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UNION UNIVERSITY Schedule Date Opponent Time February 2012 FRI 3 ASBURY UNIVERSITY (Ky.) 2:00 p.m. (2) SAT 4 ASBURY UNIVERSITY (Ky.) 12:00 p.m. FRI 10 LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE (Ky.) 2:00 p.m. SAT 11 LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE (Ky.) 12:00 p.m. (2) WED 15 LANE COLLEGE (Tenn.) 1:30 p.m. (2) FRI 17 MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (Mo.) 1:30 p.m. SAT 18 MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (Mo.) 12:00 p.m. (2) Wed 22 University of Tennessee-Martin (Tenn.) 3:00 p.m. FRI 24 TAYLOR UNIVERSITY (Ind.) 1:00 p.m. (2) SAT 25 TAYLOR UNIVERSITY (Ind.) 12:00 p.m. (2) Tue 28 Christian Brothers University (Tenn.) 1:00 p.m. WED 29 HARRIS-STOWE STATE COLLEGE (Mo.) 1:00 p.m. (2) March 2012 Fri 2 Trevecca Nazarene University (Tenn.) 2:00 p.m. Sat 3 Trevecca Nazarene University (Tenn.) 12:00 p.m. (2) Tue 6 Belhaven University (Miss.) 4:00 p.m. Wed 7 Tougaloo College (Miss.) TBA FRI 9 FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY (Tenn.)* 6:00 p.m. SAT 10 FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY (Tenn.)* 12:00 p.m. (2) MON 12 BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY (Miss.) 3:00 p.m. FRI 16 MID-CONTINENT UNIVERSITY (Ky.)* 6:00 p.m. SAT 17 MID-CONTINENT UNIVERSITY (Ky.)* 12:00 p.m. (2) Tue 20 Southern Polytechnic State University (Ga.) 1:00 p.m. (2) Fri 23 Martin Methodist College (Tenn.)* 6:00 p.m. Sat 24 Martin Methodist College (Tenn.)* 12:00 p.m. (2) TUE 27 WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY (Miss.) 4:00 p.m. FRI 30 CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY (Tenn.)* 6:00 p.m. SAT 31 CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY (Tenn.)* 12:00 p.m. (2) April 2012 Tue 3 Missouri Baptist University (Mo.) 1:00 p.m. (2) Fri 6 Bethel University (Tenn.)* 2:00 p.m. Sat 7 Bethel University (Tenn.)* 1:00 p.m. (2) Tue 10 William Carey University (Miss.) 5:00 p.m. Fri 13 Lyon College (Ark.)* 2:00 p.m. Sat 14 Lyon College (Ark.)* 12:00 p.m. (2) TUE 17 CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIVERSITY (Tenn.) 5:00 p.m. FRI 20 INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTHEAST (Ind.) 4:00 p.m. (2) SAT 21 INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTHEAST (Ind.) 12:00 p.m. (2) Tue 24 University of North Alabama (Ala.) 4:30 p.m. THU 26 BLUE MOUNTAIN COLLEGE (Miss.)* 5:00 p.m. (2) FRI 27 BLUE MOUNTAIN COLLEGE (Miss.)* 1:00 p.m. MON 30 TranSouth Conference Tournament (April 30-May 3) May 2012 Fri 11 NAIA National Championships Opening Round (May 11-14) Fri 25 NAIA World Series (May 25-June 1)

Location UNION UNION UNION UNION UNION UNION UNION Martin, Tenn UNION UNION Memphis, Tenn. UNION Nashville, Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Jackson, Miss. Tougaloo, Miss. UNION UNION UNION UNION UNION Marietta, Ga. Pulaski, Tenn. Pulaski, Tenn. UNION UNION UNION St. Louis, Mo. McKenzie, Tenn. McKenzie, Tenn. Hattiesburg, Miss. Batesville, Ark. Batesville, Ark. UNION UNION UNION Florence, Ala. UNION UNION UNION TBA Lewiston, Idaho

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UNION UNIVERSITY Director of Athletics Tommy Sadler • tsadler@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5218 Senior Women’s Administrator/Life in the Balance Coach Katie Woodruff • kwoodruf@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5171 Faculty Athletic Representative Dr. Keith Absher • kabsher@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5367 Compliance Officer Dr. Gary Williams • gwilliam@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5139 Athletic Secretary Teresa Thomas • tthomas@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5130 University Location/Information 1050 Union University Drive | Jackson, TN 38305 Main Switchboard: (731) 668-1818 Athletics Phone: (731) 661-5130 Athletics Fax: (731) 661-5182 Website: www.uu.edu/athletics Founded: 1823 Enrollment: 4,205 Sports Information Director Steven Aldridge • saldridge@uu.edu Phone: (731) 661-5027 Fax: (731) 661-5182 Sports Information Graduate Assistant Alicia Howson, Jackson, Tenn.

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Schedule........................................................................................................................................................2 Media Outlets & Quick Facts.....................................................................................................................................3 Union University Information..................................................................................................................................4 University President...............................................................................................................................................5 Director of Athletics.................................................................................................................................................6 Athletic Department Staff........................................................................................................................................7 Athletic Administration...........................................................................................................................................8 Athletic Training Staff..............................................................................................................................................9 Head Coach...........................................................................................................................................................10 Coaching Staff........................................................................................................................................................11 Team Roster...........................................................................................................................................................12 Season Outlook.....................................................................................................................................................13 Player Profiles..................................................................................................................................................14-25 2011 TranSouth Tourney Champs..........................................................................................................................26 Season Summary..................................................................................................................................................27 Season Stats..........................................................................................................................................................28 Season Results ......................................................................................................................................................29 TranSouth Conference Recap | NAIA Information...................................................................................................30 Opponent Information..........................................................................................................................................31 Union Honor Roll...................................................................................................................................................32 Chamionship History | Players in the Pros...............................................................................................................33 Union Baseball Record Book.............................................................................................................................34-38 Baseball Facilities..................................................................................................................................................39 Team Photo..................................................................................................................................outside back cover

Student Assistants Caroline George, Selmer, Tenn. Tyler Boone, Clarksville, Tenn. Melissa Farrell, Jackson, Tenn. Michelle Piper, Carthage, Tenn. Baseball Head Coach Brent Fronabarger (7th season) • bfronaba@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-5489 Alma Mater: Union University (1995) Record at Union: 208-115-1 Career Record: Same Baseball Assistant Coach Justin Hogan (1st season) • jhogan@uu.edu Office Phone: (731) 661-6511 Alma Mater: Georgia Southwestern State (2006) Baseball Quick Facts Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Red & White Affiliation: NAIA Conference: TranSouth Conference Field (Capacity): Fesmire Field (700) Previous Season Overall record: 38-17 Conference Finish: 16-8 (3rd Place) Post Season: TranSouth Tournament (1st Place) Final Ranking: No. 22 Team National Tournament History NAIA World Series: 1 (1983) Wins-Losses (%): 3-2 (.600) NAIA Opening Round: 3 (2009, 2010, 2011) Wins-Losses (%): 2-6 (.250)

Cover Design Scott Heit, Director of Creative Services Sarah Belcher, Graphic Design Specialist Interior Design and Layout Steven Aldridge, Sports Information Director Alicia Howson, Sports Information Graduate Assistant Caroline George, Sports Information Student Assistant Photography Sports Information Office Morris Abernathy, Photographer Photography Student Staff Writing, Editing Union Sports Information Office Printing Tennessee Industrial Printing, Inc. (Jackson, Tenn.)

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university profile

Current Programs of Study

www.uu.edu/about/ Location: Jackson, Tennessee (area population: 100,000), 80 miles east of Memphis and 120 miles west of Nashville. Forbes magazine recently ranked Jackson as one of America’s top 150 cities for business and careers. Student Body: More than 4,200 undergraduate and graduate students from 44 states and 33 countries. Student to Faculty Ratio: 11:1 Percentage of Faculty with Highest Possible Degree in Field: 84% Emphasis: A private, four-year, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. History: Founded in 1823, Union is the oldest institution affiliated with Southern Baptist life. Technology: Each residence apartment is equipped with filtered Internet and cable connections. In addition, wireless network access is available in residence commons areas, as well as in each academic building and the Student Union Building. Students receive a Union e-mail account and private file storage space on the Union network. Activities: More than 50 major student-produced music and theatre events each academic year; 60 campus clubs, societies, fraternities, sororities and other organizations; Cardinal & Cream student newspaper, The Torch literary journal, and “Jackson 24/7” daily television news program. Campus: Union University’s main campus in Jackson and its extension campuses in Germantown and Hendersonville cover 360 acres. The wooded Jackson campus features pine groves, sycamores, a variety of oaks including Shumardi oaks lining the great lawn, elm, dogwoods, sweet gums and cherry trees. There are more than 40 major buildings and excellent athletic facilities. More than $120 million in new campus construction has been completed during the past decade, including several new Georgian-Colonial classroom buildings that support state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities. Most of Union’s on-campus housing was constructed in 2008. Student-suggested design features were incorporated in each new building; all residence buildings include a private bedroom for each student. The campus is situated along the U.S. 45 bypass in north Jackson and is adjacent to one of Jackson’s largest concentration of retail establishments and restaurants. Campus Visits: Visit our campus anytime to meet with faculty or visit a class. You are also invited to join us for a Union Preview Day. This year’s Preview Days schedule is found at http://www.uu.edu/campusvisits or call 1.800.33.UNION. Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., first and third Saturdays of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Major Recognitions U.S.News & World Report Union is ranked as one of only 56 schools nationally “where the faculty has an unusual commitment to undergraduate teaching.” Union was listed among 46 “schools to watch” across the nation. Overall, the magazine ranks Union 15th among regional universities in the South, which means Union has been classified as a Top Tier institution each year since 1997 and has ranked among the top 20 regional universities in the South for five consecutive years. Editors also identify Union as an “A+ option for serious B students.” Princeton Review Princeton Review ranks Union among the top schools in the Southeast. Nationally, 623 schools received this regional ranking, which is only accorded to about 25% of the nation’s colleges and universities. Chronicle of Higher Education: Great Colleges to Work For After a survey of 44,000 employees at 310 colleges and universities, the magazine chose 30 four-year institutions for its honor roll of Great Colleges to Work For. Union not only made that short list, but was also among only three schools to be recognized in 11 separate rating categories. America’s 100 Best College Buys An objective and independent research company surveys more than a thousand U.S. colleges and universities each year, then analyzes the information to find out which schools offer the best education for the dollar based upon academic performance indicators and comparative costs. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll Initiated in 2006, this award recognizes colleges and universities nationwide that support innovative and effective community service and service-learning programs. Union is among a select group of institutions that has made the list in each of the years it has been compiled. College Access and Opportunity Guide Union is listed among 284 U.S. colleges “committed to serving and supporting today’s firstgeneration, low-income and traditionally underserved college-bound students.” Union is one of only four Tennessee institutions so honored. Colleges of Distinction Union and the other schools chosen for inclusion in this guide exhibit four distinctives of superior colleges and universities: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities and successful outcomes. Templeton Foundation Union is listed in the Foundation’s guide entitled Colleges that Encourage Character Development. Schools included in this listing have “exemplary programs, presidents, and colleges and universities that inspire students to lead ethical and civic-minded lives.”

Art* Ceramics Digital Media Studies Drawing Graphic Design Painting Photography Sculpture Biology* General Biology Cell Biology Zoology Conservation Biology Business Administration* Accounting Actuarial Science Business Administration Economics International Business Management Management for Non-Business Professionals Marketing Chemistry Biochemistry Chemical Physics Chemistry* Medical Technology Communication Arts Advertising Broadcast Journalism Digital Media Studies Film Studies Journalism Media Communications Photojournalism Public Relations Speech Theatre and Speech* Theatre Computer Science Computer Information Systems Computer Science Digital Media Studies Information Technology Education* Elementary Education Learning Foundations: Grades Pre K-3, K-6, 4-8 Special Education: Modified and Comprehensive Teacher Licensure, Secondary Areas Engineering Mechanical Concentration Electrical Concentration English* Literature Creative Writing History* Honors General Honors Discipline-specific honors International & Intercultural Studies Global Studies Regional Studies Study Abroad Language Applied Linguistics French* Spanish* Teaching English as a Second Language* Mathematics Actuarial Science Mathematics* Statistics

Music Church Music Christian Studies Communication Arts Music Management Music Marketing Music Education Band* Choral* Music Theory Performance Organ Piano Voice Nursing Physical Education, Wellness and Sport Athletic Training Health Education* Physical Education* Sport Communication Sport Management Sport Marketing Sports Medicine and Wellness Sport Ministry Physics* Engineering Physics Physical Science Physics Political Science* Pre-professional Programs Chiropractics Cytotechnology Dentistry Dental Hygiene Health Information Management Medicine Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Podiatry Veterinary Medicine Psychology Social Work Sociology and Family Studies Family Studies Sociology Theology & Missions Biblical Studies - Languages Christian Ministry and Missions Christian Studies Christian Thought and Tradition Philosophy Sport Ministry *Teacher Licensure Available Graduate Programs of Study Doctor of Education Doctor of Pharmacy Doctor of Ministry Doctor of Nursing Practice Education Specialist Master of Arts in Education Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies Master of Business Administration Master of Christian Studies Master of Education Master of Science in Nursing Master of Social Work Master of Urban Education

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letter from the president

“Dear Friends of Union University Athletics: Thank you so much for your support of Union University athletics. A commitment to excellence is one of our four core values across the University best demonstrated in our numerous quality academic programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels. For 15 straight years, Union has been listed as a Top Tier University in the South by U. S. News and World Report. One of the fastest growing private institutions in the entire South, Union University continues to make strides in all aspects of our work, and athletics is no exception. For eight straight seasons, Union has been the recipient of the TranSouth Conference All-Sports Trophy. This recognition speaks well of all of our coaches and athletes. We salute all of those who serve Union university so faithfully in our Department of Athletics. This year begins a year of transition for the Union athletic program. Your encouragement for our program during this time will be greatly appreciated. We thank each of you for your support of the Union University athletic teams and for support of our distinctive Christ-centered mission.”

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Director of athletics Tommy Sadler enters his 27th year of service at Union University, and the third in his role as the Director of Athletics for Union. Sadler was named to this position after serving the 2008-09 year as the acting athletics director. He follows in the footsteps of Dr. David Blackstock, who had been Union’s Athletic Director for the past 34 years. Sadler, a native of Jackson, is a 1972 graduate of South Side High School and a 1976 graduate of Union University. During his time at Union, Sadler played four years of baseball for the Bulldogs. In 1981, he received his Master of Education from the University of Memphis. His tenure at Union began in 1985 as director of public relations. After a year in that role, he became the university’s director of corporate and foundation support, a position he held for 10 years. In 1996, Sadler then moved into his previous role as associate director of athletics.

Sadler earned the Union University Staff Member of the Year in 1994. In 2010, Sadler was named the TranSouth Conference Athletic Director of the Year. Sadler has also been very active in athletics at the conference level. He is beginning his ninth year as the president of the TranSouth Conference, of which Union is a member. Prior to this time as president, he served the conference as its vice president.

Tommy Sadler

Director of Athletics 1050 Union University Drive Jackson, TN 38305 Phone: 731-661-5218 Email: tsadler@uu.edu

“Tommy Sadler has faithfully served Union University in a variety of ways through the years, but his key contribution has been in his work with the athletic department,” Dockery said. “He is respected by all of our coaches, by those who support the athletic program and by the leadership of the university. At this transitional time in the life of our athletic department, I know of no one better to help us chart a future course for that department than Tommy Sadler.” Sadler and his wife Michelle, a teacher in the Jackson-Madison County School District, make their home in Jackson.

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athletic staff directory Union Athletics • 1050 Union University Drive • Jackson, TN 38305 • 731-661-5130(p) • 731-661-5182(f) Union Athletics • 1050 Union University Drive • Jackson, TN 38305 • 731-661-5130(p) • 731-661-5182(f) www.uu.edu/athletics • www.facebook.com/UUAthletics • www.twitter.com/UUAthletics Staff Directory: www.uu.edu/athletics/info/directory NAME ADMINISTRATION Dr. David S. Dockery Tommy Sadler Dr. Linn Stranak Katie Woodruff Teresa Thomas Dr. Keith Absher Gary Williams Brent Fronabarger Melissa Liesey Joseph Pittman ATHLETIC TRAINING Karen Tankersley Sinclair Cliff Pawley Sarah Davenport Ziegler Jennifer Farroll SPORTS INFORMATION Steven Aldridge Alicia Howson BASEBALL Brent Fronabarger Justin Hogan David Maristany Matt Fike BASKETBALL (Men) David Niven Trevor Lydic BASKETBALL (Women) Mark Campbell Katie Woodruff Kaitlin Dudley Kayla Hudson CHEERLEADING Tina Giddens Becky Ranfeld

TITLE

PHONE (731)

University President Director of Athletics Department Chair of PEWS SWA/Life in the Balance Coach Athletics/PEWS Secretary Faculty Athletic Representative Compliance Officer Director of Facilities Athletics Graduate Assistant Athletics Graduate Assistant

ddockery@uu.edu tsadler@uu.edu lstranak@uu.edu kwoodruf@uu.edu tthomas@uu.edu kabsher@uu.edu gwilliam@uu.edu bfronaba@uu.edu

661-5180 661-5218 661-5288 661-5171 661-5130 661-5367 661-5139 661-5489

Head Athletic Trainer Associate Athletic Trainer/ATEP Director Associate Athletic Trainer/ATEP Clinical Coordinator Associate Athletic Trainer/Assistant Professor

ksinclair@uu.edu cpawley@uu.edu saiegler@uu.edu jfarroll@uu.edu

661-5439 661-5529 661-5280 661-5024

Sports Information Director saldridge@uu.edu Graduate Assistant

661-5207

Head Baseball Coach Assistant Baseball Coach Graduate Assistant Coach Graduate Assistant Coach

bfronaba@uu.edu jhogan@uu.edu

661-5489 661-6511

Head Men’s Basketball Coach Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

dniven@uu.edu tlydic@uu.edu

661-5132 661-5286

Head Women’s Basketball Coach mcampbel@uu.edu Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach kwoodruf@uu.edu Graudate Assistant Graduate Assistant

661-5344 661-5171 661-5575 661-5575

Head Cheerleading Sponsor Assistant Cheerleading Sponsor

tgiddens@uu.edu

661-5299

gjohnson@uu.edu

661-5246

arushing@uu.edu

661-5333

CROSS COUNTRY (Men and Women) Dr. Gary Johnson Head Cross Country Coach GOLF (Men and Women) Andy Rushing Head Golf Coach SOCCER (Men) Clovis Simas Michael Lee

Head Men’s Soccer Coach Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach

csimas@uu.edu mlee@uu.edu

661-5533 661-6590

SOCCER (Women) Isaac Brooks

Interim Women’s Soccer Coach

ibrooks@uu.edu

661-6589

SOFTBALL Heather Hall Ashton Strode

Head Softball Coach Graduate Assistant

hhall@uu.edu

661-5141

VOLLEYBALL Kelly Elliott Ariel Apolinario

Head Volleyball Coach Assistant Volleyball Coach

kelliott@uu.edu aapolinario@uu.edu

661-5970 661-5451

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Athletics administration Union Athletics • 1050 Union University Drive • Jackson, TN 38305 • 731-661-5130(p) • 731-661-5182(f) www.uu.edu/athletics • www.facebook.com/UUAthletics • www.twitter.com/UUAthletics Staff Directory: www.uu.edu/athletics/info/directory

Tommy Sadler

Katie Woodruff

Dr. Keith Absher

Dr. Gary Williams

Director of Athletics Phone: 731-661-5218 Email: tsadler@uu.edu

SWA/Life in the Balance Coach Phone: 731-661-5171 Email: kwoodruf@uu.edu

Faculty Athletic Representative Phone: 731-661-5367 Email: kabsher@uu.edu

Compliance Officer Phone: 731-661-5139 Email: gwilliam@uu.edu

Teresa Thomas

Steven Aldridge

Brent Fronabarger

Athletics Secretary Phone: 731-661-5130 Email: tthomas@uu.edu

Sports Information Director Phone: 731-661-5027 Email: saldridge@uu.edu

Director of Facilities Phone: 731-661-5489 Email: bfronaba@uu.edu

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Training staff Union Athletics • 1050 Union University Drive • Jackson, TN 38305 • 731-661-5130(p) • 731-661-5182(f) www.uu.edu/athletics • www.facebook.com/UUAthletics • www.twitter.com/UUAthletics Staff Directory: www.uu.edu/athletics/info/directory

Karen Sinclair

Cliff Pawley

Sarah Ziegler

Jennifer Farrol

Head Athletic Trainer Phone: 731-661-5439 Email: ksinclair@uu.edu

Associate Athletic Trainer ATEP Program Director Phone: 731-661-5529 Email: cpawley@uu.edu

Associate Athletic Trainer ATEP Clinical Coordinator Phone: 731-661-5280 Email: saiegler@uu.edu

Associate Athletic Trainer ATEP Assistant Professor Phone: 731-661-5024 Email: jfarroll@uu.edu

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head coach

Brent Fronabarger begins his seventh season as the head coach of the Union University Baseball program after serving eight seasons (1996-2005) as the assistant coach. Fronabarger is coming off three straight appearances in the NAIA National Tournament Opening Round and a second TranSouth Tournament Title in the past three seasons. Fronabarger has a career record of 208-115-1 (.644). On April 15, 2010, Fronabarger recorded his 200th career win at Mid-Continent (Ky.). He notched his 100th career victory on February 27, 2009 versus Huntington (Ind.). In 2010, Fronabarger led Union to 42 wins, the first time as a head coach to reach the 40-win mark. Union posted runner-up finishes in the regular season and conference tournament. Fronabarger also posted a milestone 2009 season as he led the team to the TranSouth Tournament Title and a trip to the NAIA National Tournament Opening Round. It was the first for both in his young career. Fronabarger received a Bachelor of Science in physical education and health from Union in 1996 and received a Master of Education degree from Union in 1998. He spent his days as the assistant coach working mostly with the pitchers. Fronabarger was named the AFLAC Assistant Coach of the Year in 2003 selected by Scholastic’s Coach and Athletic Director Magazine. Fronabarger has accumulated a 208-115-1 (.644) overall record in his five seasons. In 2006, Fronabarger’s first year as head coach, he led the Union Bulldogs to the NAIA Region XI Tournament, the teams first appearance since the 2002 season. Fronabarger has reached the 30-win mark four times and 40 wins once in his six seasons at Union. After graduating from Union in 1995, Fronabarger returned to his hometown where he helped coach the Huntingdon (Tenn.) High School Mustangs in both football and baseball during the 1996-97 seasons. In 1997, he was hired by Union as the assistant baseball coach and head of grounds. During his eight seasons as an assistant coach, Union baseball posted a win-loss record of 293-146 (.667) with two conference championships and three Region XI Tournament Appearances. The teams boasted three seasons with 40 or more wins. Fronabarger, the 1995 Tennessee Collegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Year, holds several Union pitching records including Most Victories in a Season (13), Most Victories in a Career (33), Most Strikeouts in a Career (306), and Most Innings in a Season (117.2). In 1995, Fronabarger led the team with the lowest earned run average (1.97) and had an incredible 11-2 record. Fronabarger was drafted out of high school by the Toronto Blue Jays. In addition to his head coaching duties at Union, Fronabarger teaches in the Physical Education, Wellness, and Sport department. He and his wife Sandy have two sons, Brady and Landry.

Brent Fronabarger Baseball Head Coach

1050 Union University Drive Jackson, TN 38305 Phone: 731-661-5489 Email: bfronaba@uu.edu

Year-By-Year Coaching Records (From 1968 to Present)

Year Coach 2011 Brent Fronabarger (208-115-1, .644) 2010 Brent Fronabarger 2009 Brent Fronabarger 2008 Brent Fronabarger 2007 Brent Fronabarger 2006 Brent Fronabarger 2005 Andy Rushing (580-362-2; .617) 2004 Andy Rushing 2003 Andy Rushing 2002 Andy Rushing 2001 Andy Rushing 2000 Andy Rushing 1999 Andy Rushing 1998 Andy Rushing 1997 Andy Rushing 1996 Andy Rushing 1995 Andy Rushing 1994 Andy Rushing 1993 Andy Rushing 1992 Andy Rushing 1991 Andy Rushing 1990 Andy Rushing 1989 Andy Rushing 1988 Bill Green (100-33; .752) 1987 Bill Green 1986 Bill Green 1985 Linn Stranak/David Blackstock (190-58; .766) 1984 Linn Stranak/David Blackstock 1983 * Linn Stranak/David Blackstock 1982 Linn Stranak/David Blackstock 1981 Linn Stranak/David Blackstock 1980 David Blackstock (98-112; .467) 1979 David Blackstock 1978 David Blackstock 1977 David Blackstock 1976 David Blackstock 1975 David Blackstock 1974 Danny Davis (18-24; .429) 1973 M.W. “Butch” McBroom (48-17; .738) 1972 M.W. “Butch” McBroom 1971 Bill Rozich (58-38; .604) 1970 Bill Rozich 1969 Bill Henry (24-7; .774) 1968 David Cundiff (10-11; .476) * - NAIA World Series (Third Place)

Record (Conf.) 38-17 (16-8) 42-17 (14-5) 37-19 (10-10) 25-16-1 (13-7-1) 33-18 (13-13) 33-28 (10-8) 29-28 (5-10) 31-22 (8-13) 35-19 (11-10) 44-20 (17-6) 34-23 (15-9) 43-15 19-5) 35-21 (17-9) 42-20 (15-4) 31-27 (19-6) 33-21-1 (16-9-1) 33-28 (20-7) 30-18 (13-11) 29-20-1 (13-9) 33-21 (15-9) 36-15 (14-6) 35-18 27-26 (14-9) 44-14 (25-6) 26-17 (12-4) 30-12 (10-6) 39-11 (10-3) 29-11 48-12 40-10 34-14 30-14 15-20 13-18 10-17 18-21 12-22 18-24 21-9 27-8 29-27 29-11 24-7 10-11

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assistant coach & staff Justin Hogan begins his first season as assistant baseball coach at Union (Tenn.) University. Hogan comes to Union after spending the last three seasons as a volunteer assistant coach at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville. Hogan played college baseball at Southern Polytechnic (Ga.) State University where he helped his team to the conference tournament title in 2004. He began his baseball playing career at Hiwassee (Tenn.) Community College.

Justin Hogan

Baseball Assistant Coach 1050 Union University Drive Jackson, TN 38305 Phone: 731-661-6511 Email: jhogan@uu.edu

Hogan, a native of Pike County, Ga., finished his undergraduate degree in business administration from Georgia Southwestern State University in 2006. He added a masters degree in sports management in 2010 from the United State Sports Academy. Hogan and his wife Anna reside in Jackson where she works as a nurse.

Matt Fike

Baseball Graduate Assistant 1st Season

David Maristany

Baseball Graduate Assistant 2nd Season

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Alphabetical Roster

Numerical Roster

UNION UNIVERSITY roster No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 17 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 32 33 44 RS

Name R.J. Rayborn Kian Jost Clint Barnes Danny Grimm Jacob Alexander Derek Roof Doug Joyce Benjie Fesmire Kody Pinson Cole McAdams Kyle Bryan Brett Pawlan David Leisey Logan Wall John Reed Jim Martin Jared Davis Hunter Smith Wacey Russell Cody Dew Will Embry Tim Anderson Colin Hatch Jeremey Stack Will Irvin Justin Bryan

Hgt. 5-9 6-1 5-10 5-9 6-0 6-5 6-4 6-0 6-3 6-0 6-0 5-9 6-3 6-0 5-8 6-2 6-3 6-1 6-4 6-1 6-3 6-0 6-4 6-4 6-1 6-1

Wgt. 170 205 175 175 175 165 230 195 210 190 185 185 160 200 170 220 180 195 200 165 220 220 225 220 205 180

Class SR SR SR SR FR JR SR JR JR JR SO SR JR FR JR FR JR SO SO SR FR SR SO SR SR SR

Pos. 2B OF OF SS SS/RHP RHP C 2B/RHP 1B 3B OF OF RHP 1B RHP 1B RHP OF/RHP OF RHP RHP C RHP RHP RHP/1B SS/RHP

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

Hometown Nashville, Tenn. Denver, Colo. Bolivar, Tenn. Jackson, Tenn. Montgomery, Ala. Paducah, Ky. Stanwood, Wash. Jackson, Tenn. Jonesboro, Ark. Huntingdon, Tenn. Jackson, Tenn. Rohnert Park, Calif. Lititz, Pa. Jackson, Tenn. Windsor, Calif. Ajax, Ontario Parsons, Tenn. Humboldt, Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Halls, Tenn. Burlison, Tenn. Louisville, Ky. Huntingdon, Tenn. Jackson, Tenn. Salusbury, Tenn. Bascom, Fla.

Prior School Dyersburg State CC Fort Scott CC Bolivar Central HS University School of Jackson North Side HS Indiana University Florida International University University School of Jackson Panola College Huntingdon HS University School of Jackson Santa Rosa CC Warwick HS University School of Jackson Windsor HS Ajax HS University School of Jackson University School of Jackson Donelson Christian Academy Halls HS Brighton HS Greenville College Huntingdon High School Madison Academic HS Auburn University Stillman College

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Name Jacob Alexander Tim Anderson Clint Barnes Justin Bryan Kyle Bryan Jared Davis Cody Dew Will Embry Benjie Fesmire Danny Grimm Colin Hatch Will Irvin Kian Jost Doug Joyce David Leisey Jim Martin Cole McAdams Brett Pawlan Kody Pinson R.J. Rayborn John Reed Derek Roof Wacey Russell Hunter Smith Jeremey Stack Logan Wall

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Hometown Montgomery, Ala. Louisville, Ky. Bolivar, Tenn. Bascom, Fla. Jackson, Tenn. Parsons, Tenn. Halls, Tenn. Burlison, Tenn. Jackson, Tenn. Jackson, Tenn. Huntingdon, Tenn. Salusbury, Tenn. Denver, Colo. Stanwood, Wash. Lititz, Pa. Ajax, Ontario Huntingdon, Tenn. Rohnert Park, Calif. Jonesboro, Ark. Nashville, Tenn. Windsor, Calif. Paducah, Ky. Nashville, Tenn. Humboldt, Tenn. Jackson, Tenn. Jackson, Tenn.

Prior School North Side HS Greenville College Bolivar Central HS Stillman College University School of Jackson University School of Jackson Halls HS Brighton HS University School of Jackson University School of Jackson Huntingdon High School Auburn University Fort Scott CC Florida International University Warwick HS Ajax HS Huntingdon HS Santa Rosa CC Panola College Dyersburg State CC Windsor HS Indiana University Donelson Christian Academy University School of Jackson Madison Academic HS University School of Jackson

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The Union University Bulldogs enter the 2012 season with high expectations. Last season the Bulldogs posted a 38-17 overall record and a 16-8 record in conference play. Union enters this season as the defending TranSouth Conference champions. The Bulldogs received a No. 14 preseason ranking in NAIA and are picked to finish second in the TranSouth.

season outlook

The Bulldogs lost five top players to graduation, including two starters. Head coach Brent Fronabarger and first time assistant coach Justin Hogan have assembled a talented group of players, including nineteen returning players and seven newcomers. The Bulldogs will be led by the largest class on the roster. The senior class is made up of eleven players, including R.J. Rayborn, Kian Jost, Clint Barnes, Danny Grimm, Doug Joyce, Brett Pawlan, Tim Anderson, Jeremey Stack, Will Irvin, and Justin Bryan. Ten of the eleven are all returners and nine started a majority of Union’s games last season. Joyce was named NAIA Preseason All-American and was named to the first team all-conference and received gold glove honors last season. Stack was also named to the first team all-conference. Grimm received gold glove honors for his defensive play last season. Barnes played in 51 of Union’s 55 games and will lead the outfield in center. Jost started 45 games in the outfield for the Bulldogs and will see a significant amount of playing time in 2012. Rayborn is a returning second baseman. Pawlan returns after leading the Bulldogs in stolen bases with 18. Anderson returns for his third season, having provided quality backup at the catching position. Bryan will redshirt this year after pitching in eleven games last season. Irvin will be an influential part in the Bulldog pitching rotation after transferring from Auburn University. The junior class is made up of seven players, five of whom are returning. Derek Roof, Benjie Fesmire, Cole McAdams, David Leisey, and Jared Davis all return from the 2011 season. Two newcomers join the junior class, including Kody Pinson and John Reed. McAdams returns after being named to the second team allconference and receiving gold glove honors. Davis returns as a top pitcher for the Bulldogs and was named to the first team all-conference last season. Roof returns and will see a significant amount of playing time on the mound. Fesmire played in twelve games last season and will be called on to pitch and play second base. Leisey played in two games and will contribute to the pitching rotation. Four sophomores make up the Bulldog roster. Kyle Bryan, Wacey Russell, and Colin Hatch are all returners and Hunter Smith will begin his first season with the Bulldogs. Hatch redshirted last season, but will be called on to help in the pitching rotation. Bryan played in 32 games last season in the outfield. Russell appeared in 51 games and stole 14 of 17 bases and will contribute with his speed this season. The freshman class is made up of four players. Jacob Alexander, Logan Wall, Jim Martin, and Will Embry will start their college careers with the Bulldogs. Martin redshirted last season, but will be called on to provide depth at first base this season.

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R.J. RAYBORN

5-9 • 170 lbs. • Senior • R/R • Second Base Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee Previous School: Dyersburg State Community College Birthday: December 20

Coach’s Comments. RJ is a hard-nosed player that brings a competitive attitude to the field every day. Offensively, RJ can handle the bat in all situations. RJ does a good job of making pitchers work each and every at-bat. Defensively, he has range both ways. He is very solid and dependable. Union Career. 2011...played in 51 games with 50 starts....hit .275 with 20 RBI...seven stolen bases. Before Union. Rayborn transferred to Union from Dyersburg State (Tenn.) Community College where he played two seasons of baseball. While at Dyersburg State, Rayborn hit .382 with three home runs. He prepped at John Overton High School in Nashville where he started for four seasons. Rayborn was named All-District in both his junior and senior seasons in high school. He hit .389 with four home runs as a senior.

CAREER TOTALS Year

AVG

RBI

SLG%

HBP

SBA

FLD%

2011

.275

131

.374

116

.966

Totals

.275

131

.375

116

.966

KIAN JOST

6-1 • 205 lbs. • Senior • R/R • Outfield Hometown: Denver, Colorado Previous School: Fort Scott Community College Birthday: September 21

Coach’s Comments. Kian is one of the hardest workers on the team. Kian will see time in left field and will DH some. Offensively, Kian is a good gap to gap hitter that will provide some pop in the six or seven hole. We expect Kian to have a great year offensively. Union Career. 2011...played in 50 games with 45 starts....hit .299 with 25 RBI... 4 for 4 in stolen bases...named TranSouth Scholar Athlete. Before Union. Jost transferred to Union from Fort Scott Community College where he played two years of baseball. He was named first team allconference and all-region as a freshman at Fort Scott. He hit .404 with 14 doubles and four home runs. He hit .333 in limited action due to injury as a sophomore. In high school, Jost was named all-conference three times and all-state twice. Off the field, Jost was an Academic All-American as a sophomore at Fort Scott.

CAREER TOTALS Year

AVG

RBI

SLG%

HBP

SBA

FLD%

2011

.299

127

.378

1.000

Totals

.299

127

.378

1.000

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CLINT BARNES

5-10 • 175 lbs. • Senior • L/R • Outfield Hometown: Bolivar, Tennessee Previous School: Bolivar Central High School Birthday: May 2

Coach’s Comments. Clint is a three-year starter that can play all three outfield positions well. Clint will see a majority of his time in left field this season. Offensively, Clint has the ability to be an offensive table setter in the two hole. He handles the bat well and is a good base stealer. Expect a great year from Clint this spring.

Union Career. 2009...played in 40 games with 32 starts...hit .226 with 10 RBI and two stolen bases. 2010...played in all 59 games for Union with 55 starts...hit. 342 with 61 runs, 12 doubles, two home runs and 30 RBI...led the team with 28 stolen bases. 2011...played in 51 games with 44 starts....hit .235 with 18 RBI... 12 for 12 in stolen bases. Before Union. Barnes played four seasons of baseball at Bolivar Central High School for Coach Mark Fulghum as an outfielder and catcher. He also played four seasons of football at Bolivar as a wide receiver and linebacker. In baseball, he helped lead his team to a district title in 2007, followed by region and sectional titles in 2008. Barnes was a three-time All-District and All-Tournament player, twice named All-West Tennessee, and was named District MVP as a senior in 2008. As a senior, Barnes hit .452 with 45 runs, 16 doubles, one triple, six home runs, and 29 RBI. He recorded only six strikeouts in his 124 at-bats. Barnes also participated in the first annual West Tennessee All-Star Baseball Classic in which he was selected Offensive MVP. CAREER TOTALS Year

AVG

RBI

SLG%

HBP

SBA

FLD%

2009

.266

.319

.981

2010

.342

187

.439

1.000

2011

.235

153

.373

109

.973

Totals

150

131

.288

434

110

125

169

.389

225

.983

DANNY GRIMM

5-9 • 175 lbs. • Senior • R/R • Shortstop Hometown: Jackson, Tennessee Previous School: University School of Jackson Birthday: October 15

Coach’s Comments. Danny is one of our leaders. He is the best defensive shortstop in our conference. We expect another gold glove type season this year. Offensively, Danny is a runner that makes things happen on the bases. We expect Danny to be one of our offensive table setters this spring.

Union Career. 2009...started 55 of the team’s 56 games at shortstop...hit .311 with 61 hits, 11 doubles, three triples and 20 RBI...led the team with 17 stolen bases in 17 attempts. 2010...started 57 games and hit .363 with 77 hits, eight doubles, two home runs and 28 RBI...was 14-of-17 in stolen bases...fielded .963 with just nine errors in 244 chances as the everyday shortstop...was named second team all-conference, TranSouth Gold Glove and TranSouth Scholar Athlete. 2011... played and started in 51 games...25 RBI.....6 for 7 in stolen bases...named TranSouth Gold Glove and TranSouth Scholar Athlete. Before Union. Grimm came to Union after having played four very successful seasons at USJ. He helped lead the team to a State Title in 2005 and runner-up finishes in 2006 and 2007. Grimm was nominated for the Wendy’s High School Heisman program, one of only three seniors at USJ in 2007-08 to be nominated. As a junior, Grimm hit .384 with a .476 on-base percentage and a .918 fielding percentage. He was second on the team with 58 hits. Grimm also posted 11 doubles, 15 stolen bases, 32 RBI, and 56 runs scored. He was named All-District and posted a .417 batting average during the state playoffs. Grimm also played summer baseball with the Jackson Storm 18U team. As their leadoff hitter and starting shortstop, he posted a .524 batting average, .646 on-base percentage, and a .948 fielding percentage. In the TBCA Worth Showcase in Nashville at Vanderbilt University this past summer, Grimm went 3-for-5 with four RBI, a walk, and was hit by a pitch. Earlier in his high school career, Grimm hit .346 with only nine strikeouts in 128 plate appearances during his sophomore season. He was named All-District and went 2-for-3 in the state championship game. As a freshman, Grimm’s first season at USJ, he started at third base in the state championship game and went 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBI to help lead USJ to the title. Grimm played baseball as an eighth grader for Jupiter Christian High School JV team where he led the team with a .529 batting average and was selected Most Valuable Player. CAREER TOTALS Year

AVG

RBI

SLG%

HBP

SBA

FLD%

2009

.311

196

.398

128

.910

2010

.363

212

.429

165

.963

2011

.214

159

.283

143

.950

Totals

163

.303

567

122

172

214

.377

210

436

.942

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DOUG JOYCE

6-4 • 230 lbs. • Senior • R/R • Catcher Hometown: Stanwood, Washington Previous School: Florida International University Birthday: September 16

Coach’s Comments. Doug will hit in the middle of the order once again this spring. Offensively, Doug can drive the ball to all fields with authority. Defensively, he provides great leadership from the catching position. He is much improved from last spring when it comes to being vocal. Defensively, he has the ability to shut down the running game. Expect another all-conference season. Union Career. 2011...started in all 55 games....hit .314 with 31 RBI.....recorded a .991 fielding percentage behind the plate....named to the first team allconference, TranSouth Gold Glove, and TranSouth Scholar Athlete. Before Union. Joyce transferred to Union from Florida International University where he played two seasons of baseball. He helped lead FIU to the Sun Belt Tournament Title in 2010. As a sophomore in college, Joyce was selected to the Prospect League All-Star game. On his summer league team, he hit .280 with five home runs and 35 RBI. Joyce prepped at Stanwood (Wash.) High School. He was named all-state as a catcher while hitting .350 with six home runs. CAREER TOTALS Year

AVG

RBI

SLG%

HBP

SBA

FLD%

2011

.314

185

.454

277

.991

Totals

.314

185

.454

277

.991

BRETT PAWLAN

5-9 • 185 lbs. • Senior • R/R • Outfield/Infield Hometown: Rohnert Park, California Previous School: Santa Rosa Community College Birthday: July 6

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Coach’s Comments. Brett is coming off a great fall. He will hit leadoff and play centerfield. Brett has the ability to drive the ball for extra base hits while stealing 20 to 25 bases. Defensively, he is as good as anyone in centerfield. He gets great jumps and possesses a good arm. Expect Brett to be allconference this spring. Union Career. 2011...played in 48 games with 44 starts....hit .333 with 23 RBI....led team in stolen bases with 18. Before Union. Pawlan transferred to Union from Santa Rosa (Calif.) Community College where he played two seasons of baseball. Pawlan prepped at Petaluma (Calif.) High School where he played four seasons of baseball.

CAREER TOTALS

Year

AVG

RBI

SLG%

HBP

SBA

FLD%

2011

.333

150

.473

.979

Totals

.333

150

.473

.979

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CODY DEW

6-1 • 165 lbs. • Senior • R/R • Pitcher Hometown: Halls, Tennessee Previous School: Halls High School Birthday: June 14

Coach’s Comments. Cody is our most experienced reliever. He is a hard worker that knows how to pitch. Again this spring, Cody will be one of our main guys out of the bullpen. His willingness to compete and handle any situation makes him the ideal reliever. We expect Cody to lead our bullpen this spring.

Union Career. 2009...pitched in nine games with one start...posted a 5.06 ERA and a 3-0 record in 16 innings pitched...recorded 13 strikeouts with nine walks. 2010...was 3-2 with an 8.10 ERA in 11 appearances...tallied 10 strikeouts in 16.2 innings....2011...pitched in 20 games....posted a 4.43 ERA and a 2-1 record with two saves in 44.2 innings...recorded 23 strikeouts with 9 walks. Before Union. Dew prepped at Halls High School where he played four seasons of baseball for Coach Mike Blackwood as a pitcher and second baseman. He also played four seasons of football for Coach Chris Hurt as a wide receiver and defensive back. Dew was named All-Tournament and All-District in baseball as a junior and senior. In football, he was named FOP Player of the Year as a senior. Off the field, Dew was a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, FFA, and was selected Most Likely to Succeed. CAREER TOTALS Year

ERA

SHO

AVG

HBP

FLD%

2009

5.06

16.0

.254

1.000

2010

8.10

16.2

.361

1.000

2011

4.43

44.2

.279

1.000

Totals

5.35

76.4

1.000

#27

TIM ANDERSON

6-0 • 220 lbs. • Senior • R/R • Catcher Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky Previous School: Greenville College Birthday: September 19

Coach’s Comments. Tim is one of the hardest workers on the team. Because of his hard work he will provide a solid backup behind the plate. His throwing has improved since last spring. Offensively he provides quality at-bats. Tim is a good leader and teammate. Union Career. 2010...played in 12 games with 10 starts...hit .158 in 19 at-bats...threw out four runners in 12 stolen base attempts...made no errors in 55 chances behind the plate. 2011...played in 17 games with 6 starts.....hit .238 with 3 RBI....recorded a .974 fielding percentage behind the plate. Before Union. Anderson transferred from Greenville College where he played football and baseball. He prepped at Christian Academy of Louisville and was a member of the football and baseball teams. He helped lead his team to District Champions in 2007 and in 2008 to Regional and Semi-State Champions. In his senior year of high school, he was honored with the First Team Semi-State award and while at Greenville College, he was part of the SLIAC Honorable Mention team. In 2009, he had a .386 batting average and a .422 on base percentage. He was involved in the Beta Club and was an FCA leader. CAREER TOTALS Year

AVG

RBI

SLG%

HBP

SBA

FLD%

2010

.158

1.000

2011

.238

.333

.974

Totals

.200

.250

.989

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JEREMEY STACK

6-4 • 220 lbs. • Senior • R/R • Pitcher Hometown: Jackson, Tennessee Previous School: Madison Academic High School Birthday: July 16

Coach’s Comments. Jeremy is one of the best pitchers in the conference. He is a two-time all conference selection. Jeremy is recovering from a shoulder injury. Hopefully, Jeremy will be ready for the start of conference play in March. Expect Jeremy to be a weekend guy once he is back. Union Career. 2009...pitched in 15 games with 12 starts on the year...posted a 3.56 ERA with an 8-3 record and one save...posted a team high 81 strikeouts in 78.1 innings pitched with just 24 walks. 2010...was 6-3 with a 3.90 ERA and one save in 13 appearances...started nine games...recorded 60 strikeouts and just 16 walks in 57.2 innings pitched.....2011...played and started in 14 games....posted a 2.80 ERA and a 9-4 record in 83.2 innings with 4 shutouts.....recorded 67 strikeouts and 25 walks......named to the first team all-conference.

Before Union. Stack prepped at Madison Academic High School where he played baseball and basketball. While at Madison, Stack was a part of the basketball team’s District Championship. In baseball, he was named All-State Honorable Mention three times, Pitcher of the Year as a freshman, and a was a three-time All-District player. During the summer of 2007, Stack posted a 10-2 record on the mound with a 0.80 ERA and two saves. Stack faced 263 batters, allowing just eight earned runs, striking out 78 batters, and recorded just 21 walks. CAREER TOTALS Year

ERA

SHO

AVG

HBP

FLD%

2009

3.56

78.1

.238

.909

2010

3.90

57.2

.290

.923

2011

2.80

83.2

.223

1.000

Totals

3.36

219.2

206

208

.940

#30

JUSTIN BRYAN

6-1 • 180 lbs. • Senior • R/R • Pitcher Hometown: Bascom, Florida Previous School: Stillman College Birthday: March 27 Coach’s Comments. Justin will redshirt this season.

Union Career. 2011...pitched in 11 games with 2 starts....posted a 5.60 ERA and 1-2 record in 35.1 innings....recorded 12 strikeouts and 4 walks....hit .182 in 11 at-bats with 1 RBI. Before Union. Bryan transferred to Union from Stillman College where he played one season of baseball. Before Stillman, Bryan played his freshman season at Jackson State Community College. He prepped at Malone (Fla.) High School where he helped lead his team to district titles in 2007 and 2008. As a junior and senior, he was named MVP. CAREER TOTALS (Hitting) Year

AVG

RBI

SLG%

HBP

SBA

FLD%

2011

.182

.909

Totals 16 (Pitching)

.182

.909

Year

ERA

SHO

AVG

HBP

FLD%

2011

5.60

35.1

.292

.909

Totals

5.60

35.1

.292

.909

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DEREK ROOF

6-5 • 165 lbs. • Junior • R/R • Pitcher Hometown: Paducah, Kentucky Previous School: Indiana University Birthday: October 8 Coach’s Comments. Derek will redshirt this season.

Union Career. 2011...played in 13 games with 9 starts....posted a 3.79 ERA and a 7-1 record in 57 innings with one shutout....recorded 35 strikeouts and 23 walks. 2012...Redshirt. Before Union. Roof transferred to Union after one season of baseball at Indiana University. He tossed 12.3 innings in five appearances as a freshman. Roof prepped at Lone Oak (Ky.) High School where he played four seasons of baseball for former Union Bulldog, Genus Miller. He helped lead his team to the 2009 District title. Roof was named all-state and was also selected as an all-star on his summer league team. Roof was 6-4 as a senior with a 2.40 ERA as a senior at Lone Oak. CAREER TOTALS Year

ERA

SHO

AVG

HBP

FLD%

2011

3.79

57.0

.265

.818

Totals

3.79

57.0

.265

.818

BENJIE FESMIRE

6-0 • 195 lbs. • Junior • R/R • 2B/Pitcher Hometown: Jackson, Tennessee Previous School: University School of Jackson Birthday: March 28

Coach’s Comments. Benjie is a two way player that is coming off a good spring offensively. Benjie is a hard worker that has improved every season. Offensively, Benjie has improved his ability to drive the ball to all fields. Defensively, he is solid at second base. He will have the opportunity early to contribute at second base. On the mound he is a strike thrower that battles. He will provide mid-week pitching help.

Union Career. 2010...hit .273 with two doubles and two RBI in 11 at-bats...on the mound, was 0-0 in six appearances with a 7.52 ERA...recorded 10 strikeouts in 20.1 innings pitched.....2011...played in 12 games with 4 starts....pitched in 3 games....posted a 1.80 ERA in 5.0 innings....hit .333 with 3 RBI Before Union. Fesmire played two sports at the University School of Jackson including baseball and basketball. He was a starter for USJ’s baseball program for five seasons for Coach Brad Dyer. He was a member of USJ’s State Championship team in 2005, their runner-up teams in 2006 and 2007, and their semifinal appearance in 2008. Fesmire was one of the top players for USJ as both a pitcher and middle infielder. He was named All-State , All-District, and Jackson Sun All-West Tennessee as a sophomore. Fesmire added All-District and All-District Tournament as a Junior. He was selected to play in the TBCA Showcase and was twice named to the TBCA team. Fesmire represented USJ as their Wendy’s High School Heisman athlete. CAREER TOTALS (Hitting) Year

AVG

RBI

SLG%

HBP

SBA

2010

.273

.455

2011

.333

.500

Totals 25 (Pitching)

.304

.478

FLD%

.929

1.000

.967

Year

ERA

SHO

AVG

HBP

FLD%

2010

7.52

20.1

.295

.929

2011

1.80

5.0

.111

1.000

Totals

.640

25.1

.967

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COLE McADAMS

6-0 • 190 lbs. • Junior • L/R • Third Base Hometown: Huntingdon, Tennessee Previous School: Huntingdon HS Birthday: May 5

Coach’s Comments. Cole is a two year starter that is a mainstay in our lineup. He is as good as it gets at third base. Offensively, he is a clutch hitter that has his best at-bats in the biggest situations. Cole will hit in the five or six hole again this season. Expect another great season from Cole this spring.

Union Career. 2009...hit .288 in 53 games with 12 doubles, two triples and 22 RBI...stole six bases...fielded a perfect 1.000 in 267 chances at first base... was named to the TranSouth Gold Glove team. 2011...started in all 55 games...hit .341 with 35 RBI....4 for 6 in stolen bases....named to the second team all-conference and TranSouth Gold Glove team. Before Union. McAdams played football and baseball for two seasons at Ripley High School. McAdams then transferred to Huntingdon High School where he played baseball and football for his junior and senior seasons. In 2007, he helped lead the Huntingdon baseball team to the District and Region Titles. McAdams also helped the Ripley team to District and Region titles in 2005. McAdams was a three-time All-District baseball performer, and was twice named All-Region in football. During his junior year in 2007, McAdams hit .326 with four home runs and a team-high 41 RBI. On the mound, McAdams posted a 5-0 record with 2.96 ERA. CAREER TOTALS Year

AVG

RBI

SLG%

HBP

SBA

FLD%

2009

.288

153

.392

250

1.000

2011

.341

170

.441

.922

Totals

108

104

.316

323

102

135

.418

283

114

.973

#14

DAVID LEISEY

6-3 • 160 lbs. • Junior • R/R • Pitcher Hometown: Lititz, Pennsylvania Previous School: Warwick High School Birthday: August 14

Coach’s Comments. David is a hard-working right handed pither. He has continued to improve. This fall David pitched well every time out. He will provide mid-week help on the mound this spring. Union Career. 2010...pitched in one game with one-third of an inning pitched and a 0.00 ERA...help secure a shutout.....2011...pitched in 2 games....gave up 1 hit and recorded 2 strikeouts in 3.0 innings.....named TranSouth Scholar Athlete. Before Union. Leisey was a member of the baseball and basketball teams at Warwick High School. He helped lead his baseball team to a District 3 Championship in 2008 and Section 1 Champions in 2009. He received the honor of 2nd Team All-Star in the Section 1 League. In 2008, he had a 3-1 record and a 1.42 ERA. Off the field, Leisey participated in the National Honor Society, Distinguished Honor Roll, and the WHS Science Fair and the JA Science Fair where he won first place in both competitions. CAREER TOTALS Year

ERA

SHO

AVG

HBP

FLD%

2010

0.00

.000

2011

0.00

3.0

.100

1.000

Totals

0.00

3.1

.000

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#22

JARED DAVIS

6-3 • 180 lbs. • Junior • R/R • Pitcher Hometown: Parsons, Tennessee Previous School: University School of Jackson Birthday: September 27

Coach’s Comments. Jared is a first team all-conference performer from last spring. He is our most consistent starter. Jared is a strike thrower that can change speeds in any count. We expect Jared to have another great season this spring.

Union Career. 2010...was 8-1 with a 4.87 ERA in 15 appearances and six starts...recorded 55 strikeouts in 57.1 innings...was named second team allconference........2011....played in 15 games with 14 starts....posted a 2.45 ERA with a 9-3 record with 3 shutouts....recorded 80 strikeouts and 15 walks in 92 innings....named to the first team all-conference and TranSouth Scholar Athlete. Before Union. Davis prepped at University School of Jackson where he helped lead USJ to their eighth state tournament appearance in 2008. He posted an 8-1 record with a 1.18 ERA as a junior and was named All-West Tennessee. In 2008, Davis was the player of the game in the region title game for USJ as he allowed just two hits and one run in six innings while striking out seven batters. While at USJ, he helped lead his team to district championships in 2007, 2008 and 2009. USJ also won two region titles in 2007 and 2008. Davis was named All-West Tennessee Pitcher. Before USJ, he attended Riverside High School where he played football and baseball. CAREER TOTALS Year

ERA

SHO

AVG

HBP

FLD%

2010

4.87

57.1

.304

.917

2011

2.45

92.0

.230

1.000

Totals

4.87

57.1

.304

.917

#11

KYLE BRYAN

6-0 • 185 lbs. • Sophomore • R/R • Outfield Hometown: Jackson, Tennessee Previous School: University School of Jackson Birthday: May 13

Coach’s Comments. Kyle is a hard-working outfielder that shows up and improves every day. Defensively, Kyle can play all three outfield positions. Because of his defensive abilities he was used as a defensive replacement late in games last spring. Offensively, he continues to improve which will lead to more opportunities at the plate. Union Career. 2011...played in 32 games with 1 start....hit .091 with 11 at-bats and 1 RBI. Before Union. Bryan prepped at the University School of Jackson where he played four seasons of baseball. While at USJ, Bryan was named all-district twice and was also selected to the TBCA team as a junior. CAREER TOTALS Year

AVG

RBI

SLG%

HBP

SBA

FLD%

2011

.091

1.000

Totals

.091

1.000

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WACEY RUSSELL

6-4 • 200 lbs. • Sophomore • R/R • Outfield Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee Previous School: Donelson Christian Academy Birthday: August 21

Coach’s Comments. Wacey was slowed this fall by shoulder surgery. He is fully recovered and improving daily. Wacey is a plus runner that puts pressure on the defense with his speed. Defensively, Wacey can play all three outfield spots. He is very solid at all three. Once he gets his strength back from the injury he can help us this spring. Union Career. 2011...played in 51 games with 1 start....hit .100 in 10 at-bats with 41 runs.....14 of 17 in stolen bases.

Before Union. Russell prepped at Donelson Christian (Tenn.) Academy where he played baseball and football. He helped lead his baseball team to two district and two region titles, while also advancing to one semifinal appearance in the state championships. In baseball, he was selected by the TBCA to the Super Sophomore Team, once named all-region and twice named all-district.

CAREER TOTALS Year

AVG

RBI

SLG%

HBP

SBA

FLD%

2011

.100

1.000

Totals

.100

1.000

#32

COLIN HATCH

6-4 • 225 lbs. • Sophomore • R/R • Pitcher Hometown: Huntingdon, Tennessee Previous School: Huntingdon High School Birthday: July 2

Coach’s Comments. Colin returns this year after missing last spring due to injury. Colin has all the tools to be a top of the rotation arm. He possesses a good fastball to go along with much improved secondary pitches. Colin will provide a quality arm out of the pen on weekends and help with mid-week starts. Union Career. 2010...was 2-0 with one save in eight appearances with a 5.50 ERA...recorded one complete game in two starts and struck out 12 batters in 18.0 innings...missed the last half of the season with an injury. 2011...Red-shirt season. Before Union. Hatch prepped at Huntingdon High School where he played baseball and football. He received the honors of All-District and 2nd team AllWest Tennessee his junior year. His senior year he was District MVP, West Tennessee Pitcher of the Year, Team Captain, Team MVP, and participated in the West Tennessee All-Star Game. His senior year at Huntingdon, Hatch posted a 1.44 ERA with 94 strikeouts. He also tossed 42 consecutive innings without allowing an earned run. In a regional semi-finals appearance, he tossed nine innings, allowed one hit, and struck out 17 batters. CAREER TOTALS Year

ERA

SHO

2010

5.50

Totals

5.50

AVG

HBP

18.0

FLD%

.270

.000

.270

.000

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WILL IRVIN

6-1 • 205 lbs. • Senior • R/R • RHP/1B Hometown: Salusbury, Tennessee Previous School: Auburn University Birthday: March 21

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Coach’s Comments. Will is a two-way guy that will hit third or fourth in the order. Offensively he had a great fall. Will has the ability to handle all pitches and drive the ball. On the mound, Will is our number one starter. He has a good fastball with excellent movement. His secondary pitches are swing and miss types. Expect Will to have a great year this spring. Union Career. 2012...first season at Union.

Before Union. Irvin transferred in from Auburn (Ala.) University. He was 4-2 in eight appearances, striking out 18 batters in 29.2 innings pitched. Irvin also played two years of junior college ball at Itawamba (Miss.) Community College. In 2010, he went 2-1 with a 3.25 ERA in 36 innings, striking out 23. In 2009, he was 10-1 with 44 strike outs in 68 innings. He was named all-conference and was the winning pitcher of the 2009 JUCO State Championship Game. Irving also hit .350 with 10 home runs and 59 RBI in two seasons at Itawamba.

KODY PINSON

6-3 • 210 lbs. • Junior • R/R • 1B Hometown: Jonesboro, Arkansas Previous School: Panola College Birthday: May 25

Coach’s Comments. Kody is a hard worker that has really improved his defense at first base from the fall. Offensively, he is a middle of the order type hitter. He has the ability to hit for power and drive in runs. Union Career. 2012...first season at Union.

Before Union. Pinson transferred to Union from Panola (Texas) College where he played one season of baseball, hitting .280 with four homeruns. As a freshman in college, Pinson hit .408 with five homeruns for Lyon (Ark.) College and was named second team all-conference. Pinson prepped at Jonesboro (Ark.) High School. In high school, he hit just shy of .400 with 24 home runs and 99 RBI in just three seasons. Pinson was named first team all-conference twice in high school.

JOHN REED

5-8 • 170 lbs. • Junior • L/R • RHP Hometown: Windsor, California Previous School: Windsor HS Birthday: March 25

#17

Coach’s Comments. John is a two-way guy that will contribute mainly on the mound this spring. Since this fall he has improved in every aspect of his pitching. He has good stuff and a competitive edge. John will pitch big innings for us this spring. Union Career. 2012...first season at Union.

Before Union. Reed prepped at Windsor (Calif.) High School where he played four seasons of baseball. Reed was named team captain and was selected to the All-Empire team as a senior.

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JIM MARTIN

6-2 • 220 lbs. • Freshman • L/R • 3B/1B Hometown: Ajax, Ontario Previous School: Ajax High School Birthday: January 23

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#20

Coach’s Comments. Jim is the most improved player on our team. Because of his hard work, Jim has earned playing time at first base. He will provide some left-handed punch to a mainly right-handed middle of the order. Expect Jim to have a breakout season after last year’s red shirt season. Union Career. 2012...first season at Union. Before Union. Martin prepped at Ajax (Canada) High School where he played baseball and football. Martin was a catcher and third baseman for the baseball team and was the linebacker for the football team.

HUNTER SMITH

6-1 • 195 lbs. • Sophomore • R/R • OF/RHP Hometown: Humboldt, Tennessee Previous School: University School of Jackson Birthday: August 26

#23

Coach’s Comments. Hunter is a two-way guy that has the potential to impact our weekend rotation and middle of our lineup. Offensively, Hunter can handle the bat. He possesses the ability to drive the ball to all fields. Defensively, he will play right field. On the mound, he has top of the rotation stuff. Hunter will compete for the number three spot in the rotation or settle in as our late inning guy. Expect a great year from Hunter. Union Career. 2012...first season at Union.

Before Union. Smith prepped at the University School of Jackson where he played five seasons of baseball. As a sophomore, he was named to the super sophomore, all-district, all-region, all-state, all-West Tennessee, and all-tournament teams. He was also awarded district MVP. As a junior, he was named to the all-district team. As a senior he was named to teh all-district and all-tournament teams. He was named an Under Armour All American and a Perfect Game All American. Smith had a career batting average of .403 as a four year starter.

JACOB ALEXANDER

6-0 • 175 lbs. • Freshman • R/R • SS/RHP Hometown: Montgomery, Alabama Previous School: Northside HS Birthday: September 17

Coach’s Comments. Jacob is a two way player that will contribute as both this spring. Offensively, Jacob has the ability to be a great top of the order player. He can run, handle the bat, and has some pop. Defensively, he is solid at both shortstop and second base. Pitching is where he will contribute the most this spring. He has three quality pitches to go with a competitive fire. Union Career. 2012...first season at Union.

Before Union. Alexander prepped at North Side (Tenn.) High School where he played baseball, basketball and one season of spring football. As a fouryear starter for the baseball team, Alexander played second base, third base, shortstop and pitched. He was named a TBCA Super Sophomore, Jackson Sun All-District, all-tournament, All-West Tennessee and TSWA All-State as a sophomore. Following his junior year, he earned all-district, all-tournament, all-region and was the winning pitcher in the district semifinals and finals. As a senior, he helped North Side to a second straight district title, while hitting .500 with four home runs, 34 RBI, four triples and 44 runs. Alexander also tossed 63 innings as a senior, striking out 90 batters and posting a 2.52 ERA. He was named tournament MVP, all-district, team MVP and Most Outstanding Player in the West Tennessee All-Star Classic. He added TBCA all-region, first team Jackson Sun All-West Tennessee and Tennessee BAseball Report All-State Two-way player selections. Alexander’s career totals include a .451 batting average, 110 RIB, 183 hits, 12 home runs, 156 runs and 49 doubles. Alexander played summer ball in 2011 for the Tennessee Thunder who finished 33-8 while posting a runner-up finish in the under-18 national tournament. Off the field, Alexander was in the Honors Program and was a member of the Academic Decathlon Team that earned medalist at the state competition.

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LOGAN WALL

6-0 • 200 lbs. • Freshman • R/R • 1B Hometown: Jackson, Tennessee Previous School: University School of Jackson Birthday: December 14

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Coach’s Comments. Logan is a hard-working first baseman that continues to improve. He shows the ability to handle the bat on a consistent basis. Defensively, he is solid but he must continue to improve his footwork. Union Career. 2012...first season at Union.

Before Union. Wall prepped at the University School of Jackson where he played four years of baseball for coach Brad Dyer. Wall was named all-region, all-state and all-tournament at the district level. He was also named to the TSWA All-State team as a senior. Wall hit .441 with 41 runs, 54 RBI, six home runs as a senior. He posted a .494 on-base percentage, while slugging at a .678 clip.

WILL EMBRY

6-3 • 220 lbs. • Freshman • R/R • RHP Hometown: Burlison, Tennessee Previous School: Brighton HS Birthday: December 1

#26

Coach’s Comments. Will is a freshman pitcher that continues to get better. He is a hard worker that throws strikes. Will provides mid-week depth to our pitching staff. Union Career. 2012...first season at Union. Before Union. Embry comes to Union after graduating from Brighton (Tenn.) High School. While at Brighton, he played two seasons of baseball. He was named all-district, all-district tournament and was an Academic All-Star. In a game his senior year, Embry recorded 10 consecutive strikeouts on the mound. Embry spent his freshman and sophomore seasons at Tipton Rosemark Academy where he played baseball and football. Off the field, he was a member of the National Honor Society, student council and Mu Alpla Theta.

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2011 Transouth tournament champs

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2011 season summary

Union University captured the TranSouth Tournament Championship for the second time in three seasons. It was the third straight year for Union to play in the title game. Union advanced to the NAIA National Championship Opening Round for the third straight year as well. Union finished the season with a 38-17 record overall and a 16-8 mark in the TranSouth. Union entered the season ranked No. 16 in the NAIA preseason rankings. Union climbed to as high as No. 7 during the season, before finishing No. 22 in the final poll. Union opened the season by winning nine straight games. The Bulldogs remained in the top-25 all season, on their way to a 3-seed in the conference tournament. The Bulldogs started the conference tournament with a loss to Martin Methodist, but won four straight games against Cumberland, Martin Methodist and Bethel twice. The Bulldogs claimed the TranSouth Conference Championship with an 11-2 win over Bethel in the title game. Union went 0-2 at nationals, losing to Auburn-Montgomery (Ala.) and Huntington University (Ind.). Doug Joyce, Jared Davis, and Jeremey Stack were named to the TranSouth first team all-conference. Cole McAdams was named to the second team all-conference. Joyce, McAdams, and Danny Grimm received Rawlings TranSouth Gold Glove honors for their defensive play. Seven players earned TranSouth Scholar Athlete awards, including Jared Davis, David Leisey, Danny Grimm, Kian Jost, Doug Joyce, Derek Copley, and Matt Fike. Copley was also named to the NAIA Scholar Athlete list.

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UNION UNIVERSITY Record: 38‐17‐0 Score by Innings Opponents Union University Batting

2011 Season stats

Home: 25‐9‐0

Away: 11‐6‐0

Neutral: 2‐2‐0

Conference: 16‐8‐0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ‐ R 27 24 28 27 22 18 21 13 8 0 0 0 2 ‐ 190 53 27 57 51 42 55 10 15 12 0 0 0 1 ‐ 323

Depablos, Oscar McAdams, Cole Hill, Bryan Fesmire, Benjie Pawlan, Brett Joyce, Doug Jost, Kian Kirksey, Kevin Rayborn, R.J. Martin, Jim Anderson, Tim Barnes, Clint Key, Martin Grimm, Danny Bryan, Justin Russell, Wacey Bryan, Kyle Beck, Dan Roof, Derek Fike, Matt Stack, Jeremey McDougall, Logan Davis, Jared Dew, Cody Copley, Derek Leisey, David

GP GS AVG

2B 3B HR RBI TB

SLG%

HBP SO

GDP OB%

SF SH SB SBA

49 55 51 12 48 55 50 55 51 3 17 51 14 51 16 51 32 9 13 16 14 8 15 20 4 2

140 170 143 12 150 185 127 157 131 4 21 153 13 159 11 10 11 10 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

26 44 35 3 42 9 29 16 23 0 1 27 3 18 1 41 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0

51 58 48 4 50 58 38 45 36 1 5 36 3 34 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

7 11 5 2 7 7 5 9 8 0 2 7 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0.443 0.441 0.510 0.500 0.473 0.454 0.378 0.433 0.374 0.250 0.333 0.373 0.231 0.283 0.182 0.100 0.091 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

15 19 23 5 18 15 19 8 21 0 2 13 4 10 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

6 11 8 0 14 17 8 6 17 0 0 7 0 5 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

3 4 0 0 0 2 2 5 3 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 7 0 0 2 2 3 2 5 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

44 55 45 4 44 55 45 52 50 0 6 44 2 51 6 1 1 2 10 2 14 0 14 0 4 0

0.364 0.341 0.336 0.333 0.333 0.314 0.299 0.287 0.275 0.250 0.238 0.235 0.231 0.214 0.182 0.100 0.091 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

2 0 1 0 4 2 1 1 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 2 6 0 2 5 1 4 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

27 35 37 3 23 31 25 38 20 0 3 18 5 20 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

62 75 73 6 71 84 48 68 49 1 7 57 3 45 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

17 20 39 0 24 38 16 26 17 1 8 18 3 20 5 3 2 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

0.444 0.425 0.454 0.529 0.446 0.411 0.414 0.341 0.425 0.250 0.304 0.322 0.412 0.280 0.167 0.182 0.286 0.167 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

5 6 2 0 4 1 3 3 6 0 0 6 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

3 4 5 0 18 0 4 4 7 0 0 12 0 6 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

4 6 7 0 21 0 4 4 8 0 0 12 0 7 0 17 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total: 55 0.293 1608 323 471 78 16 24 287 653 0.406 176 101 262 26 0.392 25 44 77 92 Opponents: 55 0.254 1625 190 413 60 10 19 167 550 0.338 116 45 304 21 0.318 17 34 37 64 LOB ‐ Team (406), Opp (362). IBB ‐ Team (3), Opp (1). Picked Off ‐ Team (12), Opp (5) Pitching ERA W L GP GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR TBF B/Avg WP HBP BK SFA SHA

Leisey, David Fesmire, Benjie Davis, Jared Stack, Jeremey Kirksey, Kevin Fike, Matt Roof, Derek Dew, Cody Bryan, Justin Copley, Derek

0.00 1.80 2.45 2.80 2.90 3.52 3.79 4.43 5.60 5.93

0 0 9 9 5 4 7 2 1 1

0 0 3 4 4 1 1 1 2 1

2 3 15 14 13 16 13 20 11 4

0 0 14 14 12 0 9 0 2 4

Total: Opponents: Fielding

3.39 38 17 55 6.09 17 38 55

0 0 5 7 1 0 2 0 0 0

0 0 3 4 1 0 1 0 0 0

1 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 0

0 0 1 0 1 2 0 2 2 0

3.0 5.0 92.0 83.2 62.0 30.2 57.0 44.2 35.1 13.2

1 2 77 69 69 30 58 48 42 17

0 1 26 31 34 13 25 26 22 12

0 1 25 26 20 12 24 22 22 9

0 2 2 1 15 80 25 67 30 52 5 20 23 35 9 23 4 12 3 12

0 1 12 10 7 3 9 4 9 5

0 0 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 0

0 11 0 21 1 363 4 350 4 295 2 128 2 255 4 197 1 153 1 64

0.100 0.111 0.230 0.223 0.277 0.261 0.265 0.279 0.292 0.315

15 9 15 2

6 2

8 427.0 413 190 161 116 304 60 10 19 1837 0.254 4 408.0 471 323 276 176 262 79 16 24 1954 0.293

0 2 8 6 6 3 4 1 3 2

1 1 2 8 8 6 6 6 3 4

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1

0 0 4 0 3 1 2 4 1 2

0 0 7 8 5 1 5 6 1 1

35 45 2 17 33 101 3 25

34 44

FLD%

TP SBA

RCS

SBA%

CI OBS

Fike, Matt Jost, Kian Beck, Dan Fesmire, Benjie Bryan, Kyle Leisey, David Stack, Jeremey Martin, Jim Davis, Jared Russell, Wacey Dew, Cody Hill, Bryan Joyce, Doug Depablos, Oscar Pawlan, Brett Kirksey, Kevin Anderson, Tim Barnes, Clint Rayborn, R.J. Grimm, Danny McAdams, Cole Key, Martin Bryan, Justin Roof, Derek Copley, Derek McDougall, Logan

16 50 9 12 32 2 14 3 15 51 20 51 55 49 48 55 17 51 51 51 55 14 16 13 4 8

2 45 2 4 1 0 14 0 14 1 0 45 55 44 44 52 6 44 50 51 55 2 6 10 4 0

6 49 1 16 13 1 15 10 18 4 7 5 324 170 97 367 39 113 203 220 141 11 22 11 3 0

1 47 1 6 13 0 1 10 3 4 0 5 277 159 94 336 27 109 80 66 33 5 4 0 0 0

5 2 0 10 0 1 14 0 15 0 7 0 44 8 1 23 11 1 116 143 97 5 16 9 1 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 2 8 1 3 7 11 11 1 2 2 2 0

1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 0.991 0.982 0.979 0.978 0.974 0.973 0.966 0.950 0.922 0.909 0.909 0.818 0.333 0.000

1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 1 20 0 0 19 19 4 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 0 0 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.545 0.000 0.000 0.667 0.538 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 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

Total: Opponents:

55 55

1867 1782

1281 1224

530 476

56 0.970 82 0.954

27 2

0 0

33 52

27 12

0.550 0.813

6 8

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

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UNION UNIVERSITY Date Opponent 02/12/11 h Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. 02/12/11 h Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. 02/14/11 h St. Catharine 02/14/11 h St. Catharine 02/18/11 h Missouri Baptist University 02/18/11 h Huntington Univ. 02/19/11 h Huntington Univ. 02/19/11 h Missouri Baptist University 02/22/11 a William Carey University 02/25/11 h Lindsey Wilson College 02/26/11 h Lindsey Wilson College 02/26/11 h Lindsey Wilson College 03/01/11 h Lane College 03/01/11 h Lane College 03/03/11 * a Blue Mountain College 03/03/11 * a Blue Mountain College 03/04/11 * a Blue Mountain College 03/08/11 h MacMurray College 03/11/11 h Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. 03/11/11 h Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. 03/12/11 h Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. 03/16/11 h Belhaven University 03/18/11 * h Lyon College 03/19/11 * h Lyon College 03/19/11 * h Lyon College 03/21/11 n Embry‐Riddle Aeronautical 03/24/11 * h Bethel University TN 03/25/11 * h Bethel University TN 03/25/11 * h Bethel University TN 03/29/11 a Belhaven University 04/01/11 * a Cumberland University TN 04/02/11 * a Cumberland University TN 04/02/11 * a Cumberland University TN 04/06/11 n Central Methodist Univ. 04/06/11 a William Woods Univ. 04/08/11 * h Martin Methodist College 04/08/11 * h Martin Methodist College 04/09/11 * h Martin Methodist College 04/12/11 h William Carey University 04/16/11 * a Mid‐Continent Univ. 04/16/11 * a Mid‐Continent Univ. 04/16/11 * a Mid‐Continent Univ. 04/22/11 * a Freed‐Hardeman University 04/22/11 * a Freed‐Hardeman University 04/23/11 * a Freed‐Hardeman University 04/28/11 * h Trevecca Nazarene Univ. 04/28/11 * h Trevecca Nazarene Univ. 04/29/11 * h Trevecca Nazarene Univ. 05/04/11 # h Martin Methodist College 05/05/11 # a Bethel University TN 05/06/11 # h Cumberland University TN 05/07/11 # a Martin Methodist College 05/07/11 # h Bethel University TN 05/12/11 ^ n Auburn University Montgomery 05/13/11 ^ n Huntington Univ. Record: W‐L Overall: (38‐17) Conference: (16‐8) Non‐Conf: (22‐9) Home: (25‐9) Away: (11‐6) Neutral: (2‐2) Note: * ‐ denotes a conference game. # ‐ denotes a conference tournament game. ^ ‐ denotes an national tournament opening round game.

2011 season resluts Score 5‐4 4‐1 5‐2 7‐1 8‐7 3‐1 1‐0 10‐0 11‐3 5‐10 1‐0 3‐8 10‐0 9‐0 3‐2 13‐0 16‐5 11‐1 1‐0 0‐2 16‐0 5‐14 7‐4 6‐0 0‐3 10‐0 2‐1 4‐1 3‐2 5‐6 0‐10 4‐0 5‐10 12‐4 5‐8 5‐8 6‐3 8‐5 3‐2 12‐2 8‐1 10‐5 1‐0 1‐2 1‐5 7‐3 1‐5 2‐5 1‐2 10‐5 8‐5 12‐7 11‐2 5‐11 1‐2

W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W

L T Record 1‐0 2‐0 3‐0 4‐0 5‐0 6‐0 7‐0 8‐0 9‐0 L 9‐1 10‐1 L 10‐2 11‐2 12‐2 13‐2, 1‐0 14‐2, 2‐0 15‐2, 3‐0 16‐2 17‐2 L 17‐3 18‐3 L 18‐4 20‐4, 5‐0 L 20‐5, 5‐1 21‐5 22‐5, 6‐1 23‐5, 7‐1 24‐5, 8‐1 L 24‐6 L 24‐7, 8‐2 25‐7, 9‐2 L 25‐8, 9‐3 26‐8 L 26‐9 L 26‐10, 9‐4 27‐10, 10‐4 28‐10, 11‐4 29‐10 30‐10, 12‐4 31‐10, 13‐4 32‐10, 14‐4 33‐10, 15‐4 L 33‐11, 15‐5 L 33‐12, 15‐6 34‐12,16‐6 L 34‐13,16‐7 L 34‐14,16‐8 L 34‐15 35‐15 36‐15 37‐15 38‐15 L 38‐16 L 38‐17

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Transouth recap & naia information

2011 TranSouth Standings No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Team Cumberland Trevecca Union University Martin Methodist Freed-Hardeman Bethel University Mid-Continent Lyon College Blue Mountain

Conf. 20-4 18-6 16-8 15-9 12-12 10-14 7-16 5-18 4-20

Overall 46-16 35-22 38-17 25-23 27-28 27-22-2 25-31 17-30 16-35

2011 TranSouth Honors Player of the Year – Travis Garcia, Martin Methodist Coach of the Year – Jonathan Burton, Trevecca Nazarene About the NAIA

FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Outfield – Chris Cain, Bethel Second Base – Tommy Crews, Cumberland Pitcher – Jared Davis, Union Catcher – David Fanshawe, Cumberland Right Field – Cory Farris, Cumberland Outfield – Jordan Foreman, Trevecca Nazarene Pitcher/Third Base – Travis Garcia, Martin Methodist Catcher – Doug Joyce, Union Pitcher – Dylan Kuhn, Trevecca Nazarene Pitcher – Will Locante, Cumberland Designated Hitter – Mike Mandarino, Cumberland Shortshop – Craig Massey, Bethel First Base – Mitch McClay, Trevecca Nazarene Infield – Chad Reynolds, Trevecca Nazarene Pitcher – Jeremy Stack, Union Outfield – Matt Tidwell, Trevecca Nazarene Pitcher – Aaron Wilkerson, Cumberland SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Outfield – Tony Allen, Martin Methodist First Base – Greg Appleton, Cumberland Left Field – Michael Armenteros, Lyon Catcher – Leamond Arthur, Freed-Hardeman Pitcher – Hunter Burge, Mid-Continent Second Base – Cody Crocker, Bethel Pitcher/Third Base – Travis Garcia, Martin Methodist Catcher – Kyle Kallsnick, Lyon Outfield – Seth Kennedy, Blue Mountain Center Field – Nathan Lawrence, Mid-Continent Left Field – Jay Lowery, Bethel Third Base – Cole McAdams, Union Pitcher – Josh McNatt, Lyon Third Base – T.J. Murphy, Cumberland Extra Fielder – Celtic Rush, Bethel Designated Hitter – Jordan Stack, Bethel Pitcher – Craig Stern, Trevecca Nazarene Pitcher – Joey Wilder, Bethel Shortstop – Tommy Winegardner, Cumberland GOLD GLOVE AWARD Second Base – Cody Crocker, Bethel Center Field – Hunter DeBerry, Bethel Outfield – Drew Donnelly, Martin Methodist Pitcher – Colby Fitzpatrick, Bethel Outfield – Jordan Foreman, Trevecca Nazarene First Base – Michael Gizewski, Martin Methodist Shortstop – Danny Grimm, Union Catcher – Doug Joyce, Union Third Base – Cole McAdams, Union

The purpose of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is to promote the education and development of students through intercollegiate athletic participation. Member institutions, although varied and diverse, share a common commitment to high standards and to the principle that participation in athletics serves as an integral part of the total educational process. The NAIA embraces the concept of the student and recognizes the importance of the individuality of each member institution, the value of the conferences and Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) structure, and the benefits of membership in a national association. The NAIA supports gender equity. Gender equity is an atmosphere and reality where fair distribution of overall athletic opportunity and resources, proportionate to enrollment, are available to women and men, and where no student-athlete, coach or athletics administrator is discriminated against in any way in the athletics program. That is to say, an athletics program is gender-equitable when the men’s sports program would be pleased to accept as its own the overall participation opportunities and resources currently allocated to the women’s sports program and vice versa.

Advancing sport with innovative change

The NAIA has 50,000 student-athletes participating at nearly 300 member colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. Divided into 25 conferences and the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.), the NAIA offers 23 championships in 13 sports. Since 1937, the NAIA has continued a long tradition of pushing the envelope and making a positive difference in the lives of students, coaches and parents. The Champions of Character program is the latest cutting-edge addition to the NAIA’s proud history of innovation (www.championsofcharacter.org). Through Champions of Character, the NAIA seeks to create an environment in which every studentathlete, coach, official and spectator are committed to the true spirit of competition through the five core values: respect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership and sportsmanship.

NAIA at a Glance • • • • • •

Nearly 300 member colleges and universities 23 national championships 650,000 students First to include black colleges and students in championships First to include women in national championships First to develop system-wide character initiative with substantive programming

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opponent information

TranSouth Opponents BETHEL UNIVERSITY

BLUE MOUNTAIN COLLEGE

CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY

FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY

April 6-7 in McKenzie, Tenn.

April 26-27 at Union

March 30-31 at Union

March 8-9 at Union

Head Coach: Rusty Thompson 2011 Record: 27-22-2 Record vs. Union: 12-151 Location: McKenzie, Tenn. Nickname: Wildcats Colors: Purple & Gold

Head Coach: Curt Fowler 2011 Record: 16-35 Record vs. Union: 0-3 Location: Blue Mountain, Miss. Nickname: Toppers Colors: Navy & Gold

Head Coach: Woody Hunt 2011 Record: 46-16 Record vs. Union: 72-36 Location: Lebanon, Tenn. Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Maroon & White

Head Coach: Jonathan Estes 2011 Record: 27-28 Record vs. Union: 29-73 Location: Henderson, Tenn. Nickname: Lions Colors: Maroon, White, & Gold

LYON COLLEGE

MARTIN METHODIST COLLEGE

MID-CONTINENT UNIVERSITY

TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

April 13-14 in Batesville, Ark.

March 23-24 in Pulaski, Tenn.

March 16-17 at Union

March 2-3 in Nashville, Tenn.

Head Coach: Tony Roepke 2011 Record: 17-30 Record vs. Union: 16-37 Location: Batesville, Ark. Nickname: Pipers Colors: Red, Blue & Gold

Head Coach: Kelly Bratton 2011 Record: 25-23 Record vs. Union: 20-35-1 Location: Pulaski, Tenn. Nickname: RedHawks Colors: Red, White, & Black

Head Coach: Shawn Yarbrough 2011 Record: 25-31 Record vs. Union: 1-14 Location: Mayfield, Ky. Nickname: Cougars Colors: Blue and Gold

Head Coach: Mike Lord 2011 Record: 35-22 Record vs. Union: 45-59 Location: Nashville, Tenn. Nickname: Trojans Colors: Purple & White

Non-Conference Opponents ASBURY UNIVERSITY February 3-4 at Union Head Coach: Bob Silvanik 2011 Record: 33-18-2 Record vs. Union: 0-0 Location: Wilmore, Ky. Nickname: Eagles Colors: Purple & White

INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTHEAST April 20-21 at Union Head Coach: Ben Reel 2011 Record: 38-15-1 Record vs. Union: 2-10 Location: New Albany, Ind. Nickname: Grenadiers Colors: Crimson & Cream

SOUTHERN POLYTECHNIC STATE March 20 in Marietta, Ga. Head Coach: Matt Griffin 2011 Record: Record vs. Union: 0-0 Location: Marietta, Ga. Nickname: Runnin’ Hornets Colors: Green & White

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE - MARTIN February 22 at Union Head Coach: Bubba Cates 2011 Record: 20-36 Record vs. Union: 19-49 Location: Martin, Tenn. Nickname: Skyhawks Colors: Navy Blue & Orange

BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY March 6 in Jackson, Miss. March 14 at Union Head Coach: Hill Denson 2011 Record: 45-18 Record vs. Union: 8-6 Location: Jackson, Miss. Nickname: Blazers Colors: Green & Gold

LANE COLLEGE February 15 at Union Head Coach: Mike Wallace 2011 Record: 4-28 Record vs. Union: 1-35 Location: Jackson, Tenn. Nickname: Dragons Colors: Cardinal & Royal

TAYLOR UNIVERSITY February 24-25 at Union Head Coach: Kyle Gould 2011 Record: 35-14 Record vs. Union: 1-2 Location: Upland, Ind. Nickname: Trojans Colors: Purpe & Vegas Gold

WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY March 27 at Union April 10 in Hattiesburg, Miss. Head Coach: Bobby Halford 2011 Record: 31-27 Record vs. Union: 7-12 Location: Hattiesburg, Miss. Nickname: Crusaders Colors: Red, Black & White

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIVERSITY February 28 in Memphis, Tenn. April 17 at Union Head Coach: Phil Goodwin 2011 Record: 15-28-1 Record vs. Union: 33-94-1 Location: Memphis, Tenn. Nickname: Bucs Colors: Scarlet & Grey

LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE February 10-11 at Union Head Coach: Jonathan Burton 2011 Record: 20-24 Record vs. Union: 9-26 Location: Columbia, Ky. Nickname: Blue Raiders Colors: Blue & White

TOUGALOO COLLEGE March 7 in Jackson, Miss. Head Coach: Robert Franciskato 2011 Record: Record vs. Union: 0-1 Location: Tougaloo, Miss. Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Scarlet & Royal Blue

HARRIS-STOWE STATE COLLEGE February 29 at Union Head Coach: David Estes 2011 Record: 18-33-1 Record vs. Union: 0-1 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Nickname: Hornets Colors: Brown & Gold

MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY February 17-18 at Union April 3 in St. Louis, Mo. Head Coach: Eddie Uschold 2011 Record: 38-13 Record vs. Union: 18-36 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Nickname: Spartans Colors: Navy & White

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA April 24 in Florence, Ala. Head Coach: Mike Keehn 2011 Record: 37-14 Record vs. Union: 56-46 Location: Florence, Ala. Nickname: Lions Colors: Purple & Gold

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UNION UNIVERSITY NAIA ALL-AMERICANS Corey Rudolph - 2010 Judson Powers - 2006 Roger Cook – 2002, 2003 Jeff Wyatt – 2002 Chip Briggs – 2002 Joseph Talley – 2002 Blake Allen – 2001 Jeff Rowland – 1998 Ed Grammer – 1998 Kevin Overcash – 1997, 1998 Michael Hopper – 1997 Brandon Myhand – 1997 Brent Fronabarger – 1996 Chad Maricle – 1996 Robert Gordon – 1996 Luis Ortiz – 1991 Cano Velez – 1987, 1988 Julio Osuna - 1988 Rod Hari – 1985 Ronnie Giddens – 1983 PRE-SEASON NAIA ALL-AMERICANS Doug Joyce - 2012 NAIA SCHOLAR ATHLETES Derek Copley - 2011 Carl Harken - 2010 Chip Briggs - 2003 Joseph Talley – 2001, 2002 Steven Russell – 2001 John Koffman – 1997, 1998 Andy Kirk – 1996 Jason Tate – 1996 Tommy Locke – 1985, 1986 NCCAA ALL-AMERICANS John Koffman – 1998 (POY) Jeff Rowland – 1998 Ed Grammer – 1998 NAIA ALL REGION Shaun Cozart - 2008 Josiah Enyart - 2007 Judson Powers - 2006 Roger Cook - 2003 Jeff Wyatt – 2002 Chip Briggs – 2002 Joseph Talley – 2002 Blake Allen – 2001 Mark Satterfield – 2000 Ed Grammer – 1998 Jeff Rowland – 1998 Kevin Overcash - 1997,1998 Michael Hopper – 1997 Brandon Myhand – 1997 Chad Maricle – 1996 Brent Fronabarger – 1996 Robert Gordon – 1996 NAIA REGION GOLD GLOVE TEAM Judson Powers - 2008 NAIA REGION PLAYERS OF THE YEAR Jeff Wyatt - 2002 Jeff Rowland – 1998

honor roll TRANSOUTH ALL-CONFERENCE Jared Davis - 2010, 2011 Jeremey Stack - 2011 Cole McAdams - 2011 Doug Joyce - 2011 Danny Grimm - 2010 Derek Copley - 2010 Josh Jones - 2010 Alex Turner - 2010 Corey Rudolph - 2009, 2010 Carl Harken - 2008, 2009, 2010 Beau Baker - 2010 David Maristany - 2009 Andrew Hansen - 2008 Shaun Cozart - 2008 Allen Williams - 2006 Judson Powers - 2005, 2006, 2007 Greg Abram - 2007 Josiah Enyart - 2007 Clint Arthur - 2005, 2006 Zach Lowery - 2006, 2007 Seth Silcock - 2005 Todd Winchester - 2003 Jason Johnson - 2003 Jed Thomas - 2003 Cory Engle - 2003 Brandon Jackson - 2003 Roger Cook – 2002, 2003 Chip Briggs – 2002, 2003 Joseph Talley – 2002 Rolando Agosto – 2002 Marc Glass – 2002 Jeff Wyatt – 1999, 2002 Joel Hysmith – 2001 Blake Allen – 2001, 2002 Bart Lindsey – 2000, 2001 Blake Willsford – 2000 Danny Giles – 2000 Mark Satterfield – 1999, 2000 John Melton – 1999 Jeff Rowland – 1998 John Koffman – 1998 Kevin Overcash – 1997, 1998 Brandon Myhand - 1997, 1998 Ed Grammer – 1998 Michael Hopper – 1997 Genus Miller – 1997 TRANSOUTH CONFERENCE GOLD GLOVE TEAM Cole McAdams - 2009, 2011 Danny Grimm - 2010, 2011 Doug Joyce - 2011 Kevin Kirksey - 2010 David Maristany - 2010 Grant Luke - 2010 Judson Powers - 2007, 2008 Shaun Cozart - 2007 Jason Cooper - 2007 TRANSOUTH CONFERENCE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR Jeff Wyatt - 2002 Jeff Rowland – 1998 Michael Hopper – 1997 TCAC ALL-CONFERENCE Brent Fronabarger - 1995 Ricky Echols - 1989 Luis Ortiz - 1989 TCAC CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Brent Fronabarger (TCAC) – 1995 VSAC ALL-CONFERENCE Don Douglas - 1962 Jimmy Connor - 1961

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championship history & professional players

Union Championship History NAIA WORLD SERIES APPEARANCES 1983 NAIA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT FINISHES 3rd place (1983) NAIA WORLD SERIES WIN-LOSS RECORD 3-2 (.600) NAIA WORLD SERIES ALL-TIME RESULTS 1983 Union (Tenn.) 13, William Jewell (Mo.) 12 Union 7, Southern Arkansas 2 Lewis-Clark State 22, Union 6 Union 21, Liberty Baptist 17 Lubbock Christian 4, Union 0

NCAA SMALL COLLEGE NATIONAL TOURNAMENT 1963 - National Champions 1964 - National Runner-Up 1961 - NCAA DIII National Runner-Up TRANSOUTH CONFERENCE REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONSHIPS 2000, 2002 TRANSOUTH CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIPS 2000, 2002, 2009, 2011 TENNESSEE COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE 1987, 1988, 1996 VOLUNTEER STATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE 1966, 1969, 1983

NAIA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT OPENING ROUND APPEARANCES 2009, 2010, 2011 NAIA OPENING ROUND WIN-LOSS RECORD 2-6 (.250) NAIA OPENING ROUND ALL-TIME RESULTS 2009: 1-2 2010: 1-2 2011: 0-2

Union Pro Baseball History PLAYER (LAST SEASON AT UNION) Roger Cook (2003) Rolando Agosto (2002) Blake Allen (2002) . Bart Lindsey (2000) John Melton (2000) Ed Grammer (1998) Art Waldrep (1994) Luis Ortiz * (1991) . . . . . Julio Osuna (1988) Ronnie Giddens (1983) Mike Melton (1981) Joe Graves (1979) Stan Hough (1974) Gary Blalock (1974) Roman Bailey (1973) Jim Zak (1971) Johnny Martin (1970) Don Coffman (1970) Gary Hoskins (1967) Stan Little (1965) Jim Conner (1963) Don Douglas (1963) Frank Nation (1963) Dave Pflasterer (1963) Harbert Lee (1960) Jim Scott (1960) Johnny Rose (1956) Robin Coffman (1954) James (Jimmy) William Moore * (1922) . Benjamin (Ben) Nathaniel Shaw * (1916) Turner Barber * (1914) . . William (Bill) Booth Hopper * (1910) . * - denotes major league experience

AFFILIATED TEAM(S) (ROUND/OVERALL PICK) Independent Contract San Diego Padres (15th Round / No. 445) Cleveland Indians (8th Round / No. 244) Houston Astros Philadelphia Phillies (Free Agent) Arizona Diamondbacks (Free Agent) Philadelphia Phillies (37th Round) Colorado Rockies Boston Red Sox (1993-94)* (8th Round) Texas Rangers (1995-96)* Kansas City Royals Arizona Diamondbacks Montreal Expos St. Louis Cardinals California Angels Cincinnati Reds/Pirates St. Louis Cardinals New York Mets New York Mets New York Mets Kansas City Royals Chicago White Sox Seattle Mariners San Francisco Giants Chicago White Sox Seattle Mariners Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Cardinals San Francisco Giants St. Louis Cardinals Cleveland Indians San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants Chicago White Sox (AL) (1930) Philladelphia Athletics (AL) (1930-31) Pittsburg Pirates (NL)* (1917-18) Washington Senators (AL) (1915-16)* Chicago Cubs (NL) (1917-1922)* Brooklyn Robins (NL) (1923)* St. Louis Cardinals (NL) 1913-14)* Washington Senators (AL) (1915)*

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UNION UNIVERSITY INDIVIDUAL BATTING BATTING AVERAGE Batting average, season .526, Dave Pflasterer, 1965 .523, Don Douglas, 1963 Batting average, career 4-Year Career 1.) .387, Jeff Wyatt, 1999-2002 2.) .372, Kevin Overcash, 1997-2000 3-Year Career .426, Luis Ortiz, 1989-1991 2-Year Career .429, Jeff Rowland, 1997-98 SLUGGING PERCENTAGE Slugging percentage, season 1.108, Don Douglass, 1963 Slugging percentage, career .911*, Luis Ortiz, 1989-91 HITS Most hits, game 6, Roger Cook, vs. Concordia College, March 28, 2002 6, Ronnie Giddens, 1983 6, Jim Zak, 1971 6, Leon Turner, 1965 6, Don Douglass, 1961 Most hits, doubleheader 10, Kenneth Hawkins, 1955 vs. Lipscomb 7, Scott Wright, 1992 7, Jeff Simpson, 1980 Most hits, season 1.) 89, Jeff Wyatt, 2002 1.) 89, Jeff Dobbins, 1983 2.) 88, Ronnie Giddens, 1983 3.) 87, Kevin Overcash, 1998 3.) 87, Kevin Overcash, 1999 Most hits, career 1.) 316, Jeff Wyatt, 1999-2002 2.) 314, Kevin Overcash, 1997-2000 Longest hitting streak 22, Jeff Rowland, 1998 HOMERUNS Most homeruns, game 3, Brandon Jackson, vs. Lambuth University, April 14, 2003 3, Roger Cook, vs. Martin Methodist College, April 13, 2002 3, Jeff Wyatt, 1999 3, Chad Maricle, 1996 3, Luis Ortiz, 1991 3, Pete Williams, 1985 3, Lynn Yarbrough, 1984 3, Barry Bishop, 1983 3, Gary Blalock, 1973 3, Don Douglass, 1963 Most homeruns, season 26, Luis Ortiz, 1991 Most homeruns, career 58, Luis Ortiz, 1989-91 TRIPLES Most triples, game 2, Alex Turner, 2010 2, Danny Giles, 2000 2, Kevin Overcash, 2000 2, Craig Murley, 1994 2, Russell Taylor, 1993 2, Tony Kirk, 1983 2, Jeff Simpson, 1981 2, Mickey Thomas, 1980

record book Most triples, season 1.) 9, Kevin Overcash, 1998 2.) 8, Josiah Enyart, 2007 2.) 8, Tony Kirk, 1983 Most triples, career 24, Kevin Overcash, 1997-00 DOUBLES Most doubles, game 4, Roger Cook, vs. Concordia College, March 28, 2002 Most doubles, season 1. 26, Jeff Wyatt, 1999 2. 25, Roger Cook, 2003 Most doubles, career 1. 76, Roger Cook, 2000-2003 2. 68, Jeff Wyatt, 1999-2002 SINGLES Most singles, season 70, Kevin Overcash, 1997 Most singles, career 230, Kevin Overcash 1997-2000 RUNS BATTED IN Most runs batted in, game 1.) 8, Garrett Pepper, vs. Lambuth University, 04/30/04 2.) 7, Corey Rudolph, vs. Mid-Continent, 04/16/10 2.) 7, Brandon Jackson, vs. Lambuth University, 04/14/03 2.) 7, Barry Bishop, 1983 Most runs batted in, season 82, Barry Bishop, 1988 Most runs batted in, career 249, Jeff Wyatt, 1999-2002 GRAND SLAMS Most grand slams, season 2, Brandon Jackson, 2003 2, Brian Pace, 1998 2, Ronnie Giddens, 1983 2, Barry Bishop, 1983 Most grand slams, career 3, Ronnie Giddens, 1980-83 2, Brandon Jackson, 2003 2, Brian Pace, 1998 2, Barry Bishop, 1983 CYCLES Most cycles, season 1, Jason Johnson, vs. Lindsey Wilson College, February 19, 2004 Most cycles, career 1, Jason Johnson, 2004 RUNS SCORED Most runs scored, game 5, Lynn Yarbrough, 1983 5, Ronnie Giddens, 1983 Most runs scored, season 77, Kevin Overcash, 1998 Most runs scored, career 257, Kevin Overcash, 1997-00 STOLEN BASES Most stolen bases, game 5, Kevin Overcash, 1997 Most stolen bases, season 56, Kevin Overcash, 1997 Most stolen bases, career 157, Kevin Overcash, 1997-00 Most consecutive stolen bases 31, Kevin Overcash, 1997 BASE ON BALLS Most bases on balls, game 4, Joel Hysmith, vs. Lindsey Wilson College, February 15, 2002 4, Jeff Rowland, 1998 4, Brady Thompson 1996

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UNION UNIVERSITY Most bases on balls, season 54, Kris Weir, 1985 Most bases on balls, career 119, Joel Hysmith, 2001-04 116, Brandon Myhand, 1994-98 HIT BY PITCH Times hit by pitch, game 3, Doug Joyce, 05/05/11 vs. Bethel (Tenn.) University 3, Cole McAdams, 05/05/11, vs. Bethel (Tenn.) University 3, Danny Grimm, 03/3/10 vs. William Carey (Miss.) University 3, Beau Baker, 02/27/10 vs. Huntington (Ind.) University 3, Kent Powell Times hit by pitch, season 1.) 21, Alex Turner, 2010 1.) 21, Josh Jones, 2009 2.) 19, Zach Lowery, 2006 2.) 19, Johnny Katrosh, 1998 2.) 19, Allen Williams, 2006 Times hit by pitch, career 1.) 52, Allen Williams, 2006-2009 2.) 49, Zach Lowery, 2004-2007 3.) 30, Alex Turner, 2009-10 3.) 29, Patrick Williams, 2004-05 4.) 28, John Melton, 1997-2000 4.) 28, John Koffman, 1996 - 1999 5.) 26, Seth Silcock, 2004-05 SACRIFICES Most sacrifices, season 24*, Charlie Bryan, 1978 GAMES Most games played, season 64, Jeff Wyatt, 2002 64, Chip Briggs, 2002 64, Roger Cook, 2002 64, Rolando Agosto, 2002 Most games played, career 232, Jeff Wyatt, 1999-2002 232, Kevin Overcash, 1997-2000 AT BATS Most at bats, game 1.) 8, Jason Cooper, vs. Christian Brothers Univ. 04/04/06 (15 innings) 1.) 8, Kyle Yates, vs. Christian Brothers Univ. 04/04/06 (15 innings) 1.) 8, Andrew Maddox, vs. Christian Brothers Univ. 04/04/06 (15 innings) 1.) 8, Allen Williams, vs. Lyon College, 03/31/06 2.) 7, Jud Powers, vs. Christian Brothers Univ. 04/04/06 (15 innings) 2.) 7, Zach Lowery, vs. Christian Brothers Univ. 04/04/06 (15 innings) 2.) 7, Garrett Pepper, vs. Lyon College, 03/31/06 2.) 7, Ronnie Giddens, 1983, vs. Liberty Baptist University 2.) 7, Tony Kirk, 1983, vs. Liberty Baptist University 2.) 7, Barry Bishop, 1983, vs. Liberty Baptist University Most at bats, season 1.) 228, Roger Cook, 2002 2.) 225, Kevin Overcash, 1998 3.) 224, Jeff Wyatt, 2002 Most at bats, career 845, Kevin Overcash, 1997-2000 TOTAL BASES Total bases, game 14, Barry Bishop, 1983 Total bases, season 1. 176, Luis Ortiz, 1991 2. 162, Jeff Wyatt, 1999 3. 161, Jeff Wyatt, 2002 Total bases, career 1. 556, Jeff Wyatt, 1999-2002 2. 438, Luis Ortiz, 1989-1991 STRIKEOUTS Most strikeouts, season 54, John Melton, 1998 Most strikeouts, career 154, John Melton, 1996-2000

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INDIVIDUAL PITCHING WINS Most victories, season 13, Brent Fronabarger, 1996 12, Ed Grammer, 1998 Most victories, career 33, Brent Fronabarger, 1993-96 Most consecutive victories 14, Cano Valez, 1987-88 Winning percentage, season (10 decisions) 1. .917, (11-1), Tommy Locke, 1986 2. .909, (10-1), Velez, 1988 3. .866 (13-2), Brent Fronabarger, 1996 4. .857 (12-2), Ed Grammer, 1998 5. .846 (11-2), Brent Fronabarger, 1995 5. .846, (11-2) Doug Kendall, 1983 5. .846 (11-2), Decker, 1988 Winning percentage, career Bill Kemp EARNED RUN AVERAGE Lowest ERA, season 0.86, Bill Kemp, 1964 Lowest ERA, career STRIKEOUTS Most strikeouts, game 18, Roman Bailey, 1971 18, Bill Kemp, 1967 Most strikeouts, season 115, Genus Miller, 1997 Most strikeouts, career 306, Brent Fronabarger, 1993-1996 INNINGS Most innings, game 11.0, Ed Grammer, 1997 Most innings, season 117.2, Brent Fronabarger, 1996 Most innings, career 328.2, Brent Fronabarger, 1993-96 APPEARANCES Pitching appearances, season 25, Tommy Sadler, 1975 Relief appearances, season 1. 22, Todd Winchester, 2004 2. 21, David Canary, 2004 3. 20, Jeff Wyatt, 2002 3. 20, Mark Wood, 1996 Starts, season 17, Brent Fronabarger, 1996 17, Doug Kendall, 1983 Starts, career COMPLETE GAMES Complete games, season 11, Brent Fronabarger, 1996 Complete games, career LOSSES Losses, season 6, Clint Arthur, 2005 6, James Brasfield, 2005 6. Matt Glass, 2004 6, Sean Stewart, 1999 6, Genus Miller, 1996 6, Art Waldrep, 1994 6, Jim Worrell, 1992 Losses, career 15, Sean Stewart, 1997-2000

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UNION UNIVERSITY SAVES Saves, season 10, Brent Fronabarger, 1993 Saves, career 13, Brent Fronabarger, 1993-1996 SHUTOUTS Shutouts, season 4, Jeremy Stack, 2011 3, Jared Davis, 2011 3, Mark Satterfield, 2000 3, Sean Stewart, 1998 Shutouts, career 5, Jeremy Stack, 2009-present 4, Mark Satterfield, 1999-2000 3. Jared Davis, 2010-present NO-HITTERS 1, Greg Abram, 02-23-07 vs. Huntington University 1, Matt Gibbs, 03-03-03 vs. Eureka College 1, Andrae Johnson, 1994 1, Terry Odle, 1991 1, Ricky Echols, 1991 1, Craig Murley, 1991 1, Ronnie Giddens, vs. Lakeland, March 30, 1983 EARNED RUNS Fewest earned runs allowed, season 6, Steve Boyd (reliever), 1983 Most earned runs allowed, season 49, Brad Alverson, 1995 BASE ON BALLS Fewest walks per inning pitched 0.173 (14 BB/81.0 IP), Joseph Talley, 2002 Fewest walks per 9 innings pitched (BB/IP*9) 1. 1.30 (13BB, 89.2), Carl Harken, 2010 1. 1.56 (14BB, 81.0IP), Joseph Talley, 2002 2. 1.78 (21BB, 105.2IP), Mark Satterfield, 2000 Fewest walks allowed, season (more than 70 innings) 1. 13 (89.2 IP), Carl Harken, 2010 2. 14 (81.0 IP), Joseph Talley, 2002 3. 21, (105.2), Mark Satterfield, 2000 Most walks allowed, season 70, Genus Miller, 1996 Most walks allowed, career 133, Ed Grammer, 1995-1998 HITS Fewest Hits per inning pitched 0.523 (37 H, 70.2 IP), Andrae Johnson, 1994 Fewest Hits per 9 innings pitched (H/IP*9) 1. 4.71 (37H, 70.2IP), Andrae Johnson, 1994 2. 6.22 (50H, 72.1IP), Genus Miller, 1997 3. 7.41 (87H, 105.2IP), Mark Satterfield, 2000) Fewest Hits allowed, season (more than 70 innings) 1. 37 (70.2 IP), Andrae Johnson, 1994 2. 50 (72.1 IP), Genus Miller, 1997 Fewest Hits allowed, season (more than 100 innings) 87 (105.2 IP), Mark Satterfield, 2000 Most Hits allowed, season 103, Blake Allen, 2001 Most Hits allowed, career 244, Brent Fronabarger, 1993-1996 HIT BATTERS Most Hit batters, season 16, Genus Miller, 1996 Most Hit batters, career 22, Genus Miller, 1996-1997 WILD PITCHES Most Wild pitches, season 16, Genus Miller, 1996 16, Brad Alverson, 1995 Most Wild Pitches, career 28, Genus Miller, 1996-1997

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INDIVIDUAL FIELDING PUTOUTS Putouts, game 16, Kevin Kirksey, vs. Huntington Univ., 02/27/10 16, Dow Davidson, 1998 16, Jeff Rowland, 1997 Putouts, season 1.) 424, Josh Allen, 2005 2.) 400, Shaun Cozart, 2007 3.) 400, Carson McIllwain, 1988 4.) 388, Josh Allen, 2003 4.) 370, Kevin Kirksey, 2010 Putouts, career 1,363, Josh Allen, 2002-05 1,060, Dow Davidson, 1997-2000 997, Kevin Kirksey, 2008-2011 948, Jamie Giannini, 1991-94 913, Roger Cook, 2000-03 675, John Melton, 1997-2000 665, Brandon Myhand, 1995-98 661, Kevin Kirksey, 2008-present 630, Jeff Dobbins, 1980-83 ASSISTS Assists, game 10, Rolando Agosto, vs. Berry College, April 19, 2002 Assists, season 175, John Koffman, 1996 Assists, career 351, Ronnie Giddens, 1980-83 ERRORS Errors, game 3, Jason Cooper, vs. William Carey University, 02/20/07 3, Steve Sweat, vs. Lyon, 04/03/04 3, Bobby Lopez, vs. North Alabama, 03/04/04 3, Steve Sweat, vs. Delta State, 03/02/04 3, Bill Stewart, vs. Thomas, 02/07/04 3, Steve Sweat, vs. Missouri Baptist, 04/15/03 3, John Koffman, 1998 3, Kevin Overcash, 1998 3, Brian Short, 1997 Errors, season 31, Rolando Agosto, 2002 TEAM BATTING GAMES Most games, season 64, 2002 BATTING AVERAGE Best batting average .350, 1963 .347, 2010 .336, 1983 AT BATS Most at bats, game 64, vs. Christian Brothers (Tenn.), 04/04/06 50, vs. UT Martin, 1996 49, vs. Martin Methodist, 04/03/10 Most at bats, season 1895, 2002 RUNS Runs scored, inning 13, 1983 Runs scored, game 31, vs. Mid-Continent College, March 5, 2002 Runs scored, season 502, 2002

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UNION UNIVERSITY HITS Hits, game 1.) 26, vs. Bethel College (Tenn.) 04/19/06 2.) 25, vs. Lyon College, 03/31/06 3.) 23, vs. Martin Methodist, 04/03/10 3.) 23, vs. UT Martin, 1996 3.) 23, vs. Liberty, 1983 Hits, season 623, 2010 620, 2002 Most consecutive hits, game 11, vs. Martin Methodist College, 1997 DOUBLES Doubles, game 1.) 12, vs. Bethel College (Tenn.) 04/19/06 2.) 8, vs. Concordia College, 03/28/02 Doubles, season 131, 1998 TRIPLES Triples, game 4, Mid-Continent College, March 5, 2002 4, Indiana University-Southeast, February 9, 2002 Triples, season 30, 2002 29, 2009 HOMERUNS Homeruns, game 6, vs. Martin Methodist, 04/03/10 6, vs. Rust College, 1998 6, vs. UT Martin, 1996 Homeruns, season 70, 1998 RUNS BATTED IN Runs batted in, game 27, vs. Mid-Continent College, March 5, 2002 Runs batted in, season 449, 2002 TOTAL BASES Total bases, game 1.) 44, vs. Bethel College (Tenn.) 04/19/06 2.) 43, vs. UT Martin, 1996 3.) 42, vs. Martin Methodist, 04/03/10 Total bases, season 1053, 1988 SLUGGING PERCENTAGE Slugging percentage, season .634, 1988 STOLEN BASES Stolen bases, game 9, vs. Bethel College, 1997 Stolen bases, season 125, 1997 SACRIFICES Sacrifice bunts, game 3, vs. Lee University, May 4, 2002 3, vs. Flagler University, March 27, 2002 3, vs. Missouri Baptist College, February 23, 2002 Sacrifice bunts, season 46, 1998 BASE ON BALLS Walks, inning 4, vs. Lee University, March 9, 2002 Walks, game 15, vs. Georgetown College KY, 1998 Walks, season 242, 1998

record book STRIKEOUTS Strikeouts, game 12, vs. Lambuth University, 1998 12, vs. Freed-Hardeman University, 1998 Strikeouts, season 307, 1998 HIT BY PITCH Hit by pitch, inning 5, vs. Lee University, March 9, 2002 Hit by pitch, game 11, vs. Bethel (Tenn.), 05/05/11 (NAIA Record) 7, vs. William Carey University, 03/03/10 7, vs. Lee University, 03/09/02 Hit by pitch, season 1. 115, 2010 2. 101, 2011 3. 96, 2009 4. 95, 2007 5. 91, 2006 6. 86, 2005 7. 80, 1999

TEAM PITCHING Complete games, season 26, 1995 Innings pitched, season 460.1, 2002

RUNS Runs allowed, game (most) 44, vs. Delta State University MS, April 11, 2001 Runs allowed, season (fewest) 253, 2002 Runs allowed, season (most) 361, 1996 Earned runs allowed, season (fewest) 1.) 183, 2007 2.) 198, 2002 Earned runs allowed, season (most) 317, 1996 STRIKEOUTS Strikeouts, game 18, 1971 18, 1967 Strikeouts, season 424, 2002 WALKS Most walks allowed, game 12, vs. Delta State University, April 11, 2001 Fewest walks allowed, season 1.) 116, 2011 2.) 129, 2007 3.) 133, 2010 4.) 143, 2002 Most walks allowed, season 253, 1995 HITS Fewest hits allowed, game 0, 1983, 91, 94, 03, 07 Fewest hits allowed, season 401, 1996 Most hits allowed, game 35, vs. Delta State University MS, April 11, 2001 Most hits allowed, season 1. 532, 2010 2. 525, 2005 3. 519, 1995

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UNION UNIVERSITY HIT BATSMEN Hit batsman, season 1. 62, 2010 2. 60, 2009 3. 46, 2005 4. 45, 2011 5. 43, 1996 WILD PITCHES Wild pitches, season 74, 1995 SHUTOUTS Shutouts, season 13, 1998 HOMERUNS Most homeruns allowed, game 7, vs. Delta State University MS, April 11, 2001 Fewest homeruns allowed, per game 0.431 (25HR per 58 games), 2000 Fewest homeruns allowed, season 22, 1994 Most homeruns allowed, season 50, 1998

Camp information

MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS Best season record 20-1, 1964 Most wins in a season 48, 1983 Longest Winning Streak 16, 1983 Most losses, season 28, 1995 Longest game, season 15 innings, vs. Christian Brothers (Tenn.) 04/04/06 13 innings, vs. Spring Hill College (Ala.), 1997 Best winning percentage .952 (20-1), 1964 Most consecutive games without being shutout 157, 1981-83 35, 2010 - present 28, 2002 * denotes NAIA Record

ERA Lowest ERA, season 3.51, 1985 Highest ERA, season 5.55, 1995 SAVES Saves, season 16, 2000

TEAM FIELDING PUTOUTS Putouts, game 39, vs. Spring Hill College AL, 1997 Putouts, season 1381, 2002 ASSISTS Assists, game 25, vs. Huntington Univ. (Ind.), 02/27/10 21, vs. Freed-Hardeman University (Tenn.) 1996 20, vs. Belhaven (Miss.), 03/16/10 Assists, season 651, 1996 ERRORS Errors, game 8, vs. West Florida University, 1997 Errors, season 113, 1995 DOUBLE PLAYS Double Plays Turned, game 3, vs. University of North Alabama, April 2, 2002 Double Plays Turned, season 52, 1996 FIELDING PERCENTAGE Fielding Percentage (best), season 1.) .977, 2010 2.) .970, 2011 3.) .962, 2007 4.) .957, 2009 5.) .954, 1996 6.) .954, 1993

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Front Row (Left to Right): Brent Fronabarger (head coach), Jacob Alexander, Logan Wall, John Reed, Clint Barnes, Danny Grimm, RJ Rayborn, Brett Pawlen, Logan McDougall, Kyle Bryan, Justin Hogan (assistant coach). Middle Row (Left to Right): Matt Fike (graduate assistant), Jared Davis, Kody Pinson, Colin Hatch, Doug Joyce, Jeremey Stack, David Leisey, Wacey Russell, Derek Roof, Will Irvin, David Maristany (graduate assistant). Back Row (Left to Right): Hunter Smith, Tim Anderson, Bryan Hill, Dan Hutchison, Cody Dew, Cole McAdams, Benjie Fesmire, Justin Bryan, Kian Jost, Jim Martin.