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WILDCAT SPOTLIGHT continue his baseball career when he was scouted by Linfield during his final year at Clark. He was impressed by both the University’s athletic facilities and coaching staff. Catcher-turned-pitcher Cody Stevenson is quick to make As he began to prepare to hang up his cleats once more changes on the fly, even if it means leaving his comfort zone and walk away with a bachelor’s degree in finance, Stevenson’s plans changed once again. In the fall, Stevenson plans to by riley omanaka ’24 return as a student of the Linfield’s graduate program and play ody Stevenson is willing to do just about anything in another season wearing Linfield colors. He hopes to achieve a support of the Linfield baseball program. master’s in sport management from the accelerated 12-month “If the coach came up to me and told me to drive the program. bus for the weekend, I’d do it,” Stevenson says with a smile. His team will welcome him back with open arms. Steven The senior from Auburn, Washington, is committed to son’s positive attitude has had a lasting impact on younger and contributing in whatever ways he can to help his team be sucolder alike. He is always ready to offer kind words and a supcessful. Coronavirus has introduced many changes and adjust- portive attitude. ments, he’s welcomed the new challenges as an opportunity to “Cody brings good energy to the field and the dugout,” grow. Campos says. “He’s always there to pick us up.” Coming into the spring, Stevenson made the switch from His positivity and resilience continues to impress teamplaying catcher to pitcher. While he feels more confident as a mates and motivate those around him. While he may be workcatcher, he is excited to contribute to the team in new ways. ing in silence, his contributions to the team haven’t not gone “I look at (the change in position) as a challenge,” Stevenunnoticed. There’s no question where his commitment and son says, “I just have to put my head down and work.” priorities lie. Stevenson’s impressive work ethic and unparalleled focus “Cody handles adversity really well. He can help the team makes him a valuable asset to his team. Despite adapting to out in any situation. He moved from catcher to pitcher when we changes in position and COVID regulations, Stevenson needed it, which is a big change,” Campos says. continues to prove he is a worthy and capable team When he’s not in the classroom or on the mound, mate. Stevenson can be found outdoors enjoying the Pacific “Cody has a passion for being a good teamNorthwest weather. His favorite activities range from mate and it boosts our team’s morale to have road trips and hiking to traveling and summiting mounsomeone like that on the field with you,” says roomtains. One of his biggest dreams is to summit all the mate and teammate Jacob Campos. mountains of the Pacific Northwest. In all that Stevenson does, he puts forth his maxi He is most excited to ascend Mount Rainier, because it mum effort. In his short time at Linfield University, he is so close to his hometown of Auburn, Washington. has already made a huge impact on his team “I got really close to it one time and went up the mates and program. first couple of steps,” Stevenson says. “Ever In the fall of 2019, Stevenson since then, I’ve known it’s something I transferred to Linfield after attendwant to do.” ing Clark College for three years. Whether he is climbing His baseball journey has been mountains or switching positions, far from predictable, yet Steit seems as though Stevenson venson wouldn’t have it any is always accomplishing the other way. unexpected. He handles “I wasn’t planning to change with ease and play baseball after high puts his all into the school,” he says. “But activities he loves. when I was scouted by the “Cody is a great coach at Clark College, I friend and I’m lucky to couldn’t let the chance pass have had the opportunity me by.” to play alongside him,” Stevenson used his time at Campos says. Clark to improve his grades and Stevenson is both reliable hone his baseball skills. and motivating to those around “I wish I would have lifted more him, and through hard work he is during the high school offseason. I seizing opportunities as they arise. would’ve been so much better off in colWhile he is no stranger to the unexlege,” he says. pected, his team can always count on him He seized yet another opportunity to to be present and positive.
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PACIFIC LUTHERAN LUTES NO. NAME
POS.
B/T
HT.
WT.
YR.
HOMETOWN
1
Austin Gormley
INF
R/R
5-9
160
Sr.
Renton, Wash.
2
Tori Doten
SS
R/R
5-11
185
Sr.
Salem, Ore.
3
Connor Lemma
C
R/R
5-11
185
Jr.
Walla Walla, Wash.
4
Spencer Howell
P
R/R
6-5
190
So.
Auburn, Wash.
5
Blake Wichert
P
R/R
5-8
190
Sr.
Chehalis, Wash.
6
Garrett Wong
7
Tommy Snyder
8
Jack Hannah
9
Alex Boyd
OF
R/R
5-10
160
So.
Kent, Wash.
P/1B
L/L
6-1
184
Jr.
Vancouver, Wash.
P
L/L
5-8
155
Jr.
Gig Harbor, Wash.
OF
R/R
5-11
190
Jr.
Puyallup, Wash.
10 Kenton Robillard
INF
R/R
5-10
175
Sr.
Puyallup, Wash.
11 Sean Kauffman
OF
R/R
6-2
160
So.
Brier, Wash.
12 Noah Claxton Ward
OF
R/R
5-10
190
Fr.
University Place, Wash.
13 Armond Swanson III
INF
R/R
5-11
215
Sr.
Des Moines, Wash.
14 Cole Forde
P
R/R
5-11
170
Sr.
Burien, Wash.
15 Ashton Barton
INF
R/R
5-10
182
So.
Puyallup, Wash.
16 Rowan Amann
INF
R/R
Fr.
Ashland, Ore.
17 Joshua Gibson
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INF/P
R/R
6-1
175
So.
Puyallup, Wash.
18 Justin Tucker
P
R/R
6-0
190
Jr.
Renton, Wash.
19 Samuel Flynn
INF
R/R
6-1
155
So.
Lacey, Wash.
20 Alex Gregory
P
R/R
5-11
175
Sr.
Seattle, Wash.
21 Andy Schmitz
C/SS
R/R
5-11
183
Jr.
Aurora, Ore.
22 Trevor Mason
C/P
R/R
6-4
200
Fr.
Mead, Wash.
23 Evan Ringler
P
R/R
6-2
185
Jr.
Henderson, Nev.
24 Jordan Haworth
INF
R/R
5-9
170
Jr.
Gig Harbor, Wash.
25 Noah Ferguson
P/INF
R/R
5-9
160
So.
Salem, Ore.
26 Cade Hamel
P/INF
R/R
5-10
170
Fr.
Puyallup, Wash.
P
L/L
5-9
150
Fr.
Bothell, Wash.
28 Ethan Keintz
P/OF
R/R
6-2
170
Fr.
Helena, Mont.
29 Anthony Adams
27 Jonathan Cohen
P/OF
R/R
5-11
185
Fr.
Auburn, Wash.
30 Kyler Gerber
INF
R/R
5-8
155
Fr.
Kent, Wash.
32 Cody Bentley
C
R/R
6-0
190
Jr.
Puyallup, Wash.
33 Jude Rowley 34 Matt Franceschina 35 Gunnar Sebright
INF
R/R
6-0
180
Fr.
University Place, Wash.
P/INF
R/R
6-4
235
Jr.
Kent, Wash.
C
R/R
Fr.
Spokane, Wash.
OF
R/R
5-11
170
So.
Eagle River, Alaska
1B/P
R/R
6-2
230
So.
Kent, Wash. / Kentwood
44 Nathan Anderson
P
R/L
6-1
195
Sr.
Graham, Wash.
48 Sam Richardson
OF
R/R
Fr.
Bakersfield, Calif.
50 Miles Winter
INF
R/R
Fr.
Bothell, Wash.
36 Christian Cambridge 37 Cole Trotignon
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160
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LINFIELD AT A GLANCE Levi Horner-Villa is the leader in all three triplecrown statistical categories. He is batting .339 with 23 RBIs and six home runs. He hit two home runs and drove in six last weekend against George Fox. Tanner Jacques hit two home runs and collected six RBIs as well against the Bruins. Mike LaVigne is making a strong case for NWC Freshman of the Year. He is hitting .293 with 14 RBIs and six doubles. Jackson Horner owns a batting average of .330 and a slugging percentage of .426. Wyatt Smith had five RBIs last weekend and Tanner Earhart is second on the team with 16 RBIs. The starting rotation for the Wildcats is expected to be Andrew Del Biaggio, Grant Knox, Gage Mack and Evan Bates. PACIFIC LUTHERAN AT A GLANCE PLU is batting .318 as a team, which stands second in the conference. Jordan Haworth is hit-ting .442, which leads the NWC and has 39 RBIs to go with 11 home runs. Cole Trotignon has 49 RBIs, 10 home runs and a batting average of .377. Austin Gormley has 37 RBIs and is hitting .347. Justin Tucker has 54 strikeouts in 10 starts. Trotignon is 5-1 with an ERA of 3.57 in nine starts and Tommy Snyder has logged 45.1 innings over nine starts and has an ERA of 4.96. Alex Gregory is 3-2 in 14 relief appearances. THE SERIES The ‘Cats and the Lutes met for a four-game nonleague series earlier this season in McMinnville. PLU took the first two games, Linfield won the final two. Linfield is 111-53 all-time against PLU.
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Cooper Browning| 0
conor callanan| 1
tanner Earhart| 2
tanner jacques| 4
ben whitt | 5
Jackson Horner|8
garrett Moen| 16
Thomas kolander| 17
Carter Serafini | 18
cameron skinner | 20
Braden Thorn |21
callan mcrae | 22
Daniel Khan | 30
Colton Willbrandt | 31
Joel French| 33
Evan Bates| 34
Bode Smith | 35
Grant Knox | 36
Freshman Outfielder Rochester, Washington
Freshman Pitcher Fallbrook, Calif.
levi horner-villa | 44
samuel adams | 45
Andrew grenz | 46
Cole Runion| 47
Jarrett Allen| 48
Gavin Ludlow | 50
Aidan mccann | 58
Nathan Hermann | 61
Connor Nelson| 62
Alex Chachas |66
Dan Spencer
Jordan Harlow
Freshman Infielder Redmond, Oregon
Sophomore Outfielder Vancouver, Washington
Freshman Infielder Seattle, Washington
Senior Outfielder Ho’olehua, Hawaii
Freshman Pitcher Seattle, Washington
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Senior Outfielder Boise, Idaho
Junior Pitcher Danville, California
Freshman Catcher Issaquah, Washington
Junior Pitcher Anza, California
Freshman Outfileder Olympia, Washington
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Senior Outfielder Dallas, Oregon
Sophomore Infielder Portland, Oregon
Freshman Pitcher Fallbrook, California
Freshman Outfielder Hillsboro, Oregon
Freshman Infielder/Pitcher Sherman Oaks, California
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Senior Infielder Vancouver, Washington
Sophomore Infielder/Pitcher Murrieta, California
Sophomore Infielder/Pitcher Montesano, Washington
Freshman Outfielder Silverton, Oregon
Freshman Infielder San Diego, California
Senior Infielder/Outfielder Lacey, Washington
Sophomore Pitcher Sherwood, Oregon
Freshman Pitcher Eugene, Oregon
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Sophomore infielder Kimberly, Idaho
Senior Pitcher Beaverton, Oregon
Freshman Pitcher Lake Tapps, Washington
Assistant Coach Fifth year
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jacob campos | 9
ben ranieri|10
cole hoskins| 11
wyatt smith| 12
cody stevenson | 14
colton meyer | 15
andrew del biaggio | 23
Ryan Kamp| 24
Chase Elliot | 25
Mike Lavigne| 27
cage hardy| 28
Skyler Manelski | 29
Michael Schutz| 37
Danny anderson | 39
Logan Travis| 40
Noah Pawlowski| 41
Gage Mack | 42
Treve Earhart | 43
FreshmanPitcher Silverton, Oregon
Junior Catcher Dallas, Oregon
Kai Herko | 51
hayden Magill | 52
Kevin Pierson | 53
Reid Sturn | 54
Brett Joner | 55
Micah baylous | 57
Josh rapacz
Brian valentine
Joe paterson
Larry Carlson
Spencer Shelton
Jayden Commendatore
Junior Infielder Sacramento, California
Freshman Pitcher San Jose, Calif.
Freshman UT/RHP Bend, Oregon
Senior Outfielder Friday Harbor
Assistant Coach Fourth year
Senior Outfielder Boise, Idaho
Junior Outfielder Tigard, Oregon
Freshman Pitcher Tacoma, Washington
Freshman Utility Meridian, Idaho
Assistant Coach Fifth year
Junior Infielder/Catcher Hillsboro, Oregon
Junior Infielder Springfield, Oregon
Freshman Pitcher/Outfieder Scappoose, Oregon
Freshman Pitcher Elmira, Oregon
Assistant Coach Second year
Senior Infielder/Pitcher McMinnville, Oregon
Freshman Infielder Colfax, California
Freshman Outfielder Des Moines, Washington
Freshman Infielder/Pitcher Gig Harbor, Washington
Assistant Coach Second year
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Senior Catcher/Pitcher Auburn, Washington
Sophomore Catcher Gig Harbor, Washington
Freshman Catcher Amboy, Washington
Assistant Coach Second year
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Junior Pitcher Silverton, Oregon
Junior Pitcher Shoreline, Washington
Freshman Pitcher Vancouver, Washington
Undergraduate Coach Second year
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