2014 UMD Baseball Yearbook

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EDITORJoe Hansen

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONSBob Nygaard

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2014 SEASON

Schedule ..............................................................................................................2

Preview ..............................................................................................................2-3

Roster ...................................................................................................................3

Quick Facts ..........................................................................................................4

Bulldog Park ............................................................................................... 4

2014 Opponents ............................................................................. 4-5

Coach Bob Rients ............................................................................6

Assistant Coaches & Support Staff ...............................................7

PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES

Seniors ............................................................................................................. 8-9

Juniors.......................................................................................................... 10-11

Sophomores ................................................................................................ 12-16

Freshmen ..................................................................................................... 16-19

NORTHERN SUN INTERCOLLEGIATE CONFERENCE

2013 Standings ................................................................................................20

2013 Postseason Awards .................................................................................20

Member Institutions ..........................................................................................21

2013 SEASON

Game-by-Game Results ....................................................................................22

Final Statistics ...................................................................................................23

Category Leaders ..............................................................................................24

PROGRAM HISTORY

Against the Competition ...................................................................................25

Category Leaders ..............................................................................................26

Program Records ......................................................................................... 26-27

All-Conference Selections .................................................................................28

National & Regional Honors .............................................................................29

Team Awards .....................................................................................................29

Bulldogs in the Pros ..........................................................................................30

UMD by the Numbers ........................................................................................30

CONTENTS

/\ 2013 NSIC Player ofthe Year Alex Wojciechowski

led the Bulldogs offense with a .425 batting average. Wojciechowski, a sophomore, also earned conference Freshman of

the Year honors in his first go-around at UMD.

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2014 PREVIEW

DULUTH, Minn.—The University of Minnesota

Duluth's full slate of opponents for 2014

has officially been announced.

Head coach Bob Rients and the Bulldogs

finished last season with a 14-26 overall

record but were 14-10 in the Northern Sun

Intercollegiate Conference, good for seventh

in the league.

UMD will once again be led on the diamond

by defending NSIC Player of the Year and

ABCA/Daktronics All-Region selection Alex

Wojciechowski in his sophomore season.

Wojciechowski finished 2013 with a

.425/.474/.675, good for first, second, and

third in the conference in each respective

category (average/on-base percentage/

slugging percentage) and an astounding

1.149 OPS.

Senior outfielders Kellen McCoshen and

Max Ryan will serve as the Bulldogs' captains

in 2014. Ryan batted .210/.270/.267/.537

with six doubles and eight RBI and made just

one error in 31 games. McCoshen batted

.174/.309./.174/.483 in 29 games without

a single error for 2013.

Junior right-hander John Meyer was named

to the Northwoods League Top 200 prospects

in the offseason and tosses 27.2 innings

of 2.93 ERA ball for UMD in 2013. Meyer,

along with fellow junior pitchers Bo Hellquist

and Kyle Fritz should each see their innings

increase as the Bulldogs look to replace

pitchers Jordan Smith and Adam Zwak who

accounted for nearly half of UMD's starts

and over one-third of its innings in 2013.

Joining the fray will be 11 first-year players

including local products Noah Tapper, a

catcher from Duluth East, and Kevin Stocke,

a pitcher from Hermantown. Stocke is the

younger brother of UMD junior, Michael

Stocke.

As per usual, the season begins with

the Russ Matt Central Florida Invitational,

where the Bulldogs have a stacked slate of

opponents. The season opens Wednesday,

Mar. 12 Northwood (Mich.) Winter Haven, Fla. DH 1:30 pm

Mar. 13 Ohio Dominican Winter Haven, Fla. DH 10:30 am

Mar. 15 Wayne State (Mich.) Winter Haven, Fla. DH Noon

Mar. 16 Saint Michael’s Winter Haven, Fla. DH 1:30 pm

Mar. 17 Saint Michael’s Winter Haven, Fla. DH 3:00 pm

Mar. 19 Johnson-Florida Winter Haven, Fla. 9 11:00 am

Mar. 19 West Chester of Penn. Winter Haven, Fla. 9 3:00 pm

Mar. 22 * Wayne State (Neb.) Wayne, Neb. DH Noon

Mar. 23 * Wayne State (Neb.) Wayne, Neb. DH Noon

Mar. 29 * Minnesota State Mankato, Minn. DH 1:30 pm

Mar. 30 * Minnesota State Mankato, Minn. DH Noon

Apr. 2 * Concordia-St. Paul St. Paul, Minn. DH 1:30 pm

Apr. 5 * Southwest Minnesota Bulldog Park DH Noon

Apr. 6 * Southwest Minnesota Bulldog Park DH Noon

Apr. 12 * Augustana Bulldog Park DH 1:30 pm

Apr. 13 * Augustana Bulldog Park DH Noon

Apr. 15 * U-Mary Bismarck, N.D. DH 1:30 pm

Apr. 17 * Sioux Falls Bulldog Park DH 1:30 pm

Apr. 18 * Sioux Falls Bulldog Park DH Noon

Apr. 23 * Upper Iowa Bulldog Park DH 1:30 pm

Apr. 26 * Northern State Bulldog Park DH Noon

Apr. 27 * Northern State Bulldog Park DH Noon

Apr. 30 * Winona State Winona, Minn. DH 1:30 pm

May 2 * Minn.-Crookston Crookston, Minn. DH 1:30 pm

May 3 * Minn.-Crookston Crookston, Minn. DH Noon

May 7-10 # NSIC Tournament Sioux Falls, S.D. - TBDAll game times Central.

SCHEDULE

Max Ryan ’14

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2014 PREVIEW

Mar. 12 with a doubleheader against Northwood

(Mich.) University and continues the next day with

two against Ohio Dominican University, who finished

2013 with 25 wins after making a run in the Great

Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference postseason

tournament. UMD takes on Wayne State (Mich.)

University on Saturday, Mar. 15 in a revenge match-

up for the Bulldogs, who were knocked off twice by

the Warriors last season. The following two days, UMD will do a quadruple-dip

with a pair of doubleheaders against St. Michael's College. The Bulldogs close

out the non-conference phase of their schedule on Wednesday, Mar. 9 with single

nine-inning games against West Chester University of Pennsylvania and Johnson

University-Florida.

The first pitch of the NSIC schedule will be Mar. 22 as UMD starts a weekend

set against Wayne State (Neb.) College. UMD will take on the nation's No. 2 in

Minnesota State University Mankato on Mar. 29-30. MSU finished runner-up to No.

1 Tampa University in the NCAA Postseason Tournament. The Bulldogs miss No. 7

St. Cloud State, the only other NSIC team ranked in the 2014 NCAA II Collegiate

Baseball News Preseason Poll.

The home schedule is set to begin on Apr. 5-6 with a weekend set against

Southwest Minnesota State University. When UMD takes its home field this season,

it will be the first time since May 6, 2012 that the Bulldogs have played a game

at Bulldog Park after snow wiped out the home slate in 2013. After winning six

of its final ten games to close the regular season, UMD bowed out in the 2013

NSIC Postseason Tournament at the hands of eventual champion Minnesota State

and Augustana in the double-elimination format and will look to build on the late

season success as the young squad continues to improve and grow.

QUICK ROSTER No. Name Pos. Yr.

1 Brian Pierce IF Fr.

2 Nathan Jack C Fr.

3 Skyler Wenninger IF/P Fr.

4 Josh Denisen OF So.

5 Jake Steinbach IF So.

6 Marco Lucarelli P Fr.

8 Cody Aasen OF Sr.

9 Wesley Mleziva P/OF Jr.

10 Max Ryan P/OF Sr.

11 Matt Schreder P So.

12 Matt Mattiacci P So.

13 John Meyer P/OF Jr.

15 Bo Hellquist P/OF So.

16 Beau Goff C Jr.

17 Michael Stocke P Jr.

18 Jimmy Heck P/IF So.

19 Spencer Diedrich P/OF So.

20 Charlie Conkel P So.

21 Tyler Stein C Jr.

22 Grant Farley P/OF Fr.

23 Kellen McCoshen OF Sr.

24 Ryan Lakin P/OF So.

25 Tommy Bodeker C So.

26 Kyle Fritz P So.

27 Kyle Hoffman IF Fr.

28 Colton Sinning P Fr.

29 Matt Vogt OF Fr.

30 Chris Couillard P Sr.

31 Kevin Stocke P Fr.

32 Joe Balestreri C Jr.

33 Kyle Comer IF So.

35 Alex Wojciechowski 1B So.

Head Coach: Bob Rients, ninth seasonAssistant Coaches: Mike Darley, Josh ForemanStudent Manager : Ryan Baier

BO HELLQUIST ’16


University informationName: University of Minnesota DuluthFounded: 1895Enrollment: 11,800Chancellor: Dr. Lendley C. BlackAthletic Director: Josh BerloFaculty Athletic Representative: Allen MensingerNickname: BulldogsColors: Maroon and GoldNational Affiliation: NCAA Division II Conference: Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conf. (NSIC)NSIC Members: Augustana College, Bemidji State University, Concordia University-St. Paul, University of Mary, University of Minnesota-Crookston, University of Minnesota Duluth, Minnesota State University Mankato, Minnesota State University-Moorhead, Minot State University, Northern State University, University of Sioux Falls, Southwest Minnesota State University, St. Cloud State University, Upper Iowa University, Wayne State College, Winona State UniversityHome Stadium: Bulldog Park

BaseBaLL staffHead Coach: Bob Rients, ninth season Phone: (218) 726-7697 Email: [email protected] Coach: Mike Darley Phone: (218) 726-6769 Email: [email protected] Coach: Josh Foreman Phone: (218) 726-8148 Email: [email protected] Manager: Ryan Baier Email: [email protected] Trainer: Jason Slivnik Phone (218) 726-8415

Last season2012-13 Overall Record: 14-262012-13 NSIC: 14-10Home: 0-0*Road: 8-4Neutral: 6-22

sPorts informationBaseball Contact: Joe Hansen Phone: (218) 726-8191 Email: [email protected]

* Due to heavy snowfall in the month of April in Duluth, the Bulldogs were unable to play a single game at Bulldog Park in 2013.

QUICK FACTS

The UMD baseball team plays its home games at Bulldog Park, which is located adjacent to James S. Malosky Stadium on the eastern edge of campus. Constructed in 1988, Bulldog Park contains one of the top natural grass playing surfaces in the area and is also used by various local high school and youth baseball teams.

BULLDOG PARK

Program Information

Ohio DominicanNickname: PanthersLocation: Columbus, OhioEnrollment: 3,052Colors: Black and GoldConference: Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conf.Head Coach: Paul Page, 27th season2012-13 Record (GLIAC): 25-28 (17-16)Website: ohiodominicanpanthers.com

NorthwoodNickname: TimberwolvesLocation: Midland, Mich.Enrollment: 1,987Colors: NU Dark Blue & NU Lighter BlueConference: Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conf.Head Coach: Joe DiBenedetto, 15th season2012-13 Record (Conf.): 17-26 (12-19)Website: timberwolves.gonorthwood.com

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2014 OPPONENTS

Johnson-FloridaNickname: SunsLocation: Kissimmee, Fla.Enrollment: 371Colors: Blue, Orange, WhiteConference: NCCAA SouthHead Coach: Erick Figueroa, second season2013 Record: 23-24-1Website: fcc.edu/students/atlhetics

Saint Michael’sNickname: Purple KnightsLocation: Colchester, Vt.Enrollment: 2,316Colors: Purple and GoldConference: Northeast Ten ConferenceHead Coach: Matt Rodovick, second season2013 Record (NE10): 12-29 (8-21)Website: smcathletics.com

Wayne State Univ.Nickname: WarriorsLocation: Wayne, Mich.Enrollment: 27,897Colors: Green and GoldConference: Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conf.Head Coach: Ran Kelley, sixth season2013 Record (GLIAC): 32-18 (21-10)Website: wsuathletics.com

Minnesota StateNickname: MavericksLocation: Mankato, Minn.Enrollment: 14,000Colors: Purple & Gold

Head Coach: Matt Magers, fifth season2013 Record (NSIC): 42-9 (18-4/2)Website: msumavericks.com

Wayne State Coll.Nickname: WildcatsLocation: Wayne, Neb.Enrollment: 3,500Colors: Black & Gold

Head Coach: Brian Disch, fifth season2013 Record (NSIC): 27-20 (18-12/6)Website: wscwildcats.com

West Chester of Pa.Nickname: Golden RamsLocation: West Chester, Pa.Enrollment: 13,271Colors: Purple and GoldConference: Pa. State Athletic ConferenceHead Coach: Jad Prachniak, third season2013 Record (PSAC): 25-24-1 (12-12)Website: wcupagoldenrams.com

AugustanaNickname: VikingsLocation: Sioux Falls, S.D.Enrollment: 1,750Colors: Navy & Gold

Head Coach: Tim Huber, sixth season2013 Record (NSIC): 38-18 (21-7/3)Website: goaugie.com

Southwest MinnesotaNickname: MustangsLocation: Marshall, Minn.Enrollment: 3,200Colors: Brown & Gold

Head Coach: Paul Blanchard, 18th season2013 Record (NSIC): 17-23-1 (11-13/10)Website: smsumustangs.com

Concordia-St. PaulNickname: Golden BearsLocation: St. Paul, Minn.Enrollment: 2,700Colors: Blue & Gold

Head Coach: Lunch McKenzie, 15th season2013 Record (NSIC): 20-16 (13-7/5)Website: cugoldenbears.com

Upper IowaNickname: PeacocksLocation: Fayette, IowaEnrollment: 6,700Colors: Blue & White

Head Coach: Mark Danker, 14th season2013 Record (NSIC): 14-25 (6-16/15)Website: upperiowaathletics.com

Sioux FallsNickname: CougarsLocation: Sioux Falls, S.D.Enrollment: 1,500Colors: Purple & White

Head Coach: Matt Guiliano, seventh season2013 Record (NSIC): 20-24 (14-14/9)Website: usfcougars.com

U-MaryNickname: MaraudersLocation: Bismarck, N.D.Enrollment: 1,000Colors: Blue, Orange, & White

Head Coach: Joel Barta, fourth season2013 Record (NSIC): 17-21-1 (8-15/11)Website: goumary.com

Minnesota CrookstonNickname: Golden EaglesLocation: Crookston, Minn.Enrollment: 1,700Colors: Maroon & Gold

Head Coach: Chris Vito, fifth season2012-13 Record (NSIC): 1-42 (1-29/16)Website: goldeneaglesports.com

Winona StateNickname: WarriorsLocation: Winona, Minn.Enrollment: 8,000Colors: Purple & White

Head Coach: Kyle Poock, 12th season2012-13 Record (NSIC): 23-17 (16-7/4)Website: winonastatewarriors.com

Northern StateNickname: WolvesLocation: Aberdeen, S.D.Enrollment: 1,700Colors: Red & Black

Head Coach: Dean Berry, fourth season2012-13 Record (NSIC): 15-27 (8-20/14)Website: nsuwolvesathletics.com


Coaching Staff

Bob Rients

Bob Rients enters his ninth season as the University of Minnesota

Duluth's head coach in 2014 and 15th year overall as a member of the

UMD baseball staff.

Rients (pronounced "rents") became just the third head coach in the

program's storied history on Aug. 4, 2005, succeeding Scott Hanna, who

stepped down three months earlier following a 27-season head coaching

run.

Through his first seven seasons of leadership, Rients has compiled

a 172-216 overall record, including an 85-69 mark in Northern Sun

Intercollegiate Conference play. In 2009, his Bulldogs went 36-20 overall

(matching a program single-season mark in victories) and 22-10 in the

NSIC, also a career-high in conference victories. The impressive season

earned Rients the NSIC Coach of the Year award.

A native of Elysian, Minn., Rients first arrived on the UMD campus in the

fall of 1997 after transferring from the University of Minnesota-Crookston.

He lettered two years (1998-99) with the Bulldogs as an outfielder before

moving on to the coaching arena.

Until his promotion to head coach, Rients was responsible for

coordinating UMD's recruiting efforts as well as overseeing the pitching

staff and monitoring practice sessions starting with the 1999 season.

During his coaching tenure, UMD has earned one NSIC regular season

title (2003), earned the school's lone berth in the NCAA Division II

Central Regionals (2003) and produced the school's first three baseball

All-Americans: Tim Battaglia in 2003, Tim Garceau in 2005, and most

recently, Alex Wojciechowski in 2013. The Bulldogs also have had nine

ABCA All-NCAA II Central Region selections and 22 All-North Central

Conference/All-NSIC honorees.

Rients, who celebrates his 38th birthday on February 2, 2014, earned

a bachelor's degree in physical education from UMD in 2000.

Head CoaCH, nintH season

172-216CareerRecord

2009NSIC

Coach ofthe Year

YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDSseasoN overall CoNfereNCe

2006 18-31 9-12*

2007 15-34 5-12*

2008 20-25 6-14*

2009 24-28 16-16

2010 36-20 22-10

2011 21-25 16-15

2012 24-27 17-18

2013 14-26 14-10

Career: 172-216 105-107

*UMD competed in the North Central Conference from 2005-08.


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Coaching Staff

Josh Foremanassistant CoaCH, tHird season

Certainly no stranger to UMD baseball, pitching coach Josh Foreman will embark on his third season with the Bulldog staff in 2014. Contributing mostly as a pitcher, Foreman lettered four times at UMD under head coach Bob Rients from 2008-11, and immediately transitioned

to the coaching ranks in 2012 after serving as a team captain in his final collegiate go-around. Foreman led the Bulldogs in innings pitched in each of his final two collegiate seasons, and had his best year as a senior in 2011 when he went 6-2 with a 3.28 earned run average while hurling a team-leading 60.1 innings. He made nine starts that season, striking out 44 batters and adding two saves on his way to landing All-NSIC second team honors. A native of Shawano, Wis., Foreman owns a degree in physical education from UMD.

Mike Darleyassistant CoaCH, first season

Mike Darley makes his coaching debut at his alma mater in 2014 and, as an assistant coach, will oversee the Bulldog catchers and infielders in addition to working with the offense. During the past year, Darley was the hitting coach for the Eau Claire Cavaliers of the Wisconsin State League and also

the assistant coach at Virginia (Minn.) High School. Darley was a four-year lettermen with the Bulldogs (2009-12) and during his collegiate tenure was used at seven different positions (all but shortstop and first base). As a senior team captain in 2012, he was one of just two Bulldogs to appear in all 51 games and ranked second on the club in total bases, doubles and at bats. Darley also was hit by pitch 12 times -- one shy of the school record -- that spring. One year earlier, he paced all Bulldog starters in hitting with a career-high .342 average to go with a .447 on-base percentage. Darley appeared in 118 lifetimes games with the Bulldogs (89 as a starter) and hit at a .325 clip. The Chippewa, Wis., native is currently enrolled in UMD’s Masters of Education program. He graduated from UMD in 2012 with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree.

Ryan BaierstUdent manager

Ryan Baier joins the Bulldog staff as a student manager in 2014. Native to Chippewa Falls, Wis., Baier was an All-Western Cloverbelt Conference selection in baseball, football, and basketball at McDonnell Central High School before graduating in 2012. Baier is pursuing a Communications

degree at UMD with a minor in Marketing. When he’s not serving as the Bulldogs’ student manager, he enjoys the outdoors (fishing, hunting, and camping) and staying active with sports. His cousin, Nate Baier, played football for one of UMD’s NCAA II National Championship teams.


Player Biographies

Cody AasenSenior • outfielderSavage, Minn. • deS MoineS area C.C.6-1 • 190Bats: r / tHroWs: r

Before UmdA 2009 graduate of Burnsville High

School • started two seasons for Coach Scholl and the Blaze as an outfielder • received All-Lake Conference selection in 2009 • received All-State distinction in 2009 • named a Lions All-Star in senior season • back-to-back BAC Champions • played one season at Des Moines Area Community College before transferring to UMD.

PersonaLBorn Cody Charles Aasen on Apr. 16, 1991 in Savage, Minn. • son of Tim Aasen and Jack Hockstein • has three siblings: Ray, Hank, and Miley • enjoys fishing, sports, and movies when off the diamond • majoring in criminology with a minor of sociology at UMD.

2011: .303/.331/.466, 5 HR, 22 RBI, 20 R2012: .371/.426/.470, HR, 27 RBI, 23 RCareer: .342/.387/.473, 6 HR, 49 RBI, 43 R

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Max RyanSenior • outfielderlake elMo, Minn. • tartan H.S.6-0 • 190Bats: r / tHroWs: r

Before UmdA 2010 graduate of Tartan High School,

where he held down three years of starting duty for the Titans • earned a pair of all-conference nods before landing all-state honors as a senior • competed for three seasons on the gridiron as a two-way player, landing one all-conference selection in his career • also spent four years with the Tartan basketball team, starting two and earning all-conference acclaim in his final prep go-around.

PersonaLSon of Peter and Kathleen Ryan • has two siblings, Zack and Sam • father Peter played NCAA I basketball, while brothers Zack (Wisconsin-Eau Claire) and Sam (Minnesota) each played collegiate baseball.

102011: .288/.358/.356, 8 RBI, 7 R, 1-1 SB2012: .246/.357/.296, HR, 23 RBI, 35 R2013: .210/.270/.267, 8 RBI, 14 RCareer: .242/.329/.297, 39 RBI, 39 R


Player Biographies

Kellen McCoshenSenior • outfielderSuperior, WiS. • Superior H.S.6-1 • 185Bats: L / tHroWs: r

Before UmdA 2011 graduate of Superior High School, where he was a three-year starter on the diamond • named to the All-Lake Superior Conference second team as a junior and followed that up by landing first team honors as a senior • served as a team captain for the Spartans during his final prep season • played on all sides of the ball with the Superior football team, holding down the quarterback, strong safety and punter positions • earned All-Conference honors as a punter • laced up with the Spartan hockey team for three seasons.

PersonaLSon of James and Julianne McCoshen • has two sisters (Maria, Shannon and Liza) and one brother (Sean) • majoring in civil engineering at UMD.

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Chris CouillardSenior • pitCHerroSeMount, Minn. • roSeMount H.S.6-5 • 225Bats: L / tHroWs: r

Before UmdEarned three varsity letters at Rosemount

High School and started two seasons • served as a team captain and earned all-conference honors as a senior • named to the Lions All-Star Game and took down Academic All-State honors • garnered an all-state honorable mention selection and was twice named McDonald’s Athlete of the Week • put in two years with the Rosemount basketball program, starting as a senior • was a member of the National Honor Society.

PersonaLSon of William and Mary Couillard • has one sister (Amanda) and one brother (Nick) • hobbies include baseball and fishing.

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2011: .323/.417/.355, 4 RBI, 5 R2012: .210/.258/.226, 5 RBI, 7 R2013: .174/.309/.174, 3 RBI, 7 RCareer: .223/.309/.174, 12 RBI, 19 R2013 NSIC ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM

2011: 1-1, 9.2 IP, 1.86 ERA, .088 BAA2012: 0-0, 3.0 IP, 9.00 ERA, .308 BAA2013: 1-2, 13.1 IP, 12.15 ERA, .291 BAACareer: 2-3, 26.0 IP, 7.96 ERA, .225 BAA


Player Biographies

Wes MlezivaJunior • pitCHergreen Bay, WiS. • nortH park6-0 • 170Bats: r / tHroWs: r

Before UmdA 2011 graduate of Green Bay East high school • started three years as an infielder and pitcher for coach Peter Bauer and the Red Devils • named first-team All-Fox River Classic Conference selection and All-District second team as a utility player

in his senior campaign • also started four years as a guard for the Green Bay East basketball team and three years as a two-way player (safety, wide receiver) on the grid iron for the Red Devils.

PersonaLBorn Wes Michael Mleziva in Green Bay, Wis. on June 20, 1992 • son of Roger and Paula Mleziva • has one sister, Allisyn • plans to major in Physical Education with a minor in Health/Special Education at UMD.

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John MeyerJunior • pitCHer/infielderroCHeSter, Minn. • Century H.S.6-2 • 180Bats: r / tHroWs: r

Before UmdA 2011 graduate of Rochester Century High School • started two years on the right side of the infield and as a pitcher for head coach Keith Kangas and the Panthers • served as team captain in his senior season • received All-Big 9

Conference and All-Section nods in his junior and senior seasons • led the Big 9 in batting average in his senior campaign

PersonaLBorn John David Meyer in Rochester, Minn. on Mar. 30, 1993 • son of David and Linda Meyer • has one younger sister, Elizabeth • enjoys the outdoors, fishing and hunting, and reading when off the diamond • seeking a degree in Mechincal Engineering at UMD with a Mathematics

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Beau GoffJunior • CatCHerCottage grove, WiS. • MadiSon College6-1 • 180Bats: r / tHroWs: r

Before UmdA 2010 graduate of Monona Grove High School • started three years as a catcher, pitcher, and outfielder for the Silver Eagles and head coach D.J. Daggett • voted team MVP as team captain in both his junior and senior season • received

All-Badger South Conference first team honors in his junior and senior seasons • voted second team all-conference selection at Madison Junior College • also started two years as a running back and linebacker for the Monona Grove football team, where he received a second team all-conference selection as a running back his senior season.

PersonaLBorn Beau Irving Goff on Aug. 25, 1991 in Stevens Point, Wis. • son of Mark and Jeanie Goff • one of five siblings (Anne, Markus, Lesley, Brooks) • father, Mark, played football at the University of Wisconsin and Northern Iowa • brother, Markus, plays football for Northern Iowa • served as a peer helper throughout his four years at Monona Grove • was class secretary his sophomore year • enjoys fishing, boating, and snowboarding in his free time.

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2012 (North Park): 5-1, 43.2 IP, 4.33 ERA, .315 BAA2013 (North Park): 5-3, 73.0 IP, 3.21 ERA, .297 BAACareer: 10-4, 116.2 IP, 3.70 ERA, 0.88 WHIP

2012: .264/.358/.385, 18 R, 10.2 IP, 5.91 ERA2013: .328/.420/.454, 28 R, 27.2 IP, 2.93 ERACareer: .300/.393/.424, 36 R, 38.1 IP, 3.76 ERA2013 NSIC ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM

Career (Madison): .259/.364, 19 RBI, 16 R, 3-3 SB


Player Biographies

Michael StockeJunior • pitCHerHerMantoWn, Minn. • HerMantoWn H.S.5-8 • 140Bats: r / tHroWs: r

Before UmdA 2010 graduate of Hermantown High School • played four years while starting three for coach Mike Zagelmeyer and the Hawks • received All-Lake Superior Conference honors in his final three seasons, including first team honors his

senior year • named to the Duluth News Tribune All-Area team in 2010 • also played two years of soccer as a midfielder while at Hermantown and the Hawks placed second at state his senior season.

PersonaLBorn Michael Paul Stocke on June 7, 1992 in Duluth • son of Dave and Susan Stocke • brother, Kevin, also plays for the Bulldogs this season • has one other sibling, Samantha.

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Tyler SteinJunior • CatCHerBrooklyn park, Minn. • park Center H.S.5-10 • 205Bats: r / tHroWs: r

Before UmdA 2010 graduate of Park Center Senior High School • started three seasons for coach Rob Vitense and the Pirates • received an All-Northwest Suburban Conference selection in his senior season • named Team MVP in his junior season •

received Academic All-State honors for his senior year • started one year as a power forward for the Pirates’ basketball squad.

PersonaLBorn Tyler Mark Stein on May 21, 1992 in Robbinsdale, Minn. • son of Mark and Melissa Stein • one of three brothers (Tony and Tanner).

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Joe BalestreriJunior • CatCHerCaledonia, WiS. • union grove H.S.6-1 • 190Bats: r / tHroWs: r

Before UmdStarted every varsity game from his freshman year on at Union Grove High School (Wis.) • earned second team all-county and first team All-Western Racine County citations during his sophomore season • named second team all-

conference and first team all-county as a junior on his way to being named the starting catcher for Team Wisconsin • served as a team captain for Union Grove as a senior, earning team MVP honors.

PersonaLBorn Joseph Anthony Balestreri on January 27, 1993 in West Allis Wis. • son of Mark and Jodi Balestreri • has one sibling (Corri) • enjoys training, weight-lifting, ATV riding, video games, and hanging out with friends.

322012: .143/.182/.143, RBI, 2 R2013: .222/.323/.296, 5 RBI, 7 RCareer: .200/.286/.253, 6 RBI, 9 R2013 NSIC ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM

2012: .000/.333/.000, 2 AB2013: .222/.300/.278, 2 RBI, 3 RCareer: .200/.304/.250, 2 RBI, 3 R

2012: 2-1, 14.1 IP, 3.77 ERA, .160 BAA2013: 1-4, 15.2 IP, 6.32 ERA, .309 BAACareer: 3-5, 30.0 IP, 5.10 ERA, .246 BAA


Josh DenisenSopHoMore • outfielderroCHeSter, Minn. • nortH park5-10 • 175Bats: r / tHroWs: r

Before UmdA 2011 graduate of Rochester Century high school • started two years for coach Keith Kangas and the Panthers • batted .390 en route to an All-Big Nine Conference selection in 2011 in leading the Panthers to a 2011 Minnesota State

tournament appearance • also started on the Rochester Century football team as a cornerback and received a Scholar Athlete award.

PersonaLBorn Josh Taylor Denisen in Rochester, Minn. on Jan. 24, 1993 • son of Dwight and Meridee Denisen • has one older brother, Bryan, who played baseball at UMD • off the diamond, enjos hunting and fishing • plans to major in business at UMD.

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Jake SteinbachSopHoMore • infielderCorCoran, Minn. • Wayzata H.S.5-10 • 170Bats: r / tHroWs: r

Before UmdA 2012 graduate of Wayzata High School • started three years for coach Bob Dewitt and the Trojans • received All-Lake Conference honors in both his junior and senior seasons • team captain and team MVP in his senior campaign.

PersonaLBorn Jake Michael Steinbach on Oct. 5, 1993 in Corcoran, Minn. • son of Mary and Terry Steinbach • father currently serves in the role of bench coach for the Minnesota Twins of MLB • has two older siblings, Lucas and Jill • brother Lucas also played baseball at UMD.

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Matt SchrederSopHoMore • pitCHerWatertoWn, Minn. • WatertoWn-Mayer H.S.6-5 • 175Bats: r / tHroWs: r

Before UmdA 2012 graduate of of Watertown Mayer High School • started three seasons for coach Justin Stohs and the Royals • received All-Minnesota River Conference selection in his senior season and was an honoroable mention his junior season

• played basketball as a forward and football as a wide receiver while at Watertown Mayer.

PersonaLBorn Matthew John Schreder on July 11, 1993 in Waconia, Minn. • son of Dan and Kris Schreder • has one older brother, Tom.

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Player Biographies

2013: (zero appearances)Career: (zero appearances)

2013: .222/.222/.222, RBI, RCareer: .222/.222/.222, RBI, R

2013: .277/.300/.319, 7 RBI, 4 R, 2-5 SBCareer: .277/.300/.319, 7 RBI, 4 R, 2-5 SB


Matt MattiacciSopHoMore • pitCHerMinnetonka, Minn. • Minnetonka H.S.6-0 • 170Bats: r / tHroWs: r

Before UmdA 2012 graduate of Minnetonka High School • started one season for the Skippers and coach Paul Twenge • received All-Lake Conference honors while posting the lowest team ERA in his senior season.

PersonaLBorn Matt Charles Mattiacci on Dec. 15, 1993 in Minnetonka, Minn. • son of Paul and Jenny Mattiacci • has one younger brother, Nick.

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Bo HellquistSopHoMore • infielder/pitCHerSavage, Minn. • BurnSville H.S.6-3 • 170Bats: L / tHroWs: L

Before UmdA 2012 graduate of Burnsville High School • started two seasons for coach Mick Scholl and the Blaze • received All-Minnesota State and All-South Suburban Conference honors in his senior season • won a Minnesota State tournament with

the Blaze in 2011 and was named an All-Tournament selection.

PersonaLBorn Bo Matthew Hellquist on Apr. 5, 1994 in Edina, Minn. • son of Paul and Lynette Hellquist • has one older brother, Luke.

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Jimmy HeckSopHoMore • tHird BaSe/pitCHerroCHeSter, Minn. • Century H.S.6-5 • 200Bats: r / tHroWs: r

Before UmdA 2012 graduate of Benilde-St. Margaret’s School • played three years while starting two for coach Greg Hoemke and the Red Knights • received All-North Suburban Conference honors in his junior and senior seasons • pariticipated

in Minnesota Lions all-star game in his senior season • also played basketball as a forward for the Knights.

PersonaLBorn James Edward Heck on Jan. 13, 1994 in St. Louis Park, Minn. • only child of Alicia and Edward Heck.

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Player Biographies

2013: 0-2, 9.2 IP, 13.03 ERA, .381 BAACareer: 0-2, 9.2 IP, 13.03 ERA, .381 BAA

2013: .174/.283/.283, 8 R, 38.2 IP, 3.89 ERACareer: .174/.283/.283, 8 R, 38.2 IP, 3.89 ERA

2013: .353/.450/.431, 21 R, 17 RBI, 38.2 IP, 4.89 ERACareer: .353/.450/.431, 21 R, 17 RBI, 38.2 IP, 4.89 ERA


Player Biographies

Spencer DiedrichSopHoMore • pitCHer/outfielderCottage grove, Minn. • park H.S.6-3 • 195Bats: r / tHroWs: L

Before UmdA 2012 graduate of Park High School • started two seasons for coach Kerry Ligtenberg and the Wolfpack • received an All-Conference selection his junior year • also played three seasons of varsity hockey as a defenseman • received

All-Conference honorable mention his sophomore, junior, and senior campaigns.

PersonaLBorn Spencer W. Diedrich in Fort Wayne, Ind. on Oct. 17, 1993 • son of Mark and Julie Diedrich • has one younger brother, Clay.

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Charlie ConkelSopHoMore • pitCHereagan, Minn. • eagan H.S.5-10 • 170Bats: L / tHroWs: L

Before UmdSpent his prep playing days at Eagan High School, where he was a two-year starter • served as a team captain for the Wildcats, helping the team land a berth in the section championship • also played basketball at Eagan as a member of the

Wildcat backcourt.

PersonaLBorn Charles Lowell Conkel on March 24,1993 in St. Paul Minn. • son of David and Linda Conkel • has two sisters (Katie and Amanda) • enjoys playing golf and basketball, as well as watching movies and hanging out with friends.

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Ryan LakinSopHoMore • pitCHer/outfielderroCHeSter, Minn. • JoHn MarSHall H.S.6-1 • 210Bats: r / tHroWs: r

Before UmdA 2012 graduate of John Marshall High School • played four years while starting three for coach Dutch Heiderscheit and the Rockets • named an All-Conference selection in his junior and senior seasons • received All-Region honors • won a pair

of Big Nine Conference titles • also played football as a two-way player and hockey as a defenseman at John Marshall • was named All-Conference honorable mention in hockey and two-time All-Conference in the football • received All-State honorable mention his senior season.

PersonaLBorn Ryan Scott Lakin on Sept. 12, 1993 in Rochester, Minn. • son of Scott and Jan Lakin • has one sister, Cali.

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2013: .172/.226/.241, 4 R, 6.0 IP, 10.50 ERACareer:.172/.226/.241, 4 R, 6.0 IP, 10.50 ERA


Player Biographies

Tommy BodekerSopHoMore • CatCHereagan, Minn. • eagan H.S.6-0 • 210Bats: r / tHroWs: r

Before UmdA 2011 graduate of Eagan High School • started two years for coach Rob Walsh and the Wildcats • received an All-Conference selection as team captain his senior year • played hockey as a goaltender while making a Minnesota

State tournament appearance.

PersonaLBorn Thomas Richard Bodeker on Feb. 5, 1993 in St. Paul, Minn. • son of Randy and Kathy Bodeker • has two sisters, Molly and Emily.

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Kyle FritzSopHoMore • pitCHerCottage grove, Minn. • park H.S.6-2 • 190Bats: L / tHroWs: L

Before UmdA 2012 graduate of Park High School • started two years for coach Kerry Ligtenberg and the Wolfpack • received an All-Conference honorable mention in his junior and senior seasons • played two years as a quarterback for the Wolfpack

and received an All-Conference honorable mention.

PersonaLBorn Kyle John Fritz on July 3, 1994 in Cottage Grove, Minn. • son of Dan and Kris Fritz • has one younger brother, Zach.

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Kyle ComerSopHoMore • infielderrHinelander, WiS. • rHinelander H.S.6-1 • 200Bats: r / tHroWs: r

Before UmdA 2012 graduate of Rhinelander High School • played three seasons for coach Joe Waksnonski and the Hodogs • received All-Wisconsin Valley conference first team selections in his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons • named a

second team All-District player in his senior year • earned Academic All-State honors in his junior and senior campaigns • also played football as a two-way player and basketball as a point guard at Rhinelander • received an All-Conference selection as a linebacker.

PersonaLBorn Kyle Lawrence Comer on Apr. 1, 1994 in Germany • son of Robert and Shannon Comer • has two siblings, Hayden and Bradley.

332013: .356/.375/.523, 5 HR, 38 RBI, 14 R Career: .356/.375/.523, 5 HR, 38 RBI, 14 R


2013: .344/.375/.523, 9 RBI, 6 RCareer: .344/.375/.523, 9 RBI, 6 R


Alex WojciechowskiSopHoMore • firSt BaSeroSeMount, Minn. • roSeMount H.S.6-5 • 225Bats: L / tHroWs: r

Before UmdA 2012 graduate of Coon Rapids High School • started two years for coach Jerry Coe and the Cardinals • selected All-Northwest Suburban Conference in his junior and senior seasons • earned All-section honors as a senior captain in 2012 • also played three years of hockey as a defenseman • earned a pair of All-Conference honorable mentions while at Coon Rapids.

PersonaLBorn Alex Patrick Wojciechowski (wo-ja-kow-ski) on Mar. 17, 1994 in Marshall, Minn. • son of Kevin and Colleen Wojckiechowski • known as “Wojo” to teammates • has one younger brother, Tyler.

2013: .425/.474/.675, 5 HR, 37 RBI, 37 RCareer: .425/.474/.675, 5 HR, 37 RBI, 37 R2013 DAkTRONICS ALL-AMERICAN THIRD TEAM

2013 DAkTRONICS ALL-REGION FIRST TEAM

2013 ABCA ALL-REGION SECOND TEAM

2013 NSIC FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR

2013 NSIC PLAYER OF THE YEAR

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Player Biographies

Brian Pierce

Before UmdA 2013 graduate of Ames High School • played five seasons for coach Eric Bappe and the Little Cyclones while starting three • named an All-Central Iowa Metro League selection in his senior season

and an honorable mention in his sophomore and junior seasons • three-time all-academic team selection • team captain in his senior campaign • also started two years for the Ames soccer team as a midfielder and forward, making a state tournament appearance in his junior season.

PersonaLBorn Brian Clayton Pierce on Apr. 9, 1995 in Ames, Iowa • son of Ann and Clay Pierce • has a sister, Sophie • received American Legion Distinguished Academic Achievement award • participated in band, Eco Club, and Garden club, as well as club soccer • interests include sports, skiing, fishing, and travel • undecided on a major at UMD.

freSHMan • infielderaMeS, ioWa • aMeS H.S.5-9 • 160Bats: r / tHroWs: r

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Player Biographies

Nathan Jack

Before UmdA 2013 graduate of St. Mary Central High School • started four seasons for coach Phil Janssen and the Zephyrs • selected as a first team All-Olympian conference selection and honorable mention all-district in his sophomore season • named

second team all-conference • received All-State and All-District academc team honors in his junior season • recipient of St. Mary Central “Team Dedication” award in his junior season • also played basketball in his freshman and sophomore years as a forward.

PersonaLBorn Nathan Michael Jack on Jan. 9, 1995 in Neenah, Wis. • son of Terry and Ellen Jack • oldest of four siblings (Griffin, Peyton, and Christian) • a member of the National Honor Society and Mock Trial club • interests include shooting and fishing • plans to major in Accounting at UMD.

Skyler WenningerfreSHMan • pitCHer/infielderluverne, Minn. • luverne H.S.6-0 • 160Bats: r / tHroWs: r

Before UmdA 2013 graduate of Luverne High School • started three years for coach Mike Wenninger, his father • had lowest ERA on Cardinal pitching staff in his sophomore and junior seasons • received All-Southwest Conference selection

in his junior season • named team captain in his senior season • also participated in football as a cornerback and offensive weapon as well as hockey as a forward • received All-Conference honors in hockey for three seasons • named all-conference and all-area honors as a quarterback.

PersonaLBorn Skyler Dean Wenninger in Brookings, S.D. • son of Mike and Lauri Wenninger • oldest of three siblings (McKenzi, Cade) • also a member of the Luverne student council • wrote for school newspaper • interests including hunting, fishing, biking, rollerblading, and any sporting activitiy • undecided on a major at UMD.

Marco Lucarelli

Before UmdA 2013 graduate of Totino Grace high school • split time as a catcher and on the mound for head coach Mike Smith and the Eagles • a two-time All-North Suburban Conference selection in both 2012 and 2013 • also started three

years as a defender for the Totino Grace hockey team

PersonaLBorn Marco Thomas Lucarelli in Richfield, Minn. on Mar. 14, 1995 • son of Tom and Barb Lucarelli • has one older brother, Gino • member of National Honor Society and attended BSM Leadership Conference • enjoys hockey, golf, and fishing away from the field • plans to major in mechanical engineering at UMD.

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freSHMan • pitCHerfridley, Minn. • totino graCe H.S.5-8 • 170Bats: r / tHroWs: r

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freSHMan • CatCHerneenaH, WiS. • St. Mary Central H.S.6-0 • 170Bats: r / tHroWs: r

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Colton SinningfreSHMan • pitCHerpine iSland, Minn. • pine iSland H.S.6-2 • 160Bats: r / tHroWs: r

Before UmdA 2013 graduate of Pine Island High School • started three seasons for coach Craig Anderson and the Panthers • received All-Hiawatha Valley League honors in his junior season • named All-Subsection selection in his junior season

• also played three years of basketball as a guard and was named All-HVL selection his senior year.

PersonaLBorn Colton Robert Sinning on Sept. 15, 1994 in Duluth, Minn. • son of Robert and Kristen Sinning, both graduates of UMD • uncle played baseball at NSIC rival Winona State • one of two siblings (Austin) • member of National Honor Society and DECA • interests include computers, video editing, and website design • plans on majoring in Marketing at UMD.

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Player Biographies

Grant Farley

Before UmdA 2013 graduate of Coon Rapids High School • played three seasons while starting a pair for coach Jerry Coe and the Cardinals • named team captain in his senior season after leading the team in home runs and slugging percentage his

junior campaign • part of Cardinal team that finished as section runner-up • also played football as a free safety and basketball as a guard for the Bulldogs.

PersonaLBorn Grant Matthew Farley on Sept. 18, 1994 in St. Paul, Minn. • son of Michael and Betsy Farley • one of three siblings (Alexander and Braden) • member of National Honor Society, DECA, and Link Crew • member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and senior leaders • interests include fishing, pond hockey, golfing, and wakeboarding • majoring in Business at UMD.

freSHMan • pitCHer/outfielderSavage, Minn. • deS MoineS area C.C.6-2 • 175Bats: r / tHroWs: r

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Kyle HoffmanfreSHMan • infielderMinnetonka, Minn. • Minnetonka H.S.6-1 • 175Bats: r / tHroWs: r

Before UmdA 2013 graduate of Minnetonka high school • started as a third baseman and a pitcher for head coach Paul Twenge and the Skippers.

PersonaLBorn Kyle Kevin Hoffman in Waconia, Minn. on May 1, 1995 • son of Kevin and Mary Hoffman • one of four Hoffman siblings (Ryan, Renee, and Jason) • enjoys boating, skiing, and ping pong off the field • plans to major in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science at UMD.

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Matt VogtfreSHMan • outfielderliBertyville, ill. • liBertyville H.S.6-2 •170Bats: L / tHroWs: r

Before UmdA 2013 Libertyville High School graduate • started two seasons for coach Jim Schurr • named team captain in his senior season • finished second on the team in RBIs, home runs, stolen bases, and slugging while batting .317 for the

Wildcats • also played two seasons a power forward for the Libertyville basketball team.

PersonaLBorn Matthew Stephen Vogt in Charlottesville, Va. on Apr. 4, 1995 • son of Stephen and Lauren Vogt • one of four siblings (Jake, Abby, and Alex) • interests include hunting and fishing • plans on majoring in Finance with an Economics minor at UMD.

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Kevin StockefreSHMan • pitCHerHerMantoWn, Minn. • HerMantoWn H.S.6-0 • 195Bats: L/ tHroWs: L

Before UmdA 2013 graduate of Hermantown High School • played four years while starting three for coach Mike Zagelmeyer and the Hawks • received All-Lake Superior Conference and All-Area selections in his junior season • also played two years as

a defenseman for the Hermantown soccer team.

PersonaLBorn Kevin Matthew Stocke on Sept. 22, 1994 in Duluth • son of Dave and Sue Stocke • brother, Michael, also plays on the team • has one younger sister, Samantha, and two half-siblings (Steven and Danielle Jeanetta) • member of the National Honor Society • interests include hunting and fishing • undecided on a major at UMD.

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team overall PCt. NsiC PCt.St. Cloud State 37-11 .771 20-3 .870

Minnesota State 42-9 .824 18-4 .818

Augustana 38-18 .679 21-7 .750

Winona State 23-17 .575 16-7 .696

Concordia-St. Paul 20-16 .556 13-7 .650

Wayne State 27-20 .574 18-12 .600

UMD 14-26 .350 14-10 .583

Bemidji State 25-22 .532 13-13 .500

Sioux Falls 20-24 .455 14-14 .500

Southwest Minnesota 17-23 .427 11-14 .458

U-Mary 17-21 .449 8-15 .348

Minot State 15-23 .395 7-17 .292

Northern State 15-27 .357 8-20 .286

Upper Iowa 14-25 .359 6-16 .273

Minnesota Crookston 1-42 .023 1-29 .033

2013 NSIC STANDINGS

2013 ALL-NSIC SELECTIONS first team Pos. Yr. sCHool HometowN

32 Jason Hoppe P Jr. Minnesota State Rice, Minn.27 Harvey Martin P Sr. Minnesota State Farmington, Mich.15 Scott Lieser P Sr. St. Cloud State Browerville, Minn.20 Kyle Fischer P Jr. St. Cloud State New Ulm, Minn.28 Reese Gregory RP Fr. St. Cloud State St. Cloud, Minn.36 Nolan Johnson C So. Minnesota State Bloomington, Minn.35 alex Wojciechowski 1B fr. minnesota duluth Coon rapids, minn.3 Jake Petersen 2B Jr. Augustana Blair, Neb.6 Lucas Skjefte 2B Sr. Minnesota State Eden Prairie, Minn. 15 Lewis Baumann SS Sr. Bemidji State Colorado Springs, Colo.28 Connor McCallum 3B So. Minnesota State Shoreview, Minn.14 Kyle Young OF Sr. Southwest Minnesota Forest Lake, Minn.5 Tyler Adams OF Jr. Upper Iowa Onalaska, Wis.6 Cody Strang OF Sr. Winona State Solon, Wis.2 Nate Hewes OF Sr. Augustana Stillwater, Minn.22 Logan Kalis DH Sr. Bemidji State Little Falls, Minn. seCoND team Pos. Yr. sCHool HometowN

20 Adam Kramer P Jr. Concordia-St. Paul Wausau, Wis.27 Chris Kubitz P Jr. St. Cloud State Shakopee, Minn.14 Martin Valdez P Jr. Upper Iowa Pomona, Calif.15 Tadd Johansen P Sr. Wayne State Elkhorn, Neb.35 Derek Quame RP Jr. Augustana Mankato, Minn.36 Zach Braun C Jr. Bemidji State Lakeville, Minn.4 Robbie Rocamora 1B Jr. Northern State San Marcos, Calif.29 Garrett Fischer 1B Jr. St. Cloud State New Ulm, Minn. 1 orry engebretsen 2B sr. minnesota duluth duluth, minn.21 Seth McMullen SS Sr. Winona State Wausau, Wis.16 Tony Viger 3B Jr. Augustana Sioux Falls, S.D.24 Trevor Purvis OF Sr. Bemidji State Rio Rancho, N.M.40 Greg Larpenter OF Sr. Concordia-St. Paul Urbandale, Iowa10 Kye Winter OF Jr. Augustana Willow Lake, S.D.28 Marcus O’Neill OF So. Augustana Blaine, Minn.30 Steven Kremer DH So. Southwest Minnesota Wilmont, Minn. GolD Glove team Pos. Yr. sCHool HometowN

20 Kyle Fischer P Jr. St. Cloud State New Ulm, Minn.24 Stetson Olson 1B Jr. Minnesota State Renton, Wash.28 Jack Hegarty 2B So. Bemidji State Brainerd, Minn.20 Zach Dibble SS Fr. Augustana Bellevue, Neb.1 Michael Herman 3B So. Wayne State Omaha, Neb.36 Nolan Johnson C So. Minnesota State Bloomington, Minn.5 Tyler Adams OF Jr. Upper Iowa Onalaska, Wis.9 Mike Turcotte OF Sr. Minot State Victoria, B.C. 24 Marice Burrough OF Sr. University of Mary Billings,Mont.

nsiC PLayer & fresHman of tHe yearAlex Wojciechowski, UMD

Wojciechowski hit at a .429 clip and conclude the regular season leading the NSIC in overall batting average. An imposing figure at 6-5 and 230 pounds, Wojciechowski has hit more than a few shots to match his towering frame throughout the year on his way to leading the Bulldogs in total hits (48), doubles (15), home runs (five) and slugging percentage (.696). Despite consistently looking to drive the ball, the defensively-sound first baseman has sacrificed nothing in the way of making contact with just 16 strikeouts against 10 walks drawn at the plate. Wojciechowski becomes the first player to earn NSIC Player and Freshman of the Year in the same season.

nsiC PitCHer of tHe yearHarvey Martin, Minnesota State

Martin posted a 1.90 ERA with 67 strikeouts and a .199 opponent batting average in 52.0 innings pitched. He ranks fourth in the NSIC in ERA, opponent batting average and strikeouts, while tying for fifth in the league in wins. He is second in the nation in strikeout-to-walk ratio (13.4), seventh in walks per nine innings (0.87) and WHIP (0.83) and 12th in strikeouts per nine innings (11.6). Martin lived up to his billing this season after being named the 2013 NSIC Preseason Pitcher of the Year.

nsiC neWComer of tHe yearMartin Valdez, Upper Iowa

Valdez dazzled in his first season with the Peacocks as the southpaw posted a 5-1 record with a 2.18 ERA through 53.2 innings. Valdez appeared in eight games ,starting seven, and averaged 6.71 innings per start, the NSIC’s highest average. UIU’s ace recorded five complete games and three shutouts. His strikeout to walk ratio was more than 4:1 with 59 k’s, sixth most in the NSIC, and only 14 free passes on the year. Valdez averaged 9.89 strikeouts per game, eighth highest in the NSIC. The junior also held opponents to a .226 batting average, eighth lowest in the NSIC, on just 45 hits while allowing only 13 earned runs, seventh fewest in the NSIC.

nsiC CoaCH of tHe yearTim Bellew, Bemidji State

Tim Bellew guided the Beavers to a 22-20 overall and 13-13 NSIC record. The league mark was good enough to send BSU to the NSIC Tournament for the first time since 2008 and the second time in the eight-year head coach’s career at Bemidji State. The 20 overall wins marked the seventh time in program history (62 seasons) the team reached the plateau and, in the process, became the second team to ever post back-to-back 20-win seasons. In 2013, the Beavers finished first in the NSIC in batting average (.330), second in fielding percentage (.970) and fifth in team ERA (4.15).

Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference


augustana Collegenickname: Vikings

Location: Sioux Falls, S.D.

enrollment: 1,750

Colors: Navy & Yellow

year Joined: 2008

Bemidji state Universitynickname: Beavers

Location: Bemidji, Minn.

enrollment: 5,360

Colors: Green & White

year Joined: 1932

Concordia University, st. Paulnickname: Golden Bears

Location: St. Paul, Minn.

enrollment: 2,702

Colors: Blue & Gold

year Joined: 1999

University of minnesota-Crookstonnickname: Golden Eagles

Location: Crookston, Minn.

enrollment: 1,700

Colors: Maroon & Gold

year Joined: 1999

minot state Universitynickname: Beavers

Location: Minot, N.D.

enrollment: 3,642

Colors: Red & Green

year Joined: 2012

northern state Universitynickname: Wolves

Location: Aberdeen, S.D.

enrollment: 3,000


year Joined: 1978

southwest minnesota state University

nickname: Mustangs

Location: Marshall, Minn.

enrollment: 3,200

Colors: Brown & Gold

year Joined: 1969

st. Cloud state Universitynickname: Huskies

Location: St. Cloud, Minn.

enrollment: 16,882

Colors: Black & Red

year Joined: 1932, 2008

minnesota state University-mankato

nickname: Mavericks

Location: Mankato, Minn.

enrollment: 14,036

Colors: Purple & Gold

year Joined: 1932, 1970, 2008

University of marynickname: Marauders

Location: Bismarck, N.D.

enrollment: 3,280

Colors: Blue, Orange & White

year Joined: 2006

University of minnesota duluthnickname: Bulldogs

Location: Duluth, Minn.

enrollment: 11,800


year Joined: 1932, 1976, 2008

minnesota state University-moorhead

nickname: Dragons

Location: Moorhead, Minn.

enrollment: 7,500

Colors: Scarlett & White

year Joined: 1932

University of sioux fallsnickname: Cougars

Location: Sioux Falls, S.D.

enrollment: 1,519

Colors: Purple, White & Black

year Joined: 2012

Upper iowa Universitynickname: Peacocks

Location: Fayette, Iowa

enrollment: 6,700

Colors: Blue & White

year Joined: 2008

Wayne state Collegenickname: Wildcats

Location: Wayne, Neb.

enrollment: 3,500

Colors: Black & Gold

year Joined: 2008

Winona state Universitynickname: Warriors

Location: Winona, Minn.

enrollment: 8,000

Colors: Purple & White

year Joined: 1932

Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference


2013 Season Review

Date oPPoNeNt sCore r-H-e / r-H-e iNNs overall NsiC PitCHer of reCorD atteND time Feb. 14 Minot State L 6-8 6-11-1 / 8-9-1 7 0-1-0 R. Lakin (0-1) 120 2:24

Feb. 14 Minot State L 0-3 0-6-1 / 3-5-0 7 0-2-0 A. Zwak (0-1) 120 1:45

Feb. 17 St. Cloud State L 0-5 0-3-0 / 5-5-0 7 0-3-0 B. Hellquist (0-1) 100 2:15

Feb. 17 St Cloud State L 1-3 1-8-1 / 3-4-0 7 0-4-0 C. Couillard (0-1) 100 2:20

Mar. 4 Bemidji State L 1-2 1-6-2 / 2-6-1 (9) 0-5-0 M. Stocke (0-1) 45 2:10

Mar. 4 Bemidji State L 6-13 6-7-0 / 13-16-1 7 0-6-0 M. Mattiacci (0-1) 34 2:04

Mar. 16 Wayne State (Mich.) L 3-12 3-11-3 / 12-11-0 7 0-7-0 J. Smith (0-1) 100 1:53

Mar. 16 Wayne State (Mich.) L 4-7 4-10-3 / 7-11-1 7 0-8-0 K. Fritz (0-1) 150 2:25

Mar. 17 Lock Haven L 0-3 0-2-3 / 3-4-2 7 0-9-0 A. Zwak (0-2) 65 1:35

Mar. 17 Lock Haven L 0-4 0-4-1 / 4-9-0 7 0-10-0 B. Hellquist (0-2) 65 1:25

Mar. 18 West Chester of Penn. L 1-6 1-5-2 / 6-8-2 7 0-11-0 J. Heck (0-1) 50 2:00

Mar. 18 West Chester of Penn. L 6-7 6-9-2 / 7-15-4 (15) 0-12-0 K. Comer (0-1) 70 4:00

Mar. 19 Slippery Rock L 4-14 4-2-2 / 14-16-0 9 0-13-0 M. Mattiacci (0-1) 75 2:50

Mar. 19 Lock Haven L 3-6 3-10-2 / 6-9-0 9 0-14-0 C. Couillard (0-2) 80 2:45

Mar. 28 * Sioux Falls W 8-4 8-8-0 / 4-7-3 7 1-14-0 1-0-0 J. Smith (1-1) 95 1:55

Mar. 28 * Sioux Falls L 5-6 5-12-2 / 6-13-0 (11) 1-15-0 1-1-0 M. Stocke (0-2) 87 5:10

Mar. 29 * Sioux Falls W 7-6 7-10-1 / 6-11-3 7 2-15-0 2-1-0 A. Zwak (1-2) 108 2:10

Mar. 29 * Sioux Falls L 7-17 7-11-3 / 17-17-2 7 2-16-0 2-2-0 J. Heck (0-2) 124 2:40

Apr. 6 * Southwest Minnesota W 17-6 17-17-0 / 6-12-5 7 3-16-0 3-2-0 J. Smith (2-1) - 2:05

Apr. 6 * Southwest Minnesota L 9-11 9-18-3 / 11-12-3 9 3-17-0 3-3-0 R. Lakin (0-2) 211 2:31

Apr. 7 * Southwest Minnesota W 5-4 5-9-1 / 4-6-3 7 4-17-0 4-3-0 S. Diedrich(1-0) - 1:52

Apr. 7 * Southwest Minnesota L 4-19 4-8-7 / 19-17-0 7 4-18-0 4-4-0 K. Fritz (0-2) 165 2:26

Apr. 14 * Wayne State (Neb.) L 2-4 2-5-0 / 4-11-1 7 4-19-0 4-5-0 J. Smith (2-2) - 1:35

Apr. 14 * Wayne State (Neb.) L 3-4 3-9-3 / 4-11-0 9 4-20-0 4-6-0 S. Diedrich (1-1) 100 2:30

Apr. 15 * Wayne State (Neb.) W 1-0 1-4-1 / 0-2-0 7 5-20-0 5-6-0 A. Zwak (2-2) - 1:35

Apr. 15 * Wayne State (Neb.) W 6-4 6-9-1 / 4-11-1 9 6-20-0 6-6-0 K. Fritz (1-2) 75 2:30

Apr. 24 * Upper Iowa W 4-3 4-6-0 / 3-7-3 (8) 7-20-0 7-6-0 J. Smith (3-2) 50 2:00

Apr. 24 * Upper Iowa W 13-2 13-20-1 / 2-4-1 7 8-20-0 8-6-0 B. Hellquist (1-2) 50 2:20

Apr. 27 * Minnesota Crookston W 1-0 1-8-3 / 0-6-4 (9) 9-20-0 9-6-0 M. Stocke (1-2) 189 2:21

Apr. 27 * Minnesota Crookston L 3-4 3-4-2 / 4-9-0 7 9-21-0 9-7-0 A. Yetzer (0-1) 195 2:55

Apr. 28 * Minnesota Crookston W 7-6 7-18-4 / 6-11-3 (12) 10-21-0 10-7-0 C. Couillard (1-2) 145 1:05

Apr. 28 * Minnesota Crookston W 20-3 20-20-1 / 3-7-0 7 11-21-0 11-7-0 J. Meyer (1-0) 89 1:57

Apr. 30 * Winona State L 6-7 6-7-1 / 7-12-3 7 11-22-0 11-8-0 M. Stocke (1-3) 275 2:10

Apr. 30 * Winona State L 4-6 4-11-1 / 6-11-3 (10) 11-23-0 11-9-0 M. Stocke (1-4) 273 5:25

May 3 * Northern State W 12-4 12-14-2 / 4-7-2 7 12-23-0 12-9-0 A. Zwak (3-2) 55 2:25

May 3 * Northern State W 19-9 19-19-2 / 9-9-4 7 13-23-0 13-9-0 S. Diedrich (2-1) 52 2:50

May 4 * Northern State L 4-5 4-9-1 / 5-11-0 7 13-24-0 13-10-0 J. Heck (0-3) 62 1:58

May 4 * Northern State W 11-9 11-8-5 / 9-12-5 9 14-24-0 14-10-0 J. Meyer (2-0) 55 3:00

May 8 # No. 21 Minnesota State L 0-5 0-7-2 / 5-5-1 9 14-25-0 14-10-0 J. Smith (3-3) 400 2:00

May 9 # Augustana L 2-4 2-6-1 / 4-8-2 9 14-26-0 14-10-0 A. Zwak (3-3) 143 2:38

GAME-BY-GAME RESULTS


2013 Season Review

BattiNG Ba GP-Gs aB r H 2B 3B Hr rBi tB slG% BB HBP k GDP oBP sf sH sB-att. A. Wojciechowski .425 35-33 120 37 51 15 0 5 37 81 .675 10 3 17 1 .474 2 0 0-0K. Comer .356 38-33 132 15 47 7 0 5 38 69 .523 6 1 17 2 .375 5 2 0-0J. Heck .353 33-31 102 21 36 8 0 0 17 44 .431 16 2 13 0 .450 0 0 0-1T. Bodeker .344 24-21 64 6 22 2 0 0 9 24 .375 1 2 7 0 .368 1 2 0-0O. Engebretsen .333 35-33 129 22 43 8 1 0 7 53 .411 14 2 6 2 .407 0 0 1-1J. Meyer .328 36-35 119 28 39 7 1 2 16 54 .454 17 2 30 1 .420 0 4 2-3J. Denisen .277 22-11 47 4 13 2 0 0 7 15 .319 2 0 15 0 .300 1 1 2-5B. Loew .273 18-6 33 8 9 2 0 0 2 11 .333 6 0 6 0 .385 0 1 1-1L. Steinbach .269 33-31 93 16 25 4 0 4 18 41 .441 8 1 20 2 .333 0 7 1-1J. Balestreri .222 23-17 54 7 12 4 0 0 5 16 .296 6 2 9 2 .323 0 1 0-0T. Stein .222 12-4 18 3 4 1 0 0 2 5 .278 2 0 4 2 .300 0 0 0-0J. Steinbach .222 5-2 9 1 2 0 0 0 1 2 .222 0 0 1 0 .222 0 0 0-0M. Ryan .210 31-30 105 14 22 6 0 0 8 28 .267 8 1 21 0 .270 1 2 0-0E. Walker .208 33-29 101 12 21 4 0 1 9 28 .277 7 5 25 1 .292 0 2 0-4K. McCoshen .174 29-12 46 7 8 0 0 0 3 8 .174 8 1 10 0 .309 0 0 1-3B. Hellquist .174 18-11 46 8 8 2 0 1 7 13 .283 7 0 13 1 .283 0 1 0-0R. Lakin .172 14-11 29 4 5 0 1 0 0 7 .241 1 1 13 0 .226 0 0 0-0J. Smith .125 15-10 32 1 4 0 0 0 4 4 .125 4 0 4 2 .222 0 1 0-0B. McMahon .000 2-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 1 .000 0 0 0-0totaLs .......................... .290 40-40 1280 215 371 72 3 18 190 503 .393 123 23 231 17 .360 10 24 8-19 oPPonents ................... .301 40-40 1252 245 377 68 15 24 223 547 .437 125 44 231 21 .380 14 39 52-63

OVERALL STATISTICS

PitCHiNG era w-l aPP.-Gs CG so sv iP H r er BB k 2B 3B Hr aB Baa wP HBP Bk sfa sHaJ. Smith 4.45 3-3 12-9 3 0/0 1 60.2 72 41 30 7 45 10 1 6 246 .293 3 2 0 1 5 A. Zwak 4.53 3-3 9-9 2 1/1 0 47.2 48 26 24 23 44 11 2 3 183 .262 0 5 0 1 7 B. Hellquist 4.89 1-2 12-6 0 0/0 0 38.2 40 24 21 13 29 5 2 1 146 .274 4 12 2 2 3 J. Meyer 2.93 2-0 9-2 0 0/0 1 27.2 32 14 9 5 17 6 2 0 115 .278 0 3 0 0 3 K. Fritz 5.33 1-2 9-6 0 0/0 0 27.0 35 21 16 11 17 5 1 2 109 .321 5 9 3 1 5 J. Heck 6.52 0-3 8-4 0 0/0 0 19.1 23 18 14 8 16 5 1 1 80 .288 1 2 0 2 1 S. Diedrich 6.75 2-1 9-1 0 0/0 1 18.2 27 16 14 13 10 1 3 5 76 .355 4 0 0 1 3 M. Stocke 6.32 1-4 12-0 0 0/1 0 15.2 21 18 11 6 3 5 1 0 68 .309 2 2 0 1 2 C. Couillard 12.15 1-2 10-1 0 0/0 0 13.1 16 20 18 15 13 4 0 2 55 .291 0 0 1 1 1 C. Conkel 6.00 0-0 9-1 0 0/0 0 12.0 15 10 8 6 12 6 1 0 46 .326 0 2 0 2 3 A. Yetzer 8.18 0-1 12-0 0 0/0 0 11.0 20 13 10 7 12 5 0 0 52 .385 0 3 0 1 2 M. Mattiacci 13.03 0-2 9-1 0 0/0 0 9.2 16 15 14 7 5 4 1 1 42 .381 3 2 1 1 2 R. Lakin 10.50 0-2 3-0 0 0/0 0 6.0 7 7 7 2 7 0 0 2 23 .304 0 2 0 0 2 K. Comer 6.75 0-1 2-0 0 0/0 0 1.1 3 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 6 .500 1 0 0 0 0 A. Wojciechowski 9.00 0-0 1-0 0 0/0 0 1.0 2 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 5 .400 0 0 0 0 0 totaLs ......................... 5.64 14-26 40-40 5 2/1 3 309.2 377 245 194 125 231 68 15 24 1252 .301 23 44 7 14 39 oPPonents .................. 4.40 25-14 40-40 10 5/2 9 317.0 371 215 155 123 231 72 3 18 1280 .290 24 23 1 10 24

fielDiNG C Po a e flD%K. McCoshen 18 15 3 0 1.000J. Steinbach 15 12 3 0 1.000 A. Zwak 14 4 10 0 1.000 M. Stocke 11 2 9 0 1.000 B. Hellquist 70 57 12 1 .986 J. Smith 70 55 14 1 .986A. Wojciechowski 269 243 22 4 .985 M. Ryan 54 53 0 1 .981 J. Balestreri 94 83 9 2 .979 T. Stein 29 27 1 1 .966L. Steinbach 48 44 2 2 .958 T. Bodeker 133 118 9 6 .955R. Lakin 22 17 4 1 .955 E. Walker 120 40 73 7 .942 O. Engebretsen 97 33 57 7 .928 B. Loew 26 5 19 2 .923K. Comer, 145 41 89 15 .897 J. Denisen 19 16 1 2 .895 J. Meyer 73 33 32 8 .890J. Heck 73 23 39 11 .849totaLs .............................. 1429 929 429 71 .950oPPonents ....................... 1449 951 434 64 .956 *Minimum 10 chances.

TOMMy BOdEkER ’16


Batting Average

2013 Season Review

CATEGORY LEADERS

1. Alex Wojciechowski .4252. Kyle Comer .3563. Jimmy Heck .3534. Tommy Bodeker .3445. Orry Engebretsen .333

Slugging Percentage1. Alex Wojciechowski .6752. Kyle Comer .5233. John Meyer .4544. Lucas Steinbach .4415. Jimmy Heck .431

On-Base Percentage1. Alex Wojciechowski .4742. Jimmy Heck .4503. John Meyer .4204. Orry Engebretsen .4075. Brady Loew .385

Runs Scored1. Alex Wojciechowski 372. John Meyer 283. Orry Engebretsen 224. Jimmy Heck 215. Lucas Steinbach 16

Hits1. Alex Wojciechowski 512. Kyle Comer 473. Orry Engebretsen 434. John Meyer 395. Jimmy Heck 36

RBIs1. Kyle Comer 382. Alex Wojciechowski 373. Lucas Steinbach 184. Jimmy Heck 175. John Meyer 16

Doubles1. Alex Wojciechowski 152. Orry Engebretsen 82. Jimmy Heck 84. John Meyer 74. Kyle Comer 7

Triples1. John Meyer 11. Orry Engebretsen 11. Ryan Lakin 1

Home Runs1. Kyle Comer 51. Alex Wojciechowski 53. Lucas Steinbach 44. John Meyer 25. (Multiple players) 1

Total Bases1. Alex Wojciechowski 812. Kyle Comer 693. John Meyer 544. Orry Engebretsen 535. Jimmy Heck 44

Walks1. John Meyer 172. Jimmy Heck 163. Orry Engebretsen 144. Alex Wojciechowski 105. (Multiple players) 8

Stolen Bases1. John Meyer 21. Josh Denisen 23. (Multiple players) 1

ERA1. John Meyer 2.932. Jordan Smith 4.453. Adam Zwak 4.534. Bo Hellquist 4.89

BAA1. Adam Zwak .2622. Bo Hellquist .2743. John Meyer .2784. Jimmy Heck .2885. Chris Couillard .291

Innings Pitched1. Jordan Smith 60.22. Adam Zwak 47.23. Bo Hellquist 38.24. John Meyer 27.25. Kyle Fritz 27.0

Wins1. Adam Zwak 31. Jordan Smith 33. John Meyer 23. Spencer Diedrich 25. (Multiple players) 1

Saves1. Jordan Smith 11. John Meyer 11. Spencer Diedrich 1

Strikeouts1. Jordan Smith 452. Adam Zwak 443. Bo Hellquist 294. John Meyer 174. Kyle Fritz 17

Runners Picked Off1. Jordan Smith 11. Bo Hellquist 11. John Meyer 1

Runs Allowed1. Alex Wojciechowski 11. Kyle Comer 13. Ryan Lakin 74. Charlie Conkel 10

Walks Allowed1. Alex Wojciechowski 02. Ryan Lakin 22. Kyle Comer 24. John Meyer 5

Fielding Percentage1. Kellen McCoshen 1.0001. Jake Steinbach 1.0003. Bo Hellquist .9863. Jordan Smith .9865. Alex Wojciechowski .985

Putouts1. Alex Wojciechowski 2432. Tommy Bodeker 1183. Joe Balestreri 834. Bo Hellquist 575. Jordan Smith 55

Assists1. Kyle Comer 892. Evan Walker 733. Orry Engebretsen 574. Jimmy Heck 395. John Meyer 32


Program History

oPPoNeNt all-time last meetiNG

Alderson Broaddus 0-1 2012Ashland 0-2 2010Augsburg 9-15 2001Augustana (S.D.) 14-16 2013Bemidji State 93-39 2013Berry 5-5 2002Bethel 2-0 2000Bluefield (W.Va.) State 1-1 2003Brair Cliff (Iowa) 1-1-1 1990Butler Univ. 0-1 2011Caldwell (N.J.) 4-0 2004Cameron (Okla.) 1-1 1981Carleton 41-6 2002Carthage 0-1 2009Central Misssouri State 0-2 2006Columbus (Ga.) State 0-2 1991Concordia-Moorhead 9-7 2012Concordia-St. Paul 18-16 2012Cornell (Iowa) 2-0 1998Dominican (Wis.) 2-0 1972East Central (Okla.) 1-0 1981East Stroudsburg (Pa.) 2-3 2008Elmhurst (Ill.) 2-0 2002Emory (Ga.) 4-0 1989Emporia State 1-2 2008Felician (N.J.) 3-1 2008Finlandia (Mich.) 2-0 2004Florida Tech 0-1 2010Florida Southern 0-4 2011Fort Hayes State 1-2 2008Franklin Pierce (N.H.) 3-3 2005Georgia College 0-2 1993Grand View (Iowa) 3-1 2003Gustavus Adolphus 3-3 1987Hamline 11-4 1993Hillsdale (Mich.) 2-3 2007Jacksonville (Ala.) State 0-1 1995Jarvis Christian (Texas) 1-1 1978Kentucky Wesleyan 0-1 2011LaGrange (Ga.) 18-10 2000Lander (S.C.) 0-2 2002LeTourneau (Texas) 1-1 1978Lincoln 1-1 1982Lindenwood (Mo.) 2-0 1982Lock Haven (Pa.) 3-4 2013Macalester 7-3 2003Mansfield 1-1 2007U-Mary 12-1 2012Massachusetts-Lowell 0-2 2005Mayville (N.D.) State 2-2 2012Midwestern (Texas) State 0-2 1980Minnesota Crookston 33-2 2013Minnesota-Morris 53-34 2003Minnesota 0-6 2005Minnesota State Mankato 10-49 2013MSU-Moorhead 15-7 1983Minot State 0-2 2013Missouri Baptist 0-1 1990Missouri Southern State 1-5 2009Missouri-St. Louis 0-1 2006Missouri Valley 1-0 1991

oPPoNeNt all-time last meetiNG

Morehouse (Ga.) 2-0 1994Mt. Marty (S.D.) 1-0 1990Mt. Senario (Wis.) 23-1 2000Mt. Vernon Nazarene (Ohio) 4-0 2006Nebraska-Omaha 3-17 2008New Jersey Institute of Tech. 3-2 2006North Dakota 18-9 2008North Dakota State 3-4 2007North Georgia 0-2 2000Northern (S.D.) State 62-16-1 2013Northland (Wis.) 6-3 2003Northwest Missouri State 0-1 2003Northwestern (Minn.) 8-0 1998Ohio Dominican 1-0 2012Oklahoma Baptist 0-2 1981Oklahoma City 1-3 1981Rockford (Ill.) 2-0 1980Rockhurst (Mo.) 1-1 2008Shorter (Ga.) 7-18 2002Simpson (Iowa) 1-0-1 1986Sioux Falls Slippery Rock 1-2 2013South Dakota 1-1 2004South Dakota State 0-1 2004Southeastern Oklahoma State 0-2 1980Southern New Hampshire 1-1 2008Southern Polytechnic (Ga.) State 4-14 2002Southwest Minnesota State 55-56 2013Sprinfield (S.D.) 2-0 1977St. Cloud State 16-31 2013St. John's (Minn.) 8-4 2005St. Joseph's (Ind.) 3-1 2011Saint Mary's (Minn.) 3-7 1999St. Olaf 4-4 2002St. Rose (N.Y.) 0-1 2005St. Scholastica 22-1 1995St. Thomas (Minn.) 4-5 2004Stephen F. Austin 0-2 1978Teikyo Post (Conn.) 0-1 2004Tennessee Temple 2-2 2002Texas College 1-1 1978Toccoa Falls (Ga.) 1-0 1988Tulsa (Okla.) 1-1 1981Tuskegee (Ala.) 2-0 1998Charleston (S.C.) 2-1 2009Upper Iowa 16-9 2013Vermillion State Junior 2-0 1972Washington (Mo.) 0-1 1982Wayne State (Mich.) 2-8 2013Wayne State (Neb.) 10-25 2013Nebraska-Wesleyan 2-1 1979West Chester of Penn. 1-3 2013West Georgia 1-16 2001Westminster 2-0 1982Winona State 43-75 2013Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2-2 1987Wisconsin-La Crosse 0-2 1981Wisconsin-Milwaukee 0-1 2000Wisconsin-Superior 24-4 2004Wooster 0-1 2009Yankton (S.D.) 1-1 1977

AGAINST THE COMPETITION


Hits1. Tyler Erickson 2008-11 2372. Greg Aker 2003-06 2303. David Olson 2006-09 2234. Alex Johnson 2003-06 2035. Anders Engberg 2009-12 181

Batting Average

Home Runs

RBIs

Wins

Strikeouts

ERA

Shutouts

CAREER LEADERS

1. Tim Battaglia 2006-09 .4112. Scott Gerten 1994-97 .3973. Mike Petrich 1986-88, ’90 .3974. Brett Spaeth 1999-02 .3945. Greg Aker 2003-06 .390

1. David Olson 2006-09 391. Tim Garceau 2003-05, ’07 393. Jeff Kaldor 1988-91 344. Joe Korneta 2002-04 315. Tim Battaglia 2001-04 30

1. David Olson 2006-09 1592. Anders Engberg 2009-12 1443. Jeff Kaldor 1988-91 1374. Tim Garceau 2003-05, ’07 1365. Ryan Skubic 1996-99 1335. Joe Korneta 2002-04 133

1. Brian Zadro 1987-90 201. Chris Swiatkiewicz 1995-99 203. Andy Dooley 1997-00 194. Brandon Broxey 2000-03 184. Mike Lenarz 1989-92 18

1. Chris Swiatkiewicz 1995-99 2472. Brian Zadro 1987-90 1893. Brandon Broxey 2000-03 1704. Josh Foreman 2008-11 1525. Anders Engberg 2009-12 150

1. Jason Malec 1982-84 1.392. Gene Trojanowski 1976-79 1.843. Brian Zadro 1987-90 2.004. Pete Franz 1977-80 2.275. Ray Miles 1983-86 2.685. Chris Swiatkiewicz 1995-99 2.68

1. Chris Swiatkiewicz 1995-99 62. Tim Battaglia 2001-04 52. Brian Zadro 1987-90 5

SEASON RECORDSTeam

CateGorY reCorD seasoN(s)Games Played 56 2010Wins 36 2003; 2010Losses 34 2007Consecutive Wins 15 Apr. 20, 2002 - Feb. 26, 2003Consecutive Losses 16 May 10, 2012 - Mar. 19, 2013At-Bats 1,797 2010Runs Scored 425 2010Hits 581 2010Doubles 106 2010Triples 21 1987; 1990Home Runs 55 2003Runs Batted In 381 2010Batting Average .338 1988Slugging Percentage .528 1988Stolen Bases 72 2009Sacrifices 51 1987; 1999Hit by Pitch 48 2005Strikeouts (batting) 306 2010Strikeouts (pitching) 336 2012Walks 226 1987; 2003Walks Allowed 225 2007Putouts 1,272 2010Assists 558 2010Most Errors 86 2008 (45 games)Fewest Errors 29 1986 (26 games)Fielding Percentage .968 1992Innings Pitched 424.0 2010Complete Games 27 1998Most Runs Allowed 384 2009Most Earned Runs Allowed 376 2007Fewest Earned Runs Allowed 78 2001Most Hits Allowed 521 2009Fewest Hits Allowed 114 1984Most Doubles Allowed 111 2009Most Triples Allowed 18 2009Most Home Runs Allowed 57 2006Most Hit-by-Pitch (pitching) 66 2007Lowest Team ERA 2.64 1990Highest Team ERA 8.20 2006Saves 12 2005

kyLE cOMER ’16

Program History


Chris SwiatkiewiczUmd atHLetiC HaLL of fame

Class of 2013... was the ace of the Bulldog mound staff in the closing years of the 20th century and twice took home the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Pitcher of the Year Award (1998 and 1999) -- a UMD program first • attained NCAA Division II All-Central Region first team status as a senior after helping pitch the Bulldogs to their first NSIC championship in six years • occupies the No. 1 spot on UMD's career charts for strikeouts (247), wins (20), appearances (51), shutouts (6) and complete games (19) • threw nearly 25 percent of the Bulldogs' total innings as a junior and, in the process, established team records for strikeouts (120), victories (he went 11-1), shutouts (4), innings (82.1) and complete games (11) • went on to play professionally in the New York Yankees organization with Staten Island and Tampa of the Gulf Coast "A" League (1999) • pitched for eight seasons in the Northern League as a member of the Duluth-Superior Dukes (1999 and 2000), St. Paul Saints (2001-02), Joliet Jackhammers (2002) and Sioux City Explorers (2002-06) • participated in a pair of Northern League All-Star Games, and in 2007 was voted to the Explorers’ 15th Anniversary All-Star Team as a right handed pitcher • is a native of Fridley, Minn. • graduated from UMD in 1999 with a B.S. degree in

accounting.

Program History

SEASON RECORDSBatting

CateGorY PlaYer reCorD seasoN

Games Played Tyler Erickson 56 2010 Will Dahlgren 56 2010At-Bats Tyler Erickson 223 2010Hits Tyler Erickson 94 2010Doubles Matt Joesting 20 1999 Matt Johnson 20 1998Triples Mike Petrich 8 1990Home Runs Jeff Kaldor 15 1990 Tim Battaglia 15 2003Runs Scored Tyler Erickson 77 2010Runs Batted In Will Dahlgren 71 2010Batting Average Brett Spaeth .500 2001Total Bases David Olson 131 2009Slugging Percentage Joe Korneta .838 2000Stolen Bases Brett Spaeth 25 2000Sacrifices Dave Tafelski 13 1999Hit by Pitch Marty Spansih 13 2000Strikeouts Brian Burman 43 2010Walks Craig Liebaert 38 1998Hitting Streak Tyler Erickson 29 games 2010Consecutive AB Without K Jon Dilley 128 1994

PitchingCateGorY PlaYer reCorD seasoN

Innings Pitched Chris Swiatkiewicz 82.3 1998Appearances Bub Lovas 24 2005Wins Chris Swiatkiewicz 11 1998Losses Matt Rothstein 6 1987 Luke Hagman 6 2005Complete Games Chris Swiatkiewicz 11 1998Games Started Brian Zadro 12 1990 Chris Swiatkiewicz 12 1998 Andy Dooley 12 2000 Collin Stinogel 12 2012Saves Brian LaShomb 8 1991Strikeouts Chris Swiatkiewicz 120 1998Walks Chris Swiatkiewicz 46 1998Hit Batters Cole Hytjan 12 2009Wild Pitches Brian Fredrickson 16 1996 Jamie Swenson 16 2000ERA Gene Trojanowski 0.73 1977Shutouts Chris Swiatkiewicz 4 1998

FieldingCateGorY PlaYer reCorD seasoN

Putouts Alex Conboy 348 2007Assists Tyler Erickson 164 2010Error Marcus Riewer 25 2012Fielding Percentage (multiple Players) 1.000 (multiple seasons)


aLL-nsiCseasoN PlaYer PositioN

1977 Pete Franz P/OF1978 Dave Nelson Util.1979 Gene Trojanowski P1980 Kasey Frank C1980 Pete Franz (2) P1981 Al Cleveland OF1981 Kasey Frank (2) C1981 Corky Fleischmann P1982 Corky Fleischmann (2) P1982 Randy Hill OF1982 Jason Malec IF1983 Marty Fadness OF1983 Randy Hill (2) OF1983 Jason Malec (2) P1984 Brad Emanuel C1984 Kevin Hoy IF1984 Todd Jensen OF1984 Jason Malec (3) P1985 Brad Emanuel (2) C1985 Marty Fadness (2) OF1987 Pat Bergquist OF1987 Brian Hedin OF1987 Mike Petrich OF1987 Greg Spanier IF1987 Mike Walsh P1987 Brian Zadro P1988 Dennis Karp DH1988 Mike Petrich (2) OF1989 Dennis Angellotti OF1989 Jeff Kaldor IF1989 Dennis Karp (2) P1990 Dennis Angellotti (2) OF

ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONSseasoN PlaYer PositioN

1990 John Elbs P1990 Jeff Kaldor (2) IF1990 Mike Petrich (3) OF1990 Brian Zadro (2) P1991 Dennis Angellotti (3) OF1991 Barry Fermanich OF1991 Jeff Kaldor (3) IF1991 Brett Tucker P1992 Barry Fermanich OF1992 Tony Hanten IF1992 Mike Lenarz P1992 Brett Tucker (2) P1993 Craig Fericks IF1993 Pat Etter P1993 Erick Anderson OF1994 Craig Fericks (2) IF1994 Scott Gerten DH1994 Robby Ott P1994 Dave Thoreson P1995 Jason Lukovsky OF1995 Matt Murphy P1995 Joel Schaffer C1995 Troy Trachsel IF1996 Jon Anderson P1996 Scott Gerten (2) OF1996 Joel Schaffer (2) C1996 Troy Trachsel (2) IF1997 Scott Gerten (3) OF1997 Matt Joesting OF1998 Matt Johnson OF1998 Craig Liebart IF1998 Jed Meyer IF1998 Ryan Skubic C1998 Chris Swiatkiewcz P1999 Matt Joesting (2) DH1999 Ryan Skubic (2) 1B1999 Brett Spaeth OF1999 Chris Swiatkiewicz (2) P2000 Andy Dooley P2000 Brett Spaeth (2) OF2000 Corey Koidahl IF2001 Brett Spaeth (3) OF2002 Brandon Broxey P2002 Joe Korneta OF2002 Corey Koidahl (2) Util.2002 Brett Spaeth (4) OF2003 Brandon Broxey P2003 Nate Cermak C

seasoN PlaYer PositioN

2003 Joe Korneta 1B2003 Greg Aker OF2003 Tim Battaglia P2004 Tim Battaglia (2) OF/P2004 Alex Johnson 2B2004 Adam Keeler OF2009 David Olson 3B2010 Tyler Erickson SS2011 Josh Foreman P2011 Marcus Riewer 2B2012 Mark Shaver P2012 Collin Stinogel P2013 Alex Wojciechowski (First Team) IF2013 Orry Engebretsen (Second Team) P

aLL-nortH CentraL ConferenCe (2005-08)

seasoN PlaYer PositioN

2005 Greg Aker OF2005 Nate Cermak C2005 Tim Garceau OF2005 Kyle Zweber P2006 Greg Aker (2) OF2006 Alex Johnson IF2007 David Olson 3B2008 Luke Johnson RF

nsiC PLayer of tHe yearseasoN PlaYer PositioN

2013 Alex Wojciechowski 1B

nsiC fresHman of tHe yearseasoN PlaYer PositioN

2013 Alex Wojciechowski 1B

aLEx WOJcIEcHOWSkI ’16

ORRy EngEBRETSEn ’13

Program History


Program History

POSTSEASON HONORSRawlings/ABCA All-America

seasoN PlaYer PositioN HoNor

2005 Tim Garceau P/OF Second Team2003 Tim Battaglia P/OF First Team

Daktronics All-AmericaseasoN PlaYer PositioN HoNor

2013 Alex Wojciechowski 1B Third Team

Daktronics All-Central RegionseasoN PlaYer PositioN HoNor

2013 Alex Wojciechowski 1B First Team

ABCA All-Central RegionseasoN PlaYer PositioN HoNor

2013 Alex Wojciechowski P/IF Second Team2010 Tyler Erickson SS First Team2009 David Olson 3B First Team2005 Greg Aker OF Second Team2005 Tim Garceau OF Second Team2003 Tim Battaglia* P/OF First Team2003 Brandon Broxey P First Team2003 Joe Korneta 1B Second Team2003 Nate Cermak C Second Team2002 Joe Korneta 1B Second Team1999 Chris Swiatkiewicz P First Team1999 Matt Joesting OF First Team1999 Ryan Skubic 1B Second Team*Region Player of the Year

TEAM AWARDSTeamMVP

Rookie ofthe Year

MostImproved

BulldogAward

1974 Terry Egerdahl1975 Terry Egerdahl1976 Terry Egerdahl1977 Pete Franz1978 Dave Nelson1979 Rod Fadness1980 Scott Baker1981 Al Cleveland1982 Steve Bohren1983 Randy Hill1984 Jason Malec1985 Tim Blegen1986 Tom Folska1987 Brian Hedin1988 Mike Petrich1989 Dennis Karp1990 Mike Petrich1991 Dennis Angellotti1992 Mark Slattengren1993 Pat Etter1994 Jon Dilley Tony Hansen1995 Jeff Wallace1996 Troy Traschel1997 Scott Gerten Ryan Klingelhofer1998 Chris Swiatkiewicz1999 Ryan Skubic2000 Brett Spaeth2001 Brett Spaeth2003 Tim Battaglia2004 Tim Battaglia2005 Greg Aker Tim Gareau2008 Tony Doherty2009 David Olson2010 Will Dahlgren2011 Josh Foreman2012 Anders Engberg Mike Darley Colin Stinogel2013 Kyle Comer Alex Wojciechowski

1979 Steve Bohren1980 Mark Wolf1981 Marty Fadness1982 Chuck Flynn1983 Ray Miles1984 Corey Thomas1985 Brian Hedin1986 Mike Petrich1987 Brian Zaro1988 Dennis Karp1989 Mark Slattengren1990 Brian LaShomb1991 Jon Dilley1992 Jason Lukovsky1993 Erick Anderson Jon Anderson1994 Scott Gerten1995 Matt Johnson1996 Matt Joesting1997 Jed Meyer1998 Eric Goerdt1999 Brett Spaeth2000 Corey Koidal2001 Tim Battaglia2002 Joe Korneta2003 Greg Aker2004 Jacob Mertz2005 Kyle Zweber2008 Tyler Erickson2009 Anders Engberg2010 Jordan Smith2011 Marcus Riewer2012 John Meyer2013 Alex Wojciechowski

2008 Bryan Denisen2009 Brian Burman2010 Mike Stevenson2011 Mike Darley2012 Michael Stocke2013 Tommy Bodeker

2008 Ty Fadness2009 Cole Hytjan2010 Bryan Denisen2011 Josh Threlkeld Josh Foreman2012 Mike Darley2013 Michael Stocke

JORdan SMITH ’13

MIcHaEL STOckE ’15


Program History

BULLDOGS IN THE BIGSPlaYer PositioN Career at umD Deal

Mark Wilson P 1989-91 signed by St. Paul SaintsBrett Tucker P 1991-92 signed by Houston AstrosChris Swiatkiewicz P 1995-99 signed by New York YankeesJason Malec P 1982-84 signed by Minnesota TwinsMike Petrich OF 1986-88, 1990 selected by Houston Astros in Round 84 of the 1989 MLB Draft (1,485th overall pick)John Engen P 1979 selected by Detroit Tigers in Round 6 of the 1980 MLB Draft (145th overall pick)Pat Bergquist OF 1985-87 selected by Kansas City Royals in Round 42 of the 1987 MLB Draft (1,047th overall pick)Tim Battaglia P/OF 2001-04 selected by Cleveland Indians in Round 50 of the 2004 MLB Draft (1,476th overall pick)

UMD ... BY THE NUMBERS

94 ALL-NSIC SELECTIONS: The Bulldogs have boasted 94

selections by 64 different players in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate

Conference, including Alex Wojciechowski (’16) and Orry Engebretsen

(’13) last year.

85 CONFERENCE WINS: In one of the most competitive leagues in

NCAA II, Coach Bob Rients is 16 games above .500 in the NSIC during

his nine-year coaching tenure at UMD.

13 ALL-CENTRAL REGION SELECTIONS ... In addition to eight in

head coach Bob Rients’ tenure, the Bulldogs also had the Region’s 2003

Player of the Year in pitcher Tim Battaglia.

9 FIRST-YEAR PLAYERS: The Bulldogs boast nine freshman

in 2014, not quite matching the 13-player class from a year ago.

Those frosh produced five of the top UMD batting averages a year ago,

led by NSIC Freshman of the Year, first baseman Alex Wojciechowski,

infielders Kyle Comer and Jimmy Heck, catcher Tommy Bodeker, and

outfielder Josh Denisen.

8 ALL-NCC SELECTIONS: UMD spent four years in the North

Central Conference (2005-08) and had eight all-league players, and at

least one each season.

5 STRAIGHT WINNING CONFERENCE SEASONS: The Bulldogs

have been above .500 in conference play each season since re-joining

the NSIC for the 2009 campaign.

4 BIG LEAGUE DRAFTEES: Tim Battaglia (’04), Pat Bergquist

(’87), John Engen (’79), and Mike Petrich (’90) were each selected in

the Major League Baseball amateur player draft. Four others signed

professional contracts, including three independent in the big leagues.

3 ALL-AMERICANS: Alex Wojciechowski (’16) became the third

UMD All-American selection last year with a Third Team Daktronics

selection. He joins Tim Battaglia and Tim Garceau, each honored by

Rawlings/ABCA, in 2003 and 2005, respectively.

Documents

2014 UMD Baseball Yearbook