2012 Baseball Media Guide

intelligent competitive enthusiastic determined tactical focused focused passionate competitve intelligent tough determined enthusiastic passionate tough

2012 BASEBALL

WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY

Table of Contents

Willamette University is proud to provide opportunities for student-athletes to attain great accomplishments in athletics and in the classroom.

Bearcat athletes excel on their respective teams throughout the year. Several teams have attained postseason success during recent seasons, continuing a history of excellence in Willamette Athletics.

About Willamette Athletics......................... 1 Head Coach Aaron Swick.............................. 2 Assistant Coaches .................................... 3-4 2012 Bearcat Baseball Roster . ..................... 5 Where They’re From...................................... 6 Player Profiles ......................................... 7-16 2012 Season Outlook.............................17-19 Willamette Sports Medicine ...................... 20 2011 Season Review.................................... 21 2011 Statstics and Results......................22-23 2011 All-NWC/Postseason Honors............. 23 2011 NWC Standings................................. 24 Top Seniors in 2011..................................... 24 Bearcat Individual Records.....................25-27 Bearcat Team Records................................. 27 Willamette University/City of Salem.......28-29 WU Athletic Facilities ................................. 30 Northwest Conference/NCAA . .................. 31 General Information.................................... 32 Willamette Administration........................... 32 Yearly Win-Loss Records............................ IBC 2012 Willamette Schedule .................... OBC

These teams and athletes also shine in the classroom. From Academic All-District and Academic All-America selections to several Fulbright, Kemper and NCAA Postgraduate scholarship winners, WU athletes have been honored for their academic achievements.

It is this combination, along with a strong commitment to community service and Willamette’s motto, “Not unto ourselves alone are we born,” that makes Bearcat Athletics great.

The 2012 Willamette University Baseball Media Guide was written and edited by Robert McKinney, athletics communications director, and designed by Christopher Sabato, graphic design specialist. Assistance provided by student workers Brandon Chinn, Maya McFaddin and Reva Main. Cover Photos: Front - Mitch Rowan is a Preseason All-American (Photo by Sabato). Inside Front Top: Seniors (L to R) are Michael Oliver, Mitch Rowan, Dylan Summers, Adam Reid, Blake Paisley and Ryan Smith, not pictured (Photo by Sabato); Bottom: The WU baseball clubhouse at the stadium; Inside Back Cover - Top: Blake Paisley (Photo by Sabato); At Left, Top to Bottom: John Lewis Field; Pitcher’s room at clubhouse; Lighted hitting facility. Inside Photos by Naomi Stukey, Sabato and the Willamette Office of Marketing Communications. Printing by K/P Corporation.

Willamette BASEball

PAGE 1

AARON SWICK Head Coach - 4th Year Email: aswick@willamette.edu Office Phone: (503) 370-6011

Swick has improved John Lewis Field. In 2009, a new warning track was installed and the infield was laser-leveled. Players benefit from an updated clubhouse and new benches in the dugouts. In addition, there is a workout room for pitchers, a catcher’s area in the bullpens an updated hitting facility and new windscreen.

Aaron Swick is in his fourth season as the head coach of the Willamette baseball team. He has guided the Bearcats to an overall record of 59-56-1 (.513), including 21-17 in 2009 and 22-17-1 in 2011. WU has been .500 or better each season in the competitive Northwest Conference.

Swick’s teams have finished the season strong. In 2009, the Bearcats were 16-6 in the final 22 games. In 2010, WU was 7-4 in its last 11 contests, and in 2011 the Bearcats went 13-5-1 to end the year.

Swick, who served as the Willamette pitching coach and baseball recruiting coordinator in 2006 and 2007, became head coach in September of 2008.

He has coached three All-Americans. Kyle Stalker was Third Team All-America at first base twice (ABCA ‘08, D3baseball.com ‘09) and belted 53 homers in his career.

Last season, T.C. Lee was named Second Team All-America in the outfield by the ABCA and was chosen H.M. All-America

by D3baseball.com. Mitchell Rowan is a Preseason All-America pick this spring for the second consecutive season.

PAGE 2

HEAD COACH

Prior to returning to Willamette, Swick was an assistant coach with the Green Bay Bullfrogs of the Northwoods League in the summers of 2007 and 2008.

Also in 2007-08, Swick was the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at South Dakota State University. In addition to his coaching duties, Swick received a master’s degree in Sports Pedagogy from SDSU. In 2006, Swick was interim head coach for the Wilson Tobs (Coastal Plain League).

In five years with collegiate and summer league teams, he has coached 29 players who advanced to professional baseball.

Swick was a pitcher at Saddleback College and the University of California-Berkeley.

At Saddleback, he was All-Conference once and reached regionals twice. At Cal, he had a 1.86 ERA as a senior. He earned a B.S. degree in Political Science in 2005.

Swick and his wife, Heather, live in Salem.

Aaron Swick at Willamette Year

Overall

Pct.

NWC

Pct.

009 2 2010 2011 Totals

21-17 16-22 22-17-1 59-56-1

.553 .421 .563 .513

18-13 12-12 12-12 42-37

.581 .500 .500 .532

MIKE Doran

Assistant Coach - 5th Year Mike Doran is in his fifth season as the Willamette hitting coach. He provides significant coaching experience, with nine years as the head coach at South Salem High School, plus six years as an assistant coach at Sprague High School.

He has coached in American Legion ball since 1994. He is an assistant coach for the Withnell Dodgers.

Doran played baseball at Lewis-Clark State College (Idaho), where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Studies and Russian Language in 1967. He lives in Salem along with his wife, Lana. They are the parents of three adult children: Timberlee, Maren and John.

bert hunter

Assistant Coach - 3rd Year Bert Hunter is in his third season at Willamette. He is responsible for coaching third base during games and will coach the team’s outfielders during practice.

Hunter was selected in the second round of the 1985 Major League Baseball draft by the Houston Astros.

He played outfield and first base during a nine-year professional baseball career from 1985 through 1993.

Following his playing career, he gained experience as a coach at the professional level. He managed for six seasons in the Arizona League for the San Francisco Giants from 2001 until 2007. His club won four titles and he was named Manager of the Year in 2004.

He was the hitting coach for Jackson (Miss.) in 1997, Salem-Keizer (Ore.) in 1998-00, Hagerstown (Pa.) in 2001 and in the Arizona League in 2008.

Hunter lives in Keizer with his wife and two daughters.

ASSISTANT COACHes

PAGE 3

James SHIER

Assistant Coach - 3rd Year James Shier begins his third season as the pitching coach for the Bearcats. He previously coached baseball and football at nearby Blanchet Catholic School for two years. The baseball team qualified for the OSAA State Playoffs twice.

Shier was a two-time All League pitcher and outfielder at Sequim High School in Sequim, Wash. He also played at Olympic College in Bremerton, Wash., where he was a team captain his sophomore season.

A resident of nearby Keizer, Ore., Shier owns and operates a successful wireless communications company with locations in Washington and Oregon. Shier also coaches and plays for a summer team in the Willamette Valley.

RICKY WALKER

Assistant Coach - 2nd Year Ricky Walker enters his second season at Willamette. He joined the coaching staff in the fall of 2010, after four years as an assistant coach at Colorado Christian University. At Colorado Christian, he was the hitting, catching and strength and conditioning coach, and assisted with recruiting.

At Willamette, Walker is the infield coach and the catching instructor. He also assists with recruiting.

While at CCU, he helped lead the team to three consecutive National Christian College Athletic Association Division I Central Region titles. CCU appeared in the NCCAA World Series all three years and finished third in 2009.

Walker is head coach of the Walker Transmission Baseball Club, a collegiate summer team in Denver, Colo. The team has reached postseason play in five of the six years Walker has been the head coach. Eight players have been drafted and/or signed professional contracts.

In 2011, Walker led WTBC to its best season, with a 32-23 record, second place in the Rocky Mountain Region and a berth in the NBC World Series. He also has coached in the NBC World Series as an assistant for the Denver Bombers.

PAGE 4

assistant co aches

2012 Willamette roster No. Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 42

Pos. Yr. B/T Ht. Wt. Hometown (Previous)

Tanner Oates IF Fr. R/R Rolenn Himuro OF Fr. L/L Hunter Gallant IF Fr. R/R Tyson Giza OF Jr. L/L Galen Duff IF Jr. R/R Alex Lavery 1B So. R/R Jake Jones RHP Jr. R/R Mitchell Rowan OF Sr. L/R T.J. Whidby RHP/IF Fr. R/R Adam Reid OF Sr. R/R Parker Johnson RHP Jr. R/R Ryan Smith RHP Sr. R/R Peter Hoffman RHP Fr. R/R Brandon Simon RHP Jr. R/R Brad Breier C Fr. R/R Andrew Wilson OF Fr. R/R Jamie McCaffrey LHP Jr. L/L Dylan Summers C Sr. R/R Ben Petersen C Jr. R/R Tommy Kawamura IF So. R/R Tosh Semlacher UTIL So. R/R Brandon Chinn 1B So. L/L Zach Holcomb RHP Fr. R/R Tiras Koon C Fr. L/R Jake Berg-Rosenblatt C Fr. L/R Michael Oliver 1B Sr. R/R Tyler Olson RHP/IF Fr. R/R Garrett Davis RHP So. R/R Henry Harrison LHP So. L/L Bryan Afzali OF Fr. L/L Eland Tsubata LHP Fr. L/L Blake Paisley RHP Sr. R/R Sky Kelley OF Jr. R/R Jared Virtue LHP Fr. L/R Blake Evetts RHP Fr. R/R

5’10” 5’ 8” 5’11” 5’11” 5’11” 6’ 2” 6’ 2” 6’ 0” 5’ 9” 6’ 0” 6’ 0” 6’ 1” 6’ 0” 6’ 0” 6’ 0” 5’11” 6’ 0” 6’ 2” 5’11” 6’ 0” 6’ 3” 6’ 1” 6’ 5” 6’ 0” 6’ 1” 6’ 0” 6’ 0” 6’ 5” 6’ 0” 5’ 9” 5’11” 6’ 0” 6’ 3” 5’10” 6’ 5”

Head Coach: Aaron Swick (4th year) Assistant Coach: Mike Doran (5th year) Assistant Coach: James Shier (3rd year)

165 170 180 190 195 195 205 195 185 195 170 185 185 160 180 175 205 215 175 185 175 195 215 215 210 195 195 185 200 170 185 190 220 180 200

Sparks, Nev. (Spanish Springs HS) Honolulu, Hawaii (Punahou School) Rescue, Calif. (Ponderosa HS) Salem, Ore. (Sprague HS) Spokane, Wash. (Gonzaga Prep) San Jose, Calif. (Bellarmine Prep) Wilsonville, Ore. (Wilsonville HS) Cotati, Calif. (Rancho Cotate HS) Woodinville, Wash. (Redmond HS) San Jose, Calif. (Lynbrook HS) Carlsbad, Calif. (La Costa Canyon HS) Milwaukie, Ore. (Rex Putnam/Redlands) Hayden, Idaho (Lake City HS) Los Angeles, Calif. (Pacific Hills School) Torrance, Calif. (South HS) Granite Bay, Calif. (Granite Bay HS) Canby, Ore. (Canby/Clackamas CC) Lake Oswego, Ore. (Lakeridge HS) Rocklin, Calif. (Rocklin HS/Butte Coll.)

Renton, Wash. (Lindbergh HS) Gold River, Calif. (Jesuit HS) Salem, Ore. (Sprague HS) Bellevue, Wash. (Newport HS) Honolulu, Hawaii (Iolani School) Los Angeles, Calif. (Crossroads School) Seattle, Wash (West Seattle HS) Yuba City, Calif. (Yuba City HS) Marysville, Wash. (Pilchuck HS) Nevada City, Calif. (Nevada Union HS) Manhattan Beach, Calif. (Mira Costa HS) Honolulu, Hawaii (Iolani School) Saratoga, Calif. (Saratoga HS) Portland, Ore. (Jesuit HS) Roseville, Calif. (Oakmont HS) Tigard, Ore. (Jesuit HS)

Assistant Coach: Bert Hunter (3rd year) Assistant Coach: Ricky Walker (2nd year)

2012 willamette ROSTER

PAGE 5

WHERE THEY’RE FROM 6 8

1 1

3

16

The United (not to scale)

California — 16 Carlsbad (1): Parker Johnson, #12 (La Costa Canyon) Cotati (1): Mitchell Rowan, #9 (Rancho Cotate) Gold River (1): Tosh Semlacher, #23 (Jesuit) Granite Bay (1): Andrew Wilson, #18 (Granite Bay) Los Angeles (2): Brandon Simon, #15 (Pacific Hills); Jake Berg- Rosenblatt, #28 (Crossroads) Manhattan Beach (1): Bryan Afzali, #34 (Mira Costa) Nevada City (1): Henry Harrison, #33 (Nevada Union) Rescue (1): Hunter Gallant, # 3 (Ponderosa) States Rocklin (1): Ben Petersen, #21 (Rocklin) Roseville (1): Jared Virtue, #38 (Oakmont) San Jose (2): Alex Lavery, #6 (Bellarmine Prep); Adam Reid, #11 (Lynbrook) Saratoga (1): Blake Paisley, #36 (Saratoga) Torrance (1): Brad Breier, #17 (South) Yuba City (1): Tyler Olson, #31 (Yuba City) Hawaii — 3 Honolulu (3): Rolenn Himuro, #2 (Punahou); Eland Tsubata, #35 (Iolani); Tiras Koon, #27 (Iolani) Idaho — 1 Hayden (1): Peter Hoffman, #14 (Lake City)

The United States

Nevada — 1 (not to scale) Sparks (1): Tanner Oates, #1 (Spanish Springs)

Oregon — 8 Canby (1): Jamie McCaffrey, #19 (Canby) Lake Oswego (1): Dylan Summers, #20 (Lakeridge) Milwaukie (1): Ryan Smith, #13 (Rex Putnam) Portland (1): Sky Kelley, #37 (Jesuit); Salem (2): Brandon Chinn, #24 (Sprague); Tyson Giza, #4 (Sprague) Tigard (1): Blake Evetts, #42 (Jesuit) Wilsonville (1): Jake Jones, #8 (Wilsonville) Washington — 6 Bellevue (1): Zach Holcomb, #25 (Newport) Marysville (1): Garrett Davis, #32 (Marysville Pilchuck) Renton (1): Tommy Kawamura, #22 (Lindbergh) Seattle (1): Michael Oliver, #30 (West Seattle) Spokane (1): Galen Duff, #5 (Gonzaga Prep) Woodinville (1): T.J. Whidby, #10 (Redmond) Tommy Kawamura (So., SS) is from Renton, Wash., where he attended Lindbergh High School. Kawamura hit .322 with 27 runs and 27 walks as a freshman in 2011.

PAGE 6

where they’ re from

MICHAEL OLIVER

30

Seattle, Wash. (West Seattle HS) 6’0” • 195 lbs. • Senior • R/R • First Base

Has achieved a .315 career batting average in 52 games played ...

Battted .326 with five doubles last season ... Will challenge for the starting position at first base ... Also can contribute to the Bearcat offense as a pinch-hitter ... Earned a total of 10 letters at West Seattle High School as he received four in golf, three in baseball and three in wrestling … Majoring in Sociology at Willamette ... Parents are Janet Osborn and Mike Oliver ... Born on August 13.

Year 2009 2010 2011 Career

AVG .455 .288 .326 .315

GP 11 24 17 52

GS 1 18 10 29

AB 11 73 43 127

R 2 5 1 8

H 2B 3B HR RBI 5 1 0 0 0 21 1 1 0 12 14 5 0 0 6 40 7 1 0 18

SLG% .545 .329 .442 .386

OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT .455 2 0 0 0-0 15 1 0 1.000 .341 12 7 0 0-0 13 40 9 .855 .356 6 1 1 1-1 42 1 1 .977 .355 20 8 1 1-1 70 42 10 .918

BLAKE PAISLEY

36

Saratoga, Calif. (Saratoga HS) 6’0” • 190 lbs. • Senior • R/R • Pitcher

Led the Bearcat pitching staff with a 2.21 ERA last season to rank 9th all-time at Willamette in single season ERA ... Went 5-1 in 10 starts ...

Struck out 24 batters in 53 innings ... Was named Honorable Mention All-NWC ... In 2010, he pitched in 12 games as a reliever with a 5.94 ERA ... Has a 9-8 career record ... Attended Saratoga High School in California … Is majoring in Economics with a minor in Sociology ...

Parents are Chris and Donna Paisley … Born on August 3.

Year ERA GP GS CG IP H BF HR R 2009 11.81 11 8 1 37.1 75. 199 6 54 2010 5.94 12 0 0 16.2 26... 82 4 12 2011 2.21 10 10 0 53.0 55. 224 2 20 Career 6.14 33 18 1 107.0 156. 505 12 86

ER 49 11 13 73

BB SO HB WP BK W-L PCT SV PO A 14 8 6 5 2 3-4 .429 0 3 8 4 9 3 2 0 1-3 .250 1 0 0 6 24 5 2 4 5-1 .833 0 4 6 24 41 14 9 6 9-8 .529 1 7 14

E 1 0 1 2

PCT .917 — .909 .913

Summer Baseball - Nor-Cal Longhorns, 2010

ADAM REID

11

San Jose, Calif. (Lynbrook HS) 6’0” • 195 lbs. • Senior • R/R • Outfield

Played in 27 games with 16 starts last season ... Hit .297 with 13 runs for the Bearcats ... Has seen action in 62 games during his career ...

Registered 50 putouts in the outfield last year and has earned 78 putouts in his career ... Played baseball and soccer at Lynbrook High School in San Jose ... First Team All-League in soccer and Honorable Mention All-League in baseball ... Majoring in Economics with a minor in Sociology ... Son of Bill and Sue Reid ... Born on February 3.

Year 2009 2010 2011 Career

AVG .333 .083 .297 .254

GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI 16 1 12 3 4 0 0 0 2 19 5 24 4 2 1 0 0 3 27 16 74 13 22 3 0 0 5 62 22 110 20 28 4 0 0 10

SLG% .333 .125 .338 .290

OB% SO BB HB SB .308 4 0 0 0-1 .233 11 5 0 2-3 .333 22 3 1 3-6 .306 37 8 1 5-10

PO 8 20 50 78

A 1 0 1 2

E PCT 0 1.000 0 1.000 3 .944 3 .964

Summer Baseball - Nor-Cal Longhorns, 2010

BEARCAT SENI ORs

PAGE 7

MITCHELL ROWAN

9

Cotati, Calif. (Rancho Cotate HS) 6’0” • 195 lbs. • Senior • L/R • Outfield

Preseason All-America despite missing all but seven games in 2011 with a hand injury ... Played in the Northwoods League last summer and ranked ninth overall with a .333 average ... In 2010, he was First Team All-Region and First Team All-NWC with a .403 average ... Has a .361 career average with 17 homers ... Punter and kicker for WU football ... NWC Special Teams Player of the Year last fall ... Exercise Science major ... Son of Chris and Debra Rowan ... Born on May 25.

Year 2009 2010 2011 Career

AVG .296 .403 .393 .362

GP 34 38 7 79

GS 31 38 7 76

AB R H 2B 3B HR 108 24 32 6 0 5 154 41 62 13 0 12 28 4 11 2 2 0 290 69 105 21 2 17

RBI 32 42 9 83

SLG% .491 .721 .607 .624

OB% SO .375 11 .466 10 .419 3 .427 24

BB HB SB PO 11 5 2-4 73 18 2 13-13 21 2 0 1-1 9 31 7 16-18 103

A 0 1 0 1

E PCT 3 .961 0 1.000 0 1.000 3 .972

Summer Baseball - Folsom Pioneers, 2010; Willmar Stingers, 2011

RYAN SMITH

Milwaukie, Ore. (Rex Putnam HS/U. of Redlands) 6’1” • 185 lbs. • Senior • R/R • Pitcher

13

Pitched in 15 games last season with a 2.54 ERA ... Had 11 strikeouts in 28 1/3 innings and recorded two saves ... Transferred to WU after two years at the University of Redlands ... Will contend for significant action as a middle reliever this year ... Competed in baseball for three seasons and football four years at Rex Putnam High School ... He is majoring in Economics with a minor in Mathematics at Willamette ...

His parents are Mark and Jamie Smith ... Born on March 2.

Year 2011

ERA GP GS CG IP H BF HR R ER BB SO HB WP BK W-L PCT SV PO A E PCT 2.54 15 0 0 28.1 28 129 28 12 8 6 11 7 0 0 1-2 .333 2 2 1 1 .750

Summer Baseball - Portland Dukes, 2010

DYLAN SUMMERS Lake Oswego, Ore. (Lakeridge HS) 6’2” • 215 lbs. • Senior • R/R • Catcher

20

Saw action in 17 games last year, including 10 starts ... Has played in 48 games with 25 starts in his Willamette career ... Is the team’s most experienced catcher ... Batted a career-high .288 with 15 runs and 28 RBIs in 2010 ... Career .980 fielding percentage ... Played baseball for former WU assistant coach Colin Griffin at Lakeridge High School in Lake Oswego, Oregon ... Is majoring in Anthropology at Willamette ...

Son of Philip and Elizabeth Summers ... Born on June 23.

Year 2009 2010 2011 Career

AVG .125 .288 .156 .222

GP 10 21 17 48

GS 0 15 10 25

AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% 8 0 1 0 0 0 1 .125 64 15 18 2 1 2 28 .438 45 5 7 2 0 2 11 .333 117 20 26 4 2 4 40 .393

OB% SO BB HB SB PO A .300 3 2 0 0-0 5 0 .333 19 6 0 0-1 72 11 .204 12 2 1 0-0 48 8 .282 34 10 1 0-2 125 19

E PCT 0 1.000 1 .988 2 .966 3 .980

Summer Baseball - Portland Ports, 2010

PAGE 8

Bearcat SENIORS

gALEN DUFF

5

Spokane, Wash. (Gonzaga Prep) 5’11” • 195 lbs. • Junior • R/R • Infield

Hit .333 in limited action last season while providing quality defensive play ... In two seasons with the Bearcats, he has played in 38 games with 28 starts ... Achieved a 1.000 fielding percentage as a freshman in 2010 with 31 putouts, 55 assists and no errors ... Attended Gonzaga Prep in Spokane, Wash., where he was named First Team All-League as a senior ... Majoring in Politics with a minor in Economics ... Son of Thomas and Catherine Duff ... Born on March 12.

Year 2010 2011 Career

AVG .136 .333 .202

GP GS AB 27 19 66 11 9 33 38 28 99

R H 2B 3B HR RBI 4 9 1 0 0 6 3 11 2 1 0 6 7 20 3 1 0 12

SLG% .152 .455 .253

OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT .194 18 3 2 1-2 31 55 0 1.000 .361 7 1 1 0-1 9 6 1 .938 .250 25 4 3 1-3 40 61 1 .990

Summer Baseball - Manitowoc Bandits, 2010; Parker Toros, 2011

TYSON GIZA

4

Salem, Ore. (Sprague HS) 5’11” • 190 lbs. • Junior • L/L • Outfield

Started 39 games, batted .333 and scored 32 runs in 2011 ... Was Honorable Mention All-NWC in 2010 ... Has earned a career batting average of .312 while playing in 76 games with 73 starts ... Stole 22 bases over the past two years ... Owns career fielding percentage of .983 with 228 putouts ... Is a cornerback on the WU football team ...

First Team All-State in baseball at nearby Sprague HS ... Majoring in Economics ... Son of Greg and Debbie Giza ... Born on April 30.

Year 2010 2011 Career

AVG .288 .333 .312

GP 37 39 76

GS 34 39 73

AB R H 2B 3B HR 139 30 40 8 1 1 159 32 53 10 1 2 298 62 93 18 1 3

RBI 18 20 38

SLG% .381 .447 .409

OB% SO .355 20 .389 16 .373 36

BB HB SB PO A 13 2 14-18 115 1 14 3 8-10 113 1 27 5 22-28 228 2

E 3 1 4

PCT .975 .991 .983

Summer Baseball - Withnell Dodgers, 2010; Atwater Aviators, 2011

PARKER JOHNSON Carlsbad, Calif. (La Costa Canyon HS) 6’0” • 170 lbs. • Junior • R/R • Pitcher

12

Was the Bearcats’ primary closer last season ... Led the team with four saves, while achieving a 3-0 record an a 1.46 ERA .. Saw action in 14 games for a total of 24 2/3 innings ... Earned 12 strikeouts ... During two seasons at WU, he has recorded six saves while pitching 43 2/3 innings ... Played baseball at La Costa Canyon High School ... Honor Roll at La Costa Canyon ... Is majoring in Economics with a minor in Sociology ... Son of Susan Johnson ... Born on November 16.

Year 2010 2011 Career

ERA GP GS CG IP 8.05 15 0 0 19.0 1.46 14 1 0 24.2 4.33 29 1 0 43.2

H BF HR R ER BB SO HB WP BK W-L PCT SV PO A 33 98 1 19 17 7 4 2 2 0 1-3 .250 2 2 4 27 104 1 5 4 6 12 1 0 1 3-0 1.000 4 1 6 60 202 2 24 21 13 16 3 2 1 4-3 .571 6 3 10

E 1 1 2

PCT .857 .875 .867

Summer Baseball - Manitowoc Bandits, 2010; San Diego Mavericks, 2011

Bearcat JUNIO RS

PAGE 9

jake jones

8

Wilsonville, Ore. (Wilsonville HS) 6’2” • 205 lbs. • Junior • R/R • Pitcher

Pitched in eight games last season with seven relief appearances ...

In two seasons, he has struck out 25 batters in 45 1/3 innings ... Also is a quarterback on the Willamette football team ... Played baseball, football and basketball at Wilsonville High School in Oregon ... Chosen All-League twice at pitcher and quarterback, and was All-League once as a punter ... Majoring in Economics with a minor in Psychology ... Is the son of Bob and Becki Jones ... Born on September 20.

Year 2010 2011 Career

ERA GP GS CG IP 9.00 11 8 0 35.0 6.10 8 1 0 10.1 8.34 19 9 0 45.1

H BF HR R ER BB SO HB WP BK W-L PCT SV PO 50 190 3 48 35 27 21 6 3 1 1-3 .250 0 0 19 57 0 11 7 7 4 1 1 0 0-1 .000 0 1 69 247 3 59 42 34 25 7 4 1 1-4 .200 0 1

A 3 0 3

E PCT 2 .600 0 1.000 2 .667

Summer Baseball - Portland Ports, 2010; Portland Lobos, 2011

sky kelley

Portland, Ore. (Jesuit HS) 6’3” • 220 lbs. • Junior • R/R • Outfield

37

Owns a .316 career batting average with 42 runs, 31 RBIs, 13 doubles and five homers ... Hit .374 and amassed 24 RBIs as a freshman to earn Honorable Mention All-NWC accolades in 2010 ... Has a 1.000 career fielding percentage in the outfield with 124 putouts and two assists ... Helped Jesuit High School in Portland, Ore., finish second in the Metro League in 2009 ... Is majoring in Economics at Willamette ...

Parents are Larry and Valerie Kelley ... Born on January 10.

Year 2010 2011 Career

AVG .374 .229 .316

GP 31 26 57

GS 27 21 48

AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO 107 29 40 9 0 4 24 .570 .433 23 70 13 16 4 0 1 7 .329 .357 25 177 42 56 13 0 5 31 .548 .402 28

BB HB SB PO A 10 2 8-12 73 2 11 3 5-5 51 0 21 5 13-17 124 2

E PCT 0 1.000 0 1.000 0 1.000

Summer Baseball - Triple Play Hornets, 2010

jamie mcCAFFREY Canby, Ore. (Canby HS/Clackamas CC) 6’0” • 205 lbs. • Junior • L/L • Pitcher

19

Transferred to WU following one year at Clackamas CC ... Pitched in 11 games last season and struck out 18 batters in 28 1/3 innings ...

Achieved a 5.40 ERA ... Honorable Mention All-State and First Team All-League as a pitcher during his junior year at Canby High School ...

Chosen Second Team All-League at both pitcher and first base as a senior ... National Honor Society ... Is majoring in Exercise Science ...

Parents are Randy and Angie McCaffrey ... Born on October 19.

Year 2011

ERA GP GS CG IP H BF HR R ER BB SO HB WP BK W-L PCT SV PO A E PCT 5.40 11 3 0 28.1 33 130 2 21 17 7 18 4 1 2 0-1 .000 0 2 5 1 .875

Summer Baseball - Complete Game Baseball, 2010; Portland Lobos, 2011

PAGE 10

Bearcat juniors

BEN PETERSEN

21

Rocklin, Calif. (Rocklin HS/Butte College) 5’11” • 175 lbs. • Junior • R/R • Catcher

Transferred to Willamette after playing at Butte College and Napa Valley College in California ... Brings experience as a catcher and will challenge for the starting position ... Has the skills to help the team’s new pitchers develop this spring ... Also will contribute on offense ...

Played four years of baseball and two seasons of basketball at Rocklin High School .... Is majoring in Economics at Willamette ... His parents are Bob and Anne Petersen ... Born on December 16.

Summer Baseball - Sacramento Legends, 2011

BRANDON SIMON Los Angeles, Calif. (Pacific Hills School) 6’0” • 160 lbs. • Junior • R/R • Pitcher

15

Was Second Team All-NWC last season when he led WU with a 7-3 record ... Had a 2.31 ERA and struck out 45 batters in 70 innings ...

His ERA ranked 11th all-time at Willamette ... In two seasons, he has attained a 10-3 record with 61 strikeouts and a 2.96 ERA ... Was a pitcher and shortstop for two years at Pacific Hills School before the sport was dropped ... Second Team All-League at PHS ... Majoring in Sociology ... Son of Brian and Robyn Simon ... Born on February 16.

Year 2010 2011 Career

ERA GP GS CG IP 4.61 15 0 0 27.1 2.31 10 10 1 70.0 2.96 25 10 1 97.1

H BF HR R 31 118 1 15 59 275 4 19 90 393 5 34

ER 14 18 32

BB SO HB WP BK W-L PCT SV PO A 4 16 6 1 0 3-0 1.000 1 4 3 7 45 2 0 2 7-3 .700 0 3 10 11 61 8 1 2 10-3 .769 1 7 13

bearcat juni ors

E PCT 0 1.000 1 .929 1 .952

PAGE 11

brandon chinn

Salem, Ore. (Sprague HS) 6’1” • 195 lbs. • Sophomore • L/L • First Base

24

Played in 35 games with 32 starts at first base in 2011 ... Was named Second Team All-NWC after hitting .330 ... Achieved a .993 fielding percentage and led WU with 287 putouts ... Second Team All-CVC at nearby Sprague HS ... Majoring in Rhetoric and Media Studies with a minor in English... Son of Arnie and Ginny Chinn ... Born on May 13.

Year 2011

AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT .330 35 32 112 15 37 3 0 1 16 .384 .374 14 9 0 0-1 287 17 2 .993

Summer Baseball - Withnell Dodges, 2010; Manitowoc Bandits, 2011

GARRETT DAVIS

Marysville, Wash. (Marysville-Pilchuk HS) 6’2” • 185 lbs. • Sophomore • R/R • Pitcher

32

Threw relief in three games last year ... Earned two strikeouts in three innings pitched ... Was a pitcher, outfielder and first baseman in high school ... Athlete of the Year at Pilchuck HS ... Also played football and basketball at PHS and was class valedictorian ... Undecided regarding his major ... Son of Bill and Leslie Davis ... Born on January 23.

Year 2011

ERA GP GS CG IP H BF HR R ER BB SO HB WP BK W-L PCT SV PO A E PCT 12.00 3 0 0 3.0 7 21 1 6 4 3 2 0 2 0 0-0 — 0 0 1 0 1.000

Summer Baseball - Marysville Hawks, 2010

henry harrison

Nevada City, Calif. (Nevada Union HS) 6’0” • 200 lbs. • Sophomore • L/L • Pitcher

33

Will challenge for playing time in middle relief this season ... Is one of four left-handed pitchers on the staff this year ... Played two years at outside linebacker on the WU football team ... At Nevada Union HS, he was First Team All-League in baseball and football ... Hit .329 with a 3.63 ERA as a pitcher and first baseman in 2009 ... Is majoring in Economics ... Son of Brian and Lisa Harrison ... Born on September 10.

PAGE 12

Bearcat soph omores

TOMMY KAWAMURA Renton, Wash. (Lindbergh HS) 6’0” • 185 lbs. • Sophomore • Infield

22

Hit .322 with 27 runs and 27 walks at second base in 2011 ... Will play shortstop in 2012 ... Last summer, he was a Second Team All-WSL shortstop for the Manitowoc Bandits. Hit .475 as a senior at Lindbergh High School ... Second Team All-League twice ... Has not declared a major ... Son of Todd and Linda Kawamura ... Born on June 6.

Year 2011

AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT .322 36 33 118 27 38 4 0 0 15 .356 .450 21 27 2 7-10 68 90 6 .963

Summer Baseball - Washington Brewers, 2010; Manitowoc Bandits, 2011

ALEX LAVERY

San Jose, Calif. (Bellarmine Prep) 6’2” • 195 lbs. • Sophomore • R/R • Infield

6

Last year he batted .375, mostly as a pinch-hitter ... Earned six RBIs in 24 at bats ... Had a .407 on-base percentage ... Joined the Bearcats after playing at Bellarmine Prep ... Helped Bellarmine go 43-24 over two seasons ... Is majoring in Economics with a minor in Psychology ...

Parents are Wade and Martina Lavery ... Born on December 14.

Year 2011

AVG GP GS AB .375 16 4 24

R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT 2 9 1 0 0 6 .417 .407 7 1 1 0-1 0 0 0 —

Summer Baseball - San Jose Pirates, 2010

tosh semlacher

Gold River, Calif. (Jesuit HS) 6’3” • 175 lbs. • Sophomore • R/R • Utility

23

Played several positions last season ... Hit .296 with 25 runs and 23 RBIs ... Will play third base this spring ... Helped Jesuit HS (Calif.) win the State track and field title in 2010 ... Fifth at State in the high jump (6’7”) ... Rhetoric and Media Studies major ... Minor in Spanish ... His parents are Roy and Cecilia Semlacher ... Born on Septenber 16.

Year 2011

AVG GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB PO A E PCT .296 36 31 125 25 37 5 2 0 23 .368 .328 22 4 2 1-4 18 35 8 .869

Summer Baseball - Nor-Cal Bulls, 2011

BEARCAT SOPHOMORES

PAGE 13

bryan afzali

Manhattan Beach, Calif. (Mira Costa HS) 5’9” • 170 lbs. • Freshman • L/L • Outfield

34

Competed as an outfielder and a pitcher at Mira Costa High School ...

Chosen Baseball Mustang of the Year in 2011... Provides the Bearcats with depth in the outfield ... Is majoring in Economics at Willamette ...

Parents are Tory and Leslie Afzali ... Born on February 24.

Summer Baseball: Play Vista Orioles, 2011

jake berg-rosenblatt Los Angeles, Calif. (Crossroads School) 6’1” • 210 lbs. • Freshman • L/R • Catcher

28

Brings depth for WU at the catcher position ... Second Team All-CIF in 2010 at Crossroads School ... Chosen First Team All-League in 2009 and 2010 ... Team MVP in 2011 ... Is undecided regarding his major ...

Son of Barrie Berg and Ron Rosenblatt ... Born on October 1.

Summer Baseball: San Gabriel Valley Arsenal, 2011

brad breier

Torrance, Calif. (South Torrance HS) 6’0” • 180 lbs. • Freshman • R/R • Catcher

17

Joins the Bearcats after being a catcher at South Torrance High School in California ... Will provide depth at the catcher position and can contribute as a pinch-hitter ... Is undecided regarding his major at Willamette ... Son of Donald and Tamara Breier ... Born on June 29.

Summer Baseball: ABD Bulldogs, 2011

blake evetts

Tigard, Ore. (Jesuit HS) 6’5” • 200 lbs. • Freshman • R/R • Pitcher

42

Will battle for playing time as a relief pitcher this season ... Selected Second Team All-Metro in Portland, where he pitched for Jesuit High School ... Also played basketball for three seasons ... Has not declared a major ... Parents are Brent and Terri Evetts ... Born on May 22.

Summer Baseball: The Yard, 2011

hunter gallant

Rescue, Calif. (Ponderosa HS) 5’11” • 180 lbs. • Freshman • R/R • Infield

3

Has the skills to start at second base ... Was Second Team All-Metro (Sacramento) at Ponderosa HS in California ... Earned All-League honors three times and was All-City as a senior ... Is an Environmental Science major ... Parents are Gordon and Ilisa Gallant ... Born on March 27.

Summer Baseball: El Dorado Hills Vipers, 2011

PAGE 14

BEARCAT FRESHMEN

rolenn himuro

Honolulu, Hawaii (Punahou School) 5’8” • 170 lbs. • Freshman • L/L • Outfield

2

At Punahou School, he played baseball from 7th grade through his senior year ... Graduated from Punahou with honors ... Provides depth in the outfield and can be a pinch-runner ... Undecided regarding his major ... Son of Glenn and Rosemary Himuro ... Born on December 12.

peter hoffman

Hayden, Idaho (Lake City HS) 6’0” • 185 lbs. • Freshman • R/R • Pitcher

14

Was a pitcher and a third baseman at Lake City High School ... Has the skills to challenge for a spot in the starting rotation or bullpen this season ... Earned Idaho Top Scholar honors at LCHS ... Is majoring in Chemistry ... Parents are Denis and Pia Hoffman ... Born on June 18.

Summer Baseball: Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen, 2011

zach holcomb

Bellevue, Wash. (Newport HS) 6’5” • 215 lbs. • Freshman • R/R • Pitcher

25

Competed as a pitcher and a first baseman at Newport High School in Washington for four years ... Also played tennis (2 years) and football (1 year) ... Joins the WU pitching staff this season ... Has not declared a major ... Son of Neil and Alice Holcomb ... Born on July 9.

Summer Baseball: Eastside Premier Tigers, 2011

tiras koon

Honolulu, Hawaii (Iolani School) 6’0” • 215 lbs. • Freshman • L/R • Catcher

27

Was All-State as a football center during his junior and senior years at Iolani School ... H.M. All-State catcher in baseball his senior year ... A versatile player who will battle for a starting position ... Has not chosen a major ... Son of Noah and Roxanne Koon ... Born on October 7.

Summer Baseball: Honolulu Dirtbags, 2011

TANNER OATES

Sparks, Nev. (Spanish Springs HS) 5’10” • 165 lbs. • Freshman • R/R • Infield

1

Athlete of the Year at Spanish Springs HS ... First Team All-State and First Team All-League at second base ... Started as a quarterback in football and a point guard in basketball ... Majoring in Mathematics and Economics ... Son of Ken and Kim Oates ... Born on July 30.

Summer Baseball: Northern Nevada Bullets, 2011

BEARCAT FRESHMEN

PAGE 15

TYLER OLSON

Yuba City, Calif. (Yuba City HS) 6’0” • 195 lbs. • Freshman • R/R • Pitcher/Infield

31

H.M. Louisville Slugger High School All-American at Yuba City HS ...

Named First Team All-Area, Second Team All-Metro (Sacramento) and TCC Offensive MVP ... Hit .521 last season with a 1.35 ERA ... Has not declared a major ... Son of Steve and Wendy Olson ... Born on July 21.

Summer Baseball: Oroville Post 95, 2011

ELAND TSUBATA

Honolulu, Hawaii (Iolani School) 5’11” • 185 lbs. • Freshman • L/L • Pitcher

35

Played baseball at Iolani School in Honolulu, Hawaii ... One of four left-handed pitchers on the Willamette staff ... Will give the Bearcats depth while he adapts to the college game ... Undecided regarding his major ... Parents are Keith and Joan Tsubata ... Born on August 3.

JARED VIRTUE

Roseville, Calif. (Oakmont HS) 5’10” • 180 lbs. • Freshman • L/R • Pitcher

38

Brings depth to the WU pitching staff ... Played baseball all four years at Oakmont High School in Roseville, California ... Earned All-League honors and was team MVP as a senior ... Is undecided regarding his major .... Parents are Kent and Tammara Virtue ... Born on July 1.

Summer Baseball: Nor-Cal AABC, 2011

t.j. WHIDBY

Woodinville, Wash. (Redmond HS) 5’9” • 185 lbs. • Freshman • R/R • Pitcher/Infield

10

Competed at Redmond HS in Washington ... Will battle for a spot in the pitching rotation ... H.M. All-Conference as a pitcher and infielder in 2010 and 2011 ... Majoring in Computer Science ... Minor in Music Production ... Son of Mark and Terri Whidby ... Born on August 14.

Summer Baseball: Seattle Stars, 2011

ANDREW WILSON

Granite Bay, Calif. (Granite Bay HS) 5’11” • 175 lbs. • Freshman • R/R • Outfield

18

Hit .416 with a .584 slugging percentage last year at Granite Bay High School ... Named First Team All-League ... GBHS Offensive Player of the Year ... Will provide depth in the outfield this season ... Economics major ... Parents are Michael and Barbara Wilson ... Born on August 3.

Summer Baseball: RBI Baseball, 2011

PAGE 16

BEARCAT FRESHMEN

willamettE ready for 2012 season The Willamette University baseball team has high expectations for the 2012 season following a 22-17-1 record last spring, including 12-12 in the Northwest Conference.

The Bearcats were very close to an even greater season, as the team sustained six one-run losses in NWC action, with three of the losses in extra innings.

Willamette has a total of six returning starters on offense with a seventh starter returning from injury. Also returning are two starting pitchers and three of the team’s most experienced relief pitchers.

Overall, the Bearcats have seven players on the roster who have previously earned All-Northwest Conference recognition.

At the top of the list of returning All-NWC selections is Mitch Rowan (Jr., OF), who missed all but seven games in 2011 with a hand injury. In 2010, he was named First Team All-NWC and was a First Team All-West Region pick by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA).

Rowan was a First Team Preseason All-America choice by D3baseball.com last season.

This year, even with limited playing time in 2011, he is an Honorable Mention Preseason All-America selection.

Other returning All-NWC players in the field are junior outfielder Tyson Giza (H.M., 2010), junior outfielder Sky Kelley (H.M., 2010) and sophomore first baseman Brandon Chinn (2nd Team, 2011).

Three pitchers on this year’s roster also have attained All-NWC status. They are junior starter Brandon Simon (2nd Team, 2011), senior reliever Blake Paisley (H.M., 2011) and junior closer Parker Johnson (H.M., 2011).

Infield The Bearcats are bolstered by three returning starters on the infield. All three started more than 30 games as freshmen last year.

Chinn batted .330 for the Bearcats with 16 RBIs and 15 runs scored. At first base, he earned a .993 fielding percentage while leading the team with 287 putouts.

Tommy Kawamura (So.) played second base last season and hit .332, while walking a team-high 27 times and scoring 27 runs.

Kawamura moves to shortstop this season, where he will take over Doug Bloom, who was a four-year starter. Bloom graduated this past spring after setting a school record with 499 career assists.

Tosh Semlacher (So., UTIL) saw action at several positions last year. His athletic ability helped him achieve a .296 batting average. He scored 25 runs, produced 23 RBIs and tied for the team lead with two triples.

Chinn will battle returning players Alex Lavery (So., 1B) and Michael Oliver (Sr., 1B) for the starting position at first base. Lavery batted .375 in 2011, primarily as a pinchhitter for the Bearcats. Oliver attained a .326 batting average and contributed a .977 fielding percentage on defense.

Likewise, Semlacher is one of three players with the potential to start at third base this spring. The other challengers are Galen Duff (Jr., IF) and Tyler Olson (Fr. RHP/IF). Duff

2012 season outloo k

PAGE 17

has played mostly as a substitute at second base, but that didn’t prevent him from hitting a solid .333 last season.

Two freshmen are the top prospects to claim the starting position at second base. They are Hunter Gallant from Rescue, Calif., and Tanner Oates from Sparks, Nev. Both have the skills to be key players for the Bearcats.

Outfield Rowan returns to the lineup this spring and will start in left field. He hit .403 in 2010 with 41 runs and 42 RBIs. He batted .393 last year before injuring his had. Rowan is tied for sixth on Willamette’s career list with 17 home runs. He hit 12 homers in 2010.

In center field, Giza will be the starter for the third consecutive year. Last spring, he started 39 games, batted .333, scored 32 runs and hit 10 doubles. He registered 113 putouts and attained a .991 fielding percentage.

While two of the outfield positions have clearly defined starters, the other position is up for grabs. Returning players Kelley and Adam Reid (Sr.) have an edge in experience.

Kelley achieved a .374 batting average in 2010, while Reid hit .297 in 2011. Both can provide the Bearcats with big plays on defense.

Also looking to receive time in right field will be freshmen Rolenn Himuro and Andrew Wilson. Bryan Afzali, also a freshman, will provide depth at the outfield positions.

T.C. Lee, who led the team with a .417 batting average in 2011, graduated after being chosen Second Team All-America, First Team All-West Region and First Team All-NWC. Lee finished his career ranked second at Willamette in batting average (.368), hits (201), doubles (45) and home runs (34). He belted 15 doubles and 12 homers last season.

Catching This is probably WU’s most competitive fielding position with one returning player and four newcomers talented enough to challenge for the starting spot. Dylan Summers (Sr.) played in 17 games with 10 starts in 2011. He achieved a .966 fielding percentage.

Ben Petersen (Jr.) is the most experienced newcomer after playing two seasons at the junior college level. Freshmen who will battle for playing time are Tiras Koon, Jake Berg-Rosenblatt and Brad Breier.

Max Stepan, the starting catcher from last season, has graduated and will be playing this year with the Feldkirch Cardinals (Austria) in the Baseball Bundesliga. Last year, Stepan batted .381 with 39 runs and 39 RBIs. He hit the ball out of the park 11 times to finish his career third on WU’s all-time list with 25 home runs.

PAGE 18

2012 season outlook

Designated Hitter Head Coach Aaron Swick may have more quality options at designated hitter than the Bearcats have had in several seasons. All of the athletes vying for playing time at designated hitter also will challenge for action as infielders or outfielders.

Topping the list of candidates are Semlacher, Koon, Lavery and Olson. Nearly every other top player is capable of helping out at this important offensive position.

Pitching Two of last year’s primary starters are back on the mound this season. Brandon Simon (Jr., RHP) and Blake Paisley (Sr., RHP) led the WU pitching staff in 2011. Simon went 7-3 with a 2.31 earned run average. Paisley went 5-1 and led the team with a 2.21 ERA. Simon struck out a total of 45 batters and held opponents to a .227 batting average in 70 innings. Paisley allowed just two home runs and struck out 24 batters in 53 innings.

Both helped Willamette lead NCAA Division III in fewest walks allowed per nine innings (1.95). Paisley walked six batters and Simon walked seven.

WU graduated one primary starter, Chris Torgerson. In 2011, Torgerson pitched three complete games and registered 36 strikeouts in 63 1/3 innings.

A trio of talented pitchers will compete for the third spot in the Northwest Conference pitching rotation. Returning player Jamie McCaffrey (Jr., LHP) saw action in 11 games with three starts last year. He struck out 18 batters in 28 innings of work.

Among the newcomers, Olson, who also will challenge for playing time on the infield, and T.J. Whidby (Fr., RHP) have shown the greatest potential as starters. Olson played at Yuba City High School in California, while Whidby pitched for Redmond High School in Washington.

The bullpen should be a strength for the Bearcats. Parker Johnson (Jr., RHP) returns as the closer, after recording four saves and a 1.46 ERA in 2011. He struck out 12 batters in 24 2/3 innings. Experience in middle relief will be provided by Ryan Smith (Sr., RHP).

Smith led the team with 15 appearances and had a 2.54 ERA in his first season with the Bearcats last spring.

Other top returning relief pitchers are Jake Jones (Jr,, RHP) and Henry Harrison (So., LHP). Key newcomers joining the relievers are Blake Evetts (Fr., RHP) and Peter Hoffman (Fr., RHP). Bringing depth to the bullpen will be Eland Tsubata (Fr., LHP), Garrett Davis (So., RHP), Zach Holcomb (Fr., RHP) and Jared Virtue (Fr., LHP).

Schedule Willamette’s schedule features 24 games against Northwest Conference opponents, with three games against each NWC foe. The schedule also includes a challenging list of non-conference games.

The Bearcats will open the season with a four-game series at Simpson University in Redding, Calif., followed by a four-game set at the College of Idaho in Caldwell, Idaho.

WU will play additional non-conference games against crosstown rival Corban University as well as in-state foe Oregon Institute of Technology.

Willamette’s players and coaches plan to battle for the NWC title this spring. Last year, the Bearcats finished three games out of second place and two games out of third. The second place team, University of Puget Sound, was defeated by the Bearcats two times in three games.

2012 season outl ook

PAGE 19

Willamette Sports Medicine

Shane Wibel, ATC Erin Scharer, ATC Ken Smith, ATC Head Athletic Trainer Asst. Athletic Trainer Asst. Athletic Trainer

Dylan Borden, ATC Dr. Daniel Schweigert Dr. David Thorsett PT Northwest WU Team Physician WU Team Physician

Silverton Hospital The Willamette University sports medicine program provides medical support to our varsity athletes. Athletic trainers focus on two components: service and education.

Service includes the evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries suffered by our athletes. It also involves referrals to medical personnel when athletes become injured or ill.

The education component is designed for any student interested in athletic training or other medical fields to gain valuable experience working in a clinical setting.

PAGE 20

Students achieve experience by covering practices and games, and by working in the treatment centers where they help Willamette’s certified athletic trainers with rehabilitation of injuries.

Our athletic training staff works closely with our team physicians from Silverton Hospital, the physical therapist from PT Northwest and the staff at the Bisohop Wellness Center on the WU campus to provide care for our varsity athletes.

For information call: (503) 370-6672

SPORTS MEDICINE

BEARCATS EARN 22-17-1 RECORD IN 2011 Willamette University concluded the 2011 season with a 22-17-1 record. It was the most wins for the Bearcats since 2001.

Willamette was 12-12 in the Northwest Conference with six losses by one run.

The Bearcats played the 16th hardest schedule in NCAA Division III in 2011 according to Boyd’s World. Even so, the WU pitching staff led Division III in fewest walks allowed per nine innings (1.95). The Bearcats were 43rd in team ERA (3.60).

On offense, WU ranked in the top 50 in homers (14th, 33) and homers per game (14th, 0.83), plus slugging percentage (31st, .457), and sacrifice flies (40th, 23).

in hits (201) and doubles (45), as well as home runs (34). He was included in the top 10 in at bats (546), runs (131), RBIs (131) and walks (72).

Max Stepan (C), who also received First Team All-NWC honors in 2011, was in the top 10 in battting average (.341), doubles (33), home runs (25) and RBIs (102).

Chris Torgerson (RHP), who had a 3.84 ERA as a senior, ended his career with 13 wins to tie for 10th on the all-time list.

Joining Lee and Stepan as All-NWC picks last season were Second Team choices Brandon Simon (So., RHP) and Brandon Chinn (Fr., 1B). Four Bearcats were named Honorable Mention All-NWC. They were Bloom, Torgerson, Blake Paisley (Jr., RHP) and Parker Johnson (So., RHP).

Simon and Paisley topped the pitching staff in wins and ERA. Simon achieved a 7-3 record and led the team in wins. He maintained a 2.31 ERA and limited hitters to a .227 average. Paisley ranked first with a 2.21 ERA to go with a 5-1 record.

With a solid pitching staff, the Bearcats were in nearly every game. WU’s pitchers held opponents to a .279 batting average for the year. The Bearcats struck out 177 batters, while allowing only 76 walks.

T.C. Lee hit .417 to lead the Bearcats in 2011.

Willamette graduated nine seniors during 2011, including four who finished their careers ranked in the all-time records for the Bearcats.

Doug Bloom (SS) ranked first in career at bats (184), runs (145), stolen bases (54) and defensive assists (499). He earned spots in the top 10 in hits (164), walks (77) and sacrifices (24).

T.C. Lee (LF) was chosen Second Team All-America, First Team All-West Region and First Team All-NWC in 2011. He finished second at WU in career batting average (.368). He also ranked second

Willamette ended the season with a .311 team batting average. Lee hit .417, while Stepan batted .381 and Tyson Giza (So., CF) hit .333. Chinn at .330, Michael Oliver (Jr., 1B) at .326 and Tommy Kawamura (Fr., 2B) at .322 each hit over .300.

The Bearcats earned a winning record despite playing most of the year without outfielder Mitchell Rowan (Jr.). Rowan, who missed all but seven games due to a hand injury, was a First Team Preseason All-America selection by D3baseball.com.

In seven games, Rowan hit .393 with four runs and nine RBIs. He enters the 2012 season with 17 career homers and a .359 career batting average.

2011 season review

PAGE 21

2011 individual Statistics Offensive Statistics (Min. 40 At Bats) Player Avg. GP GS AB T.C Lee .417 40 40 144 Max Stepan .381 39 37 134 Tyson Giza .333 39 39 159 Brandon Chinn .330 35 32 112 Michael Oliver .326 17 10 43 Tommy Kawamura .322 36 33 118 Adam Reid .297 27 16 74 Tosh Semlacher .296 36 31 125 Doug Bloom .253 40 40 150 Sky Kelley .229 26 21 70 Tim Schilf .225 29 20 80 Dylan Summers .156 17 10 45 7 7 16 11 5 10 4 4 2

1 7 4 9 3 4 0 3 0

R H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% OB% SO BB HB SB 44 60 15 1 12 44 .785 .497 19 22 6 9-12 39 51 13 1 11 39 .739 .488 13 24 7 6-6 32 53 10 1 2 20 .447 .389 16 14 3 8-10 15 37 3 0 1 16 .384 .374 14 9 0 0-1 1 14 5 0 0 6 .442 .356 6 1 1 1-1 27 38 4 0 0 15 .356 .450 21 27 2 7-10 13 22 3 0 0 5 .338 .333 22 3 1 3-6 25 37 5 2 0 23 .368 .328 22 4 2 1-4 37 38 6 1 4 16 .387 .384 21 22 11 14-16 13 16 4 0 1 7 .329 .357 25 11 3 5-5 9 18 7 0 0 10 .313 .271 26 4 1 0-0 5 7 2 0 2 11 .333 .204 12 2 1 0-0

7 28 24 33 11 16 7 11 0

2 3 4 11 2 9 3 11 1 3 0 3 1 1 0 1 1 0

1 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 0

0 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

3 9 6 6 3 1 2 0 0

.571 .607 .417 .455 .273 .188 .143 .273 —

.600 .419 .407 .361 .273 .300 .250 .091 —

2 3 7 7 5 6 2 8 0

1 2 1 1 0 3 1 0 0

2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

1-2 1-1 0-1 0-1 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1

PO A E PCT 79 6 3 .966 135 16 2 .987 113 1 1 .991 287 17 2 .993 42 1 1 .977 68 90 6 .963 50 1 3 .944 18 35 8 .869 63 141 17 .923 51 0 0 1.000 19 46 8 .890 48 8 2 .966

Ross Knutsen Mitchell Rowan Alex Lavery Galen Duff Kyle Kirwan Tenny Pitsch Kevin Lyman Scott Arn Henry Harrison

.429 .393 .375 .333 .273 .188 .143 .091 —

0 9 0 9 16 6 0 19 0

0 0 0 6 4 1 3 0 0

0 .000 0 1.000 0 .000 1 .938 0 1.000 0 1.000 0 1.000 1 .950 0 —

Willamette Opponents

.311 40 40 1391 274 433 83 10 33 242 .457 .390 257 152 42 58-78 1050 437 67 .957 .279 40 40 1384 195 386 68 1 21 165 .375 .327 177 76 31 41-50 1046 440 78 .950

Sacrifice Bunts: WU 36 (Semlacher 9, Giza 5, Chinn 5, Bloom 5, Kawamura 3, Oliver 2, Reid 2, Schilf 2, Duff 2, Lee); Opp. 32. Sacrifice Flies: WU 23 (Lee 5, Giza 4, Stepan 3, Chinn 2, Kawamura 2, Bloom 2, Summers, Rowan, Lavery, Pitsch); Opp. 16. Left on Base: WU 324, Opp. 294. Double Plays Turned: WU 27, Opp. 26. Triple Plays Turned: WU 0, Opp. 1.

Pitching Statistics (Min. 40 Innings Pitched) Player ERA GP GS CG IP Blake Paisley 2.21 10 10 0 53.0 Brandon Simon 2.31 10 10 1 70.0 Chris Torgerson 3.84 11 11 3 63.1

H 55 59 64

BF HR R ER BB 224 2 20 13 6 275 4 19 18 7 268 6 44 27 11

SO HB WP BK W-L PCT SV PO A 24 5 2 4 5-1 .833 0 4 6 45 2 0 2 7-3 .700 0 3 10 36 4 2 1 4-5 .444 0 4 26

Scott Arn 0.00 2 Parker Johnson 1.46 14 Matt Shea 2.25 3 Ryan Smith 2.54 15 Andrew Wyman 3.65 10 Kyle Kirwan 3.92 13 Jamie McCaffrey 5.40 11 Jake Jones 6.10 8 Nate Bender 6.97 9 Devin Grindy 8.15 1 Garrett Davis 12.00 3 Nathan Shea 13.50 2

0 27 3 28 17 19 33 19 16 35 17 4

6 104 19 129 63 89 130 57 51 93 21 10

0 12 1 11 5 10 18 4 3 4 2 2

Willamette Opponents

0 1 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 3 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2.0 24.2 4.0 28.1 12.1 20.2 28.1 10.1 10.1 17.2 3.0 2.0

0 1 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 1 1 1

0 5 1 12 12 10 21 11 11 20 6 3

0 4 1 8 5 9 17 7 8 16 4 3

0 6 3 6 4 8 7 7 4 4 3 0

0 1 1 7 0 1 4 1 1 3 0 1

0 0 1 0 6 1 1 1 0 0 2 2

0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0

0-0 .— 3-0 1.000 0-0 .000 1-2 .333 0-0 — 1-1 .500 0-1 .000 0-1 .000 0-0 .000 1-3 .250 0-0 — 0-0 —

E 1 1 5

PCT .909 .929 .857

0 19 0 1 .950 4 1 6 1 .875 0 0 0 0 .000 2 2 1 1 .750 0 1 0 2 .333 1 16 4 0 1.000 0 2 5 1 .875 0 1 0 0 1.000 0 0 2 0 1.000 0 0 4 0 1.000 0 0 1 0 1.000 0 0 0 0 —

3.60 40 40 4 350.0 386 1539 21 195 140 76 177 31 18 10 22-17 .564 7 1050 437 67 .957 5.83 40 40 4 349.0 433 1644 33 274 226 152 257 42 29 7 17-22 .436 6 1046 440 78 .950

Solo Shutouts: WU 2 (Simon, Torgerson): Opp. 2. Combined Shutouts: WU 3; Opp. 1

PAGE 22

2011 season STATISTICS

2011 willamette results Overall Record: 22-17-1 NWC: 12-12 (7th Place) Home: 10-8-1 Away: 12-7 Neutral: 0-2 Date Opponent Result Overall NWC Pitcher (W/L) Feb. 19 at Simpson 7-3 L 0-1 0-0 Devin Grindy (L, 0-1) Feb. 19 at Simpson 9-2 W 1-1 0-0 Blake Paisley (W, 1-0) Feb. 20 at Simpson 11-0 W 2-1 0-0 Parker Johnson (W, 1-0) Feb. 20 at Simpson 2-0 W 3-1 0-0 Chris Torgerson (W, 1-0) Feb. 25 at Chapman 6-0 L 3-2 0-0 Devin Grindy (L, 0-2) Feb. 26 at Claremont-M.S. 4-1 W 4-2 0-0 Brandon Simon (W, 1-0) Feb. 26 at Pomona-Pitzer 7-5 L 4-3 0-0 Jamie McCaffrey (L, 0-1) Feb. 27 at Occidental 17-2 W 5-3 0-0 Chris Torgerson (W, 2-0) Mar. 5 at Lewis & Clark* 11-1 W 6-3 1-0 Brandon Simon (W, 2-0) Mar. 5 at Lewis & Clark* 7-2 W 7-3 2-0 Blake Paisley (W, 2-0) Mar. 6 at Lewis & Clark* 7-3 W 8-3 3-0 Chris Torgerson (W, 3-0) Mar. 12 Linfield* 2-1 L 8-4 3-1 Brandon Simon (L, 2-1) Mar. 12 Linfield* 8-2 L 8-5 3-2 Blake Paisley (L, 2-1) Mar. 13 Linfield* 5-4 L (10) 8-6 3-3 Ryan Smith (L, 0-1) Mar. 19 at George Fox* 2-0 L 8-7 3-4 Brandon Simon (L, 2-2) Mar. 20 vs. George Fox* 5-4 L (11) 8-8 3-5 Kyle Kirwan (L, 0-1) Mar. 21 vs. George Fox* 11-10 L 8-9 3-6 Chris Torgerson (L, 3-1) 4-6 Brandon Simon (W, 3-2) Mar. 26 Pacific Lutheran* 6-4 W 9-9 Mar. 26 Pacific Lutheran* 7-6 L (10) 9-10 4-7 Devin Grindy (L, 0-3) Mar. 27 Pacific Lutheran* 14-11 L 9-11 4-8 Chris Torgerson (L, 3-2) Mar. 30 Corban 21-13 L 9-12 4-8 Jake Jones (L, 0-1) Apr. 2 at Pacific* 5-0 W 10-12 5-8 Brandon Simon (W, 4-2) Apr. 2 at Pacific* 6-3 W 11-12 6-8 Blake Paisley (W, 3-1) Apr. 3 at Pacific* 1-0 L 11-13 6-9 Chris Torgerson (L, 3-3) Apr. 9 Oregon Tech 6-1 W 12-13 6-9 Blake Paisley (W, 4-1) Apr. 9 Oregon Tech 3-1 W 13-13 6-9 Brandon Simon (W, 5-2) Apr. 10 Oregon Tech 13-8 L 13-14 6-9 Ryan Smith (L, 0-2) Apr. 10 Oregon Tech 9-3 W 14-14 6-9 Chris Torgerson (W, 4-3) Apr. 13 Lewis & Clark 19-6 W 15-14 6-9 Devin Grindy (W, 1-3) Apr. 16 Whitman* 11-5 W 16-14 7-9 Brandon Simon (W, 6-2) Apr. 16 Whitman* 14-0 W 17-14 8-9 Blake Paisley (W, 5-1) Apr. 17 Whitman* 14-9 W 18-14 9-9 Parker Johnson (W, 2-0) Apr. 19 Pacific 6-6 T (11) 18-14-1 9-9 None Apr. 22 at Whitworth* 10-4 L 18-15-1 9-10 Brandon Simon (L, 6-3) Apr. 22 at Whitworth* 4-0 W 19-15-1 10-10 Ryan Smith (W, 1-2) Apr. 23 at Whitworth* 9-4 L 19-16-1 10-11 Chris Torgerson (L, 4-4) Apr. 26 at Corban 8-7 W (10) 20-16-1 10-11 Parker Johnson (W, 3-0) Apr. 30 Puget Sound* 9-1 W 21-16-1 11-11 Brandon Simon (W, 7-3) Apr. 30 Puget Sound* 10-6 W 22-16-1 12-11 Kyle Kirwan (W, 1-1) May 1 Puget Sound* 4-1 L 22-17-1 12-12 Chris Torgerson (L, 4-5) * Northwest Conference Home games in Bold Face Extra innings in parentheses

2011 WILLAMETTE POSTSEASON HONORS All-Northwest Conference First Team T.C. Lee, Sr., LF Max Stepan, Sr., C Second Team Brandon Chinn, Fr., 1B Brandon Simon, So., RHP Honorable Mention Doug Bloom, Sr., SS Blake Paisley, Jr., RHP Parker Johnson, So., RHP

NWC Student-Athlete of the Week Hitter Max Stepan, Sr., C (Feb. 27) T.C. Lee, Sr., LF (May 1)

All-West Region

All-America Second Team (ABCA) T.C. Lee, Sr., LF Honorable Mention (D3baseball.com) T.C. Lee, Sr., LF

First Team (ABCA) T.C. Lee, Sr., LF

2011 season results

PAGE 23

2011 NORTHWEST CONFERENCE standings

Linfield Puget Sound George Fox Pacific Whitworth Pacific Lutheran Willamette Whitman Lewis & Clark

W 20 15 14 14 13 13 12 4 3

Conference L T Pct 4 0 .833 9 0 .625 10 0 .583 10 0 .583 11 0 .542 11 0 .542 12 0 .500 20 0 .167 21 0 .125

RF 182 142 163 103 158 126 151 99 83

RA 84 143 105 103 139 117 112 220 184

W 33 17 26 21 20 19 22 5 5

L 11 17 13 16 20 20 17 30 32

Overall T Pct 0 .750 0 .500 0 .667 2 .564 0 .500 0 .487 1 .562 0 .143 0 .135

RF 305 207 269 186 231 208 274 154 146

RA 160 225 164 198 224 233 195 343 308

T.C. Lee (LF, 2008-11) Willamette Career Rankings • 151 GP, 147 GS Batting Avg........ .368........... 2nd Hits....................... 201........... 2nd Doubles................. 45........... 2nd Home Runs............ 34........... 2nd

At Bats................. 546............ 4th RBIs...................... 131............ 4th Runs..................... 131............ 4th

2011 NCAA Division III National Rankings

Home Runs, 12, 6th; Home Runs Per Game, 0.30, 8th Slugging Percentage, .785, 8th First Team All-NWC, 2010, 2011; Second Team All-NWC, 2008; H.M. All-NWC, 2009

Max Stepan (C, 2008-11) Willamette Career Rankings • 124 GP, 109 GS Home Runs............ 25............3rd Doubles................. 33.....5th (tie)

RBIs...................... 102............ 6th Batting Avg........ .341.....8th (tie)

2011 NCAA Division III National Rankings

Home Runs Per Game, 0.28, 13th; Home Runs, 11, 15th Slugging Percentage, .739, 15th First Team All-NWC, 2011; Second Team All-NWC, 2010; H.M. All-NWC, 2008

Doug Bloom (SS, 2008-11) Willamette Career Rankings • 155 GP, 153 GS At Bats................. 584.............1st Assists.................. 499.............1st Runs..................... 145.............1st Stolen Bases.......... 54.............1st

Sacrifices................ 24............3rd Walks...................... 77............ 5th Hits....................... 164............ 6th

Willamette Single Season Record Assists, 141 in 2011

First Team All-NWC, 2008; H.M. All-NWC, 2009, 2011

PAGE 24

2011 n WC Standings

BEARCAT INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Career Hitting

Home Runs

Batting Average

1. .378 2. .368 3. .364 4. .351 5. .346 6. .345 .345 8. .341 .341 10. .339

Norm Hardy (341)...... 1973-76 T.C. Lee (546)............. 2008-11 Ryan Hazelbaker (486).1997-00 Nik Lubisich (576)...... 1998-01 Paul Duman (393)...... 1998-01 Burke Eathorne (380).. 1996-99 Ryan Flynn (313)......... 1994-97 Max Stepan (402)....... 2008-11 Drew Ecklund (452).... 2001-03 Kyle Stalker (.443)...... 2006-09

At Bats

1. 584 2. 581 3. 576 4. 546 5. 508 6. 503 7. 500 8. 493 9. 489 10. 486

Runs

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

145 142 132 131 129 113 107 106 104 104 104

Hits

1. 202 2. 201 3. 188 4. 177 5. 166 6. 164 7. 156 8. 154 154 10. 151

Doug Bloom.............. 2008-11 Sean Anderson.......... 2005-08 Nik Lubisich............... 1998-01 T.C. Lee...................... 2008-11 Scott Bigham............. 1985-88 Matt Johnson............. 2003-06 Jay Mende................. 1985-88 Luke Atwood.............. 1999-02 Grant Trenbeath........ 1990-93 Ryan Hazelbaker........ 1997-00

Doug Bloom.............. 2008-11 Sean Anderson.......... 2005-08 Grant Trenbeath........ 1990-93 T.C. Lee...................... 2008-11 Nik Lubisich............... 1998-01 Paul Duman............... 1998-01 Scott Bigham............. 1985-88 Kyle Stalker................ 2006-09 Ryan Hazelbaker........ 1997-00 Burke Eathorne.......... 1996-99 Gerry Preston............. 1984-87 Nik Lubisich............... 1998-01 T.C. Lee...................... 2008-11 Sean Anderson.......... 2005-08 Ryan Hazelbaker........ 1997-00 Jay Mende................. 1985-88 Doug Bloom.............. 2008-11 Grant Trenbeath........ 1990-93 Luke Atwood.............. 1999-02 Drew Ecklund............. 2001-03 Scott Bigham............. 1985-88

Doubles

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

7.

10.

49 45 39 35 33 33 32 32 32 30 30 30

Triples

1.

2.

5.

6.

8.

9 8 8 8 6 5 5 4 4 4

Sean Anderson ......... 2005-08 T.C. Lee...................... 2008-11 Nik Lubisich............... 1998-01 Ryan Flynn.................. 1994-97 Max Stepan................ 2008-11 Derek Lamprecht....... 1990-93 Jason Searle............... 1998-02 Ryan Hazelbaker........ 1997-00 Burke Eathorne.......... 1996-99 Matt Johnson............. 2003-06 Garet Luebbert.......... 1997-00 Scott Bigham............. 1985-88 Nik Lubisich............... 1998-01 Sean Anderson.......... 2005-08 Jim Kniffin.................. 1976-79 Tom Moore................ 1975-78 Ryan Hughes.............. 1999-02 Tim Stewart................ 1999-00 Scott Bigham............. 1985-88 Grant Yamaguchi....... 2004-07 Robin Heath............... 1995-98 Cliff Renison............... 1989-92

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

51 34 25 21 18 17 17 17 17 17

Kyle Stalker.................2006-09 T.C. Lee...................... 2008-11 Max Stepan................ 2008-11 Grant Trenbeath.........1990-93 Jason Searle................1998-02 Mitchell Rowan.............. 2009Andrew Bartels...........2001-04 Nik Lubisich................1998-01 Burke Eathorne...........1996-99 Norm Hardy................1973-76

Runs Batted In

1. 161 2. 137 137 4. 131 5. 103 6. 102 7. 101 8. 98 9. 97 10. 91

Kyle Stalker.................2006-09 Nik Lubisich................1998-01 Ryan Hazelbaker.........1997-00 T.C. Lee...................... 2008-11 Norm Hardy................1973-76 Max Stepan................ 2008-11 Sean Anderson...........2005-08 Aaron Arakaki.............1984-87 Grant Trenbeath.........1990-93 Matt Johnson..............2003-06

Bases on Balls

1. 115 2. 103 3. 94 4. 89 5. 77 6. 76 7. 75 8. 74 9. 73 10. 72

Kelly Gilmore............. 2004-07 Ryan Hazelbaker........ 1997-00 Grant Trenbeath........ 1990-93 Nik Lubisich............... 1998-01 Doug Bloom.............. 2008-11 Garet Luebbert.......... 1997-00 Matt Johnson............. 2002-06 Kyle Stalker................ 2006-09 Burke Eathorne.......... 1996-99 T.C. Lee...................... 2008-11

Stolen Bases

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

54 49 47 41 39 37 36 33 32 30

Doug Bloom.............. 2008-11 Tom Phillips................ 1984-86 Denny Helt................. 1975-76 Gerry Preston............. 1984-87 Paul Duman............... 1998-01 Kyle Hauger............... 1990-92 Sean Anderson.......... 2005-08 Kelly Evans................. 1992-95 Brad Cox.................... 1996-98 Luke Atwood.............. 1999-02

Sacrifices (Bunts/Flies)

1.

2.

3.

5.

9.

10.

27 Brad Cox.....................1996-98 25 Ritch Price...................1977-78 24 Doug Bloom.............. 2008-11 24 Garet Luebbert...........1997-00 19 Joe Belcher.................1993-96 19 Cliff Renison................1989-92 19 Ellis Webster...............2006-09 19 David Tufo...................2006-09 17 Danny Aguilar.............2001-02 16 Aaron Arakaki.............1984-87

Career Defense

Putouts

1. 937 2. 911 3. 755 4. 717 5. 647 6. 590 7. 555 8. 504 9. 478 10. 453

Paul Duman............... 1998-01 John Cox.................... 2002-05 Jason Searle............... 1998-02 Derek Lamprecht....... 1990-93 Grant Yamaguchi....... 2004-07 Norm Hardy............... 1973-76 Kyle Stalker................ 2006-09 Sam Holloway............ 1993-96 Paul Asnicar............... 1988-89 Travis Shull................. 2001-04

Assists

1. 499 Doug Bloom.............. 2008-11 2. 373 Matt Johnson..............2003-06 3. 369 Garet Luebbert...........1997-00

4. 367 5. 327 6. 309 7. 283 8. 266 9. 253 10. 248 248

Scott Bigham..............1985-88 Joe Belcher.................1993-96 Grant Trenbeath.........1990-93 Ellis Webster...............2006-09 Matt Rasmussen.........2004-07 Jay Lindemann...........1993-96 Luke Atwood...............1999-02 Kyle Hauger................1990-92

Career Pitching Earned Run Average

1. 2.05 Jay Applegate (136.1)... 1990-91 2. 2.27 Mike Corey (222.1)...... 1994-98 3. 2.42 Dave Wong (178.2)...... 1978-80 4. 2.75 Nik Lubisich (268.1)...... 1998-01 5. 3.50 Zach VandeGriend (275). 2003-05 6. 3.52 Abe Cohen (322.1)...... 1994-97 7. 3.60 Matt Kosderka (350.1)...1995-98 8. 3.81 Geoff Huetten (179.1)...1992-95 9. 4.33 Chris Hopton (104)...... 1991-93 10. 4.46 Jeff Jenson (310.2)...... 2002-05

Wins

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

7.

8.

10.

30 27 26 21 19 19 18 17 17 13 13 13

Matt Kosderka........... 1995-98 Abe Cohen................. 1994-97 Nik Lubisich............... 1998-01 Mike Corey................. 1994-98 Justin Brown.............. 2000-02 Dave Wong................ 1978-80 Jeff Jensen................. 2002-05 Zach VandeGriend.... 2003-05 Bryan Nokelby........... 1986-89 Chris Torgerson......... 2008-11 Ty Sundlee.................. 2002-05 Jay Applegate........... 1990-91

Appearances

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

10.

68 53 52 51 50 49 47 45 45 44 44 44

Mike Corey................. 1994-98 Matt Kosderka........... 1995-98 Abe Cohen................. 1994-97 Jeff Jensen................. 2002-05 Clint Moran................ 2005-08 Jeff Mead................... 1991-94 Ty Sundlee.................. 2005-08 Kelsey Nakata............ 2006-09 Kevin Smith................ 1976-79 Zach VandeGriend.... 2003-05 Nik Lubisich............... 1999-02 Rick Baldini................. 1978-81

Games Started

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

8.

9.

48 42 40 34 33 32 32 29 27 27

Abe Cohen................. 1994-97 Matt Kosderka........... 1995-98 Jeff Jensen................. 2002-05 Nik Lubisich............... 1998-01 Justin Brown.............. 2000-02 Ty Sundlee.................. 2005-08 Zach VandeGriend.... 2003-05 Brad Ferrin................. 1998-01 Clint Moran................ 2005-08 Kyle Bell...................... 1992-96

Complete Games

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

10.

26 25 19 13 12 11 10 9 9 7 7

Nik Lubisich............... 1998-01 Matt Kosderka........... 1995-98 Mike Corey................. 1994-98 Zach VandeGriend.... 2003-05 Jeff Jensen................. 2002-05 Jason Wilson.............. 1988-91 Jim Vike...................... 1983-85 Geoff Huetten............ 1992-95 Tom Hills..................... 1987-88 Justin Brown.............. 2000-02 Brad Ferrin................. 1998-01

(Continued on next page)

BEARCAT baseball RECORDS

PAGE 25

BEARCAT INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Career Pitching

(Continued from previous page)

Innings Pitched

1. 350.1 2 322.1 3 310.2 4. 275.0 5 268.1 6 228.1 7 222.1 8 220.1 9. 208.0 10. 196.2

Matt Kosderka......... 1995-98 Abe Cohen.............. 1994-97 Jeff Jensen............... 2002-05 Zach VandeGriend... 2003-05 Nik Lubisich............. 1998-01 Jason Wilson........... 1989-91 Mike Corey.............. 1994-98 Ty Sundlee............... 2002-05 Kevin Smith.............. 1976-79 Clint Moran.............. 2002-05

Strikeouts

1. 266 2. 265 3. 225 4. 221 5. 200 6. 191 7. 172 8. 159 9. 157 10. 155

Jeff Jensen................. 2002-05 Matt Kosderka........... 1995-98 Zach VandeGriend.... 2003-05 Nik Lubisich............... 1998-01 Jason Wilson.............. 1988-91 Mike Corey................. 1994-98 Abe Cohen................. 1994-97 Ty Sundlee.................. 2005-08 Clint Moran................ 2005-08 Justin Brown.............. 2000-02

Saves

1. 23 Mike Corey................. 1994-98 2. 12 Chris Hopton............. 1992-93 3.

8 Jack McGee............... 2006-09

8 Matt Bicocca.............. 2005-07

8 Darin McFarland........ 1987-89 6.

6 Parker Johnson.............. 20097.

5 Brian Gilmore............. 2002-05

5 Matt Kosderka........... 1995-98

5 Mike Zuber................. 1986-87 10. 4 Ivan Endo.........................1981

Season Batting Batting Average 1. .455 .455 .455 4. .444 5. .417 6. .414 7. .413 8. .411 9. .403 10. .390

Kyle Stalker (99)...............2009 Norm Hardy (77)..............1981 Bob Gedrose (77)............1979 Mitch Gregg (144)...........1999 T.C. Lee (144)...................2011 Burke Eathorne (152).......1998 Jack McGee (121)............2009 Brian Buchheit (107)........1976 Mitchell Rowan (154).......2010 Ryan Flynn (77).................1996

At Bats 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

9.

169 165 161 159 158 157 154 154 153 153

Runs 1.

2.

3.

4.

6.

7.

9.

61 49 45 44 44 41 40 40 39 39

Nick Lubisich ..................2001 Luke Atwood ..................2001 Danny Aguilar .................2001 Tyson Giza........................2011 Jay Mende ......................1986 Drew Ecklund...................2001 Mitchell Rowan................2010 Jason Searle.....................2001 T.C. Lee............................2008 Luke Atwood ..................2000 Burke Eathorne................1998 Sean Anderson................2008 Grant Leubbert................1999 T.C. Lee............................2011 Kyle Stalker......................2008 Mitchell Rowan................2010 Brad Cox..........................1998 Ryan Flynn........................1997 Max Stepan......................2011 Doug Bloom....................2008

PAGE 26

Hits 1.

2.

3.

4.

6.

10.

64 63 62 60 60 57 57 57 56

Mitch Gregg....................1999 Burke Eathorne................1998 Mitchell Rowan................2010 T.C. Lee............................2011 Robin Heathe...................1998 Sean Anderson ...............2008 Paul Duman.....................2001 Nik Lubisich...........2000, 2001 Drew Ecklund...................2003

Doubles 1.

2.

3.

10.

17 16 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 14

Triples 1.

4.

6.

5 5 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 3

Ryan Flynn........................1996 Jason Searle.....................2001 T.C. Lee............................2011 Derek Collins...................2010 T.C. Lee............................2010 Sean Anderson................2007 Mitch Gregg....................1999 Jason Kelly ......................1997 Aaron Arakaki..................1986 Three players tied Sean Anderson ...............2008 Nik Lubisich.....................2000 Tom Moore......................1977 Tim Stewart . ...................1999 Jim Kniffin........................1978 Grant Yamaguchi.............2007 Sean Anderson ...............2005 Ryan Hughes....................2002 Ryan Hughes....................2001 Robin Heath.....................1998

Home Runs 1.

2.

3.

4.

6.

7.

9.

22 15 13 12 12 11 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Kyle Stalker......................2008 Kyle Stalker......................2009 Tony Barron......................1987 T.C. Lee............................2011 Mitchell Rowan................2010 Max Stepan......................2011 T.C. Lee............................2008 Mitch Gregg....................1999 T.C. Lee............................2009 Colin Young.....................2008 Kyle Stalker......................2006 Matt Benjamin.................2002 Robin Heath.....................1998 Ryan Flynn........................1997 Norm Hardy.....................1975

27 Robin Heath.....................1998 27 Derek McCulley...............1993

Stolen Bases

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

7.

8.

28 23 20 17 16 16 15 14 14 14

Sacrifices (Bunts/Flies) 1.

2.

3.

4.

7.

20 15 13 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9

63 58 52 50 47 47 46 44 42 40

Kyle Stalker......................2008 Robin Heath.....................1998 Kyle Stalker......................2009 Ryan Hazelbaker..............1998 Mitch Gregg....................1999 Aaron Arakaki..................1986 Ryan Flynn........................1997 T.C. Lee............................2011 Mitchell Rowan................2010 Tony Barron......................1987

Bases on Balls 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

8.

44 38 36 33 32 29 29 27 27 27

Kelly Gilmore...................2006 Ryan Hazelbaker..............1999 Kelly Gilmore...................2007 Burke Eathorne................1998 Grant Trenbeath..............1992 Brad Cox..........................1998 Jason Muth......................1994 Tommy Kawamura...........2011 Kyle Stalker......................2008 Matt Johnson...................2005

Ritch Price........................1978 Brad Cox..........................1997 Danny Aguilar..................2001 Matt Rasmussen..............2007 Garet Luebbert................2000 Aaron Arakaki..................1987 Tyson Giza........................2011 Tosh Semlacher...............2011 David Tufo........................2007 Ellis Webster....................2007 Cliff Renison.....................1992

Season Defense

Putouts 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

359 345 328 320 319 315 313 306 299

John Cox..........................2005 Paul Duman.....................2001 Grant Yamaguchi.............2006 Paul Duman.....................2000 Kyle Stalker......................2008 Derek Collins...................2010 Grant Yamaguchi.............2007 John Horner.....................1994 Derek Lamprecht.............1992

Assists 1.

2.

3.

5.

6.

7.

8.

8.

141 127 125 125 124 123 122 118 118 113 113

Runs Batted In 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Denny Helt.......................1976 Tom Phillips......................1986 Robin Robinson...............1978 Kyle Hauger.....................1992 Doug Bloom....................2008 Cliff Renison.....................1991 Doug Bloom....................2010 Doug Bloom....................2011 Paul Duman.....................2000 Derek McCulley...............1993

Doug Bloom....................2011 Danny Aguilar..................2001 Doug Bloom....................2010 Garet Luebbert................2000 Joe Belcher......................1994 Derek McCulley...............1993 Doug Bloom....................2009 Scott Bigham...................1986 Norm Hardy.....................1974 Matt Johnson...................2005 Colin Griffin......................2004

Season Pitching

Earned Run Average 1. 1.24 2. 1.27 3. 1.52 4. 1.58 5. 1.93 6. 2.00 7. 2.16 2.16 9. 2.21 10. 2.27

Abe Cohen (72.1)............1996 Mike Corey (28.1)............1994 Dave Wong (29.2)...........1980 Pat Daron (45.1)...............1976 Nik Lubisich (79.1)...........2000 Mike Corey (94.2)............1997 Darin McFarland (41.2)...1989 John Bruce (41.2)............1973 Blake Paisley (53).............2011 Geoff Huetten (75.1).......1994

Wins

1. 10 Nik Lubisich.....................2001

10 Matt Kosderka.................1998 3.

9 Justin Brown....................2001

9 Mike Corey.......................1998

9 Matt Kosderka.................1997

9 Mike Corey.......................1997

9 Dave Wong......................1978 8. 8 by Lubisich ‘99, Cohen ‘94, Gower ‘93

BEARCAT BASEBALL RECORDS

(Continued on next page)

BEARCAT INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Season Pitching

Appearances 1.

2.

4.

6.

9.

21 20 20 18 18 17 17 17 16 16 16 16 16

Mike Corey.......................1994 Chris Hopton...................1993 Chris Hopton...................1992 Jimmy Meuel...................2007 Mike Corey.......................1997 Nic Nottingham...............2006 Mike Corey.......................1996 Tim Gower.......................1993 Kelsey Nakata..................2007 Matt Kosderka.................1998 Brian Meyers....................1991 Jeff Mead.........................1991 Dave Wong......................1978

Games Started 1.

4.

6.

14 14 14 13 13 12 12 12

Nik Lubisich.....................2001 Abe Cohen.......................1997 Mike Nielson....................1992 Tim Gower.......................1993 Mike Cox..........................1986 Jeff Jensen.......................2005 Brad Ferrin.......................2001 Geoff Huetten..................1994

12 Abe Cohen.......................1994 12 Jay Applegate.................1991

Complete Games

1. 10 Nik Lubisich.....................2001

10 Mike Corey.......................1997 3.

8 Nik Lubisich.....................2000

8 Nik Lubisich.....................1999

8 Mike Corey.......................1998

8 Jim Vike............................1984 7.

7 Matt Kosderka.................1998

7 Matt Kosderka.................1997

7 Pat Daron.........................1975 10. 6 Matt Kosderka.................1996

6 Jay Applegate.................1991

Innings Pitched

1. 102.1 2. 97.2 3. 97.0 4. 94.2 5. 92.2 6. 89.2 7. 89.0 8. 88.1 9. 87.0 10. 85.1

Matt Kosderka................1998 Zach VandeGriend.........2003 Nik Lubisich....................2001 Mike Corey.....................1997 Matt Kosderka................1997 Tim Gower......................1993 Zach VandeGriend.........2004 Zach VandeGriend.........2005 Abe Cohen.....................1987 Jeff Jensen............2004, 2005

Strikeouts

1. 109 Matt Kosderka.................1998 2. 93 Jeff Jensen.......................2003 3. 91 Nik Lubisich.....................2001 4. 78 Zach VandeGriend..........2003 5. 76 Zach VandeGriend..........2004 6. 74 Mike Corey.......................1997

74 Tim Gower.......................1993 8. 73 Matt Kosderka.................1997 9. 71 Zach VandeGriend..........2005

71 Jeff Jensen.......................2004

Saves

1. 10 Mike Corey.......................1994

10 Chris Hopton...................1993 3.

7 Mike Corey.......................1997 4.

6 Matt Bicocca....................2006

6 Mike Corey.......................1996 6.

5 Darin McFarland..............1989 7.

4 Jack McGee.....................2009

4 Jack McGee.....................2008

4 Ivan Endo.........................1981 10. 3 Parker Johnson................2011

3 Brian Gilmore...................2003

3 Matt Kosderka.................1998

3 Tony Mattieson................1995

BEARCAT TEAM RECORDS Season Batting

Runs Batted In

Batting Average

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

.334........................................1999 .323........................................2001 .316........................................1998 .313........................................2009 .311........................................2011

At Bats 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Runs

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Hits

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

1511......................................2001 1391......................................2011 1359......................................1998 1346......................................2010 1344......................................2008 340........................................1998 332........................................2008 315........................................1997 307........................................2001 294........................................1999 488........................................2001 433........................................2011 429........................................1998 415........................................1999 414........................................2008

Doubles

1.

2.

3.

5.

89........................................1999 85........................................2010 83........................................2011 83........................................1997 82........................................2009

Triples

1.

2.

3.

12........................................1998 11........................................2000 10..........1979, 1988, 1997, 2011

Home Runs

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

66........................................2008 53........................................2009 39........................................1998 37........................................1999 35........................................2010

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

309........................................1998 305........................................2008 294........................................1997 285........................................2001 279........................................1999

Bases on Balls

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

229........................................1998 205........................................1986 191........................................1997 190........................................2008 181........................................2007

HIt by Pitches

1.

2.

5.

48........................................2001 43........................................2009 43........................................2005 43........................................2003 42........................................2011

Stolen Bases

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

91........................................1978 85........................................2000 80........................................2010 71........................................1992 69........................................1986

Sacrifices

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

59........................................2011 51........................................1992 50........................................1997 44........................................1993 43........................................1997

Season Defense

Putouts

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

1087........................................2001 1050........................................2011 1020........................................2007 987........................................2005 986........................................2010

Assists

1.

2.

3.

453........................................1997 450........................................2001 447........................................2005

4.

5.

437........................................2011 434........................................1995

Fielding Percentage

1.

2.

3.

4.

.968........................................1993 .965........................................1992 .961........................................2009 .957........................................2011 .957........................................2008

Season Pitching Earned Run Average 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

2.27.......................................1970 2.65.......................................1963 3.05.......................................1971 3.40.......................................1964 3.60.......................................2011

Complete Games

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

21........................................1997 16........................................2001 15........................................1998 14........................................1999 13..............................1987, 1995

Innings Pitched

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

362.0....................................2001 350.0....................................2011 340.0....................................2007 339.0....................................1998 337.0....................................1992

Strikeouts

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

268........................................1998 257........................................2001 243........................................2003 231........................................2005 224........................................1990 224........................................1989

Saves

1.

3.

4.

bearcat baseball reco rds

12........................................1994 12........................................1993 9 . .....................................2006 8........................................2007 8........................................1997

PAGE 27

The First University in the West Willamette’s curriculum and collaborative learning environment allow you to explore a wide variety of subjects that are critical to helping you navigate the world around you.

and collaborative learning environment for their students. They engage in scholarly research and publication, but they are also fundamentally committed to teaching and serving as mentors and advisors.

Whether working one-on-one with a professor, studying abroad, pursuing innovative research, interning with a business or nonprofit, or leading a campus organization, you can hone your creativity, global perspective and critical thinking for a lifetime of success.

Since 1990, ten Willamette faculty members have been named Oregon Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation.

They have been honored among the most outstanding undergraduate instructors in the country for excelling in teaching and positively influencing the lives and careers of their students.

Willamette professors contribute a wide range of expertise to create a dynamic

Why Willamette?

NCAA and Northwest Conference competition Supportive coaching staff and team environment 25% of students are intercollegiate athletes 24% of students are multicultural Quality academics with highly engaged professors Student-faculty ratio of 10:1 Average class size of 14 50% of students study abroad 68% of students complete 1 or more internships Career development program

PAGE 28

WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY

With an average class size of 14 and a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1, Willamette provides a personal classroom experience where professors get to know you well, making it easy to find individualized help or ask questions.

The life of the Willamette student is active, thought-provoking and focused on community — in the classroom and out.

More than 100 student organizations, in addition to numerous athletic, leadership and service opportunities, help you develop your character in addition to your intellect — and have fun, too.

Our students are engaged in communities locally and around the world. About 50% earn study abroad credit before they graduate, and 68% of students complete at least one internship while at Willamette.

Academics come first at Willamette, but you still have time to compete. Our athletes, both formal and informal, have an enthusiastic network of supporters.

Willamette’s NCAA Division III athletics program includes 10 men’s and 10 women’s sports and about 25% of students are DIII student-athletes.

Our alumni say their time at Willamette was life-changing, and they credit their education with providing them the expertise they needed for a successful career and life — whether they went on to a job, prestigious graduate program, national fellowship or public service.

Salem, Oregon

Located in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, the university is situated ideally to access all the benefits of the Pacific Northwest. Gorgeous forests, rivers, mountains and ocean beaches nearby. A relaxed and creative culture. Vibrant arts and music scenes.

And, coffee shops on almost every block.

Willamette University is in the heart of downtown Salem, Oregon’s capital, a community that is large enough to provide plenty of entertainment, yet personal enough that you’ll usually run into someone you know.

When you want to enjoy some of Oregon’s attractions outside Salem, it’s not hard to find a university organized trip or an informal group of friends to join you — whether you plan to snowboard on Mount Hood, catch a concert in Portland or build a bonfire at the coast.

SALEM, OREGON

PAGE 29

JOHN LEWIS FIELD John Lewis Field at Roy S. “Spec” Keene Stadium is the home of Bearcat baseball. The field is at Bush’s Pasture Park near the WU campus. The overall capacity of 1,000 fans includes chairback seating behind the plate.

The natural grass field stays green year-round.

In 2009, Willamette laser-leveled the infield and improved the mound and home plate.

New lockers were added and two covered and lighted batting cages were installed.

When needed, the team can practice on one of Willamette’s two artificial turf fields. Another advantage is that players can lift weights in the team’s conditioning room at John Lewis Field.

Other athletic facilities are Cone Field House for men’s and women’s basketball as well as volleyball, Sparks Field for men’s and women’s soccer, McCulloch Stadium for football and track and field, the Willamette Natatorium for swimming, plus the WU Tennis Courts and the WU Softball Field. The Bearcats host cross country meets at Bush’s Pasture Park, while the rowing teams practice on the Willamette River and golfers practice at Illahe Hills Country Club and Creekside Golf Club.

WU baseball can practice inside Cone Field House. There are two full-length batting cages and portable mounds for bullpen throwing.

PAGE 30

ATHLETIC Facilities

SPEC KEENE STADIUM The Bearcats are forturnate to have their baseball clubhouse right at Spec Keene Stadium.

In addition, Willamette players benefit from having the largest baseball clubhouse located in the Pacific Northwest outside of NCAA Division I. At Willamette, the Bearcat clubhouse is below the stadium seating. It features two satellite televisions and can be accessed from Willamette’s dugout at field level. With the clubhouse located at the field, home games really provide a true baseball experience for the Bearcats each season.

The nine private colleges and universities in Oregon and Washington that form the Northwest Conference are building a reputation as one of the top NCAA Division III leagues in the nation. The NWC is nationally competitive in a broad spectrum of sports.

Formed in 1926, the NWC is 84 years old and is one of the oldest conferences in the western United States. The NWC’s current members in Oregon are Willamette, George Fox, Linfield, Lewis and Clark, and Pacific. Members located in Washington are Pacific Lutheran, Puget Sound, Whitman and Whitworth.

Charter members included Willamette, the College of Idaho, Linfield, Pacific and Puget Sound. Albany College was added in 1931, remained for seven years, and then returned in 1949 as Lewis & Clark College. Pacific Lutheran joined in 1965 and was followed

by Whitworth in 1970. The College of Idaho withdrew from the conference in 1978.

Whitworth dropped out in 1984 and returned in 1988. Menlo joined in 2006 as a member in football only and dropped out in 2009.

The NWC originally sponsored athletic competition for men’s sports only, but joined forces with the Women’s Conference of Independent Colleges in 1984 to form the Northwest Conference of Independent Colleges. The name was shortened back to the original Northwest Conference in 1998.

NCAA Division III is where the true student-athlete studies and competes. The National Collegiate Athletic Association is the main governing body of collegiate sports, dividing levels of classification into three divisions. D3 institutions are largely regarded as leading academic institutions and do not offer athletic scholarships. Still, athletics in D3 is highly competitive.

There are over 136,000 athletes at over 430 D3 colleges and universities and each one is studying to earn a valuable degree in preparation for the workplace while playing the sport that he or she loves.

For D3 athletes, sports have been an integral part of our lives since our youth. From elementary school through high school, sports have complemented our educational experience.And as college looms, we want to continue playing the sport we love while receiving an education from a first-rate college.

A D3 school is that fit.

Also in 1998, all nine NWC members shifted affiliation from the NAIA to the NCAA. Members knew the move would foster equity, sportsmanship and a genuine concern for all student-athletes.

NO RTHWEST CONFERENCE & THE NCAA

PAGE 31

Coaching Staff Baseball

Aaron Swick Men’s Basketball

Kip Ioane

About Willamette

Location.................................................Salem, Oregon Founded................................................................1842 Enrollment........... 2,027 Undergraduate; 2,827 Overall Nickname........................................................ Bearcats Colors....................................... Cardinal and Old Gold National Affiliation............................. NCAA Division III Conference.................... Northwest Conference (NWC) Arena (Capacity)................... Cone Field House (2,500)

Administration

President.......................................Dr. Stephen Thorsett Dean of Campus Life...................... Dr. David Douglass Director of Athletics..................................David Rigsby Faculty Athletic Rep...........................Dr. Kelley Strawn Associate Athletic Director.......................Judy Gordon Head Athletic Trainer........................Shane Wibel, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer................... Erin Scharer, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer......................Ken Smith, ATC Athletics Comm. Director.................. Robert McKinney Administrative Assistant......................... Leslie Berning

Contact

Athletics Comm. Phone.........................(503) 370-6110 Athletics Comm. E-mail........rmckinne@willamette.edu Athletics Department Phone.................(503) 370-6420 Athletics Department FAX.....................(503) 370-6379 Athletics Web Site.......... www.willamette.edu/athletics

Women’s Basketball

TBA

Cross Country / Track & Field

Matt McGuirk Football

Glen Fowles Men’s & Women’s Golf

Noah Horstman Men’s & Women’s Rowing

Ryan Miller Men’s Soccer

Lloyd Fobi Women’s Soccer

Hillary Arthur Softball

Damian Wiliams Men’s & Women’s Swimming

Leslie Shevlin Men’s Tennis

Toby Krauel Women’s Tennis

Becky Roberts Volleyball

Tom Shoji

Dr. Stephen Thorsett

Willamette University President Dr. Stephen Thorsett became the 25th president of Willamette University and professor of physics in Willamette’s College of Liberal Arts on July 1, 2011. Thorsett served previously as the dean of the Division of Physical and Biological Sciences at University of California, Santa Cruz. He joined UC-Santa Cruz as an associate professor of astronomy and astrophysics in 1999. He was appointed to professor of astronomy and astrophysics and chair of the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics in 2003.

David Rigsby

Willamette University Director of Athletics David Rigsby is the new director of athletics at Willamette University after serving in several positions in the campus life division, most recently as associate dean of campus life. Rigsby was a member of the baseball team at WU for two years before his career was shortened by an arm injury. He earned a B.A. degree from Willamette in 2000 with a major in Chemistry, and later added an M.S. from Duquesne University.

PAGE 32

Administration and Staff

WILLAMETTE RESULTS SINCE 1948 John Lewis

Year Overall Conf.

Place 1948 5-5 2-5 N/A 1949 16-10 8-5 N/A 1950 13-9 7-3 1st Tie 1951 13-6 6-2 3rd 1952 13-7 6-4 2nd Tie 1953 15-6 8-2 1st 1954 11-10 9-4 2nd 1955 14-8 12-3 1st 1956 6-13 5-10 5th 1957 5-17 4-9 N/A 1958 10-10 6-9 5th Tie 1959 6-11 5-9 4th 1960 9-9 6-5 2nd 1961 12-10 6-8 5th 1962 8-13-1 7-8 4th 1963 12-10 9-5 2nd 1964 11-16 8-7 2nd 1965 10-13 6-9 4th 1966 15-11 9-8 3rd Tie 1967 12-10 11-7 4th 1968 12-12 10-8 3rd 1969 17-8 13-2 1st 1970 12-11 9-7 4th 1971 9-15 7-11 5th 1972 10-14 9-8 3rd Career 25 years 276-264-1

Tommy Lee

Year Overall Conf.

Place 1973 7-19 6-11 7th Career 1 year 7-19 Year 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985

Bill Trenbeath

Overall 10-16 7-16 14-17 17-16-1 16-15 17-13 15-16 15-13 6-21 8-17 18-15 13-19

Conf.

8-9 5-10 8-9 10-5 13-4 12-6 11-7 9-9 3-12 6-11 12-5 10-5

Place 3rd Tie 7th 5th 3rd Tie 2nd 1st Tie 3rd 4th Tie 7th 6th 2nd Tie 2nd

1986 23-18 11-4 1st Career 13 years 179-212-1

Jim Denevan

Year Overall Conf.

Place 1987 15-20 9-6 3rd 1988 16-18 9-5 2nd 1989 13-20 8-10 3rd Tie 1990 16-23 9-9 4th Career 4 years 60-81

Dave Wong

Year Overall Conf.

Place 1991 13-23 10-8 3rd 1992 22-20 11-7 3rd Tie 1993 24-13-1 11-6 2nd 1994 24-17 12-6 2nd Tie 1995 15-22-1 11-7 2nd 1996 22-17 13-8 3rd 1997 28-13 18-6 2nd Tie 1998 31-12 20-4 1st 1999 21-17 16-8 3rd 2000 24-17 15-9 3rd 2001 29-16 18-6 1st 2002 13-21 9-15 6th 2003 21-13 17-7 2nd Career 13 years 287-221-2

Matt Allison

Year Overall Conf.

Place 2004 17-19 10-14 5th Tie 2005 20-18 13-11 5th 2006 17-19 11-13 7th 2007 18-21 9-15 5th Tie 2008 20-20 16-15 5th Career 5 years 92-97

Aaron Swick

Year Overall Conf.

Place 2009 21-17 18-13 4th 2010 16-22 12-12 4th tie 2011 22-17-1 12-12 7th Career 3 years 59-56-1

Overall Since 1948 960-928-5 (.508)

Note: WU has played baseball since the late 1920s. The most complete records start in 1948.

2012 SCHEDULE Feb. 10

at Simpson

Redding, CA

6 p.m.

Feb. 11

at Simpson (DH)

Redding, CA

1 p.m.

Feb. 12

at Simpson

Redding, CA

11 a.m.

Feb. 19

at College of Idaho (DH)

Caldwell, ID

12 p.m.

Feb. 20

at College of Idaho (DH)

Caldwell, ID

11 a.m.

Feb. 24

Corban

Salem, OR

3 p.m.

Feb. 25

at Corban (DH)

Salem, OR

11 a.m.

Mar. 3

Pacific Lutheran (DH)*

Salem, OR

11 a.m.

Mar. 4

Pacific Lutheran*

Salem, OR

12 p.m.

Mar. 10

at Linfield (DH)*

McMinnville, OR

11 a.m.

Mar. 11

at Linfield*

McMinnville, OR

1 p.m.

Mar. 17

George Fox (DH)*

Newberg, OR

12 p.m.

Mar. 18

George Fox*

Newberg, OR

1 p.m.

Mar. 24

at Lewis & Clark (DH)*

Portland, OR

12 p.m.

Mar. 25

at Lewis & Clark*

Salem, OR

1 p.m.

Mar. 27

at Oregon Tech (DH)

Klamath Falls, OR

2 p.m.

Mar. 31

Pacific (DH)*

Salem, OR

12 p.m.

Apr. 1

Pacific*

Salem, OR

1 p.m.

Apr. 4

Corban

Salem, OR

4 p.m.

Apr. 10

at Pacific

Forest Grove, OR

6 p.m.

Apr. 14

at Whitman (DH)*

Walla Walla, WA

12 p.m.

Apr. 15

at Whitman*

Walla Walla, WA

12 p.m.

Apr. 21

Whitworth (DH)*

Salem, OR

12 p.m.

Apr. 22

Whitworth*#

Salem, OR

12 p.m.

Apr. 24

at Corban

Salem, OR

4 p.m.

Apr. 28

at Puget Sound (DH)*

Tacoma, WA

12 p.m.

Apr. 29

at Puget Sound*

Tacoma, WA

12 p.m.

* Northwest Conference game(s) # Senior Day

department of athletics willamette.edu/athletics

ASSISTANT COACHES