Baseball Recruiting Guide 2013 by Radford University Athletics

CREDITS: The 2013 Radford University Baseball Recruiting Guide was designed, written and edited by Brian Stanley, Assistant Director for Athletic Communications. Content / layout contributions provided by Patrick Reed. Photography courtesy of Dyann Busse, Tim Cowie, Willis Glasgow, Todd Drexler, and Lora Gordon, Colorado Rockies, Milwaukee Brewers, Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers, New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners.

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Table of Contents Table of Contents / Credits............................... 1 Head Coach Joe Raccuia.............................. 2-4 Assistant Coach Brian Anderson...................... 5 Assistant Coach Ryan Connolly....................... 6 Volunteer Assistant Coach Matt Mack.............. 6 Student Assistant Coach Ryan Speier............. 7 RU Baseball Stadium.................................... 8-9 Player Development.................................. 10-11 Director of Athletics Robert Lineburg.............. 12 Strength and Conditioning.............................. 13 Student-Athlete Support Services.................. 14 Athletic Training.............................................. 15 Highlander Legends.................................. 16-17 Highlanders in the Pros............................. 18-21 Eddie Butler/Ryan Speier......................... 18 Phil Leftwich/Reggie Keen....................... 19 Pros Under Raccuia................................. 20 All-Time Draftees...................................... 21 Record Book.............................................. 22-28 Accolades (2008-12)................................ 22 Individual/Team Records.......................... 23 Single-Season Top 10......................... 24-25 Career Top 10...................................... 26-27 Season Leaders (2008-12)....................... 28 Big South Conference.................................... 29 Radford University..................................... 30-33 New River Valley............................................ 34

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Joe RACCUIA

Head Coach ♦ Sixth Season ♦ Radford ‘95 An alumnus on a mission...

For Radford head baseball coach Joe Raccuia, the Highlander uniform is a comfortable, familiar fit. Raccuia, a 1995 Radford graduate, returned to his roots on July 10, 2007 when he was named the fifth head coach in Radford baseball history. A Radford uniform is also a winning fit for Raccuia: he’s been a part of 215 total wins as a player (1994-95), assistant coach (1996) and head coach (2008-present), better than 35 percent of the program’s all-time victories dating back to 1985. Included in those seasons are both of Radford’s 30-win campaigns: he was a team captain in 1995 when the Highlanders won 30 games and was the head coach leading RU to a school-record 31 wins in 2011. Raccuia’s success has come both on and off the field of play, including facilities, player development, recruiting and academics. On his watch, two major baseball facilities have opened: the on-campus hitting facility and RU Baseball Stadium. The stadium, which opened on April 8, 2011, became the cornerstone of Radford’s program thanks in part to Raccuia’s extensive fund-raising and planning efforts. The project went from conception in the Fall of 2010, to completion during the 2011 season as a result of his work. Raccuia also spearheaded the work done to the playing surface and dugouts in time for the 2010 season. All of the improvements to the facilities marked the first major capital upgrades since Raccuia’s playing days at RU. Raccuia’s recruits have been major contributors to Radford’s improvement and have made their marks in the school record books and in the conference annals. After inheriting a program that won just 10 games in 2007, eight of Raccuia’s recruits have matched or established new school records, with the 2012 senior class earning 115 wins - the most for a four-year class in program history. The 2012 season, Raccuia’s fifth, was marked by record Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft success for the program - it was the first time since 1997 that Radford had three players selected in the same year. Right-handed pitcher Eddie Butler was the 46th overall selection of the Colorado Rockies in the draft - the highest draft selection in Radford University program history and the first Big South conference player to be selected in the draft’s first round. Four-year starter Matt Hillsinger, a three-time First Team All-Big South selection, was a 22nd round pick of the Oakland A’s. Jeff Kemp, a team captain in 2011 and 2012 who became the first Radford player to earn Big South Freshman of the Year honors in 2009, was a 31st round pick of the Los Angeles Angels. Many of his wins can be attributed to his work in player development: a nucleus of players that he inherited in the early stages of their careers helped the program turn the corner. Four of those players capped their careers in the 29-win season: Reggie Keen, Tyren Rivers, Raphael Turner and Aerik Taylor. Keen went on to a professional career after a solid three years under Raccuia with a .354 career batting average, fourth all-time at Radford; Rivers became the school’s single-season and career stolen bases leader in Raccuia’s offensive system; Turner overcame injuries to post a team triple-crown season as a fifth-year senior; Taylor transferred in and assumed the role of ace starting pitcher in Raccuia’s second season. Alex Gregory and Eric Evans were part of the turnaround and flourished at the beginning of Raccuia’s stint at Radford: Gregory finished his career with back-to-back .400 seasons (2008-09) at the plate under Raccuia, while Evans anchored the pitching staff in 2008 with 14 starts and a 3.34 ERA. Gregory and Evans were both MLB Draft picks. In the classroom, Raccuia’s athletes have performed: through 2010, the Highlanders have 34 Big South Presidential Honor Roll selections since 2007-08. Radford’s athletic program has had the most student-athletes earn this honor in the conference over the last two years. In addition, Alex Gregory earned conference scholar athlete of the year honors in 2008, and Jason Patten was named a VaSID Academic All-State honoree and a three-time Academic All-Big South pick. Both Patten (2012) and Gregory (2008) were also CoSIDA Academic All-District honorees. In Raccuia’s first season with the Highlanders, the team produced 24 wins, the most since Radford won 26 in 2000. Along with quality wins, Radford was able to get off to its best start in school history after seven games (6-1), and concluded the season with four games in the Big South Tournament, the second most in school history. The final total was a 14-game turnaround from the 2007 season. The 2009 season, his second, marked a turnaround for the program when Radford went 26-24 overall and 16-9 in conference play. Radford’s season record was the fifth winning campaign in school history and its 16 conference wins were the program’s second-most all-time. Raccuia’s second season with the Highlanders was marked by a fourth-place finish and No. 4 seed in the Big South conference tournament (second time in program history) and a comefrom-behind tournament win against No. 22 Coastal Carolina, 11-7, when the Highlanders trailed 7-6 and were down to their final strike before scoring five

“I love Radford. It has provided me with endless opportunities as a player, student and coach.”

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Joe Raccuia - Vitals

Personal Hometown Buffalo, N.Y. High School Canisius Alma Mater Radford University (1995) Wife Jodi Children A.J., Joey, Emma Playing Career Edison Community College (Fla.) • Team captain in 1993

1992-93

Radford University • Team captain in 1995 • Helped the Highlanders to a school-record 30 wins in ‘95 Coaching Career Assistant coach, Radford University

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1996

Assistant head coach, The George Washington University 1997-00 • Hitting coach, recruiting coordinator • The Colonials set school records in hits, homers, RBIs in his final two seasons • Coached 12 players that advanced to professional careers Associate Head Coach, George Mason University • Promoted from assistant to associate head coach during his stint • Hitting and defense coach • The 2003 Mason team was 21st nationally in defense • Recruited three Freshman All-Americans

“I have and am associated with wonderful people while all the time experiencing this wonderful community.”

2001-03

Head coach, Marist College 2004-05 • Led the Red Foxes to the 2005 Metro Atlantic Championship, NCAA Baton Rouge Regional • MAAC Co-Coach of the Year in 2005 • Coached seven All-MAAC selections, and nine MAAC All-Academic players • Marist posted a .722 MAAC winning percentage in Raccuia’s two seasons Assistant coach, University of Alabama • Hitting coach and recruiting coordinator • Six position players selected in 2006 MLB Draft • 10-point batting average improvement in his first season • Helped the Crimson Tide to a Super Regional appearance in 2006

2006-07

Head Coach, Radford University 2008-present Year-by-Year Season Team 2004 Marist College 2005 Marist College 2008 Radford University 2009 Radford University 2010 Radford University 2011 Radford University 2012 Radford University TOTALS

Overall Conference 25-30 17-10 33-21 22-5 24-32 6-12 26-24 16-8 29-26 15-10 31-25 14-13 29-28-1 12-12 197-186-1 102-70

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steals. Radford performed through a tough schedule – the Highlanders played 11 of their 27 non-conference games against 2010 NCAA Regional teams. The schedule set the stage for a late-season surge, where the Highlanders went 16-10 from April 13 onward and 11-6 in their last 17 Big South conference games. The upward trend continued for Raccuia’s Highlanders in 2011, earning a program-best 31 victories. Those victories included wins over major-conference opponents: the Highlanders beat Auburn (a preseason Top 25 team) in the series opener in Feburary, Wake Forest in March and local rival Virginia Tech later that month. In the first season with a new national standard for collegiate aluminum bats, the Highlanders never missed a beat offensively – they ranked in the nation’s top 40 in doubles and stolen bases, and finished third in the conference in slugging percentage and second in triples. The biggest improvement may have been on the mound, where Radford’s starters became the first staff in the history of the program to post sub-4.25 ERAs, start 15 games each, work better than 85 innings each and strike out more than 55 batters each. In addition, Abram Williams set the school and Big South regular season saves records. The program continued to develop in 2012, as members of Raccuia’s first recruiting class wrapped up their careers. Jeff Kemp, Matt Hillsinger and Eddie Butler earned first team All-Big South honors, while Matt Mack was a secondteam performer. Many of his recruits wrote the final successful chapters of their careers with records - Brett Mollenhauer became the school’s all-time leader in games played and at-bats; Williams and Patten became the only teammates in the history of the Big South conference to finish with 20 or more career saves and end up in the league’s all-time top 10. The 2012 team distinguished itself as the top defensive unit in the Big South with a school-record .978 fielding percentage - the Highlanders finished in the nation’s top-20 in defense and even led the country in fielding percentage during the month of April. Raccuia’s coaching career began at his alma mater. He served as an assistant at Radford in 1996. He assisted in every aspect of the program under his former coach Lew Kent. Raccuia played two seasons for Kent at Radford, serving as the team captain during the 1995 campaign and helping that squad to a then-school record for wins. Prior to playing at Radford, Raccuia played two seasons at Edison Community College in Ft. Myers, Fla. He served as the team captain his second year, leading that 1993 team to a school-record single-season win total. Raccuia, who graduated in 1995 with a degree in social science, is married to the former Jodi Carroll, also a 1995 Radford graduate. They have two sons, A.J. and Joey, Jr., and one daughter, Emma.

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Brian ANDERSON

Pitching Coach/Recruiting Coordinator ♦ Sixth Season ♦ George Mason ‘02 After working alongside Radford head coach Joe Raccuia at two different stops, Brian Anderson joined his coaching staff in July of 2007 and has played a key role in engineering the revitalization of the Highlander program. Anderson’s duties at Radford include serving as the Highlanders’ pitching coach and recruiting coordinator, along with assisting in the day-to-day operations of the program, including practice, game-day preparation and scouting. In his recruiting duties, Anderson has been the lead recruiter in helping the Highlanders land major contributors to the success of the program. Since his arrival with Raccuia in 2008, 12 recruits have earned all-conference honors, 10 recruits have ranked in school career top-10 statistical categories, and the 2012 senior class posted the most wins in a four-year stretch in program history with 115 - they engineered four straight winning seasons, a first in Radford program history. One of the best recruiting and development success stories for Anderson was Eddie Butler, who came to Radford as a 35th round MLB Draft selection in 2009 and left three seasons later as the first player in Big South conference history to be drafted in the first round (46th overall). Butler’s velocity improved into the mid-upper 90s, along with his overall pitching abilities. Butler earned Big South Pitcher of the Year honors in 2012, a first for a Radford pitcher. Along with Butler, Eric Evans and Mark Peterson continued their post-Radford careers to professional baseball - Evans went from the most single-season losses in program history to a 23rd round selection of the Rangers in 2008, and Peterson was a free agent signee of the Royals in 2012. In addition to pro success, Anderson pitchers have also established records. Butler matched a school wins record in 2011, and set the program’s ERA record in 2012. At the back end of games, Abram Williams became the school’s all-time career and season saves leader - both Williams and Jason Patten (members of the first Raccuia/Anderson recruiting class) became the first teammates in Big South history to pile up better than 40 career saves and rank in the league’s all-time top 10. Anderson has developed the program’s pitching staff to feature a consistent rotation and reliable arms out of the bullpen, while having his pitchers work quickly and allow the defense to make plays behind them. While Radford’s pitching was highlighted by the work of Butler in 2012, Anderson’s staff had other standouts. First-year pitcher Tyler Costello got his collegiate career off to a torrid start, winning seven of his first eight starts, including seven consecutive - he was one of three pitchers, nationally, to win seven or more in a row in 2012. Costello also had the nation’s third-longest shutout streak in 2012, at 26 1/3 innings. Peterson was one of the Big South’s best starters in conference games, posting a 3-2 record and 3.48 ERA. Anderson helped develop Jake Palese as Radford’s most reliable midweek starting pitcher in years, and oversaw Patten’s best career year out of the bullpen. RU’s team ERA was the second-lowest in program history (4.37) - in conference games, it was the league’s second-best at 3.28. In 2011 on the way to a program-record 31 victories, the three weekend starting pitchers, Butler, Peterson and Bobby Bolling, became the first trio of starters in program history to post sub-4.25 ERAs, start 15 games each, work better than 85 innings each and strike out more than 55 batters each. The 2011 season also saw a breakout season from Abram Williams, a First Team All-Big South selection who completed the conversion from a starting pitcher in 2009, to one of the nation’s elite closers in 2011. Williams saved a program and Big South-record 17 games, more than half of the Highlanders’ victories. Overall in 2011, the Highlanders shattered the program record with 364 strikeouts and ranked fourth in the Big South in ERA. As a result of Anderson’s work in 2010, Radford’s Friday-Saturday starting pitchers, Aerik Taylor and Butler, became just the second tandem of Highlander pitchers to work 85 or more innings in a season while making 14 or more starts. Both Taylor and Butler won six games. The 2010 staff exhibited control that ranked among the best nationally – Radford’s pitching staff was 38th in the nation in fewest walks per nine innings (3.15). Individually, Bolling topped the staff with 1.48 walks per nine innings, 23rd fewest in the land. Bolling, Williams and Brad Wimmer, three of Radford’s six most-used arms, each walked fewer than 14 batters in 2010. Following up a 2008 where he pushed the Radford pitching staff to one of its top performances this decade, Anderson followed it up with more progress in 2009. The Highlander staff was highlighted by Taylor’s Second Team All-Big South honor in his first season as a full-time starter at the Division I level. Taylor led the Radford arms with seven quality starts; as a whole, the Highlanders produced 17 quality starts and the program’s fourth-best ERA since 2000. Anderson helped produce a pair of impact freshmen as well: left-handed starter Paul DeVito posted a 6-3 record and right-handed closer Jason Patten set a new single-season school record with nine saves. Anderson’s first year at Radford was marked by the emergence of left-hander Eric Evans as the ace of the Highlander staff, earning Second Team All-Big South honors in 2008. In his senior season, Evans went 5-4 with a 3.34 ERA in 14 starts, and 3-1 record and 1.88 ERA in Big South starts. Post-Radford, Evans continued his success in the Rangers organization, going 3-2 with 36 strikeouts in 33 2/3 innings between Rookie League and Class A in 2008. Personal Coaching Career Hometown Chesapeake, Va. Volunteer Assistant, George Mason University 2003 High School Great Bridge Assistant Coach, Marist College 2004-05 Alma Mater George Mason (2002) • Helped the Red Foxes to a 2005 MAAC title and NCAA Regional appearWife Colleen ance Volunteer Assistant, University of Virginia 2006-07 Playing Career • Coached catchers, assisted with hitters George Mason University 1999-2002 • The Cavaliers set school records for hits, RBIs and total bases during his • Four-year starter behind the plate for the Patriots time Vermont Expos (Short Season, Expos) 2002 Assistant Coach, Radford University 2008-present

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Ryan CONNOLLY

Assistant Coach ♦ First Season ♦ Notre Dame ‘09

Radford’s baseball program added Ryan Connolly as an assistant coach in July of 2012. Connolly comes to Radford after spending two seasons (2011-12) as the volunteer coach at Virginia Tech. His duties include assisting with all day-to-day aspects of the program, as well as coaching hitters and handling recruiting. “Through the search process, it took time to be thorough and put together the best staff we could assemble,” head coach Joe Raccuia said. “Ryan has the ‘it’ factor – he has energy, personality, communication skills that will relate to our players. He also has the passion and work ethic to be a great recruiter for our program.” In his time with the Hokies, Connolly’s work included coaching catchers and hitters and coaching at first base. He also was in charge of directing the Pete Hughes Hokieball Camps. A native of Binghamton, N.Y., Connolly was a standout collegiate player at Notre Dame (2006-10). As a senior, he led the Fighting Irish with a .335 batting average including team highs of 11 home runs and 38 RBIs. He also led the team in hits (66), doubles (15), triples (2), total bases (118), slugging percentage (.438) and hit by pitch (20). He was a four-year monogram winner and a two-time captain, earning his Bachelor’s degree in 2009 in psychology and pre-professional studies. Connolly and his mother, Penny, are co-chairs of the Michael E. Connolly Endowment for Lung Cancer Research, named in honor of his late father.

Matt Mack

Volunteer Assistant Coach ♦ First Season ♦ Radford ‘12 Matt Mack, an All-Big South performer from Joe Raccuia’s first recruiting class at Radford, was named volunteer assistant coach in July of 2012. “It takes perseverance to get through from a volunteer job to a full-time assistant job – Matt Mack has the passion and character to see it through,” Raccuia said. “Matt was a great player and a great leader for this program, and I’m glad to have someone with his ‘blue collar’ mentality on our staff.” Mack’s day-to-day duties include assisting with all aspects of the program, as well as coaching hitters and infielders. Mack will also head up the operations of Joe Raccuia Baseball Camps. A product of Davidsonville, Md., Mack was an important part of the turnaround of the Radford program under Raccuia. A two-time all-conference selection, he posted solid career numbers (2009-12) with a .331 average, 14 home runs and 105 RBIs. Mack was the leading hitter for the Highlanders in 2012 with a .332 average, along with five homers and 40 RBIs. In addition, he was named Radford University’s male Ironworks Award winner in 2011, recognizing his commitment to strength and conditioning. Mack earned a Bachelor’s degree in management from RU in May of 2012.

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Ryan SPEIER

Student Assistant Coach ♦ First Season After more than a decade away and a four-year stint with the Colorado Rockies, Ryan Speier returned to Radford University and joined the baseball staff for the upcoming 2013 season as the student assistant coach for Highlanders. Speier, the second Highlander to reach the major leagues, spent 2005 through 2009 in Colorado and pitched in the 2007 World Series. He also played a season in Japan with the Pacific League’s Rakuten Golden Eagles in 2011. Speier pitched at Radford from 1998-2001, leaving the Highlanders following the 2001 campaign to sign as a free agent with the Rockies. “This is a huge opportunity for me,” Speier said. “As long as I can remember, I’ve really wanted to get involved in college coaching and this is a great spot for me since I have an attachment to the team and a good relationship with coach Raccuia. I know I’ll be in good hands with him as a mentor and I think I’m going to learn a lot here.” “He wants to give back to players and help them understand what it takes to be a better player and better person,” head coach Joe Raccuia said. “We’re definitely excited to have him back. Ryan’s an alumnus that had success and even though he’s already lived his dream, the chance to graduate and get his education is still important. But he also wants to make a career out of college baseball and we’re glad to help him get his feet wet.” At Radford, Speier will work with the pitching staff – he’ll also balance baseball with completing his course work in psychology. “Getting a degree is definitely something I have to do and I’m glad to finally be knocking that out,” Speier said. “I was able to squeeze 12 years out of a career in baseball and along the way, I decided that I wanted to be a lifer. I’ve been around the game at a high level and know what it takes to be successful – Radford is definitely a good fit for me to pursue that.” Speier, whose road to the majors included 22 appearances for the Salem Avalanche in 2002, was named the Minor League Baseball Rolaids Relief Man award winner in 2004 after 37 saves at Double-A Tulsa – he was the first Rockies farmhand to earn this distinction. After earning a roster spot out of spring training in 2005, Speier won his major league debut on Opening Day in relief against the Padres, becoming just the fourth rookie since 1960 to win his debut on Opening Day. He was on the postseason roster for the Rockies in 2007 - their only World Series appearance – and earned a Division Series save against the Phillies. Speier finished his four seasons in the major leagues with a 7-3 record and 3.99 ERA in 90 relief outings.

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Radford University The Facility Now...

Radford University transformed its baseball program in April of 2011 by opening a brand-new stadium and making the first significant adjustment to its home park since opening in 1986. RU Baseball Stadium opened on April 8, 2011 when the Highlanders hosted VMI in the first game of a Big South series and changed the baseball experience in the New River Valley. A project unlike any before in the history of RU athletics, the stadium was completely privately funded through the Radford University Athletics Foundation, through the efforts of the RAC. It gives the program a stadium that is capable of hosting high-level competition, including the Big South Tournament. Using structural elements of the existing facility, a 700-seat grandstand was constructed on top. Spectators closer to the action than ever before, with the first row of red, chair-backed seats beginning three feet from the backstop. Sight lines in the grandstand are directed at the

center of the field of play. A spacious main concourse level is positioned at the top of the grandstand. In addition, a new pressbox and state-of-the-art sound system provided the finishing touches. For the first time ever, the Highlanders will have the capability to host night games. The stadium features lighting standards that meet the requirements of NCAA Regional Tournament host sites. In addition to the stadium, the actual grounds and dugouts saw a complete overhaul in the fall of 2009, setting the stage for the stadium improvements. One of the finest natural playing surfaces in the region, Carolina Green Corp. Athletic Field Construction was in charge of a project that included a new sod, a laser-graded surface of sand-based Tuckahoe bluegrass, and a new irrigation and drainage system underneath the field. New dugouts were also built to fit the changing needs of the program. Both dugouts are 74 feet long, include a deeper bench area with steps up to the field, restrooms, and expanded storage space on either side.

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Player Development Leadership On & Off The Field While so much of the focus for collegiate baseball players is geared on field, Radford’s baseball program takes the time to develop wellrounded athletes and individuals. For the Highlanders, the fall season sets the stage for both the upcoming regular season, as well as a player’s commitment to the off-field training and life skills necessary to becoming a well-rounded studentathlete.

Highlander Challenge The Highlander Challenge, which was completed for the fifth time under head coach Joe Raccuia, is a physical component of the offseason that involves strength, endurance and strategy, and is completely unique to the week-long period of the challenge. It’s brother-versusbrother, as the Highlanders are divided into two competing teams led by senior captains. Think you can push yourself to your physical limit? You’ll have to during the challenge. Community Service

Along with the challenge, the Highlanders take on a yearly community service project. This year, they teamed up with a selected group of seventh graders at Dalton Middle School in Radford to impart leadership values. The ultimate goal was for the seventh graders working with the Highlanders to serve as mentors to elementary school-aged children and prepare them for their next steps in school and life.

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Indoor Facility

A place the Highlanders call home anytime and in any weather, the RU Baseball Indoor Facility includes three 90 foot batting cages, with the necessary equipment and amenities for live pitching, machine pitching, pitcherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bullpens, and defensive drills. Located adjacent to campus, the indoor facility can serve the Radford baseball team and Joe Raccuia Baseball Camps year-round, anytime the weather restricts outdoor practice or events. At 7200 square feet, indoor facility rivals the facilities of several top schools and conferences throughout the southeast region and across college baseball.

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Radford Athletics Director of Athletics Robert Lineburg Since being introduced as Radford University’s Director of Athletics in the fall of 2007, Radford native Robert Lineburg has helped usher in a new era of Highlander athletics, marked by unprecedented on-and off-field improvements and successes. In his short time with the department, Lineburg has been the catalyst for a number of changes, particularly in areas such as facilities, personnel and strategic planning. His most visible influences to date have been on the Dedmon Center and Radford University’s new 700-seat baseball stadium. Beginning in the spring of 2008, the Dedmon Center, the centerpiece of Highlander athletics, underwent transformations to the arena, including a new steel-supported roof, a new basketball floor, renovated athletic offices, a new-look natatorium, and improved athletic locker, training, and medical facilities. Along with the initial upgrades to the Dedmon Center, an improved state-of-the-art strength and conditioning room, new ticket office and Learning Enhancement Center (LEC), which houses student-athlete academic support, were completed/added in 2009. In 2010, facility upgrades included a new high-tech videoboard / sound system to the Dedmon Center as well as a new playing surface / irrigation system and dugouts to the Radford University Baseball Field. This past spring, Radford transformed its baseball program in April of 2011 by opening a brand-new stadium and making the first significant adjustment to its home park since opening in 1986. For the first time ever, the Highlanders have the capability to host night games. The stadium features lighting standards that meet the requirements of NCAA Regional Tournament host sites. In June, Robert Lineburg introduced Mike Jones as Radford University’s 7th head men’s basketball coach. Lineburg has also overseen the hires of six new head coaches as well as seven new athletic administrators. His other hires include women’s basketball head coach Taj Njongba, head volleyball coach Marci Jenkins, women’s head golf coach Jeff Beeler, head men’s soccer coach Marc Reeves and the promotion of track and field interim director Brent Chumbley to head coaches’ status. Among the administrators added in Lineburg’s tenure are executive associate A.D. Randy Butt, head athletic trainer Chad Hyatt, assistant A.D. for communications Tom Galbraith, director of student-athlete support services/senior women’s administrator Stephanie Ballein and Director of Facilities Marcus Attles. As a result of the changes, Radford achieved a banner year in 2008-09: women’s soccer, men’s basketball, men’s tennis and softball claimed Big South conference crowns and advanced to NCAA Tournament play. Women’s soccer advanced to its fourth tournament, men’s basketball won the Big South regular-season and tournament title to advance to the NCAAs for the first time since 1998, men’s tennis made its third-straight appearance, and softball appeared for the first time and won Radford’s first-ever NCAA tournament game in any sport. Lineburg and the Highlanders backed their success in 2008-09 with a men’s tennis and softball Big South regular season title in 2009-10. Mickey Dean’s softball team went on to win their second straight conference tournament crown before advancing to the Athens, Georgia Regional final with two more NCAA Tournament victories. The successes on the field continued in 2010-11 as Radford captured three more Big South titles. Women’s soccer and softball claimed regular season crowns, while men’s tennis advanced to the NCAA Tournament with their fourth league tournament championship in five years. Along with their competitive success, the Highlanders have defined the true meaning of “student-athlete” during Lineburg’s tenure. For the second consecutive year, Radford led all Big South institutions by placing 58.3 percent of its student-athletes on the conference’s

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Presidential Honor Roll. In 2008-09, the Highlanders had 57.9 percent of their students on the list. Along with their competitive success, the Highlanders have defined the true meaning of “student-athlete” during Lineburg’s tenure. For the second consecutive year, Radford led all Big South institutions by placing 58.3 percent of its student-athletes on the conference’s Presidential Honor Roll. In 2008-09, the Highlanders had 57.9 percent of their students on the list. He and his staff have also been responsible for creating a six-year strategic plan for the Radford athletic department and building an athletics facilities master plan. Additional achievements include ushering in a new athletics Internet site (RadfordAthletics.com), and helping implement a new ticket system (Ticket Return). Lineburg and his staff have also hosted top-level competition, with five Big South championships taking place on the Radford campus from 2008-11 (men’s basketball, track & field, softball, men’s tennis and volleyball). In addition to making an impact on Radford athletics, Lineburg is also involved in a number of different organizations and committees. He is the chairman of the Big South Conference Subcommittee on Basketball Improvement, a member of the Big South ad-hoc Committee on Basketball Issues, a member of the selection committee to select Radford University’s Vice President for Advancement, and most recently, was selected to serve on the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Issues Committee. Prior to becoming Radford’s third Director of Athletics, Lineburg’s corporate knowledge was groomed as a marketing associate with Peloton Real Estate Partners in Dallas, Texas. Along with his business experience, Lineburg spent 15 seasons as a college basketball coach, including time as Southern Methodist’s (Dallas, Texas) interim head coach. Prior to serving as the Mustangs interim head coach, Lineburg spent eight years as an assistant coach at SMU. Following his interim tenure, he served two more seasons as an assistant coach at Southern Methodist. Lineburg’s coaching resume also includes assistant coaching positions with the men’s basketball programs at James Madison University and Emory & Henry College, as well as with the Dallas Mavericks summer league team. His coaching experience also took him through the Big South, as he spent time on the sideline at UNC Greensboro. A 1991 graduate of Roanoke College, Lineburg started his collegiate basketball career as a Radford Highlander, where he was a two-year letterman before transferring to nearby Roanoke College to play his final two years. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in political science with a minor in history. In 1995, he received a Master’s Degree in education from Virginia Tech, where he was also a graduate assistant on the men’s basketball staff. Lineburg is the son of retired Radford High School football coach and athletic director Norman Lineburg and the brother of Dr. Mark Lineburg, the Superintendent of Bristol City Schools, Paul Lineburg, the Assistant Principal at Cave Spring H.S. and Wayne Lineburg, who is the associate head football coach at the University of Richmond.

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Strength & Conditioning Pride In Preparation A component that is vital to Radford student-athletes is the strength and conditioning program directed by Strength and Conditioning Coach Scott Bennett. Highlander Athletics has long been recognized as one of the leaders among Mid-Atlantic schools in its conditioning and strength training. It has been an instrumental part in the success of Radford University sports through the years. Under the direction of Bennett and Assistant Strength and Conditioning coaches Tim Ridley and Michele Huffman, the program is designed to help each student-athlete reach his or her full potential in their respective sport. Each Radford University student-athlete has strength and conditioning programs unique to their goals as a player. This program, developed by Bennett, helps prepare Radford student-athletes for the long and rigorous in-season schedule. The Strength and Conditioning staff at Radford University is committed to excellence in competition and in life.

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The players in our program em brace the importance of th eir preparation. As a staff, we in turn embr ace the latest an d most cutting edge prog ramming availa bl e. It is my goal to make su re that every st ud en t-athlete on our team has a positive training experience thro ughout the span of their off and in season.,” Bennett.

Bringing 23 years of experience in the strength and conditioning field, Scott Bennett will oversee the day-to-day operations of the strength and conditioning program. In his career, Bennett has coached a multitude of collegiate athletes who have gone forward to find careers in the professional ranks (over 30 in the NFL), as well as conference champions, national champions, world record holders, and Olympians. As a professional, he has risen to the top of the strength and conditioning field. Bennett was recently awarded the honor of being part of the NSCA’s (National Strength and Conditioning Association) Coaches Registry at the Emeritus level—the highest level awarded in the field. Perhaps the honor standing out the most in his impressive list of accolades is his accreditation as a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCCa) since 2006. At the time, there were only 62 certified at this level in the world. Today, there are roughly 100 practicing at the Master’s level.

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Student-Athlete Support Services Learning Enhancement Center The mission of the Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) office for Radford University Athletics is to promote, assist, and provide counsel to all student-athletes. Its primary, constant goal is to develop graduates and outstanding citizens who have contributed in the areas of athletic competition during their tenures of education. Located in the Dedmon Center, the newly established Learning Enhancement Center is equipped with computers, tutorial rooms, and a study lounge. The Learning Enhancement Center provides direction for student-athletes via academic counseling in conjunction with advisors from the respective colleges at Radford University. Academic support services such as tutoring and supervised study hall are provided, as well as career planning, monitoring of eligibility status, and a host of other guidance and advisory services. *Support efforts of every student-athlete toward intellectual development and

“Her work ethic and dedication to student-athletes shows with the BIg South Honor Roll and that we have 50 percent of our kids with 3.0 GPAs,” Joe Raccuia.

graduation *Assist student-athletes in using athletics as preparation for success in life *Promote ownership by the student-athletes of their academic, athletic, personal and social responsibilities; *Meet the changing needs of student-athletes; *Promote respect for diversity among student-athletes; *Enhance interpersonal relationships in the lives of student-athletes; *Assist student-athletes in building positive self-esteem; *Enable student-athletes to make meaningful contributions to their communities; *Encourage the development of leadership skills.

Stephanie Ballein Director SWA

Stephanie Ballein is in her fifth year as the Director of Student-Athlete Support Services for Radford University athletics. Ballein’s department has the purpose of supporting student development initiatives and to enhancing the quality of the student-athlete experience within the university setting. In her day-to-day functions, Ballein oversees all of the athletic department’s academic services, including study hall, tutoring and coordinating other academic needs specfic to student-athletes. Ballein works closely with the RU baseball team, as well as each of the other programs. Ballein is also the department’s Senior Women’s Administrator (SWA).

“Stephanie is second to none when it come to her dedication to her job of providing assistance to student-athletes so that they can achieve their academic goals. This has been proven over the last five years.”

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Athletic Training Sports Medicine The Sports Medicine Department within Radford University Athletics is comprised of certified athletic trainers, licensed physicians and several other health care professionals who collaborate to optimize performance and provide health care for the student athletes competing on Radford’s 19 intercollegiate teams. This health care delivery team works together in the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities. The athletic training staff, certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification, and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, work out of athletic training facilities at Cupp Stadium and in the Dedmon Center. Radford’s Sports Medicine Department provides preventative and rehabilitative services for the student-athletes throughout the day, as well as first responder professional rescue services at the teams’ practices and competitions. Other responsibilities include: travel with teams; drug testing coordination, appropriate health care referral, supervision, education, and evaluation of students enrolled in the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP); and education of student-athletes and coaches in numerous health-related areas.

John Shifflett begins his season with the Radford and the Baseball program in 2013. Shifflett served as the athletic trainer for Virginia Tech’s baseball program for three seasons prior to his arrival in Radford. In his time at Tech, Shifflett worked with the Hokies’ football team and men’s soccer team, as well as the cheerleading and John Shifflett HighTech dance squads. Assistant Athletic Trainer Shifflett arrived at Tech by way of Averett University in Danville, Va., where he earned a bachelor’s degree in athletic training in 2007. In addition to his collegiate work, Shifflett has completed a pair of internships with NFL teams; the Indianapolis Colts in the summer of 2006 and the Philadelphia Eagles in the summer of 2008. He earned a master’s in education from Tech in May of 2009.

*Committed to diversity in our Sports Medicine Staff. *In which conducts its programs and business with integrity and the highest ethical standards. *Devoted to providing our student-athletes with the highest quality medical care. *Devoted to providing our student-athletes with the highest quality programs in preventative medicine and health care education. *Committed to acquiring and developing the best qualified Medical Team. *Committed to developing the leadership potential of our certified staff. *Committed to preserving tradition while managing an ever-changing environment.

Team Physicians

The Sports Medicine department could not operate without the assistance of medical personnel outside of the university. The addition of two physicians’ weekly visits to the athletic training room has significantly enhanced the program. Dr. Delmas Bolin, a physician specializing in Sports Medicine, serves as the head team physician. Bolin visits the athletic training room on a weekly basis to examine and treat student-athletes, and provides medical assistance at various intercollegiate contests. Bolin works with Radford athletes alongside associate team physician Dr. Scott Kincaid. Dr. Marc Siegel, team orthopedic surgeon, provides expertise in his field. Dr. Siegel also serves as the Team Orthopedic surgeon for the Virginia Tech Hokies’ Athletic Department. Dr. Patrick Curran, currently practicing with Drs. Newman, Blackstock and Associates, serves as team optometrist, while Dr. Stephen McCuin DDS lends his time as athletic team dentist. Athletic Team Physicians Dr. Delmas Bolin - Head Team Physician Dr. Marc Siegel - Team Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Scott Kincaid - Associate Team Physician Athletic Team Optometrist Dr. Patrick Curran

Athletic Team Dentist Dr. Stephen McCuin, D.D.S./P.C. Team Chiropractic Physicians Dr. N. Ray Tuck, Jr. Dr. Benjamin Bowman

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Highlanders Legacy Jim Abbott (1992-95) • •

RU’s career wins and strikeouts leader Tossed 19 career complete games with five shutouts • Won nine games in 1995, a school record that stood until 2011

Duane Filchner (1994-97) • • •

Nicknamed the “Highlander Hitman”, earned Big South Player of the Year honors in 1994 Four-time First Team All-Big South selection Ranks seventh on the Big South career batting average list entering 2012

Kelly Dampeer (1994-97) • • •

A Roanoke native, and the first player in school history to earn Freshman All- America honors Tied for the school’s career home run lead Played in a school-record 208 career games for the Highlanders

Travis Morgan (1988-91) • • •

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The most prolific hitting catcher in program history with a career .338 average Hit .431 wit 40 RBIs in 1989 and a school record .748 slugging percentage RU Athletic Hall of Fame inductee in 2004

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Highlanders Legacy Alex Gregory (2006-09) • The first player in school and Big South history to hit .400 three times • Tied for the school’s career home run lead and is school’s career hits leader • Earned Big South Scholar Athlete of the Year honors in 2008

Denny Van Pelt (1988-90)

• Two-time First Team All-Big South selection • Ranks in the school’s career top 10 in 14 offensive categories, ranging from home runs to stolen bases • Big South All-Tournament selection in 1993, when RU played in the championship game

Phil Leftwich (1988-90) • RU’s first MLB player following his callup in 1993 to the Angels • Member of the inaugural RU Athletic Hall of Fame class in 1995 • Radford’s career ERA leader • Turned in the school’s best singleseason pitching performance with a 7-2 record and 2.88 ERA in 1989

Ricky Saunders (1985-88) • • • •

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RU Athletic Hall of Fame class of 1999 First scholarship player in RU program history Is the school’s single-season batting average record holder at .456 in 1985, the program’s first season Holds the school and Big South record with 6 hits against Shenandoah on April 14, 1985

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Highlanders Pros Eddie Butler (2010-12)

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“I had a great time in my three years year. It was like having another family,” Butler on the team.

“Radford changed me. I grew up a lot over the three years. School and living away from home taught me to be responsible for everything,” Butler.

A supplemental First Round pick (46th overall), Butler’s success at Radford carried over to his first professional season. The first player in Big South history to be selected int eh MLB Draft’s first round, Butler was named to the Pioneer League’s postseason All-Star team, a group that included just five pitchers. He was 7-1 in 13 appearances, 12 starts and led the league with a 2.13 ERA, nearly a run-and-a-half better than the next closest starting pitcher. Butler’s WHIP (walks and hits/innings pitched) was also tops in the circuit. In his first four professional starts, he picked up four wins and allowed just three runs in 25 innings of work. In 2012, he became the program’s first BIg South Pitcher of the Year when he shared the honors after a stellar junior campaign. Butler set a school record with a 2.20 ERA, going 7-4 in 14 starts, while holding opponents to a .217 batting average.

y. It really physicall d n a y ll n if I had enta al ball tha n both m n o io rs s e s p fe a ro taff and p as ared for p l,” Butler on the s p “I grew u re p r e tt o o e be be high sch helped m ht out of ig a tr s re gone the Radford.

Ryan Speier (1998-2001) Rakuten Golden Eagles (NPB)

Ryan Speier, the second Radford player to play in the major leagues, spent the 2011 season the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of the Pacific League, part of Japan’s major leagues (NPB). Speier played his first season in Japan after four major league seasons with with Colorado Rockies (2005-09). He picked up eight saves, but his 2011 season was drastically impacted by the post-earthquake tsunami that struck the Japanese coast and made world headlines. Speier, a native of Springfield, Va., was a standout pitcher for the Highlanders from 1998-2001. He signed with the Colorado Rockies as a free agent in 2001, and made the 25-man Opening Day roster in 2005.

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Highlanders Pros Phil Leftwich (1988-90) California Angels (1993-96)

Phil Leftwich became the first Radford athlete in the major leagues when he joined the California Angels in 1993. The Angels’ top selection in the 1990 Major League draft, he was taken in the second round at pick No. 64. Only a handful of Big South players have ever been selected with a higher pick than Leftwich. A Lynchburg, Va., native, Leftwich was RU’s first all-conference and all-state pitcher. He helped Radford’s young baseball program turn the corner, leading the Highlanders to their first winning season in 1989. Leftwich was 7-2 with a 2.88 ERA for the 27-19 Highlanders that year, in only their fifth season of varsity play. Overall, he was 19-14, pitching 25 complete games and 265 innings from 1988-1990. He was named All-Big South in 1988 and 1989. Leftwich left RU with 13 school pitching records and remain’s the school’s career leader in ERA (3.24) and complete games (25). He made his major league debut on July 29, 1993 against the Oakland A’s and posted a career-low 3.79 ERA in 12 starts as a rookie. His first career win was August 15 of that year at Seattle. Leftwich started 34 career games for the Angels, earned nine wins and posted a 4.99 ERA. Leftwich was inducted into the Radford University Athletic Hall of Fame as part of its inaugural class in 1995.

Reggie Keen (2007-10)

Milwaukee Brewers organization Former All-BIg South pick Reggie Keen is set to begin his fourth season in the Milwaukee Brewers organization in 2012. Keen, a native of Danville, walked on at Radford and finished as one of the school’s leaders in career batting average and stolen bases. He signed as an undrafted free agent in the summer of 2010 with the Brewers. Keen played his first full season in 2011 with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (A). Prior to the season, Keen played in five Cactus League games for parent club Milwaukee, going 1-for-5 for the spring with a double against the Angels on March 24. In 2012, Keen put together another standout professional season, playing in a career-high 125 games. His 45 stolen bases were second in the Florida State League and among the top-10 in all of Class A-Advanced baseball. Keen, the everyday center fielder and No. 2 hitter in the order, led the Manatees in at-bats and was second on the club with 119 hits.

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Highlanders Pros Recent Professional Players

Mark Fleisher (2002-05)

Cory Koliscak (2002-05)

Eric Evans (2007-08)

Alex Gregory (2006-09)

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Eddie Butler (2010-12)

Matt Hillsinger (2009-12) Hillsinger missed two-thirds of the professional short season after rehabbing a knee injury suffered in late April while at Radford. The 22nd-round pick played sparingly to close out the season, with just 22 at-bats in nine games. However, Hillsinger had a pair of multi-hit games, and walked more times than he struck out. Hillsinger continued his season with Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the Arizona Instructional League.

Mark Peterson (2011-12) Peterson, a native of Raleigh, N.C., pitched close to home in his first professional season and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disappoint, nearly helping his team to the Appalachian League championship. A free agent signee following the draft, Peterson was a shutdown reliever for the Royals, posting a 1.16 ERA and allowing opponents to hit a microscopic .187 off of him. Over a 10-game stretch to close out the regular seasn, Peterson allowed only one earned run in 16 2/3 innings. Peterson finished second in the Appalachian League with 6 wins.

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Highlanders Pros All-time Radford University Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft Selections/Signings Under Joe Raccuia in Red PLAYER Phil Leftwich Chris Connolly Denny Van Pelt Duane Filchner Dub Salyers Jason Anderson Kelly Dampeer Tim Manwiller David Gotauco Ryan Speier Fred Wray Bill McCarthy Sean Walsh Mark Fleisher Cory Koliscak Eric Evans Casey Hodges Alex Gregory Reggie Keen Eddie Butler Matt Hillsinger Mark Peterson

ORG. Angels Royals Angels A’s Expos A’s Indians A’s Braves Rockies Braves Braves Phillies Orioles Mariners Rangers Braves Mets Brewers Rockies Athletics Royals

SIGNED 1990 1991 1994 1995 1996 1997 1997 1997 2000 2001 2001 2001 2001 2005 2005 2008 2008 2009 2010 2012 2012 2012

ACQUIRED Draft, 2nd round Draft, 15th round Draft, 25th round Draft, 23rd round Draft, 11th round Draft, 4th round Draft, 22nd round Draft, 30th round Free agent Free agent Free agent Free agent Free agent Draft, 14th round Free agent Draft, 23rd round Draft, 23rd round Draft, 17th round Free agent Draft, 1st Round Draft, 22nd Round Free Agent

SUMMER BASEBALL Development Away From the New River Valley Highlander players continue to improve as they make their way through the Radford baseball program. However, when they are not under the guidance of the coaching staff, the Highlanders use summer baseball leagues to improve their skill set and develop while playing against high-level competition.

SUMMER LEAGUES Alaska Cal Ripken, Sr. (Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Region) Cape Cod Coastal Plain (North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia) New York Collegiate Northwoods (Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota) Valley (Shenandoah Vallley - West Virginia, Virginia)

“All they have to worry about is waking up and playing baseball,” said Raccuia. “It has definitely helped the program and given us national exposure.”

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ACCOLADES

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During Raccuia’s tenure, Highlanders have garnered 15 all-conference selections. In addition, Eddie Butler earned the program’s first Big South Pitcher of the Year honor and Jeff Kemp was selected to Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Freshman All-America Team as well as being named the 2009 Big South Rookie of the Year. Academically Alex Gregory was the 2008 Big South Scholar-Athlete of the Year and along with Jason Patten garnered Academic All-District distinctions. Big South PITCHER of the Year 2012...................................... Eddie Butler* *Co-Pitcher Big South Rookie of the Year 2009........................................... Jeff Kemp BSC Scholar-Athlete of the Year

2008 ..................................... Alex Gregory Big South All-Conference 2008 First Team.............................. Alex Gregory Second Team............................. Eric Evans ...............................................Tyren Rivers

Big South All-Tournament 2008...................................... Alex Gregory .............................................. Reggie Keen 2009...................................... Alex Gregory 2011.........................................Eddie Butler Vasid Pitcher of the Year 2012...................................... Eddie Butler* *Co-Pitcher Vasid All-State 2009 First Team.............................. Alex Gregory 2010 First Team............................ Matt Hillsinger 2011 First Team.............................Ryan Burgess Second Team....................... Matt Hillsinger ...................................................Matt Mack 2012 First Team................................Eddie Butler ................................................... Jeff Kemp ............................................ Matt Hillsinger

VASID All-STATE Academic 2010...................................... Jason Patten CoSIDA Academic District 2008...................................... Alex Gregory 2012...................................... Jason Patten Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Freshman All-America 2009 Honorable Mention..................... Jeff Kemp

Big South All-Academic Team 2008...................................... Alex Gregory 2009...................................... Alex Gregory 2010...................................... Jason Patten 2011....................................... Jason Patten 2012...................................... Jason Patten

2009 Second Team......................... Alex Gregory ................................................ Aerik Taylor 2010 First Team............................ Matt Hillsinger Second Team......................... Reggie Keen 2011 First Team............................ Matt Hillsinger ...................................................Matt Mack .......................................... Abram Williams Second Team........................Ryan Burgess ................................................Eddie Butler 2012 First Team............................ Matt Hillsinger ................................................Eddie Butler Second Team..............................Matt Mack

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Big South Players of the Week Mar. 24, 2008.......................... Tyren Rivers April 16, 2010..........................Reggie Keen Mar. 26, 2012........................Matt Hillsinger April 23, 2012.............................. Jeff Kemp Big South Pitchers of the Week April 28, 2008............................ Eric Evans May 12, 2008.............................John Lloyd May 10, 2010...........................Eddie Butler April 25, 2011...........................Eddie Butler May 26, 2011..................... Abram Williams April 30, 2012..........................Eddie Butler

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Raccuia’s recruits have been major contributors to Radford’s improvement and have made their marks in the school record books and in the conference annals. After inheriting a program that won just 10 games in 2007, eight of Raccuia’s recruits have matched or established new school records, with the 2012 senior class earning 115 wins - the most for a four-year class in program history. Under Joe Raccuia in Red BATTING

GAMES PLAYED Season: ....................... 57, Josh Gardiner, 2012 ............................................Zach Costello, 2012 ................................... Brett Mollenahauer, 2012 Career: ........... 217, Brett Mollenhauer, 2009-12 AT-BATS Game: .................................... 7, several players Season: ....................... 243, Tyren Rivers, 2010 Career: ........... 843, Brett Mollenhauer, 2009-12 RUNS SCORED Game: ........... 5, Todd Ford vs. Clarkson, 4/4/90 .....................Kelly Dampeer vs. UMBC, 4/23/95 .....................Chaz McGuirk, vs. UMBC, 3/22/98 Season: ..................... 60, Duane Filchner, 1995 Career: ............... 198, Duane Filchner, 1992-95 HITS Game: .... 6, Ricky Saunders vs. Shenandoah, 4/14/85 Season: .........................84, Reggie Keen, 2008 Career: ...................272, Alex Gregory, 2006-09 SINGLES Game: ... 6, Ricky Saunders vs. Shenandoah, 4/14/85 Season: ..................... 56, Mike Lombardi, 1998 Career: ................199, Mike Lombardi, 1996-99 DOUBLES Game: ................ 4, Chris Carr vs. JMU, 4/22/97 Season: ...................... 22, Kelly Dampeer, 1995 Career: .................. 64, Kelly Dampeer, 1994-97 TRIPLES Game: ...... 2, John Gilbert vs. Clarkson, 3/28/87 Season: .......................... 7, Stuart Ritchie, 2004 Career: ................ 14, Kellen Wohlford, 2002-05 HOME RUNS Game: ...... 3 , Travis Morgan vs. UNCA, 3/25/88 . .............. Kelly Dampeer vs. C.W. Post, 3/19/95 .............. Duane Filchner vs. Richmond, 4/20/95 ............................Alex Gregory vs. VMI, 4/15/06 Season: ...................... 16, Kelly Dampeer, 1995 ............................................ Mark Fleisher, 2004 Career: .................. 38, Kelly Dampeer, 1994-97 ........................................Alex Gregory, 2006-09

TOTAL BASES Game: .14, Zach Costello vs. Presbyterian, 4/1/11 Season: .................... 148, Kelly Dampeer, 1995 Career: ................ 456, Kelly Dampeer, 1994-97

INNINGS PITCHED Game: .10.1, Phil Leftwich vs. Va. Tech, 3/29/89 Season: ...............106.1, Jason Anderson, 1997 Career: .................. 313.1, Justin Tubb, 2002-05

RUNS BATTED IN Game: ..... 10, Travis Morgan vs. UNCA, 3/25/88 Season: ...................... 58, Kelly Dampeer, 1995 Career: ............... 181, Duane Filchner, 1992-95

STRIKEOUTS Game: ...........15, Jim Abbott vs. UNCG, 3/26/95 Season: ........................... 113, Jim Abbott, 1995 Career: .......................286, Jim Abbott, 1992-95

BATTING AVERAGE Season: ................. .456, Ricky Saunders, 1985 Career: .............. .389, Duane Filchner, 1992-95

SAVES Season: ..17, Abram Williams, 2011 (BSC Rec.) Career: .................18, Bret Lieberman, 2002-06

SLUGGING PERCENTAGE Season: .....................748, Travis Morgan, 1989 Career: ................... .688, Donnie Just, 1989-92

SHUTOUTS Season: ..............................3, Jim Abbott, 1995 Career: ...........................5, Jim Abbott, 1992-95

BASES ON BALLS Game:...................... 4, Denny Van Pelt, 4/30/94 ................................... Brett Mollenhauer, 5/1/10 Season: .....................51, Denny Van Pelt, 1994 Career: ...............105, Denny Van Pelt, 1991-94

NO-HIT GAMES .......Jason Anderson vs. UNCA, 4/15/95 (7 inn.) ........Todd Tortorici vs. G. Mason, 5/8/90 (7 inn.) ..........Ray Rusk vs. Ferrum, 4/8/86 (5 inn., rain)

STOLEN BASES Game: .4, Jeff Cooper vs. Bluefield St. 4/28/864, ....................Reggie Keen vs. N.C. A&T, 3/17/10 ………........ Tyren Rivers vs. Longwood, 4/14/10 Season: ......................... 33, Tyren Rivers, 2010 Career: ..................... 69, Tyren Rivers, 2007-10 CONSECUTIVE HITS (IN CONSEC. ABS) 12 .......................................Bill McCarthy, 1999

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APPEARANCES Season: ........................33, Brad Wimmer, 2010 Career: ..................... 59, Jamie Booth, 1996-99 GAMES STARTED Season: ........................... 16, Justin Tubb, 2005 Career: ..................... 51, Jamie Booth, 1996-99 DECISIONS Season: ........................... 13, Justin Tubb, 2004 ............................................ Mark Fleisher, 2005 Career: .........................38, Jim Abbott, 1992-95 WINS Season: ...............................9, Jim Abbott, 1995 .............................................. Eddie Butler, 2011 Career: .........................24, Jim Abbott, 1992-95

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EARNED RUN AVERAGE (MIN. 40 INN.) Season: ..........................3.14, Jim Abbott, 1995 ............................................... (34 ER in 97.1 IP) Career: .................. 3.62, Phil Leftwich, 1988-90 ........................................... (107 ER in 265.6 IP) MOST HITS Game: ............................ 26, vs. UMBC, 4/23/95 Season: ..............................................583, 2008 MOST RUNS SCORED Game: ............................ 28, vs. UMBC, 4/23/95 Season: ..............................................403, 1992 MOST HOME RUNS Game: .........................7, vs. Richmond, 4/15/98 Season: ................................................60, 1995 STOLEN BASES Game: ............................12, vs. Juniata, 3/11/94 Season: ..............................................143, 2010 FIELDING PERCENTAGE Highest: ..............................................978, 2012 Lowest: ...............................................872, 1985 MOST DOUBLE PLAYS Game: ......... 5 vs. East Tennessee State, 3/5/91 Season: ......................................59, 1992, 2012

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Single Season Top 10 BATTING

BATTING AVERAGE (80 AT BATS MIN.) .456........... Ricky Saunders....................... 1985 .439........... Ricky Saunders....................... 1986 .431........... Travis Morgan.......................... 1989 .430........... Alex Gregory............................ 2007 .407........... Alex Gregory............................ 2009 .401........... Duane Filchner........................ 1993 .401........... Alex Gregory............................ 2008 .399........... Duane Filchner........................ 1994 .389........... Duane Filchner........................ 1995 .386........... Jeff Dean................................. 1995 SLUGGING PCT. (80 AT BATS MIN.) .748........... Travis Morgan.......................... 1989 .698........... Kelly Dampeer......................... 1995 .697........... Duane Filchner........................ 1995 .683........... John Gilbert............................. 1989 .679........... Mark Fleisher........................... 2004 .672........... Duane Filchner........................ 1994 .669........... Phillip Haney............................ 1992 .667........... Alex Gregory............................ 2008 .656........... Denny Van Pelt........................ 1994 .655........... Alex Gregory............................ 2009 ON BASE PCT. (80 AT BATS MIN.) .521........... Travis Morgan.......................... 1989 .518........... Alex Gregory............................ 2009 .504........... Alex Gregory............................ 2008 .490........... Denny Van Pelt........................ 1994 .486........... Ricky Saunders....................... 1985 .484........... Ricky Saunders....................... 1986 .482........... Duane Filchner........................ 1994 .474........... Alex Gregory............................ 2007 .465........... Greg Booker............................ 1988 .458........... Joey Harvich............................ 1985 AT BATS 243……….. Tyren Rivers…………………….2010 229............ Tyren Rivers............................ 2008 224............ Alan Ashworth.......................... 2005 223……….. Brett Mollenhauer……………..2012 221……….. Matt Hillsinger………………….2011 221……….. Zach Costello…………………..2012 221............ Stuart Richie............................ 2004 219……….. Reggie Keen............................ 2008 215............ Brett Mollenhauer.................... 2011 214............ Kellen Wohlford....................... 2005 HITS 84.............. Reggie Keen............................ 2008 83.............. Alex Gregory............................ 2008 81.............. Duane Filchner........................ 1995 78.............. Mike Lombardi......................... 1998 77.............. Kellen Wohlford....................... 2005

76.............. Kelly Dampeer......................... 1995 75.............. Tyren Rivers............................ 2010 74.............. Mike Potter.............................. 2000 74.............. Alan Ashworth.......................... 2005 71.............. Kellen Wohlford....................... 2004 RUNS SCORED 60.............. Duane Filchner........................ 1995 56.............. Alex Gregory............................ 2008 55.............. Duane Filchner........................ 1994 54.............. Donnie Just.............................. 1991 53.............. Mike Potter.............................. 2000 52……….... Zach Costello........................... 2012 51……….... Reggie Keen............................ 2010 50.............. Denny Van Pelt........................ 1994 49.............. Mike Lombardi......................... 1999 49.............. Mike Lombardi......................... 1998 49……….... Matt Hillsinger…………………..2011 RUNS BATTED IN 58.............. Kelly Dampeer......................... 1995 57.............. Duane Filchner........................ 1993 57.............. Kelly Dampeer......................... 1997 53.............. Duane Filchner........................ 1994 52.............. Mark Fleisher........................... 2004 51.............. Duane Filchner........................ 1995 51.............. Brian Pardue............................ 1994 51.............. Jeff Collins............................... 1998 51.............. Alex Gregory............................ 2008 51.............. Raphael Turner........................ 2010 DOUBLES 22……....... Kelly Dampeer………………….1995 19.............. Duane Filchner........................ 1995 19.............. Kellen Wohlford....................... 2004 18.............. Duane Filchner........................ 1994 18.............. Mark Fleisher…………………...2004 17.............. Donnie Just.............................. 1992 17.............. Jeff Collins............................... 1998 17.............. Bill McCarthy........................... 1999 17.............. Sean Walsh............................. 1999 17.............. Bill McCarthy........................... 2000 17.............. Nate Toth................................. 2007 TRIPLES 7................ Stuart Ritchie........................... 2004 6……......... Jesse Ross……………………..2004 6……......... Matt Hillsinger………………….2010 6……......... Jeff Kemp……………………….2012 6................ Kellen Wohlford....................... 2005 5……......... Matt Mack……………………….2011 5................ Duane Filchner........................ 1992 5................ Reggie Keen............................ 2008 *Thirteen players tied with 4

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HOME RUNS 16.............. Kelly Dampeer......................... 1995 16.............. Mark Fleisher........................... 2004 15.............. Duane Filchner........................ 1995 14.............. Alex Gregory............................ 2008 11............... John Gilbert............................. 1989 11............... Denny Van Pelt........................ 1994 11............... Jerry Fulton.............................. 2002 11............... Mark Fleisher........................... 2005 10.............. Phillip Haney............................ 1992 10.............. Kelly Dampeer......................... 1997 10.............. Alex Gregory............................ 2009 10.............. Raphael Turner........................ 2010 TOTAL BASES 148............ Kelly Dampeer......................... 1995 145............ Duane Filchner........................ 1995 138............ Alex Gregory............................ 2008 125............ Mark Fleisher........................... 2004 124............ Jeff Collins............................... 1998 123............ Duane Filchner........................ 1994 117............. Reggie Keen............................ 2008 116............. Alex Gregory............................ 2009 116……….. Raphael Turner........................ 2010 STOLEN BASES 33……….... Tyren Rivers……………………2010 31……….... Reggie Keen…………………... 2010 28……….... Matt Hillsinger………………….2011 27.............. Mike Potter.............................. 2000 27.............. Kellen Wohlford....................... 2004 22.............. Denny Van Pelt........................ 1994 22……….... Raphael Turner………………..2010 20.............. Kellen Wohlford....................... 2005 19.............. Bill Brennan............................. 1995 19.............. Mike Lombardi......................... 1996 19.............. Stuart Richie............................ 2003 19.............. Tyren Rivers............................ 2009 19.............. Zach Costello........................... 2012 WALKS 51.............. Denny Van Pelt........................ 1994 39.............. Alex Gregory............................ 2008 38.............. Greg Booker............................ 1988 36.............. Alex Gregory............................ 2009 33.............. Ray Detwiler............................ 2000 32.............. Duane Filchner........................ 1994 32.............. Scott Creasy............................ 1989 31.............. Joe Raccuia............................. 1994 31.............. Brian Elms............................... 1997 31.............. Adam McKenzie...................... 1998 31.............. Brett Mollenhauer.................... 2012

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Single Season Top 10 PITCHING

EARNED RUN AVG. (20 INNINGS MIN.) 1.80........... Hugh Hallinan.......................... 1990 2.20........... Eddie Butler............................. 2012 2.38........... Bret Lieberman........................ 2003 2.54........... Phil Leftwich............................ 1989 2.55........... Jake Palese............................. 2011 2.70........... Phil Leftwich............................ 1990 2.73........... Travis Toms............................. 1993 3.14........... Jim Abbott................................ 1995 3.18........... Jason Patten............................ 2012 3.19........... Jim Richbourg.......................... 1986 WINS 9................ Jim Abbott................................ 1995 9................ Eddie Butler............................. 2011 8................ Tim Manwiller........................... 1997 8................ Bundy Fulmer.......................... 2000 7................ Phil Leftwich............................ 1989 7................ Jamie Booth............................. 1999 7................ Bundy Fulmer.......................... 1999 7................ Jason Anderson....................... 1997 7................ Eddie Butler............................. 2012 7................ Tyler Costello........................... 2012 SAVES 17.............. Abram Williams........................ 2011 9................ Jason Patten............................ 2009 8................ Bret Lieberman........................ 2003 7................ Travis Toms............................. 1994 6................ Ryan Speier............................. 1998 6................ Bret Lieberman........................ 2004 5................ Matt Cooke.............................. 1996 4................ Chris Connolly......................... 1990 4................ Dub Salyers............................. 1995 4................ Tim Manwiller........................... 1997 4................ Josh Hammonds...................... 2004 APPEARANCES 33.............. Brad Wimmer........................... 2010 30.............. Travis Toms............................. 1994 29.............. Terry Rooney........................... 1995 29.............. Cory Koliscak........................... 2004 29.............. Pat Cecchini............................ 1996 29.............. Travis Toms............................. 1995 29.............. Brad Wimmer........................... 2011 28.............. Brian Williamson...................... 2002 27.............. Matt Cooke.............................. 1996 27.............. Jason Patten............................ 2012 GAMES STARTED 16.............. Justin Tubb.............................. 2005 15.............. Jason Anderson....................... 1997 15.............. Aerik Taylor.............................. 2010 15.............. Eddie Butler............................. 2011

15.............. Mark Peterson......................... 2011 15.............. Bobby Bolling........................... 2011 14.............. Nine Players COMPLETE GAMES 10.............. Phil Leftwich............................ 1990 9................ Phil Leftwich............................ 1988 7................ Jason Anderson....................... 1997 7................ Ryan Speier............................. 2001 6................ Phil Leftwich............................ 1989 6................ Jim Abbott................................ 1995 6................ Jason Anderson....................... 1995 5................ Several Players INNINGS PITCHED 110............. Phil Leftwich............................ 1990 106.1......... Jason Anderson....................... 1997 98.0........... Eddie Butler............................. 2012 97.1........... Jim Abbott................................ 1995 95.2........... Phil Leftwich............................ 1988 95.1........... Eddie Butler............................. 2011 94.1........... Eric Evans............................... 2008 93.2........... Justin Tubb.............................. 2005 92.0........... Phil Leftwich............................ 1989 90.0........... Tim Manwiller........................... 1997 90.0........... Mark Peterson......................... 2011 SHUTOUTS 3................ Jim Abbott................................ 1995 2................ Jason Anderson....................... 1995 2................ Jason Anderson....................... 1997 2................ Eddie Butler............................. 2012 STRIKEOUTS 113............. Jim Abbott................................ 1995 95.............. Eddie Butler............................. 2012 93.............. Jason Anderson....................... 1997 91.............. Phil Leftwich............................ 1990 88.............. Phil Leftwich............................ 1988 84.............. Tim Manwiller........................... 1997 84.............. Ryan Speier............................. 2001 74.............. Eric Evans............................... 2008 73.............. Fabio Milano............................ 1999 73.............. Bobby Bolling........................... 2011

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Career Top 10 BATTING

BATTING AVERAGE (160 AT BATS MIN.) .387........... Duane Filchner................... 1992-95 .378........... Alex Gregory....................... 2006-09 .374........... Ricky Saunders.................. 1985-88 .355........... Reggie Keen....................... 2007-10 .338........... Kelly Dampeer.................... 1994-97 .338........... Matt Hillsinger..................... 2009-12 .338........... Travis Morgan..................... 1988-91 .335........... Mike Lombardi.................... 1996-99 .335........... Brian Pardue....................... 1991-94 .331........... Bill McCarthy...................... 1999-00 SLUGGING PCT. (160 AT BATS MIN.) .639........... Duane Filchner................... 1992-95 .603........... Alex Gregory....................... 2006-09 .580........... Kelly Dampeer.................... 1994-97 .576........... Mark Fleisher...................... 2002-04 .571........... Brian Pardue....................... 1991-94 .569........... Denny Van Pelt................... 1991-94 .557........... Bill McCarthy...................... 1999-00 .549........... Phillip Haney....................... 1990-92 .545........... Jeff Collins.......................... 1995-98 .536........... John Gilbert....................... 1989, 91 ON BASE PCT. (160 AT BATS MIN.) .475........... Alex Gregory....................... 2006-09 .455........... Duane Filchner................... 1992-95 .434........... Greg Booker....................... 1986-89 .431........... Denny Van Pelt................... 1991-94 .428........... Reggie Keen....................... 2007-10 .427........... Sean Walsh........................ 1998-00 .426........... Cory Turner......................... 2010-12 .421........... John Gilbert....................... 1989, 91 .419........... Brian Pardue....................... 1991-94 .417........... Matt Hillsinger..................... 2009-12 GAMES PLAYED 217............ Brett Mollenhauer............... 2009-12 208............ Kelly Dampeer.................... 1994-97 202............ Mike Lombardi.................... 1996-99 200............ Tyren Rivers....................... 2007-10 198............ Duane Filchner................... 1992-95 194............ Alex Gregory....................... 2006-09 192............ Matt Hillsinger..................... 2009-12 190............ Kellen Wohlford.................. 2002-05 186............ Jeff Collins.......................... 1995-98 186............ Denny Van Pelt................... 1991-94 186............ Alan Ashworth..................... 2002-05 AT BATS 837............ Brett Mollenhauer............... 2009-12 786............ Kelly Dampeer.................... 1994-97 767............ Mike Lombardi.................... 1996-99 763............ Tyren Rivers....................... 2007-10 721............ Alex Gregory....................... 2006-09 704............ Kellen Wohlford.................. 2002-05 693............ Alan Ashworth..................... 2002-05

692............ Duane Filchner................... 1992-95 668............ Matt Hillsinger..................... 2009-12 647............ Reggie Keen....................... 2007-10 HITS 272............ Alex Gregory....................... 2006-09 269............ Duane Filchner................... 1992-95 266............ Kelly Dampeer.................... 1994-97 259............ Mike Lombardi.................... 1996-99 247............ Brett Mollenauer................. 2009-12 230............ Reggie Keen....................... 2007-10 229............ Kellen Wolhford.................. 2002-05 226............ Matt Hillsinger..................... 2009-12 218............ Tyren Rivers....................... 2007-10 209............ Alan Ashworth..................... 2002-05 RUNS SCORED 198............ Duane Filchner................... 1992-95 186............ Mike Lombardi.................... 1996-99 160............ Kelly Dampeer.................... 1994-97 155............ Alex Gregory....................... 2006-09 152……….. Matt Hillsinger..................... 2009-12 150……..... Tyren Rivers....................... 2007-10 144............ Denny Van Pelt................... 1991-94 141……..... Brett Mollenhauer............... 2009-12 141............ Donnie Just......................... 1989-92 127............ Jeff Collins.......................... 1995-98 RUNS BATTED IN 181............ Duane Filchner................... 1992-95 178............ Kelly Dampeer.................... 1994-97 166............ Alex Gregory....................... 2006-09 151............ Denny Van Pelt................... 1991-94 139............ Travis Morgan..................... 1988-91 133............ Adam McKenzie................. 1998-01 123............ Mark Fleisher...................... 2002-05 116............. Jeff Collins.......................... 1995-98 114............. Alan Ashworth..................... 2002-05 107............ Kellen Wohlford.................. 2002-05 DOUBLES 64.............. Kelly Dampeer.................... 1994-97 57.............. Duane Filchner................... 1992-95 55.............. Jeff Collins.......................... 1995-98 48.............. Nate Toth............................ 2005-08 45……....... Reggie Keen....................... 2007-10 45.............. Denny Van Pelt................... 1991-94 45.............. Alex Gregory....................... 2006-09 41.............. Donnie Just......................... 1989-92 41……....... Matt Hillsinger..................... 2009-12 40.............. Kellen Wohlford.................. 2002-05 TRIPLES 14.............. Kellen Wohlford.................. 2002-05 11............... Matt Hillsinger..................... 2009-12 10.............. Mike Lombardi.................... 1996-99 9…............. Reggie Keen....................... 2007-10 9................ Donald Fields...................... 1992-95

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9................ Matt Mack...........................2009-12 9................ Jeff Kemp...........................2009-pr. 8................ Stuart Ritchie...................... 2003-04 8……......... Brett Mollenhauer............... 2009-12 7................ Denny Van Pelt................... 1991-94 7................ Duane Filchner................... 1992-95 7................ Tyren Rivers....................... 2007-10 HOME RUNS 38.............. Kelly Dampeer.................... 1994-97 38.............. Alex Gregory....................... 2006-09 34.............. Duane Filchner................... 1992-95 33.............. Mark Fleisher...................... 2002-05 28.............. Jeff Collins.......................... 1995-98 25.............. Denny Van Pelt................... 1991-94 23.............. Travis Morgan..................... 1988-91 19.............. Adam McKenzie................. 1998-01 18.............. Donnie Just.........................1989-92 18.............. Keith Brunst ....................... 2000-02 TOTAL BASES 456............ Kelly Dampeer.................... 1994-97 442............ Duane Filchner................... 1992-95 435............ Alex Gregory....................... 2006-09 361............ Mike Lombardi.................... 1996-99 340……..... Matt Hillsinger..................... 2009-12 334............ Jeff Collins.......................... 1995-98 327............ Kellen Wohlford.................. 2002-05 320............ Denny Van Pelt................... 1991-94 320…......... Reggie Keen....................... 2007-10 288............ Mark Fleisher...................... 2002-05 STOLEN BASES 69…........... Tyren Rivers....................... 2007-10 66.............. Kellen Wohlford.................. 2002-05 60.............. Mike Lombardi.................... 1996-99 56…........... Matt Hillsinger..................... 2009-12 54……....... Reggie Keen....................... 2007-10 47.............. Donald Fields...................... 1992-95 46.............. Denny Van Pelt................... 1991-94 44.............. Duane Filchner................... 1992-95 44.............. Kelly Dampeer.................... 1994-97 44.............. Mike Potter.........................1997-00 WALKS 105............ Denny Van Pelt................... 1991-94 103............ Alex Gregory....................... 2006-09 97.............. Adam McKenzie................. 1998-01 86.............. Duane Filchner................... 1992-95 86.............. Brett Mollenhauer............... 2009-12 85.............. Greg Booker....................... 1986-89 83.............. Ray Detwiler....................... 1998-00 82.............. Scott Creasy................. 1988-89, 92 80.............. Matt Hillsinger..................... 2009-12 78.............. Chris Whiting...................... 1996-99

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CAREER Top 10 PITCHING

EARNED RUN AVG. (80 IP MIN.) 3.24........... Phil Leftwich....................... 1988-90 3.62........... Cris Connolly...................... 1990-91 3.81........... Tyler Costello...................... 2012-pr. 3.84........... Eddie Butler........................ 2010-12 4.33........... Jake Palese........................ 2011-12 4.47........... Mark Peterson.................... 2011-12 4.48........... Abram Williams................... 2008-12 4.49........... Travis Toms........................ 1992-95 4.55........... Jim Abbott........................... 1992-95 4.60........... Bobby Bolling...................... 2010-11 WINS 24.............. Jim Abbott........................... 1992-95 22……....... Eddie Butler........................ 2010-12 19.............. Phil Leftwich....................... 1988-90 18.............. Eric Harris................1992-93, 95-96 17.............. Jaime Booth........................ 1996-99 15.............. Travis Toms........................ 1992-95 15.............. Justin Tubb......................... 2002-05 14.............. Jason Anderson.................. 1995-97 13.............. Vic Hatcher......................... 1988-91 12.............. Mark Fleisher...................... 2002-05 12.............. Jason Patten....................... 2009-12 STRIKEOUTS 98.............. Travis Toms........................ 1992-95 94.............. Jason Patten....................... 2009-12 87.............. Abram Williams................... 2008-12 79.............. Terry Rooney...................... 1994-96 76.............. Cory Koliscak...................... 2002-05 74.............. Bret Lieberman................... 2002-06 72.............. Ryan Speier........................ 1998-01 70.............. Mark Beppler...........2005-06, 08-09 64.............. John Lloyd.......................... 2006-09 62.............. Daryll DeSalvo.................... 1998-00 62.............. Brad Wimmer...................... 2010-11 STRIKEOUTS/9 INNINGS (80 IP MIN.) 9.52........... Daryll DeSalvo.................... 1998-00 8.62........... Fabio Milano....................... 1998-99 8.56........... Chris Connolly.................... 1990-91 8.50........... Bret Lieberman................... 2002-06 8.29........... Jim Abbott........................... 1992-95 8.20........... Ryan Speier........................ 1998-01 7.64........... Cory Koliscak...................... 2002-05 7.48........... Eddie Butler........................ 2010-12 7.38........... Abram Williams................... 2008-12 7.27........... Tim Manwiller...................... 1998-00 SAVES 23.............. Abram Williams................... 2008-12 21.............. Jason Patten....................... 2009-12 18.............. Bret Lieberman................... 2002-06 12.............. Travis Toms........................ 1992-95 12.............. Ryan Speier........................ 1998-01

7................ Chris Connolly.................... 1996-97 7................ Matt Cooke......................... 1996-97 6................ Phil Leftwich....................... 1988-90 5................ Jeff Altergott....................... 1989, 91 5................ Daryl DeSalvo..................... 1998-00 5................ Cory Koliscak...................... 2002-05

SHUTOUTS 5................ Jim Abbott...........................1992-95 4................ Jason Anderson.................. 1995-97 3................ Eddie Butler........................2010-12 2................ VIc Hatcher.........................1988-91 2................ Ray Rusk............................1986-87

APPEARANCES 98.............. Travis Toms........................ 1992-95 94.............. Jason Patten....................... 2009-12 87.............. Abram Williams................... 2008-12 79.............. Terry Rooney...................... 1994-96 76.............. Cory Koliscak...................... 2002-05 74.............. Bret Lieberman................... 2002-06 72.............. Ryan Speier........................ 1998-01 70.............. Mark Beppler...........2005-06, 08-09 64.............. John Lloyd.......................... 2006-09 62.............. Daryll DeSalvo.................... 1998-00 62.............. Brad Wimmer...................... 2010-11 GAMES STARTED 50.............. Justin Tubb......................... 2002-05 49.............. Jim Abbott........................... 1992-95 49.............. Jamie Booth........................ 1996-99 43.............. Eddie Butler........................ 2010-12 39.............. Jason Anderson.................. 1995-97 39.............. Justin Morgan..................... 2003-06 36.............. Mark Fleisher...................... 2002-05 35.............. Mike Parker........................ 1992-95 34.............. Phil Leftwich....................... 1988-90 31.............. David Light.......................... 2000-02 31.............. Vic Hatcher......................... 1988-91 31.............. Eric Evans.......................... 2006-08 COMPLETE GAMES 25.............. Phil Leftwich....................... 1988-00 19.............. Jim Abbott........................... 1992-95 13.............. Jason Anderson.................. 1995-97 8................ Jamie Booth........................ 1996-99 7................ Ryan Speier........................ 1998-01 7................ TIm Manwiller..................... 1996-97 6................ Vic Hatcher......................... 1998-91 5................ Seven Players INNINGS PITCHED 313.1......... Justin Tubb......................... 2002-05 310.1......... Jim Abbott........................... 1992-95 297.2…...... Phil Leftwich....................... 1988-90 279.0…...... Eddie Butler........................ 2010-12 269.0......... Jaime Booth........................ 1996-99 250.0......... Justin Morgan..................... 2003-06 248.1......... Jason Anderson.................. 1995-97 220.2......... Vic Hatcher......................... 1988-91 218.1......... Mark Fleisher...................... 2002-05 211.2.......... Eric Evans.......................... 2006-08

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SEASON LEADERS BATTING

BATTING AVERAGE 2008.......... Alex Gregory.............................. 401 2009.......... Alex Gregory.............................. 407 2010.......... Raphael Turner.......................... 363 2011........... Matt Hillsinger............................ 367 2012.......... Matt Mack.................................. 332 SLUGGING PCT 2008.......... Alex Gregory.............................. 667 2009.......... Alex Gregory.............................. 655 2010.......... Raphael Turner.......................... 601 2011........... Matt Hillsinger............................ 548 2012.......... Jeff Kemp.................................. 536 ON BASE PCT 2008.......... Alex Gregory.............................. 504 2009.......... Alex Gregory.............................. 518 2010.......... Reggie Keen.............................. 455 2011........... Matt Mack.................................. 445 2012.......... Cory Turner................................ 420 AT BATS 2008.......... Tyren Rivers.............................. 229 2009.......... Reggie Keen.............................. 211 2010.......... Tyren Rivers.............................. 243 2011........... Matt Hillsinger............................ 221 2012.......... Brett Mollenhauer...................... 223 RUNS SCORED 2008.......... Alex Gregory................................ 56 2009.......... Alex Gregory................................ 40 2010.......... Tyren Rivers................................ 54 2011........... Matt Hillsinger.............................. 49 2012.......... Zach Costello............................... 52 HITS 2008.......... Reggie Keen................................ 84 2009.......... Alex Gregory................................ 72 2010.......... Tyren Rivers................................ 75 2011........... Matt Hillsinger.............................. 81 2012.......... Brett Mollenhauer........................ 72 DOUBLES 2008.......... Reggie Keen................................ 14 2009.......... Reggie Keen................................ 14 2010.......... Reggie Keen................................ 16 2011........... Matt Mack.................................... 16 2012.......... Jeff Kemp.................................... 16 TRIPLES 2008.......... Reggie Keen.................................. 5 2009.......... Brett Mollenhauer.......................... 4 2010.......... Matt Hillsinger................................ 6

2011........... Matt Mack...................................... 5 2012.......... Jeff Kemp...................................... 6 HOME RUNS 2008.......... Alex Gregory................................ 14 2009.......... Alex Gregory................................ 10 2010.......... Raphael Turner............................ 10 2011........... Matt Hillsinger................................ 6 2012.......... Matt Hillsinger................................ 8 TOTAL BASES 2008.......... Alex Gregory.............................. 138 2009.......... Alex Gregory.............................. 116 2010.......... Raphael Turner.......................... 116 2011........... Matt Hillsinger............................ 121 2012.......... Jeff Kemp.................................. 103

STRIKEOUTS 2008.......... Eric Evans................................... 74 2009.......... Shane Pysh................................. 52 2010.......... Eddie Butler................................. 65 2011........... Bobby Bolling............................... 73 2012.......... Eddie Butler................................. 95 APPEARANCES 2008.......... Shane Pysh................................. 21 2009.......... Jason Patten................................ 23 2010.......... Brad Wimmer............................... 33 2011........... Brad Wimmer............................... 29 2012.......... Jason Patten................................ 27

WALKS 2008.......... Alex Gregory................................ 39 2009.......... Alex Gregory................................ 36 2010.......... Raphael Turner............................ 32 2011........... Matt Mack.................................... 28 2012.......... Brett Mollenhauer........................ 31

STARTS 2008.......... Eric Evans................................... 14 2009.......... Aerik Taylor.................................. 14 2010.......... Aerik Taylor.................................. 15 2011........... Bobby Bolling............................... 15 Mark Peterson............................. 15 Eddie Butler................................. 15 2012.......... Eddie Butler................................. 14 Tyler Costello............................... 14

RUNS BATTED IN 2008.......... Alex Gregory................................ 51 2009.......... Alex Gregory................................ 42 2010.......... Raphael Turner............................ 51 2011........... Alex Guerra................................. 47 2012.......... Jeff Kemp.................................... 48

SHUTOUTS 2008.......... Eric Evans..................................... 1 2009...........................................................None 2010...........................................................None 2011........... Eddie Butler................................... 1 2012.......... Eddie Butler................................... 2

STOLEN BASES 2008.......... Tyren Rivers................................ 12 2009.......... Tyren Rivers................................ 19 2010.......... Tyren Rivers................................ 33 2011........... Matt Hillsinger.............................. 28 2012.......... Zach Costello............................... 19

SAVES 2008.......... Josh Hammonds............................ 4 2009.......... Jason Patten.................................. 9 2010.......... Jason Patten.................................. 5 2011........... Abram Williams............................ 17 2012.......... Jason Patten.................................. 6

PITCHING

ERA 2008.......... Eric Evans................................ 3.34 2009.......... Jake Quigg............................... 4.36 2010.......... Abram Williams......................... 4.03 2011........... Bobby Bolling............................ 3.80 2012.......... Eddie Butler.............................. 2.20

INNINGS PITCHED 2008.......... Eric Evans................................ 94.1 2009.......... Aerik Taylor............................... 71.2 2010.......... Aerik Taylor............................... 87.1 2011........... Eddie Butler.............................. 95.1 2012.......... Eddie Butler.............................. 98.0 WINS 2008.......... Adam Hoyt..................................... 6 2009.......... Paul DeVito.................................... 6 2010.......... Aerik Taylor, Eddie Butler.............. 6 2011........... Eddie Butler................................... 9 2012.......... Eddie Butler, Tyler Costello........... 7

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BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE

Founded 1983 President Penelope W. Kyle, Radford University Vice President Dr. Frank Bonner, Gardner-Webb University Secretary Dr. Anne Ponder, UNC Asheville Commissioner Kyle B. Kallander Associate Commissioner James Companion Associate Commissioner Dawn Turner Assistant Commissioner - Public Relations Mark Simpson Assistant Commissioner - Marketing Chad Cook Director of Multimedia Development Mark Bryant Coordinator of Baseball Umpires Tony Thompson Member Institutions (12): Campbell University, Charleston Southern University, Coastal Carolina University, Gardner-Webb University, High Point University, Liberty University, Longwood University, Presbyterian College, Radford University, UNC Asheville, Virginia Military Institute, Winthrop University Geographical Breakdown (3 states): North Carolina (4) – Campbell University, Gardner-Webb University, High Point University, UNC Asheville South Carolina (4) – Charleston Southern University, Coastal Carolina University, Presbyterian College, Winthrop University Virginia (4) – Liberty University, Longwood University, Radford University, Virginia Military Institute

HOW & WHERE WE TRAVEL... Radford competes in a southern conference and plays all of its games south of the Mason-Dixon line. The Highlanders regularly play in-state rivals Virginia Tech, Virginia and James Madison, along with Old Dominion and George Mason. When it comes to conference play, Radford ventures to the states of North and South Carolina as well as playing in-state foes Liberty, Longwood and VMI on a yearly basis. Since Raccuia took the helm, the non-conference road swings have including trips to Florida (Jacksonville), Alabama (Auburn, Samford, UAB), Georgia (Georgia Southern, Kennesaw State, North Carolina (Wake Forest, Davidson, Charlotte), South Carolina (College of Charleston, Elon) and Tennessee (Tennessee, ETSU). The Highlanders travel by bus to all contests and on long trips they use sleeper buses. The buses Radford uses provides the student-athletes with free wi-fi and electrical outlets, allowing them access to online assignments blah, blah, blah

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Radford University President Penelope W. Kyle Prior to her appointment at Radford, she had more than 30 years of experience in state government, higher education, and the corporate and legal worlds. Since her arrival, Radford University has secured approval and funding for more than $216 million in capital projects, including both new construction and renovation. In 2008, Radford opened the state-of-the-art Covington Center for Visual and Performing Arts. More recently, the university has renovated three major campus buildings, including the technologically advanced Young Hall. Construction has begun on a new signature building for the College of Business and Economics. Future expansion includes a new student fitness and wellness center, a new sciences building, new residence halls, and an addition to the Hurlburt Student Center. During President Kyle’s tenure, approval was secured from the Commonwealth of Virginia for Radford to offer its first doctoral degree, the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Counseling Psychology. More recently, Radford University has sought and gained approval for additional doctorates in physical therapy and nursing practice, and a master’s degree in occupational therapy. Radford University now offers 67 degree programs and two certificate at the undergraduate level and 19 degree programs with 24 concentrations at the graduate level and five post-baccalaureate certificates. Radford University for the first time was named one of the nation’s “Top Up-and-Coming Schools” in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2010 Guide to America’s Best Colleges. In 2009, President Kyle signed the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment, pledging to help make Radford University a sustainable and environmentally friendly campus. Just a year later, in 2010, Radford University was named to the Princeton Review’s first “Guide to 286 Green Colleges.” President Kyle is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Directors of PRA, Inc., a publicly traded company. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Educational Exchange Between Canada and the United States, which encourages and provides support for academic exchange between students and faculty in both countries through the prestigious Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program. In 2011, she was elected president of the Big South Athletic Conference, the first woman to hold that office. She holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Law and a Master of Business Administration degree from the College of William and Mary. She received her undergraduate degree from Guilford College in Greensboro, N.C.

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Colleges & Departments

Location Radford, Va. Founded 1910 President Penelope W. Kyle (Guilford College) Enrollment / Graduate 9,573 / 963 Type State/Public Student/Faculty Ratio 19:1 Student Ratio 58 percent female / 42% male Undergraduate Programs 153 Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree Programs 21 (16 disciplines) Doctorate Programs 3 Majors Offered 69 (39 disciplines) Website www.radford.edu TOP 5 MAJORS Pre-Major Interdisciplinary Studies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Elementary Education Exercise, Sport and Health Education Pre-Business Criminal Justice In-State Tuition & Fees Tuition, Room & Board Out-of-State Tuition & Fees Tuition, Room & Board

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ATHLETICS Nickname Highlanders Colors Red, White, Navy Blue Affiliation NCAA Division I Conference Big South Director of Athletics Robert Lineburg (Roanoke, 1991) Website www.RadfordAthletics.com

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College of Business and Economics Accounting, Finance and Business Law Economics / Management / Marketing

College of Education and Human Development Appalachian Studies / Counselor Education Exercise, Sport and Health Education Nutrition and Dietetics / Recreation, Parks and Tourism School of Teacher Education and Leadership

Waldron College of Health and Human Services Communication Sciences and Disorders Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) / Occupational Therapy School of Nursing / School of Social Work

College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences Criminal Justice / English Foreign Languages and Literatures / History Social Sciences Program / Military Science (Army ROTC) Philosophy and Religious Studies / Political Science Psychology / School of Communication / Sociology

College of Science and Technology Anthropological Sciences / Biology / Chemistry

Geospatial Science / Geology / Information Technology Mathematics and Statistics / Physics / Pre-Health Advising

College of Visual and Performing Arts Art / Dance / Interior Design & Fashion Music / Theatre & Cinema

College of Graduate and Professional Studies

Art (M.F.A.) / Business Administration (M.B.A) Communication Sciences and Disorders (M.A., M.S.) Corporate and Professional Communication (M.S.) Counseling and Human Development (M.S.) Counseling Psychology (Psy.D.) / Criminal Justice (M.A., M.S.) Education (M.S.) / Educational Leadership (M.S.) / English (M.A./M.S.) Literacy Education (M.S.) / Music (M.A., M.S.) / Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) Occupational Therapy (M.O.T) / Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) Psychology (M.A., M.S.) / School Psychology (Ed.S.) Social Work (MS.W.) / Special Education (M.S.)

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More than 3,000 students live on campus across 15 residence halls. In total, more than 80 percent of our students live on campus or in offcampus housing within walking distance to the university. Baseball student-athetes are housed in Ingles Hall which is located on Moffett Quad. Ingles Hall primarily houses upper-class students and is co-ed by alternating rooms that feature individual bathrooms. This building is billed at the Standard Building Rate. Ingles is one of two halls that remain open throughout the academic school year for students needing housing during university breaks. There is a nominal nightly fee for students staying during the university breaks. Ingles houses approximately 140 students. Themed housing, including Honors Academy, visual and performing arts and College of Science and Information Technology majors create unique learning communities for qualified interested students. There are nearly a dozen different places to eat on campus, including Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Wendyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Sbarro, Ben & Jerrys and many more. Dalton and Muse Hall offer more traditional dining settings. Intramurals, club sports, Greek life, leadership opportunities, volunteer opportunities, community service, on- and off-campus employment enrich your experience.

On-Campus Meal Plans

Off-Campus Meal Plans

Students living off campus may select one of the above on-campus meal plans or one of the following optional off-campus meal plans: 90 Meal Plan Offers 90 meals per semester with a $6.80 transfer credit per meal and no Food Dollars at a total cost of $605 per semester. 65 Meal Plan Offers 65 meals per semester with a $6.80 transfer credit per meal and no Food Dollars at a total cost or $437 per semester.

All students living on campus may select from any one of three meal plans. If a meal plan is not selected, the Flex Meal Plan will be assigned. The three meal plans are:

Flex Jr. Plan Provides students with $304 Flex Dollars each semester. The cost per semester is $876. All discounts are the same as noted in the Flex Plan.

19 Meal Plan Offers all 19 of the 19 meals served per week and $150 Food Dollars at a total cost of $1,787 per semester.

Because Flex Dollars are discounted dollars, they are NOT valid in vending machines.

15 Meal Plan Offers any 15 of the 19 meals served per week and $150 Food Dollars at a total cost of $1,739 per semester. Flex Meal Plan Provides students with $527 Flex Dollars and $30 Vending Dollars each semester. The cost per semester is $1,733. Flex Dollars allow students to purchase all meals in the dining halls at discounts of more than 66 percent off the regular door rate. All purchases in dining retail locations are discounted 50 percent when using Flex Dollars.

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This is Radford University

Nestled in the New River Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Radford, Va., Radford University is student-centered and focused on providing outstanding academic programs for its more than 9,000 students. Well known for its strong faculty/ student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful campus, Radford University offers many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. Radford University welcomes students from the Commonwealth of Virginia, across the country and around the world. Here, you will find inspiration in the surroundings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the manicured green lawns on campus, the steady roll of the New River, the wonders along the Blue Ridge Parkway, the stately university buildings and a quaint downtown. Radfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 153 undergraduate and graduate programs offer every student the opportunity to discover new talents, develop leadership skills and experience personal growth. Radford University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service, and research programs. First and foremost, the university emphasizes teaching and learning and the process of learning in its commitment to the development of mature, responsible, well-educated citizens. Radford University develops studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; creative and critical thinking skills, teaches students to analyze problems and implement solutions, helps students discover their leadership styles, and fosters their growth as leaders. Toward these ends, the university is student-focused and promotes a sense of caring and of meaningful interaction among all members of the University community. Research is viewed as a vital corollary to the teaching and learning transaction as it sustains and enhances the ability to teach effectively. Radford University believes in the dynamics of change and has a strong commitment to continuous review, evaluation, and improvement in the curriculum and all aspects of the university, so as to meet the changing needs of society.

Fast Facts

- Located in the New River Valley of Southwest Virginia - 177-acre main campus; 78-acre RU West campus - 9,370 Students (58% female, 42% male) - 1,020 Graduate enrollment - Students originate from 39 states and Washington D.C.; 57 countries - Student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1 - 83% of faculty hold doctorate or terminal degrees in their fields - 93% of RU students obtain employment or continue education within 3-8 months of graduation

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New River Valley Radford University is nestled in southwestern Virginia’s New River Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The area provides abundant recreation, including kayaking, fishing and tubing on the New River; hiking or bicycling on one of the region’s dozens of trails; or simply taking in nature nearly anywhere in the area. The City of Radford offers shopping and dining just a short walk from campus. Meanwhile, a regional mall is less than 10 miles away. The NRV is home to one of the oldest rivers in the world the New River. It’s also one of the few rivers in the world that flows south to north.

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The NRV hosts the largest research park in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The NRV is home to approximately 165,145 residents. The NRV hosts Radford University, Virginia Tech, and New River Community College.

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