norsemen baseball 2014

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Contents
Page 2: 2014 Schedule
Page 3: Roster
Page 4: Head Coach
Page 6-11: Player Bio’s
Page 12: After Mesabi
Page 14: Norsemen Accolades
Page 15-16: Records
Page 17: Mesabi At a Glance
Page 18: MCAC Conference
Page 19: Other Athletic Staff
Virginia CampusEveleth Campus
1001 West Chestnut Street 1100 Industrial Park Drive
Virginia, MN 55792 P.O. Box 648
Eveleth, MN 55734
An affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator
Schedule 2014
Date
Opponent
Site
Time/Result
September 18
^Itasca CC
Hibbing, MN
5:30 PM
September 18
^Hibbing CC
Hibbing, MN
7:30 PM
September 22
MCAC Sophomore Showcase
Avon, MN
10:00 AM
September 29
^Northland College (WI)
Virginia, MN
12:00 PM
February 21
North Arkansas
Harrison, AR
TBA
February 21
North Arkansas
Harrison, AR
TBA
February 22
North Arkansas
Harrison, AR
TBA
February 22
North Arkansas
Harrison, AR
TBA
February 23
North Arkansas
Harrison, AR
TBA
February 23
North Arkansas
Harrison, AR
TBA
March 4-13
Spring Break Trip
Central Florida
TBA
March 29
MN-State FF
Fergus Falls, MN
1:00 PM
March 29
MN-State FF
Fergus Falls, MN
3:30 PM
March 30
MN-State FF
Fergus Falls, MN
1:00 PM
March 30
MN-State FF
Fergus Falls, MN
3:30 PM
April 5-6
MCAC Crossover
April 5
Western Tech
Rochester, MN
TBA
April 5
Rochester CC
Rochester, MN
TBA
April 6
Riverland CC
Rochester, MN
TBA
April 6
Rochester CC
Rochester, MN
TBA
April 9
St. Scholastica JV
Duluth, MN
4:00 PM
April 9
St. Scholastica JV
Duluth, MN
6:00 PM
April 11
*Northland CC
Thief River Falls, MN
1:00 PM
April 11
*Northland CC
Thief River Falls, MN
3:30 PM
April 12
Northland CC
Thief River Falls, MN
12:00 PM
April 12
MSU-Moorhead
Thief River Falls, MN
5:00 PM
April 13
Northland CC
Thief River Falls, MN
11:00 AM
April 13
MSU-Moorhead
Thief River Falls, MN
1:00 PM
April 19
*Itasca CC
Virginia, MN
1:00 PM
April 19
*Itasca CC
Virginia, MN
3:30 PM
April 23
*Hibbing CC
Virginia, MN
5:00 PM
April 23
*Hibbing CC
Virginia, MN
7:30 PM
April 27
*Fond Du Lac CC
Virginia, MN
1:00 PM
April 27
*Fond Du Lac CC
Virginia, MN
3:30 PM
April 30
*Vermilion CC
Ely, MN
11:00 AM
April 30
*Vermilion CC
Ely, MN
1:30 PM
May 3
*Rainy River CC
International Falls, MN
1:00 PM
May 3
*Rainy River CC
International Falls, MN
3:30 PM
May 9-10
MCAC Northern Playoffs
High Seed
TBA
May 15-18
Region XIII Tournament
St. Cloud, MN
TBA
May 24-30
NJCAA National Tournament
Tyler, TX
TBA
Roster
No. Name
Pos.
1
Dom Flemming INF/P
2
Tony Lopez
INF/P
3
Colt Trebesch
UTL/P
4
Sergio Valenzuela UTL
5
Zach Parfitt
OF/P
6
Ryan Manick
P
7
Aaron Oslin
P
8
Spencer Salo
P
9
Tim Scott
OF/P
10
Jacob Bruner
INF/P
11
Martin Alcoverde P/INF
12
Henry Hellman
UTL
13
Luis Victoria
INF
14
Michael Adler
P
15
Tyler Hallas
OF
16
Shiquing Santana INF
17
Ryan Fontela
OF
18
Lance Latvala
UTL/P
24
Ben O’Neill
P
33
Cody Kurta
INF
44
Daniel Trejo
C/P
Head Coach:
29 Matthew Erzar (1st year)
Assistant Coach:
39 Sean Ross
Assistant Coach:
56 Jered Mattson
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R/R
R/R
L/L
R/R
L/R
Ht.
5-6
5-5
5-9
5-9
5-11
5-9
6-2
6-2
6-1
6-0
5-11
5-9
5-10
5-9
5-7
5-9
5-11
6-0
5-9
6-0
6-1
Wt.
165
155
165
135
170
200
180
180
190
185
165
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160
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Hometown (High School)
Plymouth, MN (St. Michaels-Albertville H.S.)
Rio Rico, AZ (Rio Rico H.S.)
Glencoe, MN (Glencoe-Silver Lake H.S.)
Rio Rico, AZ (Rio Rico H.S.)
New Richmond, WI
Cook, MN (Cook H.S.)
Mora, MN (Mora H.S.)
Cherry, MN (Cherry H.S.)
Macon, GA (Central H.S.)
Coon Rapids, MN (Coon Rapids H.S.)
Noagles, AZ (Sahvarita H.S.)
Deer River, MN (Deer River H.S.)
Santo Domingo, D.R (Babeque Secundaria)
Anaheim, Ca (Trabuco Hills H.S.)
Chateauguay, QC (Howard S. Billings H.S.)
St. Thomas, V.I. (Cinapec H.S.)
Virginia, MN (Virginia H.S.)
Deer River, MN (Deer River H.S.)
Vaudreuil-Dorion QC (MacDonald H.S.)
Ironwood, MI (Luther L. Wright H.S.)
Sahuarita, AZ (Rio Rico H.S.)
Head Coach
Matthew Erzar
Head Coach
Matthew Erzar will enter the 2014 season as the Norsemen’s new Head Baseball Coach. For the past
three seasons he has been the assistant coach for the Norsemen, under long time Head Coach Brad
Scott. As Coach Scott’s assistant he assisted with all aspects of the program and served as the team’s
pitching coach. In addition to his coaching responsibilities, he is an instructor in Physical Education
and Health courses at Mesabi Range.
Prior to his time with the Norsemen, Matthew served as assistant coach at Concordia College in 2010,
University of Minnesota, Crookston from 2008-2009, and North Dakota State University in 2007. As
an assistant at Concordia College, he coached catchers and infielders. At UMC, Matthew was the top
assistant and the pitching coach. He also designed and ran the strength and conditioning program. At
NDSU, he served as a volunteer graduate assistant coach.
During the summers, Matthew has worked at many levels of baseball. His most recent
summer coaching stint was with the Mohawk Valley (NY) DiamondDawgs of the
Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League. In 2010, he coached at the professional
level with the Northern League Champions, Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks. With
the RedHawks, Matthew coached first base and worked with the bullpen. He
coached two years in the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer league, with
the Battle Creek (MI) Bombers and Thunder Bay (ON) Border Cats. Both years
he served as the pitching coach. Matthew also has coached for the Fargo (ND)
Post 2 legion team and many youth teams in the Grand Rapids (MN) area.
A native of Grand Rapids, MN, Matthew played at North Dakota State University.
As a Bison, Matthew was a four year letter winner as a pitcher and he helped
win a North Central Conference title in 2004. Matthew graduated from NDSU
with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in 2005 and a Master’s in Health,
Nutrition, and Exercise Science in 2007.
2006 MCAC State Champions
2006 & 2008 MCAC Northern Division Champions
11 Straight NJCAA Region XIII Appearances
Player Bio’s
#1 Dominic Flemming
Position: 2nd base / Pitcher
Height: 5-10
Weight: 151
Hometown: Plymouth, MN
High School: St. Michael - Albertville High School
Freshman (‘12 season): During his 1st year, Dom played second for the Norse. He fielded
at a .900%. He batted .200 with 1 RBI and 9 SB’s. On the Mound, Dom was 1-0, 2 k’s with
an ERA of 3.72 in 9.2 innings
Family: Parents - Holly & Tim; Brother - Shane
Major: Elementary Education (Phy. Ed teacher)
#2 Tony Lopez Jr.
Position: Infield / Pitcher
Height: 5-5
Weight: 150
Hometown: Rio Rico, AZ
High School: Rio Rico High School
High School Honors: MVP of RRHS 2012 Season
Family: Parents - Rosa & Tony, Sisters - Karina, Kimberly, Erika
Major: Physical Education
#3 Colt Trebesch
Position: Utility / Pitcher
Height: 5-10
Weight: 165
Hometown: Glencoe, MN
High School: Glencoe-Silver Lake High School
High School Honors: All Conference 2011, Captain 2011, All Conference Honorable
Mention 2010, Defensive MVP 2010, Most Improved 2009, State Participant 2009
Freshman (‘13 season): During his 1st year, Colt filled many roles for the Norse. He
fielded 1.000% playing OF, 2B, and C. Colt batted .312 with 2 2B, 6 RBI, & 10 SB’s. On the
mound he was 3-1, 18 k’s with an ERA of 6.61 in 16.1 innings
Family: Parents - Robert & Pamela, Brother - Kyle
Major: Sports Management
#4 Sergio Valenzuela
Position: Center Field
Height: 5-9
Weight: 135
Hometown: Rio Rico, AZ
High School: New Richmond High School
High School Honors: Junior Year MVP, Freshman Batting Champ
Family: Parents - Sergio & Jeovana; Brothers - Cua Cua & Omar
#5 Zac Parfitt
Position: Outfield / Pitcher
Height: 6-0
Weight: 190
Hometown: New Richmond, WI
High School: New Richmond High School
High School Honors: Honorable mention / Baseball captain
Family: Parents - Deb & Scott; Sisters - Tayler & Ali
Major: Sports Management
#6 Ryan Manick
Position: Pitcher
Height: 5-9
Weight: 190
Hometown: Cook, MN
High School: Cook High School
Freshman (‘13 season): During his 1st year, Ryan was a part of the Norse relief. He was
0-0, 8 k’s with an ERA of 3.37 in 8 innings
Family: Parents - Dan & Linda; Brother - Zach; Sister - Mallory
#7 Aaron Oslin
Position: Pitcher
Height: 6-1
Weight: 175
Hometown: Mora, MN
High School: Mora High School
Freshman (‘13 season): During his 1st year, Aaron led the team in innings and games
started. He was 4-3, 27 k’s with an ERA of 3.68 in 44.1 innings
Family: Parents - Kim & Gary; Brothers - Brad, Jeff, Josh, Jason, Bryce, Blake, Cole,
Chase, Reece; Sisters - Brooke & Peyton
Major: Education
#8 Spencer Salo
Position: Pitcher
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180
Hometown: Cherry, MN
High School: Cherry High School
High School Honors: All-conference
Freshman (‘13 season): As a freshmen Spencer took the role of closer. He was 4-1, 18 k’s
and 4 saves with an ERA of 1.14 in 23.2 innings.
Family: Parents - Mark & Sherryl; Brothers - Trevor, Brendan, Gannon
#9 Timothy Scott Jr.
Position: Outfielder
Height: 6-0
Weight: 185
Hometown: Macon, GA
High School Honors: 2nd team all region, Lead team in RBI’s junior & senior year, Lead
team in home runs senior year
Freshman (‘13 season): During his 1st year, Tim played every outfield position for the
Norse. He fielded at a 1.000%. He batted .266 with 2 2B, 2 HR, 14 RBI & 5 SB’s. On the
mound he was 0-0, 2 k’s with an ERA of 0.00 in 1 inning
Family: Mother - Hope; Three younger sisters
Major: Undecided
#10 Jacob Bruner
Position: 1st base / Pitcher
Height: 5-10
Weight: 195
Hometown: Coon Rapids, MN
High School: Coon Rapids High School
Family: Parents - Wayne & Janel, Sisters - Jennifer, Jessica, Justine, Jolene
Major: AA Degree (undecided)
#11 Martin Alcoverde
Position: Pitcher / Infielder / Outfielder
Height: 5-11
Weight: 163
Hometown: Nogales, AZ
High School: Sahvarita High School
High School Honors: Top 10 Era in AZ, All star game reserve
Family: Parents - Martin & Marla; Brother - Juan
Major: Undecided
#12 Henry Hellman
Position: Infield / Outfield
Height: 5-7
Weight: 135
Hometown: Deer River, MN
High School: Deer River High School
High School Honors: All Conference, Academic All State, AAA Nominee
Family: Parents - Frank & Edith; Brother - Frank; Sisters - Laura, Lydia
Major: Music
#13 Luis Victoria
Position: Catcher / 3rd base
Height: 5-11
Weight: 190
Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
High School: Colegio Babeque Secundaria
Freshman (‘13 season): During his 1st year, Luis played infield and catcher for the
Norse. He fielded at a .889%. He batted .217 with 3 2B, 1 3B, 10 RBI 1 SB.
Family: Parents - Luis & Rosario; Brother - Cesar; Sisters - Laila & Charlene
Major: Sports Management
#14 Michael Adler
Position: Pitcher
Height: 5-9
Weight: 160
Hometown: Anaheim, CA
High School: Trabuco Hills High School
Family: Parents - Rick and Janette
Major: Undecided
#15 Tyler Hallas
Position: Outfield
Height: 5-7
Weight: 155
Hometown: Chateauguay, QC
High School: Howard S. Billings High School
Family: Parents - Donna & Ian; Brother - Zach; Sister - Jordan
Major: Business
#16 Shiquing Santana Sencion
Position: Short Stop
Height: 5-9
Weight: 150
Hometown: St. Thomas USVI
High School: Centro de Estuios Apec
Family: Parents - Santiago & Rosa; Brother - Albert; Sister - Angela
Major: Business
#17 Ryan Fontela
Position: Outfield
Height: 5-11
Weight: 140
Hometown: Virginia, MN
High School: Virginia High School
High School Honors: 2012-Golden Glove, 2013-Outstanding Outfielder, Golden Glove,
Batting Champ:Batting Avg., Mr. Hustle; Academic 2011-2013-Honors Society
Family: Mother - Deb; Sister - Rachel
Major: AA
#18 Lance Latvala
Position: Pitcher / Infield / Outfield
Height: 6-2
Weight: 185
Hometown: Deer River, MN
High School: Deer River High School
Awards: All-conference
Family: Abe, Jody, Dylan, Emileigh
Major: Forestry Degree
#24 Ben O’Neill
Position: Pitcher
Height: 5-10
Weight: 180
Hometown: Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC
High School: Macdonald High School
Family: Parents - Gary & Jennifer; Sister - Tanya
Major: Business
#33 Cody Kurta
Position: 1st base / Designate hitter
Height: 6-0
Weight: 250
Hometown: Ironwood, MI
High School: Luther L. Wright High School
High School Honors: 1st team All Indianhead Conference, 1st team All Conference
WVP, Indianhead Conference Player of the Year, Top 5 Batting Avg.
Freshman (‘13 season): During his 1st year, Cody played first and DH for the Norse. He
fielded at a 1.000%. He batted .261 with 4 2B, 14 RBI 1 SB.
Family: Parents - Frank & Kim; Brother - Matt; Sister - Ashley
Major: Criminal Justice
#44 Daniel Trejo Jr.
Position: Catcher / 1st base
Height: 6-1
Weight: 230
Hometown: Sahuanta, AZ
High School: Rio Rico High School
High School Honors: All-Conference
Family: Lisa, Danny and brother - Andre
After Mesabi
Professional
Mark Hamburger
Texas Rangers
Former Mesabi Range pitcher Mark Hamburger has been
promoted to the Texas Rangers. Hamburger a free agent signee of
the Minnesota Twins was traded to the Rangers organization in
2008. This season, Mark has been at the Double-A and Triple-A
levels. He was 8-4 in 82.1 innings with 3.39 ERA, 70 K, 25BB, and
an OBA of .217 at both levels before being called up.
Erik Scott - Sioux City Explorers
College
Nate Alfson – Augustana College (DII)
Dane Allen – Minnesota State University, Mankato
(DII)
Sean Ayala – Northwoods College (DII)
Andy Berenguer - University of Wisconsin – Superior
(DIII)
Kyle Bixler – Belleview University (NAIA)
Tim Bouvine - University of Wisconsin – Superior
(DIII)
Mike Bushnell – University of Texas – Arlington (DI)
Jake Gleason – Bethany Lutheran (DIII)
Scott Greening – College of St. Scholastica (DIII)
Jamison Gross – William Penn University (NAIA)
David Grabowski – University of Minnesota,
Crookston (DII)
Billy Hamilton – Dakota Wesleyan University (NAIA)
Nate Hedley – University of Wisconsin – Superior
(DIII)
Nick Hedley – University of Wisconsin – Superior
(DIII)
Scott Hoium – University of Wisconsin – Superior
(DIII)
Nate Iliff – William Penn University (NAIA)
Ryan Jarvi - University of Wisconsin – Superior (DIII)
Ryan Keeton – William Penn University (NAIA)
Tanner Kohls – Tabor College (NAIA)
Kyle Mauricio – William Penn University (NAIA)
Kurtis McCallum – Mayville State University (NAIA)
Kory Meir – University of Wisconsin – Stout (DIII)
Jason O’Neil – Valdosta State University (DII)
Jay Paxton – Central Methodist University (NAIA)
Nick Pecha – Dakota Wesleyan University (NAIA)
Kyle Peterschick – College of St. Scholastica (DIII)
Johany Ramierez – Freed-Hardeman University
(NAIA)
Ryan Rodeck – Concordia University – St. Paul (DII)
Adam Schilke – University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
(DIII)
Brad Scott – University of Wisconsin – Superior (DIII)
Erik Scott – Mayville State University (NAIA)
Luke Scott – William Penn University (NAIA)
Eddie Skaudis – University of Minnesota – Duluth
(DII)
Ryan Sparman – Central Methodist University (NAIA)
Tim Urban – University of Omaha – Nebraska (DI)
Derek Wangberg – Bemidji State University (DII)
Richard Wiese – Dakota Wesleyan University (NAIA)
Rich Visger – University of Wisconsin – Superior
(DIII)
Norsemen Accolades
NJCAA All-American
2013 Ryan Keeton 3rd Team
2009 Tim Urban 2nd Team
2004 Dane Allen
NJCAA Division III Rawlings Gold Glove Award®
Winner
2011 Kurtis McCallum
NJCAA National Strikeout Leader
2012 Bryce Brahaum - 116
MCCC All-Tournament Team
2006 Mark Hamburger - Nick Hedley - Jay Paxton
1998 Matt Salin
MCAC Northern Division Player of the Year
2012 Kyle Mauricio
2009 Tim Urban
2006 Mark Hamburger
NJCAA All-Region XIII Team
2013 Rob Astleford - Ryan Keeton
2012 Kyle Mauricio
2011 Kurtis McCallum
2009 Tim Urban
2007 Andy Berenguer
2006 Mark Hamburger
2004 Dane Allen
MCAC Northern All Division Team
2013 Rob Astleford - Ryan Keeton - Josh Matsuhak
2012 Bryce Brahaum - Ryan Keeton - Kyle Mauricio Sean Ross
2011 Kurtis McCallum - Kyle Mauricio
2010 Kurtis McCallum - Jose Navarro
2009 Tim Urban - Scott Greening - Nate Alfon
2008 Rich Wiese - Billy Hamilton - Johany Ranierez
2007 Scott Hoium - Nate Hedley - Andy Berenguer
2006 Mark Hamburger - Scott Hoium
2005 John Geving - Rich Visgar - Ian McRae
2004 Dane Allen - Ian McRae
2003 Dane Allen - Kyle Heino
2002 Adam Shilke
1999 Jeremy Carpenter
1998 Jared Carp - Matt Salin
1997 Brad Scott
ABCA All-Region Team
2004 Dane Allen - Ian McRae
MCAC All-Academic Team
2013 Rob Astleford - Paul Lisic - Luis Victoria
NJCAA National ERA Leader
2006 Mark Hamburger - 0.83
NJCAA Exemplary Academic Achievement
2013 Rob Astleford
MCCC Player of the Year
2006 Mark Hamburger
MCAC All State Team
2013 Rob Astleford - Ryan Keeton
2012 Bryce Brahaum - Kyle Mauricio
2011 Kurtis McCallum
2010 Kurtis McCallum
2009 Tim Urban - Scott Greening - Nate Alfon
2008 Rich Wiese - Bill Hamilton
2007 Nate Hedley - Andy Berenguer
2006 Mark Hamburger - Scott Hoium
2005 John Geving - Rich Visgar
2004 Dane Allen - Ian McRae
1998 Jared Carp
1997 Brad Scott
Records
Most Wins
1. 11 - Mark Hamburger - 2006
2. 7 - Nate Iliff - 2012
3. 6 - Andy Berenguer - 2006
3. 6 - Tim Bouvine - 2007
3. 6 - Nate Hedley - 2007
3. 6 - Andrew Wilson - 2008
3. 6 - Jeremy Schmidt - 2009
3. 6 - Bryce Brahaum - 2012
Lowest ERA (25 IP min.)
1. 0.83 - Mark Hamburger (65 IP) 2006
2. 0.84 - Mark Arbuckle (32 IP) 2012
3. 1.21 - Nate Iliff (44.1 IP) 2011
4. 1.47 - Tim Bouvine (43 IP) 2007
5. 1.98 - Bryce Brahaum (77.1 IP) 2012
Fewest walks/9 inn game (25 IP min.)
1. 0.64 - Joe Tarr (28.1 IP) 2009
2. 1.46 - Tim Bouvine (43 IP) 2007
3. 2.27 - Jake Gleason (35.2 IP) 2011
4. 2.45 - John Geving (33 IP) 2006
5. 2.52 - Cory Wilander (39.1 IP) 2009
Most strikeouts/9 inn game (25 IP min.)
1. 13.5 - Bryce Brahaum (77.1 IP) 2012
2. 12.25 - Nick Pecha (43.1 IP) 2011
3. 12.03 - Kyle Bixler (39.2 IP) 2010
4. 11.97 - Kyle Bixler (29.1 IP) 2011
5. 10.92 - Mark Hamburger (65 IP) 2006
Most Innings Pitched
1. 77.1 - Bryce Brahaum - 2012
2. 65.0 - Mark Hamburger - 2006
3. 60.2 - Nate Iliff - 2012
4. 55.2 - Nick Pecha - 2010
5. 52.1 - Jose Navarro - 2010
5. 52.1 - Jeremy Carpenter - 1998
Most Strikeouts
1. 116 - Bryce Brahaum - 2012
2. 79 - Mark Hamburger - 2006
3. 61 - Nick Pecha - 2010
4. 59 - Nick Pecha - 2011
5. 57 - Nate Iliff - 2012
Most Saves
1. 3 - Spencer Salo - 2013
1. 3 - Jake Gleason - 2011
1. 3 - Joe Rabbers - 2004
2. 2 - Cory Wilander - 2010
2. 2 - Troy Beaman - 2008
2. 2 - Andy Berenguer - 2007
2. 2 - Derek Wangberg - 2004
Hitting - Season
Highest Batting Average (75 AB min.)
1. .522 - Dane Allen - 2004
2. .509 - Ian McRae - 2004
3. .473 - Tim Urban - 2009
4. .469 - Matt Salin - 1998
5. .462 - Andy Berenguer - 2007
Highest on Base Pct. (75 AB min.)
1. .593 - Tim Urban (93 AB) 2009
2. .535 - Josh Matsuhak ( 82 AB) 2013
3. .513 - Kurtis McCallum (130 AB) 2011
4. .511 - Kyle Pyatt (95 AB) 2011
5. .492 - Nate Alfson (100 AB) 2009
Most At-Bats
1. 147 - Kyle Mauricio - 2012
2. 142 - Vladimir Jimenez - 2012
3. 134 - Luke Scott - 2012
3. 134 - Nate Breden - 2012
3. 134 - Ryan Keeton - 2012
Most Runs Scored
1. 50 - Kyle Mauricio - 2012
2. 42 - Kurtis McCallum - 2012
3. 41 - Jamison Gross - 2012
4. 38 - Kurtis McCallum - 2010
4. 38 - Sean Ross - 2012
4. 38 - Adam Hanson - 2013
Most Hits
1. 63 - Kyle Mauricio - 2012
2. 59 - Dane Allen - 2004
3. 56 - Ian McRae - 2004
4. 52 - Kurtis McCallum - 2010
4. 52 - Kurtis McCallum - 2011
Most Doubles
1. 16 - Vladimir Jimenez - 2012
2. 14 - Kurtis McCallum - 2011
3. 14 - Ryan Keeton - 2012
4. 13 - Nate Breden - 2012
5. 12 - Luke Scott - 2012
Most Triples
1. 7 - Kurtis McCallum - 2010
2. 6 - Ryan Keeton - 2013
3. 5 - Sean Ross - 2012
4. 4 - Nate Breden - 2012
Most Home Runs
1. 14 - Dane Allen - 2004
2. 10 - Nate Hedley - 2007
3. 8 - Ian McRae - 2004
3. 8 - Jake Postal - 2010
5. 7 - Scott Greening - 2009
Most Runs Batted In
1. 49 - Dane Allen - 2004
2. 46 - Ryan Keeton - 2012
3. 39 - Scott Hoium - 2007
3. 39 - Scott Greening - 2009
5. 38 - Kurtis McCallum - 2011
Most Walks
1. 31 - Kyle Pyatt - 2011
2. 26 - Sean Ross - 2012
3. 24 - Tim Urban - 2009
4. 23 - Rich Wiese - 2009
5. 22 - Johany Ramierez - 2008
Most Times Hit by Pitch
1. 12 - Josh Matsuhak - 2013
1. 12 - Paul Lavold - 2010
2. 11 - Tyler Erzar - 2011
2. 11 - Kurtis McCallum - 2010
2. 11 - Luke Scott - 2011
Most Stolen Bases
1. 37 - Kyle Mauricio (37-40) 2012
2. 30 - Wes Lewis 1997
3. 23 - Kyle Mauricio (23-25) 2011
3. 23 - Andy Berenguer (23-28) 2007
4. 21 - Neal Schipper (21-22) 2011
Mesabi Range at a Glance
Degrees & Programs at Mesabi Range : AA degrees cover the first two years of most programs for transfer
to four-year institutions. AAS degrees are two-year career programs designed for immediate employment.
Certificate and diploma programs are one or two-year career programs designed for immediate employment in
areas such as Industrial Mechanical Technology, Carpentry, Paramedic, Executive Office Management, Practical
Nursing, Human Services, and more!
Student Body: Enrollment - 1,100 Student/Faculty Ratio - 24 to 1
The majority of Mesabi Range students come from local community high schools Virginia, Eveleth, and Mesabi
East. Liberal arts is the most popular major, followed by Industrial Mechanical Technology.
Scholarships: $100,000 in scholarships awarded annually through the Mesabi Range Foundation.
Financial Aid: About 80% of dependent students received aid last year. Awards vary with an average of $3,600.
Student Services: disability services, counseling, academic advising, learning center, tutoring, student support
services, on-line advising, and minority services.
Location: Campuses in Virginia and Eveleth Minnesota. Mesabi Range is one-half hour from Giant’s Ridge Golf
& Ski Resort in the heart of Northeastern Minnesota.
On-Campus Housing: The Alpine Village is apartment-style furnished units located on the Virginia campus.
Activities: bar-b-ques, campus-wide social activities, career program clubs, homecoming, intramural athletics,
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, student senate, theater, vocal and instrumental music.
Athletics: football, men’s basketball, baseball, women’s basketball, men’s and women’s golf, volleyball and softball.
Administration:
David Dailey, Dean of Students
Carol Helland, Provost / Chief Academic Officer
Minnesota College Athletic Conference
M State - Fergus Falls
Mesabi Range College
Ridgewater College
Nortland Community
& Technical College
Rochester Community
& Technical College
Itasca Community
College
Riverland
Community
College
Central Lakes College
St. Cloud Technical
and Community
College
Fond du Lac Tribal and
Community College
MCAC
1450 Collegeway
Anoka Ramsey
Community &
Technical College
Rainy River
Community
College
Minnesota West Community
& Technical College
Worthington, MN 56187
Vermilion
Community
College
Hibbing Community
College
507.372.3487 www.mcac-sports.com
Brad Scott
Other Athletic Staff
Athletic Director
Head Softball Coach
Men’s and Women’s Golf
Coach
JoJo Scott
Head Volleyball Coach
Student Life Director
Dan Lind
Head Football Coach
Brad Kern
Athletic Trainer
Tom Stackpool
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Mike Williams
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Mesabi Range College