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Contents

2-18 Illinois State UniversityA glance at Illinois State University, the surrounding community, and the student-athlete experience.

20-21 Looking AheadA look at the 2010 season through the eyes of the Redbird players.

22-27 Baseball StaffMeet Illinois State’s new head coach Mark Kingston and his staff, along with members of the support staff.

28-44 The 2010 RedbirdsPlayer profi les for seniors, returning players and newcomers to Redbird baseball.

45-46 2010 OpponentsQuick facts and media relations contact info for each of Illinois State’s 2010 opponents.

47-49 2009 ReviewA look back at Illinois State’s 2009 season, including full statistics and a review of Missouri Valley Conference play.

50-63 History and RecordsIllinois State University’s season and career records, individual and team honors, great moments, and a listing of Illinois State’s professional Redbirds.

64 Media InformationHelpful information about covering the Redbirds, including interview guidelines and standard gameday protocol.

General InformationLocation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Normal, Ill.University Founded: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1857Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,856Nickname: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RedbirdsColors: . . . . . . . . . . . . Red (Pantone 186) & WhiteAffi liation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NCAA Division IConference:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Missouri ValleyPresident: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Al BowmanDirector of Athletics: . . . . . . . . .Dr. Sheahon ZengerFaculty Representative:. . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Jeri BeggsAthletic Department Phone: . . . . . . . . 309.438.3633Ticket Information Phone: . . . . . . . . . 309.438.8000

Team Information2009 Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-232009 Missouri Valley Record (fi nish): . . . . . .11-11 (6th)Players Returning/Lost: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18/7Starters Returning/Lost: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/2Pitchers Returning/Lost: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8/2Newcomers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Baseball HistoryFirst Season: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1890All-Time Record (seasons): . . . . . 1,541-1,487-20 (107)All-Time MVC Record (seasons): . . . . . . .276-391 (28)MVC Tournament Titles (last): . . . . . . . . One (1994)NCAA Postseason Appearances* (last): . . . Two (1994)College World Series Appearances*: . . . . . . . . . . .0*Illinois State won the 1969 College Division National Championship

Stadium InformationFacility: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Duffy Bass FieldCapacity: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,500Dimensions:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-400-330Field Surface: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Natural GrassYear Opened: . . . . . . . . . . Fully Renovated in 2009

Baseball StaffHead Coach: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark KingstonAlma Mater: . . . . . . . . . . . . . North Carolina, 1995Record at Illinois State: . . . . . . . . . 0-0 (First Season)Career Record: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-0 (First Season)Assistant Coaches . . . . . . . . Bo Durkac, Billy Mohl, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike CurrentStudent Assistant Coach:. . . . . . . . . . Mike StalowyAthletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Satoshi Kajiyama

CreditsThe 2010 Illinois State baseball media guide was designed, written and edited by Kevin McCarty, graduate assistant for Illinois State Athletics Media Relations. Editorial assistance was provided by Todd Kober, associate athletics director/media relations; assistant media relations directors Jimmy Knodel and Mike Williams; and athletics media relations graduate assistant Lauren Hutchcraft. Additional assistance provided by media relations student intern Garret Spiek and student clerical assistant Jessica Denin. Cover design by Shawn Billo. Photography courtesy of Dennis Banks, Major League Baseball and its affi liates. Special thanks to Roger Cushman and Tom Lamonica, former Illinois State sports information directors, for their special collaboration, and to all former Redbird baseball media contacts. Printing services provided by Multi-Ad. For special accommodations call 309.438.8000. On the cover: Ryan Camp, Ryan Copeland and Ryan Court.

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Illinois State AcademicsTeaching is at the root of Illinois State’s heritage and that tradition grows through the efforts of the outstanding faculty in all six of Illinois State’s colleges. More than 92 percent of Illinois State’s classes are taught by full-time faculty, most of whom have the highest degree in their academic area.

The College of Arts & Sciences>> The Illinois State forensics team won the 2005 American

Forensics Association National Championship.>> The department of economics was recently ranked fi fth in the

nation for teacher quality and productivity.>> Faculty and students in the department of philosophy are

engaged in research on artifi cial intelligence that seeks to answer questions about how close robots can come to approximating the human mind.

The College of Business>> In a 21st Century version of the Oxford College model, the

College of Business opened its new facility in 2004, which blends the small college campus environment with a corporate presence and state-of-the-art technologies.

>> The McLean County Small Business Development Center, located in the College of Business, provides assistance with

business strategies, fi nances, marketing and training to Central Illinois businesses.

>> AACSB – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business has accredited both undergraduate and graduate programs in business and accounting at Illinois State.

The College of Education>> More Illinois State graduates teach in our nation’s schools than

graduates of any other institution.>> With Metcalf Lab School and University High School, aspiring

teachers get practical experience on campus prior to student teaching.

>> Illinois State is one of the nation’s most respected special education teaching programs.

The College of Fine Arts>> Award-winning actors Sean Hayes (“Will and Grace”),

John Malkovich, Jane Lynch (“Glee”, “40 Year Old Virgin”, “Talledega Nights”, “Role Models”) attended Illinois State.

>> The $20 million Center for the Performing Arts includes an 830-seat concert hall and a 450-seat proscenium theater to showcase student and faculty talent.

>> School of Art photography faculty member Jin Lee was awarded the fi rst Guggenheim Fellowship in fi ne arts at ISU.

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ersityMennonite College of Nursing>> The college maintains a 100 percent placement rate for

graduates within three months of graduation.>> Graduates consistently pass the RN licensure exam at rates

above both state and national averages.>> Students in the Family Nurse Practitioner graduate sequence

have a 99-percent pass rate on the American Nurses Credentialing Center national certifi cation exam -- 19 percent higher than the national average.

The College of Applied Science & Technology>> Students in the apparel merchandising and design, and interior

design programs went behind the scenes at some of the world’s leading design establishments during a 2004 trip to London and Paris.

>> Astronaut Sally Ride, former surgeon general Jocelyn Elders and Bill Nye The Science Guy have all appeared at the college’s annual Science and Technology Week activities.

>> Alumnus Jeff Friday is the head strength and conditioning coach for the Super Bowl XXXV Champion Baltimore Ravens.

Building BetterExcuse our dust, but these days, only Illinois State’s reputation for a quality education seems to be growing as fast as its campus.

The new Per form ing Arts Center, the Kaufman Football Building, the Owen Strength and Conditioning Center, the new baseball stadium at Duffy Bass Field, the College of Business Building, the new alumni center and the remodeling of Schroeder Hall have mod ern iz ed the campus, while merg ing the rich tra di tion and ar chi tec ture of older struc tures with today’s need for high-tech education.

New projects that will begin or continue in 2010 include the remodeling of university residence halls and the construction of a new student recreation facility.

Safe on CampusThe Student Guide to Personal Safety rated Bloomington-Normal one of the safest college towns in the Midwest. Students can get around con ve nient ly and safely with “Nite Ride” on campus, plus the Bloomington-Normal transit system is avail able to reach any location in the Twin Cities.

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Dr. Al BowmanUniversity President

Al Bowman became Illinois State University’s 17th president on March 1, 2004, after serving one year as interim president. Bowman received a bachelor’s degree in speech pathology from Augustana College and a master’s degree in speech-language pathology from Eastern Illinois University. He chose the University of Illinois-Urbana for his graduate work, completing a Ph.D. in speech and hearing science. Bowman was a staff speech pathologist at Veterans

Administration Hospital in Danville prior to joining Illinois State in 1978 as a faculty member in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology. He was appointed chairperson of the department in 1994 and held the position for eight years, while also serving as director of the Down Syndrome Speech-Language Clinic and continuing to teach a course each semester. Under Bowman’s leadership the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, now the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, was awarded accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, faculty and staff scholarly productivity doubled, and the master’s program rose in prestige to its current ranking as No. 1 in Illinois. A doctoral program in audiology was added to the program during Bowman’s presidency, one of only fi ve in the State of Illinois.

In 2007, Bowman was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award from the College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In the 2002-2003 academic year, Bowman left the chair’s position to serve as Illinois State’s interim provost. He served as interim president of Illinois State from June of 2003 until he was named president in March of 2004. After being named president, Bowman instituted a salary enhancement plan in September 2005 to close the gap with peer institution salaries in order to recruit and retain high quality faculty and staff at Illinois State University. More than $2 million has gone into that initiative even though Illinois State has seen a major downward shift in state appropriations for higher education. Bowman also pursued funding for the renovation of the now 50-year old Schroeder Hall, a $17.5 million project which was completed in January 2005. He was instrumental in completing Illinois State University’s fi rst comprehensive campaign, Redefi ning “Normal,” which raised more than $96 million to enhance Illinois State’s position in higher education. In 2007, Bowman was instrumental in gaining approval for a new $49.1 million Student Fitness and Kinesiology and Recreation Center that will open in 2010. An avid outdoorsman, Bowman enjoys mountain climbing, hiking, skiing, and runs fi ve miles daily. His wife, Linda (Althoff), completed undergraduate and master’s degrees at Illinois State. She is the graduate program advisor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Their daughter Natalie is a student in the University Laboratory Schools, and daughter Laura is a student at Illinois State University.

University Leaders

Dr. Sheahon ZengerDirector of Athletics

The Dr. Sheahon Zenger (pronounced SHAY-un) era will be remembered as a renaissance era for Illinois State Athletics. Positive change continues to sweep across the department, as Zenger enters his fi fth year as the Illinois State Director of Athletics. Fundraising is on the rise, with a 65-percent growth in The Redbird Club memberships since his arrival. Capital projects are also booming, as progress has been made on each of the projects mentioned in the Redbird Renaissance, a vision for

Redbird Athletics that was materialized by Zenger prior to his second year at ISU. One of the key components of the Redbird Renaissance piece was the Illinois State Baseball Stadium at Duffy Bass Field, which was offi cially dedicated in May 2009 to culminate the completion of the $3.5 million project. With experiences as a teacher, coach, fundraiser and administrator, Zenger brought a plan to Illinois State, and with the help of the head coaches and administrative staff, personalized that strategic plan for Redbird Athletics. As a result, the athletics department has seen record-high grade-point averages (GPA) in each of the last three years, including a school-best, department-wide 3.13 GPA in spring 2009. ISU student-athletes have also contributed more than 2,000 hours of community service in each of the last four years. The fi nal rebirth of ISU Athletics occurred in May 2008, when the Redbirds were deemed the Missouri Valley Conference All-Sports Champions, an honor that Illinois State hasn’t held since 2000-01. The Redbirds followed that effort with a solid second-place showing during the 2008-09 season. Since Zenger’s arrival at ISU, the department secured a fi ve-year contract with Nike, the world’s leading supplier in athletic apparel and equipment, and has been bombarding the Central Illinois region with a campaign centered on the award-winning marketing campaign “Spread the Red.” Zenger has also witnessed record-setting attendance fi gures in football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball, while having 11 Redbird teams advance to postseason play. From 2002-05, prior to joining Illinois State, Zenger was the associate athletics director for development at Kansas State. Zenger helped KSU initiate important development strategies as

assistant athletics director for major gifts in 2001-02. He accepted that post after a year in the KSU College of Business, raising more than $2 million and restructuring its development program with research and planning. All that administrative and fund-raising experience came as an outgrowth of his passion for coaching – his career goal starting at age 9. Zenger’s football coaching career began in 1987 at Manhattan (Kan.) High School, a few months before he received his bachelor’s degree in English and secondary education from Kansas State. Zenger’s fi rst college football coaching job came the following year at Drake, before he returned to his alma mater in 1989. At age 23, Zenger was one of the nation’s youngest full-time football staff members when he started at Kansas State, serving on head coach Bill Snyder’s staff in key roles as assistant recruiting coordinator and director of football operations. Zenger completed his master’s degree in journalism and mass communication (1992) while helping Snyder transform a Wildcat football program that had struggled for decades, into one of college football’s elite. That football success served as a foundation for Kansas State’s rise to Big 12 Conference prominence across the board. From 1993-95, Zenger served the coaching profession as editor of American Football Quarterly, a magazine for coaches. As he completed his studies for a Ph.D. in educational policy and leadership at Kansas (1996), he contributed communications and special projects support to the offi ce of the executive vice-chancellor, while strengthening his understanding of university leadership at the highest levels. After earning his doctorate, Zenger’s next challenge was as recruiting coordinator for the brand new NCAA Division I football program at the University of South Florida in 1996. A year later, he moved to the University of Wyoming football staff as recruiting coordinator and rose to assistant head coach by 1998, which was one of his personal crowning moments of his career. A published author and researcher, Zenger served for three years with the NCAA Division I Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement and he is beginning his fi rst year on three separate NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Division committees. He serves as the Missouri Valley Football Conference Representative to the NCAA FCS Football Committee and to the Central Regional Advisory Committee to the NCAA FCS Committee, while also being a member of the Executive Committee of NACDA’s Division I FCS Athletic Directors Association. The Hays, Kan., native is married to the former Pam McAnarney. The couple has three children: Luke, Abby and Jake.

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Jay Bergman Anne Davis Bob Dobski Betty Kinser Joanne E. Maitland Michael McCuskeyBoard Chair

Geno BagnuoloStudent Trustee

Board of Trustees

Larry LyonsExecutive Associate AD

Leanna BordnerSenior Associate AD

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Aaron LeetchSenior Associate AD

External Affairs

Jane FultonAssociate AD

Academics and Life Skills

Cindy HarrisAssociate ADCompliance

Doug BanksAssociate ADDevelopment

Athletics Administration

Todd KoberAssociate AD

Media Relations

Bethany BucholtzAssistant AD

Ticket Operations

Rohrk CutchlowAssistant AD

Sport Performance

Peyton DeterdingAssistant AD

Facilities and Operations

Brad LedfordAssistant AD

Marketing and Promotions

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Redshirt junior infi elder Ryan Court knows a thing or two about succeeding in the classroom. The 2009 recipient of the Fairchild Endowed Scholarship - one of two endowed scholarships for Illinois State baseball - earned 2009 Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete First-Team honors and was also selected to the CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine District V All-Academic First Team. He fi nished the 2009 season with a .323 batting average and a team-best 41 RBI. The Sleepy Hollow, Ill., native was second on the team with 40 runs scored and tied for second with fi ve home runs.

A business teacher education major, Court has posted a 3.5 grade-point average (GPA) or higher and landed on the AFNI Athletics Honor Roll in all seven of his semesters at Illinois State, leading to a 3.77 cumulative GPA. He’s twice posted a perfect 4.0 GPA in a semester.

Illinois State’s academic reputation grows with each passing year. This is a challenge that the baseball team has embraced and works hard at to succeed. We achieved the highest GPA in program history last fall because of that emphasis and the support of people like Tim Schlosser at the study center. As Redbirds, we’re encouraged to be true student-athletes and the education we’re getting will prepare us for the rest of our lives.

>> Ryan Court, 3B, Jr.

Sophomore pitcher Ryan Camp got to experience, fi rst-hand, the highly-competitive Missouri Valley Conference schedule in 2009. The Mapleton, Ill., native struck out a career-best nine batters and scattered fi ve hits while pitching the Redbirds to their fi rst win over Wichita State in Eck Stadium since 1995. Camp also got the call in the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament and helped Illinois State top Indiana State in pod play.

Those experiences helped Camp to further success while playing in the Clark Griffi th Summer Collegiate League, where he was named starting pitcher for the CGL in the 2009 Joe Branzell All-Star Game and was tabbed as the No. 3 prospect in the CGL by Baseball America after posting a 5-0 mark with a 2.74 ERA.

Competition in the Valley is pretty intense. Every team shows up ready to play at a high level, especially in the conference tournament, when it’s do-or-die time. Teams play every game like its their last, which makes every game exciting. I feel like our schedule last year prepared me to compete at a high level last summer in the Clark Griffi th League, and I think this year’s schedule will prepare me for the upcoming summer in the Cape Cod League as well.

>> Ryan Camp, RHP, So.

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Campus LocationSenior utility man Anthony Ruffolo turned in his best season as a Redbird in 2009, batting a career-high .315 and hit the fi rst four home runs of his career. With 45 career runs scored in three seasons and defensive stints in the infi eld and outfi eld, Ruffolo has seen the diamond from several vantage points. As one of the senior leaders on the team, Ruffolo has also seen a lot of Illinois State’s campus. The Wheaton, Ill., native has found a second home at ISU while pursuing a degree in health science. Ruffolo’s older brother, Louis, also attended Illinois State.

Illinois State’s campus is a major part of the community, but it’s not the only thing going on in town. There are more than 20,000 students here and its surprising how well they have meshed with the rest of the community. Despite the number of students and campus buildings, the university has a smaller feel that really makes the campus atmosphere special. I’m very proud to be part of the Redbird family.

>> Anthony Ruffolo, OF, Sr.

Illinois State reliever Jim Sajewich has a chance to become the Redbirds’ all-time leader in appearances this season. The fi fth-year senior tied the season mark with 27 appearances in 2007 and has pitched in 70 games during his time at Illinois State - 16 shy of Eric Theissen’s 86 appearances set during the 2004-08 seasons.

The native of Wheaton, Ill., a north Chicago suburb, also tries to make appearances at home, or on occasion, a Chicago Bears or Chicago Blackhawks game.

Illinois State’s location was one of the factors for me during the process of choosing a school. Depending on traffi c, I can get home fairly quickly if I need to, and the drive isn’t bad for my family or friends from back home to come to games.

From a competition standpoint, our location allows us to play a variety of teams from different conferences in the region. It’s nice to see some of the guys you competed against in high school or summer ball when you match-up against a team like Northwestern, Northern Illinois, Purdue or Illinois.

>> Jim Sajewich, RHP, Sr.

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Corey Maines hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th inning and lifted Illinois State to a 3-2, Missouri Valley Conference-opening win over Evansville in the fi rst game at the Redbirds’ new stadium at Duffy Bass Field March 20. 2009 - the fi rst of what will be many memorable moments at the fi rst-class facility. The beautiful, award-winning playing surface is now encompassed by an equally exceptional facility built with fans, players and media in mind. Illinois State committed more than $3 million to the project, which included a gated baseball complex with seating for over 1,000 spectators, restrooms, concessions, team dugouts and a state-of-the-art press box, among other amenities. Coupled with the scenic view of campus and Illinois State’s other athletic facilities, and a top-notch playing surface, the stadium at Duffy Bass Field embodies the commitment to excellence of both the Redbird baseball program and the Illinois State Athletics Department. Duffy Bass Field is continually recognized as one of the top playing surfaces in college baseball, most recently by being awarded the “Honor Award” by the Professional Grounds Management Society in 2003 - the same award it won in 1992. From the lush grass infi eld and outfi eld, to the well-manicured baselines, batter’s boxes and pitchers mound, Duffy Bass

Field benefi ts from being expertly designed and professionally maintained, as facilities and turf specialists work closely with the coaching staff. Moved to its present location in 1988, Duffy Bass Field is located in the northwest corner of the athletics complex and plays 330 feet down the lines, 375 feet in the power alleys, and 400 feet in center fi eld. In addition to two on-site batting cages, the Redbird baseball program has access to four indoor batting cages in spacious Horton Field House. Illinois State’s locker room (which received a face lift in the offseason), athletic training room and coaches offi ces are also housed in Horton. When weather does not cooperate, Hancock Stadium’s FieldTurf surface is also available for practice and training. Browning Day Mullins Dierdorff Architects (BDMD) designed the new stadium and McCoy Construction completed the project. Illinois State has further committed to enhancing the facility with plans to replace the scoreboard during the 2010 campaign. A new, LED scoreboard will replace to old scoreboard, and remain located beyond the right fi eld fence. Future plans include replacing the surface of Duffy Bass Field with an artifi cial playing surface and adding a clubhouse and locker room facility adjacent to the fi eld.

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In addition to the changes at Duffy Bass Field, Illinois State baseball recently renovated its locker room in Horton Field House. Last summer, the Redbirds installed a fl at screen TV to go with new couches in a player’s lounge area. New carpet, paint and lockers have led to a total transformation. Once used solely for quick changes before and after practice, the locker room is now frequently used by players for studying, watching game fi lm, and hanging out.

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Before, the locker room was just a place to change. Now, its a place to hang out. It’s so much cleaner and feels more professional. Everything about it is better. The renovation was really the fi rst sign we saw last year from Coach Kingston that things were going to another level. Coach is a guy who always wants to have the best and it really showed the commitment he has to turning the program around. The locker room is a great sign of that, and things to come.

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The goal of Redbird strength and conditioning is simple: get student-athletes from all sports physically prepared for

peak performance. The journey for each student-athlete is much more specialized however, as assistant athletics director for sport performance, Rohrk Cutchlow, and his staff design specifi c programs to help address individual needs. With proven methods and exciting new resources available, Redbird strength and conditioning is committed maximizing student-athletes’ potential through several avenues. Redbird strength and conditioning coaches create individualized programs to enhance physical preparation of student-athletes in all

19 sports with sport-specifi c, position-specifi c plans focused on individual needs. The staff develops and fosters an energetic atmosphere in which all student-athletes can strive to meet goals to enhance individual performance and contribute to team championships, like during the 2007-08 season, when the staff helped the program capture the Missoui Valley Conference All-Sports Trophy. Illinois State student-athletes train in the high tech, 9,200-square-foot Richard and Fran Owen Strength and Conditioning Center. All of Illinois State’s highly trained strength and conditioning coaches maintain high standards of accountability, responsibility and intensity during training. The 2010 baseball team will work directly with Chris Carter, an Illinois State alumnus and a Certifi ed Strength and Conditioning Specialist, but will also receive direction from Cutchlow, who has fi rst-hand knowledge of what it takes to be a collegiate baseball player having played himself at the University of Memphis. “Rohrk brings an attitude, a dedication and what we call ‘the slight edge’ to this department that rivals any program I’ve ever been associated with,” ISU Director of Athletics Dr. Sheahon Zenger said in an interview with the Pantagraph. “I don’t know if I can fully communicate how valuable Rohrk and his staff are to the success of this department.”

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Academic Study Center The Illinois State baseball team posted a 3.1 grade-point average (GPA) and landed 24 student-athletes on the AFNI Athletics

Honor Roll during the fall semester, the highest single-semester mark established by the program. Freshman outfi elder Chad Hinshaw earned a perfect 4.0 GPA during his fi rst semester as a collegiate student-athlete and led the charge for the Redbirds to tie the previous baseball team record set during the fall 2006 semester. Redshirt junior Ryan Court also turned in a strong semester and continues to lead the returning baseball Redbirds with a 3.77 cumulative GPA. “I am pleased with the work our guys put in this fall academically,” Illinois State head coach Mark

Kingston said. “I believe a strong work ethic leads to success on the fi eld and the classroom. Having this type of achievement shows the commitment our players have made. “I would like to thank our tremendous academic study center staff led by (Associate Athletics Director for Academics and Life

Skills) Jane Fulton. (Karin L. Bone Athletic Study Center Director) Tim Schlosser puts in an exceptional amount of time and effort with our players, and we are extremely grateful. We stress the importance of academic achievement, and it is important our players take that seriously.” Fulton and her Redbird academic support services staff understand the daily challenges student-athletes have to balance because Fulton and her staff members are former college student-athletes and coaches themselves. With the unbridled support of Redbird coaches and athletics administrators, Fulton and her staff help student-athletes coordinate the demands they face athletically, academically, socially and personally. Beyond their own care, concern and constant availability to help, the academic support staff’s greatest asset is the comfortable, computerized Karin Bone Study Center. That’s where programs like targeting, career development, community-service projects, counseling and assistance for Redbird student-athletes from all 19 sports take place daily. People and programs not only contribute to an outstanding Redbird student-athlete graduation rate of more than 85 percent, but also prepare them to be leaders for a lifetime. Redbird student-athletes con tin u al ly rank above the na tion al average for graduation rates, and generally grad u ate at a higher level than non-athletes.

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Hours of community service contributed by the Redbird student-athletes during the 2008-09 school year.

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The Illinois State University Athletics Department is committed to academic and athletic excellence as it prepares today’s student-athletes to become tomorrow’s leaders. Illinois State student-athletes understand and embrace this mission, posting extraordinary results in recent years. A few points of pride for Illinois State Athletics and testament to the student-athlete experience at Illinois State:

>> Redbird student-athletes set a high standard last spring and continued that trend this past semester, equaling the 3.13 GPA record. Both the men’s and women’s departments also tied their respective GPA records.

>> The Redbirds achieved a record-setting GPA for the fourth time in the last six years. Additionally, the 294 student-athletes who achieved AFNI Athletics Honor Roll recognition shattered the previous mark of 254 from the Fall 2008 semester. Included in that group were 63 student-athletes who earned 4.0 GPA, surpassing the record of 44 from last semester.

>> The Illinois State student-athlete population is a varied group representing nearly half of the United States. Students from 24 different states and the District of Columbia compete as Redbirds. Additionally, 23 student athletes from 12 different countries wear the red and white on game days.

>> In each of the last two seasons, only 10 NCAA Division I institutions have posted at least 24 wins in both men’s and women’s basketball: UConn, Duke, Gonzaga, Illinois State, Louisville, North Carolina, Pittsburgh, Texas A&M, Virginia Commonwealth and Xavier.

>> Illinois State Athletics are a hot ticket in Bloomington-Normal and throughout the region as more than a quarter of a million fans walked through the turnstiles at Redbird events last season. Many more who didn’t make it to campus watched Illinois State events on Comcast cable, Fox Sports, the ESPN family of networks, or listened on WJBC-AM 1230.

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Bloomington-Normal, often referred to as the Twin Cities, is located in the heart of Illinois. Located approximately 130 miles from Chicago, 165 from St. Louis, 175 from Minneapolis and 210 miles from Milwaukee. With Interstates 39, 55 and 74, and Illinois Route 9 intersecting in the Twin Cities, it’s possible to get to several metropolitan areas in around two hours. If you don’t feel like driving, an Amtrak passenger station sits two blocks off campus behind Watterson Towers, giving students an affordable travel option, and the newly renovated Central Illinois Regional Airport offers multiple airlines of service for the community. Additionally, the new terminal offers fi ve rental car services, retail shops and free parking for passengers. While getting away to a Cubs, White Sox or Cardinals game, or for a day trip to hang out on Michigan Avenue is easy to do - it’s not necessary to leave the Twin Cities for a great time. With approximately 120,000 residents in Bloomington-Normal, visitors have big city amenities available to them while keeping a small-town atmosphere intact. Bloomington’s US Cellular Coliseum brings in shows and acts throughout the year including 3 Doors Down, Seether, Hoobastank,

Doobie Brothers, Alan Jackson, Stone Temple Pilots, OAR, Kid Rock, Bob Dylan, John Mayer and Toby Keith, just to name a few. The Coliseum is also home to the Bloomington PrairieThunder hockey team and the Bloomington Extreme indoor football team. Uptown Normal, the entertainment district adjacent to campus, is currently undergoing an expansion project that includes a hotel and convention center, more shops and restaurants. If it’s food you want, Bloomington-Normal probably has it - with hundreds of restaurants across town and around campus. The Pub II Sports Bar is a Illinois State classic located in Uptown Normal. Within walking distance of campus are other fi ne dining opportunities like Avanti’s, Jimmy John’s, Potbelly and Lunker’s. Expansion Management magazine has rated Bloomington-Normal as one of 72 metro areas with a fi ve-star quality of life, giving the community high rankings in areas such as standard of living, quality of schools, and traffi c and commute. Bloomington-Normal is home to the State Farm and Country Financial national headquarters’, as well as a Mitsubishi plant, among other industries. Forbes magazine ranked the Twin Cities No. 15 for small business in 2004.

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Illinois State University sits in the heart of Illinois, at the intersection of several major transportation routes. Bloomington-Normal lies approximately 130 miles from Chicago, 165 miles from St. Louis, 175 miles from Indianapolis and 210 miles from Milwaukee. Simply put, Illinois State students are just about two hours from a handful of professional sports teams, major shopping areas and cultural centers - putting a fun weekend getaway within reach at all times. Interstates 39, 55, and 74 and Illinois Route 9 intersect in the Twin Cities, making it a transportation hub. An Amtrak passenger station sits two blocks off campus behind Watterson Towers, giving students an affordable travel option. Furthermore, Peoria Charter Service offers a weekend bus route from the Bone Student Center on campus to various locations in Chicago. The newly renovated Central Illinois Regional Airport offers four airlines of service for the community. The new terminal also offers fi ve rental car services, retail shops and free parking for passengers.

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Coming off its fi rst State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament appearance since 2001, Illinois State returns its weekend rotation and welcomes 14 newcomers looking to make immediate contributions. The Redbirds have certainly built positive momentum heading into head coach Mark Kingston’s fi rst season and were selected to fi nish fourth in the Missouri Valley Conference preseason coaches poll. Success in 2010 will be up to Illinois State’s players, so we asked them to break down the upcoming season with a brief survey. Here’s how they voted:

Preseason most valuable player...Ryan Court, 3B, Jr. 48%Ryan Camp, RHP, So. 21%Ty Wiesemeyer, OF, Jr. 16%

Court is Illinois State’s best returning player on offense. The redshirt junior hit .323 with fi ve home runs and drove in 41 runs last season while being named Honorable Mention All-Missouri Valley Conference. Despite the success, Court adjusted his swing over the summer and fall in hopes of posting even better totals in 2010.

“He’s a tireless worker. He put up good numbers last year in what was pretty much his fi rst full season as a starter. There’s no reason why his numbers can’t take off even more. He cares a lot about the game and wants to get better. He pushes his teammates and I expect a big year out of him. He keeps his hands back really well and doesn’t get fooled on off-speed pitches. He’s good going the other way and that’s good for his batting average.”

>> Anthony Ruffolo, OF, Sr.

Most improved player from last season... Matt Mirabal, C, So. 50% Gabe DeMarco, C/INF, Sr. 22% Mark Menaker, INF, So. 14%

“He’s become a lot better at receiving. He wasn’t bad last year, but you can tell a huge difference with the work he put in over the summer and fall. He does a good job with his knowledge of the staff, setting himself up right and getting in good position. He’s becoming more consistent at the plate. Last year he was up and down a lot, but he’s getting more mature about it.”

>> Jim Sajewich, RHP, Sr.

Transfer to watch...Ty Wiesemeyer, OF, Jr. 85%Zach Amrein, 1B, Jr. 10%Corey Stonelake, RHP, Jr. 5%

“I like that he goes 100 percent all the time and you won’t fi nd a guy that likes to play more than him. Playing with him last summer, I could really tell he had a passion for the game and that will help our team, especially the younger players. He’s very consistent. A lot of people have highs and lows, but he’s always good. He has great games, but if he’s not great, he’s at least good. His outfi eld skills - his awareness and the jumps he gets - are impressive.”

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Biggest threat to leave the ballpark...Tyler McNeely, OF, Jr. 40%Ryan Court, 3B, Jr. 35%Gabe DeMarco, C/INF, Sr. 15%

Strongest arm in the outfi eld...Tyler McNeely, OF, Jr. 70%Ty Wiesemeyer, OF, Jr. 30%

“Hitting a home run takes a lot of plate discipline. Tyler’s got strong hands and good bat speed. He was a pretty good golfer inhigh school and had to drive the ball a long ways, that probably carriers over a little. He’s got strong arms and even though he’s not that big, he’s got a lot of pop. The strong arms help him in theoutfi eld, but he’s also got good mechanics. He comes straight over the top and gets a lot on the ball every time.”

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Redbird pitcher to watch this season...Ryan Camp, RHP, So. 75%Brad Sorkin, RHP, Fr. 15%JD Learnard, RHP, Fr. 5%Corey Stonelake, RHP, Jr. 5%

Best fastball...Ryan Camp, RHP, So. 100%

“Everyone knew he had a good arm and a really good fastball, but he quickly became our Friday night guy and pitched in some really big games for us last year. He’s one of the hardest workers on the team and that translates into how he plays on the fi eld. He’s got a great future, and defi nitely has a future playing professional baseball. As long as he continues to work hard, he’s only going to get better. He has velocity - he can get it up into the low to mid 90s whenever he wants to - but his movement is underrated. When he’s down in the zone at the knees, he gets great run and pretty good sink on his fastball too. Throwing in the 90s with that kind of movement...it’s nearly impossible to hit.”

>> Ryan Copeland, LHP, Sr.

Pitcher with best off-speed pitches...Ryan Copeland, OF, Jr. 75%Brad Sorkin, RHP, Fr. 15%Corey Maines, RHP, Jr. 11%

Pitcher getting the ball in a jam...Ryan Copeland, OF, Jr. 32%Ryan Camp, RHP, So. 26%Jim Sajewich, RHP, Sr. 16%

“His bread and butter is his off-speed pitches. His change up is so good because he has such good control of it. It also looks like a fastball right out of his hand and has late drop on it. That’s the part that I really think puts it over the top. He’s got great movement on his pitches, and he can throw them for strikes anytime he wants.”

- Gabe DeMarco, C, Sr.

Team strengths...Speed 35%Camaraderie 13%Depth 10%Weekend rotation 4%

This year’s team will be better at...Everything 34%Stealing bases 17%Closing games out 11%

“Our team speed improved a lot with the newcomers, guys like Ty Wiesemeyer, Brett Kay and Chad Hinshaw. We cover a lot more ground in the outfi eld, especially, and up the middle with Kevin Tokarski coming back from injury.”

>> Tyler McNeely, OF, Jr.

Game or series most looking forward to...University of Florida 35%Wichita State 30%State Farm MVC Tournament 15%

Player most likely to win a foot race...Brett Kay, INF, Fr. 55%Chad Hinshaw, OF, Fr. 45%

Kevin Tokarksi set the school record for steals in a season with 32 as a freshman in 2008, but he’s no longer the fastest player on the team according to his teammates.

“I don’t know if I agree with the consensus (laughs). They’re both pretty fast, it would depend on the day. Our whole team can fl y and its going to help us out a lot this season.”>> Kevin Tokarski, INF, So.

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A new era in Redbird baseball began June 10, 2009, when Mark Kingston was named Illinois State’s ninth head baseball coach after serving the previous season as the team’s associate head coach. Kingston gave the Redbirds an immediate boost after joining the coaching staff last summer, signing one of the most talented fall recruiting classes in recent years. The 2009 Redbirds posted their fi rst winning season and fi rst postseason appearance since 2001. Kingston, who helped Illinois State set school

records for wins and scoring as an assistant in 1999, sparked improvement on offense and defense as the Redbirds raised their team batting average and fi elding percentage from the 2008 season. Prior to returning to Illinois State, Kingston spent seven years as recruiting coordinator at Tulane University and served as an assistant on the Miami team that won the 2001 College World Series. He has coached at the collegiate level for 13 years, reaching 500 wins as an assistant in 2009, and was widely respected throughout the sport as one of the top assistants in the nation. Kingston’s recruiting class, vibrant personality and knowledge of the game have already energized the Illinois State baseball program. These elements, along with the recently renovated stadium at Duffy Bass Field, Illinois State’s rich baseball history and position as a top-level institution, prompted Baseball America’s Aaron Fitt to call Illinois State baseball a “perfect storm” when Kingston was hired last August. Kingston spent fi ve seasons as associate head coach for the Green Wave with the responsibility of building the Tulane team

through recruiting, coaching Tulane hitters and developing catchers and infi elders. At Tulane, Kingston’s recruiting and coaching efforts helped the Green Wave to six postseason appearances, two NCAA Super Regionals and a berth in the College World Series. The 2005 Green Wave team was seeded as the top-team overall while also receiving the top-academic honor in Omaha. Tulane averaged nearly 42 wins per season with Kingston on staff. Praised by many for his ability to transfer knowledge to his players and develop talent, Kingston also has a knack for fi nding and recruiting talented players. In six of his seven seasons as recruiting coordinator for the Green Wave, Kingston’s classes ranked in the top-25 in the nation. Kingston signed eight of the nation’s Top-100 prospects in 2003 and 2004, and the 2005 class was tabbed as the No. 4 class in the country by Baseball America. Kingston recruited or coached seven players who became All-Americans at Tulane, including James Jurries (2002) and Michael Aubrey (2003). The Green Wave sluggers became the fi rst hitters in 18 years to hit .400 for the season and both earned Conference USA Player of the Year recognition. Aubrey was selected by the Cleveland Indians 11th overall in 2003, the highest Tulane player ever taken in the Major League Draft. Prior to joining the Green Wave staff, Kingston spent two years coaching at Miami (Fla.), where he helped the Hurricanes capture the 2001 College World Series as the No. 1 overall seed. While at Miami, the Hurricanes fi nished with top-fi ve school single-season marks in batting average, runs scored and slugging percentage, and led the nation with 228 stolen bases in 2001. On the way to the 2001 national title, the `Canes had an NCAA-best 17-0 run to end the season and set a College World Series record with 12.3 runs per game while hitting .373 as a team in Omaha. Under Kingston’s tutelage, two Hurricanes players earned All-

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ffAmerica honors, three earned Freshman All-America recognition, rookie Kevin Howard was named the 2000 Baseball America National Freshman of the Year and 18 players went on to sign professional contracts. The 2001 Miami squad was recently named the No. 3 team of the decade by College Baseball Today, and the and the 2005 Tulane team also garnered a top-10 ranking. Kingston previously spent one year as an assistant with the Redbirds and helped put together one of the most impressive seasons in school history. The 1999 Redbirds set a school record for wins in a season (35), runs scored, RBI, doubles, hits and walks, while finishing second in school history in home runs, total bases and batting average. Kingston got his start in coaching at Purdue. In two seasons, he worked his way into the top assistant position while helping the Boilermakers post three of the top-seven batting averages in school history. Kingston helped Purdue place fi ve position players on the All-Big 10 Team after not posting any the year before his arrival. The Northern Virginia native played professionally for fi ve seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs organizations. Drafted by the Brewers out of North Carolina in 1992, Kingston spent one season with Milwaukee’s rookie-level team before going on to play for Peoria (A), Daytona (Advanced A) and Orlando (AA) in the Cubs organization.

As a player at North Carolina, Kingston was part of the 1989 Tar Heels squad that won an Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season title and advanced to the College World Series, and helped the team win the ACC Tournament and advance to NCAA Regionals in 1990 as a sophomore. Kingston received the Trippe Bourne “Most Dedicated Player” Award for his outstanding work ethic and leadership during his junior campaign, and was named a team captain his senior season. Kingston attended Potomac High School, where he developed into a Collegiate Baseball Top-50 Prospect and was drafted by the New York Yankees after leading his team to the 1988 state championship. In 2006, Kingston was inducted into the Potomac Hall of Fame. In all, Kingston owns a 500-279-2 (.640) record as an assistant coach in 13 seasons in the college ranks. Kingston has coached eight teams to NCAA Tournament berths, four teams that appeared in NCAA Super Regionals, and two that participated in the College World Series. Kingston and his wife, the former Letitia Kelly, have three children, Kailyn Grace, Cameron James and Kathryn Patricia. He also wrote and produced two instructional videos for Championship Productions, “Keys to Consistent Hitting” and “Catching Drills and Fundamentals”. He also was the only assistant coach chosen to write a chapter in “The Baseball Drill Book” produced by the American Baseball Coaches Association.

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Rick Jones, Tulane Head Coach“In Mark’s seven years as a recruiting coordinator at Tulane, we made six NCAA appearances, one College World Series, and overcame Hurricane Katrina. He will prove to be one of college baseball’s great head coaches and Illinois State is fortunate to have him.”

Jim Morris, Miami (Fla.) Head Coach“I know Mark very well on the fi eld and off the fi eld. He’s a very, very classy young man with a nice family. He’s a very hard worker that’s done everything he could do to better himself in baseball - from playing at North Carolina to playing professional baseball, to working at the University of Miami and with different schools, and going with us to win a national championship. There’s no doubt in my mind - no doubt - that Mark Kingston will be an outstanding head coach that will get it done on the fi eld, but will also represent the university with the utmost class.”

Aaron Fitt, Baseball America College Baseball Writer“I think it’s a phenomenal hire. Simply put, he’s one of the very best recruiters in the country and he’s built a reputation on that. He’s been a big part of turning Tulane into an annual, national contender. He’s got so much energy and the way he connects with people is unique - that’s part of what makes him such a good recruiter. He’s a very good evaluator of talent. It’s the combination of all those things that make me think he’ll be a terrifi c head coach...there’s a lot of work to be done, but I think the foundation is there with the facilities improvements. It sounds like the perfect storm really.”

Will Kimmey, ESPN College Baseball Analyst“Mark Kingston has all qualities a school would want in a head coach. He’s smart and well-spoken, so he’ll represent the university well. He’s proven to be a great recruiter who works hard and trusts his abilities as an evaluator, allowing him to beat other schools for some sought-after recruits while also discovering lesser-known ones who turn out to be key players down the road. And he’s learned from two of the best college coaches in the business, Jim Morris and Rick Jones, making trips to Omaha as an assistant to each of them after going as a player at North Carolina. Overall, it’s a smart, savvy hire for Illinois State to be able to bring in a coach with Kingston’s background and abilities.”

Micah Owings, Cincinnati Reds Pitcher and 2007 NL Silver Slugger Award Winner“Looking back at my career, I learned more from Coach Kingston about hitting than any other hitting coach that I’ve ever had. He said many of the same things that I had heard before, but from the time I was with him everything seemed to click. We share a passion for the game, hitting, and working hard. That was demonstrated by his willing-ness to help and countless hours in the cage. Without a doubt in my mind, God placed Coach Kingston in my life during a critical point in my career. This came just after I had transferred to Tulane and left my home in Atlanta. I’m blessed to have had this man and his family come in to my life and continue to share a close relationship with him. I look forward to seeing what he can do at Illinois State I look forward to seeing what he can do as the skipper and send my encouragement and support.”

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Bo Durkac brings a wealth of knowledge to the batter’s box after seven seasons of coaching the hitters at Charlotte and years of professional experience spanning the globe. Durkac’s experience helped Charlotte to steady offensive increases each season, including a school-record .333 batting average in 2008. Durkac’s responsibilities included hitting instructor, infi eld/outfi eld defensive instructor and recruiting with the Niners. Charlotte produced a top-50 batting average in the

nation in 2009 by hitting .322, a year after the school’s record mark was 11th-best in the country. While at Charlotte, Durkac coached or recruited 36 all-conference selections, three All-Americans and three freshman All-America selections and helped the team to a 235-150-1 (.608) overall record. In 2008, the Niners collected their second-highest hit total in a single season with 720, giving the team over 700 hits in back-to-back seasons for the fi rst time in school history after also surpassing 700 during the 2007 campaign. The Niners still managed to continue to improve statistically in 2008, boosting their batting average, home runs, and slugging percentage. They also were statistically better in on-base percentage and walks, and down in strikeouts. Charlotte hit over 100 doubles during the 2009 season, tying the school record at six straight seasons over the century mark set from 1995-2000. In 2007, the 49ers set the team record for triples

in a season (33) and saw an increase in hits, runs, RBI and HR. The 2007 squad played the best defense in school history with a .966 fi elding percentage, a mark that was repeated in 2008. Durkac fi nished his professional baseball career with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League in 2001 after playing for Sonoma County in the Western Baseball League that summer and with the Taichung Agan in the Taiwan Major Leagues during the spring. Before playing in Taiwan, he played three seasons in the Western Baseball League for the Chico Heat. In 1999, Durkac was named to the Western League All-Star team as a member of the Heat. In addition, in 1999, he played for Team USA in the XIV International Cup in Sydney, Australia. Durkac also played in the California League for an Arizona Diamondbacks farm team in 1996 and 1997. In 1995, he spent his fi rst pro season with the Adirondack Lumberjacks in the Northeast League. Prior to his professional career, Durkac was a two-time All-Metro Conference third baseman at Virginia Tech. During his three seasons with the Hokies, he hit .360 with a school-record 60 doubles. He was an ironman, playing all but two innings in his fi nal two collegiate seasons. In 1993, he was the Metro Conference Newcomer of the Year as he led the conference in hitting at .423. He played his freshman season at North Carolina along with current Illinois State head coach Mark Kingston. The Kittanning, Pa., native graduated with a liberal arts and sciences degree from Virginia Tech in 1995. He has authored two books on baseball: “2001: A Baseball Odyssey” and “How to Become a Professional Baseball Player.” He also contributed a semimonthly column on Baseball America’s Web site for two years.

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Billy Mohl attacked the strike zone as a pitcher and, as a result, won a lot of games. In three years as an assistant coach, he’s helped his pitching staffs do the same. Mohl struck out 224 batters and walked just 57 while compiling a 25-7 overall record in four years at Tulane. In three years assisting at his alma mater, the Green Wave averaged 454 strikeouts and 187 walks per season and won more than 35 games per year. The 2009 Green Wave staff issued 2.62 walks per nine innings, the eighth-stingiest

mark in the nation, while Tulane starter Conrad Flynn posted the third-lowest mark with 0.72 walks per nine innings. For the past two seasons, Mohl was responsible for working with the outfi elders, assisting with the pitchers and hitters, coaching fi rst base and serving as the camp director for the Rick Jones Tulane Baseball Camp. A four-year letterman for Tulane from 2003-06, he was the team’s student assistant during the 2007 season after turning down a professional contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, who drafted him in the 25th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft. As the student-assistant, Mohl assisted in all facets of practice plans, game-day management and travel coordination, in addition to working with the pitching staff. Under his tutelage, pitchers Shooter Hunt, Sean Morgan and Preston Claiborne earned All Conference USA First-Team, Second-Team and All-Freshman Team honors, respectively. At the conclusion of the 2008 season, Hunt was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the fi rst round of the draft, while fellow pitcher Nick Pepitone earned a spot on the Conference USA All-Freshman Team.

A starter for most of his four seasons in a Green Wave uniform, Mohl set the Tulane single-season and career records for fewest walks-per-nine-inning average with marks of 1.27 (in 2003) and 1.67, respectively. He is the only Green Wave hurler to hold four of the top-10 spots on the single-season walks-per-game list, and completed his career ranked tied for fourth in school history in games started (44), fi fth in winning percentage (.781), sixth in innings pitched (308.0), eighth in appearances (71) and tied for eighth in wins (25). Mohl saved his best year for last when he posted career-bests in nearly every statistical category during his senior campaign. A second-team All-Louisiana selection, he paced the team in wins (9) while ranking second in ERA (4.03) and innings pitched (105.0), and third in opponent batting average (.275) and strikeouts (67). With a 9-0 record, Mohl became just the second regular starter in school history to go undefeated, tying Jason Navarro’s (11-0 in 1996) single-season winning percentage. Mohl earned C-USA All-Freshman Team honors in 2003 for his accomplishments as a rookie. Mohl was part of Tulane’s 2005 College World Series team that was ranked as the No. 1 national seed. Also a star in summer ball, Mohl earned a spot on the Cape Cod League All-Star team and was named the league’s top prospect. Mohl was a member of one of current Illinois State head coach Mark Kingston’s fi rst recruiting classes at Tulane, following a stellar prep career at Dulles High. A native of Sugar Land, Texas, Mohl completed his bachelor’s degree in English in May 2007. He is married to the former Sarah Lockwood of Madison, Conn.

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Mike Current’s hard work and persistent effort have led to steady gains for the Illinois State baseball program in the past four years. Since the Bloomington, Ill., native joined the Redbirds’ coaching staff in 2006, Illinois State has seen its winning percentage increase in each consecutive season. That includes the team’s fi rst winning season and trip to the postseason in eight years during the 2009 campaign. Current was promoted to assistant coach in September 2007, after spending two

seasons as a volunteer assistant coach. As then-head coach Jim Brownlee’s only full-time assistant in 2008, Redbird hitters improved in nearly every category from the 2007 season. The Redbirds continued an upward trend in 2009 as the team’s batting average climbed. Current assists in all aspects of the program and works particularly with the outfi elders and hitters. Current coordinates Illinois State’s baseball camps and assists with recruiting. In his fi rst season at ISU, the Bloomington High School product mentored then-freshman Kevin Dubler, who went on to be named a

2006 All-Missouri Valley Conference Honorable Mention selection at catcher. Dubler continued his success in 2007, as he was a fi rst-team All-MVC selection as a designated hitter. Dubler ended his career at Illinois State as a Johnny Bench Award semifi nalist and was selected in the eighth round of the 2008 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Current also spent time working with former Redbird standout Ryan Anetsberger, who was selected by the Florida Marlins in the 15th round of the 2007 MLB Draft. In summer 2006, Current coached for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox of the prestigious Cape Cod League, and helped the team to a league championship in his fi rst coaching stint in the league. Current fi rst joined the Illinois State baseball staff after he graduated from Blackburn College in Carlinville, Ill., in May 2005, where he was a two-year letterwinner at shortstop. As a senior, Current helped the Beavers to a 28-14 record, which ranked as the most wins in a season in school history. Prior to attending Blackburn, Current spent two years at Monmouth College in Monmouth, Ill. Current, who earned his master’s degree in sport management from Illinois State in May 2007, resides in Bloomington, Ill., with his wife, Heather.

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Stalowy joins the Redbirds coaching staff as a student assistant in 2009 after fi nishing a brilliant four-year career as an Illinois State student-athlete. The Joliet, Ill. native twice batted over .300 in a season, including a team-best .328 last year. Stalowy collected 31 doubles, nine triples and three home runs among the 165 hits in his career. He showed versatility by playing multiple positions during his time at ISU and worked hard to be successful at each.

Stalowy was named a recipient of the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Good Neighbor Award and was named Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week (April 13) during the 2009 season. Stalowy, who will graduate with a physical education degree, has a .296 career batting average.

Kajiyama is in his second year as a graduate assistant in the Illinois State Athletic Training Program and is currently pursuing his master’s degree in athletic training. The native of Shizuoka, Japan, is primarily responsible for the Illinois State baseball team. Kajiyama earned his undergraduate degree in physical education with an emphasis in athletic training at Bridgewater (Mass.) State College in 2007. Kajiyama has extensive experience in professional baseball, completing internships with the Pittsburgh

Pirates (2006), Boston Red Sox (2007, 2008), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2009).

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Mark Newton Director of Marketing

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2010 ILLINOIS STATE ROSTERNO. NAME POS. B/T HT. WT. CLASS HOMETOWN/LAST SCHOOL1 Josh Colon INF R/R 6-0 150 Jr. Chicago, Ill./Heartland CC3 Jordan Parr INF R/R 6-2 180 Fr. Chillicothe, Ill./Illinois Valley Central5 Tyler McNeely OF R/R 6-1 200 R-Jr. Normal, Ill./University6 Zach Amrein 1B L/L 6-5 205 Jr. Lake Villa, Ill./College of Lake County7 Matt Werderitch RHP R/R 6-3 215 Jr. McHenry, Ill./McHenry8 Brett Thaden INF L/R 6-4 212 Fr. Rosemount, Minn./Rosemount10 Ty Wiesemeyer OF L/L 5-11 182 Jr. Troy, Ill./Heartland CC11 Anthony Ruffolo UTIL L/R 6-2 205 Sr. Wheaton, Ill./Wheaton Warrenville South15 Kasey Ourada RHP R/R 6-3 190 R-So. Clarendon Hills, Ill./Pitt CC16 JD Learnard RHP R/R 6-1 178 Fr. Fairmount, Ill./Catlin17 Brett Kay INF R/R 5-11 153 Fr. Arlington Heights, Ill./St. Viator18 Chad Hinshaw OF R/R 6-1 189 Fr. Bloomington, Ill./Normal Community19 Ryan Court INF R/R 6-2 210 R-Jr. Sleepy Hollow, Ill./Dundee-Crown21 Ryan Copeland LHP R/L 5-11 185 Sr. Des Plaines, Ill./Elk Grove22 Brad Sorkin RHP R/R 6-3 170 Fr. Buffalo Grove, Ill./Stevenson24 Jake Thornton OF L/R 6-0 190 So. St. Charles, Ill./St. Charles North25 Cam Verbeke RHP R/R 6-1 194 Fr. Elmwood Park, Ill./Fenwick26 Mark Menaker INF R/R 6-0 175 So. Winnetka, Ill./New Trier27 Matt Mirabal C R/R 5-11 185 So. Chicago, Ill./Mt. Carmel28 Mark Evans C/INF R/R 5-11 210 R-Jr. Chicago, Ill./Mt. Carmel29 Kevin Tokarski INF R/R 5-11 175 R-So. Downers Grove, Ill./North30 Corey Maines RHP R/R 6-0 200 Jr. Houston, Texas/Langham Creek31 Ryan Camp RHP R/R 6-3 215 So. Mapleton, Ill./Limestone Community33 Steve Maher RHP R/R 6-1 178 Fr. Burnsville, Minn./Academy of Holy Angels34 Cory Stonelake RHP R/R 6-2 190 Jr. Beach Park, Ill./Heartland CC35 Jim Sajewich RHP R/R 6-4 269 R-Sr. Wheaton, Ill./Glenbard West36 Kenny Long LHP L/L 6-0 150 R-So. Fox River Grove, Ill./Dundee Crown40 Kyle Nelson RHP R/R 6-1 190 Jr. Verona, Wis./James Madison Memorial41 Evan Kohli 1B L/L 6-3 220 Sr. Hutchinson, Minn./Madison Area TC42 Angelo Burrage OF/1B L/L 5-11 202 Fr. Chicago, Ill./St. Rita43 Jake Wielebnicki RHP R/R 6-3 221 R-Jr. Darien, Ill./Hinsdale South44 Gabe DeMarco C/INF R/R 5-9 200 R-Sr. Rockford, Ill./Rockford Boylan

COACHING STAFF SUPPORT STAFF23 Mark Kingston Head Coach Satoshi Kajiyama Athletic Trainer4 Bo Durkac Assistant Coach Chris Carter Strength and Conditioning Coach32 Billy Mohl Assistant Coach Matt Harbeck Equipment Manager20 Mike Current Assistant Coach 2 Mike Stalowy Student Assistant Coach

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PRONOUNCIATIONSZach Amrein . . . . . . . am-RHINEAngelo Burrage . . . . .burr-ah-geJosh Colon . . . . . . . ca-LOANBo Durkac . . . . . . . .DUR-kakEvan Kohli . . . . . . . .CO-leeJD Learnard . . . . . . . learn-erd

Matt Mirabal . . . . . . .MEER-a-ballKasey Ourada . . . . . .OR-dahAnthony Ruffolo . . . . .ROOF-o-lowJim Sajewich . . . . . .SAGE-witchMike Stalowy . . . . . .STAL-o-weeBrett Thaden . . . . . . . thay-den

Kevin Tokarski . . . . . . toe-KAR-ski Cam Verbeke . . . . . . ver-BECK-eeMatt Werderitch . . . . .word-er-itchJake Wielebnicki . . . . .WILL-eb-nickiTy Wiesemeyer . . . . .WEESE-meyer

6 Zach Amrein Jr. | INF | L/L | 6-5 | 205

Lake Villa, Ill.

42 Angelo Burrage Fr. | OF/1B | L/L | 5-11 | 202

Chicago, Ill.

31 Ryan Camp So. | RHP | R/R | 6-3 | 215

Mapleton, Ill.

1 Josh Colon Jr. | INF | R/R | 6-0 | 150

Chicago, Ill.

21 Ryan Copeland Sr. | LHP | R/L | 5-11 | 185

Des Plaines, Ill.

19 Ryan Court R-Jr. | INF | R/R | 6-2 | 210

Sleepy Hollow, Ill.

44 Gabe DeMarco R-Sr. | C/INF | R/R | 5-9 | 220

Rockford, Ill.

28 Mark Evans R-Jr. | C/INF | R/R | 5-11 | 210

Chicago, Ill.

18 Chad Hinshaw Fr. | OF | R/R | 6-1 | 189

Bloomington, Ill.

17 Brett Kay Fr. | INF | R/R | 5-11 | 153

Arlington Heights, Ill.

41 Evan Kohli Sr. | INF | L/L | 6-3 | 220

Hutchinson, Minn.

16 JD Learnard Fr. | RHP | R/R | 6-1 | 178

Fairmount, Ill.

36 Kenny Long R-So. | LHP | L/L | 6-0 | 150

Fox River Grove, Ill.

33 Steve Maher Fr. | RHP | R/R | 6-1 | 178

Burnsville, Minn.

30 Corey Maines Jr. | RHP | R/R | 6-0 | 200

Houston, Texas

5 Tyler McNeely R-Jr. | OF | R/R | 6-1 | 200

Normal, Ill.

26 Mark Menaker So. | INF | R/R | 6-0 | 175

Winnetka, Ill.

27 Matt Mirabal So. | C | R/R | 5-11 | 185

Chicago, Ill.

40 Kyle Nelson Jr. | RHP | R/R | 6-1 | 190

Verona, Wisc.

15 Kasey Ourada R-So. | RHP | R/R | 6-3 | 190

Clarendon Hills, Ill.

3 Jordan Parr Fr. | INF | R/R | 6-2 | 180

Chillicothe, Ill.

11 Anthony Ruffolo Sr. | UTIL | L/R | 6-2 | 205

Wheaton, Ill.

35 Jim Sajewich R-Sr. | RHP | R/R | 6-4 | 269

Wheaton, Ill.

22 Brad Sorkin Fr. | RHP | R/R | 6-3 | 170

Buffalo Grove, Ill.

34 Cory Stonelake Jr. | RHP | R/R | 6-2 | 190

Beach Park, Ill.

8 Brett Thaden Fr. | INF | L/R | 6-4 | 212

Rosemount, Minn.

24 Jake Thornton So. | OF | L/R | 6-0 | 190

St. Charles, Ill.

29 Kevin Tokarski R-So. | INF | R/R | 5-11 | 175

Downers Grove, Ill.

25 Cam Verbeke Fr. | RHP | R/R | 6-1 | 194

Elmwood Park, Ill.

7 Matt Werderitch Jr. | RHP | R/R | 6-3 | 215

McHenry, Ill.

43 Jake Wielebnicki R-Jr. | RHP | R/R | 6-3 | 221

Darien, Ill.

10 Ty Wiesemeyer Jr. | OF | L/L | 5-11 | 182

Troy, Ill.

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2009Appeared in 14 games and started 12 ... tabbed as a Preseason All-Missouri Valley Conference selection ... threw a career-high and team-best 91.2 innings while posting a career-best 3.63 ERA ... struck out 69 batters and walked just 15 ... allowed 1.47 walks per nine innings, which ranked No. 32 among NCAA Division I players ... threw a career-high six complete games, which tied for fi fth among NCAA Division I players ... also more than the combined team total of seven staffs in the Valley ... opened the season with three consecutive complete games en route to a 2-1 record and 0.82 ERA ... allowed fi ve hits or less in six different starts ... pitched at least 6.0 innings in each start and led the Valley with 7.18 innings per start

... struck out fi ve or more batters seven times, including a season-best 10 against Missouri State (4/11) ... limited opposing hitters to a .246 average ... fi rst among Valley pitchers with over 50 innings pitched with 1.08 WHIP ... earned his second career save after pitching three innings of scoreless relief against Indiana State in the State Farm MVC Tournament (5/21).

2008Made 14 appearances, with a career-high 13 starts on the mound ... an a All-Missouri Valley Conference Honorable Mention selection ... fi nished with only nine walks allowed in 89.1 innings of work, which ranked No. 1 among NCAA Division I players ... received zero run support in three of seven losses and received only one run in another two defeats ... led the team with 72 strikeouts and 89.1 innings pitched ... tied for the team lead with two pickoffs ... allowed only one earned run in fi ve innings of work during his fi rst start at Tennessee Tech (2/24) ... that performance earned him a spot on the Austin Peay Invitational All-Tournament Team ... struck out a career-high 11 batters in a season-high 8.1 innings pitched against Chicago State (4/19) ... picked up his fi rst-

career save in his only relief appearance of the season against Bradley (5/4) ... threw a complete-game and surrendered only fi ve hits at Missouri State (4/25) ... opponents batted .274 against the left-hander ... named a Central Illinois Collegiate League All-Star while playing for the Dupage County Dragons during the summer.

2007Appeared in 13 games, with 11 starts on the mound ... led the team with four wins ... walked just 10 batters in 69.1 innings pitched ... picked up fi rst career victory in a 12-10 defeat of then No. 5 Arkansas (2/24) ... struck out four and earned a complete-game victory over Southeast Missouri State (3/10), the only complete game of the season by a Redbird hurler ... threw six scoreless innings in a 3-0 defeat of Evansville (4/22) ... struck out a season-high fi ve batters at Bradley (4/29) ... recorded at least one strikeout in 12-of-13 appearances.

Elk Grove HSChicago Tribune and Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association (IHSBCA) First-Team All-State selection as a senior ... Chicago Sun Times First-Team All-Area selection and all-conference pitcher ... posted a 12-1 record on the mound and a 0.80 ERA in 104 innings pitched ... struck out 143 and walked just 11 while limiting opponents to a .123 batting average ... had back-to-back games of 15 and 14 strikeouts ... hit .380 with six home runs and 31 RBI at the plate ... helped Elk Grove post a record-setting 32 wins in his fi nal season and advance to the IHSA state quarterfi nals ... as a junior, had a 1.42 ERA and 103 strikeouts in 79 innings ... all-conference and Cook County All-Area selection as a junior ... set a school record for wins with 19 as a freshman.

PersonalBorn 6-10-88 in Des Plaines, Ill. ... son of Timothy Copeland ... has two older sisters, Lauren and Jennifer ... major: recreation management.

Season W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO AVG WHIP2007 4 3 5.19 13 11 1 0 0 69.1 87 49 40 8 8 10 32 .310 1.402008 4 7 3.93 14 13 1 0 1 89.1 99 54 39 8 8 9 72 .274 1.212009 4 5 3.63 14 12 6 0 1 91.2 84 51 37 5 5 15 69 .246 1.08Total 12 15 4.17 41 36 8 0 2 250.1 270 154 116 21 21 34 173 .275 1.21

#21 | Sr. | LHP | 5-10 | 180 | R/L | Des Plaines, Ill. | Elk Grove HS

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2009Appeared in 38 games with a career-best 35 starts ... served primarily as designated hitter, while also making a shift to catcher ... set career-highs with 26 RBI, four home runs and belted his fi rst-career triple ... batted .205 and posted a .307 on-base percentage ... tied a career-high with four RBI against SIU-Edwardsville (5/16) ... hit two home runs and drove in four runs during the State Farm MVC Tournament (5/20-22) ... had seven multiple-hit games and seven multiple-RBI games ... recorded 54 putouts and fi ve assists with no errors ... played summer ball for the Grand Lake Mariners in the Great Lakes Collegiate League.

2008Played in 37 games with 33 starts, mostly at designated

hitter ... suffered a season-ending injury at Northern Illinois (4/23) ... recorded three-straight two-hit games against Tennessee Tech (2/23 & 2/24) and Indiana (2/29) ... collected a career-high two doubles and stole his only base of the season against Indiana (2/29) ... collected two hits against Eastern Kentucky (3/12), including the game-winning single in the bottom of the 10th inning ... hit his fi rst-career home run at Tennessee Tech (2/23) ... walked a career-high three times against nationally-ranked Wichita State (3/23) and at Evansville (4/5) ... tallied a season-high three RBI at Saint Louis (3/25) ... recorded a career-high three hits (3-for-3) and a career-high 10 putouts at Illinois (4/22) ... fi nished with seven multiple-hit games and three multiple-RBI games ... recorded a career-high six-game hitting streak (3/9-3/15).

2007Started fi ve games before an elbow injury ended his season ... had a hit in the fi rst game of the season against Texas-Arlington (2/16) ... went 2-for-3 against No. 7 Nebraska at the UTA Invitational (2/18) ... played summer ball for the DuPage Dragons of the Central Illinois Collegiate Baseball League.

2006Saw action in 31 games, with 22 starts ... had four multi-hit games ... knocked in a run in his fi rst collegiate game against Austin Peay (2/23) ... tied a team-high with four RBI in a 7-3 win over Iowa (3/29) ... posted at least one RBI in three-consecutive games from April 11-23 ... AFNI Athletics Honor Roll spring 2006.

Rockford Boylan HSHit .490 with 11 home runs and 55 RBI as a senior ... a fi rst-team all-state and all-conference selection as a senior ... led all high school players in Illinois with 16 home runs his junior season ... owns 10 career school offensive records.

PersonalBorn 3-31-87 in Rockford, Ill. ... son of Louis and Karen DeMarco ... father attended Illinois State ... major: fi nance.

Season G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HBP SO SB ATT AVG OBP SLG2006 31-22 84 4 20 6 0 0 12 4 1 21 0 0 .238 .275 .3102007 5-5 16 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 .188 .235 .1882008 37-33 116 16 30 10 0 2 17 20 3 27 1 3 .259 .381 .3972009 38-35 117 13 24 5 1 4 26 13 6 32 0 0 .205 .307 .368Total 111-95 333 33 77 21 1 6 55 38 10 82 1 3 .231 .323 .354

#44 | R-Sr. | C/INF | 5-9 | 200 | R/R | Rockford, Ill. | Boylan HS

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2009Played in 46 games, all as a starter ... fi nished tied for third on the team with a .308 batting average ... collected 13 doubles and 32 RBI ... drew a team-best 33 walks which yielded a .431 on-base percentage, also a team-best ... collected four hits in three different games, including a 4-for-5 effort and his fi rst home run as a Redbird against Evansville (4/21) ... collected hits in each of Illinois State’s three games at the State Farm MVC Tournament (5/20-22), including a home run against Missouri State in the opener (5/20) ... had a season-best fi ve game hitting streak to close the season ... fi nished with 10 multiple-hit games and seven multiple-RBI games.

Madison Area TCTwo-way player who earned NJCAA Division II Third Team All-America honors in 2008 ... hit .375 with 15 doubles posted a 5-3 record with a 3.46 ERA ... helped the Wolfpack claim their 17th-straight WTCC title with a perfect 10-0 league slate, as well as their second-straight NJCAA Region XIII championship... All-Wisconsin Technical College Conference (WTCC) pick, in addition to receiving NJCAA All-District and All-Region XIII honors ... as a freshman, hit .275 in 19 games and saved three games in 11 appearances ... struck out 42 batters in 42.2 innings.

Hutchinson HSThree-year all-Missota Conference and all-region selection ... named fi rst team all-state as a senior after hitting .521, one of 10 school records he set.

PersonalBorn 9-24-87 in Denver, Colo. ... son of Robert and Teri Kohli ... has one sister, Julia ... father played baseball at Wyoming ... major: business administration.

Season G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HBP SO SB ATT AVG OBP SLG2009 46-46 159 32 49 13 0 3 32 33 3 44 5 6 .308 .431 .447Total 46-46 159 32 49 13 0 3 32 33 3 44 5 6 .308 .431 .447

#41 | Sr. | 1B | 6-3 | 220 | L/L | Hutchinson, Minn. | Madison Area TC

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2009Played in all 48 games, 47 as a starter ... made a successful transition to left fi eld after seeing most of his time at DH and fi rst base in previous years ... posted the third-highest batting average (.315) on the team ... knocked 14 extra-base hits, including nine doubles, a triple and the fi rst four home runs of his career ... hit fi rst-career home run at Eastern Illinois (3/25) ... drove in 29 runs and scored 30 ... walked 20 times and was hit by six pitches, helping yield a .401 on-base percentage ... only Redbird with regular playing time not to ground into a double play ... drove in three runs against UTPA (3/14), Missouri State (4/12) and Notre Dame (5/12) ... had a career-best 10-game hitting streak (5/1-5/17) ... fi nished with 14 multiple-hit games and

tied for the team lead with nine multiple-RBI games.

2008Played in 41 games, making 21 starts ... began the season as the primary pinch hitter, but moved into a starting role at designated hitter ... batted .313 (5-for-16) with two walks and four RBI as a pinch hitter ... recorded his fi rst-career RBI on a sacrifi ce fl y against Bucknell (3/12) ... posted a career-high three hits against Saint Louis (4/30) ... had two hits, two RBI and two runs scored in a comeback win over Bradley (5/2) ... walked a career-high three times at Indiana State (5/16) ... had six multiple-hit games and four multiple-RBI games ... played summer ball for the Wheaton White Sox.

2007Played in 12 games, with three starts as the designated hitter ... a walk and a hit-by-pitch led to two runs scored against then No. 5 Arkansas (2/25) ... walked and scored a run at Northern Iowa (4/6) ... had a double and posted his fi rst-career hit against Indiana State (4/15).

Wheaton-Warrenville South HSHit .355 with fi ve home runs and 31 RBI as a senior ... also stole 15 bases ... fi rst-team all-conference selection and all-area honorable mention pick in fi nal season ... as a junior, batted .406 with 25 RBI ... swiped 14 bases ... named a fi rst-team all-conference selection and an all-area honorable mention pick ... also played basketball.

PersonalBorn 5-7-88 in Wheaton, Ill. ... son of Louis and Patia Ruffolo ... sister, Laura, was a gymnast at Illinois ... brother, Louis, attended Illinois State ... major: health science.

Season G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HBP SO SB ATT AVG OBP SLG2007 12-3 14 3 2 1 0 0 0 7 2 7 4 4 .143 .478 .2142008 41-21 89 12 24 8 1 0 17 16 4 16 5 6 .270 .396 .3822009 48-47 168 30 53 9 1 4 29 20 6 43 3 7 .315 .401 .452Total 101-71 271 45 79 18 2 4 46 43 12 66 12 17 .292 .405 .417

#11 | Sr. | UTIL | 6-2 | 205 | R/R | Wheaton, Ill. | Warrenville South HS

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2009Led the team with 22 appearances ... has 70 career appearances, tied for second on Illinois State’s all-time list behind Eric Theisen (86) ... moved into primary closer’s role early in the season and saved four games ... went 4-2 with a 4.36 ERA ... struck out 33 in 33.0 innings ... limited opponents to a .264 batting average ... earned a save at Wichita State (4/3) to help the Redbirds snap a 25-game road losing streak to the Shockers at Eck Stadium ... struck out a season-high fi ve batters at Bradley (5/8) ... didn’t allow a run and scattered two hits over his fi nal four appearances ... named recipient of the Duffy Bass Endowed Scholarship for 2009-10.

2008Appeared in six games, with fi ve starts, until suffering a season-ending shoulder injury ... received a medical redshirt ... threw a season-high seven innings and allowed only one run to pick up his fi rst win of the year against Eastern Illinois (3/13) ... struck out 22 batters, while walking only fi ve in 26 innings of work ... allowed only two runs in fi ve innings of relief at Tennessee Tech (2/23) ... struck out a season-high fi ve batters at Tennessee Tech (2/23), at Bethune-Cookman (3/8) and versus Eastern Illinois (3/13).

2007Led the team with a 2.89 ERA and also appeared in a team-high 27 games, all as a reliever ... ranked ninth overall in the Valley regular season with his 2.89 ERA ... limited opponents to just a .239 batting average in 53.0 innings pitched ... second on the team with two saves and three wins ... allowed the fewest hits and runs among pitchers with at least one inning pitched per team game ... threw 4.2 innings of scoreless relief to earn a win at Southeast Missouri State (3/9) ... worked fi ve scoreless innings and struck

out three in a 2-1, extra-inning win over Saint Xavier (5/6) ... named the team’s most valuable pitcher by his coaches and teammates ... played summer ball for the Madison Mallards of the Northwoods League.

2006Appeared in 15 games, with 13 starts on the mound ... 13 starts tied for the team lead ... ranked third on the team with 67.1 innings pitched ... struck out a season-high eight batters against Vermont (3/11) ... picked up fi rst-career victory in eight innings of work at Indiana State (4/2) ... earned a no-decision in an eventual 4-3 win over then-No. 23 Wichita State (5/7) ... pitched for the Faquier Gators of the Clark C. Griffi th Collegiate Baseball League over the summer ... appeared in 11 games and posted a 1-0 record with a 2.82 ERA in 38.1 innings of work.

Glenbard West HSThree-time all-conference selection ... also played football for four years ... team advanced to Elite 8 in IHSA state tournament freshman season.

PersonalBorn 9-14-86 in Chicago, Ill. ... son of John and Debbie Sajewich, and Joan Sajewich ... major: business administration.

Season W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO AVG WHIP2006 1 6 6.82 15 13 0 0 0 67.1 90 57 51 6 6 23 46 .326 1.682007 3 2 2.89 27 0 0 0 2 53.0 47 27 17 3 3 20 32 .239 1.262008 1 2 7.62 6 5 0 0 0 26.0 45 22 22 3 3 5 22 .395 1.922009 4 2 4.36 22 0 0 0 4 33.0 33 18 16 2 2 24 33 .264 1.73Total 9 12 5.32 70 18 0 0 6 179.1 215 124 106 14 14 72 133 .302 1.60

#35 | R-Sr. | RHP | 6-4 | 269 | R/R | Wheaton, Ill. | Glenbard West HS

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2009Made 13 starts, primarily as Illinois State’s Friday night starter in the weekend rotation ... earned All-Missouri Valley Conference honorable mention honors ... went 6-3 with a 4.73 ERA ... his six wins tied for most on the team ... struck out 50 batters in 78.0 innings ... limited opposing hitters to a .251 batting average ... led the pitching staff with seven double plays induced ... earned a no-decision in his collegiate debut at Belmont (2/21) ... pitched six innings to earn his fi rst win against Trinity (3/12) ... struck out a career-best nine batters and scattered fi ve hits while pitching the Redbirds to their fi rst win over Wichita State in Eck Stadium since 1995 (4/3) ... went a career-long 8.1 innings at Bradley (5/8) ... limited Indiana State to three

runs over six innings to help Illinois State to its fi rst State Farm MVC Tournament win since 2001 (5/21) ... played summer ball with current ISU teammates Ryan Court and Ty Wiesemeyer on the Vienna Senators, and helped the team capture the Clark Griffi th Collegiate League title ... was the starting pitcher for the CGL in the 2009 Joe Branzell All-Star Game ... named the No. 3 prospect in the CGL by Baseball America after posting a 5-0 mark with a 2.74 ERA.

Limestone Community HS Two-year starter in baseball .... named team MVP after going 7-2 with a 1.98 ERA on the mound and batted .380 with 23 runs batted in ... struck out 76 while walking 22 in 53.0 innings ... threw fi ve complete games, including a no-hitter to start the season ... earned First-Team All-Mid Illini Conferece honors and was selected to participate in the ICA All-State game ... helped Limestone win a share of the Mid Illini Conference championship and win a regional championship with a 26-11 record ... hit .390 with 15 doubles and 25 RBI as a junior ... went 4-2 with a 2.50 ERA and was selected as the team’s MVP ... earned First-Team All-Mid Illini Conference honors ... National Honor Society member.

PersonalBorn 9-10-89 in Peoria, Ill. ... son of Greg and Carrie Camp ... has one sister, MacKenzie, who has committed to play softball at Bradley next season ... both parents attended ISU ... cousin Kurt Bradbury played baseball at Wichita State and cousin Jeff Bradbury played football at Missouri ... plans to major in athletic training or exercise science.

2009Emerged as one of the Redbirds’ top offensive contributors and started all 48 games ... named All-MVC Honorable Mention ... earned 2009 MVC Scholar-Athlete First Team honors and was selected to the CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine District V All-Academic First Team ... fi nished the season with a .323 batting average and a team-best 41 RBI ... was second on the team with 40 runs scored and tied for second with fi ve home runs ... tied for team lead with 16 multiple-hit games and nine multiple-RBI games ... hit a three-run home run in the 11th inning at Bradley (5/8) to help Illinois State win the contest and clinch its fi rst State Farm MVC Tournament berth since 2001 ... hit a deciding home run in the second game of a doubleheader

at Northern Iowa (4/18), part of a seven-RBI day ... earned Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week honors for those efforts ... had a career-best 10 game hitting streak (4/5-4/18), the second-longest on the team ... hit fi rst-career home run against Western Michigan in the Metrodome (3/8) ... played summer ball with current ISU teammates Ryan Camp and Ty Wiesemeyer on the Vienna Senators, and helped the team capture the Clark Griffi th Collegiate League title.

2008Played in eight games, with three starts ... had his fi rst-career at-bat against Bucknell (3/12) ... recorded his fi rst-career hit, a double, against Northern Iowa (4/13) ... made his fi rst-career start at Iowa (4/2) ... tallied his fi rst-career RBI in his fi rst-career start at third base against Chicago State (4/19) ... recorded a hit at Missouri State (4/27) ... had a sacrifi ce hit in a start at second base at Indiana State (5/17) ... played for the Anderson Servants in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League.

2007Redshirted.

Dundee-Crown HSStarted all 34 games and recorded a .406 average in his fi nal season ... added six home runs and a team-high 41 runs scored as a senior ... had a .966 fi elding percentage ... helped his team to the Fox Valley Conference championship ... Fox Valley First-Team All-Conference and All-Academic selection... Daily Herald and Elgin Courier First-Team All-Area pick ... made starts in every game as a junior and posted a .337 average and a .415 on-base percentage ... named an Illinois State Scholar and was a four-year Super Honor Roll member ... National Honor Society offi cer ... attended the same high school as current Redbird Kenny Long.

PersonalBorn 5-28-88 in Elgin, Ill. ... son of John and Anita Court ... his father played football and tennis at Illinois State ... major: business teacher education.

#31 | So. | RHP | 6-3 | 215 | R/R Mapleton, Ill. | Limestone Community HS

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<< Camp’s Career StatisticsSeason W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO AVG WHIP2009 6 3 4.73 13 13 0 0 0 78.0 72 52 41 5 5 44 50 .251 1.49Total 6 3 4.73 13 13 0 0 0 78.0 72 52 41 5 5 44 50 .251 1.49

>> Court’s Career StatisticsSeason G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HBP SO SB ATT AVG OBP SLG2008 8-3 13 1 2 1 0 0 1 2 0 6 0 0 .154 .250 .2312009 48-48 164 40 53 8 2 5 41 30 2 32 3 4 .323 .429 .488Total 56-51 177 41 55 9 2 5 42 32 2 38 3 4 .311 .416 .469

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2009Appeared in eight games, all as a reserve ... batted .250 in eight at-bats ... recorded fi rst-career hit and drove in an RBI against Minnesota (3/6) ... used as a defensive replacement three times and recorded four putouts and one assist.

2008Played in three games, all in a pinch-hitting role ... used mostly as a bullpen catcher ... made his fi rst-career plate appearance at Bethune-Cookman (3/9) ... also tallied at-bats against Akron (3/14) and Northern Iowa (4/13).

2007Redshirted.

Mt. Carmel HSMade appearances in 40 games while hitting .383 with four home runs as a senior ... helped team to a sectional championship ... All-Catholic League selection ... hit .370 with two home runs as a junior ... named to the All-State Tournament team after helping team to a second-place fi nish in 2005.

PersonalBorn 12-3-87 in Chicago, Ill. ... son of Harold and Rosemary Evans ... older brother, Matt, played baseball at Benedictine ... major: criminal justice.

2009Made 13 appearances with one start ... posted a 1-1 record and 7.71 ERA ... struck out 16 batters in 28.0 innings ... limited opposing hitters to a .278 average ... struck out a career-high six batters in 3.1 innings of relief at Purdue (4/8) ... threw three pitches to record a strikeout and his fi rst collegiate win against Missouri State (4/12) ... scattered four hits and three runs over a career-best 5.0 innings in his only start against Notre Dame (5/12) ... played summer ball for the Greeley Grays in the Mountain Collegiate Baseball League.

2008Redshirted.

Dundee-Crown HSPosted an 11-2 record with a 1.62 ERA as a senior ... ended the season with 121 strikeouts and walked only 22 batters in 85.6 innings of work ... named all-conference and all-area both junior and senior years ... 10-2 with a 3.67 ERA as a junior, striking out 63 batters in 70.6 innings on the mound ... named team MVP senior year ... helped his team win a school-record 28 games, as the team won conference and qualifi ed for the state tournament ... attended the same high school as current Redbird Ryan Court.

PersonalBorn 1-28-89 in Barrington, Ill. ... son of Ken and Linda Long ... has two sisters, Lisa and Heather ... major: history education.

#28 | Jr. | C/INF | 5-11 | 210 | R/R Chicago, Ill. | Mt. Carmel HS

Evans

<< Evans’ Career StatisticsSeason G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HBP SO SB ATT AVG OBP SLG2008 3-0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 .000 .000 .0002009 8-0 8 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 .250 .250 .250Total 11-0 11 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 .182 .182 .182

>> Long’s Career StatisticsSeason W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO AVG WHIP2009 1 1 7.71 13 1 0 0 0 28.0 32 28 24 2 2 12 16 .278 1.57Total 1 1 7.71 13 1 0 0 0 28.0 32 28 24 2 2 12 16 .278 1.57

#36 | R-So. | LHP | 6-0 | 150 | L/L Fox River Grove, Ill. | Dundee-Crown HS

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2009Started 30 games primarily as an outfi elder ... also served as one of Illinois State’s weekend starters and made a team-high 14 starts ... posted a 6-5 record with a 4.26 ERA ... struck out 69 batters and walked 29 in 86.2 innings pitched ... batted .202 with 12 of his 21 hits going for extra bases ... hit fi ve home runs, six doubles and one triple ... threw two complete games and combined with Matt Werderitch on a shutout against UTPA (3/14) ... struck out a career-high 10 batters against Evansville (3/22), two days after hitting a game-winning home run in extra innings against the Aces (3/20) to give the Redbirds a win in the fi rst game played in the renovated stadium at Duffy Bass Field ... pitched at least six innings in 10 starts ... struck out fi ve or more batters in nine starts ... drove in a career-best three runs against Indiana State (3/27) and SIU-Edwardsville (5/16).

2008Played in 38 games ... a two-way player, who made 11 appearances on the mound ... started seven games on the hill ... posted four-straight two-hit games to begin the season ... had two hits, including his fi rst-career home run, to go along with three RBI versus Indiana (2/29) ... homered in back-to-back games against Indiana (2/29) and Valparaiso (3/1) at the Austin Peay Invitational ... threw a complete game and allowed only one run on fi ve hits, while striking out fi ve versus Lafayette College (3/15) ... that performance earned him MVC Pitcher of the Week (3/17) honors ... recorded his fi rst conference victory after a six-inning, two-run performance at Evansville (4/6) ... tallied a career-high three hits and three RBI against Bradley (5/2) ... also struck out a career-high six batters against Robert Morris (4/16) ... fi nished with six multiple-hit and fi ve multiple-RBI games ... named a Central Illinois Collegiate League All-Star while playing for the Dubois County Bombers in the summer.

Langham Creek HSBatted .429 with nine home runs and 42 RBI as a senior ... also swiped 16 bases ... garnered third-team all-state and fi rst-team all-Houston honors in both the Houston Chronicle and HSA Baseball for his performance as a senior ... 9-3 on the mound with a 1.01 ERA and 84 strikeouts in 74.0 innings of work ... named MVP of the District 5A Championship ... pitched in the Houston All-Star Game ... helped his team to the regional semi-fi nals with a 34-4 record ... team was ranked No. 2 in USA Today and No. 11 in Baseball America polls ... batted .311 with fi ve home runs and 32 RBI as a junior, and went 7-1 with a 2.30 ERA ... also fanned 88 batters in 61.0 innings pitched ... a member of the honor roll.

PersonalBorn 10-16-88 in Dallas, Texas ... son of John and Twyla Maines ... his father played baseball at both San Diego State and Northern University ... has one sister, Sarah, and one brother, Kevin ... major: business administration.

2009Played in and started 45 games ... batted .264 with a team-best seven home runs ... tied for the team lead with 15 doubles and legged out two triples ... tallied 27 RBI and scored 35 runs ... swiped 12 bases in 15 attempts ... tied for second on the team with seven sacrifi ce bunts ... was second on the team with a .489 slugging percentage ... hit fi rst-career home run at Texas-San Antonio (3/10) ... drove in a career-best four RBI against Indiana State (3/27) ... collected 10 hits during a season-best, fi ve-game hitting streak (3/20-3/27) ... had three hits in fi ve different games and fi nished the season with 15 multiple-hit games ... played summer ball with the Joplin Outlaws in the MINK League.

2008The opening-day starter in right fi eld, but suffered a shoulder injury during the second game of the season ... played in seven contests overall before the injury ended his season ... received a medical redshirt ... collected a season-high two hits and scored a run at Tennessee Tech (2/23) ... played summer ball for the Allegany County Nitros of the New York Collegiate Baseball League.

2007Played in 18 games, with eight starts ... drove in fi rst-career RBI in fi rst-career start against Illinois (4/17) ... collected fi rst two hits in a Redbird uniform against Saint Xavier (5/5) ... those two hits also set a season- and career-high ... had a hit, two walks and two stolen bases against Creighton (5/13) ... posted a hit in back-to-back games against Kansas State (5/15) and No. 12 Wichita State (5/18) ... awarded the Coach Duffy Bass “Mr. Hustle” Award by his coaches and teammates ... played summer ball for the Allegany County Nitros of the New York Collegiate Baseball League ... named to the West Division All-Star Team, batting .308 with a team-best 44 hits ... also hit seven doubles, one home run and 16 RBI.

University HSSet school records for home runs in a season with 11 and in a career with 19 ... added a .444 average in 35 games played ... named team co-caption and MVP ... also named an all-conference selection after helping team win a conference title ... as a junior, hit .436 with fi ve home runs and 11 doubles ... three-time all-conference performer in golf and a member of three-consecutive state championship teams ... also played basketball.

PersonalBorn 6-29-88 in Bloomington, Ill. ... son of Michael and Gail McNeely ... his father played baseball at Illinois Wesleyan and played professionally in the minor leagues ...mother threw shot put and discus at Iowa ... major: business administration.

#30 | Jr. | RHP | 6-0 | 200 | R/R Houston, Texas | Langham Creek HS

Maines

#5 | R-Jr. | OF | 6-1 | 200 | R/R Normal, Ill. | University HS

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Season W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO AVG WHIP2008 3 5 7.59 11 7 1 0 0 40.1 53 39 34 3 3 21 26 .323 1.832009 6 5 4.26 14 14 2 0 0 86.2 86 44 41 4 4 29 69 .265 1.33Total 9 10 5.31 25 21 3 0 0 127.0 139 83 75 7 7 50 95 .284 1.49

>> McNeely’s Career StatisticsSeason G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HBP SO SB ATT AVG OBP SLG2007 17-8 33 2 5 0 0 0 1 3 2 10 4 5 .152 .263 .1522008 7-2 6 3 3 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 1 2 .500 .667 .5002009 45-45 178 35 47 15 2 7 27 21 4 50 12 15 .264 .355 .489Total 69-55 217 40 55 15 2 7 28 26 7 62 17 22 .253 .352 .438

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#26 | So. | INF | 6-0 | 175 | R/R Winnetka, Ill. | New Trier HS

Menaker

#27 | So. | C | 5-11 | 185 | R/R Chicago, Ill. | Mt. Carmel HS

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<< Menaker’s Career StatisticsSeason G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HBP SO SB ATT AVG OBP SLG2009 6-2 10 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 .300 .364 .300Total 6-2 10 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 .300 .364 .300

>> Mirabal’s Career StatisticsSeason G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HBP SO SB ATT AVG OBP SLG2009 40-39 140 13 34 9 2 0 16 5 3 31 2 3 .243 .284 .336Total 40-39 140 13 34 9 2 0 16 5 3 31 2 3 .243 .284 .336

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2009Played in six games, two as a starter ... went 3-for-10 (.300) at the plate ... had fi rst collegiate at-bat against Minnesota in the Metrodome (3/6) ... knocked fi rst-career hit at Southern Illinois (4/26), part of a 2-for-3 effort in his fi rst collegiate start ... handled seven chances in the fi eld without an error.

New Trier HSTwo-year starter in baseball while guiding New Trier to a 64-6-1 record during that time ... hit .335 with three home runs, 30 RBI and 12 doubles ... earned team’s gold glove award ... selected to the Central Suburban League All-Star Game ... Chicago Sun Times All-Area honorable mention ...

helped New Trier win the Central Suburban League title in 2007 and 2008 ... hit .364 as a junior.

PersonalBorn 5-22-90 in Chicago, Ill. ... son of Edward and Pamela Menaker ... has two sisters, Michelle and Elise, a softball player at Cornell University ... father played baseball in the Baltimore Orioles organization ... uncle Stewart Menaker coached in the Chicago Public League for 30 years and was inducted in the Illinois Coaches Hall of Fame ... plans to major in marketing.

2009Played in 40 games with 39 starts ... batted .243 with 11 extra-base hits ... led the team with nine sacrifi ce hits ... scored 13 runs and drove in 16 RBI ... collected fi rst-career hit at Belmont (2/21), a double ... knocked a career-best three hits against UTPA (3/14) and Creighton (5/2) ... swiped two bases and notched the fi rst RBI of his career against Western Michigan (3/8) ... fi nished the season with seven multiple hit games ... had a fi ve-game hitting streak from (3/21-4/1) ... threw out 15-of-51 (22.7 percent) would-be base stealers.

Mt. Carmel HSThree-year letter winner in baseball ... hit .340 with fi ve

home runs, 40 runs batted in, 38 runs scored and 10 stolen bases as a senior ... team captain of team that won a regional championship ... named all-conference and participated in the Catholic vs. Public All-Star challlenge at US Cellular Field ... as a junior, hit .380 with 17 steals, fi ve home runs, 48 runs batted in and 17 extra-base hits ... earned all-conference honors ... ranked the No. 2 catching prospect by Prep Baseball Report ... team won a conference and regional championship with a 31-5 overall record ... hit .340 as a sophomore with 25 RBI.

PersonalBorn 9-23-89 in Chicago, Ill. ... son of Reyes Mirabal and Pam Decook ... has four siblings, Cody, Trevor, Chris and Hailey ... uncle, Joe Jumonville played baseball in the San Diego Padres organization ... major: recreation management.

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#41 | Jr. | RHP | 6-1 | 190 | R/R Verona, Wisc. | James Madison Memorial HS

Nelson

#24 | So. | OF | 6-0 | 190 | L/R St. Charles, Ill. | St. Charles North HS

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2009Second on the team with 20 appearances on the mound ... made one start, the fi rst of his career, against Missouri State (5/20) in the State Farm MVC Tournament ... went 3-1 with a 6.21 ERA ... earned two saves ... fi rst save was a three-inning save in the win over Trinity (3/12) ... picked up second save at Northern Iowa (4/17) ... struck out 26 batters in 33.1 innings ... held opponents to a .284 batting average ... struck out a season-best four batters in two innings of work against Indiana State (3/27).

2008Made 18 appearances, all in relief ... his 3.26 earned-run average (ERA) was the lowest out of any Redbird relief

pitcher ... threw an inning of scoreless relief in his collegiate debut versus Valparaiso (3/1) ... allowed only one run (0.87 ERA) in a seven-game stretch (3/29-4/19) ... opponents batted just .171 during that stretch ... threw three innings of scoreless relief to earn his fi rst-career save at Evansville (4/5) ... allowed no runs in two innings of work at Purdue (4/9) ... pitched a career-high six innings at Missouri State (4/27) ... allowed only one run on three hits, while striking out four during that game ... picked up his fi rst-career win after throwing 4.1 innings and allowing no earned runs against Bradley (5/2) ... threw back-to-back scoreless outings against Southern Illinois (5/9-5/10) ... recorded his second victory in the fi rst game against SIU, throwing 4.2 innings of scoreless relief.

James Madison Memorial HSRecorded an impressive 8-1 record as a senior, with a 0.88 ERA and 90 strikeouts in 63.2 innings of work ... garnered fi rst-team all-conference, fi rst-team all-city, second-team all-district and all-city player of the year honors as a senior ... a WBCA All-Star Classic participant ... named team MVP senior year ... a two-year captain of the baseball team ... helped his team to a regional and sectional title, as the team fi nished second in the state ... went 4-6 with a 2.30 ERA and 83 strikeouts as a junior, and earned team most valuable player and second-team all-conference honors ... recorded a 6-4 record and a 2.83 ERA as a sophomore, striking out 51 batters ... named second-team all-conference .. also lettered in basketball and soccer.

PersonalBorn 10-8-88 in Madison, Wis. ... son of Mark and Colleen Nelson ... has one brother, Chad, and two sisters, Ashley and Tori ... his brother, Chad, played soccer at St. Thomas University ... major: recreation management.

2009Played in 17 games, 14 as a starter, before a season-ending shoulder injury ... batted .261 and scored 10 runs ... knocked his fi rst-career hit at Belmont (2/20) ... went 3-for-4 with a career-best three RBI against Iowa (4/1) ... registered 21 putouts with no errors and also contributed an outfi eld assist.

St. Charles North HSThree-year letter winner in baseball and lettered one year in basketball ... hit .394 as a senior with 28 stolen bases and 20 runs batted in ... named Upstate All-Conference, Daily Herald All-Area and to the Kane County Chronicle All-Area Team ... helped team to a 24-12 record and

regional championship ... posted a .465 batting average with 32 steals and a .557 on-base percentage ... collected 15 extra-base hits and 17 runs batted in ... Prep Baseball Report, Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun Times All-State selection ... named Upstate Eight All-Conference ... team went 30-6 and won the school’s fi rst ever regional championship ... batted .365 with 16 steals while earning Upstate Eight All-Conference and Daily Herald All-Area honorable mention honors.

PersonalBorn 8-15-89 in Arlington Heights, Ill. ... son of Jim and Nancy Thornton ... has three sisters, Amanda, Emily and Erica ... major: criminal justice.

<< Nelson’s Career StatisticsSeason W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO AVG WHIP2008 2 2 3.26 18 0 0 0 1 38.2 34 20 14 6 6 14 29 .238 1.242009 3 1 6.21 20 1 0 0 2 33.1 38 26 23 4 4 20 26 .284 1.74Total 5 3 4.62 38 1 0 0 3 72.0 72 46 37 10 10 34 55 .260 1.47

>> Thornton’s Career StatisticsSeason G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HBP SO SB ATT AVG OBP SLG2009 17-14 46 10 12 3 0 0 4 6 1 14 2 2 .261 .358 .326Total 17-14 46 10 12 3 0 0 4 6 1 14 2 2 .261 .358 .326

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#29 | R-So. | INF | 5-11 | 175 | R/R Downers Grove, Ill. | Downers Grove North HS

Tokarski

#7 | Jr. | RHP | 6-3 | 215 | R/R McHenry, Ill. | McHenry HS

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2009Named to the 2009 Preseason Brooks Wallace Award Watch List, awarded to the top collegiate player in the nation ... underwent wrist surgery in the off-season ... appeared in four games, three as a starter, before injury ended his season ... granted a medical hardship.

2008Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Year ... Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American Honorable Mention Team ... set a new ISU single-season stolen bases record with 32 ... his 32 stolen bases also led the MVC ... named the team’s most improved player and earned the Duffy Bass “Mr. Hustle” Award ... stole a career-high three bases on four separate occasions ... ranked No. 21 in the nation in stolen bases and

No. 16 in stolen bases per game (0.62) ... started all 52 games at shortstop ... recorded 18 multiple-hit and four multiple-RBI games ... tied for second on the team with a .303 batting average ... led the team with a .308 average in conference play ... second on the team in hits (61) and runs (46) ... fi nished in the top-fi ve among Valley freshmen in every offensive category ... batted .321 against right-handers and .322 with runners on base ... recorded his fi rst two collegiate base-hits at Tennessee Tech (2/23) ... recorded his fi rst-career RBI versus Indiana (2/29) ... named to the Austin Peay Invitational All-Tournament team, batting .300 with three hits, two walks and two RBI over the three-day tournament ... collected multiple hits in four-straight games (4/2-4/6) ... notched a career-high with four hits, to go along with three runs against Northern Iowa (4/12) ... also hit a career-high two doubles during that game ... walked a career-high three times in the fi nale against UNI (4/13) ... batted 4-for-5 with three runs, three stolen bases and two RBI in game one of a doubleheader against Chicago State (4/20) ... stole six bases during the Chicago State series (4/19-4/20) to claim the ISU single-season stolen bases record ... recorded another four-game streak of multiple hits (4/23-4/27) ... played summer ball for the Dupage Dragons of the Central Illinois Collegiate League.

Downers Grove North HSNamed fi rst-team all-state by the Chicago Tribune as a senior, after hitting .441 with eight triples and 20 stolen bases ... also garnered second-team all-state honors by the Chicago Sun-Times as a senior ... fi rst-team all-conference and Daily Herald all-area selection as a junior and senior ... a special mention all-state pick by the Chicago Tribune after hitting .476 with two home runs, fi ve triples, 21 RBI, 40 runs scored and 15 stolen bases as a junior ... batted .333 with 30 runs scored as a sophomore ... helped his team claim the regional championship as a senior ... played for both the Elite Illinois Orioles and the Illinois Sparks ... rated as one of the Chicagoland area’s Top-100 at second base by the Chicago Sun-Times ... also a two-year letterwinner in football.

PersonalBorn 4-21-89 in Bartlesville, Okla. ... son of Gary and Carol Tokarski ... his father played football at Miami (Fla.) ... has two brothers, Mike and Joe ... Mike played baseball at ISU ... major: business administration.

2009Appeared in 12 games, all as a reliever ... went 1-0 with a 6.46 ERA ... struck out 16 in 15.1 innings ... combined with Corey Maines on a shutout against Texas-Pan American (3/14) ... earned fi rst-career victory after two innings of scoreless relief at Purdue (4/8) ... arm trouble forced an early end to his year ... underwent successful ulnar transposition surgery after the season.

2008Made six relief appearances on the season ... allowed one run and struck out one in his collegiate debut at Tennessee Tech (2/22) ... threw a scoreless inning of relief versus Bucknell (3/12) ... pitched one inning of scoreless relief

against Northern Iowa (4/13) ... threw a career-high 3.1 innings against Saint Louis (4/30).

McHenry HSA letter winner in both football and baseball ... used primarily as a closer, and recorded eight saves and four wins as a senior ... named the team captain in baseball his senior year ... helped his team to a second-place fi nish in the conference and a regional championship with a 21-7 record ... member of the honor roll all four years.

PersonalBorn 1-9-89 in Mt. Prospect, Ill. ... son of Ron and Char Werderitch ... has two sisters, Jackie and Julia ... major: engineering technology.

<< Tokarski’s Career StatisticsSeason G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HBP SO SB ATT AVG OBP SLG2008 52-52 201 46 61 7 2 0 16 29 2 44 32 41 .303 .395 .3582009 4-3 11 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 1 1 .091 .154 .091Total 56-55 212 48 62 7 2 0 17 29 3 49 33 42 .292 .382 .344

>> Werderitch’s Career StatisticsSeason W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO AVG WHIP2008 0 0 12.91 6 0 0 0 0 7.2 9 12 11 0 0 9 6 .310 2.352009 1 0 6.46 12 0 0 0 0 15.1 20 12 11 0 0 10 16 .328 1.96Total 1 0 8.61 18 0 0 0 0 23.0 29 24 22 0 0 19 22 .322 2.09

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College of Lake CountyHit .430 with 11 home runs and an 70 RBI while helping the Lancers to a 32-10 record ... earned All-America honorable mention honors after leading the nation in RBI per game ... helped Lake County win the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference crown and a sectional title ... team fi nished within two games of the NJCAA Division II World Series ... batted .460 with six homers as a freshman while earning all-conference and all-region honors ... played summer ball with the Chillicothe (Mo.) Mudcats in 2009.

Carmel Catholic HSTwo-year starter in baseball ... earned all-conference honorable mention recognition after batting .390 with fi ve

home runs and 12 doubles ... awarded team’s gold glove award ... helped team to a 31-6 record, a regional championship and a top-5 ranking in the state ... team won sectional championship and was ranked in the top-5 in the state during junior campaign ... attended same high school as Illinois State teammate Cory Stonelake.

PersonalBorn 6-4-89 in Evanston, Ill. ... son of Joe and Darla Amrein ... has two younger brothers, Ben and Duncan ... plans to major in criminal justice.

St. Rita HSHelped St. Rita compile a 96-23 record in three years as a starter ... hit .402 with six home runs and 39 RBI as a senior ... earned All-Catholic League recognition ... team fi nished second in the state after falling to New Trier in the championship game ... batted .465 with 11 home runs and 38 RBI as a junior ... named to the all-area team as an outfi elder by the Chicago Sun-Times and All-Catholic League ... hit .390 as a sophomore with 32 RBI and 19 extra-base hits as a sophomore ... team won CCL title and won super-sectional, sectional and regional championships ... member of National Honor Society.

PersonalBorn 6-12-91 in Chicago, Ill. ... son of Kevin and Marta Burrage ... has two sisters, Chinelle and Sydney ... cousin, Steve Martin, played football at Boston College and cousin, Randy Gibbs, played football at Air Force ... undecided on intended major at ISU but hopes to own his own business someday.

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#43 | So. | RHP | 6-3 | 221 | R/R Darien, Ill. | Hinsdale South HS

WielebnickiJake

#6 | Jr. | 1B | 6-5 | 205 | L/L Lake Villa, Ill. | College of Lake County

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#42 | Fr. | OF | 5-11 | 202 | L/L Chicago, Ill. | St. Rita HS

BurrageAngelo

2009Made four appearances, all in relief ... pitched in three games during team’s spring trip and in the conference opener against Evansville (3/20) before arm issues ended his season ... had successful ulnar transposition surgery and was granted a medical hardship ... struck out nine batters in 7.0 innings ... limited opposing hitters to a .231 batting average ... struck out a career-high six batters in two innings at Texas-San Antonio (3/10) ... pitched two perfect innings of relief against UTPA (3/14).

2008Appeared in seven games with two starts ... threw two scoreless innings in his fi rst appearance of the season

at Tennessee Tech (2/22) ... allowed only one run on three hits in 2.1 innings of work against Bucknell (3/12) ... earned the win after throwing two innings of relief at Northern Illinois (4/23) ... made his fi rst-career start at Illinois Wesleyan (4/29) ... allowed only two runs in a career-high four innings pitched in that game ... made his second-career start at Western Michigan (5/13) ... also made his debut in the batter’s box, getting an at-bat against Northern Iowa (4/13) ... played for the Grand Lake Mariners in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League.

2007Appeared in three games, all in relief ... earned the win in one inning of relief in fi rst-career appearance at Memphis (3/14) ... also pitched against Big Ten foes Iowa (3/28) and Illinois (4/17) ... missed the latter part of the season due to injury.

Hinsdale South HSDid not play his senior year due to injury ... named to the Dean’s List as a senior ... went 7-2 with a 1.90 ERA as a junior ... added 52 strikeouts in 52.1 innings pitched ... all-area honorable mention selection ... named the team’s most valuable pitcher ... threw a no-hitter in a regional playoff game ... also threw a regular-season no-hitter as a sophomore.

PersonalBorn 10-14-87 in Hinsdale, Ill. ... son of John and Joanne Wielebnicki ... has two brothers, Josh and Jimmy, and a sister, Jaynia ... brother, Josh, is an assistant volleyball coach at Western Carolina, and played volleyball at Lewis University ... brother, Jimmy, plays volleyball at Cal State-Northridge ... major: construction management.

<< Wielebnicki’s Career StatisticsSeason W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO AVG WHIP2007 1 0 22.50 3 0 0 0 0 4.0 9 11 10 1 1 6 4 .450 3.752008 1 0 5.51 7 2 0 0 0 16.1 18 14 10 3 3 3 6 .273 1.292009 0 0 5.14 4 0 0 0 0 7.0 6 4 4 0 0 0 9 .231 0.86Total 2 0 7.90 14 2 0 0 0 27.1 33 29 24 4 4 9 19 .295 1.54

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Heartland Community CollegeStarted 50 games as a sophomore for the Hawks team that was ranked as high as No. 4 in the country and posted a 42-9-1 record ... batted .381 with 20 extra base hits - 15 doubles, two triples and three home runs ... drove in 42 runs and scored 41 more ... reached base at a .428 clip ... successful on 16-of-17 stolen base attempts ... led the Hawks with 101 assists and helped turn 17 double plays ... played in 33 games as a freshman with 26 starts ... batted .349 in 83 at-bats ... scored 28 runs ... attended the same community college as Illinois State teammates Cory Stonelake and Ty Wiesemeyer.

Lane Tech HSThree-year starter and two-time captain for the Indians ... batted .370 with a home run and 30 RBI during senior season ... also knocked 11 doubles ... a three-time selection to the Chicago Public League All-Conference Team .. named to the Pioneer Press All-Area Team ... named team MVP after senior campaign ... earned team’s defensive player of the year honor as a junior and was tabbed newcomer of the year after sophomore season ... helped Lane Tech capture three conference titles and win two city championships ... team won regionals during his sophomore season.

PersonalBorn 10-17-88 in Chicago, Ill. ... son of Stanley and Yolanda Colon ... has two sisters, Yolanda and Mylene, and a brother, Demetrius ... plans to major in communications.

Normal Community HSThree-year starter in baseball and football ... hit .573 (47 of 82) with seven home runs, 25 RBIs and 46 runs scored and was named All-Big 12 Conference and all-state as an outfi elder ... named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year ... successful on 34-of-36 stolen base attempts ... also earned Big 12 All-Conference honors in football at wide receiver and safety ... as a junior, helped lead Normal to the semifi nals of the state playoffs and hit .419 ... earned Big 12 All-Conference honors as a kicker ... batted .387 as a sophomore ... helped the football team to a 35-3 record in his three seasons as a starter.

PersonalBorn 9-10-90 in Bloomington, Ill. ... son of Edward Hinshaw and Shirley Poole ... has two older brothers, Justin and Matt ... Justin played soccer at MacMurray College ... father works for Illinois State University ... undecided on intended major.

#1 | Jr. | INF | 6-0 | 150 | R/R Chicago, Ill. | Heartland CC

Colon#18 | Fr. | OF | 6-1 | 189 | R/R

Bloomington, Ill. | Normal Community HS

Josh

HinshawChad

St. Viator HSThree-year starter in baseball ... batted .467 with more than 30 runs scored as a senior ... one of the fastest infi elders in the state of Illinois, he swiped 20 bases and legged out eight triples ... earned team MVP honors as well as all-area and All-East Suburban Catholic Conference recognition ... hit .400 and scored 32 runs as a junior ... also a perfect 23-for-23 on stolen base attempts ... earned all-area and All-ESCC honors ... batted .369 as a sophomore and was named the team’s defensive player of the year ... honor roll all four semesters of senior year.

PersonalBorn 4-11-91 in Arlington Heights, Ill. ... son of Brad and

Sara Kay ... has three younger brothers, Cory, Gunnar and Drew ... cousin Josh Kay played baseball at Cincinnati and was drafted by the Oakland Athletics ... undecided on intended major, but plans to become a teacher and coach baseball.

Salt Fork (Catlin HS)Four-year starter in baseball for Salt Fork Athletics, a co-op consisting of Catlin and Sidell (Jamaica) school districts ... helped lead the Storm to a super sectional berth after capturing regional and sectional titles during senior campaign ... set the school-record for wins after posting a 10-2 record with a 2.30 ERA ... broke his own school mark for strikeouts in a season with 127 in 76 innings, a record he also broke during his junior (115) and sophomore (101) years ... batted .480 at the plate and earned All-Vermilion Valley Conference, all-county, all-area and all-state honors ... went 7-3 during junior season with a school-best 1.77 ERA ... helped the Storm to a regional championship berth while earning All-Vermilion Valley Conference, all-county

and all-area honors ... posted a 7-3 record with a then school-best 2.20 ERA during sophomore campaign ... was named All-Vermilion Valley Conference, all-county and all-area by the Danville Commercial News ... Storm captured a regional championship and advanced to sectionals ... lettered as a freshman ... also played four seasons on the football team and started two.

PersonalBorn 6-12-91 in Danville, Ill. ... son of Steve and Lisa Learnard ... has two older sisters, Megan and Kalyn ... intends to major in biology and pursue a career as a physical therapist.

#17 | Fr. | INF | 5-11 | 153 | R/R Arlington Heights, Ill. | St. Viator HS

Kay#16 | Fr. | RHP | 6-1 | 178 | R/R

Fairmount, Ill. | Catlin HS

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Academy of Holy AngelsThree year starter in baseball ... earned all-conference honors and all-state honorable mention honors as a senior ... performed best for his American Legion team, posting a 7-0 record with a 0.88 ERA in 39.2 innings ... struck out 71 and walked 17 while throwing four shutouts ... went 6-1 with a 2.65 ERA in nine appearances as a junior, including two shutouts ... recorded 60 strikeouts and only 13 walks in 42.1 innings ... threw a no-hitter May 8, 2008 ... named team’s most valuable pitcher and to the all-conference team ... went 5-2 with a 3.39 ERA and one save as a sophomore ... recorded 29 strikeouts and only two walks in 20.2 innings.

PersonalBorn 5-18-91 in Minneapolis, Minn. ... son of Bruce and Michelle Maher ... has an older sister, Stephanie ... plans to major in history at Illinois State and pursue a career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Pitt (N.C.) CCAppeared in 14 games with three starts for the Bulldogs, who were ranked as high as No. 11 among NJCAA Division I teams ... went 3-1 with a 5.14 ERA in 28.0 innings pitched ... struck out 20 batters while walking just three ... combined with seven teammates to throw a shutout against Lenoir Community College (3/4) ... recorded one save on the season in Pitt’s 5-4 win over USC-Salkehatchie (4/26) ... coached by Tommy Eason.

PurdueRedshirted.

Hinsdale Central HSFour-year letterwinner at Hinsdale Central High School ... earned all-conference and all-area honors as a junior and senior ... served as team captain during his senior campaign, posting a 5-4 record on the hill with a 1.92 ERA ... fanned 66 batters as a senior in 43.2 innings against 11 walks ... registered an 8-1 record as a junior with a 2.32 earned-run average ... was the winning pitcher in the school’s fi rst sectional championship in 2006 ... also earned three letters in football, one in track and fi eld, and one in basketball ... won the conference high jump crown as a sophomore.

Personal Born 6-23-88 in Hinsdale, Ill. ... son of Dan and Kendra Ourada ... has one brother, Kolby ... major: business administration.

#33 | Fr. | RHP | 6-1 | 178 | R/R Burnsville, Minn. | Academy of Holy Angels

Maher#15 | R-So. | RHP | 6-3 | 190 | R/R

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Illinois Valley Central HSThree-year starter in baseball and two-year starter in basketball ... helped the Grey Ghosts to a 91-19 mark during his three seasons ... named fi rst-team all-conference and second-team all-area after batting .380 with eight home runs and eight doubles during senior season ... set IVC’s single-season RBI mark with 51 and fi nished as the school’s all-time RBI leader ... also earned IHBCA All-State recognition and named a McDonald’s All-Star ... helped lead the team to a conference, sectional and regional title ... batted .444 with three home runs and 39 RBI as a junior ... earned fi rst-team all-conference status ... team won conference championship and placed second in the IHSA Class 2A State Tournament ... as a sophomore, hit .306 with seven RBI.

PersonalBorn 11-29-90 in Peoria, Ill. ... son of Cam and Sue Parr ... has a twin brother Justin, an older brother Josh, and a younger sister, Jessica ... Justin is a freshman baseball player at Parkland College and Josh is a sophomore at Illinois ... father played baseball and basketball at Huntington College ... mother played tennis at Illinois Wesleyan ... uncle, Steve McRaven, played tennis at Illinois ... plans to major in fi nance.

Stevenson HSTwo-year starter for the Patriots ... posted a 6-2 record with a 1.45 ERA as a senior ... earned all-area, All-North Suburban Conference and All-Lake Shore honors ... team was ranked preseason No. 12 in the state ... fi nished second in the NSC and reached the sectional fi nals ... pitched in the same rotation as Scott Firth (Clemson) and Matt Robin (Ohio) ... went 2-2 with a 1.63 ERA during junior season, the lowest ERA on the team.

PersonalBorn 10-9-90 in Buffalo Grove, Ill. ... son of Steven and Annette Sorkin ... has a younger brother, Matthew ... father played tennis at Illinois State ... plans to major in education or sports management.

#3 | Fr. | INF | 6-2 | 180 | R/R Chillicothe, Ill. | Illinois Valley Central HS

Parr#22 | Fr. | RHP | 6-3 | 170 | R/R Buffalo Grove, Ill. | Stevenson HS

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Heartland Community CollegePosted a 5-1 record and 3.41 ERA for as a sophomore for the Hawks team that went 42-9-1 and was ranked as high as No. 4 in the country ... made eight appearances on the mound, fi ve as a starter ... posted a 2-to-1 strikeout ratio with 28 K’s and 14 walks in 31.2 innings ... limited opposing hitters to a .200 batting average ... started eight games as a freshman and appeared in three more ... threw two complete games while posting a 5-1 record and 3.66 ERA ... struck out 43 in 46.2 innings ... opponents hit just .236 against ... attended the same community college as Illinois State teammates Josh Colon and Ty Wiesemeyer.

Carmel Catholic HSThree-year starter in baseball ... batted .390 but did most impressive work on the mound by posting a 9-2 record and 1.50 ERA ... named team’s most valuable pitcher ... threw a one-hitter with 43-of-53 pitches going for strikes against Warren ... earned all-conference, all-area and all-Lake County honors ... helped team to a 31-6 record, a regional championship and a top-5 ranking in the state ... pitched just seven innings as a junior before becoming team’s ace during senior season ... earned all-conference honors as a junior after batting .370 ... team won sectional championship and was ranked in the top-5 in the state ... began varsity career as the starting shortstop as a sophomore ... also started for two seasons in football and basketball ... a two-time all-conference selection in football ... school’s career leader in average yards per catch with 25 ... attended the same high school as Illinois State teammate Zach Amrein.

PersonalBorn 5-13-89 in Lake Forest, Ill. ... son of Brad and Michelle Stonelake ... has an older brother, Mike ... plans to major in business administration with the intention of becoming a sports agent or pursue a baseball career.

Rosemount HSThree-year starter for the Irish... named team captain, but missed most of his senior campaign with a torn UCL ... named honorable mention All-Minnesota by ESPN’s RISE Magazine prior to senior season ... started every game at third base in 2008 and hit .330 as team made it to the Minnesota state tournament ... batted .300 as a sophomore ... three-time academic athlete honoree.

PersonalBorn 7-30-91 in Burnsville, Minn. ... son of Tom and Katie Thaden ... has one brother, Matt ... Team Minnesota teammate with current ISU freshman Steve Maher ... plans to major in political science and psychology and intends to pursue law school.

#34 | Jr. | RHP | 6-2 | 190 | R/R Beach Park, Ill. | Heartland CC

Stonelake#8 | Fr. | INF | 6-4 | 212 | L/R

Rosemount, Minn. | Rosemount HS

Cory

ThadenBrett

Fenwick HSThree year starter in baseball ... went 9-4 with a 1.48 ERA during senior year ... struck out a school-record 120 batters and walked just 24 in 76.2 innings ... appeared in 13 games as a junior with a 7-4 record ... pitched 63.2 innings with 53 strikeouts and 25 walks while posting a 3.12 ERA ... also started all four years on the hockey team ... a two-time all-state honoree and three-time Catholic League Defenseman of the Year selection ... team won the Kennedy Cup, the top team in the Catholic League, during freshman and sophomore seasons.

PersonalBorn 10-31-90 in Chicago, Ill. ... son of Jim and Julie

Verbeke ... has a brother, Aidan, and sister, Haley ... plans to major in construction science.

Heartland CCBatted .433 as a sophomore for the Hawks team that was ranked as high as No. 4 in the country and posted a 42-9-1 record ... led the team with 18 doubles ... legged out seven triples and hit eight home runs ... was second on the team with 67 RBI ... tied for the team lead with 64 runs ... drew 28 walks to just 14 strikeouts and was hit 11 times to yield a .531 on-base percentage ... stole a team-best 31 bases in 36 attempts, which ranked No. 13 in the country at the NJCAA D-II level ... helped the Hawks (37-15) reach No. 17 in the NJCAA D-II national poll in their inaugural season of baseball ... named to the NJCAA D-II Region 24 All-District Gold Glove Team and the Rawlings Gold Glove Team ... earned All-Midwest Athletic Conference Honorable Mention honors ... hit .401 in 49 games ... tied for second on the team with

four triples and added 13 doubles and a home run ... second on the team with 48 runs scored ... drew 24 walks while striking out 18 times and was tops among regular players with a .490 on-base percentage ... second on the team with 12 steals in 15 attempts ... didn’t commit an error in 96 chances to post a perfect fi elding percentage for the season.... attended the same community college as Illinois State teammates Josh Colon and Cory Stonelake ... played summer ball with current ISU teammates Ryan Camp and Ryan Court on the Vienna Senators, and helped the team capture the Clark Griffi th Collegiate League title.

Triad HSThree-year starter for the Knights ... earned all-conference during junior and senior seasons ... earned all-metro area honors after senior campaign ... won his fi rst ever high school start on the mound his junior year after playing mostly as a fi elder ... as a sophomore, helped the team to a 27-2 record and a super-sectional berth ... was also a two-year starter in football and started one year for the basketball team ... was an all-conference football selection as a senior.

PersonalBorn 5-11-89 in Maryville, Ill. ... son of Gary and Karen Wiesemeyer ... uncle, Paul Diaber, attended Illinois State ... plans to major in exercise science.

#25 | Fr. | RHP | 6-1 | 194 | R/R Elmwood Park, Ill. | Fenwick HS

Verbeke #10 | Jr. | OF | 5-11 | 182 | L/L Troy, Ill. | Heartland CC

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Austin PeayFeb. 19, 21 | Clarskville, Tenn.

City:. . . . . . . . Clarksville, Tenn.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . 10,188Nickname: . . . . . . . GovernorsColors: . . . . . . . Red and WhiteConference: . . . . . . Ohio ValleyHead Coach: . . . . Gary McClure Home Field: . .Raymond C. Hand Park

LF - 319 CF - 392 RF - 3272009 Record: . . . . . . . . . 22-30 Record vs. ISU: . . . . . . . 12-7Media Relations Contact:Cody Bush(P) 931.221.7561(E) [email protected]

www.LetsGoPeay.com

BradleyMay 14-16 | Normal, Ill.

City:. . . . . . . . . . . .Peoria, Ill.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . . 5,801Nickname: . . . . . . . . . BravesColors: . . . . . . . Red and WhiteConference: . . . . Missouri ValleyHead Coach: . . . Elvis Dominguez Home Field: . . . . . O’Brien Field

LF - 310 CF - 400 RF - 3102009 Record: . . . . . . . . . 17-31 Record vs. ISU: . . . . . . . 97-98Media Relations Contact:Tony Dobson(P) 314.578.8680 (E) [email protected]

www.bubraves.com

Central MichiganMarch 19-21 | Normal, Ill.

City:. . . . . Mount Pleasant, Mich.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . 26,354Nickname: . . . . . . . ChippewasColors: . . . . . .Maroon and GoldConference: . . . . Mid-AmericanHead Coach: . . . . . Steve Jaksa Home Field: . Theunissen Stadium

LF - 330 CF - 400 RF - 3302009 Record: . . . . . . . . . 28-30 Record vs. ISU: . . . . . .16-34-1Media Relations Contact:Mike Boseak(P) 989.621.9064 (E) [email protected]

www.cmuchippewas.com

CreightonApril 9-11 | Omaha, Neb.

City:. . . . . . . . . . Omaha, Neb.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . . 7,385Nickname: . . . . . . . . BluejaysColors: . . . . . . . Blue and WhiteConference: . . . . Missouri ValleyHead Coach: . . . . . . Ed Servais Home Field: . CU Sports Complex

LF - 330 CF - 400 RF - 3302009 Record: . . . . . . . . . 31-25 Record vs. ISU: . . . . . . . 66-33Media Relations Contact:Matt Marek(P) 218.791.8614(E) [email protected]

www.GoCreighton.com

DuquesneFeb. 28 | Winterhaven, Fla.

City:. . . . . . . . Philadelphia, Pa.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . 10,160Nickname: . . . . . . . . . .DukesColors: . . . . . . . .Red and BlueConference: . . . . . . Atlantic 10Head Coach: . . . . . Mike Wilson Home Field: . . . .Duquesne Field

LF - 330 CF - 390 RF - 3302009 Record: . . . . . . . . . 14-41 Record vs. ISU: . . . . . . . . 0-1Media Relations Contact:George Nieman(P) 412.396.5376(E) [email protected]

www.GoDuquesne.com

Eastern IllinoisMay 12 | Normal, Ill.

City:. . . . . . . . . Charleston, Ill.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . 11,966Nickname: . . . . . . . . PanthersColors: . . . . . . . Blue and GrayConference: . . . . . . Ohio ValleyHead Coach: . . . . . Jim Schmitz Home Field: . . . . . Monier Field

LF - 340 CF - 380 RF - 3402009 Record: . . . . . . . . . 31-19 Record vs. ISU: . . . . . .84-79-1Media Relations Contact:Ben Turner(P) 217.549.7965(E) [email protected]

www.eiupanthers.com

EvansvilleMay 20-22 | Evansville, Ind.

City:. . . . . . . . . Evansville, Ind.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . . 2,699Nickname: . . . . . . Purple AcesColors: . . . Purple, Orange, WhiteConference: . . . . Missouri ValleyHead Coach: . . . . . . Wes Carroll Home Field: . . . . Braun Stadium

LF - 330 CF - 400 RF - 3302009 Record: . . . . . . . . . 25-30Record vs. ISU: . . . . . .37-46-1Media Relations Contact:Tom Benson(P) 812.589.9862(E) [email protected]

www.gopurpleaces.com

FloridaMarch 9-10 | Gainesville, Fla.

City:. . . . . . . . .Gainesville, Fla.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . 52,112Nickname: . . . . . . . . . GatorsColors: . . . . . . Orange and BlueConference: . . . . . SoutheasternHead Coach: . . . Kevin O’Sullivan Home Field: . .McKethan Stadium

LF - 329 CF - 400 RF - 3252008 Record: . . . . . . . . . 42-22Record vs. ISU: . . . First MeetingMedia Relations Contact:John Hines(P) 352.317.7386(E) [email protected] .edu

www.GatorZone.com

IllinoisMarch 30 | Normal, Ill.

April 20 | Champaign, Ill.

City:. . . . . . . . . Champaign, Ill.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . 42,326Nickname: . . . . . . Fighting IlliniColors: . . . . . . Orange and BlueConference: . . . . . . . . Big TenHead Coach: . . . . . .Dan Hartleb Home Field: . . . . . . Illinois Field

LF - 330 CF - 400 RF - 3302009 Record: . . . . . . . . . 34-20 Record vs. ISU: . . . . . . . 43-29Media Relations Contact:Ben Taylor(P) 217.714.3555(E) [email protected]

www.fi ghtingillini.com

Illinois WesleyanApril 27 | Bloomington, Ill.

City:. . . . . . . . Bloomington, Ill.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . . 2,140Nickname: . . . . . . . . . .TitansColors: . . . . . . Green and WhiteConference: . . . . . . . . . CCIWHead Coach: . . . . .Dennis Martel Home Field: . . Horenberger Field

LF - 320 CF - 380 RF - 3102008 Record: . . . . . . . . . 24-16 Record vs. ISU: . . . . . . . 70-82Media Relations Contact:Stew Salowitz(P) 309.556.3206(E) [email protected]

www.iwusports.com

IndianaMarch 5 | Nashville, Tenn.

City:. . . . . . . Bloomington, Ind.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . 40,354Nickname: . . . . . . . . HoosiersColors: . . . . Cream and CrimsonConference: . . . . . . . . Big TenHead Coach: . . . . . Tracy Smith Home Field: . . . Sembower Field

LF - 333 CF - 400 RF - 3332009 Record: . . . . . . . . . 32-27Record vs. ISU: . . . . . . . . 1-2Media Relations Contact:Matt Brady(P) 413.222.2788(E) [email protected]

www.IUHoosiers.com

Indiana StateMarch 26-28 | Terre Haute, Ind.

City:. . . . . . . . Terre Haute, Ind.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . 10,457Nickname: . . . . . . . SycamoresColors: . . . Royal Blue and WhiteConference: . . . . Missouri ValleyHead Coach: . . . . . . Rick Heller Home Field: . . . .Sycamore Field

LF - 340 CF - 402 RF - 3402009 Record: . . . . . . . . . 33-21 Record vs. ISU: . . . . . . . 92-68Media Relations Contact:Danny Pfrank(P) 812.208.8329(E) [email protected]

www.GoSycamores.com

IowaFeb. 20 | Clarksville, Tenn.

City:. . . . . . . . . Iowa City, IowaEnrollment: . . . . . . . . . 30,328Nickname: . . . . . . . HawkeyesColors: . . . . . . .Gold and BlackConference: . . . . . . . . Big TenHead Coach: . . . . . . Jack Dahm Home Field: . . Duane Banks Field

LF - 330 CF - 400 RF - 3302009 Record: . . . . . . . . . 16-35 Record vs. ISU: . . . . . . . 7-10Media Relations Contact:Jennifer Stumpff(P) 319.335.9411(E) [email protected]

www.hawkeyesports.com

James MadisonMarch 12, 14 | Jacksonville, Fla.

City:. . . . . . . .Harrisonburg, Va.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . 18,000Nickname: . . . . . . . . . .DukesColors: . . . . . . Purple and GoldConference: . . . . . . . . . CAAHead Coach: . . . . Joe McFarland Home Field: . .Veterans Memorial Park

LF - 340 CF - 400 RF - 3202009 Record: . . . . . . . . . 30-24Record vs. ISU: . . . First MeetingMedia Relations Contact:Kevin Warner(P) 540.271.4932(E) [email protected]

www.jmusports.com

Kent StateMarch 7 | Nashville, Tenn.

City:. . . . . . . . . . . Kent, OhioEnrollment: . . . . . . . . . 34,000Nickname: . . . . .Golden FlashesColors: . . . . Navy Blue and GoldConference: . . . . Mid-AmericanHead Coach: . . . . Scott Stricklin Home Field: . . Schoonover Stadium

LF - 330 CF - 415 RF - 3202009 Record: . . . . . . . . . 43-17 Record vs. ISU: . . . First MeetingMedia Relations Contact:Matthew Lofton(P) 419.934.0466(E) [email protected]

www.kentstatesports.com

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Austin Peay ClassicClarksville, Tenn.

(Feb. 19-21)Riverview Inn50 College St.

Clarksville, TN 37040

RussMatt InvitationalWinterhaven, Fla.

(Feb. 27-March 1)Regal Palms Resort and Spa

2700 Sand Mine Rd.Davenport, FL 33897

Music City ClassicNashville, Tenn.

(March 5-7)Holiday Inn Vanderbilt

2613 West Inn Ave.Nashville, TN 37203

Univ. of Florida SeriesGainesville, Fla.

(March 9-10)Holiday Inn University Center

1250 W. University Ave.Gainesville, FL 32601

UNF TournamentJacksonville, Fla.

(March 12-14)Best Western Southpoint

4660 Salisbury Rd.Jacksonville, FL 32256

Indiana State SeriesTerre Haute, Ind.

(March 26-28)Holiday Inn – Terre Haute

3300 Dixie Bee Hwy.Terre Haute, IN 47802

Lipscomb SeriesNashville, Tenn.

(April 2-3)Hampton Inn – Brentwood5630 Franklin Pike CircleBrentwood, TN 37027

Creighton SeriesOmaha, Neb.

(April 9-11)Doubletree Omaha Downtown

1616 Dodge St.Omaha, NE 68102

Missouri State SeriesSpringfi eld, Mo.

(May 7-9)University Plaza Hotel

33 John Q. Hammons Pkwy.Springfi eld, MO 65806

Evansville SeriesEvansville, Ind.

(May 20-22)Comfort Inn East

8331 E. Walnut St.Evansville, IN 47715

LipscombApril 2-3 | Nashville, Tenn.

City:. . . . . . . . Nashville, Tenn.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . . 3,418Nickname: . . . . . . . . . BisonsColors: . . . . . . Purple and GoldConference: . . . . . Atlantic SunHead Coach: . . . . Jeff ForehandHome Field: . . . . Marsh Stadium

LF - 330 CF - 405 RF - 3302009 Record: . . . . . . . . . 24-32 Record vs. ISU: . . . First MeetingMedia Relations Contact:Trevor Garrett(P) 615.479.6133(E) [email protected]

www.LipscombSports.com

Missouri StateMay 7-9 | Springfi eld, Mo.

City:. . . . . . . . Springfi eld, Mo.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . 22,938Nickname: . . . . . . . . . . BearsColors: . . . . . Maroon and WhiteConference: . . . . Missouri ValleyHead Coach: . . . . . .Keith Guttin Home Field: . . . Hammons Field

LF - 315 CF - 400 RF - 3302009 Record: . . . . . . . . . 34-20 Record vs. ISU: . . . . . . . 46-29Media Relations Contact:Ben Adamson(P) 405.742.7585(E) [email protected]

www.missouristatebears.com

North FloridaMarch 13 | Jacksonville, Fla.

City:. . . . . . . . Jacksonville, Fla.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . 16,621Nickname: . . . . . . . . OspreysColors: . . . . Navy Blue and GrayConference: . . . . . Atlantic SunHead Coach: . . . . Dusty Rhodes Home Field: . . . Harmon Stadium

LF - 325 CF - 400 RF - 3252009 Record: . . . . . . . . . 23-31Record vs. ISU: . . . . . . . . 1-0Media Relations Contact:Chris Whitehead(P) 904.229.6624(E) [email protected]

www.unfospreys.com

Northern IllinoisApril 6 | Normal, Ill.

City:. . . . . . . . . . . DeKalb, Ill.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . 24,397Nickname: . . . . . . . . .HuskiesColors: . . . . . Cardinal and BlackConference: . . . . Mid-AmericanHead Coach: . . . . . . Ed Mathey Home Field: . . . . McKinzie Field

LF - 312 CF - 395 RF - 3222009 Record: . . . . . . . . . 19-34Record vs. ISU: . . . . . .55-73-1Media Relations Contact:Zach Peters(P) 815.508.3375(E) [email protected]

www.niuhuskies.com

NortheasternFeb. 27 | Winterhaven, Fla.

City:. . . . . . . . . Boston, Mass.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . 15,339Nickname: . . . . . . . . .HuskiesColors: . . . . . . . Red and BlackConference: . . . . . . . . . CAAHead Coach: . . . . . Neil McPhee Home Field: . . Friedman Diamond

LF - 330 CF - 435 RF - 3422009 Record: . . . . . . . . . 28-25Record vs. ISU: . . . First MeetingMedia Relations Contact:Steven Kesler(P) 425.330.8307(E) [email protected]

www.GoNU.com

NorthwesternApril 21 | Evanston, Ill.

City:. . . . . . . . . . Evanston, Ill.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . . 8,000Nickname: . . . . . . . . WildcatsColors: . . . . . . Purple and WhiteConference: . . . . . . . . Big TenHead Coach: . . . . . Paul Stevens Home Field: . . .Rocky Miller Park

LF - 330 CF - 400 RF - 3302009 Record: . . . . . . . .14-35-1Record vs. ISU: . . . . . . . 13-7Media Relations Contact:Nick Brilowski(P) 847.467.3831(E) [email protected]

www.NUsports.com

PurdueMarch 24 | West Lafayette, Ind.

April 14 | Normal, Ill.

City:. . . . . . West Lafayette, Ind.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . 40.090Nickname: . . . . . . BoilermakersColors: . . . . . . .Gold and BlackConference: . . . . . . . . Big TenHead Coach: . . . .Doug Schreiber Home Field: . . . . .Lambert Field

LF - 340 CF - 408 RF - 3402009 Record: . . . . . . . . . 25-26 Record vs. ISU: . . . . . . . 14-12Media Relations Contact:Matt Rector(P) 765.494.3196(E) [email protected]

www.purduesports.com

St. BonaventureFeb. 28 | Winterhaven, Fla.

City:. . . . . St. Bonaventure, N.Y.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . . 2,000Nickname: . . . . . . . . .BonniesColors: . . . . . .Brown and WhiteConference: . . . . . . Atlantic 10Head Coach: . . . .Larry Sudbrook Home Field: . . Fred Handler Park

LF - 330 CF - 400 RF - 3302009 Record: . . . . . . . . . 24-25Record vs. ISU: . . . First MeetingMedia Relations Contact:Patrick Pierson(P) 716.375.2575(E) [email protected]

www.gobonnies.com

St. XavierApril 25 | Normal, Ill.

City:. . . . . . . . . . .Chicago, Ill.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . . 5,057Nickname: . . . . . . . . CougarsColors: . . . . . . Scarlet and GrayConference: . . . . . . . . .CCACHead Coach: . . . . . Mike Dooley Home Field: . . . . . . Ferrell Field

LF - 330 CF - 400 RF - 3302009 Record: . . . . . 41-15 (NAIA)Record vs. ISU: . . . . . . . 12-11Media Relations Contact:Rob Huizenga(P) 773.298.3110(E) [email protected]

www.sxu.edu

Southern IllinoisApril 16-18 | Normal, Ill.

City:. . . . . . . . . Carbondale, Ill.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . 20,350Nickname: . . . . . . . . . SalukisColors: . . . . . Maroon and WhiteConference: . . . . Missouri ValleyHead Coach: . . . . . Dan Callahan Home Field: . . . Abe Martin Field

LF - 340 CF - 390 RF - 3402009 Record: . . . . . . . . . 24-28 Record vs. ISU: . . . . . .79-71-1Media Relations Contact:Jason Clay(P) 618.453.5470(E) [email protected]

www.siusalukis.com

VanderbiltMarch 6 | Nashville, Tenn.

City:. . . . . . . . Nashville, Tenn.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . . 6,637Nickname: . . . . . .CommodoresColors: . . . . . . .Black and GoldConference: . . . . . SoutheasternHead Coach: . . . . . . Tim Corbin Home Field: . . . . Hawkins Field

LF - 310 CF - 400 RF - 3302009 Record: . . . . . . . . . 37-27Record vs. ISU: . . . . . . . . 4-4Media Relations Contact:Thomas Samuel(P) 615.512.6303(E) [email protected]

www.vucommodores.com

Western MichiganMarch 1 | Winterhaven, Fla.

City:. . . . . . . Kalamazoo, Mich.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . 24,576Nickname: . . . . . . . . BroncosColors: . . . . . . Brown and GoldConference: . . . . Mid-AmericanHead Coach: . . . . . .Randy Ford Home Field: . . . . .Hyames Field

LF - 325 CF - 400 RF - 3402009 Record: . . . . . . . . . 14-35 Record vs. ISU: . . . . . . . . 2-1Media Relations Contact:Kristin Keirns(P) 269.998.8062(E) [email protected]

www.wmubroncos.com

Wichita StateApril 30-May 2 | Normal, Ill.

City:. . . . . . . . . . Wichita, Kan.Enrollment: . . . . . . . . . 14,823Nickname: . . . . . . . . ShockersColors: . . . . . .Black and YellowConference: . . . . Missouri ValleyHead Coach: . . Gene Stephenson Home Field: . . . . . Eck Stadium

LF - 330 CF - 390 RF - 3302009 Record: . . . . . . . . . 30-27Record vs. ISU: . . . . . . . 84-16Media Relations Contact:Tami Cutler(P) 316.978.3336(E) [email protected]

www.goshockers.com

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Player AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD%2 Mike Stalowy .328 48-48 183 41 60 15 4 3 38 92 .503 19 13 26 1 .422 3 3 12-17 90 125 4 .98219 Ryan Court .323 48-48 164 40 53 8 2 5 41 80 .488 30 2 32 4 .429 2 2 3-4 55 89 12 .92311 Anthony Ruffolo .315 48-47 168 30 53 9 1 4 29 76 .452 20 6 43 0 .401 3 3 3-7 46 1 4 .92241 Evan Kohli .308 46-46 159 32 49 13 0 3 32 71 .447 33 3 44 1 .431 2 3 5-6 391 24 12 .97225 Collin Salzenstein .308 46-46 185 33 57 12 3 0 23 75 .405 25 1 18 4 .388 3 5 10-16 71 137 15 .9335 Tyler McNeely .264 45-45 178 35 47 15 2 7 27 87 .489 21 4 50 4 .355 0 7 12-15 92 1 4 .95927 Matt Mirabal .243 40-39 140 13 34 9 2 0 16 47 .336 5 3 31 1 .284 0 9 2-3 223 29 7 .97344 Gabe DeMarco .205 38-35 117 13 24 5 1 4 26 43 .368 13 6 32 2 .307 4 1 0-0 54 5 0 1.00030 Corey Maines .202 32-30 104 18 21 6 1 5 14 44 .423 10 2 45 1 .280 2 0 0-2 51 21 1 .986

33 Quinn Ewert .375 5-2 8 1 3 0 0 0 3 3 .375 0 0 2 0 .375 0 1 0-0 8 1 0 1.00017 Eric Mahler .348 14-6 23 6 8 1 0 0 4 9 .391 2 2 3 0 .444 0 3 1-4 11 0 0 1.00026 Mark Menaker .300 6-2 10 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 .300 1 0 2 0 .364 0 0 0-0 2 5 0 1.00024 Jake Thornton .261 17-14 46 10 12 3 0 0 4 15 .326 6 1 14 1 .358 0 1 2-2 21 1 0 1.00028 Mark Evans .250 8-0 8 1 2 0 0 0 1 2 .250 0 0 1 0 .250 0 0 0-0 4 1 0 1.00014 Cole Marty .236 24-16 55 12 13 1 1 1 2 19 .345 8 0 14 1 .333 0 3 3-3 49 0 0 1.0008 Justin Rahn .231 6-2 13 2 3 0 0 0 0 3 .231 1 0 3 0 .286 0 0 1-1 13 0 0 1.0001 Landinn Eckhardt .182 6-3 11 2 2 1 0 0 0 3 .273 3 0 5 0 .357 0 0 0-0 24 0 1 .96029 Kevin Tokarski .091 4-3 11 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 .091 0 1 5 1 .154 1 0 1-1 2 4 0 1.000

Totals .281 48-48 1583 291 445 98 17 32 261 673 .425 197 44 370 21 .372 20 41 55-81 1229 504 64 .964Opponents .275 48-48 1581 293 434 101 21 34 257 679 .429 175 73 313 21 .369 21 42 82-101 1239 531 60 .967

Overall Record: 25-23 | Missouri Valley: 11-11 | Home: 9-7 | Away: 9-14 | Neutral: 7-2

Player ERA W L APP GS CG SHO CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP BK SFA SHA21 Ryan Copeland 3.63 4 5 14 12 6 0 0 1 91.2 84 51 37 15 69 22 6 5 341 .246 4 8 1 5 1330 Corey Maines 4.26 6 5 14 14 2 0 1 0 86.2 86 44 41 29 69 25 3 4 325 .265 8 7 1 3 1131 Ryan Camp 4.73 6 3 13 13 0 0 0 0 78.0 72 52 41 44 50 14 2 5 287 .251 13 19 0 3 8

35 Jim Sajewich 4.36 4 2 22 0 0 0 0 4 33.0 33 18 16 24 33 3 2 2 125 .264 6 5 0 3 443 Jake Wielebnicki 5.14 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 7.0 6 4 4 0 9 1 0 0 26 .231 1 2 0 1 040 Kyle Nelson 6.21 3 1 20 1 0 0 0 2 33.1 38 26 23 20 26 8 0 4 134 .284 8 6 2 1 17 Matt Werderitch 6.46 1 0 12 0 0 0 1 0 15.1 20 12 11 10 16 7 0 0 61 .328 2 5 0 0 218 Kenny Long 7.71 1 1 13 1 0 0 0 0 28.0 32 28 24 12 16 7 5 2 115 .278 2 5 0 2 133 Quinn Ewert 10.01 0 4 9 5 0 0 0 0 29.2 50 39 33 11 16 10 2 10 134 .373 2 10 0 2 241 Evan Kohli 23.62 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2.2 4 7 7 3 3 1 1 1 11 .364 0 1 0 1 015 Ben Hays 24.92 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 4.1 9 12 12 7 6 3 0 1 22 .409 4 5 1 0 0

Totals 5.47 25 23 48 48 8 1 1 7 409.2 434 293 249 175 313 101 21 34 1581 .275 50 73 5 21 42Opponents 5.38 23 25 48 48 1 4 3 8 413.0 445 291 247 197 370 98 17 32 1583 .281 38 44 4 20 41

Pitching Statistics

LOB - Team (356), Opp (372). DPs turned - Team (40), Opp (41). CI - Team (2), Mirabal 2, Opp (1). IBB - Team (5), DeMarco 2, Stalowy 1, Salzenstein 1, Ruffolo 1, Opp (11). Picked off - McNeely 2, Court 1, Eckhardt 1, Thornton 1, Salzenstein 1, Stalowy 1, Ruffolo 1.

PB - Team (8), Mirabal 5, Eckhardt 2, DeMarco 1, Opp (15). Pickoffs - Team (4), Maimes 2, Copeland 1, Mirabal 1, Opp (7). SBA/ATT - Mirabal (51-66), Camp (22-28), Copeland (17-19), DeMarco (15-17), Sajewich (12-14), Maines (9-13), Eckhardt (10-10), Long (8-8), Rahn (6-6), Ewert (4-6), Werderitch (3-5), Nelson (4-5), Wielebnicki (2-2), Hays (1-1).

Hitting Statistics

‘09 Overall Statistics

Ryan CourtIllinois State’s top-returning hitter posted a .323 batting average and fi ve home runs in 2009.

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Illinois State Opponent Overall MVCDate Opponent Result Score R-H-E R-H-E Inn. Record Record Pitcher Att. TimeFeb. 20 at Belmont L 2-4 2-7-1 4-8-2 7 0-1-0 0-0-0 Maines (L 0-1) 395 2:00Feb. 20 at Belmont W 5-1 5-4-1 1-4-3 7 1-1-0 0-0-0 Copeland (W 1-0) 357 1:55Feb. 21 at Belmont L 7-9 7-10-0 9-11-1 9 1-2-0 0-0-0 Sajewich (L 0-1) 354 3:02Feb. 27 at Murray State W 5-3 5-8-0 3-5-1 7 2-2-0 0-0-0 Maines (W 1-1) 115 2:04Feb. 27 at Murray State L 0-1 0-4-1 1-4-0 7 2-3-0 0-0-0 Copeland (L 1-1) 115 1:41March 6 at Minnesota • L 3-16 3-6-6 16-11-1 9 2-4-0 0-0-0 Camp (L 0-1) 595 2:41 March 7 vs South Dakota State^ • W 2-1 2-4-0 1-4-0 9 3-4-0 0-0-0 Copeland (W 2-1) 105 2:05March 8 vs Western Michigan^ • W 13-2 13-17-2 2-5-1 9 4-4-0 0-0-0 Maines (W 2-1) 105 2:29March 10 at Texas-San Antonio L 6-11 6-7-0 11-12-4 9 4-5-0 0-0-0 Ewert (L 0-1) 207 2:36March 12 vs Trinity University^ •• W 11-6 11-12-0 6-7-5 9 5-5-0 0-0-0 Camp (W 1-1) 80 3:00March 12 vs Notre Dame^ •• W 3-2 3-7-1 2-4-0 9 6-5-0 0-0-0 Sajewich (W 1-1) 279 2:01March 14 vs Texas-Pan American^ •• W 9-0 9-10-1 0-4-2 9 7-5-0 0-0-0 Maines (W 3-1) 103 2:47March 14 vs Texas-Pan American^ •• W 10-2 10-15-2 2-9-2 9 8-5-0 0-0-0 Nelson (W 1-0) 150 2:59March 20 EVANSVILLE* W 3-2 3-6-1 2-6-0 (10) 9-5-0 1-0-0 Sajewich (W 2-1) 425 2:54March 21 EVANSVILLE* L 5-8 5-12-3 8-9-0 9 9-6-0 1-1-0 Copeland (L 2-2) 456 2:50March 22 EVANSVILLE* W 11-2 11-11-2 2-2-4 9 10-6-0 2-1-0 Maines (W 4-1) 275 2:40March 25 at Eastern Illinois L 5-9 5-9-0 9-13-1 9 10-7-0 2-1-0 Ewert (L 0-2) 265 2:39March 27 INDIANA STATE* W 11-6 11-14-4 6-10-1 9 11-7-0 3-1-0 Camp (W 2-1) 178 2:54April 1 IOWA W 9-6 9-9-1 6-12-1 9 12-7-0 3-1-0 Maines (W 5-1) 312 3:00April 3 at Wichita State* W 5-4 5-6-1 4-9-3 9 13-7-0 4-1-0 Camp (W 3-1) 3686 3:07April 4 at Wichita State* L 5-10 5-8-3 10-14-2 9 13-8-0 4-2-0 Copeland (L 2-3) 3737 2:50April 5 at Wichita State* L 0-5 0-5-1 5-9-0 9 13-9-0 4-3-0 Maines (L 5-2) 3112 2:43April 8 at Purdue W 12-11 12-12-2 11-11-1 9 14-9-0 4-3-0 Werderitch (W 1-0) 123 3:31April 11 MISSOURI STATE* W 8-7 8-14-3 7-10-1 9 15-9-0 5-3-0 Nelson (W 2-0) 347 2:30April 11 MISSOURI STATE* L 5-8 5-8-2 8-8-4 9 15-10-0 5-4-0 Copeland (L 2-4) 347 2:53April 12 MISSOURI STATE* W 6-5 6-12-0 5-7-1 (10) 16-10-0 6-4-0 Long (W 1-0) 180 3:12April 14 at Northern Illinois L 10-14 10-12-1 14-15-2 9 16-11-0 6-4-0 Hays (L 0-1) 109 3:19April 15 PURDUE L 2-5 2-8-0 5-9-4 9 16-12-0 6-4-0 Ewert (L 0-3) 145 2:57April 17 at UNI* W 8-2 8-9-1 2-4-2 9 17-12-0 7-4-0 Camp (W 4-1) 327 3:07April 18 at UNI* W 11-3 11-13-1 3-9-0 9 18-12-0 8-4-0 Maines (W 6-2) 121 2:56April 18 at UNI* W 4-2 4-7-2 2-4-1 9 19-12-0 9-4-0 Copeland (W 3-4) 121 2:46April 22 NORTHWESTERN L 3-13 3-7-2 13-14-0 8 19-13-0 9-4-0 Ewert (L 0-4) 202 2:25April 24 at Southern Illinois* L 5-9 5-7-1 9-10-0 9 19-14-0 9-5-0 Camp (L 4-2) 350 2:22April 25 at Southern Illinois* L 6-7 6-9-1 7-14-2 9 19-15-0 9-6-0 Sajewich (L 2-2) 420 2:30April 26 at Southern Illinois* L 0-8 0-6-1 8-12-0 9 19-16-0 9-7-0 Copeland (L 3-5) 225 2:11May 1 CREIGHTON* L 3-8 3-9-2 8-6-0 9 19-17-0 9-8-0 Camp (L 4-3) 361 3:08May 2 CREIGHTON* L 2-12 2-8-2 12-17-0 9 19-18-0 9-9-0 Maines (L 6-3) 823 2:46May 3 CREIGHTON* L 6-10 6-13-1 10-11-0 9 19-19-0 9-10-0 Nelson (L 2-1) 796 3:13May 8 at Bradley* W 8-5 8-14-3 5-11-2 (11) 20-19-0 10-10-0 Sajewich (W 3-2) 530 3:43May 9 at Bradley* L 3-5 3-9-1 5-12-0 9 20-20-0 10-11-0 Maines (L 6-4) 571 2:29May 10 at Bradley* W 10-9 10-10-4 9-14-1 (10) 21-20-0 11-11-0 Nelson (W 3-1) 760 2:50May 12 vs Notre Dame^ L 8-14 8-12-1 14-11-0 9 21-21-0 11-11-0 Kohli (L 0-1) 2067 3:11May 16 SIU-EDWARDSVILLE W 11-3 11-10-0 3-6-1 7 22-21-0 11-11-0 Camp (W 5-3) 389 1:56May 16 SIU-EDWARDSVILLE W 13-4 13-13-2 4-7-1 7 23-21-0 11-11-0 Copeland (W 4-5) 389 2:04May 17 SIU-EDWARDSVILLE W 4-3 4-9-0 3-11-0 9 24-21-0 11-11-0 Sajewich (W 4-2) 302 2:30May 20 vs Missouri State^ L 6-9 6-9-0 9-12-1 9 24-22-0 11-11-0 Long (L 1-1) 2804 2:35May 21 vs Indiana State^ W 7-3 7-9-0 3-6-1 9 25-22-0 11-11-0 Camp (W 6-3) 2857 2:50May 22 at Wichita State L 0-4 0-5-0 4-11-1 9 25-23-0 11-11-0 Maines (L 6-5) 4061 2:28() extra inning game ^ neutral site * Missouri Valley Conference • Minnesota Metrodome Tournament (Minneapolis, Minn.) •• Notre Dame Tournament (San Antonio, Texas) ••• State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament (Wichita, Kan.)

Team Batting HighsAt bats: 46 at Bradley (May 8)Runs scored: 13 vs Western Michigan (March 8) 13 vs SIU-Edwardsville (May 16)Hits: 17 vs Western Michigan (Mar 8)RBIs: 13 vs SIU-Edwardsville (May 16)Doubles: 7 vs Notre Dame (May 12)Triples: 3 vs Texas-Pan American (March 14) 3 vs Evansville (March 22)Home runs: 3 vs Creighton (May 3)Total bases: 27 vs Western Michigan (March 8)Walks: 11 vs Trinity University (March 12)Strikeouts: 16 at UNI (April 17)Sac hits: 4 vs Missouri State (April 12)Sac fl ies: 2 vs South Dakota State (March 7) 2 at UTSA (March 10) 2 at Northern Illinois (April 14)Stolen bases: 8 vs Western Michigan (March 8)Hit by pitch: 4 at Northern Illinois (April 14)Caught stealing: 2 (4 games)Runners LOB: 16 vs Missouri State (April 12)Hit into DP: 4 at Belmont (Feb. 21)

Team Fielding HighsPutouts: 33 at Bradley (May 8)Assists: 19 at Bradley (May 8) 19 vs Indiana State (May 21)Errors: 6 at Minnesota (March 6)Passed balls: 1 (8 games)DPs turned: 3 vs Evansville (March 20) 3 vs Iowa (April 1) 3 at Southern Illinois (April 24)

Team Pitching HighsInnings pitched: 11.0 at Bradley (May 8)Runs allowed: 16 at Minnesota (March 6)Earned runs: 14 at Northern Illinois (April 14) 14 vs Notre Dame (May 12)Walks allowed: 9 at Belmont (Feb. 21) 9 at Minnesota (March 6) 9 at Wichita State (April 3)Strikeouts: 14 at Purdue (April 8)Hits allowed: 17 vs Creighton (May 2)Doubles allowed: 5 (4 games)Triples allowed: 2 (5 games)Homers allowed: 4 vs Northwestern (April 22)Wild pitches: 5 at Belmont (Feb. 21)Hit batters: 7 at UTSA (March 10)

Individual Batting HighsAt bats: 6 (5 games)Runs scored: 3 (18 games)Hits: 5 Stalowy vs Missouri State (April 11)RBIs: 4 (6 games)Doubles: 2 (8 games)Triples: 1 (17 games)Home runs: 2 McNeely vs Creighton (May 3)Total bases: 9 McNeely vs Creighton (May 3)Walks: 3 Stalowy vs Trinity (March 12) 3 Kohli at Northern Illinois (April 14)Strikeouts: 5 Kohli at UNI (April 17)Sac hits: 1 (41 games)Sac fl ies: 1 (20 games)Stolen bases: 3 McNeely vs Western Mich. (March 8)

Hit by pitch: 2 McNeely at Belmont (Feb. 21) 2 Stalowy at Northern Illinois (April 14) 2 Ruffolo at UNI (April 18)Caught stealing: 1 (26 games)Runners LOB: 5 (5 games)

Individual Fielding HighsPutouts: 15 Kohli vs Indiana State (May 21)Assists: 8 Stalowy vs Indiana State (May 21)Errors: 3 Kohli at Minnesota (March 6)Passed balls: 1 (8 games)

Individual Pitching HighsInnings pitched: 9.0 Copeland vs S. Dakota St. (March 7) 9.0 Copeland at UNI (April 18)Runs allowed: 10 Ewert vs Northwestern (April 22)Earned runs: 7 (5 games)Walks allowed: 6 Maines vs Missouri State (April 12)Strikeouts: 10 Maines vs Evansville (March 22) 10 Copeland vs Missouri State (April 11)Hits allowed: 12 Copeland at Wichita State (April 4) 12 Copeland at Southern Illinois (April 26) 12 Copeland, Ryan at Bradley (May 10)Doubles allowed: 5 Copeland at Bradley (May 10)Triples allowed: 2 (4 games)Homers allowed: 4 Ewert vs Northwestern (April 22)Wild pitches: 3 Camp at Belmont (Feb. 21) 3 Camp at Minnesota (March 6) 3 Hays at Purdue (April 8)Hit batters: 5 Camp vs Creighton (May 1)

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2009 All-Missouri Valley Conference First Team1B Clint McKeever, Wichita State Jr. Oklahoma City, Okla. (Oklahoma State) 2B Kevin Medrano, Missouri State Fr. Lee’s Summit, Mo. (Lee’s Summit North)SS Elliot Soto, Creighton So. Algonquin, Ill. (Dundee Crown) 3B Brayden Drake, Missouri State Sr. Webb City, Mo. (Webb City) C Dallas Hord, Missouri State Jr. Ozark, Mo. (Ozark) DH Tyler Bullock, Southern Illinois Jr. DuQuoin, Ill. (DuQuoin/Austin Peay) UT Ryan Strausborger, Indiana State Jr. Osceola, Ind. (Elkhart Memorial) OF Brady Shoemaker, Indiana State Sr. Brazil, Ind. (Olney Central CC) OF Nick Ciolli, Indiana State Jr. Terre Haute, Ind. (North Vigo) OF Ben Carlson, Missouri State Jr. Topeka, Kan. (Seaman) SP Buddy Baumann, Missouri State Jr. Rogersville, Mo. (Logan-Rogersville) SP Aaron Meade, Missouri State So. Kansas City, Mo. (Rockhurst) SP Joe Rodriguez, Indiana State Jr. Middletown, N.Y. (Clarendon CC)RP Bryant George, Southern Illinois Jr. DuQuoin, Ill. (DuQuoin) RP Jack VanLeur, Creighton So. Brandon, S.D. (Brandon Valley)

2009 All-Missouri Valley Conference Second Team1B Darin Ruf, Creighton Sr. Omaha, Neb. (Westside)2B Vicente Cafaro, Creighton Sr. Maracay Venezuela (Iowa Western CC)SS Collin Salzenstein, Illinois State Sr. St. Louis, Mo. (Xavier)3B Cody Fick, Evansville So. Freeburg, Mo. (Jefferson College)C Bronco Lafrenz, Indiana State Sr. Sioux City, Iowa (Marshalltown CC)DH Andy Pascoe, Evansville Jr. Traverse City, Mich. (Central)UT Brett Douglas, UNI Sr. St. Charles, Iowa (I-35)OF Robbie Knight, Creighton Jr. Bennington, Neb. (Kansas State)OF Nick Mitidiero, Bradley Sr. Lockport, Ill. (Lockport Township Triton)OF Travis Bennett, UNI Jr. Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Kirkwood CC)SP Tim Kelley, Wichita State So. Tulsa, Okla. (Bishop Kelley)SP Nick Kirk, UNI Sr. Dubuque, Iowa (Wahlert)SP Jake Petricka, Indiana State So. Fariboult, Minn. (Iowa Western CC)RP Matt Shelton, Indiana State Sr. Loves Park, Ill. (Harlem) RP Tom Heithoff, Evansville Jr. Carroll, Iowa (North Iowa Area CC)

2009 All-Missouri Valley Conference Honorable MentionChris Serritella, 1B, Southern Illinois; Jason Summers, 1B, UNI; Mike Stalowy, 2B, Illinois State; Tyler Grimes, 3B, Wichita State; Ryan Court, 3B, Illinois State; Luke Fieser, 3B, Indiana State; Mark Kelly, C, Southern Illinois; Tyler Graham, DH, Indiana State; Chris Playter, UT, Missouri State; Grant Escue, OF, Bradley; Tyler McNeely, OF, Illinois State; T.J. Roemmich, OF, Creighton; Ryan Camp, SP, Illinois State; Rob Scahill, SP, Bradley; Bob Lackovic, RP, Creighton; Shuhei Fujyia, RP, UNI; J.R. Carbonell, RP, Evansville.

Joe Carter Player of the Year: Newcomer of the Year:Brayden Drake, Missouri State Travis Bennett, UNIPitcher of the Year: Freshman of the Year:Buddy Baumann, Missouri State Kevin Medrano, Missouri State

2009 Missouri Valley Conference Standings MVC OverallTeam Record Pct Record Pct Home Away Neutral Missouri State 17-5 .773 32-20 .630 17-8 11-9 6-3Indiana State 15-7 .682 33-21 .611 17-3 10-16 6-2Wichita State 11-7 .611 30-27 .526 25-15 4-10 1-2Creighton 14-9 .609 31-25 .554 15-8 11-14 5-3Southern Illinois 11-9 .550 24-28 .462 12-10 8-13 4-5Illinois State 11-11 .500 25-23 .521 9-7 9-14 7-2Northern Iowa 7-15 .318 23-26 .469 8-10 12-14 3-2Evansville 7-17 .292 25-30 .455 14-13 11-17 0-0Bradley 4-17 .190 17-31 .354 10-10 3-19 4-2

2009 State Farm Missouri Valley Tournament Results May 20 May 21 May 22 May 23 (4)Creighton 5, (1)Missouri State 8, (5)Southern Illinois 10, (3)Wichita State 4, (5)Southern Illinois 1 (5)Southern Illinois 4 (2)Indiana State 6 (4)Creighton 2

(1)Missouri State 9, (6)Illinois State 4, (4)Creighton 7, (6)Illinois State 6 (2)Indiana State 3 (1)Missouri State 6 (10 inn.)

(3)Wichita State 15, (4)Creighton 11, (3)Wichita State 4, (2)Indiana State 7 (3)Wichita State 0 (6)Illinois State 0

Evan KohliHomered in Illinois State’s State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament opener against Missouri State.

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Bob Riggenbach (56) . . . .443Bob Zubeck (50) . . . . . .440Dave Koopman (78). . . . .416

GamesTony Simmonds (88) . . . . 65Chad Kreiger (76) . . . . . . 62Three tied at . . . . . . . . 60

At-BatsRyan Knox (99) . . . . . . . 253Todd Mitchell (99). . . . . . 233Two tied at . . . . . . . . . 232

RunsJeff Allen (98) . . . . . . . . 66Mike Prior (85) . . . . . . . 63Two tied at . . . . . . . . . 59

HitsTodd Schroeder (90) . . . . 81Jared Dufault (01) . . . . . . 80Two tied at . . . . . . . . . 79

DoublesKevin Dubler (08) . . . . . . 23Greg Mote (94) . . . . . . . 22Three tied at . . . . . . . . 20

TriplesTodd Schroeder (90) . . . . 10Mike Prior (85) . . . . . . . . 8Jared Dufault (01) . . . . . . . 7

Home RunsRyan Duncheon (99) . . . . 23Mike Prior (85) . . . . . . . 19Brad James (91) . . . . . . 19

Runs Batted InBrad James (91) . . . . . . 75Mike Prior (85) . . . . . . . 70Two tied at . . . . . . . . . 68

Slugging PercentageMike Prior (85) . . . . . . .875Lynn Wade (83) . . . . . . .842Ryan Duncheon (98) . . . .802

WalksRyan Duncheon (99) . . . . 52Ryan Duncheon (00) . . . . 45Kevin Dubler (08) . . . . . . 44

Hit-by-PitchJim Pyfer (97) . . . . . . . . 21Jay Molina (04) . . . . . . . 21Matt Bolt (05) . . . . . . . . 21

On-Base PercentageBrad Bouris (02). . . . . . .505Jon Peacock (02) . . . . . .502Ryan Duncheon (99) . . . .500

Stolen BasesKevin Tokarski (08) . . . . . 32Blake Tekotte (76). . . . . . 23Two tied at . . . . . . . . . 21

AppearancesJim Sajewich (07) . . . . . . 27Dan Sorce (06) . . . . . . . 27Mike Hlavacek (06) . . . . . 26

Earned-Run Average (45 inn.)

Bob Housman (70) . . . . 0.98Paul Sperry (69) . . . . . . 1.03Todd Walker (81) . . . . . 1.16

WinsIrish O’Reilly (66) . . . . . . 10Rich Gordon (69) . . . . . . . 9Steve Hecker (01) . . . . . . . 9

Games StartedPaul Wagner (89) . . . . . . 16 Matt Herges (92) . . . . . . 16Three tied at . . . . . . . . 15

Complete GamesJames Goff (37) . . . . . . . 10Jim Olivieri (76) . . . . . . . . 8Paul Wagner (89) . . . . . . . 8

SavesTim Hallam (76) . . . . . . . . 9Bill Brabec (95) . . . . . . . . 9Two tied at . . . . . . . . . . 8

Innings PitchedB.J. Burkhart (99) . . . . . 105.0Todd Keck (94) . . . . . . 104.2Ed Stryker (90) . . . . . . 104.1

StrikeoutsJames Goff (34) . . . . . . . 126Neal Cotts (01) . . . . . . . 113Mike Rzadski (49) . . . . . . 111Irish O’Reilly (66) . . . . . . 111

Fielding PercentageTodd Reeser (85) . . . . . .998Four tied at . . . . . . . . .996

PutoutsJesse Griswold . . . . . . . 514Todd Schroeder (90) . . . . 492Seth Von Behren (98) . . . . 483

AssistsTodd Mitchell (99). . . . . . 195Mark Dorencz (93) . . . . . 186Mark Dorencz (92) . . . . . 185

ErrorsTom Carlucci (85) . . . . . . 35Tony Simmonds (88) . . . . 29Three tied at . . . . . . . . 27

Batting AverageMike Prior (82-85) . . . . . .388Les Helleman (52-56) . . . .378Dave Bergman (71-75) . . ..366

GamesTony Simmonds (87-91) . . 238Mark Dorencz (89-93). . . . 226Matt Bolt (04-07) . . . . . . 213

At-BatsTony Simmonds (87-91) . . 868Seth Von Behren (97-00) . . 810Matt Bolt (04-07) . . . . . . 779

RunsSeth Von Behren (97-00) . . 184Tony Simmonds (87-91) . . 177Ryan Duncheon (97-00). . . 176

HitsTony Simmonds (87-91) . . 271Seth Von Behren (97-00) . . 262Ryan Duncheon (97-00). . . 257

DoublesRyan Duncheon (97-00). . . 59Greg Mote (92-96) . . . . . 58Seth Von Behren (97-00) . . 58

TriplesJared Dufault (98-01) . . . . 19Mike Prior (83-85) . . . . . . 15Two tied at . . . . . . . . . 13

Home RunsRyan Duncheon (97-00). . . 58Frank Mustari (84-87) . . . . 41Brad James (88-91) . . . . . 34

Runs Batted InRyan Duncheon (97-00). . . 210Brad James (88-91) . . . . . 167Seth Von Behren (97-00) . . 158

Slugging PercentageMike Prior (82-85) . . . . . .715Ryan Duncheon (97-00). . .701Guy Homoly (68-69) . . . .699

WalksRyan Duncheon (97-00). . . 141Greg Mote (92-96) . . . . . 103Two tied at . . . . . . . . . 98

Hit-by-PitchJay Molina (03-06) . . . . . 65Matt Bolt (04-07) . . . . . . 55Mike Stalowy (06-09) . . . . 29

On Base PercentageRyan Duncheon (97-00). . .475Todd Schroeder (88-92) . .464Jon Peacock (2001-03) . . .448

Stolen BasesMike Prior (83-85) . . . . . . 55Matt Bolt (04-07) . . . . . . 51Mark Dorecnz (90-93). . . . 48

AppearancesEric Theisen (04-08). . . . . 86Kyle Zaleski (01-04) . . . . . 70Jim Sajewich (06-09) . . . . 70

Earned Run Average (100 inn.)

Paul Sperry (68-70) . . . . 1.41Buzz Capra (67-69) . . . . 1.58Mark Huber (75-78) . . . . 2.09

WinsDoug Boehm (82-85) . . . . 21Three tied at . . . . . . . . 20

Games StartedTodd Keck (93-96) . . . . . 52Brian Forystek (97-00) . . . 47Eric Eckenstahler (96-00) . . 46

Complete GamesEric Eckenstahler (96-00) . . 16Matt Herges (90-92) . . . . 10Three tied at . . . . . . . . . 9

SavesJeremy Accardo (01-03) . . 12Tim Hallam (76) . . . . . . . . 9Bill Brabec (95) . . . . . . . . 9

Innings PitchedTodd Keck (93-96) . . . . 328.0Dan Freed (85-88). . . . . 312.0Brian Forystek (97-00) . . 293.2

StrikeoutsEric Eckenstahler (96-00) . . 313Mike Rzadski (48-51) . . . . 295Brian Forystek (97-00) . . . 288

Fielding PercentageTodd Reeser (81-85) . . . .992 Paul Popovich (92-95) . . .991Kevin Dubler (06-08) . . . .990

PutoutsSeth Von Behren (97-00) . 1126Paul Popovich (92-95) . . 1097Todd Scroeder (89-91) . . 1031

AssistsMark Dorencz (89-93). . . . 680Tony Simmonds (87-91) . . 533Greg Mote (92-96) . . . . . 506

ErrorsMark Dorencz (89-93). . . . 78Tony Simmonds (87-91) . . 77Randy Gentile (85-89). . . . 71

Season Leaders Career Leaders

Redbird Records

Highest Batting Avg. . . . . . . .326 (1985)Lowest Batting Avg. . . . . . . .206 (1960)Most Hits . . . . . . . . . . . . . 673 (1999)Fewest Hits . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 (1957)Most Runs . . . . . . . . . . . . 433 (1999)Fewest Runs . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 (1957)Most Doubles . . . . . . . . . . . 128 (2000)Fewest Doubles. . . . . . . . . . . 7 (1957)

Most Triples. . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 (1990)Fewest Triples . . . . . . . . . . . 2 (1963)Most Home Runs . . . . . . . . . . 87 (1985)Fewest Home Runs . . . . . . . . . 1 (1964)Most RBI . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 (1999)Fewest RBI . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 (1957)Most Stolen Bases . . . . . . . . 139 (1976)Fewest Stolen Bases . . . . . . . . 22 (1963)

Most Victories. . . . . . . . . . . . 35 (1999)Fewest Victories . . . . . . . . . . 11 (1965)Most Inn. Pitched . . . . . . . . 502.0 (1999)Fewest Inn. Pitched. . . . . . . 100.0 (1957)Most Strikeouts . . . . . . . . . . 438 (2004)Fewest Strikeouts. . . . . . . . . . 42 (1957)Fewest Walks . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 (1957)Most Walks . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 (1997)

Lowest ERA. . . . . . . . . . . . 1.53 (1970)Highest ERA . . . . . . . . . . . 8.14 (1980)Most Strikeouts/Game . . . . . . 9.6 (1966)Fewest Strikeouts/Game . . . . . 3.5 (1954)Most Walks/Game . . . . . . . . 6.22 (1958)Fewest Walks/Game . . . . . . . 3.12 (2003)

Team Highs and Lows

Mike PriorBlended speed and power in one of the most impressive Redbird careers. Hit 19 homer runs in 1985 and stole 55 career bases.

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College Division All-America 1966 P Ed Sennett1969 OF Guy Homoly

Sporting News All-America Team1974 OF Dave Bergman

Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America Team

2000 P Kyle Bloom P Dave MacDonald2008 INF Kevin Tokarski

ABCA/Rawlings All-Midwest First Team1998 OF Jeff Allen2001 DH Mike Saunches

NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team1976 1B Gary Krieger OF Mike Bonczyk

ESPN Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District V2009 3B Ryan Court

Missouri Valley Conference Honors

All-MVC First Team1983 OF Lynn Wade SP Doug Boehm1984 2B Bryan House1985 OF Mike Prior C Loren White1988 SP Dan Freed SP Bruce Prybylinski1989 DH Dave Wyss SP Paul Wagner1990 UT Todd Schroeder1993 UT Maurice Austin1997 3B Tyler Turnquist1998 OF Jeff Allen C Ryan Duncheon1999 DH Ryan Duncheon SP Eric Eckenstahler2000 OF Jared Dufault C Ryan Duncheon2001 P Neal Cotts OF Jared Dufault DH Mike Saunches2003 SS Jeremy Accardo2005 OF Matt Bolt2007 DH Kevin Dubler

All-MVC Second Team1982 SP Duane Johnson1983 SS Paul Giersz DH Jay Hoffman1986 3B Frank Mustari1987 3B Frank Mustari SP Paul Wagner1988 C Don King1989 SS Tony Simmonds C Don Prybylinski1991 1B Todd Schroeder OF Brad James1993 SS Mark Dorencz SP Paul O’Malley1995 1B Matt Gainer 2B Greg Mote RP Bill Brabec1997 OF Ryan Knox P Eric Eckenstahler1998 RP Jason Pearson1999 OF Ryan Knox SS Todd Mitchell2000 SP Brian Forystek 3B Seth Von Behren2001 U Ryan Cantrell2002 2B Jon Peacock DH Brad Bouris

2003 OF Jeremy Pickrel2006 3B Ryan Anetsberger2007 3B Ryan Anetsberger2008 C Kevin Dubler RP Eric Theisen2009 SS Collin Salzenstein

All-MVC Honorable Mention1989 2B Randy Gentile OF Scott Lothery SP Cory Tasche1990 C Don Prybylinski 3B Tony Simmonds OF Brad James OF Scott Lothery SP Ed Stryker1992 SS Mark Dorencz OF Tom Duffy1992 OF Andy Schofi eld1993 OF Dan Latka RP Brian Okrasinski1994 2B Don Spaniak 3B Greg Mote UT Matt Gainer OF Andy Schofi eld OF Dan Latka1995 SP Brian Okrasinski1996 OF Jeff Allen P Jason Pearson1997 2B Todd Mitchell OF Mane Gavric OF Jim Pyfer1999 OF Jared Dufault2000 SP Neal Cotts OF Ed Tolzien2001 1B Ed Tolzien2002 OF Ryan Cantrell SP Mike Quinlan RP Jeremy Accardo2003 P Kyle Bloom OF Nate Whitney2004 OF Nate Whitney RP Kyle Zaleski2005 RP Eric Theisen2006 RF Matt Bolt C Kevin Dubler 2B Jesse Griswold CF Kris Jenkins2007 1B Jesse Griswold UT Kyle O’Brien2008 SP Ryan Copeland2009 SP Ryan Camp 3B Ryan Court OF Tyler McNeely 2B Mike Stalowy

MVC All-Tournament Team1985 C Loren White1989 C Don Prybylinski1990 P Ed Stryker1994 2B Don Spaniak OF Matt Gainer UT Casey Fisk P Mark Hahn1997 OF Ryan Knox1999 SP B.J. Burkhart DH Ryan Duncheon OF Ryan Knox

MVC Tournament MVP1994 OF Matt Gainer

MVC Freshman of the Year2008 INF Kevin Tokarski

MVC Player of the Week1993 SS Mark Dorencz1994 UT Casey Fisk1997 1B Seth Von Behren1998 OF Jeff Allen1999 C Ryan Duncheon OF Ryan Knox 1B Seth Von Behren2000 C Ryan Duncheon 3B Seth Von Behren

2001 OF Ryan Cantrell DH Mike Saunches2004 OF Matt Bolt2005 2B Lee Fischer2006 RF Matt Bolt2009 2B Mike Stalowy (4/13) 3B Ryan Court (4/20)

MVC Pitcher of the Week1992 SP Corey Tasche1994 SP Paul O’Malley1998 RP Jason Pearson RP Jason Pearson1999 SP Eric Eckenstahler SP B.J. Burkhart2000 SP Neal Cotts SP Eric Eckenstahler SP Neal Cotts SP Brian Forystek2001 SP Neal Cotts SP Neal Cotts2002 SP Mike Quinlan2003 RP Dave Macdonald2005 RP Matt Fowles SP Ned Schauff2007 SP Eric Theisen

MVC Scholar-Athlete First Team1984 C Jim Pacanowski P Brad Lueders P Bob Reibel OF Greg Bee 1B Todd Reeser1997 SS Jason Sands1998 3B Jason Sands 2B Jay Anderson1999 OF Ryan Knox 3B Jason Sands RP David Schoeberlein2000 SP Neal Cotts SP Eric Eckenstahler RP David Schoeberlein2001 OF Ryan Cantrell SP Neal Cotts SP Dave Schoeberlein2002 OF Ryan Cantrell2004 OF Nate Whitney2009 3B Ryan Court

Illinois State HonorsRetired Numbers

13 Coach Duffy Bass12 OF Dave Bergman9 P Lee “Buzz” Capra

ISU Hall of Fame1972 Stanley Changnon Howard Hancock James Johnson William Kuhfuss Richard Tate Fred Young1973 Richard Baldrini Paul Benjamin John Dal Santo Larry Kindred1974 Dean Burridge Marvin Hamilton Clifford Horton

Milton Kadlec Richard Kavanagh Bob Riggenbach Bill Sarver1975 Lee “Buzz” Capra Richard Conrad Harold E. Frye Guy Homoly Paul Sperry1976 Sam Chicas Roger Francour Les Hellemann Frank Olivieri Ernie Pedersen1977 Tom Klein Henry Porter Harrison Russell1978 Dan Hogan1979 Larry Hallaert George Matthews Dave Trayser1980 Dave Bergman1981 Tom Hodgson Rich Olson1982 Glen Jacquat1983 Duffy Bass James Bowers Carl Eichstaedt Joe Garnero Irish O’Reilly Harold Swartzbaugh1985 Henry Kaiser Claude Kracik1986 1969 Baseball Team1989 Jim Tague1991 Mike Prior1995 John Swart1996 Ed Sennett2000 Glen Honsbruch2000 Tom Wieghaus2004 Mark Huber

Student-Athlete of the Year1994 OF Matt Gainer

Scholar-Athlete of the Year1998 2B Jay Anderson2003 P Josh Kauten

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Dave Bergman >>Sporting News All-American in 1974, later won a World Series with the Detroit Tigers.

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1969 Guy Homoly ........................................... .4131970 Ernie Pedersen ...................................... .3471971 Tom Monschein ..................................... .3041972 Rich Olson ............................................. .3801973 Dave Bergman ....................................... .4001974 Dave Bergman ....................................... .3511975 Mike Schneider ...................................... .3471976 Greg Linhart ........................................... .3421977 Mike Martinez ........................................ .3161978 Dave Koopman ...................................... .4331979 Mike Mayerck ........................................ .3521980 Dave Griffi n ............................................ .3681981 Bob Daggy............................................. .3751982 Bryan House .......................................... .3381983 Lynn Wade ............................................ .4041984 John LaRocco ....................................... .3891985 Mike Prior .............................................. .4131986 Chris Gurchiek ....................................... .3421987 Scott Huss ............................................. .3551988 Don King ................................................ .3441989 Dave Wyss ............................................. .3261990 Todd Schroeder .................................... .4051991 Todd Schroeder .................................... .3521992 Terry Beyna ........................................... .3171993 Dan Latka .............................................. .3201994 Matt Gainer ............................................ .3771995 Matt Gainer ............................................ .3431996 Jeff Allen ................................................ .3111997 Ryan Knox ............................................. .3691998 Ryan Duncheon ..................................... .4111999 Eddie Pieczynksi ................................... .3772000 Ryan Duncheon ..................................... .3632001 Jared Dufault ......................................... .3942002 Jon Peacock .......................................... .4062003 Nate Whitney ......................................... .3392004 Nate Whitney ......................................... .3442005 Ryan Anetsberger .................................. .3292006 Chris Frank ............................................ .3332007 Ryan Anetsberger .................................. .3282008 Kevin Dubler .......................................... .3582009 Mike Stalowy ......................................... .328

Runs1969 Guy Homoly .............................................. 331970 Tom Monschein ........................................ 261971 Tom Monschein ........................................ 251972 Dave Nichols ............................................ 251973 Bergman & Hogan .................................... 251974 Dave Bergman .......................................... 261975 Gary Krieger ............................................. 231976 Jeff Gilbert ................................................ 351977 Greg Linhart .............................................. 261978 Jeff Gilbert ................................................ 261979 Mike Bock................................................. 231980 Lynn Wade ............................................... 311981 Rick Powell ............................................... 341982 Tom Hennrich ........................................... 491983 Mike Prior ................................................. 441984 Bryan House ............................................. 491985 Mike Prior ................................................. 631986 Frank Mustari............................................ 401987 Meece & Mustari ...................................... 411988 Tony Simmonds ....................................... 451989 Scott Lothery ............................................ 421990 Tony Simmonds ....................................... 431991 Todd Schroeder ....................................... 481992 Renaldo Gallagher .................................... 341993 Mark Dorencz ........................................... 501994 Greg Mote ................................................ 511995 Andy Scholfi eld ........................................ 471996 Tyler Turnquist .......................................... 341997 Ryan Knox ................................................ 541998 Jeff Allen ................................................... 661999 Duncheon & Knox..................................... 592000 Seth Von Behren ...................................... 572001 Jared Dufault ............................................ 582002 Jon Peacock ............................................. 442003 Jeremy Pickrel ......................................... 422004 Nate Whitney ............................................ 412005 Matt Bolt ................................................... 442006 Matt Bolt ................................................... 432007 Kevin Dubler ............................................. 362008 Kevin Dubler ............................................. 472009 Mike Stalowy ............................................ 41

Hits1969 Tom Klein ................................................. 471970 Ernie Pedersen ......................................... 331971 Tom Monschein ........................................ 341972 Rich Olson ................................................ 381973 Dan Hogan ............................................... 431974 Dave Bergman .......................................... 401975 Mike Bonczyk ........................................... 361976 Gary Krieger ............................................. 531977 Mike Martinez ........................................... 421978 Greg Linhart .............................................. 561979 Mike Mayerck ........................................... 381980 Lynn Wade ............................................... 461981 Lynn Wade ............................................... 441982 Tom Hennrich ........................................... 461983 Lynn Wade ............................................... 591984 Prior & House ........................................... 541985 Mike Prior ................................................. 761986 Scott Huss ................................................ 581987 Frank Mustari............................................ 651988 Tony Simmonds ....................................... 571989 Tony Simmonds ....................................... 681990 Todd Schroeder ....................................... 811991 Todd Schroeder ....................................... 691992 Terry Beyna .............................................. 521993 Mark Dorencz ........................................... 701994 Matt Gainer ............................................... 751995 Greg Mote ................................................ 721996 Dan Latka ................................................. 561997 Jason Sands ............................................. 731998 Ryan Duncheon ........................................ 791999 Knox & Mitchell ........................................ 782000 Jared Dufault ............................................ 792001 Jared Dufault ............................................ 802002 Jon Peacock ............................................. 762003 Jeremy Pickrel .......................................... 642004 Nate Whitney ............................................ 752005 Ryan Anetsberger ..................................... 682006 Ryan Anetsberger ..................................... 672007 Kevin Dubler ............................................. 632008 Kevin Dubler ............................................. 682009 Mike Stalowy ............................................ 60

Doubles1969 Fox & Homoly ............................................. 81970 Ernie Pedersen ........................................... 71971 Bob Newman .............................................. 71972 Mitch Nowicki ............................................. 91973 Dan Hogan ................................................. 71974 Morrison ..................................................... 61975 Ted Nelson ................................................. 61976 Gary Krieger ............................................. 101977 Greg Linhart ................................................ 71978 Greg Linhart .............................................. 111979 Mike Mayerck ........................................... 141980 Mike Bock................................................. 101981 Mike Bock................................................. 101982 House & Rhodes......................................... 91983 Lynn Wade ............................................... 151984 Bryan House ............................................. 151985 Scott Huss ................................................ 141986 Frank Mustari............................................ 121987 Scott Meece ............................................. 121988 Ray Ledinsky ............................................ 131989 Wyss & Simmonds ................................... 151990 Todd Schroeder ....................................... 201991 Brad James .............................................. 161992 Terry Beyna .............................................. 131993 Austin & Dorencz ...................................... 131994 Greg Mote ................................................ 221995 Greg Mote ................................................ 171996 Dan Latka ................................................. 171997 Tyler Turnquist .......................................... 161998 Seth Von Behren ...................................... 181999 Ryan Knox ................................................ 162000 Ryan Duncheon ........................................ 202001 Ryan Cantrell ............................................ 162002 Peacock, Cantrell ..................................... 172003 Jeremy Pickrel .......................................... 172004 Nate Whitney ............................................ 162005 Three tied with .......................................... 132006 Dubler & O’Brien ....................................... 132007 Kevin Dubler ............................................. 202008 Kevin Dubler ............................................. 232009 Stalowy & McNeely .................................. 15

Yearly Leaders

Ryan DuncheonLed Illinois State with a .411 batting average during the 1998 season. Hit a school-record 23 home runs the following season.

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Triples1969 Tom Klein ................................................... 61970 Steve Pultorak ............................................ 41971 Dave Nichols .............................................. 41972 Rich Olson .................................................. 61973 Mitch Nowicki ............................................. 21974 Three tied with ............................................ 11975 Mike Bonczyk ............................................. 41976 Jeff Zitek ..................................................... 41977 Koopman, Martinez .................................... 31978 Jeff Zitek ..................................................... 51979 Hennrich, Schoenberg................................ 21980 Lynn Wade ................................................. 31981 Jim Rhodes ................................................ 41982 Lynn Wade ................................................. 41983 Mike Prior ................................................... 41984 Prior & Earl .................................................. 31985 Mike Prior ................................................... 81986 Scott Huss .................................................. 51987 Chris Gurchiek ............................................ 51988 Tony Simmonds ......................................... 31989 Lothery, Simmonds .................................... 31990 Todd Schroeder ....................................... 101991 Kevin Gockel .............................................. 51992 Beyna & Dorencz ........................................ 31993 Austin & Beyna ........................................... 21994 Dan Latka ................................................... 31995 Stephen Gadlage ........................................ 21996 Dan Latka ................................................... 41997 Jason Sands ............................................... 61998 Four tied with .............................................. 31999 Jared Dufault .............................................. 62000 Jared Dufault .............................................. 32001 Jared Dufault .............................................. 72002 Scott Legan ................................................ 22003 Four tied with .............................................. 22004 Chris Shepherd........................................... 42005 Five Players ................................................ 22006 Ryan Anetsberger ....................................... 32007 Mike Tokarski ............................................. 32008 Dubler & Stalowy ........................................ 32009 Mike Stalowy .............................................. 4

Home Runs1969 Guy Homoly ................................................ 71970 Four players tied with ................................. 11971 Housman & Nichols .................................... 21972 Mitch Nowicki ............................................. 71973 Rich Olson .................................................. 41974 Dave Bergman ............................................ 31975 Krieger & Litterio ......................................... 21976 Gilbert & Krieger ......................................... 41977 Greg Linhart ................................................ 31978 Greg Linhart ................................................ 51979 Bock & Schoenberg ................................... 21980 Dave Griffi n ................................................. 71981 Mike Bock................................................... 71982 Daggy & Wade ............................................ 41983 Lynn Wade ............................................... 151984 Mike Prior ................................................... 71985 Mike Prior ................................................. 191986 Frank Mustari............................................ 101987 Frank Mustari............................................ 151988 Ledinski & Wyss ......................................... 41989 Scott Lothery .............................................. 81990 Scott Lothery ............................................ 121991 Brad James .............................................. 191992 Maurice Austin ............................................ 61993 Mark Dorencz ............................................. 81994 Matt Gainer ............................................... 141995 Matt Gainer ............................................... 121996 Jeff Allen ..................................................... 61997 Ryan Knox .................................................. 81998 Allen & Duncheon ..................................... 181999 Ryan Duncheon ........................................ 232000 Ryan Duncheon ........................................ 132001 Mike Saunches ......................................... 132002 Jon Peacock ............................................... 92003 Jeremy Pickrel .......................................... 122004 Jeremy Pickrel .......................................... 112005 Matt Bolt ..................................................... 52006 Kevin Dubler ............................................... 42007 Matt Bolt ..................................................... 72008 Kevin Dubler ............................................... 92009 Tyler McNeely ............................................. 7

Stolen Bases1969 Guy Homoly .............................................. 181970 Tom Monschein ........................................ 111971 Tom Monschein .......................................... 91972 Mike Reifeiss .............................................. 61973 Jim Warning................................................ 71974 Dave Bergman .......................................... 121975 Blake Tekotte ........................................... 101976 Blake Tekotte ........................................... 231977 Dave Koopman ......................................... 131978 Greg Linhart .............................................. 161979 Wes Schoenberg ........................................ 91980 Bob Daggy................................................ 241981 Bryan House ............................................. 271982 Tom Hennrich ........................................... 161983 Mike Prior ................................................. 191984 Bryan House ............................................. 201985 Mike Prior ................................................. 201986 Ray Ledinsky .............................................. 91987 Gurchiek, Watson ..................................... 111988 Tony Simmonds ......................................... 91989 Three tied with ............................................ 81990 Mark Dorencz ........................................... 101991 Tony Simmonds ....................................... 131992 Renaldo Gallagher .................................... 211993 Maurice Austin .......................................... 181994 Andy Schofi eld ......................................... 141995 Andy Schofi eld ......................................... 141996 Jeff Allen ................................................... 101997 Gavric, Pyfer ............................................. 111998 Allen & Turnquist ...................................... 121999 Todd Mitchell ............................................ 142000 Seth Von Behren ...................................... 162001 Ed Tolzien ................................................. 122002 Jeremy Accardo ......................................... 92003 Jeremy Pickrel .......................................... 152004 Jeremy Pickrel ......................................... 162005 Matt Bolt ................................................... 162006 Bolt & Dubler .............................................. 82007 Collin Salzenstein ..................................... 182008 Kevin Tokarski .......................................... 322009 Stalowy & McNeely .................................. 12

RBI1969 Tom Klein ................................................. 291970 Ernie Pedersen ......................................... 181971 Mark Chuvala ........................................... 191972 Bergman & Nowicki .................................. 231973 Dave Bergman .......................................... 221974 Rich Olson ................................................ 191975 Mike Bonczyk ........................................... 211976 Jeff Gilbert ................................................ 361977 Tom Wieghaus.......................................... 171978 Tom Wieghaus.......................................... 341979 Mike Mayerck ........................................... 191980 Dave Griffi n ............................................... 331981 Mike Bock................................................. 321982 Lynn Wade ............................................... 311983 Lynn Wade ............................................... 451984 Mike Prior ................................................. 371985 Mike Prior ................................................. 701986 Frank Mustari............................................ 481987 Frank Mustari............................................ 461988 Dave Wyss ................................................ 361989 Dave Wyss ................................................ 441990 Brad James .............................................. 421991 Brad James .............................................. 751992 Terry Beyna .............................................. 301993 Maurice Austin .......................................... 431994 Matt Gainer ............................................... 541995 Matt Gainer ............................................... 541996 Jeff Allen ................................................... 281997 Tyler Turnquist .......................................... 471998 Ryan Duncheon ........................................ 681999 Ryan Duncheon ....................................... 642000 Ed Tolzien ................................................. 572001 Mike Saunches ......................................... 682002 Jon Peacock ............................................. 482003 Jeremy Pickrel .......................................... 392004 Matt Bolt ................................................... 402005 Kris Jenkins .............................................. 342006 Jesse Griswold ......................................... 382007 Kevin Dubler ............................................. 372008 Kevin Dubler ............................................. 562009 Ryan Court ............................................... 41

Wins1969 Buzz Capra ................................................. 71970 Housman & Sperry ..................................... 51971 Three tied with ............................................ 31972 DeWerff & Steinbach .................................. 41973 John DeWerff .............................................. 51974 Dave Opyd .................................................. 71975 Mike Mackie ............................................... 71976 Neubauer, Huber ........................................ 71977 Mark Huber ................................................. 61978 Mark Huber ................................................. 61979 Tim Hallquist ............................................... 41980 Three tied with ............................................ 31981 Three tied with ............................................ 51982 Duane Johnson .......................................... 61983 Doug Boehm .............................................. 61984 Boehm & Reibel .......................................... 61985 Boehm & Hodges ....................................... 61986 Dan Freed ................................................... 51987 Freed, Wagner ............................................ 61988 Dan Freed ................................................... 51989 Paul Wagner ............................................... 81990 Ed Stryker ................................................... 81991 Matt Herges ................................................ 81992 Duffy & Herges ........................................... 41993 Casey Fisk .................................................. 71994 Three tied with ............................................ 61995 Brian Okrasinski ......................................... 71996 Jason Pearson ............................................ 41997 Keola Delatori ............................................. 71998 Brian Forystek ............................................ 61999 Eric Eckenstahler ........................................ 82000 Cotts & Forystek ......................................... 72001 Steve Hecker .............................................. 92002 Steve Reyes................................................ 52003 Kyle Zaleski ................................................ 62004 Kyle Bloom ................................................ 62005 Eric Theisen ................................................ 62006 Ian Berger ................................................... 62007 Ryan Copeland ........................................... 42008 Eric Theisen ................................................ 52009 Camp & Maines .......................................... 6

Innings Pitched1969 Buzz Capra ............................................ 68.11970 Paul Sperry ............................................ 56.21971 Bob Housman ....................................... 53.11972 Bob Newman ......................................... 50.21973 Mark Wronkiewicz ................................. 46.21974 Dave Opyd ............................................. 62.21975 Dave Opyd ............................................. 70.21976 Jim Olivieri ............................................. 69.21977 Mark Huber ............................................ 87.11978 Mark Huber ............................................ 65.11979 Tim Millner ............................................. 48.11980 Don Borgini ............................................ 45.11981 Todd Walker .......................................... 54.11982 Duane Johnson ..................................... 52.21983 Doug Boehm ......................................... 53.11984 Doug Boehm ......................................... 73.01985 Dan Freed .............................................. 60.01986 Dan Freed .............................................. 61.21987 Dan Freed .............................................. 88.11988 Dan Freed .............................................. 82.01989 Scott Brown........................................... 93.01990 Ed Stryker ............................................ 104.11991 Matt Herges ........................................... 80.11992 Matt Herges ........................................... 94.21993 Paul O’Malley ........................................ 88.01994 Todd Keck ........................................... 104.21995 Kevin McMahon .................................... 79.11996 Brian Okrasinski .................................... 70.21997 Eric Eckenstahler ................................... 75.21998 B.J. Burkhart ......................................... 80.01999 B.J. Burkhart ....................................... 105.02000 Neal Cotts .............................................. 97.02001 Neal Cotts .............................................. 87.12002 Mike Quinlan .......................................... 73.02003 Kyle Bloom ............................................ 77.22004 Kyle Bloom ............................................ 75.02005 Ned Schauff ........................................... 72.22006 Ian Berger .............................................. 84.22007 Eric Theisen ........................................... 79.12008 Ryan Copeland ...................................... 89.12009 Ryan Copeland ...................................... 91.2

Strikeouts1969 Buzz Capra ............................................... 711970 Paul Sperry ............................................... 601971 Bob Housman .......................................... 401972 Bob Newman ............................................ 501973 Tom Thezan .............................................. 291974 Jim Alton................................................... 361975 Dave Boyd ................................................ 431976 Jim Olivieri ................................................ 501977 Mark Huber ............................................... 661978 Tim Millner ................................................ 691979 Tim Millner ................................................ 371980 Don Borgini ............................................... 321981 Greg Troemel ............................................ 351982 Dave Wampler .......................................... 261983 Doug Boehm ............................................ 271984 Greg Troemel ............................................ 581985 Jay Darnell ................................................ 431986 Jay Darnell ................................................ 481987 Dan Freed ................................................. 571988 Dan Freed ................................................. 411989 Scott Brown.............................................. 611990 Ed Stryker ................................................. 651991 Matt Herges .............................................. 611992 Matt Herges .............................................. 901993 Paul O’Malley ........................................... 621994 Paul O’Malley ........................................... 721995 Kevin McMahon ....................................... 531996 Brian Okrasinski ....................................... 511997 Eric Eckenstahler ...................................... 961998 Brian Forystek .......................................... 681999 Eric Eckenstahler ...................................... 742000 Neal Cotts ............................................... 1042001 Neal Cotts ............................................... 1132002 Kyle Bloom ............................................... 552003 Kyle Bloom ............................................... 792004 Kyle Bloom ............................................... 852005 Ned Schauff .............................................. 612006 Ian Berger ................................................. 692007 Eric Theisen .............................................. 442008 Ryan Copeland ......................................... 722009 Copeland & Maines .................................. 69

ERA1969 Paul Sperry ............................................ 1.031970 Bob Housman ....................................... 0.981971 Dan Steinbach ....................................... 2.981972 John DeWerff ......................................... 2.081973 Mark Wronkiewicz ................................. 2.121974 Mike Mackie .......................................... 1.861975 Mike Mackie .......................................... 1.841976 Tim Hallam............................................. 1.371977 Mark Huber ............................................ 1.361978 Dave Arvola ........................................... 1.521979 Tim Hallquist .......................................... 3.721980 Don Borgini ............................................ 6.351981 Todd Walker .......................................... 1.161982 Duane Johnson ..................................... 2.051983 Doug Boehm ......................................... 3.541984 Tom Hammerton ................................... 2.701985 Jay Darnall ............................................. 3.321986 Matt Hodges .......................................... 3.941987 Paul Wagner .......................................... 2.401988 Dan Freed .............................................. 2.521989 Cory Tasche .......................................... 1.931990 Ed Stryker .............................................. 3.361991 Nick Boratto .......................................... 3.781992 Tom Duffy .............................................. 3.191993 Brian Okrasinski .................................... 2.681994 Mark Hahn ............................................. 3.441995 Brian Okrasinski .................................... 3.181996 Kevin McMahon .................................... 3.331997 Brian Forystek ....................................... 3.261998 Jason Pearson ....................................... 3.921999 B.J. Burkhart ......................................... 3.342000 Neal Cotts .............................................. 3.252001 Neal Cotts .............................................. 2.892002 Mike Quinlan .......................................... 3.952003 Dave Macdonald ................................... 3.932004 Todd Stein ............................................. 3.982005 Eric Theisen ........................................... 3.002006 Kitt Kopach ............................................ 4.172007 Jim Sajewich ......................................... 2.892008 Eric Theisen ........................................... 3.742009 Ryan Copeland ...................................... 3.63

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Duffy BassAmassed more than 700 wins as head coach, including the 1969 College Division National Championship.

Duffy BassHead Coach1964-88

>> Logged a 713-457-18 record in more than 25 years as head coach of the Redbirds.

>> Led the Redbirds to the 1969 NCAA College Division National Championship, the university’s fi rst and only team national title.

>> Was named the College Division Coach of the Year in 1969 and was recognized as the National Coach of the Year in 1970.

>> Inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Hall of Fame in 1995.

>> Took Illinois State teams to six post-season NCAA Tournaments.

>> Taught as a professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Recreation.

>> Inducted into the Illinois State Athletics Hall of Fame in 1983.

Dave BergmanFirst Base/Outfi eld1971-74

>> Posted a .366 career batting average, the third-best mark in school history, and drove in 63 runs during his career. Voted as team MVP in 1973 and 1974.

>> Batted .351 as a junior in 1974 and was named Illinois State’s fi rst NCAA Division I All-American. Hit .400 during the previous season.

>> Played 17 Major League seasons with the New York Yankees, Houston Astros, San Francisco Giants and Detroit Tigers

>> Became fi rst Illinois State Redbird to win a World Series when the Tigers won in 1984.


Buzz CapraStarting Pitcher1967-69

>> Went 17-5 as a member of the Redbird pitching staff, while registering a 1.58 ERA for his career.

>> A key member of Illinois State’s 1969 NCAA College Division National Championship team. Went 7-2 with a 1.45 ERA that season.

>> Struck out 199 batters while surrendering just 48 walks in 177.0 innings over three seasons.

>> Played seven Major League seasons with the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves.

>> Named an All-Star in 1974 and fi nished the season ninth in Cy Young Award voting after posting a 16-8 record and a 2.28 ERA.


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Harrison Russell1911-2327-54-1

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Howard Hancock1933-46

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Harold Frye1947-63

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Duffy Bass1964-88

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Jeff Stewart1989-2002380-403-1

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Jim Brownlee2003-2009157-208

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Mark Kingston2010-PresentFirst Season

Win Score Year Signifi cance1 Illinois State 13, Illinois Wesleyan 9 1890 First Victory100 Illinois State 3, Illinois Wesleyan 0 1933 100th Victory200 Illinois State 13, Illinois Wesleyan 10 1944 200th Victory300 Illinois State 9, Western Illinois 1 1954 300th Victory400 Illinois State 4, Indiana Central 0 1961 400th Victory Illinois State 2, Keesler Air Base 0 1964 Duffy Bass’ First Career Victory Illinois State 6, Youngstown State 3 1966 First Postseason Victory500 Illinois State 3, Southern Alabama 0 1967 500th Victory Illinois State 12, Missouri State 0 1969 College Division National Championship600 Illinois State 4, MacMurray 0 1971 600th Victory700 Illinois State 4, Southeast Missouri 1 1976 700th Victory Illinois State 5, Southern Illinois 2 1976 First Division I Postseason Victory800 Illionis State 29, Illinois Wesleyan 9 1981 800th Victory Illinois State 1, Southern Illinois 0 1982 First Missouri Valley Conference Victory Illinois State 17, Southern Illinois 6 1984 First Missouri Valley Tournament Victory900 Illinois State 5, Bradley 1 1985 900th Victory Illinois State 9, Valparaiso 4 1988 Duffy Bass’ 700th Career Victory1,000 Illinois State 2, Marietta 0 1988 1,000th Victory1,100 Illinois State 9, Northeastern Illinois 0 1992 1,100th Victory Illinois State 18, Bradley 10 1994 Missouri Valley Tournament Championship1,200 Illinois State 12, Canisius 2 1996 1,200th Victory1,300 Illinois State 14, Seton Hall 12 2000 1,300th Victory1,400 Illinois State 8, Indiana State 5 2003 1,400th Victory1,483 Illinois State 5, Valparaiso 1 2008 Jim Brownlee’s 800th Career Victory1,500 Illinois State 13, Bucknell 6 2008 1,500th Victory1,525 Illinois State 3, Evansville 2 (10 inn.) 2009 First Victory at Renovated Duffy Bass Field

Year Pitcher Score1962 Bill Evans Illinois State 10, Southern Illinois 01964 Bill Evans Illinois State 1, Lewis 01966 Irish O’Reilly Illinois State 2, Illinois Wesleyan 01969 John Zotz Illinois State 2, Southeast Louisiana 01971 John Shay, Dan Steinbach, Illinois State 5, Wisconsin-Milwaukee 0 Bob Newman, Phil Fox, Bob Seeds1976 Jim Olivieri, Jim Roach, Illinois State 9, Valparaiso 0 Gary Neubauer, Tim Hallam1981 Duane Johnson Illinois State 6, Illinois-Chicago 0 (7)1982 Dave Wampler Illinois State 16, Valparaiso 0 (5)1987 Paul Wagner Illinois State 9, Chicago State 0

Redbird Head Coaches

Legendary LeadersIllinois State’s Duffy Bass (right) and Notre Dame’s Jack Kline (left).

Milestone Victories No-Hitters

>> Paul Wagner was the last Illinois State pitcher to throw a no-hitter, accomplishing the feat in 1987 against Chicago State. Wagner came within one strike of repeating in the Major Leagues during the 1995 season with the Pirates, but a single by Andres Galarraga ended the bid.

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Team W L T Pct.1890 2 0 0 1.0001894 6 3 0 .6671895 7 2 0 .7781896 1 3 0 .2501901 1 2 0 .3331902 0 6 0 .0001904 0 4 0 .0001905 1 7 0 .1251907 1 7 0 .1251908 0 1 0 .0001909 9 1 0 .9001911 1 7 0 .1421912 5 4 0 .5551913 1 4 0 .2001914 0 7 0 .0001915 1 6 1 .1871916 1 7 0 .1251917 2 1 0 .6671920 7 2 0 .7771921 5 4 0 .5551922 2 6 0 .3331923 2 6 0 .333

Team W L T Pct. 1924 1 6 0 .1661925 4 7 0 .3631926 4 7 0 .3631927 4 9 0 .3071928 7 5 0 .5831929 6 7 0 .4611930 7 8 0 .4661931 5 5 0 .5001932 5 7 0 .4161933 5 10 1 .3431934 12 4 0 .7501935 7 7 0 .5001936 11 7 0 .6111937 10 10 0 .5001938 10 10 0 .5001939 10 10 0 .5001940 9 8 0 .5291941 9 10 0 .4731942 9 7 1 .5581943 9 5 0 .6421944 7 8 0 .4661945 9 5 0 .642

Team W L T Pct. 1946 3 11 0 .2141947 7 7 0 .5001948 10 14 1 .4201949 15 11 0 .5761950 11 11 1 .5001951 16 8 0 .6671952 8 18 0 .3071953 7 19 0 .2691954 19 5 0 .7911955 15 10 0 .6001956 18 10 0 .6421957 15 10 0 .6001958 18 13 0 .5801959 8 17 0 .3201960 12 12 0 .5001961 20 11 0 .6451962 13 15 0 .4641963 12 16 0 .4281964 13 19 0 .4061965 11 16 0 .4071966 28 4 0 .8751967 20 13 1 .602

Team W L T Pct. 1968 27 7 0 .7941969 33 5 0 .8681970 22 7 0 .7581971 17 20 0 .4591972 21 12 0 .6361973 21 11 0 .6561974 20 14 0 .5881975 21 19 0 .5251976 26 18 0 .5901977 13 22 1 .3751978 14 19 0 .4241979 16 16 0 .5001980 17 26 0 .3951981 29 13 0 .6901982 24 19 3 .5541983 27 15 0 .6421984 33 14 1 .6971985 34 18 3 .6451986 24 31 3 .4391987 30 23 0 .5661988 21 25 2 .4581989 26 34 0 .433

Team W L T Pct.1990 26 31 0 .4561991 27 33 0 .4501992 21 31 0 .4031993 28 31 0 .4741994 30 29 0 .5081995 25 28 1 .4721996 19 34 0 .3581997 29 26 0 .5271998 32 22 0 .5921999 35 24 0 .5932000 27 28 0 .4902001 31 22 0 .5842002 24 30 0 .4442003 23 29 0 .4422004 21 34 0 .3812005 26 27 0 .4902006 20 33 0 .3772007 20 32 0 .3842008 22 30 0 .4232009 25 23 0 .520

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Jared DufaultHelped Illinois State set a program record with 35 wins in 1999. Was twice named First Team All-Missouri Valley Conference.

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Team W L T First LastIndiana Southeast 2 0 0 1982 1982Indiana State 68 92 0 1948 2009Iona 1 0 0 2001 2001Iowa 10 7 0 1975 2009Ithaca College 1 0 0 1984 1984Jackson State (Miss.) 1 2 0 1970 1978Jacksonville 0 1 0 2004 2004Jacksonville State 1 0 2 1980 1980Kansas State 2 4 0 1990 2007Kentucky 1 2 0 1975 2005Kentucky Wesleyan 2 1 0 1965 1967Kirksville 2 0 0 1936 1936Lafayette 1 0 0 2008 2008Lake Forest 2 0 0 1964 1964Lakeland 4 0 0 1966 1969Lamar 0 2 0 1993 1993Lambuth (Tenn.) 1 0 0 1937 1937LaSalle 2 0 0 1984 1984Lewis 17 9 0 1956 1992Liberty 0 1 0 2002 2002Lincoln 18 16 0 1894 1929Louisiana State 6 8 0 1966 1980Louisiana Tech 0 3 0 1935 1990Louisville 8 8 0 1976 2007Loyola-New Orleans 5 7 0 1968 1972Lynn 1 0 0 1997 1997MacMurray 16 2 0 1965 1979Maine 2 0 0 1994 1994Marietta (Ohio) 8 7 1 1981 1988Marist 0 2 0 1996 2000Maryville (Mo.) 3 0 0 1982 1986Massachusetts 1 0 0 2005 2005McKendree 12 4 0 1959 1992Memphis 5 20 0 1972 2007Miami (Fla.) 0 3 0 1992 1997 Miami (Ohio) 0 1 0 2005 2005Middle Tennessee State 4 7 0 1968 1999Millikin 15 13 0 1904 1983Minnesota 1 7 0 1993 2009Minnesota-Mankato 2 1 0 1963 1963Minot State (N.D.) 2 0 0 1984 1984Mississippi 0 4 0 1974 1977Mississippi College 3 2 0 1941 1979Mississippi Southern 4 1 0 1964 1967Mississippi State 0 2 0 1990 1990Missouri 1 6 0 1989 2006Missouri-Rolla 7 0 0 1981 1986Missouri State 29 46 0 1969 2009Monmouth (Ill.) 0 1 0 1922 1922Monmouth (N.J.) 2 0 0 1998 1999Montevallo (Ala.) 0 1 1 1985 1985Murray State 5 2 0 2003 2009Nebraska 0 4 0 1994 2007Nevada 0 1 0 1994 1994New Mexico 1 0 0 2007 2007New Orleans 5 17 0 1971 1987Nicholls State (La.) 0 1 0 1970 1970UNC-Asheville 1 0 0 2003 2003UNC-Charlotte 1 2 0 1995 1995North Central (Ill.) 4 3 0 1927 1938North Florida 0 1 0 2004 2004North Park 3 1 0 1967 1968Northeastern Illinois 34 7 0 1975 1998Northern Illinois 73 55 1 1930 2009Northern Iowa 40 34 1 1940 2009Northern Kentucky 13 0 0 1978 1985Northwestern 7 13 0 1926 2009Northwestern State (La.) 1 1 0 1957 1994Notre Dame 17 9 0 1951 2009Oakland City (Ind.) 1 0 0 1965 1965Ohio Dominican 2 0 0 1979 1979Ohio 1 1 0 2000 1995Oklahoma State 0 2 0 1990 1994Olivet (Mich.) 2 0 0 1981 1987

Team W L T First LastOlivet Nazarene 2 0 0 1998 1998Oral Roberts 0 1 0 2002 2002Pace 3 0 0 1992 1999Penn 1 1 0 2003 2003Penn State 0 1 0 2003 2003Puget Sound 1 0 0 1969 1969Purdue 12 14 0 1946 2009Quincy 4 1 0 1954 1959Rhode Island 1 0 0 2000 2000Rhodes (Tenn.) 4 3 0 1964 1967Robert Morris College (Ill.) 1 0 0 2008 2008Rockford 2 0 0 1980 1980Rutgers 0 1 0 2001 2001St. Ambrose 1 0 0 1994 1994St. Joseph’s (Ind.) 4 2 0 1995 2000St. Joseph’s (Pa.) 0 1 0 1984 1984Saint Louis 38 21 0 1936 2008St. Mary’s 2 0 0 1980 1980St. Viator 1 5 0 1927 1932St. Xavier 11 12 0 1989 2007Sam Houston State 0 1 0 1993 1993Seton Hall 3 1 0 1996 2000Shurtleff 0 3 0 1909 1933South Alabama 3 2 0 1967 1988South Dakota State 2 0 0 2005 2009Southeast Missouri State 9 3 1 1976 2007Southeastern Louisiana 5 8 0 1958 1976Southern Illinois 71 79 1 1948 2009SIU-Edwardsville 9 5 1 1970 2009Southern Indiana 0 1 1 1977 1977Southern Mississippi 1 2 0 2006 2006Spring Hill (Ala.) 1 1 0 1967 1968Stetson 1 2 0 2005 2005Tennessee-Martin 1 0 0 1994 1994Tennessee Tech 1 2 1 1986 2008Texas A&M 0 3 0 1993 1993Texas-Arlington 0 1 0 2007 2007Texas Christian 1 0 0 1990 1990Texas-Pan American 2 0 0 2009 2009Texas-San Antonio 0 1 0 2009 2009Trinity (Texas) University 1 0 0 2009 2009Troy State 1 1 0 1989 1989Truman State 2 0 0 1936 1936Tulane 4 10 0 1968 1989Tuskegee (Ala.) 1 0 0 1969 1969Union (Tenn.) 1 0 0 1970 1970Upper Iowa 2 0 0 1940 1942Valparaiso 18 5 1 1969 2008Vanderbilt 4 4 0 1937 2005Vermont 1 0 0 2006 2006Villanova 2 0 0 1984 1999Wagner 4 0 0 1998 2001Washington (Mo.) 16 10 1 1938 1971Wayne State (Mich.) 2 1 0 1973 1989West Chester (Penn.) 1 0 0 1979 1979West Virginia 0 1 0 2001 2001Western Illinois 80 73 1 1925 2003Western Kentucky 12 11 0 1983 2005Western Michigan 1 2 0 1956 2009Wichita State 16 84 0 1984 2009William Carey 1 2 0 1967 1968Wingate 1 0 0 1983 1983Winona State (Minn.) 1 0 0 1905 1905Winthrop 0 1 1 1995 1995Wisconsin 2 0 0 1991 1991UW-La Crosse 0 0 1 1984 1984UW-Milwaukee 20 2 0 1965 2005UW-Oshkosh 4 2 0 1968 1972UW-Platteville 3 0 0 1950 1952UW-Whitewater 5 0 0 1969 1973Wittenburg (Ohio) 1 1 0 1966 1968Xavier 3 1 0 1994 1994

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WORLD SERIES WINNERFormer Redbird pitcher Neal Cotts became the second Illinois State player to win a World Series, as the Chicago White Sox claimed the 2005 crown. Cotts, a reliever for the White Sox, gave up one hit and didn’t allow an earned run in six appearances during the playoffs. Cotts earned the win in game two against the Houston Astros.

RZADSKI FANS 20Mike Rzadski struck out 20 batters in a 19-0 win over Southern Illinois in 1949 to set the Illinois State single-game strikeout record. Rzadski’s catcher during the contest was Duffy Bass.

POSTSEASON DEBUTThe Redbirds fi nished the 1966 season with a 28-4 record and claimed the Interstate Intercollegiate Athletics Conference championship with a 9-1 mark in league play. The .875 winning percentage is the top mark for any team in Illinois State history and put the Redbirds in the NCAA College Division Mideast Regional - the program’s fi rst postseason appearance.

BERGMAN ALL-AMERICANDave Bergman became Illinois State’s fi rst NCAA Division I All-America selection when he was named to The Sporting News’ 1974 All-America Team. Bergman hit .363 during his career at Illinois State and went on to play 17 seasons in the major leagues.

ANOTHER POSTSEASON FIRSTIllinois State played in the 1976 NCAA Mideast Regional for its fi rst apperance in a Division I postseason baseball tournament. The Redbirds topped Southern Illinois, 5-2, in the opening game but fell to host-school Eastern Michigan, 3-0, and then Michigan, 5-4.

WELCOME TO THE VALLEYIllinois State joined the Missouri Valley Conference in 1982. The Redbirds defeated Southern Illinois, 1-0, in 1982 for the program’s fi rst Missouri Valley Conference victory and defeated the Salukis in 1984 for the program’s fi rst MVC Tournament victory.

THREE-PEATBetween 1954-56, Illinois State won three-consecutive Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference titles. The Redbirds began the run by posting a then-school-record 19 wins in 1954 and fi nished with a .792 winning percentage - one of the top-fi ve seasons in school history.

A RING FOR BERGIEDave Bergman became the fi rst Illinois State player to win a World Series, as the Detroit Tigers claimed the 1984 world title. Bergman played fi rst base for the Tiger team that fi nished 104-58 and fi rst in the American League East Division under Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson. In all, Bergman made four appearances in postseason play.

RECORD SETTERSThe Redbirds scorched the record books in 1999 while setting marks for runs, hits and RBI under the guidance of former head coach Jeff Stewart and current head coach Mark Kingston. Illinois State fi nished 35-24, the most wins ever by a Redbird team.

ONE STRIKE SHORTFormer Illinois State pitcher Paul Wagner comes within one strike of a no-hitter while pitching for the Pirates against the 1995 NL West Champion Colorado Rockies. With two outs and two strikes in the top of the ninth, Andres Galarraga singled to end the bid. Wagner threw a no-hitter as a Redbird in 1987 against Chicago State.

NATIONAL CHAMPS!The 1969 Redbird

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Greatest MomentsIn celebration of the 40th anniversary of Illinois State’s NCAA College Division National Championship, the Illinois State Athletics Department revisited the 40 greatest moments in Redbird baseball history during the 2009 campaign.

GRAND OPENINGCorey Maines hit a walkoff solo home run to lead lead Illinois State to a 3-2 win in the 10th inning against Evansville as the Redbirds open at the newly-constructed stadium surrounding award-winning Duffy Bass Field. The $3.2 million project included chair-back seating for 1,000 spectators, ticket booths, an open concourse with concession stands, bathrooms and a state-of-the-art press box facility.

HOOKING BASSIn 1964, legendary head coach Duffy Bass was hired to take over the Illinois State baseball program. Bass guided the program to a 712-457-18 record and to six postseason

tournaments. Bass earned 1969 NCAA College Division (now Division II) Coach of the Year honors after guiding the Redbirds to the College Division National Championship. Bass was inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1995.

TRAILBLAZERFifty years before Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier, George Green coached Illinois State’s baseball team in 1897, thereby becoming the university’s fi rst African-American head coach. The local barber had reportedly played professionally before pro baseball became segregated in the 1890s.

MLB ALL-STAR Lee “Buzz” Capra became Illinois State’s fi rst alumnus to be named a Major League All-Star in 1974. Capra fi nished ninth in Cy Young voting and earned a spot on the National League All-Star Team while pitching for the Atlanta Braves. He fi nished the season with a 16-8 record and led the NL with a 2.28 ERA.

PARTY CRASHEDIllinois State, seeded sixth in the six-team fi eld at the 1994 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, upset top-seeded Wichita State in the fi rst round and went on to claim its fi rst MVC Tournament title by beating Bradley in the fi nals.

IN THE SHOWFormer Illinois State pitcher Ed Kinsella became the fi rst Redbird player to reach the major leagues in a brief stint with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1905. Kinsella posted a 0-1 record and returned to the majors in 1910 with the St. Louis Browns, where he went 1-3.

FIRST AAEd Sennett became Illinois State’s fi rst All-American after being selected to the College Division All-America Team in 1966. Sennett went on to play professionally in the California Angels system before becoming a high school mathematics teacher and coach. Sennett’s teams won over 400 varsity high school basketball games.

WHAT A GUYGuy Homoly earned NCAA College Division All-America honors after hitting .413 and patrolling center fi eld for the 1969 College Division National Champion Illinois State Redbirds. Homoly, also a football star at ISU, broke his leg prior to the College Division playoffs, but was instrumental in helping the Redbirds to a 33-5 mark on the season.

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BASS REACHES 700Illinois State topped Valparaiso 9-4 in a six-inning contest at the 1988 Gulf Coast Classic for head coach Duffy Bass’ 700th career win. Matt LaBuda earned the victory with four innings of scoreless relief after Illinois State broke open a 4-4 game in the fourth with four runs. Bass ended his career with 712 wins.

FIRST TEAM FREEDDan Freed pitched the Redbirds to two wins on their 1988 season-opening road trip, surrendering no earned runs against Tulane and Marietta. He earned Missouri Valley Conference First Team honors an was named the Redbirds’ MVP with fi ve wins and a 2.52 ERA. Freed played in the Montreal Expos, Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds minor league systems.

IN THE PRESENCE OF COOPERSTOWNMajor League Baseball Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk spent the 1994 season as an Illinois State assistant coach while his son, Casey, competed as a Redbird.

BROWNLEE NOTCHES NO. 800Illinois State head coach Jim Brownlee earned the 800th win of his career after the Redbirds defeated Valparaiso, 5-1, in the home opener. Brownlee, who played for the 1969 College Division National Championship team, sits at 132 wins with the Redbirds prior to his fi nal season at the helm and is the fourth coach in Valley history to go over 800 wins.

INCREDIBLE GAINSIn one of the greatest individual turnarounds in Illinois State history, Matt Gainer earned Missouri Valley Tournament MVP honors after hitting .625 in postseason play. Gainer led the Redbirds in batting average (.377), hits (75), home runs (14), RBI (54) and total bases (134) as a junior in 1994. As a sophomore, Gainer hit .079 in 29 games.

CLOSING TIMEJeremy Accardo fi nished his career as the Illinois State career leader with 13 saves. Accardo was signed by the San Francisco Giants and saved 30 games while posting a 2.14 ERA for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2007.

20SUPER BOWLMike Prior ended his Illinois State career as the career leader in batting average (.388) and slugging percentage (.715) in 1985. Also a standout defensive back for the football team, Prior was drafted three times by Major League teams but chose to play in the NFL. Prior intercepted Drew Bledsoe to help the Packers win Super Bowl XXXI in 1997.

NO-NOBill Evans throws the second no-hitter of his Illinois State career in a 1-0 win over Lewis in 1964 to become the only pitcher in program history to hurl two no-hitters. Evans no-hit Southern Illinois during a 10-0 win in 1962.

NINE RBI!Illinois State’s Mike Prior drove in a school-record nine runs on three homers and a triple in a victory over Alabama-Birmingham March 9, 1985. Six days later, Prior clubbed three more home runs in a game against Montevallo.

TRIPLE TREATTrailing 5-3 to Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference rival Central Michigan in 1966, three Redbirds sent three consecutive pitches over the fence and rallied for a 10-5 win. Al Gurski led the charge with a grand slam, followed by solo home runs by Ken Franzen and Jerry Spinner on the next two pitches.

PIM-POSSIBLEIn 1933, James “Pim” Goff, the only fi ve-letter winner in Illinois State history, achieved a never-to-be-equaled feat by winning his tennis doubles and singles matches in the morning, pitching the baseball team to victory in the afternoon, and tossing the winning javelin throw in a track meet between innings of the baseball game.

SLUGGIN’Ryan Duncheon set the single-season home run record after clubbing his 23rd of the 1999 season. Duncheon ended his career with several Redbird records including the single-season mark for walks (52), and career marks in home runs (58), on-base percentage (.474), walks (141), doubles (59), and runs batted in (210).

LUCK OF IRISHIrish O’Reilly threw a no-hitter against crosstown-rival Illinois Wesleyan, but allowed a run in a 2-1 Redbird win over the Titans in 1966. O’Reilly spent three seasons playing in the Boston Red Sox organization but went on to coach for 38 seasons at the college, junior college and high school levels, where he amassed a 1,246-916-8 (.576) record.

THE K-MANEric Eckenstahler was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 2000 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, ending his tenure at Illinois State as the career leader with 313 strikeouts. Eckenstahler fanned 103 batters in 2000 and 96 in 1997.

1,500 WINSThe Redbirds defeat Bucknell, 13-6, in Bradenton, Fla., for the 1,500th win in school history during the 2008 season. Kevin Dubler, Mike Stalowy, Ronnie Calvird and Kevin Konsler led the Illinois State attack with two hits apiece as Tyler Cox earned the win on the mound.

POWERIllinois State hit seven home runs in a single game en route to a 15-3 beating of Valparaiso at the 1988 Gulf Coast Classic. Ray Ledinksky hit a solo home run and a grand slam, and the Redbirds added homers by David Wyss, Don Prybylinksi, Mike Piotrowski, Mike Huber and Mark Ringering.

PRESIDENTIALFormer Illinois State University president Gene Budig became president

of the American League in 1994. He held the position for seven seasons until 2002, when the commissioner of Major League Baseball took over the administrative responsibility for the AL and NL.

PIM AGAINIllinois State graduate James “Pim” Goff set a national strikeout record in 1937 by fanning 14-consecutive batters while pitching for Springfi eld in the National Semi-Pro Tournament in Denver, Colo. Goff fi nished the game with 22 strikeouts.

FAST FROSHKevin Tokarski shattered the Illinois State single-season record for steals with 32 during the 2008 season. In addition to topping the old mark of 27 set by Brian House in 1981, Tokarski hit .303 and scored 46 runs to become the third Redbird to be named a Freshman All-American.

BEGINNINGSThe Illinois State baseball team earns its fi rst offi cial victory, a 13-9 decision over Illinois Wesleyan in 1890. The Redbirds ended the season with a perfect 2-0 mark after topping IWU, 11-4, in their only other contest that season.

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33DUBLER’S DOUBLESKevin Dubler broke the single-season doubles record with 23 in 2008. Dubler was drafted in the eighth round by the Chicago White Sox and was a fi nalist for the Johnny Bench Award, given to the nation’s top collegiate catcher.

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team national championship, when it won the NCAA College Division (now Division II) National Championship at Meador Park in Springfi eld, Mo. Under the direction of legendary head coach Duffy Bass, the 1969 Redbird baseball team went 33-5 overall. The following was taken from the August 1969 NCAA News: “Illinois State University is the 1969 College Division baseball champion. The Redbirds convincingly throttled the opposition in the second annual tournament, at Springfi eld, Mo., winning the four-team, double-elimination tournament in three days. The wins were so convincing that Coach Duffy Bass used just three pitchers who gave up a total of two earned runs while beating Puget Sound 5-3, Southwest Missouri 5-1 and 12-0. Illinois State put fi ve men on the All-Tourney team: catcher Dave Trayser, fi rst baseman Tom Klein, second baseman Ernie Pedersen, right fi elder Larry Hallaert and pitcher Bob Graczyk. Klein was named the most valuable player, edging teammate Buzz Capra. Capra pitched one game, played short in the other two. He made two outstanding plays in the fi rst Southwest Missouri game at short. Klein had six hits in 13 at bats, hit two triples and a double and drive in six runs. He also scored three runs.” Illinois State won the championship without one of its top players, Guy Homoly, who missed the entire postseason after breaking his leg. Not only was the championship signifi cant because it was the fi rst of its kind by an Illinois State team, but it also proved, along with the softball team’s second-place fi nish in 1969 and basketball program’s increasing success, that Illinois State University was ready to take the next step and move to Division I. The 1969 College Division National Championship also served as the crowning moment of a golden decade for Illinois State baseball as the program posted winning records in 9-of-10 seasons from 1966 to 1976.

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1966 College Division Mid-East Regionalat Springfi eld, Ohio

Wittenberg 9, Illinois State 2Illinois State 6, Youngstown 3

1967 College Division Mid-East Regional at Normal, Ill.

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>> 1967 Mid-East Regional Champs In 1966, Illinois State had one of the best seasons in school history while claiming the Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference crown and posting a blistering .875 winning percentage with a 28-4 mark, but the team failed in its quest to capture the Mid-East Regional. The ‘67 team used the momentum, and the loss, to capture the previously elusive regional title. Led by team MVP Dick Conrad, Les Coates, Lee Boyko and Steve Heaton on offense and in the fi eld, and Ed Sennett, Joe Wischnowski and Buzz Capra on the mound, the Redbirds topped Kentucky Wesleyan and Hiram College in Normal for the crown. Illinois State’s win over Hiram College in the championship snapped the school’s 14-game winning streak. The Redbirds didn’t advance any further, however, as the NCAA did not have a College Division National Tournament until 1968.

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1969 College Division Mideast Regional at Cleveland, Miss.

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College Division National Championshipat Springfi eld, Mo.

Illinois State 5, Puget Sound 3Illinois State 5, Missouri State 1Illinois State 12, Missouri State 0

1970 College Division Mid-East Regional at Normal, Ill.

Illinois State 8, Union 1SIU-Edwardsville 4, Illinois State 3

Nichols State 6, Illinois State 4

1976 NCAA Mideast Regional at Ypsilanti, Mich.

Illinois State 5, Southern Illinois 2Eastern Michigan 3, Illinois State 0

Michigan 5, Illinois State 4

NCAA Postseason Tournament Appearances

7All-Time NCAA Postseason Record

13-11NCAA College Division Postseason Record

12-7NCAA Division I Postseason Record

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1994 NCAA Midwest Regional I at Stillwater, Okla.

Oklahoma State 8, Illinois State 2Northwestern State 8, Illinois State 2

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>> 1994 MVC Tournament Champs Illinois State, seeded sixth in the six-team fi eld, upset Wichita State in the fi rst round and went on to claim its fi rst Missouri Valley Tournament crown by defeating Bradley in the fi nals. Illinois State, subsequently, represented the Missouri Valley Conference, its fi rst NCAA appearance as a member of the conference, in the NCAA Midwest I Regional at Stillwater, Okla. The Redbirds were defeated by top-seeded Oklahoma State, 8-2, and were eliminated by fi fth-seeded Northwestern State, 8-2. Illinois State, which recorded its fi rst winning season in seven years, reached the 30-win plateau for the fi rst since a 30-23 mark in 1987. The Redbirds shocked the 1994 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Field by becoming the fi rst sixth seed to win it all.

^Automatic bids to the NCAA College Division National Tournament weren’t implemented until the 1968 season.

*Illinois State was a member of the NCAA College Division (now referred to as NCAA Division II) until 1971.

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Name Pos. Organization Signed With DateJeremy Accardo RHP San Francisco Giants 2003Ryan Anetsberger 3B Florida Marlins 2007Jeff Allen OF San Francisco Giants 1998Scott Behrens RHP Atlanta Braves 1990Dave Bergman OF/1B New York Yankees 1974Terry Beyna 3B Houston Astros 1993Kyle Bloom LHP Pittsburgh Pirates 2004Don Borgini RHP San Francisco Giants 1981Lee Boyko OF San Francisco Giants 1968Bill Brabec RHP Toronto Blue Jays 1995Bob Breitzman 2B Chicago Cubs 1968Scott Brown RHP Pittsburgh Pirates 1989B.J. Burkhart LHP Milwaukee Brewers 1999Lee “Buzz” Capra RHP New York Mets 1969Rick Carone C Chicago White Sox 1990Andy Cotner LHP New York Mets 1991Neal Cotts LHP Oakland Athletics 2001Tyler Cox LHP Pittsburgh Pirates 2008Bob Daggy OF Detroit Tigers 1984Keola Delatori RHP Chicago Cubs 1998Mark Dorencz SS Houston Astros 1993Kevin Dubler C Chicago White Sox 2008Ryan Duncheon C Los Angeles Angels 2000Eric Eckenstahler LHP Detroit Tigers 2000Brian Forystek LHP Baltimore Orioles 2000Matt Fowles RHP Arizona Diamondbacks 2005Dan Freed RHP Montreal Expos 1988Dan Frega RHP Cleveland Indians 2006Randy Gentile IF Minnesota Twins 1989James “Pim” Goff LHP New York Yankees 1934Art Goreham RHP San Francisco Giants 1950Jeff Gowan OF St. Louis Cardinals 1978Bob Graczyk RHP San Diego Padres 1970Dave Griffi n OF/1B San Francisco Giants 1982Chris Gurchiek OF Kansas City Royals 1987Lee Handley OF Chicago Cubs 1956Steve Hecker RHP Toronto Blue Jays 2001Heith Heiberger LHP Arizona Diamondbacks 2001Curt Heidenreich RHP Cincinnati Reds 1980Matt Herges RHP Los Angeles Dodgers 1993Dan Hogan SS New York Mets 1973Guy Homoly OF San Francisco Giants 1969Tom Houk SS Minnesota Twins 1988Bryan House IF/OF Texas Rangers 1984Mike Howard IF Minnesota Twins N/ABrad James OF Atlanta Braves 1990Joe Kanitzke C San Francisco Giants N/A

Name Pos. Organization Signed With DateJason Karnuth RHP St. Louis Cardinals 1997Josh Kauten RHP Detroit Tigers 2004Larry Kindred OF Not available 1942Tom Klein 1B Not available 1971Ryan Knox OF Milwaukee Brewers 1999Dan Kolb RHP Texas Rangers 1994Kitt Kopach RHP Chicago Cubs 2006Bob Lazarewicz LHP Not available 1961Ray Ledinsky OF Los Angeles Angels 1989Greg Linhart SS Philadelphia Phillies 1978Tim Millner RHP Chicago Cubs 1979Todd Mitchell SS New York Yankees 1999Barry Molencupp C Los Angeles Dodgers 1978Frank Mustari 3B Los Angeles Dodgers 1987Mitch Nowicki C San Francisco Giants 1974Paul O’Malley RHP Houston Astros 1994Rick O’Neill 2B Atlanta Braves 1990Henry “Irish” O’Reilly LHP Boston Red Sox 1966Jason Pearson LHP Florida Marlins 1998Ernie Pederson 2B Atlanta Braves 1971Jeremy Pickrel OF Minnesota Twins 2004Mike Prior OF Houston Astros 1986Bruce Prybylinski RHP New York Yankees 1988Don Prybylinski C St. Louis Cardinals 1990Bob Riggenbach OF San Francisco Giants 1956Jim Roach RHP Chicago White Sox 1976Paul Robinson P Chicago Cubs 1955Mike Saunches 1B New York Yankees 2002Andy Schofi eld OF St. Louis Cardinals 1995Todd Schroeder 1B Pittsburgh Pirates 1990Anthony Shelby OF New York Yankees N/AEd Sennett RHP Los Angeles Angels 1967Paul Sperry RHP San Francisco Giants 1970Todd Stein LHP Arizona Diamondbacks 2004Ed Stryker RHP Los Angeles Dodgers 1990Drew Thomas RHP San Diego Padres 1998Ed Tolzien 1B Los Angeles Angels 2001Tyler Turnquist IF/OF Houston Astros 1998Lynn Wade OF Cleveland Indians 1982Paul Wagner RHP Pittsburgh Pirates 1986Loren White C Montreal Expos 1985Nate Whitney OF San Diego Padres 2004Tom Wieghaus C Montreal Expos 1978Joe Wischnowski RHP San Francisco Giants 1967Jeff Zitek IF San Francisco Giants 1978Bob Zubeck IF Chicago Cubs 1950

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Major League Pitching TotalsPLAYER YEARS W L WL% ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO

Jeremy Accardo 2005-2009 7 16 .304 3.81 199 0 0 0 38 203.0 191 86 16 74 150

Buzz Capra 1971-1977 31 37 .456 3.87 142 61 16 5 5 544.1 479 234 60 258 362

Neal Cotts 2003-2009 10 12 .455 4.63 284 5 0 0 1 256.1 245 132 38 131 235

Eric Eckenstahler 2002-2003 1 0 1.000 3.80 27 0 0 0 0 23.2 23 10 1 17 25

Matt Herges 1999-2009 43 35 .551 3.91 567 4 0 0 34 691.0 735 300 66 257 473

Jason Karnuth 2001-2005 0 0 .000 2.70 7 0 0 0 0 6.2 8 2 1 4 1

Ed Kinsella 1905-1910 1 4 .200 3.49 13 7 4 0 0 67.0 81 26 0 19 21

Danny Kolb 1999-2007 11 23 .324 4.36 290 0 0 0 73 286.2 301 139 20 134 177

Jason Pearson 2002-2003 0 0 .000 23.63 4 0 0 0 0 2.2 5 7 1 3 4

Paul Wagner 1992-1999 29 45 .392 4.83 160 84 6 2 3 598.2 640 321 64 255 452

Major League Batting TotalsPLAYER YEARS G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO BA OBP SLG SB CS

Dave Bergman 1975-1992 1349 2679 312 690 100 16 54 289 380 347 .258 .348 .367 19 14

Ed Kinsella 1905-1910 13 15 2 3 0 0 0 1 6 0 .200 .429 .200 0 0

Tom Wieghaus 1981-1984 8 11 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 .000 .077 .000 0 0

MLB Notes1905 - Ed Kinsella became Illinois State’s fi rst major league

player when he debuted with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

1974 - Buzz Capra became Illinois State’s fi rst alum to be named a Major League All-Star while pitching for the Atlanta Braves. Capra compiled a 16-8 record and led the National League with a 2.28 ERA. He fi nished ninth in Cy Young voting and 20th in MVP voting.

1984 - Dave Bergman became the fi rst Illinois State player to win a world series while playing fi rst base for the Detroit Tigers.

1994 - Gene Budig, former Illinois State University president, began a seven-year term as president of the American League.

1995 - Paul Wagner came within one strike of a no-hitter while pitching for the for the Pirates against the NL West Champion Colorado Rockies.

2003 - Matt Herges posted a career-best 2.62 ERA in 79 innings with the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants. Herges followed up the campaign with 23 saves as the Giants closer in 2004.

2004 - Dan Kolb saved 39 games while posting a 2.98 ERA for the Milwaukee Brewers to be named a National League All-Star. Kolb saved 60 games in a two-year stint with the Brewers.

2007 - Neal Cotts became the second Illinois State player to win a World Series while pitching for the White Sox. Cotts earned the win in Game 2 against the Houston Astros.

2007 - Jeremy Accardo emerged as one of the top closers in baseball after he saved 30 games for the Toronto Blue Jays. Accardo posted a 2.14 ERA that season.

2008 - Kyle Bloom was selected in the fi rst round of the Rule 5 Draft by the Detroit Tigers, but was returned to Pittsburgh after spring training. Bloom could become the 11th Redbird pitcher to reach the Majors in 2010.

Pictured players: Page 62, Jeremy Accardo. , top row (left to right): Dave Bergman, Neal Cotts; middle row: Paul Wagner, Matt Herges; bottom row: Kyle Bloom, Kevin Dubler.

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Athletics Media RelationsThe Illinois State Athletics Media Relations Offi ce is located on the second level of Horton Field House, Room 203. Offi ce hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. After hours inquiries should be directed to media relations contact Kevin McCarty via email or telephone.

Game-Day ServicesMedia personnel covering Illinois State baseball at Duffy Bass Field are provided game programs, media guides, pre and postgame notes and statistics. Complete scoring summaries and fi nal box scores are distributed to each assigned location in the press box and during postgame interview sessions with coaches and players. Fax service is available with prior notice.

Important NumbersKevin McCarty (Baseball Contact) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309.438.3249McCarty’s Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316.200.5516McCarty’s E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Relations Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309.438.5634

Baseball Offi ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309.438.3633Head Coach Mark Kingston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309.438.5709Assistant Coach Bo Durkac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309.438.4458Assistant Coach Billy Mohl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309.438.5151Assistant Coach Mike Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309.438.3338

Interview PolicyAll interviews should be arranged through the Illinois State Athletics Media Relations Offi ce. Players and coaches will be available for interviews throughout the week and at the conclusion of all games. In most situations, the most convenient opportunity for media interviews is following the team practice sessions. If this is not a convenient time for the media, return telephone calls from the student-athletes to the media will be arranged. Interviews on game days will be held approximately 10 minutes after the last game. There will be no interviews between games of doubleheaders.

Media CredentialsCredentials can be obtained by contacting Kevin McCarty of the Athletics Media Relations Offi ce by phone, mail or e-mail. Requests must be made three days prior to the game, and passes that are not mailed out will be available at the Duffy Bass Field press box on game day.

Visiting RadioThe offi cial radio station of the visiting team is offered origination space. The phone lines are available at no charge; however, the station should contact Kevin McCarty of the Athletics Media Relations Offi ce at least one week prior to the day of broadcast to make arrangements.

Professional ScoutsProfessional scouts should contact Kevin McCarty in the Athletics Media Relations Offi ce to obtain a credential for scouting purposes. The scouts will only be allowed in the press box prior to the game to collect game releases and statistical information.

E-mail ServicesPress releases, game notes and advisories are e-mailed to members of the media who cover the Redbirds on a regular basis. Media wishing to be added to the list should contact Kevin McCarty at [email protected].

Redbirds on the RadioWJBC is the home for Illinois State athletics and Redbird baseball. Illinois State games can be heard live on the radio at AM 1230 or on the Web at WJBC.com and GoRedbirds.com

Visit GoRedbirds.comAll Redbird baseball information is available to the media on the internet at GoRedbirds.com, the offi cial Web site for the Illinois State Athletics Department. Live and on-demand feeds of head coach Mark Kingston’s press conferences, along with home game video feeds are available for a monthly fee. In addition, statistics, game notes (.pdf) and media releases are all available on the Web for no charge.

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