0 grade-point average in biochemistry. She also won the national academic honor presented for all sports in 2006-07 and was named recipient of the prestigious 2006-07 Honda-Broderick Award as Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year. She is the first athlete since the Big 12 was formed to earn the accolade. In its history, the conference has over 330 academic honorees, averaging more than 25 each season. The Big 12 can boast of other stories that combine on and off the field success. Patience Knight (Texas Tech) was the recipient of the Honda Inspiration Award in 2008, given to an outstanding female college athlete who overcomes adversity to excel in her sport. Competitive excellence, scholarship and sportsmanship are all equal components of the Big 12 philosophy. All-Big 12 teams and Academic All-Big 12 squads are recognized for each sport at the end of their respective seasons. At the end of each academic year, the Conference honors its top male and female studentathletes with the Big 12 Athlete of the Year and Big 12 Sportsperson of the Year awards. Institutions can also nominate student-athletes for the prestigious Dr. Prentice Gautt Postgraduate Scholarships at the end of each academic year. A total of 225 scholars have received over 1.3 million in postgraduate financial aid through the first 13 years of the program. The Big 12 sponsors 21 sports. Men’s squads include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, swimming and diving, tennis and wrestling. Women’s teams are fielded in basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis and volleyball. The conference is made up of 12 institutions that have shared many traditional rivalries throughout their histories. Member schools include - Baylor, Colorado, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State. Texas, Texas A&M and Texas Tech. The institutions created a league that encompasses seven states, over 46 million people and television households in 18 of the top 100 markets within its geographic footprint. The Conference conducts championships for 20 of its 21 sports. Each championship helps to determine teams and/or individuals that will represent the conference in national postseason competition. The winner of the Big 12 football championship game earns the league’s berth into the prestigious Bowl Championship Series. In the last several years the Big 12 has increased its bowl agreements and expanded television opportunities for all sports through contracts with ABC/ESPN and FSN. Most recently, the league renewed and expanded its multi-year arrangement with ABC/ESPN, Inc. The new contract began in 2008-09. In its first 13 years, the conference has distributed more than $1.1 billion to its 12 member institutions. The Big 12 staff administers to over 4,600 student-athletes in its 21 sports. The conference office is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
2010 Big 12 Conference Staff Directory Commissioner Dan Beebe Deputy Commissioner Tim Weiser Senior Associate Commissioner Tim Allen Senior Associate Commissioner Dru Hancock Associate Commissioner - Men’s Basketball & Game Management John Underwood Chief Financial Officer Steve Pace Assistant Commissioner - Communications Bob Burda Assistant Commissioner - Events & Human Resources Brad Clements Assistant Commissioner - Governance & Compliance & Academics Lori Ebihara Assistant Commissioner - Championships Dayna Scherf Assistant Commissioner - Football & Student Services Edward T. Stewart Director of Compliance Keri Boyce Director of Communications Rob Carolla Director of Football Championship Donnie Duncan Director of Marketing Maark Keith Associate Director of Communications Joni James Lehmann Assistant Director of Communications Carmen Branch Assistant Director of Video Services Sean Hollister Internet Services Coordinator Kiron Andersen Championships Manager Blair Beneke Business and Ticket Manager Tim Frick Executive Assistant to the Commissioner/ Manager of Executive Affairs Melanie Ellis Administrative Assistants Regina Everett, Tracy Hunt, Valerie Rocha & Neesha Quinn Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Michelle Peterson Will Hancock Communications Assistants Candice Eng and Emily Franzenburg Internet Services Assistant Sam Neumann
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2010 Big 12 Composite Schedule Complete Big 12 Regular-Season Schedule Day Feb. 19
Feb. 20
Feb. 21
Matchup Delaware vs. Kansas State Duke at Baylor Gonzaga vs. Missouri Eastern Michigan at Kansas New Mexico at Texas Jacksonville State at Texas Tech Georgia at Baylor Seton Hall at Texas A&M Oklahoma at San Diego State Nebraska at Fresno State
Time (CT) 11 a.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 8 p.m. 8:05 p.m.
East Tennessee St. vs. Kansas State 10 a.m. Eastern Michigan at Kansas 10 a.m. Duke at Baylor 1 p.m. Oklahoma Christian at Oklahoma St. 2 p.m. New Mexico at Texas 2 p.m. Seton Hall at Texas A&M 2:05 p.m. Oklahoma at San Diego State 3 p.m. Washington vs. Missouri 4 p.m. Michigan at Texas Tech 4 p.m. Nebraska at Fresno State 4:05 p.m. Oklahoma at San Diego State 7 p.m. New Mexico State vs. Missouri 8 p.m. Michigan at Texas Tech 11 a.m. Gonzaga vs. Missouri Noon Eastern Michigan at Kansas Noon Seton Hall at Texas A&M 12:05 p.m. Kansas State vs. The Citadel 12:30 p.m. New Mexico at Texas 1 p.m. Georgia at Baylor 2 p.m. Jacksonville State at Texas Tech 2 p.m. Oklahoma at San Diego State 3 p.m. Nebraska at Fresno State 3:05 p.m.
Feb. 22
Kansas State at The Citadel Nebraska at Fresno State
12:30 p.m. 8:05 p.m.
Feb. 23
Dallas Baptist at Texas New Mexico at Texas Tech Wichita State at Kansas Stephen F. Austin at Texas A&M
3 p.m. 3 p.m. 5 p.m. 6:35 p.m.
Feb. 24
TCU at Baylor
3 p.m.
Feb. 25
Bethune-Cookman at Texas Tech
4 p.m.
Feb. 26
Valparaiso vs. Oklahoma Noon Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Nebraska1 p.m. Florida Atlantic vs. Missouri 2 p.m. Texas State at Baylor 2 p.m.
Stanford at Texas 3 p.m. Sacramento State vs. Kansas 4 p.m. Washington State at Texas Tech 4 p.m. Western Kentucky vs. Texas A&M 6 p.m. USC vs. Oklahoma State 8:30 p.m. Feb. 27
Texas A&M at Baylor Stanford at Texas Missouri at Auburn Oklahoma at Jacksonville Sacramento State vs. Kansas Bethune-Cookman at Texas Tech Oklahoma State at UCLA Gonzaga vs. Kansas Duquesne vs. Kansas State
1 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 8 p.m. TBA
Gonzaga vs. Kansas Boston College vs. Missouri Richmond vs. Oklahoma Elon vs. Nebraska Vanderbilt vs. Oklahoma State Washington State at Texas Tech Western Kentucky at Baylor Stanford at Texas Texas State vs. Texas A&M Northeastern vs. Kansas State
11 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. Noon Noon Noon 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 5 p.m. TBA
March 1 St. Bonaventure vs. Kansas State
TBA
Feb. 28
March 2 South Dakota State at Nebraska 1:05 p.m. Kansas at Arkansas 3 p.m. UT-Arlington at Oklahoma 3 p.m. Dallas Baptist at Texas Tech 5 p.m. Texas-Pan American at Texas 6:05 p.m. BYU at Baylor 6:30 p.m. Western Michigan vs. Kansas State TBA March 3 BYU at Texas A&M Louisiana Tech at Baylor Villanova vs. Kansas State
4:05 p.m. 6:30 p.m. TBA
March 4 South Florida at Oklahoma
3 p.m.
March 5 TCU vs. Texas Tech Noon Northwestern vs. Oklahoma St. 12:15 p.m. Iowa at Kansas 3 p.m. Western Illinois at Oklahoma 3 p.m. Missouri vs. Houston 3:30 p.m. Kansas State at Stetson 6 p.m. Oral Roberts at Baylor 6:30 p.m. Winthrop at Texas A&M 6:35 p.m. Nebraska at UCLA 8 p.m.
Texas vs. Rice March 6 TCU vs. Missouri Iowa at Kansas Oral Roberts at Baylor Notre Dame vs. Kansas State Winthrop at Texas A&M Iowa at Kansas South Florida at Oklahoma Nebraska vs. UCLA Oral Roberts at Baylor Oklahoma State at Minnesota Rice vs. Texas Tech Houston vs. Texas
7 p.m. Noon Noon 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 2:05 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 7 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
March 7 Texas vs. Missouri 11 a.m. Loyola Marymount vs. Oklahoma St. 11 a.m. Harvard at Kansas State 11:30 a.m. Oral Roberts at Baylor 1 p.m. Iowa at Kansas 1 p.m. Nebraska at UCLA 1 p.m. Winthrop at Texas A&M 1:05 p.m. Texas Tech at Houston 2:30 p.m. Stephen F. Austin at Oklahoma 3 p.m. March 9 Louisiana Tech at Baylor Texas State at Texas Oklahoma at Dallas Baptist Gonzaga at Texas Tech Penn State at Texas A&M
4 p.m. 6:05 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m.
March 10 Nebraska-Kearney at Nebraska Tabor at Kansas Houston Baptist at Oklahoma Gonzaga at Texas Tech Western Illinois at Missouri Penn State at Texas A&M
1:05 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m.
March 12 Houston Baptist at Nebraska 1:05 p.m. Mississippi State vs. Oklahoma 2 p.m. Kent State at Kansas State 3 p.m. Massachusetts at Oklahoma State 4 p.m. Xavier at Missouri 6 p.m. Iowa at Texas 6:05 p.m. Illinois-Chicago at Baylor 6:30 p.m. Texas Tech at TCU 6:30 p.m. Washington State at Texas A&M 6:35 p.m. Kansas at LSU 7 p.m. March 13 Kent State at Kansas State Noon Iowa at Texas 12:30 p.m. Oklahoma at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 1 p.m.
Massachusetts at Oklahoma State 1 p.m. Kent State at Kansas State 2 p.m. Kansas at LSU 2 p.m. Xavier at Missouri 2 p.m. Texas Tech at TCU 2 p.m. Houston Baptist at Nebraska 2:05 p.m. Washington State at Texas A&M 2:05 p.m. Iowa at Texas 2:30 p.m. Illinois-Chicago at Baylor 3 p.m. Massachusetts at Oklahoma State 4 p.m. March 14 Kent State at Kansas State Noon Illinois-Chicago at Baylor 1 p.m. Xavier at Missouri 1 p.m. UCLA at Oklahoma 1 p.m. Massachusetts at Oklahoma State 1 p.m. Texas Tech at TCU 1 p.m. Iowa at Texas 1 p.m. Kansas at LSU 1 p.m. Houston Baptist at Nebraska 1:05 p.m. Washington State at Texas A&M 1:05 p.m. March 16 Kansas at Tulane Creighton at Kansas State Western Illinois at Oklahoma St. Texas at Rice Texas State at Texas Tech Centenary at Texas A&M Massachusetts at Oklahoma
6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 7 p.m.
March 17 Kansas at Tulane Western Illinois at Oklahoma State Massachusetts at Oklahoma
1 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m.
March 18 North Dakota State at Missouri
6 p.m.
March 19 UW-Milwaukee at Kansas State 3 p.m. North Dakota State at Missouri 6 p.m. Nebraska at Texas* 6:05 p.m. Missouri State at Oklahoma State 6:30 p.m. Baylor at Oklahoma* 6:30 p.m. Texas Tech at Texas A&M* 6:35 p.m. March 20 UW-Milwaukee at Kansas State Noon North Dakota State at Missouri 1 p.m. Kansas at Saint Louis 1 p.m. UW-Milwaukee at Kansas State 2 p.m. Baylor at Oklahoma* 2 p.m. Texas Tech at Texas A&M* 2:05 p.m. Nebraska at Texas* 2:05 p.m. Missouri State at Oklahoma State 2:30 p.m. North Dakota State at Missouri 4 p.m. Wright State at Oklahoma State 6:30 p.m. March 21 UW-Milwaukee at Kansas State 1 p.m. Baylor at Oklahoma* 1 p.m. Kansas at Saint Louis 1 p.m. Nebraska at Texas* 1 p.m. Texas Tech at Texas A&M* 1:05 p.m. Wright State at Oklahoma State 4:30 p.m. March 23 Northern Colorado at Nebraska 1:05 p.m. Creighton at Kansas 3 p.m. Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Missouri 6 p.m. Rice at Texas 6:05 p.m. Alabama A&M at Oklahoma State 6:30 p.m. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Texas Tech 6:30 p.m. Northwestern St. at Texas A&M 6:35 p.m.
The Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City will host the 2010 Big 12 Championship this May. Oklahoma City has played host to the event 11 times in the 13year history of the championship.
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March 24 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Texas Tech Noon Northern Colorado at Nebraska 1:05 p.m. Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Missouri 3 p.m. Alabama A&M at Oklahoma State 4 p.m. UT-San Antonio at Baylor 6:30 p.m.
OPPONENTS March 26 Kansas at Baylor* 6:30 p.m. Oklahoma State at Kansas State* 6:30 p.m. Texas at Texas Tech* 6:30 p.m. Oklahoma at Nebraska* 6:35 p.m. Missouri at Texas A&M* 6:35 p.m. March 27 Oklahoma State at Kansas State* 2 p.m. Oklahoma at Nebraska* 2:05 p.m. Missouri at Texas A&M* 2:05 p.m. Kansas at Baylor* 3 p.m. Texas at Texas Tech* 5 p.m. March 28 Kansas at Baylor* 1 p.m. Oklahoma State at Kansas State* 1 p.m. Texas at Texas Tech* 1 p.m. Oklahoma at Nebraska* 1:05 p.m. Missouri at Texas A&M* 1:05 p.m. March 30 Arkansas-Little Rock at Kansas 6 p.m. Purdue at Missouri 6 p.m. Texas A&M at Texas State 6 p.m. Oral Roberts at Texas 6:05 p.m. New Mexico State vs. Texas Tech 6:30 p.m. Wichita State at Kansas State 6:30 p.m. Florida Gulf Coast at Oklahoma St. 6:30 p.m. North Dakota at Nebraska 6:35 p.m. Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Oklahoma 7 p.m. March 31 Purdue at Missouri 1 p.m. North Dakota at Nebraska 1:05 p.m. Missouri State at Kansas 6 p.m. Florida Gulf Coast at Oklahoma St. 6:30 p.m. Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Oklahoma 7 p.m. April 1
Texas A&M at Kansas* Texas at Oklahoma* Kansas State at Texas Tech*
6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Texas A&M at Kansas* Baylor at Missouri* Nebraska at Oklahoma State* Texas at Oklahoma* Kansas State at Texas Tech* April 3 Texas A&M at Kansas* Kansas State at Texas Tech* Baylor at Missouri* Nebraska at Oklahoma State* Texas at Oklahoma*
6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
April 2
April 4
Noon 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m.
Baylor at Missouri* Nebraska at Oklahoma State*
1 p.m. 1 p.m.
April 5
Texas Tech at UNLV
9 p.m.
April 6
Texas Tech at UNLV 3 p.m. SIU-Edwardsville at Missouri 6 p.m. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Texas 6:05 p.m. Texas State at Baylor 6:30 p.m. Wichita State at Oklahoma State 6:30 p.m. Oklahoma at Texas Christian 6:30 p.m. Creighton at Nebraska 6:35 p.m. UT-San Antonio at Texas A&M 6:35 p.m.
April 7
April 9
Kansas at Creighton 6 p.m. TAMU-Corpus Christi at Texas 6:05 p.m. Oklahoma State at Missouri State 6:30 p.m. Illinois vs. Missouri 7 p.m. Kansas at Texas* Nebraska at Kansas State* Texas Tech at Oklahoma State* Missouri at Oklahoma* Baylor at Texas A&M*
6:05 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m.
April 10 Nebraska at Kansas State* Texas Tech at Oklahoma State* Missouri at Oklahoma* Kansas at Texas* Texas A&M at Baylor*
2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
April 11 Nebraska at Kansas State*
1 p.m.
Nebraska will play Creighton two times at Omaha’s Rosenblatt Stadium - home of the College World Series. The 2010 season marks the final season in the ballpark, as the College World Series will move to TD Ameritrade Park in 2011. Texas Tech at Oklahoma State* Missouri at Oklahoma* Kansas at Texas* Texas A&M at Baylor*
1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m.
Texas Tech at Kansas* Kansas State at Missouri* Oklahoma State at Texas* Oklahoma at Texas A&M*
1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:05 p.m.
April 13 Texas State at Texas Kansas at Missouri State Oklahoma at Oklahoma State Texas A&M at TCU Wichita State at Nebraska Kansas State at BYU
6:05 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
April 14 Kansas State at BYU Texas Tech at Dallas Baptist Missouri at Missouri State
Noon 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
April 16 Oklahoma State at Missouri* Texas A&M at Texas* Baylor at Kansas State* Oklahoma at Texas Tech* Kansas at Nebraska*
6 p.m. 6:05 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m.
April 27 Texas Tech at New Mexico Nebraska at Iowa Nebraska at Iowa UT-San Antonio at Texas Eastern Illinois vs. Missouri Chicago State at Kansas State UT-Arlington at Oklahoma State Baylor at TCU Prairie View A&M at Texas A&M Dallas Baptist at Oklahoma Kansas at Wichita State
2 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.
April 28 Chicago State at Kansas State Oklahoma State at Wichita State
1 p.m. 7 p.m.
April 17 Baylor at Kansas State* Oklahoma State at Missouri* Kansas at Nebraska* Oklahoma at Texas Tech* Texas at Texas A&M*
2 p.m. 3 p.m. 4:05 p.m. 5 p.m. 6:35 p.m.
April 18 Baylor at Kansas State* Oklahoma State at Missouri* Oklahoma at Texas Tech* Kansas at Nebraska* Texas at Texas A&M*
1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 1:05 p.m.
April 20 UT-Arlington at Texas Sam Houston State at Baylor Nebraska at Creighton Alabama A&M at Texas Tech Rice at Texas A&M Texas Christian at Oklahoma Kansas State at Wichita State
6:05 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.
April 21 Baylor at Texas State Kansas at Missouri Alabama A&M at Texas Tech
6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. TBA
April 23 Kansas State at Missouri* Oklahoma State at Texas* Nebraska at Baylor* Oklahoma at Texas A&M* Texas Tech at Kansas*
6 p.m. 6:05 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 7 p.m.
April 24 Kansas State at Missouri* Oklahoma State at Texas* Oklahoma at Texas A&M* Nebraska at Baylor* Texas Tech at Kansas*
2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2:05 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m.
April 25 Nebraska at Baylor*
1 p.m.
April 30 Texas at Baylor* Kansas at Oklahoma State* Kansas State at Oklahoma* Missouri at Texas Tech* Texas A&M at Nebraska*
6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m.
May 1
Kansas at Oklahoma State* Texas A&M at Nebraska* Baylor at Texas* Missouri at Texas Tech* Kansas State at Oklahoma*
2 p.m. 2:05 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
May 2
Texas A&M at Nebraska* Missouri at Texas Tech* Kansas at Oklahoma State* Kansas State at Oklahoma* Baylor at Texas*
11:05 a.m. Noon 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m.
May 4
Missouri State at Missouri 6 p.m. Minnesota at Kansas State 6:30 p.m. Texas A&M at Sam Houston State 6:30 p.m. Prairie View A&M at Texas TBA
May 5
Minnesota at Kansas State
3 p.m.
May 6
Dallas Baptist at Texas A&M
6:35 p.m.
May 7
Texas at Kansas State* SE Missouri St. at Nebraska Dallas Baptist at Texas A&M Missouri at Kansas* Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State*
6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:35 p.m.
Texas at Kansas State* SE Missouri St. at Nebraska Dallas Baptist at Texas A&M Missouri at Kansas* Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State*
2 p.m. 2:05 p.m. 2:05 p.m. 6 p.m. 7:05 p.m.
SE Missouri St. at Nebraska
12:05 p.m.
May 8
May 9
Texas at Kansas State* Missouri at Kansas* Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State*
1 p.m. 1 p.m. 4:05 p.m.
May 11
Texas A&M at Houston Rice at Oklahoma State
6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
May 14
Nebraska at Missouri* Memphis at Oklahoma Texas A&M at Oklahoma State* Baylor at Texas Tech* Kansas State at Kansas*
6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
May 15
Texas A&M at Oklahoma State* Nebraska at Missouri* Kansas at Kansas State* Memphis at Oklahoma Baylor at Texas Tech*
2 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
May 16
Nebraska at Missouri* Noon Louisiana Tech at Texas 12:30 p.m. Memphis at Oklahoma 1 p.m. Texas A&M at Oklahoma State* 1 p.m. Baylor at Texas Tech* 1 p.m. Kansas at Kansas State* 2 p.m. Louisiana Tech at Texas 2:30 p.m.
May 18
Texas Tech at Northern Colorado 4 p.m. Kansas at Arkansas-Little Rock 6 p.m. Dallas Baptist at Baylor 6:30 p.m. Ark.-Pine Bluff at Oklahoma St. 6:30 p.m. UT-Arlington at Texas A&M 6:35 p.m. Nebraska vs. Creighton 7 p.m. Arkansas at Oklahoma 7 p.m.
May 19
Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Oklahoma St. 3 p.m.
May 21
Texas at Missouri* Oklahoma State at Baylor* Texas Tech at Nebraska* Kansas State at Texas A&M* Oklahoma at Kansas*
6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 7 p.m.
May 22
Texas at Missouri* Texas Tech at Nebraska* Kansas State at Texas A&M* Oklahoma State at Baylor* Oklahoma at Kansas*
2 p.m. 2:05 p.m. 2:05 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m.
May 23
Oklahoma State at Baylor* Oklahoma at Kansas* Texas at Missouri* Texas Tech at Nebraska* Kansas State at Texas A&M*
1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 1:05 p.m.
* - Big 12 Conference game; All times listed are Central; Schedule and times are subject to change. Schedule as of Feb. 2, 2010.
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All-Time Series Records Records against Big 12 and Non-Conference Opponents Abilene Christian ........................0-2 Air Force Academy . ....................3-0 Alabama......................................5-1 Arizona .......................................1-3 Arizona State ..............................2-5 Arkansas .....................................9-7 Arkansas State.............................1-0 Augustana (S.D.)........................10-0 Austin College . ...........................4-0 Baker University ......................0-0-1 Baylor ..................................25-30-1 Bellevue College .........................3-0 Beloit ..........................................0-2 Benedictine ................................4-0 Bowling Green.............................1-0 Boston College.............................3-0 Bradley .......................................1-2 Briar Cliff . ...................................4-0 Brigham Young ...........................2-2 Buena Vista . ...............................9-1 Butler...........................................1-0 California.....................................1-4 Cal State-Fullerton . ....................0-2 Cal-Irvine ....................................1-1 Cal State-Bakersfield....................1-2 Cal State-Northridge . .................5-4 Cal-Riverside . .............................5-2 Cal Poly .......................................6-0 Cal Poly-Pomona . .......................1-1 Cedar Rapids . .............................0-1 Centenary ...................................5-1 Central Michigan.........................2-0 Central Missouri .........................2-0 Chaminade .................................4-0 Charleston Southern...................1-0 Chicago University ...................0-0-1 Chicago State...............................3-0 Cincinnati.....................................1-0 Clemson.......................................1-2 Coastal Carolina...........................0-2 Colorado..................................44-28 Colorado State ..........................14-2 Concordia ...................................5-2 Connecticut ................................0-1 Cornell .....................................2-2-1 Cotner College.............................2-1 Council Bluffs . ............................0-1 Creighton . ...........................67-44-2 Dallas ..........................................3-0 Dallas Baptist ..............................1-1 Dana .........................................13-1 Dartmouth . ................................2-0 David City ...................................1-0 Delaware ....................................1-0 Denver ........................................0-1 Des Moines..................................1-0 Doane College.............................3-0 Drake...........................................8-2 Eastern Kentucky.........................0-1 Eastern Illinois.............................1-0 Eastern Michigan ........................4-1 Emporia State .............................0-1 Evansville.....................................2-2 Florida.........................................0-1
Florida Atlantic............................1-0 Florida State................................0-1 Fort Hays State ...........................9-1 Fort Riley ....................................0-1 Fresno State . ..............................7-5 Friends . ......................................4-0 George Washington.....................2-0 Georgia Tech................................0-1 Grinnell . .....................................3-2 Hardin-Simmons . .......................3-3 Haskell ........................................4-1 Hastings College..........................5-2 Hawaii . .....................................7-15 Hawaii-Hilo .................................8-2 Hawaii-Pacific .............................6-3 Highland Park .............................2-3 Houston .............................27-31-1 Houston Baptist ..........................1-2 Illinois .........................................0-1 Illinois-Chicago............................1-0 Illinois State.................................4-0 Indiana . ......................................1-1 Iowa . ..........................................9-4 Iowa State . .........................121-109 Jacksonville State.........................1-0 James Millikin .............................1-1 Jamestown..................................1-0 Kent State....................................1-0 Kansas . ............................140-101-2 Kansas State .......................160-101 Kentucky......................................1-0 Knox College ...............................1-2 Lamar . ........................................1-8 Lewis-Clark State ........................2-2 Liberty Baptist ............................1-0 Lincoln Giants..............................0-1 Lincoln League . .....................1-10-1 Long Beach State ........................2-2 Louisiana-Lafayette . ................6-5-1 Louisiana-Monroe ......................1-0 Louisiana Tech .........................9-3-1 Louisville......................................4-2 Loyola Marymount .....................0-2 Lubbock Christian .......................3-0 Luther College ............................6-4 Manhattan . ................................2-1 Mankato State ............................2-2 Marist..........................................1-0 McLennan College.......................2-0 McNeese State............................3-0 Meji-Japan ..................................1-0 Memphis.....................................1-1 Miami..........................................2-0 Miami of Ohio.............................1-0 Michigan . ...................................1-3 Michigan State . ..........................2-1 Michigan Tech . ...........................0-1 Minnesota ...........................10-20-2 Mississippi State..........................0-2 Missouri . .........................105-144-1 Missouri State . ...........................5-5 Missouri State Tech ....................0-2 Missouri Western .....................21-1 Monmouth .................................1-1
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Morningside .............................15-3 Mount Marty...............................2-0 Navy . ..........................................1-0 Nebraska City Argoes . ................0-1 Nebraska Indians ........................1-1 Nebraska-Kearney ....................44-1 Nebraska School of Agriculture...2-1 Nebraska-Omaha . ..................49-10 Nebraska Wesleyan ..................12-2 Nevada-Las Vegas .....................8-13 Nevada .......................................2-2 New Mexico . ............................19-8 New Mexico State.......................3-3 Nicholls State...............................1-0 Nittaidai ......................................1-1 North Carolina.............................1-0 North Carolina State....................1-0 North Dakota ..............................3-0 North Dakota State......................6-0 North Texas State........................2-0 Northeastern Illinois....................1-0 Northern Colorado ...................29-4 Northern Illinois..........................2-0 Northern Iowa ..........................23-3 Northwest Missouri State . .......21-0 Northwestern .............................2-4 Northwestern (Iowa) ..................2-0 Northwestern State (La.).............2-1 Notre Dame ..............................3-11 Offutt AFB . .................................1-0 Ohio State....................................1-1 Oklahoma ..........................98-137-1 Oklahoma City ............................3-1 Oklahoma State ....................74-113 Omaha League . ........................0-10 Omaha Originals . .......................1-0 Omaha YMCA .............................1-0 Oral Roberts ...........................15-20 Oregon State...............................0-1 Park College.................................1-0
Pepperdine .................................2-2 Peru State .................................11-0 Portland State . ...........................1-2 Purdue ........................................2-2 Regis ...........................................1-0 Rice . .......................................11-16 Richmond....................................3-1 Rutgers........................................2-0 St. Cloud State ..........................13-4 St. John’s . ...................................5-1 St. Louis ......................................1-1 St. Mary’s . ..................................1-5 St. Thomas . ................................1-2 Sam Houston State......................1-3 San Diego . ..................................2-0 San Diego State ..........................4-7 San Francisco...............................0-1 San Jose ......................................0-1 Santa Clara . ................................0-3 Seton Hall ...................................1-0 Simpson College .........................1-0 SIU-Edwardsville .........................1-0 Sioux Falls College ......................2-0 South Bend .................................0-1 South Carolina.............................0-1 South Dakota ............................12-0 South Dakota State ...................14-2 Southern California . ...................2-1 Southern California College . ......0-1 Southern Colorado......................0-1 Southern Illinois..........................2-1 Southern Methodist ...................4-1 Southern Miss.............................0-1 Southern Utah ............................5-0 Southwest Minnesota.................1-0 Southwest Tech ..........................0-1 Stanford ......................................2-6 Stetson .......................................2-0 Still College .................................1-0 Tabor ..........................................1-0
Tarkio College .............................6-0 Texas .......................................26-25 Texas A&M . ............................21-22 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi...........1-0 Texas-Arlington ...........................2-1 Texas Christian ............................0-4 Texas-El Paso . .............................1-0 Texas Lutheran . ..........................1-3 Texas-Pan American.....................4-0 Texas-San Antonio.......................4-1 Texas State...................................2-1 Texas Tech . .............................26-21 Texas Wesleyan . .........................0-2 The Citadel..................................0-1 Tokai-Japan .................................1-1 Toledo..........................................2-1 Tulane .........................................0-2 Tulsa .........................................15-5 UCLA............................................0-2 Ulysses.........................................0-2 Upper Iowa . ...............................0-1 Utah . ..........................................2-1 Wabash . .....................................0-1 Wahoo ........................................2-0 Wake Forest.................................1-1 Washburn....................................8-0 Washington.................................4-3 Washington (Mo.) . .....................0-3 Washington State .......................2-2 Wayne State (Neb.)...................39-2 West Virginia...............................1-0 Western Illinois . .......................25-0 Wichita State ..........................20-21 William Jewell College ................2-0 Wisconsin ...................................0-1 Wisconsin-Milwaukee...............15-1 Wright State................................1-0 Wymore . ....................................1-0 Wyoming ..................................13-4 York College ................................2-0
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Yearly Records Season Records • Coaching Records Overall Record Year W L T Pct. 1889 1 2 0 .333 1890 2 3 0 .400 1891 1 0 0 1.000 1892 0 2 1 .167 1893 3 0 0 1.000 1897 8 5 1 .607 1898 6 4 0 .600 1899 8 4 0 .667 1900 8 12 0 .400 1901 9 11 0 .450 1902 17 8 0 .680 1903 No Team 1904 10 3 0 .769 1905 5 16 1 .250 1906 5 12 1 .306 1907 5 11 1 .323 1908 4 12 2 .277 1909 12 14 0 .461 1910 7 7 1 .500 1912 3 0 0 1.000 1913-1918 No Team, World War I 1919 5 3 0 .625 1920 7 6 0 .538 1921 8 5 0 .615 1922 12 4 0 .750 1923 6 12 0 .333 1924 10 8 0 .555 1925 8 7 0 .533 1926-28 No Team 1929 12 5 1 .694 1930 9 7 0 .563 1931 2 10 0 .167 1932 No Team 1933 3 1 0 .750 1934 5 9 0 .357 1935 4 12 0 .250 1936 3 11 0 .214 1937 5 12 0 .294 1938 7 8 0 .466 1939 5 13 0 .385 1940 4 12 0 .250 1941 2 14 0 .125 1942 3 11 0 .214 1943-45 No Team, World War II 1946 9 7 0 .563 1947 6 9 1 .375 1948 17 6 0 .708 1949 9 13 0 .409 1950 16 8 0 .667 1951 10 5 0 .666 1952 13 7 0 .650 1953 12 5 2 .650 1954 10 10 0 .500 1955 15 5 0 .750 1956 12 8 0 .600 1957 12 10 0 .545 1958 17 10 0 .630 1959 11 11 0 .500 1960 9 12 0 .429 1961 9 14 0 .391 1962 15 11 0 .577 1963 10 16 0 .385 1964 9 18 0 .333 1965 12 8 0 .600 1966 16 9 0 .640 1967 8 16 0 .333 1968 10 15 1 .404 1969 9 15 0 .375 1970 14 12 0 .538 1971 10 20 0 .333 1972 12 17 0 .414
Conference Record NCAA Tournament W L T Pct. Pl. W L Pct. Head Coach C.D. Chandler C.D. Chandler C.D. Chandler Charles Stroman Charles Stroman E.N. Robinson F.B. Ryons Not available Not available Mike Henderson Geo P. Shidler J.H. Bell Not available S.S. Eager Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Paul Schissler Paul Schissler Paul Schissler Owen Frank Scotty Dye/Earl Carr W.G. Kline W.G. Kline 10 7 2
5 5 8
0 .666 1st 0 .583 3rd 0 .200 6th
-2 2 2 4 5 4 3 2 3
-8 7 9 9 5 6 9 8 6
-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
.200 .222 .181 .308 .500 .400 .250 .200 .333
9 6 14 7 11 5 8 10 4 10 8 8 12 11 6 7 10 5 7 12 12 7 7 4 11 7 8
5 7 3 10 3 4 5 3 8 4 4 9 9 4 11 11 10 15 14 6 8 11 13 12 8 13 11
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
.643 .461 .823 .412 .786 .555 .538 .769 .333 .714 .667 .470 .571 .733 .353 .388 .500 .250 .333 .666 .600 .388 .350 .250 .579 .350 .421
John Rhodes John Rhodes W.H. Browne
5th 5th 4th 4th 3rd 5th 6th 5th
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W.W. Knight W.W. Knight W.W. Knight W.W. Knight W.W. Knight W.W. Knight W.W. Knight W.W. Knight W.W. Knight A.J. Lewandowski
2nd 4th 1st 7th 1st 3rd 2nd 2nd 6th 3rd 2nd 5th 5th 2nd 7th 6th 5th 6th 6th 2nd 3rd 6th 7th 8th 3rd 7th 7th
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Frank Smagacz Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe
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Overall Record Year W L T 1973 15 14 1 1974 13 27 0 1975 13 20 0 1976 21 24 1 1977 29 13 0 1978 36 20 0 1979 49 15 0 1980 49 15 0 1981 42 22 0 1982 44 13 0 1983 44 15 0 1984 46 20 0 1985 45 24 0 1986 35 25 0 1987 36 21 0 1988 48 23 0 1989 27 31 0 1990 42 26 0 1991 37 22 0 1992 31 25 0 1993 35 23 0 1994 32 28 0 1995 35 23 0 1996 27 27 1 1997 27 35 0 1998 24 20 0 1999 42 18 0 2000 51 17 0 2001 50 16 0 2002 47 21 0 2003 47 18 0 2004 36 23 0 2005 57 15 0 2006 42 17 0 2007 32 27 0 2008 41 16 1 2009 25 28 1 TOTAL 1,898 1,380 18
Conference Record NCAA Tournament Pct. W L T Pct. Pl. W L Pct. .517 7 11 0 .388 6th -- -.325 4 16 0 .200 8th -- -.394 7 8 0 .466 5th -- -.467 0 2 0 .000 7th -- -.690 5 7 0 .417 3rd (East) -- -.643 7 7 0 .500 3rd (East) -- -.765 14 6 0 .700 2nd (East) 1 2 .333 .765 16 4 0 .800 1st (East) 2 2 .500 .656 11 11 0 .500 4th -- -.772 15 5 0 .750 2nd -- -.745 8 10 0 .444 5th -- -.697 15 6 0 .714 3rd -- -.652 16 6 0 .727 3rd 1 2 .333 .583 14 9 0 .609 3rd -- -.631 12 8 0 .600 3rd -- -.676 12 12 0 .500 4th -- -.465 8 16 0 .333 7th -- -.618 12 12 0 .500 3rd -- -.627 10 14 0 .417 6th -- -.554 11 13 0 .458 5th -- -.603 16 12 0 .571 4th -- -.533 14 16 0 .467 5th -- -.603 13 14 0 .481 4th -- -.500 8 17 0 .320 7th -- -.435 7 23 0 .233 10th -- -- .. .545 10 13 0 .435 7th -- -.700 16 9 0 .640 5th (1st) 1 2 .333 .750 21 9 0 .700 2nd (1st) 4 2 .667 .758 20 8 0 .714 1st (1st) 5 2 .714 .691 16 11 0 .593 2nd (2nd) 5 3 .625 .723 20 7 0 .741 1st (3rd) 3 2 .600 .610 11 16 0 .407 8th (5th) -- -.791 19 8 0 .704 1st (1st) 6 2 .750 .712 17 10 0 .630 3rd (2nd) 0 2 .000 .524 14 13 0 .519 4th (5th) 2 2 .500 .716 17 9 1 .648 3rd (5th) 1 2 .333 .472 8 19 0 .296 10th -- -.576 723 703 1 .507 31 25 .554
Head Coach Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe John Sanders John Sanders John Sanders John Sanders John Sanders John Sanders John Sanders John Sanders John Sanders John Sanders John Sanders John Sanders John Sanders John Sanders John Sanders John Sanders John Sanders John Sanders John Sanders John Sanders Dave Van Horn Dave Van Horn Dave Van Horn Dave Van Horn Dave Van Horn Mike Anderson Mike Anderson Mike Anderson Mike Anderson Mike Anderson Mike Anderson Mike Anderson
Notes: Conference affiliation: Missouri Valley (1919-1925); Big Six (1929-1947); Big Seven (1948-1957); Big Eight (1958-1996); Big 12 (1997-present). *- NCAA District Playoffs that took place before NCAA Regional format began in 1954, but are not considered NCAA Tournament appearances according to the 2010 NCAA Record Book.
Coaching Records Coach John Sanders Tony Sharpe Mike Anderson Dave Van Horn W.W. Knight John Rhodes Paul Schissler W.G. Kline Geo P. Shidler Owen Frank J.H. Bell Frank Smagacz Mike Henderson E.N. Robinson F.B. Ryons S.S. Eager Scotty Dye C.D. Chandler W.H. Browne Charles Stroman A.J. Lewandowski Earl Carr
Years 1978-97 1947-77 2003-present 1998-2002 1933-41 1929-30 1919-21 1924-25 1902 1922 1905 1946 1901 1897 1898 1906 1923 1889-91 1931 1892-93 1942 1923
Yrs. 20 31 8 5 9 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1/2 3 1 2 1 1/2
Wins 767 394 280 214 35 21 20 18 17 12 10 9 9 8 6 5 4 4 2 3 3 2
Losses 453 388 144 92 96 12 14 15 8 4 3 7 11 5 4 12 4 5 10 2 11 8
Ties 1 6 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
Pct. .629 .503 .660 .699 .276 .630 .589 .545 .680 .750 .769 .563 .450 .607 .600 .306 .500 .444 .167 .583 .214 .200
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School Records Single Game, Season and Career Marks Individual Game Records Hits 6 6 6 6 6 6
Steve Edlefsen vs. Iowa John Cole vs. Kansas State Francis Collins vs. Nebraska-Omaha Darin Erstad vs. Missouri Marc Sagmoen vs. Jamestown Gene Torczon vs. Tulsa
4/11/06 5/16/99 4/25/96 4/2/95 3/13/92 4/5/58
At Bats (any game) 10 Jim Smith vs. Colorado (22 inn.)
4/24/74
At Bats (nine innings) 8 Alvie Shepherd vs. Washington 8 Patrick Johnson vs. Washington
3/20/95 3/20/95
Home Runs 3 Dan Johnson at Southern Utah (1) 3 Dan Johnson vs. Texas A&M 3 Steve Stanicek vs. Bellevue College 3 Bob Cerv vs. Iowa State
3/6/01 4/22/00 4/28/82 5/13/50
Home Runs in an Inning 2 Brandon Fusilier vs. South Dakota State (4th) 2 Curtis Ledbetter vs. South Dakota State (4th) 2 Matt Hopper vs. Western Illinois (2nd) 2 Marc Sagmoen vs. St. John’s (1st)
3/13/05 3/13/05 4/18/00 3/20/93
Triples 3 Shawn Buchanan vs. Wayne State 3 Dan Boever vs. Benedictine
2/12/90 3/8/83
Doubles 3 Andrew Brown vs. Missouri 3 Alex Gordon vs. West Virginia 3 Curtis Ledbetter vs. South Dakota 3 Will Bolt vs. Arkansas 3 Justin Cowan vs. Jacksonville State 3 Francis Collins vs. Kansas State 3 Francis Collins vs. South Dakota 3 Jed Dalton vs. Oklahoma 3 Jed Dalton vs. Creighton 3 Sean McKenna vs. Missouri 3 Kevin Jordan vs. Northern Colorado 3 Joe Federico vs. Missouri 3 Mate Borgogno vs. Missouri 3 Burt Beattie vs. Stetson 3 Bobby Reynolds vs. Kansas State
3/25/07 3/7/04 4/23/03 3/15/00 2/21/99 4/5/97 3/20/97 5/6/95 4/13/95 4/29/90 4/14/90 5/7/88 5/7/88 3/22/86 4/16/52
Runs Scored 7 Jim Bailey vs. Chicago State 7 Ken Harvey vs. Chicago State
3/16/99 3/16/99
Total Bases Doubles
Runs Batted In 10 Craig Moore vs. Chicago State 10 Gene Torczon vs. Tulsa
3/16/99 4/5/58
Triples Home Runs RBIs
Stolen Bases 5 Scott Hooper vs. Northwestern (Iowa) 5 Jeff Carter vs. Iowa State 5 Bob Cerv vs. Iowa State
4/24/84 4/11/83 5/13/50
Walks Drawn 5 Jim Bailey vs. Chicago State 5 Tom Novak vs. Denver College
3/16/99 4/18/49
Innings Pitched 13 Dennis O’Doherty vs. Colorado
4/26/74
Strikeouts by a Pitcher 17 Shane Komine vs. Kansas 17 Brent Friehauf vs. St. Cloud State
4/8/00 3/24/83
Strikeouts by a Relief Pitcher 16 Shane Komine vs. Iowa State
4/18/99
First baseman Dan Johnson is the only player in Nebraska history to hit three homers in a game more than once, accomplishing the feat against Texas A&M in 2000 and at Southern Utah in 2001.
Individual Season Records Games Played At Bats Runs Hits
Walks Batting Average Longest Hit Streak Stolen Bases Slugging Percentage Fielding Percentage Innings Pitched Appearances Complete Games Starts Shutouts Strikeouts Scoreless Innings Earned Run Average Wins Losses Conference Wins
72 294 100 109 109 201 26 26 9 25 90 90 91 .478 38 60 .930 1.000 131.2 36 9 18 18 4 159 33.1 0.95 14 8 8 8
Alex Gordon, 2005 Jeff Leise, 2002 Ken Ramos, 1988 Jeff Leise, 2002 Francis Collins, 1997 Jed Morris, 2002 Mike Duncan, 1985 Jed Morris, 2002 Shawn Buchanan, 1990 Dan Johnson, 2001 Jed Morris, 2002 Mike Duncan, 1985 Bobby Benjamin, 1988 Ken Harvey, 1999 Francis Collins, 1996 Scott Hooper, 1984 Steve Stanicek, 1982 many players Shane Komine, 2001 Mike Bellows, 1994 Troy Brohawn, 1993 Joba Chamberlain, 2005 Shane Komine, 2001 Jamie Rodrigue, 2000 Shane Komine, 2000 Justin Pekarek, 2004 Ray Novak, 1955 Shane Komine, 2001 Pat Driscoll, 1997 Shane Komine, 2001 Troy Brohawn, 1993
Saves Winning Pct.
16 Brett Jensen, 2004 1.000 11 Players most recently, Brett Jensen, 2006 (5-0)
Individual Career Records Games Played Games Started At Bats Runs Scored Hits Total Bases Doubles Triples Home Runs Walks Drawn Runs Batted In Batting Average Stolen Bases Slugging Pct. Innings Appearances Complete Games Starts Shutouts Strikeouts ERA (min. 40 inn.) Wins Losses Saves
254 247 966 246 338 591 56 21 64 223 271 .451 103 .791 431.0 87 18 59 6 510 1.78 41 17 31
Matt Hopper, 2000-03 Matt Hopper, 2000-03 Matt Hopper, 2000-03 Matt Hopper, 2000-03 Matt Hopper, 2000-03 Matt Hopper, 2000-03 Will Bolt, 1999-2002 Shawn Buchanan, 1988-91 Matt Hopper, 2000-03 Bobby Benjamin, 1988-90 Matt Hopper, 2000-03 Marc Sagmoen, 1992-93 Jeff Carter, 1982-85 Dan Johnson, 2000-01 Shane Komine, 1999-02 Steve Hale, 1999-03 Shane Komine, 1999-02 Shane Komine, 1999-02 Jamie Rodrigue, 2000-03 Shane Komine, 1999-02 Ben Amaya, 1982-83 Shane Komine, 1999-02 Dan Buehrer, 1973-76 Brett Jensen, 2004-06
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The first two-time first-team All-American in school history, Shane Komine finished his career as Nebraska’s all-time leader in wins (41), strikeouts (510) and innings pitched (431.0). He went 10-0 in 2002, winning two games in the NCAA Super Regional to send the Huskers back to the College World Series.
Game Team Bests Category Longest Game by Innings At Bats Runs Scored Runs Scored by Opponent Margin of Victory Runs Scored Both Teams Runs Scored in an Inning Hits
No. 22 77 50 37 47 55 17 35
Opponent, Date Colorado 2, Nebraska 1, 4/26/74 vs. Colorado, 4/26/74 vs. Chicago State, 3/16/99 vs. Oklahoma State, 4/8/95 50-3 vs. Chicago State, 3/16/99 Nebraska 18, Oklahoma State 37, 4/8/95 vs. Washington (4th), 3/20/95 vs. Chicago State, 3/16/99
Doubles Triples Home Runs Total Bases Runs Batted In RBIs, Both Teams Walks Stolen Bases Strikeouts by Nebraska Strikeouts of Opponent Walks Allowed Hits Allowed
Season Team Bests Category Wins Consecutive Wins Losses Batting Average Slugging Percentage At Bats Runs Scored Hits Doubles Triples Home Runs Total Bases Runs Batted In Walks Stolen Bases Strikeouts Double Plays Games Played Lowest ERA Complete Games Innings Pitched Strikeouts of Opponent Shutouts Consecutive Scoreless Innings Saves Fielding Percentage
Two-time All-American Matt Hopper finished his career holding school records in nearly every offensive category, including hits, homers, runs scored, RBIs and total bases.
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10 6 9 73 48 51 19 19 13 16 16 22 20 26 No. 57 26 35 .339 .548 2,448 676 787 154 38 94 1,228 603 565 196 454 80 72 2.64 31 643.0 538 15 43.1 23 .975
vs. Creighton, 4/23/08 vs. Wayne State, 3/1/85 vs. Chicago State, 3/16/99 vs. Chicago State, 3/16/99 vs. Chicago State, 3/16/99 vs. Chicago State, 3/16/99 vs. Fort Hays State, 3/18/89 vs. Northwest Missouri State, 3/4/87 vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 3/16/95 vs. Texas, 5/26/04 vs. Kansas State, 4/27/91 UL-Lafayette (15 inn.), 2/20/09 vs. Wichita State, 4/8/87 vs. Oklahoma State, 4/8/95 Year 2005 1983 1997 1985 1985 2005 1985 2001 2002 1980 1985 1985 1985 1988 1984 1997 1988 2005 1965 1980 2005 2005 1979 2004 2005 2004 & 2005
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Single-Season Records Top-10 Single Season Marks in School History 5.
Scott Hooper stole a school-record 60 bases in 1984, helping the Huskers establish a team record with 196 stolen bases.
Batting Records
267 264 261 258
Adam Stern Jed Dalton Burt Beattie Ken Ramos
2001 1995 1985 1988
6. 7.
Mark 109 109 107 104 103 100 100 98 96 94
Player Jeff Leise Francis Collins Ken Harvey Jed Morris Darin Erstad John Cole Paul Meyers Todd Sears Ken Ramos Alex Gordon
Year 2002 1997 1999 2002 1995 2001 1985 1997 1988 2005
Year 1999 1959 1993 1982 1955 1992 1950 1996 1997 2001
Runs Scored No. Mark 1. 100 2. 99 3. 86 4. 85 5. 84 6. 83 7. 79 8. 78 9. 77 10. 75 75 75
Player Ken Ramos Larry Mims Paul Meyers Jeff Carter Darin Erstad Francis Collins Alex Gordon Todd Sears Ken Harvey Dan Johnson Jed Dalton Marc Sagmoen
Year 2002 2005 1997 2005 2002 2003
Runs Batted In No. Mark 1. 90 90 3. 86 86 86
Player Jed Morris Mike Duncan Dan Johnson Ken Harvey Paul Meyers
Games Played No. Mark 1. 72 2. 71 71 71 5. 69 69 69 69 69 10. 68 68 68 68 68
Player Alex Gordon Curtis Ledbetter Ken Ramos Bobby Benjamin Daniel Bruce Joe Simokaitis Larry Mims Burt Beattie Jeff Carter Jed Morris Kevin Jordan Bobby Benjamin Sean Buchanan Rich King
Year 2005 2005 1988 1988 2005 2005 1985 1985 1985 2002 1990 1990 1990 1985
Batting Average No. Mark 1. .478 2. .459 3. .454 4. .449 5. .446 .446 7. .444 8. .424 9. .421 10. .418
Player Ken Harvey Steve Smith Marc Sagmoen Steve Stanicek Don Brown Marc Sagmoen Bob Cerv Francis Collins Todd Sears John Cole
At Bats No. Mark 1. 294 2. 288 3. 284 4. 277 5. 272 6. 271
Player Jeff Leise Curtis Ledbetter Francis Collins Joe Simokaitis Jed Morris Jeff Leise
7. 8. 9. 10. Hits No. 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10.
Matt Hopper Todd Sears Marc Sagmoen Bobby Benjamin Darin Erstad
2001 1997 1993 1988 1995
Singles No. Mark 1. 86 2. 79 3. 78 4. 75 5. 70 6. 69 7. 68 8. 67 67 67
Player Francis Collins Francis Collins Jeff Leise Joe Simokaitis John Cole Larry Mims Ken Harvey Jeff Leise Ken Ramos Mark Kister
Year 1997 1996 2002 2005 2001 1985 1999 2001 1988 1985
Year 1988 1985 1985 1985 1995 1997 2005 1997 1999 2001 1995 1993
Doubles No. Mark 1. 26 26 3. 24 24 5. 23 6. 22 22 22 22 22 22 22
Player Jed Morris Mike Duncan Derek Dukart Burt Beattie Justin Cowan Ryan Wehrle Daniel Bruce Alex Gordon Gabe Garcia Alvie Shepherd Jed Dalton Dan Boever
Year 2002 1985 1994 1986 2000 2006 2005 2005 1997 1995 1995 1983
Year 2002 1985 2001 1999 1985
Triples No. Mark 1. 9 2. 8 8 8
Player Shawn Buchanan Jeff Leise Dan Boever Roger Hill
Year 1990 2002 1983 1981
9. 10.
85 79 79 78 76
7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Jeff Leise Will Bolt Matt Meyer Darin Erstad Shawn Buchanan Ken Sirak Larry Mims Harold Bright Pete O’Brien Bob Gebler Steve Oakley
2003 1999 1996 1995 1991 1988 1986 1982 1979 1978 1978
Home Runs No. Mark 1. 25 2. 23 23 4. 22 5. 21 21 21 8. 20 9. 19 19
Player Dan Johnson Jed Morris Ken Harvey Matt Hopper Matt Hopper Dan Johnson Bobby Benjamin Steve Stanicek Alex Gordon Darin Erstad
Year 2001 2002 1999 2003 2000 2000 1988 1982 2005 1995
Stolen Bases No. Mark 1. 60 2. 46 3. 43 4. 41 41 6. 37 7. 36 8. 35 9. 34 34
Player Scott Hooper Ken Ramos Jeff Carter Eddie Anderson Jeff Carter Larry Mims Chris Chavez Jamal Strong Jamal Strong Ken Ramos
Year 1984 1989 1984 1990 1985 1986 1981 2000 1999 1988
Base on Balls No. Mark 1. 91 2. 81 3. 72 4. 68 5. 66 66 7. 65 8. 63 63 10. 60
Player Bobby Benjamin Jeff Carter Larry Mims Ken Ramos Bobby Benjamin Bobby Benjamin Val Primante Alex Gordon Dan Johnson Adam Shabala
Year 1988 1985 1985 1988 1990 1989 1979 2005 2001 2000
Sacrifice Flies No. Mark 1. 12 2. 8 8 8 5. 7 7 7 7 7 7
Player Jed Morris Bill Vosik Ken Ramos Burt Beattie John Grose Justin Cowan Brandt Vlieger Brian McArn Mike Duncan Joe Scherger
Year 2002 1990 1988 1985 2002 2000 1999 1990 1985 1980
Strikeouts No. Mark 1. 70 2. 69 3. 66 4. 57 5. 56 56 56 8. 55 55 10. 54
Player Bobby Benjamin Matt McKay Bobby Benjamin Joe Federico Matt Hopper Andy Sawyers Rich King Daniel Bruce Curtiss Heflin Bruce Wobken
Year 1988 1993 1989 1987 2002 1997 1986 2004 1986 1987
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RECORDS Fielding Percentage No. Mark Player 1. 1.000 Tyler Farst 1.000 Brandon Buckman 1.000 Bubbs Merrill 1.000 Jed Dalton 1.000 Marc Sagmoen 1.000 Jed Dalton 1.000 Eddie Anderson 1.000 Scott Hooper 1.000 Stan Haas 1.000 Arnold Placke
Year 2008 2005 2003 1994 1993 1993 1990 1983 1980 1969
Pitching Records Games Started No. Mark 1. 18 18 3. 17 17 17 17 7. 16 16 16 16
Jed Morris tied Mike Duncan for the most RBIs in a season with 90 in 2002. Morris was the Big 12 Player of the Year in 2002, hitting .382 with 23 homers to key Nebraska’s second straight College World Series appearance. Total Bases No. Mark 1. 201 2. 194 3. 193 4. 181 5. 178 6. 176 7. 173 173 9. 172 172
Player Jed Morris Darin Erstad Ken Harvey Alex Gordon Paul Meyers Marc Sagmoen Dan Johnson Francis Collins Jeff Leise Steve Stanicek
Year 2002 1995 1999 2005 1985 1993 2001 1997 2002 1982
Slugging Percentage No. Mark Player 1. .930 Steve Stanicek 2. .862 Ken Harvey 3. .859 Marc Sagmoen 4. .849 Dan Johnson 5. .814 Joe Federico 6. .773 Darin Erstad 7. .754 Alex Gordon 8. .752 Dan Johnson 9. .747 Dan Boever 10. .742 Todd Sears
Year 1982 1999 1993 2000 1989 1995 2004 2001 1983 1997
Extra-Base Hits No. Mark 1. 50 2. 46 3. 45 4. 44 5. 43 6. 42 42 8. 41 9. 39 39 39
Player Jed Morris Darin Erstad Alex Gordon Steve Stanicek Mike Duncan Marc Sagmoen Dan Boever Alex Gordon Dan Johnson Ken Harvey Joe Federico
On-Base Percentage No. Mark Player 1. .574 Marc Sagmoen 2. .569 Steve Stanicek 3. .558 Ken Harvey 4. .543 Todd Sears 5. .530 Val Primante 6. .526 Bob Munson 7. .520 Ben Amaya 8. .519 Francis Collins 9. .518 Alex Gordon .518 Mike Duncan
Hit By Pitch No. Mark 1. 28 2. 24 3. 21 21 5. 18 18 7. 17 8. 16 16 16
Player Daniel Bruce Corey Miller Dave Crain Derek Dukart DJ Belfonte Brandt Vlieger Jake Mullinax Alex Gordon Colin Shockey Bryan Schmidt
Year 2002 1996 1995 1994 2007 2000 2003 2005 2004 1997
Player Joba Chamberlain Shane Komine Shane Komine Scott Fries Tom Bergan Pat Leinen Johnny Dorn Johnny Dorn Aaron Marsden Jamie Rodrigue
Year 2005 2001 2000 1999 1994 1988 2007 2005 2003 2002
Earned Run Average (min. 40 IP) No. Mark Player 1. 1.29 Bill McGuire 2. 1.75 Kirk Eymann 3. 1.77 Al Furby 4. 1.88 Roger Webb 5. 1.96 Brett Jensen 6. 1.99 Cliff Faust 7. 2.05 Glen Gilmore 8. 2.08 David Buehrer 9. 2.10 Cliff Faust 10. 2.13 Trevor Bullock
Year 1984 1977 1967 1984 2005 1979 1970 1973 1980 2000
Wins No. Mark 1. 14 2. 13
Year 2001 1993
Player Shane Komine Troy Brohawn
3. 4. 5.
12 11 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Johnny Dorn Shane Komine Johnny Dorn Tony Watson Joba Chamberlain Quinton Robertson Shane Komine Dave Matranga Pat Leinen Phil Harrison
2005 2000 2006 2006 2005 2003 2002 1990 1988 1984
Losses No. Mark 1. 8 2. 7 7 7 7 7 7. 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Player Pat Driscoll Charlie Shirek Scott Fries Tom Bergan Dale Kistaitis Dave Buehrer Casey Hauptman Tom Bergan Josh Bullock Mike Zajeski Dave Matranga Todd Rutledge Armando Garza Pat Leinen Doug Tegtmeier Rocky Johnson Mike Dobbs Tim Burke
Year 1997 2007 1999 1994 1989 1974 2009 1993 1992 1992 1991 1991 1990 1989 1989 1988 1986 1980
Innings Pitched No. Mark 1. 131.2 2. 124.2 3. 118.2 4. 115.0 5. 111.0 6. 108.0 7. 106.1 8. 104.0 104.0 10. 103.2
Player Shane Komine Shane Komine Joba Chamberlain Aaron Marsden Troy Brohawn Steve Fish Johnny Dorn Johnny Dorn Zach Kroenke Roger Webb
Year 2001 2000 2005 2003 1993 1997 2008 2005 2004 1985
Fielding Records Putouts No. Mark 1. 655 2. 551 3. 549 4. 526 5. 533 6. 507 7. 488 8. 475 9. 468 10. 460
Player Curtis Ledbetter Todd Sears Bobby Benjamin Mike Duncan Brandon Buckman Matt Hopper Matt Hopper Pete O’Brien Mark Kister Andrew Brown
Year 2005 1997 1990 1984 2006 2002 2003 1979 1987 2007
Year 2002 1995 2005 1982 1985 1993 1983 2004 2001 1999 1988
Assists No. Mark 1. 223 2. 194 3. 185 4. 183 5. 181 6. 172 7. 171 8. 169 169 10. 168
Player Joe Simokaitis Joe Simokaitis Bryan Schmidt Darin Petersen Ken Sirak Larry Mims Alex Gordon Jake Opitz Kevin Jordan Ken Sirak
Year 2005 2003 1997 1994 1988 1986 2005 2006 1990 1987
Year 1993 1982 1999 1997 1979 1973 1983 1996 2005 1985
Errors No. Mark 1. 38 2. 32 3. 31 4. 29 5. 25 6. 24 24 8. 23 23 23
Player Larry Mims Burt Beattie Jeff Carter Curtiss Heflin Ken Sirak Ben Amaya John Russo Tim Seaton Jed Dalton Dan Boever
Year 1985 1985 1984 1986 1988 1983 1978 1992 1992 1982
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Ken Harvey led the nation with a .478 batting average in 1999, powering the Huskers to the school’s first NCAA appearance in 14 years.
RECORDS 6. 7. 8. 9.
31 30 29 28 28 28
McGraw Milhaven Gary Nolting Thom Ott Zach Herr Steve Boyd Bill Mulligan
Complete Games No. Mark Player 1. 9 Troy Brohawn 2. 8 Steve Fish 8 Cliff Faust 8 Tim Burke 5. 7 Shane Komine 7 Pat Leinen 7 Steve Gehrke 7 Kirk Eymann 9. 6 Shane Komine 6 Phil Harrison 6 Roger Webb 6 Todd Oakes 6 Steve Gehrke 6 Jeff Costello
Jeff Anderson ranks among the school’s all-time leaders in wins (30, third), innings pitched (292.2, fourth) and appearances (78, third). Strikeouts No. Mark 1. 159 2. 157 3. 130 4. 123 5. 115 6. 113 7. 102 102 9. 98 10. 95
Player Shane Komine Shane Komine Joba Chamberlain Troy Brohawn Shane Komine Aaron Marsden Johnny Dorn Joba Chamberlain Phil Harrison Mike Zajeski
Year 2000 2001 2005 1993 2002 2003 2008 2006 1986 1992
Bases on Balls No. Mark 1. 74 2. 72 3. 66 4. 64 64 6. 59 7. 58 8. 56 56 10. 53
Player Mark Davis Phil Harrison Cody Winget Phil Harrison Bob Sebra Jeff Mays Phil Goguen Troy Brohawn John Lepley Doug Tegtmeier
Year 1985 1986 1994 1984 1981 1985 1987 1993 1985 1989
Saves No. Mark 1. 16 2. 13 3. 11 4. 10 5. 9 6. 7 7 7 7 10. 6 6 6 6
Player Brett Jensen Brett Jensen Thom Ott Mike Bellows Steve Boyd Matt Foust Tevis Arnold Dave Matranga Gary Nolting Tim Schoeninger Thom Ott Joe Purvine Bill McGuire
Year 2005 2006 2001 1994 1992 2007 1998 1991 1978 2003 2000 1989 1984
Hits Allowed No. Mark 1. 129 2. 126 126 4. 124 5. 122 6. 119 7. 112
Player Shane Komine Pat Driscoll Roger Webb Josh Bullock Scott Fries Tom Bergan Brian Martin
Year 2001 1997 1985 1992 1999 1994 1993
8. 9. 10.
111 110 107
Appearances No. Mark 1. 36 2. 35 3. 34 4. 33 5. 32
Steve Fish Aaron Marsden Jamie Rodrigue
1997 2003 2002
Player Mike Bellows Dave Matranga Dave Matranga Brett Jensen Spencer Van Linge
Year 1994 1991 1990 2005 1997
1988 1978 2001 2008 1993 1985 Year 1993 1997 1980 1980 2001 1989 1981 1977 2000 1986 1985 1982 1980 1978
Shutouts No. Mark 1. 4 2. 3 3 4. 2 2 2 2 2 2 10. 1
Player Jamie Rodrigue Gary Neibauer Stan Bahnsen Aaron Marsden Jamie Rodrigue Shane Komine Troy Brohawn Alvie Shepherd Phil Harrison Numerous Players Tied
Year 2000 1966 1965 2002 2002 2000 1993 1993 1984
Wild Pitches No. Mark 1. 18 18 3. 17 4. 14
Player Phil Goguen John Kohli Cody Winget Alvie Shepherd
Year 1987 1987 1994 1995
6. 7. 10.
14 13 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11
Hit Batters No. Mark 1. 17 2. 15 3. 14 14 5. 13 13 7. 12 8. 11 11 11
RECORDS
John Lepley Jeff Strasser Justin Gomes Alvie Shepherd Doug Tegtmeier Zach Kroenke Shane Komine Jeff Nollette Josh Bullock Armando Garza
1988 1994 1995 1993 1988 2004 2001 1993 1991 1990
Player Johnny Dorn Aaron Marsden Mike Nesseth Johnny Dorn Jonas Armenta Alvie Shepherd Steve Fish Tony Watson Zach Kroenke Jonas Armenta
Year 2008 2002 2009 2007 1996 1993 1996 2006 2005 1995
Winning Percentage (min. five wins) No. Pct. Player 1. 1.000 Troy Brohawn (13-0) 1.000 Shane Komine (10-0) 1.000 Brian Duensing (8-0) 1.000 Roger Webb (6-0) 1.000 Steve McManaman (6-0) 1.000 Brett Jensen (5-0) 1.000 Steve Hale (5-0) 1.000 John Izumi (5-0) 1.000 Paul Henry (5-0) 1.000 Tom Holmes (5-0) 1.000 Chris Knust (5-0)
Year 1993 2002 2005 1984 1977 2006 2001 1992 1988 1982 1982
Jamie Rodrigue set a school and Big 12 record with four shutouts in 2000. Rodrigue finished his career with a school-record six shutouts and ranked among Nebraska’s career leaders in both wins and innings pitched.
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Career Records Offensive, Fielding and Pitching Career Top 10
Tim Burke tossed eight complete games to help Nebraska to an NCAA Regional appearance in 1980.
Batting Records
Batting Average No. Mark Player 1. .451 Marc Sagmoen 2. .426 Ken Harvey 3. .409 Don Brown 4. .402 Todd Sears 5. .401 Francis Collins 6. .380 John Cole 7. .370 Ken Ramos 8. .369 Brian McArn 9. .367 Jed Morris 10. .364 Dan Johnson 11. .363 Bill Vosik 12. .362 Mate Borgogno 13. .359 Steve Stanicek .359 Bob Munson 15. .358 Mark Kister .358 Dan Boever 17. .356 Darin Erstad 18. .355 Adam Shabala 19. .353 Alex Gordon 20. .350 Matt Hopper .350 Paul Meyers
Years 1992-93 1997-99 1954-56 1995-97 1996-97 1999-01 1987-89 1990-91 2001-02 2000-01 1990-91 1988 1980-82 1970-73 1985-87 1982-83 1993-95 1999-00 2003-05 2002-03 1984-86
Slugging Percentage No. Mark Player 1. .791 Dan Johnson 2. .782 Marc Sagmoen 3. .746 Todd Sears 4. .736 Ken Harvey 5. .715 Steve Stanicek 6. .710 Joe Federico 7. .688 Dan Boever 8. .674 Jed Morris 9. .657 Alex Gordon 10. .648 Mike Duncan
Years 2000-01 1992-93 1995-97 1997-99 1980-82 1987-88 1982-83 2001-02 2003-05 1984-85
At Bats No. Mark 1. 966 2. 922 3. 881 4. 871 5. 836
Years 2000-03 1999-02 2000-03 2002-05 1992-95
Player Matt Hopper Will Bolt Jeff Leise Joe Simokaitis Darin Petersen
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
787 774 766 733 715
Daniel Bruce Jed Dalton Jake Opitz Darin Erstad Paul Meyers
2002-05 1992-95 2005-08 1993-95 1984-86
Hits No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Mark 338 305 281 261 250 249 244 242 240 231
Player Matt Hopper Jeff Leise Will Bolt Darin Erstad Paul Meyers Joe Simokaitis Todd Sears Mark Kister Alex Gordon Daniel Bruce
Years 2000-03 2000-03 1999-02 1993-95 1984-86 2002-05 1996-97 1985-87 2003-05 2002-05
Doubles No. Mark 1. 56 2. 55 55 4. 53 5. 47 47 7. 46 46 9. 45 10. 44 44 44
Player Will Bolt Daniel Bruce Matt Hopper Alex Gordon Curtis Ledbetter Jed Dalton Todd Sears Darin Erstad Paul Meyers Justin Cowan Mark Kister Steve Stanicek
Years 1999-02 2002-05 2000-03 2003-05 2003-05 1992-95 1995-97 1993-95 1984-86 1999-00 1985-87 1980-82
Triples No. Mark 1. 21 2. 20 3. 18 4. 16 16 16 7. 14 8. 13 9. 12 10. 11
Player Shawn Buchanan Jeff Leise Joe Scherger Ken Ramos Ken Sirak Steve Stanicek Roger Hill Will Bolt Ken Sirak Alex Gordon
Years 1988-91 2000-03 1977-80 1989-90 1987-89 1980-82 1981-82 1999-02 1988-89 2003-05
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Home Runs No. Mark 1. 64 2. 48 3. 46 4. 44 5. 42 6. 41 7. 36 8. 35 9. 34 34
Player Matt Hopper Bobby Benjamin Dan Johnson Alex Gordon Steve Stanicek Darin Erstad Paul Meyers Ken Harvey Rich King Curtis Ledbetter
Years 2000-03 1988-90 2000-01 2003-05 1980-82 1993-95 1984-86 1997-99 1983-86 2003-05
Total Bases No. Mark 1. 591 2. 463 3. 447 4. 446 5. 421 6. 405 7. 396 8. 378 9. 370 10. 369
Player Matt Hopper Jeff Leise Alex Gordon Darin Erstad Paul Meyers Steve Stanicek Will Bolt Curtis Ledbetter Daniel Bruce Bobby Benjamin
Years 2000-03 2000-03 2003-05 1993-95 1984-86 1980-82 1999-02 2003-05 2002-05 1988-90
Runs Scored No. Mark 1. 246 2. 210 3. 204 4. 198 5. 197 6. 190 7. 189 8. 188 188 188 188
Player Matt Hopper Jeff Leise Ken Ramos Joe Scherger Will Bolt Jed Dalton Todd Sears Alex Gordon Darin Erstad Bobby Benjamin Paul Meyers
Years 2000-03 2000-03 1987-89 1977-80 1999-02 1992-95 1995-97 2003-05 1993-95 1988-90 1984-86
Runs Batted In No. Mark Player 1. 271 Matt Hopper 2. 209 Paul Meyers 3. 191 Todd Sears 4. 189 Alex Gordon
Years 2000-03 1984-86 1995-97 2003-05
189 182 173 173 165 163
Bobby Benjamin Darin Erstad Steve Stanicek Joe Scherger Curtis Ledbetter Mark Kister
1988-90 1993-95 1980-82 1977-80 2003-05 1985-87
Stolen Bases No. Mark 1. 103 2. 90 3. 89 4. 69 5. 67 6. 63 7. 61 61 9. 60 10. 59
Player Jeff Carter Scott Hooper Ken Ramos Jamal Strong Jed Dalton Jeff Leise Larry Mims Bob Cerv Paul Meyers John Cole
Years 1982-85 1981-84 1987-89 1999-00 1992-95 2000-03 1985-86 1947-50 1984-86 1999-01
Bases on Balls No. Mark 1. 223 2. 165 3. 159 4. 150 5. 143 6. 142 7. 137 8. 120 9. 115 115
Player Bobby Benjamin Jeff Carter Matt Hopper Ken Ramos Todd Sears Kurt Eubanks Joe Scherger Bill McGuire Rich King Steve Stanicek
Years 1988-90 1982-85 2000-03 1987-89 1995-97 1981-85 1977-80 1983-85 1983-86 1980-82
Games Played No. Mark 1. 254 2. 251 3. 245 4. 238 5. 229 6. 227 7. 225 8. 222 9. 218 10. 213
Player Matt Hopper Will Bolt Daniel Bruce Joe Simokaitis Darin Petersen Kurt Eubanks Jake Opitz Jeff Leise Bruce Wobken Joe Scherger
Years 2000-03 1999-02 2002-05 2002-05 1992-95 1981-85 2005-08 2000-03 1986-89 1977-80
6. 7. 9.
Bobby Benjamin holds the NU school record for most walks with 223, and ranks second on NU’s career home run list with 48. Benjamin’s home run record stood from 1990 until 2003.
RECORDS Hit by Pitch No. Mark 1. 67 2. 43 3. 37 37 5. 36 6. 34 7. 26 26 26 10. 25 25
Player Daniel Bruce DJ Belfonte Alex Gordon Nick Sullivan Jake Mort Dave Crain Brandt Vlieger Bryan Schmidt Derek Dukart Joe Simokaitis John Grose
Years 2002-05 2006-pres. 2003-05 2006-09 2006-09 1994-95 1999-00 1997-98 1993-94 2002-05 2002-04
Sacrifice Flies No. Mark 1. 16 2. 14 14 4. 13 5. 12 12 12 12 9. 11 11 11 11 11
Player Matt Hopper Jake Opitz Jed Morris Will Bolt John Cole Jed Dalton Steve Stanicek Joe Scherger DJ Belfonte Craig Moore Troy Brohawn Ken Ramos Paul Meyers
Years 2000-03 2005-08 2001-02 1999-02 1999-01 1992-95 1980-82 1977-80 2006-pres. 1996-99 1992-94 1987-89 1984-86
Fielding Records Putouts No. Mark 1. 1,375 2. 1,216 3. 1,113 4. 1,006 5. 958 6. 820 820 8. 802 9. 801 10. 741
Player Todd Sears Curtis Ledbetter Matt Hopper Steve Stanicek Mike Duncan Dan Johnson Bill McGuire Jeff Christy Mark Kister Mitch Abeita
Years 1995-97 2003-05 2000-03 1980-82 1984-85 2000-01 1983-85 2005-06 1985-87 2007-08
Assists No. Mark 1. 695 2. 639 3. 604 4. 569 5. 548 6. 450 7. 394 8. 390 9. 333 10. 328
Player Joe Simokaitis Will Bolt Darin Petersen Jake Opitz Bruce Wobken Kurt Eubanks Ryan Wehrle Alex Gordon Ken Sirak Larry Mims
Years 2002-05 1999-02 1992-95 2005-08 1986-89 1981-85 2005-07 2003-05 1988-89 1985-86
Errors No. Mark 1. 62 2. 52 3. 49 4. 48 5. 46 6. 44 44 8. 41 9. 39 10. 38 38 38
Player Darin Petersen Joe Simokaitis Bruce Wobken Will Bolt Larry Mims Burt Beattie Jeff Carter Curtiss Heflin John Russo Jake Opitz Alex Gordon Ken Sirak
Years 1992-95 2002-05 1986-89 1999-02 1985-86 1985-86 1983-85 1985-86 1978-79 2005-08 2003-05 1988-89
Fielding Percentage No. Mark Player 1. .995 Tito Rivera 2. .994 Brandon Buckman .994 Jeff Taylor 4. .992 Troy Brohawn .992 Marc Sagmoen .992 Tim Pettengill .992 Craig Ratcliffe 8. .989 Curtis Ledbetter .989 Ken Harvey 10. .988 Matt Hopper
Years 2001 2005-06 1986-88 1993-94 1992-93 1987-88 1984 2003-05 1997-99 2000-03
Pitching Records Appearances No. Mark 1. 87 2. 80 3. 78 78 5. 74 6. 73 7. 70 70 9. 69 10. 68 68
Player Steve Hale Brett Jensen Erik Bird Jeff Anderson Zach Herr Jonas Armenta Jarod Bearinger John Lepley Dave Matranga Shane Komine Gary Nolting
Years 1999-03 2004-06 2006-09 1981-84 2006-08 1994-97 1996-99 1985-88 1990-91 1999-02 1977-79
Innings Pitched No. Mark Player 1. 431.0 Shane Komine 2. 386.2 Johnny Dorn 3. 296.2 Jamie Rodrigue 4. 292.2 Jeff Anderson 5. 280 Josh Bullock 6. 271 Mike Zajeski 7. 264.1 John Lepley 8. 260.2 Zach Kroenke 9. 254 Jim Sandstedt 10. 220.1 Phil Shirek
Years 1999-02 2005-08 2000-03 1981-84 1990-92 1988-92 1985-88 2003-05 1946-49 2002-05
Wins No. Mark 1. 41 2. 37 3. 30 4. 24 5. 23 6. 22 7. 21 8. 20 20 10. 19 19
Player Shane Komine Johnny Dorn Jeff Anderson Mike Zajeski Jamie Rodrigue Cliff Faust R.D. Spiehs Zach Kroenke Jim Sandstedt Tim Burke John Lepley
Years 1999-02 2005-06 1981-84 1988-92 2000-03 1977-80 1999-01 2003-05 1946-49 1978-80 1985-88
Losses No. Mark 1. 17 2. 15 15 15 5. 14 6. 13 13 8. 12 9. 11 11 11 11
Player Dan Buehrer Alvie Shepherd Josh Bullock Kirk Eymann Glen Gilmore Pat Driscoll Tom Bergan Dale Kistaitis Johnny Dorn Jamie Rodrigue Al Furby Bob Sebra
Years 1973-76 1993-95 1990-92 1974-77 1968-72 1996-97 1993-94 1987-90 2005-08 2000-03 1967-69 1981-83
Saves No. Mark 1. 31 2. 17 3. 14 4. 11 11 6. 10 7. 9 8. 8 8 8
Player Brett Jensen Thom Ott Steve Boyd Dave Matranga Gary Nolting Mike Bellows Matt Foust Mike Sillman Tim Schoeninger Bill McGuire
Years 2004-06 2000-01 1992-93 1990-91 1977-79 1994 2004-07 2001-04 2003-04 1984-85
Strikeouts No. Mark 1. 510 2. 298 3. 289 4. 233 5. 232 6. 225 7. 212 8. 200 9. 196 10. 191
Player Shane Komine Johnny Dorn Mike Zajeski John Lepley Joba Chamberlain Josh Bullock Bob Sebra Jamie Rodrigue Zach Kroenke Cliff Faust
Years 1999-02 2005-08 1988-92 1985-88 2005-06 1990-92 1981-83 2000-03 2003-05 1977-80
9.
Walks No. Mark 1. 157 2. 145 145 4. 136 136 6. 134 7. 130 8. 121 9. 114 10. 109
Player John Lepley Mike Zajeski Bob Sebra Josh Bullock Phil Harrison Shane Komine Doug Tegtmeier Jonas Armenta Johnny Dorn Phil Goguen
Years 1985-88 1989-92 1981-83 1990-92 1984, 86 1999-02 1988-90 1994-97 2005-08 1986-88
Shutouts No. Mark 1. 6 2. 4 4 4. 3 3 3 3 3 9. 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Player Jamie Rodrigue Shane Komine Ryan Kurosaki Kirk Eymann Al Furby Gary Neibauer Stan Bahnsen Fran Hoffmaier Brian Duensing Zach Kroenke Aaron Marsden Chad Wiles Steve Fish Mike Zajeski Mike Dobbs Phil Harrison Richard Geier
Years 2000-03 1999-2002 1971-73 1974-77 1967-69 1965-66 1965 1952-55 2002-05 2003-05 2002-03 1997-00 1996-97 1988-92 1983-86 1984, 86 1954-56
Games Started No. Mark Player 1. 59 Shane Komine 2. 58 Johnny Dorn 3. 47 Mike Zajeski 4. 46 Jamie Rodrigue 5. 41 Zach Kroenke 41 John Lepley 41 Josh Bullock 8. 36 Phil Shirek
Years 1999-02 2005-08 1988-92 2000-03 2003-05 1985-89 1990-82 2002-05
35 35
RECORDS
Tony Watson Cliff Faust
2005-07 1977-80
Complete Games No. Mark Player 1. 18 Shane Komine 2. 16 Jeff Anderson 16 Tim Burke 16 Cliff Faust 16 Jeff Costello 6. 14 Ryan Kurosaki 14 Jim Sandstedt 8. 13 Steve Gehrke 9. 12 Kirk Eymann 12 Al Furby
Years 1999-02 1981-84 1978-80 1977-80 1976-79 1971-73 1946-49 1980-83 1974-77 1967-69
Hits Allowed No. Mark Player 1. 365 Shane Komine 2. 345 Jamie Rodrigue 3. 339 Johnny Dorn 4. 303 Josh Bullock 5. 272 Jeff Anderson 6. 260 John Lepley 7. 235 Jay Sirianni 8. 227 Pat Leinen 9. 225 Tony Watson 10. 224 Zach Kroenke
Years 1999-02 2000-03 2005-08 1990-92 1982-85 1985-88 1996-99 1987-89 2005-07 2003-05
Wild Pitches No. Mark Player 1. 32 Shane Komine 32 Alvie Shepherd 3. 26 Jeff Kohli 4. 25 Zach Kroenke 5. 24 Doug Tegtmeier 6. 23 John Lepley 7. 20 Paul Gougen 20 Jonas Armenta 9. 19 Johnny Dorn 19 R.D. Spiehs 19 Jeff Strasser 19 Mike Zajeski
Years 1999-02 1993-95 1987-88 2003-05 1988-90 1985-88 1986-88 1994-97 2005-08 1999-01 1994-95 1988-92
Zach Kroenke earned spots on NU’s top-10 list in wins, strikeouts and shutouts during his Husker career from 2003 to 2005.
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Yearly Leaders Team Leaders in Categories Dating back to the 1960s Batting Average 1967 Alex Walter........................ .301 1968 Steve Johnson.................... .312 1969 Tom Tidball......................... .303 1970 Adrian Fiala........................ .325 1971 Pat Elgert............................ .327 1972 Bob Munson...................... .417 1973 Bob Munson...................... .419 1974 Paul Haas........................... .325 1975 Bryant Akisada................... .386 1976 Bobby Thomas................... .288 1977 Joe Scherger....................... .364 1978 Pete O’Brien....................... .333 1979 Jeff Hunter......................... .339 1980 Steve Oakley...................... .360 1981 Mark Prior.......................... .366 1982 Steve Stanicek.................... .449 1983 Dan Boever........................ .381 1984 Bill McGuire....................... .316 1985 Paul Meyers....................... .397 1986 Paul Meyers....................... .347 1987 Ken Ramos......................... .386 1988 Ken Ramos......................... .372 1989 Ken Ramos......................... .355 1990 Brian McArn....................... .354 1991 Brian McArn....................... .393 1992 Marc Sagmoen................... .446 1993 Marc Sagmoen................... .454 1994 Derek Dukart...................... .361 1995 Darin Erstad....................... .410 1996 Francis Collins.................... .424 1997 Todd Sears.......................... .421 1998 Ken Harvey......................... .373 1999 Ken Harvey....................... *.478 2000 Justin Cowan...................... .371 2001 John Cole........................... .418 2002 Jed Morris.......................... .382 2003 Matt Hopper...................... .382 2004 Alex Gordon....................... .365 2005 Alex Gordon....................... .372 2006 Ryan Wehrle....................... .365 2007 Jeff Tezak............................ .335 2008 Jake Opitz........................... .339 2009 Tyler Farst........................... .333 *denotes school record Hits 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
Tom Tidball............................ 25 Tom Tidball............................ 20 Four Players.......................... 25 Pat Elgert............................... 32 Bob Munson......................... 40 Bob Munson......................... 39 Norm Glismann..................... 36 Akisada, Glismann................. 32 Norm Glismann..................... 26 Joe Scherger.......................... 43 Russo, Scherger..................... 55 Bob Gebler............................ 70 Greg Schafer.......................... 59 Mark Prior............................. 73 Steve Stanicek....................... 83 Dan Boever........................... 77 Carter, Meyers...................... 65 Paul Meyers........................ 100 Paul Meyers.......................... 85 Mark Kister............................ 76 Ken Ramos............................ 96 Ken Ramos............................ 72 Kevin Jordan.......................... 87 Bill Vosik................................ 83 Dale Hagy.............................. 71 Marc Sagmoen...................... 93 Derek Dukart......................... 82 Darin Erstad........................ 103 Francis Collins....................... 92 Francis Collins................... *109
John Cole led Nebraska in batting average, hits and stolen bases en route to earning first-team All-America honors from the American Baseball Coaches Association in 2001. 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Schmidt, Harvey.................... 56 Ken Harvey.......................... 107 Justin Cowan......................... 89 John Cole............................ 100 Jeff Leise............................ *109 Matt Hopper......................... 89 Alex Gordon......................... .77 Alex Gordon.......................... 94 Ryan Wehrle.......................... 84 Andrew Brown...................... 70 Jake Opitz.............................. 77 Farst, Bailey........................... 63
Home Runs 1968 Tom Tidball.............................. 2 1969 Tom Tidball.............................. 5 1970 Tom Tidball.............................. 7 1971 Steve Achelpohl...................... 3 1972 Sharpe, Gilmore...................... 2 1973 Rich Sanger............................. 4 1974 Doak Fowler............................ 4 1975 Akisada, Glismann................... 2 1976 Paul Haas................................ 4 1977 Steve McManaman................. 9 1978 Joe Scherger............................ 9 1979 Jeff Hunter.............................. 8 1980 Steve Stanicek....................... 12 1981 Steve Stanicek....................... 10 1982 Steve Stanicek....................... 20 1983 Dan Boever........................... 12 1984 Mike Duncan......................... 14 1985 Paul Meyers.......................... 17 1986 Todd Bunge........................... 17 1987 Ron Crowe............................. 13
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1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Bobby Benjamin.................... 21 Bobby Benjamin.................... 9 Bobby Benjamin.................... 18 Shawn Buchanan.................. 10 Dale Hagy.............................. 12 Marc Sagmoen...................... 18 Darin Erstad.......................... 12 Darin Erstad.......................... 19 Matt Meyer........................... 10 Todd Sears............................. 17 Kimura, Hedman..................... 8 Ken Harvey............................ 23 Johnson, Hopper................... 21 Dan Johnson....................... *25 Jed Morris............................. 23 Matt Hopper......................... 22 Alex Gordon.......................... 18 Alex Gordon.......................... 19 Luke Gorsett.......................... 15 Andrew Brown...................... 10 Jake Opitz.............................. 11 Adam Bailey.......................... 12
Runs Batted In 1968 Bob Brand............................. 13 1969 Tom Tidball............................ 13 1970 Adrian Fiala........................... 18 1971 Pat Elgert............................... 14 1972 Munson, Sharpe.................... 15 1973 Bob Munson......................... 23 1974 Ron Miltenberger.................. 18 1975 Bryant Akisada...................... 21 1976 Gary Healey........................... 14 1977 Joe Scherger.......................... 41
1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Joe Scherger.......................... 52 Pete O’Brien.......................... 65 Jeff Hunter............................ 62 Roger Hill............................... 58 Steve Stanicek....................... 70 Dan Boever........................... 72 Mike Duncan......................... 65 Mike Duncan....................... *90 Todd Bunge........................... 69 Mark Kister............................ 61 Bobby Benjamin.................... 78 Doug Twitty........................... 48 Bobby Benjamin.................... 73 Bill Vosik................................ 49 Dale Hagy.............................. 51 Marc Sagmoen...................... 79 Derek Dukart......................... 55 Darin Erstad.......................... 76 Todd Sears . .......................... 62 Todd Sears............................. 79 Danny Kimura....................... 41 Ken Harvey............................ 86 Justin Cowan......................... 74 Dan Johnson......................... 86 Jed Morris........................... *90 Matt Hopper......................... 66 Alex Gordon......................... .75 Alex Gordon.......................... 66 Brandon Buckman................. 51 Jake Opitz.............................. 48 Jake Opitz.............................. 50 Adam Bailey.......................... 50
Runs Scored 1968 Tidball, Johnette................... 10 1969 Tom Tidball............................ 15 1970 Bob Griego............................ 16 1971 Steve Achelpohl.................... 18 1972 Gene Stohs............................ 22 1973 Bob Munson......................... 20 1974 James Smith.......................... 23 1975 Dick Anderson....................... 22 1976 Paul Haas.............................. 17 1977 Steve McManaman............... 37 1978 John Russo............................ 57 1979 Joe Scherger.......................... 64 1980 Joe Scherger.......................... 53 1981 Chris Chavez.......................... 61 1982 Steve Stanicek....................... 70 1983 Dan Boever........................... 62 1984 Scott Hooper......................... 64 1985 Larry Mims............................ 99 1986 Larry Mims............................ 73 1987 Ron Crowe............................. 59 1988 Ken Ramos........................ *100 1989 Ken Ramos............................ 62 1990 Bobby Benjamin.................... 61 1991 McArn, Buchanan................. 46 1992 Dale Hagy.............................. 43 1993 Marc Sagmoen...................... 75 1994 Darin Erstad.......................... 52 1995 Darin Erstad.......................... 84 1996 Matt Meyer........................... 71 1997 Francis Collins....................... 83 1998 Scott Larsen........................... 36 1999 Ken Harvey............................ 77 2000 Justin Cowan......................... 61 2001 Dan Johnson......................... 77 2002 Jed Morris............................. 70 2003 Matt Hopper......................... 74 2004 Alex Gordon......................... .64 2005 Alex Gordon.......................... 79 2006 Ryan Wehrle.......................... 50 2007 Andrew Brown...................... 47 2008 Jake Opitz.............................. 51 2009 Tyler Farst.............................. 36 Doubles 1968 Tom Tidball.............................. 6 1969 Adrian Fiala............................. 4 1970 Bob Griego.............................. 7 1971 Pat Elgert................................. 6 1972 Gene Stohs.............................. 7 1973 Bob Munson........................... 9 1974 Smith, Jadlowski...................... 6 1975 McManaman, Fowler.............. 9 1976 Bobby Thomas........................ 6 1977 Larry Winum......................... 13 1978 Dan Dixon.............................. 10 1979 Pete O’Brien.......................... 15 1980 Steve Oakley......................... 14 1981 Mark Prior............................. 15 1982 Steve Stanicek....................... 19 1983 Dan Boever........................... 22 1984 Kurt Eubanks......................... 12 1985 Mike Duncan....................... *26 1986 Burt Beattie........................... 24 1987 Mark Kister............................ 15 1988 Ken Ramos............................ 19 1989 Bruce Wobken....................... 14 1990 Kevin Jordan.......................... 19 1991 Bill Vosik................................ 17 1992 Jeff Murphy........................... 16 1993 Marc Sagmoen...................... 19 1994 Derek Dukart......................... 24 1995 Dalton, Shepherd.................. 22 1996 Todd Sears............................. 18 1997 Gabe Garcia.......................... 22 1998 Danny Kimura....................... 15 1999 Justin Cowan......................... 21
RECORDS 2006 2007 2008 2009
Aaron Marsden led Nebraska in innings pitched (115), strikeouts (113) and complete games (five), while being selected as the 2003 Big 12 Pitcher of the Year. 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Justin Cowan......................... 23 Matt Hopper ........................ 19 Jed Morris........................... *26 Gordon, Ledbetter................ 13 Alex Gordon......................... .18 Gordon, Bruce....................... 22 Ryan Wehrle.......................... 23 Andrew Brown...................... 19 Opitz, Belfonte...................... 15 Farst, Bailey........................... 15
Triples 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
Alex Walter............................. 2 Gene Stohs.............................. 2 Bob Munson........................... 1 Munson, Stohs........................ 2 Maury Damkroger................... 2 Anderson, Akisada.................. 1 Dick Anderson......................... 4 Healey, Haas............................ 3 Gary Healey............................. 3 Jon Henne............................... 3 Gebler, Oakley......................... 7 Pete O’Brien............................ 7 Stanicek, Scherger................... 6 Roger Hill................................. 8 Harold Bright........................... 7 Dan Boever............................. 8 Jeff Carter................................ 6 Paul Meyers............................ 6 Larry Mims.............................. 7 Ken Ramos.............................. 6 Ken Sirak................................. 7 Ramos, Twitty, Sirak................ 5 Shawn Buchanan.................. *9 Shawn Buchanan.................... 7 Dale Hagy................................ 4 Marc Sagmoen........................ 5 Jed Dalton............................... 5 Darin Erstad............................ 7 Matt Meyer............................. 7 Cliffton Durham...................... 5 Larsen, Harvey, Kimura........... 2 Will Bolt.................................. 7 Adam Shabala......................... 3 Jeff Leise.................................. 5
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Jeff Leise.................................. 8 Jeff Leise.................................. 7 Alex Gordon........................... .5 Alex Gordon............................ 4 Jake Opitz................................ 3 Opitz, Tezak............................. 3 Mort, Belfonte........................ 3 Belfonte, Kline......................... 3
Stolen Bases 1968 Tom Tidball............................ 13 1969 Tom Tidball.............................. 7 1970 Bob Griego............................ 15 1971 Gene Stohs.............................. 6 1972 Gene Stohs............................ 12 1973 Bob Munson........................... 5 1974 James Smith.......................... 10 1975 Dick Anderson......................... 7 1976 Robby Thomas...................... 15 1977 Joe Scherger.......................... 13 1978 John Russo............................ 18 1979 John Russo............................ 25 1980 Greg Schafer.......................... 28 1981 Chris Chavez.......................... 36 1982 Roger Hill............................... 30 1983 Jeff Carter.............................. 18 1984 Scott Hooper....................... *60 1985 Jeff Carter.............................. 41 1986 Larry Mims............................ 37 1987 Ken Ramos............................ 9 1988 Ken Ramos............................ 34 1989 Ken Ramos............................ 46 1990 Eddie Anderson..................... 41 1991 Eddie Anderson..................... 16 1992 Marc Sagmoen...................... 13 1993 Marc Sagmoen...................... 26 1994 Jed Dalton............................. 30 1995 Jed Dalton............................. 18 1996 Francis Collins....................... 19 1997 Francis Collins....................... 13 1998 Kevin Harrington..................... 6 1999 Jamal Strong......................... 34 2000 Jamal Strong......................... 35 2001 John Cole.............................. 28 2002 Jeff Leise................................ 25 2003 Jeff Leise................................ 20
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Jesse Boyer........................... 14 Alex Gordon.......................... 23 Bryce Nimmo........................ 16 Bryce Nimmo........................ 13 DJ Belfonte............................ 14 DJ Belfonte.............................. 9
Walks 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Bob Griego............................ 15 Tidball, Johnette................... 11 Tom Tidball............................ 12 Bob Munson......................... 10 Steve Achelpohl.................... 11 Rich Sanger........................... 22 William Jadlowski.................. 21 Dick Anderson....................... 25 Gary Healey........................... 18 Steve McManaman............... 31 John Russo............................ 43 Val Primante.......................... 65 Jeff Hunter............................ 49 Chris Chavez.......................... 45 Steve Stanicek....................... 44 Ben Amaya............................ 50 Jeff Carter.............................. 53 Jeff Carter.............................. 81 Curtiss Heflin......................... 44 Ron Crowe............................. 47 Bobby Benjamin.................. *91 Bobby Benjamin.................... 66 Bobby Benjamin.................... 66 Shawn Buchanan.................. 38 Jeff Murphy........................... 35 Marc Sagmoen...................... 59 Scott Wulfing......................... 34 Darin Erstad.......................... 41 Francis Collins....................... 42 Todd Sears............................. 62 Scott Larsen........................... 33 Adam Shabala....................... 41 Adam Shabala....................... 60 Dan Johnson......................... 63 Jeff Blevins............................ 33 Matt Hopper......................... 53 Alex Gordon......................... .47 Alex Gordon.......................... 63
Brandon Buckman................. 30 Belfonte, Brown.................... 34 Mitch Abeita......................... 43 Jeff Tezak............................... 30
Pitching Appearances 1967 Charlie Green........................ 13 1968 Winter, Logue........................ 10 1969 Gene Stohs............................ 11 1970 Bruce Cramer........................ 14 1971 Bruce Cramer........................ 15 1972 Bruce Cramer........................ 13 1973 Wetterberg, Kurosaki............ 12 1974 Kirk Eymann.......................... 19 1975 Boyd Batenhorst................... 20 1976 Boyd Batenhorst................... 12 1977 Jeff Costello........................... 12 1978 Jeff Nolting............................ 30 1979 Jeff Nolting............................ 27 1980 Mike Vojtesak........................ 20 1981 Jeff Anderson........................ 22 1982 Jeff Anderson........................ 23 1983 Ben Amaya............................ 17 1984 Phil Harrison......................... 23 1985 Bill Mulligan.......................... 28 1986 Kip Gross............................... 21 1987 Steve Spurgeon..................... 19 1988 McGraw Milhaven................. 31 1989 Joe Purvine........................... 23 1990 Dave Matranga...................... 34 1991 Dave Matranga...................... 35 1992 Steve Boyd............................ 25 1993 Steve Boyd............................ 28 1994 Mike Bellows....................... *36 1995 Jonas Armenta...................... 25 1996 Spencer Van Linge................. 23 1997 Spencer Van Linge................. 32 1998 Tevis Arnold.......................... 18 1999 R.D. Spiehs............................ 23 2000 Thom Ott............................... 24 2001 Thom Ott............................... 29 2002 Steve Hale............................. 25 2003 Tim Schoeninger................... 25 2004 Mike Sillman......................... 24 2005 Brett Jensen.......................... 33 2006 Brett Jensen.......................... 27 2007 Matt Foust............................. 27 2008 Zach Herr.............................. 28 2009 Eric Rose................................ 25 Strikeouts 1967 Bob Stickels........................... 42 1968 Keith Winter.......................... 48 1969 Gene Stohs............................ 37 1970 Paul Marek............................ 38 1971 Ryan Kurosaki........................ 39 1972 Ryan Kurosaki........................ 43 1973 Rich Sanger........................... 22 1974 Dennis O’Doherty................. 61 1975 Steve Nagel........................... 40 1976 Kirk Eymann.......................... 42 1977 Kirk Eymann.......................... 57 1978 Jeff Nolting............................ 61 1979 Tim Burke.............................. 78 1980 Tim Burke.............................. 68 1981 Bob Sebra.............................. 90 1982 Bob Sebra.............................. 54 1983 Bob Sebra.............................. 68 1984 Jeff Anderson........................ 74 1985 Roger Webb.......................... 59 1986 Phil Harrison......................... 98 1987 Phil Goguen........................... 75 1988 John Lepley........................... 87 1989 Mike Zajeski.......................... 67 1990 Dave Matranga...................... 75 1991 Josh Bullock.......................... 79 1992 Mike Zajeski.......................... 95 1993 Troy Brohawn...................... 123 1994 Mike Bellows......................... 71 1995 Jonas Armenta...................... 64 1996 Steve Fish.............................. 70 1997 Steve Fish.............................. 84 1998 Matt Schuldt......................... 45 1999 Shane Komine....................... 79 2000 Shane Komine................... *159
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Shane Komine..................... 157 Shane Komine..................... 115 Aaron Marsden................... 113 Justin Pekarek....................... 75 Joba Chamberlain............... 130 Joba Chamberlain............... 110 Tony Watson......................... 81 Johnny Dorn........................ 102 Mike Nesseth........................ 73
Complete Games 1967 Al Furby................................... 2 1968 Winter, Furby.......................... 5 1969 Al Furby................................... 5 1970 Paul Marek.............................. 3 1971 Ryan Kurosaki.......................... 5 1972 Ryan Kurosaki.......................... 4 1973 Ryan Kurosaki.......................... 8 1974 Dennis O’Doherty................... 4 1975 Steve Nagel............................. 3 1976 Kirk Eymann............................ 4 1977 Kirk Eymann............................ 7 1978 Jeff Costello............................. 6 1979 Jeff Costello............................. 5 1980 Burke, Faust............................ 8 1981 Steve Gehrke........................... 7 1982 Todd Oakes.............................. 6 1983 Three tied................................ 5 1984 Jeff Anderson.......................... 5 1985 Roger Webb............................ 6 1986 Phil Harrison........................... 6 1987 Phil Goguen............................. 4 1988 Pat Leinen............................... 4 1989 Pat Leinen............................... 7 1990 Josh Bullock............................ 3 1991 Josh Bullock............................ 4 1992 Josh Bullock............................ 4 1993 Troy Brohawn........................ *9 1994 Alvie Shepherd........................ 2 Troy Brohawn.......................... 2 1995 Cody Winget........................... 2 1996 Steve Fish................................ 2 1997 Steve Fish................................ 8 1998 Matt Schuldt........................... 2 1999 Komine, Fries.......................... 2 2000 Shane Komine......................... 6 2001 Shane Komine......................... 7 2002 Komine, Marsden, Rodrigue..... 3 2003 Aaron Marsden....................... 5 2004 Zach Kroenke.......................... 2 2005 Zach Kroenke.......................... 4 2006 Johnny Dorn............................ 2 2007 Watson, Dorn.......................... 2 2008 Dorn, Pribanic, Weber............ 2 2009 Erik Bird................................... 2 ERA (Min. 20 inn.) 1967 Bob Stickels........................ 1.56 1968 Bill Adams.......................... 1.80 1969 Paul Marek......................... 1.96 1970 Glen Gilmore...................... 2.05 1971 Ryan Kurosaki..................... 2.57 1972 Ryan Kurosaki..................... 2.40 1973 Larry Wetterberg................ 1.82 1974 Dave Buehrer..................... 4.07 1975 Steve Nagel........................ 3.35 1976 Kirk Eymann....................... 2.15 1977 Kirk Eymann....................... 1.75 1978 Tim Burke........................... 2.23 1979 Cliff Faust........................... 1.99 1980 Cliff Faust........................... 2.10 1981 Jeff Anderson..................... 2.15 1982 Jeff Koenigsman................. 2.39 1983 Ben Amaya......................... 1.78 1984 Bill McGuire..................... *1.29 1985 Mike Dobbs........................ 4.38 1986 Phil Goguen........................ 2.76 1987 McGraw Milhaven.............. 2.40 1988 McGraw Milhaven.............. 3.38 1989 Jerry Madison.................... 3.38 1990 Dave Matranga................... 2.16 1991 Dave Matranga................... 3.08 1992 John Izumi.......................... 2.88 1993 Troy Brohawn..................... 3.16 1994 Troy Brohawn..................... 3.36
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Jonas Armenta................... 3.49 Spencer Van Linge.............. 2.67 Brian Zubor........................ 4.64 Matt Schuldt...................... 3.13 Shane Komine.................... 3.58 Thom Ott............................ 1.26 Derrick Conte..................... 3.05 Shane Komine.................... 2.33 Mike Sillman...................... 1.82 Mike Sillman...................... 2.86 Brett Jensen....................... 1.96 Erik Bird.............................. 0.86 Luke Wertz......................... 2.98 Johnny Dorn....................... 2.45 Mike Nesseth..................... 5.01
Innings Pitched 1967 Al Furby.............................. 40.2 1968 Al Furby.............................. 63.1 1969 Al Furby................................. 48 1970 Glen Gilmore......................... 57 1971 Ryan Kurosaki..................... 59.2 1972 Ryan Kurosaki..................... 48.2 1973 Ryan Kurosaki..................... 55.2 1974 Dennis O’Doherty.............. 76.1 1975 Steve Nagel........................... 43 1976 Kirk Eymann.......................... 46 1977 Kirk Eymann.......................... 56 1978 Jeff Nolting......................... 70.1 1979 Burke, Tromba.................... 69.1 1980 Tim Burke........................... 86.1 1981 Steve Gehrke...................... 80.2 1982 Todd Oakes......................... 73.1 1983 Todd Oakes......................... 66.2 1984 Jeff Anderson........................ 97 1985 Roger Webb..................... 103.2 1986 Phil Harrison...................... 90.1 1987 Rocky Johnson................... 73.2 1988 Pat Leinen........................ 100.2 1989 Pat Leinen.......................... 94.1 1990 Dave Matranga................... 87.1 1991 Josh Bullock.......................... 97 1992 Josh Bullock....................... 97.1 1993 Troy Brohawn...................... 111 1994 Tom Bergan...................... 102.1 1995 Craig Sanders........................ 75 1996 Steve Fish.............................. 89 1997 Steve Fish............................ 108 1998 Jay Sirianni......................... 56.2 1999 Scott Fries........................ 100.2 2000 Shane Komine.................. 124.2 2001 Shane Komine................ *131.2 2002 Aaron Marsden................ 100.0 2003 Aaron Marsden................ 115.0 2004 Zach Kroenke................... 104.0 2005 Joba Chamberlain............ 118.2 2006 Tony Watson.................... 100.1 2007 Tony Watson...................... 99.0 2008 Johnny Dorn..................... 106.1 2009 Erik Bird.............................. 65.1 Wins 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
Al Furby................................... 3 Keith Winter............................ 5 Gene Stohs.............................. 3 Bruce Cramer.......................... 5 Ryan Kurosaki.......................... 4 Kurosaki, Cramer..................... 3 Buehrer, Kurosaki.................... 5 Kirk Eymann............................ 4 Nagel, Batenhorst................... 3 Boyd Batenhorst..................... 4 Steve McManaman................. 6 Pettit, Nolting, Costello........... 6 Tim Burke................................ 7 Cliff Faust................................ 9 Jeff Anderson........................ 8 Todd Oakes............................ 8 Todd Oakes............................ 8 Phil Harrison......................... 10 Jeff Mays............................... 9 Phil Harrison......................... 8 Phil Goguen........................... 7 Pat Leinen............................. 10 Pat Leinen............................. 7
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Saves 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Dave Matranga...................... 10 Dave Matranga...................... 8 Josh Bullock.......................... 8 Troy Brohawn........................ 13 Mike Bellows........................... 8 Jonas Armenta........................ 9 Steve Fish................................ 8 Steve Fish................................ 9 Jay Sirianni.............................. 5 Scott Fries............................... 8 Shane Komine....................... 11 Shane Komine..................... *14 Shane Komine....................... 10 Quinton Robertson............... 10 Justin Pekarek......................... 8 Johnny Dorn.......................... 12 Tony Watson......................... 10 Johnny Dorn.......................... 10 Thad Weber............................ 9 Mike Nesseth.......................... 5 Amaya, Anderson.................... 2 Ben Amaya.............................. 2 Bill McGuire............................ 6 Bill Mulligan............................ 3 Rocky Johnson........................ 4 Steve Spurgeon....................... 5 Dale Kistaitis............................ 4 Joe Purvine............................. 6 Dave Matranga........................ 4 Dave Matranga........................ 7 Steve Boyd.............................. 9 Steve Boyd.............................. 5 Mike Bellows......................... 10 Alvie Shepherd........................ 5 Spencer Van Linge................... 1 Jarod Bearinger....................... 1 Spencer Van Linge................... 2 Tevis Arnold............................ 7 Shane Komine......................... 2 Thom Ott................................. 6 Thom Ott............................... 11 Becker, Byers........................... 3 Tim Schoeninger..................... 6 Mike Sillman........................... 5 Brett Jensen........................ *16 Brett Jensen.......................... 13 Matt Foust............................... 7 Zach Herr................................ 5 Mike Nesseth.......................... 2
Games Started 1967 Winter, Churchich................... 5 1968 Winter, Furby.......................... 9 1969 Al Furby................................... 7 1970 Paul Marek............................ 10 1971 Ryan Kurosaki.......................... 9 1972 Ryan Kurosaki.......................... 9 1973 Ryan Kurosaki.......................... 8 1974 O’Doherty, Benish................. 11 1975 Steve Nagel............................. 9 1976 Kirk Eymann............................ 8 1977 Kirk Eymann............................ 9 1978 Jeff Costello........................... 12 1979 Tim Burke.............................. 12 1980 Tim Burke.............................. 13 1981 Bob Sebra.............................. 13 1982 Oakes, Sebra......................... 11 1983 Anderson, Kelly..................... 11 1984 Jeff Anderson........................ 12 1985 Jeff Mays............................... 14 1986 Harrison, Honnor.................. 11 1987 John Lepley........................... 13 1988 Pat Leinen............................. 17 1989 Pat Leinen............................. 13 1990 Josh Bullock.......................... 13 1991 Mike Zajeski.......................... 15 1992 Josh Bullock.......................... 14 1993 Troy Brohawn........................ 14 1994 Tom Bergan........................... 17 1995 Craig Sanders........................ 13 1996 Steve Fish.............................. 13 1997 Fish, Driscoll.......................... 14 1998 Kenny Duebelbeis................... 9
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Scott Fries............................. 17 Shane Komine....................... 17 Shane Komine..................... *18 Jamie Rodrigue..................... 16 Aaron Marsden..................... 16 Zack Kroenke......................... 15 Joba Chamberlain............... *18 Tony Watson......................... 15 Johnny Dorn.......................... 16 Johnny Dorn.......................... 15 Jordan Roualdes.................... 11
Walks 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Bob Churchich....................... 22 Al Furby................................. 23 Glen Gilmore......................... 24 Glen Gilmore......................... 27 Ryan Kurosaki........................ 22 Terry Redler........................... 20 David Buehrer....................... 26 Stan Benish........................... 38 Steve Nagel........................... 25 David Buehrer....................... 23 Steve McManaman............... 21 Mark DiBenedetti.................. 44 Tim Pettit.............................. 41 Tim Burke.............................. 35 Bob Sebra.............................. 64 Bob Sebra.............................. 47 Jeff Koenigsman.................... 35 Phil Harrison......................... 64 Mark Davis.......................... *74 Phil Harrison......................... 72 Phil Gougen........................... 58 John Kohli.............................. 51 Doug Tegtmeier..................... 53 Armando Garza..................... 51 Josh Bullock.......................... 37 Mike Zajeski.......................... 52 Troy Brohawn........................ 56 Cody Winget......................... 66 Jeff Strasser........................... 45 Jonas Armenta...................... 48 Steve Fish.............................. 52 Chad Wiles............................ 35 Shane Komine....................... 37 Shane Komine....................... 31 Shane Komine....................... 36 Aaron Marsden..................... 40 Phil Shirek............................. 23 Phil Shirek............................. 34 Joba Chamberlain................. 33 Joba Chamberlain................. 34 Johnny Dorn.......................... 38 Jennings, Pribanic................. 32 Mike Nesseth........................ 35
Putouts 1967 Wayne Kissler...................... 155 1968 Ron Johnette....................... 198 1969 Ron Johnette....................... 147 1970 Pat Elgert............................. 140 1971 Pat Elgert............................. 179 1972 Maury Damkroger............... 117 1973 Sam Sharpe......................... 223 1974 Sam Sharpe......................... 283 1975 Larry Winum....................... 143 1976 Gary Healey......................... 171 1977 Larry Winum....................... 230 1978 Pete O’Brien........................ 255 1979 Pete O’Brien........................ 475 1980 Steve Stanicek..................... 354 1981 Tim Sinovich........................ 266 1982 Steve Stanicek..................... 424 1983 Bill McGuire........................ 282 1984 Mike Duncan....................... 526 1985 Mike Duncan....................... 432 1986 Burt Beattie......................... 280 1987 Mark Kister.......................... 468 1988 Jeff Taylor............................ 416 1989 Frankie Jernigan.................. 265 1990 Bobby Benjamin.................. 549 1991 Brian Arntzen...................... 224 1992 Troy Brohawn...................... 331 1993 Matt McKay......................... 289
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Alvie Shepherd.................... 256 Todd Sears........................... 383 Todd Sears........................... 441 Todd Sears........................... 551 Craig Moore........................ 205 Ken Harvey.......................... 400 Dan Johnson....................... 361 Dan Johnson....................... 459 Matt Hopper....................... 507 Matt Hopper....................... 488 Curtis Ledbetter.................. 439 Curtis Ledbetter................ *685 Brandon Buckman............... 533 Andrew Brown.................... 460 Mitch Abeita....................... 433 Tyler Farst............................ 447
Assists 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Tony Sharpe.......................... 48 Tom Tidball............................ 69 Arnold Placke........................ 55 Dennis Jorgensen.................. 99 Steve Achelpohl.................... 58 Steve Achelpohl.................... 59 Bryant Akisada...................... 73 Bryant Akisada...................... 90 Bryant Akisada...................... 70 Doug Miller........................... 62 Doug Miller........................... 86 John Russo.......................... 137 John Russo.......................... 142 Greg Schafer........................ 143 Chris Chavez........................ 152 Dan Boever......................... 113 Turner Gill........................... 133 Kurt Eubanks....................... 144 Larry Mims.......................... 156 Larry Mims.......................... 172 Ken Sirak............................. 168 Ken Sirak............................. 181 Bruce Wobken..................... 153 Kevin Jordan........................ 169 Bill Vosik.............................. 120 Darin Petersen.................... 157 Robert Perry........................ 144 Darin Petersen.................... 183 Scott Wulfing....................... 156 Josh Dalton......................... 139 Bryan Schmidt..................... 185 Bryan Schmidt..................... 124 Will Bolt.............................. 161 Will Bolt.............................. 159 Will Bolt.............................. 155 Will Bolt.............................. 164 Joe Simokaitis..................... 194 Joe Simokaitis..................... 159 Joe Simokaitis................... *223 Jake Opitz............................ 169 Jake Opitz............................ 154 Jake Opitz............................ 154 Jeff Tezak............................. 107
Errors 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988
Sam Pizzo.............................. 12 Bob Griego............................ 14 Dennis Jorgensen.................... 8 Bob Griego.............................. 8 Peter Bethell......................... 12 Sam Sharpe............................. 9 Bryant Akisada...................... 12 Akisada, Jadlowski................ 13 Bryant Akisada...................... 16 Robby Thomas...................... 10 Dingledine, King.................... 11 John Russo............................ 24 Hunter, Russo........................ 15 Jeff Hunter............................ 14 Chris Chavez.......................... 19 Dan Boever........................... 23 Ben Amaya............................ 24 Jeff Carter.............................. 31 Larry Mims............................ 38 Curtiss Heflin......................... 29 Ron Crowe............................. 21 Ken Sirak............................... 25
1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Jason Allen............................ 20 Kevin Jordan.......................... 18 Vince Di Grandi..................... 18 Seaton, Petersen................... 23 Robert Perry.......................... 21 Darin Petersen...................... 13 Darin Petersen...................... 18 Josh Dalton........................... 19 Bryan Schmidt....................... 18 Schmidt, Kimura.................... 13 Danny Kimura....................... 20 Brandt Vlieger....................... 15 Jeff Blevins............................ 18 Bolt, Simokaitis..................... 12 Joe Simokaitis....................... 22 Alex Gordon.......................... 12 Alex Gordon.......................... 15 Ryan Wehrle.......................... 13 Craig Corriston...................... 14 Jake Opitz.............................. 12 Farst, Bubak, Mort.................. 8
Fielding Percentage 1967 Mick Zangari..................... 1.000 1968 Adrian Fiala...................... 1.000 1969 Arnold Placke................... 1.000 1970 Adrian Fiala........................ .975 1971 Pat Elgert............................ .980 1972 Bob Munson...................... .991 1973 Sam Sharpe........................ .991 1974 Sam Sharpe........................ .994 1975 Jon Henne.......................... .986 1976 Larry Winum...................... .985 1977 Jon Henne.......................... .996 1978 O’Brien, Winum................. .982 1979 Pete O’Brien....................... .982 1980 Stan Haas......................... 1.000 1981 Tim Sinovich....................... .982 1982 Steve Stanicek.................... .983 1983 Chuck Spiegle..................... .987 1984 Mike Duncan...................... .993 1985 Mike Duncan...................... .981 1986 Jeff Taylor........................... .996 1987 Tim Pettengill..................... .994 1988 Jeff Taylor........................... .998 1989 Ken Ramos......................... .991 1990 Sean McKenna................... .984 1991 Sean McKenna................... .969 1992 Marc Sagmoen................... .985 1993 Jed Dalton........................ 1.000 1994 Jed Dalton........................ 1.000 1995 Todd Sears.......................... .983 1996 Todd Sears.......................... .987 1997 Todd Sears.......................... .985 1998 Craig Moore....................... .995 1999 Ken Harvey......................... .996 2000 Dan Johnson...................... .990 2001 Tito Rivera.......................... .995 2002 Matt Hopper...................... .995 2003 Bubbs Merrill................... 1.000 2004 Curtis Ledbetter................. .998 2005 Brandon Buckman............ 1.000 2006 Brandon Buckman.............. .993 2007 Andrew Brown................... .988 2008 Tyler Farst......................... 1.000 2009 Cody Neer.......................... .990
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Team Records Team Records in Offensive, Defensive and Pitching Categories Doubles 1. 154 2. 144 144 4. 143 5. 134 6. 133 7. 126 8. 125 9. 123 123 Triples 1. 2. 3. 4.
38 37 34 33 33 33 31 31 30 28 28
1980 1978 1981 1999 1984 1982 1987 1983 1979 1990 1988
Home Runs 1. 94 2. 81 81 4. 77 5. 76 76 76 8. 74 9. 73 10. 72
1985 2001 1988 1999 2003 2000 1990 2002 1986 1995
7. 9. 10.
The 2001 Huskers reached the College World Series for the first time in school history and are one of only three Nebraska baseball teams to win 50 or more games in a season.
General Bests Games Played 1. 72 2. 71 69 4. 68 68 68 7. 66 66 9. 65 10. 64 64 64 Wins 1. 2. 3. 4.
3. 2005 1988 1985 2002 2000 1990 1984 2001 2003 1981 1980 1979
57 51 50 49 49 48 47 47 46 45
2005 2000 2001 1980 1979 1988 2003 2002 1984 1985
35 31 28 28 27 27 27 26 25 25
1997 1989 2009 1994 2007 1996 1974 1990 1992 1986
Winning Percentage 1. .791 (57-15) 2. .771 (44-13)
2005 1982
6. 7. 9. 10. Losses 1. 2. 3. 5. 8. 9.
5. 6. 8. 9. 10.
.765 (49-15) .765 (49-15) .758 (50-16) .750 (51-17) .750 (15-5) .745 (44-15) .739 (17-6) .723 (47-18)
1980 1979 2001 2000 1955 1983 1948 2003
8. 9. 10.
Most Runs/Game 1. 9.98 2. 9.80 3. 9.40 4. 9.27 5. 9.20
1999 1985 1995 1988 2001
1985 1999 2001 2000 1995 1996 1982 1987 2002 1993
Fewest Runs/Game 1. 3.08 2. 3.15 3. 3.42 4. 3.43 5. 3.46
1963 1965 1968 1961 1967
Offensive Bests Batting Average 1. .339 2. .338 3. .334 4. .325 5. .323 6. .321 .321 8. .317 9. .315 .315 At Bats 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
2,448 2,403 2,356 2,342 2,239 2,229 2,199 2,178 2,175 2,175
2005 2002 2001 2000 1985 2003 1997 1999 1990 1988
Runs Scored 1. 676 2. 658 3. 607 4. 599 5. 560 6. 545 7. 543
1985 1988 2001 1999 2000 1995 2002
Hits 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10.
493 491 488 488
787 762 758 756 739 737 689 677 677 669
2002 1997 1995 1985 2001 1988 1993 1999 1990 1986
Most Homers/Game 1. 1.36 2. 1.28 3. 1.24 4. 1.23 5. 1.22
1985 1999 1995 2001 1986
Runs Batted In 1. 603 2. 575 3. 547 4. 539 5. 499 6. 491 7. 478 8. 442 9. 440 10. 438
1985 1988 2001 1999 2000 2002 1995 1996 2003 1997
Total Bases 1. 1,228 2. 1,208 3. 1,172 4. 1,159 5. 1,131 6. 1,103 7. 1,101 8. 1,098 9. 1,065 10. 1,041
1985 2001 2002 1999 2000 1995 1988 2005 1990 2003
Slugging Percentage 1. .548 2. .532 3. .517 4. .515
1985 1999 1995 1982
1990 1997 1996 1987
2001 2000 1985 2002 2005 1999 1995 1997 2003 1988
Most Hits/Game 1. 12.28 2. 11.93 3. 11.88 4. 11.53 5. 11.21
1999 2001 1995 1996 2000
Fewest Hits/Game 1. 5.65 2. 5.73 3. 6.03 4. 6.38 6.38
1965 1963 1971 1969 1967
Matt Hopper was a two-time All-American and was Big 12 Player of the Year in 2003. Hopper holds Big 12 records for both homers (64) and RBIs (271) during his career from 2000 to 2003.
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5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
.513 .506 .494 .491 .490 .488
2001 1988 1986 1987 1990 2002
Fewest Strikeouts/Game 1. 4.12 1961 2. 4.27 1971 3. 4.38 1972 4. 4.77 1970 5. 5.24 2002
5. 6. 7.
Walks 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
565 466 404 380 363 360 349 340 332 322
1988 1985 1989 1984 2001 1983 2000 1979 1997 1980
Hit By Pitches 1. 103 2. 98 3. 95 4. 90 5. 88 6. 80 7. 77 8. 75 9. 73 10. 71 71
2003 2002 2004 2008 1994 2005 2006 2007 1993 2009 2000
Earned Run Average 1. 2.64 2. 2.69 3. 2.69 4. 2.73 5. 3.07 3.07 7. 3.09 8. 3.13 3.13 10. 3.14
1965 2005 1969 1966 1984 1961 1967 1979 1970 2000
Stolen Bases 1. 196 2. 159 3. 144 4. 138 5. 137 6. 131 7. 126 8. 124 9. 120 10. 110
1984 1981 1999 1985 1988 1990 2000 2001 1986 1982
Strikeouts 1. 538 2. 503 3. 491 4. 484 5. 478 6. 469 7. 464 8. 438 9. 436 10. 418
2005 2001 2008 2000 2002 2003 2007 1999 1988 1990
Most Strikeouts/Game 1. 8.46 2. 7.88 3. 7.86 4. 7.85 5. 7.62
2008 1967 2007 1968 2001
Most Walks/Game 1. 7.96 2. 6.96 3. 6.75 4. 6.10 5. 5.76
1988 1989 1985 1983 1984
Fewest Walks/Game 1. 2.38 2. 2.56 3. 2.69 4. 2.87 5. 2.88
1966 1971 1970 2000 1963
Strikeouts 1. 454 2. 443 3. 431 4. 405 5. 395 6. 389 7. 382 8. 380 9. 379 10. 375
1997 1988 1990 2005 1989 2000 1991 2004 1994 1993
Most Strikeouts/Game 1. 8.38 2. 7.30 3. 7.16 4. 7.00 5. 6.87
1966 1999 1987 1992 1986
Sacrifice Flies 1. 47 2. 46 3. 42 4. 40 5. 39 39 7. 33 33 33 33
1985 2002 1999 1988 2000 1982 1995 1990 1989 1980
Pitching Bests Innings Pitched 1. 643.0 2. 600.2 3. 598.1 4. 574.0
2005 2002 2000 2003
9. 10.
573.1 572.0 549.2 549.2 548.2 534.2
1985 2001 1991 1990 1988 1997
Fewest Strikeouts/Game 1. 3.39 1961 2. 3.77 1982 3. 4.00 1971 4. 4.11 1984 5. 4.24 1977 Walks Allowed 1. 382 2. 364 3. 350 4. 343 5. 339
1986 1985 1988 1987 1993
Shortstop Joe Simokaitis helped Nebraska establish a school record with a .975 team fielding percentage in 2004. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
337 322 309 297 281
1990 1994 1995 1989 1997
Fewest Walks Allowed/Game 1. 2.46 2000 2. 2.52 2003 3. 2.59 2005 4. 2.68 2002 5. 2.79 2004 Most Walks Allowed/Game 1. 6.37 1986 2. 6.02 1987 3. 5.84 1993 4. 5.37 1995 5. 5.33 1994 Hits Allowed 1. 680 2. 642 3. 632 4. 608 5. 573 6. 572 7. 570 8. 566 9. 559 10. 558
1997 1999 2001 1985 1996 2002 1995 2003 1990 1994
Most Hits Allowed/Game 1. 10.97 1997 2. 10.70 1999 3. 10.42 1996 4. 10.12 2009 5. 9.83 1995 Fewest Hits Allowed/Game 1. 5.10 1965 2. 5.38 1966 3. 5.93 1973 4. 6.01 1979 5. 6.10 1984
Turner Gill was part of the Huskers’ 1983 team that won a school-record 26 straight games and was ranked as high as second nationally by Baseball America. Gill also earned All-America honors as a quarterback for the Husker football team in 1983, and had a 28-2 career record as a starter.
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Runs Allowed 1. 486 2. 467 3. 431 4. 419 5. 397 6. 392 7. 384 8. 379 9. 364 10 361
1985 1997 1996 1995 1999 1993 1988 2009 1994 1990
Most Runs Allowed/Game 1. 7.84 1996 2. 7.53 1997 3. 7.22 1995 4. 7.04 1985 5. 7.01 2009 Wild Pitches 1. 77 2. 73 3. 61 4. 59 5. 57 6. 53 53 8. 48 9. 47 10. 46 Saves 1. 2. 3. 6. 7. 10.
23 19 17 17 17 15 12 12 12 11
1987 1994 1988 1995 1993 2007 1990 2001 1996 1989 2005 2007 2008 2006 2003 2001 2004 1987 1994 2002
Complete Games 1. 31 2. 26 3. 24 4. 23 5. 22 6. 21 7. 18 18 9. 16 16
1980 1979 1985 1978 1983 1974 1981 1977 1989 1987
Hit Batters 1. 74 2. 69 3. 64 4. 63 5. 62 6. 52 52 8. 51 51 10. 47
2009 1995 2008 2007 1996 2006 2002 2003 2001 1993
Fielding Bests Putouts 1. 1,929 2. 1,802 3. 1,795 4. 1,724 5. 1,716 6. 1,643 7. 1,605 8. 1,604 9. 1,580 10. 1,572
2005 2002 2000 2003 2001 1988 2006 1997 1999 2004
Assists 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
837 745 734 727 719 712 698 697 677 661
2005 1988 1990 2002 1997 2001 2003 1999 2006 2000
Errors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
147 114 111 110 108 106 103 102 99 99 99
1985 1990 1991 1981 1988 2001 1986 1978 1992 1982 1979
Fielding Percentage 1. .975 .975 3. .974 4. .971 .971 .971 7. .970 .970 9. .969 10. .967
2005 2004 2006 2008 1995 1994 2009 2002 2003 2000
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Yearly Team Totals Team Pitching and Hitting Totals Dating back to 1961
Buck Beltzer Stadium was the home of Husker baseball from 1979 to 2001. NU went 527-137 at “The Buck,” while a record crowd of 5,484 saw Nebraska’s 9-6, 10-inning win over Rice on June 1, 2001, clinching NU’s first College World Series appearance.
Marc Sagmoen holds NU’s career batting record with a .451 average. He is also in the NCAA record book for belting two home runs in the first inning against St. John’s on March 20, 1993, at the Pepsi/Johnny Quik Classic.
Former Major Leaguer Todd Sears holds the school record for most putouts with 1,375 from 1995 to 1997. He is one of five Huskers with a .400 or better career average.
Year G AB R H AVG. 2B 3B HR 1961 23 688 79 154 .224 26 3 2 1962 26 783 116 212 .271 26 8 8 1963 26 662 80 149 .225 14 6 12 1964 Records not available 1965 20 433 63 113 .261 13 1 6 1966 24 740 117 174 .235 24 7 14 1967 24 742 83 153 .206 19 9 10 1968 26 791 89 182 .231 33 5 5 1969 24 707 86 153 .216 23 5 12 1970 26 816 103 195 .239 24 1 15 1971 30 802 108 181 .226 30 8 12 1972 29 837 106 206 .246 33 3 7 1973 30 834 128 211 .253 32 2 13 1974 40 153 162 296 .257 40 17 19 1975 33 888 132 244 .275 48 10 9 1976 46 1,209 175 300 .248 39 19 21 1977 42 1,139 262 320 .281 54 13 28 1978 56 1,573 384 465 .296 68 37 38 1979 64 1,783 435 530 .297 89 30 36 1980 64 1,899 484 587 .309 102 38 53 1981 64 1,843 420 546 .296 104 34 57 1982 57 1,748 452 561 .321 97 33 59 1983 59 1,707 451 527 .309 113 31 36 1984 66 1,900 446 528 .278 90 33 40 1985 69 2,239 676 758 .339 143 24 94 1986 60 1,988 461 602 .303 123 19 73 1987 57 1,895 488 600 .317 94 31 58 1988 71* 2,175 658 669 .308 133 28 81 1989 58 1,693 378 447 .264 77 22 38 1990 68** 2,175 493 659 .303 123 28 76 1991 59 1,852 404 560 .302 113 25 52 1992 56 1,726 375 542 .314 92 15 50 1993 58 1,997 443 630 .315 126 12 64 1994 60 2,004 351 537 .268 101 14 51 1995 58 2,132 545 689 .323 144 27 72 1996 55 1,978 488 634 .321 110 21 44 1997 62 2,199 491 677 .308 144 16 55 1998 44 1,487 298 437 .294 100 8 41 1999 60 2,178 599 737 .338 125 33 77 2000 68 2,342 560 762 .325 117 12 76 2001 66 2,356 607 787 .334 134 22 81 2002 68 2,403 543 756 .315 154 20 74 2003 65 2,229 484 677 .304 106 15 76 2004 59 1,977 389 555 .281 112 10 52 2005 72 2,448 487 739 .302 128 15 67 2006 59 2,044 376 634 .310 110 14 70 2007 59 1,984 339 571 .288 100 13 33 2008 58 1,976 370 545 .276 109 13 38 2009 54 1,879 351 529 .282 107 15 48 *Includes 10 games in Hawaii. **Includes seven games in Hawaii. All-time bests are in bold.
RBI 67 100 71
BB 78 76 75
SO 78 155 120
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Year G GS CG 1961 25 25 5 1962 26 26 8 1963 26 26 7 1964 Records not available 1965 20 20 12 1966 24 24 13 1967 24 24 2 1968 26 26 11 1969 24 24 10 1970 26 26 7 1971 30 30 10 1972 29 29 9 1973 30 30 10 1974 40 40 21 1975 33 33 6 1976 46 46 15 1977 42 42 18 1978 56 56 23 1979 64 64 26 1980 64 64 31 1981 64 64 18 1982 57 57 15 1983 59 59 22 1984 66 66 15 1985 69 69 24 1986 60 60 13 1987 57 57 16 1988 71 71 6 1989 58 58 16 1990 68 68 10 1991 59 59 10 1992 56 56 13 1993 58 58 15 1994 60 60 4 1995 58 58 4 1996 55 55 6 1997 62 62 12 1998 44 44 5 1999 60 60 7 2000 68 68 13 2001 66 66 10 2002 69 69 9 2003 65 65 9 2004 59 59 3 2005 72 72 7 2006 59 59 4 2007 59 59 4 2008 58 58 7 2009 54 54 4 All-time bests are in bold.
IP 176.0 205.0 194.1
H 165 177 192
R 98 123 110
ER 60 78 80
ERA 3.07 3.42 3.76
BB 86 98 80
SO 103 146 188
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143.0 181.1 192.0 207.0 183.2 207.1 222.0 208.0 216.0 302.0 234.0 312.1 289.2 389.0 460.1 466.2 459.2 438.2 440.2 509.2 573.1 489.2 456.1 548.2 436.2 549.2 549.2 447.0 497.2 519.0 514.1 479.2 534.2 372.1 526.2 598.1 572.0 600.2 574.2 524.0 643.0 526.0 519.0 521.0 483.2
102 129 167 189 156 193 249 210 178 296 232 294 280 351 385 405 449 405 416 402 608 479 451 546 452 559 496 480 539 558 570 573 680 416 642 537 632 572 566 537 530 480 529 498 547
57 80 105 111 84 95 145 114 113 162 170 178 152 233 217 232 284 232 223 211 486 352 351 384 349 361 313 327 392 364 419 431 467 272 397 259 346 296 292 255 235 230 314 287 379
42 55 66 76 55 72 106 80 81 122 126 137 120 169 160 172 199 180 176 174 381 271 289 323 281 282 218 251 320 312 366 368 397 236 325 209 280 244 242 219 192 199 265 242 334
2.64 2.73 3.09 3.30 2.69 3.13 4.28 3.46 3.38 3.64 4.85 3.95 3.75 3.91 3.13 3.32 3.90 3.69 3.59 3.07 5.98 4.98 5.70 5.30 5.79 4.62 4.11 5.05 5.79 5.41 6.40 6.90 6.68 5.70 5.55 3.14 4.41 3.66 3.79 3.76 2.69 3.40 4.60 4.18 6.22
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Thom Ott led Nebraska in saves in 2000 and 2001, setting a then-school record with 11 saves as a junior. Ott, who was chosen by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2001 MLB Draft, is second on NU’s record chart with 17 career saves.
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Former major leaguer Pete O’Brien led the Huskers in fielding percentage in both 1978 and 1979.
Bill McGuire was a key member of Nebraska’s 1985 NCAA Regional team, which holds six school records.
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First-Team All-Americans A Total of 16 Huskers have combined for 18 First-Team All-America Selections A four-year starter from 1947 to 1950, Bob Cerv led NU to a pair of Big Seven titles in his Husker career. The Weston, Neb., native earned first-team AllAmerica honors from the ABCA in 1950 after batting .444 – an average that still ranks fifth on NU single-season charts – with nine homers and 36 RBIs. He displayed tremendous power, leading the nation with an .878 slugging percentage in 1950, helping the Huskers to a Big Seven Conference title and an appearance in the NCAA playoffs.
Steve Stanicek had one of the finest seasons in school history in 1982 en route to first-team AllAmerica honors from Baseball America. He hit .449 with 20 home runs and 70 RBIs, while setting a school record with his .930 slugging percentage. His .569 on-base percentage as a junior was the second best in Steve Stanicek school history, while he also ranks 1982 • 1B in the top five in doubles, triples Baseball America and homers despite playing only three seasons for Nebraska. The Park Forest, Ill., native became the first Husker ever drafted in the first round of the MLB Draft, as the No. 11 player selected by the San Francisco Giants.
Don Brown became the second Husker to receive first-team All-America honors from the ABCA, leading the Huskers to a 12-8 record and a second-place finish in the Big Seven Conference. A two-year letterwinner who led the Huskers in hitting both seasons, the Omaha, Neb., native batted .446 as a senior, leading NU in RBIs (19), hits (37) and total bases (58). His .446 average ties for fourth-highest in school history. For his efforts, he was a two-time team MVP.
Paul Meyers capped a stellar Husker career by earning AllAmerica honors from The Sporting News in 1986. As a senior, he batted .347 with 85 hits, 20 doubles and 66 RBIs. He finished the season with a .629 slugging percentage and tied a school record with 10 RBIs against Missouri Western. A career .350 Paul Meyers hitter, Meyers’ productive career 1986 • OF etched his name in the NU record The Sporting News books, as he ranks second with 209 RBIs, fifth with 250 hits and is also in the top 10 in both homers and total bases. Meyers was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the fourth round of the 1986 MLB Draft.
One of the finest players in Nebraska history, Gene Stohs capped his career by earning first-team All-America honors from The Sporting News in 1972. A four-year letterwinner and an All-Big Eight selection, he batted .369, while leading the Huskers in hits (39), runs scored (22), doubles (7) and stolen bases Gene Stohs (12). Stohs struck out just three 1972 • OF times in 106 at-bats. Stohs also The Sporting News holds the distinction of being NU baseball’s first two-time CoSIDA Academic All-American, earning second-team honors in 1970 and 1972.
Troy Brohawn enjoyed the finest season ever by a Husker pitcher en route to first-team AllAmerica honors from Collegiate Baseball. The southpaw from Woolford, Md., went 13-0 with a 3.16 ERA, striking out a thenschool record 123 batters in 111.1 innings. He tossed nine complete games and struck out Troy Brohawn 10 or more hitters in six outings. 1993 • LHP The second Husker to ever earn Collegiate Baseball first-team All-Big Eight honors at two positions, Brohawn batted .329 with three homers and 34 RBIs while playing first base. He was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the fourth round of the 1994 MLB Draft.
Bob Cerv 1950 • OF American Baseball Coaches Association
Don Brown 1955 • INF American Baseball Coaches Association
Marc Sagmoen 1993 • OF Collegiate Baseball U.S. Baseball Assoc. NCBWA & ABCA
Marc Sagmoen etched his name in the record books at NU, capping his career with first-team All-America accolades in 1993 from Collegiate Baseball, USBA, NCBWA and the ABCA. He set the NU career mark with a .451 average during his two seasons, breaking the old mark by over 80 points. As a senior, he hit .454 with 18 homers and 79 RBIs, as he ranked fifth nationally in hitting and fourth in slugging percentage (.859). He was a 10th-round selection by the Texas Rangers in the 1994 MLB Draft.
Darin Erstad enjoyed a stellar 1995 season on his way to consensus first-team All-America honors. He hit .410 with 19 homers and 79 RBIs, while setting single-season records in extrabase hits (46) and total bases (194). One of the best hitters in school history, Erstad finished his three-year career as a top-five Darin Erstad performer in eight categories 1995 • OF and held NU’s career hits record Collegiate Baseball until the 2002 season. The top Baseball America pick in the 1995 MLB Draft by the NCBWA & ABCA Anaheim Angels, Erstad is a twotime MLB All-Star and helped the Angels to their first World Series championship in 2002.
Steve Stanicek earned first-team All-America honors from Baseball America in 1982, hitting .449 with 20 home runs and 70 RBIs.
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Ken Harvey 1999 • 1B Collegiate Baseball Baseball America Baseball Weekly NCBWA & ABCA
Shane Komine 2000 & 2001 • P Baseball Weekly Collegiate Baseball The Sporting News NCBWA & ABCA
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First baseman Ken Harvey earned consensus first-team All-America honors in 1999, leading the Huskers to a Big 12 Tournament title and an NCAA appearance. He led the nation with a .478 average, while hitting 23 homers and driving in 86 runs. Although he made his name on offense, Harvey was the Easton Redline Defensive Player of the Year after committing just two errors in 1999. A career .426 hitter, Harvey was selected in the fifth round of the 1999 MLB Draft by the Kansas City Royals.
John Cole helped NU to three straight NCAA tournaments and a Big 12 title in 2001. The 5-11, 185-pounder batted .418 with 11 homers, 61 RBIs and 28 steals in his final season at NU. He finished his career with a .380 average, the sixth-best mark in school history, and was in the top 10 in hits (222) and John Cole stolen bases (59). A fifth-round 2001 • OF/2B selection by the Seattle Mariners ABCA in 2001, Cole was a first-team Baseball America CoSIDA Academic All-American, becoming the first baseball player at NU to capture first-team All-America honors on and off the field in the same year.
The first two-time first-team All-American in school history, Shane Komine was a first-team All-America selection in 2000 and 2001. He posted records of 11-4 as a sophomore and 14-2 in 2001, helping NU to back-to-back 50win seasons. A two-time Big 12 Pitcher of the Year, Komine struck out a school-record 159 batters in 2000. He holds school records for wins (41), strikeouts (510) and innings pitched (431.0), while his strikeout total ranked fifth in NCAA history. A second-team CoSIDA Academic All-American as a senior, Komine was drafted in the ninth round by the Oakland Athletics in 2002.
Matt Hopper capped an amazing sophomore campaign by earning first-team All-America honors from The Sporting News in 2001. The 6-4, 215-pound designated hitter batted .358 with 12 homers and 85 RBIs, a total that ranked third nationally, to help the Huskers to a Big 12 title and a College World Series Matt Hopper appearance. A career .350 hitter, 2001 • DH Hopper finished his career as the The Sporting News school and Big 12 all-time leader in homers (64), RBIs (271), hits (338) and runs scored (246). The 2003 Big 12 Player of the Year, Hopper was a 10th-round pick by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2003.
After leading his team to the CWS for the second straight year in 2002, Jeff Leise earned firstteam All-America honors from the ABCA. The center fielder from Omaha, Neb., batted .371 with 12 homers, 51 RBIs and led the team with 25 stolen bases. The District VI Player of the Year by the NCBWA, he tied a school Jeff Leise record with 109 hits, while his 2002 • OF eight triples ranked second on ABCA NU’s charts. A two-time MLB draftee, Leise concluded his Husker career ranked second in both hits (305) and runs scored (210). A two-time CoSIDA Academic All-American, Leise was chosen as the Baseball Academic All-American of the Year in 2002 and 2003.
Jed Morris slugged his way to consensus first-team All-America honors in 2002. The catcher from Seabrook, Texas, batted .382 with 23 homers and tied school marks with 26 doubles and 90 RBIs. Morris was the 2002 Big 12 Player of the Year and one of three finalists for the ABCA National Player-of-the-Year Award. A twoJed Morris time Big 12 Player of the Week, 2002 • C Morris earned national player-ofCollegiate Baseball the-week honors from Collegiate Baseball Weekly Baseball, when he homered in NCBWA & ABCA five consecutive games. Morris finished his career among the top 10 in batting average (.367, ninth) and slugging percentage (.674, eighth).
Alex Gordon was the second Husker to be named a two-time, first-team All-American, earning the honor in 2004 and 2005. A two-time Big 12 Player of the Year, Gordon hit .365 with 18 homers and 75 RBIs as a sophomore. He ranked in the top four in the Big 12 in nine offensive categories in 2004, including league highs Alex Gordon in slugging percentage, on-base 2004 & 2005 • 3B percentage and triples while Baseball America ranking second in homers and Collegiate Baseball third in RBIs. The most decorated Sports Weekly player in Nebraska baseball NCBWA & ABCA history, Gordon won the Dick Howser, Brooks Wallace and Golden Spikes Award in 2005, leading the Huskers to a Big 12 title and CWS appearance. He hit .372 with 19 homers and 66 RBIs, ranking in the top 10 in the Big 12 in all 12 offensive categories. He topped the league in six categories, including runs, slugging percentage and on-base percentage. Gordon was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2005 MLB First-Year Player Draft by the Kansas City Royals.
Dan Johnson 2001 • 1B Baseball Weekly NCBWA The Sporting News
One of the most prolific sluggers in school annals, Dan Johnson earned consensus firstteam All-America honors in 2001, leading the Huskers to a Big 12 title and a CWS appearance. As a senior, Johnson batted .361 and led the Big 12 in homers (25) and RBIs (86), totals that ranked in the top five nationally. The Howser Award finalist also led the Big 12 in runs scored (77), walks (63), on-base percentage (.507) and slugging percentage (.762). He was a seventh-round selection by Oakland in the 2001 MLB Draft.
John Cole earned first-team All-America honors in 2001, hitting .418 with 11 homers and 61 RBIs and helping NU to its first CWS appearance.
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All-Americans and National Honors A Complete Listing of Conference and National Honors Second-Team All-Americans 1955 1966 1973 1985 1993 2000 2001 2001 2001 2002 2003 2003 2006
Don Brown, IF Bob Churchich, IF, ABCA Bob Munson, OF, ABCA Paul Meyers, OF, BA Troy Brohawn, UTIL, ABCA Shane Komine, SP, BA, ABCA, Shane Komine, SP, ABCA, BA, TSN Dan Johnson, 1B, ABCA, CB John Cole, OF, TSN Shane Komine, SP, ABCA, BA Matt Hopper, 1B, BA, Aaron Marsden, P, BA Luke Gorsett, OF, NCBWA
Third-Team All-Americans
1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1965 1983 1985 1985 1990 1993 1993 1997 2000 2000 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2005 2005 2006 2006 2008
Bob Diers, OF Jerry Dunn, OF Ray Novak, P Fred Seger, IF Bill Giles, 1B Stan Bahnsen, P Dan Boever, OF, BA Mike Duncan, 1B Bill McGuire, C Kevin Jordan, 2B Troy Brohawn, P, BA, NCBWA Marc Sagmoen, OF, BA Todd Sears, 1B, NCBWA Justin Cowan, C, CB, NCBWA Matt Hopper, DH, ABCA John Cole, OF, CB Shane Komine, SP, NBCWA Jed Morris, C, BA Aaron Marsden, P, CB, NCBWA Matt Hopper, 1B, CB, NCBWA Joba Chamberlain, P, CB Johnny Dorn, P, CB, NCBWA, ABCA Ryan Wehrle, SS, CB Tony Watson, P, NCBWA, CB Johnny Dorn, P, NCBWA
Freshman All-Americans 1988 1992 1992 1995 1999 2000 2000 2002 2002 2002 2003 2003 2005 2005
Bobby Benjamin, OF, CB (1st) Darin Petersen, SS, CB (1st) Jed Dalton, OF, CB (2nd) Todd Sears, 1B, CB (1st) Shane Komine, RHP, CB (1st) Matt Hopper, DH CB (1st ), BA (1st), BW (1st) Jamie Rodrigue, LHP CB (1st), BA (2nd) Daniel Bruce, OF, CB (HM) Phil Shirek, RHP, CB (HM) Brian Duensing, LHP, CB (HM) Alex Gordon, 3B, CB Tim Schoeninger, RHP, CB Johnny Dorn, RHP, BA (1st), CB Tony Watson, LHP, CB
Key: ABCA - American Baseball Coaches Association; BW-Baseball Weekly; CBCollegiate Baseball; NCBWA-National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association; TSNThe Sporting News
Golden Spikes Award
1995 Darin Erstad (Finalist) 1999 Ken Harvey (Finalist) 2005 Alex Gordon (Winner)
Brooks Wallace Award 2005 Alex Gordon (Winner)
ABCA Player of the Year 2002 Jed Morris (Finalist) 2005 Alex Gordon (Winner)
Dick Howser Award 2000 2001 2004 2005
Shane Komine (Finalist) Dan Johnson (Finalist) Alex Gordon (Finalist) Alex Gordon (Winner)
Rotary Smith Award
1999 Ken Harvey (Finalist) 2002 Shane Komine (Semifinalist)
Johnny Bench Award
2000 Justin Cowan (Finalist) 2008 Mitch Abeita (Semifinalist)
Easton/Redline National Defensive Player of the Year 1999 Ken Harvey (Winner)
Conference Player of the Year 1995 2000 2001 2002 2003 2003 2004 2005
Darin Erstad (Player) Shane Komine (Pitcher) Shane Komine (Pitcher) Jed Morris (Player) Aaron Marsden (Pitcher) Matt Hopper (Player) Alex Gordon (Player) Alex Gordon (Player)
NCBWA District Player of the Year
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Shane Komine, SP Dan Johnson, 1B Jeff Leise, OF Matt Hopper, 1B Alex Gordon, 3B Alex Gordon, 3B Luke Gorsett, OF
National Coach of the Year
2001 Dave Van Horn (Baseball America)
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First-Team 1999 Erik Mumm, OF 2001 John Cole, OF 2002 Jeff Leise, OF* 2003 Jeff Leise, OF * Aaron Marsden, P 2006 Brandon Buckman, 1B *- Academic All-American of the Year Second-Team 1970 Gene Stohs, OF Adrian Fiala, C 1972 Steve Achelpohl, IF Gene Stohs, OF
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Steve Oakley, OF Matt Schuldt, RHP Jeff Leise, OF Shane Komine, P Daniel Bruce, OF
Third-Team 1983 Todd Oakes, RHP 1985 Mark Kister, C
CoSIDA Academic All-District VII
1997 Erik Mumm, OF 1998 Erik Mumm, OF Matt Schuldt, RHP 1999 Erik Mumm, OF 2000 John Cole, OF 2001 John Cole, OF Jeff Leise, OF 2002 Shane Komine, P Jeff Leise, OF 2003 Jeff Leise, OF Aaron Marsden, P 2004 Daniel Bruce, OF 2005 Daniel Bruce, OF 2006 Brandon Buckman, 1B Bryce Nimmo, OF 2008 DJ Belfonte, OF Dan Jennings, P Bryce Nimmo, OF Nick Sullivan, OF
NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
2005 Daniel Bruce, OF 2009 Nick Sullivan, OF
Big 12 Postgraduate Scholarship
2005 Daniel Bruce, OF 2009 Nick Sullivan, OF
Academic All-Big Eight
First-Team 1977 Tim Carroll, OF 1978 Tim Carroll, OF 1979 Tim Pettit, P Steve Oakley, OF Joe Scherger, OF 1983 Todd Oakes, P 1984 Bill McGuire, C/P Jeff Koenigsman, P 1985 Bill McGuire, C/P 1986 Mark Kister, IF Larry Mims, IF 1987 Mark Kister, IF 1988 Bruce Wobken, IF 1989 Bruce Wobken, IF Mike Zajeski, P 1990 Charlie Colon, C 1991 Gary Tackett, OF Bill Vosik, 3B 1992 Sean McKenna, OF 1993 Darin Erstad, OF Matt McKay, 1B Sean McKenna, C Darin Petersen, 2B 1994 Darin Petersen, SS Matt McKay, OF
Jed Dalton, OF Derek Dukart, 3B 1995 Jed Dalton, 3B Darin Erstad, OF Darin Petersen, SS Craig Sanders, RHP Todd Sears, 1B 1996 Steve Fish, RHP Jason Fry, OF/RHP Craig Moore, IF Todd Sears, 1B
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First Team 1997 Jarod Bearinger, RHP Brian Doerr, RHP Erik Mumm, OF 1998 Jarod Bearinger, RHP Erik Mumm, OF Brian Rodaway, LHP Matt Schuldt, RHP 1999 Jarod Bearinger, P John Cole, OF Scott Fries, P Erik Mumm, OF Brandt Vlieger, SS 2000 John Cole, OF Scott Fries, P Brandon Penas, P 2001 John Cole, OF Shane Komine, P Jeff Leise, OF Brandon Penas, P Adam Stern, OF 2002 Shane Komine, P Jeff Leise, OF Jamie Rodrigue, P 2003 Drew Anderson, OF Daniel Bruce, OF Matt Hopper, 1B Jeff Leise, OF Aaron Marsden, P Jamie Rodrigue, P 2004 Daniel Bruce, OF Justin Pekarek, P Mike Sillman, P Jeremy Becker, P Dustin Timm, P 2005 Daniel Bruce, OF Jeremy Becker, P Brian Duensing, P Dustin Timm, P 2006 Brandon Buckman, 1B Bryce Nimmo, OF Nick Sullivan, OF Dustin Timm, P 2007 Bryce Nimmo, OF 2008 DJ Belfonte, OF Zach Herr, P Dan Jennings, P Jake Mort, 3B Bryce Nimmo, OF Nick Sullivan, OF Jeff Tezak, DH
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All-Conference Selections A Complete List of All-Conference Selections dating back to 1958 2009 DJ Belfonte, OF Matt Freeman, RHP Casey Hauptman, RHP Jake Mort, 3B Cody Neer, C Eric Rose, LHP Nick Sullivan, OF Jeff Tezak, 2B Second-Team/Honorable-Mention 1997 Matt Drevo, LHP Craig Moore, OF/IF 1999 Will Bolt, 2B Adam Stern, OF 2000 Brandt Vlieger, SS 2001 Thom Ott, P Jamie Rodrigue, P 2002 Will Bolt, 2B Steve Hale, P 2003 Josh Birmingham, INF Curtis Ledbetter, DH/OF 2004 Curtis Ledbetter, 1B John Grose, C Jake Mullinax, 2B Phil Shirek, P 2005 Phil Shirek, P 2006 Luke Wertz, P 2007 Matt Foust, P Jake Mort, INF Luke Wertz, RHP 2008 Jake Opitz, 2B Thad Weber, RHP 2009 Tyler Farst, 1B Michael Mariot, RHP
All-Conference Honors First-Team 1958 Larry Lewis, OF Gene Torczon, OF Jim Kane, C Dwight Siebler, P 1959 Ken Ruisinger, 1B 1962 Steve Smith, OF Don Purcell, C
1965 Stan Bahnsen, P 1966 Bob Brand, 1B Bob Churchich, 3B Alex Walter, OF Gary Neibauer, P 1972 Sam Sharpe, 2B Gene Stohs, OF 1973 Bob Munson, OF 1977 Paul Haas, OF Steve McManaman, DH 1979 Joe Scherger, OF 1980 Joe Scherger, OF Jeff Hunter, 3B Tim Burke, P 1981 Chris Chavez, SS Roger Hill, CF 1982 Steve Stanicek, 1B Roger Hill, CF Anthony Kelley, P 1983 Dan Boever, 1B 1984 Bill McGuire, C/RP Scott Hooper, 3B Mike Duncan, 1B 1985 Bill McGuire, C Larry Mims, SS Paul Meyers, OF 1986 Paul Meyers, OF Phil Harrison, LHP 1988 Ken Ramos, OF Jeff Taylor, 1B Pat Leinen, LHP 1990 Bobby Benjamin, 1B Kevin Jordan, UT Dave Matranga, RP 1991 Dave Matranga, RP Bill Vosik, 3B 1992 Jeff Murphy, C 1993 Steve Boyd, RP Troy Brohawn, DH/SP Marc Sagmoen, OF 1994 Derek Dukart, 3B Darin Erstad, OF Mike Bellows, RP
1995 Darin Erstad, OF Alvie Shepherd, DH Jonas Armenta, RP 1997 Todd Sears, UT Francis Collins, OF 1999 Ken Harvey, 1B 2000 Justin Cowan, C Shane Komine, SP Matt Hopper, DH Dan Johnson, 1B 2001 John Cole, OF/2B Matt Hopper, DH Shane Komine, SP Dan Johnson, 1B Thom Ott, RP 2002 Jeff Leise, OF Aaron Marsden, SP Jed Morris, C 2003 Matt Hopper, 1B Curtis Ledbetter, DH Aaron Marsden, SP Quinton Robertson, SP 2004 Alex Gordon, 3B 2005 Alex Gordon, 3B Curtis Ledbetter, 1B Johnny Dorn, SP Joba Chamberlain, SP 2006 Brandon Buckman, 1B Ryan Wehrle, SS Luke Gorsett, OF Tony Watson, SP Brett Jensen, RP 2008 Jake Opitz, 2B Mitch Abeita, C Johnny Dorn, SP Second-Team 1977 Kirk Eymann, P Joe Scherger, OF 1978 Joe Scherger, OF Dan Dixon, OF 1979 Tim Burke, P 1980 Stan Haas, OF Cliff Faust, P
Joe Scherger is one of only 11 Huskers in school history to earn first-team all-conference honors in consecutive seasons.
1986 Larry Mims, 2B 1987 Ron Crowe, 3B Todd Bunge, OF Steve Spurgeon, RP 1988 Bobby Benjamin, OF Joe Federico, DH 1989 Ken Ramos, OF Doug Twitty, UT 1990 Bill Vosik, 3B Shawn Buchanan, OF 1991 Brian McArn, OF Mike Zajeski, RHP 1993 Brian Martin, RHP Sean McKenna, C 1994 Troy Brohawn, LHP 1995 Bob Courter, RHP Jed Dalton, 3B Mel Motley, OF Darin Petersen, SS Craig Sanders, RHP 1996 Francis Collins, OF Spencer Van Linge, RHP 1998 Ken Harvey, DH 2000 Adam Stern, OF 2001 Jeff Leise, OF Jed Morris, C 2003 Jeff Leise, OF 2004 Zach Kroenke, SP Jake Mullinax, 2B Justin Pekarek, RP 2005 Joe Simokaitis, SS Daniel Bruce, OF Zach Kroenke, SP Brett Jensen, RP 2006 Andrew Brown, UTL Johnny Dorn, SP 2007 Jeff Tezak, DH Tony Watson, SP 2008 Thad Weber, SP Honorable-Mention 1978 Pete O’Brien, 1B Gary Nolting, P Tim Carroll, OF 1979 Bob Gebler, OF Steve Oakley, OF Jim McManus, P 1980 Steve Stanicek, 1B 1981 Tim Sinovich, 1B 1982 Mark Mauer, DH Todd Oakes, P Jeff Anderson, P 1983 Kurt Eubanks, 2B Turner Gill, SS Reggie Dymally, OF Ben Amaya, C Jeff Carter, OF Jeff Koenigsman, P Jeff Anderson, P 1984 Paul Meyers, OF Mark Davis, OF Dave Turney, OF Kurt Eubanks, 2B Jeff Anderson, P
1985 Mike Duncan, 1B Burt Beattie, 3B 1986 Burt Beattie, C Todd Bunge, OF 1987 Mark Kister, 1B Ken Sirak, SS Ken Ramos, OF John Lepley, SP 1988 Tim Pettengill, C 1989 Pat Leinen, SP 1990 Brian McArn, OF 1991 Shawn Buchanan, OF 1992 John Izumi, SP Mike Zajeski, SP Dale Hagy, 2B Josh Bullock, SP Steve Boyd, RP 1993 Jed Dalton, OF Derek Dukart, 3B Darin Erstad, OF James Garcia, OF Darin Petersen, 2B 1994 Jed Dalton, OF Tom Bergan, SP 1995 Todd Sears, 1B Scott Wulfing, 2B 1996 Todd Sears, 1B Pat Driscoll, SP 1997 Steve Fish, SP 1998 Bryan Schmidt, SS Matt Schuldt, SP Ken Harvey, DH 1999 Shane Komine, SP Jamal Strong, OF Jeff Hedman, DH 2000 Jamie Rodrigue, SP Will Bolt, 2B 2001 Jeff Blevins, 3B Adam Stern, OF 2002 Jeff Blevins, 3B Will Bolt, 2B 2003 John Grose, C Alex Gordon, 3B Jake Mullinax, 2B Joe Simokaitis, SS 2004 Curtis Ledbetter, 1B Joe Simokaitis, SS 2005 Brian Duensing, SP Dustin Timm, RP Ryan Wehrle, 2B 2006 Jeff Christy, C Andy Gerch, DH Nick Jaros, OF Jake Opitz, 2B 2007 Mitch Abeita, C Andrew Brown, 1B Craig Corriston, 3B Johnny Dorn, SP Luke Wertz, RP 2008 Craig Corriston, 1B Dan Jennings, RP Bryce Nimmo, OF 2009 Tyler Farst, 1B
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College World Series Appearances Nebraska has reached the College World Series Three Times since 2001
2001 College World Series - 50-16 Record - Head Coach Dave Van Horn
Front row (from left): Mike Duren, Shane Komine, Brandon Penas, Willie Jones, Adrian Rider, Jeff Leise, Will Bolt and Ben McCown. Second row: Student Athletic Trainer Colby Pohlmann, Josh Hesse, Adam Stern, Steve Hale, Zack Hughes, Waylon Byers, Justin Seely, Jed Morris, Brent Potter, Brandon Eymann, Jeff Blevins, Athletic Trainer Aaron Wells and Strength Coach Shaun Huls. Third row: Assistant Coach Mike Anderson, Pitching Coach Rob Childress, Mike Sillman, Matt Daeges, Jamie Rodrigue, Derrick Conte, Tyler Banker, John Cole, Tito Rivera, Sam Nocita, Volunteer Coach Kevin Koch, Student Assistant Brandt Vlieger and Head Coach Dave Van Horn. Back row: Mitch Solt, Ben Deas, Jeff Blaesing, R.D. Spiehs, Matt Hopper, Jason Burch, Dustin Timm, Brian Rodaway, Justin Pekarek, Thom Ott, Drew Anderson and Dan Johnson.
2002 College World Series - 47-21 Record - Head Coach Dave Van Horn
Front row (from left): Jed Morris, Justin Seely, Shane Komine, Matt McMurtry, Chad Steele, Jeff Leise, Will Bolt and Waylon Byers. Second row: Student Athletic Trainer Dave Jantzi, Jeremy Becker, John Grose, Daniel Bruce, Joe Simokaitis, Adam Riddle, Jamie Rodrigue, Mike Sillman, Brian Duensing, Brandon Eymann, Jeff Blevins, Steve Hale and Athletic Trainer Mike West. Third row: Student Assistant Josh Hesse, Pitching Coach Rob Childress, Darren Hoffart, Chase Odenreider, Drew Anderson, Marcellus Dawson, Phil Shirek, David Ferazza, Ryan Bonesio, Casey Jorgensen, Josh Birmingham, Volunteer Coach Kevin Koch and Head Coach Dave Van Horn. Back row: Tag Horner, Justin Pekarek, Matt Hopper, Dustin Timm, Aaron Marsden, J.D. Scholten, Jason Burch, Jeff Bieker, Jeff Blaesing and Curtis Ledbetter. Not Pictured: Assistant Coach Mike Anderson.
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2005 College World Series - 57-15 Record - Head Coach Mike Anderson
Front row (from left): Tim Radmacher, Jake Opitz, Casey Klapperich, Mark Hightower, Jake Mort, Nick Sullivan, Bryce Nimmo, Deric Manrique and Student Manager Brooks Wells. Second row: Athletic Trainer Josh Cohen, Andy Gerch, Jeff Christy, Mike Harmelink, Ryan Bohanan, Luke Wertz, Daniel Bruce, Brian Duensing, Jeremy Becker, Trey Adams and Student Athletic Trainer Russ Ulrich. Third row: Assistant Coach Andy Sawyers, Associate Head Coach Rob Childress, Tony Watson, Drew Schwab, Ryan Hines, Brett Jensen, Brandon Buckman, Jon Klausing, Charlie Shirek, Dustin Timm, Matt Wagner, Volunteer Assistant Coach Will Bolt and Head Coach Mike Anderson. Back row: Jesse Boyer, Joe Simokaitis, Joba Chamberlain, Brandon Fusilier, Tyler Vaughn, Johnny Dorn, Phil Shirek, Curtis Ledbetter, Al Smith, Ryan Wehrle, Matt Foust, Zach Kroenke and Alex Gordon.
The Huskers celebrate after a 5-3 victory over Arizona State in 2005 - the first CWS victory in school history.
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Perfect Games/No-Hitters Nebraska has had Two Perfect Games and Five No-Hitters in School History Perfect Games
Individual No-Hitters
Nebraska 3, Kansas 0 (May 3, 1980)
Kansas Jeltz, 2b Riley, rf Lewallen, cf Gundelfinger, dh Gray, 1b Graham, c Gile, 3b Hibbs, ss Wright, lf Ritscher, 2b Totals Teams Kansas Nebraska
123 000 002
AB 3 3 3 2 2 2 0 2 2 2 21
R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
456 000 010
H 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
BI Nebraska AB R H 0 G. Schafer, 2b 2 1 0 0 C. Chavez, ss 3 0 2 0 J. Hunter, dh 3 0 0 0 J. Scherger, lf 3 0 0 0 S. Haas, cf 2 0 0 0 M. Prior, 3b 2 0 1 0 S. Oakley, rf 3 0 0 0 S. Stanicek, 1b 1 1 0 0 M. Haas, c 2 1 1 0 0 Totals 21 3 4
7 0 X -
BI 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3
R H E 0 0 0 3 4 0
Kansas Hicks (L, 2-4)
IP 6
H 4
R 3
ER 3
BB 4
SO 3
Nebraska Faust (W, 7-1)
IP 7
H 0
R 0
ER 0
BB 0
SO 5
Kansas Pulliam, 2b Hoglund, 3b Cohn, rf Allison, cf Trombold, 1b Perry, lf Aunest, c Heitholt, ss Brose, p Hikon, ph Totals Teams Kansas Nebraska
AB 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 1 27
123 000 000
456 000 100
R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
H 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
BI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nebraska D. Rolston, ss N. Coufal, ss V. Gottsch, 3b F. Seger, 2b R. Novak, 1b B. Giles, lf D. Becker, rf J. Cederdahl, cf M. Backhaus, c R. Geier, p Totals
789 000 00X -
R H E 0 0 0 1 3 0
Kansas Brose (L)
IP 8
H 3
R 1
ER 1
BB 5
SO 3
Nebraska Richard Geier (W)
IP 9
H 0
R 0
ER 0
BB 0
SO 10
Game Summary: Richard Geier tossed a nine-inning perfect game against Kansas on April 20, 1954. Geier struck out 10 on the way to retiring 27 consecutive batters. The Huskers scored their lone run when shortstop Dirkes Rolston walked with the bases loaded in the fourth to score center fielder James Cederdahl.
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Teams Oklahoma Nebraska
123 000 101
456 000 030
7 0 X -
R H E 0 0 2 5 8 2
Oklahoma Bruce Hinz (L, 4-1) Scott Dean
IP H 5 7 1 1
R 5 0
ER BB 4 3 0 0
SO 1 0
Nebraska Anthony Kelley (W, 4-1)
IP H 7 0
R 0
ER BB 0 3
SO 7
Game Summary: Freshman Anthony Kelley made his first career conference victory a memorable one, as he tossed a no-hitter against the Oklahoma Sooners. Kelley’s gem couldn’t have come at a better time, since NU had already split the first two games of the series. Kelley was never in any serious trouble as he struck out seven, while walking just three. First baseman Steve Stanicek provided the offensive punch, slugging a two-run homer.
Nebraska 21, Austin College 0 (March 15, 1978) Teams 123 Austin College 000 Nebraska 203
Game Summary: After plowing his way through Kansas’ first 20 batters, (and having only four Jayhawks hit the ball out of the infield) senior pitcher Cliff Faust must have thought he was seeing his perfect game slip away. The Jayhawks’ Dick Lewallen came to the plate with two outs in the seventh (and final inning) and promptly hit a sinking line drive into left field. But left fielder Joe Scherger made a diving grab to save Faust’s perfect game. Outside of Lewallen’s game-ender, no other Jayhawk made a serious bid to reach base.
Nebraska 1, Kansas 0 (April 20, 1954)
Nebraska 5, Oklahoma 0 (April 5, 1981)
456 000 01(15) -
R H E 0 0 3 21 17 1
Austin College Ventucci (L, 0-1) Broach
IP H R ER BB 5 7 8 8 9 1 10 13 12 2
SO 1 0
Nebraska Tim Burke (W, 1-0)
IP H 6 0
SO 8
R 0
ER BB 0 4
Game Summary: The Huskers scored 15 runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to give future Major League All-Star Tim Burke a six-inning no-hitter. AB 2 1 4 3 3 2 3 2 2 2 24
R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
H 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3
BI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Combined No Hitters
Nebraska 15, Peru State 0 (March 6, 1993)
Nebraska Pitchers Tom Bergan Casey Deskins Troy Brohawn Steve Boyd
IP 3 3 1 2
H 0 0 0 0
R 0 0 0 0
ER 0 0 0 0
BB 1 2 1 1
SO 3 5 2 1
Nebraska 25, Missouri Western 0 (March 5, 1986)
Nebraska Pitchers Phil Harrison Rocky Johnson Kevin Merrill
IP 6 2 1
H 0 0 0
R 0 0 0
ER 0 0 0
BB 2 1 0
SO 10 1 0
Nebraska 10, Dana College 0 (April 17, 1978)
Nebraska Pitchers Tim Pettit Mark DiBenedetti
IP H 4 0 1 0
R 0 0
ER BB 0 2 0 1
SO 3 2
Last Time Nebraska was No Hit
Missouri 13, Nebraska 0 (May 3, 1981)
Missouri Pitcher Jim Maddock
IP H 7 0
R 0
ER BB 0 3
SO 4
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Huskers in the Major Leagues Bios and Statistics on the 27 Huskers who have Reached the Major Leagues Bob Cerv (1947-50)
1951-62; Kansas City Athletics, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Angels, Houston Astros Bob Cerv’s most productive year in the majors was in 1958. While playing for the Kansas City Athletics, Cerv belted 38 homers, a mark that still stands as the record by a professional player in Kansas City. He was the first Husker to participate in an All-Star Game. He started the 1958 All-Star Game in left field for the American League. He went 1-for-2 and had a single off Warren Spahn in the first inning. In his career, Cerv tallied 105 homers – including 12 pinch-hit homers – and hit .267 while playing on four World Series teams with the Yankees. Year 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 Totals
Team NY-AL NY-AL NY-AL NY-AL NY-AL NY-AL KC-AL KC-AL KC-AL KC-AL NY-AL LA-AL NY-AL NY-AL Hou-NL 12 Years
G 12 36 8 56 55 54 124 141 125 23 87 18 57 14 19 829
AVG .214 .241 .000 .260 .341 .304 .272 .305 .285 .256 .250 .271 .271 .118 .226 .276
AB 28 87 6 100 85 115 345 515 463 78 216 57 118 17 31 2,261
R 4 11 0 14 17 16 35 93 61 14 32 3 17 1 2 320
H 8 21 0 26 29 35 94 157 132 20 54 9 32 2 7 624
2B 1 3 0 6 4 5 14 20 22 1 11 3 5 1 0 96
3B 0 2 0 0 2 6 2 7 4 1 1 0 1 0 0 28
HR 0 1 0 5 3 3 11 38 20 6 8 2 6 0 2 105
RBI 2 8 1 13 22 25 44 104 87 12 28 6 20 0 3 374
BB 4 9 1 11 7 18 20 50 35 10 30 1 12 2 2 323
SO 6 22 1 17 16 13 57 82 87 17 36 8 17 3 10 392
SB 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 3 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 12
Dwight Siebler (1957-58)
1963-67; Minnesota Twins Dwight Siebler, a native of Columbus, Neb., made his Major League debut on Aug. 26, 1963, and pitched five seasons for the Minnesota Twins. He pitched 38.2 innings as a rookie and had a career-best 2.79 ERA, striking out 22 batters in seven games. Siebler went 2-1 as a rookie in five starts and held opponents to a .182 batting average. Over the next two years, he combined for 26 innings in 16 games before making 23 appearances and pitching 49.2 innings in 1966. That year, he went 2-2 with one save and 24 strikeouts. Through five Major League seasons, he had a 4-3 record, one save and a 3.45 ERA in 117.1 innings of work. He finished with 71 strikeouts and allowed just 97 hits and 44 walks. Year 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 Totals
Team Min-AL Min-AL Min-AL Min-AL Min-AL 5 Years
W-L 2-1 0-0 0-0 2-2 0-0 4-3
SV 0 0 0 1 0 1
ERA 2.79 4.91 4.20 3.44 3.00 3.45
G 7 9 7 23 2 48
GS 5 0 1 2 0 8
CG 2 0 0 0 0 2
SH 0 0 0 0 0 0
IP 38.2 11.0 15.0 49.2 3.0 117.1
H 25 10 11 47 4 97
BB 12 6 11 14 1 44
SO 22 10 15 24 0 71
Stan Bahnsen (1965)
1968-83; New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, Montreal Expos, California Angels, Philadelphia Phillies Stan Bahnsen, who competed at Nebraska in 1965, was the 1968 American League Rookie of the Year after compiling a 17-12 record with the New York Yankees and striking out 162 batters for a 2.05 ERA. A native of Council Bluffs, Iowa, he finished with a career record of 146-149 with 20 saves and an ERA of 3.60. Bahnsen pitched in 574 games and had 1,359 strikeouts with six Major League teams, including a career-high 162 in his second season. He recorded 100 or more strikeouts for seven straight seasons (1968-74) and posted double-figure wins six times, including a 21-16 record with the White Sox in 1972. He also had an ERA of 3.60 in 43 games that year. Year 1966 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975
Team NY-AL NY-AL NY-AL NY-AL NY-AL Chi-AL Chi-AL Chi-AL Chi-AL Oak-AL 1976 Oak-AL 1977 Oak-AL Mon-NL 1978 Mon-NL 1979 Mon-NL 1980 Mon-NL 1981 Mon-AL 1982 Cal-AL Phi-NL Totals 16 Years
W-L 1-1 17-12 9-16 14-11 14-12 21-16 18-21 12-15 4-6 6-7 8-7 1-2 8-9 1-5 3-1 7-6 2-1 0-1 0-0 146-149
SV 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 7 5 4 1 0 0 20
ERA 3.52 2.05 3.83 3.33 3.35 3.60 3.57 4.70 6.01 3.24 3.34 6.14 4.81 3.84 3.15 3.05 4.96 4.66 1.35 3.60
G 4 37 40 36 36 43 42 38 12 21 35 11 23 44 55 57 25 7 8 574
GS 3 34 33 35 34 41 42 35 12 16 14 2 22 1 0 0 3 0 0 327
CG SH 1 0 10 1 5 2 6 2 14 3 5 1 14 4 10 1 2 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 73 16
IP 23 267.1 220.2 232.2 242 252.1 282.1 216.1 67.1 100 143 22 127.1 75 94.1 91.1 49 9.2 13.1 2,529
H 15 216 222 227 221 263 290 230 78 88 124 24 142 74 80 80 45 13 8 2,440
R 9 72 102 100 99 107 128 128 49 42 55 76 16 35 34 40 27 6 2 1,127
ER BB SO 9 7 16 61 68 162 94 90 130 86 75 116 90 72 110 101 73 157 112 117 120 113 110 102 45 40 31 36 37 49 53 43 82 68 13 21 15 38 58 32 31 44 33 42 71 31 33 48 27 24 28 5 8 5 2 3 9 1,013 924 1,359
Gary Neibauer (1965-66)
1969-73; Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies Gary Neibauer played five seasons in the Major Leagues from 1969 to 1973. He played four seasons with Atlanta, before spending the end of the 1972 season with the Phillies. He retired after completing his career in 1973 with the Braves. The right-handed pitcher saw action in 75 games throughout his career, including 29 as a rookie. He compiled a 4-8 career record and earned one save in 148.2 innings of work. He had 81 career strikeouts and a 4.78 career ERA. He had a career-best 2.14 ERA in 1971, when he went 1-0 with one save in six games. At the plate, he hit his only career home run in his final season. Year 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 Totals
Team Atl-NL Atl-NL Atl-NL Atl-NL Phi-NL Atl-NL 5 Years
W-L 1-2 0-3 1-0 0-0 0-2 2-1 4-8
SV 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
ERA 3.90 4.97 2.14 7.27 5.30 7.17 4.78
G 29 7 6 8 9 16 75
GS CG 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 4 0
SH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
IP 57.2 12.2 21 17.1 18.2 21.1 148.2
H 42 11 14 27 17 24 135
R 28 7 5 15 12 19 86
ER 25 7 5 14 11 17 79
BB 31 8 9 6 14 19 87
SO 42 9 6 8 7 9 81
Ryan Kurosaki (1971-73)
1975; St. Louis Cardinals Ryan Kurosaki, a native of Honolulu, Hawaii, pitched one season in the majors for the St. Louis Cardinals. He made his Major League debut on May 20, 1975, and pitched in seven games that season. He worked 13 innings and had a 7.62 ERA, but did not earn a decision. The right-handed pitcher had six strikeouts in his seven outings. Year Team 1975 StL-NL Totals 1 Year
W-L 0-0 0-0
SV 0 0
ERA 7.62 7.62
G 7 7
GS 0 0
CG SH 0 0 0 0
IP 13 13
H 15 15
R 11 11
ER 11 11
BB 7 7
SO 6 6
Pete O’Brien (1978-79)
1982-93; Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners Pete O’Brien called it quits in 1993 after a stellar 12-year Major League career. O’Brien spent the first seven years of his career with the Texas Rangers. He then played with the Cleveland Indians for a season and spent the final four years of his career as a member of the Seattle Mariners. O’Brien was called up to the Rangers in late 1982 and never spent another day in the minor leagues. He finished his career with a .261 average and hit 169 home runs. He had 1,421 hits, 736 RBIs and 654 runs scored in his Major League career. His best season came with the Rangers in 1986, when he hit .290, had 160 hits, 23 home runs and 88 RBIs. Bob Cerv (right), shown here with Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio, spent 12 years in the majors and played in four World Series with the New York Yankees.
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Year 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 Totals
Team Tex-AL Tex-AL Tex-AL Tex-AL Tex-AL Tex-AL Tex-AL Cle-AL Sea-AL Sea-AL Sea-AL Sea-AL 12 Years
HISTORY G 20 154 142 159 156 159 156 155 108 152 134 72 1,567
AVG .239 .237 .287 .267 .290 .286 .272 .260 .224 .248 .222 .257 .261
AB 67 524 520 573 551 569 547 554 366 560 396 210 5,437
R 13 53 57 69 86 84 57 75 32 58 40 30 654
H 2B 16 4 124 24 149 26 153 34 160 23 163 26 149 24 144 24 82 18 139 29 88 15 54 7 1,421 254
3B 1 5 2 3 3 1 1 1 0 3 1 0 21
HR 4 8 18 22 23 23 16 12 5 17 14 7 169
RBI 13 53 80 92 90 88 71 55 27 88 52 27 736
BB 6 58 53 69 87 59 72 83 44 44 40 26 641
SO 8 62 50 53 66 61 73 48 33 61 27 21 563
SB 1 5 3 5 4 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 24
Tim Burke (1979-80)
1985-92; Montreal Expos, New York Mets, New York Yankees Nebraska great Tim Burke played in the big leagues for eight years before retiring in 1994. Burke spent most of his career with the Montreal Expos, pitching six years. In 1989, he recorded 28 saves, a 2.52 ERA and had a 9-3 record for Montreal. He was selected to participate on the National League All-Star team that season. Two years earlier in 1987, Burke was almost untouchable. He was 7-0 with a 1.19 ERA in 55 games and 91 innings. For his career, he had a record of 49-33 and appeared in 498 games. He made two starts his entire big league career. He finished with 444 strikeouts and an ERA of 2.72. Year 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 Totals
Team Mon-NL Mon-NL Mon-NL Mon-NL Mon-NL Mon-NL Mon-NL NY-NL NY-NL NY-AL 8 Years
W-L 9-4 9-7 7-0 3-5 9-3 2-2 3-4 3-3 1-2 2-2 49-33
SV 8 4 18 18 28 20 5 1 0 0 102
ERA 2.39 2.93 1.19 3.40 2.55 2.52 4.11 2.75 5.74 3.25 2.72
G GS 78 0 68 2 55 0 61 0 68 0 58 0 37 0 35 0 15 0 23 0 498 2
CG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
IP 120.1 101.1 91 82 84.2 75 46 55.2 15.2 27.2 699.1
H 86 103 64 84 68 71 41 55 26 26 624
R 32 37 18 36 24 29 21 17 15 14 251
ER 32 33 12 31 24 21 14 12 10 10 211
BB 44 46 17 25 22 21 14 12 3 15 219
SO 87 82 58 42 54 47 25 34 7 8 444
G 4 9 13
AVG .286 .111 .188
AB 7 9 16
R 2 0 2
H 2 1 3
2B 0 0 0
3B 0 0 0
HR 0 0 0
RBI 0 1 1
BB 0 0 0
SO 2 3 5
Year 1990 1991 1992 1993 1999 2000 Totals
Team Cin-NL Cin-NL Cin-NL LA-NL Bos-AL Hou-NL 6 Years
W-L 0-0 6-4 1-1 0-0 0-2 0-1 7-8
SV ERA 0 4.26 0 3.47 0 4.18 0 0.60 0 7.82 0 10.38 0 3.90
G 5 29 16 10 11 2 73
GS 0 9 1 0 1 1 12
CG 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
SH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
IP 6.1 85.2 23.2 15.0 12.2 4.1 147.2
H 6 93 32 13 15 9 168
R 3 43 14 1 11 1 80
ER 3 33 11 1 11 1 64
BB 2 40 10 4 8 2 66
SO 3 40 14 12 9 3 81
Ken Ramos (1987-89)
1997; Houston Astros Ken Ramos, who played for the Huskers from 1987 to 1989, played one season in the Major Leagues, joining the Houston Astros in 1997. That season, he played in 12 games, drew two walks and drove in one run. He went hitless in his 14 career plate appearances. Team Hou-NL 1 Year
G 12 12
AVG .000 .000
AB 14 14
R 0 0
H 0 0
2B 0 0
3B 0 0
HR 0 0
RBI 1 1
BB 2 2
SO 0 0
SB 0 0
Kevin Jordan (1990)
1987, 1989; Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies A native of Lake Forest, Ill., Steve Stanicek played two seasons in the Major Leagues. He played for the Milwaukee Brewers in 1987 and then returned in 1989 to play for the Philadelphia Phillies. He played in 13 games in those two seasons and went 3-for-13 (.188 average) with two runs scored and one RBI. Team Mil-AL Phi-NL 2 Years
1990-93, 1999-2000; Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros A native of Gering, Neb., Kip Gross played six seasons in the Major Leagues from 1990 to 2000. He was called up by the Cincinnati Reds in 1990, making five appearances, covering 6.1 innings. In his second season with the Reds he made a career-high 29 appearances, throwing 85.2 innings and posting a 6-4 record. He started nine games that season, had a 3.47 ERA and pitched one complete game. He was a reliever for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1993 and did not return to the majors until 1999, when he made 11 appearances for the Boston Red Sox. He made two appearances for the Houston Astros in 2000, his final Major League season. In his Major League career, he went 7-8 with a 3.90 ERA, striking out 81 batters in 147.2 career innings.
Year 1997 Totals
Steve Stanicek (1980-82)
Year 1987 1989 Totals
Kip Gross (1986)
SB 0 0 0
1995-2001; Philadelphia Phillies Kevin Jordan spent seven seasons in the Major Leagues, all with the Philadelphia Phillies, from 1995 to 2001. A 20th-round pick by the New York Yankees, Jordan was traded to the Phillies organization in 1994, before making his Major League debut the following season. He enjoyed his best season in the majors in 1999, hitting .285 with four homers and 51 RBIs. A career .258 hitter, he had 363 hits, 175 RBIs, 138 runs scored and 70 doubles in his 560 games with the Phillies. Year 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 Totals
Team Phi-NL Phi-NL Phi-NL Phi-NL Phi-NL Phi-NL Phi-NL 7 Years
G 24 43 84 112 120 109 68 560
AVG .185 .282 .266 .276 .285 .220 .239 .258
AB 54 131 177 250 347 337 113 1,409
R 6 15 19 23 36 30 9 138
H 10 37 47 69 99 74 27 363
2B 1 10 8 13 17 16 5 70
3B 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 5
HR 2 3 6 2 4 5 1 23
RBI 6 12 30 27 51 36 13 175
BB 2 5 3 8 24 17 14 181
SO 9 20 26 30 34 41 21 21
SB 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
Marc Sagmoen (1992-93)
Bob Sebra (1981-83)
1985-90; Montreal Expos, Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers Bob Sebra played for five Major League teams in his professional career. Sebra began his baseball career with the Montreal Expos, where he played two seasons. After a 5-5 rookie season, Sebra was 6-15 the next year. He finished his playing career appearing in 94 games with a record of 15-29. Sebra had a career ERA of 4.71, with two shutouts and 281 strikeouts in 366.2 innings pitched. Sebra’s career ended with the Milwaukee Brewers at the conclusion of the 1990 season, after playing for the Expos, Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs.
1997; Texas Rangers Marc Sagmoen made Major League history in his debut with the Texas Rangers on April 18, 1997. Sagmoen became one of just four players to get an inside-the-park home run for his first career hit, sparking Texas to a 5-1 win and its first-ever sweep at Kansas City. But that wasn’t all. Sagmoen was sporting a randomly assigned No. 42 on his jersey and became the last player to wear it in a Major League Baseball game, as baseball retired the number that same night to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the start of Jackie Robinson’s career.
Year 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
Year 1997 Totals
1990 Totals
Team Tex-AL Mon-NL Mon-NL Phi-NL Phi-NL Cin-NL Mil-AL 6 Years
W-L 0-2 5-5 6-15 1-2 2-3 0-0 1-2 15-29
SV 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
ERA 7.52 3.55 4.42 7.94 4.46 6.43 8.18 4.71
G 7 17 36 3 6 15 10 94
GS 4 13 27 3 5 0 0 52
CG 0 3 4 0 0 0 0 7
SH 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2
IP 20.1 91.1 177.1 11.1 34.1 21 11 366.2
H 26 82 184 15 41 24 20 392
R ER 17 17 39 36 99 87 11 10 20 17 16 15 10 10 212 192
BB 14 25 67 10 10 18 5 149
SO 13 66 156 7 21 14 4 281
Bill McGuire (1983-85)
1988-89; Seattle Mariners Bill McGuire played two seasons for the Seattle Mariners, seeing action in 23 games during the 1988 and 1989 seasons. He went 8-for-44 at the plate (.182), scored three runs, drove in six and hit his only career home run in 1989. A native of Omaha, Neb., he made his Major League debut on Aug. 2, 1988. Year 1988 1989 Totals
Team Sea-AL Sea-AL 2 Years
G 9 14 23
AVG .188 .179 .182
AB 16 28 44
R 1 2 3
H 3 5 8
2B 0 0 0
3B 0 0 0
HR 0 1 1
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RBI 2 4 6
BB 3 2 5
SO 2 6 8
SB 0 0 0
Team Tex-AL 1 Year
G 21 21
AVG .140 .140
Darin Erstad (1993-95)
AB 43 43
R 2 2
H 6 6
2B 2 2
3B 0 0
HR 1 1
RBI 4 4
BB 2 2
SO 13 13
SB 1 1
1996-Present; Los Angeles Angels, Chicago White Sox, Houston Astros Darin Erstad was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1995 MLB Draft and has enjoyed a stellar Major League career. A two-time All-Star and a three-time Gold Glove winner, Erstad became the first player in MLB history to win Gold Gloves in the outfield (2000 and 2002) and infield (2004) after moving to first base in 2004. In 2005, Erstad hit .271 with seven homers and 65 RBIs, as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim won their second straight divisional crown. Erstad helped the Angels to their first AL West title in 18 years in 2004, batting .295 while ranking third among AL first basemen with a .996 fielding percentage, committing four errors in 1,056 total chances. Erstad helped Anaheim to its first World Series title in 2002, tying a postseason record with 25 hits. Erstad batted .283 with 10 homers on the year, while committing one error in 473 total chances for a .998 fielding percentage to win his second Gold Glove. He enjoyed his best offensive season in 2000, batting .355 and leading the majors with 240 hits. He topped the Angels in seven categories, including batting average, runs, hits, total bases and stolen bases. Erstad also won his first Gold Glove in 2000, committing just three errors in 362 total chances. In 1998, he hit .296 with 82 RBIs and 84 runs scored, earning All-Star honors for the first time in his career. His jump to the Major Leagues came after only one year in the minors. He spent the past two seasons with the Houston Astros, hitting .276 with four homers and 31 RBIs in 140 contests in 2008.
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HISTORY Year 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Totals
Team Ana-AL Ana-AL Ana-AL Ana-AL Ana-AL Ana-AL Ana-AL Ana-AL Ana-AL LA-AL LA-AL Chi-AL Hou-NL Hou-NL 14 years
G 57 139 133 142 157 157 150 67 125 152 40 87 140 107 1654
AVG .284 .299 .296 .253 .355 .258 .283 .252 .295 .271 .221 .248 .276 .194 .282
AB 208 539 537 585 676 631 625 258 495 605 95 310 322 134 6024
R 34 99 84 84 121 89 99 35 79 85 8 33 49 13 913
H 59 161 159 148 240 163 177 65 146 164 21 77 89 26 1697
2B 5 34 39 22 39 35 28 7 29 33 8 13 16 8 316
3B 1 4 3 5 6 1 4 1 1 3 1 1 0 2 33
HR 4 16 19 13 25 9 10 4 7 7 0 4 4 2 124
RBI 20 77 82 53 100 63 73 17 69 65 5 32 31 11 699
BB 17 51 43 47 64 62 27 18 37 47 6 28 14 14 475
SO SB 29 3 86 23 77 20 101 13 82 28 113 24 67 23 40 9 74 16 108 10 18 1 44 7 68 2 31 0 939 179
Troy Brohawn (1992-94)
2001-03; Arizona Diamondbacks; San Francisco Giants; Los Angeles Dodgers Troy Brohawn was a part of two pennant-winning clubs in his three seasons in the Major Leagues. Originally drafted by the San Francisco Giants in 1994, he was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks before making his Major League debut on April 14, 2001. He made 59 appearances for the Diamondbacks in 2001, going 2-3 with a 4.92 ERA, as Arizona won a World Series title. Brohawn made his only postseason appearance in Game 6 of the World Series where he pitched a scoreless inning of relief against the Yankees. He was signed by the San Francisco Giants before the 2002 season and made 11 appearances with the National League champions, going 0-1 with a 6.35 ERA, but was not on the Giants’ postseason roster. He was signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2003, going 2-0 with a 3.86 ERA in 12 appearances in his final year in the Majors. Year 2001 2002 2003 Totals
Team Ariz-NL SF-NL LA-NL 3 Years
W-L 2-3 0-1 2-0 4-4
SV 1 0 0 1
ERA 4.93 6.35 3.86 4.86
G 59 11 12 82
GS 0 0 0 0
CG 0 0 0 0
SH 0 0 0 0
IP 49.1 5.2 11.2 66.2
H 55 5 10 70
R ER 27 27 4 4 6 5 37 36
BB 23 1 4 28
SO 30 3 13 46
2001-05; Kansas City Royals Ken Harvey spent four seasons with the Kansas City Royals between 2001 and 2005. Harvey, a fifth-round pick of the Royals in 1999, made his Major League debut on Sept. 18, 2001, and hit .250 with a pair of RBIs in four games. He returned to the Majors in 2003, hitting .266 with 13 homers, 64 RBIs and 30 doubles, as Kansas City posted its first winning season since 1993. Harvey enjoyed his best year in the Major Leagues in 2004, when he was selected to the MLB All-Star game. That year, he played in 120 games, hitting .287 with 13 homers and 55 RBIs before suffering a season-ending knee injury in September. Harvey was bothered by injuries in 2005, appearing in just 12 games that season for the Royals. Team KC-AL KC-AL KC-AL KC-AL 4 Years
G 4 135 120 12 271
AVG .250 .266 .287 .222 .274
AB 12 485 456 45 998
R 1 50 47 4 102
H 3 129 131 10 273
2B 1 30 20 3 54
3B 0 0 1 0 1
HR 0 13 13 1 27
RBI 2 64 55 5 126
BB 0 29 28 3 60
SO 4 94 89 13 200
SB 0 2 1 0 3
Todd Sears (1995-97)
2002-03; Minnesota Twins; San Diego Padres Todd Sears spent parts of two seasons in the Major Leagues, splitting time between the Minnesota Twins and San Diego Padres. Sears, a third-round pick of the Minnesota Twins in 1997, was called up by Minnesota on Sept. 17, 2002, hitting .333 with two doubles and three runs scored in seven contests. Sears began the 2003 season with Minnesota before being dealt to the San Diego Padres in September. He appeared in 33 games, batting .247 with two homers and 11 RBIs between the two clubs. Sears appeared in 24 games for Minnesota and drove in a career-high four runs against Boston on May 9. In limited duty with San Diego, he batted .250 with a double and two runs scored in nine games. Year 2002 2003 Totals
Team Minn-AL SD-NL Minn-AL 2 Years
G 7 9 24 40
AVG .333 .250 .246 .259
Jamal Strong (1999-2000)
AB 12 8 65 85
R 2 2 7 11
H 4 2 16 22
2B 2 1 2 5
3B 0 0 0 0
HR 0 0 2 2
RBI 0 0 11 11
BB 0 0 7 7
SO 1 3 15 19
Team Sea-AL Sea-AL 2 years
G 12 16 28
AVG .000 .250 .227
AB 2 20 22
R 2 6 8
H 0 5 5
2B 0 0 0
3B 0 1 1
HR 0 0 0
RBI 0 2 2
BB 0 2 2
SO 0 6 6
SB 0 0 0
Dan Johnson (2000-01)
2005-Present; Oakland Athletics, Tampa Bay Rays Dan Johnson spent part of four seasons in the Major Leagues after originally being called up by the Oakland Athletics on May 26, 2005. Johnson played a key role in the Athletics’ lateseason charge in 2005, batting .275 with 15 homers and 58 RBIs in 109 games. His .355 on-base percentage ranked second among AL rookies, his 50 walks tied for second and his .451 slugging percentage ranked third. He was selected to the Topps Major League Rookie All-Star team, besting National League Rookie of the Year Ryan Howard for the prestigious honor. In 2006, he was a part-time starter for Oakland’s AL West Divisional title team, hitting .234 with nine homers and 37 RBIs in 91 contests. In 2007, Johnson earned a spot in the everyday starting lineup, setting career bests in homers (18) and RBIs (67) while appearing in 117 contests. In 2008, he was signed by the American League Champion Tampa Bay Rays, hitting .192 with a pair of homers and four RBIs. He made an immediate impact in his debut on Sept. 10, hitting a game-tying home run off Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon in the ninth inning of a 5-4 Rays win. Johnson spent the 2009 season with the Yokohama BayStars of Japan’s Central League and was signed by the Rays for the 2010 campaign. Year 2005 2006 2007 2008 Totals
Team Oak-AL Oak-AL Oak-AL TB-AL 4 Years
G 109 91 117 11 328
AVG .275 .234 .236 .192 .248
AB 375 286 416 26 1103
R 54 30 53 3 140
H 103 67 98 5 273
2B 21 13 20 0 54
3B 0 1 1 0 2
HR 15 9 18 2 44
RBI 58 37 62 4 161
BB 50 40 72 3 165
SO 52 45 77 7 181
SB 0 0 0 0 0
Adam Shabala (1999-2000)
Ken Harvey (1997-99)
Year 2001 2003 2004 2005 Totals
Year 2003 2005 Totals
SB 0 0 0 0
2003, 2005; Seattle Mariners One of the fastest outfielders in Nebraska history, Jamal Strong reached the Major Leagues on Sept. 2, 2003, and spent parts of two seasons with the Seattle Mariners. In 2003, he primarily saw action as a pinch-runner, appearing in 12 games and scoring two runs. He also went hitless in his only two at bats. After missing part of the 2004 campaign with a knee injury, Strong returned to the Majors in 2005, batting .250 with two RBIs and six runs scored for the Mariners. A sixthround pick of the Mariners in the 2000 First-Year Player Draft, his last season in professional baseball was 2007 when he was with the New York Yankees organization.
2005; San Francisco Giants After spending six seasons in the minor leagues, Adam Shabala became the 21st Husker to reach the Majors, as he was called up by the San Francisco Giants on June 16, 2005. He appeared in six games for the Giants, going 3-for-15 with four RBIs, including two in his Major League debut at Minnesota. Shabala was drafted by the Giants in the 10th round following his senior year at Nebraska in 2000. Year 2005 Totals
Team SF-NL 1 Year
G 6 6
AVG .200 .200
AB 15 15
R 1 1
H 3 3
2B 0 0
3B 0 0
HR 0 0
RBI 4 4
BB 1 1
SO 5 5
SB 0 0
Adam Stern (1999-2001)
2005-2007; Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles Adam Stern has spent parts of three seasons in the Major Leagues with Boston and Baltimore. A third-round pick by Atlanta in 2001, Stern made his MLB debut with Boston on July 7, 2005. He appeared in 36 games for the Red Sox, hitting .133 in 15 at-bats, picking up his first base hit against the New York Yankees on July 15, before belting his first career homer against the Chicago White Sox on July 22. He appeared in 10 games for the Red Sox in 2006 before being traded to Baltimore. Stern appeared in two games for the Orioles in 2007, but did not record a plate appearance. In addition to his MLB experience, Stern also played in both World Baseball Classics, going 6-for-9 with a double, triple, homer and five RBIs for Team Canada in 2006 and was a member of Canada’s 2004 and 2008 Olympic Baseball teams. Year 2005 2006 2007 Totals
Team Bos-AL Bos-AL Bal-AL 3 Years
G 36 10 2 48
AVG .133 .150 .000 .143
AB 15 20 0 35
R 4 3 0 7
H 2 3 0 5
2B 0 1 0 1
3B 0 0 0 0
HR 1 0 0 1
RBI 2 4 0 9
BB 0 0 0 0
SO 4 4 0 8
SB 1 1 0 2
Shane Komine (1999-2002)
2006-2007; Oakland Athletics Two-time All-American Shane Komine became the 23rd former Husker to reach the Major Leagues, as he made his Major League debut on July 30, 2006. Komine’s first appearance in the Majors was a memorable one, as he out-dueled former Cy Young winner Roy Halladay. Komine allowed one run on four hits over six innings against the Blue Jays, leaving with a 2-1 lead before Oakland rallied in the bottom of the ninth for a 6-5 win. Komine made two starts for the Athletics in 2006, allowing five runs over nine innings of work, but did not record a decision. In 2007, he made two relief appearances, posting a 4.78 ERA for the Athletics and was limited to just four appearances in 2008 for Triple-A Sacramento because of a shoulder injury. Year 2006 2007 Totals
Team Oak-AL Oak-AL 2 years
W-L 0-0 0-0 0-0
SV 0 0 0
ERA 5.00 4.78 4.86
G 2 2 4
GS 2 0 2
CG 0 0 0
SH 0 0 0
IP 9.0 7.2 16.2
H 10 6 16
R 5 4 9
ER 5 4 9
BB 8 1 9
SO 1 1 2
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Drew Anderson (2001-03)
2006; Milwaukee Brewers Drew Anderson became the first former Husker from the state of Nebraska to reach the Majors since 1990, when he made his MLB debut for the Milwaukee Brewers on Sept. 11, 2006. A 24thround pick of the Brewers in 2003, Anderson appeared in nine contests as a rookie, earning his first career hit in a start against the San Francisco Giants on Sept. 21, 2006. He spent 2009 with Huntsville in the Milwaukee Brewers organization, hitting .301 with 10 homers and 57 RBIs. Year 2006 Totals
Team MIL-NL 1 Year
G 9 9
AVG .111 .111
AB 9 9
R 3 3
H 1 1
2B 0 0
3B 0 0
HR 0 0
RBI 0 0
BB 1 1
SO 4 4
SB 0 0
Alex Gordon (2003-05)
2007-Present; Kansas City Royals Alex Gordon enjoyed a rapid rise to the Major Leagues as he spent one season in the minors before making the Kansas City Royals’ 2007 opening day roster. Gordon, Baseball America’s Minor League Player of the Year in 2006, hit .247 with 36 doubles, four triples, 15 home runs, 60 RBI and 60 runs scored while going 14-of-18 on the basepaths. He led all American League rookies in extra-base hits (55) and was in the top three among AL rookies in home runs (second), RBIs (third), doubles (third), triples (third), stolen bases (third) and total bases (third). Gordon’s continued development helped the Royals to their best record since 2003, as he hit .260 with 16 homers and 59 RBIs in 134 contests in 2008. In 2009, he was slowed by a hip injury and played just 30 games, hitting .232 with six homers and 22 RBIs. Year 2007 2008 2009 Totals
Team KC-AL KC-AL KC-AL 3 Years
G 151 134 49 334
AVG .247 .260 .232 .250
AB 543 493 164 1200
R 60 72 28 160
H 134 128 38 300
2B 36 35 6 77
3B 4 1 0 5
HR 15 16 6 37
RBI 60 59 22 141
BB 41 66 21 128
SO 137 120 43 300
SB 14 9 5 28
Joba Chamberlain (2005-06)
2007-Present; New York Yankees Joba Chamberlain became an overnight sensation for the New York Yankees, propelling the franchise to a playoff appearance in 2007. He began the year in Class A Tampa and jumped four
levels in his first professional season. He finished the season in the Majors, going 2-0 with a 0.38 ERA in 19 appearances, striking out 34 over 24 innings of work after being called up on Aug. 7. He earned his first MLB win against Seattle on Sept. 5, tossing a perfect inning of relief and followed up 11 days later with a victory over Boston. Chamberlain, a first-round pick in 2006, began his Yankee career by not allowing a run in his first 15.1 innings, the second-longest streak in franchise history and the longest in over a century. Chamberlain continued his development in 2008, going 4-3 with a 2.60 ERA for the Yankees, making 42 appearances, including 12 starts for the Bronx Bombers. He played an important role in the Yankees’ 27th world title in 2009, going 9-6 with a 4.75 ERA in 43 starts during the regular season. In the playoffs, he was even better, posting a 1-0 record with a 2.84 ERA in 10 games, earning a win in the World Series for the Yankees. Year 2007 2008 2009 Totals
Team NYY-AL NYY-AL NYY-AL 3 Years
W-L 2-0 4-3 9-6 15-9
SV 1 0 0 1
ERA 0.38 2.60 4.75 3.61
G 19 42 32 93
GS 0 12 31 43
CG 0 0 0 0
SH 0 0 0 0
IP 24.0 100.1 157.1 281.2
H 12 87 167 266
R ER 2 1 32 29 94 83 128 113
BB 6 39 76 121
Brian Duensing (2003-05)
2009-Present; Minnesota Twins Brian Duensing is the most recent Husker to reach the Major Leagues, as he made the Minnesota Twins’ opening day roster in 2009. He made just one appearance before returning to Triple-A Rochester in April. Duensing was recalled by the Twins on July 3, and played a major role in Minnesota’s late-season run to the AL Central pennant. He went 5-2 with a 3.64 ERA in 24 games, including a 5-1 mark with a 2.73 ERA in nine starts. Duensing, a third-round pick by the Twins in the 2005 MLB Draft, started the Twins’ opener in the 2009 ALDS, becoming only the third Twins rookie to start a playoff game since the franchise moved to Minnesota in 1961. Duensing was a third-round draft pick of the Twins in 2005 after compiling a 17-2 record as a Husker from 2002 to 2005. He also represented Team USA in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, helping Team USA to a bronze medal, as he went 1-0 with a 1.17 ERA in four games. Year 2009 Totals
Team MIN 1 Year
W-L 5-2 5-2
SV 0 0
ERA 3.64 3.64
G 24 24
GS 9 9
CG 0 0
SH 0 0
IP 84.0 84.0
H 84 84
R ER 37 34 37 34
BB 31 31
Huskers in Professional Baseball Tracking the 27 Former Huskers Playing in the Professional Ranks Player Darin Erstad Alex Gordon Joba Chamberlain Brian Duensing Jeff Christy Zach Kroenke Steve Edlefsen Drew Anderson Adam Stern Tony Watson Thad Weber Brett Jensen Brandon Buckman Andrew Brown Charlie Shirek Dan Jennings Johnny Dorn Matt Foust Drew Bowman Mitch Abeita Zach Herr Aaron Pribanic Joe Simokaitis Jake Opitz Jeff Tezak Cody Neer Dan Johnson
2009 Team (Organization) Houston Astros Kansas City Royals New York Yankees Minnesota Twins New Britain (Minnesota) Scranton-Wilkes Barre (New York-AL) Fresno (San Francisco) Huntsville (Milwaukee) Huntsville (Milwaukee) Altoona (Pittsburgh) Erie (Detroit) Erie (Detroit) Springfield (St. Louis) Springfield (St. Louis) Birmingham (Chicago-AL) Greensboro (Florida) Greensboro (Florida) State College (Pittsburgh) Dayton (Cincinnati) Charleston (New York-AL) Fort Wayne (San Diego) Clinton (Seattle) Boise (Chicago-NL) Daytona (Chicago-NL) Great Falls (Chicago-AL) Kansas City T-Bones Yokohama BayStars
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Level Majors Majors Majors Majors AAA AAA AAA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA A A A A A A A A A A Northern Japan
SO 34 118 133 285
Position OF 3B RHP LHP C LHP RHP OF OF RHP RHP RHP 1B 1B RHP LHP RHP RHP LHP C LHP RHP RHP SS 2B C 1B
At NU 1993-95 2003-05 2005-06 2002-05 2005-06 2003-05 2006-07 2001-03 1999-01 2004-07 2007-08 2004-06 2005-06 2006-07 2005-07 2006-08 2005-08 2004-07 2007 2007-08 2006-08 2008 2002-05 2006-08 2007-09 2008-09 2000-01
Drafted (Team) 1st round (Anaheim) 1st round (Kansas City) 1st round (New York-AL) 3rd round (Minnesota) 6th round (Minnesota) 5th round (New York-AL) 16th round (San Francisco) 24th round (Milwaukee) 3rd round (Atlanta) 9th round (Pittsburgh) 16th round (Detroit) 14th round (Detroit) 19th round (St. Louis) 18th round (St. Louis) 23rd round (Chicago-AL) 9th round (Florida) 15th round (Florida) 6th round (Pittsburgh) 5th round (Cincinnati) 19th round (New York-AL) 38th round (San Diego) 3rd round (Seattle) 10th round (Chicago-NL) 12th round (Chicago-AL) 24th round (Chicago-AL) Free Agent 7th round (Oakland)
SO 53 53
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Alex Gordon 2006 Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year • 2005 Consensus National College Player of the Year Honors & Awards
• 2006 Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year • 2006 J.G. Taylor Spink Award (Topps/Minor League Player of the Year) • 2005 No. 2 Pick in MLB Draft • 2005 USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award Winner • 2005 Xanthus Dick Howser Trophy Winner • 2005 Brooks Wallace Award Winner • 2005 ABCA National Player of the Year • 2005 Baseball America National Player of the Year • 2005 ESPY Award Finalist for Male College Athlete of the Year • 2004 & 2005 First-Team All-American • 2004 & 2005 NCBWA District VI Player of the Year • 2004 & 2005 Big 12 Player of the Year • 2004 & 2005 First-Team All-Big 12 • 2004 & 2005 ABCA All-Midwest Region Team • 2005 NCAA Lincoln Regional All-Tournament Team • 2003 & 2005 Big 12 All-Tournament Team • 2004 U.S. National Team Member • 2004 Dairy Queen Classic All-Tournament Team • 2003 Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American • 2003 Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (Coaches)
Third baseman Alex Gordon became Nebraska’s first national player of the year in baseball during the 2005 season, leading the Huskers to a Big 12 title and College World Series appearance.
Gordon’s Nebraska Career Statistics Year 2003 2004 2005 Totals
G 62 59 72 193
AVG .319 .365 .372 .353
AB 216 211 253 680
R 45 64 79 188
Gordon’s Professional Statistics Year 2007 (KC-AL) 2008 (KC-AL) 2009 (KC-AL) Totals
G 151 134 49 334
AVG .247 .260 .232 .250
AB 543 493 164 1,200
R 60 72 28 160
H 69 77 94 240
2B 13 18 22 53
3B 2 5 4 11
HR 7 18 19 44
RBI 48 75 66 189
SLG .495 .754 .715 .657
H 134 128 38 300
2B 36 35 6 77
3B 4 1 0 5
HR 15 16 6 37
RBI 60 59 22 141
SLG .411 .432 .378 .415
Alex Gordon earned a place among the finest players in school history during his three-year career, becoming the first Husker to earn national player-of-the-year honors in 2005. Gordon swept nearly every major honor that season, including the Xanthus Dick Howser Trophy, the Brooks Wallace Award and the USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award, in leading NU to 57 wins and the school’s first College World Series victory. Gordon began his professional career with a flourish in 2006, hitting .325 with 39 doubles, 29 home runs and 100 RBIs en route to being named Baseball America’s Minor League Player of the Year. He ranked second among all minor leaguers in total bases (286) and fourth in runs scored (111) and ranked in the top 10 among all minor leaguers in homers, RBIs and slugging percentage. Gordon continued his rapid rise in 2007, starting at third base for the Kansas City Royals on opening day. He finished the year with a .247 average with 36 doubles, four triples, 15 home runs, 60 RBIs and 60 runs scored while going 14-of-18 on the base paths. Gordon led all American League rookies in extra-base hits (55) and was in the top three among American League rookies in six other categories, including homers and RBIs. In 2008, Gordon raised his average to .260 and belted 16 homers despite missing part of the year with a hip flexor. Gordon’s continued development helped Kansas City to its best record since 2003. Gordon battled a hip injury that required surgery in 2009, as he played in just 49 contests, hitting .232 with six homers and 22 RBIs. A career .355 hitter in three seasons at Nebraska, Gordon finished his Husker career in the top 10 in eight offensive categories: total bases (447, third); homers (44, fourth); RBIs (189, fourth); doubles (53, fourth); runs (188, eighth); hits (249, ninth); slugging percentage (.657, ninth) and triples (11, 10th). Gordon played every game of his final two seasons at NU and closed his career with 171 consecutive starts. The Lincoln, Neb., native capped his career by becoming the No. 2 overall pick by the Kansas City Royals in June of 2005. His selection was the highest by a Husker since Darin Erstad was tabbed No. 1 by the Anaheim (now Los Angeles) Angels 10 years earlier. Gordon is the highest draft pick in Big 12 baseball history. In his final season at Nebraska, Gordon led the Huskers to a sweep of the Big 12 regular-season and tournament titles, hitting .372 with 19 homers, 66 RBIs and 23 stolen bases. A two-time Big 12 Player of the Year, Gordon led the conference in six categories, and ranked among the league leaders in all 12 offensive categories. He became the first player since Baylor’s Jason Jennings to repeat as Big 12 Player of the Year. As a sophomore, Gordon enjoyed one of the most prolific offensive seasons in school history to become the first Husker to receive unanimous first-team All-America honors since Ken Harvey in 1999. Gordon topped Nebraska in nearly every offensive category, hitting .365 with 18 homers and 75 RBIs. In the summer of 2004, he was selected to play for Team USA, the first Nebraska player to receive that honor since 1985. He hit .388 with four homers, 12 RBIs and 18 runs scored in 24 contests to help Team USA to an 18-7 overall mark. Gordon was named the top offensive player at the FISU World University Baseball Championships in Tainan, Taiwan, in 2004, leading all players with a .524 average with two homers, five RBIs and eight runs scored in eight contests. Gordon played a major role in helping NU to a Big 12 regular-season title as a freshman, hitting .319 with seven homers and 48 RBIs to earn Freshman All-America honors.
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Darin Erstad Two-Time Major League All-Star • Three-Time Gold Glove Winner Honors & Awards
• Three-Time Gold Glove Winner (2000, 2002, 2004) • Two-Time American League All-Star (1998 and 2000) • 2002 Cape Cod League Hall of Fame Inductee • 1995 No. 1 Pick Major League Baseball Draft • 1995 First-Team All-American • 1995 Big Eight Co-Player of the Year • 1995 Omaha World-Herald Ware Award Winner • 1995 ABCA All-Midwest Region Team • 1994 Punter/PK National Champion Football Team • 1994 Phillips 66 Academic All-Big Eight (Football) • 1994 Cape Cod League MVP • 1994 First-Team All-Big Eight • Two-Time Phillips 66 Academic All-Big Eight (Baseball, 1993 and 1995) The No. 1 overall pick in the 1995 amateur draft, Darin Erstad has enjoyed more than a decade in the Major Leagues, playing with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros. During his playing career, Erstad won a World Series ring with the Angels in 2002 and has appeared in the MLB Playoffs three times over the last seven years. Erstad has spent the last two seasons with the Houston Astros, hitting .276 with four homers and 31 RBIs in his first season with the club. The 140 games he appeared in was his highest total since 2005. In 2007, he appeared in 87 games for the Chicago White Sox after spending his first 11 years with the Angels, hitting .248 with four homers and 32 RBIs despite a sprained ankle that restricted his playing time. It was the second straight year that Erstad battled injuries, as he played in just 40 contests in 2006, his final season with Los Angeles. In 2005, Erstad helped the Angels to their second straight American League West title, batting .273 with seven homers and 66 RBIs. He was second among American League first basemen with a .997 fielding percentage and was honored for his charitable work, as he was selected as the Angels’ recipient of the 2005 Roberto Clemente Award for his efforts in the Southern California community. Erstad made Major League history in 2004, becoming the first player to ever win Gold Gloves in the infield and outfield when he was chosen as the Gold Glove winner at first base. Erstad won his two previous Gold Gloves as a center fielder in 2000 and 2002. He ranked third among American League first basemen with a .996 fielding percentage, committing four errors in 1,056 total chances. Erstad helped the Angels to their first American League West Division title in 16 years, batting .295 with seven homers and 69 RBIs. During the 2002 regular season, he batted .283 with 10 homers and 73 RBIs, while leading the Angels with 23 stolen bases. Defensively, he led all AL center fielders with a .998 fielding percentage, committing one error in 473 total chances, en route to his second Gold Glove in three years. During the postseason, Erstad batted .352 with a pair of homers, while tying a Major League record with 25 hits in the Angels’ first playoff appearance since 1986. He enjoyed a career year in 2000, leading the Majors with 240 base hits, batting .355 and topping the Angels in seven categories, including average, runs, hits, total bases and stolen bases. His 240 hits tied for the 12th most in Major League history and the most since Wade Boggs had 240 in 1985. Erstad earned an All-Star bid for the second time and won his first Gold Glove, committing three errors in 362 total chances for a .992 fielding percentage. In 1998, he hit .296 with 82 RBIs and 84 runs scored, and became an All-Star for the first time in his career. His jump to the Major Leagues came after only one year in the minors. Erstad hit .284 with four homers and 20 runs batted in during 57 games as a rookie in 1996. In 1997, he landed the Angels’ starting first base job, finishing the season with a .299 average and 16 home runs. In 1998, Erstad played in 133 games and hit .296 with 19 home runs and 82 RBIs. A two-sport star at Nebraska, Erstad was a first-team All-American and Big Eight Co-Player of the Year as a junior in 1995, batting .410 with 19 homers and 76 RBIs. A Golden Spikes Award finalist as a junior, he finished his Husker career holding school records for most hits (six), runs (six), and RBIs (six) in a game; most hits (103) and total bases (194) in a single season (1995) and most career hits (261). In addition to his exploits on the diamond, Erstad, a two-time academic allconference selection, was also the starting punter for the Huskers’ 1994 national championship football team, helping NU to a 13-0 record.
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Darin Erstad is a two-time American League All-Star, and won a World Series title with Anaheim in 2002.
Erstad’s Nebraska Career Statistics Year 1993 1994 1995 Totals
G 58 60 57 175
AVG .339 .317 .410 .356
AB 239 243 251 733
R 52 52 84 188
Erstad’s Professional Statistics Year 1996 (ANA-AL) 1997 (ANA-AL) 1998 (ANA-AL) 1999 (ANA-AL) 2000 (ANA-AL) 2001 (ANA-AL) 2002 (ANA-AL) 2003 (ANA-AL) 2004 (ANA-AL) 2005 (ANA-AL) 2006 (ANA-AL) 2007 (CHI-AL) 2008 (HOU-NL) 2009 (HOU-NL Totals
G 57 139 133 142 157 157 150 67 125 153 40 87 140 107 1654
AVG .284 .299 .296 .253 .355 .258 283 .252 .295 .273 .221 .248 .276 .194 .282
AB 208 539 537 585 676 631 625 258 495 609 95 310 322 134 6024
R 34 99 84 84 121 89 99 35 79 86 8 33 49 13 913
H 81 77 103 261
2B 16 10 20 46
3B 1 0 7 8
HR 10 12 19 41
RBI 54 52 76 182
SLG .540 .506 .773 .608
H 59 161 159 148 240 163 177 65 146 166 21 77 89 26 1697
2B 5 34 39 2 39 35 28 7 29 33 8 13 16 8 316
3B 1 4 3 5 6 1 4 1 1 3 1 1 0 2 33
HR 4 16 19 13 25 9 10 4 7 7 0 4 4 2 124
RBI 20 77 82 53 100 63 73 17 69 66 5 32 31 11 699
SLG .375 .466 .486 .374 .541 .360 .389 .333 .400 .371 .326 .335 .363 .328 .407
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Major League Baseball Draft Picks Complete List of Every Husker Selected in the Major League Baseball Draft The following is a list of all Nebraska draftees, as well as those who signed free agent contracts since 1950. The Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft began in 1965, while the secondary phase, which was for players who were drafted but did not sign, was in effect until 1987. Year 1950 1952 1954 1955 1957 1958 1959 1960
1962 1964 1965 1966 1965 1967 1971 1972 1973 1975 1978 1978 1979
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Name Bob Cerv Bob Diers William Giles Fred Seger Don Brown James Kane Charles Ziegenbein Dwight Siebler Ely Churchich Phil Barth Jan Wall Don Purcell Keith Sieck Bob Hergenrader Stan Bahnsen Gary Neibauer Bob Stickles Bob Churchich Ryan Kurosaki Gene Stohs ! Gene Stohs # Steve McManaman Tim Carroll Dan Dixon Jim McManus# Jeff Hunter ! Pete O’Brien Val Primante Joe Scherger ! Tim Pettit John Russo Tim Burke Stan Haas Jeff Hunter Joe Scherger Cliff Faust Rick Evans Chris Chavez
Club Round New York Yankees Free Agent Cleveland Indians Free Agent Detroit Tigers Free Agent Chicago White Sox Free Agent Kansas City Athletics Free Agent New York Yankees Free Agent New York Yankees Free Agent Philadelphia Phillies Free Agent Cleveland Indians Free Agent Baltimore Orioles Free Agent New York Mets Free Agent Chicago White Sox Free Agent Chicago White Sox Free Agent Minnesota Twins Free Agent New York Yankees Eighth Atlanta Braves Second Kansas City Athletics Free Agent Atlanta Braves 31st St. Louis Cardinals Free Agent Chicago White Sox Third Cleveland Indians Second Minnesota Twins Free Agent Chicago Cubs 26th Texas Rangers Free Agent Chicago Cubs Second Baltimore Orioles Ninth Texas Rangers 15th Houston Astros 17th New York Mets 22nd California Angels Free Agent Atlanta Braves Free Agent Pittsburgh Pirates Second Texas Rangers 14th Boston Red Sox 25th San Diego Padres 26th New York Mets Free Agent Kansas City Royals Free Agent Los Angeles Dodgers 17th
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1996 Jeff Tezak was chosen by the Chicago White Sox in the 24th round of the 2009 MLB Draft. Tezak, who was not drafted before attending Nebraska, was one of three Huskers selected in the 2009 Draft.
1997
Mike Harlander Darnell Clarke Steve Stanicek Steve Gehrke ! Roger Hill John Mason Todd Oakes ! Dan Boever ! Nick Richards Bob Sebra Dan Boever Matt Butcher Anthony Kelley Turner Gill ! Todd Oakes Jeff Anderson ! Steve Gehrke Ben Amaya Jeff Anderson Bill McGuire Jeffrey Mays Mark Davis Jeff Carter Mike Duncan Burt Beattie ! Roger Webb John Walker Kip Gross Paul Meyers Phil Harrison Larry Mims Burt Beattie Turner Gill Bill Mulligan Joel Sealer ! Pat Leinen ! Tim Pettengill John Lepley Joe Federico John Kohli Phil Goguen Pat Leinen Ken Sirak Ken Ramos Doug Twitty Bobby Benjamin Shawn Buchanan ! Kevin Jordan Dale Kistaitis Doug Tegtmeier Shawn Buchanan Brian McArn Dave Matranga Bill Vosik Jeff Murphy Josh Bullock Marc Sagmoen Casey Deskins Troy Brohawn Derek Dukart Darin Erstad Alvie Shepherd Jed Dalton Craig Sanders Mel Motley Matt Meyer Pete Jenkins Todd Sears Patrick Driscoll Steve Fish
New York Mets 31st Philadelphia Phillies Free Agent San Francisco Giants First (No. 11) Los Angeles Dodgers 12th Seattle Mariners 14th Toronto Blue Jays 20th Chicago White Sox 22nd Toronto Blue Jays 23rd Kansas City Royals Free Agent Texas Rangers Fifth Cincinnati Reds Eighth Minnesota Twins 14th Houston Astros 18th New York Yankees 18th San Francisco Giants 20th Oakland Athletics 20th San Francisco Giants 32nd Seattle Mariners 33rd Chicago White Sox 16th Seattle Mariners First (No. 27) Toronto Blue Jays Fifth Minnesota Twins Eighth San Francisco Giants Ninth Oakland Athletics 10th Minnesota Twins 29th Salt Lake City Trappers Free Agent Montreal Expos Free Agent New York Mets Fourth San Francisco Giants Fourth Chicago Cubs 16th Baltimore Orioles 16th Minnesota Twins 30th Cleveland Indians Free Agent Kansas City Royals Free Agent New York Yankees 36th New York Mets Ninth St. Louis Cardinals 22nd St. Louis Cardinals 24th St. Louis Cardinals 30th Seattle Mariners 38th St. Louis Cardinals Free Agent Baltimore Orioles 26th Philadelphia Phillies 35th Cleveland Indians Free Agent Oakland Athletics Free Agent Milwaukee Brewers Fourth Pittsburgh Pirates 31st New York Yankees 17th Toronto Blue Jays 26th Seattle Mariners Free Agent Chicago White Sox 25th Oakland Athletics 26th Salt Lake City Trappers Free Agent Cleveland Indians Free Agent St. Louis Cardinals Free Agent Montreal Expos Free Agent Texas Rangers 13th Florida Marlins 70th San Francisco Giants Fourth New York Yankees 19th California Angels First (No. 1) Baltimore Orioles First (No. 21) California Angels 19th Kansas City Royals 35th Cleveland Indians 29th Los Angeles Dodgers Free Agent Milwaukee Brewers Free Agent Colorado Rockies Third Philadelphia Phillies 24th Anaheim Angels 22nd
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Francis Collins Bryan Schmidt Matt Schuldt Ken Harvey Brian Johnson Jay Sirianni Jamal Strong Adam Shabala Andy Bent Justin Cowan Scott Fries Trevor Bullock Chad Wiles Adam Stern John Cole Dan Johnson Thom Ott Brian Rodaway Shane Komine ! R.D. Spiehs Matt Hopper ! Jeff Leise ! Shane Komine Waylon Byers Jed Morris Aaron Marsden Matt Hopper Jeff Leise Jason Burch Drew Anderson Justin Pekarek Jake Mullinax Mike Sillman Dustin Timm ! Phil Shirek ! Quinton Robertson Alex Gordon Brian Duensing Zach Kroenke Joe Simokaitis Curtis Ledbetter Brett Jensen ! Joba Chamberlain Jeff Christy Luke Gorsett Brett Jensen Tony Watson ! Ryan Wehrle ! Brandon Buckman Jared Cranston Drew Bowman Matt Foust Tony Watson Luke Wertz Steve Edlefsen Andrew Brown Charlie Shirek Thad Weber ! Aaron Pribanic Dan Jennings Jake Opitz Johnny Dorn Thad Weber Mitch Abeita Zach Herr Mike Nesseth ! Jeff Tezak Adam Bailey ! Cody Neer
Cleveland Indians Free Agent San Diego Padres 32nd Tampa Bay Devil Rays 33rd Kansas City Royals Fifth Kansas City Royals 24th Cleveland Indians Free Agent Seattle Mariners Sixth San Francisco Giants 10th Atlanta Braves 16th Kansas City Royals 20th Chicago Cubs 25th Philadelphia Phillies 27th Seattle Mariners Free Agent Atlanta Braves Third Seattle Mariners Fifth Oakland Athletics Seventh Los Angeles Dodgers 10th Houston Astros 16th St. Louis Cardinals 19th San Francisco Giants 33rd San Francisco Giants 36th Anaheim Angels Seventh Oakland Athletics Ninth Florida Marlins 21st Oakland Athletics 36th Colorado Rockies Third Philadelphia Phillies 10th San Diego Padres 12th St. Louis Cardinals 21st Milwaukee Brewers 24th Cleveland Indians Eighth St. Louis Cardinals 14th St. Louis Cardinals 21st Milwaukee Brewers 26th Cleveland Indians 44th St. Louis Cardinals 44th Kansas City Royals First (No. 2) Minnesota Twins Third New York Yankees Fifth Chicago Cubs 10th Seattle Mariners 18th Washington Nationals 23rd New York Yankees First (No. 41) Minnesota Twins Sixth St. Louis Cardinals Seventh Detroit Tigers 14th Baltimore Orioles 17th Cincinnati Reds 18th St. Louis Cardinals 19th San Francisco Giants 34th Cincinnati Reds Fifth Pittsburgh Pirates Sixth Pittsburgh Pirates Ninth Philadelphia Phillies 13th San Francisco Giants 16th St. Louis Cardinals 18th Chicago White Sox 23rd Cincinnati Reds 35th Seattle Mariners Third Florida Marlins Ninth Chicago Cubs 12th Florida Marlins 15th Detroit Tigers 16th New York Yankees 19th San Diego Padres 38th Los Angeles Angels 15th Chicago White Sox 24th New York Yankees 38th Kansas City T-Bones Free Agent
Notes: ! - Drafted, but did not sign; # - January Secondary Phase
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All-Time Letterwinners Listing of Every Student-Athlete who Lettered in Baseball at the University of Nebraska
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Abeita, Mitch................................. 2007-08 Abramavicius, Jason .......................... 1989 Abrams, Darren ................................ 1987 Achelpohl, Steve . ...............1969-70-71-72 Adair, Derek ....................................... 1997 Adams, Bill . ....................................... 1968 Adams, Trey........................................ 2005 Adams, Percy ..................................... 1904 Akisada, Bryant . ......................1973-74-75 Alderman, Kurt .................................. 1993 Allen, Jason . ................................. 1995-96 Allen, Jeff ........................................... 1989 Amaya, Ben . ................................. 1982-83 Amen, Paul ..............................1936-37-38 Anderson, Clyde ........................... 1921-22 Anderson, Dale ........................1961-62-63 Anderson, Drew........................2001-02-03 Anderson, Edgar ........................... 1990-91 Anderson, Erik............................... 2008-09 Anderson, Jeff . ...................1981-82-83-84 Anderson, Lawrence . ........................ 1939 Anderson, Richard ..............1973-74-75-76 Andresen, Roy.................................... 1925 Andrews, Harris ............................ 1937-38 Arensdorf, Marvin ............................. 1956 Armatis, Henry ........................1929-30-31 Armenta, Jonas . .................1994-95-96-97 Arnold, Tevis ................................. 1997-98 Arntzen, Brian . ............................. 1990-91 Arries, Byron . .................................... 1923 Artman, Allen .................................... 1942 Asche, Cody........................................ 2009 Aurit, Scott . ....................................... 1997 Avery, G.H. ......................................... 1894
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Baack, Wilbur .................................... 1946 Backhaus, Murray . .............1952-53-54-55 Bahnsen, Stan . .................................. 1965 Bailey, Jim.................................. 1999-2000 Bailey, Russell ............................... 1920-21 Bailor, Dave . ................................. 1982-83 Baker, Howard .........................1935-36-37 Baker, Joe . ...............................1970-71-72 Banuelos, Brandon ............................ 1997 Barnes, David . ................................... 1993 Barnes, F.E. ................................... 1892-94 Barta, Frank .............................1904-05-06
Barth, Phil .......................................... 1960 Batenhorst, Boyd .......................... 1975-76 Batiste, Terrance . .............................. 1988 Bauder, Kenneth ................................ 1974 Bauer, Chris .................................. 1994-95 Bauer, Forrest .................................... 1934 Bearinger, Jarod . ................1996-97-98-99 Beattie, Burt ............................1984-85-86 Beauchamp, Jason . ........................... 1992 Becher, Richard . ......................1960-61-62 Becker, Don . ................................. 1954-55 Becker, Jeremy.....................2002-03-04-05 Beckmann, Dennis.............................. 1969 Beckman, Milton ............................... 1935 Beckoff, A.H. ..................................... 1913 Beede, Brett ...................................... 1985 Beeson, Tom ...................................... 1977 Behne, Ernest L. . ............................... 1950 Beideck, John . .............................. 1956-57 Bekins, Melvin .............................. 1920-21 Belcher, Kevin..................................... 2004 Belfonte, DJ..............................2007-08-09 Bell, J.H. ...................................1900-01-02 Bell, Beuford ...................................... 1924 Bellamy, Frank .............................. 1907-08 Bellows, Mike .................................... 1994 Beltzer, J.E. . ...................................... 1904 Beltzer, O.A. (Buck)..................1907-08-09 Bender, John R. . .................1901-02-03-04 Benedict, Bruce W. ........................... 1896 Benedict, H.M..................................... 1897 Benish, Randall.........................1974-75-76 Benjamin, Bobby .....................1988-89-90 Bent, Andy.......................................... 2000 Bergan, Tom................................... 1993-94 Berquist, Roy ..................................... 1917 Betancourt, Sergio......................... 1995-96 Bethell, Peter...................................... 1972 Betts, Lloyd......................................... 1929 Bilyeu, Aaron............................1989-90-91 Bird, Erik..............................2006-07-08-09 Birmingham, Josh.......................... 2002-03 Bittner, Clyde...................................... 1930 Blaesing, Jeff.................................. 2001-02 Blake, C.W. ......................................... 1907 Blankenship, L. Milton ....................... 1922 Blatchford, Dilworth ................1947-48-49 Blessie, Brian ..................................... 1996 Blevins, Jeff.................................... 2001-02
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Bliss, R.W. . ................................ 1899-1900 Bloodgood, Elbert L. .......................... 1924 Boever, Dan .................................. 1982-83 Boever, David . ................................... 1989 Bohanan, Ryan.................................... 2005 Bolen, E.N. ................................ 1899-1900 Bolen, Robert . ................................... 1946 Bolt, Will..........................1999-2000-01-02 Bolz, Tim ............................................ 1967 Bonesio, Ryan..................................... 2002 Bonistall, Ernie . .......................1961-62-63 Borgogno, Mate . ............................... 1988 Borman, Ivan ...........................1936-37-38 Bornschlegl, Larry ....................1963-64-65 Bottorff, Roger .........................1955-56-57 Boyd, Steve ................................... 1992-93 Boyle, G. Patrick ................................ 1942 Bowman, Drew................................... 2007 Bowden, Johnny................................. 2004 Boyer, Jesse................................... 2004-05 Bradley, Jarron ................................... 1987 Brady, J.H. .......................................... 1894 Brand, Robert ..........................1966-67-68 Brenning, Rich ................................... 1965 Bright, Harold .....................1979-80-81-82 Broekemeier, Joe................................ 2009 Brohawn, Troy .........................1992-93-94 Brown, Andrew................................... 2006 Brown, Don.................................... 1955-56 Brown, Lewis................................. 1930-31 Bruce, Daniel.......................2002-03-04-05 Bubak, Kyle......................................... 2009 Buchanan, Shawn ...............1988-89-90-91 Buckman, Brandon........................ 2005-06 Buehrer, David ....................1973-74-75-76 Bullock, Josh ............................1990-91-92 Bullock, Trevor.................................... 2000 Bunge, Todd . ................................ 1986-87 Bunsen, Dale . .................................... 1951 Burleson, Cory.................................... 2009 Burke, Tim ...............................1978-79-80 Butcher, Matt . ................................... 1983 Burch, Jason.............................2001-02-03 Byers, Waylon...........................2000-01-02
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Caley, J.L. ........................................... 1917 Callan, Dean....................................... 1942
Camp, Bob..................................... 1949-50 Campbell, C.C................................ 1898-99 Carman, Frank..........................1921-22-23 Carr, Earl ....................................... 1921-22 Carroll, R.M.........................1906-07-08-09 Carroll, Tim.................................... 1977-78 Carsten, Reed .................................... 1935 Carstensen, Earl ................................. 1935 Carter, Jeff ..........................1982-83-84-85 Castro, Gus ........................................ 1995 Cederdahl, James ....................1953-54-55 Cerney, A.V. . ...................................... 1920 Cerv, Bob.............................1947-48-49-50 Chamberlain, Joba......................... 2005-06 Chandler, Charles D. ..................... 1892-93 Chavez, Chris ................................ 1980-81 Christoph, Richard ............................. 1953 Christy, Jeff.................................... 2005-06 Churchich, Ely ............................... 1959-60 Churchich, Jeff ................................... 1983 Churchich, Mike . ............................... 1967 Churchich, Bob.............................. 1966-67 Clark, J.M. ................................1908-09-10 Clarke, Darnell .............................. 1980-81 Cline, James A. . ................................. 1908 Cole, John.............................1999-2000-01 Collins, Boomer.................................. 2009 Collins, Francis .............................. 1996-97 Collins, Melvin .........................1922-24-25 Colon, Charles .........................1988-89-90 Combs, Kelly ................................. 1979-80 Conte, Derrick..................................... 2001 Cook, Steve . ...................................... 1995 Cooke, H.T. .................................... 1904-09 Cooper, Bob Eugene .......................... 1942 Cooper, Khiry...................................... 2009 Copenhaver, Ralph . ........................... 1934 Corriston, Craig.............................. 2007-08 Cortelyou, S.V. . ............................. 1902-03 Costello, Jeff .......................1976-77-78-79 Costin, Charles . ................................. 1931 Cotton, Andy...................................... 2008 Coufal, Norman .......................1954-55-56 Courter, Bob ................................. 1994-95 Cowan, Justin............................ 1999-2000 Cowgill, H.G. ................................. 1897-98 Crain, David .................................. 1994-95 Cramer, Bruce .....................1969-70-71-72 Crandell, Leslie................................... 1917 Cranston, Jared................................... 2006 Creigh, Thomas . ................................ 1897 Crowe, Ron ........................................ 1987 Crownover, L.G. ................................. 1917 Cumming, B.H. . ................................. 1910
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Dakan, Wilfred . ................................. 1934 Dalton, Jed . ........................1992-93-94-95 Dalton, Josh ....................................... 1996 Damkroger, Maury . ........................... 1972 Davis, Mark . .......................1982-83-84-85 Davison, Charles M. . .................... 1930-31 Davison, Minot .................................. 1931 Decker, Robert ................................... 1952 Dempcy, Harold ................................. 1931 Denker, William ..................1947-48-49-50 Denning, Reuben .....................1937-38-39 Denslow, Lloyd . ............................ 1906-08 DePutron, Ray . ........................1900-01-02 DiBenedetti, Mark ............................. 1978 Diers, Bob D. ............................1950-51-52 Dietz, Craig ........................................ 1980 Di Grandi, Vince . .......................... 1990-91 Dinges, Thomas ............................ 1991-92 Dingledine, John ................................ 1977 Dixon, Dan ......................................... 1978 Doane, B.L. ..............................1900-01-02 Dobbs, Mike . ......................1983-84-85-86 Doerr, Brian ....................................... 1997 Dohrmann, Elmer ....................1936-37-38 Domeier, Ervin ................................... 1925
Dorn, Johnny.......................2005-06-07-08 Dopp, Terry ................................... 1976-77 Dort, Charles L. .................................. 1906 Douglas, Ron . ..........................1962-63-64 Dowling, H.P. . .................................... 1892 Downing, Brian .................................. 1998 Drevo, Matt ....................................... 1997 Driscoll, Patrick ............................. 1996-97 Dudgeon, John . .......................1907-08-09 Duebelbeis, Kenny ........................ 1997-98 Duensing, Brian........................2002-03-05 Duff, Wally .................................... 1963-64 Dukart, Derek ............................... 1993-94 Duncan, Michael B. . ................1983-84-85 Dunn, Gerald ...........................1951-52-53 Dunne, Gilbert .........................1957-58-59 Durham, Cliffton .................1995-96-97-98 Dymally, Reggie ................................. 1983
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Eckley, Chris ....................................... 1991 Edlefsen, Steve.............................. 2006-07 Ekstrom, Fred ............................... 1924-25 Elgert, Pat ................................1969-70-71 English, Lowell ................................... 1938 Ernst, Tom . ..............................1961-62-63 Erstad, Darin ............................1993-94-95 Erway, Don . ....................................... 1956 Eubanks, Kurt . ...............1981-82-83-84-85 Evans, Rick .................................... 1980-81 Ewart, R.L. . ........................................ 1898 Eymann, Brandon.......................... 2001-02 Eymann, Kirk . .....................1974-75-76-77
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Faiman, John ..................................... 1963 Fairchild, Wayne ................................ 1930 Fairley, Craig ...................................... 1990 Fanucchi, Paul . .................................. 1990 Farst, Tyler..................................... 2008-09 Faust, Cliff . .........................1977-78-79-80 Federico, Joe . ............................... 1987-88 Fenlon, J.A. ................................... 1904-06 Fiala, Adrian . ...........................1968-69-70 Finlay, E.C. . ........................................ 1901 Fish, Steve . ................................... 1996-97 Fitzgerald, Bill .................................... 1951 Fitzgibbon, John ................................ 1941 Flasnick, Don ..................................... 1936 Flock, George . .............................. 1964-65 Flock, W.M. Dean . ............................. 1959 Flory, R.D. .......................................... 1913 Foust, Matt...............................2005-06-07 Fowler, Doak ............................1973-74-75 Frank, Owen A. ............................. 1910-13 Frankfurt, Wallace ............................. 1931 Franklin, John ............................... 1986-87 Freeland, E.L. ..................................... 1907 Freeman, Matt............................... 2008-09 Frei, Milton ........................................ 1952 French, Kevin ................................ 1989-90 Friehauf, Brent . ............................ 1983-85 Friel, W.M. .................................... 1897-98 Fries, Scott................................. 1999-2000 Fry, Jason ...................................... 1995-96 Furby, Allen . ................................. 1967-68 Furnish, Brad...................................... 2004 Fusilier, Brandon............................ 2003-05
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Gabelman, Warren ..................1940-41-42 Gaddis, E.B. . ...................................... 1906 Gaines, R.H. .................................. 1901-02 Gappa, David ...........................1993-94-95 Garcia, James . .............................. 1992-93 Garvey, Neal ................................. 1969-70 Garza, Armando . ............................... 1990 Gaston, Kenneth . .............................. 1929 Gaughan, Joe ................................ 1964-65 Gebler, Robert .........................1977-78-79 Gehrke, Steve .....................1980-81-82-83
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HISTORY Geier, Richard ..........................1954-55-56 George, Edwin .........................1936-37-38 Gerch, Andy..............................2005-06-07 Gewecke, Steve ................................. 1987 Gibbs, Russell A. ........................... 1923-24 Giles, William . .........................1952-54-55 Gill, Turner ......................................... 1983 Gilmore, Glen ..........................1969-70-72 Gleason, Bob ..................................... 1959 Glismann, Norm ......................1974-75-76 Gloystein, Elroy . ......................1947-48-49 Goguen, Phil ............................1986-87-88 Gomes, Justin ............................... 1995-96 Gonzalez, David ................................. 1994 Gordon, A.E. ..............1896-97-98-99-1900 Gordon, Alex.............................2003-04-05 Gore, Roscoe ..................................... 1904 Gorsett, Luke...................................... 2006 Gottsch, Virgil ............................... 1953-54 Gozart, Aaron..................................... 2000 Grace, Harvey ............................... 1929-30 Gradoville, Frank ............................... 1925 Graham, Max ................................ 1934-35 Green, Charles .............................. 1966-67 Greenlaw, Willie ........................... 1955-56 Greenslit, Roy ............................... 1909-10 Griego, Bob . ............................1968-69-70 Grogan, Robert ...................1947-48-49-50 Grose, John...............................2002-03-04 Gross, Kip . ......................................... 1986 Gullion, Joe......................................... 2003
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Haas, Mark ................................... 1979-80 Haas, Paul ...........................1974-75-76-77 Haas, Stan . ..............................1978-79-80 Hadley, Mark ................................ 1980-81 Hagy, Dale . ................................... 1991-92 Halbeison, Harold ......................... 1929-30 Hale, Steve..................1999-2000-01-02-03 Haley, Mark................................... 1980-81 Hansen, Mike . ................................... 1978 Harlander, Mike .......................1979-80-81 Harmelink, Mike............................ 2005-06 Harney, Ed ......................................... 1925 Harney, Roy ....................................... 1917 Harrington, Kevin . ........................ 1997-98 Harris, Jerry .................................. 1960-61 Harris, Martin Dell ...................1937-38-39 Harris, Randy ...........................1964-65-66 Harrison, Phillip ............................ 1984-86 Harte, Lloyd........................................ 1913 Harvey, Ken . ............................1997-98-99 Hartzell, Larry .................................... 1996 Haskell, Ross ...................................... 1913 Hatasaki, Joe....................................... 2008 Hauptman, Casey.......................... 2008-09 Havekost, Ron . ........................1961-62-63 Hays, Don .......................................... 1949 Hays, Hobart . .....................1947-48-49-50 Heald, H.C. . .................................. 1892-94 Healey, Gary ............................1974-75-76 Hedman, Jeff ................................ 1998-99 Heflin, Curtiss ............................... 1985-86 Hegwood, Fred ...................1946-47-48-49 Heinzelman, Robert . ......................... 1942 Held, Sidney . ................................ 1940-41 Helfand, Eric ...................................... 1988 Helmsing, Jack ................................... 1948 Hendricks, Bill .....................1981-82-83-84 Hendricks, Ron . ............................ 1983-84 Henne, Jon . ........................1975-76-77-78 Henry, Paul ........................................ 1988 Hergenrader, Bob ....................1964-65-66 Herndon, Clarence . ........................... 1941 Herr, Zach.................................2006-07-08 Hesse, Chris ....................................... 1994 Hesse, Josh.................................... 2000-01 Hetzel, George ................................... 1908 Hevner, Enlowe . ........................... 1958-59 Hightower, Mark.......................2005-06-07 Hill, Roger ..................................... 1981-82 Hill, Scott ........................................... 1986 Hoadley, S.A. . .................................... 1917 Hoegemeyer, Leonard .................. 1934-37 Hofmaier, Fran . ..................1952-53-54-55 Holland, Lyle ...................................... 1924 Holmes, C.E. ...................................... 1892
Holmes, Tom . .....................1981-82-83-84 Honnor, Mark ..........................1982-84-86 Hood, Guy . ..............................1901-02-03 Hooper, Scott . ....................1981-82-83-84 Hopper, Matt.......................2000-01-02-03 Hrubesky, C.G. ................................... 1907 Hubka, Ernest .................................... 1920 Hubka, L.J. ......................................... 1924 Humphrey, Chris ................................ 1989 Hunt, Brian ................................... 1997-98 Hunter, Jeff ................................... 1979-80 Hurley, Clifford . ................................. 1940 Husman, John .................................... 1971
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Izumi, John ................................... 1991-92
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Jackson, Dean ..........................1941-42-46 Jackson, Kerrick ................................. 1997 Jacobs, Harold .............................. 1946-47 Jacobsen, Vincent ....................1935-36-37 Jadlowski, Bill . ................................... 1974 Jamison, Max B.................................. 1913 Janda, Ray . ..............................1923-24-25 Jardine, Earl ....................................... 1925 Jaros, Nick........................................... 2006 Jeffries, Jim ........................................ 1983 Jenkins, Bob H. .................................. 1950 Jenkins, Eugene ............................ 1995-96 Jenkins, Pete ...................................... 1996 Jennings, Dan...........................2006-07-08 Jennings, Melvin M. . ......................... 1908 Jensen, Bill E. ................................ 1950-51 Jensen, Brett.............................2004-05-06 Jernigan, Frankie . .............................. 1989 Johnette, Ron ..........................1967-68-69 Johnson, Brian .............................. 1998-99 Johnson, Dan................................. 2000-01 Johnson, Delos ............................. 1937-38 Johnson, Jeff ...................................... 1982 Johnson, Julius . ................................. 1903 Johnson, Curtis ............................. 1964-65 Johnson, Marcel ................................ 1988 Johnson, N.A. . ................................... 1898 Johnson, Patrick . .......................... 1994-95 Johnson, Rocky ........................1986-87-88 Johnson, Steve . ............................ 1967-68 Johnston, Dan..................................... 2008 Jones, Willie........................................ 2001 Jordan, Kevin ..................................... 1990 Jordan, Malcolm ................................ 1991 Jorgensen, Dennis ...................1968-69-70 Joyce, Richard . .................................. 1939 Joyce, Robert ................................ 1934-35
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Kalkowski, Kash.................................. 2009 Kane, James .............................1956-57-58 Karle, Al ...................................1956-57-58 Keith, Braden...................................... 2004 Kelley, Anthony . ......................1981-82-83 Kent, Brian.......................................... 1999 Kerkhoff, Nate.................................... 2009 Keyes, Marshall . ................................ 1929 Kimura, Danny .............................. 1998-99 Kindler, George ........................1896-97-98 King, Jeff ....................................... 1976-77 King, Richard . .....................1983-84-85-86 Kingsbury, R.D. . ................................. 1899 Kinnamon, William ............................ 1946 Kiser, Kale........................................... 2009 Kissler, Wayne . ........................1966-67-68 Kistaitis, Dale ......................1987-88-89-90 Kister, Mark .............................1985-86-87 Klapperich, Casey............................... 2006 Klausing, Jon.................................. 2004-06 Klein, Ervine . ..................................... 1937 Klein, Erwin . ...................................... 1941 Kline, Ben...................................... 2008-09 Kline, Leonard . .................................. 1920 Knust, Chris . ............................1982-83-84 Knust, Michael ................................... 1997 Koenigsman, Jeff . ....................1982-83-84 Kohli, John .................................... 1987-88 Komine, Shane.................1999-2000-01-02 Kopf, Delbert R. ............................ 1950-51 Korinek, Dennis ................................. 1955 Kotab, Edward .............................. 1930-31
Kroenke, Zach...........................2003-04-05 Kryger, Ralph . .................................... 1941 Kubacki, Jim ....................................... 1957 Kulhanek, Courtey ........................ 1991-92 Kurosaki, Ryan .........................1971-72-73 Kuta, Scott ......................................... 1991
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Landgren, George ......................... 1963-64 Lang, Elwell . ................................. 1924-25 Lang, Byrel .................................... 1924-25 Lanning, Jeff.................................. 2006-07 Larkin, Jim . ........................................ 1978 Larsen, Scott ................................. 1998-99 Larsen, Tom ....................................... 1964 Leach, Carl ......................................... 1942 Ledbetter, Curtis.......................2003-04-05 Lee, John............................................ 2007 Leinen, Patrick .........................1987-88-89 Leise, Jeff.............................2000-01-02-03 LeMaster, Bernard ...................1939-41-42 Lepley, John ........................1985-86-87-88 Lesniewicz, Jeff .................................. 1992 Letherby, Sam..................................... 1902 Lewellen, Verne .......................1922-23-24 Lewis, Larry . ............................1956-57-58 Lieberher, Phil . ............................. 1986-87 Liebmann, M.N. ................................. 1898 Limon, Vinnie . .............................. 1987-88 Linn, John .......................................... 1920 Livingston, Jessie ............................... 1931 Locke, Roland A. ................................ 1924 Logue, Mickey . .................................. 1968 Lohrberg, Bob . ............................. 1951-54 Lomax, Andy....................................... 2004 Luther, Clayton ............................. 1964-66 Luther, Clyde . .....................1948-49-50-51 Lythgoe, Peter .............................. 1996-98
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McArn, Brian ..................................... 1990 McClatchey, Dave .............................. 1961 McCormack, Jim ................................ 1969 McCormick, Dick . ...............1950-51-52-53 McCrory, William .....................1920-21-22 McDermott, John ....................1938-39-40 McDiarmid, E.W. ................................ 1899 McGinn, Shaun .................................. 1990 McGuire, Bill ............................1983-84-85 McGuire, Scott . ................................. 1992 McKay, Jerry ...................................... 1958 McKay, Matt ................................. 1993-94 McKenna, Sean . .................1990-91-92-93 McManaman, Mark . .................... 1980-81 McManaman, Steve ................1975-76-77 McManus, Jim ................................... 1979 McMullen, W.L. ................................. 1917 Mackey, William ................................ 1917 Madison, Jerry .............................. 1989-91 Mallette, Claire .................................. 1954 Mallette, Pat ................................. 1952-53 Marek, Paul .................................. 1969-70 Mariot, Michael............................. 2008-09 Marlay, C.C. . ...................................... 1892 Marsden, Aaron . .......................... 2002-03 Martin, Brian ..................................... 1993 Maser, Jacob ............................1929-30-31 Maser, Wesley .........................1946-47-48 Mason, John ................................. 1981-82 Mather, Roy .................................. 1909-10 Matranga, Dave ............................ 1990-91 Mauer, Mark . .................................... 1982 May, A................................................. 1913 May, Dave ..................................... 1963-64 Mays, Jeff . ......................................... 1985 Melford, W.C. . .............................. 1898-99 Meliza, L.E. . ....................................... 1896 Mendoza, Mario ................................ 1997 Merrill, Kevin ................................ 1986-87 Merrill, Bubbs..................................... 2003 Metcalfe, W.B. .............................. 1909-10 Meyer, Matt . ................................ 1995-96 Meyers, Paul ............................1984-85-86 Michka, Ron . ..................................... 1963 Mickelson, Derek ............................... 1992 Milhaven, McGraw ..................1987-88-89 Miller, C.C. ......................................... 1904 Miller, Corey ...................................... 1996 Miller, Doug ........................1975-76-77-78 Miltenberger, Ron . ....................... 1974-75
Steve Hale earned five letters pitching for the Huskers from 1999 to 2003. Hale, who holds NU’s school record with 87 career appearances, was a medical redshirt in 1999 before becoming one of the Huskers’ best relievers his final four years at Nebraska. Mims, Larry . ............................1984-85-86 Mims, Michael . ................................. 1991 Mladovich, Ray ........................1950-51-52 Moore, Craig . .....................1996-97-98-99 Moore, M.S. . ................................ 1898-99 Morris, Jed..................................... 2001-02 Morse, C.L. . .................................. 1904-06 Mort, Jake............................2006-07-08-09 Mosser, Todd ...........................1990-91-92 Motes, Tom . ...................................... 1939 Motley, Mel .................................. 1995-96 Mueller, Frank . .................................. 1934 Mulligan, Bill . .................................... 1985 Mullinax, Jake................................ 2003-04 Mumm, Erik ........................1996-97-98-99 Munger, Glen . .............................. 1921-22 Munson, Robert ......................1971-72-73 Murakami, David ............................... 1959 Murphy, Jeff . ..................................... 1992 Muth, Harlan ..................................... 1939 Myers, Dave . ................................ 1961-62
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Naasz, Steve ...................................... 1981 Nagel, Steve . ..................................... 1975 Naiberk, Eldon .............................. 1960-61 Nappi, Frank ...................................... 1957 Neer, Cody..................................... 2008-09 Neibauer, Gary . ............................ 1965-66 Nelson, Richard ................................. 1959 Nelson, William ................................. 1953 Nesseth, Mike................................ 2008-09 Newton, Bryan . ............................ 1986-87 Nihsen, Mike....................................... 2007 Nimmo, Bryce......................2005-06-07-08 Nollette, Jeff ............................1991-92-93 Nolting, Gary ...........................1977-78-79 Novak, Ray .................................... 1952-53 Novak, Rob ........................................ 1989 Novak, Tom . ............................1948-49-50 Novak, Toni ........................................ 1948
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Oakes, Todd .................................. 1982-83 Oakley, Steve ...........................1978-79-80 O’Brien, Pete ................................ 1978-79 O’Doherty, Dennis ...................1972-73-74 O’Donnell, Roger ............................... 1946 O’Neil, Pat.......................................... 2003 Odenreider, Chase.............................. 2003 Oetgen, Fred . .................................... 1931 Ofstun, John ...................................... 1990 Olmstead, E.H. . ................................. 1909 Olmstead, L.B. ................................... 1910 Olson, Rich . ....................................... 1955 Oltman, Earl . ..................................... 1960 Opitz, Jake...........................2005-06-07-08 Orcutt, Edward ............................. 1934-35
Ossino, Angelo . .......................1941-47-48 Ott, Thom...................................... 2000-01
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Pace, E.O. . ..........................1892-93-94-96 Packard, L.R. ................................. 1896-97 Patterson, E.J. .................................... 1910 Patton, Verne . .........................1924-25-30 Pekarek, Justin..........................2001-03-04 Penas, Brandon....................1999-2000-01 Perry, Robert . .................................... 1993 Peters, Gary .................................. 1955-56 Peters, J.W. . ....................................... 1896 Petersen, Darin ...................1992-93-94-95 Peterson, Harlan R. . ................1921-23-24 Pettingill, Tim................................. 1987-88 Pettit, Tim ..................................... 1978-79 Petty, J.D. ........................................... 1923 Petty, John ......................................... 1920 Pflughaupt, Jason ....................1992-93-94 Pickett, John ...................................... 1920 Pickett, Theodore ......................... 1929-30 Pizer, Joe ....................................... 1921-22 Pizzo, Sam . ........................................ 1967 Placke, Arnold . .................................. 1970 Pohlman, Edwin . .....................1934-35-36 Pool, Warren . .................................... 1921 Poore, Reed ....................................... 1934 Potter, Brent....................................... 2001 Powley, Harlan . ............................ 1948-50 Pressley, H.T. ...................................... 1917 Pribanic, Aaron................................... 2008 Primante, Val ................................ 1978-79 Prior, Mark . .................................. 1980-81 Prouty, H.M. ...................................... 1909 Purcell, Don .................................. 1960-62 Purvine, Joe ....................................... 1989
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Radcliffe, Craig . ................................. 1984 Radmacher, Tim............................. 2006-07 Ramos, Ken . ............................1987-88-89 Randolph, A.M. . ................................ 1894 Rank, Tyler..................................... 2008-09 Ratcliffe, J.F. ....................................... 1910 Ray, Lance .......................................... 1940 Raymond, I. .................................. 1901-02 Redfield, Richard .....................1973-74-75 Redmond, Bill ............................... 1961-62 Reeder, P.E............ 1896-97-98-99-1900-01 Rego, John ......................................... 1951 Reimers, Gary ..........................1956-57-58 Reimers, Mark .............................. 1981-82 Reinmiller, Cleytus ............................. 1934 Reynolds, C. ....................................... 1920 Reynolds, Robert .....................1951-52-53 Rhea, E.P. ...................................... 1898-99 Rhein, Jeff .......................................... 1991
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HISTORY Turney, David ..................................... 1984 Twitty, Doug . ..................................... 1989
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Ullstrom, Glenn............................. 1929-30 Underwood, C.................................... 1913
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Valasek, Justin.................................... 1998 Van Buskirk, Leonard ......................... 1940 Van Linge, Spencer ....................... 1996-97 Vaughn, Tyler...................................... 2004 Vlieger, Brandt........................... 1999-2000 Vojtesak, Mike ....................1979-80-81-82 Volz, M.G. ................................1923-24-25 Vosik, Bill ...................................... 1990-91 Vrbka, Linus ....................................... 1950
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Mike Sillman helped Nebraska to a pair of Big 12 titles and College World Series appearances in 2001 and 2002. Rhodes, Ed. L..............1898-99-1900-01-02 Rhodes, John ................................ 1924-25 Rice, Clark .......................................... 1942 Richards, Nick ..........................1980-81-82 Riddell, John ...................................... 1917 Riddell, Ted ........................................ 1917 Riddle, Adam...................................... 2002 Rine, C.W. . .................................... 1906-07 Ringer, J.D. ......................................... 1900 Rivera, Tito......................................... 2001 Robertson, Quinton....................... 2003-04 Robinson, E.N. ................................... 1897 Robinson, Paul ................................... 1957 Rodaway, Brian ...............1998-99-2000-01 Rodman, J.A. . .................................... 1913 Rodrigue, Jamie...................2000-01-02-03 Rogers, Richard . ................................ 1917 Rolston, Dirkes . .......................1954-55-56 Rombach, Charles . ............................ 1966 Rose, Eric............................................ 2009 Rosenberg, Wm. ................................ 1931 Roualdes, Jordan................................ 2009 Roux, John ...............................1964-65-66 Row, James ................................... 1929-30 Rubino, Frank ............................... 1939-40 Rubino, Robert .................................. 1946 Ruisinger, Ken ............................... 1958-59 Russell, R.C. .................................. 1920-23 Russo, John . ................................. 1978-79 Rutledge, Murry ................................ 1991 Ryan, Joe . .......................................... 1941 Ryons, F.B. . ..............................1896-97-98
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St. Clair, Charles ........................... 1992-93 Salerno, Pat .................................. 1961-62 Samuels, Tom .................................... 1992 Sanders, Craig ..........................1992-94-95 Sandstedt, James . ..............1946-47-48-49 Sanger, Rich........................................ 1973 Sauer, Robert ..................................... 1941 Sawyers, Andy .............................. 1997-98 Scanlan, Daniel .................................. 1968 Schafer, Greg ................................ 1979-80 Schelby, Floyd .................................... 1934 Scherger, Joe . .....................1977-78-79-80 Schindel, Don . .........................1961-62-63 Schleiger, Bob ............................... 1948-49 Schleuter, H.C. .............................. 1907-08 Schmadeke, Lloyd ....................1937-38-39 Schmidt, Bryan .................................. 1997 Schmidt, F.A. . .................................... 1906 Schmieding, Orville . .......................... 1947 Schmode, Alvin . ........................... 1939-40 Schneider, Dave......................... 1999-2000 Schnoor, Chuck .................................. 1978 Schoeninger, Tim........................... 2003-04 Scholten, J.D....................................... 2002
Schoeppel, Andrew F. ........................ 1921 Schuldt, Matt ..................................... 1998 Schultz, Scott ..................................... 1996 Schwab, Drew..................................... 2006 Scott, Tim........................................... 2007 Sealer, Joel . .................................. 1987-88 Searle, Robert . .................................. 1940 Sears, Todd ..............................1995-96-97 Seaton, Tim . ................................. 1991-92 Sebra, Bob ...............................1981-82-83 Sedlak, Reynold ................................. 1942 Seely, Justin .................................. 2001-02 Seger, Fred . .................................. 1953-54 Semin, Bob ................................... 1959-60 Severson, A. Rodell ............................ 1935 Shabala, Adam........................... 1999-2000 Shapley, Joseph ................................. 1990 Sharp, James . ............................... 1947-48 Sharpe, Sam . ......................1971-72-73-74 Sharpe, Tony ................................. 1966-67 Shaw, Marion . ................................... 1917 Shaw, Milan ....................................... 1958 Shaw, Roy .......................................... 1917 Shepherd, Alvie .......................1993-94-95 Shirek, Charlie............................... 2006-07 Shirek, Phil...........................2002-03-04-05 Shibata, Dennis . ................................ 1973 Shidler, George P. . ............................. 1902 Shockey, Colin..................................... 2004 Short, Jim . ......................................... 1991 Shull, Jack .......................................... 1951 Sidell, H.E. . ........................................ 1896 Siebler, Dwight . ............................ 1957-58 Sieck, Keith ................................... 1962-63 Sieler, Douglas .........................1958-59-60 Sillman, Mike.......................2001-02-03-04 Simmons, Ronnie................................ 1966 Simokaitis, Joe.....................2002-03-04-05 Sinovich, Tim ................................ 1980-81 Sirak, Ken .................................1987-88-89 Sirianni, Jay . .......................1996-97-98-99 Skillicorn, Dirk . ........................1989-90-91 Sloan, Clair . .................................. 1929-30 Smaha, Clark . .................................... 1925 Smaha, George ............................. 1922-23 Smidt, Randy ................................ 1982-83 Smith, Al............................................. 2004 Smith, Elbert . .................................... 1931 Smith, James . .....................1971-72-73-74 Smith, Jim ..................................... 1965-66 Smith, M.R. . ...................................... 1920 Smith, Steve . ................................ 1961-62 Smith, Tim ......................................... 1989 Snygg, Russell ..........................1929-30-31 Solich, Frank ...................................... 1965 Sowers, Brett...................................... 2008 Spiegel, Chuck.................................... 1983 Spiehs, R.D............................1999-2000-01
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Spiehs, Randall ........................1969-70-71 Spurgeon, Steve . .......................... 1986-87 Spurlock, Gerald ......................1934-35-36 Stall, Lloyd ......................................... 1936 Stanek, Greg ...................................... 1989 Stanicek, Steve ........................1980-81-82 Starkins, Donny . ................................ 1998 Steele, Chad................................... 2003-04 Stein, C.G. .......................................... 1904 Stenberg, Eugene .............................. 1935 Stern, Adam..........................1999-2000-01 Stewart, David.................................... 2008 Stevenson, B.B. . ................................ 1908 Stevenson, Jim . ............................ 1965-68 Stickels, Robert ........................1965-66-67 Stohs, Gene ........................1969-70-71-72 Stork, Floyd . ...................................... 1946 Strasser, Jeff . ................................ 1994-95 Strasser, John . ................................... 1994 Stroman, C.F. ......................1891-92-93-94 Strong, Jamal............................. 1999-2000 Stuckey, Tom . .................................... 1970 Sturzenegger, A.J. ......................... 1909-10 Stych, Jason ....................................... 1996 Stych, Jeff .......................................... 1991 Sullivan, Beau..................................... 2004 Sullivan, Nick.......................2006-07-08-09 Sundstrom, Clemens ...............1936-37-38 Swanson, Clarence E........................... 1920 Swanson, Ernest ......................1940-41-42 Swett, Rex . ........................................ 1961
Wagner, Matt...................................... 2006 Wahl, Herman ................................... 1934 Walker, John....................................... 1985 Wall, Jan...................................1960-61-63 Walter, Alex..............................1966-67-68 Wampler, Lloyd.........................1935-36-37 Ward, A.W.................................1907-08-09 Watson, Tony............................2005-06-07 Watson, W.B....................................... 1907 Watters, F.E......................................... 1910 Webb, Roger.............................. 1984-1985 Weber, Thad.................................. 2007-08 Wehrle, Ryan............................2005-06-07 Wells, A.B...................................... 1897-98 Wells, Matt......................................... 2003 Wertz, Luke...............................2005-06-07 Wetterberg, Larry ......................... 1973-74 White, Ernest . ................................... 1937
Wiles, Chad . ........................1997-99-2000 Williams, LaVerne ......................... 1929-30 Williams, Meredith ..................1929-30-31 Williams, Seth . ............................. 1996-97 Williams, Terry A. . ............................. 1904 Wilson, Dow ............................1938-39-40 Wilson, H.S. ....................................... 1904 Wilson, Richard ................................. 1973 Winget, Cody ................................ 1994-95 Winter, Keith . ............................... 1967-68 Winum, Larry . ....................1975-76-77-78 Witt, Willard ................................. 1929-30 Wobken, Bruce ...................1986-87-88-89 Woita, Julius ...................................... 1941 Wolff, Frank ....................................... 1942 Wondra, Leon ............................... 1931-34 Wright, Charles . ........................... 1952-53 Wright, Dan........................................ 2000 Wright, Thurman ............................... 1947 Wulfing, Scott ............................... 1994-95 Wythers, Roy ..................................... 1920
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Yingling, Jerry ............................... 1975-76 Yost, Sean........................................... 2009
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Zajeski, Mike . ................1988-89-90-91-92 Zander, Phil......................................... 2004 Zangari, Mickey ............................ 1966-67 Zentic, Leroy ................................. 1959-60 Ziegenbien, Charles .................1956-57-58 Ziegenbien, Rudolph . ........................ 1922 Zubor, Brian ........................1995-96-97-98
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Tackett, Gary . ..........................1989-90-91 Taylor, Jeff . ..............................1986-87-88 Tegtmeier, Doug ......................1988-89-90 Tegtmeier, Oscar . ....................1939-40-41 Tezak, Jeff.................................2007-08-09 Thomas, Bobby . ................................ 1976 Thompson, Cade................................. 2009 Thomsen, Fred . ............................ 1921-22 Thomsen, Thomas ............................. 1925 Thomsen, Vernon .............................. 1940 Thorell, Greg . ..........................1989-90-91 Thorell, William ................................. 1990 Tidball, Tom .............................1968-69-70 Tighe, Mike ........................................ 1997 Timm, Dustin.......................2001-03-04-05 Tolly, Harry . .................................. 1959-60 Tomich, Dan . ..................................... 1982 Tomlin, Matt ...................................... 1998 Torczon, Eugene............................ 1957-58 Towle, Max ................................... 1912-13 Townsend, M.E................... 1901-02-03-04 Trimble, F. Cleveland . ................... 1935-36 Tromba, Ray . ................................ 1979-80 Tunnison, Gary . .......................1964-65-66 Turner, Allan ................................. 1935-36
Mike Zajeski ranks fourth on NU’s career charts with 24 wins, and his 289 strikeouts rank third only to two-time All-Americans Shane Komine and Johnny Dorn on NU’s career list.
RECORDS
HISTORY
All-Time Results Yearly Results Since 1988 1889 (1-2)
Doane College Ulysesses Ulysesses
1890 (2-3)
Doane College Hastings Hastings Wesleyan W, 8-1 Lincoln Giants Wesleyan
1891 (1-0) 1892 (0-2-1)
Lincoln League Baker Kansas
W, 23-6 L, 7-9 L, 4-5 W, 22-14 L, 1-10 L, 7-14 L, 4-7 W, 19-15 L, 8-11 T, 5-5 L, 4-5
1893 (3-0)
Wesleyan W, 20-0 Peru Normal Omaha YMCA
W, 18-2 W, 11-1
1894-96 (No Team) 1897 (8-5-1)
Nebraska-Omaha Omaha Originals Council Bluffs David City Kansas Kansas at Drake at Iowa at Notre Dame at Northwestern at Illinois at Chicago Nebraska-Omaha Wahoo
1898 (6-4)
Omaha League Wahoo Missouri State Washburn Wymore Kansas Kansas State St. Mary’s, Kan. Kansas Missouri State
1899 (8-4)
at Kansas State at St. Mary’s, Kan. at Washburn at Kansas at Kansas at Missouri State at Indiana at Purdue at Notre Dame at Iowa State Omaha Originals Nebraska Indians
1900 (8-12)
Omaha League Omaha League Omaha League Omaha League Nebraska Indians Highland Park at Cornell at Lake Forest at Notre Dame at Purdue
at DePauw at Indiana at Missouri State at Missouri Wesleyan at Kansas at Washburn at St. Mary’s, Kan. at Missouri State at Washburn Des Moines
W, 10-9 W, 9-4 L, 9-10 W, 5-0 W, 10-4 W, 9-5 W, 15-0 W, 14-7 L, 5-6 L, 5-9 L, 9-14 T, 2-2 L, 6-9 W, 16-0
L, 9-13 W, 16-1 W, 14-2 W, 11-10 W, 8-6 W, 8-4 W, 33-3 L, 6-7 L, 9-13 L, 6-7 W, 10-1 W, 2-1 W, 13-6 W, 8-4 L, 7-12 L, 5-7 L, 4-5 W, 13-1 L, 6-16 W, 5-1 W, 8-7 W, 20-5 L, 6-9 L, 2-5 L, 4-5 L, 10-13 L, 10-11 L, 3-13 W, 13-1 W, 11-8 L, 7-12 L, 1-7
1901 (9-11)
4/10 4/19 4/20 4/22 4/23 4/26 5/1 5/4 5/6 5/7 5/8 5/9 5/10 5/11 5/13 5/14 5/15 5/22 6/1 6/2
Omaha League Missouri Missouri at Omaha League at Omaha League Kansas Omaha League at Still College at Simpson at Iowa at Notre Dame at South Bend at Indiana at Purdue at Missouri at Missouri at William Jewel Highland Park Minnesota Nebraska City
4/7 4/8 4/9 4/16 4/17 4/19 4/23 4/24 4/26 5/1 5/2 5/3 5/6 5/7 5/8 5/9 5/10 5/12 5/14 5/15 5/16 5/17 5/17 5/24 5/29
Omaha League Omaha League Omaha League at Omaha League at Omaha League Nebraska Indians at Cedar Rapids at Luther College at Minnesota Kansas Kansas at Highland Park at Iowa at Knox College at Northwestern at Notre Dame at Purdue at Missouri at Kansas at Kansas at Washburn at St. Mary’s, Kan. at Manhattan at Creighton Drake
1902 (17-8)
L, 3-13 W, 7-6 W, 20-3 W, 18-13 L, 1-8 L, 5-6 L, 5-6 W, 10-8 W, 11-10 W, 5-3 L, 1-5 W, 16-1 W, 9-3 L, 1-10 L, 1-15 W, 17-14 L, 5-19 W, 16-6 W, 5-4 W, 5-2 L, 12-16 L, 6-10 L, 4-5 L, 4-9 W, 14-3 W, 16-10 W, 15-6 L, 3-5 L, 3-5 L, 2-3 L, 3-11 L, 4-9 L, 2-9 L, 1-2 L, 2-5 W, 13-5 L, 4-14 W, 5-0 W, 4-0 W, 25-8 W, 15-14 W, 6-0 W, 7-2 W, 10-0 L, 3-11 L, 0-2 W, 8-5 W, 5-1 W, 5-1 W, 6-0 W, 13-3 W, 7-2 W, 15-6 W, 9-3 W, 10-6
1903 (No Team) 1904 (10-3)
Omaha League Omaha League Nebraska Indians Nebraska Indians at Luther College at Minnesota at Chicago at Notre Dame at Knox College at Grinnell at Highland Park at Creighton South Dakota
1905 (5-16-1)
Lincoln League at Manhattan at Kansas
W, 17-4 L, 6-10 W, 10-7 W, 10-5 L, 9-10 W, 10-1 L, 1-3 W, 4-3 W, 10-2 W, 6-4 W, 13-8 W, 12-0 W, 19-2 L, 1-2 W, 10-0 L, 3-4
The 1902 Huskers won 17 games, setting a school record that was not broken until 1974. at Kansas at Fort Riley Lincoln League Lincoln League Nebraska Indians Lincoln League Lincoln League at Ames College at Grinnell at Iowa at Knox College at Purdue at Indiana at James Millikin at Notre Dame Creighton Kansas Kansas at Creighton
T, 5-5 L, 2-11 L, 0-6 W, 3-2 L, 13-14 L, 3-5 L, 1-7 W, 4-1 W, 5-2 L, 2-3 L, 6-8 L, 1-3 W, 5-0 L, 5-8 L, 3-6 L, 2-4 L, 3-9 L, 5-6 L, 3-8
1906 (5-12-1)
at Kansas State at Kansas at Kansas at Fort Riley Nebraska Indians at Ames College at Grinnell at Iowa at Knox College at Purdue at Indiana at James Millikin at Wabash at Notre Dame Creighton Kansas Kansas Creighton 4/9 4/25 4/27 4/28 5/4 5/6 5/7 5/8 5/9 5/10 5/11 5/13 5/14
1907 (5-11-1) Lincoln League at Wesleyan Missouri Cotner College at Ames College at Grinnell at Iowa at Cornell at Minnesota at Luther College at Wisconsin at Beloit College at Notre Dame
W, 10-0 L, 3-4 T, 5-5 L, 2-11 L, 13-14 W, 4-1 W, 5-2 L, 2-3 L, 6-8 L, 1-3 W, 5-0 L, 5-8 L, 0-3 L, 0-3 L, 2-4 W, 10-3 L, 5-6 L, 3-8
T, 1-1 L, 3-9 W, 6-2 W, 14-13 L, 0-9 L, 4-11 L, 2-5 W, 4-3 W, 8-7 L, 3-4 L, 2-3 L, 0-2 L, 0-4
5/15 5/16 5/17 5/18 4/2 4/3 4/4 4/6 4/14 4/30 5/2 5/4 5/5 5/6 5/7 5/8 5/9 5/12 5/14 5/15 5/16 5/16 5/7 5/8 5/9 5/12 5/14 5/15 5/16 5/16 4/7 4/8 4/9 4/9 4/13 4/14 4/15 4/15 4/16 4/17 4/19 4/21 4/22 4/26 4/27 4/28 4/28 5/1 5/3 5/4
at Purdue at James Millikin at Knox College at Monmouth
1908 (6-16-4) Lincoln League at Lincoln League at Lincoln League at Lincoln League at Wesleyan at Wesleyan at Highland Park at Ames College at Grinnell at Iowa at Minnesota at St. Thomas at Luther College at Beloit College at Washington U. at St. Louis at Christian Bible at St. Louis at Minnesota at St. Thomas at Luther College at Beloit College at Washington U. at St. Louis at Christian Bible at St. Louis
1909 (12-14)
Wesleyan at Tabor College at Missouri at Missouri at William Jewel at Haskell at St. Mary’s, Kan. at Kansas State at Kansas at Kansas at Wesleyan Kansas State at Lincoln League at Missouri at Missouri at Cotner College Kansas at Ames College at Drake at Grinnell
L, 2-8 W, 1-0 L, 1-7 L, 2-7 L, 0-12 L, 1-4 L, 0-12 L, 5-21 L, 4-5 W, 7-6 L, 4-14 L, 5-19 L, 6-7 W, 5-2 T, 4-4 L, 5-6 W, 11-4 L, 1-2 L, 6-8 L, 0-1 T, 3-3 W, 10-8 T, 4-4 L, 5-6 W, 11-4 L, 1-2 L, 6-8 L, 0-1 T, 3-3 W, 10-8 W, 4-3 W, 12-1 W, 6-2 L, 1-10 W, 4-1 W, 4-1 L, 2-8 L, 3-7 L, 2-7 L, 0-10 L, 4-5 W, 14-3 L, 4-8 W, 11-7 W, 8-2 L, 0-1 L, 0-3 L, 5-9 W, 8-3 W, 3-1
5/5 5/6 5/7 5/8 5/15 6/3
at Cornell at Luther College at Minnesota at Minnesota Drake Highland Park
4/13 4/14 4/19 4/27 4/30 5/1 5/3 5/4 5/5 5/7 5/14 5/20 5/21 5/25 5/26
at Kansas State at Kansas State at Wesleyan at Highland Park at Ames College at Ames College at Highland Park at Grinnell at Cornell at Morningside South Dakota Ames College Ames College Kansas State Cotner College
W, 17-3 L, 0-4 L, 5-6 L, 5-6 W, 4-1 L, 2-4
1910 (7-7-1)
L, 2-7 L, 3-11 W, 6-3 W, 17-5 L, 1-2 T, 2-2 L, 2-4 W, 10-4 L, 0-2 W, 5-3 W, 7-4 L, 4-12 W, 4-2 L, 2-9 W, 5-4
1911 (No Team) 4/13 4/17 4/26
1912 (3-0)
at Doane College Tarkio College Kearney Normal
W, 4-0 W, 7-6 W, 9-2
1913-1918 (No Team, WWI) 1919 (5-3)
Wesleyan W, 7-2 Oklahoma A&M Oklahoma A&M Oklahoma Haskell Haskell South Dakota South Dakota
L, 2-7 L, 2-8 L, 2-7 W, 3-2 W, 8-5 W, 7-0 W, 16-12
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HISTORY
Yearly Results Yearly Results from 1920 to 1965 1920 (7-6)
4/17 4/21 4/22 4/23 4/30 5/1 5/6 5/7 5/19 5/14 5/15 5/21 5/22
Wesleyan at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Oklahoma A&M Haskell Haskell South Dakota South Dakota California Drake Drake at South Dakota at South Dakota
4/16 4/22 4/23 4/27 4/28 4/29 5/11 5/12 5/19 5/20 5/21 5/23 5/24
Cotner College Wesleyan Wesleyan at Kansas State at Kansas State at Kansas Haskell Haskell at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Oklahoma Kansas State Kansas State
1921 (8-5)
1922 (12-4)
3/30 3/31 4/1 4/4 4/16 4/22 5/5 5/6 5/8 5/9 5/12 5/13 5/17 5/18 6/3 6/5
at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Oklahoma Missouri Valley Wesleyan Wesleyan Kansas State Kansas State Washington U. Washington U. at Ames College at Ames College Ames College Ames College Kansas at Kansas
4/2 4/3 4/13 4/14 4/20 4/21 4/27 4/28 5/4 5/5 5/10 5/11 5/18 5/19 5/21 5/22 5/25 5/26
at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Missouri at Missouri at Washington U. at Washington U. Oklahoma Oklahoma Missouri Missouri Ames College Ames College at Ames College at Ames College Kansas State Kansas State Kansas Kansas
3/31 4/1 4/2 4/2 4/4 4/5 4/9 4/10 4/11 4/15 4/16 5/2
1923 (6-12)
1924 (10-8)
at SMU at SMU at Dallas at Dallas at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Missouri at Missouri at Missouri Valley Kansas Kansas Kansas State
W, 7-2 L, 2-7 L, 2-8 L, 1-8 L, 2-3 W, 7-2 W, 7-0 W, 16-12 W, 1-0 W, 1-0 L, 3-7 W, 16-0 L, 3-4 W, 11-10 W, 15-3 W, 9-0 W, 5-2 W, 6-5 L, 3-7 W, 8-2 W, 9-2 W, 1-0 L, 1-7 L, 4-5 L, 5-8 L, 5-6 W, 6-3 W, 4-2 L, 3-5 L, 10-11 W, 16-7 W, 16-1 W, 5-4 W, 7-6 L, 4-8 W, 8-5 W, 7-5 W, 3-2 W, 7-5 W, 6-3 W, 3-2 L, 2-8 L, 4-13 L, 5-6 W, 13-7 W, 10-1 W, 15-12 L, 7-12 L, 2-4 W, 4-3 W, 5-4 L, 5-9 L, 4-5 W, 8-3 L, 1-4 L, 6-7 L, 1-2 L, 2-7 L, 3-5 L, 4-6 L, 13-18 L, 2-3 W, 10-4 W, 4-3 L, 2-5 L, 0-3 W, 4-3 L, 2-4 W, 11-8 W, 8-2 W, 4-2 L, 5-8
5/2 5/10 5/10 5/19 5/21 5/22
Kansas State at Kansas State at Kansas State Meyi, Japan Oklahoma Oklahoma
4/4 4/21 4/22 4/23 4/24 4/25 5/1 5/2 5/4 5/5 5/15 5/19 5/20 5/22 5/23
at St. Mary’s, Kan. at Missouri at Missouri at St. Louis at Washington U. at Washington U. at Kansas State at Kansas State Ames College Ames College Oklahoma Kansas State Kansas State at Ames College at Ames College
1925 (8-7)
W, 9-8 W, 4-1 W, 6-3 L, 3-4 L, 4-5 W, 10-1 L, 4-5 W, 7-0 L, 3-4 L, 3-17 W, 3-1 L, 3-7 W, 4-3 W, 10-7 L, 3-5 W, 1-0 L, 3-4 L, 2-6 W, 6-1 W, 14-2 W, 4-1
1926-28 (No Team) 1929 (12-5-1)
Big Six Conference Champions 4/16 4/17 4/19 4/20 5/3 5/4 5/10 5/11 5/13 5/14 5/17 5/18 5/20 5/21 5/24 5/25 6/5 6/6
at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Missouri at Missouri Kansas State Kansas State Haskell Haskell at Kansas at Kansas at Kansas State at Kansas State Oklahoma Oklahoma at Iowa State at Iowa State Missouri Missouri
4/19 4/19 4/22 4/23 4/25 5/2 5/3 5/5 5/9 5/10 5/13 5/14 5/15 5/16 5/17 5/18
Haskell Haskell at Missouri at Missouri at Oklahoma at Iowa at Iowa at Kansas at Ames College at Ames College Missouri Missouri Kansas State Kansas State Ames College Ames College
5/1 5/2 5/9 5/10 5/11 5/12 5/15 5/16 5/22 5/23 5/26 5/27
Ames College Ames College at NW Missouri St. at NW Missouri St. at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Missouri at Missouri Kansas Kansas at Kansas State at Kansas State
1930 (9-7)
T, 4-4 L, 0-8 L, 3-4 L, 0-1 W, 3-2 W, 1-0 W, 9-1 W, 3-1 W, 5-4 W, 10-9 W, 8-7 L, 0-1 W, 5-2 W, 4-3 W, 4-1 W, 6-4 W, 3-2 L, 4-9 L, 4-9 W, 7-6 L, 1-3 L, 7-10 L, 5-6 W, 2-0 L, 2-3 W, 16-2 L, 3-5 W, 12-8 W, 9-3 W, 2-1 W, 9-5 L, 1-3 W, 14-1 W, 8-6
1931 (2-10)
1932 (No Team)
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L, 5-12 L, 0-4 L, 0-6 L, 1-6 L, 0-3 L, 1-2 L, 0-9 L, 5-6 W, 9-8 W, 9-7 L, 4-20 L, 1-5
5/6 5/16 5/19 5/23
1933 (3-1)
Concordia, Neb. at Concordia, Neb. York College at York College
W, 12-6 L, 5-10 W, 4-0 W, 12-6
1934 (5-9, 2-8 Big Six)
4/13 4/14 4/20 4/27 4/28 5/4 5/5 5/8 5/11 5/12 5/18 5/19 5/20 5/21
at Kansas State at Kansas State Concordia, Neb. Kansas State Kansas State Iowa State Iowa State at York College at Iowa State at Iowa State at Concordia, Neb. Kansas State Kansas State York College
L, 4-12 W, 3-2 L, 13-29 L, 4-9 L, 6-15 L, 4-6 W, 13-12 W, 16-4 L, 3-6 L, 8-9 W, 7-1 L, 5-15 L, 6-19 W, 18-3
1935 (4-12, 2-7 Big Six)
4/12 4/13 4/15 4/16 4/17 4/18 4/19 4/20 4/26 4/27 5/3 5/4 5/7 5/8 5/9 5/16
Minnesota Minnesota at Iowa State at Iowa State at Luther College at Upper Iowa at Northern Iowa at Northern Iowa at Kansas State at Kansas State Kansas State Kansas State Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma at South Dakota
L, 2-8 L, 5-20 L, 0-6 L, 3-4 L, 1-3 L, 4-7 W, 7-3 L, 7-8 L, 3-20 W, 8-7 W, 13-2 L, 3-15 L, 2-15 L, 0-7 L, 4-8 W, 10-2
1936 (3-11, 2-9 Big Six)
4/17 4/18 4/20 4/21 4/22 4/24 4/25 5/1 5/2 5/14 5/15 5/16 5/18 5/19
Iowa State Iowa State at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Missouri at Missouri Kansas State Kansas State at Iowa State at Iowa State at Luther College at Minnesota at Minnesota
L, 8-13 L, 4-7 L, 3-6 L, 3-6 L, 0-1 L, 1-2 W, 8-4 W, 4-0 L, 1-4 L, 3-10 L, 2-8 L, 1-9 L, 1-10 W, 3-2
1937 (5-12, 4-9 Big Six)
4/14 4/16 4/17 4/20 4/21 4/23 4/24 4/30 5/1 5/8 5/10 5/11 5/21 5/22 6/10 6/11 6/12
Oklahoma A&M at Kansas State at Kansas State Iowa State Iowa State at Missouri at Missouri Kansas Kansas Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma at Iowa State at Iowa State at Toledo at Michigan Tech at Michigan State
W, 7-4 L, 6-9 L, 6-13 L, 4-6 W, 11-4 L, 6-7 L, 8-10 W, 7-2 L, 6-7 L, 6-15 L, 6-9 W, 7-5 W, 5-4 L, 6-8 L, 5-8 L, 4-6 L, 0-6
1938 (7-8, 5-5 Big Six)
4/4 4/5 4/9 4/22 4/23
at Baylor at Baylor at Oklahoma A&M Missouri Missouri
L, 7-9 L, 0-6 W, 4-2 L, 1-5 L, 0-14
4/29 4/30 5/2 5/3 5/6 5/7 5/12 5/13 5/14 5/17
Kansas State Kansas State at Kansas at Kansas Iowa State at Iowa State at Iowa State at Iowa State at Luther College California
L, 2-6 L, 2-7 W, 6-3 W, 7-5 W, 6-5 W, 10-2 L, 4-5 W, 10-2 W, 5-4 L, 2-4
1939 (5-13, 4-6 Big Six)
4/5 4/6 4/7 4/10 4/11 4/12 4/14 4/15 4/24 4/25 4/28 4/29 5/5 5/6 5/8 5/9 5/18 5/19
at Arizona at Arizona at Arizona at St. Mary’s, Calif. at San Jose State at California at Colorado at Colorado at Missouri at Missouri at Kansas State at Kansas State Kansas Kansas at Iowa State at Iowa State Oklahoma Oklahoma
L, 1-6 L, 3-6 L, 3-10 L, 3-9 L, 7-8 W, 10-3 L, 4-5 L, 3-5 L, 1-2 L, 3-9 L, 3-6 L, 5-6 W, 4-3 W, 6-4 W, 10-5 W, 16-5 L, 3-5 L, 2-11
1940 (4-12, 3-9 Big Six)
4/18 4/19 4/20 4/26 4/27 5/3 5/4 5/10 5/11 5/13 5/14 5/16 5/17 5/18 5/24 5/25
at Luther College at Iowa State at Iowa State Missouri Missouri at Kansas at Kansas Kansas State Kansas State Iowa State Iowa State at Oklahoma A&M at Oklahoma at Oklahoma Colorado Colorado
W, 4-3 L, 3-5 L, 2-8 L, 5-7 L, 2-8 W, 9-6 W, 7-6 L, 5-8 W, 11-1 L, 4-7 L, 8-24 L, 3-7 L, 0-9 L, 2-5 L, 5-9 L, 2-3
1941 (2-14, 2-8 Big Six)
4/11 4/12 4/18 4/25 4/26 4/28 4/29 5/2 5/8 5/9 5/12 5/13 5/16 5/17 5/20 5/21
at Colorado at Colorado at Kansas State at Missouri at Missouri Minnesota Minnesota Oklahoma at Iowa State at Iowa State Kansas Kansas Iowa State Iowa State California California
L, 2-16 L, 2-25 L, 5-7 L, 0-17 L, 1-5 L, 1-5 L, 1-2 L, 1-3 L, 0-9 W, 11-9 L, 3-4 L, 2-8 L, 1-6 W, 3-2 L, 2-20 L, 0-4
1942 (3-11, 3-6 Big Six)
4/24 4/25 4/27 4/28 5/1 5/7 5/8 5/9 5/11 5/12 5/15 5/16 5/22 5/23
at Minnesota at Minnesota at Iowa State at Iowa State Missouri at Oklahoma A&M at Oklahoma at Oklahoma Iowa State Iowa State Kansas State Kansas State Colorado Colorado
L, 0-1 L, 3-7 L, 3-10 L, 7-9 L, 7-10 L, 8-13 L, 0-10 L, 1-11 W, 1-0 W, 4-0 L, 4-18 W, 6-0 L, 3-10 L, 1-4
1943-1945 (No Team WWII) 1946 (9-7, 9-5 Big Six)
4/5 4/6 4/12 4/12 4/19 4/20 4/26 4/27 5/4 5/4 5/6 5/7 5/10 5/10 4/13 4/14
Colorado Colorado at Minnesota at Minnesota Oklahoma Oklahoma Iowa State Iowa State at Missouri at Missouri Kansas Kansas at Iowa State at Iowa State Kansas State Kansas State
W, 10-0 W, 5-3 L, 0-6 L, 1-8 L, 2-11 L, 5-15 W, 6-3 L, 3-8 W, 5-2 W, 5-4 W, 7-5 L, 3-18 L, 5-6 W, 7-4 W, 11-3 W, 18-2
1947 (6-10, 6-7 Big Six)
4/4 4/5 4/12 4/12 4/18 4/19 4/21 4/28 4/29 5/2 5/3 5/5 5/6 5/9 5/10 5/20
at Colorado at Colorado Kansas Kansas at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Missouri at Iowa State at Iowa State Iowa State Iowa State Missouri Missouri at Kansas State at Kansas State Minnesota
L, 1-11 L, 6-7 W, 8-3 W, 4-0 W, 5-3 L, 8-9 L, 8-13 W, 12-3 L, 0-2 L, 10-11 W, 4-2 L, 4-6 L, 4-11 W, 5-4 L, 4-8 L, 7-14
1948 (17-7, 14-3 Big Seven)
Big Seven Conference Champions 3/29 3/30 4/2 4/3 4/9 4/10 4/16 4/17 4/23 4/24 4/29 5/4 5/5 5/7 5/8 5/10 5/11 5/17 5/18 5/24 5/25 6/7 6/8 6/9
at SMU W, 10-8 at SMU W, 19-7 at Oklahoma W, 16-4 at Oklahoma L, 1-9 at Minnesota L, 2-6 at Minnesota L, 5-8 Kansas State W, 3-1 Kansas State W, 5-2 at Missouri L, 0-3 at Missouri W, 3-1 at Iowa State L, 1-8 Kansas W, 10-1 Kansas W, 5-2 Oklahoma W, 4-1 Oklahoma W, 4-3 Colorado W, 10-8 Colorado W, 6-1 at Kansas W, 7-1 at Kansas W, 9-3 Iowa State W, 6-2 Iowa State W, 6-5 NCAA DISTRICT 5 PLAYOFFS Oklahoma A&M W, 7-5 Oklahoma A&M L, 4-5 Oklahoma A&M L, 5-8
1949 (9-13, 7-10 Big Seven)
4/5 4/5 4/6 4/7 4/8 4/16 4/16
at Baylor at Baylor at Hardin-Simmons at Southwest Texas at Oklahoma at Colorado at Colorado
W, 7-5 L, 3-4 W, 12-7 L, 7-8 L, 0-2 W, 6-2 L, 2-3
HISTORY 4/18 4/22 4/23 4/25 4/25 4/29 4/30 5/6 5/7 5/9 5/10 5/16 5/17 5/23 5/23
at Denver Kansas State Kansas State at Iowa State at Iowa State at Kansas at Kansas Oklahoma Oklahoma at Kansas State at Kansas State Missouri Missouri Iowa State Iowa State
L, 7-8 W, 9-2 L, 4-14 W, 10-3 L, 2-3 L, 5-7 W, 14-12 W, 2-1 L, 4-5 L, 0-4 W, 5-3 L, 3-8 W, 8-0 L, 3-5 L, 7-12
1950 (15-8,11-3 Big Seven)
Big Seven Conference Champions 4/9 4/10 4/11 4/12 4/13 4/15 4/18 4/19 4/21 4/22 4/28 4/29 5/6 5/6 5/12 5/13 5/15 5/16 5/20 5/20 5/22 5/30 5/30
at Southern Illinois at Park College at Washington U. at Washington U. at Missouri at Missouri Kansas State Kansas State Luther College Luther College at Oklahoma at Oklahoma Kansas Kansas at Iowa State at Iowa State Wichita State Wichita State Colorado Colorado at Kansas State NCAA PLAYOFFS Bradley Bradley
W, 10-0 W, 25-3 L, 6-9 L, 7-8 W, 7-1 W, 3-1 W, 6-3 L, 6-7 W, 3-2 W, 4-1 W, 14-4 L, 3-8 W, 7-2 W, 4-3 L, 6-7 W, 9-8 W, 8-5 L, 12-13 W, 7-4 W, 3-1 W, 6-1 L, 6-10 L, 4-8
1951 (10-5, 5-4 Big Seven)
4/13 4/14 4/16 4/17 4/18 4/19 4/23 4/27 4/28 5/4 5/5 5/9 5/15 5/18 5/19
Buena Vista Buena Vista at Wichita State at Wichita State at Kansas at Kansas Kansas State Wichita State Wichita State at Colorado at Colorado Oklahoma Missouri at Kansas State at Kansas State
W, 9-6 L, 12-13 W, 19-7 W, 12-8 L, 5-9 W, 21-7 W, 5-0 W, 6-3 W, 4-2 W, 6-5 W, 13-8 L, 5-7 L, 3-4 L, 1-2 W, 5-2
1952 (12-8, 7-6 Big Seven)
4/4 4/5 4/10 4/10 4/11 4/15 4/16 4/19 4/25 4/26 4/29 4/30 5/2 5/3 5/10 5/10 5/12 5/12 5/17 5/17
Drake Drake at Tulsa at Tulsa at Oklahoma A&M at Kansas State at Kansas State Kansas at Oklahoma at Oklahoma Kansas State Kansas State Oklahoma A&M Oklahoma A&M at Iowa State at Iowa State at Missouri at Missouri Colorado Colorado
W, 10-0 W, 13-4 W, 7-1 L, 3-5 L, 5-8 W, 12-1 W, 14-1 L, 1-6 W, 15-10 W, 11-6 W, 16-0 L, 2-19 W, 12-3 W, 12-10 L, 1-2 L, 0-2 W, 6-5 L, 5-8 W, 9-3 L, 6-7
1953 (13-5-1, 10-3 Big Seven)
4/7 4/7 4/8 4/9 4/10 4/11 4/18 4/19 4/20 4/21 4/27 4/28 5/6 5/7 5/11 5/12 5/15 5/22 5/23
at Baylor at Baylor at Tulsa at Tulsa at Oklahoma A&M at Oklahoma A&M at Kansas State at Kansas State at Kansas at Kansas Missouri Missouri Oklahoma Oklahoma Kansas State Kansas State at Colorado at Iowa State at Iowa State
W, 8-1 T, 8-8 W, 7-3 W, 14-10 L, 11-14 L, 4-5 W, 4-1 L, 3-5 W, 10-9 W, 20-6 W, 11-6 L, 0-3 W, 3-2 L, 4-9 W, 9-6 W, 16-8 W, 4-1 W, 5-2 W, 4-1
1954 (10-10, 4-8 Big Seven)
4/9 4/10 4/12 4/13 4/15 4/15 4/19 4/20 4/23 4/24 4/26 4/27 5/4 5/4 5/7 5/8 5/14 5/15 5/17 5/18
at Tulsa at Tulsa at Houston at Houston at Texas at Texas Kansas Kansas at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Kansas State at Kansas State Kansas State Kansas State Oklahoma A&M Oklahoma A&M at Iowa State at Iowa State at Missouri at Missouri
L, 2-7 W, 18-17 W, 3-2 W, 3-2 L, 5-10 W, 4-0 W, 12-1 W, 1-0 L, 6-12 L, 1-12 L, 0-6 L, 5-6 W, 12-0 W, 3-0 W, 9-4 W, 3-1 L, 0-4 L, 2-3 L, 1-3 L, 1-19
1955 (15-5, 10-4 Big Seven)
4/2 4/3 4/4 4/5 4/6 4/7 4/15 4/16 4/25 4/26 4/29 4/30 5/2 5/3 5/9 5/10 5/16 5/17 5/23 5/24
at Tulsa at Tulsa at Houston at Houston at Texas at Texas at Kansas State at Kansas State at Kansas at Kansas Iowa State Iowa State Oklahoma Oklahoma at Missouri at Missouri at Kansas State at Kansas State at Colorado at Colorado
W, 10-9 W, 2-1 W, 8-4 L, 2-7 W, 18-15 W, 16-14 W, 13-2 W, 15-0 W, 13-1 W, 11-0 W, 16-0 L, 3-5 W, 5-1 L, 2-4 W, 4-3 L, 1-2 W, 6-2 W, 8-3 L, 4-8 W, 13-10
1956 (13-8, 8-4 Big Seven)
3/24 3/26 3/27 3/28 3/29 3/30 3/31 4/20 4/21 5/4 5/5 5/7 5/11 5/12 5/14 5/15
at Tulsa at Houston at Houston at Rice at Rice at Baylor at Baylor Kansas State Kansas State at Oklahoma at Oklahoma Offutt Air Force Base at Kansas State at Kansas State Colorado Colorado
W, 1-0 L, 2-3 L, 1-6 W, 8-5 L, 1-4 L, 4-9 W, 5-3 W, 4-0 W, 15-6 L, 0-3 L, 2-3 W, 3-2 L, 9-19 W, 11-8 W, 6-1 W, 11-3
5/18 5/19 5/25 5/26
Missouri Missouri at Iowa State at Iowa State
W, 10-7 L, 4-27 W, 2-1 W, 17-13
1957 (12-10, 8-9 Big Seven)
4/5 4/6 4/13 4/13 4/16 4/17 4/19 4/19 4/20 4/26 4/27 4/27 4/29 4/30 5/10 5/11 5/11 5/17 5/18 5/18 5/21 5/21 5/22
Drake Drake Kansas State Kansas State at Air Force at Air Force at Regis at Colorado at Colorado Iowa State Iowa State Iowa State Drake Drake at Missouri at Missouri at Missouri Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma at Kansas at Kansas at Kansas
L, 2-7 W, 9-4 W, 17-2 L, 4-11 W, 4-2 W, 23-3 W, 12-7 W, 7-4 W, 7-5 L, 0-5 W, 10-5 W, 4-3 L, 2-7 W, 9-4 W, 8-6 W, 7-2 L, 2-5 L, 3-4 L, 0-1 W, 7-3 L, 2-8 L, 2-3 L, 1-6
1958 (17-10, 12-9 Big Eight)
3/31 4/1 4/2 4/3 4/5 4/5 4/11 4/12 4/12 4/18 4/19 4/19 4/25 4/26 4/26 5/2 5/3 5/3 5/9 5/10 5/10 5/16 5/17 5/17 5/23 5/24 5/24
at Houston at Houston at Rice at Rice at Tulsa at Tulsa Missouri Missouri Missouri at Iowa State at Iowa State at Iowa State Colorado Colorado Colorado at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State Kansas Kansas Kansas at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Kansas State at Kansas State at Kansas State
W, 6-0 W, 4-3 W, 7-6 L, 4-6 W, 18-5 W, 13-4 W, 6-3 L, 6-9 L, 5-12 W, 16-6 W, 7-3 L, 6-13 L, 7-9 W, 4-3 L, 3-4 L, 1-8 W, 6-1 L, 1-2 W, 4-2 L, 8-12 W, 4-2 W, 7-1 L, 0-1 W, 4-0 W, 9-1 W, 10-1 W, 4-1
1959 (15-8, 11-4 Big Eight)
3/23 3/24 3/25 3/26 3/27 4/3 4/10 4/11 4/17 4/18 4/18 4/24 4/25 4/25 5/1 5/2 5/2 5/8 5/15 5/16 5/16 5/22 5/22
at Texas Lutheran at Texas Lutheran at Houston at Houston at Rice South Dakota State St. Cloud State St. Cloud State Iowa State Iowa State Iowa State at Missouri at Missouri at Missouri Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State at Kansas Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Kansas State Kansas State
L, 0-7 W, 10-3 L, 2-5 W, 12-6 L, 1-6 W, 18-13 L, 5-6 W, 12-5 L, 3-8 W, 2-1 W, 2-1 L, 7-8 L, 2-8 L, 2-3 W, 7-2 L, 0-4 L, 1-5 L, 3-8 W, 4-3 W, 2-1 W, 5-4 W, 1-0 W, 1-0
1960 (10-13, 6-11 Big Eight)
4/5 4/6 4/8 4/8 4/9 4/11 4/12 4/13 4/14 4/15 4/15 4/16 4/21 4/22 4/22 5/7 5/7 5/13 5/13 5/14 5/20 5/20 5/21
South Dakota State South Dakota State at Kansas State at Kansas State at Kansas State at Tulsa at Tulsa at Emporia State St. Cloud State Missouri Missouri Missouri at Iowa State at Iowa State at Iowa State at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State Kansas Kansas Kansas at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Oklahoma
W, 11-4 W, 6-5 W, 6-1 W, 5-4 W, 16-8 W, 3-1 W, 16-2 L, 5-10 L, 2-8 L, 9-12 L, 9-14 L, 6-9 L, 8-12 L, 3-4 L, 6-7 L, 0-2 L, 2-7 L, 8-10 W, 4-1 W, 11-1 L, 13-20 L, 0-18 W, 7-1
1961 (9-14, 7-11 Big Eight)
3/27 3/28 3/29 3/31 4/1 4/7 4/7 4/14 4/14 4/15 4/21 4/21 4/22 4/28 4/28 4/29 5/6 5/6 5/12 5/12 5/13 5/19 5/19 5/20
at Rice at Texas Lutheran at Rice at Houston at Tulsa Oklahoma State Oklahoma State at Missouri at Missouri at Missouri Iowa State Iowa State Iowa State at Colorado at Colorado at Colorado at Kansas at Kansas Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Kansas State Kansas State Kansas State
L, 1-3 L, 3-4 W, 10-7 W, 5-3 L, 0-5 L, 3-9 L, 1-7 L, 3-5 L, 2-5 L, 3-5 W, 3-0 W, 4-2 L, 4-7 L, 1-5 L, 3-4 W, 9-7 L, 3-4 W, 7-0 W, 5-4 L, 2-5 W, 10-4 L, 0-4 W, 10-0 L, 2-4
1962 (15-11, 10-10 Big Eight)
3/30 3/31 3/31 4/6 4/6 4/7 4/13 4/13 4/14 4/21 4/21 4/23 4/24 4/24 4/27 4/28 4/28 5/4 5/4 5/5 5/11 5/11 5/12 5/18 5/18 5/19
at Tulsa at Tulsa at Tulsa Kansas Kansas Kansas at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Iowa State at Iowa State Concordia, Neb. Concordia, Neb. Concordia, Neb. Missouri Missouri Missouri at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State Colorado Colorado Colorado at Kansas State at Kansas State at Kansas State
W, 8-5 W, 6-5 W, 7-5 L, 4-6 L, 6-8 L, 2-3 W, 5-2 W, 12-6 W, 5-4 L, 0-4 W, 5-4 L, 1-6 W, 5-3 W, 2-1 L, 5-12 L, 2-4 L, 0-1 L, 4-6 W, 5-3 L, 2-15 W, 2-0 W, 2-0 W, 1-0 W, 15-3 L, 3-4 L, 6-13
3/30 4/5 4/5 4/6 4/12 4/12 4/13 4/15 4/16 4/17 4/19 4/19 4/20 4/26 4/27 5/3 5/3 5/4 5/10 5/10 5/11 5/17 5/17 5/18
at Tulsa Kansas State Kansas State Kansas State at Kansas at Kansas at Kansas South Dakota State South Dakota State South Dakota State Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Iowa State Iowa State at Colorado at Colorado at Colorado Missouri Missouri Missouri at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State
RECORDS
W, 8-1 W, 6-2 W, 6-1 L, 2-9 W, 1-0 L, 2-3 L, 3-4 W, 4-0 L, 3-4 W, 17-12 L, 2-9 L, 0-2 L, 1-7 L, 0-3 W, 4-0 L, 5-7 L, 1-4 W, 7-5 L, 0-6 L, 0-8 L, 0-7 L, 0-1 L, 0-4 L, 1-6
1964 (9-18, 7-14 Big Eight)
3/28 3/30 4/1 4/2 4/3 4/4 4/10 4/10 4/11 4/17 4/17 4/18 4/24 4/25 4/25 5/1 5/1 5/2 5/8 5/9 5/9 5/15 5/15 5/16 5/25 5/26 5/26
at Tulsa at Texas Lutheran at Houston at Houston at Houston at Houston Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Kansas Kansas Kansas Iowa State Iowa State Iowa State Colorado Colorado Colorado at Kansas State at Kansas State at Kansas State at Missouri at Missouri at Missouri Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State
W, 7-3 L, 2-5 L, 1-10 W, 11-9 L, 2-11 L, 1-3 L, 1-6 L, 1-6 L, 2-12 L, 4-8 L, 1-9 L, 7-9 L, 1-4 L, 0-4 L, 2-3 W, 2-1 W, 3-2 W, 4-0 L, 10-16 W, 7-3 W, 1-0 L, 0-9 L, 1-2 L, 2-4 W, 12-6 W, 9-4 W, 2-1
1965 (12-8, 12-6 Big Eight)
4/6 4/6 4/10 4/10 4/16 4/16 4/17 4/23 4/23 4/30 4/30 5/1 5/7 5/7 5/8 5/14 5/14 5/15 5/22 5/22
Morningside Morningside Missouri Missouri at Colorado at Colorado at Colorado Kansas State Kansas State Iowa State Iowa State Iowa State at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma at Kansas at Kansas
L, 0-4 L, 2-7 W, 4-0 W, 5-2 L, 2-3 W, 4-2 L, 2-3 L, 5-9 W, 3-2 W, 1-0 L, 0-3 L, 5-14 W, 9-2 W, 2-0 L, 0-2 W, 2-0 W, 3-0 W, 3-2 W, 8-1 L, 0-4
1963 (8-18, 5-15 Big Eight)
3/28 3/29
at Tulsa at Tulsa
L, 4-5 L, 7-8
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HISTORY
Yearly Results Yearly Results from 1966 to 1984 1966 (16-9, 12-8 Big Eight)
3/30 3/30 3/31 4/1 4/2 4/8 4/8 4/9 4/15 4/15 4/16 4/22 4/22 4/23 4/29 4/30 4/30 5/6 5/6 5/7 5/13 5/13 5/21 5/21
at Houston at Houston at Houston at Houston at Wichita State Kansas Kansas Kansas at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Oklahoma Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State at Missouri at Missouri at Missouri at Kansas State at Kansas State at Kansas State Colorado Colorado at Iowa State at Iowa State
L, 0-1 W, 8-5 W, 13-7 W, 8-7 W, 4-2 W, 18-7 W, 7-4 W, 5-0 L, 0-3 W, 3-1 L, 3-4 W, 3-0 L, 0-7 L, 0-4 W, 8-4 L, 0-3 W, 1-0 W, 9-4 L, 0-7 W, 14-4 W, 1-0 W, 6-2 W, 6-4 W, 1-0
1967 (8-16, 7-11 Big Eight)
3/27 3/28 3/30 3/30 3/31 4/1 4/7 4/7 4/8 4/14 4/15 4/15 4/21 4/21 4/22 4/28 4/28 4/29 5/12 5/13 5/13 5/19 5/19 5/20
at Rice at Rice at Houston at Houston at Houston Baptist at Houston Kansas State Kansas State Kansas State Iowa State Iowa State Iowa State at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State Missouri Missouri Missouri at Kansas at Kansas at Kansas Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma
L, 1-10 L, 2-4 W, 16-2 L, 3-6 L, 6-9 L, 4-7 L, 3-4 L, 0-4 L, 0-3 W, 5-3 W, 9-3 W, 2-0 L, 1-3 L, 1-4 L, 0-3 L, 3-6 W, 4-1 L, 3-14 W, 1-0 L, 6-7 W, 1-0 W, 5-2 L, 1-2 L, 6-9
1968 (10-15-1, 7-13 Big Eight)
3/18 3/19 3/20 3/22 3/23 3/23 4/5 4/5 4/6 4/12 4/12 4/13 4/20 4/20 4/26 4/26 4/27 5/3 5/3 5/4 5/10 5/10 5/11 5/17 5/17 5/18
at Houston at Houston at Houston at St. Mary’s, Texas at Houston at Houston at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Oklahoma Kansas Kansas Kansas at Missouri at Missouri Colorado Colorado Colorado at Iowa State at Iowa State at Iowa State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State at Kansas State at Kansas State at Kansas State
T, 2-2 W, 3-0 L, 6-11 L, 8-11 W, 5-2 W, 5-2 L, 4-6 L, 4-5 W, 2-1 W, 4-1 W, 3-0 L, 0-5 L, 0-1 L, 1-5 L, 4-5 W, 4-2 W, 5-4 L, 1-5 L, 0-4 W, 3-1 L, 1-5 L, 0-5 L, 3-4 L, 9-10 L, 4-10 W, 8-5
1969 (9-15, 4-12 Big Eight)
3/18 3/19 3/19 3/19 3/20 3/20 3/21 3/22 4/11 4/11 4/12 4/19 4/19 4/25 4/25 4/26 5/2 5/2 5/3 5/9 5/9 5/9 5/16 5/16
at Houston vs. St. Thomas at Houston at Houston vs. St. Thomas at Houston at Houston at Houston Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma at Kansas at Kansas Missouri Missouri Missouri at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State Iowa State Iowa State Iowa State at Colorado at Colorado
W, 3-1 W, 9-1 L, 3-4 L, 1-2 L, 2-3 W, 10-2 W, 7-6 W, 4-2 L, 3-6 L, 0-1 L, 1-3 W, 3-1 L, 2-3 W, 4-0 L, 2-6 L, 1-4 L, 2-3 L, 0-1 L, 2-6 L, 5-8 W, 3-2 L, 6-9 W, 11-6 L, 2-4
1970 (15-11, 11-8 Big Eight)
3/30 3/30 3/31 4/1 4/1 4/3 4/3 4/10 4/10 4/11 4/17 4/17 4/24 4/25 4/25 5/2 5/2 5/8 5/8 5/9 5/15 5/15 5/15 5/20 5/20 5/21
at Houston at Houston at Houston at Houston at Houston at Houston at Houston at Kansas State at Kansas State at Kansas State Oklahoma Oklahoma at Missouri at Missouri at Missouri Colorado Colorado Kansas Kansas Kansas at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State at Iowa State at Iowa State at Iowa State
W, 2-1 L, 0-1 L, 1-2 W, 10-3 W, 4-2 L, 4-12 W, 3-2 W, 7-6 L, 1-6 W, 21-4 L, 1-4 W, 8-6 W, 3-2 L, 1-3 L, 2-4 L, 2-3 W, 3-2 L, 1-3 W, 3-2 W, 7-6 W, 4-2 W, 4-3 W, 5-3 L, 1-4 W, 2-0 L, 3-9
1971 (10-20, 7-13 Big Eight)
3/29 3/29 3/30 3/31 4/2 4/2 4/3 4/3 4/9 4/9 4/10 4/12 4/12 4/17 4/17 4/18 4/23 4/23 4/24 4/30 4/30 5/1 5/7 5/7 5/8
at Houston at Houston at Houston at Houston at Houston at Houston at Houston at Houston at Colorado at Colorado at Colorado South Dakota State South Dakota State Kansas State Kansas State Kansas State at Kansas at Kansas at Kansas Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Oklahoma
W, 9-3 L, 0-1 L, 5-6 L, 2-4 L, 1-6 W, 4-3 L, 2-4 L, 2-3 L, 1-5 W, 5-4 L, 1-5 L, 5-10 W, 10-4 L, 1-7 W, 2-0 L, 5-6 W, 6-1 L, 0-15 W, 15-7 L, 1-5 W, 9-0 W, 3-1 L, 1-3 L, 1-12 L, 0-1
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5/14 5/14 5/15 5/23 5/23
Missouri Missouri Missouri Iowa State Iowa State
W, 2-1 L, 2-7 L, 7-11 L, 0-3 L, 7-8
1972 (12-17, 8-11 Big Eight)
3/22 3/22 3/23 3/23 3/25 3/25 3/27 3/28 3/28 3/29 3/31 3/31 4/1 4/8 4/8 4/9 4/14 4/14 4/15 4/21 4/21 4/22 4/29 4/29 5/5 5/5 5/19 5/20 5/20
at Oral Roberts at Oral Roberts at Oral Roberts at Oral Roberts at Houston at Houston at Houston at Houston at Houston at Houston at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State Kansas Kansas Kansas at Missouri at Missouri at Missouri Colorado Colorado Colorado at Kansas State at Kansas State Oklahoma Oklahoma at Iowa State at Iowa State at Iowa State
L, 0-1 W, 3-1 L, 0-2 W, 3-2 L, 1-2 W, 6-4 L, 10-12 L, 3-4 W, 4-3 L, 2-5 L, 0-7 L, 0-2 L, 2-9 L, 2-3 W, 3-2 L, 1-3 W, 13-2 L, 0-9 W, 7-1 W, 9-8 W, 11-3 W, 4-0 L, 1-3 L, 1-2 W, 9-5 W, 2-0 L, 0-3 L, 1-2 W, 8-4
1973 (15-14-1, 7-11 Big Eight)
3/20 3/20 3/22 3/22 3/23 3/23 4/6 4/6 4/7 4/13 4/13 4/14 4/17 4/17 4/20 4/20 4/21 4/24 4/24 4/27 4/27 4/28 5/4 5/4 5/5 5/12 5/12 5/17 5/17 5/18
at Centenary at Centenary at Louisiana Tech at Louisiana Tech at Louisiana Tech at Louisiana Tech at Kansas at Kansas at Kansas Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Nebraska-Omaha Nebraska-Omaha at Colorado at Colorado at Colorado Creighton Creighton Kansas State Kansas State Kansas State at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Oklahoma Friends Univ. Friends Univ. Missouri Missouri Missouri
W, 7-2 W, 6-2 W, 3-2 L, 3-8 L, 0-5 T, 6-6 W, 5-3 W, 13-6 L, 0-2 L, 0-6 L, 2-4 L, 2-11 W, 9-0 W, 12-3 L, 0-2 W, 2-1 W, 7-4 W, 6-1 L, 1-7 L, 0-2 W, 7-0 W, 9-8 L, 0-1 L, 0-11 L, 4-5 W, 8-5 W, 11-2 L, 0-1 L, 0-2 W, 5-1
1974 (13-27, 4-16 Big Eight)
3/18 3/18 3/19 3/19 3/20 3/22 3/22 3/23 3/26 3/26
at McLennan CC at McLennan CC at TCU at TCU at SMU at Hardin-Simmons at Hardin-Simmons at Abilene Christian at Texas Wesleyan at Texas Wesleyan
W, 5-0 W, 9-6 L, 6-14 L, 3-10 L, 9-10 L, 3-7 L, 3-5 L, 0-3 L, 0-4 L, 1-11
3/29 3/29 3/20 4/2 4/2 4/5 4/5 4/6 4/9 4/9 4/13 4/13 4/16 4/16 4/19 4/19 4/20 4/23 4/23 4/26 4/27 4/27 4/30 4/30 5/3 5/3 5/4 5/11 5/11 5/14 5/14 5/15
at Kansas State at Kansas State at Kansas State Morningside Morningside Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma NW Missouri State NW Missouri State at Iowa State at Iowa State Creighton Creighton at Missouri at Missouri at Missouri Nebraska-Omaha Nebraska-Omaha Colorado Colorado Colorado Drake Drake Kansas Kansas Kansas Friends Univ. Friends Univ. at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State
L, 2-3 L, 5-7 L, 4-6 W, 8-5 W, 4-3 L, 1-3 L, 3-4 L, 3-8 W, 9-5 W, 8-3 L, 0-4 L, 3-10 L, 5-7 L, 5-6 L, 0-12 L, 3-15 W, 7-3 L, 0-3 L, 4-5 L, 1-2 L, 0-5 L, 6-8 W, 8-3 L, 5-6 L, 0-1 W, 10-1 W, 5-4 W, 6-0 W, 9-0 L, 0-2 L, 1-5 W, 9-3
1975 (13-20, 7-8 Big Eight)
3/20 3/20 3/21 3/21 3/22 3/22 3/24 3/24 3/25 3/25 4/5 4/5 4/6 4/11 4/11 4/12 4/21 4/21 4/22 4/22 4/25 4/25 4/26 4/29 4/29 5/3 5/4 5/4 5/9 5/10 5/14 5/14 5/15
at Oral Roberts at Oral Roberts at Oral Roberts at Oral Roberts at Oral Roberts at Oral Roberts at Arkansas at Arkansas at Arkansas at Arkansas Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Missouri Missouri Missouri Dana Dana Nebraska-Omaha Nebraska-Omaha Iowa State Iowa State Iowa State Washburn Washburn Kansas State Kansas State Kansas State Nebraska-Omaha Nebraska-Omaha at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Oklahoma
L, 1-2 L, 0-8 L, 1-9 L, 1-4 W, 3-2 L, 0-4 L, 6-15 L, 4-10 W, 5-4 L, 2-4 W, 3-2 W, 7-4 W, 5-4 W, 7-4 W, 8-6 L, 6-9 W, 4-3 L, 1-3 W, 7-6 L, 4-6 L, 0-4 L, 8-13 L, 0-1 W, 6-0 W, 7-6 L, 6-9 W, 14-12 W, 11-1 L, 1-3 L, 1-3 L, 2-4 L, 0-1 L, 1-4
1976 (21-24-1, 0-2 Big Eight)
3/16 3/16 3/17 3/17 3/19 3/19 3/20 3/20 3/22 3/22 3/23 3/23 3/31
at Houston at Houston at Houston at Houston at Rice at Rice at Rice at Rice at Lamar at Lamar at Lamar at Lamar St. Cloud State
L, 0-1 L, 0-2 L, 0-1 L, 0-3 L, 3-4 W, 2-1 L, 0-1 W, 2-0 L, 3-7 L, 3-4 L, 0-8 L, 1-9 W, 4-2
3/31 St. Cloud State 4/1 Concordia, Neb. 4/1 Concordia, Neb. 4/2 at Kansas 4/3 at Kansas 4/3 at Kansas 4/6 at Kansas State 4/6 at Kansas State 4/9 Wayne State 4/9 Wayne State 4/10 Morningside 4/10 Morningside 4/11 at Kansas State 4/11 at Kansas State 4/13 at Creighton 4/13 at Creighton 4/14 Creighton 4/14 Creighton 4/19 Kearney State 4/19 Kearney State 4/21 at Nebraska-Omaha 4/21 at Nebraska-Omaha 4/23 Kansas 4/26 Dana 4/26 Dana 4/29 Missouri Western 4/29 Missouri Western 5/1 Nebraska-Omaha 5/1 Nebraska-Omaha 5/4 Kearney State 5/4 Kearney State BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT 5/8 Iowa State 5/9 Oklahoma
W, 2-0 W, 13-3 W, 12-3 L, 0-9 L, 6-7 W, 4-3 W, 5-2 L, 2-6 L, 0-1 L, 2-6 W, 6-2 L, 5-10 L, 2-5 W, 2-1 W, 4-2 W, 10-3 L, 0-6 T, 4-4 L, 0-1 W, 6-5 W, 3-2 W, 6-3 W, 4-2 W, 4-0 W, 9-6 L, 1-2 W, 12-7 W, 11-3 W, 1-0 W, 6-5 W, 9-2 L, 7-8 L, 5-15
1977 (29-13, 5-7 Big Eight)
3/21 3/21 3/22 3/22 3/23 3/23 3/24 3/24 3/25 3/25 3/29 4/2 4/2 4/4 4/4 4/8 4/8 4/9 4/9 4/12 4/12 4/14 4/15 4/15 4/16 4/16 4/19 4/19 4/22 4/22 4/23 4/23 4/27 4/27 4/29 4/29 4/30 4/30 5/3 5/3 5/7 5/7
at Baylor at Baylor at Baylor at Baylor at Austin College at Austin College vs. SW Minnesota St. vs. Dallas at Dallas Baptist at Dallas Baptist St. Cloud State Buena Vista Buena Vista Wayne State Wayne State Morningside Morningside Nebraska-Omaha Nebraska-Omaha at Creighton at Creighton Wayne State at Missouri at Missouri at Missouri at Missouri Nebraska-Omaha Nebraska-Omaha at Kansas at Kansas at Kansas at Kansas Missouri Western Missouri Western Iowa State Iowa State Iowa State Iowa State Creighton Creighton Dana Dana
L, 0-2 W, 1-0 L, 3-12 L, 4-6 W, 8-0 W, 4-0 W, 10-2 W, 8-1 W, 2-1 L, 3-4 W, 11-7 W, 4-2 W, 6-0 W, 6-1 W, 14-3 W, 9-7 W, 7-3 W, 5-0 W, 7-0 W, 9-1 W, 9-1 W, 6-5 L, 0-5 L, 2-3 L, 4-14 L, 8-10 L, 1-4 W, 8-5 W, 7-3 L, 4-6 W, 15-6 L, 9-10 W, 13-5 W, 13-3 W, 4-2 W, 6-4 W, 8-5 L, 2-5 W, 6-4 L, 0-3 W, 9-0 W, 7-0
1978 (36-20, 7-7 Big Eight)
3/12 3/12
at Dallas Univ. at Dallas Univ.
W, 3-0 W, 7-0
HISTORY 3/14 3/14 3/15 3/15 3/16 3/16 3/17 3/17 3/19 3/19 3/19 3/19 3/22 3/22 3/23 3/28 3/28 3/28 3/29 3/29 3/30 3/30 3/31 3/31 4/1 4/1 4/4 4/4 4/6 4/6 4/7 4/10 4/11 4/14 4/14 4/17 4/17 4/21 4/21 4/22 4/22 4/25 4/25 4/26 4/26 4/28 4/28 4/29 4/29 5/2 5/2 5/4 5/4 5/13
at SMU at SMU at Austin College at Austin College at N. Texas State at N. Texas State at Sam Houston at Sam Houston at Lamar at Lamar at Rice at Rice at NW Louisiana at NW Louisiana at Houston St. Cloud State St. Cloud State St. Cloud State St. Cloud State St. Cloud State Buena Vista Buena Vista at Kansas State at Kansas State Kansas State Kansas State at Hawaii at Hawaii at Hawaii at Hawaii at Hawaii Creighton at Creighton Missouri Missouri Dana Dana Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas at Creighton at Creighton Wayne State Wayne State at Iowa State at Iowa State at Iowa State at Iowa State Morningside Morningside Fort Hays State Fort Hays State Creighton
W, 11-5 L, 5-7 W, 9-5 W, 21-0 W, 13-5 W, 17-1 L, 2-4 L, 1-3 L, 1-5 L, 4-9 W, 14-7 W, 7-2 L, 2-3 L, 3-5 L, 3-5 L, 6-15 W, 4-2 L, 4-6 W, 7-4 W, 9-4 W, 11-10 W, 9-8 W, 15-6 L, 5-11 W, 5-3 W, 3-0 W, 2-1 W, 5-3 W, 7-2 L, 2-5 L, 2-6 W, 6-5 W, 11-10 L, 4-5 L, 0-2 W, 10-0 W, 12-2 L, 2-4 W, 8-4 W, 21-2 L, 3-8 W, 14-3 L, 4-5 W, 4-3 W, 11-2 L, 2-8 L, 0-1 W, 9-1 W, 7-3 W, 14-2 W, 4-3 W, 2-1 W, 10-3 W, 7-4
1979 (49-15,14-6 Big Eight) NCAA Tournament
3/11 3/11 3/12 3/12 3/13 3/13 3/14 3/14 3/15 3/15 3/18 3/21 3/22 3/25 3/25 3/26 3/27 3/28 3/29 3/29 3/30 4/4 4/4 4/7 4/7 4/9 4/9 4/11 4/11 4/12 4/12 4/14 4/14
Missouri Western Missouri Western Missouri Western Missouri Western Missouri Western Missouri Western Buena Vista Buena Vista South Dakota South Dakota at Pepperdine vs. Utah at USC vs. Cal Poly Pomona at Hawaii at Hawaii-Hilo vs. Tokai-Japan (exh.) at Hawaii-Hilo vs. Tokai-Japan (exh.) at Hawaii vs. Cal Poly Pomona Creighton Creighton at Colorado at Colorado at Kansas State at Kansas State at Nebraska-Omaha at Nebraska-Omaha Fort Hays State Fort Hays State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State
W, 13-3 W, 9-1 W, 3-1 W, 9-6 W, 5-1 W, 9-5 W, 15-1 W, 12-0 W, 9-0 W, 6-0 W, 3-2 W, 8-5 W, 6-3 W, 7-0 L, 1-2 W, 18-0 W, 5-4 L, 7-8 L, 2-3 L, 1-11 L, 1-9 W, 10-8 W, 15-3 W, 7-5 W, 4-1 W, 3-1 W, 2-0 W, 5-0 W, 4-1 L, 4-5 W, 11-0 L, 2-7 W, 8-6
4/16 Oklahoma W, 5-0 4/16 Oklahoma W, 9-1 4/17 Wayne State W, 2-1 4/17 Wayne State W, 11-0 4/18 Augustana W, 5-0 4/18 Augustana W, 11-1 4/21 Iowa State W, 3-0 4/21 Iowa State W, 7-1 4/22 Iowa State W, 3-0 4/22 Iowa State W, 10-4 4/23 Dana W, 7-1 4/23 Dana W, 10-0 4/24 Morningside W, 7-2 4/24 Morningside W, 12-0 4/27 at Missouri W, 7-5 4/27 at Missouri L, 5-10 4/28 at Missouri L, 0-13 4/28 at Missouri L, 4-6 5/1 Nebraska-Omaha W, 4-2 5/1 Nebraska-Omaha W, 20-5 5/4 at Kansas L, 2-3 5/4 at Kansas L, 1-3 5/5 at Kansas W, 4-1 5/5 at Kansas W, 3-2 (10) 5/12 at Nebraska-Omaha W, 2-1 5/12 at Nebraska-Omaha W, 9-8 BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT 5/16 Oklahoma L, 6-7 5/17 Oklahoma State W, 7-6 (10) 5/18 Missouri W, 22-6 5/19 Oklahoma L, 7-9 NCAA NORTHEAST REGIONAL at Annapolis, Md. 5/26 St. John’s L, 0-5 5/26 Navy W, 13-4 5/27 Connecticut L, 0-15
1980 (49-15, 16-4 Big Eight) NCAA Tournament
2/21 2/22 2/22 2/23 2/23 3/9 3/9 3/10 3/10 3/11 3/11 3/14 3/14 3/15 3/15 3/19 3/19 3/21 3/23 3/25 3/26 3/26 3/27 3/28 3/28 3/29 3/30 4/5 4/5 4/7 4/7 4/9 4/9 4/10 4/10 4/12 4/12 4/14 4/14 4/16 4/16 4/18 4/18 4/19 4/19 4/22 4/22 4/25 4/25 4/26 4/26 4/29
vs. San Diego vs. UC-Irvine at UNLV vs. Cal St. Northridge vs. New Mexico Augustana Augustana Augustana Augustana Buena Vista Buena Vista Augustana Augustana Wayne State Wayne State Wayne State Wayne State at S. Calif. College vs. Eastern Michigan vs. Seton Hall vs. Eastern Michigan vs. Brigham Young vs. Cal-Riverside vs. Meji, Japan (exh.) vs. Washington vs. Santa Clara vs. Pepperdine Colorado Colorado Kansas State Kansas State Creighton Creighton Morningside Morningside at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Creighton at Creighton at Iowa State at Iowa State at Iowa State at Iowa State Nebraska-Omaha Nebraska-Omaha Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri at Nebraska-Omaha
W, 16-9 W, 5-3 L, 2-4 L, 3-11 W, 8-5 W, 15-1 W, 28-3 W, 7-1 W, 9-2 W, 17-0 W, 8-2 W, 12-0 W, 8-0 W, 8-3 W, 9-2 W, 12-1 W, 11-0 L, 2-3 W, 9-8 W, 6-2 W, 6-1 L, 6-19 L, 3-5 W, 11-2 W, 12-11 L, 11-12 L, 4-5 W, 15-0 W, 5-1 W, 8-7 W, 5-0 W, 1-0 W, 5-1 W, 9-0 W, 9-0 L, 3-4 L, 1-3 L, 5-6 W, 9-6 W, 13-1 W, 5-0 W, 2-1 W, 6-2 W, 5-4 W, 8-2 W, 13-3 W, 10-3 L, 0-3 W, 2-1 W, 1-0 W, 2-1 W, 9-5
4/29 at Nebraska-Omaha W, 13-5 5/2 Kansas W, 2-1 5/2 Kansas W, 11-7 5/3 Kansas W, 3-0 5/3 Kansas W, 10-8 BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT 5/10 Oklahoma W, 13-6 5/11 Oklahoma State W, 12-5 5/13 Missouri L, 0-9 5/14 Missouri L, 3-5 NCAA MIDWEST REGIONAL at Ann Arbor, Mich. 5/22 Brigham Young W, 12-0 5/23 Michigan L, 0-7 5/24 Brigham Young W, 12-4 5/24 Michigan L, 3-12
1981 (42-22, 11-11 Big Eight)
2/19 Missouri Western 2/19 Missouri Western 2/20 Missouri Western 2/20 Missouri Western 3/11 Benedictine 3/11 Benedictine 3/13 Augustana 3/13 Augustana 3/16 at UNLV 3/17 at UNLV 3/19 at Chaminade 3/19 at Chaminade 3/20 vs. Tulane 3/21 at Chaminade 3/21 at Chaminade 3/22 vs. Nittaieai (exh.) 3/22 at Hawaii 3/23 vs. Cal St. Northridge 3/24 vs. Nittaieai (exh.) 3/25 vs. Santa Clara 3/26 vs. Cal St. Northridge 3/26 at Hawaii 3/27 vs. Santa Clara 4/1 Creighton 4/1 Creighton 4/4 Oklahoma 4/4 Oklahoma 4/5 Oklahoma 4/5 Oklahoma 4/8 Kearney State 4/8 Kearney State 4/12 at Kansas 4/12 at Kansas 4/13 at Kansas 4/13 at Kansas 4/14 at Nebraska-Omaha 4/14 at Nebraska-Omaha 4/15 Wayne State 4/15 Wayne State 4/18 Iowa State 4/18 Iowa State 4/19 Iowa State 4/19 Iowa State 4/21 Morningside 4/21 Morningside 4/25 at Kansas State 4/25 at Kansas State 4/26 at Kansas State 4/26 at Kansas State 4/28 Dana 4/28 Dana 4/29 at Creighton 4/29 at Creighton 5/2 Missouri 5/2 Missouri 5/3 Missouri 5/3 Missouri 5/7 Nebraska-Omaha 5/7 Nebraska-Omaha 5/11 at Oklahoma State 5/11 at Oklahoma State BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT 5/14 Missouri 5/15 Oklahoma State 5/17 Missouri 5/18 Oklahoma State 5/19 Oklahoma State
W, 5-3 W, 10-3 W, 9-3 W, 18-6 W, 10-6 W, 8-4 W, 12-1 W, 5-2 L, 5-7 L, 6-7 W, 6-1 W, 11-6 L, 1-4 W, 10-2 W, 5-0 L, 6-8 L, 2-5 L, 5-11 W, 3-0 L, 8-9 L 5-8 L, 4-6 L, 6-8 W, 8-7 W, 8-2 L, 2-5 W, 15-10 W, 5-0 W, 6-4 W, 4-0 W, 8-1 W, 1-0 L, 4-6 L, 4-5 L, 1-7 W, 10-2 W, 7-1 W, 11-10 W, 15-3 W, 5-3 W, 2-1 L, 4-6 W, 5-2 W, 6-4 W, 9-0 W, 11-10 W, 10-3 L, 8-12 L, 5-6 W, 7-3 W, 12-0 W, 5-3 W, 9-8 L, 2-5 W, 9-5 L, 0-13 W, 4-0 W, 8-2 W, 6-3 L, 2-3 L, 3-4 W, 9-4 L, 5-7 W, 8-7 W, 6-2 L, 1-3
1982 (44-13, 15-5 Big Eight)
2/24 2/24 2/25
at UNLV at UNLV at Long Beach State
L, 7-8 L, 3-12 W, 5-3
2/26 at Cal St. Northridge 2/27 at San Diego State 3/6 Sioux Falls College 3/6 Sioux Falls College 3/15 vs. Michigan 3/16 at UTEP 3/17 vs. Central Michigan 3/20 vs. Morningside 3/20 at Pan American 3/21 vs. Central Michigan 3/21 vs. Michigan State 3/22 vs. Michigan State 3/23 vs. Michigan 3/25 North Dakota State 3/25 North Dakota State 3/27 Oklahoma State 3/27 Oklahoma State 3/28 Oklahoma State 3/28 Oklahoma State 3/31 Kearney State 3/31 Kearney State 4/3 at Missouri 4/3 at Missouri 4/4 at Missouri 4/4 at Missouri 4/6 Nebraska-Omaha 4/6 Nebraska-Omaha 4/9 Kansas State 4/9 Kansas State 4/10 Kansas State 4/10 Kansas State 4/13 NW Missouri State 4/14 at Creighton 4/14 at Creighton 4/17 at Iowa State 4/17 at Iowa State 4/18 at Iowa State 4/18 at Iowa State 4/20 at Nebraska-Omaha 4/20 at Nebraska-Omaha 4/21 Wayne State 4/21 Wayne State 4/24 Kansas 4/24 Kansas 4/25 Kansas 4/25 Kansas 4/28 Bellevue College 5/2 Creighton 5/3 Kearney State 5/9 Creighton 5/10 Wayne State BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT 5/13 Oklahoma 5/14 Missouri 5/14 Oklahoma
W, 7-1 L, 6-8 W, 6-0 W, 6-1 W, 7-4 W, 6-2 W, 11-4 W, 12-5 W, 3-1 W, 2-0 W, 12-5 W, 7-1 L, 1-4 W, 19-0 W, 20-0 L, 2-4 W, 4-3 W, 11-4 L, 10-11 W, 12-0 W, 3-1 L, 0-15 L, 6-7 W, 4-1 W, 11-1 W, 7-1 W, 7-1 W, 12-3 W, 3-2 W, 9-3 W, 12-6 W, 4-3 L, 4-5 W, 11-4 W, 9-4 L, 11-12 W, 7-2 W, 11-10 W, 9-4 W, 18-8 W, 7-0 W, 4-2 W, 7-5 W, 7-0 W, 9-1 W, 8-3 W, 16-3 L, 6-8 W, 11-0 W, 10-9 W, 15-3 L, 8-12 W, 10-5 L, 2-8
1983 (44-15, 8-10 Big Eight)
3/7 3/7 3/8 3/8 3/11 3/12 3/12 3/13 3/13 3/14 3/14 3/15 3/17 3/17 3/19 3/19 3/21 3/21 3/24 3/24 3/31 3/31 4/3 4/3 4/7 4/7 4/10 4/10 4/11 4/11 4/12 4/12 4/16 4/16
Briar Cliff Briar Cliff Benedictine Benedictine at New Mexico vs. Colorado State at New Mexico at Colorado State at Colorado State at Lubbock Christian at Lubbock Christian at New Mexico vs. Lubbock Christian vs. Wyoming vs. Bradley vs. New Mexico vs. SIU-Edwardsville vs. Delaware St. Cloud State St. Cloud State South Dakota South Dakota at Kansas State at Kansas State Kearney State Kearney State Iowa State Iowa State Iowa State Iowa State NW Missouri State NW Missouri State at Kansas at Kansas
W, 10-2 W, 5-1 W, 10-0 W, 13-0 W, 10-3 W, 10-2 W, 7-0 W, 5-4 W, 5-4 W, 9-5 W, 8-5 W, 6-1 W, 6-5 W, 14-3 W, 7-3 W, 5-0 W, 14-3 W, 15-4 W, 12-3 W, 8-3 W, 7-2 W, 12-3 W, 5-2 W, 3-0 W, 7-1 W, 11-1 L, 8-13 L, 8-9 W, 11-7 W, 7-2 W, 4-1 W, 8-4 W, 15-4 L, 7-8
4/17 at Kansas 4/17 at Kansas 4/19 Nebraska-Omaha 4/19 Nebraska-Omaha 4/21 at Nebraska-Omaha 4/21 at Nebraska-Omaha 4/23 Oklahoma 4/23 Oklahoma 4/24 Oklahoma 4/24 Oklahoma 4/27 at Creighton 4/27 at Creighton 4/30 at Wichita State 5/1 at Wichita State 5/1 at Wichita State 5/6 Central Missouri St. 5/6 Central Missouri St. 5/7 at Oklahoma State 5/7 at Oklahoma State 5/8 at Oklahoma State 5/8 at Oklahoma State BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT 5/10 Missouri 5/12 Oklahoma State 5/15 Kansas 5/15 Oklahoma
RECORDS
L, 2-3 W, 15-1 W, 5-3 W, 5-1 W, 5-0 W, 8-1 W, 3-1 W, 7-4 L, 3-4 L, 5-10 W, 11-9 L, 5-6 W, 12-2 L, 4-5 L, 5-10 W, 3-2 W, 15-3 L, 4-16 L, 2-5 L, 2-3 L, 1-4 W, 10-9 L, 6-9 W, 3-2 L, 1-2
1984 (46-20, 15-6 Big Eight)
3/1 3/1 3/3 3/3 3/4 3/7 3/8 3/9 3/10 3/10 3/12 3/12 3/13 3/13 3/14 3/14 3/15 3/16 3/16 3/17 3/17 3/19 3/20 3/24 3/25 3/25 3/29 3/29 3/31 3/31 4/1 4/1 4/4 4/4 4/7 4/7 4/11 4/11 4/14 4/14 4/15 4/15 4/18 4/18 4/21 4/21 4/22 4/22 4/24 4/24 4/25 4/25 4/26 4/26 4/30 4/30 5/1 5/2 5/2 5/5 5/5 5/6 5/6
Wayne State Wayne State Kearney State Kearney State Kearney State at USC at Cal State Fullerton at Long Beach State at Long Beach State at Long Beach State at Hawaii Pacific at Hawaii Pacific at Hawaii Pacific at Hawaii Pacific at Hawaii-Hilo at Hawaii-Hilo at Hawaii at Hawaii at Hawaii vs. Liberty Baptist at Hawaii at UNLV at UNLV at Missouri at Missouri at Missouri Mankato State Mankato State Kansas State Kansas State Kansas State Kansas State Creighton Creighton at Iowa State at Iowa State NW Missouri State NW Missouri State Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas Missouri Western Missouri Western at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Oklahoma Northwestern (Iowa) Northwestern (Iowa) at Creighton at Creighton Wichita State Wichita State Nebraska-Omaha Nebraska-Omaha Nebraska-Omaha Kearney State Kearney State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State
W, 12-2 W, 11-1 W, 10-2 W, 3-0 W, 26-4 W, 9-6 L, 7-9 W, 6-1 L, 9-10 L, 2-7 W, 3-2 W, 4-0 W, 5-0 W, 5-0 W, 5-2 L, 0-1 L, 3-11 L, 1-2 L, 4-10 W, 6-3 W, 12-1 L, 1-2 W, 15-4 W, 8-0 W, 6-1 W, 7-2 W, 12-2 W, 10-1 W, 6-1 W, 12-2 W, 6-0 W, 4-1 W, 14-1 L, 2-4 L, 2-4 W, 9-6 W, 12-0 W, 9-5 W, 5-2 W, 5-0 W, 4-1 W, 3-1 W, 8-2 W, 6-4 W, 27-16 L, 1-7 W, 4-2 L, 0-6 W, 7-2 W, 16-0 W, 11-0 L, 2-4 W, 9-8 L, 2-4 W, 8-0 L, 2-3 W, 10-3 W, 7-0 W, 8-0 L, 1-11 W, 4-0 L, 4-5 L, 2-3
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HISTORY
Yearly Results Yearly Results from 1984 to 1996 BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT 5/10 Oklahoma 5/11 Oklahoma State 5/12 Oklahoma
W, 15-7 L, 3-7 L, 3-5
1985 (45-24, 16-6 Big Eight) 3/2 3/2 3/3 3/3 3/5 3/5 3/13 3/13 3/15 3/15 3/16 3/17 3/17 3/18 3/19 3/20 3/22 3/22 3/23 3/23 3/24 3/25 3/26 3/26 3/27 4/1 4/1 4/3 4/3 4/6 4/6 4/7 4/7 4/10 4/10 4/13 4/13 4/14 4/14 4/16 4/16
NCAA Tournament
at Oklahoma City at Oklahoma City at Oklahoma City at Oklahoma City Kearney State Kearney State Wayne State Wayne State at New Mexico at New Mexico at New Mexico vs. Utah at New Mexico at Arizona State at Arizona State at Arizona State at San Diego State at San Diego State at San Diego State at San Diego State at San Diego State at UNLV at UNLV at UNLV at Southern Utah at Kansas State at Kansas State Missouri Western Missouri Western Iowa State Iowa State Iowa State Iowa State Creighton Creighton at Kansas at Kansas at Kansas at Kansas Minnesota Minnesota
W, 5-4 W, 6-5 L, 3-6 W, 11-5 W, 11-4 W, 9-3 W, 16-3 W, 9-2 L, 5-6 W, 12-3 W, 15-6 W, 8-4 L, 9-15 L, 6-10 W, 11-5 L, 11-12 L, 5-6 L, 6-11 L, 7-8 W, 8-3 W, 24-8 L, 22-23 L, 19-21 L, 15-18 W, 21-9 W, 6-3 W, 10-6 W, 11-3 W, 8-0 W, 4-3 L, 5-6 W, 5-1 W, 3-2 W, 12-7 W, 3-1 W, 11-2 W, 20-3 W, 15-6 W, 11-9 W, 18-17 L, 3-6
4/17 at Wichita State 4/17 at Wichita State 4/20 Oklahoma 4/20 Oklahoma 4/21 Oklahoma 4/21 Oklahoma 4/24 at Creighton 4/24 at Creighton 4/27 Nebraska-Omaha 4/27 Nebraska-Omaha 4/28 Nebraska-Omaha 4/28 Nebraska-Omaha 5/1 Wichita State 5/1 Wichita State 5/4 at Oklahoma State 5/4 at Oklahoma State 5/5 at Oklahoma State 5/5 at Oklahoma State 5/11 Missouri 5/11 Missouri 5/12 Missouri 5/12 Missouri BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT 5/15 Oklahoma 5/16 Kansas State 5/17 Oklahoma NCAA WESTERN 1 REGIONAL at Palo Alto, Calif. 5/24 Pepperdine 5/25 at Stanford 5/26 Pepperdine
L, 4-8 W, 11-8 W, 10-9 L, 13-15 L, 9-11 L, 5-7 W, 2-1 L, 5-9 W, 17-2 W, 8-5 W, 10-1 W, 12-3 W, 14-13 W, 3-2 W, 21-8 W, 11-5 L, 9-24 L, 9-16 W, 10-7 W, 12-8 W, 6-0 W, 12-4 L, 11-18 W, 11-4 L, 3-5 W, 4-2 L, 8-9 L, 6-7
1986 (35-25, 14-9 Big Eight)
3/5 3/6 3/8 3/9 3/13 3/14 3/17 3/18 3/19 3/20 3/21 3/22 3/24 3/24 3/25
Missouri Western Missouri Western Kearney State Kearney State Wayne State Wayne State at San Diego State vs. Fresno State vs. Washington State vs. Brigham Young vs. Nevada vs. Stetson at UNLV at UNLV at UNLV
W, 25-0 W, 3-1 W, 8-7 W, 13-12 W, 19-4 W, 21-1 L, 2-3 W, 11-5 L, 7-8 L, 11-12 W, 6-4 W, 16-5 L, 9-18 L, 8-9 L, 0-19
Kurt Eubanks (stealing home) led Nebraska to the NCAA Tournament as a senior in 1985. The team finished with a 45-24 overall record.
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3/25 at UNLV 3/26 at UNLV 3/29 Kansas State 3/29 Kansas State 3/30 Kansas State 3/30 Kansas State 4/5 at Iowa State 4/6 at Iowa State 4/6 at Iowa State 4/7 at Iowa State 4/8 Mankato State 4/8 Mankato State 4/9 at Wichita State 4/10 NW Missouri State 4/10 NW Missouri State 4/12 Kansas 4/12 Kansas 4/13 Kansas 4/13 Kansas 4/16 Kansas State 4/17 at Wichita State 4/18 at Oklahoma 4/20 at Oklahoma 4/20 at Oklahoma 4/22 Northern Colorado 4/22 Northern Colorado 4/23 Creighton 4/24 Creighton 4/25 at Oral Roberts 4/26 at Oral Roberts 4/29 Tarkio College 4/29 Bellevue College 4/30 at Creighton 4/30 at Creighton 5/1 Wichita State 5/3 Oklahoma State 5/3 Oklahoma State 5/4 Oklahoma State 5/4 Oklahoma State 5/10 at Missouri 5/10 at Missouri 5/11 at Missouri 5/11 at Missouri BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT 5/15 Oklahoma State 5/16 Missouri
W, 10-8 W, 9-6 W, 4-3 W, 12-3 W, 6-4 W, 3-1 W, 3-2 L, 3-5 W, 3-2 W, 11-8 L, 3-6 L, 3-11 W, 6-3 W, 13-2 W, 14-0 W, 9-2 W, 10-0 W, 8-6 L, 2-6 W, 10-1 L, 5-6 L, 6-12 L, 3-4 L, 0-5 W, 10-9 W, 11-2 W, 5-4 L, 5-6 L, 5-9 L, 3-4 W, 17-9 W, 7-4 W, 5-0 L, 2-4 L, 4-8 W, 6-2 L, 6-10 W, 12-11 L, 8-16 L, 3-4 L, 4-7 W, 18-9 W, 7-4 L, 0-6 L, 8-10
1987 (36-21, 12-8 Big Eight)
3/4 3/5 3/7 3/8 3/11 3/11 3/13 3/14 3/14 3/15 3/15 3/20 3/20 3/21 3/21 3/22 3/23 3/24 3/25 4/2 4/4 4/4 4/5 4/5 4/7 4/7 4/8 4/8 4/9 4/11 4/11 4/12 4/12 4/15 4/17
NW Missouri State NW Missouri State Kearney State Kearney State at Minnesota at Minnesota at Air Force at Northern Colorado at Northern Colorado at Northern Colorado at Northern Colorado at UNLV at UNLV at UNLV at UNLV vs. Nevada at UNLV at Arizona State at Arizona State Wayne State at Kansas at Kansas at Kansas at Kansas Tarkio College Tarkio College Wichita State Wichita State Nebraska-Omaha Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma at Wichita State Oral Roberts
W, 22-6 W, 20-6 W, 16-9 W, 9-0 W, 18-1 W, 7-3 W, 7-5 L, 7-8 W, 8-2 W, 9-2 W, 17-0 W, 6-2 L, 0-5 W, 10-7 W, 4-1 W, 4-3 L, 1-17 L, 3-6 W, 4-1 W, 16-4 W, 15-11 W, 7-4 W, 11-8 W, 6-4 W, 23-3 W, 5-1 L, 9-10 L, 5-11 W, 16-0 W, 9-8 W, 3-2 W, 3-2 W, 10-6 L, 4-21 L, 9-10
4/17 Oral Roberts 4/20 Wayne State 4/20 Wayne State 4/22 NW Missouri State 4/22 NW Missouri State 4/24 at Oklahoma State 4/25 at Oklahoma State 4/25 at Oklahoma State 4/26 at Oklahoma State 4/27 Bellevue College 4/29 at Creighton 4/30 Creighton 5/2 Missouri 5/2 Missouri 5/3 Missouri 5/3 Missouri 5/9 Kansas State 5/9 Kansas State 5/10 Kansas State 5/10 Kansas State BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT 5/13 Oklahoma 5/14 Missouri
L, 7-9 L, 4-5 W, 14-1 W, 7-4 W, 10-2 L, 5-21 L, 3-8 L, 7-13 W, 15-14 W, 18-1 W, 5-3 L, 5-10 W, 8-6 W, 16-8 L, 5-9 L, 1-2 W, 8-2 L, 2-3 L, 15-17 L, 1-6 L, 3-11 L, 6-7
1988 (48-23, 12-12 Big Eight)
2/20 2/21 2/21 2/27 2/27 2/28 2/28 3/5 3/5 3/6 3/8 3/13 3/13 3/15 3/19 3/19 3/20 3/21 3/22 3/23 3/24 3/25 3/26 3/26 3/29 3/30 4/2 4/2 4/3 4/3 4/6 4/10 4/10 4/11 4/11 4/12 4/13 4/13 4/15 4/16 4/16 4/18 4/20 4/20 4/21 4/21 4/22 4/23 4/24 4/26 4/26 4/27 4/27 4/30 4/30 5/1 5/1 5/4
Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming vs. Northern Colorado at Colorado State at Colorado State at Colorado State Northern Colorado Northern Colorado Northern Colorado Nebraska-Omaha at Arkansas at Arkansas Kearney State vs. Lewis-Clark St. vs. Portland State vs. Washington vs. Hawaii Pacific at Hawaii vs. Hawaii Pacific vs. Portland State vs. Washington vs. Lewis-Clark State at Hawaii at Loyola Marymount at Loyola Marymount at Iowa State at Iowa State at Iowa State at Iowa State at Wichita State Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas Kearney State Missouri Western Missouri Western vs. Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma Wayne State Wayne State Fort Hays State Fort Hays State at Oral Roberts at Oral Roberts at Oral Roberts NW Missouri State NW Missouri State Northern Iowa Northern Iowa Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State SW Missouri State
W, 9-2 W, 11-1 W, 11-7 W, 20-5 W, 19-8 W, 12-1 W, 18-4 W, 12-2 W, 7-1 W, 13-1 W, 28-5 L, 4-7 W, 8-5 W, 15-0 L, 1-5 (10) W, 9-2 W, 10-4 W, 8-3 W, 9-1 L, 0-3 L, 2-8 W, 7-1 W, 9-5 W, 12-6 L, 9-15 L, 7-10 W, 14-5 W, 6-1 W, 11-1 L, 8-9 L, 3-8 W, 9-2 W, 4-3 W, 5-3 W, 5-1 W, 17-4 W, 12-2 W, 5-1 L, 3-7 L, 1-2 L, 5-6 L, 5-10 W, 15-4 W, 7-0 W, 10-0 W, 12-0 W, 9-7 W, 8-4 L, 1-11 W, 5-3 W, 19-10 W, 11-2 W, 25-3 W, 7-6 L, 4-11 L, 10-14 L, 5-17 W, 9-8
5/4 SW Missouri State 5/7 at Missouri 5/7 at Missouri 5/8 at Missouri 5/8 at Missouri 5/11 at Creighton 5/12 Creighton 5/14 Kansas State 5/14 Kansas State 5/15 Kansas State 5/15 Kansas State BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT 5/18 Oklahoma State 5/19 Missouri
W, 4-1 L, 10-16 W, 13-11 L, 8-9 L, 8-9 W, 14-2 L, 5-6 (10) W, 13-9 W, 15-9 W, 8-4 L, 7-12 L, 3-8 L, 10-14
1989 (27-31, 8-16 Big Eight)
3/8 3/8 3/9 3/9 3/12 3/13 3/18 3/18 3/19 3/19 3/22 3/25 3/26 3/27 3/27 3/28 3/28 3/29 4/1 4/1 4/3 4/3 4/5 4/5 4/8 4/8 4/9 4/9 4/11 4/11 4/13 4/15 4/15 4/16 4/18 4/18 4/19 4/21 4/22 4/22 4/23 4/26 4/26 4/29 4/29 4/30 4/30 5/2 5/3 5/3 5/5 5/5 5/6 5/6 5/12 5/12 5/13 5/13
Wayne State Wayne State Northern Iowa Northern Iowa at Arkansas at SW Missouri State Fort Hays State Fort Hays State Fort Hays State Fort Hays State Nebraska-Omaha at Texas-Arlington vs. Northwestern at Texas Christian at Texas Christian at Texas at Texas at Texas A&M at Kansas at Kansas at Kansas at Kansas Creighton Creighton Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Wayne State Wayne State at Wichita State at Wyoming at Wyoming at Wyoming Oral Roberts Oral Roberts Kearney State at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State at Creighton at Creighton Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Wichita State Northern Iowa Northern Iowa at Kansas State at Kansas State at Kansas State at Kansas State Iowa State Iowa State Iowa State Iowa State
W, 7-0 W, 11-4 W, 12-3 W, 7-2 L, 1-4 L, 3-6 W, 3-2 W, 18-3 W, 14-6 W, 14-2 W, 14-1 L, 1-5 W, 5-2 L, 5-6 L, 1-17 L, 0-2 W, 8-5 L, 4-21 L, 0-7 W, 10-7 W, 10-0 L, 12-13 L, 2-4 L, 4-9 W, 10-4 L, 1-3 W, 3-2 L, 1-2 W, 14-0 W, 15-1 L, 0-3 L, 6-8 L, 11-13 W, 17-8 W, 9-1 L, 3-4 W, 21-9 L, 9-11 L, 6-13 L, 8-15 L, 3-14 L, 2-4 W, 7-4 L, 2-5 W, 5-3 L, 4-7 L, 4-12 L, 3-15 W, 2-1 W, 10-0 L, 12-14 L, 0-3 L, 8-13 L, 3-9 W, 6-4 W, 3-2 L, 1-9 W, 3-2
1990 (42-26, 12-12 Big Eight)
2/11 2/12 2/21 2/21 2/24 2/24
Kearney State Wayne State NW Missouri State NW Missouri State at Colorado State at Colorado State
W, 18-4 W, 22-3 W, 10-5 W, 13-1 W, 9-3 W, 8-5
HISTORY 2/25 at Wyoming 2/25 at Wyoming 3/1 at Hawaii 3/2 at Hawaii Pacific 3/2 at Hawaii 3/3 at Hawaii Pacific 3/3 at Hawaii 3/4 at Hawaii Pacific 3/4 at Hawaii 3/8 Wichita State 3/10 St. Cloud State 3/10 St. Cloud State 3/11 St. Cloud State 3/11 St. Cloud State 3/17 Briar Cliff 3/17 Briar Cliff 3/18 Tarkio College 3/18 Tarkio College 3/26 at Texas Tech 3/27 at Texas Tech 3/31 Kansas 3/31 Kansas 4/1 Kansas 4/1 Kansas 4/3 Northern Iowa 4/3 Northern Iowa 4/4 at Creighton 4/6 at Oklahoma 4/7 at Oklahoma 4/7 at Oklahoma 4/8 at Oklahoma 4/14 Northern Colorado 4/14 Northern Colorado 4/15 Northern Colorado 4/15 Northern Colorado 4/16 Northern Iowa 4/17 NW Missouri State 4/18 at Wichita State 4/20 Oklahoma State 4/21 Oklahoma State 4/21 Oklahoma State 4/22 Oklahoma State 4/24 Kearney State 4/24 Kearney State 4/25 at Creighton 4/28 at Missouri 4/28 at Missouri 4/29 at Missouri 4/29 at Missouri 5/1 Creighton 5/2 Creighton 5/4 Kansas State 5/4 Kansas State 5/5 Kansas State 5/5 Kansas State 5/12 at Iowa State 5/12 at Iowa State 5/13 at Iowa State 5/13 at Iowa State BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT 5/16 Kansas State 5/17 Oklahoma State 5/18 Iowa State
W, 10-8 W, 19-12 L, 5-9 L, 5-11 L, 2-4 L, 2-3 L, 2-9 W, 5-3 L, 2-9 W, 4-2 W, 16-0 W, 10-4 W, 8-2 L, 14-16 W, 9-5 W, 7-6 W, 2-0 W, 17-11 W, 8-3 L, 4-5 L, 3-4 L, 1-3 W, 6-2 W, 9-0 W, 2-0 W, 17-3 L, 0-6 W, 5-4 L, 1-11 W, 7-6 L, 8-11 W, 18-2 W, 3-2 W, 7-0 W, 10-4 W, 12-5 W, 9-2 L, 2-4 L, 3-12 W, 5-4 L, 0-5 L, 0-12 W, 7-5 W, 19-9 L, 5-6 L, 4-11 L, 2-5 W, 2-1 W, 14-8 L, 12-16 W, 12-0 W, 7-5 L, 6-7 L, 8-9 W, 4-0 W, 7-0 L, 2-5 W, 6-5 W, 5-0 W, 7-5 L, 2-3 L, 3-16
1991 (37-22, 10-14 Big Eight)
2/16 2/21 2/22 2/23 2/24 3/3 3/4 3/4 3/6 3/6 3/9 3/10 3/19 3/19 3/20 3/22 3/23 3/23 3/25 3/26 3/29 3/30 3/30 3/31 4/3 4/3
Washburn vs. Ohio State vs. Notre Dame vs. Dartmouth vs. Dartmouth Western Illinois Western Illinois Western Illinois at Arkansas at Arkansas Northern Colorado Northern Colorado NW Missouri State NW Missouri State Wayne State at Hardin-Simmons at Hardin-Simmons at Hardin-Simmons at Texas Tech at Texas Tech at Kansas at Kansas at Kansas at Kansas Creighton Creighton
W, 11-5 L, 2-5 L, 5-8 W, 14-5 W, 14-4 W, 9-1 W, 9-1 W, 10-8 L, 3-4 W, 5-3 L, 2-4 W, 5-2 W, 2-0 W, 13-3 W, 6-1 L, 7-11 W, 4-1 W, 8-3 W, 10-5 L, 10-11 L, 1-11 L, 5-6 L, 3-4 L, 3-8 W, 8-7 L, 5-6
4/6 4/6 4/7 4/7 4/8 4/8 4/9 4/13 4/13 4/14 4/14 4/17 4/19 4/19 4/20 4/21 4/23 4/24 4/24 4/27 4/27 4/28 4/29 5/1 5/1 5/3 5/3 5/4 5/4 5/11 5/11 5/12 5/12
Colorado State Colorado State Colorado State Colorado State Northern Iowa Northern Iowa Wayne State at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State Kearney State Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Washburn at Northern Iowa at Northern Iowa at Kansas State at Kansas State at Kansas State at Kansas State at Creighton at Creighton Iowa State Iowa State Iowa State Iowa State Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma
W, 10-5 W, 17-12 W, 5-2 W, 12-6 W, 5-4 W, 6-4 W, 7-6 L, 7-9 W, 5-0 L, 9-10 W, 10-3 W, 8-3 W, 3-2 W, 4-3 L, 3-4 L, 0-2 W, 11-5 W, 8-3 W, 10-2 W, 18-7 L, 2-4 L, 12-13 W, 16-12 W, 5-3 L, 3-14 W, 5-1 W, 2-1 L, 3-11 L, 2-3 L, 5-8 W, 7-3 L, 3-16 W, 7-5
1992 (31-25, 11-13 Big Eight)
2/1 2/15 2/26 2/29 2/29 3/1 3/1 3/3 3/6 3/6 3/7 3/7 3/13 3/16 3/17 3/18 3/19 3/20 3/21 3/24 3/25 3/27 3/29 3/29 3/30 4/1 4/3 4/4 4/4 4/5 4/6 4/8 4/10 4/11 4/11 4/12 4/15 4/18 4/18 4/19 4/19 4/25 4/25 4/26 4/26 4/28 4/29 5/1 5/1 5/2 5/2 5/10 5/10 5/11 5/11
Peru State W, 9-8 Doane W, 11-3 Nebraska-Kearney W, 19-5 Western Illinois W, 9-7 Western Illinois W, 6-3 Western Illinois W, 10-7 Western Illinois W, 7-1 at Wichita State L, 1-4 Colorado State W, 3-2 Colorado State L, 2-3 Colorado State W, 7-0 Colorado State L, 2-3 Jamestown College W, 22-0 vs. New Mexico L, 1-3 at Fresno State L, 2-15 vs. Washington State W, 4-3 vs. Cal St. Northridge L, 5-11 vs. Nevada L, 2-7 vs. Wyoming W, 2-1 South Dakota W, 17-2 South Dakota W, 18-2 Kansas W, 6-5 Kansas W, 6-3 Kansas W, 4-3 Kansas L, 3-10 Creighton L, 1-19 Evansville W, 9-6 Evansville L, 5-8 Evansville L, 1-2 Evansville W, 13-2 Wayne State W, 9-2 Washburn W, 18-4 Oklahoma State W, 4-3 Oklahoma State L, 0-7 Oklahoma State L, 4-7 Oklahoma State W, 5-3 at Creighton L, 6-8 at Missouri L, 7-15 at Missouri W, 4-1 at Missouri W, 18-6 at Missouri L, 1-11 Kansas State W, 5-4 (x1) Kansas State L, 10-11 (x2) Kansas State W, 12-2 Kansas State L, 0-10 at Kansas State L, 5-6 Peru State W, 15-1 at Iowa State L, 0-10 at Iowa State W, 5-0 at Iowa State L, 9-11 at Iowa State L, 5-13 at Oklahoma L, 5-15 at Oklahoma W, 7-5 at Oklahoma L, 4-12 at Oklahoma L, 6-11
1993 (35-23, 16-12 Big Eight)
3/6 Peru State 3/7 Peru State 3/9 Oral Roberts 3/9 Oral Roberts 3/10 Oral Roberts 3/15 vs. Clemson 3/16 vs. SW Missouri State 3/17 vs. St. John’s 3/18 at Fresno State 3/19 at Fresno State 3/20 vs. St. John’s 3/21 vs. Stanford 3/23 at New Mexico 3/23 at New Mexico 3/24 at New Mexico 3/26 Creighton 3/27 at Creighton 3/27 at Creighton 3/28 Creighton 4/2 at Oklahoma State 4/2 at Oklahoma State 4/3 at Oklahoma State 4/7 Iowa State 4/7 Iowa State 4/9 at Kansas State 4/10 at Kansas State 4/11 at Kansas State 4/14 Kansas State 4/14 Kansas State 4/16 Missouri 4/17 Missouri 4/18 Missouri 4/20 Kansas 4/21 Kansas 4/24 at Iowa State 4/24 at Iowa State 4/25 at Iowa State 4/26 Peru State 4/26 Peru State 4/28 at Missouri 4/28 at Missouri 4/30 Peru State 4/30 Peru State 5/1 Mount Marty 5/2 Nebraska-Kearney 5/2 Nebraska-Kearney 5/8 Oklahoma 5/8 Oklahoma 5/9 Oklahoma 5/12 at Oklahoma 5/12 at Oklahoma 5/14 at Kansas 5/15 at Kansas 5/16 at Kansas BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT 5/20 Missouri 5/21 Kansas
W, 15-0 W, 14-13 L, 7-12 W, 6-5 W, 8-4 W, 5-0 L, 4-5 W, 8-3 L, 8-10 W, 14-5 W, 14-3 L, 3-14 L, 4-14 L, 6-11 W, 12-6 L, 4-10 L, 2-10 L, 4-9 W, 3-2 W, 9-7 L, 2-13 L, 5-11 W, 5-1 L, 3-15 L, 10-14 L, 10-19 L, 3-6 W, 13-9 W, 6-2 W, 9-3 L, 6-7 W, 7-4 L, 9-17 L, 2-4 W, 13-9 W, 12-7 W, 14-9 W, 21-9 W, 12-3 W, 10-6 L, 7-9 W, 7-3 W, 14-4 W, 4-3 W, 2-1 W, 7-1 W, 7-4 W, 9-8 L, 0-2 W, 7-4 W, 9-1 L, 4-5 W, 7-3 W, 3-2 W, 7-3 L, 4-5
5/22 5/23
Oklahoma Oklahoma State
W, 19-14 L, 4-8
1994 (32-28, 14-16 Big Eight)
2/18 2/19 2/20 2/25 2/26 2/26 2/27 3/5 3/5 3/6 3/7 3/7 3/9 3/10 3/14 3/15 3/16 3/17 3/18 3/19 3/22 3/25 3/27 3/27 3/30 3/30 4/1 4/2 4/3 4/6 4/6 4/7 4/8 4/9 4/10 4/13 4/13 4/15 4/16 4/17 4/19 4/20 4/22 4/23 4/24 4/27 4/27 5/7 5/7 5/8 5/10 5/11 5/14 5/14
at Oral Roberts at Oral Roberts at Oral Roberts at Wyoming at Wyoming at Wyoming at Southern Colorado Western Illinois Western Illinois Western Illinois Northern Iowa Northern Iowa Nebraska-Kearney Mount Marty vs. New Mexico vs. Nevada vs. Washington St. at Fresno State vs. Illinois State vs. Kentucky Creighton at Missouri at Missouri at Missouri at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State at Iowa State at Iowa State Nebraska-Kearney Oral Roberts Oral Roberts Oral Roberts at Kansas State at Kansas State Kansas State Kansas State Kansas State at Kansas at Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas Missouri Missouri at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Iowa State Iowa State
L, 1-11 L, 6-11 L, 4-5 L, 4-13 W, 6-5 W, 8-4 L, 5-8 W, 12-2 W, 9-8 W, 9-8 W, 2-0 W, 8-7 W, 8-1 W, 5-2 L, 5-6 L, 6-13 L, 4-14 L, 4-10 W, 7-6 W, 6-5 W, 7-6 L, 1-3 L, 2-5 L, 1-2 L, 6-7 L, 5-21 L, 2-6 W, 8-7 W, 10-3 L, 0-1 W, 8-7 W, 5-4 W, 5-3 W, 8-3 W, 3-2 W, 14-4 W, 15-1 W, 4-2 W, 7-6 W, 23-14 W, 9-1 W, 5-2 L, 8-9 L, 7-9 L, 2-6 W, 5-1 W, 11-5 L, 1-3 L, 5-7 L, 9-13 W, 7-6 L, 0-4 L, 3-7 L, 0-2
5/15 Iowa State 5/15 Iowa State BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT 5/19 Oklahoma 5/20 Kansas 5/21 Oklahoma State 5/22 Oklahoma
RECORDS
W, 3-0 L, 5-9 W, 3-2 W, 6-5 L, 5-6 L, 4-21
1995 (35-23, 13-14 Big Eight)
2/19 Nebraska-Kearney 2/24 vs. New Mexico State 2/24 vs. Southern Utah 2/25 at San Diego State 2/25 at San Diego State 2/26 vs. Oklahoma State 3/8 at Oklahoma 3/8 at Oklahoma 3/11 vs. Baylor 3/12 George Washington 3/13 vs. Notre Dame 3/14 George Washington 3/16 Nebraska-Omaha 3/18 vs. Miami (Ohio) 3/19 vs. New Mexico 3/19 at New Mexico St. 3/20 vs. Washington 3/21 at New Mexico St. 3/22 vs. Washington 3/24 at Kansas State 3/26 at Kansas State 3/26 at Kansas State 3/29 at Missouri 3/29 at Missouri 3/31 Missouri 4/1 Missouri 4/2 Missouri 4/4 Kansas 4/5 Kansas 4/7 at Oklahoma State 4/8 at Oklahoma State 4/9 at Oklahoma State 4/13 at Creighton 4/13 Creighton 4/14 Louisville 4/15 Louisville 4/15 Louisville 4/16 Louisville 4/16 Wyoming 4/17 Wyoming 4/19 at Iowa State 4/19 at Iowa State 4/21 Iowa State 4/22 Iowa State 4/23 Iowa State 4/28 at Kansas 4/29 at Kansas 4/30 at Kansas 5/6 Oklahoma State 5/9 Hastings College 5/10 Nebraska-Kearney 5/10 Nebraska-Kearney 5/13 Oklahoma 5/14 Oklahoma 5/15 Oklahoma BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT 5/18 Iowa State 5/19 Kansas 5/20 Oklahoma State
W, 9-0 L, 4-8 W, 10-2 W, 6-5 L, 1-6 W, 6-5 L, 2-3 L, 5-7 L, 0-1 W, 7-1 L, 3-5 W, 8-5 W, 12-6 W, 7-4 W, 16-15 L, 7-15 W, 35-15 W, 14-4 L, 7-16 W, 16-9 W, 16-11 L, 7-8 W, 9-2 L, 1-8 W, 12-2 L, 8-9 W, 17-2 W, 6-5 W, 12-10 L, 0-9 L, 18-37 W, 11-7 W, 19-4 W, 12-6 W, 22-10 L, 3-9 W, 14-10 W, 11-2 W, 3-1 W, 4-0 L, 6-7 L, 6-12 L, 1-7 L, 4-13 W, 4-0 W, 7-2 W, 17-13 L, 4-11 W, 15-5 W, 15-5 W, 11-1 W, 20-1 W, 9-8 L, 9-11 L, 10-12 L, 5-14 W, 15-5 L, 7-8
1996 (27-27-1, 8-17 Big Eight)
One of the finest hitters in school history, Paul Meyers earned first-team AllAmerica honors in 1985, after hitting .347 with 66 RBIs. Meyers is NU’s Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Development and played an integral role in the creation of Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.
2/2 2/3 2/3 2/15 2/16 2/17 2/18 2/23 2/24 2/25 3/1 3/2 3/3 3/5 3/5 3/11 3/13 3/14 3/15 3/16
at New Mexico St. at New Mexico St. at New Mexico St. vs. Texas Tech vs. Arizona State vs. Northwestern vs. Northwestern at Oral Roberts at Oral Roberts at Oral Roberts at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Oklahoma Wyoming Wyoming vs. Portland State vs. St. John’s at Fresno State vs. Creighton vs. St. John’s
W, 23-13 W, 15-6 L, 9-11 L, 3-7 L, 2-14 L, 10-13 L, 9-13 W, 7-3 L, 5-10 L, 16-17 L, 11-18 L, 5-10 L, 16-17 W, 4-1 L, 1-8 L, 4-6 W, 19-6 L, 1-4 T, 6-6 W, 11-3
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HISTORY
Yearly Results Yearly Results from 1996 to 2006 3/20 3/20 3/22 3/23 3/24 3/27 3/27 3/29 4/2 4/3 4/5 4/6 4/7 4/9 4/10 4/12 4/13 4/16 4/17 4/20 4/20 4/21 4/24 4/24 4/25 4/25 5/5 5/5 5/6 5/6 5/7 5/7 5/11 5/11 5/12
Iowa State Iowa State at Missouri at Missouri at Missouri Peru State Peru State Oklahoma State Oklahoma Oklahoma Oral Roberts Oral Roberts Oral Roberts at Kansas State at Kansas State Kansas State Kansas State at Kansas at Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas Missouri Missouri Nebraska-Omaha Nebraska-Omaha Wayne State Wayne State Peru State Peru State Hastings College Hastings College at Iowa State at Iowa State at Iowa State
W, 8-0 W, 11-3 L, 6-11 L, 4-8 L, 8-10 W, 11-7 W, 13-1 L, 8-18 L, 7-24 W, 8-2 W, 9-5 W, 7-6 W, 10-9 W, 5-2 W, 13-6 L, 6-19 W, 14-4 L, 2-3 L, 8-9 L, 7-10 L, 4-14 W, 11-7 L, 2-8 L, 10-14 W, 22-5 W, 20-10 W, 8-0 W, 8-1 W, 7-1 W, 12-3 W, 14-3 W, 18-3 L, 7-14 L, 3-6 W, 8-5
1997 (27-35, 7-23 Big 12)
2/1 2/18 2/18 2/20 2/21 2/22 2/23 2/25 2/28 3/1 3/2 3/5 3/5 3/8 3/8 3/9 3/11 3/11 3/15 3/16 3/16 3/18 3/19 3/19 3/20 3/20 3/21 3/24 3/25 3/26 3/27 3/28 3/29 3/30 4/4 4/5 4/5 4/11 4/12 4/13 4/15 4/15 4/16 4/16 4/18 4/19
Wayne State Nebraska-Kearney Nebraska-Kearney vs. Northeast Illinois vs. Creighton at Northern Iowa vs. Creighton vs. Kansas at Minnesota vs. UCLA vs. Washington at Kansas at Kansas Baylor Baylor Baylor at Kansas State at Kansas State Missouri Missouri Missouri Creighton Nebraska-Omaha Nebraska-Omaha South Dakota South Dakota South Dakota State vs. Wichita State vs. Cal State Northridge vs. New Mexico vs. Washington at Hawaii vs. Wichita State vs. New Mexico Kansas State Kansas State Kansas State at Texas A&M at Texas A&M at Texas A&M Hastings College Hastings College Peru State Peru State at Oklahoma at Oklahoma
W, 6-5 W, 6-1 W, 8-6 W, 10-5 W, 3-0 L, 6-19 L, 3-6 L, 0-3 L, 6-11 L, 9-12 L, 7-10 L, 3-4 L, 6-11 L, 6-7 L, 4-13 L, 3-12 L, 9-19 L, 3-11 W, 12-3 L, 7-13 W, 10-6 W, 13-3 W, 13-6 W, 11-2 W, 22-3 W, 21-6 W, 3-0 W, 11-9 W, 4-3 L, 5-7 L, 5-12 L, 8-10 L, 3-7 W, 5-2 W, 8-7 L, 7-18 W, 12-5 L, 5-7 L, 2-5 L, 0-3 W, 4-0 W, 24-0 W, 15-8 W, 14-2 L, 3-11 L, 8-11
4/20 4/22 4/23 4/23 4/25 4/26 4/27 4/29 4/30 4/30 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/10 5/10 5/11
at Oklahoma at Texas Tech at Texas Tech at Texas Tech Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State at Creighton Nebraska-Omaha Nebraska-Omaha Texas Texas Texas at Iowa State at Iowa State at Iowa State
L, 9-11 L, 3-9 L, 6-13 L, 6-8 W, 4-2 L, 2-8 L, 7-14 W, 4-1 L, 13-17 W, 21-5 L, 3-4 L, 3-4 W, 25-15 L, 2-7 W, 17-3 L, 13-22
1998 (24-20, 10-13 Big 12)
2/15 2/16 2/16 2/21 2/21 2/22 2/26 2/26 2/27 2/28 2/28 3/1 3/7 3/23 3/24 3/25 3/26 3/27 3/28 3/29 4/1 4/1 4/4 4/4 4/5 4/10 4/11 4/11 4/15 4/15 4/17 4/18 4/19 4/21 4/21 4/22 4/24 4/25 5/1 5/2 5/3 5/9 5/10 5/11
at Minnesota at Minnesota (DH) at Minnesota (DH) UW-Milwaukee (DH) UW-Milwaukee (DH) UW-Milwaukee vs. E. Kentucky vs. Cincinnati at Louisville vs. Toledo at Louisville vs. Toledo at Baylor vs. Lewis-Clark vs. Wright State vs. Cal Poly SLO vs. Hawaii-Hilo at Hawaii vs. Lewis-Clark at Hawaii at Missouri (DH) at Missouri (DH) at Kansas State (DH) at Kansas State (DH) at Kansas State Texas A&M Texas A&M (DH) Texas A&M (DH) Dana College (DH) Dana College (DH) Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Texas Tech (DH) Texas Tech (DH) Texas Tech at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State at Texas at Texas at Texas Iowa State Iowa State Iowa State
L, 3-6 L, 4-11 L, 4-6 W, 7-3 W, 9-2 W, 6-2 L, 4-7 W, 12-7 W, 1-0 W, 14-2 L, 2-4 W, 11-0 L, 3-9 L, 3-9 W, 3-2 W, 7-3 W, 6-2 L, 3-11 W, 9-6 W, 2-1 L, 9-21 L, 8-12 L, 5-6 W, 4-3 L, 9-11 W, 4-3 L, 5-13 L, 4-9 W, 16-2 W, 15-4 W, 13-2 W, 9-6 W, 13-12 L, 5-6 W, 2-1 W, 8-3 L, 0-12 L, 11-13 L, 4-7 W, 9-4 L, 0-8 L, 4-5 W, 13-8 W, 15-8
3/7 at Oklahoma 3/16 Chicago State 3/16 Chicago State 3/17 Chicago State 3/19 at Kansas 3/20 at Kansas 3/21 at Kansas 3/24 Nebraska-Omaha 3/26 Texas 3/27 Texas 3/28 Texas 4/2 at Texas A&M 4/3 at Texas A&M (DH) 4/3 at Texas A&M (DH) 4/7 Creighton 4/9 Oklahoma State 4/10 Oklahoma State 4/11 Oklahoma State 4/13 Nebraska-Omaha 4/13 Nebraska-Kearney 4/17 at Iowa State 4/18 at Iowa State (DH) 4/18 at Iowa State (DH) 4/20 Western Illinois (DH) 4/20 Western Illinois (DH) 4/23 Missouri 4/24 Missouri 4/25 Missouri 4/27 Creighton 4/30 at Texas Tech 5/8 Southern Illinois (DH) 5/8 Southern Illinois (DH) 5/9 Southern Illinois 5/11 Northern Iowa 5/12 at Creighton 5/14 Kansas State 5/15 Kansas State 5/16 Kansas State BIG 12 TOURNAMENT 5/19 vs. Oklahoma State 5/20 vs. Oklahoma 5/22 vs. Texas A&M 5/23 vs. Baylor NCAA COLUMBUS REGIONAL 5/28 vs. Mississippi State 5/29 vs. Bowling Green 5/29 vs. Mississippi State
W, 12-3 W, 15-3 W, 50-3 W, 11-7 W, 13-4 W, 18-6 W, 13-8 W, 15-2 W, 11-4 W, 9-8 W, 12-8 L, 4-14 L, 5-16 L, 2-3 W, 5-4 L, 2-10 W, 15-7 W, 6-2 W, 8-3 W, 15-3 W, 9-7 L, 5-6 W, 9-6 W, 10-4 W, 14-1 W, 8-7 L, 1-7 L, 7-9 L, 12-14 L, 2-10 W, 10-4 W, 4-3 L, 3-5 W, 10-7 W, 10-9 W, 5-4 W, 12-4 W, 21-16 W, 5-0 W, 14-7 W, 8-7 W, 4-3 L, 14-18 W, 10-5 L, 7-13
2000 (51-17, 21-9 Big 12) 2/11 2/12 2/13 2/18 2/19 2/20
Big 12 Tournament Champs NCAA Tournament vs. Northwestern St. at Rice vs. Arkansas State vs. Texas-Arlington vs. Washington St. vs. Arkansas
L, 6-8 L, 1-2 W, 10-6 W, 3-1 W, 12-4 W, 13-2
2/25 at UT-San Antonio 2/26 at UT-San Antonio 2/27 at UT-San Antonio 3/3 at Oklahoma State 3/4 at Oklahoma State 3/5 at Oklahoma State 3/7 Nebraska-Omaha 3/10 at Kansas State 3/11 at Kansas State 3/12 at Kansas State 3/14 at Arkansas 3/15 at Arkansas 3/17 Oklahoma 3/18 Oklahoma 3/19 Oklahoma 3/21 at Creighton 3/24 Texas Tech 3/25 Texas Tech (DH) 3/25 Texas Tech (DH) 3/28 North Dakota State 3/31 at Baylor 4/1 at Baylor 4/2 at Baylor 4/4 NW Missouri St. 4/7 Kansas 4/8 Kansas 4/9 Kansas 4/11 Creighton 4/14 at Missouri 4/15 at Missouri 4/16 at Missouri 4/18 Western Illinois 4/19 Western Illinois 4/21 Texas A&M 4/22 Texas A&M (DH) 4/22 Texas A&M (DH) 4/24 UW-Milwaukee (DH) 4/24 UW-Milwaukee (DH) 4/25 UW-Milwaukee 4/28 Iowa State 4/29 Iowa State 4/30 Iowa State 5/6 at Texas 5/7 at Texas 5/8 at Texas 5/9 Northern Iowa 5/10 at Creighton 5/12 Fresno State 5/13 Fresno State 5/14 Fresno State BIG 12 TOURNAMENT 5/17 vs. Missouri 5/18 vs. Oklahoma State 5/19 vs. Missouri 5/20 vs. Oklahoma 5/20 vs. Oklahoma 5/21 vs. Baylor NCAA MINNEAPOLIS REGIONAL 5/26 vs. Butler 5/28 at Minnesota
L, 3-4 W, 10-1 W, 3-2 W, 13-10 L, 2-4 L, 2-8 W, 18-2 L, 3-4 W, 16-0 W, 12-4 W, 10-4 W, 10-3 W, 10-1 W, 12-0 L, 3-4 W, 9-5 W, 11-0 W, 7-6 L, 5-7 W, 12-2 L, 2-4 L, 2-3 L, 6-7 W, 18-6 W, 9-3 W, 14-2 W, 18-11 W, 6-3 W, 7-2 W, 15-8 W, 9-5 W, 16-5 W, 19-6 W, 16-2 W, 11-3 W, 10-3 W, 11-0 W, 8-5 L, 7-9 W, 5-0 W, 14-13 W, 12-0 W, 4-0 L, 6-8 W, 2-0 W, 9-7 W, 10-2 W, 3-2 L, 1-6 W, 8-0 L, 10-12 W, 7-5 W, 4-3 W, 3-1 W, 6-1 W, 11-3 W, 2-1 W, 4-1
5/29 vs. Wichita State STANFORD SUPER REGIONAL 6/2 at Stanford 6/3 at Stanford 6/4 at Stanford
W, 8-1 W, 7-3 L, 1-7 L, 3-5
2001 (50-16, 20-8 Big 12)
2/9 2/10 2/11 2/16 2/17 2/18 2/23 2/24 2/25 3/2 3/3 3/4 3/6 3/6 3/9 3/13 3/15 3/16 3/16 3/17 3/20 3/24 3/24 3/25 3/28 3/28 3/30 3/31 4/1 4/4 4/7 4/7 4/8 4/10 4/10 4/13 4/14 4/15 4/17 4/18 4/20 4/21 4/22 4/24 4/27 4/28 4/29
Big 12 Regular-Season and Tournament Champions College World Series at Rice vs. Lamar vs. Georgia Tech at New Mexico vs. Utah vs. UNLV vs. Ohio State at Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Wichita State at Texas Tech at Texas Tech at Texas Tech at Southern Utah (DH) at Southern Utah (DH) Kansas State at Louisiana Tech at Northwestern St. at Centenary (DH) at Centenary (DH) at Centenary at Wichita State Missouri (DH) Missouri (DH) Missouri UW-Milwaukee (DH) UW-Milwaukee (DH) at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Oklahoma Creighton Texas (DH) Texas (DH) Texas Southern Utah (DH) Southern Utah (DH) Baylor Baylor Baylor Texas-San Antonio Texas-San Antonio at Kansas at Kansas at Kansas Creighton at Texas A&M at Texas A&M at Texas A&M
L, 2-16 W, 10-4 L, 8-15 W, 15-7 L, 6-7 W, 14-0 W, 10-5 W, 6-3 W, 8-7 W, 3-2 W, 8-7 W, 10-8 W, 18-6 W, 12-9 W, 9-6 W, 13-2 W, 13-1 W, 17-4 L, 8-9 W, 12-1 L, 5-6 W, 14-4 L, 2-6 L, 2-3 W, 16-2 W, 16-10 W, 7-1 W, 10-5 W, 14-4 W, 14-9 W, 10-8 W, 5-4 L, 1-2 W, 13-3 W, 5-2 W, 6-2 W, 6-4 W, 10-4 W, 17-0 W, 16-6 W, 9-0 W, 5-2 L, 3-12 L, 8-11 W, 6-4 L, 8-11 L, 4-5
1999 (42-18, 16-9 Big 12) 2/5 2/6 2/7 2/12 2/12 2/13 2/14 2/19 2/20 2/21 2/27 2/28 2/28 3/5 3/6
Big 12 Tournament Champs NCAA Tournament vs. New Mexico State vs. Oregon State vs. San Diego State at Louisiana Tech (DH) at Louisiana Tech (DH) vs. Lamar vs. Lamar vs. Nicholls State at Rice vs. Jacksonville State UW-Milwaukee UW-Milwaukee (DH) UW-Milwaukee (DH) at Oklahoma at Oklahoma
W, 9-6 L, 3-4 L, 11-12 W, 16-3 W, 14-8 L, 8-17 L, 7-8 W, 10-2 L, 3-5 W, 15-3 W, 8-7 W, 13-4 W, 10-5 W, 5-4 L, 10-12
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Jamal Strong helped Nebraska to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances in 1999 and 2000. Strong and the Huskers won the 1999 Big 12 Conference Tournament in Oklahoma City, giving NU its first baseball title of any kind since 1950.
HISTORY 5/5 Oklahoma State (DH) 5/5 Oklahoma State (DH) 5/6 Oklahoma State 5/8 Northern Iowa 5/9 at Creighton 5/11 at Iowa State 5/12 at Iowa State 5/13 at Iowa State BIG 12 TOURNAMENT 5/16 vs. Iowa State 5/17 vs. Oklahoma State 5/19 vs. Oklahoma State 5/20 vs. Texas A&M NCAA LINCOLN REGIONAL 5/25 Northern Iowa 5/26 Rutgers 5/27 Rutgers LINCOLN SUPER REGIONAL 6/1 Rice 6/2 Rice COLLEGE WORLD SERIES 6/8 vs. Cal State Fullerton 6/10 vs. Tulane
W, 9-7 W, 10-8 W, 20-2 W, 15-6 W, 8-4 W, 16-8 L, 5-8 L, 1-5 W, 5-2 W, 7-1 W, 10-5 W, 7-4 W, 16-6 W, 5-4 W, 14-10 W, 7-0 W, 9-6 L, 4-5 L, 5-6
2002 (47-21, 16-11 Big 12) College World Series
2/15 vs. New Mexico 2/16 at Rice 2/17 vs. Wake Forest 2/22 at McNeese State 2/23 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 2/24 vs. Southern Miss 2/29 at Fresno State 3/1 at Fresno State 3/2 at Fresno State 3/5 Nebraska-Kearney 3/8 at Baylor 3/9 at Baylor 3/10 at Baylor 3/15 Texas A&M 3/16 Texas A&M 3/17 Texas A&M 3/19 at Minnesota 3/20 at Minnesota 3/22 Texas Tech 3/23 Texas Tech (DH) 3/23 Texas Tech (DH) 3/26 Western Illinois 3/27 Western Illinois 3/29 at Kansas State 3/30 at Kansas State 3/31 at Kansas State 4/2 UW-Milwaukee 4/3 UW-Milwaukee 4/5 Oklahoma 4/6 Oklahoma 4/7 Oklahoma 4/9 at Creighton 4/10 Minnesota 4/12 at Missouri 4/13 at Missouri 4/14 at Missouri 4/16 Creighton 4/19 at Oklahoma State 4/20 at Oklahoma State 4/21 at Oklahoma State 4/23 UT-Pan American 4/24 UT-Pan American 4/26 Kansas 4/28 Kansas (DH) 4/28 Kansas (DH) 4/30 Wichita State 5/3 at Texas 5/4 at Texas 5/5 at Texas 5/10 Cal Poly 5/11 Cal Poly 5/12 Cal Poly 5/15 vs. Creighton 5/17 Louisiana Tech 5/18 Louisiana Tech 5/19 Louisiana Tech BIG 12 TOURNAMENT 5/22 vs. Baylor 5/23 vs. Texas Tech 5/25 vs. Kansas State 5/23 vs. Texas NCAA LINCOLN REGIONAL 5/31 UW-Milwaukee 6/1 Marist
W, 3-2 (13) L, 7-8 L, 8-9 W, 9-4 W, 4-1 L, 5-6 W, 7-1 W, 9-0 W, 10-6 W, 23-1 W, 15-4 L, 1-2 L, 6-9 W, 6-4 W, 3-0 W, 10-0 (8) W, 19-6 L, 3-5 W, 3-1 W, 8-3 L, 3-4 W, 10-2 W, 12-5 L, 8-9 W, 22-6 L, 2-3 W, 10-1 W, 16-1 L, 4-5 W, 7-6 W, 12-2 (7) L, 3-8 W, 12-3 L, 6-9 W, 6-3 L, 12-16 W, 6-5 W, 5-2 L, 4-8 W, 10-3 W, 18-1 W, 10-2 W, 4-0 L, 3-14 W, 9-1 L, 4-9 W, 8-3 L, 2-3 W, 7-5 W, 4-3 W, 7-3 W, 5-2 W, 9-1 W, 12-2 W, 7-1 W, 5-1 W, 11-9 W, 12-8 W, 8-7 L, 6-9 (10) W, 7-2 W, 9-1
6/2 SMS LINCOLN SUPER REGIONAL 6/7 Richmond 6/8 Richmond 6/9 Richmond COLLEGE WORLD SERIES 6/14 vs. Clemson 6/16 vs. South Carolina
W, 14-3 W, 2-0 L, 2-6 W, 11-6 L, 10-11 L, 8-10
2003 (47-18, 20-7 Big 12)
Big 12 Regular Season Champions NCAA Tournament
2/14 vs. SW Texas State W, 9-6 2/15 vs. UT-Pan American W, 9-1 2/16 vs. California L, 7-8 2/22 at Louisiana Tech (DH) L, 5-6 2/22 at Louisiana Tech (DH) W, 14-3 2/23 at Louisiana Tech W, 13-8 2/28 vs. Notre Dame W, 7-1 3/1 vs. Wake Forest W, 6-0 3/2 at Minnesota W, 15-2 3/7 UW-Milwaukee (DH) W, 8-0 3/7 UW-Milwaukee (DH) W, 9-6 3/11 Nebraska-Kearney W, 12-2 3/14 at Texas A&M W, 3-2 3/15 at Texas A&M L, 1-5 3/16 at Texas A&M L, 3-6 3/18 at Rice L, 1-4 3/19 at Sam Houston St. L, 3-10 3/21 Kansas State W, 12-3 3/22 Kansas State W, 10-4 3/23 Kansas State W, 11-9 3/25 Cal Poly W, 8-3 3/26 Cal Poly W, 6-0 3/28 at Oklahoma W, 5-1 3/29 at Oklahoma W, 8-6 3/30 at Oklahoma W, 5-2 4/1 Western Illinois W, 16-2 4/2 Western Illinois W, 5-3 4/4 at Kansas W, 16-7 4/5 at Kansas (DH) L, 4-5 4/5 at Kansas (DH) W, 13-0 (7) 4/8 at Wichita State L, 5-7 4/11 Missouri L, 3-4 4/12 Missouri W, 11-9 (10) 4/13 Missouri W, 7-6 4/15 McNeese State W, 11-1 4/16 McNeese State W, 8-5 4/18 Texas W, 3-2 4/19 Texas W, 6-4 4/20 Texas L, 4-10 4/22 Creighton W, 8-7 4/23 South Dakota W, 9-1 4/25 at Texas Tech L, 9-16 4/26 at Texas Tech W, 6-3 4/27 at Texas Tech W, 8-4 4/29 Creighton W, 8-0 4/30 Minnesota W, 9-2 5/2 Louisiana-Lafayette L, 2-4 5/3 Louisiana-Lafayette W, 6-2 5/4 Louisiana-Lafayette L, 2-8 5/11 Oklahoma State (DH) W, 8-7 5/11 Oklahoma State (DH) W, 5-2 5/12 Oklahoma State W, 9-1 5/13 vs. Creighton W, 9-5 5/16 Baylor W, 6-2 5/17 Baylor L, 1-7 5/18 Baylor W, 7-6 BIG 12 TOURNAMENT 5/21 vs. Kansas W, 9-4 5/22 vs. Baylor W, 9-5 5/22 vs. Baylor L, 5-7 (14) 5/22 vs. Baylor L, 2-6 NCAA LINCOLN REGIONAL 5/29 Eastern Michigan W, 16-11 5/30 SMS L, 2-4 5/30 Eastern Michigan W, 18-2 6/1 SMS W, 9-5 6/1 SMS L, 0-7
2004 (36-23, 11-16 Big 12)
2/20 2/21 2/22 2/27 2/28 2/29 3/5 3/6
vs. Northwestern at New Mexico vs. Kent State vs. Northwestern St. at Rice vs. North Carolina vs. Florida State at Minnesota
W, 19-3 W, 12-8 W, 22-9 W, 8-4 L, 2-4 W, 10-4 L, 3-5 L, 1-3
3/7 vs. West Virginia 3/12 vs. San Diego 3/13 vs. UCLA 3/14 vs. San Diego State 3/17 Western Illinois (DH) 3/17 Western Illinois (DH) 3/19 Boston College 3/20 Boston College 3/21 Boston College 3/23 at Creighton 3/26 Kansas 3/28 Kansas (DH) 3/28 Kansas (DH) 3/30 UW-Milwaukee 3/31 UW-Milwaukee 4/2 at Kansas State 4/3 at Kansas State 4/4 at Kansas State 4/5 New Mexico 4/6 New Mexico 4/9 Texas Tech 4/10 Texas Tech 4/11 Texas Tech 4/13 Wichita State 4/16 at Missouri 4/17 at Missouri 4/18 at Missouri 4/20 Creighton 4/23 at Texas 4/24 at Texas 4/25 at Texas 4/27 Northern Colorado 4/28 Northern Colorado 4/30 Texas A&M 5/1 Texas A&M 5/2 Texas A&M 5/8 at Oklahoma State 5/9 at Oklahoma State 5/10 at Oklahoma State 5/11 Northern Iowa 5/12 Northern Iowa 5/14 at Baylor 5/15 at Baylor 5/16 at Baylor 5/18 vs. Creighton 5/21 Oklahoma 5/22 Oklahoma 5/23 Oklahoma BIG 12 TOURNAMENT 5/26 vs. Texas 5/28 vs. Oklahoma State 5/28 vs. Texas
W, 13-6 W, 5-4 (12) L, 2-4 W, 6-2 W, 5-3 W, 8-0 W, 10-1 W, 3-2 (10) W, 10-1 W, 7-3 W, 3-2 L, 9-12 W, 13-3 (7) W, 10-0 W, 9-0 W, 8-0 W, 4-0 W, 9-5 W, 7-3 W, 14-7 W, 3-1 L, 7-10 L, 3-10 W, 7-4 L, 2-3 L, 11-16 W, 11-10 L, 4-6 L, 2-8 L, 2-4 W, 4-3 W, 4-3 W, 13-7 W, 4-1 L, 2-4 L, 6-7 L, 4-7 L, 2-6 W, 9-1 W, 15-6 W, 5-2 L, 1-2 L, 2-3 L, 4-9 W, 12-1 L, 4-6 W, 1-0 (11) L, 1-2 W, 5-3 L, 1-7 L, 5-6
2005 (57-15, 19-8 Big 12)
2/17 2/18 2/18 2/19 2/20 2/25 2/27 3/4 3/5 3/6 3/11 3/12 3/12 3/13 3/15 3/16 3/17 3/18 3/19 3/20 3/23 3/26 3/26 3/27 3/29 4/1 4/2 4/3 4/5 4/6 4/8 4/9 4/10 4/13
Big 12 Regular-Season and Tournament Champions College World Series
at Hawaii-Hilo W, 12-4 at Hawaii-Hilo (DH) W, 2-1 at Hawaii-Hilo (DH) W, 5-1 at Hawaii-Hilo W, 6-3 at Hawaii-Hilo W, 8-1 vs. New Mexico W, 12-0 at Rice W, 6-3 vs. Rice W, 4-3 vs. Texas State L, 1-2 vs. USC L, 4-5 South Dakota State W, 7-2 South Dakota State (DH) W, 15-7 South Dakota State (DH) W, 15-3 South Dakota State W, 17-4 Northern Colorado W, 15-4 Northern Colorado W, 5-2 Northern Colorado W, 10-2 Seton Hall W, 6-2 Seton Hall W, 11-2 Seton Hall W, 10-3 Western Illinois W, 6-3 at Kansas (DH) L, 6-7 at Kansas (DH) W, 9-3 at Kansas W, 9-4 Creighton W, 10-2 Oklahoma State W, 8-4 Oklahoma State W, 6-0 Oklahoma State W, 10-0 vs. Creighton L, 3-4 Iowa W, 6-1 Texas W, 4-3 (16) Texas L, 4-11 Texas L, 5-6 (8) North Dakota State W, 12-1
RECORDS
Will Bolt caught the final out in the 2001 Super Regional, sending the Huskers to the College World Series for the first time in school history. 4/13 North Dakota State W, 10-0 4/15 at Texas A&M W, 2-1 4/16 at Texas A&M L, 4-5 4/17 at Texas A&M W, 6-4 4/20 vs. Northern Iowa W, 7-4 4/22 Baylor W, 8-4 4/23 Baylor L, 1-4 4/24 Baylor W, 4-3 4/27 at Wichita State W, 4-2 4/28 at Oklahoma L, 1-5 4/29 at Oklahoma W, 8-1 4/30 at Oklahoma W, 7-1 5/6 Missouri L, 1-2 5/7 Missouri W, 7-5 5/8 Missouri W, 6-5 5/10 vs. Creighton L, 3-5 5/13 at Texas Tech W, 9-4 5/14 at Texas Tech W, 6-1 5/15 at Texas Tech L, 6-7 5/17 Northern Illinois W, 10-2 5/18 Northern Illinois W, 3-2 5/20 Kansas State W, 5-4 5/21 Kansas State W, 10-6 5/22 Kansas State W, 3-1 BIG 12 TOURNAMENT 5/25 vs. Texas Tech L, 2-5 5/26 vs. Oklahoma W, 6-3 5/27 vs. Texas Tech W, 2-1 5/28 vs. Missouri W, 5-4 5/28 vs. Missouri W, 17-9 5/29 vs. Baylor W, 1-0 NCAA LINCOLN REGIONAL 6/3 Illinois-Chicago W, 8-6 6/4 Creighton W, 10-8 6/5 Creighton W, 10-2 NCAA LINCOLN SUPER REGIONAL 6/10 Miami W, 3-1 6/11 Miami W, 6-3 COLLEGE WORLD SERIES 6/17 vs. Arizona State W, 5-3 6/19 vs. Florida L, 4-7 6/21 vs. Arizona State L, 7-8 (11)
2006 (42-17, 17-10 Big 12) 2/16 2/17 2/18 2/19 2/24 2/25 2/26 3/3
NCAA Tournament
at Charleston Southern W, 11-1 vs. NC State W, 4-3 at The Citadel L, 5-8 vs. Richmond W, 5-4 (12) vs. Texas State W, 10-3 at Rice L, 2-3 vs. St. John’s W, 12-4 vs. Notre Dame W, 11-1
3/4 vs. Arizona W, 3-1 3/5 at Minnesota W, 4-1 3/10 Alabama W, 2-1 (11) 3/11 Alabama W, 5-1 3/12 Alabama W, 6-2 3/14 Illinois State W, 10-7 3/15 Illinois State W, 12-6 3/17 South Dakota State (DH) W, 10-0 (7) 3/17 South Dakota State (DH) W, 3-0 (7) 3/25 Kansas (DH) W, 9-2 3/25 Kansas (DH) W, 4-1 3/26 Kansas L, 6-7 3/28 Northern Colorado L, 2-5 3/29 Northern Colorado W, 9-1 3/31 at Kansas State L, 5-11 4/1 at Kansas State W, 5-4 4/2 at Kansas State W, 12-2 (8) 4/4 at Creighton W, 6-4 4/7 at Missouri W, 6-3 4/8 at Missouri W, 5-2 (13) 4/9 at Missouri W, 13-7 4/11 at Iowa W, 16-14 (13) 4/13 Texas A&M W, 5-4 4/14 Texas A&M W, 4-3 4/15 Texas A&M W, 6-0 4/18 Creighton W, 4-2 4/19 Nebraska-Kearney W, 15-2 4/21 at Texas L, 2-6 4/22 at Texas W, 7-5 4/23 at Texas W, 6-0 4/25 Wichita State W, 11-0 4/29 Texas Tech (DH) W, 4-3 (11) 4/29 Texas Tech (DH) W, 14-4 (7) 4/30 Texas Tech W, 14-4 (8) 5/6 at Oklahoma State L, 4-5 5/7 at Oklahoma State L, 6-7 5/8 at Oklahoma State W, 10-6 5/10 Northern Iowa L, 1-5 5/12 at Baylor L, 5-6 5/13 at Baylor L, 1-4 5/14 at Baylor L, 2-12 (7) 5/16 at Creighton W, 4-1 5/19 Oklahoma L, 2-3 5/20 Oklahoma W, 10-4 5/21 Oklahoma L, 2-6 BIG 12 TOURNAMENT 5/24 vs. Baylor W, 3-2 5/25 vs. Texas Tech W, 6-4 5/27 vs. Texas W, 6-5 5/28 vs. Kansas L, 7-9 NCAA LINCOLN REGIONAL 6/2 Manhattan L, 1-4 6/3 San Francisco L, 1-5
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RECORDS
HISTORY
Yearly Results Yearly Results from 2007 to 2009 2007 (32-27, 14-13 Big 12) 2/16 2/16 2/17 2/18 2/23 2/24 2/25 3/4 3/4 3/5 3/9 3/10 3/11 3/13 3/15 3/16 3/17 3/20 3/21 3/23 3/24 3/25 3/27 3/28 3/30 3/31 4/1 4/3 4/6 4/7 4/8 4/10 4/11 4/13
NCAA Tournament
vs. New Mexico (DH) W, 6-2 vs. New Mexico (DH) L, 2-6 at Texas-Arlington W, 5-4 vs. Illinois State W, 7-3 vs. TAMU-Corpus Christi W, 9-1 at Rice L, 5-9 vs. Florida Atlantic W, 8-7 vs. Iowa L, 8-12 (8) vs. Notre Dame L, 6-16 (7) at Stetson W, 6-2 at Alabama L, 0-8 at Alabama W, 4-3 at Alabama W, 6-5 Wayne State W, 6-1 at Texas Tech L, 6-7 (11) at Texas Tech W, 13-1 at Texas Tech L, 8-9 Western Illinois W, 3-2 Western Illinois W, 8-0 Missouri L, 1-5 (11) Missouri L, 3-4 Missouri W, 16-1 Northern Colorado W, 5-3 Northern Colorado W, 4-1 at Texas A&M W, 11-4 at Texas A&M L, 5-8 at Texas A&M L, 7-8 at Creighton W, 12-10 Oklahoma State W, 5-2 Oklahoma State W 9-2 Oklahoma State L, 5-7 Iowa W, 7-6 at Wichita State L, 3-5 at Oklahoma L, 0-3
4/14 at Oklahoma 4/15 at Oklahoma 4/17 Creighton 4/20 Texas 4/21 Texas 4/22 Texas 4/27 Kansas State 4/28 Kansas State 4/29 Kansas State 5/4 Coastal Carolina 5/5 Coastal Carolina 5/11 Baylor 5/12 Baylor 5/13 Baylor 5/15 vs. Creighton 5/18 at Kansas 5/19 at Kansas 5/20 at Kansas BIG 12 TOURNAMENT 5/23 vs. Texas A&M 5/24 vs. Kansas State 5/26 vs. Texas NCAA TEMPE REGIONAL 6/1 vs. UC Riverside 6/2 vs. Monmouth 6/3 vs. UC Riverside 6/3 at Arizona State
W, 6-4 W, 12-5 L, 1-2 W, 7-0 L, 4-8 L, 2-6 W, 4-3 W, 6-3 L, 2-8 (10) L, 3-8 L, 4-5 L, 2-9 W, 10-4 W, 6-4 L, 2-9 L, 5-10 W, 11-9 W, 4-2 W, 5-3 L, 1-5 L, 4-5 L, 5-10 W, 6-5 W, 11-1 L, 7-19
2008 (41-16-1, 17-9-1 Big 12) 2/22 2/22 2/23 2/29 3/1 3/1
NCAA Tournament
at Stanford (DH) at Stanford (DH) at Stanford UC Riverside UC Riverside (DH) UC Riverside (DH)
L, 7-17 W, 9-2 L, 2-4 W, 3-2 W, 10-4 W, 5-2
3/2 3/4 3/8 3/9 3/9 3/10 3/11 3/14 3/15 3/16 3/18 3/19 3/21 3/22 3/23 3/25 3/26 3/28 3/29 3/30 4/4 4/5 4/6 4/11 4/12 4/13 4/15 4/18 4/19 4/20 4/22 4/23 4/26 4/26 4/27 4/29 4/30 5/3
UC Riverside W, 13-1 (7) Nebraska-Kearney W, 11-2 Northern Colorado W, 12-2 Northern Colorado (DH) W, 3-2 Northern Colorado (DH) W, 8-5 Northern Colorado W, 7-0 South Dakota State W, 7-3 at Kansas State W, 2-1 at Kansas State W, 11-4 at Kansas State W, 5-3 (10) Arkansas W, 6-1 Arkansas L, 4-9 Oklahoma W, 4-2 Oklahoma W, 4-3 Oklahoma T, 8-8 (10) Northern Colorado W, 10-0 Northern Colorado W, 9-4 at Texas W, 14-4 at Texas W, 2-0 at Texas L, 3-12 Texas Tech W, 6-2 Texas Tech W, 5-2 Texas Tech W, 5-3 at Oklahoma State L, 0-1 at Oklahoma State L, 2-19 at Oklahoma State W, 14-5 Wichita State W, 3-0 Kansas W, 7-6 Kansas W, 8-6 Kansas L, 3-6 Creighton W, 4-3 at Creighton W, 16-7 at Baylor (DH) W, 6-4 (10) at Baylor (DH) W, 14-1 (7) at Baylor L, 3-8 Western Illinois W, 6-4 Western Illinois W, 6-1 UL-Lafayette (DH) W, 4-3
5/3 UL-Lafayette (DH) 5/9 Texas A&M 5/11 Texas A&M (DH) 5/11 Texas A&M (DH) 5/13 vs. Creighton 5/16 at Missouri 5/17 at Missouri 5/18 at Missouri BIG 12 TOURNAMENT 5/21 vs. Baylor 5/23 vs. Kansas State 5/24 vs. Oklahoma State NCAA LINCOLN REGIONAL 5/30 vs. Eastern Illinois 5/31 vs. UC Irvine 6/1 vs. Oral Roberts
W, 4-3 (14) L, 3-6 (16) W, 9-8 W, 13-10 W, 8-1 L, 1-8 L, 9-22 L, 3-7 L, 4-10 W, 5-2 L, 5-11 W, 13-10 L, 2-3 L, 0-8
2009 (25-28-1, 8-19 Big 12)
2/20 2/21 2/21 2/22 2/25 2/27 2/28 2/28 3/1 3/4 3/6 3/7 3/7 3/8 3/14 3/14 3/15 3/17
at UL-Lafayette W, 4-3 (15) at UL-Lafayette (DH) L, 1-2 at UL-Lafayette (DH) W, 9-8 at UL-Lafayette T, 5-5 (10) North Dakota W, 10-6 vs. Missouri State W, 14-12 vs. St. Mary’s L, 5-7 (10) at Sam Houston State W, 8-1 vs. Missouri State L, 2-3 South Dakota State W, 11-2 Cal State Northridge W, 9-3 Cal State Northridge (DH) W, 11-5 Cal State Northridge (DH) W, 12-6 Cal State Northridge W, 8-2 at Texas Tech (DH) L, 8-16 at Texas Tech (DH) W, 10-1 at Texas Tech L, 3-10 at Arkansas L, 3-7
3/18 3/20 3/21 3/22 3/24 3/25 3/29 3/29 3/30 3/31 4/3 4/3 4/4 4/7 4/10 4/10 4/11 4/14 4/17 4/18 4/19 4/21 4/24 4/26 4/26 4/28 4/29 5/1 5/2 5/3 5/8 5/9 5/10 5/15 5/16 5/17
The Huskers celebrate after winning the 2005 Big 12 Tournament title in Oklahoma City. Nebraska won a school-record 57 games and reached the College World Series in 2005.
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at Arkansas Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Northern Colorado Northern Colorado at Oklahoma# (DH) at Oklahoma# (DH) at Oklahoma# at Wichita State Kansas State# (DH) Kansas State# (DH) Kansas State# Creighton Texas# (DH) Texas# (DH) Texas# Iowa at Texas A&M at Texas A&M at Texas A&M at Creighton at Kansas at Kansas (DH) at Kansas (DH) New Mexico New Mexico Missouri Missouri Missouri Cal State Bakersfield Cal State Bakersfield Cal State Bakersfield Baylor Baylor Baylor
W, 7-3 W, 11-4 W, 12-4 L, 3-6 W, 14-13 L, 7-10 L, 12-9 W, 11-9 L, 6-16 (8) L, 7-9 L, 1-15 L, 3-9 L, 3-5 L, 0-15 L, 5-7 L, 7-11 L, 2-9 W, 8-5 L, 2-8 L, 1-10 L, 1-10 W, 4-3 (12) W, 11-4 L, 2-8 L, 4-9 W, 4-2 W, 9-5 L, 4-8 L, 3-6 L, 9-12 W, 9-6 L, 8-10 L, 7-8 W, 10-4 W, 5-0 W, 9-4
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Husker Home Run Club The Official Booster Club of Nebraska Baseball The Husker Home Run Club, a booster organization for Nebraska Baseball, exists to support the Husker baseball program by providing funding for equipment, for plant improvements and coach amenities; establishing the social, scholastic and on-field development of the players; establishing a family atmosphere for team members, their parents and the coaches; and providing activities for members, fans and especially junior members.
Home Run Club Levels
• Level One - $50 -$15 Gift Certificate (good for use at the Husker Home Run Trailer or on the Internet at Huskerhomerunclub.com) • Level Two - $150 - $25 Gift Certificate (good for use at the Husker Home Run Trailer or on the Internet at Huskerhomerunclub.com), Window Decal, Newsletter • Level Three - $300 - $35 Gift Certificate (good for use at the Husker Home Run Trailer or on the Internet at Huskerhomerunclub.com), Window Decal, Newsletter • Level Four - $500 - $45 Gift Certificate (good for use at the Husker Home Run Trailer or on the Internet at Huskerhomerunclub.com), Window Decal, Newsletter • Level Five - $750 - $55 Gift Certificate (good for use at the Husker Home Run Trailer or on the Internet at Huskerhomerunclub.com), Window Decal, Newsletter For more Home Run Club Information, please contact the Nebraska Baseball Office at (402) 472-2269 or visit the Husker Home Run Club Website at Huskerhomerunclub.com.
2010 Home Run Club Membership List (as of Jan. 28, 2010)
Home Run Club Officers Gene Eubanks, President Don Kasbohm, Vice President Doyle Wolverton, Treasurer Suzanne Lintz, Secretary
Board of Directors Ed Bolejack Don Byrnes Ron Douglas Mary Eymann Ritchie Grala Marci Gubbels Erich Helge Linda John Nancy Kasbohm Jean Lynn Curtis Ledbetter Jim Mager
Level 5 ($750 & Up) Jim, Sharri, Morgan & Megan Baldonado, Sara Ross L. J. & Helen Cass Gene & Colleen Eubanks Fred & Bobbi Hall Dr. & Mrs. Gordon Johnson Kent G. Johnson Fredric H. Kauffman Kurt & Susan Mitchell Gary Reimers Bob & Wendy Synowicki Sarol M. Wiltse Level 4 ($500 - $749) Patricia & Ken Backemeyer Jerry Bryce Thomas & Carol Buffington Al & Marcie Campbell Connealy Angus Ranch Patrick & Peggy Flinn James Grendell Fred & Bobbi Hall Roger & Cathy Heedum Dr. Gregory Heidrick Mike & Peggy Kelley Dr. Glen F. Lau Orville & Alfrieda Meyer
Doug & Lorri Oakeson Brian & Pete Rose Rob Shortridge & Kris Brenneis Delwin & Vicki Smeal Allen R. Spangler Dr. Gene F. Stohs Turner & Associates Gary Warren
Level 4 ($500 - $749) Patricia & Ken Backemeyer Lyle & Ivette Bender Shawn Buchanan Connealy Angus Ranch Patrick & Peggy Flinn Roger & Cathy Heedum Dr. Gregory Heidrick Mike & Peggy Kelley Dr. Glen F. Lau Orville & Alfrieda Meyer Doug Oakeson Brian & Pete Rose Reed & Jane Samson Rob Shortridge & Kris Brenneis Sheryl & Larry Snyder Allen R. Spangler Dr. Gene F. Stohs Turner & Associates Gary Warren
Level 3 ($300 - $499) Al Broadstone Chris Caley Larry L. Cerny Lance E. Chesley Mic & Deb Daehnke Bob & Nancy Diekmann Mike Dohmen Dr. Alan H. Domina Rex E. Ekwall Robert Elwood Tom & Pam Hammond Charles & Gayle Hander William A. Harding Richard A. Johnson Tim Kalkowski Stan Maly Jacqueline Rhodes Dr. Jero Rush & Ron Scheidt Gary Shives Delwin & Vicki Smeal Jon Vandeventer
Kevin & Arlene Williams Doyle & Dottie Wolverton
Level 2 ($150 - $299) Derk & Kimberly Aldridge Joel Alexander Tony Armenta Larry Bartels Beatrice Realty Robert E. Bettger David & Susan Biba Grant Brollier Jerry & Gayle Burleson Rich & June Christy Marie Clinton & Paul Staros W. W. Cook Jr. Bruce M. Cue & Kathy Prochaska-Cue Charles E. Dahlstrom David & Ann Dales Loren & Valda Davidson Nick Dean Roger Dilley W. Ron & Jan Douglas Derek Dukart Ebers Family Trust Galen & Julie Ferdinand Leland Foote Larry & Cindi Fosler Clarence E. Frederick Sr. Tom & Marilyn Fritson Frank & Darlene Gaines Linda Gilson Harre Orthodontics Dale & Kathy Hausen Erich & Joyce Helge Bradley & Christine Hinton Home Federal Bank Florian & Linda Hrdlicka Gerald & Linda John Jim Jones Mark & Patricia Jones Karlye Kalkowski Don & Nancy Kasbohm Steve & Diana Kottich Ronald J. Krejci David Kuper, M.D. Steve & Beth Lau Gene Leach Lyn Leach Al Lipka Kent & Shelley Mattson Dick McCashland Shane Meier
Bob Moderow David Moore Gary E. Mouden Bob & Peg Niedbalski Tom Ochsner Charley & Nancy Ogden Curtis & Ruth Ott Lloyld & Carolyn Otto Dr. James & Kristine Palmer Jason & Janice Parker Jon & Karen Peppmuller Edward & Jeri Phillips Robert & Eileen Raun James H. Ray Roberts Advertising Company Lloyd & Diana Roberts Gail E. Rosenbaugh Joe Scherger Dennis & Ruth Ann Schulte Roger Severin Greg & Amy Sharpe Randy Spiehs Glenn Staver Debra Steidley Betsy & Kerry Stuckey Douglas Thompson Dr. E. Thomas Thurber Jerry Tworek Ulis Kistaitis Janet Varejcka Allen & Jyl Voge Beth & Russ Vogt Scott & Tonya Wagner Wade Walkenhorst Arthur S. Wetzel James W. White Al & Jean Wiles Thomas Wolfe DDS Charles E. Wright Richard & Suzanne Ziegler
Level 1 ($50 - $149) Jason Agnew Darrick G. Alder Herb Amend Deborah Anderson Brendan Arnold Del & LaRae Attebery Mark Baehr Mike Barrett Randy & Deb Barton Dr. & Mrs. Rodney Basler James B. Beck Jr. Pete & Portia Becker Richard A. Becker Scott & Amy Becker Henry Belfonte Roger Beran Michael & Judith Berggren Dave & Sherri Bergholz Steve & Crystal Bickford Aaron Bilyeu Timothy D. & Cindy L. Bittinger Aaron Bly Gale & Pam Bly Ken & Lisa Boatman Bob Stephens & Associates Jerry Bohlmann Ed & Brenda Bolejack Mel Bomar Carl & Karen Bowman Kirk Bradley Shari Bratt- Watts Kathleen Bray Carol Brezina Don & Gayleen Brown Mary Bruning Rich Buckingham Lynn Burgmaier Burdette Burkhart Donald Byrnes Cody & Brenda Carlow Thomas & Linda Catlett Martin & Diane Ciecior
Scott & Stephanie Claycomb James C. Collin Thomas & Sheri Collin Krista Cox Bruce E. Cramer Gene & Linda Crump Duane L. Daake Justin & Brenda Dalton Steve Daniell John W. & Karlene Davis, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Davis Roy Deguchi Sue & Ron Dobrunick David & Deborah Dolsky Vicky & Steve Dorn Annie Duncan Duo Lift Mfg. Co. Inc. Charles Eberle Bruce & Deb Effle Stu & Marcia Ellison Christine Elm Ronald D. & Judy Erickson Donald G. Erway John & Judy Etherington Mary K. Eymann Debra Farmer Steven Farmer Glenn & Carol Farris Douglas Finke Dr. & Mrs. David R. Finkle Thomas & Cynthia Fitchett Lori Foote Troy Foster Kenneth Fox Tim & Amy Francis Mike & Amy Freeman Larry & Patricia Fritz Doug & Leann Fry Mike Furrow Bruce & Diana Gartrell Robert Garver Richard G. Geier Dr. Gerald R. Gemar Stephen E. Gewecke Robert & Diane Glenn Daniel Grala Richard Grala Jim Grovijohn Steve Grunberg Tim & Marci Gubbels Bill & Donna Gustafson Brian Hanson Harriet L. Hanson Maryl Hanson Dwayne Harms Rick & Laurie Hauptman K.C. & Deb Hehnke Kaitlin Ann Hehnke Richard & Kathleen Henningsen Don & Joyce Herz Gene & Kathy Herz John & Darlene Heuer Kent Hofferber Ron Hoffman Don Holmberg Kevin W. Hood Hoover’s Inc. Laura Horak Michael & Judy Huebner Susan & Bob Irlbeck Gregg & Sheri Jablonski Bill & Jeanette Jackson Bob & Janet Jennings Veryl & Barb Jessen Clyde & Janet Johnson Mark & Diane Johnson Monty Johnson Frank B. Jordan Dennis & Carolyn Jorgensen Garry & Carol Jurgens Ron Kallhoff Tim & Michelle Kelly Jeffrey & Heather Kimble Dan & Georgette Kingkade
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Dale Kistaitis John Klimek Brett Kmiecik Larry & Renee Kolbush Joan Kopf Gary Krejci Tony Kresnik Scott M. Kuhn Mike Lake Judy A. Lamb Dale & Sandra Latshaw Robert A. Laughlin Michael & Lisa Lefler Martin & Shayla Liebentritt Ken & Suzanne Lintz Stewart & Claudia Livers Richard & Ilene Lloyd Bob & Sally Logan Robert H. Lohrberg Don & Judy Longe William Ludemann Clyde Luther Richard K. Lydick Steve Maddox Jim Mager Ezio & Diana Mariot Ron & Patsy Martin Doug & Jackie Matthies Scott & Laurie McCarthy Dan McGowan Kenny Mclaughlin Jerry & Barb Meyer Joanne Miclnick Midwest Bank, NA Helen Misle Larry & Elaine Moore Kent Morgan Russ & Carolyn Morgan Anne Mulligan Mark Neeman Ken Neff Gary Neibauer Trudy A. Neufind Amy J. Nichols Kevin Niederklein Scott & Susan Norby Bob O’Keefe Richard E. Olson Dick Ostergard Chad Otto J. R. Owens
Tom & Lynette Pallas Arnie Palu Jr. Ed Pavlik George & Rose Pekarek Ron & Janet Peters Allan & Jackie Petersen Darin B. Petersen Curt Peterson Don Piersol Pinky’s Lounge Irene Provost Orv Qualsett Larry & Mary Rademaker Bob & Cathy Rauch Jeffrey Reinhardt Les Roberts Paul Robinson Dirkes J. Rolston Robert C. Rose, Sr. Carl Rosenbaugh Marilyn Runyan Darrell & Gini Russell Rich & Barbara Saighman Patrick & Jean Salerno Jack Sample Dennis & Vicki Scheer Skip Scheffert Donna Schimonitz Joe & Cynthia Schuele Mark Schupack Richard & Elizabeth Scott Todd & Aimee Semin Colleen Shafer Jerry Shafer Dennis Shirley Ken Shirley Robert & Carmen Shively Erin Sims Michelle J. Singleton Russell E. Smith Ray Southern Bob & Pat Sparks Sporting in Nebraska Inc. Kent & Barbara Sprague Kaj Stauffer Rob & Amy Stefka Daniel & Lynn Steinkruger Steve & Mary Stepanek Ronald B. Stewart Matt Stromer Jack & Polly Struyk
Junior Home Run Club members participate in an annual camp with the Husker baseball team.
The Junior Home Run Club
The Junior Home Run Club, for children 2-12, provides young Husker baseball fans with an opportunity to support their favorite team. Membership is just $10 and gives youth a great chance to meet the players and be part of the team.
Junior Home Run Club Benefits • Junior Home Run Club T-Shirt • Game Day Prizes and Awards • Special Game Day Activities
Boyd E. Stuhr Charles Sundermeier Sharon Sutton Doug Swanson Terrance & LaDonna Terrell Phil & Mary Jo Thielen Terry & Stephany Thompson J.J. & Katrina Thomsen Margene Timm Dr. Harry R. & Ann M. Tolly Bruce & Connie Trautwein Daniel Tresnak Dan Troxel
Husker Home Run Club Membership Application
Join the 2010 Husker Home Run Club today & support the Husker Baseball program. If you are signing up for both the Husker Home Run Club AND the Junior Home Run Club, we need separate forms. Thank you! Make checks payable to the Husker Athletics Fund Membership applications & check or credit card information may be mailed to: Husker Home Run Club, PO Box 880160, Lincoln, NE 68588-0160 _____ VISA _____ MASTERCARD _____ DISCOVER CARD #: _____________________________________________________
EXP DATE: ___________________________________________________ NAME ON CARD: _______________________________________________ SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________ DONATION: ___________________________________________________
[Please check level below] _____ $50 ($15 gift certificate, window decal, and newsletter) _____ $150 ($25 gift certificate, window decal, and newsletter) _____ $300 ($35 gift certificate, window decal, and newsletter) _____ $500 ($45 gift certificate, window decal, and newsletter) _____ $750 ($55 gift certificate, window decal, and newsletter) Name: ________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ______________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________________________
E-mail address: ______________________________________________ _____ Check here if you wish to receive your weekly Baseball Newsletter via e-mail
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• Mini Baseball Camp Exclusively for Members • Autograph Session with the 2010 Team • Junior Home Run Club Newsletter
Susan Ugai Joyanne & Jon Van Bloom Gary & JoAnn Van Linge Ben & Adrienne Vance Grace Varney Jack & Jean Vincent Douglas Volzke Beth Voss Wally’s Place Paul & Kathy Watson Duane Westerholt Neal Westphal Bus Whitehead
John D. Wieseman Larry Winum John Wolf David M. Wright Jess Wright Tom & Alice Wunderlich & Carol Brezina Joyce Yosten Roger & Shirley Young Leroy A. Zentic Zwygart & Associates
Junior Home Run Club Membership Application
The Junior Home Run Club is designed for young Husker fans between the ages of 2 and 12. The membership fee is only $10 and it’s a great way to get the Junior Huskers involved in the Nebraska Baseball program. Applications received will be for membership in the 2010 Junior Home Run Club in support of the 2009 Husker Baseball season. If your family is signing up for both the Junior Home Run Club AND the Husker Home Run Club, we need separate forms. Please print or type the form below, complete and return form along with $10 to: Husker Junior Home Run Club • PO Box 880160 • Lincoln, NE 68588-0160 Make checks payable to the Husker Home Run Club Name: _____________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________ Birthdate: _____________________ Grade: ______________________ Age: _________________________ E-mail address: ___________________________________________________ T-Shirt Size (Check one) Youth: 6-8 ____ 10-12 ____ 14-16 ____ Adult: S ____ M ____ L ____ XL ____ XXL ____ For more information on the Husker Junior Home Run Club, contact Marci Gubbels at (402) 486-1478 or the Nebraska Baseball Office at (402) 472-2269.
THIS IS NEBRASKA
Jesse Boyer
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he Nebraska baseball program has been one of the nation’s premier programs for the last decade. The Huskers have qualified for the NCAA Tournament in nine of the past 11 years including College World Series appearances in 2001, 2002 and 2005. In 2007, Baseball America ranked the country’s top programs since 1999 in several categories including winning percentage, NCAA Tournament appearances, Super Regional and College World Series appearances, All-Americans, players drafted in the top 10 rounds and players reaching the Major Leagues. Nebraska ranked 11th nationally among all programs and was the only Northern program ranked in the top 15. The Huskers were second among Big 12 schools, trailing only Texas. The Huskers have also enjoyed great success at the conference level, winning four Big 12 Tournament titles (1999-01, 2005) and three regular-season titles (2001, 2003, 2005). No Big 12 team has won more than Nebraska’s four Big 12 Tournament crowns since the league was formed in 1997.
Left page: Nebraska has won four Big 12 tournaments since 1999, including an unprecedented run of three straight titles from 1999 to 2001, and has reached the championship game six times in that span. Right page top: Dustin Timm and Jeremy Becker accept the 2005 Big 12 regular-season championship trophy. Timm and Becker were members of three Big 12 regular-season title teams during their careers.
MOST WINS (2000-2009)
Right page lower left: Jeff Leise, John Grose and Jamie Rodrigue hoist the 2003 Big 12 regular-season trophy.
No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17 18. 19. 20.
Team Florida State Rice Texas South Carolina North Carolina Wichita State Cal State Fullerton Arizona State Oral Roberts LSU Georgia Tech Clemson Miami Coastal Carolina Nebraska Tulane Notre Dame East Carolina Stanford Mississippi
Wins 504 494 479 468 459 459 442 441 440 440 437 436 434 432 428 422 421 415 411 395
Right page lower right: The 2001 Husker baseball team became the first team to sweep both the Big 12 regularseason and tournament titles in the same season.
THE COLLEGE WORLD SERIES
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he goal of every college baseball program around the country is the same every year - to reach the College World Series in Omaha. Every June, fans around the country see the passion that Nebraskans have for college baseball. For college baseball fans, there truly is no place like Nebraska. For the Husker baseball program, that takes on special meaning, as Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium is less than an hour from campus. When the Huskers reach the College World Series, the stage is amplified, making it the toughest ticket in town. Nebraska has reached the pinnacle of college baseball three times since 2001, most recently in 2005.
Husker Baseball Spotlight
• Nebraska is one of only two Big 12 teams to make multiple College World Series appearances since 2000. • Nebraska is one of only 19 programs nationally - and one of only two in the Big 12 - to average 40 wins per season since 2000. • Nebraska has been in nine NCAA Regionals and four Super Regionals in the past 11 seasons. • Nebraska became the first Big 12 program to win three regularseason titles and joins Texas as the only two programs to win four Big 12 Tournament crowns. • Nebraska has reached the Big 12 Championship game six times in the last 11 seasons. • Nebraska has won 40-or-more games in eight of the past 11 years, including three 50-win seasons. That is the most 40-win seasons by any Big 12 program in that stretch. • Since the NCAA went to the 64team format in 1999, Nebraska has made nine appearances, which ties for 13th nationally. NU’s total also ranks second among Big 12 programs in that span.
Left page top left: The Huskers line up for their 2001 College World Series game against Tulane. Middle strip: A collection of moments from Nebraska’s three College World Series appearances, including Shane Komine and Jed Morris on the mound during the 2002 CWS; fans lining up for tickets prior to NU’s 2005 CWS opener with Arizona State; Head Coach Mike Anderson with legendary USC Coach Rod Dedeaux in the 2005 College World Series; Joe Simokaitis celebrates the final out of NU’s win over Arizona State; Will Bolt started on Nebraska’s 2001 and 2002 CWS teams; Dave Van Horn guided Nebraska to backto-back CWS appearances and was Baseball America’s National Coach of the Year in 2001; Andy Gerch hits a ninth-inning three-run homer in Nebraska’s extra-inning loss against Arizona State in 2005. Left page bottom left: The 2005 Huskers stand for the national anthem against Arizona State. Right page top: The Road to Omaha statue in front of Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha. Right page bottom: Rosenblatt Stadium is full of Husker fans for Nebraska’s game against Florida in the 2005 CWS.
HAWKS FIELD AT HAYMARKET PARK Drawing a Crowd
Nebraska has ranked in the top 20 in average attendance in each of the past nine years. The Huskers have broken their singleseason attendance mark five times this decade. Year Avg. Attend. NCAA 1998 597 NA 1999 953 37th 2000 1,148 32nd 2001 2,681 11th 2002 4,110 6th 2003 4,299 6th 2004 3,700 10th 2005 4,984 6th 2006 5,092* 5th 2007 4,137 11th 2008 4,391 10th 2009 2,912 20th *- School Record
Rivals.com Top-10 College Ballparks Hawks Field at Haymarket Park (Nebraska) Baum Stadium (Arkansas) Reckling Park (Rice) Dick Howser Stadium (Florida State) Polk-Dement Stadium (Mississippi State) UFCU Disch-Falk Field (Texas) Baylor Ballpark (Baylor) Oxford-University Stadium (Ole Miss) Plainsman Park (Auburn) Lubrano Park (Penn State)
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ocated on 32 acres one-half mile west of the University of Nebraska campus, Hawks Field at Haymarket Park is widely recognized as one of the top college ballparks in the nation. Hawks Field features 4,419 chair-back seats with an up-close view of the action. Berm seating along both lines and throughout the outfield can handle more than 4,000 fans, providing another affordable family-friendly option. Hawks Field also features 16 suites, a club level lounge and a spacious, two-level press box with four radio and television booths. The playing surface of Kentucky Bluegrass is the only college field in the country to be a two-time Field of the Year by the Sports Turf Managers Association, winning the honor in both 2004 and 2007. The $29.53 million complex includes medical and laundry facilities, coaches’ offices and team lockers and a team lounge, all located in the baseball office building overlooking left field. The Husker clubhouse was completely renovated in January of 2010, with a new entryway, remodeled player lockers, new locker chairs, electronic reclining theater seating, a team dining area, two 25-inch touch-screen monitors, a new video messaging system and a gaming area.
20 Largest Crowds at Hawks Field
No. Attend. Opponent Date 1. 8,757 Texas A&M April 14, 2006 2. 8,711 Miami# June 11, 2005 3. 8,708 Texas A&M May 9, 2008 4. 8,697 Kansas April 19, 2008 5. 8,662 Creighton* June 4, 2005 Texas April 21, 2007 6. 8,656 7. 8,613 Oklahoma May 21, 2006 8. 8,569 Richmond# June 9, 2002 9. 8,646 UC Irvine* May 31, 2008 10. 8,485 Texas April 8, 2005 Richmond# June 8, 2002 11. 8,481 12. 8,474 Richmond# June 7, 2002 Texas April 20, 2007 13. 8,419 14. 8,415 Texas A&M April 15, 2006 15. 8,310 Oklahoma May 20, 2006 16. 8,308 Miami# June 10, 2005 17. 8,304 Creighton* June 5, 2005 Oklahoma May 19, 2006 18. 8,252 19. 8,163 Texas April 9, 2005 20. 8,063 Manhattan* June 1, 2006 *-NCAA Regional; #-NCAA Super Regional
The Huskers have enjoyed playing at Hawks Field since its opening in 2002, posting a record of 189-59-1 (.761) over the past eight seasons. Below: The Huskers’ clubhouse was completely renovated in January of 2010, making the facility one of the best in the nation.
HUSKER ATHLETIC FACILITIES
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ebraska’s top facilities are not limited to the baseball program. Nearly every Husker sport enjoys a venue that ranks among the nation’s best. Nebraska is dedicated to providing its athletes top-notch game-day and practice atmospheres in every sport. Nebraska annually hosts Big 12 and NCAA Championship events, including volleyball, baseball, soccer, softball, track and field, gymnastics, golf, wrestling and swimming and diving.
Top left: The Bob Devaney Sports Center is the home of the Nebraska men’s and women’s basketball programs. Top right: The Osborne Athletic Complex provides Nebraska student-athletes with topnotch training facilities. Middle, Nebraska’s teams compete in some of the nation’s finest facilities in front of large crowds. Bottom left: Memorial Stadium is packed for every home game and features a giant HuskerVision replay board. The Mitsubishi replay screen is one of the largest in any college stadium in the United States, measuring 117-feet, 7 1/8-inches wide by 33-feet, 7 3/16-inches high, roughly five times the width of the original screens inside Memorial Stadium. There are also replay boards in each of the four corners of the stadium. Bottom right: The main entrance to the Osborne Athletic Complex features an impressive 40-foot waterfall and a welcoming area.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT In addition to Hawks Field at Haymarket Park, the Nebraska baseball team enjoys several first-class support facilities, including the Tom and Nancy Osborne Athletic Complex and Hawks Championship Center. The Tom and Nancy Osborne Athletic Complex opened in the Fall of 2006 to provide Nebraska with the finest athletic facilities in the nation. The Osborne Complex serves as the new home of Nebraska’s Strength Complex, Athletic Medicine Center and NU’s administrative offices. The Osborne Complex was part of a $50 million expansion to Memorial Stadium, which also increased the capacity of the stadium by nearly 6,500 seats, above 80,000 for the first time in history. The Hawks Championship Center is the Huskers’ off-season home with batting cages, pitching mounds and an indoor field, perfect for conducting team workouts throughout the year.
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n addition to Hawks Field at Haymarket Park, the Nebraska baseball team enjoys several first-class support facilities, including the Tom and Nancy Osborne Athletic Complex and Hawks Championship Center. The Tom and Nancy Osborne Athletic Complex opened in the Fall of 2006 to provide Nebraska with the finest athletic facilities in the nation. The Osborne Complex serves as the new home of Nebraska’s Strength Complex, Athletic Medicine Center and NU’s administrative offices. The Osborne Complex was part of a $50 million expansion to Memorial Stadium, which also increased the capacity of the stadium by nearly 6,500 seats, above 80,000 for the first time in history. The Hawks Championship Center is the Huskers’ off-season home with batting cages, pitching mounds and an indoor field, perfect for conducting team workouts throughout the year. An indoor skybridge connects the Hawks Championship Center with Memorial Stadium, allowing Husker student-athletes to study, eat, lift and practice without battling the elements.
ver the last decade, one of the hallmarks for the success of the Nebraska baseball program is player development. From strength and conditioning, nutrition and skill instruction, players are ready for the rigors of professional baseball following their Husker experience. Since 2000, Nebraska has had 21 players selected in the top-10 rounds of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Of those 21 players, only six had been drafted before embarking on their Husker career, including none in the first 20 rounds. Players (from left) such as Jeff Leise, Justin Pekarek, Jeff Christy and Jake Opitz are among the many Huskers who improved their draft position during their time at NU. The Huskers have averaged seven draftees a year over the past eight seasons.
Nebraska’s Top-10 Round Picks Since 2000 Player Jamal Strong Adam Shabala Dan Johnson Adam Stern Jeff Leise Shane Komine Aaron Marsden Matt Hopper Justin Pekarek Alex Gordon Brian Duensing Zach Kroenke Joe Simokaitis Joba Chamberlain Jeff Christy Luke Gorsett Drew Bowman Matt Foust Tony Watson Aaron Pribanic Dan Jennings
Year 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2005 2005 2005 2005 2006 2006 2006 2007 2007 2007 2008 2008
Round 6th 10th 7th 3rd 7th 9th 3rd 10th 8th 1st 3rd 5th 10th 1st 6th 7th 5th 6th 9th 3rd 9th
Team Seattle San Francisco Oakland Atlanta Anaheim Oakland Colorado Philadelphia Cleveland Kansas City Minnesota New York (AL) Chicago (NL) New York (AL) Minnesota St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Seattle Florida
Before Nebraska 27th Not Drafted Not Drafted 22nd Not Drafted Not Drafted 34th Not Drafted Not Drafted Not Drafted Not Drafted Not Drafted Not Drafted Not Drafted 49th Not Drafted 21st Not Drafted 23rd Not Drafted Not Drafted
HUSKERS IN THE 2009 MLB DRAFT
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Mike Nesseth - 15th Round Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Jeff Tezak - 24th Round Chicago White Sox
Adam Bailey - 38th Round New York Yankees
HUSKERS IN THE MAJORS
Former Husker standouts Darin Erstad, Alex Gordon and Joba Chamberlain join Coach Mike Anderson in on-field ceremonies during the fall of 2007.
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ebraska baseball has built a solid tradition for advancing its players to the professional ranks. A total of 27 Huskers have reached the Major Leagues, including two-time All-Star Darin Erstad. In 2009, four former Husker players (Erstad, Joba Chamberlain, Alex Gordon and Brian Duensing) were active in the Major Leagues. In all, a total of 27 former Huskers were active in professional baseball last season, including 15 players at the Double-A ranks or above. In the fall of 2009, former Huskers Steve Edlefsen, Tony Watson and Thad Weber were chosen to participate in the Arizona Fall League, a showcase for the top minor league prospects
Nebraska’s First-Round Draft Picks Player Steve Stanicek Bill McGuire Darin Erstad Alvie Shepherd Alex Gordon Joba Chamberlain
Organization San Francisco Seattle Los Angeles-AL Baltimore Kansas City New York-AL
Baseball Olympians Player Adam Stern Brian Duensing Adam Stern
Country Canada United States Canada
Year 1982 1985 1995 1995 2005 2006
Year 2004 2008 2008
Top left: Darin Erstad has been in the Major Leagues for 14 seasons and is a three-time Gold Glove winner. He spent the 2009 campaign with the Houston Astros. Top right: Dan Johnson helped the Tampa Bay Rays to their first-ever World Series appearance in 2008. Johnson, who played at NU in 2000 and 2001, has been in the Major Leagues for parts of four seasons. Right: 2008 U.S. Olympian Brian Duensing helped the Minnesota Twins to the American League Central Division title in 2009, going 5-2 with a 3.64 ERA as a rookie. He became just the third Twins rookie to ever start a playoff game.
HUSKER MAJOR LEAGUE ALL-STARS
Bob Cerv 1958 - New York Yankees
Tim Burke 1989 - Montreal Expos
Darin Erstad 2000 - LA Angels of Anaheim 2002 - LA Angels of Anaheim
Ken Harvey 2004 - Kansas City Royals Top: Joba Chamberlain helped the New York Yankees win their 27th World Series title in 2009, posting a 1-0 record and a 2.84 ERA in 10 postseason appearances. Middle left: Alex Gordon is in his third season with the Kansas City Royals after earning Baseball America College and Minor League Player-of-the-Year honors. Middle right: Former Husker Drew Anderson spent part of the 2006 season with the Milwaukee Brewers and is currently in Double-A with the Brewers organization. Lower right: Two-time All-American Shane Komine pitched for the Oakland Athletics in 2006 and 2007. Bottom right: Adam Stern represented Canada in the 2008 Olympics. Stern played for the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles for parts of three seasons.
HUSKER POWER
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he model strength and conditioning program in the nation, Husker Power plays a major role in the continuing success of Nebraska athletics. Nebraska’s strength program was the first in the country, and with 11 current staff members is now one of the most comprehensive strength and conditioning organizations in the nation. Nebraska’s strength training facilities have set the standard in collegiate strength training since the early 1970s. The Nebraska strength complex has been one of the most efficient and well-designed weight rooms in the country for nearly four decades.
Baseball Lifter of the Year Year 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Player Ken Harvey Justin Cowan R.D. Spiehs Jeff Leise Aaron Marsden Jake Mullinax Alex Gordon Jeff Christy & Johnny Dorn Andy Gerch Mike Nesseth Erik Bird
Three Reasons for Success
Program - The Husker Power Strength and Conditioning Program is geared for maximum improvement of performance on the field. Each athlete receives their own individual computerized program each year. Supervision - The Husker Power staff has seven full-time strength and conditioning specialists and four interns. Director of Strength and Conditioning Mike Arthur and assistant strength coach Brandon Rigoni work directly with the baseball program to help Husker athletes prepare for a successful athletic career. Arthur has more than three decades of expertise in strength and conditioning training. Facilities - The Charles and Romona Myers Performance Center in the Osborne Athletic Complex is the finest all-around athletic facility in the nation, providing athletes with all the tools necessary to achieve at the highest level.
“The University of Nebraska strength and development program is the model for others in the country.” -- Phillip Hage, Editor, Physician and Sports Medicine Magazine
ATHLETIC MEDICINE
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roviding expert care to more than 550 Husker student-athletes, Nebraska features one of the most well-trained and highly skilled athletic medicine staffs in the country. Under the guidance of Director of Athletic Medicine Dr. Lonnie Albers, Head Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist Jerry Weber, the 2009-10 Nebraska athletic medicine staff consists of five doctors, two therapist/athletic trainers, five athletic trainers and seven graduate assistant athletic trainers. Nebraska’s team of orthopaedists is led by Chief of Staff Dr. Pat Clare, a nationally respected orthopaedic surgeon with more than 30 years of service to Husker athletics.
Above: The Athletic Medicine Center features a hydrotherapy area that includes a three-level laned pool, which allows student-athletes across all of Nebraska’s sports to work out simultaneously. The Hydroworx 1000 Treadmill Pool is equipped with two cameras underwater for evaluation and assessment, while hot and cold plunge tanks are also available to the Huskers. Below: Nebraska’s athletic trainers work with athletes in the athletic medicine rehabilitation area to get them back to peak physical condition as quickly as possible.
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he medical facilities at Nebraska have long been among the nation’s best, and NU’s Athletic Medicine Center within the Tom and Nancy Osborne Athletic Complex will keep Nebraska on the front line of technological advances for decades to come. In addition to Nebraska’s North Stadium facility, the NU Coliseum, the Bob Devaney Sports Center and Hawks Field at Haymarket Park each feature athletic medicine areas dedicated to preventive and rehabilitation care of student-athletes. Under the guidance of Dr. Lonnie Albers (right), the athletic medicine staff consists of five doctors, two therapist/ athletic trainers, five athletic trainers and seven graduate assistant athletic trainers, all with a purpose of helping Husker student-athletes. Bottom: Head Athletic Trainer Jerry Weber leads a four-member staff that takes care of Husker baseball players. He is joined by graduate assistant Brandon Auton and student assistants JT Benzel and Brett Burton.
NUTRITION
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ebraska caters to the needs of student-athletes at home and on the road. Nebraska’s Sports Nutritionists Josh Hingst and Lindsey Remmers work with all 23 of Nebraska’s sports by educating athletes on topics such as increasing lean body mass, losing body fat, staying hydrated, nutritional strategies for competition, maximizing recovery following workouts and supplement use. Athletes are given individualized nutrition plans that can be applied in Nebraska’s Performance Buffet at the Hewit Dining Center, which is open each day for lunch and dinner. Student-athletes also utilize a fueling station called the landing (above left) to provide fluids, and nutritional foods before and after workouts and practices to maximize performance and recovery.
LIFE SKILLS
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he mission of Nebraska’s award-winning Life Skills Program is to provide proactive education, resources and support throughout college and beyond, best preparing Husker student-athletes for life after sports. Services foster transition, retention, responsible decision-making, leadership, volunteerism and career development. Nebraska is a pioneer in life skills support and programming. In 1998, Nebraska was one of five Division I schools nationally to win the prestigious Program of Excellence Award recognizing a strong commitment to total person development. In 2005, Keith Zimmer, Associate A.D. for Life Skills, was the recipient of the Dr. Gene Hooks Award, recognizing him as the top life skills administrator in the country.
Proactive Education
Life Skills Seminar – Incoming student-athletes complete a 16-week fall semester seminar addressing a variety of life skills topics ranging from leadership to money to relationships and study skills. Team Workshops – Campus and community experts facilitate team-specific life skills education workshops. Student-Athlete Assemblies – Meetings feature Athletic Director Tom Osborne and nationally recognized life skills trainers.
Personalized Support/ Individual Sessions
Resume Development – Each student-athlete works with a life skills staff member to create a personal resume with periodic meetings to make updates through graduation. Game Plan Creation – Life skills counselors create a “Game Plan for Life” outlining specific goals to enhance marketability before graduation. Sports Psychology/Performance Enhancement – Sports psychology resources are available to assist with performance enhancement.
Community Outreach
Nebraska student-athletes combine to impact over 100,000 people statewide on an annual basis. Team Service Requirement – Each team participates in a minimum of two service projects per year. School Outreach – Individuals participate in school outreach campaigns in both classroom and assembly settings. Hospital Visits – Huskers are frequent hospital visitors providing cheer and encouragement to patients. Mondays Matter – Monday evening outreach to various local community agencies placing athletics in the proper perspective. Miscellaneous Outreach – Outreach requests are received daily from across the state requesting involvement from Husker student-athletes. Mentoring Programs – Student-athletes serve one hour per week as youth mentors.
Leadership/Citizenship
Life Skills promotes leadership development and provides recognition opportunities for extraordinary citizenship. Student-Athlete Advisory Committee – Elected team representatives from each of the 23 sports serve as the “voice” of the student-athlete population to discuss student-athlete welfare, legislation and service events. Your Degree First – Leadership group provides programming and specialized support to student-athletes of color, women and international student-athletes. HERO Leadership Award – Individual recognition to Huskers who have consistently gone above and beyond to serve as exemplary role models. Brook Berringer Citizenship Team – Annual “Good Works” team honoring football players for dedicated service in memory of late Husker Brook Berringer. Life Skills Award of Excellence – Presented to the single men’s and women’s team that scores the highest point total in the year-long life skills team competition.
Career Commitment
In addition to the creation of a personalized resume and game plan, the following career resources are available to every Husker. Student-Athlete Career Fair – An event attended by approximately 25 companies. Networking/Nexpo Night – Former Huskers and every UNL college educate student-athletes about major and career options. Assessments – On-line assessments help individuals discover talents and match them with a major and career. Practical Experience – Programs are in place to facilitate shadowing and internship placements. Job Preparation – Experts give advice on cover letter writing, interviewing skills and evaluating job offers.
Postgraduate Assistance
Nebraska is committed to helping student-athletes pursue postgraduate plans and scholarships. Career Nights – Student-athletes learn from the experts to gain valuable insight on timelines, application procedures, entrance requirements, personal essays and more. Scholarships – Seniors in their final season of athletic eligibility can apply for postgraduate awards.
Top left row: Coach Anderson and the Huskers meet with members of the Junior Home Run Club during the team’s annual clinic at Hawks Field. Left middle row: Tyler Farst, Matt Freeman and Sean Yost work in drills during the Junior Home Run Club clinic at Hawks Field. Lower left: Kurt Farmer speaks to students at Culler Elementary School during American Education Week. Top right: Cory Burleson, Kale Kiser, Cody Neer, Cody Asche and Jeff Tezak participate in Dr. Suess week reading to elementary school children. Right middle row: The Nebraska baseball team, including Adam Bailey, Ryan Hughes and Tom Lemke has participated in the Lincoln Paint-a-Thon for the last 16 years. Bottom right: Jordan Roualdes and Michael Mariot attend the 2009 Career Night.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
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he success of Nebraska student-athletes reaches far beyond athletic competition. More Husker student-athletes have been selected to CoSIDA Academic All-America teams than any other school in the nation, as Nebraska continues to set the standard for the approximately 1,400 NCAA member institutions. The Husker football team leads all individual sport programs in the nation with 98 all-time CoSIDA Academic AllAmerica awards. Nebraska baseball leads the Big 12 and ranks seventh among Division I programs with 17 CoSIDA Academic All-America awards in baseball. In addition to individual academic recognition, NU has led the Big 12 in graduation rates in nine of the conference’s first 13 years.
Huskers Continue Academic Tradition in 2008-09
Husker softball star Molly Hill, a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-American, helped lead Nebraska’s strong academic performance in 2008-09. Hill, a native of Wayne, Neb., pitched NU to a berth in the NCAA Tournament while earning her bachelor’s degree in speech language pathology. The first-team academic All-American finished her career with a 3.955 gradepoint average. The first-team All-Big 12 pitcher also became one of 60 student-athletes in Husker history to be a two-time CoSIDA Academic AllAmerican. Hill was one of six Huskers to earn academic All-America recognition in 2008-09. Volleyball standouts Kori Cooper and Amanda Gates were also first-team selections, while teammate Jordan Larson was named to the second team. Football stars Todd Peterson and Tyler Wortman also earned selections to the second team. Gates and baseball senior Nick Sullivan were each awarded Dr. Prentice Gautt Postgraduate scholarships from the Big 12 Conference, while both student-athletes also earned NCAA Postgraduate scholarships. Gates was also one of only 13 student-athletes nationally to be selected as a winner of the NCAA Women’s Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship. On the conference level, Nebraska student-athletes claimed a Big 12-leading 172 academic All-Big 12 selections, including an astounding 145 first-team academic All-Big 12 honorees. NU student-athletes also earned a league-leading 626 spots on the Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall and Spring Academic Honor Rolls. The hard work, dedication and commitment of Nebraska’s student-athletes in the classroom resulted in 71 current or former student-athletes earning degrees from August of 2008 through May of 2009. The Huskers continued to set the graduation standard among Big 12 Conference schools by improving their Exhausted Eligibility Graduation Rate to 94 percent.
Top left: 2008-09 Nebraska Student-Athletes of the Year Nick Sullivan and Amanda Gates. Bottom left: Nebraska student-athletes graduate at a Big 12-leading rate, including infielder Jeff Tezak, who graduated in December of 2008.
2008-09 ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS
Nebraska’s 2008-09 Academic Highlights
• 271 All-Time CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (all sports, leads nation) 98 Football Academic All-Americans (leads nation, all sports) 36 Volleyball Academic All-Americans (leads nation, female sports) 26 Softball Academic All-Americans (No. 2 nationally, female sports) 17 Baseball Academic All-Americans (No. 7 nationally, Division I teams) • 6 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (3 first-team, 3 second-team) First-Team: Kori Cooper (Volleyball), Amanda Gates (Volleyball), Molly Hill (Softball) Second-Team: Jordan Larson (Volleyball), Todd Peterson (Football), Tyler Wortman (Football) • 2 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships (2 of 87 nationally, $7,500 each) Amanda Gates (Volleyball), Nick Sullivan (Baseball) • 2 NCAA Women’s Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship Winners (2 of 13 nationally, $6,000, Amanda Gates, Volleyball, Joslyn Dalton, Track & Field) • Dr. Prentice Gautt Big 12 Postgraduate Scholarships ($7,500 each) Amanda Gates (Volleyball), Nick Sullivan (Baseball) • Big 12-Leading 172 Academic All-Big 12 Selections, All Sports (3.0 GPA or above) • Big 12-Leading 145 First-Team Academic All-Big 12 Picks Across All Sports (3.2 GPA or above) • Big 12-Leading 626 Student-Athletes Honored on Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall and Spring Honor Rolls (3.0 GPA or above) 58 more honorees than 2007-08; 147 more honorees than 2005-06 • Big 12-Leading 90 Student-Athletes Earned Perfect 4.0 GPAs in either the Fall or Spring Semester • 71 Student-Athletes Earned Degrees from August 2008 through May 2009 (39 in May, 26 in December, 6 in August) • 94 percent - Nebraska’s Exhausted Eligibility Graduation Rate (1993-2002 - Leads Big 12) • Men’s Herman Award Winner - Men’s Cross Country Team (3.309 Cumulative GPA in 2008) • Women’s Herman Award Winner - Women’s Cross Country Team (3.671 Cumulative GPA in 2008)
Top left: Four-year starter Jake Mort received his degree in May of 2009. He helped the Huskers to three straight NCAA Regionals during his playing career. Middle left: Thad Weber and Craig Corriston received their degrees during graduation ceremonies in May of 2008. Lower left: All-Big 12 second baseman Jake Opitz graduated in December of 2009 and is currrently playing in the Chicago Cubs organization.
THE NEBRASKA ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Columns in the Hewit and Boekel Academic Center display the names of every Husker student-athlete who has lettered in a varsity sport and graduated from the University of Nebraska.
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rom the day student-athletes decide the University of Nebraska is the right place to be, the athletic academic counseling unit provides personal and academic support to ensure that studentathletes will get the most out of their years as Huskers.
Academic Counseling
Featuring one of the most innovative and comprehensive academic support systems in the country, Nebraska is dedicated to helping its student-athletes become outstanding leaders in their chosen fields. The academic support team is comprised of 14 fulltime staff members and a tutorial staff of approximately 70 tutors addressing all subject areas.
Tutorial Support
Seven academic counselors and five assistant academic counselors are in place to monitor daily academic progress, receive consistent course feedback, assist with the advising/ registration process and monitor continuing eligibility and progress toward graduation. Essentially, academic counselors assist student-athletes in navigating the University of Nebraska system.
A tremendous resource for all academic abilities, unlimited tutorial support is available from day one up to college graduation. Subject and mentor tutors help provide academic support and study strategies to be successful. Supplemental Instruction, a sub-component of the tutorial program, provides targeted group review sessions to help ease the transition to college academics while improving study strategies and building academic self-esteem.
Study Hall
There are two facets to the study hall program at Nebraska. Student-athletes either attend a structured study hall, typically two hours in length held four days a week, or have flex time where they study a specific number of hours each week as determined by their academic counselor and/or coach. Daily study hall reports are provided to the coaching staff.
Top right: Construction is underway on a new $10.5 million Nebraska Student-Life Complex that will nearly triple the size of the current academic space. Bottom right: Husker student-athletes use the state-of-the-art computer lab that includes nearly 50 computers and professional supervision.
Mentoring
All incoming student-athletes are required to meet with a mentor on a weekly basis to assist in making a smooth transition from high school to college. Mentors collect syllabi, gather and report academic progress information and teach academic success strategies.
Educational Assessments
Assessments are administered during new student-athlete orientation to determine student strengths and areas for improvement. Results allow academic counselors to develop a personalized academic support program and to determine if more in-depth testing is warranted. When additional assessments are necessary, referrals are made to a consulting psychologist who conducts the assessments. If it is determined that a student-athlete has a learning disability, appropriate accommodations are made through the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities.
Multi-Cultural Programs
Designed to enhance cultural awareness, staff members concentrate efforts on issues of transition, adjustment and retention for students of color, international students and women. These support programs include Ladies First, International Night and Your Degree First. Your Degree First is a program designed to assist, motivate and promote minority student-athletes in pursuing the degree of their choice.
Student-Athlete Orientation
The Hewit Center staff coordinates New Student-Athlete Orientation to help newcomers adjust to the multiple demands of being a college student-athlete. Presentations are made by academic counselors, compliance officials, NU faculty and administrators, business/ community professionals and student-athletes.
Personal Counseling
Student-athletes will find a supportive and caring environment at Nebraska. Transitional issues, stress management, time management, academic focus and problem resolution are all addressed in a proactive manner throughout the year. If necessary, counseling referrals are also made to designated practitioners at the University Health Center.
Computer Resources
Student-athletes enjoy a state-of-the art computer lab with nearly 50 computers and professional supervision. Laptops are also available during team travel. Student-athletes have the benefit of ongoing education and assistance from a full-time computer technician.
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA LEADING THE WAY
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s one of the nation’s premier public institutions, the University of Nebraska is committed to undergraduate learning and world-class research. In early 2001, Nebraska was named to a national list of 16 schools that serve as a role model for other institutions by the Association of American Colleges and Universities. Quality instruction is emphasized in Nebraska’s 147 undergraduate majors, which are spread through nine undergraduate colleges. The University of Nebraska was chartered by the Nebraska Legislature in 1869 as the state’s public university and land-grant institution. Founded in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska was expanded in 1968 into a state educational system now comprising four campuses under the guidance of a Board of Regents and a central administration. To discover more about the University of Nebraska visit unl.edu. To learn more about NU athletics, visit Huskers.com.
“I can honestly say that I do not remember a time when the prospects for enhancing the academic quality or reputation of this University were brighter.” -- Harvey Perlman University of Nebraska Chancellor
Opposite page: The Bell Tower on campus is a focal point for students and alumni, often serving as a central meeting location on game days. Top right: The Nebraska Student Union is the meeting place on campus where students can spend a little down time between classes. It has areas to use for studying as well as a food court. Middle right: Named for UNL alumni Irene and Winslow Van Brunt, the Van Brunt Visitors Center is located at the gateway to the city campus. The UNL Van Brunt Visitors Center offers resources and information for visitors to the UNL campus, and is utilized extensively for recruiting new students by the UNL Office of Admissions, which has offices and staff located in the building. Middle right: The Esther L. Kaufmann Center was completed in May 2001 and houses the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management. Bottom Right: The Don L. Love Memorial Library is the main library in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln library system. Located on southern edge of City Campus, it is bounded by two lovely botanical areas, Love Garden and Cather Garden.
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
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eaturing the advantages of an urban setting, the Star City is only minutes away from the scenic beauty and wide open spaces of America’s Heartland. Living in Lincoln enables one to enjoy the benefits of life in a city, while residing in a community that:
• Is known as the Star City • Has a population of 251,624 • Is the second-largest city in the Big 12 Conference • Has been ranked among the 10 best places to live in the United States • Is listed among the top five “most fit” cities in the nation • Consistently lists one of the lowest crime rates in the nation among cities its size • Offers more than 6,000 acres of parks, including 10 lakes, 11 municipal swimming pools, more than 80 miles of biking and hiking trails and 12 public golf courses
Grover Cleveland Alexander (1887–1950) Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Fred Astaire (1899–1987) dancer and actor Max Baer (1909–1959) boxer Marlon Brando (1924–2004) Academy Award-winning actor
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Prominent People with Nebraska Ties
William Jennings Bryan (1860–1925) U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Representative, Democratic Party nominee for president 1896, 1900, and 1908, and prosecuting attorney in Scopes Trial Warren Buffett (1930-) investor; Forbes Magazine’s 2008 Richest Man in the World Richard N. Cabela (1936-) entrepreneur, founder of Cabela’s sporting store Johnny Carson (1925–2005) comedian Joba Chamberlain (1985-) Professional baseball player for the New York Yankees Dick Cheney (1941-) 46th U.S. Vice-president Henry Fonda (1905–1982) Academy Award-winning actor Bob Gibson (1935-) Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher for St. Louis Cardinals Alex Gordon (1984-) Professional baseball player for the Kansas City Royals Marg Helgenberger (1958-) actress (CSI, Mr. Brooks, In Good Company) Peter Kiewit (1900–1979) contractor, investor and philanthropist Jaime King (1979-) actress (My Name is Earl) Ted Kooser (1939-) Poet Laureate of the United States and Pulitzer Prize winner Larry the Cable Guy (1963-) comedian Malcolm X (1925–1965) civil rights leader Nick Nolte (1941-) actor, producer Edwin Perkins (1889–1961) inventor of Kool-Aid, philanthropist Andy Roddick (1982-) tennis star, 2003 U.S. Open Champion Gale Sayers (1943-) Football Hall of Fame running back for the Chicago Bears Elliott Smith (1969–2003) singer-songwriter Hilary Swank (1974-) 2-time Academy Award-winning actress Gabrielle Union (1973-) actress (10 Things I Hate About You, Bring It On, Ugly Betty) James Valentine (1978-) Maroon 5 guitarist Paula Zahn (1956-) Former News anchor for CNN
Nebraska’s largest city, Omaha, is less than an hour’s drive from Lincoln and has a population of nearly 800,000. Omaha is home to Rosenblatt Stadium (top), the NCAA College World Series, the AAA Omaha Royals, the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo (bottom), the Joslyn Art Museum (bottom), and Qwest Center Omaha (top).
NATIONAL POWERS
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ne of the nation’s premier programs, Nebraska is successful in all 23 of its varsity sports. In 2008-09, five Husker teams finished among the top 10 in their respective sports. Nebraska has won 24 team national titles since 1970, including a fifth bowling crown in 2009, eight men’s gymnastics titles, five football championships, three volleyball titles and three women’s track and field championships. Individually, several Huskers excelled in 2008-09. Jordan Burroughs and Nicholas Gordon captured individual national titles in their sports. Burroughs produced the only undefeated season in Nebraska wrestling history, going 35-0 on his way to the NCAA 157-pound crown. Gordon captured the NCAA indoor long jump championship with a leap of 26-4 ¼. Bowler Cassandra Leuthold helped lead Nebraska to the NCAA bowling title as the
Guard Ryan Anderson moved into the Nebraska career top-10 list for three-pointers in 2008-09, while leading Nebraska to its first .500 league record in a decade and a second straight postseason appearance.
championship’s Most Outstanding Player. Jordan Larson capped her volleyball career as a three-time All-American, while becoming the first athlete in Big 12 history to be named Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season. Overall, Nebraska produced 21 individuals who captured 28 All-America awards in 2008-09. Nebraska finished either first or second in the Big 12 in five sports, including volleyball’s 11th title in the 13-year history of the league. The Huskers added Big 12 titles in wrestling and men’s outdoor track, which marked the track and field program’s 100th all-time conference crown. The NU football team tied for first in the Big 12 North under Coach Bo Pelini before winning the title outright in 2009.
Top: Ndamukong Suh was a Heisman Trophy finalist in 2009 while becoming the first defensive player to be named the AP College Football Player of the Year. Suh helped lead the football team to back-to-back nine-win seasons, including a 10-4 mark in 2009. Bottom: All-American Nicholas Gordon captured the 2009 NCAA indoor national championship in the long jump with a winning leap of 26-4 ¼ in his final attempt. Following the season, Gordon earned a spot in the 2009 World Championships with a personal-best jump of 26-7 ¼.
Big 12 Leaders
The Huskers have been a Big 12 leader since the conference’s inception. Nebraska owns 66 total team titles, including a league-high 21 crowns in track and field, 11 in volleyball, eight in soccer and women’s gymnastics, seven in baseball, six in softball, two each in football and swimming and diving and one in wrestling. The Huskers have won more Big 12 championships than any other league school in the following categories:
In 10 years under Coach John Cook, the Husker volleyball team has captured eight Big 12 titles, advanced to the NCAA semifinals five times, won two national championships and drawn the largest home crowds in NCAA history.
Baseball Postseason: 4 Men’s Indoor Track: 9 Men’s Outdoor Track: 5 Men’s Track Combined: 14 Women’s Indoor Track: 5
Men’s and Women’s Track: 21 Women’s Gymnastics: 8 Soccer Postseason: 5 Volleyball: 11
Top left: The Nebraska bowling team won the 2009 NCAA championship, marking the Huskers’ third title in the six years that bowling has been an NCAA sport. All-American Cassandra Leuthold was named the championship’s Most Outstanding Player.
Top: Two-time first-team All-Big 12 first-team forward Kelsey Griffin has led Nebraska to its first top-five ranking in school history in 2010.
Bottom: Molly Hill led the Nebraska softball team to its 14th NCAA Tournament appearance in 15 seasons in 2009. Hill was a first-team All-Big 12 selection and a first-team CoSIDA Academic All-American, which marked her second straight academic All-America award.
Bottom: Jordan Burroughs made Husker history while winning the 2009 national title at 157 pounds. Burroughs finished a perfect 35-0 en route to winning the national championship, becoming the only Husker wrestler ever to post an undefeated season.
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