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Success has followed Dave Legg at every stop of his coaching career, and his first two seasons leading the Bozeman American Legion program have enhanced that legacy.

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The former California high school head coach and Divi-sion I assistant has led the Bucks to 75 wins in his first two seasons at the helm, including two trips to the Class AA State Tournament which have produced four victories. In his first season as the head coach of Bozeman’s American Legion Baseball Program in 2012, Legg led a revival. The Bucks rolled to a 41-17 record and finished a close second in the Class AA Eastern Division to the eventual state champion Billings Royals. A young 2013 team – every squad member was eligible to return in 2014 – consolidated those gains with a solid 34-32 campaign. Legg took over the Bucks after long and successful tenures in the California high school and Division I college coaching ranks. Bozeman’s 2012 campaign was one of the most successful in program history. The 41 wins and .707 winning percentage in 2012 were each program bests since 2009, and the team’s play was reminiscent of the stretch of seasons between 2004 and ’09 when the Bucks won at least 40 games each season. A former player at San Diego Mesa Junior College, Legg also played for a season at San Diego State for a season before beginning his coaching career with the Aztecs. He learned his trade under legendary SDSU coach Jim Dietz, coaching future major leaguers such as Tony Gwynn and Bobby Meacham. In 1987 he joined Bill Kinneberg’s staff at Wyoming, helping lead the Cowboys to one of the program’s most successful periods ever. After returning to his native California he was an assistant at Linfield HS in 1993-94 and at Temecula Valley HS in 2000 before taking over the Vista Murrieta HS program (2002-10). He finished his California prep coaching career in 2011 as an assistant at that school. As Vista Murrieta’s head coach, Legg

led his squad to the 2006 CIF Division 3 title game in Ana-heim Stadium and the 2007 Division 2 championship game at Dodger Stadium. He was the Press-Enterprise and California Newspaper Coach of the Year in each of those seasons, earn-ing CIF and LA Times Coach of the Year honors in 2007. Legg coached in the Riverside East-West All-Star Game twice, and led his team to Southwestern League championships in 2006 and ’08.

Bozeman Bucks Record2013 34-32 12-10/3rd2012 41-17 17-7/2nd

Coaching experience: San Diego State assistant, 1978-87; Wyoming assistant, 1987-92; Linfield HS assistant, 1993-94; Owner TV Baseball School, 1992-95; Mavericks Baseball Club manager, 1998-2002; Temecula Valley HS assistant, 2000; Vista Murrieta HS head coach, 2002-10; Vista Murrieta HS assistant, 2011.Playing experience: San Diego Mesa JC, 1975-77; San Diego State, 1978.Favorite Baseball memory: Winning the CIF Southern Section D-2 Championship at Dodger Stadium at Vista Murrieta with my two sons on the field in 2007.Favorite major League Teams: New York Yankees, San Diego Padresall-time Favorite Players: Mickey Mantle, Brooks Robinson, Tony Gwynn, and all the players whom I have had the op-portunity to coach in my 33 years in the game.Family: Wife Melinda, son DC who played at Cal State Bakers-field, son Derek who played at Cal State Fullerton and Corban. Son SGT Cody R. Legg KIA June 4, 2008 in Iraq.

Originally from Bozeman, Dan Radke is an alumnus of Bozeman Baseball and the Bozeman American Legion programs. He is a Montana State Uni-versity graduate, and he and his wife Stacy have a son, James. Radke’s brother, Josh, also played for the Bucks.

A former prep and college baseball standout, D.C. Legg joins the Bucks staff after graduating from Cal State Bakersfield this last year. He played at CSU Bakersfield in 2011-12 after a two-year stint at Cypress Junior College (where he played in 2008 and redshirted the next season). Legg started 30 games at Utah in 2008, hitting .257 with a dozen RBIs and 14 runs. He was all-league and All-CIF as a senior at Vista Murrieta HS, play-ing with his brother Derek for his father Dave.

Coach Alex Bradford returns to the Bozeman American Legion program this summer in a new role, taking over as pitching coach. Bradford pitched for Treasure Valley Community College during the 2013 and 2014 seasons, posting a 1-2 record with one save in 17.2 innings and a 4.20 ERA covering 16 appearances. In three seasons with the Bucks, Bradford compiled a 13-7 record with one save. As a senior in 2012 Bradford was spectacular, posting a 2.39 ERA in 53.2 innings, allowing opponents to bat .219 with less than one hit-plus-walk-per-innings-pitched. In his three-year career he struck out 144 while walking just 37 in 156 innings pitched.

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Jake eksTRom, P/oF6-4, 205, scottsdale Community College: Chokenation

4th year in Bozeman american Legion Program

nickname: EkFavorite Baseball memory: taking batting practice with Major Leaguer’s right before spring trainingFavorite Food: SteakFavorite subject in school: math and scienceFavorite athlete: Adam WainwrightFavorite Baseball Team: St Louis CardinalsFavorite sports Team other Than Baseball: San Antonio Spurs

other sports Played: Nothing but that Artichoke baseballHobbies: Fishing, AZ livin’motto or saying: Never ForgetFavorite movie/Tv shows: Prison break, Family Guy, Happy GilmoreFavorite entertainer: Adam Sandler, Daniel Tosh.Favorite music/musicians: Ace Hood, Alter BridgeParents: Joe and Jody EkstromBirth Date: June 10, 1995

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BenneTT HosTeTLeR, ss5-9, 160, Bozeman High school (Class of 2016)

3rd year in Bozeman american Legion Program

nickname: BennyFavorite Baseball memory: Steamboat Springs World SeriesFavorite Food: BBQ RibsFavorite subject in school: HistoryFavorite athlete: Brandon PhillipsFavorite Baseball Team: Chicago CubsFavorite sport Team other than Baseball: Kansas City Chiefsother sports Played: Football and Basketball

Hobbies: Hanging out with Friendsmottos or sayings: There are only two things you can control: attitude and effort.Favorite movie/Tv show: More Than a GameFavorite entertainer: Kevin HartFavorite music/musicians: All TypesParents: Troy and Michelle HostetlerDate of Birth: September 23, 1997#2

JenneR keaRns, 2B/3B/P6, 170, Bozeman High school (Class of 2015)


nickname: J-BabyFavorite Baseball memory: Watching Connor Linebarger take batting practiceFavorite Food: wingsFavorite subject in school: BusinessFavorite athlete: Chase UtleyFavorite Baseball Team: RangersFavorite sports Team other Than Baseball: Jets, Colorado Buffaloesother sports Played: bumper pool

Hobbies: golfing, fishing, and golfingmotto or saying: Go every time so others may go every timeFavorite music/musicians: Conway TwittyFavorite movie/Tv shows: How I met your motherFavorite entertainer: Tucker GillParents: Jay and Piney KearnsBirth Date: January 7, 1997

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miCHaeL guenTHeR, P/oF/ss6, 150, Bozeman High school (Class of 2015)

1st year in Bozeman american Legion Program

Favorite Baseball memory: Bonding with teamFavorite Food: FajitasFavorite subject in school: ScienceFavorite athlete: Robinson CanoFavorite Baseball Team: New York YankeesFavorite sports Team other Than Baseball: Seahawks, Bangelsother sports Played: football, basketball

Hobbies: readingFavorite entertainer: Morgan FreemanFavorite music/musicians: Dub StepParents: Lane GuentherBirth Date: March 6, 1997

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neLson BRown, P/3B6, 210, Bozeman High school (Class of 2015)


nickname: Nelly B, BeowulfFavorite Baseball memory: Texting CooperFavorite Food: Portabella mushroomsFavorite subject in school: PhysicsFavorite athlete: OJ SimpsonFavorite Baseball Team: MarinersFavorite sports Team other Than Baseball: The Wolf Pack other sports Played: speech & debate, snowboarding, chess

Hobbies: hanging with Connor, hitting bombsmotto or saying: Attitude, not Aptitude determines AltitudeFavorite movie/Tv shows: Big Bang Theory, MulanFavorite entertainer: Brian Regan/OJ SimpsonFavorite music/musicians: Imagine Dragons/Dropkick Murphy’sParents: Pat and Linda BrownBirth Date: February 7, 1997

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TuCkeR giLL, P/1B6-4, 155, Bozeman High school (Class of 2014)


nickname: SticksFavorite Baseball memory: 2012 State Tournament in WhitefishFavorite Food: PastaFavorite subject in school: ChoirFavorite athlete: Jenner KearnsFavorite Baseball Team: MarinersFavorite sports Team other Than Baseball: Steelersother sports Played: intramural basketball

Hobbies: singing and playing piano/guitarmotto or saying: The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.Favorite movie/Tv shows: The Lion KingFavorite entertainer: Joel ThayerFavorite music/musicians: Con-nor TweetParents: Michael and Debra GillBirth Date: June 3, 1996 #11


CHaD maCkay, C/3B6-2, 210, miles Community College (BHs Class of 2013)


nickname: MacFavorite Baseball memory: Winning 13 year old stateFavorite Food: PizzaFavorite subject in school: Graphic DesignFavorite athlete: John BuckFavorite Baseball Team: Chicago CubsFavorite sports Team other Than Baseball: Dallas Cowboysother sports Played: Football,

Basketball, Wrestling Hobbies: Graphic Designmotto or saying: Work like a champion, Play like a champion, Live like a championFavorite movie/Tv shows: SandlotFavorite music/musicians: The SpecktatorsParents: Lance and Angie MackayBirth Date: July 5, 1995#13

naTe LamBeRTy, C/P6-1, 195, whitworth university (BHs Class of 2013)

5th year in Bozeman american Legion Programnickname: LamboFavorite Baseball memory: Win-ning 12 year old state tournament Favorite Food: My Dad’s Sunday morning breakfasts!Favorite subject in school: Athletic TrainingFavorite athlete: Salvador PerezFavorite Baseball Team: Kansas City RoyalsFavorite sports Team other Than Baseball: Montana State Bobcats

other sports Played: Football, BasketballHobbies: Being around family and friends, anything competitivemotto or saying: “Humbabe!”Favorite movie/Tv shows: Field of DreamsFavorite entertainer: Bruce SpringsteenFavorite music/musicians: Bruce SpringsteenParents: Bill and Lynn LambertyBirth Date: January 30, 1995

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JoeL THayeR, oF6-4, 175, Bozeman High school (Class of 2014)

4th year in Bozeman american Legion ProgramFavorite Baseball memory: New York Giants winning the 1905 World SeriesFavorite Food: Diet CokeFavorite subject in school: FootballFavorite athlete: Byong Sun, Phil Weston, Hermione GrangerFavorite Baseball Team: Lake Elsinore StormFavorite sports Team other Than Baseball: University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils

other sports Played: Professional hockeyHobbies: Sasquatch huntingmotto or saying: Andre the Giant gave a surprisingly nimble foot rub.Favorite movie/Tv shows: The Vow, The NotebookFavorite entertainer: McNuggets BrownFavorite music/musicians: The Lion King 2 Cast/WuTangParents: Ted and Dalyce ThayerBirth Date: May 2, 1996

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niCk winn, oF5-9, 155, montana state university (BHs Class of 2013)

2nd year in Bozeman american Legion Program

nickname: WinnieFavorite Baseball memory: Win-ning State in 13 year old All StarsFavorite Food: Chicken Alfredo – La ParillaFavorite athlete: LeBron JamesFavorite Baseball Team: New York YankeesFavorite sports Team other Than Baseball: Baltimore Ravens, Miami Heat other sports Played: intramural football

Hobbies: basketball, snowboarding, wakeboardingmotto or saying: Roll TideFavorite movie/Tv shows: Safe Haven, How I Met Your MotherFavorite entertainer: Julianne HoughFavorite music/musicians: Zac BrownParents: Chuck and Chris WinnBirth Date: June 16, 1995 #3

ConneR LineBaRgeR, iF/C6-2, 195, Bozeman High school (Class of 2014)


nickname: Bone-sawFavorite Baseball memory: Winning state 13 year All StarsFavorite Food: Coconut WaterFavorite subject in school: LifetimeFavorite athlete: Joel “Jump Man” ThayerFavorite Baseball Team: Fighting Artichokesother sports Played: Intramural basketball #3peat

Hobbies: basketball, fishingmotto or saying: You’ll always miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.Favorite movie/Tv shows: New GirlFavorite entertainer: Kate UptonFavorite music/musicians: RihannaParents: Clete and Sherri LinebargerBirth Date: May 21, 1995

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ConnoR TweeT, P/iF6-2, 160, Bozeman High school (Class of 2014)


nickname: BirdmanFavorite Baseball memory: When Seattle won the … oh, wait … Favorite Food: Not a fan of asparagusFavorite subject in school: ChoirFavorite athlete: Colton LitleFavorite Baseball Team: Seattle MarinersFavorite sports Team other Than Baseball: Norwegian Curling Squad other sports Played: tennis, basketball

Hobbies: a cappella groups, piano dancing, fishingmotto or saying: Nobody makes me bleed my own blood.Favorite movie/Tv shows: Home AloneFavorite entertainer: Tobey MaguireFavorite music/musicians: Little River Band, Justin TimberlakeParents: Jim and Carol TweetBirth Date: June 20, 1996

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2014 Bozeman Bucks schedule Home or Away • Conference or Non-conference

Date Day Time opp (games by innings)

May 07 Wed 7 PM Belgrade Bandits 1x9 H NC

May 10 Sat 12 PM Billings Royals 2x7 H NC

May 14 Wed 7 PM Belgrade Bandits 1x9 A NC

May 17 Sat 10 AM Helena Senators 2x7 A NC

May 18 Sun 1 PM Butte Miners 2x7 H NC

May 23 - 26 Fri - Mon TBD Bucks @ Missoula Memorial Tournament

May 30 Fri 7 PM Idaho Falls 1x9 H NC

May 31 Sat 11 AM Idaho Falls 2x7 H NC

Jun 01 Sun 2 PM Missoula Mavs 1x9 H C

Jun 07 Sat 1 PM Great Falls Chargers 2x7 A C

Jun 11 Wed 7 PM Billings Royals 1x9 A C

Jun 13 Fri 7 PM Helena Senators 1x9 H C

Jun 14 Sat 12 PM Helena Senators 1x9 H C

Jun 17 Tue 5 PM Lethbridge Elks 2x7 A C

Jun 18 Wed 5 PM Medicine Hat 2x7 A C

Jun 20 - 23 Fri - Mon TBD Bucks @ Goldsmith Tournament (Billings)

Jun 24 Tue 7 PM Missoula Mavs 1x9 H C

Jun 25 Wed 7 PM Helena Senators 1x9 A C

Jun 27 - 30 Fri - Mon TBD Bucks @ Keith Sell Tournament (Helena)

Jul 02 Wed 5 PM Billings Scarlets 2x7 A C

Jul 04 - 07 Fri - Mon TBD Bucks host Superman Classic/Cody

Legg Memorial Tournament

Jul 08 Tue 7 PM Helena Senators 1x9 A C

Jul 10 - 13 Thu - Sun TBD Bucks @ Ft Collins Tournament

Jul 14 Mon 7 PM Billings Scarlets 1x9 H C

Jul 22 Tue 5 PM Kalispell Lakers 2x7 H C

Jul 24 Thu 7 PM Billings Royals (Pirtz Field) 1x9 A C

Jul 25 Fri 7 PM Billings Scarlets 1x9 H C

Jul 26 Sat 3 PM Billings Royals 2x7 H C

Jul 29 - 02 Tue - Sat TBD Montana/Alberta Class AA

State Tournament @ Lethbridge, AB

Aug 07 - 11 Thu - Mon Region 7 AA Tournament @ Eugene, OR

Aug 15 - 20 Fri - Wed World Series @ Shelby, NC

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2014 Bozeman BuCks numeRiCaL RosTeR number name Position Bats/Throws Ht/wt school2 Bennett Hostetler P/SS R/R 5’9/160 Bozeman HS3 Nick Winn OF SW/R 5’9/160 MSU5 Connor Tweet P/INF R/R 6’2/160 Bozeman HS6 Cody Blood P/OF L/R 5’7/140 Bozeman HS7 Nelson Brown P/INF L/R 6’/210 Bozeman HS8 Jake Ekstrom P/OF R/R 6’/205 Scottsdale CC9 Joel Thayer P/OF L/R 6’4/175 Bozeman HS10 Jenner Kearns P/INF R/R 6/170 Bozeman HS11 Tucker Gill P/1ST L/R 6’4/155 Bozeman HS12 Nate Lamberty C R/R 6’1/195 Whitworth Univ13 Chad Mackay C R/R 6’2/210 Miles City CC14 Michael Guenther P/OF R/R 6/150 Bozeman HS15 Justin Sheedy INF R/R 5’7/130 Bozeman HS18 Austin Shureb P/OF R/R 5’11/150 Bozeman HS20 Conner Linebarger C/INF L/R 6’2/195 Bozeman HS21 Colter Flanagan P/INF R/R 6’2/175 Bozeman HS

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Lance Mackay, a veteran of the Bozeman coaching scene, begins his first season in the Bucks and Spikes American Legion program. Mackay has served as an assistant coach at Bozeman High School since 2010, including two seasons as the head freshman coach. He spent 2013 as the defensive line coach for the Hawks undefeated state championship team, and prior to his time at the high school coached football at Chief Joseph Middle School and Sacajawea Middle School. Mackay also coached baseball from 2006-09, leading a travel team, coaching at the Majors and Babe Ruth levels in Bozeman Baseball. Lance started his high school coaching life at Copper Hills High School in West Jordan Utah, with

their baseball and football teams, and continued coaching when moving to Great Falls MT in 1999.

Mackay is from strong coaching bloodlines. His brother Guy is an accom-plished coach and teacher in the Salt Lake City, Utah, area, and his father, the late Ken Mackay, played for the San Diego Chargers and later coached prep football. A Salt Lake City native, Mackay attended Dixie State Univer-sity, playing Football, and the University of Utah with a degree in Engineer-ing and Mathematics. He and his wife Angie have three children – Josh, a senior at MSU, Chad, a freshman baseball player at Miles Community College, and Elizabeth, a BHS sophomore.

Coach Alex Bradford returns to the Bozeman American Legion program this summer in a new role, taking over as pitching coach. Bradford pitched for Treasure Valley Community College during the 2013 and 2014 seasons, posting a 1-2 record with one save in 17.2 innings and a 4.20 ERA covering 16 appearances. In three seasons with the Bucks, Bradford compiled a 13-7 record with one save. As a senior in 2012 Bradford was spectacular, posting a 2.39 ERA in 53.2 innings, allowing opponents to bat .219 with less than one hit-plus-walk-per-innings-pitched. In his three-year career he struck out 144 while walking just 37 in 156 innings pitched.

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*CoLTeR FLanagan, P/3B6-2, 174, Bozeman High school (Class of 2016)


nickname: FlanyFavorite Food: PastaFavorite subject in school: BiomedFavorite athlete: Mike TroutFavorite Baseball Team: New York YankeesFavorite sports Team other Than Baseball: San Jose Sharksother sports Played: hockey, football

Hobbies: hiking, skiing, boating, run-ning, campingmotto or saying: Why Not?Favorite movie/Tv shows: Breaking BadFavorite entertainer: Kevin HartFavorite music/musicians: rap, rock, reggae, electronicParents: Bill Flanagan and Heather BienvenueBirth Date: October 6, 1997# 22

*CoDy BLooD, P/oF5-7, 140, Bozeman High school (Class of 2016)


nickname: BloodFavorite Baseball memory: Striking out 11 kidsFavorite Food: SushiFavorite subject in school: EnglishFavorite athlete: Heather McphieFavorite Baseball Team: DodgersFavorite sports Team other Than Baseball: Cowboysother sports Played: skiingHobbies: skiing, videogames, Netflix

motto or saying: Keep calm and go bigFavorite entertainer: Will SmithFavorite music/musicians: AC/DCParents: Steve and Heather BloodBirth Date: December 1, 1997

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aLex eksTRom, P/1B/3B5-6, 162, Bozeman High school (Class of 2017)


nickname: Little EkFavorite Baseball memory: Com-peting in 10u state as a 9 year oldFavorite Food: SteakFavorite subject in school: MathFavorite athlete: Mike TroutFavorite Baseball Team: Red SoxFavorite sports Team other Than Baseball: Patriotsother sports Played: football, basketball

Hobbies: golf, baseballmotto or saying: Get SomeFavorite Movie/TV Shows: Division 3, Family Guy Favorite entertainer: Daniel ToshFavorite music/musicians: Hip HopParents: Joe and Jody EkstromBirth Date: May 1, 1999

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Tom CanneLL, ss/2B/CF5-9, 160, Bozeman High school (Class of 2017)


Favorite Food: Hamburgers

Favorite subject in school: English

Favorite athlete: Marshawn Lynch

Favorite Baseball Team: New

York Yankees

Favorite sports Team other Than Baseball: WSU Cougars

other sports Played: football

Favorite movie/Tv shows: The Bourne Series

Favorite entertainer: Kevin Hart

Parents: Jim and Shannon Cannell

Birth Date: August 6, 1998

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mJ engLanDeR, P/1B/3B 6-1, 270, Bozeman High school (Class of 2016)


Favorite Baseball memory: Buying 1st baseman’s mittFavorite Food: popcornFavorite subject in school: BiologyFavorite athlete: Bryce Harper Favorite Baseball Team: Boston Red SoxFavorite sports Team other Than Baseball: Chicago Bearsother sports Played: football, wrestling

Hobbies: golfmotto or saying: Everybody Love EverybodyFavorite movie/Tv shows: Big Bank TheoryFavorite entertainer: Will FarrellFavorite music/musicians: AnythingParents: Morgan and Joy EnglanderBirth Date: May 1, 1998

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CHRisTian DRaB, C5-10, 150, Chief Joseph middle school (Class of 2018)


Favorite Baseball memory: Block-ing home plate to stop kid from scoringFavorite Food: Chicken AlfredoFavorite subject in school: Social StudiesFavorite athlete: JeterFavorite Baseball Team: YankeesFavorite sports Team other Than Baseball: New Jersey Devilsother sports Played: hockey, basketball, bull riding

Hobbies: hunting, fishing, camping, hikingmotto or saying: Stupid is as stupid doesFavorite movie/Tv shows: Big Bang TheoryFavorite music/musicians: Luke BryanParents: Steve and Christa DrabBirth Date: June 9, 1999

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JHeTT JoHnson, P/1B/3B5-8, 150, CJms (Class of 2018)


nickname: JahettFavorite Baseball memory: Pitch-ing in State tournamentFavorite Food: ChickenFavorite subject in school: MathFavorite athlete: David OrtizFavorite Baseball Team: Red SoxFavorite sports Team other Than Baseball: Boston Celtics, Jacksonville Jaguarsother sports Played: football,

basketballHobbies: skiing, hanging out with friendsmotto or saying: Quitters never win, winners never quit.Favorite movie/Tv shows: Sport Center, AnchormanFavorite entertainer: Will FerrellFavorite music/musicians: popParents: Mark and Dia JohnsonBirth Date: June 7, 2000# 3

ausTin FRanDsen, C/iF5-8, 150, Bozeman High school (Class of 2016)


Favorite Baseball memory: 2013

Babe Ruth All Stars State Tournament

Favorite Food: Pizza

Favorite athlete: Kobe Bryant

Favorite Baseball Team: OriolesFavorite sports Team other Than Baseball: Pittsburgh Steelers

other sports Played: football,

basketball

Hobbies: fishing, golfing

Favorite movie/Tv shows: Benchwarmers, Walking Dead

Parents: Travis and Gayle Frandsen

Birth Date: August 9, 1998

THomas moRRis, P/1B6-6, 210, Bozeman High school (Class of 2016)


nickname: Big TomFavorite Baseball memory: Winning Prep 13 ChampionshipFavorite Food: Coconut Cream PieFavorite subject in school: Health EnhancementFavorite athlete: Albert PujolsFavorite Baseball Team: St. Louis CardinalsFavorite sports Team other Than Baseball: Basketball

other sports Played: BasketballHobbies: fly fishing, hunting, skiingmotto or saying: Whatever it TakesFavorite movie/Tv shows: Walking Dead Favorite entertainer: Jeff DunhamFavorite music/musicians: Mack-elmore & Ryan LewisParents: Travis & Brenda MorrisBirth Date: April 16, 1998

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anDRew JaRReTT, P/oF/iF5-8, 145, anderson school (Class of 2018)


Favorite Baseball memory: Babe Ruth championship gameFavorite Food: SteakFavorite subject in school: RecessFavorite athlete: Jorge PosadaFavorite Baseball Team: YankeesFavorite Sports Team Other Than Baseball: Heatother sports Played: basketball, swim team

Favorite movie/Tv shows: LeverageFavorite entertainer: Gabriel IglesiasParents: Jason Jarrett and Mary Fran San SoucieBirth Date: January 23, 2000

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*JusTin sHeeDy, iF5-7, 130, Bozeman High school (Class of 2016)


Favorite Food: Prime RibFavorite subject in school: MathFavorite athlete: Jackie RobinsonFavorite Baseball Team: Saint Louis CardinalsFavorite sports Team other Than Baseball: Philadelphia EaglesHobbies: Snowmobilingmotto or saying: If ya ain’t first, you’re last.

Favorite movie/Tv shows: Talledega NightsFavorite entertainer: Will FarrellFavorite music/musicians: Angus YoungParents: Ted and Cheryl SheedyBirth Date: December 16, 1997

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*ausTin sHuReB, P/LF

5-10, 148, Bozeman High school (Class of 2015)


nickname: Shrebby

Favorite Baseball memory: Pitching for the first time

Favorite Food: Italian

Favorite subject in school: Art

Favorite athlete: Calvin Johnson

Favorite Baseball Team: Detroit Tigers

Favorite sports Team other Than Baseball: Detroit Lions

Hobbies: Skiing, snowboarding,

snowmobiling and hiking

motto or saying: Hashtag, SWAG

Favorite movie/Tv shows: The other guys

Favorite entertainer: Kevin Hart

Favorite music/musicians: Mac Miller

Parents: Nathan and Rachel Shureb

Birth Date: October 30, 1996#18

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CoDy sTRaTFoRD, CF/2B5-10, 120, Bozeman High school (Class of 2015)


Favorite Baseball memory: Turning a triple in Farm League

Favorite Food: Pasta

Favorite subject in school: Math

Favorite athlete: Michael Jordan

Favorite Baseball Team: Red Sox

other sports Played: Lacrosse

Hobbies: snowboarding

Favorite movie/Tv shows: Lost

Favorite music/musicians: Mac Miller

Parents: Lori Stratford

Birth Date: January 7, 1997

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TuCkeR sTRaTTon, oF/P5-10, 150, Bozeman High school (Class of 2016)


Favorite Food: Bacon

Favorite subject in school: Biology

Favorite athlete: Mike Trout

Favorite Baseball Team: Angels

Favorite sports Team other Than Baseball: New England Patriots

other sports Played: skiing

Hobbies: wood working

motto or saying: Too late, I’m already committed

Favorite movie/Tv shows: Benchwarmers

Favorite entertainer: Will Ferrell

Favorite music/musicians: Street music

Parents: Greg and Leasa Stratton

Birth Date: July 15, 1998#12

miTCHeLL uLLman, 1B/3B

5-7, 170, Bozeman High school (Class of 2017)


nickname: MitchFavorite Baseball memory: Homerun during the 11U State Tournament in HelenaFavorite Food: Chicken AlfredoFavorite subject in school: MathFavorite athlete: Michael JordanFavorite Baseball Team: Seattle MarinersFavorite sports Team other Than Baseball: Boise State Broncos

other sports Played: football and basketballHobbies: Sports and hanging with friendsmotto or saying: Do it today!Favorite movie/Tv shows: Ride Along, Modern FamilyFavorite entertainer: Kevin HartFavorite music/musicians: Hip HopParents: Jim and Kathy UllmanBirth Date: October 3, 1998

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Bottom Row left to right: Christian Drab, MJ Englander, Jhett Johnson,

Austin Frandsen, Mitch Ullman, Thomas Morris, Colter Flanagan,

Tom Cannell, Alex Ekstrom, Tucker Stratton, Andrew Jarrett,

Top Row left to right: Bennett Hostetler, Nick Winn, Michael Guenther,

Nelson Brown, Conner Linebarger, Joel Thayer, Tucker Gill, Connor Tweet,

Jenner Kearns, Austin Shureb, Cody Blood, Justin Sheedy

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Spikes: Cody Stratford

Bucks: Jake Ekstrom, Nick Lamberty, Chad Mackay


2014 Bozeman sPikes numeRiCaL RosTeR number name Position Bats/Throws Ht/wt school3 Jhett Johnson P/INF R/R 5’8/150 CJM4 Austin Frandsen C/INF R/R 5’8/150 Bozeman HS5 Justin Sheedy INF/OF R/R 5’7/130 Bozeman HS6 Cody Blood P/OF L/R 5’7/140 Bozeman HS7 Alex Ekstrom P/INF R/R 5’6/160 Bozeman HS9 Christian Drab C/OF R/R 5’10/150 CJM11 Mitch Ullman INF R/R 5’7/170 Bozeman HS12 Tucker Stratton OF R/R 5’10/150 Bozeman HS13 Cody Stratford OF R/R 5’10/120 Bozeman HS15 Andrew Jarrett INF R/R 5’8/145 Anderson18 Austin Shureb P/OF R/R 5’11/150 Bozeman HS20 Tom Cannell INF R/R 5’9/160 Bozeman HS21 Thomas Morris P/1ST R/R 6’6/210 Bozeman HS22 Colter Flanagan P/INF R/R 6’2/175 Bozeman HS23 Michael Englander 1ST R/R 6’1/270 Bozeman HS

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2014 Bozeman sPikes numeRiCaL RosTeR number name Position Bats/Throws Ht/wt school3 Jhett Johnson P/INF R/R 5’8/150 CJM4 Austin Frandsen C/INF R/R 5’8/150 Bozeman HS5 Justin Sheedy INF/OF R/R 5’7/130 Bozeman HS6 Cody Blood P/OF L/R 5’7/140 Bozeman HS7 Alex Ekstrom P/INF R/R 5’6/160 Bozeman HS9 Christian Drab C/OF R/R 5’10/150 CJM11 Mitch Ullman INF R/R 5’7/170 Bozeman HS12 Tucker Stratton OF R/R 5’10/150 Bozeman HS13 Cody Stratford OF R/R 5’10/120 Bozeman HS15 Andrew Jarrett INF R/R 5’8/145 Anderson18 Austin Shureb P/OF R/R 5’11/150 Bozeman HS20 Tom Cannell INF R/R 5’9/160 Bozeman HS21 Thomas Morris P/1ST R/R 6’6/210 Bozeman HS22 Colter Flanagan P/INF R/R 6’2/175 Bozeman HS23 Michael Englander 1ST R/R 6’1/270 Bozeman HS

HeaD CoaCH: L a n c e Mack a y / / assisTanT CoaCH Alex Bradford

2014 Bozeman spikes schedule Home or Away • Conference or Non-conference

Date Day Time opp (games by innings)

May 04 Sun 1 PM Bitterroot Bucs 2x7 A NC

May 11 Sun 1 PM Butte Muckers 2x7 H NC

May 15 Thu 5 PM Belgrade Bandits 2x7 A C

May 17 Sat 12 PM Anaconda A’s 1x9 H C

May 23 - 26 Fri - Mon TBD Spikes @ Missoula Memorial Tournament

May 31 Sat 1 PM Lewistown Redbirds 2x7 A NC

Jun 01 Sun 1 PM Dillon Cubs 1x9 A C

Jun 03 Tue 6 PM Gallatin Valley Outlaws 2x7 H C

Jun 06 Fri 5 PM Livingston Braves 2x7 H C

Jun 07 Sat 7 PM Helena Reps 1x9 A C

Jun 10 Tue 6 PM Butte Miners 1x9 H C

Jun 12 - 15 Thu - Sun TBD Spikes @ Aarons Tournament (Billings)

Jun 20 Fri 6 PM Dillon Cubs 1x9 H C

Jun 25 Wed 3 PM Livingston Braves 2x7 A C

Jun 26 - 29 Thu - Sun TBD Spikes host Howard Rein Tournament

Jul 01 Tue 7 PM Helena Reps 1x9 H C

Jul 03 Thu 5 PM Belgrade Bandits 2x7 H C

Jul 05 Sat 3 PM Anaconda A’s 1x9 A C

Jul 07 Mon 4 PM Butte Miners 1x9 A C

Jul 11 Fri 6 PM Deer Lodge Wranglers 1x9 A C

Jul 15 Tue 7 PM Deer Lodge Wranglers 1x9 H C

Jul 19 Sat 1 PM Gallatin Valley Outlaws 2x7 A C

Jul 23 - 27 Wed - Sun TBD South District A Tournament (Three Forks)

Jul 30 - 03 Wed - Sun TBD Montana/Alberta Class A State A Tournament (Lewistown)

d u d e W h e e l e r

Richard “Dude” Wheeler, 82, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2013. Dude was born Octo ber 19,

1937 in Wibaux, MT to Merril and lrene (Cummings) Wheeler. He graduated from Montana State College

with a BS in Agriculture in 1958.

He received his Masters of Science in Ag Economics in 1959 and earned his PhD in Ag Economics from Oregon State University in 1968. After finishing his

college work in Oregon, he came back and taught for a couple of years at Montana State University in the Ag

Economic Department.

Dude was a long time legion baseball supporter having served on our board since 1967. He could be found at the ballpark every home game running our score-

board as he did for decades.

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