1 - University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
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1 - University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
sac & polls drover history stats & results your drovers season preview usao coaches drover athletics usao overview 2014 Schedule DayDate Opponent Time Innings at Texas College 12/2 p.m. 2-7 Tyler, Texas at Texas College Friends University (Kan.) Friends University (Kan.) Benedictine College at Hillsdale College University of Saint Mary University of Saint Mary at Oklahoma City* Oklahoma City* 12 p.m. 1-9 2 p.m. 1-9 noon 1-9 12:30/2:30 p.m. 2-7 2 p.m. 1-9 1/3 p.m. 2-7 1/3 p.m. 2-7 2 p.m. 1-9 1/3 p.m. 2-7 Tyler, Texas Chickasha Chickasha Chickasha Moore, Okla. Chickasha Chickasha Oklahoma City Chickasha March 6 March 7 March 11 March 14 March 17 March 18 March 21 March 22 March 25 March 28 March 29 Oklahoma Baptist* at Oklahoma Baptist* Roosevelt University (Ill.) Texas Wesleyan* Texas Wesleyan* at Friends University (Kan.) at Northwood University* at Northwood University* at Southwestern OSU SAGU* SAGU* 2 p.m. 4/6 p.m. 1/3 p.m. 1:30/3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 12/2 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 1/3 p.m. 1-9 2-7 2-7 2-7 1-9 1-9 1-9 2-7 1-9 1-9 2-7 April 4 April 5 April 10 April 12 April 14 April 15 April 17 April 19 April 21 April 24 April 26 April 28 at Wayland Baptist* at Wayland Baptist* at Saint Gregory’s* Saint Gregory’s*$ Hillsdale College at Bacone College Mid-America Christian* at Mid-America Christian* Southwestern OSU at Southwestern Christian* Southwestern Christian#* at Arlington Baptist 3/5 p.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 1/3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 1/3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 1/3 p.m. 3 p.m. 2-7 Plainview, Texas 1-9 Plainview, Texas 1-9 Shawnee, Okla. 2-7 Chickasha 1-9 Chickasha 1-9 Muskogee, Okla. 1-9 Chickasha 2-7 Oklahoma City, Okla. 1-9 Chickasha 1-9 Bethany, Okla. 2-7 Chickasha 1-9 Arlington, Texas January Fri. Jan. 31 February Sat. Fri. Sat. Sun. Tue. Fri. Sat. Thu. Fri. Feb. 1 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 Feb. 16 Feb. 18 Feb. 21 Feb. 22 Feb. 27 Feb. 28 March Thu. Fri. Tue. Fri. Mon. Tue. Fri. Sat. Tue. Fri. Sat. April Fri. Sat. Thu. Sat. Mon. Tue. Thu. Sat. Mon. Thu. Sat. Mon. Location Chickasha Shawnee, Okla. Chickasha Chickasha Chickasha Wichita, Kan. Cedar Hill, Texas Cedar Hill, Texas Weatherford, Okla. Chickasha Chickasha May F-M May 2-5 Conference Tournament TBA 1-9 at Oklahoma Baptist at Oklahoma City Bold home games ; * Sooner Athletic Conference games ; # Senior Day ; $ Pink Game 2 Name........................... University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Location.................................................................Chickasha, Okla. Enrollment...............................................................................1,087 Founded...................................................................................1908 Team Nickname...................................................................Drovers School Colors........................................................... Green and gold Facility................................................................ Bill Smith Ballpark President................................................................. Dr. John Feaver Athletic Website............................................ www.usao.edu/sports Conference Affiliation............................ Sooner Athletic Conference National Affiliation...National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Men’s Sports................Soccer, Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball Women’s Sports............ Soccer, Cross Country, Basketball, Softball Communications and Marketing Office Phone..........(405) 574-1318 Sports Information Office Phone..............................(405) 574-1210 Athletic Fax..............................................................(405) 574-1377 About the University.....................................................................5 President John Feaver.................................................................6 Drover Athletics Drover History............................................................................10 Distinguished Drovers................................................................11 USAO Coaches Head Coach Mike Ross..............................................................14 Assistant Coaches.....................................................................15 Season Preview..................................................... 17 Your Drovers 2014 Roster......................................................................... 18-19 2014 Drovers....................................................................... 22-31 2013 Game Results...................................................................35 2013 Statistics.................................................................... 35-36 Drover History SAC & Polls Mission Statement Credits sac & polls The 2014 USAO Baseball Media Guide was produced by the USAO Communications and Marketing office, with the assistance of coaches, team members and other staff. The media guide may be purchased at any home game for $3 each or by contacting Sports Information at (405) 574-1210. drover history The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is the state’s public liberal arts college. Its mission is to provide the public with a distinctive and accessible liberal arts and sciences education. In combination with an interdisciplinary core curriculum with superior instruction in major fields of study, USAO aims to provide a thorough education that prepares students for meaningful, purposeful lives. Working space for reporters at Bill Smith Ballpark is available but limited. Please notify Jessica Jackson (405-574-1210) in the USAO Sports Information office in advance to reserve space in the press box. Rosters, standings, season statistics, box scores and playby-play will be available after each game to media. Final scores can be found following the games at www.usao.edu/sports. Call Jackson at (405) 574-1210 with any questions. Additionally, Sports Information offers live video and stats during Drover home games. Visit www.usao.edu/live-stats to watch. stats & results Conference Opponents..............................................................46 SAC/NAIA Preseason Polls..........................................................47 Media Information your drovers Individual Records............................................................... 40-41 Career Records.................................................................... 42-43 Baseball Head Coach.....................................................Mike Ross (405) 574-1228; [email protected] Athletic Director ................................................Brisco McPherson (405) 574-1249; [email protected] Sports Information ...............................................Jessica Jackson (405) 574-1210; [email protected] Athletic Trainer ...........................................................Leslie Beaty (405) 574-1398; [email protected] season preview Stats & Results Athletic Staff usao coaches University Overview drover athletics USAO at a Glance usao overview What’s Inside Sports Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessica Jackson Printed by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USAO Printing Services Communications and Marketing Director. . . . . . . Kelly Arnold USAO Drovers @USAOlive usao.edu/sports 3 About the university usao coaches season preview your drovers stats & results Not for livelihood but for life. drover athletics almost 90 percent of professors have earned the highest degree available in their field. USAO is one the prestigious list of “National Liberal Arts Colleges” in the U.S. News and World Report’s annual ranking — the only institution in Oklahoma, public or private, to be included on this select, national list. The same list includes Trinity, Amherst, Swarthmore and hundreds of other respected, private liberal arts colleges. USAO also received an ‘A’ grade from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) for the strength of its IDS curriculum, making it one of only 22 universities nationwide to score this near perfect score. As of fall 2011, no institution in Oklahoma has higher admission standards. This is only one of the ways this institution is being transformed by its 10-year Mission Enhancement Plan. In addition to the unique curriculum, USAO is a National Historic District and is the only college or university in Oklahoma to be on the National Register of Historic Places. It was given this status because of its history and the preservation of numerous original buildings on campus. Originally founded as Oklahoma College for Women in 1908, the school was the first college created by Oklahoma’s first Legislature. Additionally, it was one of only seven colleges nationwide created with the mission of catering to women. Along with a rich history, USAO has the oldest original mission of any state college of university. Its original motto states: usao overview USAO is one of the most unique and progressive universities in the nation. It is Oklahoma’s only public liberal arts college. As a liberal arts institution, we believe it is important that students always have before them the simultaneous experience of specialized and general learning. We believe it is important that they be challenged to relate their academic concentration to the broader realm of knowledge and that they continually be encouraged to develop meaningful and useful associations between diverse bodies of information. This is the meaning of interdisciplinary education, and it is what truly distinguishes the learning experience at USAO. Many of the classes are taught by faculty teams, where two, three and sometimes four instructors plan the course and teach it together. For example, “American Civilization” may be taught by a historian, philosopher and artist. “World Thought and Culture” could include a philosopher, sociologist and a literature professor. “Math in the Modern World” might involve a mathematician, computer scientist and musician. Instructors interact in dealing with complex topics, all bringing his or her particular academic concentration into a conversation of perspectives. This form of education is not easy. We intend that the rigors students face in interdisciplinary learning will result in significant personal growth and development. Difficulty is a necessary prerequisite of growth and development. Challenge is what interdisciplinary education is all about. It is what USAO is all about. USAO has one of the best-prepared faculties in the state to offer and help conquer this challenge. Now, drover history sac & polls USAO Drovers @USAOlive usao.edu/sports 5 We take great pride in the accomplishments of our students outside the classroom. And athletics is a prime example. Last year, three Drover teams made appearances in NAIA National Championship tournaments as men’s soccer, men’s basketball and baseball all represented our fine institution on a national stage. These are just three recent examples of the school’s achievements. Throughout its rich 40 years of Drover athletics, the university boasts 39 All-Americans, 62 national scholarathletes and 210 All-Conference athletes and coaches. I know you take pride in the accomplishments of your Drover teams — setting records, graduating excellent student athletes and helping create a vibrant campus culture. USAO, though, competes aggressively on a national level with the finest schools, public and private, and we’ve racked up several other “titles” that should add to your pride as a Drover: • USAO ranks No. 4 in America among peer colleges for “promoting upward social mobility,” according to the latest report from Washington Monthly. Its “upward social mobility” measure is based upon USAO’s ratio of graduation rate of Pell Grant recipients to net price. • For the third year in a row, USAO is the only institution in Oklahoma – public or private – to be ranked on the exclusive “National Liberal Arts Colleges” list in U.S. News’ America’s Best Colleges Guide. USAO remains on its national list of the top 100 colleges and universities graduating students with “Least Debt.” • The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) includes USAO in a group of only 21 colleges and universities nationwide accorded with the highest accolade for the best quality and content of its core academic curriculum. • Kiplinger magazine lists USAO on its exclusive national role of the 100 “Best Values in Public Colleges” in America. Thank you to all our students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends who continue to work to better the university every day. We wouldn’t be where we are today without you! Best of luck to the Drovers this season! Keep driving to be the best – and so will we! President John Feaver 6 John, Marilyn and Katy Feaver sac & polls drover history stats & results your drovers season preview usao coaches drover athletics usao overview President John Feaver sac & polls drover history stats & results your drovers season preview usao coaches drover athletics usao overview Drover History 10 The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma was well into its history before introducing its first sports teams in 1973 — teams that became known as the Drovers and the Droverettes, named after the rich heritage of cattle driving in the Chickasha area. Today, both teams are referred to as the Drovers. The athletic programs began when the school was still named Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts. It started with baseball games and golf and tennis matches scheduled in the spring of 1973. The Drovers’ most prominent sport — basketball — began in the fall of 1973. During that first year of basketball, the Drovers borrowed uniforms from Oral Roberts University in blue, gold and white. In the school’s second season, the OCLA Drovers became the USAO Drovers, and new uniforms in our trademark green and gold colors were acquired. The first Drover basketball games were set against Bethany Nazarene College on Nov. 17, 1973. Two days later, on Nov. 19, then-Chickasha Mayor Samuel E. Evans declared “Drovers Day” as the university celebrated its first home game in Myers Fieldhouse, which is owned by Chickasha Public Schools. In 1981, the Drovers broke ground on the USAO Fieldhouse, which gave the teams a place to practice and play in their own backyard. Phase I of the building was completed during the 1981-82 season. Three more phases added dressing rooms, training areas and a swimming pool. Long-time head basketball coach and now athletic director Brisco McPherson played for the first Drover basketball team and has been connected with the school ever since. In 1984, basketball star Gordon Musgrove earned the university’s first All-American honor. A few seasons later, in 1988, Herb Blunt became USAO’s first All-America First Team recipient and earned Player of the Year honors in the Sooner Athletic Conference and NAIA’s District 9. In 2002, the men’s basketball team went on to claim the Drovers first NAIA National Championship, beating out conference-rival Oklahoma Baptist 96-79. After a 17-year hiatus, baseball was reborn in 1994, when the USAO Board of Regents voted to expand USAO’s athletics programs to include baseball, softball and cross country. Long-time Drover supporter and USAO administrator Bill Smith donated his personal baseball memorabilia to auction off for funds to help re-establish the Drover baseball and softball programs. In 1995, he became the namesake of the Drovers’ ballpark. Both baseball and softball programs have served the university well, with baseball earning the Red River Conference North Division Championship in 1999 and softball claiming the Sooner Athletic Conference Championship in 2004. The softball program earned three straight NAIA National Championship tournament appearances in the mid-2000s while the baseball program represented the university at the NAIA National Championship tournament in 2013. USAO proudly supported a tennis teams for years. In 1999, the women’s tennis team became the first in school history to win a regional championship. That year, both the men’s and women’s team’s qualified for the NAIA National Championship tournament. While the golf team served the college sporadically with pride for many seasons, it along with tennis, was discontinued in lean years. In 1998, the Drovers began the men’s and women’s soccer programs under Coach Jimmy Hampton. The Drover men have claimed numerous Sooner Athletic Conference championships and have been to the NAIA National Tournament five times. In 2010 and 2011, the Drover men made it all the way to the quarterfinals of the tournament, making history for the young program. In 2011, the Drover women’s soccer team competed in its first NAIA National Championship tournament and won the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament title for the first time in the program’s history. Beginning in fall of 2012, the Drovers brought back cross country, which served the university a few seasons in the mid-1990s. USAO began play as part of a five-school group that started the Sooner Athletic Conference. USAO dropped out of the SAC in 1994 to join the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Conference. The Drovers played in the OIC for just four seasons before moving on to the Red River Athletic Conference. After only two seasons with the RRAC, USAO applied for and was granted membership back into the SAC for the 2000-01 season. The Drovers have a rich history of winning and producing quality student-athletes. The university boasts v39 All-Americans, 62 NAIA Scholar-Athletes and 210 All-Conference coaches and athletes throughout its history. Distinguished Drovers USAO is proud to boast its 39 All-Americans, 62 NAIA Scholar-Athletes and 210 All-Conference athletes and coaches. 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Nikola Cakarevic John Gardner Gabby Martinez Gabby Martinez Barros Leslie Bross Niall Crick Seth Sturgeon Alex Rubio NAIA All-Region/ All-District All-Conference Oklahoma Intercollegiate 1995-96 1997-98 Marcus Thompson Stephanie Liebl Brisco McPherson Red River Athletic 1974-75 1989-90 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 — 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 Dudley Edwards Staci Watson Peketa Hurley Victor Parish Peketa Hurley Peketa Hurley Robert Smith Kristen Kauk April McAlister Brisco McPherson Theron Jackson Mike Williamson Adrian Anderson Scarlet Baker Hollie Gauntt Kristen Kauk Boniface Oballa Alexis Vizarelis Kevin Kester Randy Hughes Michael Williamson Katrina Hall Julie Vergenz Hollie Gauntt Ashley Grider Kristin Kauk Kristin Minton Melissa Andrews Jamie Pendley Jamille Green Katrina Hall Michael Williamson Corey Wicker Smeitha Hawkins Boniface Oballa NeNe Coulibally Sereida Thompson Summer Holman Julie Vergenz Dana Askins Jamie Pendley Kristin Minton Kristin Kauk Alissa Cordes Kindra Gregory Bello Illiassou Ravon Justice Wayne Gibson NeNe Couilbaly Adam Day Jason Reid Summer Holman USAO Drovers Sam Pecore Brandon Brantley Dana Askins Kindra Gregory Crystal Judkins Morgan Skelley Stephanie Hey NeNe Coulibaly Wayne Gibson Katie Sterling Leigh Merchant Sam Pecore Tiffany Tredwell Marcus Williams Jonathan Oman Adam Day Dana Askins Kindra Gregory Courtney Foley Stephanie Hey Amanda Cotton Shane Flanagan Danny Rodriguez Marcus Hines Jonathan Oman Adam Day Katie Sterling Morgan Thompson Leslie Beaty Jennifer Bridgforth Hillary Brown Marina Poddubskaya Shane Flanagan Jonathan Oman Jessie Brown Sha’Donna Stewart Nikki Yager Avery Stevenson Adam Day Leslie Beaty Leah Merchant Jonathan Oman Dusan Rasovic Yesi Castillo Tim Nelson Charitie Lewis Nate Hammons Brandt Lierle Luke Krobath Ricardo Moreira Nikola Cakarevic Wesley Costa Charitie Lewis Tim Nelson Ivaney Marquez John Gardner Annie Zoch Leslie Beaty Caitlyn Crotty Amy Tice Nate Hammons Regulo Moy Niall Crick Aiden Ashmore Brittany Jay Gabby Martinez Taylor Fain Charitie Lewis Fred Savoie David Otieno Calli Cooper Jimmy Hampton 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 @USAOlive Conner Bridgman Caleb Martin Elizabeth Agpalo Neesha Sorrell Laci Weger-Garrett Aita Gueye Thomas Peters Sahlih Butts Nikola Cakarevic Nicolas Alberto Niall Crick Taylor Fain Annie Zoch John Gardner Scott Parkinson Jared Coon Zach Gonzalez Heath Wilda Taylor Smith Neesha Sorrell Chelsea Zuchnik Kyle Hunt Ben Berry Phillip Harris Tashina Ototivo Norris Rumph Scott Parkinson Bryan Byars Calli Cooper Niall Crick Taylor Fain John Gardner Jimmy Hampton Annie Zoch Gabby Martinez Barros Kalokwera Okot Mike Ross Jared Coon Josh Goodman Brian Vigo Blake McMullen Brooke McLeod Taylor Smith Ashley Rasovic Katie Jirak Chelsea Zuchnik Norris Rumph Brandon Cutler Rocio Medrano Perry Sansford Scott Parkinson Bryan Byars Jimmy Hampton Phil Pryor Linda Addo Calli Cooper Taylor Fain Stephen Owusu Jordyn Yates Ryah Vyse Liam Madden Nicolas Alberto Jimmy Hampton Bryan Byars Scott Parkinson Kalokwera Okot Stephen Owusu Niall Burley Jade Ovendale Linda Addo sac & polls John Hudson Euvaughn Jackson Alexis Vizarelis Hollie Gauntt Kristen Kauk Hollie Gauntt Kristin Minton Ashley Grider NeNe Coulibally Dana Askins NeNe Coulibally Jonathan Oman Kindra Gregory Courtney Foley Destiny Rachal Alex Cernigliaro Sooner Athletic 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 drover history 1974-75 1990-91 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 Adrian Anderson Brisco McPherson Kyle Kester Mark Chaney Alexis Vizarelis Jimmy Hampton Robbie Williams Dave Kunitz Janice Corkery Jennifer Shoffit Brisco McPherson Gladys Mohochi Kyle Kester Donyell Beal Alexis Vizarelis Mark Chaney Robbie Williams stats & results 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 Sherrie McDougal Staci Watson Kimber Maddox Allison Tobala Dave Kunitz Juan Garcia Kate Nosova Allison Tobala Chad Jerman Josh McMartin Amy Patterson Alexis Vizarelis Oisin Fagan Molly Warren Celio Suziki Molly Warren Amy Ryan Alexis Vizarelis Michelle Blake Molly Warren Oisin Fagan Jamile Green Stephanie Barnett Laura Parker Jessica Darling Courtney Foley Laura Parker Academic All-District 1998-99 1999-00 your drovers 1983-84 1989-90 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 Jessica Darling Courtney Foley Morgan Thompson Jessie Brown Jennifer Bridgforth Morgan Thompson Jessie Brown Kayce Godwin Wesley Costa Paulo Kubis Amanda Caldeira John Gardner Caleb Martin Gabby Martinez Lexxa Kever John Gardner Dusan Rasovic Nikola Cakarevic Maggie Oliver Gabby Martinez Barros Leslie Bross Erin Coggan Niall Crick John Gardner Lexxa Kever Tyrone Tarbitt Paige Pulliam Tashina Ototivo Scott Parkinson Erin Coggan Matthew Crow Aaron Manuel Alex Rubio Linda Addo Matthew Crow season preview Scholar-Athletes 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 usao coaches Gordon Musgrove Herb Blunt Rod Kindred Marcus Thompson Theron Jackson Randy Hughes Delvin Washington Michael Williamson Michael Williamson Corey Wicker Boniface Oballa Alexis Vizarelis Katrina Hall Michael Williamson NeNe Coulibally Dana Askins Jamie Pendley Dana Askins Kindra Gregory Crystal Judkins Adam Day Adam Day Tim Nelson Leslie Beaty Charitie Lewis John Gardner David Otieno Calli Cooper Niall Crick Nikola Cakarevic Kyle Hunt Calli Cooper Niall Crick Scott Parkinson Brian Vigo Heath Wilda Norris Rumph Scott Parkinson Perry Sansford Bryan Byars Liam Madden drover athletics 1983-84 1987-88 1990-91 1995-96 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 usao overview NAIA All-Americans Bold indicates baseball players. usao.edu/sports 11 GETTING THE MOST BACK STARTS WITH GETTING THE MOST EXPERTISE. 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Main Lindsay, OK 73052 Phone: 405-756-8467 Mon-Fri 9:00am to 6:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm sac & polls drover history stats & results your drovers season preview usao coaches drover athletics usao overview Mike Ross 14 Head Coach The kinks have been worked out. The newness has worn off. And the legacy has started. Now, it’s just about the baseball. Head Coach Mike Ross is now entering his sixth year at the helm of USAO’s baseball program and coming off of one of the best seasons in program history. In 2013, Coach Ross’ Drovers earned their first bid to the NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round, broke the all-time wins record with 41 and had two players who signed with professional baseball franchises. That season, Ross also earned his first All-Sooner Athletic Conference Coach of the Year honor. The 2013 season just built on Ross’ previous success. Each year since being named head coach, Ross has logged a winning season. In February 2012, Ross celebrated his 100th win in a victory over No. 1 Oklahoma City at home at Bill Smith Ballpark. During the 2009 season as a co-head coach with long-time coach L.J. Powell, Ross took the Drovers to their second best record in school history and followed it a year later with the oss program’s fourth best season. Numerous players set school records ecord and two were named All-Sooner Ath5 Seasons letic Conference athletes. Season Record TGPct. As a head coach, Ross has seen 2009 37-14 51.725 two NAIA All-Americans, 15 All-Con2010 28-20 48.583 ference athletes, a Daktronics-NAIA 2011 26-25 51.509 Scholar-Athlete and an NAIA Cham2012 28-21 49.571 pion of Character from the program. 2013 41-19 60.683 Ross began his career at USAO as Total 160-99 259.618 a student assistant from 2000-02 and was an assistant from 2005-08. Before re-joining Powell at USAO in 2005, Ross spent three years as an assistant coach at Vernon College, where he helped lead the Chaparrals to 30-plus wins two seasons in a row. He had brief stints coaching a premier league summer team in Burkburnett, Texas, and as an assistant coach in the 2004 Junior Olympic trials before finding his way back to his alma mater. Ross is a 2002 USAO graduate. As a player, Ross helped take Redlands Community College to become conference and regional champions and finish fifth in the JUCO World Series in 1995. The following year, Ross moved to Graceland University, where he played for three seasons, two of which he served as team captain. He set the school record for saves in both the 1998 and 1999 seasons and was named All-Conference in 1999. Ross earned his bachelor’s degree in history from USAO in 2002 and achieved a master’s of sports science in sports coaching from the United States Sports Academy in 2009. He lives in Chickasha with his wife, Robyn, their 6-year-old son, Brody, and 2-year-old son, Bryce. R R Ross Briefly ’ Personal • • • • Born: Feb. 16, 1977 Family: Wife, Robyn; Sons, Brody and Bryce Education: B.A., history, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, 2002 Masters, sports science in sports coaching, United States Sports Academy, 2009 Interesting Fact: Coached his assistant, Sam Hayden, in junior college Playing Career • Two-year team captain at Graceland University, set school record for saves, 1998, 1999 • All-Conference, 1999 • Played for Redlands Community College, finished fifth in JUCO World Series • Conference and Regional Champions at Redlands Coaching Highlights • 2009-Present: Head Coach, USAO NAIA National Championship appearance, 2013 SAC Coach of the Year, 2013 100th Career Win v. No. 1 OCU, 2012 Had one of the school’s best records, 2009, 2013 SAC Tournament Appearances, 2011, 2012, 2013 Players drafted/signed, 2013 Coached a Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete, 2011 Coached a NAIA Champion of Character, 2013 • 2005-08: Assistant Coach, USAO First SAC Tournament appearance, 2007 • 2004: Assistant Coach, Junior Olympics • 2002-05: Assistant Coach, Vernon College Won 30 or more games, 2004, 2005 • 2001-03: Coach, Premier League Summer Team Sam Hayden Assistant Coach usao coaches season preview stats & results Seth Park your drovers Title: Student AssistantBorn: Oct. 24, 1990 Education: Physical education senior Playing Career: First base, Watonga HS, 2005-09 Coaching Career: Student assistant, USAO, 2011-13 Interesting Fact: Likes to fish Mueller enters his first season as a student assistant after two seasons playing for the Drovers. During his time at USAO, he helped the Drovers make it to their most wins in school history and a first-ever trip to the NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round appearance. Seth Park will serve his fourth season as a student assistant for the baseball team. Originally from Watonga, Park was two-time Great Plains All-Conference athlete and received other personal honors in high school. He comes to USAO from Ranger Junior College in Texas. USAO Drovers sac & polls Title: Student AssistantBorn: Dec. 12, 1990 Education: Physical Education, USAO, 2013 Playing Career: Shortstop, USAO, 2012-13; Shortstop, Yakima Valley CC, 2010-11 Coaching Career: Student assistant, USAO, 2014 Interesting Fact: Has a son named Karter drover history Konrad Mueller drover athletics catcher at Wayland Baptist and two years at Vernon College. All-in-all, Hayden had seven years of coaching experience to bring to USAO. Hayden joins the Drovers from Sul Ross State University, where he served as the assistant baseball coach for two years. Prior to that position, he was the baseball assistant at the University of the Southwest. Hayden earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education from USAO in 2007 and his master’s degree in health, physical education and recreation from Emporia State University in 2010. Hayden is married to Jennifer Hayden, USAO’s head women’s basketball coach. Together, they have a daughter, Carlie. usao overview Born: Oct. 27, 1983 Education: B.S., physical education, USAO, 2007; Master’s, health, physical education and recreation, Emporia State, 2010 Playing Career: Catcher, Vernon College, 2002-04; Catcher, Wayland Baptist, 2005-06 Coaching Career: Assistant, Sul Ross State, 2010-12; Assistant, Univ. of the Southwest, 2007-10; Student Assistant, USAO, 2006-07 Interesting Fact: Played for Coach Ross in junior college Just six years after he graduated from USAO, Sam Hayden returned to his alma mater as the assistant baseball coach and helped the Drovers to a record-breaking season in 2013 that saw the program’s first NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round appearance. Hayden said he is eager to help the program continue to make a strong presence in one of the toughest conferences in the league. Not only did he earn his bachelor’s degree from USAO, but also USAO provided him with his first coaching opportunity — something he immediately fell in love with. Hayden was a student assistant for the Drover baseball team in 2007 while he was finishing up his degree. Before that, he spent two years at @USAOlive usao.edu/sports 15 No Steps Backward for Baseball drover athletics usao coaches season preview your drovers “This is what you get when you recruit junior college guys,” Ross said. “We identified the players we needed and Coach Hayden did a great job of making a lot of contacts and bringing these guys in.” With so many new faces and the depth Ross expects, he was unable to isolate key newcomers for the Drovers. “They are pieces of the puzzle that I’ve got to figure out where they go and at what times,” he said. “There will be guys who will be ‘every day’ guys but for the most part, it is going to take all 30 guys to go out and have a successful season.” The always-tough SAC has undergone some changes in the last few years. Starting this season, four teams — (13) Northwood, Southwestern Assemblies of God, Southwestern Christian and (20) Texas Wesleyan — have joined the conference. Including the new teams, four SAC schools are in the preseason Top 25 poll. “The league is just loaded. It’s just unbelievable,” he said. “It is probably stronger … It’s Sooner Athletic Conference baseball, and that’s why I love being here and working in this league.” USAO will be offering free, live stream broadcasts of the majority of the home games this year. Games will stream in real time along with live stats, a convenience USAO added in 2010. “It’s exciting for us because we get a lot of kids from different states where their parents don’t get to watch them play,” Ross said. “I hope the fans are excited about it, and I hope they take advantage of it.” To watch the broadcast, which will be completely free to fans, visit usao.edu/sports and click the “Live Stats and Broadcast” button. usao overview @USAOlive usao.edu/sports sac & polls USAO Drovers drover history Owen Adams stats & results As Head Coach Mike Ross enters his sixth year at the helm of the baseball program at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, he says the main thing he looks for in his team is the same every year. “I’m expecting them to go out and play hard and compete every day, and we will see where we end up,” he said. “My goal is, at the end of the year, to have a chance to play for a championship, and you’ve just got to make the national tournament to do that because anything can happen when you’re in the postseason.” Coming off of the best season in Drover baseball history, the expectations are high for the 2014 squad, but Ross said he thinks his players can carve their own space in Drover baseball history. “This team this year is going to have to go out and create their own success. We can’t rely on what those guys did for us last year,” Ross said. “We’ve been there before, and now it’s their job to keep us there. We don’t want to take any steps backward.” The Drovers are receiving votes in the 2014 NAIA Baseball Coaches’ Preseason Top 25 Poll and were picked fifth in the Sooner Athletic Conference by conference coaches. Preseason polls are based off of the previous year’s performance. In 2013, the Drovers made their way to their first-ever NAIA Baseball National Championship tournament, playing in three games in the Oklahoma City pool before ending the season. That year, the Drovers had a record-breaking 41 wins, the program’s first NAIA All-Americans and two players sign with professional baseball franchises. Additionally, Ross won his first SAC Coach of the Year honor. “I think last year we got where we wanted to go and got to the national tournament. That’s always been our goal and last year was the first time we got there,” Ross said. Returning for another year are starting catcher Owen Adams, starting pitcher Chris Fischer as well as catcher Kyle Lewis and pitchers Aaron Copfer and Josh Terrell — all of whom Ross said he expects to lead the team. “Those guys were here last year and they know what it takes to get to where we want to go. I’m going to expect a lot of big things from those guys,” he said. Spending a great deal of time over the summer recruiting new talent for USAO, Ross and Assistant Coach Sam Hayden assembled an essentially new team. 17 sac & polls drover history stats & results your drovers season preview usao coaches drover athletics usao overview 2014 Drovers 18 Above: 2014 Drovers - (top row, from left) Head Coach Mike Ross, Greg Barnette, Ed Moore, Chris Fischer, Dave Abney, Josh Wonser, Brad Smith, Jose Flores, Andrew Landin, Josh Terrell, Cody Rieger, Kevin Royer, Owen Adams, Kyler Nichols, Assistant Coach Sam Hayden; (second row) Student Assistant Konrad Mueller, J.D. Weiss, Spenser Mailman, Hayden George, Francisco Bolaños, Joe Barron, Chris Pilkerton, Chris Musick, Joe Black, Rafael Peña, Colton Baker, Mason Stasyszen, Samuel Camacho, Student Assistant Seth Park; (first row) Aaron Copfer, Isaac Rodriguez, Rory Rivera, Jaime Gurrola, Warren Stehn Ryan Wescott, Eddie Malone, Kyle Lewis, Jason England and Blake Scannell Right: Drover seniors - (from left) Warren Stehn, Eddie Malone, Ryan Wescott, Chris Fischer, Kyle Lewis and Cody Rieger 2014 Roster usao coaches season preview your drovers stats & results drover history B/T Hometown/Previous School R/R Phoenix, Ariz./Paradise Valley CC R/R Hinton, Okla./Hinton HS L/R Hurst, Texas/Vernon JC R/R Canyon, Texas/Canyon HS R/R Amarillo, Texas/Redlands CC L/L Enid, Okla./Rose State College L/R Lubbock, Texas/Sul Ross State Univ. R/R Glendale, Ariz./Dixie State College R/R Albuquerque, N.M./Cibola HS R/R Azle, Texas/Vernon JC R/R San Antonio, Texas/Alvin CC R/R Maracay, Venezuela/Seward CC R/R Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep./Western OSC R/R Chandler, Ariz./Gateway CC R/R Ramona, Calif./NOC-Tonkawa R/R El Paso, Texas/Vernon JC R/R Fernley, Nev./Culver-Stockton College R/R Oklahoma City/Westmoore HS R/R Moriarty, N.M./Univ. of New Mexico S/R Queen Creek, Ariz./Central Washington Univ. R/R Mesa, Ariz./Gateway CC R/R New Braunfels, Texas/Frank Phillips College R/R Stillwater, Okla./NOC-Enid R/R Langley, B.C./Taft College L/L San Antonio, Texas/Univ. of the Incarnate Word R/R Roanoke, Texas/Univ. of Arkansas-Pine Bluff R/R Litchfield Park, Ariz./Paradise Valley CC R/R Oakland, Calif./Gateyway CC R/R Wichita Falls, Texas/Labette CC R/R Toledo, Ohio/Paradise Valley CC R/R Fort Worth, Texas/Timber Creek HS R/R Los Alamos, N.M./Los Alamos HS R/R Pocasset, Okla./Amber-Pocasset HS R/R Mustang, Okla./Mustang HS R/R San Antonio, Texas/Robert E. Lee HS R/R Mustang, Okla./Mustang HS drover athletics Wt. 175 160 180 175 170 160 170 190 190 180 200 174 195 180 190 235 205 175 180 210 200 200 195 225 160 205 190 210 225 225 190 160 220 180 170 175 usao overview No.Name Cl. Pos. Ht. 1 Aaron Copfer Jr. RHP 6’1 2 Hayden George So. OF 5’8 3 Blake Scannell Jr. OF 5’11 5 Colton Baker Fr. INF 5’7 6 Chris Musick Jr. INF 5’10 7 Joe Black Jr. OF 5’9 8 Spenser Mailman Jr. INF 5’7 9 Ryan Wescott Sr. OF 6’1 10 Owen Adams Jr. C 6’1 11 Jason England Jr. RHP 6’ 15 Ed Moore So. RHP 6’2 16 Francisco Bolaños Jr. INF 5’9 17 Rafael Peña Jr. C/INF 5’10 18 Isaac Rodriguez Jr. INF/RHP 6’1 19 Chris Pilkerton Jr. INF 5’9 20 Jaime Gurrola Jr. INF 5’11 21 Cody Rieger Sr. INF 6’3 22 Josh Terrell So. RHP 6’2 23 Chris Fischer Sr. RHP 6’2 24 Eddie Malone, Jr. Sr. INF 6’ 25 Kyle Lewis Sr. C 6’ 26 Andrew Landin Jr. INF 6’ 27 Kevin Royer Jr. RHP 6’3 28 Brad Smith Jr. RHP 6’5 29 Rory Rivera So. LHP 5’11 30 Warren Stehn III Sr. OF 6’1 31 Dave Abney Jr. RHP 6’4 33 Jose Flores Jr. RHP/INF 6’4 34 Joe Barron, Jr. Jr. INF 5’10 36 Josh Wonser Jr. RHP 6’7 RS Greg Barnette Fr. INF/OF 6’4 RS J.D. Weiss Fr. RHP 5’9 RS Kyler Nichols Fr. INF 5’11 RS Mason Stasyszen Fr. RHP 5’10 RS Samuel Camacho Fr. OF 5’10 RS Landon Vodka Fr. OF 5’11 Head Coach: Mike Ross Assistant Coach: Sam Hayden Student Assistants: Seth Park, Konrad Mueller sac & polls USAO Drovers @USAOlive usao.edu/sports 19 5 Samuel Camacho Colton Baker Owen Adams usao overview drover athletics usao coaches season preview your drovers stats & results drover history sac & polls 22 10 RS Position: CatcherHeight: 6’1 Class: Junior Major: Business Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Albuquerque, N.M. Previous School: Cibola High School Parents: Dave and Libby Adams Advice to Freshmen: Work hard and listen Position: InfielderHeight: 5’7 Class: RS Freshman Major: Business Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Canyon, Texas Previous School: Canyon High School Parents: Jeff and Cindy Baker Advice to Freshmen: Be coachable Position: OutfielderHeight: 5’10 Class: RS Sophomore Major: Business Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: San Antonio, Texas Previous School: Robert E. Lee High School Parents: Ronnie Camacho and Mary Robles Interesting Fact: Can play guitar 2013: Adams was the Drovers’ starting catcher in nearly every game of the season as a redshirt sophomore. At the plate, he was a strong batter, averaging .307 and recording 46 hits on the season. He was second on the team in doubles with 15. Also solid behind the plate, Adams ended the season with a fielding percentage of .990. Adams is one of two returning starters for the 2014 season. Against Bacone, Adams hit a walk-off twoRBI homer in a late rally for the win. 2012: In his redshirt freshman season, Adams split time behind the plate, playing in 22 games for the Drovers. With 18 hits off of 57 at bats, he finished the season with a batting average of .316. He hit home runs in games against Saint Mary and Lubbock Christian. For the season, he scored a total of five runs. 2011: Redshirt High School: Adams was named AllDistrict and Academic All-Metro while playing for Cibola High School near Albuquerque, N.M. He had a .420 batting average and hit two home runs in high school. 2013: Redshirt High School: Baker played second base for Canyon High School in Texas. He was named All-District First Team. He helped his team to the regional semi-finals in 2010 and to become district champions three years in a row. 2013: Redshirt High School: Playing for Robert E. Lee High School in San Antonio, Camacho was named All-District First Team and Academic All-State. He had a batting average of .377 in high school. Year GP-GSAvg. AB R H 2B3B HR RBI 2013 55-55.307150646150 2 29 2012 22-21.316 57 5 18 2 0 2 8 TOTAL 77-76.309 2071164 17 0 4 37 Career Highs At bats 5, v. Oklahoma City, 5/10/13 5, v. Hillsdale College, 3/14/12 Hits 3, multiple opponents Runs 2, v. Mid-America Christian, 4/25/13 2B 2, v. Bethany (Kan.), 2/23/13 HR 1, multiple opponents RBI 4, v. Arlington Baptist, 3/15/13 PO 13, v. Hillsdale College, 4/12/12 Hayden George Chris Fischer 2 2013: In his junior season, Fischer saw 10 starts, quickly earning his way as one of the Drovers’ conference starters. His season high of 10 strikeouts came in a March contest against Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College, and in an April game against No. 19 Oklahoma Baptist. He came in second on the team — and first among starters — in earned run average (3.84) and batting average against (.223). Those numbers put him second in school history in single season batting average against and third in earned run average. He was also second on the team in total strikeouts thrown with 67 on the year. 2012: Fischer spent one semester at the University of New Mexico. 2011: After Midland, Fischer attended Paradise Valley Community College. 2010: Fischer spent one season pitching at Midland College. High School: Fischer was named district MVP, All-State First Team, All-Metro First Team and All-District First Team. He was the New Mexico wins and strikeout leader. 2013: George saw time in 29 of the Drovers’ games in the 2013 campaign mostly as a courtesy runner. He scored 17 runs, including two a piece against Hillsdale Free Will Baptist, Arlington Baptist and Friends University. High School: George played outfield for Hinton High School before attending USAO. He was named to the All-Tournament team at Christian Heritage. Additionally, he helped his team to become district champions. Year App-GSERA W-L IP H R ER BB SO 201311-11.541-0 11.2542 518 Total 11-11.541-0 11.2542 518 Career Lows (at least two innings/game) Runs allowed 3, v. Saint Gregory’s, 4/13/13 Earned runs 1, v. Saint Gregory’s, 4/13/13 Hits 3, v. Saint Gregory’s, 4/13/13 BB 0, v. Saint Gregory’s, 4/13/13 SO (high) 3, multiple opponents Year GP-GSAvg. AB R H 2B3B HR RBI 201229-0 .250417 10000 TOTAL29-0 .250417 10000 Career Highs At bats 2, v. Arlington Baptist, 3/15/13 Hits 1, v. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist, 3/2/13 Runs 2, multiple opponents sac & polls Year App-GSERA W-L IP H R ER BB SO 2013 13-103.84 6-4 61 523426 24 67 Total 13-103.84 6-4 61 523426 24 67 Career Lows (at least two innings/game) Runs allowed 0, v. Rogers State, 4/5/13 0, v. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist, 3/2/13 Earned runs 0, multiple opponents Hits 1, v. Rogers State, 4/5/13 1, v. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist, 3/2/13 BB 0, v. Oklahoma City, 3/28/13 0, v. Bacone (Okla.), 3/13/13 SO (high) 10, v. Oklahoma Baptist, 4/21/13 10, v. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist, 3/2/13 USAO Drovers drover history 2013: As a relief pitcher, Copfer threw nearly 12 innings for the Drovers, making an appearance in 11 games. His one win on the season was also his lone start of the season. It was an April game against conference-foe Saint Gregory’s. For the season, he threw 18 strikeouts. 2010: Copfer pitched one season at Paradise Valley Community College in Phoeniz, Ariz., before joining the Drovers. High School: Copfer helped his team to become to 2009 Regional Champions while at Sandra Day O’Connor High School in Arizona. Additionally, he was named AllRegion First Team and All-State Second Team. stats & results Position: OutfielderHeight: 5’8 Class: Sophomore Major: Business Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Hinton, Okla. Previous School: Hinton High School Parents: Greg and Robin George Advice to Freshmen: Go to class your drovers Position: PitcherHeight: 6’2 Class: Senior Major: Business Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Moriarty, N.M. Previous School: University of New Mexico Parents: Jimmy and Monica Fischer Advice to Freshmen: Grind every day season preview Position: PitcherHeight: 6’1 Class: Junior Major: Phys. Ed. Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz. Previous School: Paradise Valley Community College Parents: Mark and Rebecca Copfer Advice to Freshmen: Work hard usao coaches Aaron Copfer drover athletics 23 usao overview 1 @USAOlive usao.edu/sports 23 22 Position: CatcherHeight: 6’ Class: Senior Major: Business Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Mesa, Ariz. Previous School: Gateway Community College Parents: Michael and Nancy Lewis Advice to Freshmen: Go to class Position: PitcherHeight: 6’2 Class: Sophomore Major: Business Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Oklahoma City Previous School: Westmoore High School Parents: Tony and Jill Terrell Advice to Freshmen: Go to class 2013: At catcher, Lewis saw five starts and eight appearances in his first season with the Drovers. He had four hits for the year, two of which were RBI doubles. For the season, he scored two runs — one against Saint Gregory’s late in the season and one in the season opener against Texas College. 2011-12: Lewis caught for two seasons at Gateway Community College in Phoenix, Ariz. He was named Defensive Player of the Year. High School: At Skyline High School in Arizona, Lewis was named Rookie of the Year, Silver Bat and All-Conference First Team. 2013: Terrell saw limited time on the mound as a redshirt freshman. In 14 innings, Terrell threw 15 strikeouts. One of his best games may have been against conference opponent Mid-America Christian, where he struck out seven batters in 3.1 innings. Also, in four innings against NCAA Division II Southwestern OSU, he gave up just one run. 2012: Redshirt High School: Terrell played for Westmoore High School before attending USAO. Year GP-GSAvg. AB R H 2B3B HR RBI 2013 8-5.2351724 20 0 2 TOTAL 8-5.2351724 20 0 2 Career Highs At bats 5, v. Texas College, 1/26/13 1, multiple opponents Hits 1, v. Saint Gregory’s, 4/12/13 Runs 1, v. Texas College, 1/26/13 1, v. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist, 3/2/13 2B 1, v. Texas College, 1/26/13 1, v. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist, 3/2/13 RBI 1, v. Texas College, 1/26/13 PO 14, v. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist, 3/2/13 Year App-GSERA W-L IP H R ER BB SO 2013 7-2 5.79 0-0 14 2510 9 2 15 Total 7-2 5.79 0-0 14 2510 9 2 15 Career Lows (at least two innings/game) Runs allowed 1, v. Southwestern OSU, 4/9/13 Earned runs 1, v. Southwestern OSU, 4/9/13 Hits 4, v. Southwestern OSU, 4/9/13 BB 0, v. Mid-America Christian, 4/28/13 0, v. Southwestern OSU, 4/9/13 SO (high) 7, v. Mid-America Christian, 4/28/13 J.D. Weiss Josh Terrell Kyle Lewis usao overview drover athletics usao coaches season preview your drovers stats & results drover history sac & polls 24 25 RS Position: PitcherHeight: 5’9 Class: RS Freshman Major: History Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Los Alamos, N.M. Previous School: Los Alamos High School Parents: Doug Weiss and Melissa Brown Advice to Freshmen: Take care of academics 2013: Redshirt High School: Weiss played for Los Alamos High School in New Mexico and helped his team become four-time district champions. He was named All-District First Team for his efforts. Joe Barron, Jr. Greg Barnette Dave Abney 34 2012-13: Barron played two seasons at first base for Labette Community College in Parsons, Kan. High School: While attending Hirschi High School in Texas, Barron was named All-District First Team four years in a row. In 2010, he was also named TSWA All-State. stats & results 11 Position: InfielderHeight: 5’9 Class: Junior Major: Phys. Ed. Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Maracay, Venezuela Previous School: Seward Community College Parents: Pedro Bolaños and Sara Alvarado Interesting Fact: Likes the baseball program Position: PitcherHeight: 6’ Class: Junior Major: Phys. Ed. Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Alze, Texas Previous School: Vernon Junior College Parents: James and Janice England Interesting Fact: Can throw left-handed 2012-13: Black spent two seasons playing outfield for Rose State College before joining the Drovers’ squad. High School: Black played for Enid High School before attending Rose State. 2012-13: Bolaños was named AllConference in the sub regional at Seward Community College in Liberal, Kan., where he played second base for two seasons. High School: Bolaños learned baseball in his native Venezuela before coming to the United States to play. 2013: England spent a year pitching at Vernon Junior College before deciding to transfer to USAO. 2012: Out of high school, England pitched one season at Clarendon College in Texas. High School: At Azle High School, England was named All-District First Team outfield. USAO Drovers @USAOlive usao.edu/sports sac & polls Position: OutfielderHeight: 5’9 Class: Junior Major: Business Management Bats: Left Throws: Left Hometown: Enid, Okla. Previous School: Rose State College Parents: Ron and Cindy Black Interesting Fact: Hates cats drover history 16 your drovers 7 Jason England High School: At Timber Creek High School, Barnette was named to the AllDistrict team three times. Francisco Bolaños 2012-13: Abney joins the Drovers after two seasons at Paradise Valley Community College in Phoenix, Ariz. In 2011, he played in the NJCAA Division II All-Star Game. High School: At Verrado High School, Abney had an ERA of 1.9 and a 7-2 record in 2010. He was named All-Region First Team in 2009 and 2010 and Region Player of the Year and All-State Second Team both in 2010. Joe Black Position: InfielderHeight: 5’10 Class: Junior Major: Phys. Ed. Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Wichita Falls, Texas Previous School: Labette Community College Parents: Joe Sr. and Laquintia Barron Interesting Fact: Speaks Spanish season preview Position: Infielder/OutfielderHeight: 6’4 Class: Freshman Major: Business Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas Previous School: Timber Creek High School Parents: Mike and Laura Barnette Interesting Fact: Was born in Orange County, Calif. usao coaches Position: PitcherHeight: 6’4 Class: Junior Major: Business Management Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Litchfield Park, Ariz. Previous School: Paradise Valley Community College Parents: John and Kathy Abney Interesting Fact: Goes water-skiing every summer drover athletics RS usao overview 31 27 Andrew Landin Jaime Gurrola Jose Flores 20 26 Position: InfielderHeight: 6’ Class: Junior Major: Psychology Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: New Braunfels, Texas Previous School: Frank Phillips College Parents: Junior and Del Landin Interesting Fact: Had a unicorn as high school mascot 2013: Flores pitched and was a utility player for one season at Gateway Community College in Phoenix, Ariz. 2012: Flores played one season at South Mountain Community College. High School: Before college, Flores played for Tempe High School. 2012-13: Gurrola played two season at Vernon Junior College at third base before joining the Drovers. High School: Gurrola was named an AllAmerican at El Dorado High School. 2012-13: Landin played first base and right field for two seasons at Frank Phillips College in Borger, Texas. His freshman year, he batted at .309, improving to .336 the following season. High School: At New Braunfels High School, Landin played two years of varsity baseball. 8 24 Ed Moore Position: InfielderHeight: 5’11 Class: Junior Major: Psychology Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: El Paso, Texas Previous School: Vernon Junior College Parents: Jaime and Irene Gurrola Interesting Fact: Is not good at video games Eddie Malone, Jr. Position: Pitcher/InfielderHeight: 6’4 Class: Junior Major: Phys. Ed. Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Oakland, Calif. Previous School: Gateway Community College Parents: James and Lydia Flores Interesting Fact: Is the tallest member of his family Spenser Mailman usao overview drover athletics usao coaches season preview your drovers stats & results drover history sac & polls 28 33 15 Position: InfielderHeight: 5’7 Class: Junior Major: Biology Bats: Left Throws: Right Hometown: Lubbock, Texas Previous School: Sul Ross State University Parents: Doug Mailman and Carmen Weaver Interesting Fact: Claims to be the tallest on the team Position: InfielderHeight: 6’ Class: Senior Major: Phys. Ed. Bats: Switch Throws: Right Hometown: Queen Creek, Ariz. Previous School: Central Washington University Parents: Eddie and Maryjane Malone Interesting Fact: Played in the Little League World Series Position: PitcherHeight: 6’2 Class: Sophomore Major: Phys. Ed. Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: San Antonio, Texas Previous School: Alvin Community College Parents: James and Anya Moore Interesting Fact: Was born in Russia 2011: Mailman played one season at second base for Sul Ross State University. 2009: Mailman played one season at Midland College. High School: At Monterey High School in Lubbock, Texas, Mailman was named All-State First Team in 2007 and 2008 and All-State Second Team in 2006. In 2007, he helped his team to become District Champions. 2013: Malone played one season at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Wash. 2012: As his sophomore season, Malone played one season at Mesa Community College. 2011: Out of high school, Malone played a season at Scottsdale Community College. High School: Malone was named AllState at Queen Creek High School in Arizona. 2013: Moore pitched one season at Alvin Community College in Texas. High School: While playing for Tom C. Clark High School in Texas, Moore was named All-District and helped his team to become District Champions. Rafael Peña Kyler Nichols Chris Musick 17 High School: Nichols played third base for Amber-Pocasset High School, helping his team to three State Tournament appearances. In 2012, his team became State Runners Up. 2012-13: Peña played two seasons at Western Oklahoma State College in Altus. In 2012, he was named to the All-Regional Team. High School: Peña attended CENAPEC in Santo Domino, Dominican Republic. 29 Position: InfielderHeight: 6’3 Class: Senior Major: Business Management Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Fernley, Nev. Previous School: Culver-Stockton College Parents: Steve and Lorie Rieger Interesting Fact: Worked in a gold mine for two years Position: PitcherHeight: 5’11 Class: Sophomore Major: Math Education Bats: Left Throws: Left Hometown: San Antonio, Texas Previous School: University of the Incarnate Word Parents: Rory and Irma Rivera Interesting Fact: Fixes electronics in his off time 2012-13: Pilkerson spent two season as an infielder for Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa. There, he was named an Academic All-American. High School: At Ramona High School in California, Pilkerton was named to the AllAcademic Team. 2013: Rieger spent one season at CulverStockton College. 2011-12: Rieger played two seasons at second base for Cerro Coso Community College in California, where he earned the Charles Dye Memorial Award for Character and led the team in batting average (.440). High School: In high school, Rieger was named All-League First Team and had the highest batting average on his team at .486. 2013: Rivera pitched one season for the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. High School: Before college, Rivera attended Highlands High School, also in San Antonio. USAO Drovers @USAOlive usao.edu/sports sac & polls Position: InfielderHeight: 5’9 Class: Junior Major: Business Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Ramona, Calif. Previous School: Northern Oklahoma - Tonkawa Parents: Dave and Lynne Pilkerton Interesting Fact: Can grow a beard in a week drover history 21 stats & results Rory Rivera your drovers 19 Cody Rieger 2012-13: Musick spent two seasons at Redlands Community College, playing both infield and outfield. High School: Musick attended Tascosa High School in Amarillo, Texas, before college. Chris Pilkerton Position: Catcher/InfielderHeight: 5’10 Class: Junior Major: Phys. Ed. Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Previous School: Western Oklahoma State College Parents: Rafael and Dinova Peña Interesting Fact: Spent the summer on the beach season preview Position: InfielderHeight: 5’11 Class: Freshman Major: Business Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Pocasset, Okla. Previous School: Amber-Pocasset High School Parents: Lonnie Nichols and Dorothy Presley Interesting Fact: Has never been on an airplane usao coaches Position: InfielderHeight: 5’10 Class: Junior Major: Business Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Amarillo, Texas Previous School: Redlands Community College Parents: Tony and Alvina Musick Interesting Fact: Loves the show “Pretty Little Liars” drover athletics RS usao overview 6 29 Blake Scannell Kevin Royer Isaac Rodriguez 3 Position: OutfilederHeight: 5’11 Class: Junior Major: Business Bats: Left Throws: Right Hometown: Hurst, Texas Previous School: Vernon Junior College Parents: Dennis Scannell and Michelle Miller Interesting Fact: Was born in California Rodriguez played infield 2012-13: and pitcher for two season at Gateway Community College in Phoenix, Ariz. High School: Before college, Rodriguez attended Chandler High School in Arizona. 2013: Royer pitched one season at Northern Oklahoma College in Enid. 2012: Before NOC, Royer played for Northeastern Oklahoma in Miami, Okla. 2011: Royer attended Oklahoma State out of high school. High School: Royer played for Stillwater High School before college. 2012-13: Scannell played shortstop and center field for two seasons at Vernon Junior College. High School: Scannell was named AllDistrict in 2010 and 2011 while playing for L.D. Bell High School in Hurst, Texas. Brad Smith 28 RS Warren Stehn III Position: PitcherHeight: 6’3 Class: Junior Major: Pre-pharmacy Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Stillwater, Okla. Previous School: Northern Oklahoma - Enid Parents: Tom and Joleen Royer Interesting Fact: Is the tallest one in his family Mason Stasyszen usao overview drover athletics usao coaches stats & results drover history sac & polls 30 27 Position: Pitcher/InfielderHeight: 6’1 Class: Junior Major: Phys. Ed. Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Chandler, Ariz. Previous School: Gateway Community College Parents: Fernado and Ana Rodriguez Interesting Fact: Has a 15-month-old son your drovers season preview 18 30 Position: PitcherHeight: 6’5 Class: Junior Major: Business Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Langley, B.C. Previous School: Taft College Parents: Glenn and Marianne Smith Interesting Fact: His entire family is six-foot tall or taller Position: PitcherHeight: 5’10 Class: Freshman Major: Phys. Ed. Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Mustang, Okla. Previous School: Mustang High School Parents: Charles and Nancy Stasyszen Interesting Fact: Had ACL surgery Position: OutfielderHeight: 6’1 Class: Senior Major: Business Management Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Roanoke, Texas Previous School: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Parents: Warren and Selena Stehn Interesting Fact: Has lived in six different states 2012-13: Smith pitched two season at Taft College in California. High School: Before college, Smith attended Langley Fundamental Secondary in British Columbia, Canada. High School: Stasyszen pitched for Mustang High School before attending USAO. 2013: Stehn played outfield for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff before transferring to USAO. 2011-12: Out of high school, Stehn played two seasons at Galveston College. High School: Stehn was named AllDistrict and First Team Defense at Northwest High School in Texas. There, he helped his team become District Runners Up. Josh Wonser Ryan Wescott Landon Vodka 36 Position: PitcherHeight: 6’7 Class: Junior Major: Business Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Toleda, Ohio Previous School: Paradise Valley Community College Parents: Steve and Julie Wonser Interesting Fact: Is the tallest person in his family High School: Vodka attended Mustang High School before college. 2013: Wescott attended Dixie State University in Utah, where he played outfield and led the team in stolen bases. 2011-12: Out of high school, Wescott played two season at Paradise Valley Community College in Phoenix, Ariz. High School: In Arizona, Wescott was named All-State. He helped his baseball program to become State Runners Up. His senior year, he batted a .420 with five homers. 2012-13: Wonser pitched two seasons at Paradise Valley Community College in Phoenix, Ariz. High School: Before college, Wonser attended Willow Canyon High School. season preview Position: OutfielderHeight: 6’1 Class: Senior Major: Phys. Ed. Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Glendale, Ariz. Previous School: Dixie State University Parents: Steve and Deborah Wescott Interesting Fact: Enjoys hunting and fishing usao coaches Position: OutfielderHeight: 5’11 Class: Freshman Major: Biology Bats: Right Throws: Right Hometown: Mustang, Okla. Previous School: Mustang High School Parents: Marvin and Donna Vodka Interesting Fact: Has a last name like a type of alcohol drover athletics 9 usao overview RS your drovers stats & results drover history sac & polls USAO Drovers @USAOlive usao.edu/sports 31 2013 Game Results Earned Run Average (at least 100 AB) Brian Vigo Jared Coon Heath Wilda Blake Pruett Konrad Mueller .386 .385 .378 .355 .319 Runs Jared Coon Robert Summers Heath Wilda Brian Vigo Konrad Mueller Blake Pruett Hits Jared Coon Brian Vigo Heath Wilda Konrad Mueller Zach Gonzalez Doubles Triples Home Runs RBI 12 7 5 5 4 4 57 53 49 34 33 Stolen Bases .207 .223 .251 .276 .287 Innings Pitched Seth Sturgeon 89 Blake McMullen 87.1 David Garcia 62 Chris Fischer 61 Josh Goodman 48 Strikeouts Blake McMullen Chris Fischer Seth Sturgeon David Garcia Josh Goodman 90 67 48 45 27 Complete Games Blake McMullen Seth Sturgeon David Garcia Chris Fischer Shutouts Blake McMullen Seth Sturgeon Wins Blake McMullen Seth Sturgeon David Garcia Chris Fischer Josh Goodman Saves Josh Goodman Chris Fischer 5 4 2 1 2 1 9 9 7 6 5 9 1 sac & polls Heath Wilda Jared Coon Brian Vigo Zach Gonzalez Blake Pruett 4 2 2 1 1 (at least 40 IP) Josh Goodman Chris Fischer Seth Sturgeon Blake McMullen David Garcia drover history Brian Vigo Heath Wilda Jared Coon Zach Gonzalez Chance Hill Blake Pruett 18 15 15 11 11 Batting Average Against stats & results Blake Pruett Jared Coon Heath Wilda Konrad Mueller Brian Vigo 84 78 74 59 55 2.25 3.84 4.04 4.95 5.37 your drovers Jared Coon Owen Adams Heath Wilda Robert Summers Brian Vigo 51 45 43 40 34 34 (at least 40 IP) Josh Goodman Chris Fischer Seth Sturgeon Blake McMullen David Garcia season preview Bold home games; * Sooner Athletic Conference games ** SAC Tournament games ; ^ NAIA National Championship tournament Batting Average usao coaches ScoreW/LRecord Attend 5-0 W 1-0 80 4-1 W 2-0 85 7-0 W 3-0 80 14-1 W 4-0 85 6-3 W 5-0 105 5-3 W 6-0 95 5-7 L 6-1 100 5-1 W 7-1 100 6-3 W 8-1 90 2-1 W 9-1 90 4-5 L 9-2 100 5-2 W 10-2 125 11-7 W 11-2 125 19-4 W 12-2 125 13-4 W 13-2 85 12-1 W 14-2 85 4-0 W 15-2 85 17-2 W 16-2 75 7-0 W 17-2 75 1-9 L 17-3 48 1-0 W 18-3, 1-0 80 8-1 W 19-3, 2-0 75 11-3 W 20-3, 3-0 80 9-7 W 21-3 60 20-2 W 22-3 75 4-2 W 23-3 85 4-3 W 24-3 90 5-3 W 25-3 125 5-4 W 26-3, 4-0 75 2-11 L 26-4, 4-1 75 9-8 W 27-4, 5-1 100 2-10 L 27-5, 5-2 120 2-6 L 27-6, 5-3 125 3-4 L 27-7, 5-4 125 7-10 L 27-8, 5-5 105 1-2 L 27-9, 5-6 105 0-1 L 27-10, 5-7 145 8-5 W 28-10, 6-7 162 6-3 W 29-10, 7-7 90 0-9 Lf 29-11, 7-8 100 0-9 Lf 29-12 40 3-6 L 29-13 80 0-1 L 29-14, 7-9 90 9-7 W 30-14, 8-9 90 5-2 W 31-14, 9-9 65 6-5 W 32-14, 10-9 70 3-11 L 32-15, 10-10 130 10-8 W 33-15, 11-10 135 6-4 W 34-15, 12-10 105 4-11 L 34-16, 12-11 105 10-4 W 35-16, 13-11 85 5-0 W 36-16, 14-11 85 7-1 W 37-16, 15-11 125 7-3 W 38-16, 16-11 125 6-5 W 39-16 125 14-1 W 40-16 125 2-4 L 40-17 150 5-8 L 40-18 95 5-4 W 41-18 95 6-7 L 41-19 125 drover athletics Opponent at Texas College at Texas College at Texas College at Texas College at Northwood University at Northwood University at Northwood University Saint Mary’s College Saint Mary’s College Saint Mary’s College Saint Mary’s College Friends University Friends University Friends University Bethany College Bethany College Bethany College Hillsdale Free Will Baptist Hillsdale Free Will Baptist at Southwestern OSU Wayland Baptist* Wayland Baptist* Wayland Baptist* Bacone (Okla.) Arlington Baptist Arlington Baptist Arlington Baptist at Friends University at Lubbock Christian* at Lubbock Christian* at Lubbock Christian* at Lubbock Christian* at Oklahoma City* at Oklahoma City* Oklahoma City* Oklahoma City* at Rogers State* at Rogers State* Rogers State* Rogers State* Southwestern OSU Southwestern OSU Saint Gregory’s* Saint Gregory’s* at Saint Gregory’s* at Saint Gregory’s* at Oklahoma Baptist* at Oklahoma Baptist* Oklahoma Baptist* Oklahoma Baptist* at Mid-America Christian* at Mid-America Christian* Mid-America Christian* Mid-America Christian* v. Rogers State** v. Mid-America Christian** v. Oklahoma City** v. Sterling (Kan.)^ v. Northwestern (Iowa)^ v. Oklahoma City^ usao overview Date Jan. 25 Jan. 25 Jan. 26 Jan. 26 Feb. 1 Feb. 2 Feb. 2 Feb. 8 Feb. 8 Feb. 9 Feb. 9 Feb. 16 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 23 Feb. 24 Feb. 24 March 2 March 2 March 5 March 8 March 8 March 9 March 13 March 15 March 16 March 16 March 19 March 22 March 22 March 23 March 23 March 28 March 28 March 30 March 30 April 5 April 5 April 6 April 6 April 9 April 9 April 12 April 12 April 13 April 13 April 20 April 20 April 21 April 21 April 25 April 25 April 28 April 28 May 1 May 3 May 3 May 9 May 10 May 10 2013 Team Leaders Brian Vigo 20 Robert Summers 18 Jared Coon 11 Austin Ardrey 6 Konrad Mueller 6 USAO Drovers @USAOlive usao.edu/sports 35 sac & polls drover history stats & results your drovers season preview usao coaches drover athletics usao overview 2013 Statistics 36 Batting/Fielding GP-GS AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG%BB HBPSO SF SHSB-SBA PO A E FLD% Owen Adams 55-550.3071506 46150 2 29670.4472015 2825 2-2 343364 0.990 8 20 10002 1 0.125 1 1 301 6-8 1 001.000 Austin Ardrey 31-20.125 Dakota Blanchard 3-0 0.000 0 000000 0 0.000 0 0 000 0-0 0 010.000 Jared Coon 58-58 0.385218 5184182 5 53 1210.55512 3 21 4 1 11-16 86 16 2 0.981 0 000000 0 0.000 0 0 000 0-0 1 301.000 Aaron Copfer 11-10.000 Jacob Crase 2-0 0.000 0 000000 0 0.000 0 0 000 0-0 0 000.000 0.300 60 11 18 60219300.500 7 4 22 00 0-0 26410.968 Daniel Edwards29-15 Chris Fischer 13-10 0.000 0 000000 0 0.000 0 0 000 0-0 1 930.769 David Garcia 15-10 0.000 0 000000 0 0.000 1 0 000 0-0 3 12 31.000 4 17 10000 1 0.250 0 0 000 3-6 0 000.000 Hayden George29-00.250 Arnold Gomez 7-0 0.000 0 000000 0 0.000 0 0 000 0-0 0 101.000 Zach Gonzalez 55-550.3021823355100 5 34800.4402012 3121 2-2 413258 0.982 Josh Goodman31-00.000 1 000000 0 0.000 0 0 000 0-0 1 12 01.000 Chance Hill 58-560.26216830446 0 4 28620.369206 4213 2-2 0 0 0 0.000 11-30.200 10 520000 2 0.200 7 1 110 0-0 3 101.000 Tylor Lee Kyle Lewis 8-5 0.235 17 242002 6 0.353 1 1 601 0-0 38410.977 2 000000 0 0.000 0 0 000 0-0 0 000.000 Ryan Lombardi2-0 0.000 Blake McMullen22-16 0.000 1 100000 0 0.000 0 0 000 0-0 8 18 01.000 Simon Mitchell12-40.000 1 000000 0 0.000 0 0 100 0-0 1 301.000 Konrad Mueller 58-580.31918534596 1 0 22670.362171 1916 6-8 68 137 230.899 Blake Pruett 51-480.3551413450104 4 33800.567213 1322 3-4 69 1 2 0.972 Clinton Selman10-00.000 0 000000 0 0.000 0 0 000 0-0 0 000.000 Seth Sturgeon 16-15 0.000 0 000000 0 0.000 0 0 000 0-0 2 830.833 Robert Summers53-530.2821814551110 0 18620.3432215 2624 18-1967 123 120.941 Josh Terrell 7-2 0.000 0 000000 0 0.000 0 0 000 0-0 0 301.000 Brian Vigo 58-58 0.386202 4078111 12 49 1270.62912 3 44 1 3 20-24 102 4 2 0.981 Heath Wilda 56-56 0.378196 4374152 7 57 1140.58214 11 17 7 0 2-3 40 70 7 0.940 Total 58 0.328 172737256711010 41 3468200.475 17576 2742327 75-94 127349068 0.963 Opponents 58 0.260 164923142975 10 32 2206200.376 12150 3531027 77-94 123648776 0.958 Pitching ERA W-L GP-GS CG SHO CBO Dakota Blanchard 18.00 0-13-000 0 Aaron Copfer 1.54 1-011-1 00 0 Jacob Crase 9.00 0-02-000 0 Daniel Edwards0.00 0-01-000 0 Chris Fischer 3.846-413-101 0 1 David Garcia 5.377-314-102 0 0 Arnold Gomez 10.13 0-07-000 0 Josh Goodman 2.255-2 30-00 0 1 Blake McMullen4.959-416-165 2 0 Simon Mitchell 2.934-0 11-40 0 1 Clinton Selman3.97 0-110-0 00 2 Seth Sturgeon 4.049-216-154 1 2 5.790-0 7-2 0 0 0 Josh Terrell Total 4.24 41-17 58 12 3 7 Opponents 6.86 16-40 58 10 2 0 SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR B/Avg WP HBP BKSFA-SHA 02 444131 000.364 01 0 0-0 011.2 542518 1 000.125 43 0 2-0 01 331120 000.500 00 0 0-0 01 100010 000.250 10 0 0-0 161 52342624679 05 0.2233 4 0 2-3 062 714137124510 36 0.2874 7 1 2-6 05.113 86182 020.433 10 0 0-0 948 34141214276 02 0.2073 7 0 2-3 087.1955448289014 27 0.2764 7 1 2-4 030.228111016225 20 0.2430 7 0 1-1 011.1 11 55272 000.256 02 0 0-0 089 874340154821 39 0.2515 11 0 3-5 014 25109 2 154 01 0.3790 1 0 0-1 10424.142923120012135375 1032 0.260 25 50 2 14-23 6 412.0567372314175253110 1041 0.328 30 76 4 27-22 Year-by-Year Records Individual Records Hitting Tom Hurst 199515-28 21-36-1 1996 1997 21-30-1 L.J. Powell 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 15-34 21-30 32-20 16-29 22-32 25-22 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 13-34 21-32 17-22 23-25-1 24-25 Mike Ross 2009 37-14+ 2010 28-20 201126-25 201228-21 201341-19 + co-Head Coach usao coaches drover athletics usao overview Overall 446-498-3 58 58 58 58 56 Jared Coon Chance Hill Konrad Mueller Brian Vigo Heath Wilda 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 Games Started 58 58 58 56 56 Jared Coon Konrad Mueller Brian Vigo Chance Hill Heath Wilda 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 At Bats season preview 218 202 196 190 185 Jared Coon Brian Vigo Heath Wilda Hayden Herrin Konrad Mueller 2013 2013 2013 1999 2013 Batting Average .485 .413 .409 .409 .406 .406 your drovers 84 78 74 72 72 40 Ryan Birney Joe Cook Joe Cook Brandon Bruner Multiple players Runs 63 59 56 53 53 Scored Joe Cook Hayden Herrin Conner Bridgman Les Graham Josh Free 37 33 31 31 28 Brandt Lierle Jay Moore Joe Cook Jay Moore Josh Free 2009 2003 2002 2003 2013 2009 2005 2000 Stolen Base Attempts Brandt Lierle Jason Brown Hayden Herrin Heath Wilda Jay Moore 2009 2000 2000 2013 1996 Jared Coon Hayden Herrin Luke Krobath Heath Wilda 2012 1999 2009 2012 2007 2000 1999 1998 2000 2000 2011 2003 2000 Base on Balls Stolen Bases Doubles 22 22 20 19 5 5 5 5 4 2013 2013 2013 2000 1999 Brandt Lierle Les Graham Marcus Jones Trey Palacol Brian Vigo Joe Burnell Trey Palacol Jason Brown 2013 2011 Triples Jared Coon Brian Vigo Heath Wilda Hayden Herrin Hayden Herrin RBI 63 63 59 57 57 Jared Coon Brandon Jewett 2009 2010 2011 2000 2009 2008 Home Runs 21 16 14 13 12 12 12 12 18 18 (100 minimum ABs) Kevin Carby Regulo Moy Conner Bridgman Hayden Herrin Luke Krobath Ryan Birney Hits Ryan Wescott stats & results drover history sac & polls Games Played 2007 1996 2000 1997 2000 Hit by Pitch 15 15 15 15 14 22 20 19 19 19 24 24 22 22 22 Owen Adams Robert Summers Trey Palacol Daryl Schaub Josh Free Sean Riley Brian Vigo Romus Cezar Kai Kirby Hayden Herrin Brian Vigo Sean Riley Romus Cezar Jared Ellis Hayden Herrin 2013 2013 2003 1998 2000 1998 2013 2012 2009 2000 2013 1998 2012 2002 2000 Strikeouts 55 44 44 42 42 Marcus Jones Brian Vigo Jared Ellis Chance Hill Luke Krobath 2002 2013 2003 2013 2010 Errors 29 26 24 23 23 23 Jared Ellis Brant Yancey Brant Yancey Konrad Mueller William Trisciani John Tointigh 2002 1996 1997 2013 2000 1999 Pitching Home Runs Allowed 2013 2002 2013 2012 2011 Strikeouts Blake McMullen Nate Hammons Matt Mallory Caleb Martin Brandon Brantley 2013 2009 2007 2011 2005 Hits Allowed 2013 2011 2012 2002 2013 2001 (Minimum 40 IP) 12 Josh Goodman 20 Jonathan Key 23 David Garcia 25 Allen Orgain 25 Josh McMartin 2013 2002 2012 2002 2000 Batting Average Against (Minimum 40 IP) .207 Josh Goodman .223 Chris Fischer .239 David Garcia .251 Seth Sturgeon .253 Matt Mallory 2013 2013 2012 2013 2007 Wins 10 9 9 9 9 9 Nate Hammons Blake McMullen Seth Sturgeon Caleb Martin Caleb Martin John LeMasters 2009 2013 2013 2011 2009 2000 Fewest Losses (Minimum 40 IP) Brandon Dean Jonathan Key Seth Sturgeon Josh McMartin Multiple players 2009 2002 2012 2000 Appearances 30 26 25 24 23 23 Josh Goodman Alfonso Cardenas Kevin Schultz Josh Goodman Brandon Dean Matt Mallory 2013 2010 2012 2011 2009 2006 Games Started 17 16 15 15 14 14 14 Brian Hunnicutt Blake McMullen Seth Sturgeon Nate Hammons Eddie Cervantes Caleb Martin Caleb Martin Caleb Martin Brandon Brantley Nate Hammons Nate Hammons Matt Mallory John LeMasters 2009 2013 2013 2010 2011 Saves 9 8 5 5 5 Josh Goodman Matt Lovelady Ken Wieda Matt Mallory Waylon Heavin 2008 2013 2013 2010 2012 2011 2009 Wild Pitches 2011 2005 2010 2009 2007 2000 Hits Batsmen Complete Games 8 8 7 7 7 7 92.1 Nate Hammons 89 Seth Sturgeon 87.1 Blake McMullen 85.2 Nate Hammons 84.2 Caleb Martin 13 12 11 8 8 8 8 19 15 15 15 13 13 Caleb Martin Kevin Schultz Brandon Brantley David Garcia Brandon Dean Matt Sopic Jason Bobbit Ricky Duke Kevin Schultz Brian Downing Allen Orgain David Garcia John LeMasters 2013 2005 2008 2006 2003 2009 2012 2004 2011 2009 2009 2005 2008 2012 2005 2003 2011 2001 Shutouts 2 2 2 Blake McMullen Nate Hammons Mike Smith your drovers 0 0 1 1 2 Innings Pitched 2004 2000 season preview Earned Runs Allowed 2013 2012 2007 2006 2002 1999 Jason Bobbit J.R. Royall Multiple players usao coaches (Minimum 40 IP) 34 Josh Goodman 45 Tyler Porter 47 David Garcia 49 Jonathan Key 52 Chris Fischer 52 Jayson Wilson Most Losses 9 8 7 drover athletics 90 89 76 75 73 2 3 4 4 4 4 (Minimum 40 IP) Josh Goodman Seth Sturgeon Justin Ferguson Brian Wyatt Jonathan Key Chad Jerman usao overview (Minimum 40 IP) 2.25 Josh Goodman 3.83 Jonathan Key 3.84 Chris Fischer 3.93 David Garcia 3.93 Caleb Martin 2013 2007 2002 stats & results drover history USAO Drovers @USAOlive usao.edu/sports sac & polls Chris Fischer Earned Run Average 41 Career Records usao overview drover athletics Games Started At Bats sac & polls drover history stats & results your drovers season preview Games Played usao coaches Hitting 42 183 182 176 170 163 175 170 166 158 153 593 537 500 498 491 William Trisciani Trey Palacol Jared Ellis Hayden Herrin Brandt Lierle William Trisciani Hayden Herrin Trey Palacol Jared Ellis Brandt Lierle Hayden Herrin William Trisciani Jared Ellis Brandt Lierle Joe Cook 2000-03 2002-05 2001-04 1999-01, 03 2006-09 2000-03 1999-01, 03 2002-05 2001-04 2006-09 1999-01, 03 2000-03 2001-04 2006-09 1998-00 Batting Average .404 .396 .393 .392 .390 (Minimum 2 seasons) Jay Moore Ryan Birney Jared Coon Scott Ylda Conner Bridgman 1996-97 2007-08 2012-13 2007-08 2010-11 Hits 229 181 176 171 165 Hayden Herrin Trey Palacol William Trisciani Joe Cook Jared Ellis 1999-01, 03 2002-05 2000-03 1998-00 2001-04 Home Runs 32 31 Brandt Lierle Trey Palacol 2006-09 2002-05 29 27 24 Hayden Herrin Cody Hines Les Graham 1999-01, 03 2006-08 2002-03 RBI 142 139 113 111 109 Brandt Lierle Hayden Herrin Trey Palacol Jay Moore Jared Ellis 2006-09 1999-01, 03 2002-05 1996-97 2001-04 Hayden Herrin Jared Coon Heath Wilda Bryan Jones Luke Krobath Joe Cook 1999-01, 03 2012-13 2012-13 2006-08 2009-10 1998-00 Triples 11 11 9 8 7 7 Hayden Herrin Joe Cook Ryan Birney Jared Ellis Grady Wood William Trisciani 1999-01, 03 1998-00 2007-08 2001-04 2003-06 2000-03 Runs Scored 167 151 123 119 117 Hayden Herrin Joe Cook Jared Ellis Brandt Lierle Sean Riley 1999-01, 03 1998-00 2001-04 2006-09 1996-98 Base on Balls 89 77 73 69 Brandt Lierle Erick Muncy Sean Riley Brant Yancey Jay Moore 1996-97 Hit by Pitch 40 25 25 23 21 21 Trey Palacol Josh Slovak Daryl Schaub Robert Summers Zach Gonzalez Conner Bridgman 2002-05 2002-04 1996-98 2010-13 2012-13 2010-11 Stolen Bases Doubles 53 40 34 34 33 33 64 2006-09 1996-98 1996-98 1996-98 52 45 40 34 33 Hayden Herrin Jared Ellis Carey Phariss Romus Cezar Robert Summers 1999-01, 03 2001-04 1999-01 2011-12 2010-13 Stolen Base Attempts 62 53 48 40 41 Hayden Herrin Jared Ellis Carey Phariss Robert Summers Joe Cook 1999-01, 03 2001-04 1999-01 2010-13 1998-00 Strikeouts 131 123 116 108 94 Jared Ellis Brandt Lierle William Trisciani Sean Riley Trey Palacol 2001-04 2006-09 2000-03 1996-98 2002-05 William Trisciani Brant Yancey Jared Ellis Hayden Herrin Jeff Sowards 2000-03 1996-98 2001-04 1999-01, 03 1996-98 Errors 78 55 42 42 40 Pitching Earned Run Average 30 23 16 15 14 Caleb Martin 2008-11 Nate Hammons 2007, 09-10 Seth Sturgeon 2012-13 Chad Jerman 1999-02 John LeMasters 1999-01 Fewest Losses Strikeouts Caleb Martin 2008-11 Nate Hammons 2007, 09-10 Chad Jerman 1999-02 David Garcia 2011-13 Ricky Duke 2007-09 Jose Flores Josh Goodman Matt Lovelady Ken Wieda Matt Mallory Brandon Dean 2011-13 2004-06 2008-10 2006-07 2009 2008-11 2004-05 2011-13 1999-02 2012 1998-01 USAO Drovers 38 36 34 31 24 Ricky Duke Caleb Martin Jayson Wilson David Garcia Brandon Brantley 2007-09 2008-11 1998-01 2011-13 2004-05 sac & polls Caleb Martin Brandon Brantley David Garcia Chad Jerma Kevin Schultz Jayson Wilson 15 8 7 5 3 Hit Batsmen Wild Pitches 23 15 15 13 12 12 Saves drover history Blake McMullen 2012-13 Seth Sturgeon 2012-13 Caleb Martin 2008-11 Nate Hammons 2007, 09-10 Mike Smith 2002 Multiple players stats & results 2 2 2 2 2 1 301.1 Caleb Martin 2008-11 217 Nate Hammons 2007, 09-10 1999-02 215 Chad Jerman 191 Jayson Wilson 1998-01 2011-13 188 David Garcia your drovers Shutouts Innings Pitched season preview Caleb Martin 2008-11 Nate Hammons 2007, 09-10 Jason Wilson 1998-01 Chad Jerman 1999-02 John LeMasters 1999-01 usao coaches Complete Games 21 17 11 10 10 drover athletics (Minimum 2 seasons) 2 Simon Mitchell 2012-13 3 Seth Sturgeon 2012-13 Josh Goodman 2011-13 5 6 Blake McMullen 2012-13 7 Pat Bridges 2006-07 7 Brandon Brantley 2004-05 Home Runs Allowed (Minimum 100 IP) Appearances 11 Josh Goodman 2011-13 76 Josh Goodman 2011-13 11 Blake McMullen 2012-13 Caleb Martin 2008-11 65 12 Seth Sturgeon 2012-13 54 Chad Jerman 1999-02 David Garcia 2011-13 18 52 Brian Hunnicutt 2005-08 Ricky Duke 2007-09 24 46 Ricky Duke 2007-09 Jayson Wilson 1998-01 46 Batting Average Against (Minimum 100 IP) Games Started .254 Seth Sturgeon 2012-13 52 Caleb Martin 2008-11 .259 Josh Goodman 2011-13 Chad Jerman 1999-02 38 2002-03 .269 Allen Orgain 36 Nate Hammons 2007, 09-10 .275 Nate Hammons 2007, 09-10 David Garcia 2011-13 30 2011-13 .276 David Garcia 30 Jayson Wilson 1998-01 243 192 147 133 125 usao overview 4.14 4.40 4.44 5.07 5.49 Wins (Minimum 100 IP) Seth Sturgeon 2012-13 Josh Goodman 2011-13 Nate Hammons 2007, 09-10 David Garcia 2011-13 Allen Orgain 2002-03 @USAOlive usao.edu/sports 43 Thank You to our Sponsors & Mascot/Nickname..........................Knights School Colors...................... Navy and blue Location..........................Cedar Hill, Texas Enrollment....................................... 1,100 Head Coach.................... Jeremy Kennedy 2013 Record....................................44-13 2013 SAC Record.................................NA SAC Finish............................................NA Website............ knights.gonorthwood.com Sports Information..........Renotta Edwards SID Phone Number...........(972) 293-5497 Athletic Director.......................Jack Allday Home: April 26, 2014 Away: April 24, 2014 Mascot/Nickname...........................Eagles School Colors..................... Blue and white Location............................. Bethany, Okla. Enrollment.......................................... 900 Head Coach....................... Kevin Thornton 2013 Record.........................................NA 2013 SAC Record.................................NA SAC Finish............................................NA Website....................www.scueagles.com Sports Information.............. Allie McIntosh SID Phone Number...........(405) 206-1819 Athletic Director......................Mark Arthur Home: March 6, 2014 Away: March 7, 2014 Mascot/Nickname.............................Bison School Colors.....................Green and gold Location........................... Shawnee, Okla. Enrollment....................................... 1,764 Head Coach..............................Bobby Cox 2013 Record....................................44-19 2013 SAC Record............................18-10 SAC Finish...........................................3rd Website..................... www.obubison.com Sports Information.......................Ray Fink SID Phone Number...........(405) 585-5304 Athletic Director............. Robert Davenport Home: March 28, 2014 Home: March 29, 2014 Mascot/Nickname.......................Cavaliers School Colors................ Navy blue and red Location........................... Shawnee, Okla. Enrollment.......................................... 800 Head Coach........................... Chris Pingry 2013 Record....................................18-35 2013 SAC Record..............................6-22 SAC Finish........................................... 7th Website................ www.sgucavaliers.com Sports Information..................Brad Collins SID Phone Number...........(405) 878-5375 Athletic Director........................ Jeff Potter Mascot/Nickname.............................Lions School Colors....................Purple and gold Location...................... Waxahachie, Texas Enrollment....................................... 2,000 Head Coach.......................Sam Blackmon 2013 Record....................................14-34 2013 SAC Record.................................NA SAC Finish............................................NA Website...............www.sagu.edu/athletics Sports Information................. Mark Warde SID Phone Number...........(972) 923-5454 Athletic Director................. Jesse Godding Home: March 14, 2014 Home: March 17, 2014 Mascot/Nickname............................ Rams School Colors.......................Blue and gold Location.........................Fort Worth, Texas Enrollment....................................... 3,378 Head Coach......................... Mike Jeffcoat 2013 Record....................................42-18 2013 SAC Record.................................NA SAC Finish............................................NA Website......................www.ramsports.net Sports Information.....................Josh Lacy SID Phone Number...........(817) 531-4855 Athletic Director.................. Steve Trachier SAGU Home: April 12, 2014 Away: April 10, 2014 Wayland Baptist Mascot/Nickname............................. Stars School Colors............Royal blue and white Location.............................Oklahoma City Enrollment....................................... 3,810 Head Coach...................Denney Crabaugh 2013 Record....................................49-13 2013 SAC Record..............................23-5 SAC Finish........................................... 1st Website.................... www.ocusports.com Sports Information............... Rich Tortorelli SID Phone Number...........(405) 208-5304 Athletic Director................ Greg Kersgieter Saint Gregory’s Home: Feb. 28, 2014 Away: Feb. 27, 2014 Oklahoma Baptist Mascot/Nickname....................... Evangels School Colors............Red, black and white Location.............................Oklahoma City Enrollment....................................... 1,180 Head Coach............................Mike Brown 2013 Record......................................5-47 2013 SAC Record..............................3-25 SAC Finish........................................... 8th Website..............www.macuatheltics.com Sports Information................. Levi Convirs SID Phone Number...........(405) 692-3140 Athletic Director........................ Craig Ruiz Northwood Away: March 21, 2014 Away: March 22, 2014 Texas Wesleyan Mid-America Christian Oklahoma City Southwestern Christian usao overview drover athletics usao coaches season preview your drovers stats & results drover history sac & polls 46 Home: April 17, 2014 Away: April 19, 2014 Away: April 4, 2013 Away: April 5, 2013 Mascot/Nickname........................Pioneers School Colors.......................Blue and gold Location.......................... Plainview, Texas Enrollment....................................... 1,260 Head Coach.............................. Brad Bass 2013 Record....................................20-35 2013 SAC Record............................10-17 SAC Finish........................................... 6th Website................www.wbuathletics.com Sports Information..................Kevin Lewis SID Phone Number...........(806) 291-3805 Athletic Director........................ Greg Feris SAC Competition Preseason Top 25 SAC Preseason Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 School Oklahoma City (5) Oklahoma Baptist (2) Northwood (3) Texas Wesleyan Science and Arts Wayland Baptist Saint Gregory’s Southwestern Assemblies of God Mid-America Christian Southwestern Christian Points 77 71 69 58 46 44 34 21 20 9 2013 Record 49-13 (23-5) 44-19 (18-10) 44-13 42-18 41-19 (16-11) 20-35 (10-17) 18-35 (6-22) 14-34 5-47 (3-25) NA drover athletics usao coaches School (1st Place Votes) 2013 Record Faulkner (Ala.) (18) 56-11 Lewis-Clark State (Idaho) (1) 45-15 Embry-Riddle (Fla.) 50-15 Missouri Baptist 37-14 Oklahoma City 49-13 York (Neb.) 44-12 Sterling (Kan.) 48-14 Tennessee Wesleyan 45-18 Concordia (Calif.) 35-21 Cumberland (Tenn.) 49-19-1 Oklahoma Baptist 44-19 The Master’s (Calif.) 44-17 Northwood (Texas) 43-11 Bellevue (Neb.) 45-10-1 Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) 45-20 Cal State San Marcos 35-12 Southern Poly (Ga.) 39-18 Judson (Ill.) 46-17 Point Park (Pa.) 39-16 Texas Wesleyan 42-17 LSU Shreveport (La.) 40-18 San Diego Christian (Calif.) 39-20 Georgetown (Ky.) 36-19 William Carey (Miss.) 36-23 Ave Maria (Fla.) 38-21 Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) 38-13 usao overview Pl. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 T25 T25 season preview Others receiving votes: Taylor (Ind.) 67; Belhaven (Miss.) 64; Davenport (Mich.) 58; Tabor (Kan.) 56; Lyon (Ark.) 42; Northwestern (Iowa) 24; Science & Arts (Okla.) 20; St. Thomas (Fla.) 12; Bacone (Okla.) 7; Mayville State (N.D.) 5; LSU Alexandria (La.) 3. your drovers usao.edu/sports Joe Black sac & polls @USAOlive drover history Jaime Gurrola stats & results USAO Drovers 47
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