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— WWCC ATHLETIC DIRECTORY — Office HomeBaseball Staff Mike Cummins ........................ 527-4494 Dave Meliah ........................... 527-4311 Athletic Staff .......................... 527-4306Athletic Director Jeff Reinland .............................527-4312 522-3890Athletic Commissioner Susan Quinn .............................527-4232 522-0972Assistant Athletic Director, Bobbi Hazeltine ........................527-4495 Dean of Students Clint Gabbard ..........................527-4300 525-4582Sports Information Director Dave Meliah .............................527-4311 Athletics Secretary Shirley Aycock .........................527-4306 Sports Technician Mike Staudenmaier ..................527-4238 525-1993Athletic Trainer Mike Staudenmaier ..................527-4238 525-1993
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Athletic Ticket Office ....................................... 527-4306Warrior Field ..................................................... 527-4238NWAACC Office ...................................... 360-992-2833La Voz ................................................................ 522-2963Union Bulletin Sports Dept. ............................. 525-3300WWCC Admissions ......................................... 527-4283WWCC Business Office ................................... 527-4201WWCC Financial Aid ..................................... 527-4301WWCC Information ........................................ 522-2500Warrior Hitting Facility .................................... 520-8422Tri-City Herald .................................... 1 (800) 411-4971
T.V.KEPR .................................................... 1 (800) 621-5183KNDU ............................................................... 783-6152KVEW ............................................................... 735-8372
RADIOKGDC ............................................................... 525-0506KONA............................................................... 547-1618
Walla Walla Community College is committed to provide equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all educational and employment applicants as well as for its students and employed staff, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, including gender expression/identity, marital status, age (over 40), the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, or status as a Vietnam and/or disabled veteran, National Guard member or reservist in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Federal Rehabilitation of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable Federal and Washington State laws against discrimination.
— TABLE OF CONTENTS —
2009 Eastern Region Preview......................... Inside CoverWWCC Athletic Directory ............................................. 1Board of Trustees ............................................................. 1Presidents Message .......................................................... 2Dean of Student Services ................................................ 2Director of Athletics ........................................................ 22009 Warriors Baseball Schedule .....................................3Head Coach, Mike Cummins ......................................... 4Assistant Coaches Dave Meliah ................................................................. 5 J.C. Biagi ....................................................................... 6 Dan Thigpen ...................................................................62009 Warrior Roster ......................................................... 72009 Season Preview ....................................................... 82009 Warriors ............................................................. 9-18All Conf. Selections ...................................................... 19Warriors on the Move .................................................... 19Record Book .............................................................. 20-212008 Final Stats .............................................................. 22Action Shots ............................................................. 7, 21Alumni Game .................................................................32Light Ceremony ..............................................................33Facilities and Athletics Program Overview ................... 34Drafted Warriors ..............................................................35 Transfers ..........................................................................36Transfer Map ......................................... Inside Back Cover
— QUICK FACTS —
Location: .............................................. Walla Walla, WAFounded: .................................................................... 1967Enrollment: ............................................................ 12,000Mascott: ................................................................WarriorsColors: ..................................................... Black and GoldConference: ..................................................... NWAACCNational Affiliation: ........................................ NWAACCStadium: ...................................................... Warrior FieldPresident: ................................................Steve VanAusdleHead Coach: ............................................. Mike CumminsAthletic Director: ......................................... Jeff ReinlandAssistant Coaches: ........................................Dave Meliah ............................................................................ J. C. Biagi ....................................................................... Dan ThigpenAthletic Trainer: ................................Mike StaudenmaierSports Information Director: .........................Dave MeliahWWCC Address: 500 Tausick Way Walla Walla, 99362
— BOARD OF TRUSTEES —
Mr. Jerry Hendrickson, Asotin, ChairMrs. Kris Klaveano, Pomeroy, Vice-Chair
Mr. Miguel Sanchez, Walla WallaMs. Mary Grant Tompkins, Prescott
Mr. Jon McFarland, Dayton
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VP Student SerViceS
Welcome to Baseball at Walla Walla Community College.
We’re immensely proud of the Baseball program at the College, and there is a very good reason. Coach Mike Cummins’s studentathletes have established a tradition of success: success in the classroom, success on the field as a team, and success beyond WWCC.
In the classroom, the team has maintained a consistently high grade-point average. Beyond Walla Walla Community College, these young men have prepared well for future success. Our graduates have typically transferred to four-year colleges and universities, where they have continued to have success in the classroom and on the baseball diamond.
The tradition has been established, and we continue to strive to attract young people who set high personal and performance standards and who reach for goals which stretch their abilities.
Clint Gabbard, Vice President of Student Services
PreSident’S MeSSAGe Walla Walla Community College takes great pride in its athletic program, and Baseball is a
strong example of the value of intercollegiate athletics.We want to attract student-athletes to our campus who want to achieve success in the
classroom. Our baseball team has done that since the program was formed in 1988. Classroom success is a priority. We measure this success by the extremely high percentage of our young men who have earned their degrees and continued on to four-year colleges and universities. Intercollegiate athletics in the context of training for success and education for life adds further dimension to the college curriculum. As in all we do at Walla Walla Community College, we will continue to strive to provide the environment which promotes high-quality performance and personal success throughout the student’s life.
Steven L. VanAusdlePresident, Walla Walla Community College
director of AthleticS
Welcome to the 2008-2009 Walla Walla Community College Athletic Year. At Walla Walla Community College we believe that Intercollegiate Athletics plays an integral role in the overall development of our student-athletes. The primary mission of our Athletic Department is to provide our student-athletes with
an academic and athletic experience that is conducive to teaching those skills and attributes necessary to achieve success and happiness throughout their lives. Skills such as dedication, determination, hard work, teamwork, planning, organization, and a sincere concern for the well-being of their fellow teammates lie at the forefront of what Walla Walla Community College Athletics are all about. Each and every one of our head coaches, assistant coaches, and all Athletic Department personnel are committed to seeing that this mission is carried out in a complete and professional manner. It is our goal to provide the student-athletes of Walla Walla Community College with a first-class athletic experience, while at the same time putting the primary focus on academic achievement.
As an Athletic Department we want to thank each and every one of you for the support you have given Walla Walla Community College Athletics in the past, and for the support you will continue to give us in the future. As teachers and educators we understand that support from our local community and from those communities in the surrounding area is vital to the success of our mission here at Walla Walla Community College, and that support does not go unnoticed or unappreciated. To all of our supporters, we appreciate your contributions to the development of the young men and women who are our Athletic Department. See you at the games.
Jeff Reinland, Director of Athletics
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WWCC WARRIORS SCHEDULEDAY DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME
FebruarySat 28 SW Oregon Walla Walla 11:00am
MarchSun 1 Chemeketa Walla Walla 11:00amSat 7 Grays Harbor Walla Walla 11:00amSun 8 Clackamas Walla Walla 11:00amFri-Sun 13-15 East Region Invitational #1 Walla WallaFri 13 Miles Walla Walla 1:00pmFri 13 Edmonds Walla Walla 7:00pmSat 14 Chemeketa Walla Walla 1:00pmSat 14 Olympic Walla Walla 7:00pmSun 15 Chemeketa Walla Walla 2:00pmFri-Sun 20-22 East Region Invitational #2 Walla WallaFri 20 Tacoma Walla Walla 1:00pmFri 20 Green River Walla Walla 7:00pmSat 21 Lower Columbia Walla Walla 1:00pmSat 21 Grays Harbor Walla Walla 7:00pmSun 22 Lower Columbia Walla Walla 2:00pmThurs 26 Big Bend * Walla Walla 1:00pmSun 29 Columbia Basin * Pasco 1:00pm
AprilWed 1 Treasure Valley * Walla Walla 2:30pmSat 4 Blue Mountain * Pendleton 1:00pmWed 8 Spokane * Walla Walla 2:30pmSat 11 Wenatchee * Wenatchee 1:00pmWed 15 Yakima * Walla Walla 2:30pmSat 18 Columbia Basin * Walla Walla 1:00pmWed 22 Big Bend * Moses Lake 1:00pmSat 25 Blue Mountain * Walla Walla 1:00pmWed 29 Treasure Valley * Ontario 1:00pm
MaySat 2 Wenatchee * Walla Walla 1:00pmWed 6 Spokane * Spokane 1:00pmSat 9 Yakima * Yakima 1:00pmFri-Sun 5/15-5/17 East Region Playoffs TBA TBAThur-Mon 5/21-5/25 NWAACC Tournament Longview, WA TBA* Denotes NWAACC Eastern Division DoubleheaderHead Coach: Mike CumminsAssistant Coaches: Dave Meliah, J.C. Biagi, Dan Thigpen
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MIkE CUMMInS HEAD COACH
BA, Santa Clara, 19796th Season
Head Baseball Coach Mike Cummins enters his sixth year at the helm of the Warriors after accepting the position in May of 2003. Cummins spent the previous two seasons as an assistant coach at Washington State and previously had a 24 year coaching and playing stint at Santa Clara University – the last four as the head coach.
‘He is an outstanding human being,’ WWCC Athletic Director Jeff Reinland said. ‘He’s a real genuine person to deal with along with having an outstanding knowledge of baseball. Mike is anxious to get back into Head Coaching. He likes the Pacific Northwest and we like what he has to offer. He’s a good fit for the college.’
Playing for his father Larry at Monterey Peninsula College in 1975-76, Cummins earned his associate of arts degree in physical education after two years as a catcher for the Lobos. Following his sophomore season, he was named the team’s most valuable player and earned all-conference honors. Mike was inducted into the Monterey Peninsula College’s Hall of Fame in 2007.
In 1977, Cummins began his association with the Broncos. He earned a bachelor’s degree in history in 1979 after playing baseball for head coach Sal Taormina for two seasons. A two-year starter as a catcher, Cummins was named the team’s most inspirational player and most valuable player following his senior season.
The next baseball stop was Buchser High in Santa Clara, where he was head baseball coach for one season, 1980. His team finished 13-8 and second in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League.
The next fall Cummins served as a junior varsity football coach at St. Francis High in Mountain View while teaching social science classes. His JV team finished the campaign 8-2. In the fall of 1981 Cummins returned to his alma mater, serving for 17 years as an assistant baseball coach, first for Jerry McClain, then for John Oldham for 13 seasons.
His responsibilities at Santa Clara included scheduling, physical conditioning, academic counseling, fund raising and recruiting. And of course on-the-field coaching and mentoring. The Broncos won four West Coast Conference championships during his tenure as an assistant, the first in 1982 and the last in 1997. Santa Clara also earned berths in three NCAA Regional tournaments, 1988, 1994 and 1997. The Broncos were 558-439 during his 17 years as an assistant.
When Oldham retired following the 1997 season, the Broncos named Cummins his replacement. In 2001, before his departure from Santa Clara, the Broncos won the West Coast Conference divisional title at 17-13. In 2000 they were champions of the UNLV Coors Light tourney and in 1998 the Broncos captured the title at the Florida Marlin Spring tournament.
The Chico, Calif., native grew up in the Monterey area, graduating from Monterey High in 1974, where he starred in basketball and baseball.
The Cummins family includes wife Velma, sons Lawrence (27) and Patrick (23), and daughters Vanessa (18) and Marilyn (11).
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DAvE MELIAH ASSISTANT COACH
BA, Washington State University, 20075th Season
Dave Meliah is in his fifth season as an assistant coach for Coach Cummins and the Warrior Baseball program. Dave grew up in Walla Walla and attended DeSales High School where he helped the Irish win three state championships. He then attended WWCC and helped the Warriors win the NWAACC Eastern Division in 1997. He was named to the NWAACC 1st team as a shortstop.
Dave continued his career by earning a scholarship to the University of San Francisco. In 1998, the Dons broke the school wins record by recording 34 victories. Dave also set the school record by hitting 19 doubles while earning 1st Team All-West Coast Conference honors as a shortstop. When Dave was at USF, Coach Cummins was the Head Baseball Coach at Santa Clara University.
In 1998, Dave was drafted in the 17th round by the Texas Rangers Organization. He signed a professional contract and played six years with the Rangers in their minor league system. His final two and a half years were spent at the AAA level in Oklahoma City. Some of his biggest professional accomplishments include playing in several big league Spring Training games with the Rangers - his last being at the Ranger’s home stadium, The Ballpark in Arlington, TX and hitting a game-winning 2-run homerun in the top of the 9th against the Mariners AAA team, the Tacoma Rainiers, on Mother’s Day in front of his family and friends.
In 2003, Dave retired from professional baseball to move back to Walla Walla to pursue a teaching degree and coaching career. He is married to his wife Jill, also a teacher and coach. They have a daughter, Emily, born July 8th, 2007.
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J.C. BIAgI ASSISTANT COACH
BS, Centenary College, 20052nd Season
J.C. enters his second season as an assistant coach at Walla Walla CC. Growing up in Walla Walla, he attended DeSales High School where he helped lead the Irish to 3 State Championships. Upon graduation in 2000, he then moved onto WWCC where he pitched and played outfield for Coach Chad Miltenberger.
After his sophomore year, he transferred to Centenary College of Louisiana, where he earned his B.S. in Health and Exercise Science in 2005.
As a pitcher and third baseman, his senior season was highlighted by a 2-hit complete game victory that he pitched against #2 ranked LSU. For his efforts he was named NCBWA National Pitcher of the Week, Louisiana Player of the Week, Mid-Con Player of the Week, as well as a nomination for the Roger Clemens Award. Centenary continued their success with a birth into the Mid-Continent Conference championship game, where he was named to the All-Tournament team.
The following year he moved back to Walla Walla where he began coaching at his former high school, before joining the Warrior staff this fall. His primary duties include working with the outfielders, and assisting Coach Meliah with the hitters.
DAn THIgpEn ASSISTANT COACH
BA Eastern Washington Universtiy, 2005MA Concordia, 20061st Season
Dan joins the Warrior Baseball coaching staff this season after spending the 2007 and 2008 seasons as the pitching coach at Palo Verde High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2006, Dan was a Graduate Assistant at Concordia University in Portland where he earned his Masters Degree.
Dan played high school baseball in Spokane, WA at Mead High School graduating in 2000. He was an All-League Pitcher and Outfielder for the Panthers in his junior and senior seasons. From there he went on to pitch at Lower Columbia College and was a member of two NWAACC Tournament teams and made one appearance in the NWAACC Championship game. After LCC, Dan played at Linfield College and was an All-League closer on the Wildcat team that went to the NCAA Regionals in 2004.
Dan has an excellent rapport with the players and has done a great job working with the Warrior pitching staff throughout the fall and winter.
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2009 WArriorS roSter
# NAME POSITION YEAR HEIIGHT WEIGHT BAT HOMETOWN
1 Connor Moore OF FR 6’0 170 L/R Spokane, WA2 Boone Plager INF SO 5’10 180 R/R Spokane, WA3 Anthony Nice C/INF FR 5’10 185 R/R La Grande, OR4 Richie Carmichael RHP FR 5’11 170 R/R La Grande, OR5 Seager Pence OF/RHP SO 5’9 170 R/R Baker, OR6 Keith Woelber INF SO 6’0 180 R/R Kennewick, WA8 Jake Nelson LHP FR 6’4 215 L/L Kennewick, WA9 Colby Melburn OF FR 5’7 160 R/R Quincy, WA11 Jesse Castro LHP FR 5’10 190 L/L Vancouver, WA12 Ryan Richardson RHP SO 5’8 150 R/R Spokane, WA13 Glen Reser INF FR 6’2 170 L/R Spokane, WA14 Cody Hartz C RFR 5’10 195 R/R Boise, ID15 Marty Guettinger LHP SO 6’2 185 L/L Pullman, WA16 Chris Snyder OF/DH SO 5’11 215 R/R Pullman, WA19 Kittrick Kane RHP SO 6’0 195 R/R East Wenatchee, WA20 Taylor Forge INF FR 5’8 160 R/R Lewiston, ID21 Scott Chance INF-OF SO 5’10 175 L/R Lewiston, ID22 Colton Richards LHP FR 6’2 195 L/L Wenatchee, WA23 Brandon Ellendt RHP SO 6’0 180 R/R Kennewick, WA24 Jared Greenwood IB/DH SO 6’1 280 R/R Walla Walla, WA25 Eldan Ball INF FR 6’0 165 R/R Bainbridge, WA26 Travis Ruffin LHP FR 6’2 275 L/L Ephrata,WA27 Austin Pentecost RHP FR 6’2 180 R/R Kennewick, WA28 Taylor McDonald C RFR 6’0 170 R/R Coulee City, WA29 Riley Merrill INF RFR 6’4 205 R/R Cheney, WA30 Saul Gonzalez 1B/DH SO 6’4 200 R/R Milton-Freewater, OR31 Aaron Croskrey OF/DH SO 5’11 200 R/R Richland, WA32 Andy Matthews OF/DH SO 6’4 220 R/R Idaho Falls, ID33 Layton Brown C SO 6’2 220 R/R Kennewick, WA34 Luke Sells LHP RFR 6’3 180 L/L Baker City, OR35 Chris Sattler RHP FR 6’1 200 R/R Brewster, WA36 Nick Jordan RHP FR 6’1 200 R/R Walla Walla, WA37 Jake Anderson INF FR 5’9 160 R/R Spokane, WA38 Edgar Rubio INF FR 6’0 155 R/R Milton-Freewater, OR39 Andy Flores OF FR 5’9 170 R/R Walla Walla, WA40 Kevin Knox C FR 5’10 185 L/R Anchorage, AK41 Bryce Stigum RHP FR 5’11 160 R/R Craigmont, ID42 Mitch O’Donnell OF/INF FR 6’1 195 R/R Santa Clara, CA43 Manny Molito RHP FR 5’11 155 R/R Kennewick, WACOACHING STAFF Mike Cummins, Head Coach Dave Meliah, Assistant Coach J.C. Biagi, Assistant Coach Dan Thigpen, Assistant Coach
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2009 SeASon PreVieW:
The Eastern Division of the NWAACC will once again prove to be the most competitive division. The East traditionally has been the strongest and deepest with all teams winning at least 18 games last sea-son. After missing the NWAACC Tourney last year, with two one run loses in the re-gion tournament, the 2009 team has it sights set on returning to the tour-nament. The 2009 Warriors return a strong core of sophomore players led by All-East Region shortstop Keith Woelber and pitcher Ryan Richardson. The key to the season will how fast the talented group of freshman recruits adjusts to college baseball.
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connor Moore fr #1of 6’0” 170 l/r
Coach’s Comments- Connor comes to the Warriors after red shirting at the University of Hawaii. Connor is from Spokane and prepped at Mead High School. He was slowed this fall by a back injury. Connor will play in the outfield and add speed on the base paths. He will be a very important part of the Warrior line up this year.
Boone PlAGer So #2inf 5’10” 180 r/r
Coach’s Comments-Boone returns for his sophomore season after ap-pearing in 26 games last year. Boone drove in 10 runs and was third on the team in sac bunts. His experience will help the Warrior infield as he is able to play any position. Boone will be a key figure in the War-riors success this season.
Anthony nice fr #3c/inf 5’10” 185 r/r
Coach’s Comments- Anthony comes to the Warriors from La-Grande High School where he was all-league and all-state. Anthony is a solid player that is making the switch to catcher. He will be competing for playing time behind the plate as well as the infield. Anthony will be a big part of the Warrior offense and as a chance to be an impact player.
richie cArMichAel fr #4rhP 5’11” 170 r/r
Coach’s Comments-Richie transferred to Walla Walla, after spending the fall at Central Washington University. Richie was a teammate of Anthony Nice’ at LaGrande High School. Richie was Pitcher of the Year in the Greater Oregon League last year. He will be in the starting rotation and have a huge impact on the success of the pitching staff this year. Richie has a chance to be a quality college pitcher
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SeAGer Pence So #5of/rhP 5’9” 170 r/r
Coach’s Comments-Seager returns to Warrior line-up after appear-ing in 44 games last year and hitting .242. Once again Seager will be counted on to play in the outfield and add depth to the pitching staff. With the experience gained from last year Seager should have a breakout year.
Keith WoelBer So #6inf 6’0” 180 r/r
Coach’s Comments-Keith returns for his sophomore season after starting every game at shortstop last year. Keith was named First Team Eastern Region last year after hitting .266 and playing an outstanding shortstop. He will be counted on to anchor the Warrior infield and hit in the middle of the Warrior line up. Keith represented the Warriors at the Fall Sophomore Showcase. He will play a major role for the Warriors this year.
JAKe nelSon fr #8lhP 6’4” 215 l/l
Coach’s Comments-Jake comes to the Warriors from 3A State Champ Kennewick High School. Jake will be a key member of the pitching staff. He has the potential to be a starting pitcher for the Warriors.
colBy MelBurn fr #9of 5’7” 160 r/r
Coach’s Comments- Colby comes to the Warriors from Quincy High School. He had an outstanding summer with the Columbia Basin Riv-erdogs. Colby will compete for playing time in the outfield. He brings a lot of speed to the Warrior line up.
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JeSSe cAStro fr #11lhP 5’10” 180 l/l
Coach’s Comments-Jesse comes to the Warriors from Van-couver, WA. Jesse has a live arm from the left side. He will add depth to the pitching staff.
ryAn richArdSon So #12rhP 5’8” 150 r/r
Coach’s Comments- Ryan returns to the Warrior starting rotation after being named First Team Eastern Region. Ryan was 6-1 with a 3.10 ERA and was second on the staff in strikeouts last year. He will be counted on to shoulder the load for the pitching staff. Ryan repre-sented the Warriors at the Fall Sophomore Showcase.
Glen reSer fr #13inf 6’2” 170 l/r
Coach’s Comments-Glen comes to the Warriors from Mead High School in Spokane. Glen had a solid fall and is an out-standing defen-sive third basemen. Glen has the potential to be a special player for the Warriors.
cody hArtz rSfr #14c 5’10” 195 r/r
Coach’s Comments-Cody returns to the Warriors after gaining valu-able experience last year as a red shirt. Cody has a great passion for the game. He had a good fall season and will be competing for time behind the plate. Cody has a lot of energy and he will be a big part of the Warrior success this year.
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MArty GuettinGer So #15lhP 6’2” 185 l/l
Coach’s Comments-Marty returns to the Warrior pitching staff after throwing 64 innings and winning two games last year. Marty was used as a starter and out of the bullpen last year. Marty will start the season in the Warrior rotation. Marty will be counted on to give the pitching staff quality innings from the left side.
chriS Snyder So # 16of/dh 5’11”215 r/r
Coach’s Comments-Chris returns to the Warriors after appear-ing in 40 games and hitting .287 with a team leading 6 triples. He will compete for playing time in the outfield as well as being a strong candidate for the DH role. Chris was a high school teammate of Marty Guettinger at Pullman High School.
KittricK KAne So # 19rhP 6’0”195 r/r
Coach’s Comments- Kittrick returns for his sophomore season after making the switch to a full time pitcher. Kittrick had a good fall sea-son and showed steady improvement. Kittrick can pitch in a lot of dif-ferent roles and will add depth to the pitching staff. He is the brother of former Warrior great Travis Kane.
tAylor forGe fr #20inf 5’8” 160 r/r
Coach’s Comments-Taylor comes to the Warriors from Lewiston High School. Taylor has shown steady improvement this fall. He is a good defensive second basemen and will add depth to the Warrior infield.
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Scott chAnce So #21of/inf 5’9” 160 l/r
Coach’s Comments-Scott returns for his sophomore year after appear-ing in 26 games and hitting .242. Scott split time between the outfield and second base last year. He had a good fall and is in the running to start at second base. Scott is a good situational hitter and his experi-ence will be very valuable to the Warriors this season.
colton richArdS fr #22lhP 6’2” 195 l/l
Coach’s Comments- Colton comes to the Warriors from We-natchee High School. Colton can pitch in a lot of different roles. He will add depth to the pitching staff. Colton has the potential to be a very solid college pitcher.
BrAndon ellendt So #23rhP 6’0” 180 r/r
Coach’s Comments- Brandon returns to the Warrior pitching staff after appearing in 7 games last year with 4 starts. Brandon has shown steady improvement during the fall season. With the experience gained last year he will be an important member of the pitching staff.
JAred GreenWood So # 241B/dh 6’1” 280 r/r
Coach’s Comments- Jared returns to the Warriors for his sophomore season after appearing in 16 games last year as a DH and pitch hitter. Jared will be in the running at first base and be a strong candidate for the DH spot.
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eldAn BAll rSfr #25inf 6’0” 165 r/r
Coach’s Comments- Eldan returns to the Warriors after gaining expe-rience last year as a red shirt. He will add depth to the infield.
trAViS ruffin fr #26lhP 6’2” 275 l/l
Coach’s Comments- Travis comes to the Warriors from Ephrata High School. Travis had a solid summer with the Columbia Basin River-dogs. He can pitch in a lot of different roles. He will be counted on to throw a lot of quality innings for the Warriors this season
AuStin PentecoSt fr #27rhP 6’2” 180 r/r
Coach’s Comments- Austin comes to the Warriors from 3A State Champ Kennewick High School. Austin has the potential to be an outstanding college pitcher. The Warriors will look to have Austin fill the role of closer left open by the graduation of All East Region closer Jacob Hiatt now at Gonzaga.
tAylor McdonAld rSfr # 28c 6’0” 170 r/r
Coach’s Comments- Taylor returns to the Warriors after red shirt-ing last season. Taylor has worked very hard and with the experience gained last season will add depth to the catching position.
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riley Merrill rSfr # 29inf 6’4” 205 r/r
Coach’s Comments- Riley returns to the Warriors after red shirting last season. Riley had an excellent fall season. He will be compet-ing for the starting third base job. Riley led the team in home runs this fall. Riley has shown great improvement and will be a big part of the Warrior success this season.
SAul GonzAlez So #301B/dh 6’4” 200 r/r
Coach’s Comments- Saul returns to the Warrior line up after ap-pearing in 35 games and hitting .283. Saul will be counted on to provide some pop to the Warrior offensive line up. He also will be a candidate for the DH spot.
AAron croSKrey So #31of/dh 5’11” 200 r/r
Coach’s Comments- Aaron comes to the Warriors after trans-fer-ring from Big Bend Community College. Aaron will provide some pop to the line up as an outfielder or at the DH position. Aaron has a chance to be an impact hitter at the college level.
Andy MAttheWS So #32of/dh 6’4” 220 r/r
Coach’s Comments-Andy returns to the Warriors after appear-ing in 32 games and hitting .277. Andy will be in the mix again in the outfield as well as at the DH spot. He has the potential to be a good college player.
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lAyton BroWn So #33c 6’2” 220 r/r
Coach’s Comments- Layton comes to the Warriors after trans-fer-ring from Whitworth in Spokane where he played football. Layton will compete for playing time behind the plate for the Warriors. He is a strong kid with some pop in his bat.
luKe SellS rSfr #34lhP 6’3” 180 l/l
Coach’s Comments- Luke returns to the Warrior after red shirt-ing last season. Luke will add depth to the pitching staff from the left side. Luke was a high school teammate of Seager Pence.
nicK JordAn fr #36rhP 6’1” 200 r/r
Coach’s Comments- Nick comes to the Warriors from Walla Walla High School were he was an All-League performer for the Blue Devils. Nick has the potential to be in the starting rotation. Nick’s development will be a key to the Warriors success this season.
chriS SAttler fr #35rhP 6’1” 200 r/r
Coach’s Comments-Chris comes to the Warriors from Brewster High School. Chris is another member of the Columbia Basin Riverdogs to find there way to Walla Walla. Chris will be counted on to give the Warriors some quality innings out of the bullpen this season.
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JAKe AnderSon fr #37inf 5’9” 160 r/r
Coach’s Comments-Jake comes to the Warriors from Mead High School in Spokane. Jake has shown steady improvement this fall. He will add depth to the Warrior infield.
edGAr ruBio fr #38inf 6’0” 155 r/r
Coach’s Comments-Edgar comes to the Warriors from nearby Milton-Freewater. He played this last summer with the Walla Walla Bears. Edgar has shown steady improvement this fall and will add depth to the infield.
Andy floreS fr #39of 5’9” 170 r/r
Coach’s Comments-Andy comes to the Warriors after prepping at Walla Walla High School. Another product of the Walla Walla Bears, he will add depth to the Warrior outfield.
KeVin Knox fr #40c 5’10” 185 l/r
Coach’s Comments- Kevin comes to the Warriors from the great state of Alaska. Kevin has shown steady improvement this fall and will red shirt this year to gain more experience.
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Bryce StiGuM fr #41rhP 5’11” 160 r/r
Coach’s Comments- Bryce comes to the Warriors from Craig-mont, ID. Bryce will add depth to the Warrior pitching staff. Bryce is a hard worker.
Mitch o’donnell fr #42of 6’1” 195 r/r
Coach’s Comments-Mitch comes to the Warriors from Santa Clara High School in California. Mitch has the potential to be a good college hitter. He was slowed by a knee injury in the fall but looks to be coming back nicely. Mitch will compete for playing time in the outfield.
MAnny MAlito fr #43rhP 5’10” 155 r/r
Coach’s Comments- Manny is another member of the 3A State Champ Kennewick Lions to find there way to Walla Walla. Man-ny is a hard worker who will add depth to the pitching staff.
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Zach is currently in the Turf Management program at WWCC. He has worked very hard, along with Coach Biagi, to make War-rior Field the nicest field in the East Region and possibly the NWAACC. In the past few years, Zach has worked for the Mil-waukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants and this summer he will work in Washington D.C. at Nationals Park home of the Wash-ington Nationals.
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All conference SelectionS
WArriorS on the MoVe
Kelly Johnson Brandon Jones Jeff Lynch Justin Ross
1996 Tom Deland Dave Ediss Dave Meliah Keith Morgan Jeff Scherer Justin Steen
1997 Dan Adams Dave Meliah Fletcher Ray Jeff Scherer
Trent Sheppard Brian Winkleman
1998 James Jeske Tim Newman Dan Adams Branden Florence Craig Cheadle Mike Woo
1999 Tim Neuman Shain Vernier
2000 Justin Stolmeier Brooks Barkley
2001 Adolfo Garza Andy Luedtke David Ruffing
2002 Seth McCauley Nyjer Morgan David Ruffing
2003 Jarad Mitchell Lou Wiley Pat McIntyre Tyler Hunt Blake Whiteman
1994 Chad Averill Jose’ Rijo-Berger Jay Brockett Blair Fowler Kelly Johnson Brandon Jones Troy Slayton Ryan Sowards Jade Starr
1995 José Rijo-Berger Brett Bibeau David Blocklinger Dave Doyle Dave Ediss Dusty Edler
1991David Bingham, Lewis-Clark State/
Atlanta Braves, Chicago White SoxJoe Gonzalez, CWUMatt Triebwasser, WhitworthTom Walker, Chicago CubsBen Lindholm, CWURob Wickstrom, Univ. of Puget SoundRon Matthews, Whitworth/Cincinnati Reds
1992Brandon Butrick, Lewis-Clark StateAndy Webster, Univ. of UtahRyan Blair, Portland StateDan Donaldson, WhitmanJon Edwards, Whitman/Cleveland IndiansBrian Edwards, Mesa StateMark Daniels, George Fox College
1993Justin Atchley, Texas A & M/Cincinnati RedsChad Chittenden, CWUCraig Conner, CWUBrock Crawford, Southeastern LouisianaJared Fowler, San Diego State, WSU/
Arizona DimondbacksKevin George, Oklahoma City/CWUChad Gradwahl, Univ. of PortlandLloyd Hounsell, GonzagaJohn McAninch, Lewis-Clark/
U.S. Olympic Team/California AngelsMatt Nelson, Univ. of Pacific-Stockton, CABrian Wisler, Cleveland Indians/
San Diego PadresJason Saparto, CWU
1994Ryan Sowards, LA DodgersJade Starr, Albertsons CollegeMickey Mounger, SE LouisianaJustin Rayment, San Diego State/
New York YankeesCorey Vanlith, UPSJay Brockett, SE Louisiana
1995Brett Bibeau, Albertson’s CollegeJustin Ross, Univ. of PortlandDave Blocklinger, CWUJosé Rijo-Berger, Lewis Clark State/
U.S. Olympic Team/N.Y. MetsKevin Clouser, Kent Univ.Paco Crandall, WhitworthAndy Alldredge, Azuza PacificBlair Fowler, UWBrandon Jones, Albertson’s CollegeJeff Lynch, UWKelly Johnson, S.E. Louisiana/
U. of San FranciscoDon Biagi, CWU
1996David Doyle, Azuza PacificDave Ediss, Albertson’s CollegeBen Woiblet, Gonzaga/Whitman
1997Jeff Scherer, WSUDave Meliah, U. of San Francisco/
Texas RangersDrew Harding, Cal State San BernadinoBrian Winkleman, Alabama/BirminghamCoy Miller, CWUBrent Mattson, CWUKeith Morgan, Western OregonMarty Telstad, Whitman
1998Dan Adams, Kent State/Philadelphia PhilliesBranden Florence, Albertson’s CollegeFletcher Ray, Pacific Univ.Jared Powell, Azuza PacificBrandon Hanzal, WhitworthCraig Cheadle, West Palm Beach/AtlanticMike Wood, West Palm Beach/AtlanticCody Arocho, St. Martin’sBeaux Selznick, Univ. of New OreleansJustin Nixon, Oakland AthleticsBen Nelson, San Diego State
1999Ben DeMond, St. MartinsJames Jeske, Albertsons CollegeShain Vernier, Iowa StateRyan Wardinsky, Texas A&M/Philadelphia PhilliesPaul Arellano, Central WashingtonTorey Nelson, Central WashingtonTim Newman, Toronto Blue Jays
2000Ryan Calabrese, Washington StateBrooks Barkley, Missouri WesternAndre Marshall, Univ. of Washington/Philadelphia
Phillies
2001Chad Hines, Clark CollegeJohn Howerton, Clark CollegeJohn Langan, Washington StateJeremiah Wolske, Hawaii-HiloJason Howerton, Clark College
2002J.C. Biagi, Centenary CollegeDavid Ruffing, Centenary CollegeDusty Druffel, Washington StateAndy Luedtke, Missouri WesternSeth McCauley, Lewis-Clark State/Colorado
RockiesBen Newton, Lewis-Clark StateTrent Baysinger, Univ. of Washington/Baltimore
OriolesAdolfo Garza, St. Martins Nyjer Morgan, Pittsburgh Pirates
2003Blake Whiteman, BiolaKyle Alfe, Western OregonTyler Hunt, Lewis-Clark StateT.J. Cafferty, Pacific LutheranPat McIntyre, Chicago Cubs
2004Travis Kane, Sacramento State
Jared Mitchell, Univ. of NevadaCasey Held, Eastern OregonGregg Hare, WhitworthJesse Shafer, Western OregonKen Florence, Grand CanyonJosh Sidwell, Lewis-Clark State
2005Patrick Cummins, Sacramento StateJake Rogers, South Dakota State/Washington
NationalsZach Danelson, Lewis-Clark State/Mankato StateTom Paulson, Oregon TechWillie Butler, Minot StateAustin Allen, Northwest NazareneDan Baerlocher, Northwest NazareneBrian Foreman, Lewis-Clark State
2006Kyle Greene, Lewis-Clark State/Arizona Diamond-
backsMatt Baerlocher, South Dakota StateJustin Mace, NW Nazarene, Lewis-Clark State/
Arizona DiamondbacksChase Hudson, Southern UtahJoe Fogarty, Pacific LutheranMatt Greely, Univ. of the Cumberlands, College
of IdahoKent Wright, West Texas A&M
2007Nick Masters, Lewis-Clark StateCesar Lopez, Western OregonDrew Heid, GonzagaJake Hetterley, Western OregonCraig Olson, North Dakota StateCarlos Ruvalcaba, Oregon Tech
2008Michael Tompkins, Centenary CollegeJacob Hiatt, GonzagaDavid Cerna, Washington StateMartin Lawrence, West Texas A&MPhil Perrine, West Texas A&MWes Walker, Bethany College
2004 Zach Danelson Jake Rogers Travis Kane
2005 Jake Rogers Zach Danelson
2006 Kyle Greene Joe Fogarty
2007 Nick Masters Michael Tompkins Drew Heid
Cesar Lopez Jacob Hiatt
2008 Michael Tompkins Jacob Hiatt David Cerna Keith Woelber Ryan Richardson
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indiViduAl (BAttinG)AT BATSKevin Maurer ........................208 .........2007Cesar Lopez ...........................207 .........2007Mike Tompkins .....................197 .........2007Kevin Maurer ........................193 .........2006Michael Tompkins ................192 .........2008Drew Heid .............................188 .........2007Keith Woelber .......................188 .........2008David Cerna ..........................182 .........2007Josh Rogers ............................181 .........2006James Jeske ............................180 .........1999Kyle Greene ..........................177 .........2006Jake Rogers ............................173 .........2005David Cerna ..........................173 .........2008Patrick Cummins ..................170 .........2005Ty Gaston ..............................169 .........1998Dave Meliah ..........................169 .........1997Cesar Lopez ...........................169 .........2006Dusty Druffel .........................165 .........2001Ryan Wardinsky ....................164 .........1999James Jeske ............................163 .........1998Jose’ Rijo-Berger ....................163 .........1994Shain Vernier ........................161 .........1999Billy Wittman .......................161 .........1990
runSJose’ Rijo-Berger ......................55 .........1994Drew Heid ...............................53 .........2007Branden Florence ....................50 .........1998Andy Webster .........................52 .........1992John McAninch ......................49 .........1993Brian Wisler ............................49 .........1993Dave Meliah ............................49 .........1997Troy Slayton ............................48 .........1994James Jeske ..............................45 .........1998Matt Nelson ............................44 .........1992Ty Gaston ................................43 .........1998James Jeske ..............................42 .........1999David Cerna ............................42 .........2007Tim Newman ..........................40 .........1998Jeff Scherer ..............................40 .........1997
hitSDrew Heid ...............................68 .........2007Kevin Maurer ..........................66 .........2007Branden Florence ....................64 .........1998Shain Vernier ..........................63 .........1999Dave Meliah ............................63 .........1997Mike Tompkins .......................63 .........2007James Jeske ..............................62 .........1998Kyle Greene ............................61 .........2006Chris Meliah ...........................59 .........1990Brian Wisler ............................59 .........1993Jake Rogers ..............................57 .........2005Brooks Barkley ........................57 .........1999Ryan Sowards ..........................57 .........1994Tim Newman ..........................56 .........1998Jeff Scherer ..............................56 .........1997Cesar Lopez .............................56 .........2007Michael Tompkins ..................56 .........2008James Jeske ..............................55 .........1999David Cerna ............................55 .........2008John McAninch ......................54 .........1992Jos Rijo-Berger ........................54 .........1994Doug Plucker ...........................54 .........1989Josh Rogers ..............................53 .........2006
Stolen BASeSJos Rijo-Berger .......................23 .........1994Zach Danelson ........................22 .........2005Keith Morgan ..........................22 .........1996Jos Rijo-Berger .......................22 .........1995Patrick Cummins ....................20 .........2005James Jeske ..............................20 .........1999David Bingham .......................19 .........1991Jerud Martin ............................19 .........1994Jason Hershey ..........................17 .........1994
Craig Kunz ..............................13 .........1990Zach Danelson ........................13 .........2004Dusty Edler ..............................12 .........1995Matt Nelson ............................12 .........1992Slade Smith .............................12 .........1989Josh Hollenbeck ......................12 .........2001
douBleSKyle Greene ............................17 .........2006Doug Plucker ...........................17 .........1988Rod Garinger ..........................16 .........1990Shain Vernier ..........................15 .........1999Ryan Sowards ..........................15 .........1994Andy Webster .........................15 .........1992Mike Tompkins .......................14 .........2007Seth McCauley .......................13 .........2002Tim Newman ..........................13 .........1999Shain Vernier ..........................13 .........1998Josh Martin .............................13 .........1997Jeff Scherer ..............................13 .........1997Tom Walker ............................13 .........1991Andy Luedtke .........................13 .........2001David Cerna ............................13 .........2008Tyler Hunt ...............................12 .........2003Ben DeMond ...........................12 .........1998Brian Winkleman ...................12 .........1997Jake Rogers ..............................12 .........2004James Jeske ..............................11 .........1999Tim Newman ..........................11 .........1998Chris Meliah ...........................10 .........1990Keith Morgan ..........................10 .........1996Dave Bingham ........................10 .........1991John McAninch ......................10 .........1993Drew Heid ...............................10 .........2007David Cerna ............................10 .........2007
triPleSBranden Florence ......................7 .........1998Zach Danelson ..........................6 .........2005Chris Snyder .............................6 .........2008Jason Saparto ............................5 .........1993Andre Marshall .........................5 .........2000Nyjer Morgan ............................5 .........2002Andre Marshall .........................5 .........2000Blake Whiteman .......................4 .........2003James Jeske ................................4 .........1998Jeff Baranco ...............................4 .........1998Brian Winkleman .....................4 .........1997Ty Gastow .................................4 .........1997Jason Davis ................................4 .........1992
hoMe runSDoug Plucker ...........................11 .........1989Dave Meliah ............................10 .........1997Kyle Greene ............................10 .........2006Shain Vernier ..........................10 .........1998Justin Stolmeier ......................10 .........2000Dave Bingham ..........................9 .........1990Brock Crawford .........................9 .........1993John McAninch ........................9 .........1993John McAninch ........................9 .........1992Branden Florence ......................8 .........1998Tim Newman ............................8 .........1998Brian Winkleman .....................8 .........1997Brian Wisler ..............................8 .........1993James Jeske ................................7 .........1999James Jeske ................................7 .........1998Troy Slayton ..............................7 .........1994Matt Treibwasser .......................7 .........1991Jeff Scherer ................................7 .........1997
SAcrificeSPatrick Cummins ....................17 .........2004Patrick Cummins ....................12 .........2005David Cerna ............................12 .........2007
Cesar Lopez .............................11 .........2006Nick Owens ............................11 .........2006Seth Cornelius ........................11 .........2002Jesus Gonzalez .........................11 .........2008Jose Rijo-Berger .....................10 .........1994Jered Fowler ..............................9 .........1993Cesar Lopez ...............................9 .........2007Tyler Young ...............................8 .........2006Tyler Young ...............................8 .........2007Jode Coil ...................................8 .........2007Jake Hetterley ...........................8 .........2007Wes Walker ...............................8 .........2008Josh Sidwell ...............................7 .........2004Joe Schmidt ...............................7 .........2004Branden Florence ......................7 .........1998Jeff Mitchell ..............................7 .........2001Keith Woelber ...........................7 .........2008Tim Newman ............................6 .........1999Ben Demond .............................6 .........1999Shain Vernier ............................6 .........1998Brian Wisler ..............................6 .........1992
teAM BAttinGAt Bats ...............................1730 .........2007 .........................................1602 .........2008 .........................................1560 .........2006 .........................................1482 .........1999 .........................................1469 .........2005 .........................................1440 .........1998Runs ......................................368 .........1998 ...........................................355 .........1992Doubles ...................................95 .........1998 .............................................88 .........1997Triples ......................................22 .........1997Hits ........................................473 .........1998 ...........................................470 .........1997 ...........................................470 .........2007 ...........................................419 .........1993Home Runs .............................50 .........1993RBI’s ......................................320 .........1998 ...........................................307 .........1992Stolen Bases ............................84 .........1994Sacrifices .................................71 .........2007 .............................................68 .........2008 .............................................60 .........2006 .............................................56 .........2004Team BA .............................. .337 .........1997
runS BAtted inTroy Slayton ............................54 .........1994Doug Plucker ...........................53 .........1989Ryan Sowards ..........................53 .........1994Mike Tompkins .......................51 .........2007John McAninch ......................50 .........1992Dave Meliah ............................47 .........1997Shain Vernier ..........................45 .........1998Kyle Greene ............................44 .........2006Tim Newman ..........................44 .........1998James Jeske ..............................44 .........1999Justin Atchley .........................43 .........1992Cesar Lopez .............................42 .........2007Jake Rogers ..............................40 .........2005Branden Florence ....................40 .........1998
BAttinG AVerAGePaco Crandall ....................... .425 .........1995Ryan Sowards ....................... .422 .........1994Ben DeMond ........................ .418 .........1998Tom Deland ......................... .412 .........1996Coy Miller ............................ .406 .........1997Branden Florence ................. .405 .........1998Rog Garinger ........................ .404 .........1990Doug Plucker ........................ .400 .........1988Chris Meliah ........................ .399 .........1990John McAninch ................... .397 .........1992Justin Atchley ...................... .395 .........1992
WArrior record BooK
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Doug Plucker ........................ .394 .........1989Tom Walker ......................... .392 .........1991Shain Vernier ....................... .391 .........1999Justin Atchley ...................... .391 .........1993Jeff Scherer ........................... .384 .........1997James Jeske ........................... .380 .........1998Brian Winkleman ................ .377 .........1997Dave Meliah ......................... .373 .........1997
WAlKSRyan Sowards ..........................52 .........1994Drew Heid ...............................42 .........2007Jose’ Rijo-Berger ......................40 .........1994Jerud Martin ............................38 .........1994Jason Hershey ..........................38 .........1994Kevin Maurer ..........................35 .........2007Josh Rogers ..............................34 .........2006John McAninch ......................34 .........1992John McAninch ......................34 .........1993Andy Webster .........................33 .........1991Slade Smith .............................33 .........1989Mike Tompkins .......................33 .........2007
hit By PitchKevin Clouser .........................16 .........1995Jason Davis ..............................16 .........1992Brad Blake ...............................15 .........2003Jode Coil .................................14 .........2007David Cerna ............................14 .........2008Cesar Lopez .............................13 .........2006Seth McCauley .......................13 .........2001Martin Lawrence .....................13 .........2007Troy Slayton ............................12 .........1994Brian Winkleman ...................12 .........1997John McAninch ......................12 .........1993BJ Ortega .................................12 .........1992David Cerna ............................12 .........2007Seth McCauley .......................12 .........2002Jode Coil .................................11 .........2006Brad Blake ...............................11 .........2002Jeff Mitchell ............................11 .........2001Patrick Cummins ....................10 .........2005Brian Asplund .........................10 .........2006Zach Danelson ........................10 .........2005Joe Schmidt .............................10 .........2005
indiViduAl (PitchinG)
StriKeoutSNick Masters .........................101 .........2007Travis Kane .............................95 .........2004Jarad Mitchell .........................84 .........2003Adolfo Garza ...........................77 .........2002Justin Atchley .........................76 .........1992Adolfo Garza ...........................76 .........2001Trent Baysinger .......................70 .........2002Jason Evenhus .........................68 .........1990Jacob Hiatt ..............................63 .........2007Jacob Hiatt ..............................63 .........2008Matt Baerlocher ......................61 .........2006J.C. Biagi .................................60 .........2001
Andy Hanson ..........................59 .........1991Lloyd Hounsell ........................59 .........1993
VictorieSNick Masters ...........................11 .........2007Joe Fogarty ................................8 .........2006Jarad Mitchell ...........................8 .........2003Blair Fowler ...............................8 .........1994Brandon Butrick ........................8 .........1992Jason Evenhus ...........................8 .........1990Kelly Johnson ............................8 .........1994Michael Tompkins ....................8 .........2008Lloyd Hounsell ..........................7 .........1993Justin Rayment ..........................7 .........1993Robert Wickstrom .....................7 .........1991Kenny Florence .........................6 .........2003Adolfo Garza .............................6 .........2002J.C. Biagi ...................................6 .........2002John Berry .................................6 .........1991Adolfo Garza .............................6 .........2001Ryan Richardson ......................6 .........2008Jacob Hiatt ................................6 .........2008Matt Baerlocher ........................5 .........2006Brian Foreman ..........................5 .........2005Ben Nelson ................................5 .........1998Jon Edwards ...............................5 .........1992J.C. Biagi ...................................5 .........2001David Ruffing ............................5 .........2001
WinninG PercentAGePaul Arelano, 4-0 ...............1,000 .........1998Cory Atwood, 4-0 ..............1,000 .........1989Brandon Butrick, 4-0 .........1,000 .........1991Brock Crawford, 4-0 ...........1,000 .........1993Dan Donaldson, 4-0 ...........1,000 .........1991Brian Edwards, 4-0 .............1,000 .........1991Joe Fogarty, 8-1 .................... .888 .........2006Jarad Mitchell, 8-1 ................888 .........2003Kelly Johnson, 8-1 ............... .888 .........1994Brandon Butrick, 8-1 ........... .888 .........1992Lloyd Hounsell, 7-1 ............. .875 .........1993Bob Wickstrom, 7-1 ............. .875 .........1991
teAM PitchinGWins ........................................33 .........1992 .............................................32 .........2007Saves .......................................15 .........2003 .............................................10 .........1997 .............................................10 .........1995 Innings/pitched .....................452 .........2007 ........................................422.3 .........2006 ........................................421.3 .........2008 ...........................................379 .........2005Strike outs .............................339 .........2001 ...........................................331 .........2003Earned Run Average ........... 2.56 .........2001 ..........................................2.75 .........2002
inninGS PitchedNick Masters ....................111.33 .........2007Michael Tompkins ...............91.3 .........2008Jason Evenhus .........................86 .........1990Ryan Richardson ..................81.3 .........2008Craig Olson ........................78.67 .........2007Matt Baerlocher .................75.67 .........2006Jade Starr ................................ .74 .........1994Chris Middleton ......................73 .........1989Jarad Mitchell ....................72.33 .........2003Travis Kane ........................70.33 .........2004Matt Baerlocher .................70.33 .........2005Blair Fowler .............................69 .........1994Brandon Butrick ......................68 .........1992Carlos Ruvalcaba ....................67 .........2007Joe Fogarty .........................65.67 .........2006Adolfo Garza ......................64.33 .........2001Trent Baysinger ..................64.33 .........2002Marty Guettinger .................64.3 .........2008Carlos Ruvalcaba ...............63.33 .........2006Dan Baerlocher ..................63.33 .........2005Brian Foreman ...................63.33 .........2005Chris Middleton ......................63 .........1988J.C. Biagi ............................62.33 .........2001Andy Hanson .....................62.33 .........1991
eArned run AVerAGeDan Adams ......................... .0.00 .........1997Jarad Mitchell ......................1.00 .........2003John Howerton ....................1.00 .........2001Chad Gradwahl ....................1.16 .........1993Ben Newton .........................1.25 .........2002Brandon Butrick ...................1.32 .........1992David Ruffing .......................1.34 .........2001Justin Atchley ......................1.38 .........1992David Ruffing .......................1.50 .........2002Justin Rayment .....................1.66 .........1994Adolfo Garza ........................1.68 .........2001Jeremiah Wolske ..................1.81 .........2001Ryan Lawrence .....................1.85 .........2002Mike Carrol ..........................1.86 .........2000Bob Wickstrom ....................1.88 .........1991Brock Crawford ....................1.93 .........1993Ryan Kaufmann ...................1.93 .........2003David Garcia ........................1.98 .........1994Nick Masters ........................2.02 .........2007
SAVeST. J. Anderson .........................11 .........2003Dan Adams ...............................9 .........1997Jacob Hiatt ................................8 .........2007Jacob Hiatt ................................7 .........2008Chad Gradwahl .........................6 .........1993Ron Matthews ...........................6 .........1991Dan Adams ...............................4 .........1998Brandon Jones ...........................4 .........1994John Howerton .........................4 .........2001Justin Mace ...............................4 .........2006
WArrior record BooK continued
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2008 nWAAcc eASt StAndinGS
EAST W-L PCT W-LWenatchee Valley 23-5 .821 36-10Columbia Basin 17-11 .607 38-17Treasure Valley 17-11 .607 31-21Walla Walla 16-12 .571 28-20Blue Mountain 11-17 .393 18-30Yakima Valley 10-18 .357 21-23Big Bend 9-19 .321 18-26Spokane 9-19 .321 18-23
2008 eASt reGion PlAyoffS05/16/2008 05/17/2008 Columbia Basin 5, Treasure Valley 1 Treasure Valley 7, Wenatchee 1 Wenatchee 8, Walla Walla 5 Columbia Basin 7, Treasure Valley 6 Treasure Valley 2, Walla Walla 1 Columbia Basin 11, Wenatchee 7
2008 finAl hittinG StAtiSticSName AVE AB BB R H 2B 3B HR RBI HP SO Sac SB OBP
David Cerna .318 173 9 28 55 13 3 1 27 14 8 6 1 .388
Justin Haddon .308 52 12 14 16 0 1 0 2 1 13 2 2 .446
Michael Tompkins .292 192 19 25 56 7 0 3 31 3 14 1 0 .366
Chris Snyder .287 143 11 23 41 5 6 2 15 3 28 2 5 .348
Saul Gonzalez .283 113 8 12 32 2 2 0 10 1 20 4 0 .336
Andy Matthews .277 83 11 13 23 4 0 1 13 9 15 6 2 .406
Keith Woelber .266 188 17 34 50 7 1 3 19 1 36 7 1 .327
Wes Walker .255 55 2 6 14 3 0 1 7 2 12 8 2 .300
Seager Pence .242 149 10 21 36 5 3 2 21 4 22 4 2 .307
Scott Chance .242 66 6 10 16 1 0 0 3 0 13 1 0 .306
Jesus Gonzalez .214 154 14 19 33 1 0 0 18 4 31 11 2 .291
Evan Mowry .211 19 3 3 4 0 0 0 1 0 6 1 0 .318
Boone Plager .178 73 6 12 13 2 1 0 10 5 19 5 1 .286
Martin Lawrence .149 67 8 10 10 0 0 0 3 4 9 6 0 .278
Phil Perrine .136 22 1 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 2 2 1 .174
Jared Greenwood .114 35 1 0 4 0 0 0 1 1 5 1 0 .158
Justin Erwin .056 18 1 5 1 0 0 0 2 1 5 1 0 .150
Team .254 1602 139 236 407 51 17 13 185 53 258 68 19 .331
2008 finAl PitchinG StAtiSticSName ERA W L SV IP H R ER BB SO HP WP CG
Kittrick Kane 0.00 0 0 0 5.67 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0
Luke Sells 0.00 0 0 0 1.00 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Jacob Hiatt 2.51 6 2 7 43.00 23 14 12 21 63 4 0 0
Michael Tompkins 3.05 8 5 0 91.33 87 34 31 16 58 4 13 5
Ryan Richardson 3.10 6 1 0 81.33 78 37 28 21 53 5 12 3
Marty Guettinger 3.64 2 6 1 64.33 68 37 26 28 44 4 10 1
Jake Lamphier 3.67 3 1 0 27.00 25 16 11 8 5 9 0 0
Seager Pence 3.86 0 0 1 2.33 0 1 1 4 2 0 0 0
Tyson Stowers 4.53 2 3 0 55.67 56 35 28 22 28 15 9 1
Miguel Ruvalcaba 5.66 1 0 0 20.67 17 15 13 11 19 1 0 0
Brandon Ellendt 7.97 0 2 0 20.33 29 24 18 16 5 1 4 0
Dan Baker 10.80 0 0 0 5.00 4 6 6 5 5 1 0 0
Jake Swantko 12.27 0 0 0 3.67 8 6 5 0 1 0 0 0
Team 3.82 28 20 9 421.33 396 225 179 154 284 44 48 10
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1St AnnuAl old tiMerS AluMni GAMe
On October 25, 2008 the Warrior Baseball Family welcomed back almost 40 former players and coaches to participate in the 1st Annual Old Timers Alumni Game. The game was held in the evening hours to show off the new lights on Warrior Field. The stands were packed with friends and family who witnessed a well played game, eventually won by the 2009 Warriors, 11-4. We are already looking forward to and planning next year’s Alumni Weekend and are hoping to see many more of the old players. The plan is to add more events to the weekend in the future including a golf tournament.
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liGht cereMony
Spearheaded by Walla Walla County Commissioner Greg Tompkins, the baseball and softball fields on the campus of WWCC were lit up for the first time on May 10, 2008. Tompkins, the father of former-Warrior star Michael Tompkins, worked closely with WWCC President Steve Van Ausdle to raise money and awareness for this project. A significant amount of money for this project was also donated by Walla Walla Valley Youth Baseball and Softball Association. The fields will now be used by numerous youth baseball and softball teams from the Walla Walla Valley as well as the WWCC baseball and softball teams. The installation of these lights has expanded the use of these fields as community fields and will allow the community to host state and region-al tournaments, which will attract people from all over the state and region to Walla Walla.
We all greatly appreciate the time, effort, and money put forth by Commissioner Tompkins, President Van Ausdle, Walla Walla Valley Youth Baseball and Softball, and all who contributed to and supported achieving the dream of “Turning the Lights on for Youth Baseball and Softball.”
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Located at the foot of the Blue Mountains in Southeastern Washington, Walla Walla Community College offers a variety of academic transfer programs and over 30 technical and paraprofessional programs. The twin communities of Walla Walla and College Place house a wide variety of agriculture, manufacturing, business and government employers. The communities are also home to Whitman College, Walla Walla College, and Walla Walla Community College, adding an educational base and cultural opportunities to the historic region. Warm Summers, crisp Winters, and beautiful Spring and Fall months provide four distinct seasons to enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities.
Walla Walla Community College is also home to ten varsity sports with highly competitive programs in Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Men’s and Women’s Golf, and Rodeo.
Athletic Department Directory
Men’s and Women’s Soccer Chad Bodnar ...........................................................TEL: 509.527.4310Email: [email protected]
Volleyball Tim Toon ..................................................................TEL: 509.527.4307Email: [email protected]
Men’s Basketball Jeff Reinland ............................................................TEL: 509.527.4312Email: [email protected]
Women’s Basketball Bobbi Hazeltine ......................................................TEL: 509.527.4495Email: [email protected]
BaseballMike Cummins .......................................................TEL: 509.527.4494Email: [email protected]
SoftballMike Staudenmaier ................................................TEL: 509.527.4238Email: [email protected]
Men’s and Women’s Golf Mike Rostollan ........................................................TEL: 509.529.5678Email: [email protected]
RodeoBuster Barton ..........................................................TEL: 509.527.4229Email: [email protected]
COLLEGE PROFILE/ATHLETICS PROGRAM OUTLINE AND CONTACTS
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Players either drafted while at WWCC or at 4-Year school after WWCC
Name Year Drafted Drafted By School Drafted At Year(s) at WWCCKyle Greene * 2008 Arizona Diamondbacks Lewis-Clark State '05-'06Justin Mace * ^ 2008 Arizona Diamondbacks Lewis-Clark State '05-'06Jake Rogers * 2007 Washington Nationals South Dakota State '04-'05Trent Baysinger * 2004 Baltimore Orioles Univ. of Washington '01-'02Seth McCauley * 2004 San Diego Padres Lewis-Clark State '01-'02Pat McIntyre * 2003 Chicago Cubs WWCC '02-'03Nyjer Morgan * 2002 Pittsburgh Pirates WWCC '01-'02Ryan Wardinsky * 2002 Philadelphia Phillies Texas A&M '98-'99Adolfo Garza 2001 Oakland A's WWCC '01-'02Andre Marshall * 2001 Philadelphia Phillies Univ. of Washington '99-'00Brandon Florence * 2001 San Francisco Giants Albertsons College '97-'98Dan Adams * 2000 Philadelphia Phillies Kent State '97-'98Tim Newman * 1999 Toronto Blue Jays WWCC '98-'99Andre Marshall 1999 Oakland A's WWCC '99-'00Dave Meliah * 1998 Texas Rangers Univ. of San Francisco '96-'97Justin Nixon * 1998 Oakland A's WWCC '98Matt Gunderson * 1997 Chicago Cubs WWCC '97Jose Rijo-Berger * 1997 New York Mets Lewis-Clark State '94-'95Blair Fowler * 1997 Florida Marlins Univ. of Washington '94-'95Dave Meliah 1996 Kansas City Royals WWCC '96-'97Justin Rayment * 1996 New York Yankees San Diego State '93-'94Justin Atchley * 1995 Cincinnati Reds Texas A&M '92-'93Jon Edwards * 1995 Cleveland Indians Whitman College '92John McAninch * 1995 California Angels Lewis-Clark State '92-'93Jose Rijo-Berger 1995 Los Angeles Dodgers WWCC '94-'95Jared Fowler * ^ 1995 Arizona Diamondbacks Washington State '92-'93Ryan Sowards * 1994 Los Angeles Dodgers WWCC '94Kelly Johnson 1994 Houston Astros WWCC '94-'95Blair Fowler 1994 Philadelphia Phillies WWCC '94-'95Brian Wisler * 1993 Cleveland Indians WWCC '92-'93Jason Evenhus * 1993 Colorado Rockies Washington State '90David Bingham * 1992 Atlanta Braves Lewis-Clark State '90-'91Justin Atchley 1992 Atlanta Braves WWCC '92-'93Ron Matthews * 1992 Cincinnati Reds Whitworth College '90-'91Tom Walker * 1991 Chicago Cubs WWCC '91David Bingham 1990 Montreal Expos WWCC '90-'91
*denotes signed a professional contract at that time
^denotes was signed as free-agent, not drafted
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1998
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