NDSU Club Baseball Information Guide

2013-14 SCHEDULEFALLDay Date Opponent Location Time/Result Saturday Oct. 5 at Minnesota^ Minneapolis, Minn. L 5-4Sunday Oct. 6 at Minnesota^ Minneapolis, Minn. L 7-6Sunday Oct. 6 at Minnesota^ Minneapolis, Minn. L 7-6Tuesday Oct. 8 at MSU-Moorhead Moorhead, Minn. L 8-2Tuesday Oct. 8 MSU-MOORHEAD Moorhead, Minn. W 11-7Saturday Oct. 12 at Winona State^ Winona, Minn. L 13-9Saturday Oct. 12 at Winona State ̂ Winona, Minn. W 11-10Sunday Oct. 13 at Winona State ̂ Winona, Minn. L 7-6

SpringDay Date Opponent Location Time/Result Sunday March 16 # vs. Bloomsburg University (PA) Plant City, Fla. 5 p.m. (ET)Monday March 17 # vs. University Central Missouri Plant City, Fla. 9 a.m. (ET)Wednesday March 19 # vs. Lafayete College (PA) Plant City, Fla. 2 p.m. (ET)Thursday March 20 # at Wisconsin (DII) Plant City, Fla. 9 a.m. (ET)Thursday March 20 #at Wisconsin (DI) Plant City, Fla. 11:30 a.m. (ET)Friday March 21 # at Purdue University (DI) Plant City, Fla. 9 a.m. (ET)Saturday April 5 LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY^ Fargo, N.D. TBDSaturday April 5 LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY^ Fargo, N.D. TBDSunday April 6 LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY^ Fargo, N.D. TBDSaturday April 12 MSU-MOORHEAD^ Fargo, N.D. TBDSaturday April 12 MSU-MOORHEAD^ Fargo, N.D. TBDSunday April 13 MSU-MOORHEAD^ Fargo, N.D. TBDWedneday April 23 UNIVERSITY OF JAMESTOWN* Fargo, N.D. 2 p.m.Wednesday April 23 FERGUS FALLS C.C.* Fargo, N.D. 7 p.m.

Games in BOLD are hosted by North Dakota State# 2014 NCBA Spring Training Showcase ^ District V-West conference game* Non-NCBA sanctioned game

CREDITSThe North Dakota State club baseball team and player information guide was written, edited and designed by team president Andrew Pedersen. Photog-raphy supplied by Janaye Johnson Photography, Andrew Pedersen and various members of the club baseball team. League information, photos and logos courtesy of the NCBA. Other biographical informaton supplied by represented players and the Far-go-Moorhead RedHawks for coach Kole Zimmerman.

For more info, contact:Andrew Pedersen, team presidentEmail: [email protected]: (701) 730-6618

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CONTENTSSchedule 2Roster Breakdown 3About Club Baseball/NCBA 4-5District V-West Conference 6Spring Preview 7-8The Team 9-33Head Coach’s File 12Returning Players 13-25The Ball Yard Profile 26Newcomers 27-33All-Time vs Opponents 342013 Fall Statistics 35Award Winner 36

QUICK FACTSUniversity InformationSchool: North Dakota State UniversityLocation: Fargo, N.D.Founded: 1890Enrollment: 14, 629 (fall 2013)Nickname: BisonColors: Yellow and GreenPresident: Dr. Dean L. BrescianiTeam InformationAffiliation: NCBA Division IIConference: District V-WestPresident: Andrew Pedersen - Sr.Vice President: Dane Ekdom - Jr.Treasurer: Aaron Butler - So. 2012 Record: 2-9 (1-5 DV-West)Starters Returning/Lost: 7/2 Pitchers Returning/Lost: 8/4Newcomers: 17

ROSTERNo. Name Pos. B/T Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (Previous School) 0 Brandon Gonzalez P/SS R/R 6-2 195 Fr. Waconia, Minn. (Waconia HS) 1 Austin Halvorson C/IF R/R 5-11 155 Fr. Roseau, Minn. (Roseau HS) 2 Austin Selvey IF/P R/R 6-0 160 Jr. Bertha, Minn. (Bertha-Hewitt HS) 4 Luke Nietfeld IF/P R/R 5-11 155 Fr. St. Michael, Minn. (St. Michael-Albertville HS) 5 Jared Mol OF R/R 5-10 195 Jr. Maple Grove, Minn. (Osseo HS) 6 Will Barker P R/R 6-3 170 So. West Fargo, N.D. (West Fargo HS) 7 Cole Hanson OF R/R 5-9 160 Fr. Waconia, Minn. (Waconia HS) 8 Jordan Pansch OF R/R 6-0 170 So. Harwood, N.D. (Immanuel Lutheran HS) 9 David Dirks IF/P R/R 5-11 195 Fr. Park Rapids, Minn. (Park Rapids Area HS) 10 Mitchell Droogsma OF R/L 5-4 130 Fr. Elk River, Minn. (Elk River HS) 12 Ethan Becker P/IF R/R 6-1 160 Fr. Argusville, N.D. (Northern Cass HS) 13 Nolan Anderson OF L/R 5-10 170 Fr. Albany, Minn. (Albany HS) 14 Nick Ferguson IF/P R/R 5-8 125 Fr. Roseau, Minn. (Roseau HS) 15 Aaron Butler C/P/OF R/R 6-0 175 So. Battle Lake, Minn. (Battle Lake HS) 16 Joe Olson 1B/P R/R 6-3 220 Fr. Maple Grove, Minn. (Maple Grove HS) 18 Matt Ruhland C/IF R/R 6-0 205 Fr. St. Michael, Minn. (St. Michael-Albertville HS) 19 Pete Henson IF/P R/R 6-0 195 So. Carrington, N.D. (Carrington HS) 20 Alex Petterson IF R/R 5-6 155 Jr. Maple Grove, Minn. (Osseo HS) 22 Andrew Pedersen OF/C R/R 5-10 185 Sr. Detroit Lakes, Minn. (Detroit Lakes HS) 23 Dalton Folkema IF R/R 6-1 155 Fr. Rush City, Minn. (Rush City HS) 24 Jackson Nelson IF/UT R/R 5-8 170 Fr. Lake Park, Minn. (Lake Park-Audubon HS) 26 Ethan Bakken 1B/P R/R 6-4 230 Jr. Bertha, Minn. (Bertha-Hewitt HS) 27 Curtis Sandeen C/IF R/R 5-11 180 Fr. Fargo, N.D. (Immanuel Lutheran HS) 28 Brady Meyer P/IF R/R 5-10 155 Fr. Maple Grove, Minn. (Maple Grove HS) 29 Jacob Bruget P/OF R/R 6-5 195 Fr. Brandon, S.D. (Brandon Valley HS) 31 Dylan Musgjerd IF/C R/R 5-11 190 So. Kenyon, Minn. (Kenyon Wanamingo HS) 34 Nat Croaker IF R/R 6-0 195 Jr. Maple Grove, Minn. (Maple Grove HS) 48 Chris Thompson OF R/R 5-10 145 Sr. Litchfield, Minn. (Minnesota-Morris) 99 Dane Ekdom IF/P R/R 5-10 200 Jr. Fargo N.D. (Park Christian HS) HEAD COACH: #3 Kole Zimmerman (1st season)PRESIDENT: Andrew PedersenVICE PRESIDENT: Dane EkdomTREASURER: Aaron Butler

Pronounciation GuideBakken BAH-kenBruget BROO-getCroaker CROW-kerMol like “mole”Musgjerd MUSS-jurdNat like “gnat”Nietfeld NET-feldPansh like “ponch”Petterson PET-er-senPedersen PEE-der-senRuhland ROO-lend

Class BreakdownGraduate 1Seniors 1Juniors 6Sophomores 5Freshmen 15

State BreakdownMinnesota 22North Dakota 6South Dakota 1

Position BreakdownPitchers 15Catchers 6Infielders 19

Outfielders 9

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ABOUT NDSU BISONCLUB BASEBALL

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The North Dakota State University club baseball team began its inaugu-ral season in the spring of 2013 and is in its second year as a student organiza-tion. The team played 12 games in its first season, with a schedule that consisted of seven games at the National Club Baseball Association spring training show-case and games on the road in Moorhead, Minn., at Concorida College against MSU-Moorhead and at Veterans Field in Minnetonka, Minn., against Winona State University. Prior to the 2013 spring season, NDSU students were allowed to play on the Minnesota State-Moorhead club baseball team. The team was not a member of the NCBA, but still played games in the NCBA spring training showcase. The Dragons also hosted games among schools like Mayville State, Jamestown Uni-versity and Fergus Falls Community College, while also traveling to schools like St. John’s. MSUM was head coached by Mike Skogen from 2005 to 2012. Twenty-one players were on the original 2012-13 Bison club baseball roster, with former NDSU baseball player Max Casper leading the team in its first year as head coach. The team finished with a 2-10 record, picking up victories over MSU-Moorhead and Ferris State in its inaugural season. With the start of the 2013-14 school year, NDSU entered its first year with a full-season schedule that takes place in the fall and spring. The Bison came into the fall schedule with 26 student-athletes who participated in eight games during the fall, with the team recording a 2-6 record. This spring, NDSU has 28 players eligible to compete for the Bison during the 2014 spring schedule that begins in March at the NCBA spring training showcase. Kole Zimmerman begins his first year as head coach of the NDSU club baseball team this season. Zimmerman was a standout athlete at NDSU, playing both football and baseball for the Bison. He has coached baseball at multiple lev-els, most notably as an assistant for the NDSU Bison Division I varsity team and the last two years as an assistant for the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks profession-al baseball club. Zimmerman also played four years of professional baseball for the RedHawks from 2008 to 2011. The Bison are in the midst of their second season as a member at the Division II level of the NCBA and are part of the District V-West conference. The five-school conference includes members Minnesota State-Moorhead, Winona State, Minnesota and Lakehead State (Ontario). The five teams play a confer-ence schedule consisting of round-robin play. Each school will play every confer-ence member in at least three conference games during the season. The team with the best conference record will go on to play in the Division Championship against the District V-South and District V-East champions, with an at-large team selected from one of the three conferences.

ABOUT THE NCBA

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The National Club Baseball Association (NCBA) is the first ever, national governing body for collegiate club base-ball. Founded in 2000 by former Penn State Baseball Club player and president, Sandy Sanderson, the initial season had 34 club baseball teams from across the country competing in the league. In the years since its commencement, the league has grown tremendously with over 245 mem-ber baseball teams during the 2014 season. The NCBA annually provides more than 4,700 college students with the chance to continue their competitive baseball careers and contend for a true national championship. There are a number of former NCBA baseball players who began their careers on the club team at their school before moving on to play for their NCAA Division I programs, while several others have gone on to play professional baseball in the independent leagues. Major League Baseball made full acknowledgement of the league’s talent when the Florida Marlins drafted Colorado State pitcher Nathan Nowicki in the 19th round of the 2003 Amateur Player Draft. Nate holds the designation of being the first player drafted out of the NCBA but certainly not the last. Following Nate’s 2003 selection, the Anaheim Angels selected RHP Chris Waters in the 16th round of the 2004 Amateur Player Draft. Chris had spent 3 seasons on the Clemson Club team before transferring to the University of North Florida (DII) to finish his senior campaign. Then in 2005, Steve Schmoll formerly of the University of Maryland Club team had the distinguished honor of making his Major League debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Since then several other players have been drafted or have been picked up via Free Agency by Professional Ball Clubs. Upon seeing the success of the baseball league over the years, many collegiate club softball teams began to take notice and wondered why there was no league for them. Thus in 2006, the NCBA started the National Club Softball Asso-ciation (NCSA). With an initial membership total of 36 teams for the inaugural season and substantial growth since then, the NCSA appears to be off and running at a similar pace as the NCBA with over 100 member teams in 2014. In 2007, the NCBA began to realize that an obvious disparity in talent level was developing with in the league. Smaller schools and first year programs were struggling to be competitive with some of the club baseball programs from larger schools or those that had been in operation for many years. In an effort to both even the playing field and maximize the club baseball experience for all teams in the league, the NCBA split in to two divisions (DI and DII). Division I teams compete for the chance to play in Regional Tournaments at the end of the season with the Regional winners move on to compete in the DI World Series. Division II teams compete for the chance to play in District Playoffs and thus the chance to play in the DII World Series at the end of the season.*Courtesy: National Club Baseball Association

NATIONAL CLUB BASEBALL ASSOCIATIONThe National Club Baseball Association850 Ridge AveSuite 301Pittsburgh, PA 15212Office: (412)-321-8440www.clubbaseball.org

NCBA DIVISION II FRONT OFFICESavannah Ahrens - Director of Spring Training Operations Mitch Conner - Richardson Sponsor Account Manager Eric Curitore - Rawlings/Worth Sponsor Account Manager Kelsey Detweiler - S.I.D./Sponsor Account Manager Rich Fiore - Division II Rules Committee RepresentativeRyan Hastings - Director of UmpiresKyle MacDonald - DeMarni Sponsor Account Manager Sandy Sanderson - President - View BioSandy Sanderson Sr. - Treasurer - View BioChristian Smith - V.P. of Division II Baseball Operations

DISTRICT-V WEST CONFERENCE

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CURRENT STANDINGS Conference OverallTeams W L % W L %MSU - Moorhead 5 1 .833 6 2 0.750Winona State 2 1 .667 2 1 0.667Minnesota 5 4 .556 5 4 0.556Lakehead University 2 4 .333 2 4 0.333North Dakota St ate 1 5 .167 2 6 0.250

Division II Chairman: Christian Smith District V Coordinator: Jeff Bober

DISTRICT V-WEST MEMBERS

Lakehead UniversityThunderwolves

LocationThunder Bay, Ontario

2013 Results5-4 (4-2 conf.)*District V at-large bid

Number of ReturnersN/A

Coaches/CaptainsHC: Jason HartAC: Kevin McCallum, Dave McCallum

Players to WatchN/A

Websitehttp://www.eteamz.com/lakeheaduniversitythunder-wolves/

Univ. of MinnesotaGolden Gophers

LocationMinneapolis, Minnesota

2013 Results3-5 (3-5 conf.)*District V-West 4th place

Number of ReturnersN/A

Coaches/CaptainsPres.: Sam NelsonVP: Cody Anderson

Players to WatchCody Anderson, Marshall Dalziel, Evan Dozier

Websitehttp://minnesotaclubbase-ball.atomicleagues.com/

MSU-MoorheadDragons

LocationMoorhead, Minnesota

2013 Results9-6 (4-1 conf.)*District V-West champ, District V runner-upNumber of Returners13

Coaches/CaptainsHC: Matt PeckAC: Cody Hughes, Nathan Nowak

Players to WatchDanny Bihrle, Eric Hulter-strum, John Sawatzky

Websitewww.msumdragonbaseball.com

Winona StateWarriors

LocationWinona, Minnesota

2013 Results5-3 (5-3 conf.)*District V-West 3rd place

Number of Returners20

Coaches/CaptainsMatt Navis, Jon Bishop, Adam Arnst, Jake Stanz

Players to WatchJon Bishop, Alex Hanneman

Websitehttp://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=win-onastateclubbaseball

SPRING PREVIEW

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Bison Club Baseball Brings Valuable Fall Experience Into the Spring of 2014 The North Dakota State club baseball team begins its spring portion of its 2013-14 schedule at the National Club Baseball Association 2014 Spring Training Showcase Sunday, March 15, against Bloomsburg University (PA) at 5 p.m. (ET) at Mike Sansone Park in Plant City, Fla. The Bison go into the showcase at 2-6 and have played with a young roster that has gained experience through-out the fall and winter. With underclassmen again playing a major role for the second year, NDSU will continue to try to improve as the spring progresses. Only one senior and one graduate student make up 28 of the players on the spring roster for the Bison. Eleven student-athletes return from last year’s squad, with six of the same players that made the showase trip in 2013 returning to Florida for the Bison in 2014. NDSU is scheduled to play 14 games in 2014, with eight set to be played in the Fargo-Moorhead area. The club baseball team will continue its play in the District V-West conference hosting three-game series’ against MSU-Moorhead and Lakehead University (Ontario), before ending the season matched up with MSCTC-Fergus Falls and Jamestown University.

Catchers There will be a host of players jockying to get time behind the plate for the Bison. The most experienced players include sophomores Aaron Butler and Dylan Musgjerd. Freshmen Austin Halvorson and Curtis Sandeen picked up time catching in games during the fall schedule, while newcomer Matt Ruhland will also be in the mix for NDSU. “Behind the plate, we have some experienced players who will continue to be a big part of our team,” head coach Kole Zimmerman said. “Dylan Musgjerd, Aaron Butler, and Austin Halvorson all showed the ability to control the game during the fall season and will be asked to do so as well in the spring. Matt Ruhland has shown improvement over the practice schedule and could see some time there as well, along with Curtis (Sandeen).”

First Base The Bison won’t be lacking on power or size at first base. Juniors Ethan Bakken and Nat Croaker both come back for NDSU in the spring of 2014 with both looking to play roles in the middle of the order. Freshman Joe Olson plans to be another key at the corner infield position for NDSU, after gaining plenty of experience in the fall of 2013. ”Joe Olson, Ethan Bakken, and Nat Croaker are the three primary candidates for playing time at first base,” Zimmerman said. “It is vital to get offensive production out of the corner infield spots, so whoever steps out as the most productive player will have an inside track to staying in the lineup.”

Second Base Second base has been a revovling assortment of players for the Bison the last two seasons, and this spring will have that same feel. Juniors Dane Ekdom and Austin Selvey played the most for NDSU in 2013, with Ekdom looking to bring the most experience to the position this spring. Freshmen Dalton Folkema, Nick Ferguson, Ethan Becker and Luke Nietfeld earned time at the spot this fall. Freshman Jackson Nelson and David Dirks are new to the program this spring and are possibilities at second. “It’s probably the deepest position we have right now,” Zimmerman said. “Dalton Folkema, Nick Ferguson, Ethan Becker, Luke Nietfeld and Dane Ekdom have all seen time there and will compete for at-bats this spring. Newcomers Jackson Nelson and David Dirks will also push for time.”

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Third Base Two players that figure in at the hot-corner are also ones that serve as two of the most consistent hitters in the Bi-son lineup. Junior Austin Selvey and sophomore Pete Henson have played a majority of the time at third base the last two seasons and will both contribute during the season. Other infielders may see time at the position as the season continues. “Another experienced and talented position,” Zimmerman said. “Pete Henson and Austin Selvey are both up-per-level and fundamentally sound players who bring leadership and talent to the corner both offensively and defensively.”

Shortstop NDSU won’t have a shortage at shortstop, with a variety of play-ers looking to see time at the position. Junior Alex Petterson will give the Bison a veteran presence at shortstop, while freshmen Brandon Gonzalez, Ethan Becker and Brady Meyer will see time in the middle of the infield after gaining experience in the fall season. Other freshmen -- like Jackson Nelson and David Dirks -- will look to contribute. The most sure-handed infielder will likely see the most time at the position as the Bison head into conference play. “Alex Petterson, Brandon Gonzalez and Brady Meyer have all shown the ability to stabilize our defense up the middle this fall,” Zimmer-man said. “Along with Nelson and Dirks, we have some quality options at the position.”

Outfield The three outfield positions will have plenty of players rotate in-and-out for NDSU. Senior Andrew Pedersen has the most experience at the club level for the Bison, being the only player remaining from the NDSU contingent that played for MSU-Moorhead when the schools operated as a co-op. Junior Jared Mol has the most power at the plate among the outfielders, while Concordia College fall transfer Nolan Anderson looks to be a factor in home contests. Sophomore Jordan Pansch proved to be a quality hitter for the NDSU squad in the fall, while freshmen Cole Hanson and Mitch Droog-sma showed plenty of ability to be quality players in the field and at the plate during the fall. Both Pedersen and graduate student Chris Thompson -- who played collegiate baseball at Minnesota-Morris -- will be out of the lineup throughout the spring due to other commitments. “Cole Hanson, Jordan Pansch, Mitchell Droogsma and Jared Mol all have the ability to cover the outfield and bring the offensive production we expect out of our outfielders” Zimmerman said. “Musgjered, Butler, Nolan Andrson, and Andrew Pederson are also capable athletes who will see time in the outfield.”

Pitchers The position that may have seen the most notable difference in the last year is on the mound. Gone are head of the rotation starters and in are plenty of newcomers. Ekdom has the most starting experience among the Bison, while sophomore Will Barker and freshman Joe Olson will be heavy contributers out of the bullpen. Other potential starters include freshman Ethan Becker, Brady Meyer and Brandon Gonzalez. “Over the course of the fall and winter, our pitchers have shown significant improvement,” Zimmerman said. “We look for that progress to continue into the spring and out pitching staff to keep us in a lot of games. Brady Meyer, Dane Ekdom, and Ethan Becker have all earned the opportunity to be in our rotation. Nelson, Dirks, Jacob Bruget, and

Gonzalez are also in line to potentially be starters for us. At the back end, Olson helped stabilize our bullpen in the fall and will be asked to continue that role in the spring. Will Barker, Ferguson, Selvy, Halvorson, Butler, and Musgjerd give us a lot of quality out of the bullpen. The guys who show the ability to consistently throw strikes will pitch significant innings for us this spring.”

THE TEAM

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2014 BISON CLUB BASEBALL

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#0 Brandon GONZALEZFr. - Waconia, Minn.Waconia HS

#1 Austin HALVORSONFr. - Roseau, Minn.Roseau HS

#2 Austin SELVEYFr. - Bertha, Minn.Twitter: @austinselvey3

#4 Luke NIETFELDFr. - St. Michael, Minn.St.Michael-Albertville HS

#5 Jared MOLJr. - Maple Grove, Minn.Twitter: @jcmall31

#6 Will BARKERSo. - West Fargo, N.D.West Fargo HS

#7 Cole HANSONFr. - Waconia, Minn.Waconia HS

#8 Jordan PANSCHSo. - Harwood, N.D. Immanuel Lutheran HS

#9 David DIRKSFr. - Park Rapids, Minn.Twitter: @DavidDirks22

#10 Mitch DROOGSMAFr. - Elk River, Minn.Elk River HS

#12 Ethan BECKERFr. - Argusville, N.D.Twitter: @EBeck_16

#13 Nolan ANDERSONFr. - Albany, Minn.Albany HS

#14 Nick FERGUSONFr. - Roseau, Minn.Roseau HS

#15 Aaron BUTLERSo. - Battle Lake, Minn.Twitter: @Butler9Aaron

#16 Joe OLSONFr. - Maple Grove, Minn.Twitter: @average_joe43

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#18 Matt RUHLANDFr. - St. Michael, Minn.St.-Michael-Albertville HS

#19 Pete HENSONSo. - Carrington, N.D.Carrington HS

#20 Alex PETTERSONJr. - Maple Grove, Minn.Twitter: @APooperz

#22 Andrew PEDERSENSr. - Detroit Lakes, Minn.Twitter: @APedersen_NDSU

#23 Dalton FOLKEMAFr. - Rush City, Minn.Twitter: @DFOLKS

#24 Jackson NELSONFr. - Lake Park, Minn.Twitter: @jackonelson95

#26 Ethan BAKKENJr. - Bertha, Minn.Bertha-Hewitt HS

#27 Curtis SANDEENFr. - Fargo, N.D.Immanuel Lutheran HS

#28 Brady MEYERFr. - Maple Grove, Minn.Maple Grove HS

#29 Jacob BrugetFr. - Brandon, S.D.Brandon Valley HS

#31 Dylan MUSGJERDSo. - Kenyon, Minn.Twitter: @damush33

#34 Nat CROAKERJr. - Maple Grove, Minn.Maple Grove HS

#48 Chris THOMPSONGS - Litchfield, Minn.Minnesota-Morris

#99 Dane EKDOMJr. - Fargo, N.D.Twitter: @DJEkdom

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Head CoachKole Zimmerman

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HEAD COACH’S FILE Kole Zimmerman is in the midst of his first season as the head coach of the North Dakota State University Bison club baseball team. Zimmerman has plenty of experience in the game of baseball, playing and coaching at a variety of levels. His knowledge of the game and accolades along with it make him a coach the club program can strive under, as evidenced with the team’s competitiveness in their second season as a National Club Baseball Association Division II member. The Bison head coach made the transition to full-time coaching after ending a four-year professional playing career with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks of the American Associ-ation Independent Professional Baseball league. In 2011, Zimmerman batted .211 with three doubles, two home runs, 10 RBIs and 23 runs scored in 52 games for Fargo-Moorhead. He also stole five bases, while seeing time at catcher, outfield and designated hitter. The former NDSU star batted .280 with eight doubles, six home runs, 26 RBIs and 32 runs scored in 61 games for the ‘Hawks in 2010. Zimmerman also stole 11 bases and posted a .376 on-base percentage. In his career, Zimmerman hit .248 with 19 doubles, one triple, 12 home runs, 61 RBis and 66 runs scored in 148 games. He posted career-highs in nearly every offensive category in 2010. Zimmerman assisted with the Division I NDSU base-ball for three years after a standout collegiate career as a two-sport athlete. Zimmerman was a catcher, outfielder and first base-man for the Bison from 2004-08. He hit .277 with 14 home runs and 117 RBis in his baseball career and charted 170 tackles in 35 career games for NDSU on the gridiron. A native of Windom, Minn., Zimmerman was a two-time ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American and NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship winner. He completed a bachelor’s degree in history at NDSU in 2006 and a master’s in history at NDSU in 2010. Beyond his efforts with club baseball, Zimmerman coaches traveling teams ages 12-18 in the Fargo-Moorhead area, while also teaching and instructing students of the game at The Ball Yard.

ZIMMERMAN’S BIO2004-2008 North Dakota State Bison Football and Baseball, Student-Athlete2008-2011 Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks Catcher/Outfield/DH2010-2012 North Dakota State Bison Assistant Coach2012-2014 Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks Assistant Coach2013-2014 North Dakota State Bison Club Baseball Head Coach

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Head CoachKole Zimmerman

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RETURNING PLAYERS

2014 BISON CLUB BASEBALL

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Austin Selvey

2Junior x IF/P x 6-0 x 160

Bertha, MinnesotaBertha-Hewitt High School

@Selvey

Fall 2013 (Junior)Played in five games for the Bison this past fall ... Starter at third base in multiple games ... Hit a team-best .500 during the fall schedule ... Led team in fall with six RBIs and tied for team-best with seven runs scored ... Went 3-for-5 with two RBIs, a run and a stolen base in the 11-10 win over Winona State on Oct. 12 ... Two multi-RBI games ... Two runs scored in the Oct. 8 11-7victory over MSU-Moorhead ... Ended fall schedule on a four-game hitting streak.

Spring 2013 (Sophomore)Joined the North Dakota State club baseball team as a sophomore ... Played in a team-high 12 games for the Bison ... Started at both third base and second base ... Hit .321 with four RBIs and three runs scored ... Went 3-for-3 with an RBI in a spring training showcase victory over Ferris State ... Hit an RBI single and scored a run in a 12-6 win over the MSU-Moorhead Dragons on March 12 ... Hit a double during the tripleheader at Concordia College against the Dragons ... Had an RBI single and scored a run in the doubleheader at Vetarans Field in Minnetonka against Winona State.

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Will Barker

6Sophomore x P/IF x 6-3 x 170West Fargo, North DakotaWest Fargo High School

Fall 2013 (Junior)Sat out of club baseball during fall schedule ... Will compete for Bison during spring season ... Figures in as head of the bullpen pitcher for NDSU.

Spring 2013 (Sophomore)Joined the North Dakota State club baseball team as a freshman ... Played in two games combined against MSU-Moor-head and Winona State ... Threw 2 1/3 innings in the third game of a three-game series with the Dragons and an inning in the two-game series opener with the Warriors. Struck out one batter, while walking three.

High SchoolGraduated from West Fargo High School in 2012 ... Pitched for the Packers’ 2012 state championship team under head coach Brett Peterson ... Team finished 33-5 that season ... Barker won Most Improved player award for Packers’ squad ... Also competed for the West Fargo Patriots’ American Legion baseball team under head coach Bill Ibach ... Helped the Patriots to a state title ... Led the team on the mound in the summer of 2012 in multiple statistical categories ... Finished the summer 6-0 with a 1.55 ERA ... Made 13 appearances and pitched 40 2/3 innings ... Made six starts and threw three complete games ... Gave up only 34 hits, while striking out 25 batters.

PersonalSon of Gary and Cathryn Barker ... Has an older brother, Brian, and a younger sister, April ... Majoring in business man-agement ... Mother attended NDSU... Chose NDSU for its location and education.

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Jordan Pansch

8Sophomore x P/OF x 6-0 x 170

Harwood, North DakotaImmanuel Lutheran High School

Fall 2013 (Junior)Played in four games for the Bison this past fall ... Started as an outfielder in three-game series against Winona State and once at Minnesota ... Hit .364 in 15 plate appearances ... Over .500 on-base percentage ... Scored at least one run in every game he participated ... Went 2-for-4 with a double and run scored in Oct. 12 series opener at Winona State ... Scored three runs, walked twice, stole a base and singled in an 11-10 victory in second game of Oct. 12 doublehead-er against the Warriors ...

Spring 2013 (Freshman)Joined the North Dakota State club baseball team as a freshman ... Competed for the Bison in the spring training showcase ... Starting pitcher in matchup against the NC-BA’s Division I No. 2 ranked Pittsburgh Panthers ... Starter in two games combined ... Appeared in the lineup in seven games for NDSU ... Played in the outfield for the Bison.

High SchoolGraduated from Immanuel Lutheran High School in Eau Claire, Wis., in 2012 ... Three-year starter and letterwinner in baseball under head coach Joe Lau ... Named to all-con-ference second team as a senior ... Member of 20-9 Lancer team ... Batted .354 in 29 games ... Hit seven doubles, scored 20 runs and had 23 RBIs ... Also walked eight times and stole 14 bases ... Made 15 appearances on the mound ... Went 4-5 with a 1.87 ERA ... Pitched 67 1/3 innings and picked up two saves ... Struckout 71 batters and walked 23 batters ... Appeared in 21 games as both a sophomore and a junior ... Pitched over 57 innings combined during those seasons ... Hit seven triples and scored 28 runs combined ...Picked up 31 hits ... Had 29 RBIs ... Also a member of the basketball, flag football and ultimate frisbee teams ... Academic all-conference and lettered twice in basketball ... Team’s flag football offensive player of the year as a senior.

PersonalSon of Gary and Deb Pansch of Harwood, N.D. ... Has an older brother, Noelle ... Majoring in computer science and math ... Chose NDSU for its location and personal relation-ships.

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Aaron Butler

15Sophomore x C/Util x 6-2 x 175

Battle Lake, MinnesotaBattle Lake High School

@Butler9Aaron

Fall 2013 (Sophomore)Played in six games for the Bison this past fall ... Starter at catcher ... Batted .294 in 23 plate appearances ... Scored four runs and had five RBIs ... Named the NCBA District V-West Player of the Week for week of Oct. 1-7 ... Went 3-for-3 with two RBIs in the three-game series opener at Minnesota on Oct. 5 ... Produced another RBI and walked three times during doubleheader on Oct. 6 against Minne-sota ... Scored three runs and produced two RBIs in three-games series at Winona State.

Spring 2013 (Freshman)Joined the North Dakota State club baseball team as a freshman ... Started in the field in seven games for the Bi-son ... Used primarily as catcher ... Also pitched and played outfield ... Batted .267 out of the leadoff and second spot ... Hit a double and had two RBIs ... Walked four times.

High SchoolGraduated from Battle Lake High School in 2012 ... Three-year letterwinner and two-year starter for Ottertail Central baseball program under head coach Steve Bradsteen ... Named to all-conference team and won coach’s award as a senior .... Competed for the Ottertail Central legion team during the summer ... Played catcher, pitcher and shortstop ... Batted .432 with a triple and six doubles ... Scored 21 runs and had 26 RBIs with 13 walks and 16 stolen bases ... Appeared in 10 games as a pitcher ... Went 2-1 with a 3.09 ERA in 22 2/3 innings pitched ... Named to all-conference team and conference MVP ... Also competed in football and

knowledge bowl ... Lettered and made it to state in each activity.

PersonalSon of David Butler and Lisa Dahring ... Has an older broth-er, Jeremy ... Majoring in math education ... Chose NDSU for its education and proximity to home.

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Pete Henson

19Sophomore x IF/P x 6-0 x 195Carrington, North DakotaCarrington High School

Fall 2013 (Sophomore)Played in four games for the Bison this past fall ... Starter at third base ... Played in two games against Minnesota and MSU-Moorhead ... Three games with hits ... Scored two runs in Oct. 6 matchup with Minnesota and Oct. 8 matchup against MSU-Moorhead ... Reached base three times in the 11-7 victory over the Dragons.

Spring 2013 (Freshman)Joined the North Dakota State club baseball team as a freshman ... Played in 11 games for the Bison including two starts on the mound ... Won first ever NCBA award for the Bison ... Named NCBA District V-West Batter of the Week after first weekend performance at spring training showcase ... Three multi-hit games batting primarily in the three or clean-up spot ... Drove in the first run in NDSU club baseball history with an RBI double on March 10 against Carnegie Mellon ... Finished the game 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a stolen base ... Batted .258 on the season ... Stole a team-high four bases during the spring ... Went 0-2 on the mound with a team-best 2.10 ERA ... Gave up only three earned runs combined in 10 innings in starts against North-ern Illinois and Winona State ... Pitched a complete game versus the Winona State Warriors in the season finale.

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Alex Petterson

20Junior x IF x 5-6 x 155

Maple Grove, MinnesotaOsseo High School

@APooperz

Fall 2013 (Junior)Played in four games for the Bison this past fall ... Starter at shortstop in three games ... Appeared in three games versus Minnesota in Minneapolis ... Appeared in one game in Fargo versus MSU-Moorhead ... Hit a double and scored a run in the second game of a doubleheader Oct. 6 against Minnesota ... Stole two bases on the Golden Gophers in se-ries opener Oct. 5 ... Hit by two pitches in second game of doubleheader against MSU-Moorhead ... Plated two times in 11-7 victory against the Dragons on Oct. 8.

Spring 2013 (Sophomore)Joined the North Dakota State club baseball team as a sophomore ... Played in three-game series at Concordia College against MSU-Moorhead ... Starter at shortstop throughout series ... Hit .333 off Dragon pitchers ... Picked up one run, double and RBI ... Also stole a base and scored a run.

High SchoolGraduated from Osseo Senior High School in 2011 ... Played football and golf ... Member of National Honor Soci-ety, yoga club, green club and badminton club ...

PersonalSon of John and Christine Petterson of Maple Grove, Minn. ... Has a younger sister, Emily ... Majoring in pharmacy ... Father played baseball at the University of Minnesota ... Chose NDSU for its accelerated pharmacy program and its timid weather.

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Andrew Pedersen

22Senior x OF/C x 5-10 x 185Detroit Lakes, MinnesotaDetroit Lakes High School

@APedersen_NDSU

Fall 2013 (Senior)Played in three games for the Bison this past fall ... Started in left field in two games ... Hit a two-run single in an Oct. 6 matchup at Minnesota ... Had three walks and scored a run in the second game of a doubleheader against the Golden Gophers.

Spring 2013 (Junior)Joined the North Dakota State club baseball team as a junior ... Played in nine games ... Started in left field and at catcher ... Picked up two hits in a 5-3 victory over Ferris State ... Scored two runs and had two RBIs in the two-game series opener against Winona State ... Led the team in walks (9) and second in on-base percentage (.464).

MSUM Club Baseball (2010-12)Played two years of club baseball with MSU-Moorhead as co-op program ... Competed in five games as a freshman and 10 games as a sophomore ... Hit over .400 in six starts at the 2012 spring training showcase for the Dragons ... Hit two doubles in the showcase ... Scored three runs out of leadoff spot in victory over Carnegie Mellon.

High SchoolGraduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 2010 ... Two-year starter as an outfielder for head coach Steve Fuhs ... Hit over .280 for third-place finisher in consecutive years ... Played two years of American Legion baseball under head coach Mitch McLeod ... Batted over .300 during the summer of 2009 ... Went 6-for-7 in three games during the Gopher Classic ... Had a nine-game hitting streak during the same summer ... Two-year starter and three-time letterwinner in football ... Started at cornerback and at returner ... Totaled nine interceptions in prep career ... Named to all-conference team and honorable all-section selection as a senior... Captain in baseball and football ... Student Council President as a senior ... Member of National Honor Society and Link Crew.

PersonalSon of Linda Scherping and Tim Pedersen ... Has an older brother, Ben, and sister-in-law, Carly ... Majoring in journalism with a minor in public relations and advertising ... Works for NDSU athletic media relations ... Plans on attending graduate school to focus on sports information ... Chose NDSU for its athletic programs and the location close to home.

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Ethan Bakken

26Junior x IF/P x 6-4 x 230

Bertha, MinnesotaBertha-Hewitt High School

Fall 2013 (Junior)Sat out of club baseball during fall schedule ... Will compete for Bison during spring season ... Figures in as starter at pitcher and first base for NDSU.

Spring 2013 (Sophomore)Joined the North Dakota State club baseball team as a sophomore ... Played in four games for the Bison at first base and starting pitcher in one game ... Batted .364 in games against MSU-Moorhead and Winona State ... Had an RBI single in series opener with MSU-Moorhead on April 27 ... Went 2-for-2 with a run scored in second game of a doubleheader against Winona State ... Also stole a base in third-game of tripleheader with the Dragons ... Pitched five innings in lone start against MSU-Moorhead ... Gave up only one earned run in 7-1 loss to District-V West champions ... Walked only two Dragon hitters ... Team-best 1.40 ERA.

High SchoolGraduated from Bertha-Hewitt High School in 2011 ... Played football, basketball and baseball for the Bertha-Hewitt Bears ... Two-year starter and three-time letterwinner for the baseball program under head coach Steve Riewer ... Played first base and pitcher primarily ... Named to all-conference team as a senior and honorable mention as a junior ... Pitched 70 innings as a senior ... Once threw 23 strikes in a row as a sophomore ... Competes for the Bertha Blazers’ amateur summer team ... All-conference football player .... Team’s most valuable lineman as a senior ... Lettered in basketball ... Member of the National Honor Society.

PersonalSon of Tim and Jenny Bakken ... Has three younger sisters, Katie, Shelby and Sarah, and two younger brothers, Jake and Charles ... Majoring in mechanical engineering ... Chose NDSU for its engineering program and its nice campus.

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Dylan Musgjerd

31Sophomore x IF/C x 5-11 x 190

Kenyon, MinnesotaKenyon Wanamingo High School

@damush33

Fall 2013 (Sophomore)Played in seven games for the Bison this past fall ... Hit second-best average .389 on the team ... Used primarily out of leadoff spot ... Went 3-for-5 with a triple and three RBIs in the series opener at Winona State ... Scored six runs total with two doubles and seven RBIs... Walked 10 times ... Picked up hits in five of seven games played.

Spring 2013 (Freshman)Joined the North Dakota State club baseball team as a freshman ... Competed in nine games for the Bison ... Played catcher, infield and pitcher ... Stole a base and scored three runs ... Pitched in two games ... Threw one inning of perfect relief against Carnegie Mellon in the spring training showcase.

High SchoolGraduated from Kenyon Wanamingo High School in 2012 ... Two-year starter and letterwinner for the Knights under head coach Randy Hockinson ... Started at first base for a state tournament qualifying team as a senior... Picked up 12 hits with a double, 12 runs scored, 13 walks and four RBIs in 27 games played ... Hit .240 in 25 games as a junior ... Member of Post 78 American Legion team under head coach Mark Strandemo ... Batted .351 with a triple, seven double in 29 games ... Helped defeat the second- and eighth-ranked American Legions teams in the country ... Also competed in cross country and basketball ... Three-year letterwinner in cross country.

PersonalSon of Dean and Trista Musgjerd ... Has an older sister, Kayla ... Majoring in civil engineering ... Also a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers ... Grandfa-ther, James Wessel, played baseball at Black Hills State (1961-64) ... Sister ran track and field/cross country at Coe College (2010-13) ... Chose NDSU for its big school/small school feel and the engineering program.

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Nat Croaker

34Junior x IF x 6-0 x 195

Maple Grove, MinnesotaMaple Grove High School

Fall 2013 (Junior)Played in four games for the Bison this past fall ... Hit an RBI single in an 11-7 victory in second game of double-header against MSU-Moorhead on Oct. 8 ... Scored two runs and hit an RBI double in matchup with Minnesota on Oct. 6 ... Reached base three times off Golden Gopher pitchers.

Spring 2013 (Sophomore)Joined the North Dakota State club baseball team as a sophomore ... Played in four games combined against MSU-Moorhead and Winona State ... Started in the infield and as a designated hitter ... Hit a double and drove in two runs during doubleheader versus Winona State ...

High SchoolGraduated from Maple Grove Senior High School in 2011 ... Member of the Maple Grove High School Minnesota Class 3A state runner-up baseball team ... Team finished 26-2 and lost in last inning of championship game at Target Field .... Competed for the Osseo-Maple Grove Black Sox Senior Babe Ruth team ... Played two seasons for coach Jack Anderson ... Appeared in 80 games and hit .390 ... Smacked six home runs, two triples and scored 50 runs in two summers ... Named to all-state Babe Ruth team follow-ing senior year ... Member of club that finished third at state that summer.

PersonalSon of Scott and Kathleen Croaker ... Has a younger broth-er, Noah ... Majoring in physical education with a minor in health ... Mother attended NDSU ... Works for the NDSU Wallman Wellness Center ... Chose NDSU for personal relationships and the campus.

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Chris Thompson

48Grad Student x OF x 5-11 x 180

Litchfield, MinnesotaMinnesota-Morris

Spring 2013 (1st year Grad)Helped the club baseball team as an assistant coach and played in one game ... Helped guide Coach Max Casper on the Bison’s first trip to Florida in their first season as an NCBA member ... Played in the spring training showcase game against the MSU-Moorhead Dragons on March 12 ... Went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored out of the leadoff spot ... Started in center field ... Made an outfield assist by throwing a runner out at home in the 12-6 victory over the Dragons.

Minnesota-Morris (2008-2012)Played four years of collegiate baseball for the Minneso-ta-Morris Cougars ... Started in the outfield throughout his career ... Made most amount of starts as a senior (32) ... Batted .295 off 28 hits as a senior ... Eight multi-hit games ... Had six RBI, eight walks and two doubles ... Earned aca-demic all-UMAC honors as a junior and senior.

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Dane Ekdom

99Junior x IF/P x 5-10 x 200

Fargo, North DakotaPark Christian High School

@DJEkdom

Fall 2013 (Junior)Started at pitcher in three games for the Bison this fall and played infield in two ... Leads NDSU pitchers in innings pitched (14.1) ... Team-best ERA among starting pitchers (5.73) ... Gave up only four earned runs in each start ... Struck out six batters in complete game 7-6 loss to Winona State on Oct. 13 ... Went first four innings without giving up a hit in Oct. 6 start against Minnesota ... Allowed only two hits in 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision versus the Golden Gophers.

Spring 2013 (Sophomore)Joined the North Dakota State club baseball team as a sophomore ... Played in the field in six games for the Bison and started at pitcher in two games ... Had three hits and walked eight times in 13 at-bats ... Led the team with a .524 on-base percentage ... Went 0-2 with a 5.04 ERA in two starts on the mound .... Gave up only two earned runs in a complete game against Division I Minnesota State-Manka-to.

High SchoolGraduated from Park Christian High School of Moorhead, Minn., in 2011 ... Member of Fargo Shanley High School Deacons baseball program under head coach Joel Swan-son ... Starting second baseman and pitcher as a senior ... Competed for the Fargo Bombers Junior American Legion team during the summer ... Also started at point guard for Park Christian basketball team as a senior.

PersonalSon of Byron and Sheri Ekdom of Fargo, N.D. ... Has an older sister, Jess ... Majoring civil engineering ... Member of the Theta Chi Fraternity and Engineers Without Borders ... Chose NDSU for its engineering program and the location close to home.

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THE BALL YARD

The only indoor baseball/softball dedicated facility in the Fargo-Moorhead area, The Ball Yard Training Center serves as the winter practice facility for the North Dakota State club baseball team. The Ball Yard, which is in its third year of operation, has 5 cages. Three 13’x70’ cages, one 10’x70’ and 1- 20’x50’ tee/soft toss areas are available for customers’ convenience.

The Ball Yard features the ProBatter PX2 pitching simulator for baseball and fastpitch which simulates live in game hitting with the video projection of a pitcher’s windup delivering with precision accuracy an assortment of pitch op-tions with velocities up to 100 mph for baseball and 70 mph for fastpitch. It also features an IronMike Slow Pitch machine using real softballs.

A TV lounge with DIRECTV, video game room, on-site Wi-Fi, and team/birthday party room are also available. Gatorade, candy, Schwan’s ice cream and microwaveable food are also available onsite in their vending area.

The Ball Yard also provides instruction all year to help players reach their maximum potential. It offers baseball and fastpitch private lessons, fall and winter leagues, velocity enhancement program, college development program, and skill camps covering all areas of the game from instructors with collegiate or professional playing and/or coaching experience from various parts of the country. The staff of instructors is second to none in the area.

In just its first year, The Ball Yard had over 25 instruction recipients receive postseason high school honors in the spring of 2011, including a Minne-sota Lions All-Star and the Class B Baseball Region 1, 2, and 3 Players of the Year. Dating back to the 2011 season, six of the last seven recipients from those three Class B regions received instruction from coach Mike Skogen before The Ball Yard opened in September of 2011.

The Ball Yard is located conveniently within 10-15 minutes or less from any field in Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo on 12th Avenue North in Fargo.

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NEWCOMERS

2014 BISON CLUB BASEBALL

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BrandonGonzalezFreshman x IF/P x 6-2 x 195Waconia, MinnesotaWaconia HS

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AustinHalvorsonFreshman x C/IF x 5-11 x 155Roseau, MinnesotaRoseau HS

1Fall 2013 (Freshman)Joined the North Dakota State club baseball team as a freshman ... Played in five games this past fall for the Bison ... Also pitched in three games ... Picked up hits in three seperate matchups ... Hit an RBI single in NDSU’s 11-10 victory over Winona State on Oct. 12 ... Scored a run in a 7-6 loss to Minnesota on Oct. 6 ... Started at shortstop in each appearance for the Bison in the field ... Came out of the bullpen to pitch in three appearances ... Went two in-nings against MSU-Moorhead on Oct. 8 ... Gave up no runs and struck out three in 1 2/3 innings in first appearance as a Bison against Minnesota on Oct. 6.

Fall 2013 (Freshman)Joined the North Dakota State club baseball team as a freshman ... Appeared in four games for the Bison this fall, two of those starts at catcher ... Hit .400 for NDSU ... Two multi-hit games ... Picked up three RBIs and walked once in the third game of the three-game series at Minnesota ... Scored a run against Winona State on Oct. 12 ... Hit an RBI single in a loss to the War-riors on Oct. 13.

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LukeNietfeldFreshman x IF/P x 5-11 x 155St. Michael, MinnesotaSt. Michael-Albertville HS

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JaredMolJunior x OF x 5-10 x 195Maple Grove, MinnesotaOsseo HS@jcmall31

5Fall 2013 (Junior)Joined the North Dakota State club baseball team as a junior ... Played in three games for the Bison this past fall ... Made three starts in right field ... Hit a key two-run single for NDSU in an 11-7 victory over MSU-Moorhead on Oct. 8 in Fargo ... Also had a walk in the game and scored a run.

Fall 2013 (Freshman)Joined the North Dakota State club baseball team as a junior ... Played in two games for the Bison this fall ... Started at second base in both of those games ... Scored a run in a 7-6 loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Oct. 6 ... Made two appearances in relief for NDSU during the fall ... Gave up only one earned run in two innings against MSU-Moorhead ... Pitched one perfect inning of relief at Winona State on Oct. 13.

High SchoolGraduated from Osseo Senior High School in 2011 ... Three-year letterwinner and starter for the Osseo Orioles baseball program ... Played primarily catcher ... Compet-ed for the Osseo legion team during the summer ... Also played hockey and golf ... Three-year starter in hockey ... Hold school records for most shutouts and games played in a career and most minutes played in a season.

PersonalSon of Chuck and Pam Mol ... Has a sister, Kristin, and a brother, Lucas ... Majoring in health and physical education ... Brother graudated from NDSU in 2012 ... Transferred from Bethel University ... Member of wellness center rec-reation staff and the special events committee ... Chose NDSU for its location and experience with the school.

Cole HansonFreshman x OF x 5-9 x 160Waconia, MinnesotaWaconia HS

7Fall 2013 (Freshman)Joined the North Dakota State club baseball team as a freshman ... Played in three games for the Bison this past fall ... Picked up one of ND-SU’s two hits in an 8-2 loss to MSU-Moohead on Oct. 8 ... Scored a run in matchups against the Dragons and the Minnesota Golden Gophers ... Played primarily in left field ... Also walked once against Minnesota.

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MitchDroogsmaFreshman x OF x 5-4 x 130Elk River, MinnesotaElk River HS

10Fall 2013 (Freshman)Played in three games for the Bison this past fall ... Led the Bison with a .500 average ... Multi-hit games in starts against Minnesota and MSU-Moorhead ... RBI double in

David DirksFreshman x IF/P x 5-11 x 195Park Rapids, MinnesotaPark Rapids Area HS@DavidDirks22

9Spring 2014 (Freshman)Joined the North Dakota State club baseball team as a freshman this spring ... Figures in to play infield and pitch for the Bison ... Will participate in the spring training show-case.

High SchoolGraduated from Park Rapids Area High School in 2013 ... Two-year letterwinner in baseball for head coach Zach Holesman ... Batted .325 for 11-2 team as a senior ... Hit two home runs for the Panthers ... Led team in RBIs and served as a captain ... Named to all-conference team ... Team’s gold glove and panther award winner. Also com-peted in football ... Captain and all-conference selection as a senior ... Member of National Honor Society.

PersonalSon of Todd and Lee Ann Dirks of Osage, Minn. ... Has two older brothers, Paul and David ... Majoring in mathematics education ... Brother, Paul, attended NDSU (2010-11) ... Chose NDSU for its campus and access to different sports and activities in the area.

NDSU’s 11-10 victory at Winona State ... RBI and run in 11-7 Bison win versus the Dragons. High SchoolGraduated from Elk River High School in 2013 ... Started for the baseball program as a junior and a sophomore ... Played primarily center field ... Also competed in cross country running, cross country skiing and basketball ... Was named a Rookie of the Year for the cross country skiing team ... Member of National Honor Society.

PersonalSon of Darryl and Susan Droogsma ... Has an two brothers, Aaron and Sam ... Majoring in accounting ... Chose NDSU for the feel of the city of Fargo.

EthanBeckerFreshman x P/IF x 5-11 x 155Argusville, North DakotaNorthern Cass HS@EBeck_16

12Fall 2013 (Freshman)Played in three games for the Bison this past fall ... Also pitched in three games with one start ... Went 2-for-3 with three runs scored and an RBI in the Oct. 12 victory at Winona State ... Pitched three innings out of relief against Minnesota and MSU-Moorhead ... Started and went 5 1/3 innings on Oct. 12 against the Warriors.

High SchoolGraduated from Northern Cass High School in 2013 ... Two-year letterwinner ... Played in 19 games as a senior ... Hit .321 with three doubles, 11 RBIs and 11 runs scored ...

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NolanAndersonFreshman x OF x 5-10 x 170Albany, MinnesotaAlbany HS

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NickFergusonFreshman x IF x 5-8 x 125Roseau, MinnesotaRoseau HS

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Joe OlsonFreshman x 1B/P x 6-3 x 220Maple Grove, MinnesotaMaple Grove HS@average_joe43

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Spring 2014 (Freshman)Joined the North Dakota State club baseball team this spring ... Transferred to NDSU after playing fall baseball at Concorida College in Moorhead, Minn. ... Figures in to get playing time as a starter in the outfield.

Fall 2013 (Freshman)Played in two games for the Bison this past fall ... Played in the infield during three-game series at Winona State ... Scored a run in the Oct. 12 series opener ... Walked once in a 7-6 loss to the Warriors on Oct. 13.

Fall 2013 (Freshman)Played in six games for the Bison this past fall ... Started at first base and pitched out of the bullpen ... Won the NCBA Pitcher of the Week award for week of Oct. 7-13 ... Came in on relief and picked up wins against MSU-Moorhead and Winona State ... Threw two innings and struck out two in NDSU’s 11-7 victory over the Dragons on Oct. 8 ... Pitched 1 2/3 innings of relief in an 11-10 win at Winona State on Oct. 12 ... Gave up only two hits in the fall and gave up no runs ... Went 2-for-3 with an RBI double in the 11-7 win over MSUM ... Scored five runs total ... Had an RBI single in the series opener versus the Warriors.

High SchoolGraduated from Maple Grove Senior High School in 2013 ... Played summer baseball for the Osseo-Maple Grove Black Sox under head coach Jack Anderson ... Led team to a fourth place finish at state during summer ... Hit .327 in 29 games played ... Smacked three home runs, five doubles, 21 RBIs and scored 13 runs ... Made nine appearances on the mound ... Went 2-4 with a 4.24 ERA ... Teammates with Bison Nat Croaker and Brady Meyer.

Made six appearances on the mound for the 15-4 Jaguars ... Went 2-2 with a 2.90 ERA ... Struck out 27 batters, while walking nine ... Named to all-region one team and won the team Pitcher of the Year award ... Also played football and basketball ... Member of National Honor Society, Student Council, Science Olympiad, PAY and SADD. PersonalSon of David and Melissa Becker ... Has two brothers, Austen and Taylor ... Chose NDSU for its location close to home and as a fan of the college.

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DaltonFolkemaFreshman x IF x 6-1 x 155Rush City, MinnesotaRush City HS@DFOLKS

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JacksonNelsonFreshman x IF x 5-8 x 170Lake Park, MinnesotaLake Park-Audubon HS@jackonelson95

24Spring 2014 (Freshman)Joined the North Dakota State club baseball team this spring ... Figures in to get playing time at multiple positions in the infield.

High SchoolGraduated from Lake Park-Audobon High School in 2013 ... Three-year starter under head coach Taylor Fuhs ... Named all-conference as a senior and junior ... Batted .370 with three doubles, 12 RBIs and six runs scored in 18 games as a senior ... Went 1-1 on the mound in 16 1/3 innings ... Won team’s Raider and Gold Glove award ... Played in 18 games as a junior and hit two doubles while pitching 18 1/3 innings ... Played on the LP-A legion team under coach Fuhs ... Went 6-1 with a 0.77 ERA ... Also picked up 26 hits in 15 games played ... Hit seven doubles, scored 20 runs and had 12 RBIs ... Also played basketball ... Member of the jazz band, knowledge bowl team, National Honor Soci-ety and FCCLA.

Fall 2013 (Freshman)Played in three games for the Bison this past fall ... Started at second base ... Reached base three times in a Oct. 13 matchup with Winona State ... Walked twice and was hit by a pitch ... Scored two of the Bison’s six runs in the game ... Also walked in an Oct. 6 matchup with the Golden Gophers.

High SchoolGraduated from Rush City High School in 2013 ... Primarily played scond base for the Tigers ... Also played football

MattRuhlandFreshman x C/IF x 6-0 x 205St. Michael, MinnesotaSt. Michael-Albertville HS

18Spring 2014 (Freshman)Joined the North Dakota State club baseball team this spring... Figures in to get playing time as a starter at catch-er and in the infield.

High SchoolGraduated from St. Michael-Albertville High School in 2013 ... Played on the football and rugby teams for the Knights ... Member of National Honor Society.

PersonalSon of Peter and Kathy Ruhland ... Has three younger sisters, Emily, Molly and Claire, and two younger brothers, Tommy and Zach ... Majoring in computer science ... Chose NDSU for its engineering program.

and basketball ... Won the Special Forces award in football.

PersonalSon of Joel William and Jennifer Lynn ... Has two younger sisters, Grace and Isabella ... Majoring in pharmaceutical sciences ... Chose NDSU for its campus and its location.

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CurtisSandeenFreshman x C/IF x 5-11 x 180Fargo, North DakotaImmanuel Lutheran HS

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BradyMeyerFreshman x P/IF x 5-10 x 155Maple Grove, MinnesotaMaple Grove HS

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JacobBrugetFreshman x P/OF x 6-5 x 195Brandon, South DakotaBrandon Valley HS

29Spring 2014 (Freshman)Joined the North Dakota State club baseball team this spring ... Figures in to get playing time as a starting pitcher and in the outfield.

Fall 2013 (Freshman)Played in three games for the Bison in the field and made three starts on the mound ... Went 4 1/3 innings in the season opener against Minnesota for his longest outing of the fall ... Gave up just three hits and three earned runs ... Struck out four batters ... Also started at shortstop ... Picked up a hit in the Bison’s 11-10 victory over the Winona State Warriors on Oct. 12 ... Scored a run and walked once in the first game of the three-game series at Winona State Oct. 12.

Fall 2013 (Freshman)Played in three games for the Bison this past fall ... Pri-marily played catcher for NDSU ... Made two appearances against MSU-Moorhead and one against Minnesota ... Walked once in a 7-6 loss to the Golden Gophers on Oct. 6 ... High School teammate with current Bison sophomore Jordan Pansch.

PersonalSon of Daniel and Angela Hudson ... Majoring in pharmacy ... Stepfather, Dan, played football and attended NDSU (1992-96) ... Chose NDSU for its location to home and the pharmacy program.

ALL TIME VS OPPONENTS

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NDSU All-TimeOverall Record: 4-16 (2nd season)

As Home Team: 2-3 Fall 2013: 1-0 Spring 2013: 1-3 As Road Team: 2-13 Fall 2013: 1-6 Spring 2013: 1-7

Against NCBA DI:Against NCBA DII:

Opponent Record Game Date(s) Result

Bloomsburg University (PA) - 3/16/14 -

Carnegie-Mellon 0-1 3/10/13 L 6-5

Central Missouri - 3/17/14 -

Ferris State (DI) 1-0 3/15/13 W 5-3

Lafayette College (PA) - 3/19/14 -

Minnesota 0-3 10/5-6/13 L 5-4, L 7-6, L 7-6

Minnesota State-Mankato (DI) - 3/14/13 L 10-0

MSU-Moorhead 2-4 3/11/13 W 12-6

4/27/13 L 12-1, L 10-5, L 7-1

10/8/13 L 8-2, W 11-7

Northern Illinois 0-1 3/11/13 L 6-1

Pittsburgh (DI) 0-1 3/10/13 L 13-0

Purdue University (DI) - 3/21/14 -

Virginia Tech (DI) 0-1 3/14/13 L 15-4

Wisconsin (DI) - 3/20/14 -

Wisconsin (DII) - 3/20/14 -

Winona State 1-4 4/28/13 L 9-6, L 11-5

10/12-13/13 L 13-9, W 11-10, L 7-6

2013 FALL REVIEW

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Hitting StatisticsPlayer G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG Becker, Ethan 3 8 3 2 0 0 0 1 2 3 0 0 0.250 Butler, Aaron 6 20 5 6 0 0 0 6 6 0 2 0 0.300 Croaker, Nat 4 12 3 2 1 0 0 2 1 2 0 0 0.167 Droogsma, Mitchell 3 10 2 5 1 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 0.500 Ekdom, Dane 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0.000 Fahy, Derek (INELIGIBLE) 3 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0.333 Ferguson, Nick 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0.000 Folkema, Dalton Folkema 3 3 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 1 0 0.000 Gonzalez, Brandon 5 16 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0.188 Halvorson, Austin 4 10 1 4 0 0 0 4 2 3 0 0 0.400 Hanson, Cole Hanson 3 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.000 Henson, Pete 4 12 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0.250 Johnson, Mitch 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0.000Kimes, James 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0.000 Manske, Ethan 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0.000 Meyer, Brady Meyer 3 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.100 Mol, Jared Mol 3 8 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 5 0 0 0.125 Musgjerd, Dylan 7 18 6 7 3 1 0 6 10 6 0 0 0.389 Nietfeld, Luke 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 Olson, Joe 6 18 5 4 1 0 0 2 1 6 1 0 0.222 Pansch, Jordan 4 10 6 4 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 0.400 Pedersen, Andrew 3 7 1 1 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0.143 Petterson, Alex 3 6 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.167 Sandeen, Curtis 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0.000 Schroeder, Matt 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0.000 Selvey, Austin 5 14 4 7 0 0 0 6 3 2 2 0 0.500 TOTAL: 8 217 51 53 8 1 0 35 40 56 9 0 0.244

Pitching Statistics Player W L ERA G GS CG SV SVO IP H R ER HR Becker, Ethan 0 0 10.324 3 1 0 0 0 11.1 18 13 13 0 Butler, Aaron 0 0 13.500 1 0 0 0 0 0.2 1 1 1 0 Ekdom, Dane 0 2 7.535 3 2 1 0 0 14.1 15 17 12 0 Gonzalez, Brandon 0 0 13.500 3 0 0 0 0 5.1 6 8 8 0 Manske, Ethan 0 1 9.000 1 1 0 0 0 3.0 3 5 3 0 Meyer, Brady Meyer 0 2 13.966 3 3 0 0 0 9.2 18 17 15 0 Nietfeld, Luke 0 0 3.000 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 0 1 1 0 Olson, Joe 2 0 0.000 2 0 0 0 0 3.2 2 1 0 0 TOTAL: 2 6 9.353 19 7 1 0 0 51.0 63 63 53 0

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2013 Fall HonoreesPlayer Award Dates Opponent (s)Aaron Butler District V-West Player of the Week Nov. 30-Oct. 6 MinnesotaJoe Olson District V-West Pitcher of the Week Oct. 7-14 MSU-Moorhead, Winona State

2013 Spring HonoreesPlayer Award Dates Opponent (s)Pete Henson District V-West Player of the Week March 4-10 Carnegie-Mellon, PittsburghBrian Sebring District V-West Pitcher of the Week March 4-10 Carnegie-Mellon, Pittsburgh

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