2008 Olivet College Baseball

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Preview ................................................................................................. 1Coaching Staff ....................................................................................... 2Meet the Comets ................................................................................... 3Returning Players ............................................................................. 4-6Comet Newcomers ........................................................................... 7-92007 Statistics and Game Results ................................................. 10-11Record Book ................................................................................. 12-15Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association ....................................... 16Advertisements .......................................................... Inside Back Cover2007 Schedule .................................................................... Back Cover

Location: ................................................................... Olivet, MI 49076Founded: ..................................................................................... 1844Enrollment: ................................................................................. 1,050Affiliation: .................................................................NCAA Division IIIConference: ..................... Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationPresident: ........................................................... Don Tuski ’85, Ph.D.Director of Athletics: ......................................... Dominic Livedoti ’65

Phone number: ................................................... (269) 749-4183E-mail address: [email protected]

Associate Athletic Director: ................................. Heather BatemanAssistant Athletic Director: ........................................... Glen MetcalfAthletic Department Administrative Assistant: ........ Chris Bramer

Phone number: ................................................... (269) 749-7512Sports Information Director: ..................................... Geoff Henson

Office phone number: ....................................... (269) 749-7602E-mail address: ............................... [email protected] phone number: ....................................... (517) 543-2683Cell phone number: .......................................... (616) 902-0338

Head Athletic Trainer: ................................................ Aaron GuntherPhone number: ................................................... (269) 749-4167

Head Coach: ...................................................................... Ted MahanAlma mater, year: ........................... University of Michigan, 1977Office phone number: ....................................... (269) 749-4184Cell phone number: .......................................... (517) 242-4293E-mail address: ................................. [email protected]

Assistant Coaches: .................. Korey Heppeard and Sean HowardLetterwinners returning/lost: .................................................... 8/12Starters returning/lost: ................................................................ 4/9

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Established in 1844, Olivet College isa private, liberal arts institution located insouth central Michigan, between BattleCreek and Lansing. Olivet was one of thefirst institutions in America to admit womenand minorities. The college is dedicated toits vision of Education for Individual andSocial Responsibility, and remains true toits roots by providing a quality highereducation to all, regardless of gender, raceor financial means. Olivet College is hometo more than 1,000 students, who studyunder The Olivet Plan. In this uniqueeducational experience, students engage in both curricular and co-curricular programs that combine real world experiences with lecturesand service learning.

Olivet College offers 28 programs leading to a bachelor of artsdegree, a master of arts in teaching degree, and dual degree programswith two higher education institutions in Michigan. Olivet is accredited bythe North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The college offers opportunities for students to get involved in morethan 20 clubs and organizations. Approximately 40 percent of all Olivetstudents participate in athletics on a non-scholarship basis.

Olivet consistently has one of the most diverse student populationsof any private institution in Michigan. In a typical year, the student bodyincludes 20 percent minority students and international students from 14countries. All of this makes the campus community a microcosm of theworld – an ideal place for learning to live and work in the global societyof the 21st century.

ABOUT OLIVET COLLEGE

CREDITS: The 2008 Olivet College baseball guide is apublication of OIivet’s Office of College Relations. Theguide was designed and written by Sports InformationDirector Geoff Henson with edit ing by the col legerelations staff. Individual pictures were taken by MikeGorecki of SPI Photo. Action pictures were taken by BrianSanford from gamewinningshots.com or Laura O’Brien.The guide was printed by Graphics 3, Inc. in Coldwater.

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The Olivet College baseball team feels that it can improveon last year’s disappointing 14-26 overall record. With theaddition of three junior college transfers and 13 freshmen,second-year Head Coach Ted Mahan is also optimistic theComets can finish higher in the Michigan IntercollegiateAthletic Association (MIAA) standings.

INFIELDThe infield is one area where Olivet has the most varsity

experience. Junior first-baseman Scott Purdy (Traverse City/West), junior second-baseman Rob Swanson (Marshall),senior shortstop Michael Katlin (Howell) and senior third-baseman Eric Quinn (Port Huron/Northern) have all returned.Last year, Quinn played in 28 games and finished with a .302batting average. Purdy saw action in 30 games and had a.293 batting average.

Junior Ryan Hodges (Swartz Creek) along with freshmenCalvin Gadwa (Brighton/Hartland) and Ben Kosmalski(Canton/Plymouth) are expected to bebackups in the infield. Hodges came toOlivet after two years at Mott CommunityCollege and was a 2007 All-MichiganCommunity College Athletic AssociationHonorable Mention selection.

CATCHERBehind the plate, freshman Phil

Sullens (Bel levi l le) replaces NickMcIntosh ’07, a three-time All-MIAAselection. His backup will be sophomoreJoshua Norlock (Warren/Center Line).

OUTFIELDThe outfield is the area where the

Comets wi l l need to replace threeplayers from last year’s team, includingChris Shelhart, a three-time All-MIAA pick.Look for junior Brandon Goodman(Portage/Central) in left, Hodges incenter and freshman BraydonLaFramboise (Flushing/Mount Morris)in right. Goodman has two years ofcol legiate- level experience fromKalamazoo Valley Community College.

2008 SEASON PREVIEW

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Other outfielders who will see varsity action includefreshman James Keenan (Charlotte), junior Kyle Papierz(Mattawan) and sophomore Matt Smoker (Bronson). Papierzplayed the last two years at Glen Oaks Community College.

PITCHERSThe start ing rotat ion features seniors Ed O’Brien

(Stockbridge) and Dave Pembroke (Bay City/John Glenn),sophomore Richard Gottardo (Warren/Center Line) andfreshmen Sean Alexander (Fenton) and Brad Beisiegel(Royal Oak). Last year, Pembroke posted a 2-2 record and2.86 ERA in 50 and one-third innings. O’Brien is a starter thisyear after making 10 relief appearances last spring. Gottardodid not allow an earned run in six and one-third innings. Hewon his only start, a 5-1 victory over Eastern Mennonite (Va.)College.

Katlin, LaFramboise and freshman Ryan York (ClintonTwp./L’Anse Creuse) are all expected to be relief pitchers.

Junior Steven Oginsky (New Lothrop)is slated to be the closer after making ateam-high 21 appearances on themound last year. He had a 4.17 ERA,three saves and struck out 35 batters in36 and two-thirds innings.

SCHEDULEOlivet opens its season March 7-13

at the RussMatt Invitational in PortCharlotte, Fla. While there, the Cometswill play eight games in seven days,including games against fellow MideastRegion foes Ohio Wesleyan Universityand Heidelberg (Ohio) College.

Ol ivet returns home for a non-conference game against RochesterCollege March 19. The Comets will thenbegin their MIAA schedule, where theywill play a home and away doubleheaderagainst each of the other seven leagueschools.

Olivet will also play nine-inning non-conference games against EasternMichigan and Oakland universities.During the 2007 season, junior first-baseman

Scott Purdy made only four errors in 211chances for a .981 fielding percentage.

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Ted Mahan is in his second season as the headbaseball coach at Olivet College.

From 1996-2005, Mahan served as head baseballcoach at Michigan State University (MSU). His 256career wins rank fourth on MSU’s all-time list.

Two of Mahan’s MSU ballclubs surpassed the30-win plateau. In 2004, Mahan led the Spartans to a33-26 overall record, including a third-place finish inthe Big Ten at 19-13. The 19 conference wins marked

a single-season school record. His 2002 team went 38-19 overall and was thirdin the Big Ten at 16-12. The 38 victories marked the second-best single-seasontotal in school history.

During his stint as head coach, Mahan saw seven of his players earn first-team All-Big Ten honors. He also helped develop five players who were namedto the Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America Team. In addition, nearly 60 ofhis Spartan players signed professional baseball contracts. His players werealso successful in the classroom, with 28 student-athletes earning Academic All-Big Ten honors.

HEAD COACH TED MAHAN

ASSISTANT COACH KOREY HEPPEARD

Korey Heppeard begins his second season asan assistant baseball coach. Heppeard will helpMahan with the varsity team and will serve as thehead junior varsity coach.

Heppeard earned a bachelor’s degree inmathematics from Malone (Ohio) College in 2006. Alefthanded pitcher for the Pioneers, he earned fourvarsity letters. In 2005, Heppeard earned NationalChristian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) All-

East Region, NCCAA East Region Pitcher of the Year and All-American MideastConference (AMC) North honors.

Prior to being named head coach at MSU, he served as a Spartan assistantcoach for four years (1992-95) under Tom Smith. He also coached five years(1987-91) at the University of Michigan (U of M), where he served as a graduateassistant and full-time assistant.

Before entering the collegiate coaching ranks, Mahan served as headcoach at Davison High School for five years (1983-87), where he compiled anoverall record of 127-56 (.694) and earned three conference championships andone district title. He also spent seven years as the head coach of the GrossiConnie Mack Baseball Club in Flint, where he posted a record of 257-98 (.724).

Mahan was a four-year letterwinner as a catcher at Michigan from 1974-77,where he helped the Wolverines win back-to-back Big Ten championships in1975 and 1976. He played in three straight NCAA Tournaments, earning a spoton the 1975 NCAA All-Mideast Region Team. Mahan was named third-team All-Big Ten three times and shared team Most Valuable Player honors with RickLeach in 1977.

Mahan earned a bachelor’s degree (1977) and master’s degree (1991) fromthe U of M. His family includes wife, Jayne, and two children, Drew and Jillian.

As a senior in 2006, Heppeard won two games for the Pioneers as theycaptured the NCCAA national championship. Among the honors he receivedwere NCCAA All-Tournament Team, NCCAA Tournament MVP, NCCAA All-East Region and All-AMC North. He posted an 8-2 record and 4.29 ERA in 77.2innings pitched.

For his career, Heppeard had a 24-9 record and led his team in wins andwinning percentage each of his last three years. His career ERA was 4.16.

A native of Van Wert, Ohio, Heppeard was a graduate assistant at Malonefrom August 2006 to January 2007.

ASSISTANT COACH SEAN HOWARD

Former Comet Sean Howard is in his first seasonas an assistant baseball coach, working with theoutfielders.

A native of Potterville, Howard was a four-yearletterwinner for the Comet baseball team from 2004-07.Last season, he played in 36 games, including 34starts in leftfield, and had a .234 batting average. Forhis career, Howard saw action in 59 games andposted a .239 batting average, .345 slugging

percentage and .372 on-base percentage.

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Alphabetical RosterName Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. B/T Hometown High SchoolAdam Alexander F r . O F 5-9 145 R / R Jones ConstantineSean Alexander F r . P/ INF 6-1 190 L/L Fenton FentonBrad Beisiegel F r . P 5-11 165 R / R Royal Oak Royal OakMike Cracchiolo F r . INF 5-9 160 R / R Rosev i l le Bishop FoleyJustin Creager Sr. P 5-11 175 R / R Grandvi l le Grandvi l leBeau Fel ix F r . O F 6-2 165 L /R Fenton HartlandCalv in Gadwa Fr . INF 5-10 165 L /R Brighton HartlandBrandon Goodman Jr . O F 5-10 170 R / R Portage Portage CentralRichard Gottardo So. P 6-2 185 R / R Warrren Center LineJames Hensley Fr . P 5-9 175 R / R Attica Imlay Ci tyRyan Hodges J r . INF/OF 6-4 190 R / R Swartz Creek Swartz CreekMichael Katl in Sr. P/ INF 5-11 185 R / R Howel l Howel lJ immy Keenan Fr . O F 5-11 160 L/L Charlotte CharlotteBen Kosmalski F r . INF 5-7 145 R / R Canton PlymouthBraydon LaFramboise Fr . P /OF 5-8 170 L/L Flushing Mt. MorrisJoshua Norlock So. C /P 5-10 150 R / R Warren Center LineEd O’Brien Sr. P 6-2 225 L/L Stockbridge StockbridgeSteven Oginsky J r . P 6-0 170 R / R New Lothrop New LothropKyle Papierz J r . O F 6-0 195 L /R Mattawan MattawanCory Patterson So. INF 5-10 165 R / R Northvi l le Northvi l leDavid Pembroke Sr. P 6-0 215 R / R Bay Ci ty John GlennScott Purdy J r . INF 6-0 200 L/L Traverse Ci ty T.C. WestEric Quinn Sr. INF 6-3 195 R / R Port Huron Port Huron NorthernMatt Smoker So. O F 5-10 165 R / R Bronson BronsonPhil Sullens Fr . C 5-9 165 R / R Bellevi l le Bel levi l leRob Swanson J r . INF 5-7 155 L /R Marshal l Marshal lRob Yahrmarkt J r . P 5-11 140 L/L Sparta SpartaRyan York Fr . P 5-8 160 R/L Cl in ton Twp. L’Anse Creuse

MEET THE COMETS

Numerical Roster# ............................................................ Name1 ........................................... Jimmy Keenan2 ..................................... Brandon Goodman3 ............................................ Rob Yahrmarkt4 ......................................... Steven Oginsky6 ................................................. Phil Sullens7 ............................................ Justin Creager8 ............................................. Brad Beisiegel9 ............................................. Rob Swanson10 ............................................ Michael Katlin11 ....................................... Adam Alexander13 ........................................ Joshua Norlock15 ....................................... David Pembroke17 ......................................... Cory Patterson18 .................................................. Eric Quinn19 .......................................... Calvin Gadwa21 ............................................ Ryan Hodges22 ................................................. Ryan York24 ............................................. Kyle Papierz25 ................................................ Scott Purdy26 ............................................ Ben Komalski27 ................................................. Beau Felix30 ....................................... Mike Cracchiolo31 .............................................. Matt Smoker32 ............................ Braydon LaFramboise33 ........................................ Sean Alexander34 ........................................ James Hensley38 ................................................. Ed O’Brien39 ...................................... Richard Gottardo

BY POSITIONCatcher (2): Joshua Norlock and Phil SullensInfield (10): Sean Alexander, Mike Cracchilo, Calvin Gadwa,Ryan Hodges, Michael Katlin, Ben Kosmalksi, Cory Patterson,Scott Purdy, Eric Quinn and Rob SwansonOutfield (8): Adam Alexander, Beau Felix, Brandon Goodman,Ryan Hodges, Jimmy Keenan, Braydon LaFramboise, Kyle Papierzand Matt SmokerPitcher (13): Sean Alexander, Brad Beisiegel, Justin Creager,Richard Gottardo, James Hensley, Michael Katlin,Braydon LaFramboise, Joshua Norlock, Ed O’Brien,Steven Oginsky, David Pembroke, Rob Yahrmarkt and Ryan York

ROSTER BREAKDOWN

BY YEARSeniors (5): Justin Creager, Michael Katlin, Ed O’Brien,David Pembroke and Eric QuinnJuniors (7): Brandon Goodman, Ryan Hodges, Steven Oginsky,Kyle Papierz, Scott Purdy, Rob Swanson andRob YahrmarktSophomores (4): Richard Gottardo, Joshua Norlock,Cory Patterson and Matt SmokerFreshmen (12): Adam Alexander, Sean Alexander, Brad Beisiegel,Mike Cracchiolo, Beau Felix, Calvin Gadwa, James Hensley,Jimmy Keenan, Ben Kosmalski, Braydon LaFramboise, Phil Sullensand Ryan York

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RETURNING PLAYERS

JUSTIN CREAGER

Senior .............................................. Pitcher Grandville ..................... Grandville H.S.

#7

Creager’s Career StatisticsYear ERA W-L App GS CG SV IP H R ER BB SO BF WP HBP2007 12.38 0-0 9 0 0 0 8.0 19 13 13 5 7 48 4 1Total 12.38 0-0 9 0 0 0 8.0 19 13 13 5 7 48 4 1

Major: Physical Education ... Minor: MathematicsAt Olivet: Justin, who transfered to Olivet from Muskegon Community College, was used as a relief pitcher onthe varsity team last spring. In addition, he saw significant time on the junior varsity team.Favorites: Color: Blue ... Food: Pizza ... Movie: For Love of the Game ... TV Show: Family Guy ... MLB Team:Atlanta Braves ... MLB Player: Greg MadduxPersonal: Justin is the son of Robert and Michelle Creager. He has three siblings, Jason, Ryan and Carrie.Jason is a 2003 Olivet graduate and was a member of the wrestling and baseball teams.

RICHARD GOTTARDO

Sophomore ...................................... Pitcher Warren ........................ Center Line H.S.

#39

Gottardo’s Career StatisticsYear ERA W-L App GS CG SV IP H R ER BB SO BF WP HBP2007 0.00 1-0 2 1 0 0 6.1 5 1 0 2 3 28 2 2Total 0.00 1-0 2 1 0 0 6.1 5 1 0 2 3 28 2 2

Major: Criminal Justice ... Minor: Political ScienceAt Olivet: The bulk of Richard’s starts during the 2007 season were in junior varsity games. His only varsity winwas against Eastern Mennonite University on the Comets’ spring break trip.Favorites: Color: Blue ... Food: Steak ... Movie: The Godfather ... TV Show: South Park ... MLB Team: DetroitTigers ... MLB Player: Justin VerlanderPersonal: Richard is the son of Susan Gottardo. He has two siblings, Andrea and Chris.

MICHAEL KATLIN

Senior .................................... Pitcher/Infield Howell ................................. Howell H.S.

#10

Katlin’s Career StatisticsYear GP Avg. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG OB% SB-ATT PO A E FLD2005 20 .262 42 10 11 4 0 1 7 18 .429 .347 0-0 18 36 1 .9822006 26 .246 57 12 14 4 0 1 9 21 .368 .397 0-1 22 74 12 .8892007 29 .244 78 11 19 3 1 1 10 27 .346 .344 2-4 39 63 14 .879Total 75 .249 177 33 44 11 1 3 26 66 .373 .363 2-5 79 173 27 .903

Major: Marketing/ManagementAt OIivet: The majority of Michael’s playing time at Olivet has been at shortstop the last two seasons.Favorites: Color: Green ... Food: Lobster ... Movie: Wedding Crashers ... TV Show: Seinfeld ... MLB Team:Atlanta Braves ... MLB Player: Chipper JonesPersonal: Michael is the son of Michael Katlin and Roxanne Katlin-Jenks. He has one sister, Amanda.

JOSHUA NORLOCK

Sophomore ........................ Catcher/Pitcher Warren ........................ Center Line H.S.

#13

Major: Sports ManagementAt Olivet: Josh played primarily on the junior varsity team last year and also helped out as a bullpen catcherduring the varsity games.Favorites: Color: Maize and blue ... Food: Steak ... Movie: Bull Durham ... TV Show: Sportscenter ... MLB Team:Detroit TigersPersonal: Josh is the son of Teresa Norlock. He has two siblings, Justin and Jessica.

Norlock’s Career StatisticsYear ERA W-L App GS CG SV IP H R ER BB SO BF WP HBP2007 16.20 0-0 6 0 0 0 5.0 10 13 9 6 2 234 0 2Total 16.20 0-0 6 0 0 0 5.0 10 13 9 6 2 234 0 2

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CORY PATTERSON

Sophomore ........................................ Infield Northville ........................ Northville H.S.

#17

Major: Insurance and Risk ManagementAt Olivet: Cory saw all of his playing time during the 2007 season on the junior varsity team.Favorites: Color: Orange ... Food: Chicken Tenders ... Movie: Heavyweights ... TV Show: Prison Break ... MLBTeam: Detroit Tigers ... MLB Player: Ty CobbPersonal: Cory is the son of Carl and Karen Patterson.

RETURNING PLAYERS

ED O’BRIEN

Senior .............................................. Pitcher Stockbridge ................. Stockbridge H.S.

#38

O’Brien’s Career StatisticsYear ERA W-L App GS CG SV IP H R ER BB SO BF WP HBP2005 9.55 0-0 4 0 0 0 3.2 8 8 5 2 3 26 0 12006 2.80 0-0 11 0 0 0 15.0 23 15 6 3 9 75 1 32007 11.85 1-0 11 1 0 0 13.2 25 26 18 8 5 78 1 0Total 8.07 1-0 26 1 0 0 32.1 56 49 29 13 17 179 2 4

Major: Sports and Recreation Management ... Minor: BusinessAt Olivet: Ed has been used as a relief pitcher in each of his first three seasons at Olivet. His best season was2006 when he allowed only six earned runs in 15 innings of relief.Favorites: Color: Blue ... Food: Pasta ... Movie: Hot Rod ... TV Show: Rob & Big ... MLB Team: Detroit Tigers ...MLB Player: Curt SchillingPersonal: Ed is the son of Patrick and Laura O’Brien. He has two siblings, Jeff and Sarah.

STEVEN OGINSKY

Junior ............................................... Pitcher New Lothrop ............. New Lothrop H.S.

#4

Oginsky’s Career StatisticsYear ERA W-L App GS CG SV IP H R ER BB SO BF WP HBP2007 4.17 2-8 21 1 0 3 36.2 34 30 17 16 35 176 3 16Total 4.17 2-8 21 1 0 3 36.2 34 30 17 16 35 176 3 16

Major: Biology with pre-medicine concentration ... Minor: Organic chemistryAt Olivet: In his first season at Olivet last year, Steven led the pitching staff with 21 apperances, including 20 inrelief. His 4.17 ERA ranked third on the team for pitchers with more than 35 innings. In addition, Steven struckout 35 batters and walked only 16.Favorites: Color: Green ... Food: Grilled cheese ... Movie: Dumb and Dumber ... TV Show: Scrubs ... MLB Team:Detroit Tigers ... MLB Player: Chipper JonesPersonal: Steven is the son of Henry and Anita Oginsky. He has two brothers, Eric and Phillip.

DAVID PEMBROKE

Senior .............................................. Pitcher Bay City ...................... John Glenn H.S.

#15

Pembroke’s Career StatisticsYear ERA W-L App GS CG SV IP H R ER BB SO BF WP HBP2007 2.86 2-2 10 8 3 0 50.1 50 26 16 25 21 233 4 7Total 2.86 2-2 10 8 3 0 50.1 50 26 16 25 21 233 4 7

Major: Sports Recreation Management with Business concentrationAt Olivet: After transfering to Olivet from St. Clair County Community College, David posted a 2-2record and team-low 2.86 ERA in 2007. He was selected as the MIAA Pitcher of the Week afterthrowing a 2-0 shutout victory against Tri-State University. David followed that outing with a completegame 1-0 win against Hope College, who won the 2007 MIAA championship.Favorites: Color: Blue ... Food: Steak ... Movie: Superbad ... TV Show: South Park ... MLB Team: Detroit Tigers... MLB Player: Magglio OrdonezPersonal: David is the son of John and Julee Pembroke. He has three siblings, Nate, Elle and Kim.

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SCOTT PURDY

Junior ................................................. Infield Traverse City ................. T.C. West H.S.

#25

Purdy’s Career StatisticsYear GP Avg. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG OB% SB-ATT PO A E FLD2006 28 .253 79 7 20 1 0 0 7 21 .266 .268 0-0 216 10 3 .9872007 30 .293 82 9 24 8 0 1 14 35 .427 .381 1-3 198 9 4 .981Total 58 .273 161 16 44 9 0 1 21 56 .348 .330 1-3 414 19 7 .984

Major: Biology for secondary education ... Minor: MathematicsAt Olivet: Scott has started 51-of-58 games at first base for the Comets. In 440 chances, he has committed justseven errors for a .984 fielding percentage.Favorites: Colors: Maize and blue ... Food: Italian ... Movie: Van Wilder ... TV Show: South Park ... MLB Team:Detroit Tigers ... MLB Player: David OrtizPersonal: Scott is the son of James and Lynette Purdy. He has two brothers, Brian and John.

ERIC QUINN

Senior ................................................ Infield Fort Gratiot .... Port Huron Northern H.S.

#18

Quinn’s Career StatisticsYear GP Avg. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG OB% SB-ATT PO A E FLD2005 8 .333 6 2 2 0 0 0 1 2 .333 .556 0-0 1 2 2 .6002006 7 .385 13 1 5 0 0 0 2 5 .385 .438 0-0 7 9 4 .8002007 28 .302 63 4 19 2 0 0 6 21 .333 .357 0-2 23 39 8 .886Total 43 .317 82 7 26 2 0 0 9 28 .341 .389 0-2 31 50 14 .853

Major: Insurance and Risk ManagementAt Olivet: During the 2007 season, Eric split his playing time at second and third base and posted a .302batting average.Favorites: Color: Red ... Food: DiGiorno pizza ... Movie: Field of Dreams ... TV Show: Baseball Tonight ... MLBTeam: Detroit Tigers ... MLB Player: Alex RodriguezPersonal: Eric is the son of Richard Quinn (dad), Ann Beebe (mom) and Andrew Darcey (step-dad). He has twosisters, Meg and Emily, and one brother, Ryan.

ROB SWAnSON

Junior ................................................. Infield Marshall ........................... Marshall H.S.

#9

Swanson’s Career StatisticsYear GP Avg. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG OB% SB-ATT PO A E FLD2006 4 .000 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 .600 0-0 1 1 0 1.002007 36 .146 89 14 13 3 0 0 9 16 .180 .264 1-1 55 82 6 .958Total 40 .143 91 15 13 3 0 0 10 16 .176 .279 1-1 56 83 6 .959

MATT SMOKER

Sophomore ...................................... Outfield Bronson ........................... Bronson H.S.

#31

Smoker’s Career StatisticsYear GP Avg. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG OB% SB-ATT PO A E FLD2007 22 .056 18 6 1 0 0 0 0 1 .056 .190 1-1 13 0 1 .929Total 22 .056 18 6 1 0 0 0 0 1 .056 .190 1-1 13 0 1 .929

Major: Computer Science ... Minor: BusinessAt Olivet: Matt was a back-up outfielder on the varsity team last spring.Favorites: Color: Red ... Food: Lasanga ... Movie: Saving Private Ryan ... TV Show: The Colbert Report ...MLB Team: Cincinnati Reds ... MLB Player: Ken Griffey, Jr.Personal: Matt is the son of Randy and Vickie Smoker. He has two sisters, Hannah and Amanda.

Major: Biology: Pre-veterinary science ... Minor: Organic chemistryAt Olivet: Rob made 31 starts at second base last year.Favorites: Color: Blue ... Food: Shrimp ... Movie: Half Baked ... TV Show: Family Guy ... MLB Team: DetroitTigersPersonal: Rob is the son of Kerry Swanson and Cheryl Mophies-Swanson.

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COMET NEWCOMERS

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ADAM Alexander

Freshman ......................................... Outfield Jones .......................... Constantine H.S.

#11

Major: Business Administration and InsuranceBefore Olivet: Adam was a member of both the baseball and golf teams at Constantine High School.Favorites: Color: Blue ... Food: Chinese ... Movie: Last of the Mohicans ... TV Show: South Park ... MLB Team:New York Yankees ... MLB Player: Derek JeterPersonal: Adam is the son of Aaron and Theresa Alexander. He has five siblings, Scott, Ashley, Ryan, Amberand Aarica.

Brad Beisiegel

Freshman ......................................... Pitcher Royal Oak ..................... Royal Oak H.S.

#8

Major: FinanceBefore Olivet: At Royal Oak High School, Brad played baseball and was an All-League, All-District and All-Region selection.Favorites: Color: Blue ... Food: Thai ... Movie: Superbad ... TV Show: Lost ... MLB Team: Detroit Tigers ... MLBPlayer: Carlos GuillenPersonal: Brad is the son of Don Beisiegel and Jeanne Beisiegel. He has one sister and two brothers.

Sean Alexander

Freshman ............................... Pitcher/Infield Fenton ................................ Fenton H.S.

#33

Major: Physical Education ... Minor: HistoryBefore Olivet: Sean was a part of the baseball and bowling teams at Fenton. In baseball, he was a first-teamAll-District and All-Metro League selection.Favorites: Color: Black ... Food: BBQ wings ... Movie: Simpsons Movie ... TV Show: Simpsons ... MLB Team:Detroit Tigers ... MLB Player: Justin VerlanderPersonal: Sean is the son of Dale and Theresa Alexander. He has a sister.

Mike CRACCHIOLO

Freshman ........................................... Infield Roseville ................... Bishop Foley H.S.

#30

Major: Insurance and Risk ManagementBefore Olivet: Mike played football, basketball and baseball at Bishop Foley Catholic High School.Favorites: Color: Blue ... Food: Spaghetti ... Movie: Braveheart ... TV Show: South Park ... MLB Team: DetroitTigers ... MLB Player: Ken GriffeyPersonal: Mike is the son of Mike and Jeannine Cracchiolo. He has two sisters.

BEAU FELIX

Freshman ......................................... Outfield Fenton ............................. Hartland H.S.

#27

Major: Insurance and Risk ManagementBefore Olivet: Beau was a three-year letterwinner on the baseball team at Hartland High School.Favorites: Color: Blue ... Food: Steak ... Movie: Goodfellas ... TV Show: ESPN ... MLB Team: Baltimore Orioles ...MLB Player: Matt HollidayPersonal: Beau is the son of Steve and Kathy Felix. He has three brothers.

Calvin Gadwa

Freshman ........................................... Infield Brighton ........................... Hartland H.S.

#19

Major: Criminal JusticeBefore Olivet: Beau earned three varsity letters as a member of the baseball team at Hartland High School. Hewas an All-County, All-Kensington Valley Conference and All-Tri-County selection.Favorites: Color: Blue ... Food: Steak ... Movie: Bull Durham ... TV Show: Sportscenter ... MLB Team: DetroitTigers ... MLB Player: Edgar RenteriaPersonal: Calvin is the son Rick and Pamela Gadwa. He has three siblings, Rick, Renee and David.

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Brandon Goodman

Junior ............................................... Outfield Portage ................. Portage Central H.S.

#2

Major: Fitness Management ... Minor: BusinessBefore Olivet: Brandon played two years of baseball at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. He was anHonorable Mention All-Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) and Academic All-MCCAAselection. At Portage Central High School, Brandon led the Mustangs to a regional championship and the semi-finals of the state tournament.Favorites: Color: Blue ... Food: Potatoes ... Movie: Super Bad ... TV Show: Rob & Big ... MLB Team: DetroitTigers ... MLB Player: Curtis GrandersonPersonal: Brandon is the son of Bill and Sherie Goodman. He has a sister, Tiffany.

James Hensley

Freshman ......................................... Pitcher Attica ............................... Imlay City H.S.

#34

Major: Physical Education for teaching ... Minor: Computer ScienceFavorites: Color: Blue ... Food: Pineapple ... Movie: 3:10 to Yuma ... TV Show: South Park ... MLB Team: DetroitTigers ... MLB Player: Alex RodriguezPersonal: James is the son of David and Brenda Hensley. He has a sister.

Ryan Hodges

Junior .................................... Infield/Outfield Swartz Creek ........... Swartz Creek H.S.

#21

Major: Secondary physical education ... Minor: SpeechBefore Olivet: Ryan played two years of baseball at Mott Community College. He was an Academic All-MichiganCommunity College Athletic Association selection. At Swartz Creek High School, Ryan was a two-time All-Big 9conference selection.Favorites: Color: Blue ... Food: Tacos ... Movie: Super Bad ... TV Shows: Family Guy and SportsCenter... MLBTeam: Detroit Tigers ... MLB Player: Sammy SosaPersonal: Ryan is the son of David and Deborah Hodges. He has an older sister, Alissa and younger brother,Travis.

JIMMY Keenan

Freshman ......................................... Outfield Charlotte .......................... Charlotte H.S.

#1

Major: Criminal Justice ... Minor: Insurance and Risk ManagementBefore Olivet: At Charlotte High School, Jimmy was an honorable mention All-Conference selection.Favorites: Color: Yellow ... Food: Mexican ... Movie: American Gangster ... TV Show: Sport Bikes ... MLB Team:Los Angelas Dodgers ... MLB Player: Ken GriffeyPersonal: Jimmy is the son of John and Tammy Keenan. He has two sisters, Heather and Annie.

Ben Kosmalski

Freshman ........................................... Infield Canton ............................ Plymouth H.S.

#26

Major: UndeclaredBefore Olivet: Ben was a member of the golf, wrestling and baseball teams at Plymouth High School.Favorites: Color: Red ... TV Show: Sportscenter ... MLB Team: Detroit TigersPersonal: Ben is the son of Ben and Cheri Kosmalski. He has a sister, Erica.

COMET NEWCOMERS

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Phil Sullens

Freshman ........................................ Catcher Belleville .......................... Belleville H.S.

#6

Major: Psychology ... Minor: Business ManagementBefore Olivet: Phil played baseball at Belleville High School.Favorites: Color: Green ... Food: Steak ... Movie: Out Cold ... TV Show: South Park ... MLB Team: Detroit Tigers... MLB Player: Pudge RodriguezPersonal: Phil is the son of Rod and Tracey Sullens. He has two siblings, Brad and Audry.

Rob Yahrmarkt

Junior ............................................... Pitcher Sparta ..................................Sparta H.S.

#3

Major: Physical Education ... Minor: Elementary MathAt Olivet: Rob has earned three varsity letters as a member of the Olivet wrestling team.Favorites: Colors: Red and blue ... Food: Chicken and waffles ... Movie: Tommy Boy ... TV Show: MichiganOut-of-Doors ... MLB Team: Detroit Tigers ... MLB Player: Curtis GrandersonPersonal: Rob is the son of Jim and Linda Yahrmarkt. He has one sister, Katie.

Braydon Laframboise

Freshman ............................ Pitcher/Outfield Flushing ......................... Mt. Morris H.S.

#32

Major: ChemistryFavorites: Color: Blue ... Food: Chicken Parmesan ... Movie: Dumb and Dumber ... TV Show: Sportscenter ...MLB Team: Boston Red Sox ... MLB Player: Josh BeckettPersonal: Braydon is the son of Chris and Beth LaFramboise. He has six siblings, Jennifer, Erin, Sarah, Chris,Madison and Jake.

Kyle Papierz

Junior ............................................... Outfield Mattawan ........................ Mattawan H.S.

#24

Major: Insurance and Risk Management ... Minor: BusinessBefore Olivet: Kyle played baseball for two seasons at Glen Oaks Community College.Favorites: Color: Green ... Food: Spaghetti ... Movie: Happy Gilmore ... TV Show: That ’70s Show ... MLBTeam: Detroit Tigers ... MLB Player: Ken Griffey, Jr.Personal: Kyle is the son of Frank and Betty Papierz.

Ryan York

Freshman ......................................... Pitcher Clinton Twp. ........... L’Anse Creuse H.S.

#22

Major: ChemistryBefore Olivet: Ryan played baseball at L’Anse Creuse High School, earning All-District, All-League and All-County honors.Favorites: Color: Orange ... Food: McDonald’s ... Movie: Dumb and Dumber ... TV Show: Rob & Big ... MLBTeam: Detroit Tigers ... MLB Player: Randy JohnsonPersonal: Ryan is the son of Mike and Midge York. He has three sisters, Meghan, Kelli and Lindsay.

2007 STATISTICS

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2007 GAME-BY-GAME RESULTS

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SINGLE-SEASON RECORDS -- INDIVIDUAL

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BATTING

Highest Batting Average (>70 at-bats)Tim Metro ..................... .431 (31-72) ................. 1974Beau Locker ............... .431 (62-144) ................. 2003Chris Shelhart ............ .420 (55-131) ................. 2005Mark Harden ................. .412 (33-80) ................. 1991Joe Hoover ................... .407 (35-86) ................. 1981Chris Shelhart ............ .407 (59-145) ................. 2007

Most HitsBeau Locker .................................... 62 ................. 2003Chris Shelhart ................................. 59 ................. 2007Chris Shelhart ................................. 55 ................. 2005Ken Milliman ................................... 53 ................. 1997Jason Donkin .................................. 51 ................. 1997

Most DoublesBeau Locker .................................... 14 ................. 2003Stan Cieslak .................................... 13 ................. 2003Chris Shelhart ................................. 13 ................. 2005Ken Milliman ................................... 12 ................. 1997Mark Harden .................................... 11 ................. 1991Mike Gullen ..................................... 11 ................. 1996Ken Milliman ................................... 11 ................. 1998Keith Carpenter ............................... 11 ................. 2000Ricky Strain .................................... 11 ................. 2002Steve Held ....................................... 11 ................. 2003Chris Shelhart ................................. 11 ................. 2007

Most TriplesKevin Staniszewski ........................ 4 ................. 1990Jimmy Worley .................................. 4 ................. 2000Chris Shelhart ................................... 4 ................. 2006Landon Wilkes .................................. 3 ................. 1997Ricky Strain ...................................... 3 ................. 2002Ricky Strain ...................................... 3 ................. 2004Nick McIntosh ................................... 3 ................. 2005

Most Home RunsChris Shelhart ................................. 14 ................. 2005Dan Nixon ....................................... 10 ................. 1999Chris Ploucha ................................... 8 ................. 1995Roberto Villarreal ............................. 7 ................. 1994Darren Rowe ..................................... 7 ................. 2002Nick McIntosh ................................... 7 ................. 2005

Most RBIChris Shelhart ................................. 46 ................. 2005Dan Nixon ....................................... 42 ................. 1999Nick McIntosh ................................. 41 ................. 2005Ken Milliman ................................... 39 ................. 1997Roberto Villarreal ........................... 36 ................. 1994Scott Swearengin ........................... 36 ................. 1996

Most Total BasesChris Shelhart ............................... 112 ................. 2005Beau Locker .................................... 89 ................. 2003Chris Shelhart ................................. 84 ................. 2007Dan Nixon ....................................... 83 ................. 1999Nick McIntosh ................................. 80 ................. 2005

Most Runs ScoredChris Shelhart ................................. 41 ................. 2005Beau Locker .................................... 40 ................. 2003Chris Shelhart ................................. 39 ................. 2007Ricky Strain .................................... 38 ................. 2002Jason Donkin .................................. 36 ................. 1997

Most At-BatsChris Shelhart .............................. 145 ................. 2007Mike Davis ................................... 144 ................. 1996Jason Donkin ............................... 144 ................. 1996Beau Locker ................................. 144 ................. 2003David Hines .................................. 142 ................. 1999

Longest Hit StreakRicky Strain ...................... 18 games ................. 2002James Virden .................... 18 games ................. 2003Tom Shaw ......................... 16 games ................. 1987Nick McIntosh ................... 13 games ................. 2007Bob Carter ......................... 12 games ................. 1998Beau Locker ...................... 12 games ................. 2003Nick McIntosh ................... 12 games ................. 2006Chris Shelhart ................... 12 games ................. 2007

Most SacrificesJason Donkin .................................... 9 ................. 1997Eric Pocan ......................................... 9 ................. 2001Jamie Harrison ................................. 8 ................. 1995Jamie Harrison ................................. 8 ................. 1996Bakari Thompson ............................ 8 ................. 2001

Most WalksSteve Held ....................................... 39 ................. 2003Steve Held ....................................... 31 ................. 1999Scott Swearengin ........................... 27 ................. 1996Chris Shelhart ................................. 27 ................. 2007John Fulmer .................................... 25 ................. 1995

Most Hit By PitchJoe Richards .................................. 19 ................. 2003Joe Richards .................................. 19 ................. 2004Bob Bolen .......................................... 8 ................. 1995Dan Nixon ......................................... 8 ................. 1999Stan Cieslak ...................................... 8 ................. 2006

Most Stolen BasesJohn Fulmer .................................... 24 ................. 1995Joe Richards .................................. 22 ................. 2003Bakari Thompson .......................... 21 ................. 2001Tom Shaw ....................................... 19 ................. 1987

Most Stolen Base AttemptsJohn Fulmer .................................... 30 ................. 1995Bakari Thompson .......................... 27 ................. 2001Joe Richards .................................. 26 ................. 2003Tom Shaw ....................................... 24 ................. 1987

Highest Slugging Percentage (>70 at-bats)Chris Shelhart ............................. .855 ................. 2005Roberto Villarreal ....................... .682 ................. 1994Mark Harden ................................ .662 ................. 1991Dan Nixon ................................... .654 ................. 1999Beau Locker ................................ .618 ................. 2003

Highest On-Base PercentageRoberto Villarreal ....................... .522 ................. 1994Steve Held ................................... .519 ................. 2003Mark Harden ................................ .506 ................. 1991Rick Beck .................................... .504 ................. 1980

FIELDINGMost Put-OutsKeith Carpenter ............................ 334 ................. 1999Scott Swearengin ........................ 329 ................. 1996Scott Swearengin ........................ 317 ................. 1997Keith Carpenter ............................ 283 ................. 2000Scott Swearengin ........................ 272 ................. 1995

Most AssistsJason Donkin ............................... 124 ................. 1996Jason Donkin ................................ 114 ................. 1997David Hines .................................. 102 ................. 1999Mike Davis ................................... 100 ................. 1996Ben Thomas .................................... 99 ................. 2004

Most ChancesScott Swearengin ........................ 342 ................. 1997Scott Swearengin ........................ 342 ................. 1996Keith Carpenter ............................. 311 ................. 2000Scott Swearengin ........................ 282 ................. 1995Keith Carpenter ............................ 280 ................. 1998

Best Fielding % (>100 chances)Travis Miller .............................. 1.000 ................. 2001Scott Swearengin ....................... .996 ................. 1995Scott Swearengin ....................... .994 ................. 1996Nick McIntosh ............................. .993 ................. 2006James Neeley ............................ .991 ................. 2003

PITCHINGMost VictoriesChris Gumper ................................. 10 ................. 1996Dave Kingsbury ............................... 8 ................. 1981Eric Lewis ......................................... 8 ................. 1996Scot Lenz ........................................... 7 ................. 1991Chris Gumper ................................... 7 ................. 1994Chris Gumper ................................... 7 ................. 1995Eric Lewis ......................................... 7 ................. 1997D.J. Celetti ......................................... 7 ................. 2004Adam Bassett .................................... 7 ................. 2005

Most SavesChip Cook ......................................... 6 ................. 1995D.J. Celetti ......................................... 5 ................. 2003Bryan Carpenter ............................... 4 ................. 1997Jake Marlow ..................................... 3 ................. 2002Steve Oginsky ................................. 3 ................. 2007

Best ERA (>40 IP)Eric Lewis ................................... 1.36 ................. 1996Darrell Kenney ............................ 1.57 ................. 1973Scot Lenz ..................................... 2.05 ................. 1991Scot Lenz ..................................... 2.25 ................. 1992Josh Kellogg ............................... 2.71 ................. 2004

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PITCHING continuedBest ERA (<40 IP)Larry Stines ................................ 0.67 ................. 1974Kris Stuebben .............................. 0.79 ................. 1995Jonathon VanSon ....................... 1.13 ................. 2005Steve Held ................................... 1.17 ................. 2003Chris Kettel .................................. 1.42 ................. 2003

Most Innings PitchedChris Gumper ........................... 102.2 ................. 1996Eric Lewis ................................... 84.2 ................. 1997Eric Lewis ................................... 79.2 ................. 1996Scot Lenz ..................................... 75.3 ................. 1991Chris Gumper ............................. 74.3 ................. 1994

Fewest Base on Balls (>30 IP)Brad Dragicevich ............................. 9 ................. 2007Bryan Carpenter ............................. 10 ................. 1994Scot Lenz ......................................... 10 ................. 1991Elliot Wilcox .................................... 10 ................. 2006Kris Stubben .................................... 11 ................. 1998

Fewest Runs Allowed (>30 IP)Larry Sines ........................................ 3 ................. 1974Darrell Kenney .................................. 7 ................. 1973Eric Lewis ....................................... 12 ................. 1996Drew Buck ....................................... 13 ................. 1974Jonathon VanSon ........................... 14 ................. 2005

No-hittersEric Lewis ....................... vs. Calv in ................. 1996

BATTINGHighest Batting Average ......................................... .308 ....................................... 1994Most At-Bats ............................................................... 1219 ....................................... 1996Most Runs Scored ...................................................... 280 ....................................... 2005Most Hits ........................................................................ 365 ....................................... 1997Most RBI ......................................................................... 252 ....................................... 2005Most Doubles .................................................................. 76 ....................................... 2005Most Triples ..................................................................... 10 ....................................... 2005Most Home Runs ........................................................... 30 ....................................... 2005Most Strikeouts ........................................................... 242 ....................................... 2005Most Walks .................................................................... 172 ....................................... 2003Most Hit By Pitch ........................................................... 46 ....................................... 2004Most Sacrifices ............................................................... 53 ....................................... 1997

PITCHINGBest ERA ....................................................................... 3.17 ....................................... 1972Most Innings Pitched ................................................ 332 ....................................... 1996Most Saves ......................................................................... 8 ............................. 2003/2005Most Shutouts ................................................................... 6 ....................................... 1996Most Runs Allowed .................................................... 277 ....................................... 1999Most Hits Allowed ...................................................... 387 ....................................... 1999Fewest Hits Allowed .................................................. 164 ....................................... 1973Most Earned Runs Allowed .................................... 192 ....................................... 1999Fewest Earned Runs Allowed ................................ 105 ....................................... 1992Most Strikeouts ........................................................... 239 ....................................... 1995Most Base on Balls .................................................... 159 ....................................... 1993

FIELDING/BASERUNNINGMost Errors Committed ............................................ 112 ....................................... 2001Fewest Errors Committed .......................................... 46 ....................................... 2002Most Put-Outs Made ................................................... 954 ....................................... 1996Most Assists Made ..................................................... 426 ....................................... 1999Best Fielding % .......................................................... .965 ....................................... 1996Most Stolen Bases ...................................................... 103 ....................................... 2003Most Stolen Base Attempts .................................... 131 ............................ 2000, 2003

GENERALMost Victories ................................................................. 26 ....................................... 1996Most Defeats .................................................................... 34 ....................................... 1975Best Record by Winning % .................... 25-13 (.658) ....................................... 1995Fewest Victories ............................................................... 5 ....................................... 1986Fewest Losses ................................................................. 13 ....................................... 1995Most Consecutive Wins .............................................. 13 ....................................... 2003Most Consecutive Losses ........................................... 14 ....................................... 2007Longest Game Played .............. 15 innings vs. Adrian ....................................... 1997

SINGLE-SEASON -- TEAM

Chris Shelhart ranks among the Olivet College single-season and careerleaders in virtually every offensive category.

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BATTING

Highest Batting Average (<300 at-bats)Ken Milliman ................................ .392 (96-245) ................................................. 1997-98Tom Shaw .................................... .376 (94-250) ................................................. 1985-88Mark Harden ................................ .368 (71-193) ................................................. 1988-91Randy Morrison ............................. .362 (34-94) ................................................. 1983-85Tim Metro ..................................... .351 (97-276) ................................................. 1972-75

Highest Batting Average (>300 at-bats)Chris Shelhart ............................ .385 (183-475) ................................................. 2004-07Beau Locker ............................... .353 (177-502) ................................................. 2001-04Rick Beck ................................... .341 (124-364) ................................................. 1978-81Jason Donkin ............................. .337 (135-401) ................................................. 1994-97Mike Gullen .................................. .321 (99-308) ................................................. 1994-96

Highest Slugging PercentageChris Shelhart ............................................. .615 ................................................. 2004-07Ken Milliman ............................................... .584 ................................................. 1997-98Nick McIntosh ............................................. .503 ................................................. 2004-07Beau Locker ................................................ .494 ................................................. 2001-04Thom Stowe ............................................... .451 ................................................. 2000-03

Highest On-Base PercentageKen Milliman ............................................... .473 ................................................. 1997-98Chris Shelhart ............................................. .458 ................................................. 2004-07Scott Swearengin ....................................... .451 ................................................. 1994-97Joe Richards ............................................... .448 ................................................. 2002-04Steve Held ................................................... .446 ............................................. 1999-2003

Most HitsChris Shelhart ............................................... 183 ................................................. 2004-07Beau Locker .................................................. 177 ................................................. 2001-04Nick McIntosh ............................................... 150 ................................................. 2004-07Mike Davis .................................................... 144 ................................................. 1993-96Scott Swearengin ......................................... 142 ................................................. 1994-97Ricky Strain .................................................. 142 ................................................. 2001-04

Most Runs ScoredChris Shelhart ............................................... 122 ................................................. 2004-07Beau Locker .................................................. 113 ................................................. 2001-04Ricky Strain ................................................... 111 ................................................. 2001-04Steve Held ....................................................... 99 ............................................. 1999-2003Mike Davis ...................................................... 87 ................................................. 1993-96

Most DoublesChris Shelhart ................................................. 38 ................................................. 2004-07Beau Locker .................................................... 35 ................................................. 2001-04Steve Held ....................................................... 29 ............................................. 1999-2003Stan Cieslak .................................................... 27 ................................................. 2003-06Ricky Strain .................................................... 26 ................................................. 2001-04

Most TriplesRicky Strain ...................................................... 8 ................................................. 2001-04Kevin Staniszewski ......................................... 7 ................................................. 1988-91Chris Shelhart ................................................... 7 ................................................. 2004-07

Most Home RunsChris Shelhart ................................................. 19 ........................................ 2004-presentChris Ploucha ................................................. 17 ................................................. 1992-96Jeff Kucharczyk ............................................. 13 ................................................. 1990-93Nick McIntosh ................................................. 13 ................................................. 2004-07

Most RBIsChris Shelhart ............................................... 109 ................................................. 2004-07Scott Swearengin ......................................... 102 ................................................. 1994-97Beau Locker .................................................... 99 ................................................. 2001-04Nick McIntosh ................................................. 99 ................................................. 2004-07Steve Held ....................................................... 91 ............................................. 1999-2003

Most Total BasesChris Shelhart ............................................... 292 ................................................. 2004-07Beau Locker .................................................. 248 ................................................. 2001-04Nick McIntosh ............................................... 225 ................................................. 2004-07Steve Held ..................................................... 198 ............................................. 1999-2003Ricky Strain .................................................. 193 ................................................. 2001-04

Most At-Bats (official)Beau Locker .................................................. 502 ................................................. 2001-04Mike Davis .................................................... 475 ................................................. 1993-96Chris Shelhart ............................................... 475 ................................................. 2004-07Ricky Strain .................................................. 463 ................................................. 2001-04Steve Held ..................................................... 462 ............................................. 1999-2003

Most SacrificesJamie Harrison ................................................ 24 ................................................. 1995-98

Most Base on BallsSteve Held ..................................................... 107 ............................................. 1999-2003Scott Swearengin ........................................... 76 ................................................. 1994-97Beau Locker .................................................... 67 ................................................. 2001-04Chris Shelhart ................................................. 65 ................................................. 2004-07Marty Castellon .............................................. 59 ................................................. 1991-94

Best Strike Out RatioMike Davis .............................................. 475-24 ................................................. 1993-96Jason Donkin .......................................... 401-26 ................................................. 1994-97Tom Shaw ............................................... 250-19 ................................................. 1985-88Bob Carter ............................................... 256-23 ................................................. 1995-98

Most Times Hit by PitchJoe Richards ................................................... 42 ................................................. 2002-04Steve Held ....................................................... 15 ............................................. 1999-2003Stan Cieslak .................................................... 14 ................................................. 2003-06Ricky Strain .................................................... 13 ................................................. 2001-04Bob Bolen ........................................................ 10 ................................................. 1992-95

Most Stolen BasesTom Shaw ....................................................... 55 ................................................. 1985-88Beau Locker .................................................... 51 ................................................. 2001-04Chris Shelhart ................................................. 47 ................................................. 2004-07Ricky Strain .................................................... 39 ................................................. 2001-04Steve Held ....................................................... 36 ............................................. 1999-2003

FIELDING

Most Put-OutsScott Swearengin ..................................... 1,085 ................................................. 1994-97Keith Carpenter ............................................. 912 ............................................. 1997-2000

Most AssistsJason Donkin ................................................ 335 ................................................. 1994-97Steve Held ..................................................... 312 ............................................. 1999-2003

Best Fielding PercentageScott Swearengin ....................................... .992 ................................................. 1994-97Keith Carpenter ........................................... .983 ............................................. 1997-2000

CAREER RECORDS -- INDIVIDUAL

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PITCHING

Most VictoriesChris Gumper ................................................. 29 ................................................. 1993-96Eric Lewis ....................................................... 21 ................................................. 1994-97Troy Frick ....................................................... 17 ................................................. 1986-89D.J. Celetti ....................................................... 16 ................................................. 2001-04

Most LossesDrew Buck ...................................................... 23 ................................................. 1974-77Trevor Martin .................................................. 17 ................................................. 1990-93D.J. Celetti ....................................................... 16 ................................................. 2001-04Chris Gumper ................................................. 15 ................................................. 1993-96

Best ERA (based on 7 inning)Larry Sines .................................................. 1.89 ................................................. 1972-75Scott Lenz .................................................... 2.14 ................................................. 1991-92Eric Lewis ................................................... 2.63 ................................................. 1994-97

Most Innings PitchedChris Gumper ........................................... 305.2 ................................................. 1993-96Eric Lewis ................................................. 264.0 ................................................. 1994-97Drew Buck ................................................ 194.1 ................................................. 1974-77Brad Dragicevich ...................................... 183.1 ................................................. 2004-07D.J. Celetti ................................................. 178.1 ................................................. 2001-04

Most Strikeouts IssuedChris Gumper ............................................... 260 ................................................. 1993-96Eric Lewis ..................................................... 196 ................................................. 1994-97Drew Buck .................................................... 170 ................................................. 1974-77

Fewest Walks Issued (>100 innings pitched)Larry Sines ...................................................... 30 ................................................. 1972-75Bryan Carpenter ............................................. 33 ................................................. 1994-97

Coach Year(s) Wins Losses Pct.Unknown 1956-57 10 13 .438Gene Perry 1958 5 9 .357Dick Mitchell 1959-60 5 23 .179John Laskarides 1961 8 10 .444Emerson Dromgold 1962-65 32 35 .478Unknown 1966 4 21 .160Stu Brynn 1967 5 7 .384Dell Bethel 1968-70 10 26 .277Gary Morrison 1971-86 166 288 .366Mark Stuart 1987 10 19 .345Dominic Livedoti 1988-93 65 110 .371Tom Shaw 1994-97 90 67 .573Jason Hoefler 1998 17 17 .500Eddie Uschold 1999 16 25 .390Carlton Hardy 2000-05 105 123 .461John Ramos 2006 12 25 .324Ted Mahan 2007 14 26 .350

ALL-TIME COACHING RECORDS

ALL-TIME ALL-MIAA SELECTIONS1956 Bill Shade (of)1957 Dick Mitchell (c)1958 Mike Hefferan (p), Norm Schultz (utl)1959 Bill Case (if)1960 John Stephenson (of)1961 Bob Troesch (if), Chuck Wood (c)1962 Dominic Livedoti (if), Al Burnett (of)

Chuck Wood (c), Art Greenstone (p)1963 Jim Pobursky (c), Art Greenstone (p)1964 Dominic Livedoti (ss)1965 Dan Speaker (p), Keith Parker (3b)

Dominic Livedoti (ss),Jim Pobursky (c) MIAA MVP

1967 Al Martus (1b), Terry Dawson (of)Barry Jackson (of)

1968 Joe Chagnon (of)1969 Barry Jackson (of)1971 Ralph Kunert (ss), Max Lindsay (2b)1972 Jack Randall (1b), Ralph Kunert (ss)

Gary Longman (of)1973 Tim Metro (of)1974 Tim Metro (of)1975 Gerry Schell (3b)1977 Jim Wheeler (3b) – 1st team

Drew Buck (of) – 2nd team1978 Jim Wheeler (3b) – 2nd team1980 Rick Beck (3b) – 1st team

1981 Joe Hoover (c) – 1st teamRick Beck (of) – 1st teamDan Kingsbury (p) – 1st team

1982 Joe Hoover (c) – 1st team1983 Bob Hardoin (c) – 2nd team

Randy Morrison (ss) – 2nd team1984 Randy Morrison (ss) – 1st team1985 Randy Morrison (ss) – 2nd team

Bill Wheeler (c) – 2nd team1986 Kirk Mays (of) – 2nd team1987 Ed Kozlowski (ss) – 1st team

Tom Shaw (of) – 1st teamTroy Frick (p) – 2nd team

1988 Tom Shaw (of) – 2nd team1989 Bart Darnell (2b) – 2nd team

Jeff Conklin (ss) – 2nd teamC.J. Connelly (p) – 2nd teamMark Harden (dh) – 2nd team

1990 Jeff Conklin (ss) – 1st teamKevin Staniszewski (of) – 1st teamMark Harden (c) – 2nd team

1991 Jeff Conklin (ss) – 1st teamMark Harden (dh) – 1st teamScott Lenz (p) – 2nd teamKevin Staniszewski (of) – 2nd team

1992 Jeff Kucharczyk (of) – 1st teamNick Leone (ss) – 2nd teamScott Lenz (p) – 2nd teamMario Villarreal (of) – 1st teamTrevor Martin (p) – 1st team

1993 Jeff Kurcharczyk (of) – 1st teamTrevor Martin (p) – 1st team

1994 Chris Gumper (p) – 1st teamMike Gullen (2b) – 1st teamRoberto Villarreal (of) – 1st teamMarty Castellon (of) – 2nd teamScott Swearengin (1b) – 2nd team

1995 Chris Gumper (p) – 1st teamChris Ploucha (c) – 1st teamJohn Fulmer (of) – 2nd team

1996 Eric Lewis (p) – 1st teamChris Gumper (p) – 2nd teamMike Davis (2b) – 2nd team

1997 Ken Milliman (of) – 1st teamScott Swearengin (1b) – 1st teamEric Lewis (p) – 2nd team

1999 Dan Lewis (of) – 2nd team2003 Beau Locker (of) – 1st team

Steve Held (ss) – 2nd team2004 Chris Shelhart (1b) – 1st team

Ricky Strain (of) – 1st team2005 Chris Shelhart (of) – 1st team

James Melvin (3b) – 2nd teamJonathon VanSon (p) – 2nd team

2006 Nick McIntosh (c) – 2nd team2007 Nick McIntosh (c) – 1st team

Chris Shelhart (of) – 1st team

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BASEBALLMICHIGAN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association(MIAA) is America’s oldest collegiate athletic conference.

The 2007-08 school year marks the 121stconsecutive year of operation for the NCAA Division IIIaffiliated conference. The MIAA was founded March 24,1888. From the very beginning, the MIAA has conductedfull-season championships in multiple sports. There havebeen changes in some of the sports (bicycle racing andIndian club juggling have long since disappeared, andbasketball did not even exist in 1888), but these changeshave served to develop the MIAA into one of America’sfinest NCAA Division III conferences, today offering 18sports for men and women.

The MIAA’s continuity is noteworthy. Of the 12 schoolsthat have had full membership, eight are still members —Adrian, Albion, Alma, Calvin, Hope, Kalamazoo, Olivet,and Saint Mary’s. Significantly, not one of these eightcolleges has ever belonged to any other formal league.Albion and Olivet were charter members although Albionis the only member to hold continuous membership. Ex-members are Michigan State University (1888-1907),Eastern Michigan University (1892-1926), HillsdaleCollege (1888-1960), and Defiance College (1997-2000).

The MIAA’s membership list went unchanged from1960 until 1997 when the Defiance College of Ohio andSaint Mary’s College of Indiana were invited to join. Italso marked the first time that the league added membersoutside the state of Michigan. The league stipulated,however, that the name of the conference would notchange. The inaugural year of current members are:Adrian (1908), Albion (1888), Alma (1902), Calvin (1953),Hope (1926), Kalamazoo (1896), Olivet (1888), and SaintMary’s (1997).

The MIAA marked a historic note in 2002 when theleague accepted Wisconsin Lutheran College ofMilwaukee as an associate member for the purpose ofcompeting in football. Wisconsin Lutheran announced in2005 that it will leave the MIAA after the 2007 season tojoin another conference.

Tri-State University of Angola, Ind., became aconference member in 2004-05 upon its acceptance as aprovisional NCAA member.

Adrian CollegeAlbion College

Alma CollegeCalvin CollegeHope College

Kalamazoo CollegeOlivet College

Tri-State University

2008 MIAA Composite Baseball Schedule

Wednesday, March 19 Tri-State at Albion, 2 p.m. Adrian at Alma, 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 22 Calvin at Kalamazoo, 1 p.m. Alma at Adrian, 1 p.m.Hope at Olivet, 1 p.m. Albion at Tri-State, 1 p.m.

Monday, March 24 Kalamazoo at Calvin, 2 p.m. Olivet at Hope, 2 p.m.

Thursday, March 27 Adrian at Kalamazoo, 2 p.m. Calvin at Hope, 2 p.m.Albion at Alma, 2 p.m. Olivet at Tri-State, 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 29 Kalamazoo at Adrian, 1 p.m. Hope at Calvin, 1 p.m.Alma at Albion, 1 p.m. Tri-State at Olivet, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, April 2 Olivet at Kalamazoo, 2 p.m. Calvin at Alma, 2 p.m.Adrian at Tri-State, 2 p.m. Albion at Hope, 2 p.m.

Saturday, April 5 Kalamazoo at Olivet, 1 p.m. Alma at Calvin, 1 p.m.Tri-State at Adrian, 1 p.m. Hope at Albion, 1 p.m.

Thursday, April 10 Kalamazoo at Albion, 2 p.m. Tri-State at Calvin, 2 p.m.Hope at Adrian, 2 p.m. Olivet at Alma, 2 p.m.

Saturday, April 12 Albion at Kalamazoo, 1 p.m. Calvin at Tri-State, 1 p.m.Adrian at Hope, 1 p.m. Alma at Olivet, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, April 16 Tri-State at Hope, 2 p.m. Olivet at Albion, 2 p.m.Adrian at Calvin, 2 p.m.

Friday, April 18 Alma at Kalamazoo, 2 p.m.

Saturday, April 19 Calvin at Adrian, 1 p.m. Hope at Tri-State, 1 p.m.Albion at Olivet, 1 p.m.

Sunday, April 20 Kalamazoo at Alma, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, April 22 Olivet at Calvin, 2 p.m.

Thursday, April 24 Hope at Kalamazoo, 2 p.m. Alma at Tri-State, 2 p.m.

Friday, April 25 Adrian at Albion, 2 p.m.

Saturday, April 26 Kalamazoo at Hope, 1 p.m. Calvin at Olivet, 1 p.m.Tri-State at Alma, 1 p.m. Albion at Adrian, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, April 30 Albion at Calvin, 2 p.m. Adrian at Olivet, 2 p.m.

Friday, May 2 Hope at Alma, 2 p.m. Calvin at Albion, 2 p.m.Kalamazoo at Tri-State, 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 3 Olivet at Adrian, 1 p.m. Alma at Hope, 1 p.m.

Sunday, May 4 Tri-State at Kalamazoo, 1 p.m.

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Olivet College is constructing a new multipurpose events center thanksto the generosity of Dave Cutler, a 1965 Olivet alumnus. Cutler has contributedtwo donations totaling $4.3 million toward the $5.1 million facility. In recognitionof his outstanding support of the college, Olivet will name the facility TheCutler Events Center.

According to Cutler, his support of the center has been given in recognitionof Olivet’s 1961 football team. That year, he was the starting quarterback andled the Comets to one of their best overall records in school history at 8-1.

“Olivet College is very fortunate to have an alumnus such as DaveCutler, who has taken on a tremendous responsibility by funding the majorityof the events center,” said Olivet President Don Tuski.

“This is truly a monumental gift that helps Olivet maintain a competitiveedge with other colleges and universities. The entire Olivet College communityis grateful for Dave Cutler’s outstanding support through the years.”

Olivet College breaks ground for The Cutler Events CenterThe 44,500-square-foot multipurpose facility will be added on to the

existing athletic building at the Cutler Athletic Complex. It will be used by thecollege and community for activities ranging from athletic events tocommencement exercises, student events, guest speakers, concerts andconferences. The new facility will include a fitness center, 100-meter track,locker rooms, coaches’ offices and wrestling room. Olivet’s men’s and women’sbasketball, volleyball and wrestling programs will use the facility for practicesand competition. All of the college’s 18 NCAA Division III athletic programswill use the center for off-season workouts and conditioning.

A native of DeWitt, Cutler is a noted software engineer and designer withMicrosoft and holds more than 20 patents. After arriving at Microsoft in 1988,he launched the Windows NT group and has since led the development ofthree major releases of the product. In addition to leading the Windows 2000team, Cutler contributed to the architecture of all parts of the system. Inrecognition of his significant contributions to the field, Cutler was awardedmembership in the National Academy of Engineering in 1993.

2008 OLIVET COLLEGEBaseball SCHEDULE

MAR. 7 vs. St. Joseph’s (Maine) # 10 a.m.8 vs. Clark (Mass.) (2) # 11 a.m.9 vs. Ohio Wesleyan # 2 p.m.

11 vs. Heidelberg (Ohio) # 2 p.m.12 vs. Defiance (Ohio) (2) # 11 a.m.13 vs. Wentworth (Mass.) # 9 a.m.19 ROCHESTER 2 P.M.22 HOPE * (2) 1 P.M.24 @ Hope * (2) 2 p.m.27 @ Tri-State (Ind.) * (2) 2 p.m.29 TRI-STATE(Ind.) * (2) 1 P.M.

APR. 2 @ Kalamazoo * (2) 2 p.m.5 KALAMAZOO * (2) 1 P.M.

10 @ Alma * (2) 2 p.m.12 ALMA * (2) 1 P.M.16 @ Albion * (2) 2 p.m.19 ALBION * (2) 1 P.M.22 @ Calvin * (2) 2 p.m.23 @ Eastern Michigan 5 p.m.26 CALVIN * (2) 1 P.M.29 @ Oakland 3 p.m.30 ADRIAN * (2) 2 P.M.

MAY 3 @ Adrian * (2) 1 p.m.

# - RussMatt Invitational (Port Charlotte, Fla.)BOLD RED CAPS denote home doubleheader(2) - doubleheader (two seven-inning games)* - Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association doubleheader

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