Baseball
2014-2015
Baseball
ZAC WILSON JORDAN HIT T
2015 Quick Facts General
School Name.........................................Wittenberg University Location............................................. Springfield, Ohio 45501 Founded..........................................................................1845 Enrollment......................................................................1,950 Nickname......................................................................Tigers Home Field..................................Carleton Davidson Stadium Capacity.........................................................................1,061 National Affiliation...................................... NCAA Division III Conference.......................... North Coast Athletic Conference President........................................... Laurie M. Joyner, Ph.D. Alma Mater.................Loyola University New Orleans, 1986 Athletics Director....................................... Dr. Gary Williams Alma Mater...................................................Carthage, 1996 Athletics Phone............................................. (937) 327-6450
Coaching Staff
Head Coach.............................................................Jay Lewis Alma Mater................................................ Wittenberg, 1994 E-mail.................................................jlewis@wittenberg.edu Record at Wittenberg....................357-329-4 (1997-present) Career Record............................................................... Same Assistant Coaches................................................Rick White Baseball Office.............................................. (937) 327-6494 Carleton Davidson Stadium Office.............. (937) 525-5854 Athletic Trainer................................................. Ellen Crosbie Assistant Athletic Trainer.............................Greg Schneider Assistant Athletic Trainer............................... Molly Hopkins
Baseball History
LUKE BLACK
First Year.........................................................................1950 All-Time Record................................................... 936-760-12
Team Information
2014 Overall Record......................................................11-29 2014 NCAC West Record (Finish) ...................... 4-15 (10th) Letterwinners Returning....................................................19 Zac Wilson, Brian Raymond, Corey Farnbauch, Cal Slusarz, Preston Snodgrass, Trent Champlin, Stu Haley, Dalton Boucher, Will Cousins, Ryan Patrick, Aaron Patrick, Frank Sullivan, Luke Black, Lou Bruck, Mike Burgher, Josh Kaplan, Ben Dobrowolski, Jordan Hitt, Jon Ellerbrock
Letterwinners Lost...............................................................8 Brandon Jordan, David Moore, Alex Lochard, Tyler Powell, Tyler Grau, Tyler Hutchinson, Danny Callahan, Jonathan Long,
Starting Position Players Returning...................................4 Zac Wilson, Dalton Boucher, Josh Kaplan, Cal Slusarz
Starting Pitchers Returning.................................................4 Mike Burgher, Jordan Hitt, Luke Black, Dalton Boucher
Starting Position Players Lost............................................5 David Moore, Tyler Hutchinson, Tyler Grau, Brandon Jordan, Alex Lochard
Starting Pitchers Lost..........................................................1 Tyler Powell
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JOSH KAPLAN
CREDITS: Photography by university photographer Erin Pence ‘04
Coaching Staff Head Coach Jay Lewis Jay Lewis was hired as the head baseball coach at his alma mater, Wittenberg University, in 1996, with his first season at the helm in 1997. Lewis, who previously served as an assistant coach for one year for the Tigers, has compiled a 357-329-4 record, breaking the school record for career baseball coaching victories during the 2006 season. A 1994 Wittenberg graduate, Lewis excelled on the diamond for the Tigers in the early 1990s. Lewis was a three-year starting catcher for Wittenberg from 1991-1993 after spending his first season at West Virginia Wesleyan. Prior to his time at Wittenberg, Lewis was an assistant coach at St. Paris Graham High School, where he helped lead the Falcons to a Division II State runner-up finish in 1995. In addition, he has helped coach perennial power Piqua in the American Legion League with Head Coach Rick Gold.
During his head coaching stint at Wittenberg, Lewis’ teams have excelled, averaging more than 20 wins a season, and have finished second in the always competitive North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) Tournament twice. His teams display a very aggressive style of baseball, with strong fundamentals being their basis for success. Several players, including Brent Parke, Ryan Born, Ryan Peters, Steve Less and Kurt Hartfelder, have gone on to play professional baseball after their careers at Wittenberg ended. Tiger teams are always fighting to be the best and looking to compete in the NCAC, which has produced several NCAA Division III World Series participants in recent years. A native of St. Paris and a graduate of Graham High School, Lewis and his wife, Jennifer, reside in Lewis’ hometown with their children, Megan and Josh.
Asst. Coach Rick White Former Major Leaguer Rick White joined the Wittenberg coaching staff in 2009. A graduate of local Kenton Ridge High School, White attended Paducah Community College before being drafted in the Major League Amateur Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1990. White enjoyed a lengthy career in the big leagues, pitching for 14 different teams over a span of 14 years. He collected a career record of 42-54 while
pitching on the 2000 New York Mets team that advanced to the World Series and the 2002 St. Louis Cardinals that made the National League Championship Series. In the summer of 2010, along with Head Coach Jay Lewis, White hosted Rick White’s Rising Stars Springfield Tiger Classic, a collaborative youth baseball and softball tournament for regional teams. The tournament annually raises money to help improve baseball facilities in Springfield. White currently resides with his family in his hometown of Springfield.
Head Coaching Ledger
Name Bernie Allison Red Maurer Dick Fahrney Rocky Alt Keith Jordan Bob Davis Tim Kelly Rick Willis Jay Lewis Totals
Year(s) 1950 1951-75 1976 1977 1978-80 1981-83 1984-90 1991-96 1997-present 1950-present
Seasons 1 25 1 1 3 3 7 6 18 65
Games 7 360 16 18 78 77 269 235 689 1,749
Wins 3 211 11 10 41 19 142 150 357 944
Losses 4 149 5 8 36 58 122 85 329 796
Ties 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 0 4 10
Win Pct. .429 .586 .688 .555 .532 .247 .537 .638 .520 .543
2014-2015 BASEBALL
CAMPUS Wittenberg’s stunning 95-acre, rolling, wooded terrain is situated in the heart of Springfield, Ohio. An impressive blend of traditional European classicism and contemporary architecture is abundant amongst the 26 buildings throughout campus.
The University
ADMISSION Wittenberg consistently selects academically strong students. Of entering freshman, approximately 65 percent graduated in the top fifth of their high school classes. Each new class combines National Merit Scholars, Ohio Academic scholars and Lutheran Scholars. STUDENTS What strikes most people when they visit Wittenberg is the genuine friendliness and welcoming nature of the campus and its residents. There are more than 1,950 full-time students currently enrolled, representing more than 37 states and approximately 23 foreign countries; 45 percent of students are male, 55 percent are female. FACULTY Wittenberg’s 195 outstanding classroom instructors all consider students their top priority. With an average class size of 20 and a student-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Wittenberg faculty and students have numerous opportunities for meaningful interaction both in and out of the classroom. PROGRAMS OF STUDY Wittenberg has more than 60 majors, minors and special programs from which to choose. Among these majors are such outstanding interdisciplinary programs as East Asian Studies, Russian and Central Eurasian Studies and Biochemistry/Molecular Biology.
MYERS HALL OFF-CAMPUS STUDIES Wittenberg encourages off-campus opportunities that complement the classroom experience: pursuing an internship, studying abroad, and getting involved in the community through volunteer programs and community service. STUDENT LIFE More than 150 campus organizations offer opportunities not only to have fun, but to gain management and leadership experience while at Wittenberg. These include 11 national fraternities and sororities, the Outdoors Club, WUSO radio station, Residence Life, Campus Ministries, Student Senate, Pre-Health Club and many more. ATHLETICS Wittenberg enjoys a long-standing reputation as an athletics powerhouse, fielding winning teams in many different sports. Wittenberg competes annually against the best competition that NCAA Division III has to offer. The athletics department offers 23 varsity intercollegiate athletic teams for men and women.
THE HOLLOW
RESIDENTIAL LIFE Wittenberg students live on campus in residence halls their first two years. Upperclassmen may choose to stay in the residence halls or move into Wittenberg’s campus housing, which includes apartments, houses and fraternity and sorority houses. FINANCIAL AID More than 98 percent of students are awarded financial aid at Wittenberg, thanks to the generosity and loyal support of more than 26,000 living alumni.
WEAVER CHAPEL
Athletics Facilities
ROSENCRANS FITNESS CENTER
CARLETON DAVIDSON STADIUM
Wittenberg Athletics Facilities Wittenberg’s athletics facilities are a unique blend of old and new, providing opportunities for a wide variety of recreational and fitness activities. The Health, Physical Education and Recreation Center (HPERC) is the centerpiece of the complex and hub of activity throughout the year. The main unit can be converted to three full-sized basketball courts or three volleyball courts. It seats 3,000 spectators for intercollegiate athletic events, and 4,300 for concerts and other public events. A second unit houses four racquetball courts with an upper balcony for instruction and two golf practice rooms with state-of-the-art equipment. Wittenberg’s Natatorium features a 25-meter by 25-yard swimming pool with one- and three-meter diving boards and a spectator viewing area. The Kremchek Family Athletic Training Room was completed in 2012 and includes more than 2,000 square feet of space and the latest in training equipment. The HPERC also includes the historic Wittenberg Field House, home to Tiger teams since 1929, the Heinzen Strength Center, and the Bob Rosencrans Hall of Honor Fitness Center, which was built in 2005. The strength center and the fitness center house the latest in training equipment to accommodate the wide range of needs of the entire campus. Edwards-Maurer Field and Earl F. Morris Track were renovated in 2005. EdwardsMaurer Field features an artificial playing surface and Earl F. Morris Track is a 400-meter
track outfitted with a cutting-edge surface. The entire complex is lighted, and it serves as home to the Tiger football, track, field hockey, men’s and women’s soccer, and men’s and women’s lacrosse teams. The David and Georgiana Albright Tennis Complex was completed in 1997. It houses 12 tennis courts that were re-surfaced in 2012. Six of the courts are lighted, including two sunken center courts with space for seating. Situated a few blocks from campus are Bill Edwards Field, which offers playing and practice fields, and Betty Dillahunt Field, home of the Tiger softball team. Less than two miles from campus is Carleton Davidson Stadium, which opened in 2004 and is the home of Tiger baseball. Owned and maintained by the City of Springfield, Carleton Davidson Stadium has seating capacity of 1,061, nearly half of which is under cover, a media center, locker rooms with showers and secured storage. The Tigers share the facility with the Champion City Kings, a collegiate summer baseball franchise that started play in the Prospect League in 2014. In 2014, Wittenberg embarked on an upgrade of its athletics facilities, with the commitment to build a new indoor multipurpose athletics and recreation facility. Once completed, the facility will provide year-round opportunities that will benefit the entire campus community, including varsity athletic teams, club teams and intramural sports.
HEINZEN STRENGTH CENTER
EDWARDS-MAURER FIELD
PAM EVANS SMITH ARENA
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SCHEDULE/RESULTS
3/9 vs. Dickinson $ L, 7-5 3/9 vs. Dickinson $ L, 12-2 3/10 vs. Albion $ L, 9-8 3/11 vs. Penn St.-Altoona $ L, 14-7 3/13 vs. Westfield St. $ W, 3-2 3/14 vs. Hope $ L, 5-4 3/14 vs. Hope $ W, 1-0 3/15 vs. Rockford $ W, 2-1 3/20 CAPITAL L, 12-0 3/27 OHIO NORTHERN L, 8-3 3/30 WABASH * L, 8-3 3/30 WABASH * L, 14-4 3/31 WABASH * L, 6-2 3/31 WABASH * L, 5-4 4/1 OTTERBEIN L, 7-6 4/6 DENISON * L, 8-0 4/6 DENISON * W, 7-5 4/8 DENISON * L, 8-2 4/8 DENISON * L, 11-4 4/9 at Earlham W, 8-6 4/12 at Kenyon L, 13-7 4/12 at Kenyon W, 4-2 (8) 4/13 KENYON W, 6-5 4/13 KENYON W, 7-4 4/16 at Thomas More L, 14-6 4/18 at Ohio Wesleyan * L, 12-1 4/18 at Ohio Wesleyan * L, 10-3 4/19 at Ohio Wesleyan * W, 4-0 4/19 at Ohio Wesleyan * L, 14-0 4/21 URBANA L, 11-4 4/23 MUSKINGUM L, 12-3 4/26 at DePauw * L, 8-1 4/26 at DePauw * L, 12-7 4/27 at DePauw * L, 9-2 4/27 at DePauw * W, 2-1 (11) 4/29 at Heidelberg L, 11-6 5/1 WILMINGTON L, 8-7 (14) 5/3 Kenyon * L, 13-4 5/3 Kenyon * W, 11-10 5/4 Kenyon * L, 3-1 $ Spring Break Games in Winter Haven, Fla. * NCAC West Games
2014 Season
FRANK SULLIVAN
POSTSEASON AWARDS All-NCAC First Team – David Moore Second Team – Zac Wilson
CAL SLUSARZ
Honorable Mention – Tyler Hutchinson
In 2013-2014, the Wittenberg Tigers... • Won 5 North Coast Athletic Conference regular season championships in football, women’s soccer, volleyball, women’s lacrosse and men’s golf. • Finished in the top 5 in the final North Coast Athletic Conference standings in 16 of 23 sports • Finished 3rd in the final standings for the NCAC Dennis Collins Memorial All-Sports Trophy • Earned 6 NCAC Player of the Year trophies • Earned 4 NCAC Coach of the Year trophies • Placed 104 student-athletes on All-North Coast Athletic Conference teams • Placed 21 student-athletes on all-region teams and 8 on All-America teams • Earned 3 CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-America awards • Finished 91st in the NACDA Director’s Cup (NCAA Division III all-sports comparison) thanks to postseason appearances by 4 teams
2015 Season 2015 Baseball Schedule 3/8-14 3/18 3/21 3/21 3/22 3/26 3/28 3/28 3/29 3/29 3/31 4/3 4/3 4/4 4/4 4/7 4/11 4/11 4/12 4/12 4/15 4/18 4/18 4/21 4/25 4/25 4/26 4/26 4/28 4/29
Spring Break Trip (Winter Haven, Florida) at Otterbein 4:00 PM NORTH CENTRAL 1:00 PM NORTH CENTRAL 3:30 PM NORTH CENTRAL 1:00 PM at Ohio Northern 4:00 PM DEPAUW * 12:00 PM DEPAUW * 2:30 PM DEPAUW * 12:00 PM DEPAUW * 2:30 PM at Capital 4:00 PM at Wabash * 12:00 PM at Wabash * 2:30 PM at Wabash * 12:00 PM at Wabash * 2:30 PM THOMAS MORE 5:00 PM at Denison * 12:00 PM at Denison * 3:00 PM at Denison * 12:00 PM at Denison * 3:00 PM at Mount Union 4:00 PM CASE WESTERN 12:00 PM CASE WESTERN 2:30 PM HEIDELBERG 6:00 PM OHIO WESLEYAN * 12:00 PM OHIO WESLEYAN * 2:30 PM OHIO WESLEYAN * 12:00 PM OHIO WESLEYAN * 2:30 PM at Muskingum 4:00 PM OTTERBEIN 4:00 PM
* NCAC West Games To schedule a home game visit, contact Coach Lewis at jlewis@wittenberg.edu or 937-327-6494
AARON PATRICK
STU HALEY
WIT TENBERG BASEBALL
2014-2015 BASEBALL
Statement of Responsibility for Balance Between Academics & Athletics
Wittenberg Athletics Philosophy
Student-athletes are primarily responsible for balancing academics and athletics. However, recognizing the pressure that studentathletes face from competing time demands placed upon them by both professors and coaches, we establish the following statement of responsibility. The statement assumes that the student’s primary responsibility is to academic coursework and that practice sessions are always subordinate to class attendance. Students should work with advisers to schedule courses so that practices and contests are not in conflict with academic courses. Student-athletes are expected to contact professors in advance in order to resolve conflicts between class attendance and participation in athletic contests. It is recommended that student-athletes miss not more than four sessions of any class in a semester for regular season athletic contests. Permission of a Faculty Athletic Representative is required before additional excused absences will be permitted. Coaches will, as necessary, establish and maintain communications with the professors of team athletes regarding academic progress. Professors should feel free to contact coaches regarding the academic responsibilities of student-athletes.
The Wittenberg Athletic Department is an integral part of the university that strives to achieve the same standards of excellence that exist within various academic disciplines at the university. Further, the athletic department embraces the concept that the student-athletes are first and foremost students, possessing individual rights, academic abilities, personal interests and ambitions comparable to those of other members of the general student body. Wittenberg University is committed to the principles and practices of amateurism, student-athlete welfare, gender equity, sportsmanship and fair play, cultural diversity and overall athletics excellence, and this commitment shall reflect in every aspect of the athletics departmental operations.
The North Coast Athletic Conference and Wittenberg University work together to encourage good sportsmanship on the court, on the field and in the stands. The Wittenberg Athletics Department expects all competitors and spectators to help maintain an open, accepting and competitive environment in order to promote positive, enjoyable experiences for all involved with Division III athletics.