2009 Nebraska Baseball Media Guide Table of Contents • Quick Facts • Phone Numbers 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 1-16
Table of Contents/Athletic Directory 1-3 Media/Fan Information 4-5 IMG Husker Sports Network 5 Roster and Pronunciation Guide 6 2009 Schedule/Travel Plans 7 Media Outlets/Athletic Compliance Information 8-9 Hawks Field at Haymarket Park 10-13 2009 Season Outlook 14-16
The 2009 Huskers 17-38
Erik Anderson/DJ Belfonte Erik Bird/Tyler Farst Matt Freeman/Casey Hauptman Dan Johnston/Ben Kline Michael Mariot/Jake Mort Cody Neer/Mike Nesseth Tyler Rank/Nick Sullivan/Jeff Tezak Joe Broekemeier/Eric Rose/Sean Yost Cody Asche/Adam Bailey Kyle Bubak/Cory Burleson Boomer Collins/Khiry Cooper Jed Hanson/Seth Hood Kash Kalkowski/Nate Kerkhoff Kale Kiser/Nick Ludemann Taylor Massey/Josh Raburn Jordan Roualdes/Cade Thompson Radio/TV Roster Huskers.com
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 NCBWA Dick Howser Trophy
2008 Season in Review
Season Recap/Overall and Big 12 Stats Season Results/Game Highs Game-by-Game Totals The Last Time/Big 12 Results/Honors
18-19 20-21 22-23 24-25 26-27 28-29 30-32 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38-39 40
41-56 42-44 45 46 47 47 48-49 50-51 52 53 54-55 56
57-68 58-61 62-63 64-65 66-68
2009 Opponents
69-80
Husker Records
81-98
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 National Bank 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
70-72 73-75 76-79 80 82-83 84-85 86-87 88-90 91-93 94-95 96-97 98
100-101 102 103 104-105 106 107-110 111-112 113 114-116 117-126 127-128 129 130
This is Nebraska 131-160
Winning Tradition Nebraska at the College World Series Hawks Field at Haymarket Park Championship Facilities Player Development Pipeline to the Pros Husker Performance Team Athletic Medicine/Nutrition Huskers in the Community Academic Success/Academic Support University of Nebraska: Leading the Way Lincoln: All-America City Nebraska: The Good Life National Powers/Big 12 Leaders Media Exposure
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............................................. 255-116-1/6 Assistant Coaches.....Dave Bingham and Eric Newman Volunteer Assistant Coach.................... Nate Thompson Facility..........................Hawks Field at Haymarket Park Capacity............................................................... 8,486 2008 Record..................................................... 41-16-1 2008 Big 12 Record (Finish)......................17-9-1 (3rd) Letterwinners Returning/Lost............................... 15/14 Position Starters Returning/Lost.............................. 5/4 Pitchers Returning/Lost........................................... 6/6
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
2009 Guide Credits
The 2009 Nebraska baseball media and recruiting guide was written, designed and edited by Assistant 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 Nate Rohr 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 CS2, 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, Brandon Gries, 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 (Scott Paulus), Seattle Mariners, Oakland Athletics (Brad Mangin), San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox (Ron Vesely), the New York Yankees, Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays (Skip Milos). Photos are copyrighted to the Major League teams which provided the images listed above. Cost of the 2009 media and recruiting guide is $9.33, plus $0.67 tax.
INTRODUCTION
University of Nebraska Quick Facts
University of Nebraska Administration INTRODUCTION
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 Emily Zimmer.................................... Nebraska-Lincoln Tim Hruza......................................... 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 noncommercial 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.
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 Nebraska-Lincoln 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:
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
University and 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/Chief Financial Officer: Nancy Kenny.........................................................................472-2273 Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator: Pat Logsdon................................................................472-3011 Associate Athletic Director/Development: Paul Meyers.........................................................................................472-2367 Associate Athletic Director/Life Skills: Keith Zimmer............................................................................................472-0775 Assistant Athletic Director/Compliance: Gary Bargen..........................................................................................472-2042 Assistant Athletic Director/Events: Butch Hug.....................................................................................................472-1950 Assistant Athletic Director/Facilities: John Ingram...............................................................................................472-1000 Assistant Athletic Director/Football: Jeff Jamrog..................................................................................................472-3116 Assistant Athletic Director/Compliance & Planning: Josh White...........................................................................472-2042
Baseball 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 Staff
Associate Director of Academic Programs/Baseball Team Counselor: Katie Jewell...............................................472-2042 Associate Academic Counselor: 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 Counselors: Sheri Hastings, Mike Nieman............................................................................................472-2042 Computer Hardware Technician: Shawn Morrison................................................................................................472-2042 Administrative Assistant: Leah Huber..................................................................................................................472-2042
Athletic Medicine Staff
Director of Athletic Medicine: Dr. Lonnie Albers....................................................................................................472-2276 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 Athletic Trainer/Associate Director of Athletic Medicine: Jerry Weber, RPT...................................................472-2276 Head Football Trainer: Mark Mayer.......................................................................................................................472-2276 Assistant Athletic Trainers: Brad Brown, Tom Dufresne, Jolene Emricson . ..........................................................472-2276 Lisa Grzeskowiak, Patrick Spieldenner...........................................................................................................472-2276 Director of Sports Nutrition: Brian Lehmann........................................................................................................472-4618 Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition: Lindsey Remmers.....................................................................................472-2813
• 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.
University of Nebraska Administration University Quick Facts • Athletic Directory • Mailing Addresses 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: Tyler Clarke, Laura Pilakowski, Chad Wade.............................................................472-3333
Athletic Compliance Office
Assistant Director of Compliance: Laure Ragoss..................................................................................................472-2042 Compliance Associate: Jena Johnson...................................................................................................................472-2042 Compliance Assistant: Patricia Ferree.................................................................................................................472-2042
Media Relations Staff
Media Relations Director: Keith Mann..................................................................................................................472-2263 Media Relations Director of Operations: Jeff Griesch............................................................................................472-2263 Assistant Media Relations Director/Baseball Contact: Shamus McKnight...........................................................472-7772 Assistant Media Relations Directors: Jerry Trickie, 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
Director of Technology: Shot Kleen........................................................................................................................472-4645 HuskerVision Creative Director: Kirk Hartman......................................................................................................472-4645 Chief Engineer: Scott Guthrie...............................................................................................................................472-4645 Production Coordinator/Baseball Contact: Kelly Mosier . .....................................................................................472-4645 Video Production Specialists: Mike Hodges, Brad Colee, Amanda Pohlmann........................................................472-4645 Baseball Student Assistant: Spencer Millard.......................................................................................................472-4645
Athletic Development
Operations Manager: Derek Freeman...................................................................................................................472-2367 Assistant Director of Athletic Development: Mike Dobbs......................................................................................472-2367 Development Specialist: Lindsey Freeman...........................................................................................................472-2367 Skybox Coordinator: Peg Slagle............................................................................................................................472-2367 Administrative Assistant: Judy Weaver.................................................................................................................472-2367
Athletic Ticket Office
Ticket Manager: Holly Adam.................................................................................................................................472-3111 Assistant Ticket Manager: Kristi Reetz.................................................................................................................472-3111 Ticket Office Assistants: Angela Christ-Zemunski, Andrew Truslow, Leah Sinner, Karen Williamson....................472-3111
Marketing, Licensing & Promotions
Director of Corporate Marketing, Licensing and Concessions: Michael Stephens.................................................472-9446 Director of Marketing: Corrie Sears......................................................................................................................472-0775 Baseball Marketing Assistant: Kaylin Brabec.......................................................................................................472-0775
Athletic Facilities
Assistant Directors of Athletic Facilities: Randy Gobel, Eric Haynes.....................................................................472-1000
Athletic Events
Assistant Athletic Director/Events: Butch Hug.....................................................................................................472-1950 Event Management Specialists: Derek Bombeck, Katie Butzke, Ervin Williams....................................................472-1960
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 One Memorial Stadium . Shipping and Receiving Nebraska Media Relations 600 Stadium Drive Lincoln, NE 68588-0123
Athletic Ticket Office
Stadium Drive Parking Garage P.O. Box 82848 • Lincoln, NE 68501 e-mail: hadam@huskers.com
Athletic Development Office
One Memorial Stadium P.O. Box 880154 • Lincoln, NE 68588-0154 e-mail: pmeyers@huskers.com
Athletic Marketing Office
One Memorial Stadium P.O. Box 880153 • Lincoln, NE 68588-0153 e-mail: mstephens@huskers.com
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
HuskerVision
One Memorial Stadium P.O. Box 880240 • Lincoln, NE 68588-0240 e-mail: kmosier@huskers.com
INTRODUCTION
Athletic Performance Team
Media/Fan Information Contacts • Player and Coach Interview Policies • Pregame Schedule • Ticket Information • Rainout Policies INTRODUCTION
The 2009 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
Asst. Media Relations Director/ Baseball Contact
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
Media Credentials: All requests for press, broadcast, photo and parking credentials for Nebraska baseball home games should be directed to Shamus McKnight, Assistant 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.
Media Relations Administrative Assistant
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2:05 p.m. 1:05 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.
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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.
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.
Generally, weekly representatives, Internet 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. Vicki Cartwright
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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.
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.
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.
Telephones and High Speed 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.
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.
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 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-
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.
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) 438-0225 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, Assistant 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. Big 12 Teleconferences: The Big 12 Conference baseball coaches will participate in media-only teleconferences during the 2009 season. The calls begin with a preseason conference call in February, followed by bi-weekly teleconferences beginning in April. Each teleconference will start at 10 a.m. Central Time, and can also be heard live and on replay via the Big 12 website at big12sports.com. Please contact the Big 12 communications staff for the call-in and replay phone numbers.The dates for the calls are Feb. 18, April 13, April 27 and May 11. The Big 12 Conference’s official website is big12sports.com.
2009 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.
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 2009 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 2009 season are $13 (club seats), $10 (reserved), $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 single-game or season tickets can use their tickets for general admission tickets for any future 2009 regular-season game at Hawks Field, depending on ticket availability. For more information, contact the Nebraska Ticket Office at 800-8-BIG RED.
INTRODUCTION
The IMG Husker Sports Network will continue the strong tradition of broadcasting excellence in 2009 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 Greg Sharpe and 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 Adrian Fiala in developing integrated licensing, marketing and multimedia 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 Lane Grindle licensing for nearly 200 institutions. IMG College is a division of IMG, the world’s premier sports, entertainment 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 Adrian Fiala will bring another exciting season of baseball with every broadcast beginning 20 minutes prior to first pitch. Sharpe will begin his second 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 third 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. Former Husker Adrian Fiala will join the broadcast crew for selected games. Fiala, who played baseball at NU from 1968 to 1970, has been part of the network since 1996.
2009 Husker Baseball Roster INTRODUCTION
Numerical Roster • Pronunciation Guide 2009 Alphabetical Roster
No. Player Letters Pos. 25 Anderson, Erik * RHP 22 Asche, Cody INF 12 Bailey, Adam OF/LHP 4 Belfonte, DJ ** OF 30 Bird, Erik *** RHP 17 Broekemeier, Joe RHP 6 Bubak, Kyle INF 13 Burleson, Cory C 1 Collins, Boomer INF/OF 24 Cooper, Khiry OF 32 Farst, Tyler * 1B/OF 11 Freeman, Matt * RHP 16 Hanson, Jed RHP/C 18 Hauptman, Casey * RHP 26 Hood, Seth OF 9 Johnston, Dan * INF/OF 3 Kalkowski, Kash RHP/UTL 28 Kerkhoff, Nate LHP 14 Kiser, Kale INF 20 Kline, Ben * INF 39 Ludemann, Nick RHP 33 Mariot, Michael * RHP 36 Massey, Taylor LHP 2 Mort, Jake *** INF 35 Neer, Cody * C/1B 41 Nesseth, Mike * RHP 38 Raburn, Josh LHP 7 Rank, Tyler * 1B/RHP 43 Rose, Eric LHP 34 Roualdes, Jordan LHP 21 Sullivan, Nick * OF 19 Tezak, Jeff ** INF 23 Thompson, Cade 1B 8 Yost, Sean RHP *- Letters Earned
2009 Numerical Roster
No. Player Pos. B/T Ht. Wt. D.O.B Cl. 1 Boomer Collins INF/OF R/R 5-11 185 6/13/89 Fr. 2 Jake Mort *** INF R/R 6-0 179 12/6/85 Sr. 3 Kash Kalkowski RHP/UTL R/R 6-1 198 3/5/89 Fr. 4 DJ Belfonte ** OF L/L 5-10 182 5/22/87 Jr. 6 Kyle Bubak INF S/R 6-0 182 9/5/87 Jr. 7 Tyler Rank * 1B/RHP L/R 6-4 237 2/9/89 So. 8 Sean Yost RHP R/R 6-6 194 12/15/88 R-Fr. 9 Dan Johnston * INF/OF R/R 6-1 189 1/14/89 So. 11 Matt Freeman * RHP R/R 6-1 183 1/11/89 So. 12 Adam Bailey OF/LHP L/L 6-0 189 3/6/88 Jr. 13 Cory Burleson C S/R 6-0 203 2/4/90 Fr. 14 Kale Kiser INF S/R 5-10 182 3/31/90 Fr. 16 Jed Hanson RHP/C S/R 6-1 184 9/22/87 Jr. 17 Joe Broekemeier RHP R/R 6-4 208 4/8/87 So. 18 Casey Hauptman * RHP R/R 6-4 214 1/1/89 So. 19 Jeff Tezak ** INF S/R 5-10 176 2/23/86 Sr. 20 Ben Kline * INF R/R 6-3 184 12/2/88 So. 21 Nick Sullivan *** OF L/R 5-11 199 6/10/86 Sr. 22 Cody Asche INF L/R 6-1 189 6/30/90 Fr. 23 Cade Thompson 1B L/L 6-2 196 7/9/87 Jr. 24 Khiry Cooper OF R/R 6-2 194 1/18/90 Fr. 25 Erik Anderson * RHP R/R 5-10 187 5/31/88 Jr. 26 Seth Hood OF R/R 6-1 208 12/16/89 Fr. 28 Nate Kerkhoff LHP L/L 5-11 174 9/22/89 Fr. 30 Erik Bird *** RHP R/R 6-1 221 3/25/87 Sr. 32 Tyler Farst * 1B/OF R/R 6-0 211 1/16/87 Jr. 33 Michael Mariot * RHP R/R 6-0 177 10/20/88 So. 34 Jordan Roualdes LHP L/L 6-2 207 9/4/87 Jr. 35 Cody Neer * C/1B S/R 6-3 213 9/12/86 Sr. 36 Taylor Massey LHP L/L 6-0 171 1/14/89 Fr. 38 Josh Raburn LHP L/L 6-0 159 11/11/89 Fr. 39 Nick Ludemann RHP R/R 6-5 196 1/26/90 Fr. 41 Mike Nesseth * RHP R/R 6-5 220 4/19/88 So. 43 Eric Rose LHP L/L 6-2 227 8/20/88 So. *-letters earned
Baseball Coaching and Support Staff 27 42 29 40 15
Mike Anderson, Head Coach (Seventh Season) Dave Bingham, Assistant Coach (Fourth Season) Eric Newman, Assistant Coach (Second Season) Nate Thompson, Volunteer Assistant Coach (Second Season) Curtis Ledbetter, Director of Baseball Operations (First Season) Jerry Weber, Athletic Trainer. Mike Arthur, Strength Coach Ryan Holleman, Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer Katie Jewell, Academic Coordinator Chris McQuillan, Equipment Manager R.D. Spiehs, Team Manager
Hometown (Previous Schools) Waxahachie, Texas (Waxahachie) Nebraska City, Neb. (Nebraska City) Grand Island, Neb. (Grand Island) Kansas City, Mo. (Rockhurst) Layton, Utah (Salt Lake City CC/Layton) Rochester, Minn. (Mayo) Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest) Papillion, Neb. (Papillion-LaVista) Omaha, Neb. (Elkhorn) Scottsdale, Ariz. (South Mountain CC/Arizona State/Chaparral) Midland, Texas (Midland Christian) Plano, Texas (Plano West) Hamlake, Minn. (College of Southern Idaho/Forrest Lake) Aurora, Neb. (Aurora) Omaha, Neb. (Millard South) San Diego, Calif. (Palomar College/Cal-St. Northridge/Mt. Carmel) Omaha, Neb. (Central) Arvada, Colo. (Pomona) O’Fallon, Mo. (Ft. Zumwalt West) Eatonville, Wash. (Central Arizona College/Eatonville) Shreveport, La. (Calvary Baptist Academy) Kansas City, Kan. (Barton County CC/Shawnee Mission East) Moline, Ill. (Moline) Overland Park, Kan. (Blue Valley) Omaha, Neb. (Burke) Cedar Park, Texas (Grayson County College/Cedar Park) Southlake, Texas (Carroll) Sonoma, Calif. (South Mountain CC/Mesa CC/Justin-Siena) Orlando, Fla. (Univ. of Florida/Edgewater) Fort Worth, Texas (Weatherford) Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep) LaVista, Neb. (Creighton Prep) Windom, Minn. (Windom) Billings, Mont. (West)
2009 Baseball Pronunciation Guide Player Cody ASCHE Kyle BUBAK DJ BELFONTE Joe BROEKEMEIER KHIRY Cooper Kash KALKOWSKI Nick LUDEMANN Jordan ROUALDES Jeff TEZAK
Pronunciation ASH • ee BOO • bock BELL• font • e BROCK • myer KY • ree KAL • cow • ski LUE • da • man RAWL • dees TEE• zack
2009 Schedule Schedule • Travel Plans Day Friday Saturday Sunday Wednesday Friday Saturday Saturday Sunday Tuesday Friday Saturday Sunday Friday Saturday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday Tuesday Friday Saturday Sunday Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday Tuesday Friday Saturday Sunday Tuesday Friday Saturday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday Friday Saturday Sunday Tuesday Friday Saturday Sunday Wed.-Sun. Fri.-Mon. Fri.-Mon. Sat.-Wed.
Opponent at Louisiana-Lafayette at Louisiana-Lafayette (DH) at Louisiana-Lafayette North Dakota vs. Missouri State vs. St. Mary’s at Sam Houston State vs. Missouri State South Dakota State Cal State Northridge Cal State Northridge (DH) 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 vs. Creighton Baylor# Baylor# Baylor# at Big 12 Championship NCAA Regionals NCAA Super Regionals at College World Series
Location (Ballpark) Time Lafayette, La. (M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field) 6:30 p.m. Lafayette, La. (M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field) 2 p.m.. Lafayette, La. (M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field) 11:30 a.m.. Hawks Field 1:35 p.m. Huntsville, Texas (Sanders Stadium) 2 p.m.. Huntsville, Texas (Sanders Stadium) 1:30 p.m.. Huntsville, Texas (Sanders Stadium) 5 p.m.. Huntsville, Texas (Sanders Stadium) 10 a.m.. Hawks Field 1:35 p.m. Hawks Field 1:05 p.m. Hawks Field 1:05 p.m. Hawks Field 1:05 p.m. Lubbock, Texas (Dan Law Field) 6:30 p.m.. Lubbock, Texas (Dan Law Field) 5 p.m.. Lubbock, Texas (Dan Law Field) 1 p.m.. Fayetteville, Ark. (Baum Stadium) 6:35 p.m.. Fayetteville, Ark. (Baum Stadium) 3:05 p.m.. Hawks Field 2:05 p.m. Hawks Field 2:05 p.m. Hawks Field 1:05 p.m. Hawks Field 6:05 p.m. Hawks Field 1:35 p.m. Norman, Okla. (L. Dale Mitchell Field) 6:30 p.m.. Norman, Okla. (L. Dale Mitchell Field) 2 p.m.. Norman, Okla. (L. Dale Mitchell Field) 1 p.m.. Wichita, Kan. (Eck Stadium) 7 p.m.. Hawks Field 6:05 p.m. Hawks Field 2:05 p.m. Hawks Field 1:05 p.m. Hawks Field 6:05 p.m. Hawks Field 6:05 p.m. Hawks Field 6:05 p.m. Hawks Field 1:05 p.m. Hawks Field 6:05 p.m. College Station, Texas (Olsen Field) 6:35 p.m.. College Station, Texas (Olsen Field) 6:35 p.m.. College Station, Texas (Olsen Field) 1:05 p.m.. Rosenblatt Stadium 6:30 p.m.. Lawrence, Kan. (Hoglund Ballpark) 6 p.m.. Lawrence, Kan. (Hoglund Ballpark) 6 p.m.. Lawrence, Kan. (Hoglund Ballpark) 1 p.m.. Hawks Field 6:05 p.m. Hawks Field 1:35 p.m. Hawks Field 6:05 p.m. Hawks Field 2:05 p.m. Hawks Field 1:05 p.m. Hawks Field 6:05 p.m. Hawks Field 2:05 p.m. Hawks Field 1:05 p.m. Rosenblatt Stadium 7 p.m.. Hawks Field 6:05 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. Rosenblatt Stadium TBA
#-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.
2009 Husker Travel Plans Lafayette, La. (Feb. 18-22)
Commercial Flight - United Airlines Hilton Lafayette & Towers 1521 West Pinhook Road Lafayette, LA 70503 Phone: (337) 235-6111 • Fax: (337) 237-6313
Huntsville, Texas (Feb. 26-March 1)
Commercial Flight - American Airlines Comfort Suites. 631 I-45 South. Huntsville, TX 77340. Phone: (936) 436-9600 • Fax: (936) 436-9022
Lubbock, Texas (March 12-16)
Commercial Flight - American Airlines Courtyard Marriott. 4011 South Loop 289. Lubbock, TX 79423 Phone: (806) 795-1633 • Fax: (806) 795-6006
Fayetteville, Ark (March 16-18)
Commercial Flight - American Airlines/Charter Bus Hampton Inn 915 Krupa. Fayetteville, AR 72704 Phone: (479) 587-8300 • Fax: (479) 587-8301.
Norman, Okla. (March 26-30)
Charter Bus Embassy Suites 2501 Conference Drive. Norman, OK 73069. Phone: (405) 364-8040 • Fax: (405) 364-3377
Wichita, Kan. (March 30-31)
Charter Bus Hyatt Regency Wichita 400 West Waterman Wichita, KS 67202. Phone: (316) 293-1234 • Fax: (316) 293-1918
College Station, Texas (April 16-19)
Commercial Flight - Continental Airlines The Inn at Chimney Hill 901 University Drive East College Station, TX 77840 Phone: (979) 260-9150 • Fax: (979) 846-0467
Omaha, Neb. (April 21 and May 12) Charter Bus - Single Day Trips
Lawrence, Kan. (April 23-26)
Charter Bus Holiday Inn Express 3411 Iowa Street Lawrence, KS 66046 Phone: (785) 749-7555 • Fax: (785) 749-0232
INTRODUCTION
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Nebraska Media Outlets INTRODUCTION
Newspapers • Television Stations • Radio Stations • Baseball Speciality Publications Newspapers
Associated Press ap.org 909 N. 96th, Suite 104, Omaha, NE 68114 402-391-0031 (800-642-9920) Fax: 402-391-1412 Eric Olson (eolson@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–Jon Crowl (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–Marc Zavala (mzavala@columbustelegram.com) 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)
North Platte Telegraph nptelegraph.com 621 N. Chestnut Street, North Platte, NE 69101 308-532-6000 Fax: 308-532-9268 Sports Editor–Emily Springer (sports@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 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–Dave Webber (sixonline@wowt.com) Merlyn Klaus, Ross Jernstrom, 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 KMTV (CBS, Channel 3) action3news.com 10714 Mockingbird, Omaha, NE 68127 402-592-4330 Fax: 402-592-4714 Sports Director–Travis Justice (travis@action3news.com) Matt Siegel
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)
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) Jeff Radcliffe
Holdrege Daily Citizen 418 Garfield Street, Holdrege, NE 68949 308-995-4441 Fax: 308-995-5992 Sports Editor–Bob King
NTV (ABC, Channel 13) nebraska.tv P.O. Box 220, Kearney, NE 68848 308-743-2494 Fax: 308-743-2660 Sports Anchor–Josh Jelden (jjelden@ntv.kearney.net)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nebraska City News-Press ncnewspress.com P.O. Box 757, Nebraska City, NE 68410 402-873-3334 Fax: 402-873-5436 Sports Editor–Kirt Manion (kmanion@ncnewspress.com)
KCAU-TV (ABC, Channel 9) kcautv.com 625 Douglas Street, Sioux City, IA 51101 712-277-2345 Fax: 712-277-4298 Sports Director–Tim Seaman (tseaman@kcautv.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)
KTIV (NBC, Channel 4) 3135 Floyd Blvd., Sioux City, IA 51108 712-239-4100 Fax: 712-239-2621 Sports Director–Brad Pautsch (bpautsch@ktiv.com)
NET Sports (PBS, Channel 12) net.unl.edu 1800 No. 33rd Street, Lincoln, NE 68583-0747 402-472-3611 Fax: 402-472-5347 Executive Producer–Joe Turco (jturco1@unl.edu) Producer/Director–Jim Carmichael (jcarmichael1@unl.edu)
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) KLMS (1480 AM) 3800 Cornhusker Hwy., Lincoln, NE 68504 402-466-1234 Fax: 402-467-4095
espn1480.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) bigsports590.com 11128 John Galt Blvd., Omaha, NE 68137 402-592-5300 Fax: 402-331-1348 Sports Director–Matt Perrault (matt@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 (477-8053, mbabcock1@neb.rr.com)
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)
NCAA Compliance Guidelines NCAA Principles • NCAA Definitions • Guidelines and Reminders for Boosters Q: What constitutes impermissible contact by a booster? A: Phone calls to prospects (9-12th 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.
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.
Q: Can I give anything to a prospective student-athlete? A; A booster cannot expend funds to entertain or provide transportation for a prospective student-athlete, the prospect’s family members or friends; and/or become directly or indirectly involved in making arrangements for a prospect, or the prospect’s relative or friends to receive money or financial aid of any kind.
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.
Q: As a Husker booster, how can I stay involved? A: There are several ways a booster may stay involved. You may discuss summer employment opportunities with a prospect after he/she has signed a National Letter of Intent with the University of Nebraska; attend high school athletic events WITHOUT contacting prospective student-athletes; continue existing friendships with families and friends of prospective student-athletes; and/or send recommendation letters, newspaper clippings or similar information about prospective student-athletes to Husker coaches.
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 & Representatives of Athletics Interests Definitions
Q: What are non-permissible extra benefits? A: An extra benefit is any special arrangement by a Nebraska employee or an athletic representative to provide a student-athlete or the student-athlete’s relative or friend a benefit not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation. Only benefits that are authorized by NCAA legislation can 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. Non-permissible benefits include, but are not limited to: • Free or reduced-fee housing/rent, including use of vacation/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 or telephone cards for long distance and use of 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.; and • Free or reduced-fee memberships at golf courses, health clubs, etc.
Q: What is a booster? A: You are a booster if you belong to a University of Nebraska athletic booster club; have promoted or made financial donations to the athletic department or to a specific Husker team; assisted in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes; and/or employ, give benefits to or provide services for a student-athlete, a prospective student-athlete or the relative/friends of either. Once an individual is identified as an athletic representative, that person retains that identity indefinitely. Q: Who 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: As a booster, how may I help student-athletes? A: Boosters can help current student-athletes in several ways. Feel free to invite a student-athlete to participate in non-profit, charitable or educational events; invite a student-athlete into your home for an occasional meal; and make sure to pay a studentathlete the commensurate rate for actual and legitimate employment. If you choose to assist in any of the ways described above, you must contact the compliance office to receive PRIOR approval.
Q: Who 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.
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.
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 an athletic representative of the institution, for the purpose of securing the prospect’s enrollment and ultimate participation in Nebraska’s intercollegiate athletic program.
INTRODUCTION
Guidelines
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.
Hawks Field at Haymarket Park INTRODUCTION
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.
Top 10 Crowds at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park
No. Att. 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 6. 8,656 Texas April 21, 2007 7. 8,646 UC Irvine* May 31, 2008 8. 8,613 Oklahoma May 21, 2006 9. 8,569 Richmond# June 9, 2002 10. 8,485 Texas April 8, 2005 # - NCAA Super Regional; * - NCAA Regional
Year-by-Year Record
Year Record (Pct.) 2002 29-5 (.853) 2003 29-6 (.829) 2004 19-8 (.678) 2005 33-4 (.892) 2006 20-7 (.741) 2007 14-10 (.583) 2008 29-5-1 (.843) Totals 173-45-1 (.792)
Hawks Field at Haymarket Park ushered in an exciting era for the Husker baseball program in the spring of 2002. Set on 32 acres one-half 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
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.
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Hawks Field at Haymarket Park The Home of the Husker Baseball Program right field line and numerous restrooms and concession stands. Hawks Field at Haymarket Park was selected as the best playing surface in each of its eight 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 Huskers have enjoyed their new home, posting a 173-45-1 (.792) record at Hawks Field over the past seven 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 15 schools in average attendance since 2002. In 2006, Nebraska set a single-season attendance record by averaging 5,092 fans per game. NU also established a single-game record with a crowd of 8,757 against Texas A&M on April 14, 2006. Last year, NU had three sellout crowds of over 8,500, including 8,708 fans for a matchup with Texas A&M on May 9.
INTRODUCTION
manager at the DLR Group in Omaha. “There’s an open concourse, so when fans are waiting in line for concessions or restrooms, 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. In May of 2002, the pedestrian connector was completed, allowing 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, 16 suites, a towering video board/scoreboard in right center field, the Buck Beltzer Playground for kids down the
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.
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.
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)................................. Line Drive (Main Level Concourse) ........................................................................Husker Grill (Third Base Line, Sec. 109) ...................................................................Haymarket Grill (First Base Line, Sec. 112) 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
Hawks Field has 4,000 seats in the berms along both baselines and in the outfield, giving fans a relaxing and affordable place to watch Husker baseball games.
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Hawks Field at Haymarket Park The Home of the Husker Baseball Program INTRODUCTION
FIRST INTENTIONAL WALK: Nick Blankenship, Texas Tech (by Aaron Marsden, 3rd inning, 3/23/02, game 2) . Huskers’ Intentional Walk: Jeff Leise (by Jarod McAuliff, Oklahoma, 3rd inning, 4/7/02) FIRST HIT BATTER: Will Bolt (by Travis Boyll, 4th inning) . Opponents’ First Hit Batter: Justin Pouk, Texas A&M, ninth inning, 3/15/02) FIRST STOLEN BASE: Matt Hopper, Nebraska (stole 2nd base off Travis Boyll/Nate Bruner, 2nd inning) . Opponents’ Stolen Base: Justin Pouk, Texas A&M (stole 2nd base off Shane Komine/Jed Morris, 3rd inning, 3/15/02) FIRST CAUGHT STEALING: Will Bolt (Justin Moore to Justin Pouk to Matt Alexander, 4th inning, 3/15/02) . Opponents’ Caught Stealing: Eric Reed, Texas A&M (Jamie Rodrigue to Matt Hopper to Will Bolt, 3rd inning, 3/16/02) Dustin Timm throws out the first pitch in Hawks Field history against Nebraska-Kearney on March 5, 2002. Timm was the winning pitcher in NU’s 23-1 victory over NebraskaKearney.
Chiaravalloti, Richmond (homer to left off Steve Hale in 9th inning, 2-2 pitch, 6/8/02)
Hitting Firsts
Game Details
Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2002. Opponent: Nebraska-Kearney First Pitch (time): 2:08 p.m.. First Pitch (outcome): ball (thrown by Dustin Timm to Eric Molina). Home Plate Umpire: Bill Goa. Attendance: 3,412. Final Score: Nebraska 23, UNK 1. Time of Game: 2:50. First Night Game: April 5, 2002, vs. Oklahoma
First starting lineups
Nebraska-Kearney 3 Eric Molina 1 Joey Steiner 7 Travis Boyll 19 Ricci Fast 11 Jon Christiansen 10 Eric West 2 Tony Crosetto 18 Nate Bruner 20 Beau Bump
CF 2B P 3B 1B SS RF C LF
Nebraska 1 Jeff Leise 11 Drew Anderson 3 Jed Morris 16 Matt Hopper 8 Jeff Blevins 10 Justin Seely 14 Brandon Eymann 7 Will Bolt 24 Darren Hoffart 38 Dustin Timm
CF RF DH 1B 2B LF 3B SS C. P
All Hawks Field firsts occurred during Nebraska’s home opener on March 5, 2002, unless otherwise noted with date in description.
FIRST FLYOUT: Drew Anderson, Nebraska (flew out to left fielder Beau Bump, 1st inning) . Opponents’ Flyout: Joey Steiner, Nebraska-Kearney (flew out to right fielder Drew Anderson, 3rd inning)
FIRST RBI: Jeff Blevins (singled to center field off Travis Boyll, scoring Matt Hopper in 2nd inning). Opponents’ RBI: Eric West (doubled to left field off Brian Duensing, 4th inning)
FIRST BATTER (outcome): Eric Molina, Nebraska-Kearney (strikeout by Dustin Timm). Huskers’ Batter (outcome): Jeff Leise (ground out to second baseman Joey Steiner off Travis Boyll)
FIRST SINGLE: Travis Boyll, NebraskaKearney (Single to left field off Dustin Timm, 1st inning) . Huskers’ Single: Matt Hopper (single to left field off Travis Boyll, 2nd inning)
FIRST HIT: Travis Boyll, Nebraska-Kearney (single to left field off Dustin Timm, 1st inning) . Huskers’ Hit: Matt Hopper (single to left field off Travis Boyll, 2nd inning)
FIRST DOUBLE: Darren Hoffart (double to center field off Travis Boyll, 2nd inning) . Opponents’ Double: Eric West (double to left field off Brian Duensing, 4th inning)
FIRST RUN SCORED: Matt Hopper, Nebraska (scored from 2nd on Jeff Blevins’ single off Travis Boyll, 2nd inning) Opponents’ Run Scored: Ricci Fast, Nebraska-Kearney (double by Eric West off Brian Duensing, 4th inning)
FIRST TRIPLE: Jed Morris, Nebraska (tripled to center field off Travis Boyll, 4th inning). Opponents’ Triple: Denver Kitch, Oklahoma (tripled to left center off Jamie Rodrigue, 2nd inning 4/5/02)
FIRST HOME RUN: Jeff Blevins, Nebraska (three-run homer to left off Travis Boyll in 4th inning, 0-1 pitch) Opponents’ Home Run: Nick Blankenship, Texas Tech (solo homer to left off Shane Komine, 1-2 pitch, 3/23/02)
FIRST WALK: Beau Bump, NebraskaKearney (by Brian Duensing, 4th inning). Huskers’ Walk: Matt Hopper (by Travis Boyll, 4th inning) FIRST SACRIFICE FLY: Marcellus Dawson, Nebraska (scoring Jed Morris, off Wayne Claar, 5th inning). Opponents’ Sacrifice Fly: Brent Fossam, Texas Tech (scoring Jon Slack off Aaron Marsden, 5th inning, 3/23/02, game 2)
FIRST GRAND SLAM: Brandon Eymann (homer to right off Texas A&M’s Logan Kensing in 5th inning, 3-1 pitch, 3/17/02) Opponents’ Grand Slam: Vito
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Third baseman Jeff Blevins had both the first RBI (a second inning single) and first homer (a three-run shot in the fourth) in Hawks Field history against Nebraska-Kearney on March 5, 2002.
FIRST GROUNDOUT: Joey Steiner, Nebraska-Kearney (Jeff Blevins to Matt Hopper off Dustin Timm, 1st inning) . Huskers’ Groundout: Jeff Leise (grounded out Joey Steiner to Jon Christiansen, off Travis Boyll, 1st inning)
FIRST GROUND INTO DOUBLE PLAY: Daniel Bruce, Nebraska vs. Texas A&M (grounded out Erik Schindewolf to Matt Alexander to Travis Wong, forcing Jeff Leise at 2nd base, 4th inning, 3/17/02) . Opponents’ Grounded Into Double Play: Jake Brown, Texas Tech (grounded out Shane Komine to Will Bolt to Matt Hopper, forcing Bryon Smith at 2nd base, 7th inning, 3/22/02)
Pitching Firsts
FIRST STARTING PITCHER: Dustin Timm, Nebraska. Opponents’ Starting Pitcher: Travis Boyll, Nebraska-Kearney FIRST WINNING PITCHER: Dustin Timm, Nebraska. Opponents’ Winning Pitcher: Steve Rowe, Texas Tech (3/23/02, game 2) FIRST LOSING PITCHER: Travis Boyll, Nebraska-Kearney. Huskers’ Losing Pitcher: Waylon Byers, Nebraska (vs. Texas Tech, 3/23/02, game 2) FIRST RELIEF PITCHER: Brian Duensing, Nebraska (3rd inning). Opponents’ Relief Pitcher: Jon Christiansen, Nebraska-Kearney (5th inning)
FIRST DOUBLE-PLAY INDUCED: Jamie Rodrigue, Nebraska (Cody Mavroulis lined out to Will Bolt, 3/16/02). Opponents’ Double-Play Induced: Ryan Warpinski, Texas A&M (Daniel Bruce grounded out to Eric Schindewolf to Matt Alexander to Travis Wong, 3/17/02)
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FIRST STRIKEOUT: Eric Molina, NebraskaKearney (by Dustin Timm, 1st inning) . Huskers’ Strikeout: Matt Hopper (by Travis Boyll, Nebraska, 3rd inning)
FIRST WALK: Brian Duensing, Nebraska (walked Beau Bump). Opponents’ Walk: Travis Boyll, NebraskaKearney (walked Matt Hopper)
FIRST COMPLETE GAME: Jamie Rodrigue, Nebraska (9.0 innings vs. Texas A&M, 3/16/02). Opponents’ Complete Game: Jeff Davis, Kansas (8.0 innings, 4/26/02) FIRST WILD PITCH: Travis Boyll, Nebraska-Kearney (4th inning). Huskers’ Wild Pitch: Shane Komine (vs. Texas A&M, 2nd inning, 3/15/02) FIRST HIT BATSMAN: Travis Boyll (hit Will Bolt). Huskers’ Hit Batsman: Jason Burch, Nebraska (hit Justin Pouk, 3/15/02)
Fielding Firsts
FIRST PUTOUT: Jed Morris, Nebraska (Caught 3rd strike on Eric Molina, 1st inning) . Opponents’ Putout: Jon Christiansen, Nebraska-Kearney (Jeff Leise’s groundout to Joey Steiner, 1st inning)
Shane Komine celebrates after his four-hit shutout of Richmond in the 2002 Super Regional at Hawks Field. Komine, a two-time All-American, was 21-0 at home during his four-year career.
Christiansen on Jeff Leise’s ground out, 1st inning) FIRST ERROR: Joey Steiner, NebraskaKearney (misplayed grounder by Justin Seely, 2nd inning). Huskers’ Error: Jed Morris (overthrown ball on Justin Pouk’s stolen base attempt, 3rd inning, 3/15/02)
FIRST ASSIST: Jeff Blevins, Nebraska (assisting Matt Hopper on Joey Steiner’s ground out, 1st inning). Opponents’ Assist: Joey Steiner, Nebraska-Kearney (assisting Jon
FIRST DOUBLE PLAY: Will Bolt, Nebraska, unassisted (hit by Cody Mavroulis, forcing Eddie Lang at 2nd base, 1st inning, 3/16/02). Opponents’ Double Play: Eric Schindewolf to Matt Alexander to Travis Wong, Texas A&M (hit by Daniel Bruce, forcing Jeff Leise at 2nd, 4th inning, 3/17/02)
FIRST SAVE: Waylon Byers, Nebraska (vs. Texas A&M (3/15/02). Opponents’ Save: Travis Wendte, Missouri (4/11/03) FIRST HIT ALLOWED: Dustin Timm, Nebraska (single by Travis Boyll, Nebraska-Kearney, 1st inning). Opponents’ Hit Allowed: Travis Boyll, Nebraska-Kearney (single by Matt Hopper, 2nd inning) FIRST RUN ALLOWED: Travis Boyll, Nebraska-Kearney (Matt Hopper scored on Jeff Blevins’ single). Opponents’ Run Allowed: Brian Duensing (Ricci Fast scored on Eric West’s double) FIRST HOME RUN ALLOWED: Travis Boyll, Nebraska-Kearney (three-run homer by Jeff Blevins). Opponents’ Home Run Allowed: Shane Komine (solo homer by Nick Blankenship, Texas Tech, 3/22/02) FIRST STRIKEOUT: Dustin Timm, Nebraska (Struck out Eric Molina). Opponents’ Strikeout: Travis Boyll (Struck out Matt Hopper)
Hawks Field has played host to five NCAA Regionals since it opened in 2002, including Super Regionals in both 2002 and 2005.
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2009 Season Outlook INTRODUCTION
Huskers Seek Fifth Consecutive NCAA Regional and 10th in 11 Seasons
Junior outfielder DJ Belfonte led the Huskers in doubles (15), triples (three) and stolen bases (14) during his sophomore campaign.
When visitors walk into the Nebraska baseball office this season, one of the first things they see is a sign that is simple, yet very powerful.
MAKE IT HAPPEN For seventh-year head coach Mike Anderson, the theme signifies putting yourself in the best position for success and it has been a message emphasized to the Huskers since the first week of the fall. “When we determined that theme, we wanted our players to understand that there are many things that go into being successful on the field,” Anderson said. “The work they put in the classroom and the life skills aspect of our program shows them how important that details are to their success. We want players in our program that want to ‘make it happen’ in all phases of their college experience.” For the Huskers, who return five everyday starters and six pitchers from a team that won 41 games and was a regional No. 1 seed, the fall was encouraging. The coaching staff was able to integrate 16 newcomers into the program, capping the month of practice with a strong exhibition performance at Iowa. “I really liked how we progressed through the fall and in the off-season,” Anderson said. “The thing that impressed me the most was their work habits, especially of some of our newcomers. They have learned quickly from veterans like Jake Mort, DJ Belfonte, Erik Bird and Mike Nesseth, and put the time in to become better players.” The focus on the details has already paid off, as the Huskers’ fall team GPA of 3.089 was the best by a Nebraska baseball team in nearly 20 years. The team also put in extensive hours of community service during the fall. For Anderson, the focus on the little things also has a tangible payoff on the diamond. “For us, it is two-fold,” Anderson said. “It helps to create great work habits. That is important in baseball because of all the tasks you need to accomplish to be successful. Things like moving runners along, being in position defensively and making the perfect pitch in a tight situation forces you to be
both mentally and physically sharp all the time.” “Second, it helps to create a positive team chemistry because everyone is invested in the success of the team.” With five returning starters and a host of newcomers, the Huskers look to be a deeper team offensively than a year ago. All-Big 12 performer Jeff Tezak returns after missing nearly all of last year, and that underlies another change from an injury-riddled 2008 season. “If you look at every spot in the lineup, we are in a position to put both a left-handed or right-handed hitter out there to create better matchups,” Anderson said. “The most successful lineups we’ve had in the past have allowed us to be able to pinch hit or pinch run in situations and also depth to challenge our players and also give them a break so they are at their best down the stretch.” Creating depth will also be important for the Husker pitching staff, as they look to replace five draftees, including All-American Johnny Dorn. “I think this is a deep enough group where we can put people in roles where they can be successful,” Pitching Coach Eric Newman said. “That was the key for us last year; finding spots for guys like Erik Bird, Casey Hauptman and Mike Nesseth. It took us some time to find those roles, but once we found them, it allowed them to grow. “For this year, it is important that everyone understands the role they have in making our staff successful,” Newman said. “It may by going out and getting one or two hitters in a weekend, but that may be the difference between winning and losing a game or a series.”
The Huskers will have a youthful look this spring, as they replace five draftees, including the entire weekend rotation, and bring back six pitchers who saw action last year. “I told the pitching staff when we met that people’s expectations for us last year were pretty low, and I think we did a pretty darn good job,” Newman said. “This year, I think they are lower, but they have an opportunity to do something special.” “One of my former coaches said ‘everyone has a path to victory that is different.’ We may not have three guys that we roll out every weekend like last year, but that does not mean we can’t be just as good. I like the depth we have and the competitiveness this staff showed in the fall. For us, the key will be to find roles for people that they can be successful in. We need to embrace the opportunity and challenge of the competition, and I think we will.” The returnees are led by sophomore right-hander Mike Nesseth, who is the front-runner for the Friday night spot. The 6-foot-5, 220-pounder worked out of the bullpen last year, going 4-1 with four saves and a 3.58 ERA. He was at his best down the stretch, going 2-0 with a 2.11 ERA in his last 13 outings, striking out 31 over 17.2 innings. Nesseth worked exclusively as a starter in the Northwoods League over the summer, where he was rated the No. 2 prospect by Baseball America. “I never coached a guy who made that big of a jump not only in his velocity, but also in his breaking ball and command,” Newman said. “As the season went on, he kept getting better and better and was consistently around the zone. “He has really worked hard on adding a third pitch to help the transition to the rotation,” Newman said. “If you take a guy with two plus pitches like he has and add a third pitch, he can really put together a special year.” While Nesseth will likely be at the top of the rotation, senior Erik Bird’s adaptability may be his best trait. Bird
Pitchers
Entering last season, questions abounded about the Husker pitching staff, as the Huskers lost seven draftees from the previous season and had a new pitching coach in Eric Newman. The staff answered those questions in resounding fashion, ranking second in the Big 12 in saves (17) and strikeouts (8.48/9 innings), while finishing third in both ERA (4.18) and wins (41).
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Senior right-hander Erik Bird won his last five decisions of 2008, combining on a shutout of No. 5 Wichita State at Hawks Field on April 15.
went 5-1 with a 4.05 ERA in 17 appearances last season. He worked extensively as one of the Huskers’ midweek starters, going 4-0 with a 2.14 ERA in seven starts, including a shutout of No. 5 Wichita State. The right-hander has been used in short and long relief in his career and his versatility and experience make him a wildcard on the staff. “I expect Erik to pitch a lot for us, but we will wait and see what role he fits into best,” Newman said. “He did a great job as a mid-week starter, and that allows us to expand his role this year.” Three other returnees who will play a major role in the Huskers’ fate are sophomore right-handers Matt Freeman, Casey Hauptman and Michael Mariot. The trio combined for 27 appearances a year ago and potentially could comprise a significant chunk of the Huskers’ starting pitching spots. “That sophomore group is a big key for us,” Newman said. They all had opportunities to get their feet wet last year and experience moments of both success and failure. We used them a lot in mid-week games and found roles that helped us be successful. Them taking that next step this spring is important for us.” Freeman worked out of the bullpen exclusively as a freshman, going 0-0 with a 4.66 ERA in nine appearances. Freeman enjoyed a solid summer in the Coastal Plains League and continued that improvement in the fall to put himself in contention for a starting spot. Hauptman was effective as both a reliever and spot starter, going 1-0 with a 4.34 ERA in 10 appearances. He showed the ability to dominate at times, tossing 15.2 consecutive shutout innings over a span of six outings and was the only one of the Husker true freshmen to pitch in the NCAA Tournament. Hauptman pitched well in Hays (Kan.) over the summer, going 5-2 with a 2.92 ERA. He has proven to be a consistent strike thrower early in his career and is one of the front runners to take a starting role. Mariot was a pleasant surprise for the Huskers after not starting a varsity game at the high school level. The right-hander compiled a 2-0 mark with a 6.75 ERA in eight games, working as the Huskers’ primary long reliever. He continued to develop and was arguably one of NU’s best hurlers in the fall. He capped a strong fall by earning the save in NU’s exhibition win at Iowa and is a strong contender for one of the weekend slots. While the trio of sophomores could be used in a number of roles, junior Erik Anderson will look to help clamp down the back of the bullpen. Last season, he went 1-0 with three saves and 4.11 ERA after arriving in January. With a full year under his belt, Anderson will be counted on to provide
a veteran presence for the relief corps. Three other returnees who didn’t pitch last year are also poised to become major contributors for the Husker staff. Left-hander Eric Rose was in line to work extensively in the bullpen last season but suffered an shoulder injury in the final week of preseason drills. Rose has regained the form he had prior to missing the last two years with injuries and could give the Huskers a valuable bullpen arm. Another pitcher the Husker coaches are anxious to see fully healthy is sophomore Joe Broekemeier, who battled back injuries the past two seasons. He was rated as the top prospect in the state of Nebraska by Baseball America in 2006 and capped an impressive fall by tossing a pair of shutout innings in his start in the Red/White Series. He will likely work out of the bullpen in middle and short relief. A former all-state pick at Lincoln Southwest, Sean Yost has added nearly 25 pounds since arriving at NU and has begun to fill out his 6-foot-6 frame. He was Baseball America’s No. 1 prospect in the state in 2007 and may have some of the best natural stuff on the staff. Yost gained valuable experience last summer, going 3-2 with a save in 12 games for Beatrice to help the Bruins to a third-place finish at the National Baseball Congress Tournament. The Huskers also welcome eight pitchers to the staff, including junior college transfers Jordan Roualdes, Adam Bailey and Jed Hanson and freshmen Kash Kalkowski, Nate Kerkhoff, Nick Ludemann, Taylor Massey and Josh Raburn. Of the newcomers, Roualdes has the best opportunity to crack the weekend rotation this spring. He comes from South Mountain (Ariz.) Community College, where he went 5-1 with a 3.13 ERA. The left-hander showed good control, striking out 64 and walking 26 over 72 innings of work. Roualdes is joined by one of his teammates from South Mountain CC, left-hander Adam Bailey, who will also play outfield for the Huskers. Last season, Bailey went 1-1 with four saves and a 1.13 ERA over 16 innings. He also has pitching experience at the Division I level, making 10 appearances at Arizona State to help the Sun Devils reach the 2007 College World Series. Hanson is another two-way performer who will add depth to the bullpen. One of the Husker reserve catchers, he impressed the staff with a live arm and good control in the fall and is being converted to a reliever. Kalkowski dominated the high school ranks in the state, earning first-team all-state laurels the past three seasons. Last year, he was 6-1 with three saves and a 1.51 ERA, fanning 65 over 55.2 innings to lead Grand Island to its first state title. A 49th-round draft pick by Tampa Bay, he
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Catcher
One spot where the Huskers will have a new face is at catcher, as two-year starter Mitch Abeita wrapped up his Husker career earning first-team All-Big 12 honors. NU is fortunate to have a catcher with extensive starting experience - senior Cody Neer - along with a pair of newcomers Cory Burleson and Jed Hanson. Neer served as Abeita’s backup at the position last spring, hitting .234 with a homer and 22 RBIs while also seeing time at first base and designated hitter. Prior to coming to NU, Neer was the starting catcher at the University of Florida and hit .271 with five homers and 33 RBIs as the Gators’ primary catcher in 2007. “We expect a lot from our catchers, and Cody has done a good job of buying into what we do,” Anderson said. “He has really worked on the defensive aspect of his game and has come a long way over the last year. He is highly motivated for the season and has put himself in position to have a great year.” Burleson comes to Nebraska after earning second-team all-state honors in Texas. The switch-hitter batted .402 with five homers and 22 RBIs at Midland (Texas) Christian High School last spring. Burleson got off to a slow start in the fall because of injuries, but impressed the coaching staff with his progress in the off-season, and he has an opportunity to earn ample playing time. Hanson may be one of the most versatile players on the entire roster. Last spring, he was at the College of Southern Idaho, hitting .272 with 38 RBIs while throwing out nearly 40 percent of baserunners.
First Base
The Huskers are in good shape entering the season at first base with the return of Tyler Farst and the addition of junior college transfer Cade Thompson. The pair will likely platoon at the first base with the other in position to see time at designated hitter. “We like the depth at first base with Tyler and Cade because they both have different strengths and it allows us to match up with pitchers,” Anderson said. “Our challenge is to find ways to get both players opportunities early on to allow them to get into a rhythm.” Farst saw time in 30 games last year, earning the starting role following Craig Corriston’s knee surgery in late April. He hit .280 with a pair of homers and 15 RBIs while splitting time between first base and left field. Farst was at his best down the stretch, hitting .333 with two homers and 12 RBIs in his last 15 contests.
INTRODUCTION
Mike Nesseth went 4-1 with four saves and a 3.58 ERA last season and is the front runner for the Huskers’ No. 1 spot in the weekend rotation.
was the Gatorade Player of the Year in Nebraska and could be used as a starter or possible closer candidate. Kerkhoff also brings a championship background to the Husker program after helping Blue Valley (Kan.) High School win a state title last year. He garnered first-team all-state accolades after compiling an 8-2 mark and a 1.24 ERA. The left-hander impressed with his control and poise, putting him in line to play a key role in the bullpen. Ludemann comes from one of the state’s top programs in Creighton Prep and was considered by many the state’s top pitching prospect prior to his senior year. He was limited by a shoulder injury last spring, but showed he was healthy, dominating at times in the fall. He could be used in a number of roles, depending on his health and adjustment to the collegiate ranks. Massey comes to Nebraska after a distinguished career at Weatherford (Texas) High School. An all-state honoree, the left-hander went 11-2 with a 1.29 ERA and six shutouts as a senior. He was effective in the fall and will be used in short and middle relief as a true freshman. Another all-state pick, Raburn went 6-0 with a 1.21 ERA at Creighton Prep, fanning 47 in just 34.2 innings as a senior. Unfortunately, he underwent season-ending surgery in the fall and will redshirt this season.
INTRODUCTION
“Tyler did a good job of making adjustments last year, and took advantage of the opportunities he had.” Anderson said. “When we had a chance to play Tyler every day, he really performed at a high level and our goal is to try to get him in the lineup, whether it is at first base, left field or at designated hitter.” Thompson comes in with impressive credentials after spending two years at Central Arizona College, helping the school to the NJCAA World Series in 2008. He hit .318 with 47 RBIs in a wood-bat league while playing exceptional defense. Another player who could help the Huskers is sophomore Tyler Rank, as he looks to return after a pair of off-season shoulder surgeries. Rank appeared in 17 games as a true freshman last season, hitting .192 with five RBIs.
Middle Infield
A mixture of veterans and newcomers dominate the middle infield spots, highlighted by the return of sophomore shortstop Ben Kline and Jeff Tezak. In addition to the two veterans, junior college transfer Kyle Bubak and freshman Kale Kiser will both challenge for extensive playing time this spring. Kline enjoyed a solid freshman year, becoming the first true freshman to earn a starting role at shortstop since 2002. He finished the year with a .253 average, hitting .280 with a .960 fielding percentage in his last 36 games. Kline continued his improvement over the summer and returned as one of the Huskers’ top performers in fall drills. “We challenged Ben this year, and he has responded well,” Anderson said. “He made some good adjustments offensively and has really worked hard in the weight room and those things will pay off for him. Ben has always had the tools to be successful at shortstop and is now emerging as a leader in our infield.” Tezak is welcomed back into the lineup after missing nearly all of the 2008 season following knee surgery. Two years ago, he was a second-team All-Big 12 performer at designated hitter, hitting .335 with three homers and 37 RBIs. The switch-hitter’s return provides the Huskers with another proven bat and a player who could play several spots on the diamond. “Jeff’s surgery last year hampered our lineup, and we were encouraged by his progress in the fall and in the offseason,” Anderson said. “He is a valuable hitter who can hit in the upper half of the lineup and drive in runs for us.” Bubak comes to NU from Salt Lake City Community College, earning first-team all-conference honors in 2008. He hit .276 with two homers and 34 RBIs and 14 stolen
bases, while earning league defensive player-of-the-year honors. The switch-hitting infielder is a fundamentally sound player and has the speed to be effective at the top or bottom of the lineup. Kiser brings an impressive background into the Husker program after helping Plano West (Texas) High School to a 40-2 record and a No. 1 national ranking. An honorablemention All-American pick by Collegiate Baseball, Kiser hit .432 with 52 runs scored and 19 stolen bases as a senior. Another switch-hitting infielder, he will push for playing time at second base.
Third Base
One of the luxuries the Huskers have is an experienced performer at the hot corner, as two-year starter Jake Mort is back for his senior campaign. The senior from Nebraska City hit .262 with 15 doubles and 48 runs scored while starting 57 contests. Mort, who also ranked among team leaders with 10 stolen bases, finds ways to get on base and is an effective hitter in the top of the lineup. Mort’s calling card is his defense, as he set NU’s fielding record at third base in both 2006 and 2008 with a .964 fielding percentage. “With Jake, you always know what you are going to get - an outstanding defensive player and a hitter who does the little things well,” Anderson said. “The thing we have worked with Jake on is becoming more of an offensive threat, and he has worked hard to get stronger to be able to drive in some more runs for us.” Freshman Cody Asche provides Anderson with some options at the position, as Asche brings impressive credentials to the Husker program. A two-time all-state performer, he hit at a .512 clip with 25 RBIs as a senior at Fort Zumwalt (Mo.) High School. He impressed the coaches with a mature approach at the plate, and he has the ability to provide a solid left-handed bat.
Outfield
The strength of Nebraska’s offensive depth will be in the outfield, as the Huskers welcome back three players - DJ Belfonte, Nick Sullivan and Dan Johnston - who made at least 10 starts in the outfield in 2007. In addition, the Huskers have several newcomers who could fill outfield roles, including Adam Bailey, Boomer Collins, Khiry Cooper, Seth Hood and Kash Kalkowski. A two-year starter in right field, Belfonte will move over to center field this spring to make better use of his athleticism. Last year, he hit .241 with a homer and 37 RBIs, pacing the Huskers in doubles (15), triples (three),
Jake Mort has a career .963 fielding percentage splitting time between third base and shortstop. His .964 fielding percentage last spring equaled the best ever at the position by a Husker.
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Nick Sullivan hit .296 with three homers and 31 RBIs in his first year as a starting outfielder.
sacrifice flies (six) and stolen bases (14). He comes off a strong summer in the Cape Cod League and the coaching staff is anticipating a bounce-back year. “DJ is one of the hardest workers in our program and is someone his teammates look to for leadership,” Anderson said. “He has made some adjustments in his swing and can be a very disciplined hitter at the plate. We need him to find ways to get on base so we can use his speed and generate offense from the top of the lineup.” Sullivan rebounded from an injury-plagued 2007 season to put together his best year as a Husker. He batted .296 with three homers and 31 RBIs in 38 starts, primarily platooning against right-handers. Sullivan ranked fifth on the team in RBIs, sixth in doubles (nine) and fourth in homers while giving the Huskers some power from the left side. “Nick is a great team guy and has outstanding work habits,” Anderson said. “People finally had a chance to see what Nick could do fully healthy, and he really helped us in left field last year. His goal is to keep working so he can be in the lineup every day, and we can use him at either corner outfield spot. Johnston appeared in 33 games, hitting .260 with 11 RBIs as a true freshman. He served a variety of roles as the Huskers’ primary utility player in 2008, but will likely miss all of the upcoming season following shoulder surgery. Bailey comes to Nebraska after earning all-conference honors at South Mountain (Ariz.) Community College. He hit .400 with 21 doubles and 40 RBIs, while also working out of the bullpen. Bailey turned in an impressive fall and will likely challenge for the starting spot in right field. Collins earned all-state honors last spring for Waxahachie (Texas) High School, hitting .522 with nine homers, 35 RBIs and 23 stolen bases to lead his team to a runner-up finish. He enjoyed a strong fall, impressing the coaches with his skill set and work ethic and putting himself in line for playing time at any of the outfield spots. Cooper joined the baseball team full time in January after his football obligations. A two-time all-state performer, Cooper hit .366 as a senior and was a fifth-round draft pick by the Los Angeles Angels. He missed fall drills and has worked hard to catch up. He could see time in center field this spring. Hood is another player who has a bright future in the Husker program. The Moline, Ill., native was a first-team all-metro pick, hitting .387 with three homers and 40 RBIs last season. He will add to the outfield depth this season and will look to find a role to earn playing time. In addition to his pitching duties, Kalkowski is also getting a look in the outfield to take advantage of his skills. The three-time all-state pick hit .460 with four homers, 32 RBIs and 27 stolen bases to lead Grand Island to a state title.
Jake Mort and Nick Sullivan
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Erik Anderson
#25
Jr. • RHP • 5-10 • 187 • B/T: R/R • Kansas City, Kan. (Barton County CC/Shawnee Mission East) Honors & Awards
to help the Huskers complete a series sweep of Kansas State on March 16 • Worked out of trouble to earn the save against Kansas State on March 14, tossing 0.2 innings of nohit relief to preserve a 2-1 win • Fanned two of the three hitters he faced against South Dakota State on March 11 • Collected the save in NU’s 3-2 win over Northern Colorado on March 9, pitching a perfect ninth inning • Keyed NU’s victory over UC Riverside on Feb. 29, getting the Huskers out of a bases-loaded situation in the eighth inning before fanning two more hitters in the ninth to earn his first career win • Pitched a perfect eighth inning in the series finale at Stanford on Feb. 24.
2009 HUSKERS
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2008) 2009 Outlook: Anderson provided depth in the Husker bullpen after transferring from Barton County (Kan.) Community College in January of 2008 • Went 1-0 with three saves in 15 contests, ranking fourth on the team in saves • Was one of three Husker pitchers to make at least 15 relief appearances and struck out over a batter per inning in his first year as a Husker • Spent the summer pitching for the Duluth (Minn.) Huskies in the Northwoods League • Went 1-0 with a 4.42 ERA in 13 games, striking out 22 over 18.1 innings and holding foes to a .219 average • Has closer’s experience, going 3-2 with seven saves and a 2.17 ERA in 27 appearances at Barton County Community College in 2007 • Benefits from a full year in the program, as he made great improvement during the fall and during off-season conditioning • Combines a solid fastball with a plus breaking ball and will be counted on to help stabilize the back of the Husker bullpen • Is one of the candidates to emerge as a closer this spring.
Barton County Community College/Shawnee Mission East High School: Anderson was one of the top junior college relievers in the Midwest pitching for Coach Mike Warren as a closer for Barton CC • Went 3-2 with seven saves and a 2.17 ERA in a school-record 27 appearances as a freshman • Named second-team All-Jayhawk League West Conference after fanning 76 and walking 19 over 49.2 innings • Ranked ninth nationally among junior college pitchers in saves and held foes to a .191 average, as he topped the squad in ERA, opponent batting average, saves and strikeouts • Pitched for three seasons at Shawnee Mission East High School for Coach Tim Jarrell, winning 14 games in his final two years in helping the program to consecutive state tournament appearances • Earned first-team all-county honors as a senior, posting a 1.13 ERA while allowing nine earned runs in 55 innings, striking out 76 and walking 23 • Also earned all-county honors in each of his final two years at SMEHS • Played with the Kansas City Sluggers program where he was a teammate of DJ Belfonte for four years.
2008: Anderson worked exclusively out of the bullpen in his first year at Career Highs Category High Opponent (Last time) Date Nebraska, going 1-0 with three saves Innings: 2.0 Two Times (Kansas) 4/20/08 and a 4.11 ERA in 15 appearances • Longest Start: None Ranked fourth on the team with three Shortest Start: None 4/20/08 saves and averaged over a strikeout Longest Relief: 2.0 Two Times (Kansas) Hits: 4 Two Times (Northern Colorado) 3/26/08 per inning, fanning 20 in 15.1 frames Runs: 4 Oklahoma 3/23/08 • Held opponents to a .246 average Earned Runs: 2 Three Times (Creighton) 4/22/08 2 Kansas State 3/14/08 after joining the program in January Walks: 3 UC Riverside 2/29/08 of 2008 • Didn’t allow an earned Strikeouts: run in 11 of his 15 performances and struck out at least one hitter in 13 of his 15 outings • Did not pitch in the Big 12 Tournament or NCAA Regional • Did not record a decision in his eight Big 12 appearances, but had two saves and a 3.86 ERA • Pitched twice at No. 12 Missouri, tossing a shutout inning of work on May 17 • Tossed 0.1 scoreless innings in the series finale at Baylor on April 27 • Did not pitch for nearly three weeks before firing two shutout innings and fanning a pair against Kansas on April 20 • Fired a perfect 10th inning with a strikeout
Personal: Born on May 31, 1988, in New York City • Parents are Michael and Susan Anderson • Majors in business administration. Career Pitching Statistics Year ERA 2008 4.11 TOTAL 4.11
W-L App 1-0 15 1-0 15
Big 12 Statistics Year ERA 2008 3.86 TOTAL 3.86
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W-L App 0-0 8 0-0 8
GS CG SHO 0 0 0 0 0 0
CBO 0 0
SV 3 3
IP 15.1 15.1
H 15 15
R 12 12
ER 7 7
BB 7 7
SO 20 20
GS CG SHO 0 0 0 0 0 0
CBO 0 0
SV 2 2
IP 7.0 7.0
H 7 7
R 8 8
ER 3 3
BB 6 6
SO 8 8
DJ Belfonte
#4
Jr. • OF • 5-10 • 182 • B/T: L/L • Kansas City, Mo. (Rockhurst) Honors & Awards • • • •
went 4-for-13 with three walks and a stolen base in the series • 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 2for-4 with three runs scored in the series opener on March 30 • Was 2for-4 with a double and scored twice against Missouri on March 24 • Had his first career three-hit performance, going 3-for-4 with a walk in a win over Wayne State on March 13 • Had two of NU’s four hits in the series opener with No. 22 Alabama on March 9 • Went 2-for-3 and crossed the plate three times against Iowa on March 4 • 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. Career Highs
Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2006; Spring 2007; Fall 2007; Spring 2008; Fall 2008) 2008 ESPN the Magazine First-Team Academic All-District VII 2008 First-Team Academic All-Big 12 2008 UNL HERO Leadership Award
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 • Scored five times and had two hits in a series win over No. 9 Texas A&M • Went 1-for-2 with two RBIs and a double against Western Illinois on April 29 • 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 • Broke out of an 0-for-15 slump in the series finale at No. 21 Oklahoma State on April 13 with a pair of hits, including an RBI double • 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. 2007: Belfonte quickly adapted to the college ranks, earning the starting nod in right field in the season opener and eventually moving into the top of the NU lineup • Became the first Husker since Alex Gordon in 2003 to hit over .300 as a true freshman, batting .307 with 46 runs scored over 58 games • Topped NU in five offensive categories, including on-base percentage (.442), hit-by-pitches (19), multi-hit games (20), walks (34) and sacrifices (15), while ranking second on the squad in runs scored and stolen bases • Batted .250 (4-for-16) 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 • Drove in a season-high two runs against No. 23 Oklahoma on April 15, as he
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Rockhurst High School: 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 third-best 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 four-year member of the honor roll, a National Honor Society member and a runner-up for Rockhurst’s ScholarAthlete 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 3.70 GPA entering the spring semester. Career Statistics Year 2007 2008 TOTAL
Avg .307 .241 .273
GP 58 58 116
Big 12 Statistics Year 2007 2008 TOTAL
Avg .343 .186 .265
GP 26 27 53
GS AB 56 205 58 220 114 425
R 46 47 93
H 2B 63 8 53 15 116 23
3B 1 3 4
HR 0 1 1
RBI 16 37 53
BB 34 22 56
SO 19 28 47
SB-ATT 10-15 14-17 24-32
GS 26 27 53
R 24 21 45
H 35 19 54
3B 1 0 1
HR 0 0 0
RBI 8 16 24
BB 15 10 25
SO 7 14 21
SB-ATT 3-5 7-8 10-13
AB 102 102 204
2B 4 6 10
2009 HUSKERS
2009 Outlook: One Husker looking for a bounce back year is outfielder DJ Belfonte (BELLfont-e) • Hit .307 as a freshman before hitting just .241 last spring • Provided the Huskers with power from the leadoff spot, tying for the team lead with 15 doubles and three triples while also swiping a team-high 14 bases • Worked hard on making adjustments in the fall and the results were evident in his improved play • Possesses a good eye at the plate and handles the bat well, making him an ideal leadoff hitter • 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 • Carries a 3.70 GPA in finance and will contend for academic All-America honors in 2009 • Posted a 4.00 GPA during the fall semester • Driven competitor with great leadership qualities.
Category High Opponent (Last time) Date At-bats: 7 Texas A&M 5/9/08 Runs scored: 3 Four Times (Texas A&M-2) 5/11/08 Hits: 4 Stanford-2 2/22/08 Doubles: 2 Two Times (Kansas) 4/20/08 Triples: 1 Four Times (Eastern Illinois) 5/30/08 Home Runs: 1 Northern Colorado 3/10/08 RBIs: 4 Stanford-2 2/22/08 Total bases: 8 Northern Colorado 3/10/08 Walks: 2 Nine Times (No. Colorado-1) 3/9/08 Strikeouts: 2 Four Times (No. Colorado) 3/8/08 Stolen bases: 2 Missouri 5/18/08 Hit Streak: 5 games (Four Times) 4/22-4/27/08
Erik Bird
#30
Sr. • RHP • 6-1 • 221 • B/T: R/R • Omaha, Neb. (Burke) appearances • Pitched a scoreless Career Highs third of an inning of relief against Category High Opponent (Last time) Date 6.2 Wichita State 4/15/08 No. 27 Creighton at Rosenblatt Innings: 4/15/08 Stadium on May 15 • Struck out the Longest Start: 6.2 Wichita State Shortest Start: 3.0 South Dakota State 3/11/08 only man he faced against No. 18 Longest Relief: 3.0 Missouri 5/17/08 Coastal Carolina on May 5 • Tossed Hits: 7 Two Times (Missouri) 5/17/08 7 Oklahoma State 4/12/08 a scoreless 0.2 innings versus No. 4 Runs: 4/12/08 Texas on April 21 • Retired all four Earned Runs: 7 Oklahoma State Walks: 4 Creighton 5/13/08 hitters he faced, including a pair of Strikeouts: 5 Louisiana-Lafayette 5/3/08 strikeouts against Iowa on April 10 • Tossed 1.2 innings of scoreless relief versus Northern Colorado on March 28 • Collected his third save by getting the final out in an 8-7 win over No. 27 Florida Atlantic on Feb. 25 • Got the Huskers out of jams in the eighth and ninth innings to preserve a save in NU’s 5-4 win over UT-Arlington on Feb. 17 • Came in with the bases loaded and a 2-0 count and struck out the only hitter he faced to preserve NU’s win over New Mexico in the season opener on Feb. 16 • Spent the summer of 2007 pitching for Falmouth, helping the Commodores to the Cape Cod League Championship Series • Compiled a 2-1 record with three saves and a 2.96 ERA in 16 appearances, fanning 18 over 24.1 innings without issuing a walk • Ranked second on the team in saves and third in appearances.
Honors & Awards
2009 HUSKERS
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2008) 2009 Outlook: Senior right-hander Erik Bird will be relied on for his leadership for the 2009 Husker staff • Leads NU with 58 appearances over the last three years, easily the highest total on the staff • Worked exclusively out of the bullpen his first two years before emerging as one of the Huskers’ top midweek starters in 2008 • Went 5-1 in 17 appearances last year, including a 4-0 mark with a 2.14 ERA in his seven starts • Understands the importance of competing on the mound and has experience he can rely on from his first three years at NU • Will be counted on heavily on the Husker staff, whether it is as a starter or reliever • Showed the ability to work in a number of roles, and the coaching staff will look to maximize his opportunities. 2008: Bird put together his best season as a Husker, going 5-1 with a 4.05 ERA in 17 outings out of the bullpen and as a mid-week starter • Ranked fourth on the squad in wins and starts and fifth in innings pitched, establishing career bests in all three categories • Pitched effectively as NU’s mid-week starter, going 4-0 with a 2.14 ERA in seven starts, pitching at least five innings in five of his last six outings • Did not pitch in the Big 12 or NCAA Tournament • Did not pick up a decision in his six Big 12 relief appearances • Collected his fifth win in his final start of the year against Creighton on May 13, tossing five innings of one-run ball, scattering three hits in an 8-1 win in front of 14,680 at Rosenblatt Stadium • Made two appearances against No. 9 Texas A&M, allowing one run on one hit while striking out a batter • Fanned a career-high five hitters over two innings of one-hit relief to earn the victory in NU’s 4-3, 14-inning win over UL-Lafayette on May 3 • Garnered his third win of the year versus Western Illinois on April 30, throwing five shutout innings while scattering three hits • Pitched in long relief in the series finale at Baylor on April 27, allowing one run on four hits over 2.2 innings of work • Turned in one of the best performances of his career against fifth-ranked Wichita State on April 15, tossing a career-high 6.2 innings of shutout ball, allowing three singles and fanning four in a 3-0 win • Garnered his first collegiate win against Northern Colorado on March 25, allowing two runs on four hits over five innings, as he struck out three • Pitched well in a nodecision against Arkansas on March 19, allowing two runs on four hits over five innings, as he struck out a then career-best four hitters • Made his first career start against South Dakota State on March 11, tossing three innings of one-hit shutout baseball with a trio of strikeouts • Fired two shutout innings against Nebraska-Kearney on March 4, scattering two hits in an 11-2 Husker win • Took the loss against Stanford on Feb. 24, allowing a double to the only hitter he faced in a 4-2 setback.
2006: Bird quickly adapted to the college ranks, serving as one of NU’s primary set-up men as a true freshman • Was 0-2 with a sparkling 0.82 ERA, as he tied for second with 24 appearances • Ranked second on the team with four holds and allowed just two of 23 inherited runners to score • Held opponents to a .218 average, allowing one extra-base hit in 22 innings • Collected his first college save against Creighton on April 18, retiring all four Bluejays he faced and setting a season high with two strikeouts to preserve a 4-2 win • Went 18 outings before surrendering his first earned run, giving up a triple to take the loss at Oklahoma State on May 6 • Made 11 appearances in Big 12 play, going 0-2 with a 1.80 ERA • Did not allow a run in two postseason outings, tossing a perfect inning of relief in NU’s regional opener against Manhattan on June 2 • Gave up one run over 2.0 innings of work in a setback against Oklahoma on May 19 before tossing a scoreless inning of relief in the regular-season finale two days later • Got the Huskers out of a two-on, two-out jam against Texas Tech on April 29, throwing 1.1 innings of no-hit relief in NU’s 11-inning win • Worked a scoreless inning against Wichita State on April 25, combining with Jon Klausing and Zach Herr on a two-hit shutout • Helped NU get out of a two-on, no-out situation in the eighth inning at fifth-ranked Texas on April 23, striking out All-American Drew Stubbs to help preserve NU’s shutout • Made two appearances against Missouri, tossing two innings of shutout relief • Fired a scoreless inning of relief in NU’s 2-1, 11-inning win over Alabama on March 10.
2007: Bird worked out of the Husker bullpen in a number of roles, going 0-0 with a 5.56 ERA in 17 appearances • Overcame a bumpy early-season stretch to pitch well during the second half of the year, posting a 1.35 ERA in his final 10 outings • Averaged over a strikeout per inning during that stretch and did not allow an extra-base hit working in situational relief • Collected his three saves against New Mexico, UT-Arlington and No. 27 Florida Atlantic • Pitched once during the NCAA Regional, retiring the only hitter he faced against No. 14 UC Riverside on June 1 • Did not record a decision in four Big 12 Conference
Burke High School: Bird was one of the state’s top performers pitching for Coach Mike Sortino at Omaha Burke High School • Was one of the state’s top two-way performers, going 15-2 with a 1.14 ERA • Struck out 141 and walked only 20 during the spring and summer seasons, while also hitting .340 with 14 homers and 71 RBIs • Was a two-time All-Nebraska selection and was chosen as the state’s American Legion Player of the Year in 2005 • Earned first-team all-state honors as a senior, going 5-1 with four saves and a 1.90 ERA for the Bulldogs • Ranked among the state leaders in strikeouts (85), ERA, saves and wins in helping Burke to a state tournament appearance • Was pegged a secondteam all-state pick after going 6-2 as a junior • Lettered three seasons in both baseball and football at Burke • Earned a spot on the honor roll. Personal: Born on March 25, 1987, in Omaha • Parents are Robert and Linda Bird • Has one brother (Brandon) and one sister (Jennifer) • Majors in communication studies • Brandon pitched for Creighton, helping the Bluejays reach the NCAA Tournament in 2005. Career Pitching Statistics Year 2006 2007 2008 TOTAL
ERA 0.82 5.56 4.05 3.38
W-L App 0-2 24 0-0 17 5-1 17 5-3 58
Big 12 Statistics Year 2006 2007 2008 TOTAL
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ERA 1.80 3.86 14.62 7.08
W-L App 0-2 11 0-0 4 0-0 6 0-2 21
GS CG SHO 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 7 0 0
CBO 2 0 1 3
SV 1 3 0 4
IP 22.0 11.1 46.2 80.0
H 17 16 46 79
R 3 10 25 38
ER 2 7 21 30
BB 4 6 16 26
SO 9 13 27 49
GS CG SHO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CBO 1 0 0 1
SV 0 0 0 0
IP 10.0 2.1 8.0 20.1
H 8 5 20 33
R 2 4 15 21
ER 2 1 13 16
BB 2 1 1 4
SO 3 3 3 9
Tyler Farst
#32
Jr. • OF • 6-0 • 211 • B/T: R/R • Cedar Park, Texas (Grayson County College/Cedar Park) Honors & Awards
Career Highs
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2008)
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 • Started at first base in the opener against Louisiana-Lafayette on May 3, going 1-for-3 with a walk in NU’s 4-3 win • Snapped an 0-for-12 slump with a two-run double against Western Illinois on April 30, as he went 1-for-3 with a walk in his first start of the year at first base • Started the series finale against Oklahoma on March 23, going 1-for-3 in an 8-all tie • Recorded his first multi-hit game in his lone appearance
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at Kansas State, going 2-for-3 with a walk on March 15 • Went 1-for-2 in limited duty against South Dakota State on March 11 • Collected his first hit and drove in three runs in the series finale against Northern Colorado on March 10.
Grayson County College/Cedar Park High School: 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 3.04 GPA entering the 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 TOTAL .280
GP 30 30
Big 12 Statistics Year Avg 2008 .263 TOTAL .263
GP 14 14
GS 22 22
AB 82 82
R 10 10
H 23 23
2B 2 2
3B 0 0
HR 2 2
RBI 15 15
BB 9 9
SO 18 18
SB-ATT 2-3 2-3
GS 10 10
AB 38 38
R 6 6
H 10 10
2B 0 0
3B 0 0
HR 1 1
RBI 2 2
BB 6 6
SO 9 9
SB-ATT 2-3 2-3
2009 HUSKERS
2009 Outlook: Last season proved to be a tale of two halves for Tyler Farst • Struggled to earn playing time for most of the year, totaling just 28 at-bats and hitting .179 in NU’s first 41 games before Craig Corriston’s surgery provided him an opportunity to earn playing time • Took advantage of the situation, hitting .333 with a pair of homers and 12 RBIs in his last 15 contests, raising his final season average to .280 • Showed the ability to play at a consistent level with the increased playing time and now figures prominently into the Huskers’ 2009 plans • Has good power and a solid glove at first base or in the outfield, as he will likely platoon with Cade Thompson at first base and work in the outfield and designated hitter to get his bat into the lineup • Hails from an athletic background as his brother and father both played college football at Big 12 schools.
Category High Opponent (Last time) Date At-bats: 5 Creighton 5/13/08 Runs scored: 2 Two Times (Texas A&M-2) 5/11/08 Hits: 3 Creighton 5/13/08 Doubles: 1 Two Times (Creighton) 5/13/08 Triples: None Home Runs: 1 Two Times (Eastern Illinois) 5/30/08 RBIs: 3 Two Times (Baylor) 5/21/08 Total bases: 5 Two Times (Eastern Illinois) 5/30/08 Walks: 2 Two Times (Missouri) 5/16/08 Strikeouts: 2 Two Times (Texas Tech) 4/6/08 Stolen bases: 1 Two Times (Texas A&M-1) 5/11/08 Hit Streak: 4 games Two Times
Matt Freeman
#11
So. • RHP • 6-1 • 183 • B/T: R/R • Omaha, Neb. (Elkhorn) Elkhorn High School: Freeman was one of the top pitching prospects in Nebraska playing at Elkhorn High School for Coach Jerry Frerichs • Two Times (Oklahoma State) 4/12/08 Named the Gatorade Player of the Two Times (Missouri) 5/17/08 Year in Nebraska and Louisville Two Times (Missouri) 5/17/08 Slugger Player of the Year as a senior Missouri 5/17/08 Three Times (Oklahoma State) 4/12/08 • Swept first-team all-state honors Four Times (Missouri) 5/17/08 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 • Struck out 55 in 37 innings of work 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 top-seeded 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.
Honors & Awards
Career Highs Category Innings: Longest Start: Shortest Start: Longest Relief: Hits: Runs: Earned Runs: Walks: Strikeouts:
2009 HUSKERS
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2007; Spring 2008; Fall 2008) 2009 Outlook: With a year’s experience under his belt, right-hander Matt Freeman is one of several young Husker hurlers chomping at the bit for the 2009 season • Put together a solid freshman year, making nine appearances out of the bullpen as he became one of three true freshmen to pitch on the season • Showed poise in tough situations and the lessons he gained during last spring could pay off this season • Worked as a starting pitcher for Wilmington (N.C.) in the Coastal Plains League over the summer, going 2-5 with a 4.19 ERA, leading the team in starts (10) and ranking second in both innings (62.1) and strikeouts (44) • 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 • Turned the corner with a strong fall campaign, showing vast improvement and making a strong case to start in midweek games or conference action • Hails from the same high school as former Major League pitcher Jason Christiansen. 2008: Freeman was one of three true freshmen who saw significant action for the Huskers in 2008 • 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 • Tagged for three runs on four hits in an inning of work at No. 12 Missouri on May 17 • 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 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).
High 1.1 None None 1.1 4 3 3 1 2
Opponent (Last time) Date Two Times (Oklahoma State) 4/12/08
Personal: Born on Jan. 11, 1989, in New Orleans, La. • Parents are Mike and Amy Freeman • Majors in nutrition science and carries a 3.38 GPA into the spring semester. Career Pitching Statistics Year ERA 2008 4.66 TOTAL 4.66
W-L App 0-0 9 0-0 9
Big 12 Statistics
Year ERA W-L App 2008 19.29 0-0 2 TOTAL 19.29 0-0 2
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GS CG SHO 0 0 0 0 0 0
CBO 1 1
SV 0 0
IP 9.2 9.2
H 11 11
R 7 7
ER 5 5
BB 4 4
SO 12 12
GS CG SHO 0 0 0 0 0 0
CBO 0 0
SV 0 0
IP 2.1 2.1
H 8 8
R 6 6
ER 5 5
BB 1 1
SO 4 4
Casey Hauptman
#18
So. • RHP • 6-4 • 214 • B/T: R/R • Omaha, Neb. (Millard South) Honors & Awards
Career Highs
• Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Member (2008-09) • Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2007; Spring 2008; Fall 2008)
High 4.0 3.0 3.0 4.0 3 6 6 3 6
Opponent (Last time) Two Times (Creighton) Nebraska-Kearney Nebraska-Kearney Two Times (Creighton) Two Times (Missouri) Missouri Missouri Missouri Creighton
organization, wore as a Husker • Could be a candidate for academic All-America honors, carrying a 3.72 GPA in business administration.
Date 5/13/08 3/4/08 3/4/08 5/13/08 5/17/08 5/17/08 5/17/08 5/17/08 5/13/08
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 another 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 All-Jayhawk Leauge 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. Millard South High School: Hauptman was one of the best high school pitchers in the state playing for Coach Trevor Longe at Millard South High School • Collected firstteam All-Nebraska honors from the Omaha World-Herald in each of his last two seasons, posting a 6-2 mark with a 1.53 ERA as a senior • Racked up a 44-to-9 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 59.2 innings to help the Patriots to a 21-10 record in 2007 • Earned AllNebraska 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 Scholar-Athlete 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 3.72 GPA entering the spring semester.
Career Pitching Statistics Year ERA 2008 4.34 TOTAL 4.34
W-L App 1-0 10 1-0 10
Big 12 Statistics
Year ERA W-L App 2008 99.00 0-0 1 TOTAL 99.00 0-0 1
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GS CG SHO 1 0 0 1 0 0
CBO 0 0
SV 1 1
IP 18.2 18.2
H 16 16
R 10 10
ER 9 9
BB 6 6
SO 16 16
GS CG SHO 0 0 0 0 0 0
CBO 0 0
SV 0 0
IP 0.1 0.1
H 3 3
R 6 6
ER 6 6
BB 3 3
SO 1 1
2009 HUSKERS
2009 Outlook: After a solid freshman campaign, righthander Casey Hauptman is challenging for a more extensive role on the Husker staff this spring • Former all-state performer compiled a 1-0 record with a save and a 4.34 ERA in 10 appearances in 2008 • Showed the ability to dominate at times as a freshman, highlighted by a stretch of 15.2 consecutive shutout innings • Continued that progression into the summer, where he went 5-2 with a 2.92 ERA in 13 appearances for the Hays (Kan.) Larks • 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 and reached the National Baseball Congress World Series • Worked hard in the off-season on adding a third pitch for a potential move into a starting role, as he has also been consistent around the strike zone • Could see action in a number of roles, ranging from working in the bullpen in conference and starting in mid-week contests to challenging for a spot in the rotation • Is the first Millard South product on the Husker roster since 2008 U.S. Olympian Brian Duensing in 2005 • Wears the same number that Duensing, who is currently in Triple A with the Minnesota Twins
Category Innings: Longest Start: Shortest Start: Longest Relief: Hits: Runs: Earned Runs: Walks: Strikeouts:
Dan Johnston
#9
2009 HUSKERS
So. • OF/INF • 6-1 • 189 • B/T: R/R • Papillion, Neb. (Papillion-LaVista) pinch hits by a Husker since 2003 • Started at designated hitter against Oral Roberts in the NCAA Regional, going hitless in three at-bats • Was used as a defensive replacement against Kansas State in the Big 12 Tournament on May 23 • Hit .316 with seven of his 11 RBIs in just 15 Big 12 appearances • Enjoyed his best game of the year at No. 13 Texas, coming off the bench to go 3-for-3 with a pair of doubles, two RBIs and scoring twice in a 14-4 win on March 28, as he established season bests in hits, doubles, runs and RBIs • Turned in a 2-for-6 effort with a double in the nightcap against Louisiana-Lafayette • Was 2-for4 with an RBI in a two-game series against Creighton, driving in the go-ahead run on April 22, as he was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in a 1-all game • Started the series opener against Kansas on April 18, going 0-for-2 with a walk, stolen base and run scored in NU’s 7-6 win • Went 1-for-3 with an RBI single in his only start at Oklahoma State on April 12 • Drove in the tying run against Oklahoma in the series finale on March 23 • Came through with the biggest hit of his young career at Kansas State on March 16, with a two-run 10th-inning single off All-Big 12 closer Daniel Edwards in a 5-3 win • Made his first start of the year at Kansas State on March 15, going 0-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored • Drove in the first two runs of his career against South Dakota State on March 11, going 1-for-1 with a pair of RBIs, two runs scored and a stolen base • Went 1-for-1 with a run scored in the nightcap against UC Riverside on March 1.
2009 Outlook: Dan Johnston’s willingness to change last spring opened the door for him to earn extensive playing time as a true freshman • Added outfield duties after a couple of early injuries took away NU’s outfield depth and parlayed that into a significant role on the Husker travel roster • Was the Huskers’ primary utility player, as he appeared in 33 contests, including 11 starts • Hit .260 with 11 RBIs, while hitting over .300 in league action • Provided versatility and athleticism across the diamond along with an advanced knowledge of the game • Suffered a severe shoulder injury early in fall practice that required surgery and will likely keep him out the entire season • Diligently working on his rehabilitation program and hopes to be back to near 100 percent for the start of 2009 fall practice.
Career Highs
Category High Opponent (Last time) Date At-bats: 6 Louisiana-Lafayette-2 5/3/08 Runs scored: 2 Two Times (Texas) 3/28/08 Hits: 3 Texas 3/28/08 Doubles: 2 Texas 3/28/08 Triples: None Home Runs: None RBIs: 2 Three Times (Texas) 3/28/08 Total bases: 5 Texas 3/28/08 Walks: 1 Kansas 4/18/08 Strikeouts: 2 Louisiana-Lafayette-2 4/5/08 Stolen bases: 1 Two Times (Kansas) 4/18/08 Hit Streak: 2 games 3/28-3/29/08
2008: Johnston filled a valuable role as the Huskers’ utility player, primary pinch hitter and pinch runner as a true freshman • Appeared in 33 contests, hitting .260 with 11 RBIs and 10 runs scored, as he earned most of his regular playing time as NU’s fourth outfielder • Led the Huskers in pinch-hitting, going 4-for-9 (.444) in that role, equaling the most
Papillion-LaVista High School: Johnston was one of the top high school players in the state playing for Jim Thomas at Papillion-LaVista High School • Was a three-year starter at shortstop for the Monarchs, finishing his prep career with a .389 career average • Tabbed as a first-team Super-State infielder by the Lincoln Journal Star and second-team All-Nebraska shortstop by the Omaha World-Herald after hitting .342 with nine doubles, 19 RBIs and 22 runs scored as a senior to help Papillion-LaVista to a 21-6 record • Selected as a Louisville Slugger Preseason All-American by Collegiate Baseball prior to his senior year • Garnered second-team all-state accolades from both of the state’s major papers in 2006, after hitting .448 with 24 RBIs, 29 runs scored and 13 stolen bases in helping PapillionLaVista to a 21-12 mark and a state tournament appearance • Also played American Legion Baseball, leading his team to a state runner-up finish as a senior after hitting .433 with four homers, 13 doubles and five triples • Posted the second-highest batting average in the American Legion regional in Lewiston, Idaho, hitting .583 • Collected honorablemention all-state laurels as a sophomore • Earned a total of nine letters in high school, as he also played basketball and tennis for the Monarchs • Performed well in the classroom throughout his high school career, making the honor roll all four years at PLHS, as well as collecting academic all-state recognition. Personal: Born on Jan. 14, 1989, in Papillion, Neb. • Parents are Chuck and Kathy Johnston • Has one brother (Scott) • Has not declared a major. Career Statistics Year Avg 2008 .260 TOTAL .260
GP 33 33
Big 12 Statistics Year Avg 2008 .316 TOTAL .316
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GP 15 15
GS 11 11
AB 50 50
R 10 10
H 13 13
2B 3 3
3B 0 0
HR 0 0
RBI 11 11
BB 1 1
SO 11 11
SB-ATT 2-3 2-3
GS 5 5
AB 19 19
R 6 6
H 6 6
2B 2 2
3B 0 0
HR 0 0
RBI 7 7
BB 1 1
SO 6 6
SB-ATT 1-2 1-2
Ben Kline
#20
So. • INF • 6-3 • 184 • B/T: R/R • Omaha, Neb. (Central) Honors & Awards
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2008)
2008: Kline won a heated competition Career Highs for the starting shortstop role and Category High Opponent (Last time) Date 7 Texas A&M 5/9/08 performed admirably in becoming At-bats: 3 UC Riverside-1 3/1/08 the first true freshman to earn the Runs scored: Hits: 3 Two Times (Texas) 3/28/08 role since Joe Simokaitis in 2002 • Doubles: 1 10 Times (UC Irvine) 5/31/08 Hit .253 with 23 RBIs in 53 games, Triples: None delivering 12 multi-hit games and Home Runs: None 3 Texas 3/28/08 seven multiple-RBI efforts out of the RBIs: Total bases: 4 Two Times (Texas) 3/28/08 No. 9 spot in the lineup • Became a Walks: 1 Five Times (Oral Roberts) 6/1/08 2 Five Times (Baylor-1) 4/26/08 more consistent offensive threat as Strikeouts: 5/9/08 the season progressed, hitting .280 Stolen bases: 1 Five Times (Texas A&M) Hit Streak: 5 games 4/12-4/19/08 in his final 36 contests • Provided a steady glove throughout his freshman year, committing just three errors in his final 23 appearances • Hit .300 with two doubles and two runs scored in the NCAA Tournament, including a 2-for-5 effort against Eastern Illinois on May 30 • Started NU’s Big 12 Tournament opener on May 21, going 1-for-3 versus Baylor • Hit just .202 while starting 26 Big 12 contests • Closed out the regular season on a high note, going 2-for-4 with a pair of RBIs at No. 12 Missouri on May 18 • Had two hits and a stolen base against ninth-ranked Texas A&M on May 9 • Was 2-for-3 and was hit by a pitch in the opener against Louisiana-Lafayette on May 3 • Drove in the game-winning run in the series opener against Western Illinois on April 29 • Torched Creighton in the two-game series against the Bluejays, going 4-for-9 with a double and
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Omaha Central High School: Kline was one of the top prospects in the Midwest playing for Coach Steve Russell at Central High School in Omaha • Garnered first-team, all-state honors in both 2006 and 2007 • Led Central to a district title and its first state playoff berth since 1983 as a senior, hitting .458 with six homers, seven triples and 35 RBIs • Chosen as the Nebraska Perfect Game USA Player of the Year and was tabbed as a firstteam All-District V selection by the National High School Baseball Coaches Association • Rated by Baseball America as the No. 2 high school prospect in the state for the 2007 Draft • Named the MVP of the 2007 Collin-Orcutt Memorial All-Star Game • Selected as a first-team all-state pick in 2006 when he hit .400 with five homers and 24 RBIs • Chosen to play in the 2006 USA Baseball Tournament of Stars event • Multi-sport standout who was a finalist for Lincoln Journal Star Male High School Athlete of the Year and was also nominated for the Wendy’s High School Heisman • Played four years of basketball, helping Omaha Central to consecutive Class A state titles • Averaged 12 points and five rebounds a game en route to third-team all-state accolades as a senior • Averaged 14 points per game as a junior to help Central to its first state crown since 1975 • Carried better than a 4.0 GPA throughout his high school career and collected academic all-state honors in both baseball and basketball from the Lincoln Journal Star. Personal: Born on Dec. 2, 1988, in Omaha • Parents are Jono and Joni Kline • Has one younger brother (Corey) • Has not declared a major. Career Statistics Year Avg 2008 .253 TOTAL .253
GP 53 53
Big 12 Statistics Year Avg 2008 .202 TOTAL .202
GP 26 26
GS 48 48
AB 170 170
R 19 19
H 43 43
2B 10 10
3B 0 0
HR 0 0
RBI 23 23
BB 5 5
SO 30 30
SB-ATT 5-7 5-7
GS 25 25
AB 84 84
R 4 4
H 17 17
2B 5 5
3B 0 0
HR 0 0
RBI 8 8
BB 2 2
SO 17 17
SB-ATT 3-4 3-4
2009 HUSKERS
2009 Outlook: One of the toughest positions for a freshman to take over is at shortstop and the experience Ben Kline gained last season will pay dividends this spring • Became the first Husker freshman since 2002 to handle the full-time duties at shortstop, finishing the year with a .253 average and 23 RBIs • Overcame a slow start to hit .280 with 14 RBIs and a .960 fielding percentage in his last 36 games after hitting just .206 in first 17 contests • Spent the summer in Wilmington (N.C.) in the Coastal Plains League, hitting .244 with a homer, 12 RBIs and four stolen bases in the wood-bat league in just 24 contests • Impressed the coaching staff with his work habits and is developing his leadership skills • Made solid adjustments from his freshman year and was consistently one of the Huskers’ top performers in the fall • Will be pushed by junior college transfer Kyle Bubak for the starting role with the other player potentially moving over to second base.
four RBIs, as he had two hits and a pair of RBIs in each contest • Was 3-for-11 against Kansas, including a 2-for-4 afternoon with two runs scored in NU’s 8-6 win on April 19 • Went 1-for-3 in a win over No. 5 Wichita State on April 15 • Put together a solid series at No. 13 Texas, hitting .400 (4-for-10) with a pair of doubles and three RBIs • Tied career highs with three hits and three RBIs at No. 13 Texas on March 28, going 3-for-5 with a double and three RBIs in a 14-4 win • Was 2-for-4 off the bench in a 9-4 win over Northern Colorado on March 26 • Picked up his third multi-hit game of the year in the series opener against Northern Colorado on March 8, going 2-for-3 and scoring twice in the win • Enjoyed a strong series against UC Riverside, hitting .500 (6-for-12) with two doubles, two RBIs and five runs scored • Collected his first three-hit day against the Highlanders on March 1, going 3-for-3 with two RBIs and three runs scored.
Michael Mariot
#33
So. • RHP • 6-0 • 177 • B/T: R/R • Southlake, Texas (Carroll) Nebraska-Kearney on March 4 • Made Career Highs his Husker debut at Stanford on Feb. Category High 3.0 22, allowing five runs on four hits Innings: Longest Start: None over 3.0 innings of work • Spent the Shortest Start: None summer pitching for Clovis in the Longest Relief: 3.0 4 California League and for Beatrice Hits: 5 Bruins during the National Baseball Runs: Earned Runs: 4 Congress World Series • Went 1-1 Walks: 2 with a 1.29 ERA in two starts, helping Strikeouts: 1 Coach Bob Steinkamp’s Bruins to a third-place showing.
Honors & Awards
2009 HUSKERS
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2008; Fall 2008) 2009 Outlook: For sophomore right-hander Michael Mariot, the upcoming season provides an opportunity for a breakthrough • Turned in a solid freshman campaign, going 2-0 with a 6.75 ERA in eight appearances as NU’s primary long reliever, earning wins against Creighton and South Dakota State • Continued his development with a strong summer league performance in California and was considered one of the Huskers’ top pitchers during fall drills • Capped a strong fall with two shutout innings in the Red/White Series before earning the save in NU’s exhibition win at Iowa on Oct. 18 • Throws three pitches for strikes and is consistently in the upper 80s and low 90s • Has the raw tools and aptitude to make great strides as he gains experience • Shows a calm demeanor on the mound and has put himself squarely in contention for one of the Huskers’ weekend rotation spots.
Opponent (Last time) Two Times (Creighton)
Date 4/23/08
Two Times (Creighton) Stanford-1 Stanford-1 Stanford-1 Western Illinois Five Times (Western Illinois)
4/23/08 2/22/08 2/22/08 2/22/08 4/30/08 4/30/08
Southlake Carroll High School: Mariot attended Southlake Carroll High School for his junior and senior years after transferring from El Camino Real High School in Woodland Hills, Calif. • 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 • Flew under the radar in recruiting, as he was unable to pitch as a senior in 2007 • Pitched on the varsity at Southlake Carroll in 2006 as a reliever.
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
Personal: Born on Oct. 20, 1988, in West Hills, Calif. • Parents are Ezio and Diana Mariot • Has one sister (Jennifer) and one brother (Chris) • Has not declared a major. Career Pitching Statistics Year ERA 2008 6.75 TOTAL 6.75
W-L App 2-0 8 2-0 8
Big 12 Statistics Year ERA 2008 3.86 TOTAL 3.86
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W-L App 0-0 2 0-0 2
GS CG SHO 0 0 0 0 0 0
CBO 1 1
SV 0 0
IP 13.1 13.1
H 16 16
R 11 11
ER 10 10
BB 5 5
SO 5 5
GS CG SHO 0 0 0 0 0 0
CBO 0 0
SV 0 0
IP 2.1 2.1
H 3 3
R 1 1
ER 1 1
BB 0 0
SO 1 1
Jake Mort
#2
Sr. • INF • 6-0 • 179 • B/T: R/R • Nebraska City, Neb. (Nebraska City) Honors & Awards
Career Highs
• 2008 First-Team Academic All-Big 12 • 2007 Second-Team Academic All-Big 12 • Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2006; Fall 2007; Spring 2008; Fall 2008)
Category
2008: Mort returned to his natural third base spot full-time, hitting .262 with a homer, 14 RBIs and 48 runs scored while starting 57 contests • Hit in the No. 2 spot in the lineup, pacing the Huskers with 11 sacrifices, 15 doubles and was hit by 15 pitches while ranking second in runs scored and third in stolen bases (11) • Finished fourth on the team with 14 multi-hit efforts • Was stellar defensively, as his .964 fielding percentage matched the best performance at the position • Went 1-for-8 with a double at the NCAA Lincoln Regional • Was one of NU’s top performers at the Big 12 Tournament, hitting .417 with four runs scored, including three hits in NU’s victory over Kansas State on May 23 • Hit .235 with 21 runs scored in 26 Big 12 starts • Belted his first career homer in 500 plate appearances against MU’s Aaron Crow on May 16 • Was 2-for-4 with a walk and scored twice against Creighton on May 13 • Went 5-for-17 with four runs scored and two RBIs against No. 9 Texas A&M, going 2-for-7 with three runs scored in the opener before tying his career best with three hits while adding two RBIs in the finale • Went 4-for-9 with four walks and three runs scored in the series win at Baylor • Was 2-for-4 with a double and a triple at Baylor in the twinbill opener on April 26 before having a pair of hits and scoring twice in the nightcap • Went 3-for-9 with an RBI and scored three times in the two games against Creighton • Was 4-for-12 against Kansas with a double and two runs scored, highlighted by a 2-for-4 performance in the series clincher on April 19 • Started NU’s rally in a 2-0 win at Texas on March 29 with a sixth-inning RBI double and scored the game-winning run in the victory • Hit .333 with four runs scored in the series win over Oklahoma, matching his career best with three hits in the series opener on March 21 • His error in the finale against Oklahoma was his first at third base since May 8, 2006, a span of 51 games • Put together a solid series against Arkansas, going 3-for-7 with a walk and a stolen base, including a two-hit game on March 18 • Went 3-for-12 in the series sweep at Kansas State, matching his career best with three hits and scoring twice against the Wildcats on March 15 • Hit .400 (4-for-10) with three walks and two stolen bases in a four-game sweep of Northern Colorado • Was 2-for-3 with a double and a triple against UC Riverside on March 2. 2007: Mort provided a steady glove in the infield, seeing action at third before moving to shortstop for the final weeks of the season • Hit .207 with 10 RBIs and 10 runs scored in 33 games, committing only three errors and none in his first 18 appearances • Had three multi-hit games - all coming against NCAA Tournament teams (Coastal Carolina, Creighton and Baylor) • Started at shortstop throughout the NCAA Tempe Regional, going 2-for-17 with RBIs against Monmouth and No. 14 UC Riverside • Had one hit in 11 at-bats at the Big 12 Championship • Provided one of the biggest hits of the 2007 season with a two-run double against Kansas in the regular-season finale, breaking a 1-1 deadlock in a game the Huskers won 4-2 • Was 3-for-11 with three RBIs in the series win over the Jayhawks • Made his first career start at shortstop against Creighton on May 15, going 2-for-3 with a sacrifice • Went 2-for-3 with two runs scored in the series finale against Baylor on May 13 • Started both games at third base against No. 18 Coastal Carolina, hitting .375 (3-for-8) with a pair of walks, including his first multi-hit game of the year on May 5 • Made a game-saving play against Creighton on April 3, as he dove to his left to make the stop before firing to first for the out, preserving NU’s 12-10 win at Rosenblatt Stadium, but suffered a shoulder injury on the play and missed 13 contests • Doubled and drove in a run in a start against Northern Colorado on March 27 • Started the final two games at Texas Tech, going 2-for-6 with four runs scored • Enjoyed one of his best games of the year against the Red Raiders on March 16, going 1-for-2 with a double, two
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Date
At-bats: 5 Four Times (UL-Lafayette) 5/3/08 Runs scored: 3 Two Times (Texas A&M) 5/9/08 Hits: 3 Five Times (Kansas State) 5/23/08 Doubles: 1 24 Times (Eastern Illinois) 5/30/08 Triples: 1 Three Times (Texas A&M) 5/9/08 Home Runs: 1 Missouri 5/15/08 RBIs: 4 Texas 4/23/06 Total bases: 5 Three Times (Texas A&M) 5/9/08 Walks: 2 Five Times (Creighton) 4/23/08 Strikeouts: 3 Oklahoma 5/20/06 Stolen bases: 3 Texas Tech-2 4/29/06 Hit Streak: 8 games 3/31-4/15/06
RBIs and three runs scored • Went 2-for-5 in a pair of appearances at the Stetson Invitational, sparking NU’s five-run rally against Stetson with a base hit on March 5.
2006: Mort seized the starting spot at third base, hitting .265 with 24 RBIs in 49 contests as he was the only freshman in the everyday lineup • Found a number of ways to make contributions, ranking third on the team in sacrifice hits (six) and hitby-pitches (10) and fourth with nine stolen bases • Took advantage of his opportunities to drive in runs, hitting .347 with runners in scoring position, an average which was third on the team • Totaled 10 multi-hit games, including a season-high three hits in a win over Creighton at Rosenblatt Stadium on May 16 • Excelled defensively at the hot corner, as his .964 fielding percentage was the best by a Husker at the position in school history • Finished the year by committing one error in his last 21 contests • Started NU’s NCAA opener against Manhattan on June 2, going 0-for-3 with a walk • Went hitless in six atbats during the Big 12 Tournament, while drawing two walks and was hit by a pitch • Hit .274 with 14 RBIs in 24 Big 12 contests at third base • Enjoyed his best weekend of the year at No. 5 Texas, hitting .444 (4-for-9) with six RBIs, as he matched his then-season high with two hits and two RBIs in the opener before setting a career best with four RBIs in the finale • Was 2-for-7 with four runs scored in a sweep of Texas Tech, but walked four times, was hit by pitch and stole three bases against the Red Raiders • Turned in a strong weekend in a sweep of Texas A&M, hitting .500 (5-for-10) with two RBIs and two multi-hit games • Hit .417 (5-for-12) in the Huskers’ series win at Missouri, including a pair of multi-hit games • Sparked Nebraska’s offense in the series finale against Alabama, going 1-for-1 with two runs scored, a walk and a hit-by-pitch in NU’s 6-2 win on March 12 • Went 4-for-8 in two starts at the Rice Invitational, including a pair of two-hit efforts • Sparked a win over St. John’s on Feb. 26, going 2-for-3 with a double, two RBIs, two runs scored and a stolen base. 2005: Redshirted Nebraska City High School: Mort concluded a stellar career at Nebraska City High School under Coach Tom Bales • Was a four-time all-state selection, earning first-team honors as a junior and senior from the Lincoln Journal Star • Wrapped up his career holding seven all-time records at NCHS, including batting average (.419), hits (119), runs (96), doubles (26), triples (seven), stolen bases (50) and saves (seven) • Also compiled a 12-8 record with a 2.82 ERA, fanning 95 in 101.2 innings during his prep career • Hit .414 with 10 doubles and 17 stolen bases as a senior • Earned first-team all-state awards as an infielder in 2003, batting .448 with five homers, 30 RBIs and 19 stolen bases, while also going 3-1 with a 1.86 ERA and a state-best four saves • Totaled 10 letters in high school, as he also played basketball and football • Garnered all-state honors on the hardwood in his final two seasons at Nebraska City, where he was chosen as the school’s athlete of the year in 2004 • Named to the National Honor Society and was a member of the honor roll all four years. Personal: Born on Dec. 6, 1985, in Nebraska City, Neb. • Parents are Russell and Loree Mort • Has two sisters (Jessica and Rebecca) • Is a Spanish major with a 3.04 GPA and is on track to graduate this May • Father (Russell) played basketball at Peru State College. Career Statistics Year 2006 2007 2008 TOTAL
Avg .265 .207 .262 .251
GP 49 33 57 139
Big 12 Statistics Year 2006 2007 2008 TOTAL
Avg .274 .200 .235 .243
GP 24 12 26 62
GS AB 42 136 23 92 57 210 122 438
R 20 10 48 78
H 2B 36 6 19 3 55 15 110 24
3B 0 0 3 3
HR 0 0 1 1
RBI 24 10 13 47
BB 17 8 24 49
SO 28 17 32 77
SB-ATT 9-12 0-0 10-12 19-24
GS 23 10 26 59
R 10 8 21 39
H 20 7 23 50
3B 0 0 2 2
HR 0 0 1 1
RBI 14 6 4 24
BB 11 5 11 27
SO 13 7 16 36
SB-ATT 6-7 0-0 2-2 8-9
AB 73 35 98 206
2B 3 2 6 11
2009 HUSKERS
2009 Outlook: The veteran of the Husker lineup, senior Jake Mort has appeared in a team-high 139 games during his Husker career • Provides consistency at the top of the lineup and gives the Huskers one of the best defensive third basemen in the Big 12 • Started in the Husker infield the past three seasons and has an impressive .963 career fielding percentage while playing both third base and shortstop • Fundamentally solid player who excels at moving runners over and providing competitive at-bats • Has worked hard to become more of an offensive force in his final year • Ranks fifth in school history, as he’s been hit by 27 pitches over the last three years • Enters the spring as the incumbent at third base, but is being pushed by freshman Cody Asche for playing time.
High Opponent (Last time)
Cody Neer
#35
Sr. • C/1B • 6-3 • 213 • B/T: R/R • Orlando, Fla. (University of Florida/Edgewater) Honors & Awards
Western Illinois • Was 2-for-5 with a pair of RBIs in a start behind the plate in the nightcap at Baylor on April 26 • Had a season-high two doubles and drove in a pair of runs against Creighton on April 23 • Was 3-for-11 with two RBIs and two runs scored in three starts at No. 21 Oklahoma State, driving in a pair of runs in the series finale • Drove in two runs with a two-run single, going 1-for-4 in the series opener against Texas Tech on April 4 • Belted his first homer of the season, a two-run shot, as he went 1-for-4 in the finale at No. 13 Texas on March 30 • Drove in a season-high three RBIs, going 2-for-4 against Northern Colorado on March 25 • Was 3-for-10 in the series sweep of Northern Colorado in early March, including a triple and a steal of home • Went 5-for-13 in the series at Stanford, highlighted by a two-hit performance in the season opener on Feb. 22.
2009 HUSKERS
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2008) 2009 Outlook: One of the biggest holes to fill this spring comes behind the plate, where the Huskers look to replace two-year starter and All-Big 12 performer Mitch Abeita • Senior Cody Neer is the leading candidate to fill the role, as he served as Abeita’s backup last season after spending a pair of years at the University of Florida • Hit .234 with a homer and 22 RBIs in 34 contests, as he worked behind the plate and also at designated hitter and first base • Progressed in a number of areas in the off-season, and was one of the Huskers’ top performers during fall drills • Played for the Havasu (Ariz.) Heat over the summer, hitting .353 with 34 RBIs, 38 runs scored and 12 stolen bases in 39 contests, helping the Heat to a fourth-place showing at the National Baseball Congress World Series in Wichita • Embraced the challenge of being the everyday catcher and has work hard to become a leader behind the plate, and coaches believe that will pay off in his first full year at NU • Is highly motivated to put together a strong senior campaign.
University of Florida/Edgewater High School: Neer saw extensive action for the Gators in 2007, hitting .271 with five homers, 33 RBIs and 29 runs scored in 51 contests • Saw time at first base and designated hitter as a sophomore, making 36 starts behind the plate • Led UF with 12 doubles and hit .310 with 18 RBIs in SEC contests • His best performance of the year came in the Gators’ series opener against Alabama, going 3-for-4 with two homers and three RBIs in a 6-2 win • Enjoyed his best SEC series against South Carolina, where he went 6-for-13, including a 3-for-3 effort in the opener with a three-run walk-off homer the following day to help Florida overcome an 8-6 deficit • Played in 15 games as a true freshman in 2006, batting .154 with three RBIs • Was a four-year letterwinner for Coach Chip Gierke at Edgewater High School • Collected first-team All-Class 6A honors as a senior, leading the state with a .528 average, eight homers and 42 RBIs • Rated as one of the top catchers in the country by both Team One Baseball and Perfect Game USA • Drove in 50 runs as a junior, while hitting .320 with 25 walks • Earned second-team all-state honors as a sophomore after hitting .542 with nine homers and 43 RBIs • Also competed in basketball, football and soccer in high school.
2008: Neer provided a valuable bat Career Highs Category High Opponent (Last time) Date from the right side after transferring At-bats: 6 Louisiana-Lafayette-2 5/3/08 from the University of Florida prior Runs scored: 1 14 Times (UL-Lafayette-1) 5/3/08 2 Eight Times (Baylor) 5/21/08 to the season • Appeared in 45 Hits: 2 Creighton 4/23/08 contests, hitting .234 with a homer Doubles: Triples: 1 Northern Colorado 3/8/08 and 22 RBIs in 45 contests • Showed Home Runs: 1 Texas 3/30/08 his versatility by earning starts at RBIs: 3 Northern Colorado 3/25/08 4 Two Times (Creighton) 4/23/08 first base, catcher and at designated Total bases: 1 Two Times (Northern Colorado) 3/25/08 hitter during the year • Recorded Walks: Strikeouts: 3 Louisiana-Lafayette-1 5/3/08 eight multi-hit games on the season, Stolen bases: 1 Three Times (Kansas) 4/18/08 3/30-4/13/08 highlighted by a 2-for-2 effort with Hit Streak: 5 games a double and two RBIs in the series finale against UC Riverside on March 2, and ranked third on the squad with nine multi-RBI performances • Went hitless in three at-bats against UC Irvine on May 31 in his only NCAA Lincoln Regional appearance • Went 2-for-11 in the Big 12 Tournament, collecting both hits against Baylor on May 21 • Finished Big 12 play with a .208 average in 20 games, but came through with one of the biggest hits of the year, a two-run ninth-inning single to spark NU’s five-run comeback in a 9-8 win over No. 9 Texas A&M on May 11 • Went 3for-10 in the doubleheader sweep of UL-Lafayette, including a 2-for-4 effort with a pair of RBIs in the opener • Went 2-for-7 with a run scored in two games behind the plate against
Personal: Born on Sept. 12, 1986, in Orlando, Fla. • Parents are David and Melody Neer • Has two sisters (Stephanie and Erin) and two brothers (David and Jeremy) • Majors in history at NU and carries a 3.22 GPA entering the spring semester. Career Statistics Year Avg 2008 .234 TOTAL .234
GP 45 45
Big 12 Statistics Year Avg 2008 .208 TOTAL .208
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GP 20 20
GS 37 37
AB 145 145
R 14 14
H 34 34
2B 8 8
3B 1 1
HR 1 1
RBI 22 22
BB 6 6
SO 25 25
SB-ATT 3-5 3-5
GS 13 13
AB 53 53
R 5 5
H 11 11
2B 1 1
3B 0 0
HR 1 1
RBI 11 11
BB 3 3
SO 11 11
SB-ATT 1-2 1-2
Mike Nesseth
#41
So. • RHP • 6-5 • 220 • B/T: R/R • Windom, Minn. (Windom Area) Honors & Awards
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 Louisiana-Lafayette-2 5/3/08 Two Times (Kansas) 4/19/08 249 strikeouts over 187 innings • Two Times (Texas) 3/30/08 Struck out a career-high 18 in a Two Times (Texas) 3/30/08 Class 3AA state playoff game as a Three Times (UL-Lafayette-2) 5/3/08 junior • Totaled 11 letters in high Louisiana-Lafayette-2 5/3/08 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. Career Highs
• 2008 Husker Power Baseball Lifter of the Year • 2008 No. 2 Prospect in Northwoods League • Baseball America’s No. 63 Prospect for 2009 MLB Draft • Baseball America’s No. 29 College Prospect for the 2009 MLB Draft
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 thencareer-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 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. 2007: Nesseth redshirted as a true freshman in the Husker program • 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. Windom Area High School: 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 two-time, first-team All-Section 3AA and All-Southwest
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High 3.2 None None 3.2 4 4 4 2 6
Opponent (Last time) Louisiana-Lafayette-2
Date 5/3/08
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 TOTAL 3.58
W-L App 4-1 27 4-1 27
Big 12 Statistics Year ERA 2008 5.19 TOTAL 5.19
W-L App 3-0 13 3-0 13
GS CG SHO 0 0 0 0 0 0
CBO 0 0
SV 4 4
IP 37.2 37.2
H 28 28
R 19 19
ER 15 15
BB 14 14
SO 53 53
GS CG SHO 0 0 0 0 0 0
CBO 0 0
SV 1 1
IP 17.1 17.1
H 17 17
R 11 11
ER 10 10
BB 5 5
SO 25 25
2009 HUSKERS
2009 Outlook: One of the proven commodities on the Husker pitching staff, sophomore Mike Nesseth enjoyed a breakthrough 2008 season • Reworked his delivery prior to the season and enjoyed the fruits of his labor, going 4-1 with four saves and a 3.58 ERA in 27 appearances • Showed the ability to dominate at times with a fastball in the mid-90s and a plus slider as he continued to gain confidence • Posted a 2-0 mark with a 2.11 ERA in his final 13 outings while averaging nearly two strikeouts per inning in that stretch • Will be moved into the weekend rotation and is penciled in as the Huskers’ top starter entering spring drills • Has worked hard to improve his variety of pitches in making the transition and is diligent about making improvements every time he is on the mound • Worked exclusively as a starting pitcher for Duluth (Minn.) in the Northwoods League over the summer • Went 0-2 with a 2.93 ERA in six starts, striking out 27 in 30.2 innings and holding foes to a .212 average • Started NU’s exhibition against Iowa in the fall, working two shutout frames and allowing only one ball out of the infield • Rated the No. 2 prospect in the Northwoods League by Baseball America and among the top 100 prospects for the upcoming draft.
Category Innings: Longest Start: Shortest Start: Longest Relief: Hits: Runs: Earned Runs: Walks: Strikeouts:
Tyler Rank
#7
So. • 1B/RHP • 6-4 • 237 • B/T: R/R • Rochester, Minn. (Mayo) Honors & Awards
High School Coaches Association and St. Paul Pioneer Press after hitting At-bats: 4 Northern Colorado 3/26/08 .392 with three homers and 20 RBIs Runs scored: 1 Three Times (No. Colorado) 3/26/08 in 2007 • Rated by Baseball America Hits: 1 Five Times (Western Illinois) 4/29/08 Doubles: 1 Baylor-2 4/26/08 as the No. 2 high school prospect in Triples: 1 Northern Colorado 3/26/08 Minnesota for the 2007 MLB Draft Home Runs: None • Earned first-team National High RBIs: 2 Two Times (Baylor-2) 4/26/08 Total bases: 3 Northern Colorado 3/26/08 School Baseball Coaches Association Walks: 2 UC Riverside-1 3/1/08 All-District V honors • Hit .587 with Strikeouts: 2 UC Riverside 3/2/08 seven homers, 46 RBIs and a 1.011 Stolen bases: 1 UC Riverside-1 3/1/08 slugging percentage in American Hit Streak: 1 game (Five Times) 4/26/08 Legion ball in 2007, highlighted by a doubleheader when he went 7-for-7 against Winona • Also recorded a 2-0 mark with a 2.46 ERA • Was a three-time allconference pick, hitting .410 with two homers and 30 RBIs as a junior • Selected to the 2006 Area Code Games, where he helped lead the SPARQ Midwest Team to a tournament title • Totaled eight varsity letters in high school, as he was also a two-time all-state selection in football and played hockey for a season • Named to the high honor roll during his prep career at RMHS. Career Highs
2009 HUSKERS
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2007; Spring 2008; Fall 2008)
Category
2009 Outlook: Sophomore Tyler Rank was one of four true freshmen hitters who gained valuable experience last season • Appeared in 17 contests, splitting time between first base and designated hitter as he adjusted to the college game • Hit .192 with five RBIs, including a pair of multi-RBI contests • Two-way performer who battled through shoulder injuries in 2008 and underwent a pair of surgeries on his shoulders in the off-season • Will likely be limited to hitting duties this spring, taking away an arm that could have added depth in the Husker relief corps • Has been excellent in the classroom, carrying a 3.26 GPA and being named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll in each of his three semesters as a Husker. 2008: Rank was a valuable bench performer in the Huskers’ run to an NCAA Regional appearance in 2008 • Appeared in 17 contests, hitting .192 with five RBIs, as he saw time at first base and designated hitter • Showed a good eye at the plate, drawing six walks in just 32 plate appearances • Did not play in the NCAA Regional or the Big 12 Tournament • Hit .111 in nine at-bats against Baylor, coming up with a two-run pinch-hit double against the Bears on April 26 • Started at designated hitter against Western Illinois on April 29, going 1-for-3 with a walk in NU’s 6-4 win • Started NU’s opener against Texas on March 28, going 0-for-2 in NU’s 14-4 win • Picked up his first extra-base hit with an RBI triple, going 1-for-4 in a start at first base against Northern Colorado on March 26 • Started at designated hitter against Arkansas on March 19, singling to right in his only at-bat against the Razorbacks • Came off the bench to deliver a two-run single against Nebraska-Kearney on March 4 • Made his first career start at first base against UC Riverside on March 1, drawing a pair of walks, stealing a base and scoring a run in a 10-4 Husker win.
High Opponent (Last time)
Date
Personal: Born on Feb. 9, 1989, in Rochester, Minn. • Parents are Ron and Shelly Rank • Has one sister (Miranda) and a brother (Ryan) • Has not declared a major, but carries a 3.26 GPA entering the spring semester. Career Statistics Year Avg 2008 .192 TOTAL .192
GP 17 17
Big 12 Statistics Year Avg 2008 .111 TOTAL .111
Mayo High School: Rank was one of the top prospects in Minnesota playing for Coach Dan Hoefs at Mayo High School • Tabbed a first-team all-state performer by the Minnesota State
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GP 8 8
GS 6 6
AB 26 26
R 4 4
H 5 5
2B 1 1
3B 1 1
HR 0 0
RBI 5 5
BB 6 6
SO 7 7
SB-ATT 1-1 1-1
GS 2 2
AB 9 9
R 1 1
H 1 1
2B 1 1
3B 0 0
HR 0 0
RBI 2 2
BB 1 1
SO 2 2
SB-ATT 0-0 0-0
Nick Sullivan
#21
Sr. • OF • 5-11 • 199 • B/T: L/R • Arvada, Colo. (Pomona) Honors & Awards
2009 Outlook: One of three fifth-year seniors on the 2009 roster, Nick Sullivan returns after putting together a breakthrough junior season • Hit .296 with three homers and 31 RBIs in 51 contests, starting in left field the majority of the season • Took advantage of playing time to produce his best season and is expected to be a run producer in the Husker lineup • Considered a self-made player who has worked hard to make himself a more complete player • Valued by his teammates for his leadership and work ethic both on and off the field • Is a strong candidate for CoSIDA Academic All-America honors, carrying a 3.78 GPA in finance and is on track to receive his degree in May • Selected to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll all nine semesters at Nebraska • Is active in NU’s community outreach programs, serving his fourth year as the team’s representative to the StudentAthlete Advisory Committee. 2008: Sullivan regained his 2006 form after an injury-plagued sophomore season, hitting .296 with three homers and 31 RBIs in 51 contests • Established career bests in nearly every offensive category, ranking fifth in RBIs, sixth in doubles (nine) and fourth in homers, as he made 38 starts, primarily against right-handers • Totaled 12 multi-hit games and finished third on the team with nine multi-RBI contests • Was hit by 14 pitches, helping him finish the year fourth on the team in on-base percentage (.388) • Started NU’s NCAA opener against Eastern Illinois, going 1-for-5 in a 13-10 win on May 30 • Went hitless in five at-bats in the Big 12 Championships • Hit .256 with a pair of homers and 18 RBIs in 26 conference contests • Was 2-for-3 with an RBI at No. 12 Missouri on May 17 • Went 3for-9 with a double and a run scored in two games against Louisiana-Lafayette • Scored a career-high four runs and had three RBIs at No. 21 Oklahoma State on April 13 • Had a monster series in the sweep over Texas Tech, hitting .412 with two homers and eight RBIs, as he tied or set career highs in RBIs in the final two games of the series • Carried the Huskers to a 5-3 win over Texas Tech in the series finale on April 6, driving in all five runs, as he hit a two-run double in the first before coming back with a three-run homer in the sixth to help NU overcome a 3-2 deficit • Went 2-for-3 with a homer, three RBIs and two runs scored in a 5-2 win over Texas Tech on April 5 • Went 2-for-5 with a run scored and a stolen base in the opener at No. 13 Texas on March 28 • Hit .333 with three RBIs and three runs scored in a sweep of Northern Colorado • Named Big 12 Player of the Week on March 24, hitting .444 with nine RBIs in five games, as he recorded three multi-hit games and four multi-RBI contests • Led the Huskers to a series win against Oklahoma, hitting .364 with six RBIs, as he drove in two runs in all three contests, including a game-tying hit in the series opener • Collected a pair of multi-hit games against Arkansas, hitting .571 with a homer and three RBIs, including a 2-for-3 effort in the series finale on March 19 • Delivered a two-run homer in the opener against Arkansas on March 18, going 2-for-3 with a pair of RBIs • Put together a strong series at Kansas State, hitting .429 (3-for-7) with a pair of stolen bases • Keyed NU’s 5-3 win over KSU in the series finale on March 16, going 3-for-3 with a double and a stolen base • Saw action in all four games in a sweep of Northern Colorado, hitting .375 (3-for-8) with a pair of doubles and two runs scored • Was 2-for-2 with two sacrifice flies while matching his then-career best with three RBIs against Nebraska-Kearney on March 4 • Came off the bench for two hits, an RBI and a run scored at Stanford on Feb. 22. 2007: Sullivan had a hard-luck 2007 campaign, as a broken left thumb limited his effectiveness • Appeared in 30 games, hitting .192 with four RBIs and five stolen bases in six attempts • Used primarily as a pinch hitter, while also seeing time at both corner outfield spots and DH • Enjoyed his best game of the season against Notre Dame on March 5, going 3-for-4 in a loss to the Fighting Irish • Drove in a season-high two runs with a triple at fifth-ranked Rice on Feb. 25 • Saw time in all four NCAA Regional games, going 1-for-4 with a pinch-hit RBI single against No. 14 UC Riverside on June 1 • Delivered an eighth-inning pinch-hit single against fifth-ranked Texas on May 26 in his only Big
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Career Highs Category
High Opponent (Last time)
Date
At-bats: 5 Five Times (Eastern Illinois) 5/30/08 Runs scored: 4 Oklahoma State 4/13/08 Hits: 4 Nebraska-Kearney 4/19/06 Doubles: 1 12 Times (Missouri) 5/17/08 Triples: 1 Rice 2/24/07 Home Runs: 1 Five Times (Texas Tech) 4/6/08 RBIs: 5 Texas Tech 4/6/08 Total bases: 8 Nebraska-Kearney 4/19/06 Walks: 2 Kansas-2 3/25/06 Strikeouts: 3 Two Times (UL-Lafayette-2) 5/3/08 Stolen bases: 1 14 Times (Western Illinois) 4/30/08 Hit Streak: 8 games 3/16-3/28/08
12 Championship appearance • Was hitless in seven at-bats during conference action • Went 1-for-4 with a walk in a start at designated hitter against No. 18 Coastal Carolina on May 5 • Was 1-for-2 with a walk, stolen base and sacrifice fly in NU’s 7-6 win over Iowa on April 10.
2006: Sullivan served a dual role as NU’s fourth outfielder and top pinch hitter against right-handers • Appeared in 36 contests, hitting .318 with two homers and 12 RBIs in just 66 atbats • Led Nebraska with three pinch hits during the year • Had one at-bat during the Huskers’ NCAA Regional appearance • Delivered one of the biggest hits of the season - a three-run homer off of Big 12 Pitcher-of-the-Year Kyle McCulloch - in NU’s 6-5 win over No. 6 Texas in the Big 12 Tournament on May 27 • Hit .250 with a pair of RBIs in 32 atbats during conference play, while also being hit four times • Was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in a pinch-hit appearance in the finale at No. 24 Oklahoma State on May 8 • Made one start at No. 5 Texas, going 2-for-3 with a walk on April 21 • Posted his first career four-hit game against Nebraska-Kearney on April 19, including a homer and two runs scored • Earned two starts at Kansas State, going 2-for-10 with both hits coming in the series opener on March 31 • Matched or established then-career highs in hits and RBIs by going 2-for-3 with a double and two RBIs against Northern Colorado on March 29 • Made two starts against Kansas, going 3-for-6 with two walks and a hit-by-pitch • Went 2-for-4 with a stolen base against KU in NU’s 4-1 win on March 25 • Collected his first career multi-hit game in the nightcap against South Dakota State on March 17, going 2-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base • Had two pinch hits at the Rice Invitational, including an RBI single against the fourth-ranked Owls on Feb. 25 • Went 1-for-1 with a run scored in his debut against Charleston Southern on Feb. 16. 2005: Redshirted in his first year at Nebraska. Pomona High School: Sullivan starred on the diamond and the gridiron at Pomona High School • Was a three-year starter for Coach E.J. Mapps, helping the baseball program to a 19-5 record in 2004 and a state title as a junior • Selected as a first-team all-state outfielder after hitting .526 with 10 homers, 31 RBIs and 33 runs scored in 2004 • Ranked among the state leaders in average and homers, as his 10 round trippers tied the school single-season mark • Was chosen for the Colorado Rockies All-Star game at Coors Field • Garnered first-team all-region honors in 2003, hitting .422 with four homers, 26 RBIs and 23 runs scored to help Pomona High School rank as high as 23rd nationally • Recognized for his football abilities with his selection as a first-team All-Colorado quarterback (Rocky Mountain News) and defensive back (Denver Post) as a senior • Rushed for 1,516 yards and 24 touchdowns and threw for 640 yards and six touchdowns to earn Offensive Player-of-the-Year honors in the Jefferson County League • Ranked in the top five percent of his graduating class • Named academic all-state and was a finalist for the Steinmark Award, presented to the top high school student-athlete in the state for athletics, academics and community service. Personal: Born on June 10, 1986, in Englewood, Colo. • Parents are Cynthia and Michael Sullivan • Has three brothers (Jason, Tyler and Michael) • Majors in finance. Career Statistics Year 2006 2007 2008 TOTAL
Avg .318 .192 .296 .281
GP 36 30 51 117
Big 12 Statistics Year 2006 2007 2008 TOTAL
Avg .250 .000 .256 .239
GP 17 6 26 49
GS 16 13 38 67
AB 66 52 142 260
R 8 7 31 46
H 21 10 42 73
2B 3 0 9 12
3B 0 1 0 1
HR 2 0 3 5
RBI 12 4 31 47
BB 6 8 10 24
SO 9 12 39 60
SB-ATT 3-6 5-6 6-8 14-20
GS 8 2 21 31
AB 32 7 78 117
R 3 1 18 22
H 8 0 20 28
2B 0 0 3 3
3B 0 0 0 0
HR 0 0 2 2
RBI 2 0 18 20
BB 4 0 6 10
SO 5 3 25 33
SB-ATT 1-4 0-0 4-6 5-10
2009 HUSKERS
• Big 12 Player of the Week (3/24/08) • 2008 ESPN the Magazine First-Team Academic All-District VII • Two-Time First-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2006 & 2008) • Four-Year Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Member • Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2004; Spring 2005; Fall 2005; Spring 2006; Fall 2006; Spring 2007; Fall 2007; Spring 2008; Fall 2008) • 2006, 2007 & 2008 Husker Power Lifter-of-the-Year Finalist
Jeff Tezak
#19
Sr. • INF • 5-10 • 176 • B/T: S/R • San Diego, Calif. (Palomar College/Cal St. Northridge/Mt. Carmel) Honors & Awards
2009 HUSKERS
effort in a win at No. 22 Alabama on March 11 • Made 42 starts at At-bats: 5 Nine Times (Stanford-2) 2/22/08 designated hitter while seeing time Runs scored: 3 Kansas 5/19/07 at both third and second base • Hits: 5 Alabama 3/10/07 Put together a 15-game hit streak Doubles: 2 Alabama 3/11/07 Triples: 1 Three Times (Arizona State) 6/7/07 from March 25 to April 15, hitting Home Runs: 1 Four Times (UC Riverside) 2/29/08 .400 with two homers and 17 RBIs RBIs: 6 Missouri 3/25/07 in that stretch • Shined at the NCAA Total bases: 7 Two Times (Missouri) 3/25/07 Walks: 2 Three Times (Baylor) 5/11/07 Regional, hitting .375 (6-for-16) Strikeouts: 2 Four Times (Stanford-1) 2/22/08 with two triples, two doubles and Stolen bases: 1 Six Times (UC Riverside) 6/3/07 three runs scored, including two-hit Hit Streak: 15 games 3/25-4/15/07 efforts against nationally ranked UC Riverside and Arizona State • Showed consistency throughout the Big 12 season, as he hit .323 with a homer and 21 RBIs while appearing in every conference contest • Keyed an important 11-9 win at Kansas on May 19 by going 3-for-3 and scoring twice • Was 5-for-12 in the series win over Baylor, including a 3-for-4 effort with a double and an RBI in NU’s 6-4 win on May 13 • Hit .375 (3-for-8) with two walks and drove in two runs in the series loss against No. 18 Coastal Carolina, including a 2-for-4 effort in the opener on May 4 • Was 3-for-9 with three walks, three runs scored and a pair of sacrifices in the series win over No. 23 Oklahoma • Started at third against Iowa on April 10, going 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs • Hit safely in all three games vs. No. 13 Oklahoma State, driving in three runs in the series-clinching win on April 7 • Was 6-for-12 with four RBIs and three runs scored at Texas A&M, highlighted by a 2-for-3 effort with an RBI triple and a three-run double in the opener on March 30 • Carried the Huskers to a win over Missouri on March 26, going 3-for-5 with a homer and six RBIs, all of which came in one inning, as he hit a grand slam and later added a two-run double • Hit .333 (3-for-9) with a double, four RBIs and a pair of walks in the series at Texas Tech • Scorched No. 22 Alabama with a .728 average (8-for-11) with a homer, two doubles and three RBIs earning Big 12 Player-of-the-Week honors for his performance • Was 5-for-5 against the Crimson Tide on March 10, tying a Sewell-Thomas Stadium record for most hits in a game, while delivering the tying homer in the seventh and the game-winning RBI in the ninth in a 4-3 win • Had a pair of doubles in a 6-5 win over the Crimson Tide in the series finale on March 11 • Recorded his first multiple-hit game against Illinois State on Feb. 18, going 3-for-3 with an RBI in NU’s win. Career Highs
• 2007 Second-Team All-Big 12 • Big 12 Player of the Week (3/12/07) • 2008 First-Team Academic All-Big 12 • 2008 University of Nebraska Graduate • Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2007; Fall 2007; Spring 2008; Fall 2008)
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2009 Outlook: For senior Jeff Tezak, the 2009 campaign provides an opportunity to enjoy a healthy and productive senior year • Earned second-team All-Big 12 accolades at designated hitter in 2007, hitting .335 with 37 RBIs before being limited to seven contests because of knee surgery last spring • Adds a consistent hitter to the lineup who showed the ability to hit effectively from both sides of the plate and drive in runs • Proven postseason performer who hit .375 in the 2007 NCAA Tempe Regional • Restricted in fall drills as he continued his rehabilitation, but is expected to be near 100 percent for the start of spring practice • Gives the Huskers versatility throughout the infield, as he will likely see time at second base • Has excelled in the classroom, being named to the Big 12 honor roll all four semesters at NU and is now working toward his graduate degree. 2008: Tezak started the first seven games at designated hitter before undergoing seasonending surgery in early March and took a medical redshirt season • Hit .190 with two RBIs and five runs scored in just 26 plate appearances • Three of his four hits went for extra bases, including a solo homer against UC Riverside on Feb. 28, and doubles at Stanford (Feb. 23) and versus UC Riverside (March 1). 2007: Tezak joined the team in January of 2007 and provided an impact switch-hitter in the Husker lineup • Garnered second-team All-Big 12 laurels at designated hitter, batting .335 with three homers and 37 RBIs in 56 games • Tied for the team lead with three triples and was second on the squad in on-base percentage (.429), doubles (14) and hitby-pitches (11) • Recorded 15 multi-hit performances, including an impressive 5-for-5
High Opponent (Last time)
Date
Palomar College/Cal State Northridge/Mt. Carmel High School: Tezak earned junior college All-America honors playing for Coach Buck Taylor at Palomar College in San Marcos, Calif. • Captured first-team junior college All-America honors from the California Community Colleges Coaches Association in 2006, hitting .386 with a homer and 35 RBIs • Earned first-team Pacific Coast Conference laurels, as he finished second in the league in hitting and led his team to a 31-16 record and the PCC title • Led Palomar in both hits (60) and doubles (16), ranked second in both runs scored (35) and stolen bases (15-of16) • Began his collegiate career at Cal-State Northridge, where he hit .317 with 19 RBIs and 26 runs scored during his freshman season • Earned first-team All-Acocado League honors as a senior, hitting .360 for Coach John Holmes at Mt. Carmel High School. Personal: Born on Feb. 23, 1986, in Atwater, Calif. • Parents are Sharon and Gary Caradonna • Has one sister (Jennifer) and three brothers (Joey, John and Sean) • Received his degree in political science from Nebraska in December of 2008, and is in his first semester of graduate school • Comes from an athletic background, as his brother (Sean) played football at UC-Davis, while his oldest brother (Joey) wrestled at the University of Mary in North Dakota. Career Statistics Year 2007 2008 TOTAL
Avg .335 .190 .321
GP 56 7 63
AB 197 21 218
R 31 5 36
H 66 4 70
2B 14 2 16
3B 3 0 3
HR 3 1 4
RBI 37 2 39
BB 23 3 26
SO 28 3 31
SB-ATT 6-8 0-0 6-8
Avg GP GS AB .323 27 26 99 Did not play - injured .323 27 26 99
R 17 17
H 32 32
2B 6 6
3B 1 1
HR 1 1
RBI 21 21
BB 14 14
SO 15 15
SB-ATT 2-3 2-3
Big 12 Statistics Year 2007 2008 TOTAL
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GS 51 7 58
Joe Broekemeier
#17
Billings West High School: Rose was one of the top high school players in the state of Montana, playing American Legion ball for Coach Cory Hansen • Was a two-way performer who helped his American Legion team to a 52-10 record and a state title in 2006 • Dominated his opponents on the mound, going 10-2 with a 1.21 ERA and 147 strikeouts, while also hitting .413 with 50 RBIs, 19 doubles, six triples and three homers while slugging .645 • Tossed four shutouts and had seven games with at least 13 strikeouts, including an 18-strikeout, one-hitter where he retired 26 hitters in a row • Hit .300 or better in each of his four seasons of American Legion ball • Also played one season of basketball at Billings West High School • Graduated with high honors and was a member of the National Honor Society • Looked at Cal State Fullerton, San Diego State and the College of Southern Idaho before choosing Nebraska.
So. • RHP • 6-4 • 208 • B/T: R/R Aurora, Neb. (Aurora)
Honors & Awards
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2008) 2009 Outlook: Joe Broekemeier (pronounced BROCK-myer) is a promising prospect who has battled injuries throughout his Husker career • Is a talented pitcher who throws in the upper 80s and has worked hard to improve his off-speed pitches • Possesses a good understanding of the strike zone and a maturing frame • Capped an impressive fall with two innings of shutout baseball in the Red/White Series opener • Considered by the coaching staff to be the most improved pitcher on the Husker staff from the start of the fall • Will likely work out of the bullpen, as he faces Division I competition for the first time in his college career.
Personal: Born on Aug. 20, 1988, in Hagerstown, Md. • Parents are David and Karen Rose • Has one brother (Andrew) • Majors in psychology.
2007: Broekemeier redshirted in 2007 • Spent the summer playing for the San Luis Obispo Blues for Coach Chal Fanning, compiling a 2-0 record with a 2.42 ERA in 13 games • Fanned 25 over 26 innings of work and held opponents to a .224 average.
Sean Yost
Aurora High School: Broekemeier was one of the state’s top multi-sport athletes competing in football, basketball, track and American Legion baseball during his prep career • Selected as the Grand Island Independent’s Boys High School Athlete of the Year in 2005-06 • Rated as the top high school player in the state for the 2006 MLB Draft by Baseball America • Was a two-way performer for Coach Matt Broekemeier, going 4-2 with a 2.19 ERA on the mound, striking out 22 over 22.1 innings as a senior • Hit .480 with nine homers, 49 RBIs, 49 runs scored and 18 stolen bases, as Aurora placed fourth at the 2006 Class B state tournament • Enjoyed a strong junior campaign by going 7-3 with a 0.91 ERA while striking out 70 in 46 innings • Hit .401 with seven homers, 45 RBIs and 31 stolen bases • Started four years at point guard, setting a school record with 1,334 career points in leading AHS to back-to-back state tournament showings • Named captain of the Class B All-State team in 2005-06, averaging 18 points, six rebounds, five assists and four steals per game • Ran track for four seasons, placing fourth in the state in the 200 meters and anchoring the 4x400 relay to a state runner-up showing • Selected NU over Creighton, Missouri, Kansas and New Mexico.
R-Fr. • RHP • 6-6 • 194 • B/T: R/R Lincoln, Neb. (Southwest) 2009 Outlook: Sean Yost is one of several young pitching prospects who will contend for significant time on the mound this year • Redshirted last year after earning first-team allstate honors in 2007, going 6-2 with a 2.09 ERA at Lincoln Southwest • Developed over the last year and has made a significant jump in his velocity and strength • Added nearly 25 pounds since his arrival on campus • May have one of the highest ceilings of any pitcher on the Husker staff and is beginning to tap into that potential • Could challenge for a spot on weekends or as a midweek starter while working out of the bullpen in conference action • Is the only Lincoln native on the 2009 Husker roster. 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.
Personal: Born on April 8, 1987, in Central City, Neb. • Parents are Dale and Karla Broekemeier • Has two brothers (Matt and Tyson) • Majors in business administration • Father wrestled at Nebraska-Kearney.
Eric Rose
#8
Southwest High School: 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 two-time 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 complete-game 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.
#43
So. • LHP • 6-2 • 227 • B/T: L/L Billings, Mont. (West)
Honors & Awards
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2008) 2009 Outlook: After missing two seasons because of injuries, sophomore Eric Rose is poised to make his mark on the Husker staff • Was in line to make a major contribution to the Husker staff last year before a shoulder injury curtailed his 2008 campaign • Refocused himself in the off-season and is now healthy and in the best shape of his career • Consistently throws in the mid-to-upper 80s and showed the ability to induce ground ball outs • Has put himself in line for a significant role, either as a starter or out of the bullpen and provides another left-handed arm for the staff.
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.
2008: Missed the 2008 season because of a shoulder injury. 2007: Rose redshirted after having back surgery in December of 2006 • Spent the summer pitching for the Hays (Kan.) Larks and Coach Frank Leo, helping the Larks to a 39-19 record and a runner-up finish at the National Baseball Congress World Series in Wichita • Went 4-2 with three saves in 17 games, fanning 25 over 32.2 innings • Went 1-1 in three relief outings in the 2007 NBC World Series, fanning seven over eight innings and holding opponents to a .185 average.
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2008: Missed the 2008 season because of a back injury.
Cody Asche
#22
Kyle Bubak
Fr. • INF • 6-1 • 189 • B/T: L/R O’Fallon, Mo. (Fort Zumwalt West)
Jr. • INF • 6-0 • 182 • B/T: S/R • Layton, Utah (Salt Lake CC/Yavapai College/Layton HS)
2009 Outlook: Cody Asche (pronounced ASH-ee) comes to Nebraska following a decorated high school career • Earned all-state honors his last two years at Fort Zumwalt (Mo.) West High School, finishing his career with a .425 average • Hit .512 with 25 RBIs as a senior and was rated among the top high school prospects in Missouri in 2008 • Shown to be an advanced offensive performer with power potential before he finishes his career • Impressed the coaches with his work ethic, especially on the defensive end, as he adapts to the college level • Will challenge for playing time at both corner infield spots, as he could split time with Jake Mort at third base.
2009 HUSKERS
#6
Fort Zumwalt West High School: 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) • Has not declared a major.
2009 Outlook: Kyle Bubak (BOO-bock) is one of several newcomers who could see significant action this spring • Received first-team all-conference and conference defensive player-of-the-year honors at Salt Lake City Community College • Switch-hitter who could bat at the top or the bottom of the lineup, as he has good speed, controls the bat well awnd moves along runners • Worked at both shortstop and second base in the fall and is considered one of the team’s top defensive performers • Will challenge for time at both middle infield spots. Salt Lake City Community College/Yavapai College/Layton HS: 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, 14 doubles and 14 stolen bases in 59 games • Led Salt Lake City CC in runs scored (47) and was second in both doubles and triples (five) • Selected as the SWAC Defensive Player of the Year in 2008, recording 172 assists and helping turn 28 double plays, as SLCC posted a 39-20 record • Was named an NJCAA Academic All-American as a sophomore • Began his college career at Yavapai College with Coach Sky 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 secondteam 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.
Adam Bailey
#12
Cory Burleson
Jr. • OF/LHP • 6-0 • 189 • B/T: L/L •Scottsdale, Ariz. (South Mountain CC/Arizona St./Chaparral HS)
#13
Fr. • C • 6-0 • 203 • B/T: S/R Midland, Texas (Midland Christian)
2009 Outlook: One of four junior college transfers, Adam Bailey could be one of the most valuable of NU’s newcomers • Two-way performer who hit .400 with 21 doubles at South Mountain (Ariz.) Community College, while also posting four saves and a 1.16 ERA • Solid gap hitter who has ability to create power and a very strong outfield arm • Brings Division I experience, as he began his career at Arizona State in 2007 • Was a pleasant surprise during the fall in both roles and has impressed coaches and teammates with his competitiveness and work ethic • Will likely find a role in the outfield and work out of the bullpen.
Honors & Awards
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2008) 2009 Outlook: Cory Burleson is one of a pair of newcomers looking to earn time behind the plate this season • Switchhitter earned second-team all-state laurels in Texas last season, hitting .402 with five homers and 22 RBIs to help his team to a regional finals appearance • Brings good athleticism behind the plate and possesses strong leadership qualities and work habits • Caught for 2007 first-round pick Chris Withrow in high school and that experience has helped him make the transition to college pitchers • Got off to a slow start in the fall after off-season surgery, but was near 100 percent by the end of fall drills and earned the trust of the coaches with his ability to handle the pitching staff • Will challenge Cody Neer for playing time and has the tools to develop into the Huskers’ everyday catcher in the future.
South Mountain Community College/Arizona State University/Chaparral High School: 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.
Midland Christian High School: Burleson was one of the top catchers in the state of Texas playing for Coach Dale Redman at Midland Christian • Collected second-team 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 first-team 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 March 6, 1988, in Colorado Springs, Colo. • Parents are Scott and Brenda Bailey • Has one sister (Erica) • Majors in communication studies.
Personal: Born on Feb. 4, 1990, in Odessa, Texas • Parents are Gayle and Jerry Burleson • Has one brother (Bryant) • Majors in math and secondary education.
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Jed Hanson
Fr. • INF/OF • 5-11 • 185 • B/T: R/R Waxahachie, Texas (Waxahachie)
Jr. • RHP/C • 6-1 • 184 • B/T: S/R • Hamlake, Minn. (College of Southern Idaho/Forest Lake HS)
Honors & Awards
2009 Outlook: One of four junior college transfers among this year’s newcomers, Jed Hanson could provide depth to a pair of positions • Caught at the junior college level at the College of Southern Idaho, but is being looked at as both a catcher and pitcher at NU • Has a live arm and performed well throughout the fall campaign in both roles • Throws in the upper 80s with a good breaking ball while adapting to pitching for the first time since high school • Will challenge fellow newcomer Cory Burleson for time behind the plate backing up Cody Neer • Was limited in off-season work because of injury, but could earn playing time with a return to health and could serve a valuable role to the club.
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2008) 2009 Outlook: One of the four Texas natives in this year’s recruiting class, Boomer Collins brings impressive credentials to the Husker program • Finished his prep career with a .465 average, 19 homers, 123 RBIs, 191 runs scored and 61 stolen bases, earning allstate honors his last two campaigns • Fundamentally sound player who runs well and is versatile enough to play a number of positions across the diamond • Coaches rave about his work habits and leadership qualities for a true freshman • Will be used in a number of roles, but will be counted on for significant contributions as a freshman.
Personal: Born on Sept. 22, 1987, in Cambridge, Minn. • Parents are Roger Hanson and Kay Michelson • Has one sister (Jessie) and three brothers (Zak, Alex and Izaiah) • Majors in communication studies • Full name is Jedadiah Robert Hanson-Michelson.
Personal: Born on June 13, 1989, in Mount Pleasant, Texas • Parents are Tom and Sheri Collins • Has one sister (Bridgett) • Has not declared a major, but carried a 3.74 GPA in his first semester at NU • Father was a punter at the University of Indiana • Full name is Thomas Joseph Collins III.
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Seth Hood
Fr. • OF • 6-2 • 194 • B/T: R/R Shreveport, La. (Calvary Baptist Academy)
#26
Fr. • OF • 6-1 • 208 • B/T: R/R Moline, Ill. (Moline)
Honors & Awards
2009 Outlook: Freshman outfielder Seth Hood brings an intriguing background into the Husker program • Was a multi-sport athlete in high school who was recruited by schools in both football and baseball, but elected to play college baseball • Possesses some of the best raw power in the program and is just beginning to tap his potential on the diamond • Made significant strides in his first fall in the program and will continue to improve as he gains more experience on the diamond • Will add depth to the outfield mix this year, as NU returns three starters with extensive experience at the position, but could become a mainstay in the future.
• 2008 MLB Fifth-Round Draft Pick (LA Angels of Anaheim) 2009 Outlook: Khiry (pronounced KY-ree) Cooper is one of the most anticipated baseball recruits in recent Husker memory • 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 • Believed to be highest draftee to play baseball at Nebraska since Turner Gill, who was a second-round pick in 1980 • Spent the fall with the football program as a wide receiver, but will exclusively stick with baseball in the spring • Very strong athlete for his size and has exceptional speed and athleticism • Will be worked in slowly after missing the fall, but has the tools and the drive to play an important role in the Husker program.
Moline Senior High School: Hood was one of the top performers in the state of Illinois playing for Coach Derek Lindauer at Moline Senior High School • Received first-team all-metro and all-conference accolades as a senior, hitting .387 with three homers and 40 RBIs to help his team to a Big 6 Conference title • Played American Legion baseball in the summer, hitting .370 with seven homers and 36 RBIs for Coach Jimmy Zacharewicz in 2008 • Earned all-area honors on the diamond in each of his last three seasons and was a four-year letterwinner in baseball • Starred on the football field as a running back/safety, earning all-metro honors in football • Graduated in the top 100 in his graduating class and was selected to the National Honor Society • Received academic all-state laurels in each of his last two years in high school.
Calvary Baptist Academy: Cooper was one of the top players in Louisiana playing for Coach Rodney Traweek at Calvary Baptist Academy • Selected in the fifth round (No. 169 overall) by the Los Angeles Angels • Earned all-state honors as a senior, hitting .366 with an on-base percentage of .533 and a slugging percentage of .574, as Calvary Baptist Academy won its second straight state title • Carried his team in the state tournament, hitting .500 with 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 threesport career • Was a three-year 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 Dec. 16, 1989, in Silvis, Ill. • Parents are Aimee Grochan and Dennis Hood • Has one sister (Olivia) and two brothers (Elijah Garcia and Spenser Hood) • Has not declared a major.
Personal: Born on Jan. 18, 1990, in Scottsdale, Ariz. • He is the son of Yolanda Cooper • Has one sister (Kyla) • Majors in construction management.
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College of Southern Idaho/Forest Lake High School: Spent two seasons at College of Southern Idaho under Coach Boomer Walker • Helped the Golden Eagles to a 31-28 record and a regional tournament appearance in 2008 • Hit .272 in the wood-bat league with 38 RBIs and 14 doubles, leading the squad in both RBIs and doubles • Started at catcher for the first time in 2008, fielding at a .988 clip and throwing out nearly 40 percent of wouldbe runners • Was a full-time outfielder as a freshman, hitting .259 with six stolen bases • Played baseball for three seasons at Forest Lake (Minn.) High School, earning Minneapolis Star-Tribune and St. Paul Pioneer Press Player-of-the-Year honors as a senior • Hit .427 with three homers and 19 RBIs, while also going 9-2 with a 1.56 ERA on the mound • Fanned 76 hitters and allowed only six extra-base hits in 63 innings of work • Garnered all-conference accolades as a junior and senior playing for Coach Brian Raabe.
Waxahachie High School: One of the top high school players in Texas, Collins led Waxahachie High School to a Class 4A runner-up finish for Coach Terry Wood in 2008 • Garnered all-state honors as a senior, hitting .522 with nine homers, 35 RBIs, 49 runs scored and 23 stolen bases • Started all four years on the diamond, earning all-district honors each season • Chosen as the district newcomer of the year in 2005, the sophomore of the year in 2006 and a first-team honoree in 2007 and 2008 • Participated in the 2007 Area Code Games in Long Beach, Calif. • Teamed with fellow freshman 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 • Is a strong performer in the classroom, graduating in the top 11 percent of his class and was a National Honor Society member.
Khiry Cooper
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Kash Kalkowski
#3
Kale Kiser
Fr. • RHP/UTL • 6-1 • 198 • B/T: R/R Grand Island, Neb. (Grand Island)
Fr. • INF • 5-10 • 182 • B/T: S/R Plano, Texas (Plano West)
Honors & Awards
2009 Outlook: One of the top infielders from the state of Texas, freshman Kale Kiser is one of the candidates to start at second base • Former all-state performer who hit .432 with 52 runs scored to help Plano West to a state title and No. 1 national ranking • Hard-nosed player who brings a competitiveness every time he comes to the diamond and a high baseball IQ • Possesses an advanced offensive approach and has worked hard on the defensive side of the game.
• 2008 MLB 49th-Round Draft Pick (Tampa Bay)
2009 HUSKERS
2009 Outlook: Kash Kalkowski (KAL-cow-ski) highlights a strong crop of in-state recruits in the Husker program • Was a two-time state player of the year who went 17-4 on the mound over last three years, leading Grand Island to a state championship in 2008 • Selected in the 49th round by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2008 MLB First-Year Player Draft • Possesses athleticism and offensive tools that can project nearly everywhere on the diamond, as he could see time in the outfield when not pitching • Is a competitor with tremendous stuff on the mound, making him a strong contender for early playing time.
Plano West High School: 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, while also being named first-team all-area by the Dallas Morning News and District 9-5A MVP • Went 8-for-9 with five doubles, a triple, six RBIs and five runs scored in a pair of district playoff wins against Plano East • Named to the Texas 5A State All-Tournament team after going 2-for-4 with a pair of runs, a game-tying RBI and a stolen base in the title game against Southlake Carroll • Earned first-team all-district accolades as a junior, 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 with 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.
Grand Island High School: Kalkowski was one of the most dominant two-way performers in the state, leading Grand Island High School and Coach Rick Kissack to their first state title in 2008 • Named the Gatorade and Louisville Slugger Nebraska Player of the Year and chosen as captain of both the Lincoln Journal Star and Omaha World-Herald’s allstate teams • Compiled a 6-1 record 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.
Nate Kerkhoff
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Personal: Born on March 31, 1990, in Little Rock, Ark. • Parents are Kirk and Dana Kiser • Has one sister (Karlie) • Has not declared a major.
#28
Nick Ludemann
Fr. • LHP • 5-11 • 174 • B/T: L/L Overland Park, Kan. (Blue Valley)
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Fr. • RHP • 6-5 • 196 • B/T: R/R LaVista, Neb. (Creighton Prep)
Honors & Awards
2009 Outlook: One of the biggest benefits of the fall was the development of freshman right-hander Nick Ludemann (pronounced LUE-da-man) • Limited last year by a shoulder injury, but was healthy during the fall and began to regain the form that made him one of the state’s top pitchers as a junior • Showed the ability to dominate at times in the fall with two plus pitches and has put himself in line to potentially be a contributor in a variety of roles on the staff in the spring • Has a prototypical frame for a pitcher and will continue to develop as he gains additional weight and strength • Has been around successful programs, as he played at one of the state’s top programs in Creighton Prep.
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2008) 2009 Outlook: The addition of freshman left-hander Nate Kerkhoff helps to fill a crucial void in the Husker bullpen • Earned all-state honors as a senior, going 8-2 with a 1.24 ERA and 55 strikeouts over 62 innings to help Blue Valley High School to a state title • Impressed during the fall with his ability to consistently throw strikes and mix his pitches well • Will likely be called on in short relief and expand his role as he continues to improve • Possesses a strong work ethic and carried a 3.63 GPA in international studies during the fall semester.
Creighton Prep High School: Ludemann was one of the state’s top high school prospects pitching for Coach Pat Mooney at Creighton Prep • Lettered three seasons in baseball, helping the Junior Jays advance to the state tournament in each of his final three seasons • Rated the top high school senior in the state by Perfect Game USA, but was limited the majority of his senior year after a shoulder injury • Returned to action full-time during the summer playing American Legion ball, going 3-4 with a 2.98 ERA, while fanning 42 over 44.2 innings and holding opponents to a .224 average • Saw time at third base when he was not pitching, hitting .426 with two homers and 24 RBIs during the summer of his senior year • Started on PI Midwest’s Legion title team in 2007 and runner-up squad in 2006, earning the team’s lone win in the 2006 regional with a complete-game four hitter • Invited to the 2007 Area Code Games in Long Beach, Calif., and earned an invitation to try out with the U.S. Junior National Team in 2007 • Won four games and ranked among the state leaders in strikeouts as a sophomore.
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 all-state 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 consecutive inning shutout streak • Hit .329 with 22 RBIs, including three of his team’s four runs in a 4-0 victory over Goddard in the state title game • Selected to the all-state team on two occasions and was also a two-time All-Johnson County honoree by the Kansas City Star • Finished his career holding school records for wins (22), 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 all-conference 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 Jan. 26, 1990, in Papillion, Neb. • Parents are Joseph and Susan Ludemann • Has one sister (Jennifer) and two brothers (Andrew and Joseph) • Has not declared a major.
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 • Had a 3.63 GPA following his first collegiate semester.
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Taylor Massey
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Jordan Roualdes
Fr. • LHP • 6-0 • 171 • B/T: L/L Fort Worth, Texas (Weatherford)
Jr. • LHP • 6-2 • 207 • B/T: L/L • Sonoma, Calif. (South Mountain CC/Mesa CC/Justin-Siena HS)
2009 Outlook: Freshman southpaw Taylor Massey will be one of several newcomers counted on to replace five pitchers selected in the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft • Earned all-state honors in Texas last year, going 11-2 with a 1.29 ERA and six shutouts as a senior • Comes from a baseball background and has an understanding of what it takes to be successful on the mound • Was impressive at times in the fall, mixing his pitches well and creating ground balls • Will likely be counted on in short and middle relief early on and look to earn a more expanded role as the season progresses.
2009 Outlook: Jordan Roualdes (RAWL-dees) could be one of the sleepers on the 2009 Husker pitching staff • Provides the Huskers with a veteran left-hander as NU looks to rebuild its weekend rotation • Pitched at South Mountain (Ariz.) CC, going 5-1 with a 3.13 ERA last season • Throws in the upper 80s with three pitches he can throw for strikes • Showed good command and a strong work ethic during the fall and could potentially fill a void in the weekend rotation • Has the potential to develop into a quality starter from the left side this season, as he adapts to Division I baseball • Has been around winning programs, capturing three straight state titles in high school and reaching the 2006 JUCO World Series. South Mountain Community College/Mesa Community College/Justin-Siena HS: 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 Justin-Siena 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 Jan. 14, 1989, in North Richland Hills, Texas • Parents are Terry and Connie Massey • Has one brother (JD) and one younger sister (Kelli Rae) • Majors in special education.
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.
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Cade Thompson
Fr. • LHP • 6-0 • 159 • B/T: L/L Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep)
#23
Jr. • 1B • 6-2 • 196 • B/T: L/L • Eatonville, Wash. (Central Arizona College/Eatonville HS)
2009 Outlook: One of three in-state pitchers in this year’s recruiting class, southpaw Josh Raburn was expected to be a contributor in the Husker bullpen this season • Was an all-state pick, going 6-0 with a 1.21 ERA for Creighton Prep as a senior • Suffered a shoulder injury in fall drills that required season-ending surgery • Has been diligent in his rehabilitation program and is expected to be ready for the start of practice next fall • Teammate of fellow freshman pitcher Nick Ludemann.
2009 Outlook: Junior college transfer Cade Thompson fills a pair of needs for the Husker lineup • Hit .318 with 47 RBIs in a wood bat league playing for Central Arizona College, helping the Vaqueros to an NJCAA World Series appearance in 2008 • Keyed a defense that helped set a team NJCAA alltime fielding record of .977 in 2008 • Provides an exceptional defensive presence at first base, which will only strengthen the Husker infield, and has the ability to hit to all fields • Slated to platoon with returnee Tyler Farst at first base, giving the Huskers versatility at the position • Spent the summer with the NBC World Series runner-up Seattle Studs and comes from one of the best junior college programs in the nation.
Creighton Prep High School: Raburn was one of the state’s top southpaws pitching for Coach Pat Mooney at Creighton Prep High School • Helped the Junior Jays to state tournament appearances in both 2007 and 2008, as the Junior Jays were ranked 28th nationally by Collegiate Baseball his senior season • Chosen as a second-team AllNebraska honoree in 2008, going 6-0 with a 1.21 ERA, fanning 47 in just 34.2 innings • Ranked fifth in the state in wins and ERA as a senior • Tabbed a first-team All-Class A and All-Metro selection as a senior and was chosen for the 2008 Colin-Orcutt all-star game, signifying one of the top seniors in the Omaha area • Tossed a no-hitter against Lincoln North Star in 2008 • Spent the summer playing American Legion baseball, going 2-2 with one save and a 1.08 ERA while holding opponents to a .202 batting average • Played two years of varsity baseball at Creighton Prep and also went 9-3 with a 2.36 ERA in American Legion baseball as a junior, earning the win in the state championship game in 2007 • Excelled in the classroom, earning a spot on the honor roll each quarter at Creighton Prep and graduated with highest honors.
Central Arizona College/Eatonville High School: 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 wood-bat 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 Iowa Western CC • Spent the summer playing for the Seattle Studs, helping the squad to a 50-11 record and a runner-up finish at the NBC World Series in Wichita, Kan. • Led the squad in 2007 with a .356 average and 31 RBIs, while scoring 43 runs en route to earning NJCAA All-Region 1 and all-conference honors • Selected to the Arizona Sophomore All-Star 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 Nov. 11, 1989, in Midland, Texas • Parents are Tim and Marna Raburn • Has one sister (Mackenzie) and two brothers (Parker and Mason) • Has not declared a major.
Personal: Born on July 9, 1987, in Puyallup, Wash. • Parents are Rick and Sharee Thompson • Has one sister (Katie) • Majors in business administration.
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Weatherford High School: Taylor was one of the best left-handers in the state playing for his father Terry at Weatherford High School • Earned Collegiate Baseball/Louisville Slugger All-America honors as a senior, going 11-2 with a 1.29 ERA over 70.1 innings • Tossed six shutouts as a senior en route to earning third-team Class 5A all-state accolades from the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association • Hit .423 with 32 runs scored as an outfielder to lead Weatherford High School to a 22-12 record and a Bi-District championship in 2008, earning District Co-MVP accolades • Started his final three seasons, earning all-district laurels in 2007 and 2008 and helping Weatherford to a district title as a sophomore • Performed well in the classroom, as he was named an academic all-state performer for three years and selected a Texas Scholar.
Josh Raburn
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2009 Nebraska Cornhuskers
2009 HUSKERS
Radio and Television Roster
#1 Boomer Collins INF/OF 5-11 • 185 • Fr. B/T: R/R Waxahachie, Texas
#2 Jake Mort
INF 6-0 • 179 • Sr. B/T: R/R Nebraska City, Neb.
#3 Kash Kalkowski
#4 DJ Belfonte
#6 Kyle Bubak
#7 Tyler Rank
RHP/UTL 6-1 • 198 • Fr. B/T: R/R Grand Island, Neb.
OF 5-10 • 182 • Jr. B/T: L/L Kansas City, Mo.
INF 6-0 • 182 • Jr. B/T: S/R Layton, Utah
1B/RHP 6-4 • 237 • So. B/T: L/R Rochester, Minn.
#8 Sean Yost
RHP 6-6 • 194 • R-Fr. B/T: R/R Lincoln, Neb.
#9 Dan Johnston
#11 Matt Freeman
#12 Adam Bailey
#13 Cory Burleson
#14 Kale Kiser
#16 Jed Hanson
#17 Joe Broekemeier
#18 Casey Hauptman
#19 Jeff Tezak
#20 Ben Kline
#21 Nick Sullivan
#22 Cody Asche
#23 Cade Thompson
C 6-0 • 203 • Fr. B/T: S/R Midland, Texas
INF 5-10 • 176 • Sr. B/T: S/R San Diego, Calif.
INF 5-10 • 182 • Fr. B/T: S/R Plano, Texas
INF 6-3 • 184 • So. B/T: R/R Omaha, Neb.
INF/OF 6-1 • 189 • So. B/T: R/R Papillion, Neb.
RHP/C 6-1 • 184 • Jr. B/T: S/R Hamlake, Minn.
OF 5-11 • 199 • Sr. B/T: L/R Arvada, Colo.
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RHP 6-1 • 183 • So. B/T: R/R Omaha, Neb.
RHP 6-4 • 208 • So. B/T: R/R Aurora, Neb.
INF 6-1 • 189 • Fr. B/T: L/R O’Fallon, Mo.
OF/LHP 6-0 • 189 • Jr. B/T: L/L Scottsdale, Ariz.
RHP 6-4 • 214 • So. B/T: R/R Omaha, Neb.
1B 6-2 • 196 • Jr. B/T: L/L Eatonville, Wash.
2009 Nebraska Cornhuskers Radio and Television Roster
#25 Erik Anderson
#26 Seth Hood
#28 Nate Kerkhoff
#30 Erik Bird
#32 Tyler Farst
#33 Michael Mariot
#34 Jordan Roualdes
#35 Cody Neer
#36 Taylor Massey
#38 Josh Raburn
#39 Nick Ludemann
#41 Mike Nesseth
#43 Eric Rose
#27 Mike Anderson
#42 Dave Bingham
#29 Eric Newman
OF 6-2 • 194 • Fr. B/T: R/R Shreveport, La.
1B/OF 6-0 • 211 • Jr. B/T: R/R Cedar Park, Texas
LHP 6-0 • 159 • Fr. B/T: L/L Omaha, Neb.
Head Coach Seventh Season
RHP 5-10 • 187 • Jr. B/T: R/R Kansas City, Kan.
RHP 6-0 • 177 • So. B/T: R/R Southlake, Texas
RHP 6-5 • 196 • Fr. B/T: R/R LaVista, Neb.
Assistant Coach Fourth Season
OF 6-1 • 208 • Fr. B/T: R/R Moline, Ill.
LHP 6-2 • 207 • Jr. B/T: L/L Sonoma, Calif.
RHP 6-5 • 220 • So. B/T: R/R Windom, Minn.
Assistant Coach Second Season
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LHP 5-11 • 174 • Fr. B/T: L/L Overland Park, Kan.
C/1B 6-3 • 213 • Sr. B/T: S/R Orlando, Fla.
RHP 6-1 • 221 • Sr. B/T: R/R Omaha, Neb.
LHP 6-0 • 171 • Fr. B/T: L/L Fort Worth, Texas
LHP 6-2 • 227 • Sr. B/T: L/L Billings, Mont.
#40 Nate Thompson
Volunteer Assistant Coach Second Season
#15 Curtis Ledbetter
Director of Baseball Operations First Season
2009 HUSKERS
#24 Khiry Cooper
Dan Johnston with Head Coach Mike Anderson
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Mike Anderson
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Head Coach • Seventh Year • Northern Colorado (1990) • 255-116-1 Career Record
COACHES & STAFF
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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.” In his first six years as Nebraska’s head coach, Anderson has lived up to that ideal, guiding the Husker program to a 255-116-1 record, two Big 12 titles (2003 and 2005) and the school’s third College World Series appearance this decade. The Huskers have reached NCAA Regional play in five of the past six 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. 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 and reached an NCAA Regional for the seventh time in the last eight seasons. NU, which was the No. 6 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, also reached the finals of the Big 12 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. 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 the program’s first-ever CWS game, while the 57 wins led the nation and broke 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
Coach, School Gene Stephenson, Wichita State Mike Fox, North Carolina Mike Martin, Florida State Rob Walton, Oral Roberts Wayne Graham, Rice Brad Hill, Kansas State Brian O’Connor, Virginia Jim Morris, Miami (Fla.) George Horton, Oregon Ray Tanner, South Carolina Rick Jones, Tulane Mike Anderson, Nebraska Steve Owens, Le Moyne Augie Garrido, Texas Pat Murphy, Arizona State
Won 1,653 991 1,538 221 787 568 216 1,199 490 935 813 255 535 1,668 949
Lost 550 331 520 78 299 219 89 500 212 416 368 116 249 777 443
Tied 3 5 4 0 0 2 0 4 1 3 2 1 1 8 4
Pct. .750 .749 .747 .739 .725 .721 .708 .705 .698 .692 .688 .687 .682 .682 .681
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. 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 First-Team Academic All-Americans, while Leise repeated as the Academic All-American of the Year. 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. Commitment to student-athletes and commitment to teaching – these have been the hallmarks throughout Anderson’s coaching tenure at NU. Since joining the Nebraska staff, Anderson has coached a total of 25 first-team allconference honorees, while 47 of his players have signed pro contracts. Anderson has seen 10 of his players reach the Major Leagues, including Gordon (Kansas City) and Chamberlain (New York Yankees) in 2007. 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 Major League Baseball First-Year Player 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 AllAmerica 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 Baseball Golden Spikes and the Brooks Wallace Awards, while also being recognized as Baseball America’s College Player of the Year. A total of seven Huskers were selected in the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft, marking the ninth consecutive year that at least four NU players were selected. The group was highlighted by Aaron Pribanic (Seattle) and Dan Jennings (Florida), who were both picked in the top-10 rounds of the draft. 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
Mike Anderson has led Nebraska to a pair of Big 12 regular-season titles and a College World Series appearance in his six seasons as head coach.
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Nebraska has averaged nearly 43 wins per season in Anderson’s six years at Nebraska. He ranks among the most successful coaches in the country in terms of winning percentage.
Mike Anderson and Alex Gordon at the 2005 Dick Howser Trophy ceremony.
Anderson at a Glance
Year 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Totals
Overall (Pct.) 47-18 (.723) 36-23 (.610) 57-15 (.792) 42-17 (.712) 32-27 (.542) 41-16-1 (.716) 255-116-1 (.687)
Coaching Honors
Big 12 Coach of the Year
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
Big 12 (Pct.) 20-7 (.741) 11-16 (.407) 19-8 (.704) 17-10 (.630) 14-13 (.519) 17-9-1 (.648) 98-63-1 (.608) 2003, 2005 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 (18); Madison (14) and Andie (7); Son: Taylor (16)
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)
The Anderson Family (from left): Mike, Kim, Madison, Kaleigh, Andie and Taylor.
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average, hits and runs scored. Individually, Morris and Leise were both first-team AllAmericans, 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, while also finishing second nationally in total hits and runs scored. 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 AllAmericans 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 has coached three All-Americans and seven allconference 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 14 years, the Huskers have placed 65 players on the first-team all-conference squad. Nebraska has had 10 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans and 18 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.
A Chat with Mike Anderson Coach Anderson Talks about the Husker Baseball Program
COACHES & STAFF
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 student-athletes. 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.
For the last three seasons, Anderson has coordinated Baseball 101, a day of instruction and clinics to raise money for a local learning center in Lincoln.
nutrition, all of 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.
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 student-athletes 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.
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.
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
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.
Football Coach Bo Pelini and Mike Anderson share a laugh prior to Nebraska’s game against Creighton.
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 • Fourth Year • Emporia State (1972)
COACHES & STAFF
Dave Bingham is in his fourth 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 26 seasons, including successful head coaching stints at Emporia State (1974-87) 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 2008, Nebraska tied for second in the Big 12 with a .971 fielding percentage, while third baseman Jake Mort tied a position record with his .964 fielding percentage. Bingham also tutored All-Big 12 second baseman Jake Opitz, who was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 12th round of the 2008 MLB Draft. In 2006 and 2007, Bingham served as the Huskers’ pitching coach. He 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 4518 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 year, he brought KU back to the NCAA Tournament with another 40-win season and finished the season 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, 60, 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 children, Brianna, 29, and Brandon, 26, who played his collegiate baseball at New Mexico, and two grandchildren.
Janet and Dave Bingham with their grandchildren Zoe and Hallie Green.
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
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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
Eric Newman
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COACHES & STAFF
Assistant Coach/Pitching Coach • Second Year • Texas Tech (1997) Eric Newman is in his second season as Nebraska’s pitching coach after joining the staff on July 2, 2007. Newman came to NU 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, 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. 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 AllAmerica honors, while right-hander Victor Black earned one of 36 invites to Team USA’s tryout camp in June of 2007. 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 All-Independent Team. For his efforts, Newman was named Independent Coach of the Year in 2006. 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
The Newman family (from left): EJ, Melissa 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
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-ofthe-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 playercoach 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 had their first son, EJ, in August of 2007.
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Nate Thompson
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Curtis Ledbetter
Volunteer Assistant Coach • Second Year Dallas Baptist (2006)
Director of Baseball Operations • First Year Nebraska (2005)
Thompson at a Glance
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
Curtis Ledbetter is in his first 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. Nebraska Head Coach Mike Anderson said that Ledbetter’s professional and collegiate background made him an ideal candidate for the position. “Curtis’ experiences in our program and in the minor leagues will benefit our program,” Anderson said. “He is someone who has been around the game for a long time and has a passion for it. The other thing is that he is a high character person who is a good fit with our coaching staff.” Ledbetter brings an extensive background to the Husker staff, including playing professional baseball after he graduated from Nebraska in 2005. An 18th-round draft pick of the Seattle Mariners, 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, he was a three-time academic All-Big 12 selection and graduated from Nebraska in 2005 with a degree in journalism.
2007-Present Summer 2007 2007 2006
Coaching Experience
Ledbetter at a Glance
Nebraska, Director of Baseball Operations
Playing Experience
Traverse City (Frontier League) Seattle Mariners organization Nebraska Garden City Community College
2004-2005 2002-03
Personal Information
Nov. 1, 1982 Dallas Baptist, 2006 Fort Hays State, 2008
Date of Birth Alma Mater
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2008-Present 2007 2005-06 2002-2005 2001 Dec. 26, 1981 Nebraska, 2005
COACHES & STAFF
Nate Thompson is in his second year as volunteer assistant coach in the Husker program. In his role at Nebraska, Thompson works primarily with the infielders, assists with the hitters and helps in 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. 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 also 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.
Coaching Experience
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COACHES & STAFF
Baseball Support Staff Mike Arthur
Katie Jewell
Director of Strength and Conditioning
Associate Director for Academic Programs
Mike Arthur is in his sixth year as head strength coach for baseball and his 33rd 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 33 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. Arthur is from Lincoln and earned his bachelor’s degree from UNL in 1978. He and his wife, Reena have two daughters, Tara, 26, and Rachel, 13, and a son, John, 14.
Katie Jewell is in her eighth 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 32 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.
Brian Lehmann Director of Sports Nutrition
Renee Brinkmann
A highly respected professional in the field of sports nutrition, Brian Lehmann is in his second year as director of sports nutrition. Under his direction, sports nutrition integrates healthy choices in the daily activities for all 23 varsity sports. In this role, Lehmann directs body composition/frame analysis, nutrition education, weight management, 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. Lehmann’s administrative duties include oversight of the Nebraska Training Table, which features a rare self-operated management highlighted by an experienced staff of 55 employees with nutrition and culinary expertise. Lehmann’s professional licenses and certifications include: Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist, Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Lehmann previously served in strength and conditioning and sports nutrition capacities at Kansas State and Tennessee from 1996 to 2007. Lehmann received dual bachelor’s degrees in kinesiology and human nutrition honors program from Kansas State in 2001. Lehmann received his master’s degree from Tennessee in human performance and sports administration in 2003. A native of Sabetha, Kan., Lehmann and his wife Miranda, also a native of Sabetha, have a 3-year-old son, Eli, and one-year-old daughter, Kiley.
Baseball Office Manager Renee Brinkmann is in her 22nd 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 works with the Husker coaching staff in organizing and planning Baseball 101. 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 Klute Haymarket Park Athletic Turf Manager Josh Klute is in his fourth 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 three 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. He also assisted in the maintenance of the football, softball and soccer fields at Oklahoma. 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.
Shamus McKnight Assistant Media Relations Director Shamus McKnight is in his ninth year working with the Husker baseball program and 12th 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 seven 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
Spiehs spent six seasons in affiliated minor league baseball after being drafted in the 33rd round by the San Francisco Giants in 2001. He pitched for the Giants, Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres organizations, making 250 appearances and reaching as high as the Triple-A ranks in 2005 with Fresno and Portland in the Pacific Coast League. Most recently, Spiehs pitched for the Lincoln Saltdogs in 2008, going 3-2 with five saves in 24 appearances. At Nebraska, Spiehs compiled a 21-6 record during his career from 1999 to 2001, helping the Huskers to three Big 12 Tournament titles, the 2001 Big 12 regular-season crown and the school’s first College World Series appearance in 2001. He finished his career ranked on Nebraska’s top-10 list in both wins (fifth) and appearances (63, seventh). His best year came in 2000, when he went 8-2 with a 3.23 ERA and two saves in 19 appearances. The Grand Island, Neb., native was a second-generation Husker, as his father Randy played at Nebraska from 1969 to 1971. R.D. is engaged to former Husker and U.S. National Team soccer player Jenny Benson.
Equipment Manager Chris McQuillan is in his third year as assistant equipment manager and seventh 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 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.
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. A native of Davenport, Neb., Kelly and his wife, Nancy, have a 2-year-old son, Owen.
Jerry Weber Head Athletic Trainer/Baseball Trainer
R.D. Spiehs Team Manager Former Husker standout R.D. Spiehs begins his first season as team manager for the Nebraska baseball program. Spiehs, who is currently finishing up his undergraduate degree in communication studies, will assist the program in both organization and administrative duties, helping in the daily operations of the Nebraska baseball program.
Baseball Support Staff
Craig Estudillo
Dave Aschwege
Public Address Announcer
Stadium Operations
Brett Myers
Spencer Millard
Stadium Operations
HuskerVision
Kaylin Brabec Marketing
Lee McMahon
Student Athletic Trainer
J.J. Borecky
Ryan Holleman
Assistant Athletic Turf Manager
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Scott Pulverenti
Jennifer Roeber
Scoreboard and Message Center Coordinator
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Assistant Athletic Turf Manager
Thomas McEvoy
Brandon Rigoni
Jason Seyler
Hilary Winter
Levy Restaurants
Student Athletic Trainer
Volunteer Strength Coach
Media Relations Student Assistant
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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.
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.
COACHES & STAFF
President, Univ. of Nebraska
Timothy Clare, J.D. Lincoln
Jim McClurg, Ph.D. Lincoln
Brad Bohn
Nebraska-Medical Center
Randolph Ferlic, M.D.
Chuck Hassebrook Lyons
Howard Hawks
Omaha
Bob Phares
Kent Schroeder, J.D.
Bob Whitehouse
North Platte
Kearney
Neal Bonacci
Tim Hruza
Nebraska-Omaha
Nebraska-Kearney
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Omaha
Papillion
Emily Zimmer
Nebraska-Lincoln
Harvey Perlman, J.D.
Josephine Potuto, J.D.
Chancellor
Faculty Representative 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 is the incoming chair of 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). She serves on the Big 12 Conference of FARs and is a past 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 committee structure. She has testified before the House Subcommittee on the Constitution regarding due process in NCAA infractions hearings and has made presentations to the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics. Potuto is a past adviser to the Uniform Law Commissioners Committee to draft a sports agent statute, has drafted rules governing search and seizure and hearings for the Nebraska Racing Commission, and also has written on issues of gender equity in Nebraska's Faculty Reps college athletics. 1931-1946 — T.J. Thompson At Nebraska, Potuto is a member of the academic 1947-1958 — Earl Fullbrook 1959-1964 — Charles S. Miller senate’s intercollegiate athletics committee. She 1965-1968 — Merk Hobson also served on Nebraska’s NCAA site certification 1969-1970 — John R. Davis steering committee. 1971-1982 — Keith L. Broman Potuto teaches constitutional law, procedural 1982-1997 — James O'Hanlon 1997-present — Josephine Potuto 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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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 Nebraska-Lincoln 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 Nebraska's Chancellors spending a year as a Bigelow Teaching Fellow 1871-1876 — Allen R. Benton at the University of Chicago Law School. He 1876-1882 — Edmund B. Farfield served on the Nebraska law faculty until 1974 1884-1889 — Irvin J. Manatt when he joined the faculty at the University of 1891-1895 — James H. Canfield 1895-1899 — George E. MacLean Virginia Law School. He returned to Nebraska 1900-1908 — E. Benjamin Andrews in 1983 when he accepted the deanship of the 1908-1927 — Samuel Avery Nebraska Law College, a post he held until 1927-1938 — E.A. Burnett 1998 when he returned to the professoriate. 1938-1946 — Chauncey S. Boucher 1947-1953 — R.G. Gustavson He has also served as a visiting professor at 1953-1954 — John K. Selleck Florida State University College of Law, the 1954-1968 — Clifford Hardin University of Puget Sound School of Law and 1968-1971 — Joseph Soshnik the University of Iowa College of Law. 1972-1975 — James H. Zumberge 1975-1976 — Adam C. Breckenridge His area of legal expertise lies in torts 1976-1980 — Roy A. Young and intellectual property. He is a member 1980-1981 — Robert H. Rutford of the Nebraska State and American Bar 1981-1991 — Martin A. Massengale Associations, the Council of the American Law 1991-1991 — Jack Goebel 1991-1995 — Graham B. Spanier Institute and is a commissioner of the National 1995-1996 — Joan R. Leitzel* Conference of Commissioners on Uniform 1996-2000 — James Moeser State Laws. He is co-author of “Intellectual 2000-2001 — Harvey S. Perlman* Property and Unfair Competition” (5th edition, 2001-present — Harvey S. Perlman * Interim Chancellor 1998) and co-reporter for the “Restatement of Unfair Competition” (1994). In February 2002, Perlman was named a Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. 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. At the University of Nebraska, he chaired the search advisory committee for chancellor in 1991, chaired the Nebraska Bioethics Advisory Panel, and is a member of the Nebraska State Fair Board. 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, and as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Big 12 Athletic Conference. He is a member 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.
Tom Osborne
COACHES & STAFF
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, and he would remain athletic director until at least July of 2010. 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 Athletic Director appointment, Osborne quietly re-established an athletic department mission based on five core values – integrity, trust, respect, teamwork and loyalty. Nebraska fans across the country and around the world have expressed confidence in Osborne’s experience, his understanding of Nebraska and his desire to elevate the program back among the nation’s elite. Since retiring from football in 1997, Osborne 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 Nebraska's Athletic Directors from Nebraska’s third congressional district from 1871-1876 — Allen R. Benton 2000 to 2006. He also made a gubernatorial bid in 1928-31 — H.D. Gish 1932-36 — Dana X. Bible 2006 before turning to academia. — L. McC. Jones A native of Hastings, Neb., Osborne served 1937-42 1942-47 — A.J. Lewandowski as a senior lecturer at Nebraska in the College 1948-53 — George “Potsy” Clark of Business Administration, teaching leadership 1954-60 — J. W. “Bill” Orwig — Charles Miller* and business ethics, in the fall of 2007. He 1961 and Joseph Soshnik* completed the fall semester while working in the 1962-66 — W.H. “Tippy” Dye athletic department. Osborne has also worked as 1967-92 — Bob Devaney a consultant for local college athletic departments 1993-2002 — Bill Byrne 2003-2007 — Steve Pederson over the past two years. “I’ve spent the majority of my life working with 2007-present — Tom Osborne *interim co-directors 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. Widely known for his leadership, integrity, honor and compassion, Osborne has 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. Osborne still actively provides leadership in the college football ranks despite being away from the sideline for a decade. He is currently a voter on the coaches poll for the Master Coaches Poll. While he may hold a key position that molds the future of Nebraska Athletics, many will 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, the longest tenure in school history. 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 the 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. Nebraska’s back-to-back national titles in 1994-95 made Osborne the first coach to accomplish that feat since Bear Bryant led Alabama to titles in 1978-79. 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. In fact, 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, Osborne’s teams were just as successful as they were on the field. Under Osborne’s guidance, the Husker football program totaled 65 CoSIDA Academic AllAmerica awards in 25 years, averaging more than two selections per season. To put Osborne’s dedication to developing complete student-athletes 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. Notre Dame has produced the second-most football academic All-Americans all-time, totaling 50 selections dating back to 1952. 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.
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
2007-present 2000-06 1973-97 1972 1967-71 1965 1963 1959
Feb. 23, 1937 Wife: Nancy; Son: Mike; Daughters: Ann and Suzanne
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University of Nebraska Athletic Department Administration • Athletic Department Directory Athletic Department Phone Directory
Marc Boehm
Dennis Leblanc
Chris Anderson
Bob Burton
Senior Associate A.D./ Academics, Compliance & Planning
Associate A.D./ Community Relations
Associate A.D.
Pat Logsdon
Nancy Kenny
Paul Meyers
Keith Zimmer
Butch Hug
John Ingram
Associate A.D./ SWA
Gary Bargen Assistant A.D./ Compliance
Associate A.D./ CFO
Assistant A.D./ Events
Associate A.D./ Development
Associate A.D./ Life Skills
Jeff Jamrog
Assistant A.D./ Facilities
Assistant A.D./ Football Operations
Josh White
Assistant A.D./ Compliance & Planning
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COACHES & STAFF
Executive Associate A.D.
The area code for all numbers listed below is (402) Main Athletic Department 472-4224; 800-755-2565 Academics 472-2042 Administration 472-3011 Athletic Medicine & Training 472-2276 Baseball 472-2269 Basketball, Men’s 472-2265 Basketball, Women’s 472-6462 Bowling 472-0404 Business & Finance 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 Football 472-3116 Golf, Men’s 472-6472 Golf, Women’s 472-1415 Gymnastics, Men’s 472-6476 Gymnastics, Women’s 472-3808 Huskers.com 472-7775 HuskerVision 472-4645 Licensing & Concessions 472-9446 Life Skills 472-4616 Lost & Found 472-1960 Marketing 472-0775 Media Relations 472-2263 Rifle 472-6167 Shipping & Receiving 472-1163 Soccer 472-0456 Softball 472-8801 Strength & Conditioning 472-3333 Tennis, Men’s 472-6464 Tennis, Women’s 472-6473 Ticket Office 472-3111; 800-8-BIG-RED Track & Field 472-6461 Volleyball 472-2399 Wrestling 472-6470
Derek Bombeck
Event Management Specialist
Katie Butzke
Event Management Specialist
Arlyce Koerner
Facilities/Events Staff Secretary
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Athletic Medicine
Athletic Performance
Athletic Performance James Dobson
Head Football Strength Coach
Compliance
Compliance
Assistant Strength Coach
Jena Johnson
Laure Ragoss
Assistant Director of Compliance
Administration
Administration
Compliance Associate
Judy Weaver
Ervin Williams
Mark Mayer
Head Football Athletic Trainer
Tyler Clarke
Anne Hackbart
Development Administrative Assistant
Event Management Specialist
Director of Athletic Medicine
Lisa Grzeskowiak
Doak Ostergard
A.D. Administrative Assistant
Outreach Director
Computing Services
Shipping and Receiving
Peg Slagle
Skybox Coordinator
Athletic Medicine
Academic Support Athletic Medicine
Athletic Medicine Athletic Performance Gaila Friesen
Secretarial Specialist
Dr. Lonnie Albers
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Karen Cook
Development
Development Lindsey Freeman
Will Sheppard
Academic Counselor/Coord. of Multicultural Programs
Husker Power Staff Secretary
Compliance
Compliance Patricia Ferree
Compliance Assistant
Development Specialist
Events
Events
Development Operations Manager
Academic Support
Academic Support Athletic Medicine
Athletic Medicine Derek Freeman
Jolene Emricson
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Administrative Coordinator
Events
Mike Dobbs
Assistant Strength Coach
Development
Development
Development
Chad Wade
Kim Schellpeper
Assoc. Director of Academic Programs
Jackie Wilken
Team Physician, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Head Basketball Strength Coach
Development Officer
Tom Dufresne
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Dr. Scott Strasburger
Rusty Ruffcorn
Assistant Strength Coach
Randy York
Dr. Pat Clare
Team Physician, Orthopaedist
Athletic Performance
Athletic Performance
Athletic Performance
Patrick Spieldenner
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Mike Nieman
Academic Counselor
Events
Dr. David Clare
Laura Pilakowski
Creative Director
Academic Administrative Assistant
Team Physician, Orthopaedist
Athletic Medicine
Athletic Medicine Amy Seiler
Massage Therapist
Leah Huber
Athletic Medicine
Athletic Medicine
Athletic Medicine Brad Brown
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Administration
COACHES & STAFF
Sheri Hastings
Academic Counselor
Athletic Medicine
Alvin Banks
Academic Counselor/ Coord. of Special Programs
Academic Support
Academic Support
Academic Support
University of Nebraska Athletic Staff
Diane Neitfeldt
Shipping and Receiving
Brett Hansen
Computer Hardware Technician
Kevin Herbel
Steve Torske
Building & Grounds Supervisor
Amy Potts
Athletic Business Office Assistant
Linda Ybarra
Facilities Administrative Assistant
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Media Relations Amanda Pohlmann
Angela Christ-Zemunski
Andrew Truslow
Ticket Office Assistant
Business Office
Ticket Office Assistant
Jan Brown
Jane Farrell
Personnel & Payroll Associate
Facilities
Accounting Manager
Facilities Derek Simonsen
Accounting Clerk
Michael Stephens
Dir. of Corporate Marketing Licensing/Concessions
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
Video Production Specialist
Business Office
Equipment Pat Norris
Devaney Center Equipment Manager
Design Coordinator
Marketing & Licensing
HuskerVision
HuskerVision Ticket Office Kristi Reetz
Jay Terry
Facilities Jared Hertzel
Turfgrass Manager
Mike Hodges
Assistant Ticket Manager
Annie Wood
Assistant Media Relations Director
Video Production Specialist
Equipment Manager
Business Office Sarah McGrath
Accounting Clerk
Media Relations
Media Relations
Media Relations Equipment
Sports Nutrition Dale Kruse
Director of Planning & Reporting
Facilities
Facilities Maggi Thorne
Facilities Project Coordinator
Ticket Manager
Food Service Manager
Facilities
Jami Hagedorn
Financial & Human Resources Manager
Holly Adam
Concessions Event Manager
Business Office
Business Office
Business Office
Lindsey Remmers
Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition
Scott Guthrie
Rox Rasmussen
Jerry Trickie
Assistant Media Relations Director
Chief Engineer
Ticket Office
Licensing/Concessions Janell Hall
Sports Nutrition
Ticket Office Karen Williamson
Ticket Office Assistant
Brad Colee
Video Production Specialist
Concession Operations Manager
Matt Smith
Athletic Department Photographer
Business Office
Shot Kleen
Director of Technology
Licensing/Concessions
Marketing & Promotions Corrie Sears
Director of Athletic Marketing
Scott Bruhn
Media Relations Admin. Assistant
Randy Gobel
Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities
Eric Haynes
Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities
COACHES & STAFF
Kirk Hartman
Creative Director
Vicki Cartwright
HuskerVision
HuskerVision
HuskerVision
Jeff Griesch
Dir. of Media Relations Operations
HuskerVision
Keith Mann
Director of Media Relations
Media Relations
Media Relations
Media Relations
University of Nebraska Athletic Staff
Dan Jennings
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2008 Season Review
2008 REVIEW
Seniors Lead Huskers Back into National Elite
Senior Johnny Dorn earned third-team All-America honors, going 6-2 with a 2.45 ERA, as he led the Huskers in strikeouts (102) and innings pitched (106.1). Dorn also was named a first-team All-Big 12 pick in 2008.
Johnny Bench Award semifinalist Mitch Abeita hit .337 with 10 homers and 49 RBIs, ranking second on the club in average, homers and RBIs. He was a 19th-round selection of the New York Yankees in the 2008 MLB First-Year Player Draft.
Entering the 2008 season, fans of the Nebraska baseball program were bracing for the unknown. The Huskers entered the year looking to replace six everyday starters as well as five of their top six starting pitchers after having seven pitchers selected in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft. Head Coach Mike Anderson saw the potential early in the 2008 Huskers. Words such as promise, proven and potential became buzzwords around the program, as Nebraska prepared for a rigorous schedule. On the mound, first-year pitching coach Eric Newman had a pair of senior leaders he looked to rely on in righthanders Johnny Dorn and Thad Weber. Dorn was the veteran of the staff, winning 31 games in his first three seasons as a Husker. Weber, who had worked exclusively out of the bullpen in 2007, was drafted and returned for the 2008 season to become one of the cogs in the rotation. Seniors also played a significant role in the field, as NU’s strength was the middle of the diamond with catcher Mitch Abeita, second baseman Jake Opitz and center fielder Bryce Nimmo comprising a strong veteran corps. In addition, Craig Corriston and Jake Mort had seen extensive time in the starting lineup. When the dust had settled on the year, the 2008 season meant a return to the national elite for Nebraska. The Huskers finished with a 41-16-1 record and reached the NCAA Tournament for the ninth time in the last 10 seasons. The Huskers, who were in contention for the Big 12 title until the final week of the year, finished as high as 20th in the national polls and had the privilege of hosting an NCAA Regional for the sixth time in the last eight years. For Anderson, the senior class played a major role in
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continuing the success built over the last decade. “Last spring, this summer, this fall – it created an opportunity to prove to people that this team and this program were good kids who did things the right way and worked hard,” Anderson said following NU’s loss to Oral Roberts in the NCAAs. “Our seniors set the tone for that, and I’m extremely proud of that group for doing that. That came from some difficult times. This group has left a nice legacy, and I can’t say enough about them and how proud I am of them, not just on the field, but off the field.” Each of Nebraska’s six seniors played their own prominent role in guiding the Huskers to the postseason. Dorn returned to form as one of the nation’s top pitchers in 2008. A third-team All-American, he went 6-2 with a 2.45 ERA, holding opponents to three runs or less in 13 of his 15 starts. He ranked second in the Big 12 with 102 strikeouts and third with 106.1 innings pitched. The senior from Grand Island finished his career ranking second on NU charts in wins (37), strikeouts (298) and innings pitched (386.2). His 37 wins also ranked eighth all-time among pitchers from Big 12 programs. Weber stepped into the No. 2 spot in the rotation and flourished, going 9-5 en route to capturing second-team All-Big 12 honors. Weber finished third in the league in wins, shutouts and complete games, highlighted by a twohit shutout of Texas on national television. Abeita blossomed into one of the nation’s top catchers. A Johnny Bench Award semifinalist, he hit .337 with 10 homers and 49 RBIs, ranking second on the team in homers and RBIs. He also played a major role in the development of the pitching staff that finished third in the Big 12 in ERA. Opitz joined Abeita in providing the power to the Husker
lineup, becoming the first Husker player to lead NU in all three triple crown categories since Alex Gordon in 2005. With a .339 average, 11 homers and 50 RBIs, Opitz became the first Husker second baseman since 1972 to earn first-team all-conference honors. Nimmo was one of the unsung heroes of the year, playing a sterling center field and excelling as NU’s leadoff hitter. Nimmo hit a career-best .289 with a homer, 28 RBIs and 46 runs scored to earn honorable-mention All-Big 12 honors. He also excelled in the classroom, earning firstteam Academic All-District VII and All-Big 12 laurels. Corriston became the Huskers’ starting first baseman after playing several positions in 2007. The senior also earned all-conference recognition, hitting .277 with five homers and 33 RBIs, while committing just one error in 45 games. While the seniors provided the leadership, the Huskers got contributions throughout the roster. On the mound, Aaron Pribanic, Dan Jennings and Erik Bird gave the Huskers five legitimate starters, while Mike Nesseth, Zach Herr and Erik Anderson helped NU rank second in the conference in saves (17) and third in strikeouts (491). Offensively, juniors Nick Sullivan, Tyler Farst and Cody Neer teamed with freshmen Ben Kline and Dan Johnston to produce timely hits throughout the year, giving fans optimism that 2009 will be another successful year.
2008 Season Notes
Second baseman Jake Opitz led Nebraska in all three triple crown categories, hitting .339 with 11 homers and 50 RBIs. A first-team All-Big 12 pick, Opitz became the first Husker second baseman to be an a first-team all-conference pick since 1972.
than Nebraska in that span are Cal State Fullerton, Florida State, Miami, Oral Roberts, Rice and Texas. Huskers as No. 1 Seed: Nebraska’s No. 1 seed in the NCAA Regional marked the seventh time in the last nine seasons that the Huskers have been a No. 1 seed. The Huskers are 15-6 all-time as a No. 1 seed, all coming since 2000. Caught in a MLB Draft: Nebraska had seven players selected in the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft in June, including a pair of players taken in the top-10 rounds. NU ranked second among all Big 12 teams with seven picks, including five pitchers. Nebraska has now had 23 draft picks over the last three seasons. 2008 Husker Baseball Draft Picks Player, Pos. Organization Aaron Pribanic, RHP Seattle Mariners Dan Jennings, LHP Florida Marlins Jake Opitz, 2B Chicago Cubs Johnny Dorn, RHP Florida Marlins Thad Weber, RHP Detroit Tigers Mitch Abeita, C New York Yankees Zach Herr, LHP San Diego Padres
Round Third Ninth 12th 15th 16th 19th 38th
Big 12 Draft Picks by School No. Team Draftees 1. Texas A&M 8 2. Nebraska 7 Oklahoma State 7 4. Missouri 6 Kansas State 6 Texas 6 7. Texas Tech 5 8. Baylor 5 Kansas 5 10. Oklahoma 1 Thad Weber won a team-best nine games on his way to second-team AllBig 12 honors in 2008. Weber was a 16th-round draft pick by Detroit in the 2008 MLB First-Year Player Draft.
First-Team All-Big 12 Players: Nebraska’s three firstteam All-Big 12 selections in 2008 marked the seventh time in the last nine seasons that the Huskers have had
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multiple first-team honorees. Winning the Close Ones: One of Nebraska’s best traits in 2008 was the ability to win close games. The Huskers finished 16-3 in games decided by two runs or less, including a 9-2 mark in one-run games. Comeback Kids: The Huskers showed the knack for overcoming opponent leads. Nebraska overcame deficits in 21 of their 41 wins, including three deficits of at least four runs. Among them was a five-run comeback against No. 9 Texas A&M on May 11, the largest deficit the Huskers have overcome in a win since 2003. Under Mike Anderson, the Huskers have authored 99 come-from-behind victories since 2003. Academic All-Big 12 Leaders: A Big 12-high nine Huskers were among the 62 student-athletes selected to the 2008 academic All-Big 12 Baseball Team. NU had seven players qualify for first-team honors, the most firstteam selections in program history. Bryce Nimmo led the way by earning first-team honors for the third consecutive season, while third baseman Jake Mort received recognition for the second time in his career. Other first-team picks included DJ Belfonte, Nick Sullivan, Jeff Tezak, Zach Herr and Dan Jennings. Thad Weber and Jake Opitz were both second-team selections with GPAs above 3.00. Graduation Day: Craig Corriston and Thad Weber were among six current or former Huskers who graduated on May 10. Corriston earned his degree in sociology, while Weber received his degree in biological science. Other former Huskers who earned their degrees that day included Andy Gerch (2005-07), Mark Hightower (2005-07), Quinton Robertson (2003-04) and Chad Steele (2003-04). Streaking: Nebraska’s 14-game win streak from Feb. 29 to March 18 tied for the fourth-longest win streak in school history and the longest since a 15-game win streak in 2000. The streak fell two games shy of the Big 12 record of 16 set by Kansas State (2006) and Texas Tech (2002).
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40 Wins Again: Nebraska reached 40 wins for the 17th time in school history, and eighth time in the past decade. In the Big 12 era (1997-present), Nebraska’s eight 40win seasons are the most by any program, as Texas and Oklahoma State have done it seven times apiece. NCAA Tournament Regular: Since the NCAA went to the 64-team format in 1999, Nebraska has made nine appearances, which ties for seventh nationally in that time period. The only teams to make more appearances
2008 Season Statistics 41-16-1 Overall Record • 17-9-1 Big 12 • 29-5-1 Home • 10-9 Away • 2-2 Neutral Individual Hitting
Player AVG G-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HP SO OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E Opitz, Jake .339 58-58 227 51 77 15 2 11 50 129 .568 37 5 26 .434 5 0 13-15 105 154 12 Abeita, Mitch .337 56-54 187 45 63 7 0 10 49 100 .535 43 7 29 .471 3 4 7-7 433 40 8 Sullivan, Nick .296 51-38 142 31 42 9 0 3 31 60 .423 10 14 39 .388 4 3 6-8 49 2 0 Nimmo, Bryce .289 57-57 218 46 63 5 2 1 28 75 .344 35 2 21 .389 2 4 9-17 128 2 2 Corriston, Craig .277 45-42 155 29 43 13 0 5 33 71 .458 11 10 36 .360 2 2 5-6 297 25 1 Mort, Jake .262 57-57 210 48 55 15 3 1 13 79 .376 24 15 32 .376 1 11 10-12 45 116 6 Kline, Ben .253 53-48 170 19 43 10 0 0 23 53 .312 5 9 30 .308 1 3 5-7 70 110 9 Belfonte, DJ .241 58-58 220 47 53 15 3 1 37 77 .350 22 12 28 .335 6 3 14-17 106 3 2 Neer, Cody .234 45-37 145 14 34 8 1 1 22 47 .324 6 3 25 .277 1 0 3-5 116 8 5 ------------- Stewart, David .286 28-13 56 7 16 4 0 2 11 26 .464 2 2 16 .328 1 0 0-1 8 0 0 Farst, Tyler .280 30-22 82 10 23 2 0 2 15 31 .378 9 4 18 .375 1 1 2-3 118 8 0 Johnston, Dan .260 33-11 50 10 13 3 0 0 11 16 .320 1 4 11 .316 2 0 2-3 15 0 2 Cotton, Andy .200 23-11 35 3 7 0 1 0 2 9 .257 2 2 8 .282 0 3 0-0 14 41 5 Rank, Tyler .192 17-6 26 4 5 1 1 0 5 8 .308 6 0 7 .344 0 0 1-1 26 2 1 Tezak, Jeff .190 7-7 21 5 4 2 0 1 2 9 .429 3 1 3 .320 0 1 0-0 0 0 0 Sowers, Brett .148 19-1 27 1 4 0 0 0 2 4 .148 2 0 6 .207 0 0 1-2 1 8 1 Cuno, Clay .000 3-2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 1 .000 0 0 0-0 1 0 0 Totals .276 58-58 1,976 370 545 109 13 38 334 794 .402 218 90 336 .369 29 35 78-104 1,563 589 65 Opponents .252 58-58 1,977 287 498 98 13 37 257 733 .371 192 64 491 .335 20 33 50-65 1,517 619 91 LOB - Team (461), Opp (437). DPs turned - Team (54), Opp (43). CI - Team (1), Neer, C. 1.
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Individual Pitching Player Dorn, Johnny Jennings, Dan Pribanic, Aaron Weber, Thad -------------Nesseth, Mike Bird, Erik Anderson, Erik Herr, Zach Hauptman, Casey Freeman, Matt Mariot, Michael Hatasaki, Joe Totals Opponents
ERA 2.45 3.39 4.72 6.15
W-L APP 6-2 15 6-3 23 3-4 17 9-5 15
3.58 4-1 4.05 5-1 4.11 1-0 4.24 3-0 4.34 1-0 4.66 0-0 6.75 2-0 8.00 1-0 4.18 41-16 5.32 16-41
27 17 15 28 10 9 8 8 58 58
GS CG SH CBO SV IP 15 2 0 0 0 106.1 9 1 0 1 4 77.0 12 2 1 0 0 74.1 14 2 1 0 0 79.0 0 7 0 0 1 0 0 0 58 58
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 2
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2
0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 2 1
4 37.2 0 46.2 3 15.1 5 34.0 1 18.2 0 9.2 0 13.1 0 9.0 17 521.0 9 505.2
H 82 63 78 97
R 34 34 47 61
ER 29 29 39 54
BB 29 32 32 28
28 19 15 14 46 25 21 16 15 12 7 7 34 19 16 13 16 10 9 6 11 7 5 4 16 11 10 5 12 8 8 6 498 287 242 192 545 370 299 218
SO 102 75 59 72
2B 3B 18 3 12 0 15 0 17 3
53 4 27 6 20 3 49 10 16 6 12 2 5 3 1 2 491 98 336 109
1 0 1 1 1 2 1 0 13 13
HR 4 4 4 5
FLD .956 .983 1.000 .985 .997 .964 .952 .982 .961 1.000 1.000 .882 .917 .966 .000 .900 1.000 .971 .959
AB 383 278 289 320
B/Avg .214 .227 .270 .303
WP 7 7 7 8
HBP 17 5 9 3
BK 0 0 0 3
SFA SHA 4 7 4 3 3 7 2 7
5 139 5 178 1 61 3 132 0 68 2 40 1 55 3 34 37 1,977 38 1,976
.201 .258 .246 .258 .235 .275 .291 .353 .252 .276
2 1 3 3 0 2 0 0 40 50
8 6 2 6 1 4 1 2 64 90
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 7
2 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 20 29
3 2 0 3 1 0 0 0 33 35
PB - Team (13), Abeita, M. 9, Neer, C. 4, Opp (12). Pickoffs - Team (4), Pribanic, A. 1, Jennings, D. 1, Hatasaki, J. 1, Neer, C. 1, Opp (8).
Fielding Statistics Player Farst, Tyler Sullivan, Nick Stewart, David Bird, Erik Hauptman, Casey Anderson, Erik Mariot, Michael Cuno, Clay Hatasaki, Joe Corriston, Craig Nimmo, Bryce Abeita, Mitch Belfonte, DJ Rank, Tyler Mort, Jake
C 126 51 8 7 6 4 4 1 1 323 132 481 111 29 167
PO A 118 8 49 2 8 0 3 4 0 6 4 0 2 2 1 0 0 1 297 25 128 2 433 40 106 3 26 2 45 116
E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 8 2 1 6
Fld% 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 .997 .985 .983 .982 .966 .964
DPs SBA 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 0 0 0 4 46 1 0 3 0 18 0
Neer, Cody Pribanic, Aaron Opitz, Jake Kline, Ben Weber, Thad Cotton, Andy Dorn, Johnny Sowers, Brett Johnston, Dan Jennings, Dan Nesseth, Mike Herr, Zach Tezak, Jeff Freeman, Matt Totals Opponents
CS PB CI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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129 23 271 189 18 60 22 10 17 14 9 4 0 0 2,217 2,227
116 4 105 70 5 14 8 1 15 0 4 1 0 0 1,563 1,517
8 5 18 1 154 12 110 9 12 1 41 5 12 2 8 1 0 2 11 3 3 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 589 65 619 91
.961 .957 .956 .952 .944 .917 .909 .900 .882 .786 .778 .500 .000 .000 .971 .959
6 1 44 26 1 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 54 43
2 8 0 0 5 0 5 0 0 9 9 7 0 1 50 78
2 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 13 1 26 12 0
2008 Big 12 Statistics 17-9-1 Big 12 • 9-2-1 Home • 8-7 Away Individual Hitting
Player AVG G-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HP SO OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD Abeita, Mitch .344 27-27 96 17 33 5 0 4 22 50 .521 20 3 14 .471 0 4 2-2 234 22 7 .973 Opitz, Jake .340 27-27 106 25 36 6 1 5 19 59 .557 18 2 14 .438 2 0 2-4 44 75 4 .967 Nimmo, Bryce .292 27-27 106 20 31 2 1 0 13 35 .330 15 1 12 .382 1 2 2-5 63 2 1 .985 Corriston, Craig .284 25-22 88 15 25 6 0 4 20 43 .489 5 7 24 .366 1 2 4-5 182 17 0 1.000 Sullivan, Nick .256 26-21 78 18 20 3 0 2 18 29 .372 6 9 25 .372 1 2 4-6 25 2 0 1.000 Mort, Jake .235 26-26 98 21 23 6 2 1 4 36 .367 11 6 16 .348 0 7 2-2 20 55 4 .949 Kline, Ben .202 26-25 84 4 17 5 0 0 8 22 .262 2 4 17 .256 0 3 3-4 32 56 4 .957 Belfonte, DJ .186 27-27 102 21 19 6 0 0 16 25 .245 10 6 14 .287 4 1 7-8 51 2 0 1.000 -------------- Johnston, Dan .316 15-5 19 6 6 2 0 0 7 8 .421 1 1 6 .364 1 0 1-2 8 0 2 .800 Cotton, Andy .286 8-2 7 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 .286 1 1 0 .444 0 0 0-0 5 5 1 .909 Stewart, David .276 14-8 29 3 8 3 0 1 8 14 .483 2 1 9 .333 1 0 0-0 1 0 0 1.000 Farst, Tyler .263 14-10 38 6 10 0 0 1 2 13 .342 6 1 9 .378 0 1 2-3 42 5 0 1.000 Neer, Cody .208 20-13 53 5 11 1 0 1 11 15 .283 3 0 11 .250 0 0 1-2 5 1 0 1.000 Rank, Tyler .111 8-2 9 1 1 1 0 0 2 2 .222 1 0 2 .200 0 0 0-0 1 1 0 1.000 Sowers, Brett .083 6-1 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 .083 0 0 5 .083 0 0 0-0 0 1 0 1.000 Totals .263 27-27 925 164 243 46 4 19 150 354 .383 101 42 178 .358 11 22 30-43 732 268 26 .975 Opponents .279 27-27 951 161 265 49 8 17 143 381 .401 103 30 241 .363 12 15 26-34 730 324 44 .960 LOB - Team (207), Opp (218). DPs turned - Team (22), Opp (23).
Individual Pitching
2008 Miscellaneous Statistics
Category.................................................................Record Overall.....................................................................41-16-1 Non-Conference........................................................... 23-5 Big 12 Conference.................................................... 17-9-1 Big 12 Tournament..........................................................1-2 vs. Ranked Teams.......................................................... 6-9 vs. Unranked Teams.................................................. 35-7-1 Home.........................................................................29-5-1 Away............................................................................ 10-9 Neutral............................................................................2-2 Day.......................................................................... 28-13-1 Night............................................................................ 12-4 vs. Left..........................................................................11-8 vs. Right................................................................... 30-7-1 vs. Switch Pitchers........................................................ 1-0 Friday............................................................................. 9-4 Saturday...................................................................... 12-5 Sunday........................................................................ 7-5-1 Monday.......................................................................... 1-0 Tuesday.......................................................................... 7-0 Wednesday..................................................................... 3-2 Thursday........................................................................ 0-0 1-Run games................................................................. 9-2 2-Run games..................................................................7-1
H 49 56 54
R 21 31 37
ER 20 27 31
BB 19 23 25
SO 53 53 37
2B 3B 13 2 7 1 11 0
HR 1 1 2
AB 228 207 171
B/Avg .215 .271 .316
WP 6 3 5
HBP 10 2 6
BK 0 3 0
SFA SHA 2 5 2 3 2 5
25 12 9 11 7 8 3 6 3 1 1 0 17 9 9 7 17 11 10 5 6 4 4 2 20 15 13 1 8 6 5 1 3 6 6 3 265 161 138 103 243 164 137 101
34 8 1 22 25 0 3 4 1 241 178
4 0 0 5 1 0 5 2 1 49 46
1 0 0 2 4 2 2 2 0 17 19
93 29 9 69 69 15 43 14 4 951 925
.269 .241 .333 .246 .246 .400 .465 .571 .750 .279 .263
3 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 20 25
3 1 0 2 2 0 2 1 1 30 42
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 5
1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 12 11
5+Run games.............................................................16-10 In Extra Innings .........................................................3-0-1 Shutouts........................................................................ 4-1 Game 1 of Big 12 series................................................. 6-3 Game 2 of Big 12 series . ...............................................7-2 Game 3 of Big 12 series..............................................4-4-1 Scoring in the first inning......................................... 14-3-1 Scoring first................................................................. 25-7 When opponent scores first......................................16-9-1 10 or More Hits.......................................................... 22-1-1 < 10 Hits.....................................................................19-15 When NU starter goes 5+ innings.............................35-8-1 When NU starter goes <5 innings.................................. 6-8 Leading after six innings.......................................... 32-3-1 Trailing after six innings...............................................6-13 Tied after six innings..................................................... 3-0 Leading after seven innings...................................... 31-0-1 Trailing after seven innings..........................................3-13 Tied after seven innings.................................................7-3 Leading after eight innings.......................................34-0-1 Trailing after eight innings............................................3-16 Tied after eight innings ................................................ 2-0 Last at-bat wins................................................................9 Last at-bat losses..............................................................2 When hitting a home run.......................................... 20-7-1
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0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 8 4
0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 15 22
When not hitting a home run........................................21-8 When allowing a home run.......................................12-11-1 When not allowing a home run..................................... 29-5 When striking out 10 or more batters.......................... 18-2 When striking out < 10 batters............................... 23-14-1 February..........................................................................2-2 March........................................................................ 19-2-1 April ............................................................................ 14-4 May................................................................................ 6-7 June............................................................................... 0-1 White Tops................................................................... 14-4 Red Tops................................................................... 17-9-1 Grey Tops....................................................................... 4-3 White Tops w/Pinstripes................................................ 6-0 Red Caps....................................................................30-11 Grey Caps....................................................................... 2-3 White Caps.................................................................. 9-2-1 Regular Socks..........................................................37-12-1 Pinstriped Socks............................................................ 4-4
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Player ERA W-L APP GS CG SH CBO SV IP Dorn, Johnny 2.81 3-1 9 9 1 0 0 0 64.0 Weber, Thad 4.56 6-2 9 9 2 1 0 0 53.1 Pribanic, Aaron 6.54 1-4 9 9 0 0 0 0 42.2 -------------Jennings, Dan 3.33 2-2 13 0 0 0 0 4 24.1 Anderson, Erik 3.86 0-0 8 0 0 0 0 2 7.0 Mariot, Michael 3.86 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.1 Herr, Zach 4.42 2-0 15 0 0 0 0 2 18.1 Nesseth, Mike 5.19 3-0 13 0 0 0 0 1 17.1 Hatasaki, Joe 9.00 0-0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4.0 Bird, Erik 14.62 0-0 6 0 0 0 0 0 8.0 Freeman, Matt 19.29 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.1 Hauptman, Casey 99.00 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.1 Totals 5.09 17-9 27 27 3 1 0 9 244.0 Opponents 5.07 9-17 27 27 2 1 0 5 243.1 PB - Team (6), Abeita, M. 4, Neer, C. 2, Opp (3). Pickoffs - Team (0), Opp (5).
2008 Schedule and Results
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41-16-1 Overall Record â&#x20AC;¢ 17-9-1 Big 12 Date Feb. 22 Feb. 22 Feb. 23 Feb. 29 March 1 March 1 March 2 March 4 March 8 March 9 March 9 March 10 March 11 March 14 March 15 March 16 March 18 March 19 March 21 March 22 March 23 March 25 March 26 March 28 March 29 March 30 April 4 April 5 April 6 April 11 April 12 April 13 April 15 April 18 April 19 April 20 April 22 April 23 April 26 April 26 April 27 April 29 April 30 May 3 May 3 May 9 May 11 May 11 May 13 May 16 May 17 May 18
Opponent at Stanford at Stanford at Stanford UC RIVERSIDE UC RIVERSIDE UC RIVERSIDE UC RIVERSIDE NEBRASKA-KEARNEY NORTHERN COLORADO NORTHERN COLORADO NORTHERN COLORADO NORTHERN COLORADO SOUTH DAKOTA STATE at Kansas State* at Kansas State* at Kansas State* ARKANSAS ARKANSAS OKLAHOMA* OKLAHOMA* OKLAHOMA* NORTHERN COLORADO NORTHERN COLORADO at #13 Texas* at #13 Texas* at #13 Texas* TEXAS TECH* TEXAS TECH* TEXAS TECH* at #21 Oklahoma State* at #21 Oklahoma State* at #21 Oklahoma State* #5 WICHITA STATE KANSAS* KANSAS* KANSAS* CREIGHTON at Creighton at Baylor* at Baylor* at Baylor WESTERN ILLINOIS WESTERN ILLINOIS LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE #9 TEXAS A&M* #9 TEXAS A&M* #9 TEXAS A&M* vs. Creighton at #12 Missouri* at #12 Missouri* at #12 Missouri*
Score NU R-H-E L, 7-17 7-9-2 W, 9-2 9-13-2 L, 2-4 2-5-4 W, 3-2 3-4-0 W, 10-4 10-11-1 W, 5-2 5-12-1 W, 13-1 (7) 13-14-1 W, 11-2 11-12-0 W, 12-2 12-14-2 W, 3-2 3-3-1 W, 8-5 8-11-2 W, 7-0 7-12-2 W, 7-3 7-13-0 W, 2-1 2-5-0 W, 11-4 11-16-2 W, 5-3 (10) 5-11-1 W, 6-1 6-9-0 L, 4-9 4-7-2 W, 4-2 4-7-0 W, 4-3 4-9-0 T, 8-8 (10) 8-10-3 W, 10-0 10-9-1 W, 9-4 9-11-2 W, 14-4 14-17-0 W, 2-0 2-7-1 L, 3-12 3-6-4 W, 6-2 6-9-1 W, 5-2 5-6-1 W, 5-3 5-5-1 L, 0-1 0-3-1 L, 2-19 2-6-1 W, 14-5 14-13-1 W, 3-0 3-6-1 W, 7-6 7-8-0 W, 8-6 8-12-0 L, 3-6 3-6-0 W, 4-3 3-4-1 W, 16-7 16-18-2 W, 6-4 (10) 6-9-0 W, 14-1 (7) 14-16-0 L, 3-8 3-6-0 W, 6-4 6-8-2 W, 6-1 6-9-0 W, 4-3 4-10-1 W, 4-3 (14) 4-12-1 L, 3-6 (16) 3-9-4 W, 9-8 9-9-1 W, 13-10 13-12-2 W, 8-1 8-14-0 L, 1-8 1-4-0 L, 9-22 9-16-2 L, 3-7 3-6-0
Big 12 Championship (Oklahoma City, Okla.) May 21 vs. Baylor May 23 vs. Kansas State May 24 vs. #8 Oklahoma State
L, 4-10 W, 5-2 L, 5-11
NCAA Lincoln Regional (Lincoln, Neb.) May 30 EASTERN ILLINOIS May 31 #11 UC IRVINE June 1 ORAL ROBERTS
W, 13-10 L, 2-3 L, 0-8
Opp. R-H-E 17-16-1 2-6-0 4-8-2 2-5-0 4-5-2 2-8-4 1-5-3 2-8-4 2-4-2 2-2-2 5-8-2 0-5-2 3-6-0 1-4-1 4-9-2 3-5-2 1-5-3 9-10-0 2-9-2 3-13-2 8-15-2 0-5-3 4-9-1 4-7-3 0-2-0 12-14-1 2-3-1 2-5-0 3-8-1 1-4-0 19-24-1 5-9-2 0-4-1 6-10-2 6-12-1 6-8-1 4-9-0 7-9-2 4-7-2 1-4-0 8-16-1 4-11-0 1-5-2 3-5-3 3-8-3 6-11-4 8-11-2 10-11-6 1-4-1 8-11-1 22-23-2 7-10-2
Overall 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 4-2-0 5-2-0 6-2-0 7-2-0 8-2-0 9-2-0 10-2-0 11-2-0 12-2-0 13-2-0 14-2-0 15-2-0 15-3-0 16-3-0 17-3-0 17-3-1 18-3-1 19-3-1 20-3-1 21-3-1 21-4-1 22-4-1 23-4-1 24-4-1 24-5-1 24-6-1 25-6-1 26-6-1 27-6-1 28-6-1 28-7-1 29-7-1 30-7-1 31-7-1 32-7-1 32-8-1 33-8-1 34-8-1 35-8-1 36-8-1 36-9-1 37-9-1 38-9-1 39-9-1 39-10-1 39-11-1 39-12-1
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 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 3-0-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 5-0-0 5-0-1 5-0-1 5-0-1 6-0-1 7-0-1 7-1-1 8-1-1 9-1-1 10-1-1 10-2-1 10-3-1 11-3-1 11-3-1 12-3-1 13-3-1 13-4-1 13-4-1 13-4-1 14-4-1 15-4-1 15-5-1 15-5-1 15-5-1 15-5-1 15-5-1 15-6-1 16-6-1 17-6-1 17-6-1 17-7-1 17-8-1 17-9-1
Pitcher of record Weber, T. (L, 0-1) Dorn, J. (W, 1-0) Bird, E. (L, 0-1) Anderson, E. (W, 1-0) Jennings, D. (W, 1-0) Weber, T. (W, 1-1) Pribanic, A. (W, 1-0) Hatasaki, J. (W, 1-0) Dorn, J. (W, 2-0) Nesseth, M. (W, 1-0) Weber, T. (W, 2-1) Pribanic, A. (W, 2-0) Mariot, M. (W, 1-0) Herr, Z. (W, 1-0) Weber, T. (W, 3-1) Nesseth, M. (W, 2-0) Jennings, D. (W, 2-0) Nesseth, M. (L, 2-1) Herr, Z. (W, 2-0) Weber, T. (W, 4-1) None Jennings, D. (W, 3-0) Bird, E. (W, 1-1) Dorn, J. (W, 3-0) Weber, T. (W, 5-1) Pribanic, A. (L, 2-1) Dorn, J. (W, 4-0) Weber, T. (W, 6-1) Pribanic, A. (W, 4-1) Dorn, J. (L, 4-1) Weber, T. (L, 6-2) Jennings, D. (W, 4-0) Bird, E. (W, 2-1) Dorn, J. (W, 5-1) Weber, T. (W, 7-2) Pribanic, A. (L, 3-2) Jennings, D. (W, 5-0) Mariot, M. (W, 2-0) Nesseth, M. (W, 3-1) Weber, T. (W, 8-2) Pribanic, A. (L, 3-3) Hauptman, C. (W, 1-0) Bird, E. (W, 3-1) Herr, Z. (W, 3-0) Bird, E. (W, 4-1) Jennings, D. (L, 5-1) Jennings, D. (W, 6-1) Nesseth, M. (W, 4-1) Bird, E. (W, 5-1) Jennings, D. (L, 6-2) Weber, T. (L, 8-3) Pribanic, A. (L, 3-4)
Att. - 1,618 1,388 2,934 - 5,572 2,328 1,208 1,973 - 1,893 1,152 1,749 821 712 712 3,417 4,295 3,616 3,496 2,541 3,409 2,216 5,922 6,847 5,889 6,593 6,979 4,748 1,410 2,888 1,242 5,204 3,510 8,697 5,964 5,946 9,044 2,875 3,880 2,808 3,317 2,971 3,857 3,912 8,708 - 7,653 14,680 2,418 3,126 2,547
Time 2:53 3:40 2:52 2:27 3:01 2:22 2:10 2:31 2:30 2:33 2:36 2:15 2:48 2:42 3:24 3:07 2:24 3:36 2:50 2:48 3:35 2:24 2:35 2:57 2:31 2:36 2:54 2:40 2:42 2:00 2:43 3:27 2:20 2:45 3:27 3:01 3:00 3:27 3:45 2:31 3:10 2:40 2:23 2:51 4:25 5:20 3:07 3:51 2:40 2:57 3:19 3:18
4-7-2 5-9-2 5-9-4
10-9-0 2-8-1 11-12-0
39-13-1 40-13-1 40-14-1
17-9-1 17-9-1 17-9-1
Jennings, D. (L, 6-3) Dorn, J. (W, 6-1) Weber, T. (L, 8-4)
5,396 6,232 7,240
3:19 3:06 2:51
13-16-0 2-4-1 0-2-0
10-13-1 3-11-0 8-15-1
41-14-1 41-15-1 41-16-1
17-9-1 17-9-1 17-9-1
Weber, T. (W, 9-4) Dorn, J. (L, 6-2) Weber, T. (L, 9-5)
6,367 8,646 5,106
3:26 2:25 3:14
Key: * - Big 12 Conference game; () - extra inning game or game that is less than nine innings
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Miscellaneous Statistics Game Highs • Hitting Streaks • Starting Lineups Team Game Highs
Multiple-Hit Games
Batting
Player Opitz, Jake Nimmo, Bryce Abeita, Mitch Mort, Jake Belfonte, DJ Sullivan, Nick Kline, Ben Corriston, Craig Neer, Cody Farst, Tyler Stewart, David Cotton, Andy Johnston, Dan TEAM
At bats:........................ 57.................................................................... vs. Texas A&M (May 9) Runs scored:................ 16...................................................................vs. Creighton (April 23) Hits:............................. 18...................................................................vs. Creighton (April 23) RBIs:............................ 14.................................. vs. Creighton (April 23)/vs. Baylor (April 26) Doubles:....................... 10...................................................................vs. Creighton (April 23) Triples:.......................... 2.............................................................. vs. UC Riverside (March 2) Home runs:.................... 4............................................................ vs. Eastern Illinois (May 30) Total bases:.................. 32........................................................... vs. Eastern Illinois (May 30) Walks:........................... 9.......vs. Northern Colorado (March 9)/vs. Oklahoma State (April 13) Strikeouts:.................... 12.......................................................................vs. Texas (March 28) Sac hits:........................ 2........................................................................................ (8 games) Sac flies:....................... 2........................................................................................ (9 games) Stolen bases:................ 6............................................................vs. Kansas State (March 15) Hit by pitch:.................. 7............................................................vs. Kansas State (March 15) Caught stealing:........... 2.................................................................vs. Oklahoma (March 22) Runners LOB:............... 18.................................................................... vs. Texas A&M (May 9) Hit into DP:.................... 2........................................................................................ (8 games)
Multiple-RBI Games
Fielding
Putouts:....................... 48.................................................................... vs. Texas A&M (May 9) Assists:........................ 16.....................................................vs. Nebraska-Kearney (March 4) Errors:........................... 4........................................................................................ (4 games) Passed balls:................ 2..................vs. South Dakota State (March 11)/vs. Baylor (April 26) DPs turned:................... 4..................................................................vs. Arkansas (March 18)
Pitching
Innings pitched:..........16.0.................................................................. vs. Texas A&M (May 9) Runs allowed:.............. 22......................................................................vs. Missouri (May 17) Earned runs:................ 21......................................................................vs. Missouri (May 17) Walks allowed:.............. 8.......................................................................... vs. Baylor (May 21) Strikeouts:.................... 19................. vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (May 3)/vs. Texas A&M (May 9) Hits allowed:................ 24.........................................................vs. Oklahoma State (April 12) Doubles allowed:........... 5.......................vs. Stanford (Feb. 22)/vs. Oklahoma State (April 12) Triples allowed:............. 2....................... vs. Oklahoma State (April 12)/vs. Missouri (May 17) Homers allowed:............ 4.......................................................................vs. Missouri (May 17) Wild pitches:................. 3........... vs. UC Riverside (March 1)/vs. Northern Colorado (March 9) Hit batters:.................... 5.................. vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (May 3)/vs. Texas A&M (May 9)
Hitting Streaks Player Abeita, Mitch Opitz, Jake Sullivan, Nick Nimmo, Bryce Mort, Jake Corriston, Craig Belfonte, DJ Farst, Tyler Kline, Ben Neer, Cody Stewart, David Tezak, Jeff Johnston, Dan Rank, Tyler Cotton, Andy Sowers, Brett
Individual Game Highs Batting
At bats:......................... 8...............................................Nimmo, Bryce vs. Texas A&M (May 9) Runs scored:................. 4............................... Nimmo, Bryce vs. Nebraska-Kearney (March 4) ..................................... 4................................... Sullivan, Nick vs. Oklahoma State (April 13) Hits:.............................. 4........................................................................................ (3 games) RBIs:............................. 5..............................................Sullivan, Nick vs. Texas Tech (April 6) ..................................... 5........................................... Stewart, David vs. Texas A&M (May 11) Doubles:........................ 2........................................................................................ (9 games) Triples:.......................... 1...................................................................................... (13 games) Home runs:.................... 2...........................................Opitz, Jake vs. Eastern Illinois (May 30) Total bases:................... 8.................................Belfonte, DJ vs. Northern Colorado (March 10) ..................................... 8...........................................Opitz, Jake vs. Eastern Illinois (May 30) Walks:........................... 3........................................................................................ (7 games) Sac hits:........................ 2......................................... Mort, Jake vs. Oklahoma State (April 13) Sac flies:....................... 2........................................................................................ (2 games) Stolen bases:................ 2........................................................................................ (6 games) Hit by pitch:.................. 2........................................................................................ (7 games)
Starts By Position Pos. P: C: 1B: 2B: 3B: SS: LF: CF: RF: DH:
Fielding
Putouts:....................... 21.............................................. Abeita, Mitch vs. Texas A&M (May 9) Assists:......................... 9................................................Cotton, Andy vs. Creighton (May 13) Errors:........................... 2........................................................................................ (3 games) Passed balls:................ 2........................................................................................ (2 games)
Pitching
Innings pitched:...........9.0......................... Pribanic, Aaron vs. Northern Colorado (March 10) ....................................9.0.........................................Jennings, Dan vs. Arkansas (March 18) ....................................9.0..................................................Weber, Thad vs. Texas (March 29) Runs allowed:............... 8........................................................................................ (3 games) Earned runs:................. 8........................................................................................ (2 games) Walks allowed:.............. 5....................................... Jennings, Dan vs. UC Riverside (March 1) ..................................... 5................................................... Jennings, Dan vs. Baylor (May 21) Strikeouts:.................... 13................................ Dorn, Johnny vs. Northern Colorado (March 8) Hits allowed:................ 11................................................Dorn, Johnny vs. UC Irvine (May 31)
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3 9 5 3 4 1 2 2 2 - 1 - 1 1 31
4 - 1 - - 1 - - 1 - - - - - 3
5+ - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Total 22 19 18 15 14 12 12 10 8 6 5 2 2 145
2 12 3 5 8 5 3 5 6 4 3 1 2 2 1 60
3 3 5 3 1 1 3 1 1 2 - - - - - 20
4 1 2 - - 1 1 1 - - - - - - - 6
5+ - - 1 - - - - - - - 1 - - - 2
Total 16 10 9 9 7 7 7 7 6 3 2 2 2 1 88
Longest 17 14 8 8 8 7 6 6 5 5 4 3 2 2 2 1
End of Season Streak 14 1 1 1 -
Name Starts (Record) Dorn, Johnny 15 (11-4); Weber, Thad 14 (9-5); Pribanic, Aaron 12 (7-4-1); Jennings, Dan 9 (7-2); Bird, Erik 7 (6-1); Hauptman, Casey 1 (1-0) Abeita, Mitch 50 (33-16-1); Neer, Cody 8 (8-0) Corriston, Craig 35 (26-8-1); Farst, Tyler 12 (6-6); Neer, Cody 7 (6-1); Rank, Tyler 2 (2-0); Kline, Ben 1 (1-0) Opitz, Jake 58 (41-16-1) Mort, Jake 57 (41-15-1); Sowers, Brett 1 (0-1) Kline, Ben 47 (34-12-1); Cotton, Andy 11 (7-4) Sullivan, Nick 30 (23-7); Johnston, Dan 10 (8-2); Corriston, Craig 6 (3-3); Farst, Tyler 6 (3-2-1); Stewart, David 4 (3-1); Cuno, Clay 2 (1-1) Nimmo, Bryce 57 (40-16); Belfonte, DJ 1 (1-0) Belfonte, DJ 57 (40-16-1); Stewart, David 1 (1-0) Neer, Cody 22 (12-10); Stewart, David 8 (5-3); Sullivan, Nick 8 (7-0-1); Tezak, Jeff 7 (5-2); Rank, Tyler 4 (3-1); Farst, Tyler 4 (4-0); Abeita, Mitch 4 (4-0); Johnston, Dan 1 (0-1); Corriston, Craig 1 (1-0)
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Player Opitz, Jake Abeita, Mitch Sullivan, Nick Neer, Cody Corriston, Craig Belfonte, DJ Nimmo, Bryce Kline, Ben Farst, Tyler Johnston, Dan Stewart, David Mort, Jake Rank, Tyler Sowers, Brett TEAM
2 13 13 15 11 12 10 10 7 8 5 5 1 1 111
2008 Game-by-Game Statistics
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Team Hitting Game-by-Game Date Opponent Feb. 22 at Stanford-1 Feb. 22 at Stanford-2 Feb. 23 at Stanford Feb. 29 UC Riverside March 1 UC Riverside-1 March 1 UC Riverside-2 March 2 UC Riverside March 4 Nebraska-Kearney March 8 Northern Colorado March 9 Northern Colorado-1 March 9 Northern Colorado-2 March 10 Northern Colorado March 11 South Dakota State March 14 at Kansas State* March 15 at Kansas State* March 16 at Kansas State* March 18 Arkansas March 19 Arkansas March 21 Oklahoma* March 22 Oklahoma* March 23 Oklahoma* March 25 Northern Colorado March 26 Northern Colorado March 28 at Texas* March 29 at Texas* March 30 at Texas* April 4 Texas Tech* April 5 Texas Tech* April 6 Texas Tech* April 11 at Oklahoma State* April 12 at Oklahoma State* April 13 at Oklahoma State* April 15 Wichita State April 18 Kansas* April 19 Kansas* April 20 Kansas* April 22 Creighton April 23 at Creighton April 26 at Baylor-1* April 26 at Baylor-2* April 27 at Baylor* April 29 Western Illinois April 30 Western Illinois May 3 Louisiana-Lafayette-1 May 3 Louisiana-Lafayette-2 May 9 Texas A&M* May 11 Texas A&M-1* May 11 Texas A&M-2* May 13 vs. Creighton May 16 at Missouri* May 17 at Missouri* May 18 at Missouri* May 21 vs. Baylor May 23 vs. Kansas State May 24 vs. Oklahoma State May 30 Eastern Illinois May 31 vs. UC Irvine June 1 vs. Oral Roberts Totals * - Big 12 game
AB R 36 7 39 9 32 2 28 3 34 10 35 5 33 13 36 11 37 12 26 3 36 8 35 7 34 7 26 2 40 11 36 5 30 6 31 4 31 4 32 4 38 8 34 10 32 9 43 14 31 2 31 3 30 6 28 5 30 5 28 0 33 2 36 14 30 3 32 7 34 8 31 3 33 4 43 16 34 6 33 14 32 3 30 6 30 6 34 4 51 4 57 3 35 9 39 13 39 8 29 1 42 9 34 3 33 4 35 5 33 5 36 13 28 2 28 0 1,976 370
H 9 13 5 4 11 12 14 12 14 3 11 12 13 5 16 11 9 7 7 9 10 9 11 17 7 6 9 6 5 3 6 13 6 8 12 6 9 18 9 16 6 8 9 10 12 9 9 12 14 4 16 6 7 9 9 16 4 2 545
RBI 7 7 2 2 7 5 12 10 12 3 6 6 6 2 11 5 6 4 4 4 8 9 7 13 2 3 6 5 5 0 2 12 2 5 8 3 4 14 4 14 3 6 5 4 2 2 9 9 8 1 8 2 4 4 5 13 2 0 334
2B 3B 2 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 3 0 3 1 3 2 2 0 1 1 0 0 4 0 3 1 3 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 1 7 0 3 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 2 0 10 1 1 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 1 3 0 2 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 109 13
HR BB 1 4 0 7 0 3 2 3 0 6 1 1 0 1 0 4 1 2 0 9 1 4 1 3 0 3 0 2 1 3 1 3 2 2 0 4 1 2 1 2 1 5 0 8 0 5 1 7 0 2 1 3 1 3 1 4 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 4 1 3 0 2 0 4 0 5 1 8 1 6 1 4 1 5 1 3 0 2 0 4 0 8 1 5 0 5 1 4 1 4 3 1 0 3 0 4 1 3 1 2 4 6 1 2 0 4 38 218
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IBB 0 0 0 0 1 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 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
SB 1 2 1 0 3 0 2 2 1 2 5 0 5 2 6 1 3 0 0 2 1 0 4 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 3 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 3 2 1 1 2 0 0 3 1 1 0 2 0 1 78
CS HBP SAC SF 0 1 0 0 0 5 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 1 0 3 0 2 1 3 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 3 2 2 0 7 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 1 2 1 2 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 1 0 2 0 0 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 1 3 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 2 1 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 2 1 1 0 2 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 26 90 35 29
GDP K PO A 1 5 24 7 0 5 27 6 0 9 24 11 0 5 27 5 0 6 27 11 1 3 27 9 1 6 21 12 0 1 27 16 0 7 27 5 1 6 27 11 0 3 27 9 0 4 27 15 1 4 27 5 0 5 27 11 0 8 27 10 0 5 30 12 1 2 27 12 0 5 27 10 1 5 27 13 0 6 27 10 0 3 30 11 2 1 27 13 0 8 27 12 0 12 27 12 1 4 27 9 2 4 24 8 1 6 27 5 1 9 27 12 0 7 27 9 1 10 24 9 1 5 24 11 0 6 27 15 0 5 27 9 0 5 27 3 1 4 27 7 1 5 27 10 0 8 27 10 1 3 27 14 2 10 30 9 1 3 21 11 1 11 24 7 0 8 27 10 2 3 27 14 0 3 27 4 0 10 42 13 0 8 48 11 2 4 27 6 1 6 27 5 0 5 27 13 0 9 24 15 0 9 24 13 1 9 24 14 1 5 27 13 0 4 27 11 1 7 24 10 2 7 27 9 0 7 24 12 2 3 24 10 35 336 1,563 589
E 2 2 4 0 1 1 1 0 2 1 2 2 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 0 3 1 2 0 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 4 1 2 0 0 2 0 2 2 4 0 1 0 65
Avg .250 .293 .252 .230 .249 .265 .287 .293 .303 .289 .290 .295 .302 .296 .304 .304 .304 .300 .296 .295 .294 .292 .294 .300 .297 .293 .294 .291 .287 .282 .279 .282 .280 .279 .281 .279 .278 .283 .283 .288 .285 .285 .285 .286 .284 .279 .279 .279 .281 .279 .281 .279 .278 .278 .278 .281 .279 .276 .276
2008 Game-by-Game Statistics Team Pitching Game-by-Game IP H 8.0 16 9.0 6 8.0 8 9.0 5 9.0 5 9.0 8 7.0 5 9.0 8 9.0 4 9.0 2 9.0 8 9.0 5 9.0 6 9.0 4 9.0 9 10.0 5 9.0 5 9.0 10 9.0 9 9.0 13 10.0 15 9.0 5 9.0 9 9.0 7 9.0 2 8.0 14 9.0 3 9.0 5 9.0 8 8.0 4 8.0 24 9.0 9 9.0 4 9.0 10 9.0 12 9.0 8 9.0 4 9.0 9 10.0 7 7.0 4 8.0 16 9.0 11 9.0 5 9.0 5 14.0 8 16.0 11 9.0 11 9.0 11 9.0 4 8.0 11 8.0 23 8.0 10 9.0 9 9.0 8 8.0 12 9.0 13 8.0 11 8.0 15 521.0 498
R 17 2 4 2 4 2 1 2 2 2 5 0 3 1 4 3 1 9 2 3 8 0 4 4 0 12 2 2 3 1 19 5 0 6 6 6 3 7 4 1 8 4 1 3 3 6 8 10 1 8 22 7 10 2 11 10 3 8 287
ER 16 1 1 2 3 2 1 2 1 2 3 0 2 1 4 1 1 8 2 2 3 0 3 4 0 11 1 2 3 1 17 5 0 6 6 6 3 6 4 0 8 4 1 3 3 2 6 7 1 8 21 7 7 0 7 10 3 8 242
BB SO 2B 5 1 5 2 10 1 3 7 1 3 14 0 6 9 1 1 9 2 2 5 0 4 3 3 3 14 0 4 5 1 2 12 2 0 7 2 1 10 1 3 8 1 6 10 2 4 14 1 2 7 0 7 8 3 4 4 3 3 9 1 3 10 3 2 7 1 3 7 3 1 5 3 2 5 0 3 4 1 3 11 1 3 13 1 6 11 3 1 7 1 1 7 5 7 5 0 2 8 1 4 14 3 3 11 0 4 11 2 3 9 1 3 3 1 5 13 2 4 4 0 5 8 1 1 6 1 3 4 1 2 14 1 4 19 3 3 19 1 5 13 4 3 11 3 4 9 0 4 4 3 7 4 4 6 6 0 8 6 2 4 9 3 1 6 2 3 8 3 0 6 2 1 8 2 192 491 98
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 13
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HR 3 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 1 0 0 2 3 1 1 37
WP 0 1 0 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 3 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 40
BK HBP DP IBB Score 0 2 1 0 7-17 0 2 1 0 9-2 0 0 0 0 2-4 0 0 1 0 3-2 0 1 0 0 10-4 0 0 1 0 5-2 0 0 2 0 13-1 0 0 0 0 11-2 0 1 1 0 12-2 0 1 2 0 3-2 0 0 0 0 8-5 0 0 1 0 7-0 0 1 0 0 7-3 0 3 1 0 2-1 1 0 0 0 11-4 0 0 1 0 5-3 0 1 4 0 6-1 0 1 0 0 4-9 0 0 0 0 4-2 0 0 3 0 4-3 0 1 2 0 8-8 0 1 3 0 10-0 0 1 3 0 9-4 0 0 0 0 14-4 1 0 0 0 2-0 0 1 2 0 3-12 0 0 0 0 6-2 0 0 2 0 5-2 0 1 0 0 5-3 0 1 1 0 0-1 0 1 1 0 2-19 0 3 2 0 14-5 0 1 1 0 3-0 0 1 0 0 7-6 0 2 0 0 8-6 0 1 1 0 3-6 0 2 1 0 4-3 0 1 1 0 16-7 0 1 1 0 6-4 1 0 1 0 14-1 0 0 1 0 3-8 0 0 1 0 6-4 0 1 1 0 6-1 0 2 0 0 4-3 1 5 0 0 4-3 0 5 0 0 3-6 0 0 0 0 9-8 0 3 0 0 13-10 0 0 2 0 8-1 0 3 1 0 1-8 0 2 1 0 9-22 0 1 1 0 3-7 0 1 2 0 4-10 0 3 1 0 5-2 0 1 0 0 5-11 0 1 0 0 13-10 0 1 1 0 2-3 0 3 1 0 0-8 4 64 54 0 370-287
W 0 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 21 22 23 24 24 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 32 32 33 34 35 36 36 37 38 39 39 39 39 39 40 40 41 41 41 41
L 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 14 15 16 16
SV 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 9 9 9 9 10 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 17 17
ERA 18.00 9.00 6.48 5.29 4.81 4.33 3.97 3.71 3.39 3.24 3.22 2.94 2.87 2.73 2.82 2.68 2.58 2.89 2.84 2.80 2.79 2.66 2.68 2.73 2.62 2.96 2.89 2.86 2.86 2.81 3.28 3.34 3.24 3.32 3.40 3.47 3.46 3.53 3.53 3.46 3.58 3.59 3.53 3.52 3.46 3.37 3.43 3.50 3.45 3.55 3.90 3.96 4.02 3.95 4.01 4.12 4.11 4.18 4.18
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Date Opponent Feb. 22 at Stanford-1 Feb. 22 at Stanford-2 Feb. 23 at Stanford Feb. 29 UC Riverside March 1 UC Riverside-1 March 1 UC Riverside-2 March 2 UC Riverside March 4 Nebraska-Kearney March 8 Northern Colorado March 9 Northern Colorado-1 March 9 Northern Colorado-2 March 10 Northern Colorado March 11 South Dakota State March 14 at Kansas State* March 15 at Kansas State* March 16 at Kansas State* March 18 Arkansas March 19 Arkansas March 21 Oklahoma* March 22 Oklahoma* March 23 Oklahoma* March 25 Northern Colorado March 26 Northern Colorado March 28 at Texas* March 29 at Texas* March 30 at Texas* April 4 Texas Tech* April 5 Texas Tech* April 6 Texas Tech* April 11 at Oklahoma State* April 12 at Oklahoma State* April 13 at Oklahoma State* April 15 Wichita State April 18 Kansas* April 19 Kansas* April 20 Kansas* April 22 Creighton April 23 at Creighton April 26 at Baylor* April 26 at Baylor* April 27 at Baylor* April 29 Western Illinois April 30 Western Illinois May 3 Louisiana-Lafayette-1 May 3 Louisiana-Lafayette-2 May 9 Texas A&M* May 11 Texas A&M-1* May 11 Texas A&M-2* May 13 vs. Creighton May 16 at Missouri* May 17 at Missouri* May 18 at Missouri* May 21 vs. Baylor May 23 vs. Kansas State May 24 vs. Oklahoma State May 30 Eastern Illinois May 31 vs. UC Irvine June 1 vs. Oral Roberts Totals * - Big 12 game
The Last Time... Milestone Moments/Rare Occurrences in Husker History
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A Nebraska Hitter Had...
Nebraska Had...
8 At Bats in a Game: Bryce Nimmo vs. Texas A&M, May 9, 2008 7 At Bats in a Game: 4 Players (Belfonte, Abeita, Nimmo (8), Kline) vs. Texas A&M, May 9, 2008 5 Hits in a Game: Jeff Tezak (5) at Alabama, March 10, 2007 4 Hits in a Game: Bryce Nimmo (4) vs. Texas A&M-2, May 11, 2008 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 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: Mitch Abeita, vs. Kansas, April 19, 2008 A Pinch-Hit Home Run: Mitch Abeita vs. UC Riverside-2, March 1, 2008 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, vs. Missouri, April 12, 2003 6 RBI in a Game: Ryan Wehrle vs. Texas Tech, April 30, 2006 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: Jesse Boyer vs. Baylor, April 23, 2005 Stole Home: Jake Mort vs. Northern Colorado, March 26, 2008 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. Eastern Illinois, May 30, 2008 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: Jake Mort, vs. Western Illinois, April 30, 2008 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)
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. Nebraska-Kearney, April 19, 2006 10 Runs in an Inning: 13 vs. Creighton (5th), April 23, 2008 10+ Walks: 11 vs, Illinois State, March 15, 2006 10+ Stolen Bases: 10 vs. Peru State, May 6, 1996 Allowed less than Three Hits: 2 at Texas, March 29, 2008 Shut out – General: vs. Oral Roberts, June 1, 2008 Shut out – At Home: vs. Oral Roberts, June 1, 2008 Shut out – On the Road: at Oklahoma State (1-0), April 11, 2008 Back-to-Back Homers: Andy Gerch/Jake Opitz vs. Baylor, May 12, 2007 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: 19 vs. UL-Lafayette-2, May 3, 2008 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. Texas A&M-1, May 11, 2008 (Trailed 9-4 in the sixth before winning 13-10) Rallied from a deficit of 6 runs or greater: vs. Missouri, April 12, 2003 (trailed 8-1 in the seventh before winning 11-9 in 10 innings) Been held to 2 or fewer hits: vs. Oral Roberts, June 1, 2008 A Player Ejection: Andrew Brown/Steve Edlefsen vs. Kansas State, May 24, 2007 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: vs. Creighton (6), April 3, 2007 Won both games of Doubleheader: vs. Texas A&M, May 11, 2008 Lost both games of Doubleheader: at Texas A&M, April 3, 1999 Run-Ruled an Opponent: at Baylor (W, 14-1 7 inn.), April 26, 2008 Run-Ruled by an Opponent: vs. Notre Dame (L, 6-16, 7 inn.), March 4, 2007 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 Pitcher Had...
A complete game - 9 innings: Thad Weber at Texas, March 29, 2008 A complete game - less than 9 inn.: Johnny Dorn, May 31, 2008 A complete game by a freshman: Charlie Shirek (7 inn.) vs. SDSU-2, March 17, 2006 A complete game by a freshman - 9 inn.: Johnny Dorn vs. Texas Tech, May 27, 2005 Consecutive complete games - 9 innings: Aaron Pribanic vs. UC Riverside and Northern Colorado, March 2-10, 2008 Consecutive complete games - 7 innings: Jamie Rodrigue, Kansas State and Oklahoma, 2000 (game 1) A shutout win - 9 Innings: Thad Weber at Texas, March 29, 2008 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: Charlie Shirek (7 inn.) vs. SDSU-2, March 17, 2006 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 Foust, at Charleston Southern, Feb. 16, 2006 10+ Strikeouts in a Game: Johnny Dorn (11) vs. Kansas, April 17, 2008 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 A Combined No-Hitter: Tom Bergan (3), Casey Deskins (3), Troy Brohawn (1), Steve Boyd (2) vs. Peru State, March 6, 1993
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: Shelby Ford (2), Oklahoma State, May 7, 2006 Back-to-Back Homers: Jonah Schmidt/Steve Gray, Missouri, May 17, 2008 Team Hit 9 HR in a Game: at Missouri, April 1, 1998 4+ Hits in a Game: Aaron Miller (4), Baylor, April 27, 2007 10+ Strikeouts in a Game: Andrew Oliver (10), Oklahoma State, April 11, 2008 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): Tyler Lyons, April 13, 2008 A Walk-Off Homer: Doug Thennis, Texas Tech, March 17, 2007
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Big 12 Standings/Results/Leaders Final Standings • All Conference Teams • Season Stats • NCAA Results Final Big 12 Team Standings
School Big 12 Pct. Overall #Texas A&M 19-8-0 .704 46-19-0 Oklahoma State 18-9-0 .667 44-18-0 Nebraska 17-9-1 .648 41-16-1 Missouri 16-11-0 .593 39-21-0 %Texas 15-12-0 .556 39-22-0 Baylor 11-16-0 .407 32-26-0 Kansas State 11-16-0 .407 29-29-0 Oklahoma 9-17-1 .352 36-26-1 Kansas 9-18-0 .333 30-27-0 Texas Tech 9-18-0 .333 25-30-0 #-Regular Season Champion; %-Big 12 Tournament Champion
Pct. .708 .710 .716 .650 .639 .552 .500 .579 .526 .455
Big 12 Team Hitting Statistics (All Games) Team Oklahoma State Texas A&M Oklahoma Texas Missouri Texas Tech Kansas Baylor Nebraska Kansas State
Streak Lost 2 Lost 1 Lost 2 Lost 2 Lost 1 Lost 2 Lost 1 Lost 1 Lost 4 Won 1
Avg. .326 .314 .312 .306 .301 .293 .287 .285 .276 .261
AB 2,187 2,279 2,217 2,079 2,027 1,908 1,917 1,953 1,976 1,936
R 501 516 438 470 439 378 384 374 370 311
H 713 715 691 636 611 559 550 557 545 505
2B 123 124 132 129 116 127 111 117 108 103
3B 29 30 21 25 11 12 16 17 13 7
HR 89 81 54 60 59 49 57 52 38 36
BB 238 280 210 294 288 272 234 270 219 243
Big 12 Team Hitting Statistics (Conference Games) Team Oklahoma Missouri Texas A&M Oklahoma State Kansas Texas Texas Tech Kansas State Nebraska Baylor
2008 Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship – AT&T Bricktown Ballpark Wednesday, May 21 Game 1: No. 4 Missouri 3, No. 5 Texas 2 (10 inn.) Game 2: No. 8 Oklahoma 4, No. 1 Texas A&M 1 Game 3: No. 6 Baylor 10, No. 3 Nebraska 4 Game 4: No. 7 Kansas State 3, No. 2 Oklahoma State 2 Thursday, May 22 Game 5: No. 5 Texas 15, No. 1 Texas A&M 9 Game 6: No. 8 Oklahoma 4, No. 4 Missouri 3 Friday, May 23 Game 7: No. 3 Nebraska 5, No. 7 Kansas State 2 Game 8: No. 2 Oklahoma State 14, No. 6 Baylor 3 (7 inn.)
G 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27
Avg. .316 .315 .306 .299 .291 .283 .271 .268 .263 .258
AB 963 939 984 934 920 907 918 899 925 893
R 174 209 216 171 162 175 145 135 164 127
H 304 296 301 279 268 257 249 241 243 230
2B 62 59 53 44 55 46 53 45 45 45
3B 8 4 9 10 3 6 4 3 4 5
Big 12 Team Pitching Statistics (All Games)
Sunday, May 25 Game 13: No. 5 Texas 15, No. 7 Kansas State 7 {FSN}
All-Big 12 Team (Selected by League Coaches)
G 62 65 58 61 60 58 58 63 57 55
ERA 3.98 4.01 4.18 4.48 4.58 5.11 5.24 5.29 5.49 6.34
W-L 44-18 46-19 41-16 39-22 39-21 29-29 32-26 36-26 30-27 25-30
SV 21 13 17 15 17 14 16 12 12 6
IP 547.0 586.1 521.0 540.1 520.1 514.2 501.1 556.2 490.1 478.2
H 546 579 498 520 572 587 558 625 561 539
Second Team 1B-Rebel Ridling, Oklahoma State 2B-Thomas Belza, Oklahoma State SS-Jordy Mercer, Oklahoma State 3B-Matt Hague, Oklahoma State C-Trevor Coleman, Missouri C-Luis Flores, Oklahoma State OF-Aljay Davis, Oklahoma OF-Jordan Danks, Texas OF-Roger Kieschnick, Texas Tech DH-Darby Brown, Texas A&M UTL-Brian Ruggiano, Texas A&M SP-Thad Weber, Nebraska SP-Tyler Lyons, Oklahoma State SP-Chance Ruffin, Texas RP-Daniel Edwards, Kansas State Honorable Mention (NU players): Craig Corriston, 1B; Dan Jennings, RP; Bryce Nimmo, OF
Team Oklahoma State Texas A&M Nebraska Texas Missouri Baylor Kansas State Oklahoma Texas Tech Kansas
G 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27
ERA 4.22 4.33 5.09 5.44 5.50 5.51 6.30 6.60 7.03 7.07
W-L 18-9 19-8 17-9 15-12 16-11 11-16 11-16 9-17 9-18 9-18
SV 9 5 9 8 7 5 4 3 3 4
IP 239.0 249.2 244.0 240.0 234.0 232.0 235.2 234.2 235.2 229.0
H 235 259 265 248 260 257 298 287 272 287
SB-ATT 42-57 91-128 74-100 70-93 43-68 76-101 25-39 52-70 78-104 105-133
HR 20 32 35 29 35 28 20 15 19 28
BB 86 119 123 91 104 115 120 107 102 96
SO SB-ATT 158 26-32 182 9-19 215 28-41 162 10-14 232 6-12 171 21-32 194 31-44 198 33-47 178 30-43 214 12-18
R 280 333 287 317 304 328 344 368 351 372
ER 242 261 242 269 265 292 292 327 299 337
BB 183 210 192 211 171 179 223 240 217 263
SO 470 503 491 447 495 361 435 429 385 382
BB 83 90 103 108 98 113 81 124 136 127
SO 203 197 241 172 222 196 146 184 184 159
Big 12 Team Pitching Statistics (Conference Games)
First Team 1B-Luke Anders, Texas A&M 2B-Jake Opitz, Nebraska SS-José Duran, Texas A&M 3B-Dane Carter, Texas A&M C-Mitch Abeita, Nebraska OF-Aaron Senne, Missouri OF-Neil Medchill, Oklahoma State OF-Kyle Colligan, Texas A&M DH-Jacob Priday, Missouri UTL-Jordy Mercer, Oklahoma State SP-Aaron Crow, Missouri SP-Johnny Dorn, Nebraska SP-Andrew Oliver, Oklahoma State RP-Travis Starling, Texas A&M
SO 413 450 388 369 407 348 435 443 336 433
R 124 140 161 164 160 162 179 191 193 204
ER 112 120 138 145 143 142 165 172 184 180
2008 NCAA Tournament Results NCAA Coral Gables Regional
Missouri 7, Mississippi 0 Miami (Fla.) 6, Missouri 5 Mississippi 9, Missouri 6 (Missouri eliminated)
NCAA Lincoln Regional
Big 12 Individual Honors
Nebraska 13, Eastern Illinois 10 UC Irvine 3, Nebraska 2 Oral Roberts 8, Nebraska 0 (Nebraska eliminated)
Rob Childress, Texas A&M José Duran, Texas A&M Aaron Crow, Missouri Chance Ruffin, Texas José Duran, Texas A&M
NCAA Tempe Regional
Oklahoma 8, Vanderbilt 5 Arizona State 15, Oklahoma 3 Oklahoma 11, Vanderbilt 10 Arizona State 12, Oklahoma 0 (Oklahoma eliminated)
NCAA Stillwater Regional
Oklahoma State 5, Western Kentucky 3 Wichita State 5, Oklahoma State 3 Oklahoma State 9, TCU 8
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Wichita State 11, Oklahoma State 7 (Oklahoma State eliminated)
NCAA Houston Regional
St. John’s 2, Texas 1 Texas 13, Sam Houston State 3 Texas 4, St. John’s 3 Rice 7, Texas 4 (Texas eliminated)
NCAA College Station Regional
Texas A&M 15, Illinois-Chicago 1 Texas A&M 22, Houston 4 Houston 4, Texas A&M 3 Texas A&M 13, Houston 5 (Texas A&M advances to Houston Super Regional)
NCAA Houston Super Regional
at Rice 9, Texas A&M 7 at Rice 6, Texas A&M 5 (Texas A&M eliminated)
2008 REVIEW
Team Oklahoma State Texas A&M Nebraska Texas Missouri Kansas State Baylor Oklahoma Kansas Texas Tech
Saturday, May 24 Game 9: No. 5 Texas 11, No. 8 Oklahoma 10 Game 10: No. 1 Texas A&M 6, No. 4 Missouri 2 Game 11: No. 2 Oklahoma State 11, No. 3 Nebraska 5 Game 12: No. 7 Kansas State 3, No. 6 Baylor 2
Coach of the Year: Player of the Year: Pitcher of the Year: Freshman of the Year: Newcomer of the Year:
G 62 65 63 61 60 55 57 58 58 58
2008 Honors and Awards 41-16-1 Overall Record • 17-9-1 Big 12 • NCAA Regional Qualifier Team Accomplishments
• No. 20 Final National Ranking (Baseball America) • Three First-Team All-Big 12 Selections • Nine Academic All-Big 12 Honorees • NCAA Tournament No. 1 Seed and Host Site • 8th 40-Win Season Since 1999 • NCAA Regional Qualifier
Individual Honors & Awards Mitch Abeita, Sr., C
• 2008 19th-Round MLB Draft Pick (New York-AL) • First-Team ABCA All-Midwest Region • Johnny Bench Award Semifinalist • First-Team All-Big 12 (Coaches) • Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll • Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll
DJ Belfonte, So., OF
• ESPN the Magazine First-Team Academic All-District VII • Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll • Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll • First-Team Academic All-Big 12 • 2008 UNL HERO Leadership Award
2008 REVIEW
Craig Corriston, Sr., INF/OF
• Big 12 Player of the Week (March 17) • Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (Coaches) • University of Nebraska Graduate (May 2008) • Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll
Andy Cotton, RFr., INF
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll
Clay Cuno, So., OF
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll
Johnny Dorn, Sr., RHP
• 2008 15th-Round MLB Draft Pick (Florida) • Third-Team All-American (NCBWA) • Dick Howser Trophy Semifinalist • USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award Semifinalist • First-Team All-Big 12 (Coaches)
Senior Bryce Nimmo was one of four Huskers to earn first-team CoSIDA Academic All-District honors in 2008. Nimmo hit .289 with a homer and 28 RBIs en route to being named honorable-mention All-Big 12.
• Second-Team ABCA All-Midwest Region • Big 12 Pitcher of the Week (March 10)
Matt Freeman, Fr., RHP
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll • Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll
Drew Gray, Jr., C
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll
Casey Hauptman, Fr., RHP
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll • Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll
Zach Herr, Jr., LHP
• 2008 38th-Round MLB Draft Pick (San Diego) • First-Team Academic All-Big 12 • Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll • Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll
Dan Jennings, Jr., LHP
• 2008 Ninth-Round MLB Draft Pick (Florida) • ESPN the Magazine First-Team Academic All-District VII • First-Team Academic All-Big 12 • Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (Coaches) • Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll • Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll
Michael Mariot, Fr., RHP
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll
Jake Mort, Jr., INF
• First-Team Academic All-Big 12 • Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll • Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll
Mike Nesseth, RFr, RHP
• 2008 Husker Power Lifter of the Year
Bryce Nimmo, Sr., OF Zach Herr went 3-0 with a team-high five saves in 28 appearances.
• Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award Nominee • ESPN the Magazine First-Team Academic All-District VII
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• Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (Coaches) • First-Team Academic All-Big 12 • 2007-08 UNL Male Student-Athlete-of-the-Year Finalist • Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll • Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll
Jake Opitz, Sr., 2B
• 2008 12th-Round MLB Draft Pick (Chicago-NL) • First-Team All-Big 12 (Coaches) • Second-Team ABCA All-Midwest Region • Big 12 All-Tournament Team • NCAA Lincoln Regional All-Tournament Team • Honorable-Mention Academic All-Big 12 • Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll
Aaron Pribanic, Jr., RHP
• 2008 Third-Round MLB Draft Pick (Seattle) • Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll
Tyler Rank, Fr., INF/RHP
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll • Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll
Nick Sullivan, Jr., OF
• Big 12 Player of the Week (March 24) • ESPN the Magazine First-Team Academic All-District VII • First-Team Academic All-Big 12 • Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll • Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll
Jeff Tezak, Sr., DH
• First-Team Academic All-Big 12 • Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll • Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll
Thad Weber, Sr., RHP
• 2008 16th-Round MLB Draft Pick (Detroit) • Second-Team All-Big 12 (Coaches) • Honorable-Mention Academic All-Big 12 • University of Nebraska Graduate (May 2008) • 2007-08 UNL Male Student-Athlete-of-the-Year Finalist
Arkansas Head Coach Dave Van Horn and Nebraska Head Coach Mike Anderson
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Non-Conference Opponents Louisiana-Lafayette • North Dakota • Missouri State • St. Mary’s • Sam Houston State • South Dakota State Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns
Lafayette, La. (M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field) • Feb. 20 (6:30 p.m.) Lafayette, La. (M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field) • Feb. 21 (2 p.m.) - DH Lafayette, La. (M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field) • Feb. 22 (11:30 a.m.)
Team Information
Location Lafayette, La. Enrollment 15,081 Nickname Ragin’ Cajuns Colors Vermilion and White Home Field M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field Capacity 3,755 President Dr. E. Joseph Savoie Director of Athletics David Walker 2008 Overall Record 30-29 2008 Sun Belt Conference Record 16-14 2008 Sun Belt Conference Finish T-5th 2008 NCAA Tournament DNQ Head Coach Tony Robichaux Alma Mater/Year McNeese State/1986 Record at Louisiana 512-330 (14 years) Career Record 756-480 (21 years) Baseball Office Phone (337) 482-6189 Assistant Coaches Anthony Babineaux, Mike Trahan Baseball SID John L. Strawn SID Office Phone (337) 482-6332 SID Cell Phone (440) 590-5013 SID Fax (337) 482-6529 Internet RaginCajuns.com E-mail jstrawn@louisiana.edu Press Box Phone (337) 851-2255 Starters Returning/Lost 6/3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 22/12
St. Mary’s College Gaels
OPPONENTS
Huntsville, Texas (Sanders Stadium) • Feb. 28 (1:30 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Moraga, Calif. Enrollment 3,916 Nickname Bears Colors Navy, Red and Silver Home Field Gaels Capacity 5,000 President Brother Ronald Gallagher, FSC Director of Athletics Mark Orr 2008 Overall Record 26-26-1 2008 West Coast Conference Record 8-13 2008 West Coast Conference Finish 6th 2008 NCAA Tournament DNQ Head Coach Jedd Soto Alma Mater/Year Louisiana-Monroe/1996 Record at St. Mary’s 107-151-2 (Five years) Career Record Same Baseball Office Phone (970) 351-1714 Assistant Coaches Gabe Zappin, Lloyd Acosta Baseball SID Matt Fontenot SID Office Phone (925) 631-4950 SID Cell Phone (925) 878-9238 SID Fax (925) 631-4405 Internet SMCGaels.com E-mail rmf3@stmarys-ca.edu Press Box Phone (925) 376-3906 Starters Returning/Lost 5/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 23/8
North Dakota Fighting Sioux
Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • Feb. 25 (1:35 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 2008 Overall Record 14-23 2008 Conference Record N/A 2008 Conference Finish N/A 2008 NCAA Tournament DNQ Head Coach Jeff Dodson Alma Mater/Year Livingston/1993 Record at North Dakota 0-0 (First 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 8/2 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 16/5
Sam Houston State Bearkats
Huntsville, Texas (Sanders Stadium) • Feb. 28 (5 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Huntsville, Texas Enrollment 16,616 Nickname Bearkats Colors Orange and White Home Field Don Sanders Stadium Capacity 1,463 President Dr. James F. Gaertner Director of Athletics Bobby Williams 2008 Overall Record 37-25 2008 Southland Conference Record 18-12 2008 Southland Conference Finish 4th 2008 NCAA Tournament NCAA Houston Regional, 0-2 Head Coach Mark Johnson Alma Mater/Year New Mexico/1967 Record at SHSU 77-49 (Three years) Career Record 953-482-3 (24 years) Baseball Office Phone (936) 294-4653 Assistant Coaches Jim Blair, Chris Berry Baseball SID Paul Ridings SID Office Phone (936) 294-1764 SID Cell Phone N/A SID Fax (936) 294-3538 Internet gobearkats.com E-mail ridings@shsu.edu Press Box Phone (936) 294-4132 Starters Returning/Lost 3/6 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 19/10
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Missouri State Bears
Huntsville, Texas (Sanders Stadium) • Feb. 27 (2 p.m.) Huntsville, Texas (Sanders Stadium) • March 1 (10 a.m.)
Team Information
Location Springfield, Mo. Enrollment 21,688 Nickname Bears Colors Maroon and White Home Field Hammons Field Capacity 8,000 Chancellor Dr. Michael T. Nietzel Director of Athletics Bill Rowe 2008 Overall Record 40-17 2008 Missouri Valley Conference Record 18-6 2008 Missouri Valley Conference Finish 2nd 2008 NCAA Tournament DNQ Head Coach Keith Guttin Alma Mater/Year Missouri-St. Louis/1978 Record at Missouri State 904-553 (26 years) Career Record Same Baseball Office Phone (417) 836-5242 Assistant Coaches Brent Thomas, Paul Evans, Baseball SID Ben Adamson SID Office Phone (417) 836-4584 SID Cell Phone (405) 742-7585 SID Fax (417) 836-4868 Internet www.missouristatebears.com E-mail benadamson@missouristate.edu Press Box Phone (417) 863-0395 ext. 3070 Starters Returning/Lost 5/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 18/9
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • March 3 (1:35 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Brookings, S.D. Enrollment 11,995 Nickname Jackrabbits Colors Yellow and Blue Home Field Erv Huether Field Capacity 1,000 President David L. Chicoine Director of Athletics Fred Oien 2008 Overall Record 22-27 2008 Summit League Record 9-11 2008 Summit League Finish 5th 2008 NCAA Tournament DNQ Head Coach Ritchie Price Alma Mater/Year Kansas/2006 Record at South Dakota State 0-0 (First Year) Career Record Same Baseball Office Phone (605) 688-5027 Assistant Coaches Jake Angier, Ryan Overland Baseball SID Jason Hove SID Office Phone (605) 688-4623 SID Cell Phone (605) 695-1827 SID Fax (605) 688-5999 Internet www.gojacks.com E-mail Jason.Hove@sdstate.edu Press Box Phone N/A Starters Returning/Lost 4/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 13/12
Non-Conference Opponents Cal State Northridge • Arkansas • Northern Colorado • Wichita State • Creighton • Iowa Cal State Northridge Matadors
Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • March 6 (1:05 p.m.) Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • March 7 (1:05 p.m.) -- DH Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • March 8 (1:05 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Northridge, Calif. Enrollment 32,997 Nickname Matadors Colors Red, White and Black Home Field Matador Diamond Capacity 1,000 President Dr. Jolene Koester Director of Athletics Rick Mazzuto 2008 Overall Record 24-32 2008 Big West Conference Record 8-16 2008 Big West Conference Finish 7th 2008 NCAA Tournament DNQ Head Coach Stephen Rousey Alma Mater/Year Cal State Fullerton/1988 Record at Cal State Northridge 116-219-1 (Seven years) Career Record Same Baseball Office Phone (818) 677-7055 Assistant Coaches Rob McKinley, Mark Kertenian Baseball SID Eric Bankston SID Office Phone (818) 677-3860 SID Cell Phone (714) 705-3742 SID Fax (818) 677-4950 Internet www.gomatadors.com E-mail eric.bankston@csun.edu Press Box Phone (818) 677-2988 Starters Returning/Lost 7/2 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 24/9
Wichita State Shockers
Wichita, Kan. (Eck Stadium) • March 31 (7 p.m.) Location Wichita, Kan. Enrollment 14,298 Nickname Shockers Colors Yellow and Black Home Field Eck Stadium Capacity 7,851 Chancellor Dr. Donald Beggs Director of Athletics Eric Sexton 2008 Overall Record 48-17 2008 Missouri Valley Conference Record 19-5 2008 Missouri Valley Conference Finish 1st 2008 NCAA Tournament NCAA Tallahassee Super Regional, 1-2 Head Coach Gene Stephenson Alma Mater/Year Missouri/1968 Record at Wichita State 1,653-550-3 (31 years) Career Record Same Baseball Office Phone (316) 978-3636 Assistant Coaches Brent Kemnitz, Jim Thomas Baseball SID Tami Cutler SID Office Phone (316) 978-5559 SID Home Phone (316) 832-1875 SID Fax (316) 978-3336 Internet www.goshockers.com E-mail tcutler@goshockers.com Press Box Phone (316) 978-3330 Starters Returning/Lost 2/7 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 14/13
Team Information
Location Fayetteville, Ark. Enrollment 19,191 Nickname Razorbacks Colors Cardinal and White Home Field Baum Stadium at George Cole Field Capacity 10,737 President Dr. G. David Gearhart Director of Athletics Jeff Long 2008 Overall Record 34-24 2008 Southeastern Conference Record 14-15 2008 Southeastern Conference 9th 2008 NCAA Tournament NCAA Stanford Regional, 0-2 Head Coach Dave Van Horn Alma Mater/Year Arkansas/1988 Record at Arkansas 235-134 (Six years) Career Record 556-291 (14 years) Baseball Office Phone (479) 575-3655 Assistant Coaches Dave Jorn, Todd Butler Baseball SID Phil Pierce SID Office Phone (479) 575-7430 SID Cell Phone (479) 283-3353 SID Fax (479) 575-7481 Internet www.ArkansasRazorbacks.com E-mail ppierce@uark.edu Press Box Phone (479) 575-4141 Starters Returning/Lost 5/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 16/12
Creighton Bluejays
Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • April 7 (6:05 p.m.) Omaha, Neb. (Rosenblatt Stadium) • April 19 (6:30 p.m.) Omaha, Neb. (Rosenblatt Stadium) • May 12 (7 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Omaha, Neb. Enrollment 7,051 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 2008 Overall Record 37-21 2008 Missouri Valley Conference Record 16-8 2008 Missouri Valley Conference Finish 3rd 2008 NCAA Tournament DNQ Head Coach Ed Servais Alma Mater/Year Wisconsin-LaCrosse/1981 Record at Creighton 196-99 (Six years) Career Record 378-181-1 (15 years) Baseball Office Phone (402) 280-2483 Assistant Coaches Rob Smith, Brent Alwine Baseball SID Rob Beuerlein SID Office Phone (402) 280-5801 SID Cell Phone (832) 279-0327 SID Fax (402) 280-2495 Internet gocreighton.com E-mail rbeuerlein@creighton.edu Press Box Phone (402) 280-2787/(402) 380-1676 Starters Returning/Lost 4/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 17/14
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Northern Colorado Bears
Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • March 24 (6:05 p.m.) Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • March 25 (1:35 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 2008 Overall Record 21-33 2008 Conference Record N/A 2008 Conference Finish N/A 2008 NCAA Tournament DNQ Head Coach Kevin Smallcomb Alma Mater/Year Cal State-Sacramento/1985 Record at Northern Colorado 143-176 (Six 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 4/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 9/16
Iowa Hawkeyes
Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • April 14 (6:05 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Iowa City, Iowa Enrollment 30,561 Nickname Hawkeyes Colors Black and Gold Home Field Duane Banks Field Capacity 3,000 President Sally Mason Director of Athletics Gary Barta 2008 Overall Record 22-33 2008 Big Ten Conference Record 9-13 2008 Big Ten Conference Finish 10th 2008 NCAA Tournament DNQ Head Coach Jack Dahm Alma Mater/Year Creighton/1989 Record at Iowa 102-120 (Four years) Career Record 385-396 (14 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 www.hawkeyesports.com E-mail jennifer-stumpff@uiowa.edu Press Box Phone (319) 335-9520 Starters Returning/Lost 5/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 22/11
OPPONENTS
Team Information
Arkansas Razorbacks
Fayetteville, Ark. (Baum Stadium) • March 17 (6:35 p.m.) Fayetteville, Ark. (Baum Stadium) • March 18 (3:05 p.m.)
Non-Conference Opponents New Mexico • Cal State Bakersfield New Mexico Lobos
Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • April 28 (6:05 p.m.) Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • April 29 (1:35 p.m.)
Team Information
Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • May 8 (6:05 p.m.) Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • May 9 (2:05 p.m.) Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • May 10 (1:05 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Bakersfield, Calif. Enrollment 8,000 Nickname Roadrunners Colors Blue and Gold Home Field Roadrunner Baseball Complex Capacity TBA President Dr. Horace Mitchell Director of Athletics Rudy Carvajal 2008 Overall Record First Season of Baseball 2008 Conference Record N/A 2008 NCAA Tournament N/A Head Coach Bill Kernen Alma Mater/Year Redlands/1970 Record at Cal State Bakersfield 0-0 (First year) Career Record 240-154-3 (Seven years) Baseball Office Phone (661) 654-2628 Assistant Coaches Jody Robinson, Dennis Machado Baseball SID Sarah Finney SID Office Phone (661) 654-3071 SID Cell Phone (707) 496-1780 SID Fax (661) 654-6978 Internet www.GoRunners.com E-mail sfinney2@csub.edu Press Box Phone TBA Starters Returning/Lost N/A Letterwinners Returning/Lost N/A
OPPONENTS
Location Albuquerque, N.M. Enrollment 25,767 Nickname Lobos Colors Cherry and Silver Home Field Isotopes Park Capacity 11,124 President Dr. David Schmidly Vice President for Athletics Paul Krebs 2008 Overall Record 34-25 2008 Mountain West Conference Record 16-8 2008 Mountain West Conference Finish T-2nd 2008 NCAA Tournament DNQ Head Coach Ray Birmingham Alma Mater/Year New Mexico State/1978 Record at New Mexico 34-25 (One year) Career Record 87-98 (Three years) Baseball Office Phone (505) 925-5720 Assistant Coaches Ken Jacome, Chad Tidwell Baseball SID Judy Willson SID Office Phone (505) 925-5851 SID Cell Phone (505) 688-2364 SID Fax (505) 925-5529 Internet www.GoLobos.com E-mail jwillson@unm.edu Press Box Phone (505) 222-4093 Starters Returning/Lost 6/3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 14/14
Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
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2009 Opponent SID Directory School
Arkansas Baylor Cal St. Northridge Cal St. Bakersfield Creighton Iowa Kansas Kansas State Louisiana-Lafayette Missouri Missouri State New Mexico North Dakota Northern Colorado Oklahoma State Oklahoma Sam Houston State South Dakota State St. Mary’s College Texas Texas A&M Texas Tech Wichita State Big 12 Conference
Baseball SID
Office Phone
Phil Pierce (479) 575-7430 Larry Little (254) 710-4389 Eric Bankston (818) 677-3860 Sarah Finney (661) 654-3071 Rob Beuerlein (402) 280-5801 Jenni Stumpff (319) 335-9411 Mike Cummings (785) 864-3575 Ryan Lackey (785) 532-6735 John L. Strawn (337) 482-6332 Josh Murray (573) 882-0711 Ben Adamson (417) 836-4584 Judy Willson (505) 925-5851 Ryan Powell (701) 777-2986 Heather Kennedy (970) 351-1065 Wade McWhorter (405) 744-7853 Craig Moran (405) 325-8231 Paul Ridings (936) 294-1764 Jason Hove (605) 688-4623 Matt Fontenot (925) 631-4950 Thomas Dick (512) 471-6039 Matt Simon (979) 845-3239 Blayne Beal (806) 742-2770, ext. 270 Tami Cutler (316) 978-5559 Carmen Branch (469) 524-1009
Big 12 Opponents Texas Tech • Oklahoma • Oklahoma State Texas Tech Red Raiders
Lubbock, Texas (Dan Law Field) • March 13 (6:30 p.m.) Lubbock, Texas (Dan Law Field) • March 14 (5 p.m.) Lubbock, Texas (Dan Law Field) • March 15 (1 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Lubbock, Texas Enrollment 29,000 Nickname Red Raiders Colors Scarlet and Black Home Field Dan Law Field Capacity 4,466 Chancellor Kent Hance Director of Athletics Gerald Myers 2008 Overall Record 25-30 2008 Big 12 Record 9-18 Big 12 Finish T-9th 2008 NCAA Tournament DNQ Head Coach Dan Spencer Alma Mater/Year Portland State/1990 Record at Texas Tech 0-0 (First 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 3/6 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 18/14 Top Returners Willie Rueda, 2B, .361-0-33 Chris Richburg, OF, .345-2-20 Chad Bettis, RHP. 4-5, 6.75 ERA
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)
2008 Meetings Date (Location) April 4 (Lincoln) April 5 (Lincoln) April 6 (Lincoln)
Dan Spencer Head Coach
19-25 2008 (3 games) 2001 (3 games) None 1997 (3 games) Score NU, 6-2 NU, 5-2 NU, 5-3
Willie Rueda
Second Baseman
Team Information
Location Stillwater, Okla. Enrollment 32,721 Nickname Cowboys Colors Orange and Black Home Field Allie P. Reynolds Stadium Capacity 4,000 Interim President Dr. Marlene Strathe Director of Athletics Mike Holder 2008 Overall Record 44-18 2008 Big 12 Record 18-9 Big 12 Finish 2nd 2008 NCAA Tournament Stillwater Regional, 2-2 Head Coach Frank Anderson Alma Mater/Year Emporia State/1983 Record at Oklahoma State 199-108 (Five years) Career Record Same Baseball Office Phone (405) 744-5849 Baseball Office Fax (405) 744-7754 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 4/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 17/9 Top Returners Neil Medchill, IF, .349-11-41 Andrew Oliver, LHP, 7-2, 2.20 ERA Tyler Lyons, LHP, 12-2, 3.31 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)
2008 Meetings
Date (Location) April 11 (Stillwater) April 12 (Stillwater) April 13 (Stillwater) May 24 (Oklahoma City)
112-72 2005 (3 games) 1970 (3 games) 1973 (3 games) 1998 (2 games) Score OSU, 1-0 OSU, 19-2 NU, 14-5 OSU, 11-5
Frank Anderson
Tyler Lyons
Head Coach
Pitcher
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Oklahoma Sooners
Norman, Okla. (L. Dale Mitchell Park) • March 27 (6:30 p.m.) Norman, Okla. (L. Dale Mitchell Park) • March 28 (2 p.m.) Norman, Okla. (L. Dale Mitchell Park) • March 29 (1 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Norman, Okla. Enrollment 29,721 Nickname Sooners Colors Crimson and Cream Home Field L. Dale Mitchell Park Capacity 2,700 President David Boren Director of Athletics Joe Castiglione 2008 Overall Record 36-26-1 2008 Big 12 Record 9-17-1 Big 12 Finish 8th 2008 NCAA Tournament Tempe Regional, 2-2 Head Coach Sunny Galloway Alma Mater/Year Oklahoma Christian/1984 Record at Oklahoma 127-78-1 (Three years) Career Record 462-234-1 (14 years) Baseball Office Phone (405) 325-8231 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 7/1 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 18/9 Top Returners Aaron Baker, 1B, .315-9-61 Andrew Doyle, RHP, 9-4, 4.53 ERA Stephen Polier, RHP, 7-5, 4.18 ERA (2007)
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)
2008 Meetings
Date (Location) March 21 (Lincoln) March 22 (Lincoln) March 23 (Lincoln)
Sunny Galloway Head Coach
136-96-2 1998 (3 games) 2003 (3 games) 1973 (3 games) 1997 (3 games) Score NU, 4-2 NU, 4-3 Tie, 8-8 (10)
Aaron Baker
First Baseman
OPPONENTS
Series Information
Oklahoma State Cowboys
Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • March 20 (2:05 p.m.) Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • March 21 (2:05 p.m.) Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • March 22 (1:05 p.m.)
Big 12 Opponents Kansas State • Texas • Texas A&M Kansas State Wildcats
Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • April 3 (6:05 p.m.) Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • April 4 (2:05 p.m.) Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • April 5 (1:05 p.m.)
Team Information
OPPONENTS
Location Manhattan, Kan. Enrollment 23,137 Nickname Wildcats Colors Purple and White Home Field Tointon Stadium Capacity 2,331 President Dr. Jon Wefald Interim Director of Athletics Jim Epps 2008 Overall Record 29-29 2008 Big 12 Record 11-16 Big 12 Finish 7th 2008 NCAA Tournament DNQ Head Coach Brad Hill Alma Mater/Year Emporia State/1985 Record at Kansas State 150-128-2 (Five years) Career Record 568-219-2 (14 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 6/2 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 14/13 Top Returners Justin Bloxom, INF, .288-8-49 AJ Morris, RHP, 4-4, 6.04 ERA Jason King, OF, .274-5-31
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)
2008 Meetings
Date (Location) March 14 (Manhattan) March 15 (Manhattan) March 16 (Manhattan) May 23 (Oklahoma City)
Brad Hill
Head Coach
98-160 2005 (3 games) 2008 (3 games) 1967 (3 games) 1993 (3 games) Score NU, 2-1 NU, 11-4 NU, 5-3 (10) NU, 5-2
AJ Morris Pitcher
Texas Longhorns
Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • April 9 (6:05 p.m.) Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • April 10 (6:05 p.m.) Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • April 11 (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 2008 Overall Record 39-22 2008 Big 12 Record 15-12 Big 12 Finish 5th 2008 NCAA Tournament NCAA Austin Regional, 1-2 Head Coach Augie Garrido Alma Mater/Year Fresno State/1961 Record at Texas 517-253-1 (12 years) Career Record 1,668-777-8 (40 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 7/2 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 19/15 Top Returners Preston Clark, C/INF, .263-8-43 Chance Ruffin, RHP, 8-3, 3 SV, 1.96 ERA Austin Wood, RHP, 7-2, 4.43 ERA
Texas A&M Aggies
College Station, Texas (Olsen Field) • April 17 (6:35 p.m.) College Station, Texas (Olsen Field) • April 18 (6:35 p.m.) College Station, Texas (Olsen Field) • April 19 (1:05 p.m.)
Team Information
Location College Station, Texas Enrollment 46,612 Nickname Aggies Colors Maroon and White Home Field Olsen Field Capacity 7,053 President Dr. Elsa Murano Director of Athletics Bill Byrne 2008 Overall Record 46-19 2008 Big 12 Record 19-8 Big 12 Finish 1st 2008 NCAA Tournament NCAA Houston Super Regional, 0-2 Head Coach Rob Childress Alma Mater/Year Northwood/1990 Record at Texas A&M 119-68-1 (Three years) Career Record Same Baseball Office Phone (979) 845-4810 Baseball Office Fax (979) 845-0564 Assistant Coaches Matt Deggs, Jeremy Talbot, Justin Seely Baseball SID Matt Simon SID Office Phone (979) 845-3239 SID Cell Phone (979) 255-0469 SID Fax (979) 845-0564 Internet aggieathletics.com E-mail matts@athletics.tamu.edu Press Box Phone (979) 458-3604 Starters Returning/Lost 4/6 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 15/16 Top Returners Luke Anders, 1B, .349-16-58 Kyle Colligan, OF, .317-14-39 Brooks Raley, LHP, 7-2, 4.76
Series Information
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)
22-26 1999 (3 games) 1955 (2 games) None None
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)
2008 Meetings
2008 Meetings Date (Location) March 28 (Austin) March 29 (Austin) March 30 (Austin)
Score NU, 14-4 NU, 2-0 UT, 12-3
Augie Garrido
Preston Clark
Head Coach
Infielder
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Date (Location) May 9 (Lincoln) May 11 (Lincoln) May 11 (Lincoln)
Rob Childress Head Coach
19-21 2006 (3 games) None None 1999 (3 games) Score A&M, 6-3 (16) NU, 9-8 NU, 13-10
Luke Anders
First Baseman
Big 12 Opponents Kansas • Missouri • Baylor Kansas Jayhawks
Lawrence, Kan. (Hoglund Ballpark) • April 24 (6 p.m.) Lawrence, Kan. (Hoglund Ballpark) • April 25 (6 p.m.) Lawrence, Kan. (Hoglund Ballpark) • April 26 (1 p.m.)
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 2008 Overall Record 30-27 2008 Big 12 Record 9-18 Big 12 Finish 9th 2008 NCAA Tournament DNQ Head Coach Ritch Price Alma Mater/Year Willamette/1978 Record at Kansas 203-169-1 (Six years) Career Record 420-387-2 (14 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 17/15 Top Returners Paul Smythe, RHP, 5-5, 3.73 ERA Robbie Price, 2B, .296-1-25 Buck Afenir, C, .253-9-42
Series Information
100-139-1 2000 (3 games) 1999 (3 games) 1994 (3 games) 1997 (2 games)
Date (Location) April 18 (Lincoln) April 19 (Lincoln) April 20 (Lincoln)
Ritch Price
Location Columbia, Mo. Enrollment 28,477 Nickname Tigers Colors Old Gold and Black Home Field Simmons Field Capacity 2,200 Chancellor Dr. Brady Deaton Director of Athletics Michael Alden 2008 Overall Record 39-21 2008 Big 12 Record 16-11 Big 12 Finish 4th 2008 NCAA Tournament NCAA Miami Regional, 1-2 Head Coach Tim Jamieson Alma Mater/Year New Orleans, 1984 Record at Missouri 480-329-2 (14 years) Career Record Same Baseball Office Phone (573) 882-0711 Baseball Office Fax (573) 882-4720 Assistant Coaches Evan Pratte, Tony Vitello Baseball SID Josh Murray SID Office Phone (573) 882-0711 SID Cell Phone (573) 268-8606 SID Fax (573) 882-4720 Internet www.mutigers.com E-mail MurrayJos@missouri.edu Press Box Phone (573) 884-8912 Starters Returning/Lost 6/2 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 20/6 Top Returners Aaron Senne, OF, .347-13-67 Kyle Gibson, RHP, 9-4, 2 SV, 3.84 ERA Trevor Coleman, C, .295-4-35
Series Information
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)
2008 Meetings
2008 Meetings
Head Coach
Team Information
Score NU, 7-6 NU, 8-6 KU, 6-3
Paul Smythe Pitcher
Date (Location) March 16 (Columbia) March 17 (Columbia) March 18 (Columbia)
141-105-1 1994 (2 games) 2006 (3 games) 1996 (2 games) 2008 (3 games) Score MU, 8-1 MU, 22-9 MU, 7-3
Tim Jamieson
Aaron Senne
Head Coach
Outfielder
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Baylor Bears
Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • May 15 (6:05 p.m.) Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • May 16 (2:05 p.m.) Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • May 17 (1:05 p.m.)
Team Information
Location Waco, Texas Enrollment 14,541 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 2008 Overall Record 32-26 2008 Big 12 Record 11-16 Big 12 Finish 6th 2008 NCAA Tournament DNQ Head Coach Steve Smith Alma Mater/Year Baylor/1986 Record at Baylor 522-337-1 (14 years) Career Record Same Baseball Office Phone (254) 710-3029 Baseball Office Fax (254) 712-3008 Assistant Coaches Mitch Thompson, Steve Johnigan Baseball SID Larry Little SID Office Phone (254) 710-4389 SID Cell Phone (254) 709-5147 SID Fax (254) 710-1369 Internet www.baylorbears.com E-mail larry_little@baylor.edu Press Box Phone (254) 754-5546 Starters Returning/Lost 8/2 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 19/8 Top Returners Kendall Volz, RHP, 3-6, 4.20 ERA Ben Booker, OF, .286-7-44 Aaron Miller, OF, .295-12-45
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)
2008 Meetings
Date (Location) April 26 (Lincoln) April 26 (Lincoln) April 27 (Lincoln) May 21 (Oklahoma City)
Steve Smith Head Coach
30-22-1 2001 (3 games) None 1997 (3 games) 2006 (3 games) Score NU, 6-4 (10) NU, 14-1 (7) BU, 8-3 BU, 10-4
Kendall Volz Pitcher
OPPONENTS
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)
Missouri Tigers
Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • May 1 (6:05 p.m.) Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • May 2 (2:05 p.m.) Lincoln, Neb. (Hawks Field) • May 3 (1:05 p.m.)
Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship May 20-24, 2009 • AT&T Bricktown Ballpark • Oklahoma City, Okla.
2009 Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship (AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, Oklahoma City, Okla.)
OPPONENTS
Wednesday, May 20 (45-minute minimum between games) Game 1 9 a.m. Game 2 12:30 p.m. Division 2 Game 3 Game 4
4 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 21 Game 5 Game 6
3 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 22 Game 7 Game 8
3 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 23 Game 9 Game 10 Game 11 Game 12
9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 24 Division I Champ vs. Division 2 Champ 1 p.m. (FSN)
The Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship returns to Oklahoma City’s AT&T Bricktown Ballpark for a May 2024, 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 10th baseball championships in the league’s 13-year tenure. In 2006, the Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship surpassed the one million mark in attendance for a total of 1,045,891. 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, 2005-08), 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), 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.
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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 10 of the last 12 years (All Sports Stadium – 1997; Bricktown Ballpark – 1998-2001, 2003, 2005-08). 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 six-team 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. With semifinal encounters added by the network in 2003, the telecast number has advanced to 28 from 1997 to 2008.
Ticket Information
For ticket information, contact the Oklahoma All-Sports Association at (405) 236-5000 or visit the organization’s website at okcallsports.org.
The Big 12 Conference Six Big 12 Teams Reached NCAA Regionals during the 2008 Season Big 12 Conference 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 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 Coordinator of Football Officials Walt Anderson Associate Director of Communications Joni James Lehmann Assistant Director of Communications Carmen Branch Assistant Director of Video Services Sean Hollister Championships Manager Blair Beneke Business and Ticket Manager Tim Frick Executive Assistant to the Commissioner Melanie Ellis Administrative Assistant Regina Everett Administrative Assistant Tracy Hunt Administrative Assistant Valerie Rocha Administrative Assistant Brad Simmons Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Michelle Peterson Will Hancock Communications Assistants Felicia Michael and Bonnie Ryan Internet Services Assistant Melanie Weiser
The Big 12 Conference has established a consistent level of national success on the field and in the classroom as it enters its 13th season in 2008-09. Since it began play in 1996-97, the Conference can boast 31 team crowns and over 385 individual NCAA Championships. The success continued during 2007-08, as Kansas captured the Big 12’s first national title in men’s basketball, while the league added 31 individual crowns. Over the past four seasons a total of 12 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 11 seasons. The Big 12 leads all conferences with five appearances in Bowl Championship Series title games. League squads have played for the football national championship five times in the last nine years with berths in 14 BCS games overall, including two in 2007. The Big 12 led all conferences with four teams ranked in the top 10 in the final national polls a season ago. In addition, an all-time high eight league players earned consensus AllAmerica recognition in 2007, more than any other conference. In basketball, nine men’s and women’s teams have advanced to their respective Final Fours in the past seven seasons as the Big 12 continues its place among the elite intercollegiate athletic conferences. 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 the past two seasons by ESPN The Magazine and the College Sports Information Directors of America with a 4.0 grade-point average in biochemistry. In addition, she also won the national academic honor presented for all sports each of the last two years and was named recipient of the prestigious 2006-07 Honda-Broderick Award as Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year. Pavan is the first athlete since the Big 12 was formed in 1996 to earn the accolade. In its history, the conference can boast of over 300 academic honorees, averaging more than 25 each season. 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 student-athletes with the Big 12 Athlete of the Year and Big 12 Sportsperson of the Year awards. Nebraska volleyball has had three athletes named Big 12 Female Student-Athlete of the Year, two-time winner Sarah Pavan (2006-07, 2007-08) and Greichaly Cepero (2000-01). Institutions can also nominate student-athletes for the prestigious Dr. Prentice Gautt Postgraduate Scholarships at the end of each academic year. A total of 201 scholars have received over $1.2 million in postgraduate financial aid through the first 12 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 and diving, 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 45 million people and television households in 18 of the top 100 markets within its geographic footprint.
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2009 Big 12 Composite Schedule Complete Big 12 Regular-Season Schedule
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Day Date Fri. Feb. 20 Kansas vs. Air Force Southern Utah at Texas Tech Western Illinois at Oklahoma Illinois-Chicago at Texas BYU at Oklahoma State Kansas vs. Memphis Texas-Pan American at Texas Tech Pacific at Baylor Kansas State at Houston Nebraska at UL-Lafayette Wright State at Texas A&M Missouri vs. Nevada
Time (CT) 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 8 p.m.
Sat. Feb. 21
Western Illinois at Oklahoma (DH) Illinois-Chicago at Texas Kansas vs. Bradley Wright State at Texas A&M (DH) Kansas State at Houston Nebraska at UL-Lafayette Pacific at Baylor Manhattan at Oklahoma State Southern Utah at Texas Tech Missouri vs. Gonzaga BYU at Oklahoma State
Noon 12:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Sun. Feb. 22
Kansas vs. Bradley Missouri vs. Nevada Nebraska at UL-Lafayette Pacific at Baylor Kansas State at Houston Wright State at Texas A&M Western Illinois at Oklahoma Manhattan at Oklahoma State Illinois-Chicago at Texas Missouri vs. Gonzaga UT-Pan American at Texas Tech
10 a.m. 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Noon Noon 12:05 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m.
Mon. Feb. 23
BYU at Baylor
6:30 p.m.
Tue. Feb. 24
Kansas at Arkansas UT-Arlington at Texas Oklahoma at San Diego New Mexico at Texas Tech Centenary at Texas A&M Missouri at Arizona State
3 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Wed. Feb. 25
North Dakota at Nebraska New Mexico at Texas Tech Kansas at Arkansas Centenary at Texas A&M Oklahoma at San Diego Houston Baptist at Baylor
1:35 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 3:05 p.m. 4 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Thu. Feb. 26
Kansas State vs. Pacific Oklahoma State vs. East Carolina Missouri at Arizona State
3 p.m. 4 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Fri. Feb. 27
Kansas State vs. Nevada Oklahoma State vs. College of Charleston Texas A&M vs. UC Irvine Missouri vs. Oregon State Nebraska vs. Missouri State Penn State at Texas Baylor vs. Houston Texas Tech at Cal State Northridge Oklahoma at Washington State
Noon Noon Noon 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Sat. Feb. 28
Kansas State at San Diego Penn State at Texas (DH) Nebraska vs. Saint Mary’s Oklahoma State vs. East Carolina Missouri vs. Northern Illinois Texas Tech at Cal State Northridge Baylor vs. UCLA Oklahoma at Washington State (DH) Nebraska at Sam Houston State Texas A&M vs. Rice
Sun. March 1
Oklahoma State vs. St. John’s Nebraska vs. Missouri State Kansas State at San Diego State Penn State at Texas Baylor vs. Rice Missouri at Arizona State
Noon 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
Oklahoma at Washington State Texas Tech at Cal State Northridge Texas A&M vs. Houston
Tue. March 3
Arkansas-Little Rock at Oklahoma (DH) South Dakota State at Nebraska North Dakota at Kansas Creighton at Kansas State Texas at Texas State Stephen F. Austin at Texas A&M Texas Tech at UC Riverside
1 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 8 p.m.
Wed. March 4
North Dakota at Kansas Stephen F. Austin at Texas A&M Western Illinois at Missouri Baylor at TCU
3 p.m. 3:05 p.m. 4 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Thu. March 5 Texas Tech vs. UC Riverside Oklahoma State vs. Gonzaga
3 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m.
Noon 8 p.m.
Fri. March 6
Cal State Northridge at Nebraska Northwestern at Kansas Niagara at Kansas State UCLA at Oklahoma Oklahoma State vs. Oregon State South Alabama at Baylor Ball State at Missouri Utah at Texas A&M Texas at Stanford Texas Tech vs. San Francisco Oklahoma State vs. Oregon State
1:05 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 7 p.m. 8 p.m. 9 p.m.
Sat. March 7
Northwestern at Kansas (DH) Niagara at Kansas State (DH) UCLA at Oklahoma Texas Tech vs. Gonzaga Cal State Northridge at Nebraska (DH) Ball State at Missouri (DH) Texas at Stanford UC Irvine at Baylor Utah at Texas A&M Oklahoma State vs. San Francisco
Noon Noon Noon Noon 1:05 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 8 p.m.
Sun. March 8
Niagara at Kansas State Texas Tech vs. Oregon State Northwestern at Kansas Ball State at Missouri UCLA at Oklahoma Cal State Northridge at Nebraska Utah at Texas A&M Texas at Stanford UAB at Baylor Oklahoma State vs. UC Riverside
11 a.m. Noon 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 8 p.m.
Mon. March 9 California at Oklahoma
1 p.m.
Tue. March 10
Houston Baptist at Oklahoma Kansas State vs. Arizona State Western Illinois at Missouri Cal State Fullerton at Texas A&M Oklahoma State at Arizona
1 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 8 p.m.
Wed. March 11
Houston Baptist at Oklahoma Dallas Baptist at Texas Tech Baylor at Texas Wichita State at Kansas Kansas State vs. Arizona State Northwestern State at Texas A&M Oklahoma State at Arizona
3 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 8 p.m.
Fri. March 13
Oklahoma vs. Bethune-Cookman Butler at Kansas State Missouri at Texas* Texas A&M at Baylor* Cal State Fullerton at Oklahoma State Nebraska at Texas Tech* Kansas vs. Arizona State
2 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m.
Sat. March 14
Butler at Kansas State (DH) Missouri at Texas* Rhode Island at Oklahoma State Nebraska at Texas Tech* Oklahoma at South Florida Cal State Fullerton at Oklahoma State Baylor at Texas A&M* Kansas vs. Arizona State
Noon 2 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 8 p.m.
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Sun. March 15
Oklahoma vs. Eastern Illinois Butler at Kansas State Missouri at Texas* Nebraska at Texas Tech* Baylor at Texas A&M* Rhode Island at Oklahoma State Kansas vs. Arizona State
11 a.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m.
Tue. March 17
UTSA at Kansas State Oklahoma at TCU Western Illinois at Oklahoma State Texas Tech at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Nebraska at Arkansas New Mexico at Texas A&M Texas at Rice Kansas at San Diego State
6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 7 p.m. 8 p.m.
Wed. March 18
New Mexico at Texas A&M Nebraska at Arkansas UTSA at Kansas State SIU-Edwardsville at Missouri Texas Tech at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Kansas at San Diego State Western Illinois at Oklahoma State
1:05 p.m. 3:05 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m. TBA
Fri. March 20
Oklahoma State at Nebraska* Texas at Kansas* Texas Tech at Baylor* Oklahoma at Kansas State* Texas A&M at Missouri*
2:05 p.m. 3 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Sat. March 21
Texas at Kansas* Oklahoma at Kansas State* Texas A&M at Missouri* Oklahoma State at Nebraska* Texas Tech at Baylor*
1 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2:05 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Sun. March 22
Texas Tech at Baylor* Texas at Kansas* Oklahoma at Kansas State* Texas A&M at Missouri* Oklahoma State at Nebraska*
1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:05 p.m.
Tue. March 24
Western Illinois at Kansas Northern Colorado at Nebraska Baylor at Sam Houston State Northwestern at Kansas State Illinois-Chicago at Missouri UNLV at Oklahoma State Lubbock Christian at Texas Tech UT-Arlington at Texas A&M Central Arkansas at Oklahoma
3 p.m. 6:05 p.m. 6:30 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.
Wed. March 25
Northern Colorado at Nebraska Western Illinois at Kansas Illinois-Chicago at Missouri Dallas Baptist at Texas TCU at Baylor Northwestern at Kansas State UNLV at Oklahoma State Texas Tech at Texas State
1:35 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Fri. March 27
Texas Tech at Texas* Kansas State at Baylor* Nebraska at Oklahoma* Missouri at Oklahoma State* Kansas at Texas A&M*
6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m.
Sat. March 28
Nebraska at Oklahoma* Missouri at Oklahoma State* Texas Tech at Texas* Kansas at Texas A&M* Kansas State at Baylor*
2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2:05 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Sun. March 29
Nebraska at Oklahoma* Missouri at Oklahoma State* Texas Tech at Texas* Kansas at Texas A&M* Kansas State at Baylor*
1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
Tue. March 31
Northern Colorado at Kansas Oral Roberts at Texas Texas State at Baylor UTSA at Texas A&M Nebraska at Wichita State Texas Tech at New Mexico
3 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.
Wed. April 1
Northern Colorado at Kansas Texas Tech at New Mexico Kansas State at Creighton Prairie View A&M at Baylor Missouri vs. Saint Louis
3 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m.
Fri. April 3
Texas at Oklahoma State* Baylor at Kansas* Kansas State at Nebraska* Oklahoma at Missouri* Texas A&M at Texas Tech*
2 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:05 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Sat. April 4
Baylor at Kansas* Oklahoma at Missouri* Texas at Oklahoma State* Kansas State at Nebraska* Texas A&M at Texas Tech*
2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2:05 p.m. 5 p.m.
Sun. April 5
Baylor at Kansas* Oklahoma at Missouri* Texas A&M at Texas Tech* Texas at Oklahoma State* Kansas State at Nebraska*
1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:05 p.m.
Tue. April 7
Kansas at Iowa TCU at Texas Creighton at Nebraska Northwestern State at Baylor Minnesota at Missouri UTSA at Texas Tech Houston at Texas A&M
6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:05 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m.
Wed. April 8
Minnesota at Missouri Dallas Baptist at Baylor Oklahoma State at Missouri State Oklahoma at Wichita State UTSA vs. Texas Tech
4 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 4 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:05 p.m.
Sat. April 11
Texas at Nebraska* Texas A&M at Kansas State* Texas Tech at Oklahoma* Oklahoma State at Kansas* Missouri at Baylor*
1:05 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Sun. April 12
Oklahoma State at Kansas* Texas Tech at Oklahoma* Missouri at Baylor*
1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
Tue. April 14
Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Oklahoma State (DH) Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Texas Iowa at Nebraska Baylor at UT-Arlington Kansas at Creighton Wichita State at Kansas State Indiana State at Missouri Alabama A&M at Texas Tech TCU at Oklahoma Texas A&M at Rice
3 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:05 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.
Wed. April 15
Alabama A&M at Texas Tech Indiana State at Missouri Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Texas UT-Arlington at Baylor Wichita State at Kansas State Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Oklahoma State
3 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. TBA
Fri. April 17
Oklahoma at Texas* Missouri at Kansas State* Baylor at Oklahoma State* Kansas at Texas Tech* Nebraska at Texas A&M*
6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m.
Sat. April 18 Sun. April 19
Missouri at Kansas State* Baylor at Oklahoma State* Oklahoma at Texas* Kansas at Texas Tech* Nebraska at Texas A&M*
2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. 6:35 p.m.
Missouri at Kansas State* Baylor at Oklahoma State* Oklahoma at Texas* Kansas at Texas Tech* Nebraska at Texas A&M*
1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:05 p.m.
Tue. April 21
Rice at Texas Texas State at Baylor Nebraska at Creighton
6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
6:05 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Oklahoma State at Wichita State UNLV at Texas Tech
Wed. April 22
UNLV at Texas Tech Missouri State at Oklahoma State Prairie View A&M at Texas A&M Kansas vs. Missouri Wichita State at Oklahoma
Noon 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.
Fri. April 24
Nebraska at Kansas* Kansas State at Texas* Oklahoma at Baylor* Texas Tech at Missouri* Oklahoma State at Texas A&M*
6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m.
Sat. April 25
Texas Tech at Missouri* Kansas State at Texas* Oklahoma State at Texas A&M* Nebraska at Kansas* Oklahoma at Baylor*
2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2:05 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Sun. April 26
Nebraska at Kansas* Texas Tech at Missouri* Kansas State at Texas* Oklahoma State at Texas A&M* Oklahoma at Baylor*
1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
Tue. April 28
Chicago State at Kansas Texas State at Texas New Mexico at Nebraska UTSA at Baylor North Dakota at Kansas State Missouri vs. Eastern Illinois Oklahoma at Arkansas UT-Arlington at Oklahoma State TCU at Texas A&M
6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:05 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m.
Wed. April 29
New Mexico at Nebraska Chicago State at Kansas North Dakota at Kansas State Missouri at Missouri State
1:35 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
Thu. April 30
Dallas Baptist at Texas A&M
6:35 p.m.
Fri. May 1
Baylor at Texas* Missouri at Nebraska* Kansas at Oklahoma* Kansas State at Oklahoma State* Dallas Baptist at Texas A&M
6 p.m. 6:05 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m.
Sat. May 2
Kansas at Oklahoma* Kansas State at Oklahoma State* Missouri at Nebraska* Dallas Baptist at Texas A&M Texas at Baylor*
2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2:05 p.m. 2:05 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Sun. May 3
Kansas at Oklahoma* Kansas State at Oklahoma State* Missouri at Nebraska* Texas at Baylor*
1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
Mon. May 4
BYU at Kansas State Southern Utah at Oklahoma
6:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
Tue. May 5
BYU at Kansas State Missouri State at Missouri Oklahoma at UT-Arlington
6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
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7 p.m. 7 p.m.
Sam Houston State at Texas A&M
6:35 p.m.
Wed. May 6
Texas Southern at Texas Texas Tech at Dallas Baptist Kansas at Wichita State
6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
Fri. May 8
Cal State Bakersfield at Nebraska Texas Tech at Kansas State Kansas at Missouri Texas at Texas A&M Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State
6:05 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 7:35 p.m.
Sat. May 9
Texas Tech at Kansas State* Kansas at Missouri* Cal State Bakersfield at Nebraska (DH) Texas A&M at Texas* Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State*
2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2:05 p.m. 4 p.m. 7:05 p.m.
Sun. May 10
Texas Tech at Kansas State* Kansas at Missouri* Texas A&M at Texas* Cal State Bakersfield at Nebraska Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State*
1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 4:05 p.m.
Tue. May 12
Stephen F. Austin at Baylor Mississippi Valley State at Texas Tech Texas State at Texas A&M Nebraska vs. Creighton
6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 7 p.m.
Fri. May 15
Baylor at Nebraska* Kansas at Kansas State* Texas A&M at Oklahoma* Oklahoma State at Texas Tech* Cal State Bakersfield at Missouri
6:05 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Sat. May 16 Alabama A&M at Texas (DH) Oklahoma State at Texas Tech* Cal State Bakersfield at Missouri Baylor at Nebraska* Kansas State at Kansas* Texas A&M at Oklahoma* Sun. May 17 Cal State Bakersfield at Missouri Texas A&M at Oklahoma* Oklahoma State at Texas Tech* Baylor at Nebraska* Kansas State at Kansas* Wed. May 20- Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship Sun. May 24
1 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 2:05 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
* - Big 12 Conference game All times Central; Schedule and times are subject to change
1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 5 p.m. TBD
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Thu. April 9 Kansas at Iowa Texas A&M at Kansas State* Texas at Nebraska* Fri. April 10 Texas at Nebraska* Missouri at Baylor* Texas A&M at Kansas State* Texas Tech at Oklahoma*
Nebraska will play Creighton two times at Omahaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rosenblatt Stadium - home of the College World Series.
All-Time Series Records
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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 ..................................8-6 Arkansas State..........................1-0 Augustana (S.D.).....................10-0 Austin College ..........................4-0 Baker University ................... 0-0-1 Baylor . ............................. 22-30-1 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-Northridge ................1-4 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 ......................... 66-43-2 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 .........................................8-4 Iowa State ........................121-109 Jacksonville State.....................1-0 James Millikin ..........................1-1 Jamestown................................1-0 Kent State.................................1-0 Kansas ........................... 139-99-2 Kansas State . ....................160-98 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 .................4-4 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 ....................... 105-141-1 Missouri State Tech . ................0-2 Missouri Western . ..................21-1 Monmouth ................................1-1 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 ............................17-8 New Mexico State......................3-3 Nicholls State............................1-0 Nittaidai . .................................1-1 North Carolina...........................1-0 North Carolina State.................1-0 North Dakota ............................2-0 North Dakota State....................5-0 North Texas State......................2-0 Northeastern Illinois..................1-0 Northern Colorado ..................28-3 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 . ..................... 97-135-1 Oklahoma City . ........................3-1 Oklahoma State .................72-112 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
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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. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s . ................................5-1 St. Louis ...................................1-1 St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s .................................1-4 St. Thomas ...............................1-2 Sam Houston State...................0-3 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 Missouri State . .......4-4 Southwest Tech ........................0-1 Stanford ...................................2-6 Stetson . ...................................2-0 Still College . ............................1-0 Tabor ........................................1-0 Tarkio College . .........................6-0
Texas ....................................26-22 Texas A&M . ..........................21-19 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 ............................25-19 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 .......................20-20 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
Shane Komine
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Yearly Records
RECORDS
Season Records â&#x20AC;¢ Coaching Records Year 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1912 1913-1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926-28 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943-45 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977
Overall Record W L T 1 2 0 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 3 0 0 8 5 1 6 4 0 8 4 0 8 12 0 9 11 0 17 8 0 No Team 10 3 0 5 16 1 5 12 1 5 11 1 4 12 2 12 14 0 7 7 1 3 0 0 No Team, World War I 5 3 0 7 6 0 8 5 0 12 4 0 6 12 0 10 8 0 8 7 0 No Team 12 5 1 9 7 0 2 10 0 No Team 3 1 0 5 9 0 4 12 0 3 11 0 5 12 0 7 8 0 5 13 0 4 12 0 2 14 0 3 11 0 No Team, World War II 9 7 0 6 9 1 17 6 0 9 13 0 16 8 0 10 5 0 13 7 0 12 5 2 10 10 0 15 5 0 12 8 0 12 10 0 17 10 0 11 11 0 9 12 0 9 14 0 15 11 0 10 16 0 9 18 0 12 8 0 16 9 0 8 16 0 10 15 1 9 15 0 14 12 0 10 20 0 12 17 0 15 14 1 13 27 0 13 20 0 21 24 1 29 13 0
Pct. .333 .400 1.000 .167 1.000 .607 .600 .667 .400 .450 .680 .769 .250 .306 .323 .277 .461 .500 1.000
Conference Record W L T
Pct.
Pl.
NCAA Regionals W L Pct.
Head Coach (record/tenure) C.D. Chandler C.D. Chandler C.D. Chandler (4-5, .444/Three seasons) Charles Stroman Charles Stroman (3-2-1, .583/Two seasons) E.N. Robinson (8-5-1, .607/One season) F.B. Ryons (6-4, .600/One season) Not available Not available Mike Henderson (9-11, .450/One season) Geo P. Shidler (17-8, .680/One season) J.H. Bell (10-3, .769/One season) Not available S.S. Eager (5-12-1, .306/One season) Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
.625 .538 .615 .750 .333 .555 .533
Paul Schissler Paul Schissler Paul Schissler (20-14, .589/Three seasons) Owen Frank (12-4, .750/One season) Scotty Dye (4-4, .500) and Earl Carr (2-8, .200) W.G. Kline W.G. Kline (18-15, .545/Two seasons)
.694 .563 .167
10 7 2
5 5 8
0 0 0
.666 .583 .200
1st 3rd 6th
John Rhodes John Rhodes (21-12-1, .632/Two seasons) W.H. Browne (2-10, .167/One season)
.750 .357 .250 .214 .294 .466 .385 .250 .125 .214 .563 .375 .708 .409 .667 .666 .650 .650 .500 .750 .600 .545 .630 .500 .429 .391 .577 .385 .333 .600 .640 .333 .404 .375 .538 .333 .414 .517 .325 .394 .467 .690
-- 2 2 2 4 5 4 3 2 3 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 7 4 7 0 5
-- 8 7 9 9 5 6 9 8 6 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 11 16 8 2 7
-- 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
.200 .222 .181 .308 .500 .400 .250 .200 .333
5th 5th 4th 4th 3rd 5th 6th 5th
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
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 (38-92, .292/Nine seasons) A.J. Lewandowski (3-11, .214/One season)
.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 .388 .200 .466 .000 .417
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 6th 8th 5th 7th 3rd (East)
-- -- 1* -- 0* -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
-- -- 2* -- 2* -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Frank Smagacz (9-7, .563/One season) 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 Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe Tony Sharpe (394-388-6, .503/31 seasons)
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Year 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 TOTAL
Overall Record W L 36 20 49 15 49 15 42 22 44 13 44 15 46 20 45 24 35 25 36 21 48 23 27 31 42 26 37 22 31 25 35 23 32 28 35 23 27 27 27 35 24 20 42 18 51 17 50 16 47 21 47 18 36 23 57 15 42 17 32 27 41 16 1,873 1,352
T 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 1 17
Pct. .643 .765 .765 .656 .772 .745 .697 .652 .583 .631 .676 .465 .618 .627 .554 .603 .533 .603 .500 .435 .545 .700 .750 .758 .691 .723 .610 .791 .712 .524 .716 .581
Conference Record W L T 7 7 0 14 6 0 16 4 0 11 11 0 15 5 0 8 10 0 15 6 0 16 6 0 14 9 0 12 8 0 12 12 0 8 16 0 12 12 0 10 14 0 11 13 0 16 12 0 14 16 0 13 14 0 8 17 0 7 23 0 10 13 0 16 9 0 21 9 0 20 8 0 16 11 0 20 7 0 11 16 0 19 8 0 17 10 0 14 13 0 17 9 1 715 684 1
Pct. .500 .700 .800 .500 .750 .444 .714 .727 .609 .600 .500 .333 .500 .417 .458 .571 .467 .481 .320 .233 .435 .640 .700 .714 .593 .741 .407 .704 .630 .519 .648 .511
Pl. 3rd (East) 2nd (East) 1st (East) 4th 2nd 5th 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th 7th 3rd 6th 5th 4th 5th 4th 7th 10th 7th 5th (1st) 2nd (1st) 1st (1st) 2nd (2nd) 1st (3rd) 8th (5th) 1st (1st) 3rd (2nd) 4th (5th) 3rd (5th)
NCAA Regionals W L Pct. -- -- 1 2 .333 2 2 .500 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1 2 .333 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1 2 .333 4 2 .667 5 2 .714 5 3 .625 3 2 .600 -- -- 6 2 .750 0 2 .000 2 2 .500 1 2 .333 31 25 .554
Head Coach (record/tenure) 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 (767-453-1, .629/20 seasons) Dave Van Horn Dave Van Horn Dave Van Horn Dave Van Horn Dave Van Horn (214-92, .699/Five seasons) Mike Anderson Mike Anderson Mike Anderson Mike Anderson Mike Anderson Mike Anderson (255-116-1, .687/Six Seasons)
Notes: The Huskers began conference play in the Missouri Valley Conference in 1919 and played in the conference until 1925. The Huskers then became a member of the Big Six Conference in 1929. The Big Six Conference expanded to the Big Seven in 1948 with the addition of Colorado. In 1958, the conference expanded again with the addition of Oklahoma State. For 22 years, all Big Eight teams carried baseball until Colorado dropped its program in 1980. From 1981 through 1996 the league consisted of seven teams. In 1997, the Big 12 Conference was formed by adding Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and Baylor. Ten of the Big 12 teams have baseball programs, with Colorado and Iowa State, which dropped its program following the 2001 season, not sponsoring the sport. *- NCAA District Playoffs that took place before NCAA Regional format in 1954, but are not considered NCAA Tournament appearances according to the 2008 NCAA Record Book. 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 6 5 9 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1/2 3 1 2 1 1/2
Wins 767 394 255 214 35 21 20 18 17 12 10 9 9 8 6 5 4 4 2 3 3 2
Losses 453 388 116 92 96 12 14 15 8 4 3 7 11 5 4 12 4 5 10 2 11 8
Ties 1 6 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
Pct. .629 .503 .687 .699 .276 .630 .589 .545 .680 .750 .769 .563 .450 .607 .600 .306 .500 .444 .167 .583 .214 .200
RECORDS Dave Van Horn guided the Huskers to consecutive College World Series appearances, earning national coach-ofthe-year honors from Baseball America in 2001.
Tony Sharpe guided the Husker baseball program from 1947 to 1977, the longest tenure by any NU baseball coach, and won 394 games during his Husker head coaching career.
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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
At Bats (any game) 10
Jim Smith vs. Colorado (22 inn.)
At Bats (nine innings) 8 8
Alvie Shepherd vs. Washington Patrick Johnson vs. Washington
Home Runs 3 3 3 3
Dan Johnson at Southern Utah (1) Dan Johnson vs. Texas A&M Steve Stanicek vs. Bellevue College Bob Cerv vs. Iowa State
Home Runs in an Inning 2 2 2 2
Brandon Fusilier vs. South Dakota State (4th) Curtis Ledbetter vs. South Dakota State (4th) Matt Hopper vs. Western Illinois (2nd) Marc Sagmoen vs. St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (1st)
Triples 3 3
Shawn Buchanan vs. Wayne State Dan Boever vs. Benedictine
Doubles 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Andrew Brown vs. Missouri Alex Gordon vs. West Virginia Curtis Ledbetter vs. South Dakota Will Bolt vs. Arkansas Justin Cowan vs. Jacksonville State Francis Collins vs. Kansas State Francis Collins vs. South Dakota Jed Dalton vs. Oklahoma Jed Dalton vs. Creighton Sean McKenna vs. Missouri Kevin Jordan vs. Northern Colorado Joe Federico vs. Missouri Mate Borgogno vs. Missouri Burt Beattie vs. Stetson Bobby Reynolds vs. Kansas State
Runs Scored
RECORDS
7 7
Jim Bailey vs. Chicago State Ken Harvey vs. Chicago State
Runs Batted In 10 10
Craig Moore vs. Chicago State Gene Torczon vs. Tulsa
Stolen Bases 5 5 5
Scott Hooper vs. Northwestern (Iowa) Jeff Carter vs. Iowa State Bob Cerv vs. Iowa State
Walks Drawn 5 5
Jim Bailey vs. Chicago State Tom Novak vs. Denver College
Innings Pitched 13
Dennis Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Doherty vs. Colorado
Strikeouts by a Pitcher 17 17
Shane Komine vs. Kansas Brent Friehauf vs. St. Cloud State
Strikeouts by a Relief Pitcher 16
Shane Komine vs. Iowa State
4/11/06 5/16/99 4/25/96 4/2/95 3/13/92 4/5/58
4/24/74 3/20/95 3/20/95 3/6/01 4/22/00 4/28/82 5/13/50 3/13/05 3/13/05 4/18/00 3/20/93 2/12/90 3/8/83 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 3/16/99 3/16/99 3/16/99 4/5/58 4/24/84 4/11/83 5/13/50 3/16/99 4/18/49 4/26/74 4/8/00 3/24/83 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 Total Bases Doubles Triples Home Runs RBIs 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 Saves Winning Pct.
72 Alex Gordon, 2005 294 Jeff Leise, 2002 100 Ken Ramos, 1988 109 Jeff Leise, 2002 109 Francis Collins, 1997 201 Jed Morris, 2002 26 Mike Duncan, 1985 26 Jed Morris, 2002 9 Shawn Buchanan, 1990 25 Dan Johnson, 2001 90 Jed Morris, 2002 90 Mike Duncan, 1985 91 Bobby Benjamin, 1988 .478 Ken Harvey, 1999 38 Francis Collins, 1996 60 Scott Hooper, 1984 .930 Steve Stanicek, 1982 1.000 many players 131.2 Shane Komine, 2001 36 Mike Bellows, 1994 9 Troy Brohawn, 1993 18 Joba Chamberlain, 2005 18 Shane Komine, 2001 4 Jamie Rodrigue, 2000 159 Shane Komine, 2000 33.1 Justin Pekarek, 2004 0.95 Ray Novak, 1955 14 Shane Komine, 2001 8 Pat Driscoll, 1997 8 Shane Komine, 2001 8 Troy Brohawn, 1993 16 Brett Jensen, 2004 1.000 11 Players most recently, Brett Jensen, 2006 (5-0)
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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
The first two-time first-team All-American in school history, Shane Komine finished his career as Nebraskaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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
No. 22 77 50 37 47 55
Runs Scored in an Inning Hits 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
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
Season Team Bests
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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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. Washington (4th), 3/20/95 vs. Chicago State, 3/16/99 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 vs. Iowa State (16 inn.), 4/18/99 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
RECORDS
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
17 35 10 6 9 73 48 51 19 19 13 16 16 21 20 26
Single-Season Records Top-10 Single Season Marks in School History
7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Home Runs No. 1. 2. 4. 5. 8. 9.
Mark 25 23 23 22 21 21 21 20 19 19
Stolen Bases No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Batting Records Games Played
RECORDS
No. 1. 2. 5. 10.
Mark 72 71 71 71 69 69 69 69 69 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
Batting Average No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Mark .478 .459 .454 .449 .446 .446 .444 .424 .421 .418
At Bats No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Mark 294 288 284 277 272 271 267
Year 2005 2005 1988 1988 2005 2005 1985 1985 1985 2002 1990 1990 1990 1985
Player Ken Harvey Steve Smith Marc Sagmoen Steve Stanicek Don Brown Marc Sagmoen Bob Cerv Francis Collins Todd Sears John Cole
Year 1999 1959 1993 1982 1955 1992 1950 1996 1997 2001
Player Jeff Leise Curtis Ledbetter Francis Collins Joe Simokaitis Jed Morris Jeff Leise Adam Stern
Year 2002 2005 1997 2005 2002 2003 2001
Hits No. 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10.
264 261 258
Jed Dalton Burt Beattie Ken Ramos
1995 1985 1988
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
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 1988 1985 1985 1985 1995 1997 2005 1997 1999 2001 1995 1993
Runs Scored No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Mark 100 99 86 85 84 83 79 78 77 75 75 75
Runs Batted In No. 1. 3. 6. 7.
Mark 90 90 86 86 86 85 79
Player Jed Morris Mike Duncan Dan Johnson Ken Harvey Paul Meyers Matt Hopper Todd Sears
9. 10.
79 78 76
Singles No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Mark 86 79 78 75 70 69 68 67 67 67
Doubles No. 1. 3. 5. 6.
Mark 26 26 24 24 23 22 22 22 22 22 22 22
Triples
Year 2002 1985 2001 1999 1985 2001 1997
No. 1. 2. 5.
86
1996 1995 1991 1988 1986 1982 1979 1978 1978
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
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
Scott Hooper stole a school-record 60 bases in 1984, helping the Huskers establish a team record with 196 stolen bases.
8. 9. 10.
Mark 60 46 43 41 41 37 36 35 34 34
Matt Meyer Darin Erstad Shawn Buchanan Ken Sirak Larry Mims Harold Bright Pete Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Bob Gebler Steve Oakley
Mark 9 8 8 8 7 7
Marc Sagmoen Bobby Benjamin Darin Erstad
1993 1988 1995
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
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
Player Shawn Buchanan Jeff Leise Dan Boever Roger Hill Jeff Leise Will Bolt
Year 1990 2002 1983 1981 2003 1999
No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 10.
Mark 91 81 72 68 66 66 65 63 63 60
Player Bobby Benjamin Jeff Carter Larry Mims Ken Ramos Bobby Benjamin Bobby Benjamin Val Primante Alex Gordon Dan Johnson Adam Shabala
Sacrifice Flies No. 1. 2. 5.
Mark 12 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 7
Strikeouts No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 8. 10.
Mark 70 69 66 57 56 56 56 55 55 54
Total Bases No. 1. 2.
Mark 201 194
Year 1988 1985 1985 1988 1990 1989 1979 2005 2001 2000
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
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
Player Jed Morris Darin Erstad
Year 2002 1995
1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Jed Dalton Marc Sagmoen Jed Dalton Eddie Anderson Scott Hooper Stan Haas Arnold Placke
1994 1993 1993 1990 1983 1980 1969
No. 1. 3. 7.
Mark 18 18 17 17 17 17 16 16 16 16
Player Joba Chamberlain Shane Komine Shane Komine Scott Fries Tom Bergan Pat Leinen Johnny Dorn Johnny Dorn Aaron Marsden Jamie Rodrigue
Earned Run Average (min. 40 IP) No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9.
193 181 178 176 173 173 172 172
Ken Harvey Alex Gordon Paul Meyers Marc Sagmoen Dan Johnson Francis Collins Jeff Leise Steve Stanicek
Slugging Percentage No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Mark .930 .862 .859 .849 .814 .773 .754 .752 .747 .742
Player Steve Stanicek Ken Harvey Marc Sagmoen Dan Johnson Joe Federico Darin Erstad Alex Gordon Dan Johnson Dan Boever Todd Sears
Extra-Base Hits Mark 50 46 45 44 43 42 42 41 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Mark .574 .569 .558 .543 .530 .526 .520 .519 .518 .518
Hit By Pitch No. 1. 2. 3.
Mark 28 24 21
Year 1982 1999 1993 2000 1989 1995 2004 2001 1983 1997 Year 2002 1995 2005 1982 1985 1993 1983 2004 2001 1999 1988
5. 7. 8.
21 18 18 17 16 16 16
Year 1993 1982 1999 1997 1979 1973 1983 1996 2005 1985
Player Daniel Bruce Corey Miller Dave Crain
Year 2002 1996 1995
1994 2007 2000 2003 2005 2004 1997
Wins No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Fielding Records Putouts No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Mark 655 551 549 526 533 507 488 475 468 460
Assists No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10.
Mark 223 194 185 183 181 172 171 169 169 168
Errors
Player Marc Sagmoen Steve Stanicek Ken Harvey Todd Sears Val Primante Bob Munson Ben Amaya Francis Collins Alex Gordon Mike Duncan
Derek Dukart DJ Belfonte Brandt Vlieger Jake Mullinax Alex Gordon Colin Shockey Bryan Schmidt
No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8.
Mark 38 32 31 29 25 24 24 23 23 23
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
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
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
Fielding Percentage No. 1.
Mark 1.000 1.000 1.000
Player Tyler Farst Brandon Buckman Bubbs Merrill
Mark 14 13 12 11 10
Player Bill McGuire Kirk Eymann Al Furby Roger Webb Brett Jensen Cliff Faust Glen Gilmore David Buehrer Cliff Faust Trevor Bullock
Player Shane Komine Troy Brohawn Johnny Dorn Shane Komine Johnny Dorn
Year 2005 2001 2000 1999 1994 1988 2007 2005 2003 2002 Year 1984 1977 1967 1984 2005 1979 1970 1973 1980 2000 Year 2001 1993 2005 2000 2006
No. 1. 2. 7.
Mark 8 7 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Tony Watson Joba Chamberlain Quinton Robertson Shane Komine Dave Matranga Pat Leinen Phil Harrison
2006 2005 2003 2002 1990 1988 1984
Player Pat Driscoll Charlie Shirek Scott Fries Tom Bergan Dale Kistaitis Dave Buehrer 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 1993 1992 1992 1991 1991 1990 1989 1989 1988 1986 1980
Innings Pitched No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10.
Mark 131.2 124.2 118.2 115.0 111.0 108.0 106.1 104.0 104.0 103.2
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
RECORDS
No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9.
1999 2005 1985 1993 2001 1997 2002 1982
Mark 1.29 1.75 1.77 1.88 1.96 1.99 2.05 2.08 2.10 2.13
10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Losses
Pitching Records Games Started
Year 2008 2005 2003
Ken Harvey led the nation with a .478 batting average in 1999, leading the Huskers to the school’s first NCAA appearance in 14 years.
87
7. 8. 9.
30 29 28 28 28
Gary Nolting Thom Ott Zach Herr Steve Boyd Bill Mulligan
Complete Games No. 1. 2. 5. 9.
Mark 9 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6
Shutouts No. 1. 2. 4. 10.
Jeff Anderson ranks among the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all-time leaders in wins (30, third), innings pitched (292.2, fourth) and appearances (78, third).
Strikeouts No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7 9. 10.
Mark 159 157 130 123 115 113 102 102 98 95
Player Shane Komine Shane Komine Joba Chamberlain Troy Brohawn Shane Komine Aaron Marsden Johnny Dorn Joba Chamberlain Phil Harrison Mike Zajeski
Bases on Balls No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 10.
Mark 74 72 66 64 64 59 58 56 56 53
RECORDS
Saves No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 10.
Mark 16 13 11 10 9 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6
Hits Allowed No. 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Mark 129 126 126 124 122 119 112 111 110 107
Year 2000 2001 2005 1993 2002 2003 2008 2006 1986 1992
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
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
Player Shane Komine Pat Driscoll Roger Webb Josh Bullock Scott Fries Tom Bergan Brian Martin Steve Fish Aaron Marsden Jamie Rodrigue
Year 2001 1997 1985 1992 1999 1994 1993 1997 2003 2002
Appearances No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Mark 36 35 34 33 32 31
Player Mike Bellows Dave Matranga Dave Matranga Brett Jensen Spencer Van Linge McGraw Milhaven
Year 19`94 1991 1990 2005 1997 1988
Mark 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 1
Player Troy Brohawn Steve Fish Cliff Faust Tim Burke Shane Komine Pat Leinen Steve Gehrke Kirk Eymann Shane Komine Phil Harrison Roger Webb Todd Oakes Steve Gehrke Jeff Costello
Player Jamie Rodrigue Gary Neibauer Stan Bahnsen Aaron Marsden Jamie Rodrigue Shane Komine Troy Brohawn Alvie Shepherd Phil Harrison Numerous Players Tied
Wild Pitches No. 1. 3. 4.
Mark 18 18 17 14
Player Phil Goguen John Kohli Cody Winget Alvie Shepherd
1978 2001 2008 1993 1985 Year 1993 1997 1980 1980 2001 1989 1981 1977 2000 1986 1985 1982 1980 1978 Year 2000 1966 1965 2002 2002 2000 1993 1993 1984
Year 1987 1987 1994 1995
6. 7. 10.
14 13 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11
Hit Batters No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 10.
Mark 17 15 14 13 13 12 11 11 11 10 10 10
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 Johnny Dorn Jonas Armenta Alvie Shepherd Steve Fish Tony Watson Zach Kroenke Jonas Armenta Jamie Rodrigue Cody Winget Josh Bullock
Year 2008 2002 2007 1996 1993 1996 2006 2005 1995 2002 1995 1992
Winning Percentage (min. five wins) No. 1.
Pct. 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Player Troy Brohawn (13-0) Shane Komine (10-0) Brian Duensing (8-0) Roger Webb (6-0) Steve McManaman (6-0) Brett Jensen (5-0) Steve Hale (5-0) John Izumi (5-0) Paul Henry (5-0) Tom Holmes (5-0) 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 Nebraskaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career leaders in both wins and innings pitched.
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Career Records Offensive, Fielding and Pitching Career Top 10 Home Runs No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Mark 64 48 46 44 42 41 36 35 34 34
Player Matt Hopper Bobby Benjamin Dan Johnson Alex Gordon Steve Stanicek Darin Erstad Paul Meyers Ken Harvey Rich King Curtis Ledbetter
Total Bases No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Mark 591 463 447 446 421 405 396 378 370 369
Player Matt Hopper Jeff Leise Alex Gordon Darin Erstad Paul Meyers Steve Stanicek Will Bolt Curtis Ledbetter Daniel Bruce Bobby Benjamin
Runs Scored No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Tim Burke tossed eight complete games to help Nebraska to an NCAA Regional appearance in 1980.
Batting Average No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 15. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Mark .451 .426 .409 .402 .401 .380 .370 .369 .367 .364 .363 .362 .359 .359 .358 .358 .356 .355 .353 .350 .350
Player Marc Sagmoen Ken Harvey Don Brown Todd Sears Francis Collins John Cole Ken Ramos Brian McArn Jed Morris Dan Johnson Bill Vosik Mate Borgogno Steve Stanicek Bob Munson Mark Kister Dan Boever Darin Erstad Adam Shabala Alex Gordon Matt Hopper Paul Meyers
No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Mark .791 .782 .746 .736 .715 .710 .688 .674 .657 .648
At Bats No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Mark 966 922 881 871 836 787 774
Player Dan Johnson Marc Sagmoen Todd Sears Ken Harvey Steve Stanicek Joe Federico Dan Boever Jed Morris Alex Gordon Mike Duncan
Player Matt Hopper Will Bolt Jeff Leise Joe Simokaitis Darin Petersen Daniel Bruce Jed Dalton
Years 2000-01 1992-93 1995-97 1997-99 1980-82 1987-88 1982-83 2001-02 2003-05 1984-85 Years 2000-03 1999-02 2000-03 2002-05 1992-95 2002-05 1992-95
8. 766 9. 733 10. 715
Hits No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Mark 338 305 281 261 250 249 244 242 240 231
Doubles No. 1. 2. 4. 5. 7. 9. 10.
Mark 56 55 55 53 47 47 46 46 45 44 44 44
Triples No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Mark 21 20 18 16 16 16 14 13 12 11
Jake Opitz Darin Erstad Paul Meyers
2005-08 1993-95 1984-86
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
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
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
Player Matt Hopper Jeff Leise Ken Ramos Joe Scherger Will Bolt Jed Dalton Todd Sears Alex Gordon Darin Erstad Bobby Benjamin Paul Meyers
Runs Batted In No. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Mark 271 209 191 189
Player Matt Hopper Paul Meyers Todd Sears Alex Gordon
Years 2000-03 2000-03 2003-05 1993-95 1984-86 1980-82 1999-02 2003-05 2002-05 1988-90 Years 2000-03 2000-03 1987-89 1977-80 1999-02 1992-95 1995-97 2003-05 1993-95 1988-90 1984-86 Years 2000-03 1984-86 1995-97 2003-05
6. 7. 9.
189 182 173 173 165 163
Bobby Benjamin Darin Erstad Steve Stanicek Joe Scherger Curtis Ledbetter Mark Kister
Stolen Bases No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9. 10.
Mark 103 90 89 69 67 63 61 61 60 59
Player Jeff Carter Scott Hooper Ken Ramos Jamal Strong Jed Dalton Jeff Leise Larry Mims Bob Cerv Paul Meyers John Cole
Bases on Balls No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Mark 223 165 159 150 143 142 137 120 115 115
Player Bobby Benjamin Jeff Carter Matt Hopper Ken Ramos Todd Sears Kurt Eubanks Joe Scherger Bill McGuire Rich King Steve Stanicek
Games Played No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Mark 254 251 245 238 229 227 225 222 218 213
Player Matt Hopper Will Bolt Daniel Bruce Joe Simokaitis Darin Petersen Kurt Eubanks Jake Opitz Jeff Leise Bruce Wobken Joe Scherger
1988-90 1993-95 1980-82 1977-80 2003-05 1985-87 Years 1982-85 1981-84 1987-89 1999-00 1992-95 2000-03 1985-86 1947-50 1984-86 1999-01 Years 1988-90 1982-85 2000-03 1987-89 1995-97 1981-85 1977-80 1983-85 1983-86 1980-82 Years 2000-03 1999-02 2002-05 2002-05 1992-95 1981-85 2005-08 2000-03 1986-89 1977-80
RECORDS
Slugging Percentage
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
Mark 246 210 204 198 197 190 189 188 188 188 188
Years 2000-03 1988-90 2000-01 2003-05 1980-82 1993-95 1984-86 1997-99 1983-86 2003-05
Bobby Benjamin holds the NU school record for most walks with 223 and is second on NUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career home run list with 48. Benjaminâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home run record stood from 1990 until 2003.
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Hit by Pitch No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 9.
Mark 67 37 34 30 27 26 26 26 25 25 25
Player Daniel Bruce Alex Gordon Dave Crain DJ Belfonte Jake Mort Brandt Vlieger Bryan Schmidt Derek Dukart Nick Sullivan Joe Simokaitis John Grose
Sacrifice Flies No. 1. 2. 4. 5. 9.
Mark 16 14 14 13 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11
Player Matt Hopper Jake Opitz Jed Morris Will Bolt John Cole Jed Dalton Steve Stanicek Joe Scherger Craig Moore Troy Brohawn Ken Ramos Paul Meyers
Years 2002-05 2003-05 1994-95 2007-08 2006-08 1999-00 1997-98 1993-94 2006-08 2002-05 2002-04 Years 2000-03 2005-08 2001-02 1999-02 1999-01 1992-95 1980-82 1977-80 1996-99 1992-94 1987-89 1984-86
Fielding Records Putouts No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10.
Mark 1,375 1,216 1,113 1,006 958 820 820 802 801 741
Assists No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Mark 695 639 604 569 548 450 394 390 333 328
RECORDS
Errors No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10.
Mark 62 52 49 48 46 44 44 41 39 38 38 38
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
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
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
Mark .995 .994 .994 .992 .992 .992 .992 .989 .989 .988
Appearances No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9.
Mark 87 80 78 74 73 70 70 69 68 68
Player Tito Rivera Brandon Buckman Jeff Taylor Troy Brohawn Marc Sagmoen Tim Pettengill Craig Ratcliffe Curtis Ledbetter Ken Harvey Matt Hopper
Years 2001 2005-06 1986-88 1993-94 1992-93 1987-88 1984 2003-05 1997-99 2000-03
Player Steve Hale Brett Jensen Jeff Anderson Zach Herr Jonas Armenta Jarod Bearinger John Lepley Dave Matranga Shane Komine Gary Nolting
Innings Pitched No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Mark 431.0 386.2 296.2 292.2 280 271 264.1 260.2 254 220.1
Wins No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10.
Mark 41 37 30 24 23 22 21 20 20 19 19
Losses No. 1. 2. 5. 6. 8. 9.
Mark 17 15 15 15 14 13 13 12 11 11 11 11
Saves
Fielding Percentage No. 1. 2. 4. 8. 10.
Pitching Records
No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8.
Mark 31 17 14 11 11 10 9 8 8 8
No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Mark 510 298 289 233 232 225 212 200 196 191
Walks
No. Mark 1. 157 2. 145
Years 1999-03 2004-06 1981-84 2006-08 1994-97 1996-99 1985-88 1990-91 1999-02 1977-79
Player Shane Komine Johnny Dorn Jamie Rodrigue Jeff Anderson Josh Bullock Mike Zajeski John Lepley Zach Kroenke Jim Sandstedt Phil Shirek
Years 1999-02 2005-08 2000-03 1981-84 1990-92 1988-92 1985-88 2003-05 1946-49 2002-05
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
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
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
4. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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
Player John Lepley Mike Zajeski
Years 1985-88 1989-92
145 136 136 134 130 121 114 109
Shutouts No. 1. 2. 4. 9.
Mark 6 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Bob Sebra Josh Bullock Phil Harrison Shane Komine Doug Tegtmeier Jonas Armenta Johnny Dorn Phil Goguen
1981-83 1990-92 1984, 86 1999-02 1988-90 1994-97 2005-08 1986-88
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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 8. 9.
Mark 59 58 47 46 41 41 41 36 35 35
Player Shane Komine Johnny Dorn Mike Zajeski Jamie Rodrigue Zach Kroenke John Lepley Josh Bullock Phil Shirek Tony Watson Cliff Faust
Years 1999-02 2005-08 1988-92 2000-03 2003-05 1985-89 1990-82 2002-05 2005-07 1977-80
Complete Games No. 1. 2. 6. 8. 9.
Mark 18 16 16 16 16 14 14 13 12 12
Player Shane Komine Jeff Anderson Tim Burke Cliff Faust Jeff Costello Ryan Kurosaki Jim Sandstedt Steve Gehrke Kirk Eymann Al Furby
Hits Allowed No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Mark 365 345 339 303 272 260 235 227 225 224
Player Shane Komine Jamie Rodrigue Johnny Dorn Josh Bullock Jeff Anderson John Lepley Jay Sirianni Pat Leinen Tony Watson Zach Kroenke
Wild Pitches No. 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9.
Mark 32 32 26 25 24 23 20 20 19 19 19 19
Player Shane Komine Alvie Shepherd Jeff Kohli Zach Kroenke Doug Tegtmeier John Lepley Paul Gougen Jonas Armenta Johnny Dorn R.D. Spiehs Jeff Strasser Mike Zajeski
Years 1999-02 1981-84 1978-80 1977-80 1976-79 1971-73 1946-49 1980-83 1974-77 1967-69 Years 1999-02 2000-03 2005-08 1990-92 1982-85 1985-88 1996-99 1987-89 2005-07 2003-05 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 finished his career on NUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top-10 list for 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 *denotes school record
Hits
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 Schmidt, Harvey...................56 Ken Harvey.........................107
Bob Griego............................16 Steve Achelpohl....................18 Gene Stohs...........................22 Bob Munson.........................20 James Smith.........................23 Dick Anderson......................22 Paul Haas.............................17 Steve McManaman...............37 John Russo...........................57 Joe Scherger.........................64 Joe Scherger.........................53 Chris Chavez........................61 Steve Stanicek......................70 Dan Boever...........................62 Scott Hooper.........................64 Larry Mims...........................99 Larry Mims...........................73 Ron Crowe............................59 Ken Ramos.......................*100 Ken Ramos...........................62 Bobby Benjamin...................61 McArn, Buchanan.................46 Dale Hagy.............................43 Marc Sagmoen.....................75 Darin Erstad.........................52 Darin Erstad.........................84 Matt Meyer...........................71 Francis Collins.....................83 Scott Larsen.........................36 Ken Harvey...........................77 Justin Cowan........................61 Dan Johnson.........................77 Jed Morris.............................70 Matt Hopper.........................74 Alex Gordon..........................64 Alex Gordon..........................79 Ryan Wehrle.........................50 Andrew Brown......................47 Jake Opitz.............................51
Doubles
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.
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
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
Home Runs 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
Tom Tidball............................2 Tom Tidball............................5 Tom Tidball............................7 Steve Achelpohl......................3 Sharpe, Gilmore......................2 Rich Sanger............................4 Doak Fowler............................4 Akisada, Glismann.................2 Paul Haas...............................4 Steve McManaman.................9 Joe Scherger...........................9 Jeff Hunter..............................8 Steve Stanicek......................12 Steve Stanicek......................10 Steve Stanicek......................20 Dan Boever...........................12 Mike Duncan........................14 Paul Meyers..........................17 Todd Bunge..........................17 Ron Crowe............................13 Bobby Benjamin...................21 Bobby Benjamin................... 9
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
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
Runs Batted In 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979
Bob Brand............................13 Tom Tidball..........................13 Adrian Fiala..........................18 Pat Elgert.............................14 Munson, Sharpe...................15 Bob Munson.........................23 Ron Miltenberger..................18 Bryant Akisada.....................21 Gary Healey..........................14 Joe Scherger.........................41 Joe Scherger.........................52 Pete O’Brien.........................65
91
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
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
Runs Scored 1968 1969
Tidball, Johnette...................10 Tom Tidball..........................15
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
Tom Tidball............................6 Adrian Fiala............................4 Bob Griego..............................7 Pat Elgert...............................6 Gene Stohs.............................7 Bob Munson...........................9 Smith, Jadlowski....................6 McManaman, Fowler..............9 Bobby Thomas........................6 Larry Winum.........................13 Dan Dixon.............................10 Pete O’Brien.........................15 Steve Oakley.........................14 Mark Prior.............................15 Steve Stanicek......................19 Dan Boever...........................22 Kurt Eubanks........................12 Mike Duncan......................*26 Burt Beattie..........................24 Mark Kister...........................15 Ken Ramos...........................19 Bruce Wobken.......................14 Kevin Jordan.........................19 Bill Vosik..............................17 Jeff Murphy...........................16 Marc Sagmoen.....................19 Derek Dukart........................24 Dalton, Shepherd..................22 Todd Sears...........................18 Gabe Garcia.........................22 Danny Kimura.......................15 Justin Cowan........................21 Justin Cowan........................23 Matt Hopper ........................19 Jed Morris...........................*26 Gordon, Ledbetter.................13 Alex Gordon..........................18
RECORDS
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
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
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 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.
2005 2006 2007 2008
Gordon, Bruce.......................22 Ryan Wehrle.........................23 Andrew Brown......................19 Opitz, Belfonte......................15
RECORDS
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 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
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 Jeff Leise................................8 Jeff Leise................................7 Alex Gordon............................5 Alex Gordon............................4 Jake Opitz...............................3 Opitz, Tezak............................3 Mort, Belfonte.........................3
Stolen Bases 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
Walks 1968 1969 1970
Tom Tidball..........................13 Tom Tidball............................7 Bob Griego............................15 Gene Stohs.............................6 Gene Stohs...........................12 Bob Munson...........................5 James Smith.........................10 Dick Anderson........................7 Robby Thomas......................15 Joe Scherger.........................13 John Russo...........................18 John Russo...........................25 Greg Schafer........................28 Chris Chavez........................36 Roger Hill.............................30 Jeff Carter............................18 Scott Hooper.......................*60 Jeff Carter............................41 Larry Mims...........................37 Ken Ramos........................... 9 Ken Ramos...........................34 Ken Ramos...........................46 Eddie Anderson....................41 Eddie Anderson....................16 Marc Sagmoen.....................13 Marc Sagmoen.....................26 Jed Dalton............................30 Jed Dalton............................18 Francis Collins.....................19 Francis Collins.....................13 Kevin Harrington....................6 Jamal Strong........................34 Jamal Strong........................35 John Cole..............................28 Jeff Leise..............................25 Jeff Leise..............................20 Jesse Boyer...........................14 Alex Gordon..........................23 Bryce Nimmo........................16 Bryce Nimmo........................13 DJ Belfonte...........................14 Bob Griego............................15 Tidball, Johnette...................11 Tom Tidball..........................12
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
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
Pitching Appearances 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973
Charlie Green.......................13 Winter, Logue.......................10 Gene Stohs...........................11 Bruce Cramer.......................14 Bruce Cramer.......................15 Bruce Cramer.......................13 Wetterberg, Kurosaki............12
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Kirk Eymann.........................19 Boyd Batenhorst...................20 Boyd Batenhorst...................12 Jeff Costello..........................12 Jeff Nolting...........................30 Jeff Nolting...........................27 Mike Vojtesak.......................20 Jeff Anderson........................22 Jeff Anderson........................23 Ben Amaya...........................17 Phil Harrison........................23 Bill Mulligan.........................28 Kip Gross..............................21 Steve Spurgeon....................19 McGraw Milhaven.................31 Joe Purvine...........................23 Dave Matranga.....................34 Dave Matranga.....................35 Steve Boyd............................25 Steve Boyd............................28 Mike Bellows......................*36 Jonas Armenta......................25 Spencer Van Linge................23 Spencer Van Linge................32 Tevis Arnold..........................18 R.D. Spiehs...........................23 Thom Ott..............................24 Thom Ott..............................29 Steve Hale............................25 Tim Schoeninger...................25 Mike Sillman........................24 Brett Jensen.........................33 Brett Jensen.........................27 Matt Foust............................27 Zach Herr.............................28
Strikeouts 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
Bob Stickels.........................42 Keith Winter..........................48 Gene Stohs...........................37 Paul Marek...........................38 Ryan Kurosaki......................39 Ryan Kurosaki......................43 Rich Sanger..........................22 Dennis O’Doherty..................61 Steve Nagel..........................40 Kirk Eymann.........................42 Kirk Eymann.........................57 Jeff Nolting...........................61 Tim Burke.............................78 Tim Burke.............................68 Bob Sebra.............................90 Bob Sebra.............................54 Bob Sebra.............................68 Jeff Anderson........................74 Roger Webb..........................59 Phil Harrison........................98 Phil Goguen..........................75 John Lepley...........................87 Mike Zajeski.........................67 Dave Matranga.....................75 Josh Bullock.........................79 Mike Zajeski.........................95 Troy Brohawn......................123 Mike Bellows........................71 Jonas Armenta......................64 Steve Fish.............................70 Steve Fish.............................84 Matt Schuldt........................45 Shane Komine......................79 Shane Komine..................*159 Shane Komine....................157 Shane Komine....................115 Aaron Marsden...................113 Justin Pekarek......................75 Joba Chamberlain..............130 Joba Chamberlain..............110 Tony Watson.........................81 Johnny Dorn........................102
Complete Games 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971
Al Furby..................................2 Winter, Furby..........................5 Al Furby..................................5 Paul Marek.............................3 Ryan Kurosaki........................5
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
Ryan Kurosaki........................4 Ryan Kurosaki........................8 Dennis O’Doherty....................4 Steve Nagel............................3 Kirk Eymann...........................4 Kirk Eymann...........................7 Jeff Costello............................6 Jeff Costello............................5 Burke, Faust...........................8 Steve Gehrke..........................7 Todd Oakes.............................6 Three tied...............................5 Jeff Anderson..........................5 Roger Webb............................6 Phil Harrison..........................6 Phil Goguen............................4 Pat Leinen..............................4 Pat Leinen..............................7 Josh Bullock...........................3 Josh Bullock...........................4 Josh Bullock...........................4 Troy Brohawn........................*9 Alvie Shepherd.......................2 Troy Brohawn..........................2 Cody Winget...........................2 Steve Fish...............................2 Steve Fish...............................8 Matt Schuldt..........................2 Komine, Fries..........................2 Shane Komine........................6 Shane Komine........................7 Komine, Marsden, Rodrigue....3 Aaron Marsden.......................5 Zach Kroenke..........................2 Zach Kroenke..........................4 Johnny Dorn............................2 Watson, Dorn..........................2 Dorn, Pribanic, Weber.............2
ERA (Min. 20 inn.) 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
Bob Stickels......................1.56 Bill Adams.........................1.80 Paul Marek........................1.96 Glen Gilmore......................2.05 Ryan Kurosaki...................2.57 Ryan Kurosaki...................2.40 Larry Wetterberg................1.82 Dave Buehrer.....................4.07 Steve Nagel.......................3.35 Kirk Eymann......................2.15 Kirk Eymann......................1.75 Tim Burke..........................2.23 Cliff Faust.........................1.99 Cliff Faust.........................2.10 Jeff Anderson.....................2.15 Jeff Koenigsman................2.39 Ben Amaya........................1.78 Bill McGuire.....................*1.29 Mike Dobbs........................4.38 Phil Goguen.......................2.76 McGraw Milhaven..............2.40 McGraw Milhaven..............3.38 Jerry Madison....................3.38 Dave Matranga..................2.16 Dave Matranga..................3.08 John Izumi.........................2.88 Troy Brohawn.....................3.16 Troy Brohawn.....................3.36 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
Innings Pitched 1967 1968
Al Furby.............................40.2 Al Furby.............................63.1
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
Wins
Saves 1982
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 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 Amaya, Anderson....................2
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
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
Games Started 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
Walks 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980
Winter, Churchich...................5 Winter, Furby..........................9 Al Furby..................................7 Paul Marek...........................10 Ryan Kurosaki........................9 Ryan Kurosaki........................9 Ryan Kurosaki........................8 O’Doherty, Benish.................11 Steve Nagel............................9 Kirk Eymann...........................8 Kirk Eymann...........................9 Jeff Costello..........................12 Tim Burke.............................12 Tim Burke.............................13 Bob Sebra.............................13 Oakes, Sebra........................11 Anderson, Kelly.....................11 Jeff Anderson........................12 Jeff Mays..............................14 Harrison, Honnor..................11 John Lepley...........................13 Pat Leinen............................17 Pat Leinen............................13 Josh Bullock.........................13 Mike Zajeski.........................15 Josh Bullock.........................14 Troy Brohawn........................14 Tom Bergan..........................17 Craig Sanders......................13 Steve Fish.............................13 Fish, Driscoll........................14 Kenny Duebelbeis...................9 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 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
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
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
Putouts 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
Wayne Kissler.....................155 Ron Johnette.......................198 Ron Johnette.......................147 Pat Elgert...........................140 Pat Elgert...........................179 Maury Damkroger...............117 Sam Sharpe........................223 Sam Sharpe........................283 Larry Winum.......................143 Gary Healey........................171 Larry Winum.......................230 Pete O’Brien.......................255 Pete O’Brien.......................475 Steve Stanicek....................354 Tim Sinovich.......................266 Steve Stanicek....................424 Bill McGuire........................282 Mike Duncan......................526 Mike Duncan......................432 Burt Beattie........................280 Mark Kister.........................468 Jeff Taylor...........................416 Frankie Jernigan.................265 Bobby Benjamin.................549 Brian Arntzen.....................224 Troy Brohawn......................331 Matt McKay........................289 Alvie Shepherd...................256 Todd Sears.........................383 Todd Sears.........................441 Todd Sears.........................551 Craig Moore........................205 Ken Harvey.........................400 Dan Johnson.......................361
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Dan Johnson.......................459 Matt Hopper.......................507 Matt Hopper.......................488 Curtis Ledbetter.................439 Curtis Ledbetter...............*685 Brandon Buckman..............533 Andrew Brown....................460 Mitch Abeita.......................433
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
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
Errors 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976
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
Brett Jensen led Nebraska in saves in both 2005 and 2006, setting a school record with 16 saves as a junior. Jensen finished his career with a school-record 31 saves over three seasons.
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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
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 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
Fielding Percentage 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
Mick Zangari...................1.000 Adrian Fiala.....................1.000 Arnold Placke..................1.000 Adrian Fiala........................975 Pat Elgert...........................980 Bob Munson.......................991 Sam Sharpe........................991 Sam Sharpe........................994 Jon Henne...........................986 Larry Winum.......................985 Jon Henne...........................996 O’Brien, Winum..................982 Pete O’Brien.......................982 Stan Haas.......................1.000 Tim Sinovich.......................982 Steve Stanicek....................983 Chuck Spiegle....................987 Mike Duncan......................993 Mike Duncan......................981 Jeff Taylor...........................996 Tim Pettengill.....................994 Jeff Taylor...........................998 Ken Ramos.........................991 Sean McKenna....................984 Sean McKenna....................969 Marc Sagmoen...................985 Jed Dalton.......................1.000 Jed Dalton.......................1.000 Todd Sears.........................983 Todd Sears.........................987 Todd Sears.........................985 Craig Moore........................995 Ken Harvey.........................996 Dan Johnson.......................990 Tito Rivera..........................995 Matt Hopper.......................995 Bubbs Merrill...................1.000 Curtis Ledbetter.................998 Brandon Buckman...........1.000 Brandon Buckman..............993 Andrew Brown....................988 Tyler Farst.......................1.000
RECORDS
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
Al Furby................................48 Glen Gilmore.........................57 Ryan Kurosaki...................59.2 Ryan Kurosaki...................48.2 Ryan Kurosaki...................55.2 Dennis O’Doherty...............76.1 Steve Nagel..........................43 Kirk Eymann.........................46 Kirk Eymann.........................56 Jeff Nolting........................70.1 Burke, Tromba...................69.1 Tim Burke..........................86.1 Steve Gehrke.....................80.2 Todd Oakes........................73.1 Todd Oakes........................66.2 Jeff Anderson........................97 Roger Webb.....................103.2 Phil Harrison.....................90.1 Rocky Johnson...................73.2 Pat Leinen.......................100.2 Pat Leinen.........................94.1 Dave Matranga..................87.1 Josh Bullock.........................97 Josh Bullock......................97.1 Troy Brohawn......................111 Tom Bergan.....................102.1 Craig Sanders......................75 Steve Fish.............................89 Steve Fish...........................108 Jay Sirianni........................56.2 Scott Fries.......................100.2 Shane Komine.................124.2 Shane Komine...............*131.2 Aaron Marsden................100.0 Aaron Marsden................115.0 Zach Kroenke...................104.0 Joba Chamberlain...........118.2 Tony Watson....................100.1 Tony Watson......................99.0 Johnny Dorn.....................106.1
Team Records Team Records in Offensive, Defensive and Pitching Categories 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
144 143 134 133 126 125 123 123
Triples 1. 2. 3. 4. 7. 9. 10.
38 37 34 33 33 33 31 31 30 28 28
Home Runs
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.
Games Played 1. 2. 4. 7. 9. 10.
RECORDS
Wins 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 9. 10.
72 71 69 68 68 68 66 66 65 64 64 64
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
Losses 1. 2. 3. 4. 7. 8. 10.
35 31 28 27 27 27 26 25 25 24
1997 1989 1994 2007 1996 1974 1990 1992 1986 1985
Winning Percentage 1. 2. 3.
.791 (57-15) .771 (44-13) .765 (49-15) .765 (49-15)
2005 1982 1980 1979
5. 6. 8. 9. 10.
.758 (50-16) .750 (51-17) .750 (15-5) .745 (44-15) .739 (17-6) .723 (47-18)
Batting Average 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9.
.339 .338 .334 .325 .323 .321 .321 .317 .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
Runs Scored 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
676 658 607 599 560 545 543 493 491 488 488
2001 2000 1955 1983 1948 2003 1985 1999 2001 2000 1995 1996 1982 1987 2002 1993 2005 2002 2001 2000 1985 2003 1997 1999 1990 1988 1985 1988 2001 1999 2000 1995 2002 1990 1997 1996 1987
Most Runs/Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
9.98 9.80 9.40 9.27 9.20
1999 1985 1995 1988 2001
Fewest Runs/Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Hits 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10.
3.08 3.15 3.42 3.43 3.46
1963 1965 1968 1961 1967
787 762 758 756 739 737 689 677 677 669
2001 2000 1985 2002 2005 1999 1995 1997 2003 1988
Most Hits/Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
12.28 11.93 11.88 11.53 11.21
1999 2001 1995 1996 2000
Fewest Hits/Game 1. 2. 3. 4.
5.65 5.73 6.03 6.38 6.38
1965 1963 1971 1969 1967
Doubles 1. 2.
154 144
2002 1997
94
1. 2. 4. 5. 8. 9. 10.
94 81 81 77 76 76 76 74 73 72
1995 1985 2001 1988 1993 1999 1990 1986 1980 1978 1981 1999 1984 1982 1987 1983 1979 1990 1988 1985 2001 1988 1999 2003 2000 1990 2002 1986 1995
Most Homers/Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
1.36 1.28 1.24 1.23 1.22
Runs Batted In 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
603 575 547 539 499 491 478 442 440 438
Total Bases 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
1,228 1,208 1,172 1,159 1,131 1,103 1,101 1,098 1,065 1,041
Slugging Pct. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
.548 .532 .517 .515 .513 .506 .494 .491 .490 .488
1985 1999 1995 2001 1986 1985 1988 2001 1999 2000 2002 1995 1996 2003 1997 1985 2001 2002 1999 2000 1995 1988 2005 1990 2003 1985 1999 1995 1982 2001 1988 1986 1987 1990 2002
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
Most Walks/Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
7.96 6.96 6.75 6.10 5.76
1988 1989 1985 1983 1984
Fewest Walks/Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
2.38 2.56 2.69 2.87 2.88
Strikeouts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
454 443 431 405 395 389 382 380 379 375
1966 1971 1970 2000 1963 1997 1988 1990 2005 1989 2000 1991 2004 1994 1993
Most Strikeouts/Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
8.38 7.30 7.16 7.00 6.87
1966 1999 1987 1992 1986
Fewest Strikeouts/Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
4.12 4.27 4.38 4.77 5.24
Hit By Pitches 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
103 98 95 90 88 80 77 75 73 71
Stolen Bases 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
196 159 144 138 137 131 126 124 120 110
1961 1971 1972 1970 2002 2003 2002 2004 2008 1994 2005 2006 2007 1993 2000
1984 1981 1999 1985 1988 1990 2000 2001 1986 1982
Sacrifice Flies 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7.
47 46 42 40 39 39 33 33 33 33
Innings Pitched 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9. 10.
643.0 600.2 598.1 574.0 573.1 572.0 549.2 549.2 548.2 534.2
1985 2002 1999 1988 2000 1982 1995 1990 1989 1980 2005 2002 2000 2003 1985 2001 1991 1990 1988 1997
Earned Run Average 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 10.
2.64 2.69 2.69 2.73 3.07 3.07 3.09 3.13 3.13 3.14
Strikeouts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
538 503 491 484 478 469 464 438 436 418
1965 2005 1969 1966 1984 1961 1967 1979 1970 2000
2005 2001 2008 2000 2002 2003 2007 1999 1988 1990
Most Strikeouts/Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
8.46 7.88 7.86 7.85 7.62
2008 1967 2007 1968 2001
Fewest Strikeouts/Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
3.39 3.77 4.00 4.11 4.24
Walks Allowed 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
382 364 350 343 339 337 322 309 297 281
1961 1982 1971 1984 1977 1986 1985 1988 1987 1993 1990 1994 1995 1989 1997
Fewest Walks Allowed/Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
2.46 2.52 2.59 2.68 2.79
2000 2003 2005 2002 2004
Most Walks Allowed/Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6.37 6.02 5.84 5.37 5.33
Hits Allowed 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
680 642 632 608 573
1986 1987 1993 1995 1994 1997 1999 2001 1985 1996
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
572 570 566 559 558
2002 1995 2003 1990 1994
Most Hits Allowed/Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
10.97 10.70 10.42 9.83 9.58
1997 1999 1996 1995 2001
Fewest Hits Allowed/Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
5.10 5.38 5.93 6.01 6.10
1965 1966 1973 1979 1984
Runs Allowed 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
486 467 431 419 397 392 384 364 361 352
1985 1997 1996 1995 1999 1993 1988 1994 1990 1986
Most Runs Allowed/Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
7.84 7.53 7.22 7.04 6.76
1996 1997 1995 1985 1993
Wild Pitches 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
77 73 61 59 57 53
1987 1994 1988 1995 1993 2007
Shortstop Joe Simokaitis helped Nebraska establish a school record with a .975 team fielding percentage in 2004.
8. 9. 10.
53 48 47 46
Saves 1. 2. 3. 6. 7. 10.
23 19 17 17 17 15 12 12 12 11
Complete Games 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9.
31 26 24 23 22 21 18 18 16 16
Hit Batters 69 64 63 62 52 52 51 51 47 46
Putouts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Turner Gill was part of the Huskersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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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1,929 1,802 1,795 1,724 1,716 1,643 1,605 1,604 1,580 1,572
2005 2007 2008 2006 2003 2001 2004 1987 1994 2002 1980 1979 1985 1978 1983 1974 1981 1977 1989 1987 1995 2008 2007 1996 2006 2002 2003 2001 1993 1990 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
Errors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
147 114 111 110 108 106 103 102 99 99 99
2005 1988 1990 2002 1997 2001 2003 1999 2006 2000 1985 1990 1991 1981 1988 2001 1986 1978 1992 1982 1979
Fielding Percentage 1. 3. 4. 7. 8. 9. 10.
.975 .975 .974 .971 .971 .971 .970 .969 .967 .965 .965
2005 2004 2006 2008 1995 1994 2002 2003 2000 2007 1999
RECORDS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 9. 10.
1990 2001 1996 1989
Yearly Leaders 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.
RECORDS
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 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 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
G AB 23 688 26 783 26 662 Records not available 20 433 24 740 24 742 26 791 24 707 26 816 30 802 29 837 30 834 40 153 33 888 46 1,209 42 1,139 56 1,573 64 1,783 64 1,899 64 1,843 57 1,748 59 1,707 66 1,900 69 2,239 60 1,988 57 1,895 71* 2,175 58 1,693 68** 2,175 59 1,852 56 1,726 58 1,997 60 2,004 58 2,132 55 1,978 62 2,199 44 1,487 60 2,178 68 2,342 66 2,356 68 2,403 65 2,229 59 1,977 72 2,448 59 2,044 59 1,984 58 1,976
R 79 116 80
H 154 212 149
AVG. .224 .271 .225
2B 26 26 14
3B 3 8 6
HR 2 8 12
RBI 67 100 71
BB 78 76 75
SO 78 155 120
SB-SBA 21- -30- -23- --
63 117 83 89 86 103 108 106 128 162 132 175 262 384 435 484 420 452 451 446 676 461 488 658 378 493 404 375 443 351 545 488 491 298 599 560 607 543 484 389 487 376 339 370
113 174 153 182 153 195 181 206 211 296 244 300 320 465 530 587 546 561 527 528 758 602 600 669 447 659 560 542 630 537 689 634 677 437 737 762 787 756 677 555 739 634 571 545
.261 .235 .206 .231 .216 .239 .226 .246 .253 .257 .275 .248 .281 .296 .297 .309 .296 .321 .309 .278 .339 .303 .317 .308 .264 .303 .302 .314 .315 .268 .323 .321 .308 .294 .338 .325 .334 .315 .304 .281 .302 .310 .288 .276
13 24 19 33 23 24 30 33 32 40 48 39 54 68 89 102 104 97 113 90 143 123 94 133 77 123 113 92 126 101 144 110 144 100 125 117 134 154 106 112 128 110 100 109
1 7 9 5 5 1 8 3 2 17 10 19 13 37 30 38 34 33 31 33 24 19 31 28 22 28 25 15 12 14 27 21 16 8 33 12 22 20 15 10 15 14 13 13
6 14 10 5 12 15 12 7 13 19 9 21 28 38 36 53 57 59 36 40 94 73 58 81 38 76 52 50 64 51 72 44 55 41 77 76 81 74 76 52 67 70 33 38
53 90 66 70 68 88 79 93 109 136 115 152 215 341 375 406 357 397 395 405 603 403 432 575 333 436 353 333 396 299 478 442 438 266 539 499 547 491 440 355 426 353 306 334
73 59 95 95 89 70 77 69 126 153 121 160 204 305 340 322 274 280 360 380 466 303 356 565 404 316 290 262 276 268 329 312 332 151 312 349 363 298 271 230 307 211 239 218
106 171 189 204 149 140 120 136 189 247 150 292 178 242 271 280 301 215 286 271 286 315 321 443 395 431 382 372 375 379 361 361 454 323 323 389 350 362 367 380 405 331 307 336
11- -12- -11- -35- -22- -31- -8- -36- -21- -37- -16- -42- -47- -71- -102- -103- -159- -110-125 104-125 196-236 138-168 120-154 48-69 137-175 120-147 131-23 83-114 64-84 100-134 83-114 70-95 76-100 49-70 34-45 144-170 126-162 124-138 73-93 90-130 64-92 101-135 85-118 63-85 78-104
*Includes 10 games in Hawaii. **Includes seven games in Hawaii. All-time bests are in bold.
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Year G GS 1961 25 25 1962 26 26 1963 26 26 1964 Records not available 1965 20 20 1966 24 24 1967 24 24 1968 26 26 1969 24 24 1970 26 26 1971 30 30 1972 29 29 1973 30 30 1974 40 40 1975 33 33 1976 46 46 1977 42 42 1978 56 56 1979 64 64 1980 64 64 1981 64 64 1982 57 57 1983 59 59 1984 66 66 1985 69 69 1986 60 60 1987 57 57 1988 71 71 1989 58 58 1990 68 68 1991 59 59 1992 56 56 1993 58 58 1994 60 60 1995 58 58 1996 55 55 1997 62 62 1998 44 44 1999 60 60 2000 68 68 2001 66 66 2002 69 69 2003 65 65 2004 59 59 2005 72 72 2006 59 59 2007 59 59 2008 58 58 All-time bests are in bold.
CG 5 8 7
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
SHO 2 3 1
SV 3 3 --
12 13 2 11 10 7 10 9 10 21 6 15 18 23 26 31 18 15 22 15 24 13 16 6 16 10 10 13 15 4 4 6 12 5 7 13 10 9 9 3 7 4 4 7
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
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
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
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
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
57 98 112 83 80 86 106 103 111 153 134 164 129 240 258 230 268 214 177 269 364 382 343 350 297 337 260 265 339 322 309 266 281 160 191 167 187 185 164 165 187 187 233 192
149 201 154 145 134 124 128 127 166 247 181 255 259 285 399 402 362 318 336 412 412 408 408 436 304 418 391 392 386 388 391 345 400 270 438 484 503 478 469 389 538 388 464 491
4 5 3 1 1 1 2 2 2 7 1 4 8 5 15 13 8 8 4 13 2 4 3 4 4 9 2 3 1 2 3 2 4 2 1 9 4 5 5 6 5 5 2 4
1 ------------7 4 --5 -8 6 7 12 5 8 8 9 9 6 12 7 1 4 7 9 8 15 11 17 12 23 17 19 17
Former major leaguer Pete O’Brien led the Huskers in fielding percentage in both 1978 and 1979.
RECORDS
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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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
HISTORY
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 All-America honors from the ABCA in 1950 after batting .444 – an average that still ranks fifth on NU single-season charts – with Bob Cerv nine homers and 36 RBIs. He 1950 • OF displayed tremendous power, American Baseball leading the nation with an Coaches Association .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 All-America 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 Steve Stanicek second best in school history, 1982 • 1B while he also ranks in the top Baseball America five in doubles, triples 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.
Marc Sagmoen etched his name in the record books at NU, capping his career with firstteam 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, Marc Sagmoen he hit .454 with 18 homers 1993 • OF and 79 RBIs, as he ranked fifth Collegiate Baseball nationally in hitting and fourth U.S. Baseball Assoc. in slugging percentage (.859). NCBWA & ABCA He was a 10th-round selection by the Texas Rangers in the 1994 MLB Draft.
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., Don Brown native batted .446 as a senior, 1955 • INF leading NU in RBIs (19), hits American Baseball (37) and total bases (58). His Coaches Association .446 average ties for fourthhighest 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. Paul Meyers A career .350 hitter, Meyers’ 1986 • OF productive career etched his The Sporting News name in the NU record 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.
Darin Erstad enjoyed a stellar 1995 season on his way to consensus first-team AllAmerica honors. He hit .410 with 19 homers and 79 RBIs, while setting single-season records in extra-base hits (46) and total bases (194). One of the best hitters in school history, Erstad finished his Darin Erstad three-year career as a top-five 1995 • OF performer in eight categories Collegiate Baseball and held NU’s career hits Baseball America record until the 2002 season. NCBWA & ABCA The top pick in the 1995 MLB Draft by the Anaheim Angels, Erstad is a two-time MLB All-Star and helped the Angels to their first World Series championship in 2002.
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 Gene Stohs stolen bases (12). Stohs struck 1972 • OF out just three times in 106 The Sporting News at-bats. Stohs also 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 All-America 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 Troy Brohawn complete games and struck 1993 • LHP out 10 or more hitters in six Collegiate Baseball outings. The second Husker to ever earn 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.
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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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) John Cole and stolen bases (59). A fifth2001 • OF/2B round selection by the Seattle ABCA Mariners in 2001, Cole was a Baseball America first-team 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.
One of the most prolific sluggers in school annals, Dan Johnson earned consensus first-team 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 Dan Johnson in the top five nationally. 2001 • 1B The Howser Award finalist Baseball Weekly also led the Big 12 in runs NCBWA scored (77), walks (63), onThe Sporting News base percentage (.507) and slugging percentage (.762). He was a seventh-round selection by Oakland in the 2001 MLB Draft.
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 50-win seasons. A two-time Big 12 Pitcher of the Year, Komine struck out a Shane Komine school-record 159 batters in 2000 & 2001 • P 2000. He holds school records Baseball Weekly for wins (41), strikeouts (510) Collegiate Baseball and innings pitched (431.0), The Sporting News NCBWA & ABCA while his strikeout total ranked fifth in NCAA history. A secondteam 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 AllAmerica 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 Matt Hopper 12 title and a College World 2001 • DH Series appearance. A career The Sporting News .350 hitter, Hopper finished his career as the 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 first-team 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 Jeff Leise by the NCBWA, he tied a school 2002 • OF record with 109 hits, while his ABCA eight triples ranked second on 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 AllAmerica 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 Jed Morris Player-of-the-Year Award. A 2002 • C two-time Big 12 Player of the Collegiate Baseball Week, Morris earned national Baseball Weekly player-of-the-week honors NCBWA & ABCA from Collegiate Baseball, when he homered in 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 twotime, 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, Alex Gordon including league highs in 2004 & 2005 • 3B slugging percentage, on-base Baseball America percentage and triples while Collegiate Baseball ranking second in homers Sports Weekly NCBWA & ABCA and third in RBIs. The most decorated player in Nebraska baseball 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.
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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HISTORY
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, Ken Harvey Harvey was the Easton Redline 1999 • 1B Defensive Player of the Year Collegiate Baseball after committing just two Baseball America errors in 1999. A career .426 Baseball Weekly NCBWA & ABCA hitter, Harvey was selected in the fifth round of the 1999 MLB Draft by the Kansas City Royals.
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
HISTORY
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; CB-Collegiate Baseball; NCBWA-National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association; TSN-The 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)
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008
John Cole, OF John Cole, OF Jeff Leise, OF Shane Komine, P Jeff Leise, OF Jeff Leise, OF Aaron Marsden, P Daniel Bruce, OF Daniel Bruce, OF Brandon Buckman, 1B Bryce Nimmo, OF DJ Belfonte, OF Dan Jennings, P Bryce Nimmo, OF Nick Sullivan, OF
NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
Easton/Redline National Defensive Player of the Year
2005 Daniel Bruce, OF
1999 Ken Harvey (Winner)
2005 Daniel Bruce, OF
Conference Player of the Year
Academic All-Big Eight
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 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
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)
CoSIDA Academic All-Americans First-Team 1999 2001 2002 2003 2006
Erik Mumm, OF John Cole, OF Jeff Leise, OF* Jeff Leise, OF * Aaron Marsden, P Brandon Buckman, 1B
*- Academic All-American of the Year
Second-Team 1970 1972 1998 2001 2002 2005
Gene Stohs, OF Adrian Fiala, C Steve Achelpohl, IF Gene Stohs, 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 1998 1999
Erik Mumm, OF Erik Mumm, OF Matt Schuldt, RHP Erik Mumm, OF
Big 12 Postgraduate Scholarship
First-Team 1977 1978 1979 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Tim Carroll, OF Tim Carroll, OF Tim Pettit, P Steve Oakley, OF Joe Scherger, OF Todd Oakes, P Bill McGuire, C/P Jeff Koenigsman, P Bill McGuire, C/P Mark Kister, IF Larry Mims, IF Mark Kister, IF Bruce Wobken, IF Bruce Wobken, IF Mike Zajeski, P Charlie Colon, C Gary Tackett, OF Bill Vosik, 3B Sean McKenna, OF Darin Erstad, OF Matt McKay, 1B Sean McKenna, C Darin Petersen, 2B Darin Petersen, SS Matt McKay, OF Jed Dalton, OF Derek Dukart, 3B Jed Dalton, 3B Darin Erstad, OF Darin Petersen, SS Craig Sanders, RHP Todd Sears, 1B Steve Fish, RHP Jason Fry, OF/RHP Craig Moore, IF Todd Sears, 1B
First-Team Academic All-Big 12 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
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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Erik Mumm, OF Brandt Vlieger, SS John Cole, OF Scott Fries, P Brandon Penas, P John Cole, OF Shane Komine, P Jeff Leise, OF Brandon Penas, P Adam Stern, OF Shane Komine, P Jeff Leise, OF Jamie Rodrigue, P Drew Anderson, OF Daniel Bruce, OF Matt Hopper, 1B Jeff Leise, OF Aaron Marsden, P Jamie Rodrigue, P Daniel Bruce, OF Justin Pekarek, P Mike Sillman, P Jeremy Becker, P Dustin Timm, P Daniel Bruce, OF Jeremy Becker, P Brian Duensing, P Dustin Timm, P Brandon Buckman, 1B Bryce Nimmo, OF Nick Sullivan, OF Dustin Timm, P Bryce Nimmo, OF DJ Belfonte, OF Zach Herr, P Dan Jennings, P Jake Mort, 3B Bryce Nimmo, OF Nick Sullivan, OF Jeff Tezak, DH
Second-Team/Honorable-Mention 1997 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Matt Drevo, LHP Craig Moore, OF/IF Will Bolt, 2B Adam Stern, OF Brandt Vlieger, SS Thom Ott, P Jamie Rodrigue, P Will Bolt, 2B Steve Hale, P Josh Birmingham, INF Curtis Ledbetter, DH/OF Curtis Ledbetter, 1B John Grose, C Jake Mullinax, 2B Phil Shirek, P Phil Shirek, P Luke Wertz, P Matt Foust, P Jake Mort, INF Luke Wertz, RHP Jake Opitz, 2B Thad Weber, RHP
All-Conference Selections A Complete List of All-Conference Selections dating back to 1958 All-Conference Honors First-Team 1958 1959 1962 1965 1966 1972 1973 1977 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1988 1990 1991 1992
Larry Lewis, OF Gene Torczon, OF Jim Kane, C Dwight Siebler, P Ken Ruisinger, 1B Steve Smith, OF Don Purcell, C Stan Bahnsen, P Bob Brand, 1B Bob Churchich, 3B Alex Walter, OF Gary Neibauer, P Sam Sharpe, 2B Gene Stohs, OF Bob Munson, OF Paul Haas, OF Steve McManaman, DH Joe Scherger, OF Joe Scherger, OF Jeff Hunter, 3B Tim Burke, P Chris Chavez, SS Roger Hill, CF Steve Stanicek, 1B Roger Hill, CF Anthony Kelley, P Dan Boever, 1B Bill McGuire, C/RP Scott Hooper, 3B Mike Duncan, 1B Bill McGuire, C Larry Mims, SS Paul Meyers, OF Paul Meyers, OF Phil Harrison, LHP Ken Ramos, OF Jeff Taylor, 1B Pat Leinen, LHP Bobby Benjamin, 1B Kevin Jordan, UT Dave Matranga, RP Dave Matranga, RP Bill Vosik, 3B Jeff Murphy, C
1993 1994 1995 1997 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008
Steve Boyd, RP Troy Brohawn, DH/SP Marc Sagmoen, OF Derek Dukart, 3B Darin Erstad, OF Mike Bellows, RP Darin Erstad, OF Alvie Shepherd, DH Jonas Armenta, RP Todd Sears, UT Francis Collins, OF Ken Harvey, 1B Justin Cowan, C Shane Komine, SP Matt Hopper, DH Dan Johnson, 1B John Cole, OF/2B Matt Hopper, DH Shane Komine, SP Dan Johnson, 1B Thom Ott, RP Jeff Leise, OF Aaron Marsden, SP Jed Morris, C Matt Hopper, 1B Curtis Ledbetter, DH Aaron Marsden, SP Quinton Robertson, SP Alex Gordon, 3B Alex Gordon, 3B Curtis Ledbetter, 1B Johnny Dorn, SP Joba Chamberlain, SP Brandon Buckman, 1B Ryan Wehrle, SS Luke Gorsett, OF Tony Watson, SP Brett Jensen, RP Jake Opitz, 2B Mitch Abeita, C Johnny Dorn, SP
Second-Team 1977 1978
Kirk Eymann, P Joe Scherger, OF Joe Scherger, OF Dan Dixon, OF
1979 1980 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1993 1994 1995 1996 1998 2000 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Tim Burke, P Stan Haas, OF Cliff Faust, P Larry Mims, 2B Ron Crowe, 3B Todd Bunge, OF Steve Spurgeon, RP Bobby Benjamin, OF Joe Federico, DH Ken Ramos, OF Doug Twitty, UT Bill Vosik, 3B Shawn Buchanan, OF Brian McArn, OF Mike Zajeski, RHP Brian Martin, RHP Sean McKenna, C Troy Brohawn, LHP Bob Courter, RHP Jed Dalton, 3B Mel Motley, OF Darin Petersen, SS Craig Sanders, RHP Francis Collins, OF Spencer Van Linge, RHP Ken Harvey, DH Adam Stern, OF Jeff Leise, OF Jed Morris, C Jeff Leise, OF Zach Kroenke, SP Jake Mullinax, 2B Justin Pekarek, RP Joe Simokaitis, SS Daniel Bruce, OF Zach Kroenke, SP Brett Jensen, RP Andrew Brown, UTL Johnny Dorn, SP Jeff Tezak, DH Tony Watson, SP Thad Weber, SP
Honorable-Mention
1978 Pete O’Brien, 1B Gary Nolting, P Tim Carroll, OF 1979 Bob Gebler, OF Steve Oakley, OF
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1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
Jim McManus, P Steve Stanicek, 1B Tim Sinovich, 1B Mark Mauer, DH Todd Oakes, P Jeff Anderson, P Kurt Eubanks, 2B Turner Gill, SS Reggie Dymally, OF Ben Amaya, C Jeff Carter, OF Jeff Koenigsman, P Jeff Anderson, P Paul Meyers, OF Mark Davis, OF Dave Turney, OF Kurt Eubanks, 2B Jeff Anderson, P Mike Duncan, 1B Burt Beattie, 3B Burt Beattie, C Todd Bunge, OF Mark Kister, 1B Ken Sirak, SS Ken Ramos, OF John Lepley, SP Tim Pettengill, C Pat Leinen, SP Brian McArn, OF Shawn Buchanan, OF John Izumi, SP Mike Zajeski, SP Dale Hagy, 2B Josh Bullock, SP Steve Boyd, RP Jed Dalton, OF Derek Dukart, 3B Darin Erstad, OF James Garcia, OF Darin Petersen, 2B
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Jed Dalton, OF Tom Bergan, SP Todd Sears, 1B Scott Wulfing, 2B Todd Sears, 1B Pat Driscoll, SP Steve Fish, SP Bryan Schmidt, SS Matt Schuldt, SP Ken Harvey, DH Shane Komine, SP Jamal Strong, OF Jeff Hedman, DH Jamie Rodrigue, SP Will Bolt, 2B Jeff Blevins, 3B Adam Stern, OF Jeff Blevins, 3B Will Bolt, 2B John Grose, C Alex Gordon, 3B Jake Mullinax, 2B Joe Simokaitis, SS Curtis Ledbetter, 1B Joe Simokaitis, SS Brian Duensing, SP Dustin Timm, RP Ryan Wehrle, 2B Jeff Christy, C Andy Gerch, DH Nick Jaros, OF Jake Opitz, 2B Mitch Abeita, C Andrew Brown, 1B Craig Corriston, 3B Johnny Dorn, SP Luke Wertz, RP Craig Corriston, 1B Dan Jennings, RP Bryce Nimmo, OF
HISTORY
Joe Scherger is one of only 11 Huskers in school history to earn first-team all-conference honors in consecutive seasons.
Matt Hopper is Nebraska’s only three-time first-team all-conference honoree and finished his career as NU’s all-time leader in hits, homers and RBIs.
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
HISTORY
Front row (left to right): Mike Duren, Shane Komine, Brandon Penas, Willie Jones, Adrian Rider, Jeff Leise, Will Bolt and Ben McCown. Second row: Student Trainer Colby Pohlmann, Josh Hesse, Adam Stern, Steve Hale, Zack Hughes, Waylon Byers, Justin Seely, Jed Morris, Brent Potter, Brandon Eymann, Jeff Blevins, 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 (left to right): Jed Morris, Justin Seely, Shane Komine, Matt McMurtry, Chad Steele, Jeff Leise, Will Bolt and Waylon Byers. Second row: Student 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 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 (left to right): 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.
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
AB 3 3 3 2 2 2 0 2 2 2 21
123 000 002
456 000 010
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 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 -
R 0 3
H 0 4
Nebraska 5, Oklahoma 0 (April 5, 1981)
BI 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Teams Oklahoma Nebraska
3
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
HISTORY
Teams Kansas Nebraska
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
R 0 5
H 0 8
E 2 2
Oklahoma Bruce Hinz (L, 4-1) Scott Dean
IP 5 1
H 7 1
R 5 0
ER 4 0
BB 3 0
SO 1 0
Nebraska Anthony Kelley (W, 4-1)
IP 7
H 0
R 0
ER 0
BB 3
SO 7
Teams Austin College Nebraska
123 000 203
456 000 - 01(15) -
R H E 0 0 3 21 17 1
Austin College Ventucci (L, 0-1) Broach
IP 5 1
H R ER 7 8 8 10 13 12
BB 9 2
SO 1 0
Nebraska Tim Burke (W, 1-0)
IP 6
H 0
BB 4
SO 8
R 0
ER 0
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.
Combined No Hitters
Nebraska 1, Kansas 0 (April 20, 1954) AB 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 1 27
7 0 - X -
Nebraska 21, Austin College 0 (March 15, 1978)
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.
Kansas Pulliam, 2b Hoglund, 3b Cohn, rf Allison, cf Trombold, 1b Perry, lf Aunest, c Heitholt, ss Brose, p Hikon, ph Totals
456 000 030
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.
E 0 0
Kansas Hicks (L, 2-4)
123 000 101
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 0 1
H 0 3
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
Nebraska 15, Peru State 0 (March 6, 1993)
BI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Nebraska Pitchers Tom Bergan Casey Deskins Troy Brohawn Steve Boyd
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
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
E 0 0
Kansas Brose (L)
IP 3 3 1 2
IP 6 2 1
H 0 0 0
R 0 0 0
ER 0 0 0
BB 2 1 0
Nebraska 10, Dana College 0 (April 17, 1978)
Nebraska Pitchers Tim Pettit Mark DiBenedetti
IP 4 1
H 0 0
R 0 0
ER 0 0
SO 10 1 0
BB 2 1
SO 3 2
BB 3
SO 4
Last Time Nebraska was No Hit Missouri 13, Nebraska 0 (May 3, 1981)
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.
Missouri Pitcher Jim Maddock
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IP 7
H 0
R 0
ER 0
Huskers in the Major Leagues Bios and Statistics on the 26 Huskers who have Reached the Major Leagues Stan Bahnsen (1965)
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
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 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 Total
Team NY-AL NY-AL NY-AL NY-AL NY-AL Chi-AL Chi-AL Chi-AL Chi-AL Oak-AL Oak-AL Oak-AL Mon-NL Mon-NL Mon-NL Mon-NL Mon-AL Cal-AL Phi-NL 16 Years
W-L SV ERA 1-1 1 3.52 17-12 0 2.05 9-16 1 3.83 14-11 0 3.33 14-12 0 3.35 21-16 0 3.60 18-21 0 3.57 12-15 0 4.70 4-6 0 6.01 6-7 0 3.24 8-7 0 3.34 1-2 1 6.14 8-9 0 4.81 1-5 7 3.84 3-1 5 3.15 7-6 4 3.05 2-1 1 4.96 0-1 0 4.66 0-0 0 1.35 146-149 20 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 IP 1 0 23 10 1 267.1 5 2 220.2 6 2 232.2 14 3 242 5 1 252.1 14 4 282.1 10 1 216.1 2 0 67.1 2 0 100 1 1 143 0 0 22 3 1 127.1 0 0 75 0 0 94.1 0 0 91.1 0 0 49 0 0 9.2 0 0 13.1 73 16 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 9 61 94 86 90 101 112 113 45 36 53 68 15 32 33 31 27 5 2 1,013
BB SO 7 16 68 162 90 130 75 116 72 110 73 157 117 120 110 102 40 31 37 49 43 82 13 21 38 58 31 44 42 71 33 48 24 28 8 5 3 9 924 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 0 0 1 0 2 1 4
CG 0 0 0 0 0 0 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 ERA 0 7.62 0 7.62
G 7 7
GS 0 0
CG SH IP 0 0 13 0 0 13
H 15 15
R 11 11
ER 11 11
BB 7 7
SO 6 6
1982-93; Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners
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.
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.
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Pete O’Brien (1978-79)
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
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 16 124 149 153 160 163 149 144 82 139 88 54 1,421
2B 4 24 26 34 23 26 24 24 18 29 15 7 254
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 Total
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 G GS 2.39 78 0 2.93 68 2 1.19 55 0 3.40 61 0 2.55 68 0 2.52 58 0 4.11 37 0 2.75 35 0 5.74 15 0 3.25 23 0 2.72 498 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
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 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 G 0 4.26 5 0 3.47 29 0 4.18 16 0 0.60 10 0 7.82 11 0 10.38 2 0 3.90 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.
SO 87 82 58 42 54 47 25 34 7 8 444
Year 1997 1997
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)
1995-2001; Philadelphia Phillies
1987, 1989; Milwaukee Brewers, 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 1987 1989 Totals
Year 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 Totals
Steve Stanicek (1980-82) 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
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
SB 0 0 0
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. Year 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Total
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) HISTORY
Kip Gross (1986)
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
RBI 2 4 6
BB 3 2 5
SO 2 6 8
SB 0 0 0
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) 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 1997 Total
Team Tex-AL 1 Year
G 21 21
AVG .140 .140
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
Darin Erstad (1993-95)
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
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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 2008 season with the Houston Astros, hitting .276 with four homers and 31 RBIs in 140 contests. Year 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Career
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 13 years
G 57 139 133 142 157 157 150 67 125 152 40 87 140 1547
AVG .284 .299 .296 .253 .355 .258 .283 .252 .295 .271 .221 .248 .276 .284
AB 208 539 537 585 676 631 625 258 495 605 95 310 322 5890
R 34 99 84 84 121 89 99 35 79 85 8 33 49 900
H 59 161 159 148 240 163 177 65 146 164 21 77 89 1671
2B 5 34 39 22 39 35 28 7 29 33 8 13 16 308
3B 1 4 3 5 6 1 4 1 1 3 1 1 0 31
HR 4 16 19 13 25 9 10 4 7 7 0 4 4 122
RBI 20 77 82 53 100 63 73 17 69 65 5 32 31 688
BB 17 51 43 47 64 62 27 18 37 47 6 28 14 461
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 2 908 179
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 Team 2001 Ariz-NL 2002 SF-NL 2003 LA-NL Career 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 27 4 6 37
ER 27 4 5 36
BB 23 1 4 28
SO 30 3 13 46
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. 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. Team Minn-AL SD-NL Minn-AL 2 Years
G 7 9 24 40
AVG .333 .250 .246 .259
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
SB 0 0 0 0
Jamal Strong (1999-2000) 2003, 2005; Seattle Mariners
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 has spent part of the last 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’ late-season 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 signed with the Yokohama BayStars of Japan’s Central League in January of 2009. Year 2005 2006 2007 2008 Career
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
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
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 Team 2005 SF-NL Totals
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 the 2006 World Baseball Classic, going 6-for-9 with a double, triple, homer and five RBIs for Team Canada and was a member of Canada’s 2004 and 2008 Olympic Baseball teams. Year 2005 2006 2007 Career
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 Career
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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 ER 5 5 4 4 9 9
BB 8 1 9
SO 1 1 2
HISTORY
Year 2002 2003 Total
Team Sea-AL Sea-AL 2 years
2005; San Francisco Giants
2001-05; Kansas City Royals
Team KC-AL KC-AL KC-AL KC-AL 4 years
Year 2003 2005 Totals
Adam Shabala (1999-2000)
Ken Harvey (1997-99)
Year 2001 2003 2004 2005 Career
with a knee injury, Strong returned to the Majors in 2005, batting .250 with two RBIs and six runs scored for the Mariners. A sixth-round pick of the Mariners in the 2000 First-Year Player Draft, Strong spent the 2007 season in the New York Yankees organization.
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 last season. Year 2007 2008 Career
Team KC-AL KC-AL 2 Years
G 151 134 285
AVG .247 .260 .253
AB 543 493 1036
R 60 72 132
H 134 128 262
2B 36 35 71
3B 4 1 5
HR 15 16 31
RBI 60 59 119
BB 41 66 107
SO 137 120 257
SB 14 9 23
Joba Chamberlain (2005-06) 2007-Present; New York Yankees
Drew Anderson was called up to the Major Leagues in 2006, appearing in nine games for the Milwaukee Brewers.
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 24th-round 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 the 2008 season with Louisville in the Cincinnati Reds organization, hitting a team-high .291 with eight homers and 71 RBIs. Year 2006 Career
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
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. Year 2007 2008 Career
Team NYY-AL NYY-AL 2 Years
W-L 2-0 4-3 6-3
SV 1 0 1
ERA G GS CG 0.38 19 0 0 2.60 42 12 0 2.17 61 12 0
SH 0 0 0
IP 24.0 100.1 124.1
H 12 87 99
R 2 32 34
ER 1 29 30
BB 6 39 45
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
Huskers in Professional Baseball
HISTORY
Tracking the 30 Former Huskers Playing in the Professional Ranks Player Darin Erstad Alex Gordon Joba Chamberlain Dan Johnson Shane Komine Drew Anderson Mike Sillman Adam Stern Brian Duensing Jeff Christy Zach Kroenke Jason Burch Brett Jensen Jed Morris Brandon Buckman Joe Simokaitis Jared Cranston Luke Wertz Andrew Brown Luke Gorsett Steve Edlefsen Matt Foust Tony Watson Johnny Dorn Drew Bowman Mitch Abeita Jake Opitz Zach Herr Aaron Pribanic Ken Harvey
2008 Team (Organization) Houston Astros Kansas City Royals New York Yankees Tampa Bay Rays Sacramento (Oakland) Louisville (Cincinnati) Memphis (St. Louis) Norfolk (Baltimore) Rochester (Minnesota) Rochester (Minnesota) Scranton-Wilkes Barre (New York-AL) New Hampshire (Toronto) Erie (Detroit) Midland (Oakland) Springfield (St. Louis) High Desert (Seattle) Salem-Keizer (San Francisco) Williamsport (Philadelphia) Springfield (St. Louis) Palm Beach (St. Louis) San Jose (San Francisco) Hickory (Pittsburgh) Lynchburg (Pittsburgh) Jamestown (Florida) Dayton (Cincinnati) Staten Island (New York-AL) Peoria (Chicago-NL) Eugene (San Diego) Arizona (Seattle) Kansas City T-Bones
Level Majors Majors Majors Majors AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AA AA AA AA A A A A A A A A A A A A A Rookie Northern
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Position OF 3B RHP 1B RHP OF RHP OF LHP C LHP RHP RHP C 1B SS LHP RHP 1B OF RHP RHP RHP RHP LHP C SS LHP RHP DH
At Nebraska 1993-95 2003-05 2005-06 2000-01 1999-2002 2001-03 2001-04 1999-01 2002-05 2005-06 2003-05 2001-03 2004-06 2001-02 2005-06 2002-05 2006 2005-07 2006-07 2006 2006-07 2004-07 2004-07 2005-08 2007 2007-08 2006-08 2006-08 2008 1997-99
Drafted (Team) 1st round (Anaheim) 1st round (Kansas City) 1st round (New York-AL) 7th round (Oakland) 9th round (Oakland) 24th round (Milwaukee) 21st round (St. Louis) 3rd round (Atlanta) 3rd round (Minnesota) 6th round (Minnesota) 5th round (New York-AL) 21st round (St. Louis) 14th round (Detroit) 36th round (Oakland) 19th round (St. Louis) 10th round (Chicago-NL) 32nd round (San Francisco) 13th round (Philadelphia) 18th round (St. Louis) 7th round (St. Louis) 16th round (San Francisco) 6th round (Pittsburgh) 9th round (Pittsburgh) 15th round (Florida) 5th round (Cincinnati) 19th round (New York-AL) 12th round (Chicago-AL) 38th round (San Diego) 3rd round (Seattle) 5th round (Kansas City)
SO 34 118 152
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
Gordon’s Professional Statistics
Year 2007 (KC-AL) 2008 (KC-AL) Career
G 151 134 285
AVG .247 .260 .253
AB 543 493 1036
R 45 64 79 188
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
R 60 72 132
H 134 128 262
2B 36 35 71
3B 4 1 5
HR 15 16 31
RBI 60 59 119
SLG .411 .432 .421
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HISTORY
Alex Gordon earned a place among the finest players in school history during his threeyear 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. 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.
Darin Erstad Two-Time Major League All-Star • Three-Time Gold Glove Winner Honors & Awards
HISTORY
• 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 appeared in 140 games for Houston in 2008, hitting .276 with four homers and 31 RBIs, as he started at all three outfield positions and at first base. 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 which 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 .371 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 works, 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 different 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 CoPlayer 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 all-conference 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
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) Career
G 57 139 133 142 157 157 150 67 125 153 40 87 140 1547
AVG .284 .299 .296 .253 .355 .258 283 .252 .295 .273 .221 .248 .276 .284
AB 208 539 537 585 676 631 625 258 495 609 95 310 322 5890
R 52 52 84 188
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
R 34 99 84 84 121 89 99 35 79 86 8 33 49 900
H 59 161 159 148 240 163 177 65 146 166 21 77 89 1671
2B 5 34 39 2 39 35 28 7 29 33 8 13 16 308
3B 1 4 3 5 6 1 4 1 1 3 1 1 0 31
HR 4 16 19 13 25 9 10 4 7 7 0 4 4 122
RBI 20 77 82 53 100 63 73 17 69 66 5 32 31 688
SLG .375 .466 .486 .374 .541 .360 .389 .333 .400 .371 .326 .335 .363 .409
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
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 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Val Primante Joe Scherger ! Tim Pettit
Club New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Kansas City Athletics New York Yankees New York Yankees Philadelphia Phillies Cleveland Indians Baltimore Orioles New York Mets Chicago White Sox Chicago White Sox Minnesota Twins New York Yankees Atlanta Braves Kansas City Athletics Atlanta Braves St. Louis Cardinals Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Minnesota Twins Chicago Cubs Texas Rangers Chicago Cubs Baltimore Orioles Texas Rangers Houston Astros New York Mets California Angels
Round Free Agent Free Agent Free Agent Free Agent Free Agent Free Agent Free Agent Free Agent Free Agent Free Agent Free Agent Free Agent Free Agent Free Agent Eighth Second Free Agent 31st Free Agent Third Second Free Agent 26th Free Agent Second Ninth 15th 17th 22nd Free Agent
John Russo Tim Burke Stan Haas Jeff Hunter Joe Scherger Cliff Faust Rick Evans Chris Chavez 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
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 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
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Pete Jenkins Milwaukee Brewers Free Agent 1997 Todd Sears Colorado Rockies Third Patrick Driscoll Philadelphia Phillies 24th Steve Fish Anaheim Angels 22nd Francis Collins Cleveland Indians Free Agent 1998 Bryan Schmidt San Diego Padres 32nd Matt Schuldt Tampa Bay Devil Rays 33rd 1999 Ken Harvey Kansas City Royals Fifth Brian Johnson Kansas City Royals 24th Jay Sirianni Cleveland Indians Free Agent 2000 Jamal Strong Seattle Mariners Sixth Adam Shabala San Francisco Giants 10th Andy Bent Atlanta Braves 16th Justin Cowan Kansas City Royals 20th Scott Fries Chicago Cubs 25th Trevor Bullock Philadelphia Phillies 27th Chad Wiles Seattle Mariners Free Agent 2001 Adam Stern Atlanta Braves Third John Cole Seattle Mariners Fifth Dan Johnson Oakland Athletics Seventh Thom Ott Los Angeles Dodgers 10th Brian Rodaway Houston Astros 16th Shane Komine ! St. Louis Cardinals 19th R.D. Spiehs San Francisco Giants 33rd Matt Hopper ! San Francisco Giants 36th 2002 Jeff Leise ! Anaheim Angels Seventh Shane Komine Oakland Athletics Ninth Waylon Byers Florida Marlins 21st Jed Morris Oakland Athletics 36th 2003 Aaron Marsden Colorado Rockies Third Matt Hopper Philadelphia Phillies 10th Jeff Leise San Diego Padres 12th Jason Burch St. Louis Cardinals 21st Drew Anderson Milwaukee Brewers 24th 2004 Justin Pekarek Cleveland Indians Eighth Jake Mullinax St. Louis Cardinals 14th Mike Sillman St. Louis Cardinals 21st Dustin Timm ! Milwaukee Brewers 26th Phil Shirek ! Cleveland Indians 44th Quinton Robertson St. Louis Cardinals 44th 2005 Alex Gordon Kansas City Royals First (No. 2) Brian Duensing Minnesota Twins Third Zach Kroenke New York Yankees Fifth Joe Simokaitis Chicago Cubs 10th Curtis Ledbetter Seattle Mariners 18th Brett Jensen ! Washington Nationals 23rd 2006 Joba Chamberlain New York Yankees First (No. 41) Jeff Christy Minnesota Twins Sixth Luke Gorsett St. Louis Cardinals Seventh Brett Jensen Detroit Tigers 14th Tony Watson ! Baltimore Orioles 17th Ryan Wehrle ! Cincinnati Reds 18th Brandon Buckman St. Louis Cardinals 19th Jared Cranston San Francisco Giants 34th 2007 Drew Bowman Cincinnati Reds Fifth Matt Foust Pittsburgh Pirates Sixth Tony Watson Pittsburgh Pirates Ninth Luke Wertz Philadelphia Phillies 13th Steve Edlefsen San Francisco Giants 16th Andrew Brown St. Louis Cardinals 18th Charlie Shirek Chicago White Sox 23rd Thad Weber ! Cincinnati Reds 35th 2008 Aaron Pribanic Seattle Mariners Third Dan Jennings Florida Marlins Ninth Jake Opitz Chicago Cubs 12th Johnny Dorn Florida Marlins 15th Thad Weber Detroit Tigers 16th Mitch Abeita New York Yankees 19th Zach Herr San Diego Padres 38th Notes: ! - Drafted, but did not sign; # - January Secondary Phase
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Aaron Pribanic was taken in the third round by the Seattle Mariners in the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft. Pribanic, who had never been drafted prior to attending Nebraska, was one of seven Huskers taken in the 2008 MLB Draft.
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All-Time Letterwinners Listing of Every Student-Athlete who Lettered in Baseball at the University of Nebraska
Daniel Bruce was a second-team CoSIDA Academic All-American in 2005 and won postgraduate scholarships from the NCAA and the Big 12 following his Husker playing career.
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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 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 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 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 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 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 Brohawn, Troy . .................. 1992-93-94 Brown, Andrew.............................. 2006 Brown, Don...............................1955-56 Brown, Lewis............................1930-31 Bruce, Daniel................2002-03-04-05 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 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
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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, 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 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 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 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 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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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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Kane, James ...................... 1956-57-58 Karle, Al ............................ 1956-57-58 Keith, Braden................................ 2004 Kelley, Anthony .................. 1981-82-83 Kent, Brian.................................... 1999 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 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 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 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
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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.
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 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 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 Neibauer, Gary . .......................1965-66 Nelson, Richard . .......................... 1959 Nelson, William ............................ 1953 Nesseth, Mike................................ 2008 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
HISTORY
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 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
All-Time Letterwinners Listing of Every Student-Athlete who Lettered in Baseball at the University of Nebraska Sturzenegger, A.J. ....................1909-10 Stych, Jason ................................. 1996 Stych, Jeff .................................... 1991 Sullivan, Beau............................... 2004 Sullivan, Nick..................... 2006-07-08 Sundstrom, Clemens ......... 1936-37-38 Swanson, Clarence E..................... 1920 Swanson, Ernest ............... 1940-41-42 Swett, Rex .................................... 1961
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Mike Sillman helped Nebraska to a pair of Big 12 titles and College World Series appearances in 2001 and 2002.
Rank, Tyler.................................... 2008 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 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 Rosenberg, Wm. ........................... 1931 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 .......................... 1900 Sagmoen, Marc .......................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 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
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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 Thomas, Bobby . ........................... 1976 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 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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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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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
Mike Zajeski is 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.
Yearly Results Yearly Results from 1889 to 1920 1889 (1-2)
Doane College Ulysesses Ulysesses
1890 (2-3)
Doane College Hastings Hastings Wesleyan Lincoln Giants
Wesleyan
1891 (1-0) 1892 (0-2-1)
Lincoln League Baker Kansas
1893 (3-0)
Wesleyan Peru Normal Omaha YMCA
W, 23-6 L, 7-9 L, 4-5
W, 22-14 L, 1-10 L, 7-14 W, 8-1 L, 4-7
W, 19-15
L, 8-11 T, 5-5 L, 4-5
W, 20-0 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)
1900 (8-12)
Omaha League Omaha League Omaha League Omaha League Nebraska Indians
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
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
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
1901 (9-11)
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
L, 3-13 W, 13-1 W, 11-8 L, 7-12 L, 1-7 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
1902 (17-8)
Omaha League L, 3-11 Omaha League L, 4-9 Omaha League L, 2-9 at Omaha League L, 1-2 at Omaha League L, 2-5 Nebraska Indians W, 13-5 at Cedar Rapids L, 4-14 at Luther College W, 5-0 at Minnesota W, 4-0 Kansas W, 25-8 Kansas W, 15-14 at Highland Park W, 6-0 at Iowa W, 7-2 at Knox College W, 10-0 at Northwestern L, 3-11 at Notre Dame L, 0-2 at Purdue W, 8-5 at Missouri W, 5-1 at Kansas W, 5-1 at Kansas W, 6-0 at Washburn W, 13-3 at St. Mary’s, Kan. W, 7-2 at Manhattan W, 15-6 at Creighton W, 9-3 Drake 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
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
at Highland Park at Creighton South Dakota
W, 13-8 W, 12-0 W, 19-2
1905 (5-16-1)
Lincoln League at Manhattan at Kansas 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
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
1907 (5-11-1)
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 5/15 5/16 5/17 5/18
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 at Purdue at James Millikin at Knox College at Monmouth
4/2 4/3 4/4 4/6 4/14 4/30 5/2 5/4 5/5 5/6
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
1908 (6-16-4)
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L, 1-2 W, 10-0 L, 3-4 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
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 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
The 1902 Huskers won 17 games, setting a school record that was not broken until 1974.
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
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
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 5/5 5/6 5/7 5/8 5/15 6/3
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 at Cornell at Luther College at Minnesota at Minnesota Drake Highland Park
4/13 4/14 4/19 4/27 4/30 5/1
at Kansas State at Kansas State at Wesleyan at Highland Park at Ames College at Ames College
1909 (12-14)
1910 (7-7-1)
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 W, 17-3 L, 0-4 L, 5-6 L, 5-6 W, 4-1 L, 2-4
L, 2-7 L, 3-11 W, 6-3 W, 17-5 L, 1-2 T, 2-2
5/3 5/4 5/5 5/7 5/14 5/20 5/21 5/25 5/26
at Highland Park at Grinnell at Cornell at Morningside South Dakota Ames College Ames College Kansas State Cotner College
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 Oklahoma A&M Oklahoma A&M Oklahoma Haskell Haskell South Dakota South Dakota
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
1920 (7-6)
Wesleyan at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Oklahoma A&M Haskell Haskell South Dakota South Dakota California Drake Drake at South Dakota at South Dakota
W, 7-2 L, 2-7 L, 2-8 L, 2-7 W, 3-2 W, 8-5 W, 7-0 W, 16-12
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
HISTORY
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
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
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
Yearly Results Yearly Results from 1921 to 1965 1921 (8-5)
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
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
1922 (12-4)
1923 (6-12)
HISTORY
1924 (10-8)
3/31 at SMU 4/1 at SMU 4/2 at Dallas 4/2 at Dallas 4/4 at Oklahoma 4/5 at Oklahoma 4/9 at Missouri 4/10 at Missouri 4/11 at Missouri Valley 4/15 Kansas 4/16 Kansas 5/2 Kansas State 5/2 Kansas State 5/10 at Kansas State 5/10 at Kansas State 5/19 Meyi, Japan 5/21 Oklahoma 5/22 Oklahoma 4/4 4/21 4/22
1925 (8-7)
at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Kan. at Missouri at Missouri
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
4/23 4/24 4/25 5/1 5/2 5/4 5/5 5/15 5/19 5/20 5/22 5/23
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 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
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 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
1926-28 (No Team) 1929 (12-5-1)
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
1930 (9-7)
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
5/6 5/16 5/19 5/23
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
1931 (2-10)
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
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
1932 (No Team) 1933 (3-1)
Concordia, Neb. at Concordia, Neb. York College at York College
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)
W, 12-6 L, 5-10 W, 4-0 W, 12-6
4/4 4/5 4/9 4/22 4/23 4/29 4/30 5/2
at Baylor at Baylor at Oklahoma A&M Missouri Missouri Kansas State Kansas State at Kansas
118
L, 7-9 L, 0-6 W, 4-2 L, 1-5 L, 0-14 L, 2-6 L, 2-7 W, 6-3
5/3 5/6 5/7 5/12 5/13 5/14 5/17
at Kansas Iowa State at Iowa State at Iowa State at Iowa State at Luther College California
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. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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
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
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
5/22 Colorado 5/23 Colorado
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
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 6/7 Oklahoma A&M W, 7-5 6/8 Oklahoma A&M L, 4-5 6/9 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
at Baylor at Baylor at Hardin-Simmons at Southwest Texas at Oklahoma at Colorado
W, 7-5 L, 3-4 W, 12-7 L, 7-8 L, 0-2 W, 6-2
4/16 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 Colorado 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, 2-3 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) 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
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 5/18 5/19
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 Missouri Missouri
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 W, 10-7 L, 4-27
5/25 5/26
at Iowa State at Iowa State
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 L, 0-7 at Texas Lutheran W, 10-3 at Houston L, 2-5 at Houston W, 12-6 at Rice L, 1-6 South Dakota State W, 18-13 St. Cloud State L, 5-6 St. Cloud State W, 12-5 Iowa State L, 3-8 Iowa State W, 2-1 Iowa State W, 2-1 at Missouri L, 7-8 at Missouri L, 2-8 at Missouri L, 2-3 Oklahoma State W, 7-2 Oklahoma State L, 0-4 Oklahoma State L, 1-5 at Kansas L, 3-8 Oklahoma W, 4-3 Oklahoma W, 2-1 Oklahoma W, 5-4 Kansas State W, 1-0 Kansas State W, 1-0
119
1960 (10-13, 6-11 Big Eight)
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
1961 (9-14, 7-11 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
1963 (8-18, 5-15 Big Eight)
3/28 3/29 3/30
at Tulsa at Tulsa at Tulsa
L, 4-5 L, 7-8 W, 8-1
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
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) 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
HISTORY
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
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
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
HISTORY
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. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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
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
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
5/8 5/14 5/14 5/15 5/23 5/23
at Oklahoma Missouri Missouri Missouri Iowa State Iowa State
L, 0-1 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
at McLennan CC at McLennan CC at TCU at TCU at SMU at Hardin-Simmons at Hardin-Simmons at Abilene Christian
120
W, 5-0 W, 9-6 L, 6-14 L, 3-10 L, 9-10 L, 3-7 L, 3-5 L, 0-3
3/26 3/26 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 Texas Wesleyan at Texas Wesleyan 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, 0-4 L, 1-11 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
at Houston at Houston at Houston at Houston at Rice at Rice at Rice at Rice
L, 0-1 L, 0-2 L, 0-1 L, 0-3 L, 3-4 W, 2-1 L, 0-1 W, 2-0
3/22 3/22 3/23 3/23 3/31 3/31 4/1 4/1 4/2 4/3 4/3 4/6 4/6 4/9 4/9 4/10 4/10 4/11 4/11 4/13 4/13 4/14 4/14 4/19 4/19 4/21 4/21 4/23 4/26 4/26 4/29 4/29 5/1 5/1 5/4 5/4 5/8 5/9
at Lamar L, 3-7 at Lamar L, 3-4 at Lamar L, 0-8 at Lamar L, 1-9 St. Cloud State W, 4-2 St. Cloud State W, 2-0 Concordia, Neb. W, 13-3 Concordia, Neb. W, 12-3 at Kansas L, 0-9 at Kansas L, 6-7 at Kansas W, 4-3 at Kansas State W, 5-2 at Kansas State L, 2-6 Wayne State L, 0-1 Wayne State L, 2-6 Morningside W, 6-2 Morningside L, 5-10 at Kansas State L, 2-5 at Kansas State W, 2-1 at Creighton W, 4-2 at Creighton W, 10-3 Creighton L, 0-6 Creighton T, 4-4 Kearney State L, 0-1 Kearney State W, 6-5 at Nebraska-Omaha W, 3-2 at Nebraska-Omaha W, 6-3 Kansas W, 4-2 Dana W, 4-0 Dana W, 9-6 Missouri Western L, 1-2 Missouri Western W, 12-7 Nebraska-Omaha W, 11-3 Nebraska-Omaha W, 1-0 Kearney State W, 6-5 Kearney State W, 9-2 BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT Iowa State L, 7-8 Oklahoma 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
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
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
5/3 5/3 5/7 5/7
Creighton Creighton Dana Dana
W, 6-4 L, 0-3 W, 9-0 W, 7-0
1978 (36-20, 7-7 Big Eight)
3/12 3/12 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 Dallas Univ. at Dallas Univ. 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, 3-0 W, 7-0 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 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
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
5/16 5/17 5/18 5/19 5/26 5/26 5/27
Creighton W, 10-8 Creighton W, 15-3 at Colorado W, 7-5 at Colorado W, 4-1 at Kansas State W, 3-1 at Kansas State W, 2-0 at Nebraska-Omaha W, 5-0 at Nebraska-Omaha W, 4-1 Fort Hays State L, 4-5 Fort Hays State W, 11-0 Oklahoma State L, 2-7 Oklahoma State W, 8-6 Oklahoma W, 5-0 Oklahoma W, 9-1 Wayne State W, 2-1 Wayne State W, 11-0 Augustana W, 5-0 Augustana W, 11-1 Iowa State W, 3-0 Iowa State W, 7-1 Iowa State W, 3-0 Iowa State W, 10-4 Dana W, 7-1 Dana W, 10-0 Morningside W, 7-2 Morningside W, 12-0 at Missouri W, 7-5 at Missouri L, 5-10 at Missouri L, 0-13 at Missouri L, 4-6 Nebraska-Omaha W, 4-2 Nebraska-Omaha W, 20-5 at Kansas L, 2-3 at Kansas L, 1-3 at Kansas W, 4-1 at Kansas W, 3-2 (10) at Nebraska-Omaha W, 2-1 at Nebraska-Omaha W, 9-8 BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT Oklahoma L, 6-7 Oklahoma State W, 7-6 (10) Missouri W, 22-6 Oklahoma L, 7-9 NCAA NORTHEAST REGIONAL at Annapolis, Md. St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s L, 0-5 Navy W, 13-4 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
vs. San Diego W, 16-9 vs. UC-Irvine W, 5-3 at UNLV L, 2-4 vs. Cal St. Northridge L, 3-11 vs. New Mexico W, 8-5 Augustana W, 15-1 Augustana W, 28-3 Augustana W, 7-1 Augustana W, 9-2 Buena Vista W, 17-0 Buena Vista W, 8-2 Augustana W, 12-0 Augustana W, 8-0 Wayne State W, 8-3 Wayne State W, 9-2 Wayne State W, 12-1 Wayne State W, 11-0 at S. Calif. College L, 2-3 vs. Eastern Michigan W, 9-8 vs. Seton Hall W, 6-2 vs. Eastern Michigan W, 6-1 vs. Brigham Young L, 6-19 vs. Cal-Riverside L, 3-5 vs. Meji, Japan (exh.) W, 11-2 vs. Washington W, 12-11 vs. Santa Clara L, 11-12 vs. Pepperdine L, 4-5 Colorado W, 15-0 Colorado W, 5-1 Kansas State W, 8-7 Kansas State W, 5-0 Creighton W, 1-0 Creighton W, 5-1 Morningside W, 9-0 Morningside W, 9-0
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 4/29 5/2 5/2 5/3 5/3 5/10 5/11 5/13 5/14 5/22 5/23 5/24 5/24
at Oklahoma State L, 3-4 at Oklahoma State L, 1-3 at Oklahoma L, 5-6 at Oklahoma W, 9-6 at Creighton W, 13-1 at Creighton W, 5-0 at Iowa State W, 2-1 at Iowa State W, 6-2 at Iowa State W, 5-4 at Iowa State W, 8-2 Nebraska-Omaha W, 13-3 Nebraska-Omaha W, 10-3 Missouri L, 0-3 Missouri W, 2-1 Missouri W, 1-0 Missouri W, 2-1 at Nebraska-Omaha W, 9-5 at Nebraska-Omaha W, 13-5 Kansas W, 2-1 Kansas W, 11-7 Kansas W, 3-0 Kansas W, 10-8 BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT Oklahoma W, 13-6 Oklahoma State W, 12-5 Missouri L, 0-9 Missouri L, 3-5 NCAA MIDWEST REGIONAL at Ann Arbor, Mich. Brigham Young W, 12-0 Michigan L, 0-7 Brigham Young W, 12-4 Michigan L, 3-12
1981 (42-22, 11-11 Big Eight)
2/19 2/19 2/20 2/20 3/11 3/11 3/13 3/13 3/16 3/17 3/19 3/19 3/20 3/21 3/21 3/22 3/22 3/23 3/24 3/25 3/26 3/26 3/27 4/1 4/1 4/4 4/4 4/5 4/5 4/8 4/8 4/12 4/12 4/13 4/13 4/14 4/14 4/15 4/15 4/18 4/18 4/19 4/19 4/21 4/21 4/25 4/25 4/26 4/26 4/28 4/28
Missouri Western W, 5-3 Missouri Western W, 10-3 Missouri Western W, 9-3 Missouri Western W, 18-6 Benedictine W, 10-6 Benedictine W, 8-4 Augustana W, 12-1 Augustana W, 5-2 at UNLV L, 5-7 at UNLV L, 6-7 at Chaminade W, 6-1 at Chaminade W, 11-6 vs. Tulane L, 1-4 at Chaminade W, 10-2 at Chaminade W, 5-0 vs. Nittaieai (exh.) L, 6-8 at Hawaii L, 2-5 vs. Cal St. Northridge L, 5-11 vs. Nittaieai (exh.) W, 3-0 vs. Santa Clara L, 8-9 vs. Cal St. Northridge L 5-8 at Hawaii L, 4-6 vs. Santa Clara L, 6-8 Creighton W, 8-7 Creighton W, 8-2 Oklahoma L, 2-5 Oklahoma W, 15-10 Oklahoma W, 5-0 Oklahoma W, 6-4 Kearney State W, 4-0 Kearney State W, 8-1 at Kansas W, 1-0 at Kansas L, 4-6 at Kansas L, 4-5 at Kansas L, 1-7 at Nebraska-Omaha W, 10-2 at Nebraska-Omaha W, 7-1 Wayne State W, 11-10 Wayne State W, 15-3 Iowa State W, 5-3 Iowa State W, 2-1 Iowa State L, 4-6 Iowa State W, 5-2 Morningside W, 6-4 Morningside W, 9-0 at Kansas State W, 11-10 at Kansas State W, 10-3 at Kansas State L, 8-12 at Kansas State L, 5-6 Dana W, 7-3 Dana W, 12-0
121
4/29 4/29 5/2 5/2 5/3 5/3 5/7 5/7 5/11 5/11 5/14 5/15 5/17 5/18 5/19
at Creighton at Creighton Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Nebraska-Omaha Nebraska-Omaha at Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT Missouri Oklahoma State Missouri Oklahoma State Oklahoma State
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 2/26 2/27 3/6 3/6 3/15 3/16 3/17 3/20 3/20 3/21 3/21 3/22 3/23 3/25 3/25 3/27 3/27 3/28 3/28 3/31 3/31 4/3 4/3 4/4 4/4 4/6 4/6 4/9 4/9 4/10 4/10 4/13 4/14 4/14 4/17 4/17 4/18 4/18 4/20 4/20 4/21 4/21 4/24 4/24 4/25 4/25 4/28 5/2 5/3 5/9 5/10
at UNLV L, 7-8 at UNLV L, 3-12 at Long Beach State W, 5-3 at Cal St. Northridge W, 7-1 at San Diego State L, 6-8 Sioux Falls College W, 6-0 Sioux Falls College W, 6-1 vs. Michigan W, 7-4 at UTEP W, 6-2 vs. Central Michigan W, 11-4 vs. Morningside W, 12-5 at Pan American W, 3-1 vs. Central Michigan W, 2-0 vs. Michigan State W, 12-5 vs. Michigan State W, 7-1 vs. Michigan L, 1-4 North Dakota State W, 19-0 North Dakota State W, 20-0 Oklahoma State L, 2-4 Oklahoma State W, 4-3 Oklahoma State W, 11-4 Oklahoma State L, 10-11 Kearney State W, 12-0 Kearney State W, 3-1 at Missouri L, 0-15 at Missouri L, 6-7 at Missouri W, 4-1 at Missouri W, 11-1 Nebraska-Omaha W, 7-1 Nebraska-Omaha W, 7-1 Kansas State W, 12-3 Kansas State W, 3-2 Kansas State W, 9-3 Kansas State W, 12-6 NW Missouri State W, 4-3 at Creighton L, 4-5 at Creighton W, 11-4 at Iowa State W, 9-4 at Iowa State L, 11-12 at Iowa State W, 7-2 at Iowa State W, 11-10 at Nebraska-Omaha W, 9-4 at Nebraska-Omaha W, 18-8 Wayne State W, 7-0 Wayne State W, 4-2 Kansas W, 7-5 Kansas W, 7-0 Kansas W, 9-1 Kansas W, 8-3 Bellevue College W, 16-3 Creighton L, 6-8 Kearney State W, 11-0 Creighton W, 10-9 Wayne State W, 15-3 BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT 5/13 Oklahoma L, 8-12 5/14 Missouri W, 10-5 5/14 Oklahoma 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
Briar Cliff Briar Cliff Benedictine Benedictine at New Mexico vs. Colorado State at New Mexico at Colorado State
W, 10-2 W, 5-1 W, 10-0 W, 13-0 W, 10-3 W, 10-2 W, 7-0 W, 5-4
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 4/17 4/17 4/19 4/19 4/21 4/21 4/23 4/23 4/24 4/24 4/27 4/27 4/30 5/1 5/1 5/6 5/6 5/7 5/7 5/8 5/8 5/10 5/12 5/15 5/15
at Colorado State W, 5-4 at Lubbock Christian W, 9-5 at Lubbock Christian W, 8-5 at New Mexico W, 6-1 vs. Lubbock Christian W, 6-5 vs. Wyoming W, 14-3 vs. Bradley W, 7-3 vs. New Mexico W, 5-0 vs. SIU-Edwardsville W, 14-3 vs. Delaware W, 15-4 St. Cloud State W, 12-3 St. Cloud State W, 8-3 South Dakota W, 7-2 South Dakota W, 12-3 at Kansas State W, 5-2 at Kansas State W, 3-0 Kearney State W, 7-1 Kearney State W, 11-1 Iowa State L, 8-13 Iowa State L, 8-9 Iowa State W, 11-7 Iowa State W, 7-2 NW Missouri State W, 4-1 NW Missouri State W, 8-4 at Kansas W, 15-4 at Kansas L, 7-8 at Kansas L, 2-3 at Kansas W, 15-1 Nebraska-Omaha W, 5-3 Nebraska-Omaha W, 5-1 at Nebraska-Omaha W, 5-0 at Nebraska-Omaha W, 8-1 Oklahoma W, 3-1 Oklahoma W, 7-4 Oklahoma L, 3-4 Oklahoma L, 5-10 at Creighton W, 11-9 at Creighton L, 5-6 at Wichita State W, 12-2 at Wichita State L, 4-5 at Wichita State L, 5-10 Central Missouri St. W, 3-2 Central Missouri St. W, 15-3 at Oklahoma State L, 4-16 at Oklahoma State L, 2-5 at Oklahoma State L, 2-3 at Oklahoma State L, 1-4 BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT Missouri W, 10-9 Oklahoma State L, 6-9 Kansas W, 3-2 Oklahoma 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
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
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
HISTORY
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 4/16 4/16 4/17 4/17 4/18 4/18 4/21 4/21 4/22 4/22 4/23 4/23 4/24 4/24 4/27 4/27 4/28 4/28 5/1 5/1 5/4 5/4 5/5 5/5 5/12 5/12
Yearly Results Yearly Results from 1984 to 1994 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
Creighton L, 2-4 at Iowa State L, 2-4 at Iowa State W, 9-6 NW Missouri State W, 12-0 NW Missouri State W, 9-5 Kansas W, 5-2 Kansas W, 5-0 Kansas W, 4-1 Kansas W, 3-1 Missouri Western W, 8-2 Missouri Western W, 6-4 at Oklahoma W, 27-16 at Oklahoma L, 1-7 at Oklahoma W, 4-2 at Oklahoma L, 0-6 Northwestern (Iowa) W, 7-2 Northwestern (Iowa) W, 16-0 at Creighton W, 11-0 at Creighton L, 2-4 Wichita State W, 9-8 Wichita State L, 2-4 Nebraska-Omaha W, 8-0 Nebraska-Omaha L, 2-3 Nebraska-Omaha W, 10-3 Kearney State W, 7-0 Kearney State W, 8-0 Oklahoma State L, 1-11 Oklahoma State W, 4-0 Oklahoma State L, 4-5 Oklahoma State L, 2-3 BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT 5/10 Oklahoma W, 15-7 5/11 Oklahoma State L, 3-7 5/12 Oklahoma L, 3-5
1985 (45-24, 16-6 Big Eight) 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
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
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 at Wichita State at Wichita State Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma at Creighton at Creighton Nebraska-Omaha Nebraska-Omaha Nebraska-Omaha Nebraska-Omaha Wichita State Wichita State at Oklahoma State
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 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
HISTORY
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 4/17 4/17 4/20 4/20 4/21 4/21 4/24 4/24 4/27 4/27 4/28 4/28 5/1 5/1 5/4
Kurt Eubanks (stealing home) led Nebraska to the NCAA Tournament as a senior in 1985. The team finished with a 45-24 overall record.
5/4 5/5 5/5 5/11 5/11 5/12 5/12 5/15 5/16 5/17 5/24 5/25 5/26
at Oklahoma State W, 11-5 at Oklahoma State L, 9-24 at Oklahoma State L, 9-16 Missouri W, 10-7 Missouri W, 12-8 Missouri W, 6-0 Missouri W, 12-4 BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT Oklahoma L, 11-18 Kansas State W, 11-4 Oklahoma L, 3-5 NCAA WESTERN 1 REGIONAL at Palo Alto, Calif. Pepperdine W, 4-2 at Stanford L, 8-9 Pepperdine 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 3/25 3/26 3/29 3/29 3/30 3/30 4/5 4/6 4/6 4/7 4/8 4/8 4/9 4/10 4/10 4/12 4/12 4/13 4/13 4/16 4/17 4/18 4/20 4/20 4/22 4/22 4/23 4/24 4/25 4/26 4/29 4/29 4/30 4/30 5/1 5/3 5/3 5/4 5/4 5/10 5/10 5/11 5/11
Missouri Western W, 25-0 Missouri Western W, 3-1 Kearney State W, 8-7 Kearney State W, 13-12 Wayne State W, 19-4 Wayne State W, 21-1 at San Diego State L, 2-3 vs. Fresno State W, 11-5 vs. Washington State L, 7-8 vs. Brigham Young L, 11-12 vs. Nevada W, 6-4 vs. Stetson W, 16-5 at UNLV L, 9-18 at UNLV L, 8-9 at UNLV L, 0-19 at UNLV W, 10-8 at UNLV W, 9-6 Kansas State W, 4-3 Kansas State W, 12-3 Kansas State W, 6-4 Kansas State W, 3-1 at Iowa State W, 3-2 at Iowa State L, 3-5 at Iowa State W, 3-2 at Iowa State W, 11-8 Mankato State L, 3-6 Mankato State L, 3-11 at Wichita State W, 6-3 NW Missouri State W, 13-2 NW Missouri State W, 14-0 Kansas W, 9-2 Kansas W, 10-0 Kansas W, 8-6 Kansas L, 2-6 Kansas State W, 10-1 at Wichita State L, 5-6 at Oklahoma L, 6-12 at Oklahoma L, 3-4 at Oklahoma L, 0-5 Northern Colorado W, 10-9 Northern Colorado W, 11-2 Creighton W, 5-4 Creighton L, 5-6 at Oral Roberts L, 5-9 at Oral Roberts L, 3-4 Tarkio College W, 17-9 Bellevue College W, 7-4 at Creighton W, 5-0 at Creighton L, 2-4 Wichita State L, 4-8 Oklahoma State W, 6-2 Oklahoma State L, 6-10 Oklahoma State W, 12-11 Oklahoma State L, 8-16 at Missouri L, 3-4 at Missouri L, 4-7 at Missouri W, 18-9 at Missouri W, 7-4 BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT 5/15 Oklahoma State L, 0-6 5/16 Missouri L, 8-10
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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 4/17 4/20 4/20 4/22 4/22 4/24 4/25 4/25 4/26 4/27 4/29 4/30 5/2 5/2 5/3 5/3 5/9 5/9 5/10 5/10
NW Missouri State W, 22-6 NW Missouri State W, 20-6 Kearney State W, 16-9 Kearney State W, 9-0 at Minnesota W, 18-1 at Minnesota W, 7-3 at Air Force W, 7-5 at Northern Colorado L, 7-8 at Northern Colorado W, 8-2 at Northern Colorado W, 9-2 at Northern Colorado W, 17-0 at UNLV W, 6-2 at UNLV L, 0-5 at UNLV W, 10-7 at UNLV W, 4-1 vs. Nevada W, 4-3 at UNLV L, 1-17 at Arizona State L, 3-6 at Arizona State W, 4-1 Wayne State W, 16-4 at Kansas W, 15-11 at Kansas W, 7-4 at Kansas W, 11-8 at Kansas W, 6-4 Tarkio College W, 23-3 Tarkio College W, 5-1 Wichita State L, 9-10 Wichita State L, 5-11 Nebraska-Omaha W, 16-0 Oklahoma W, 9-8 Oklahoma W, 3-2 Oklahoma W, 3-2 Oklahoma W, 10-6 at Wichita State L, 4-21 Oral Roberts L, 9-10 Oral Roberts L, 7-9 Wayne State L, 4-5 Wayne State W, 14-1 NW Missouri State W, 7-4 NW Missouri State W, 10-2 at Oklahoma State L, 5-21 at Oklahoma State L, 3-8 at Oklahoma State L, 7-13 at Oklahoma State W, 15-14 Bellevue College W, 18-1 at Creighton W, 5-3 Creighton L, 5-10 Missouri W, 8-6 Missouri W, 16-8 Missouri L, 5-9 Missouri L, 1-2 Kansas State W, 8-2 Kansas State L, 2-3 Kansas State L, 15-17 Kansas State L, 1-6 BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT 5/13 Oklahoma L, 3-11 5/14 Missouri 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
Wyoming W, 9-2 Wyoming W, 11-1 Wyoming W, 11-7 vs. Northern Colorado W, 20-5 at Colorado State W, 19-8 at Colorado State W, 12-1 at Colorado State W, 18-4 Northern Colorado W, 12-2 Northern Colorado W, 7-1 Northern Colorado W, 13-1 Nebraska-Omaha W, 28-5 at Arkansas L, 4-7 at Arkansas W, 8-5 Kearney State W, 15-0 vs. Lewis-Clark St. L, 1-5 (10) vs. Portland State W, 9-2 vs. Washington W, 10-4 vs. Hawaii Pacific W, 8-3
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 5/4 5/7 5/7 5/8 5/8 5/11 5/12 5/14 5/14 5/15 5/15
at Hawaii W, 9-1 vs. Hawaii Pacific L, 0-3 vs. Portland State L, 2-8 vs. Washington W, 7-1 vs. Lewis-Clark State W, 9-5 at Hawaii W, 12-6 at Loyola Marymount L, 9-15 at Loyola Marymount L, 7-10 at Iowa State W, 14-5 at Iowa State W, 6-1 at Iowa State W, 11-1 at Iowa State L, 8-9 at Wichita State L, 3-8 Kansas W, 9-2 Kansas W, 4-3 Kansas W, 5-3 Kansas W, 5-1 Kearney State W, 17-4 Missouri Western W, 12-2 Missouri Western W, 5-1 vs. Oklahoma L, 3-7 vs. Oklahoma L, 1-2 vs. Oklahoma L, 5-6 vs. Oklahoma L, 5-10 Wayne State W, 15-4 Wayne State W, 7-0 Fort Hays State W, 10-0 Fort Hays State W, 12-0 at Oral Roberts W, 9-7 at Oral Roberts W, 8-4 at Oral Roberts L, 1-11 NW Missouri State W, 5-3 NW Missouri State W, 19-10 Northern Iowa W, 11-2 Northern Iowa W, 25-3 Oklahoma State W, 7-6 Oklahoma State L, 4-11 Oklahoma State L, 10-14 Oklahoma State L, 5-17 SW Missouri State W, 9-8 SW Missouri State W, 4-1 at Missouri L, 10-16 at Missouri W, 13-11 at Missouri L, 8-9 at Missouri L, 8-9 at Creighton W, 14-2 Creighton L, 5-6 (10) Kansas State W, 13-9 Kansas State W, 15-9 Kansas State W, 8-4 Kansas State L, 7-12 BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT 5/18 Oklahoma State L, 3-8 5/19 Missouri 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
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
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
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
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
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) Kearney State Wayne State NW Missouri State NW Missouri State at Colorado State at Colorado State at Wyoming at Wyoming at Hawaii at Hawaii Pacific at Hawaii at Hawaii Pacific at Hawaii at Hawaii Pacific at Hawaii Wichita State St. Cloud State St. Cloud State St. Cloud State St. Cloud State Briar Cliff Briar Cliff Tarkio College Tarkio College at Texas Tech at Texas Tech Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas Northern Iowa Northern Iowa at Creighton at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Oklahoma Northern Colorado Northern Colorado Northern Colorado Northern Colorado Northern Iowa NW Missouri State at Wichita State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Kearney State Kearney State
W, 18-4 W, 22-3 W, 10-5 W, 13-1 W, 9-3 W, 8-5 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
at Creighton L, 5-6 at Missouri L, 4-11 at Missouri L, 2-5 at Missouri W, 2-1 at Missouri W, 14-8 Creighton L, 12-16 Creighton W, 12-0 Kansas State W, 7-5 Kansas State L, 6-7 Kansas State L, 8-9 Kansas State W, 4-0 at Iowa State W, 7-0 at Iowa State L, 2-5 at Iowa State W, 6-5 at Iowa State W, 5-0 BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT 5/16 Kansas State W, 7-5 5/17 Oklahoma State L, 2-3 5/18 Iowa State 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 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
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 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, 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 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
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
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 3/7 3/9 3/9
Peru State Peru State Oral Roberts Oral Roberts
W, 15-0 W, 14-13 L, 7-12 W, 6-5
3/10 3/15 3/16 3/17 3/18 3/19 3/20 3/21 3/23 3/23 3/24 3/26 3/27 3/27 3/28 4/2 4/2 4/3 4/7 4/7 4/9 4/10 4/11 4/14 4/14 4/16 4/17 4/18 4/20 4/21 4/24 4/24 4/25 4/26 4/26 4/28 4/28 4/30 4/30 5/1 5/2 5/2 5/8 5/8 5/9 5/12 5/12 5/14 5/15 5/16 5/20 5/21 5/22 5/23
Oral Roberts W, 8-4 vs. Clemson W, 5-0 vs. SW Missouri State L, 4-5 vs. St. John’s W, 8-3 at Fresno State L, 8-10 at Fresno State W, 14-5 vs. St. John’s W, 14-3 vs. Stanford L, 3-14 at New Mexico L, 4-14 at New Mexico L, 6-11 at New Mexico W, 12-6 Creighton L, 4-10 at Creighton L, 2-10 at Creighton L, 4-9 Creighton W, 3-2 at Oklahoma State W, 9-7 at Oklahoma State L, 2-13 at Oklahoma State L, 5-11 Iowa State W, 5-1 Iowa State L, 3-15 at Kansas State L, 10-14 at Kansas State L, 10-19 at Kansas State L, 3-6 Kansas State W, 13-9 Kansas State W, 6-2 Missouri W, 9-3 Missouri L, 6-7 Missouri W, 7-4 Kansas L, 9-17 Kansas L, 2-4 at Iowa State W, 13-9 at Iowa State W, 12-7 at Iowa State W, 14-9 Peru State W, 21-9 Peru State W, 12-3 at Missouri W, 10-6 at Missouri L, 7-9 Peru State W, 7-3 Peru State W, 14-4 Mount Marty W, 4-3 Nebraska-Kearney W, 2-1 Nebraska-Kearney W, 7-1 Oklahoma W, 7-4 Oklahoma W, 9-8 Oklahoma L, 0-2 at Oklahoma W, 7-4 at Oklahoma W, 9-1 at Kansas L, 4-5 at Kansas W, 7-3 at Kansas W, 3-2 BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT Missouri W, 7-3 Kansas L, 4-5 Oklahoma W, 19-14 Oklahoma State L, 4-8
5/19 5/20 5/21 5/22
Peru State Doane Nebraska-Kearney Western Illinois Western Illinois
W, 9-8 W, 11-3 W, 19-5 W, 9-7 W, 6-3
at Oral Roberts L, 1-11 at Oral Roberts L, 6-11 at Oral Roberts L, 4-5 at Wyoming L, 4-13 at Wyoming W, 6-5 at Wyoming W, 8-4 at Southern Colorado L, 5-8 Western Illinois W, 12-2 Western Illinois W, 9-8 Western Illinois W, 9-8 Northern Iowa W, 2-0 Northern Iowa W, 8-7 Nebraska-Kearney W, 8-1 Mount Marty W, 5-2 vs. New Mexico L, 5-6 vs. Nevada L, 6-13 vs. Washington St. L, 4-14 at Fresno State L, 4-10 vs. Illinois State W, 7-6 vs. Kentucky W, 6-5 Creighton W, 7-6 at Missouri L, 1-3 at Missouri L, 2-5 at Missouri L, 1-2 at Oklahoma State L, 6-7 at Oklahoma State L, 5-21 Oklahoma State L, 2-6 Oklahoma State W, 8-7 Oklahoma State W, 10-3 at Iowa State L, 0-1 at Iowa State W, 8-7 Nebraska-Kearney W, 5-4 Oral Roberts W, 5-3 Oral Roberts W, 8-3 Oral Roberts W, 3-2 at Kansas State W, 14-4 at Kansas State W, 15-1 Kansas State W, 4-2 Kansas State W, 7-6 Kansas State W, 23-14 at Kansas W, 9-1 at Kansas W, 5-2 Kansas L, 8-9 Kansas L, 7-9 Kansas L, 2-6 Missouri W, 5-1 Missouri W, 11-5 at Oklahoma L, 1-3 at Oklahoma L, 5-7 at Oklahoma L, 9-13 Oklahoma W, 7-6 Oklahoma L, 0-4 Iowa State L, 3-7 Iowa State L, 0-2 Iowa State W, 3-0 Iowa State L, 5-9 BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT Oklahoma W, 3-2 Kansas W, 6-5 Oklahoma State L, 5-6 Oklahoma L, 4-21
1995 (35-23, 13-14 Big Eight)
1992 (31-25, 11-13 Big Eight)
2/1 2/15 2/26 2/29 2/29
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 5/15 5/15
One of the finest hitters in school history, Paul Meyers earned first-team All-America 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.
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2/19 2/24 2/24 2/25 2/25 2/26 3/8 3/8 3/11 3/12 3/13 3/14 3/16 3/18 3/19 3/19 3/20 3/21 3/22 3/24 3/26 3/26 3/29
Nebraska-Kearney vs. New Mexico State vs. Southern Utah at San Diego State at San Diego State vs. Oklahoma State at Oklahoma at Oklahoma vs. Baylor George Washington vs. Notre Dame George Washington Nebraska-Omaha vs. Miami (Ohio) vs. New Mexico at New Mexico St. vs. Washington at New Mexico St. vs. Washington at Kansas State at Kansas State at Kansas State at Missouri
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
HISTORY
2/11 2/12 2/21 2/21 2/24 2/24 2/25 2/25 3/1 3/2 3/2 3/3 3/3 3/4 3/4 3/8 3/10 3/10 3/11 3/11 3/17 3/17 3/18 3/18 3/26 3/27 3/31 3/31 4/1 4/1 4/3 4/3 4/4 4/6 4/7 4/7 4/8 4/14 4/14 4/15 4/15 4/16 4/17 4/18 4/20 4/21 4/21 4/22 4/24 4/24
4/25 4/28 4/28 4/29 4/29 5/1 5/2 5/4 5/4 5/5 5/5 5/12 5/12 5/13 5/13
Yearly Results Yearly Results from 1995 to 2004 3/29 3/31 4/1 4/2 4/4 4/5 4/7 4/8 4/9 4/13 4/13 4/14 4/15 4/15 4/16 4/16 4/17 4/19 4/19 4/21 4/22 4/23 4/28 4/29 4/30 5/6 5/9 5/10 5/10 5/13 5/14 5/15
at Missouri L, 1-8 Missouri W, 12-2 Missouri L, 8-9 Missouri W, 17-2 Kansas W, 6-5 Kansas W, 12-10 at Oklahoma State L, 0-9 at Oklahoma State L, 18-37 at Oklahoma State W, 11-7 at Creighton W, 19-4 Creighton W, 12-6 Louisville W, 22-10 Louisville L, 3-9 Louisville W, 14-10 Louisville W, 11-2 Wyoming W, 3-1 Wyoming W, 4-0 at Iowa State L, 6-7 at Iowa State L, 6-12 Iowa State L, 1-7 Iowa State L, 4-13 Iowa State W, 4-0 at Kansas W, 7-2 at Kansas W, 17-13 at Kansas L, 4-11 Oklahoma State W, 15-5 Hastings College W, 15-5 Nebraska-Kearney W, 11-1 Nebraska-Kearney W, 20-1 Oklahoma W, 9-8 Oklahoma L, 9-11 Oklahoma L, 10-12 BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT 5/18 Iowa State L, 5-14 5/19 Kansas W, 15-5 5/20 Oklahoma State L, 7-8
HISTORY
1996 (27-27-1, 8-17 Big Eight)
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 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
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 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
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 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
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
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, 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 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
Wayne State W, 6-5 Nebraska-Kearney W, 6-1 Nebraska-Kearney W, 8-6 vs. Northeast Illinois W, 10-5 vs. Creighton W, 3-0 at Northern Iowa L, 6-19 vs. Creighton L, 3-6 vs. Kansas L, 0-3 at Minnesota L, 6-11 vs. UCLA L, 9-12 vs. Washington L, 7-10 at Kansas L, 3-4 at Kansas L, 6-11 Baylor L, 6-7 Baylor L, 4-13 Baylor L, 3-12 at Kansas State L, 9-19 at Kansas State L, 3-11 Missouri W, 12-3 Missouri L, 7-13 Missouri W, 10-6 Creighton W, 13-3 Nebraska-Omaha W, 13-6 Nebraska-Omaha W, 11-2 South Dakota W, 22-3 South Dakota W, 21-6 South Dakota State W, 3-0 vs. Wichita State W, 11-9 vs. Cal State Northridge W, 4-3 vs. New Mexico L, 5-7 vs. Washington L, 5-12 at Hawaii L, 8-10 vs. Wichita State L, 3-7 vs. New Mexico W, 5-2 Kansas State W, 8-7 Kansas State L, 7-18 Kansas State W, 12-5 at Texas A&M L, 5-7 at Texas A&M L, 2-5 at Texas A&M L, 0-3 Hastings College W, 4-0 Hastings College W, 24-0 Peru State W, 15-8 Peru State W, 14-2 at Oklahoma L, 3-11 at Oklahoma L, 8-11 at Oklahoma L, 9-11 at Texas Tech L, 3-9 at Texas Tech L, 6-13 at Texas Tech L, 6-8 Oklahoma State W, 4-2 Oklahoma State L, 2-8 Oklahoma State L, 7-14 at Creighton W, 4-1 Nebraska-Omaha L, 13-17 Nebraska-Omaha W, 21-5 Texas L, 3-4 Texas L, 3-4 Texas W, 25-15 at Iowa State L, 2-7 at Iowa State W, 17-3 at Iowa State 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 at Minnesota UW-Milwaukee UW-Milwaukee 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 at Missouri at Kansas State at Kansas State at Kansas State Texas A&M Texas A&M Texas A&M Dana College Dana College Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Texas Tech Texas Tech 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
1999 (42-18, 16-9 Big 12) Big 12 Tournament Champs NCAA Tournament
2/5 2/6 2/7 2/12 2/12 2/13
vs. New Mexico State W, 9-6 vs. Oregon State L, 3-4 vs. San Diego State L, 11-12 at Louisiana Tech W, 16-3 at Louisiana Tech W, 14-8 vs. Lamar L, 8-17
2/14 2/19 2/20 2/21 2/27 2/28 2/28 3/5 3/6 3/7 3/16 3/16 3/17 3/19 3/20 3/21 3/24 3/26 3/27 3/28 4/2 4/3 4/3 4/7 4/9 4/10 4/11 4/13 4/13 4/17 4/18 4/18 4/20 4/20 4/23 4/24 4/25 4/27 4/30 5/8 5/8 5/9 5/11 5/12 5/14 5/15 5/16 5/19 5/20 5/22 5/23 5/28 5/29 5/29
vs. Lamar L, 7-8 vs. Nicholls State W, 10-2 at Rice L, 3-5 vs. Jacksonville State W, 15-3 UW-Milwaukee W, 8-7 UW-Milwaukee W, 13-4 UW-Milwaukee W, 10-5 at Oklahoma W, 5-4 at Oklahoma L, 10-12 at Oklahoma W, 12-3 Chicago State W, 15-3 Chicago State W, 50-3 Chicago State W, 11-7 at Kansas W, 13-4 at Kansas W, 18-6 at Kansas W, 13-8 Nebraska-Omaha W, 15-2 Texas W, 11-4 Texas W, 9-8 Texas W, 12-8 at Texas A&M L, 4-14 at Texas A&M L, 5-16 at Texas A&M L, 2-3 Creighton W, 5-4 Oklahoma State L, 2-10 Oklahoma State W, 15-7 Oklahoma State W, 6-2 Nebraska-Omaha W, 8-3 Nebraska-Kearney W, 15-3 at Iowa State W, 9-7 at Iowa State L, 5-6 at Iowa State W, 9-6 Western Illinois W, 10-4 Western Illinois W, 14-1 Missouri W, 8-7 Missouri L, 1-7 Missouri L, 7-9 Creighton L, 12-14 at Texas Tech L, 2-10 Southern Illinois W, 10-4 Southern Illinois W, 4-3 Southern Illinois L, 3-5 Northern Iowa W, 10-7 at Creighton W, 10-9 Kansas State W, 5-4 Kansas State W, 12-4 Kansas State W, 21-16 BIG 12 TOURNAMENT vs. Oklahoma State W, 5-0 vs. Oklahoma W, 14-7 vs. Texas A&M W, 8-7 vs. Baylor W, 4-3 NCAA COLUMBUS REGIONAL vs. Mississippi St. L, 14-18 vs. Bowling Green W, 10-5 vs. Mississippi St. L, 7-13
2000 (51-17, 21-9 Big 12) Big 12 Tournament Champs NCAA Tournament
2/11 2/12 2/13 2/18 2/19 2/20 2/25 2/26 2/27 3/3 3/4 3/5 3/7 3/10 3/11 3/12 3/14 3/15 3/17 3/18 3/19 3/21 3/24 3/25 3/25 3/28 3/31 4/1 4/2 4/4 4/7 4/8 4/9 4/11 4/14 4/15 4/16 4/18 4/19 4/21 4/22 4/22 4/24 4/24 4/25 4/28 4/29 4/30 5/6 5/7 5/8 5/9
vs. Northwestern St. L, 6-8 at Rice L, 1-2 vs. Arkansas State W, 10-6 vs. Texas-Arlington W, 3-1 vs. Washington St. W, 12-4 vs. Arkansas W, 13-2 at UT-San Antonio L, 3-4 at UT-San Antonio W, 10-1 at UT-San Antonio W, 3-2 at Oklahoma State W, 13-10 at Oklahoma State L, 2-4 at Oklahoma State L, 2-8 Nebraska-Omaha W, 18-2 at Kansas State L, 3-4 at Kansas State W, 16-0 at Kansas State W, 12-4 at Arkansas W, 10-4 at Arkansas W, 10-3 Oklahoma W, 10-1 Oklahoma W, 12-0 Oklahoma L, 3-4 at Creighton W, 9-5 Texas Tech W, 11-0 Texas Tech W, 7-6 Texas Tech L, 5-7 North Dakota State W, 12-2 at Baylor L, 2-4 at Baylor L, 2-3 at Baylor L, 6-7 NW Missouri St. W, 18-6 Kansas W, 9-3 Kansas W, 14-2 Kansas W, 18-11 Creighton W, 6-3 at Missouri W, 7-2 at Missouri W, 15-8 at Missouri W, 9-5 Western Illinois W, 16-5 Western Illinois W, 19-6 Texas A&M W, 16-2 Texas A&M W, 11-3 Texas A&M W, 10-3 UW-Milwaukee W, 11-0 UW-Milwaukee W, 8-5 UW-Milwaukee L, 7-9 Iowa State W, 5-0 Iowa State W, 14-13 Iowa State W, 12-0 at Texas W, 4-0 at Texas L, 6-8 at Texas W, 2-0 Northern Iowa W, 9-7
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.
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5/10 5/12 5/13 5/14
at Creighton W, 10-2 Fresno State W, 3-2 Fresno State L, 1-6 Fresno State W, 8-0 BIG 12 TOURNAMENT 5/17 vs. Missouri L, 10-12 5/18 vs. Oklahoma State W, 7-5 5/19 vs. Missouri W, 4-3 5/20 vs. Oklahoma W, 3-1 5/20 vs. Oklahoma W, 6-1 5/21 vs. Baylor W, 11-3 NCAA MINNEAPOLIS REGIONAL 5/26 vs. Butler W, 2-1 5/28 at Minnesota W, 4-1 5/29 vs. Wichita State W, 8-1 STANFORD SUPER REGIONAL 6/2 at Stanford W, 7-3 6/3 at Stanford L, 1-7 6/4 at Stanford L, 3-5
2001 (50-16, 20-8 Big 12) Big 12 Regular-Season and Tournament Champions College World Series
5/16 5/17 5/19 5/20 5/25
at Rice L, 2-16 vs. Lamar W, 10-4 vs. Georgia Tech L, 8-15 at New Mexico W, 15-7 vs. Utah L, 6-7 vs. UNLV W, 14-0 vs. Ohio State W, 10-5 at Louisiana-Lafayette W, 6-3 vs. Wichita State W, 8-7 at Texas Tech W, 3-2 at Texas Tech W, 8-7 at Texas Tech W, 10-8 at Southern Utah W, 18-6 at Southern Utah W, 12-9 Kansas State W, 9-6 at Louisiana Tech W, 13-2 at Northwestern St. W, 13-1 at Centenary W, 17-4 at Centenary L, 8-9 at Centenary W, 12-1 at Wichita State L, 5-6 Missouri W, 14-4 Missouri L, 2-6 Missouri L, 2-3 UW-Milwaukee W, 16-2 UW-Milwaukee W, 16-10 at Oklahoma W, 7-1 at Oklahoma W, 10-5 at Oklahoma W, 14-4 Creighton W, 14-9 Texas W, 10-8 Texas W, 5-4 Texas L, 1-2 Southern Utah W, 13-3 Southern Utah W, 5-2 Baylor W, 6-2 Baylor W, 6-4 Baylor W, 10-4 Texas-San Antonio W, 17-0 Texas-San Antonio W, 16-6 at Kansas W, 9-0 at Kansas W, 5-2 at Kansas L, 3-12 Creighton L, 8-11 at Texas A&M W, 6-4 at Texas A&M L, 8-11 at Texas A&M L, 4-5 Oklahoma State W, 9-7 Oklahoma State W, 10-8 Oklahoma State W, 20-2 Northern Iowa W, 15-6 at Creighton W, 8-4 at Iowa State W, 16-8 at Iowa State L, 5-8 at Iowa State L, 1-5 BIG 12 TOURNAMENT vs. Iowa State W, 5-2 vs. Oklahoma State W, 7-1 vs. Oklahoma State W, 10-5 vs. Texas A&M W, 7-4 NCAA LINCOLN REGIONAL Northern Iowa W, 16-6
2002 (47-21, 16-11 Big 12) College World Series
2/15 2/16 2/17 2/22 2/23 2/24 2/29 3/1 3/2 3/5 3/8 3/9 3/10 3/15 3/16 3/17 3/19 3/20 3/22 3/23 3/23 3/26 3/27 3/29 3/30 3/31 4/2 4/3 4/5 4/6 4/7 4/9 4/10 4/12 4/13 4/14 4/16 4/19 4/20 4/21 4/23 4/24 4/26 4/28 4/28 4/30 5/3 5/4 5/5 5/10 5/11 5/12 5/15 5/17 5/18 5/19 5/22 5/23 5/25 5/23 5/31 6/1 6/2 6/7 6/8 6/9 6/14 6/16
vs. New Mexico W, 3-2 (13) at Rice L, 7-8 vs. Wake Forest L, 8-9 at McNeese State W, 9-4 vs. Louisiana-Monroe W, 4-1 vs. Southern Miss L, 5-6 at Fresno State W, 7-1 at Fresno State W, 9-0 at Fresno State W, 10-6 Nebraska-Kearney W, 23-1 at Baylor W, 15-4 at Baylor L, 1-2 at Baylor L, 6-9 Texas A&M W, 6-4 Texas A&M W, 3-0 Texas A&M W, 10-0 (8) at Minnesota W, 19-6 at Minnesota L, 3-5 Texas Tech W, 3-1 Texas Tech W, 8-3 Texas Tech L, 3-4 Western Illinois W, 10-2 Western Illinois W, 12-5 at Kansas State L, 8-9 at Kansas State W, 22-6 at Kansas State L, 2-3 UW-Milwaukee W, 10-1 UW-Milwaukee W, 16-1 Oklahoma L, 4-5 Oklahoma W, 7-6 Oklahoma W, 12-2 (7) at Creighton L, 3-8 Minnesota W, 12-3 at Missouri L, 6-9 at Missouri W, 6-3 at Missouri L, 12-16 Creighton W, 6-5 at Oklahoma State W, 5-2 at Oklahoma State L, 4-8 at Oklahoma State W, 10-3 UT-Pan American W, 18-1 UT-Pan American W, 10-2 Kansas W, 4-0 Kansas L, 3-14 Kansas W, 9-1 Wichita State L, 4-9 at Texas W, 8-3 at Texas L, 2-3 at Texas W, 7-5 Cal Poly W, 4-3 Cal Poly W, 7-3 Cal Poly W, 5-2 vs. Creighton W, 9-1 Louisiana Tech W, 12-2 Louisiana Tech W, 7-1 Louisiana Tech W, 5-1 BIG 12 TOURNAMENT vs. Baylor W, 11-9 vs. Texas Tech W, 12-8 vs. Kansas State W, 8-7 vs. Texas L, 6-9 (10) NCAA LINCOLN REGIONAL UW-Milwaukee W, 7-2 Marist W, 9-1 SMS W, 14-3 LINCOLN SUPER REGIONAL Richmond W, 2-0 Richmond L, 2-6 Richmond W, 11-6 COLLEGE WORLD SERIES vs. Clemson L, 10-11 vs. South Carolina L, 8-10
2003 (47-18, 20-7 Big 12) Big 12 Regular Season Champions NCAA Tournament
2/14 2/15 2/16 2/21 2/22 2/23 2/28 3/1 3/2 3/7 3/7 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 4/1 4/2 4/4 4/5 4/5 4/8 4/11 4/12 4/13 4/15 4/16 4/18 4/19 4/20 4/22 4/23 4/25 4/26 4/27 4/29 4/30 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/11 5/11 5/12 5/13 5/16 5/17 5/18
5/21 5/22 5/22 5/22 5/29 5/30 5/30 6/1 6/1
vs. SW Texas State W, 9-6 vs. UT-Pan American W, 9-1 vs. California L, 7-8 at Louisiana Tech L, 5-6 at Louisiana Tech W, 14-3 at Louisiana Tech W, 13-8 vs. Notre Dame W, 7-1 vs. Wake Forest W, 6-0 at Minnesota W, 15-2 UW-Milwaukee W, 8-0 UW-Milwaukee W, 9-6 Nebraska-Kearney W, 12-2 at Texas A&M W, 3-2 at Texas A&M L, 1-5 at Texas A&M L, 3-6 at Rice L, 1-4 at Sam Houston St. L, 3-10 Kansas State W, 12-3 Kansas State W, 10-4 Kansas State W, 11-9 Cal Poly W, 8-3 Cal Poly W, 6-0 at Oklahoma W, 5-1 at Oklahoma W, 8-6 at Oklahoma W, 5-2 Western Illinois W, 16-2 Western Illinois W, 5-3 at Kansas W, 16-7 at Kansas L, 4-5 at Kansas W, 13-0 (7) at Wichita State L, 5-7 Missouri L, 3-4 Missouri W, 11-9 (10) Missouri W, 7-6 McNeese State W, 11-1 McNeese State W, 8-5 Texas W, 3-2 Texas W, 6-4 Texas L, 4-10 Creighton W, 8-7 South Dakota W, 9-1 at Texas Tech L, 9-16 at Texas Tech W, 6-3 at Texas Tech W, 8-4 Creighton W, 8-0 Minnesota W, 9-2 Louisiana-Lafayette L, 2-4 Louisiana-Lafayette W, 6-2 Louisiana-Lafayette L, 2-8 Oklahoma State W, 8-7 Oklahoma State W, 5-2 Oklahoma State W, 9-1 vs. Creighton W, 9-5 Baylor W, 6-2 Baylor L, 1-7 Baylor W, 7-6 BIG 12 TOURNAMENT vs. Kansas W, 9-4 vs. Baylor W, 9-5 vs. Baylor L, 5-7 (14) vs. Baylor L, 2-6 NCAA LINCOLN REGIONAL Eastern Michigan W, 16-11 SMS L, 2-4 Eastern Michigan W, 18-2 SMS W, 9-5 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 3/7 3/12 3/13 3/14 3/17 3/17
vs. Northwestern W, 19-3 at New Mexico W, 12-8 vs. Kent State W, 22-9 vs. Northwestern St. W, 8-4 at Rice L, 2-4 vs. North Carolina W, 10-4 vs. Florida State L, 3-5 at Minnesota L, 1-3 vs. West Virginia W, 13-6 vs. San Diego W, 5-4 (12) vs. UCLA L, 2-4 vs. San Diego State W, 6-2 Western Illinois W, 5-3 Western Illinois W, 8-0
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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.
3/19 3/20 3/21 3/23 3/26 3/28 3/28 3/30 3/31 4/2 4/3 4/4 4/5 4/6 4/9 4/10 4/11 4/13 4/16 4/17 4/18 4/20 4/23 4/24 4/25 4/27 4/28 4/30 5/1 5/2 5/8 5/9 5/10 5/11 5/12 5/14 5/15 5/16 5/18 5/21 5/22 5/23
Boston College W, 10-1 Boston College W, 3-2 (10) Boston College W, 10-1 at Creighton W, 7-3 Kansas W, 3-2 Kansas L, 9-12 Kansas W, 13-3 (7) UW-Milwaukee W, 10-0 UW-Milwaukee W, 9-0 at Kansas State W, 8-0 at Kansas State W, 4-0 at Kansas State W, 9-5 New Mexico W, 7-3 New Mexico W, 14-7 Texas Tech W, 3-1 Texas Tech L, 7-10 Texas Tech L, 3-10 Wichita State W, 7-4 at Missouri L, 2-3 at Missouri L, 11-16 at Missouri W, 11-10 Creighton L, 4-6 at Texas L, 2-8 at Texas L, 2-4 at Texas W, 4-3 Northern Colorado W, 4-3 Northern Colorado W, 13-7 Texas A&M W, 4-1 Texas A&M L, 2-4 Texas A&M L, 6-7 at Oklahoma State L, 4-7 at Oklahoma State L, 2-6 at Oklahoma State W, 9-1 Northern Iowa W, 15-6 Northern Iowa W, 5-2 at Baylor L, 1-2 at Baylor L, 2-3 at Baylor L, 4-9 vs. Creighton W, 12-1 Oklahoma L, 4-6 Oklahoma W, 1-0 (11) Oklahoma L, 1-2 BIG 12 TOURNAMENT 5/26 vs. Texas W, 5-3 5/28 vs. Oklahoma State L, 1-7 5/28 vs. Texas L, 5-6
2005 (57-15, 19-8 Big 12) Big 12 Regular-Season and Tournament Champions College World Series
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 4/13 4/15 4/16 4/17 4/20 4/22 4/23 4/24 4/27 4/28 4/29 4/30
at Hawaii-Hilo W, 12-4 at Hawaii-Hilo W, 2-1 at Hawaii-Hilo 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 W, 15-7 South Dakota State 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 L, 6-7 at Kansas 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 North Dakota State W, 10-0 at Texas A&M W, 2-1 at Texas A&M L, 4-5 at Texas A&M W, 6-4 vs. Northern Iowa W, 7-4 Baylor W, 8-4 Baylor L, 1-4 Baylor W, 4-3 at Wichita State W, 4-2 at Oklahoma L, 1-5 at Oklahoma W, 8-1 at Oklahoma W, 7-1
HISTORY
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 5/5 5/5 5/6 5/8 5/9 5/11 5/12 5/13
5/26 Rutgers W, 5-4 5/27 Rutgers W, 14-10 LINCOLN SUPER REGIONAL 6/1 Rice W, 7-0 6/2 Rice W, 9-6 COLLEGE WORLD SERIES 6/8 vs. Cal State Fullerton L, 4-5 6/10 vs. Tulane L, 5-6
Yearly Results Yearly Results from 2005 to 2008 5/6 5/7 5/8 5/10 5/13 5/14 5/15 5/17 5/18 5/20 5/21 5/22
Missouri L, 1-2 Missouri W, 7-5 Missouri W, 6-5 vs. Creighton L, 3-5 at Texas Tech W, 9-4 at Texas Tech W, 6-1 at Texas Tech L, 6-7 Northern Illinois W, 10-2 Northern Illinois W, 3-2 Kansas State W, 5-4 Kansas State W, 10-6 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) 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. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s W, 12-4 vs. Notre Dame W, 11-1 vs. Arizona W, 3-1 at Minnesota W, 4-1 Alabama W, 2-1 (11)
Alabama W, 5-1 Alabama W, 6-2 Illinois State W, 10-7 Illinois State W, 12-6 South Dakota State W, 10-0 (7) South Dakota State W, 3-0 (7) Kansas W, 9-2 Kansas W, 4-1 Kansas L, 6-7 Northern Colorado L, 2-5 Northern Colorado W, 9-1 at Kansas State L, 5-11 at Kansas State W, 5-4 at Kansas State W, 12-2 (8) at Creighton W, 6-4 at Missouri W, 6-3 at Missouri W, 5-2 (13) at Missouri W, 13-7 at Iowa W, 16-14 (13) Texas A&M W, 5-4 Texas A&M W, 4-3 Texas A&M W, 6-0 Creighton W, 4-2 Nebraska-Kearney W, 15-2 at Texas L, 2-6 at Texas W, 7-5 at Texas W, 6-0 Wichita State W, 11-0 Texas Tech W, 4-3 (11) Texas Tech W, 14-4 (7) Texas Tech W, 14-4 (8) at Oklahoma State L, 4-5 at Oklahoma State L, 6-7 at Oklahoma State W, 10-6 Northern Iowa L, 1-5 at Baylor L, 5-6 at Baylor L, 1-4 at Baylor L, 2-12 (7) at Creighton W, 4-1 Oklahoma L, 2-3 Oklahoma W, 10-4 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
2007 (32-27, 14-13 Big 12) NCAA Tournament
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 4/14 4/15
vs. New Mexico W, 6-2 vs. New Mexico 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 at Oklahoma W, 6-4 at Oklahoma W, 12-5
HISTORY
2/16 2/17 2/18 2/19 2/24 2/25 2/26 3/3 3/4 3/5 3/10
3/11 3/12 3/14 3/15 3/17 3/17 3/25 3/25 3/26 3/28 3/29 3/31 4/1 4/2 4/4 4/7 4/8 4/9 4/11 4/13 4/14 4/15 4/18 4/19 4/21 4/22 4/23 4/25 4/29 4/29 4/30 5/6 5/7 5/8 5/10 5/12 5/13 5/14 5/16 5/19 5/20 5/21
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4/17 4/20 4/21 4/22 4/27 4/28 4/29 5/4 5/5 5/11 5/12 5/13 5/15 5/18 5/19 5/20
Creighton L, 1-2 Texas W, 7-0 Texas L, 4-8 Texas L, 2-6 Kansas State W, 4-3 Kansas State W, 6-3 Kansas State L, 2-8 (10) Coastal Carolina L, 3-8 Coastal Carolina L, 4-5 Baylor L, 2-9 Baylor W, 10-4 Baylor W, 6-4 vs. Creighton L, 2-9 at Kansas L, 5-10 at Kansas W, 11-9 at Kansas W, 4-2 BIG 12 TOURNAMENT 5/23 vs. Texas A&M W, 5-3 5/24 vs. Kansas State L, 1-5 5/26 vs. Texas L, 4-5 NCAA TEMPE REGIONAL 6/1 vs. UC Riverside L, 5-10 6/2 vs. Monmouth W, 6-5 6/3 vs. UC Riverside W, 11-1 6/3 at Arizona State L, 7-19
2008 (41-16-1, 17-9-1 Big 12) NCAA Tournament
2/22 2/22 2/23 2/29 3/1 3/1 3/2 3/4 3/8 3/9 3/9 3/10 3/11 3/14 3/15 3/16
at Stanford (DH) L, 7-17 at Stanford (DH) W, 9-2 at Stanford L, 2-4 UC Riverside W, 3-2 UC Riverside (DH) W, 10-4 UC Riverside (DH) W, 5-2 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)
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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 UL-Lafayette (DH) W, 4-3 (14) Texas A&M L, 3-6 (16) Texas A&M (DH) W, 9-8 Texas A&M (DH) W, 13-10 vs. Creighton W, 8-1 at Missouri L, 1-8 at Missouri L, 9-22 at Missouri L, 3-7 BIG 12 TOURNAMENT vs. Baylor L, 4-10 vs. Kansas State W, 5-2 vs. Oklahoma State L, 5-11 NCAA LINCOLN REGIONAL vs. Eastern Illinois W, 13-10 vs. UC Irvine L, 2-3 vs. Oral Roberts L, 0-8
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.
2009 Membership List (as of Jan. 28, 2009)
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
Level 5 ($750 & Up)
Jim, Sharri, Morgan & Megan Baldonado, Sara Ross L. J. & Helen Cass Gene & Colleen Eubanks Dr. & Mrs. Gordon Johnson Kent G. Johnson Fredric H. Kauffman Jean & Gary Lynn Kurt & Susan Mitchell Bob & Wendy Synowicki Wagonhammer Ranch, Jay & Susie Wolf Sarol M. Wiltse 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
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Level 2 ($150 - $299)
Derk & Kimberly Aldridge Larry Bartels Mark A. Bartels Thomas G. Bauer Richard L. Genrich Richard A. Becker Michael & Judith Berggren Robert E. Bettger Richard & Sue Bolz Grant Brollier Jerry & Gayle Burleson Tom & Margo Carlson
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Jason Agnew Darrick G. Alder Herb Amend Deborah Anderson Tony Armenta Brendan Arnold Del & LaRae Attebery Mark Baehr Mike Barrett Ed L. Barthule Dr. & Mrs. Rodney Basler Dean Baugh Pete & Portia Becker Scott & Amy Becker Lyle & Ivette Bender Roger Beran Dave & Sherri Bergholz Aaron Bilyeu Linda Bird Gale & Pam Bly Ken & Lisa Boatman Jerry Bohlmann Ed & Brenda Bolejack Mel Bomar Leonard Bonczynski Larry & Shirley Bornschlegl Kirk Bradley Kathleen Bray Don & Gayleen Brown Rich Brown Dave & Marilyn Bruce Jon & Deonne Bruning Mary Bruning Rich Buckingham Burdette Burkhart Donald Byrnes Phil & Kendra Carlson Lance E. Chesley Brian Cichello Scott & Stephanie Claycomb James C. & Margaret M. Collin Roger Cotner Bruce E. Cramer Gene & Linda Crump Duane L. Daake David & Ann Dales Steve Daniell John W. & Karlene Davis, Jr. Randy DeBoer Curtiss & Laura Dill
Sue & Ron Dobrunick Judy Douthit Duo Lift Mfg. Co., Inc. Christine Elm Tom & Nancy Ernst Donald G. Erway John & Judy Etherington Christian Eubanks Kurt & Tori Eubanks Todd & Ruth Eubanks Randal D. Evans Mary K. Eymann Glenn & Carol Farris Galen & Julie Ferdinand Dr. & Mrs. David R. Finkle Thomas & Cynthia Fitchett Lori Foote David and Jennifer Forsberg Tim & Amy Francis Larry & Patricia Fritz Doug & Leann Fry Mike Furrow Alan & Kristene Garey Bruce & Diana Gartrell Robert Garver Richard G. Geier Dr. Gerald R. Gemar Scott & Betty Gesell Robert & Diane Glenn Richard Grala Kori Grosse-Rhode Jim Grovijohn Steve Grunberg Tim & Marci Gubbels Fred & Mary Anne Guggenmos Brian Hanson Dwayne Harms Stan & Pat Hart Richard Hauptman Rick & Laurie Hauptman K.C. & Deb Hehnke Kaitlin Ann Hehnke Erich & Joyce Helge Richard & Kathleen Henningsen Don & Joyce Herz Gene & Kathy Herz John and Darlene Heuer Kent Hofferber Ron & Bonnie Hoffman Don Holmberg Kevin W. Hood Hoover’s, Inc. Andy & Sharie Hubert Michael & Judy Huebner Middy Hughes Bill & Jeanette Jackson James Janecek Veryl & Barb Jessen Gerald & Linda John Clyde & Janet Johnson Mark & Diane Johnson Monty Johnson Chuck & Kathy Johnston Danny & Jane Johnston Frank B. Jordan Dennis & Carolyn Jorgensen Garry & Carol Jurgens Ron Kallhoff Kurtis Kammerer Jason & Andrea Kidd Dan & Georgette Kingkade John Klimek Larry & Renee Kolbush Gary Krejci Tony Kresnik Scott M. Kuhn Mike Lake
HISTORY
Level 4 ($500 - $749)
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
James H. Ray Darin & Jennifer Rezac Roberts Advertising Company Lloyd & Diana Roberts Gail E. Rosenbaugh Stanley and Deborah Roualdes Douglas & Ann Russell Dennis & Ruth Ann Schulte Greg & Amy Sharpe Randy Spiehs Debra Steidley Betsy & Kerry Stuckey Douglas Thompson Dr. E. Thomas Thurber Jerry Tworek Janet Varejcka Allen & Jyl Voge Wade Walkenhorst Arthur S. Wetzel James W. White Al & Jean Wiles Michael and Susan Wilkins Lawrence W. Williams Thomas Wolfe, DDS Charles E. Wright
Carl D. Leach Calvin & Karen Ledbetter Martin & Shayla Liebentritt Nancy & Steve Lind-Olson Stewart & Claudia Livers Richard & Ilene Lloyd Bob & Sally Logan Robert H. Lohrberg Don & Judy Longe Richard K. & Diane Lydick Steve Maddox Jim Mager John Makovicka Ron & Patsy Martin Jerry McKay Daniel & Traci McKeon Kenny Mclaughlin Doug & Denise Mentzer Jerry & Barb Meyer Midwest Bank, NA Helen Misle Larry & Elaine Moore Kent Morgan Russ & Carolyn Morgan Anne Mulligan Mark Neeman Ken & Leona Neff Gary Neibauer William A. Nelson Amy J. Nichols Scott & Susan Norby Tom Ochsner James O’Neal Dick Ostergard J. R. Owens Arnie Palu, Jr. Ed Pavlik Todd Pestal Ron & Janet Peters Allan & Jackie Petersen Ronald M. Peterson Tom & Sheila Pettigrew Don Piersol Pinky’s Lounge Irene Provost
John H. Rademacher Larry and Mary Rademaker Gordon & Joy Reeves Jeffrey Reinhardt Les Roberts Paul Robinson Dirkes J. Rolston Robert C. Rose, Sr. Darrell & Gini Russell Rich & Barbara Saighman Patrick & Jean Salerno Jack Sample Dennis & Vicki Scheer Donna Schimonitz Joe & Cynthia Schuele Mark Schupack Hank & Loretta Schuring Richard & Elizabeth Scott Colleen Shafer Jerry Shafer Lucy Sheets Ken Shirley Robert & Carmen Shively Erin Sims Russell E. Smith Ray Southern Bob & Pat Sparks Kent & Barbara Sprague Steve & Mary Stepanek Matt Stromer Jack & Polly Struyk Boyd E. Stuhr Charles Sundermeier Sharon Sutton Steve W. Sutton Doug Swanson Douglas & Sondra Swanson Terrance & LaDonna Terrell Dennis Theye Phil & Mary Jo Thielen John W. Thomas Terry & Stephany Thompson J.J. & Katrina Thomsen Gregory & Amy Thorell Margene Timm
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
Dr. Harry R. & Ann M. Tolly Bruce & Connie Trautwein Daniel Tresnak Dan Troxel Susan Ugai Fred & Bridget Uhe Jerry & Sharon Uhrmacher Joyanne & Jon Van Bloom Ben & Adrienne Vance Grace Varney
Jack & Jean Vincent Douglas Volzke Beth Voss Dale E. Walkenhorst Wally’s Place Kevin Watteyne Duane Westerholt Neal Westphal Bus & Jeannie Whitehead John D. Wieseman
Husker Home Run Club Membership Application
Join the 2009 Husker Home Run Club today and 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
HISTORY
_____ VISA _____ MASTERCARD _____ DISCOVER CARD #: _____________________________________________________ EXP DATE: ___________________________________________________
• Mini Baseball Camp Exclusively for Members • Autograph Session with the 2009 Team • Junior Home Run Club Newsletter Mike Winchell Larry Winum John Wolf David M. Wright Jess Wright Tom & Alice Wunderlich & Carol Brezina 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 2009 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
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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.
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he Nebraska baseball program has been one of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier programs for the last decade. The Huskers have qualified for the NCAA Tournament in nine of the past 10 years including College World Series appearances in 2001, 2002 and 2005. In 2007, Baseball America ranked the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top programs since 1999 in several categories including winning percentage, NCAA Tournament appearances, Super Regional and College World Series appearances, AllAmericans, players drafted in the top 10 rounds and players reaching the Major Leagues. Nebraska ranked 11th 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.
MOST WINS
(2000-08)
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) which is the most of any Big 12 program in that time. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Team Florida State Rice Texas Wichita State South Carolina North Carolina Oral Roberts
Wins 459 451 429 429 428 411 407
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Nebraska
403
9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Georgia Tech Miami (Fla.) Cal State Fullerton Clemson Arizona State Tulane Notre Dame
399 396 395 392 390 388 385
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. Right page lower left: Jeff Leise, John Grose and Jamie Rodrigue hoist the 2003 Big 12 regular-season trophy. 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.
USKERS
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 this decade, most recently in 2005.
Husker Baseball Spotlight • Nebraska is one of only two Big 12 teams to make more than one College World Series appearance this decade. • Since the NCAA went to the 64team format in 1999, Nebraska has made nine appearances, which ties for seventh nationally. The only teams to make more appearances than NU since 1999 are Cal State Fullerton, Florida State, Miami, Oral Roberts, Rice and Texas. • Nebraska is the only program in the Big 12 to post a .700 or better winning percentage since 2000. • Nebraska has been in nine NCAA Regionals and four Super Regionals in the past 10 seasons. • Nebraska became the first Big 12 program to win three regular-season titles and is the only program to win four Big 12 Tournament crowns. • Nebraska has reached the Big 12 Championship game six times in the last 10 seasons. • Nebraska has won 40-or-more games in eight of the past 10 years, including three 50-win seasons. That is the most by any Big 12 program in that stretch.
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; Daniel Bruce triples against Clemson in the 2002 CWS and 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 12 in average attendance in each of the past eight years, including 10th in 2008 with an average of 4,391 fans per game. Nebraska has broken its single-season attendance mark five times this decade. Year 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Attend. 597 953 1,148 2,681 4,110 4,299 3,700 4,984 5,092* 4,137 4,391
NCAA NA 37th 32nd 11th 6th 6th 10th 6th 5th 11th 10th
*- School Record
Rivals.com Top-10 College Ballparks Baylor Ballpark (Baylor) Baum Stadium (Arkansas) Dick Howser Stadium (Florida State)
Hawks Field at Haymarket Park (Nebraska) Lubrano Park (Penn State) Oxford-University Stadium (Ole Miss) Plainsman Park (Auburn) Polk-Dement Stadium (Mississippi State) Reckling Park (Rice) UFCU Disch-Falk Field (Texas)
Located 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 facilities 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 fans another affordable familyfriendly 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 field 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, coachesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; offices and team lockers and a team lounge, all located in the baseball office building overlooking left field. The Huskers have enjoyed playing at Hawks Field since its opening in 2002, posting a record of 17345-1 (.792) over the past seven years, including a 29-5-1 mark in 2008.
20 Largest Hawks Field Crowds: No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Attend. 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
Opponent Texas A&M Miami# Texas A&M Kansas Creighton* Texas Oklahoma Richmond# UC Irvine* Texas Richmond# Richmond# Texas Texas A&M Oklahoma Miami# Creighton* Oklahoma Texas Manhattan*
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
*-NCAA Regional; #-NCAA Super Regional
Top: The 1,400-square foot locker room features 36 wooden lockers, including three double-sized lockers specially made for catchers. Bottom: The players lounge located adjacent to the locker room includes a 65-inch television and an updated sound and video system, allowing players to watch video in a comfortable setting. In 2007, the locker room received an upgrade, which allows student-athletes to check their e-mail and work on projects online from the baseball office.
SPORT 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 several Big 12 and NCAA Championship events, including volleyball, baseball, soccer, softball, track and field, gymnastics, golf, wrestling and swimming and diving. The Huskers have hosted five NCAA Regionals and two NCAA Super Regionals since opening Hawks Field in 2002.
Top left: The Nebraska men’s and women’s basketball programs play in the 13,595-seat Bob Devaney Sports Center. 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 two new replay boards in the south end zone. Bottom right: The main entrance to the Osborne Athletic Complex features an impressive waterfall and a wall that honors those who contributed to the massive project.
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 such as Jeff Leise (left), Justin Pekarek (center) and Jeff Christy (right) 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.
Nebraskaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Top-10 Round Picks Since 2000 Player Jamal Strong Adam Shabala Dan Johnson Adam Stern Shane Komine Jeff Leise Matt Hopper Aaron Marsden 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 9th 7th 10th 3rd 8th 1st 3rd 5th 10th 1st 6th 7th 5th 6th 9th 3rd 9th
Team Seattle San Francisco Oakland Atlanta Oakland Anaheim Philadelphia Colorado 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 Not Drafted 34th 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 2008 MLB DRAFT
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Aaron Pribanic - 3rd Round Seattle Mariners
Dan Jennings - 9th Round Florida Marlins
Jake Opitz - 12th Round Chicago Cubs
Johnny Dorn - 15th Round Florida Marlins
Thad Weber - 16th Round Detroit Tigers
Mitch Abeita - 19th Round New York Yankees
Zach Herr - 38th Round San Diego Padres
HUSKERS IN THE PROS
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 26 Huskers have reached the Major Leagues, including two-time All-Star Darin Erstad. In 2008, four former Husker players (Erstad, Joba Chamberlain, Alex Gordon and Dan Johnson) were active in the Major Leagues. In all, a total of 30 former Huskers were active in professional baseball last season, including seven players at the Triple-A ranks.
Nebraskaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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
Year 1982 1985 1995 1995 2005 2006
Baseball Olympians Player Adam Stern Brian Duensing Adam Stern
Country Canada United States Canada
Year 2004 2008 2008
Top left: Darin Erstad has been in the Major Leagues for 13 seasons and hit .276 with four homers and 31 RBIs with the Houston Astros in 2008. 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 the last four seasons. Right: Brian Duensing helped the United States baseball team win a bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Duensing had a 1-0 record and 1.17 ERA in four outings, allowing just three hits over 7.2 innings for Team USA.
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 became an overnight sensation when he reached the Major Leagues in 2007. Chamberlain went 4-3 with a 2.60 ERA in 42 appearances for the Yankees in 2008. Middle left: Alex Gordon is in his second 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 Triple-A with the Cincinnati Reds 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. Nebraskaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strength program was the first in the nation, and with 11 current staff members is now one of the most comprehensive strength and conditioning organizations in the nation. Nebraskaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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
Player Ken Harvey Justin Cowan R.D. Spiehs Jeff Leise Aaron Marsden Jake Mullinax Alex Gordon Jeff Christy & Johnny Dorn Andy Gerch Mike Nesseth
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 works 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.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;The University of Nebraska strength and development program is the model for others in the country.â&#x20AC;? Phillip Hage, Editor, Physician and Sports Medicine Magazine
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roviding expert care to nearly 600 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 200809 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 now 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.
The 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 right: Graduate assistant Ryan Holleman (left) and Head Athletic Trainer Jerry Weber handle athletic medicine duties for the Nebraska baseball program.
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ebraska caters to the needs of student-athletes at home and on the road. Nebraska’s Director of Sports Nutrition Brian Lehmann works with all 23 of Nebraska’s sports by educating athletes on topics such as gaining weight, losing body fat, staying hydrated, increasing energy and supplement use. This knowledge can be applied in Nebraska’s Training Table at the Hewit Dining Center (above right), which is open each day for lunch and dinner. Nebraska student-athletes can re-charge after a workout at the Landing (above left), which is located just outside of the strength complex.
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he Nebraska baseball team gives back to the Lincoln community in many ways. Husker players help mentor youths in local schools, stock shelves at food banks, visit children in hospitals, take part in a yearly Paint-a-Thon and participate in clinics. In 2007, the Huskers began working with City Impact to create Baseball 101. The program was designed to raise awareness and money for lower-income children in the Lincoln community. In three years, the event has raised nearly $20,000 to help build a literacy center in Lincoln.
Top left: The Nebraska baseball team has participated in the Lincoln Paint-a-Thon for the last 15 years. Middle left: Members of the Husker baseball team, including Jeff Tezak, Aaron Pribanic, DJ Belfonte, Eric Rose and Cody Neer, participate in Dr. Suess week reading to elementary school children. Bottom left: Baseball 101 participants pose for a group photo during the 2009 Baseball 101 event. The event has raised nearly $20,000 over the last three years. Top right: Adam Bailey and Jed Hanson paint a house during the annual Lincoln Paint-a-Thon. Middle right: The Huskers are active in community events, including the Lincoln Paint-a-Thon and Junior Home Run Club clinic. Bottom right: Mitch Abeita takes Junior Home Run Club members onto the field for pregame introductions.
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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, while the baseball program leads the Big 12 and ranks in the top-10 nationally with 18 academic All-Americans. Huskers have also earned more academic all-conference honors than any other league school, while NU has led the Big 12 in graduation rates in eight of the conference’s first 12 years.
Huskers Continue Academic Tradition in 2007-08 Husker volleyball star Sarah Pavan was named the CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year for volleyball for the second straight year to lead a contingent of seven Nebraska academic All-Americans in 2007-08. Pavan, who earned her bachelor’s degree in biochemistry with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average, also became Nebraska’s nation-leading 16th NCAA Today’s Top Eight Award winner. She was also one of six Huskers to be named a first-team CoSIDA Academic All-American in 2007-08, earning first-team honors for the third consecutive season. Pavan, who was also a four-time first-team All-American on the court, was named the Big 12 Female Athlete of the Year and was awarded an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. Fellow volleyball stars Christina Houghtelling and Tracy Stalls, along with men’s gymnast Stephen Tetrault and track and field’s Kim Shubert were also awarded NCAA Postgraduate scholarships. Tetrault and Shubert added more postgraduate honors for the Huskers, as they were each awarded Dr. Prentice Gautt Postgraduate Scholarships from the Big 12 Conference. Across all sports, Nebraska student-athletes claimed 120 Academic All-Big 12 selections in 2007-08, including 98 first-team Academic All-Big 12 honorees. NU student-athletes also earned a Big 12leading 568 spots on the Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall and Spring Academic Honor Rolls, including a conference-leading 71 Huskers who produced a perfect 4.0 semester. The hard work, dedication and commitment of Nebraska’s studentathletes in the classroom resulted in 103 current or former studentathletes earning degrees from August of 2007 through May of 2008. In fact, the Huskers continued to set the graduation standard among Big 12 Conference schools with an Exhausted Eligibility Graduate Rate of 93 percent in the latest rankings.
Top left: 2007-08 Nebraska Student-Athletes of the Year Stephen Tetrault and Sarah Pavan. Bottom left: Nebraska student-athletes graduate at a Big 12-leading rate, including senior infielder Jeff Tezak, who graduated in December of 2008. Top right: Former Husker Jeff Christy received his degree in December of 2008. Christy, who played at NU in 2005 and 2006, is playing in the Minnesota Twins organization.
Nebraska’s 2007-08 Academic Highlights • 268 All-Time CoSIDA Academic All-Americans across all sports [leads nation] • 7 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (6 first-team, 1 third-team) First-Team: Christina Houghtelling, Sarah Pavan, Imke Reimers, Kim Shubert, Tracy Stalls, Stephen Tetrault Third-Team: Molly Hill • Nation-Leading 16th NCAA Today’s Top Eight Award: Sarah Pavan, Volleyball • CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year: Sarah Pavan, Volleyball • 6 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Winners ($7,500 each) Sarah Pavan, Christina Houghtelling, Tracy Stalls, Kim Shubert, Stephen Tetrault, Imke Reimers • Dr. Prentice Gautt Big 12 Conference Postgraduate Scholarship Winners ($7,500 each) Stephen Tetrault, Men’s Gymnastics; Kim Shubert, Women’s Track and Field • 120 Academic All-Big 12 Selections Across All Sports (3.0 GPA or above) • 98 First-Team Academic All-Big 12 Picks Across All Sports (3.2 GPA or above) • 568 Student-Athletes Honored on Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall and Spring Honor Rolls (3.0 GPA or above) • 71 Student-Athletes Earned Perfect 4.0 GPAs in either the Fall or Spring Semester (leads Big 12) • 103 Student-Athletes Earned Degrees from August 2006 through May 2007 (48 in May, 44 in December, 11 in August) • 93 percent - Nebraska’s Exhausted Eligibility Graduation Rate (leads Big 12) • Male Student-Athlete of the Year - Stephen Tetrault, Men’s Gymnastics (3.74 GPA, Mathematics) • Female Student-Athlete of the Year - Sarah Pavan, Volleyball (4.0 GPA, Biochemistry) • Men’s Herman Award Winner - Men’s Tennis Team (3.123 Cumulative GPA in 2007) • Women’s Herman Award Winner - Women’s Cross Country Team (3.711 Cumulative GPA in 2007) Middle left: Thad Weber and Craig Corriston received their degrees during graduation ceremonies in May of 2008. Both players were instrumental in helping Nebraska to 41 wins and an NCAA Regional appearance in 2008. Lower Left: Bryce Nimmo earned his degree from Nebraska in December of 2008. Nimmo was a three-year starter at NU from 2006 until 2008 and a three-time first-team academic All-Big 12 selection as a Husker.
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.
The Nebraska Academic Experience From the day student-athletes decide the University of Nebraska is the right place to be, the athletic academic counseling unit provides personal support, academic support and professional development to ensure that student-athletes will get the most out of their years as Huskers. 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 10 full-time staff members and tutorial staff addressing all subject areas.
Step 1: Professional Development Career Exploration
Services are in place to help student-athletes explore academic majors and career options. Nebraska is considered a pioneer in all phases of career counseling. It is critical to declare a major and find a career path consistent with your skills, abilities and goals.
Career Planning Nebraska will prepare you better than any program in the country to be extremely competitive in the job market. Athletes have unique transferable athletic skills that provide a definite advantage throughout the job search process.
Career and Graduate School Placement Nebraska offers many opportunities for you to network and interact with prospective employers. The athletic department coordinates a student-athlete career fair and hosts an athletehelping-athlete networking night. Furthermore, University Career Services coordinates numerous job and graduate fairs throughout the year that will help position you for full-time employment or graduate admissions.
Step 2: Academic Guidance Educational Assessments
Assessments are administered during new student-athlete orientation to help determine your strengths and areas for improvement. Results allow academic counselors to develop a personalized academic support program and team.
Tutorial Support 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, targeted group review sessions help ease the adjustment to college academics while building academic self-esteem.
Top right: Thad Weber participates in the annual Student-Athlete Career Fair at Memorial Stadium, one of many events each year that help student-athletes focus on life after college sports. Bottom right: DJ Belfonte receives a HERO award for service and leadership from Athletic Director Tom Osborne.
Academic Supervision Ten professional academic counselors are in place to monitor daily academic progress, receive consistent course feedback and monitor athletic eligibility.
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.
Step 3: Personal Support Student-Athlete Orientation The Hewit Center staff coordinates New Student-Athlete Orientation to help you adjust to the multiple demands of being a college student-athlete.
Life Skills Program Proactive life skills education is provided to teach skills necessary to succeed in college and beyond. National and campus presenters address topics focusing on responsible decision-making in all aspects of life. Teams compete for the annual Life Skills Award honoring the team that was the most committed to all aspects of life skills education and programming initiatives.
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. Counseling referrals are also made if necessary to mental health professionals at the University Health Center.
Multi-Cultural Support Designed to enhance cultural awareness, staff members concentrate efforts on issues of transition, adjustment and retention for students of color, international students and women.
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee A leadership student group featuring representation from every Husker team that has continuous communication with athletic administrators, the Big 12 Conference and NCAA staff.
Husker Outreach Program Involvement and leadership are priorities at Nebraska. Studentathletes can choose from more than 20 outreach programs ranging from hospital visits to motivational assemblies. Nebraska student-athletes reach over 100,000 youth statewide on an annual basis.
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s one of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Nebraskaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;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.â&#x20AC;? 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 the southern edge of City Campus, it is bounded by two lovely botanical areas, Love Garden and Cather Garden.
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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 nearly 250,000 • 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
Prominent People with Nebraska Ties Grover Cleveland Alexander (1887–1950) Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher
Max Baer (1909–1959) boxer Marlon Brando (1924–2004) Academy Award-winning actor 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 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 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) James Valentine (1978-) Maroon 5 guitarist Paula Zahn (1956-) News anchor for CNN
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Nebraska’s largest city, Omaha, is less than an hour’s drive from Lincoln and has a population of nearly 800,000. Omaha is hometoRosenblattStadium (top), the NCAA College World Series, the AAA Omaha Royals, the worldrenowned Henry Doorly Zoo (bottom), the Joslyn Art Museum (bottom), and Qwest Center Omaha (top), hosted the 2008 NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship, the 2008 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First and Second Rounds and will host the 2010 NCAA Wrestling Championships.
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ne of the nation’s premier athletic programs, Nebraska is dedicated to and successful in all 23 of its varsity sports. In 2007-08, five Husker teams finished among the top 10 in their respective sports. Nebraska has won a total of 23 team national championships since 1970, including eight in men’s gymnastics, five football championships, four bowling crowns, three volleyball titles and three women’s track and field championships. Individually, Sarah Pavan completed a remarkable volleyball career in 2007-08. Pavan, who led Nebraska to one national title and one runner-up finish, was a four-time first-team AllAmerican. In 2006-07, Pavan became the first Husker to bring home the Honda-Broderick Cup, presented to the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year. Pavan was also named the Big 12 Conference Female Athlete of the Year in her junior and senior seasons. On the men’s side, Dusty Jonas claimed the indoor national championship in the high jump, while Jonas cleared
Guard Ade Dagunduro was one of three Huskers to earn postseason accolades as he helped the Nebraska men’s basketball team to just the 12th 20-win season in program history in 2007-08.
7-8 ¾ in winning the Big 12 outdoor title in May, establishing the best jump in the world to that point in the season. Overall, Nebraska produced 25 individual All-Americans who captured 28 All-America awards in their respective sports in 2007-08. Nebraska finished either first or second in the conference in eight sports, including the volleyball program’s 10th title in the 12-year history of the Big 12 Conference. In addition to Nebraska’s success at the national level, the Huskers have been a leader in the powerful Big 12 Conference since its inception. Nebraska has captured 59 total team titles, including a league-high 19 championships in track and field, 11 in volleyball, eight in soccer, seven in baseball, six in women’s gymnastics and softball and two each in football and swimming and diving.
Above: Three-Time AVCA All-American Jordan Larson became the first volleyball player in Big 12 history to earn more than one player-of-the-year award in the same season. Larson was named the 2008 Big 12 Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, while leading the Huskers to their third NCAA Semifinal appearance in four years. Bottom: All-American high jumper Dusty Jonas stamped his name in the Husker record book when he set the top mark in the world by winning the 2008 Big 12 Outdoor Championship with a jump of 7-8 ¾. Jonas went on to earn a bid on the U.S. Olympic Team for the Summer Games in Beijing.
BIG 12 LEADERS The Huskers have won more Big 12 Conference championships than any other league school in the following categories: Baseball Regular Season: 3 Baseball Postseason: 4 Baseball Overall: 7 Men’s Indoor Track: 8 Men’s Outdoor Track: 4 Men’s Track Combined: 12 Women’s Indoor Track: 5 Men’s and Women’s Track: 19 Women’s Gymnastics: 7 Soccer Postseason: 5 The Nebraska football team is college football’s winningest program since 1970, as the Huskers have won five national titles and 43 conference titles in school history. Joe Ganz (above) led Nebraska to a 9-4 record under firstyear Head Coach Bo Pelini in 2008, including a Gator Bowl victory over Clemson.
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Above left: Jordan Burroughs placed third at the NCAA Championships at 149 pounds to help Nebraska to a fourthplace team finish, one of the highest finishes in school history. Burroughs was one of five All-Americans for Coach Mark Manning’s squad, which will be an early favorite to challenge for the 2009 NCAA title.
Emily Parsons concluded one of the most storied careers in Nebraska women’s gymnastics history as she collected her seventh first-team All-America certificate in 2008. Overall she earned 11 All-America awards and was a twotime regional gymnast of the year.
Above right: A two-time All-Big 12 first-team performer, Kelsey Griffin led Nebraska to its second straight NCAA Tournament appearance in 2008, helping NU reach the second round. Bottom: The Nebraska baseball team went beyond expectations in 2008 as it won 41 games and claimed a top-10 national ranking during the regular season. The Huskers earned a No. 1 seed in regional play for the seventh time in nine years.
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usker student-athletes enjoy some of the best media exposure in all of college baseball. The state’s three largest daily newspapers devote beat writers to the program and seven television stations are within an hour’s drive of campus, feeding highlights throughout the Midwest. Other publications, including Baseball America, Collegiate Baseball and USA Today have also profiled Nebraska student-athletes in recent seasons.
• The Husker Baseball Show is a 30-minute program all about Nebraska baseball with in-depth highlights, interviews and features that is shown state-wide during the season.
• The IMG Husker Sports Network has developed a 29-station baseball network and has a signal that can cover nearly twothirds of the United States. All radio broadcasts are also carried on the Internet for free at Huskers.com.
•The Big 12 Conference has partnerships with Fox Sports Net, CBS College Sports and the ESPN family of networks, including its all-college sports channel ESPNU, to air Big 12 baseball games nationally.
• Nebraska has averaged nearly 15 television broadcasts per year over the last four years, including appearances on ESPN, ESPN2, Fox Sports Net and CBS College Sports.
Over 50 games - both home and away - were video-streamed live on the Internet at Huskers.com during the 2008 season, providing fans an opportunity to watch Nebraska baseball anywhere in the world with a broadband connection.
Third baseman Jake Mort talks with the media prior to Nebraska’s 2008 NCAA Regional game against Eastern Illinois at Hawks Field.
Above: Head Coach Mike Anderson talks with the media following a game. The state’s three largest newspapers regularly cover Nebraska baseball throughout the season.
• Since 2000, six Huskers have been finalists for national awards, including the Golden Spikes, the Rotary Smith and the Johnny Bench awards, while nine players have combined to earn 11 first-team All-America honors.
Bottom: Several Nebraska baseball games are televised nationally on CBS College Sports and shown statewide on NET Television.