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<strong>University</strong> InformationSchool .................................................................<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>University</strong>Location.............................................................................Omaha, Neb.Founded........................................................................................... 1878Enrollment...................................................................................... 7,622School Colors.............................................................Blue and WhiteNickname...................................................................................<strong>Bluejays</strong>Affiliation...................................................................NCAA Division IConference.............................................Missouri Valley ConferencePresident.........................................................Rev. John P. Schlegel, S.J.Athletic Director....................................................Bruce RasmussenSchool Web Site...................................................www.creighton.eduAthletic Web Site...........................................www.gocreighton.comConference Web Site....................................................www.mvc.orgStadium InformationPrimary Stadium.................................TD Ameritrade Park OmahaCapacity..................................................................................24,000Dimensions.................................................................335-408-335Surface ...................................................................... Natural GrassYear Opened............................................................................. <strong>2011</strong>Press Box....................................................................................TBDSecondary Stadium...............................<strong>Creighton</strong> Sports ComplexCapacity.................................................................................... 1,000Dimensions.................................................................330-400-330Surface ........................................................Artificial Turf OutfieldFieldTurf InfieldYear Opened............................................................................. 1988Press Box................................................................(402) 280-2787Coaching Staff InformationHead Coach...........................................................................Ed ServaisAlma Mater..........................................Wisconsin-La Crosse (1981)Record at <strong>Creighton</strong>..................................................... 254-149 / 8thCareer Record......................................................... 436-231-1 / 17thAssociate Head Coach............................... Rob Smith (5th season)Assistant Coach....................................... Craig Moore (1st season)Volunteer Coach......................Brandon Tormoehlen (2nd season)<strong>Baseball</strong> Office.............................................................(402) 280-24832010 Information2010 Overall Record...................................................................27-25Home Record..........................................................................10-14<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong><strong>2011</strong> Quick Factsat <strong>Creighton</strong> Sports Complex............................................... 7-7at Rosenblatt Stadium............................................................. 3-7Away Record.............................................................................13-6Neutral Record........................................................................... 4-52010 MVC Record.........................................................................9-12Regular Season Finish................................................................ 4thHome..........................................................................................4-12at CU Sports Complex........................................................... 3-8at Rosenblatt Stadium............................................................. 1-4Away.............................................................................................. 5-42010 MVC Tournament Record.................................................... 1-2Team InformationPlayers Returning/Lost ................................................................20/15Newcomers.........................................................................................14Position Starters R/L........................................................................ 4/5Pitchers R/L ....................................................................................... 9/8Program InformationNumber of Years (since 1966) ...........................................................45Overall Record ....................................................... 1,327-975-8 (.576)NCAA Postseason Appearances.......................................................8Last Appearance....................................................................... 2007NCAA CWS Appearances.................................................................1Last Appearance....................................................................... 1991Sports Information Office<strong>Baseball</strong> Contact.......................................................Shannon PivovarOffice Phone................................................................(402) 280-5801Cell Phone....................................................................(402) 650-8687Email .............................................shannonpivovar@creighton.eduSports Info Director....................................................Rob AndersonOffice Phone................................................................(402) 280-5544Email .......................................................randerson@creighton.eduAssociate SID......................................................................Rob SimmsOffice Phone................................................................(402) 280-2433Email ............................................................ rsimms@creighton.eduFax ...........................................................................(402) 280-2495Mailing Address<strong>Creighton</strong> Sports Information2500 California PlazaOmaha, NE 68178<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>3


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>4<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>20 Years Later199151-22, 16-8 MVC4-0 NCAA Regionals2-2 College World SeriesHead Coach: Jim HendryOpponent W/L ScoreMount Marty W 18-1Wayne State (Neb.) W 15-3Regis W 9-7Regis W 23-0Doane W 20-0Grand View W 31-6at Kansas L (10) 11-13Colorado State W 16-8Colorado State W 11-3Colorado State W 15-1^ vs. North Carolina W 12-2^ vs. Virginia Tech W 6-3^ vs. CS Northridge L 5-9^ vs. St. John’s (N.Y.) W 15-8^ vs. Iowa State W 9-6^ vs. CS Northridge W 3-1Iowa State L 5-8at Oklahoma L 12-7vs. South Dakota State W 12-5at Oklahoma State W 25-8vs. Arkansas-Little Rock W 6-3at Oklahoma State L 5-20* Bradley W 13-2* Bradley L 0-8* Bradley W 7-2* Bradley W 15-0at Nebraska L (10) 7-8at Nebraska W (11) 6-5* at Indiana State L 11-12* at Indiana State W 10-5* at Indiana State L 4-7* at Indiana State W 14-0Nebraska-Omaha W 30-10at Iowa State L 8-9* Southern Illinois W 12-1* Southern Illinois W 3-0* Southern Illinois W 7-3* Southern Illinois W 5-2Kansas W 12-3* Missouri State W 7-1* Missouri State W 5-3* Missouri State W 4-3* Missouri State W 8-3Kansas State W 7-4at Kansas State L 2-6* at Wichita State L 4-8* at Wichita State L 1-8* at Wichita State L 3-12* at Wichita State L 5-15Nebraska L 3-5Nebraska W 14-3at Northern Iowa W 9-1* at Illinois State W 10-5* at Illinois State W 9-2* at Illinois State W 13-2* at Illinois State L 5-6Iowa State W 10-2vs. Iowa State W 9-3at Iowa State L 7-14@ vs. Illinois St. W 10-1@ vs. Indiana State W 7-6@ at Wichita State L 1-14@ vs. Indiana State W 8-6@ vs. Wichita State L 1-13% vs. Pepperdine W 5-3% vs. Minnesota W 8-3% at USC W (10) 8-7% vs. Hawaii W 15-8$ vs. Clemson W 8-4$ vs. Wichita State L (12) 2-3$ vs. Long Beach W 13-4$ vs. Wichita State L 3-11^ - Best of the West Classic at Fresno St.@ - MVC Tournament at Wichita State% - NCAA West I Regional at USC$ - College World Series“... To Play In June!”Head coach Jim Hendry came to <strong>Creighton</strong> in the middleof the 1984 season and had a dream of coaching a team thatwas still playing in June. He knew there was something specialabout the 1991 <strong>Creighton</strong> baseball team. After leading theJays to a school record 48 wins and a NCAA Regional berthin 1990, the skipper knew he had talent and depth that wouldtake his team back to the tournament. “I think our club hasa lot of talent,” Hendry was quoted saying in 1991. “We’renot really weak in any particular area, which is a good sign. Imeasure how good we are by how long you play in May andJune.”The Jays played long into June of the dream season, finishingsecond in the MVC, earning an at-large bid to the tournament,and sweeping the West I Regional. The Regional title advanced theJays to the College World Series for the first, and so far, only timein school history. <strong>Creighton</strong> met up with Clemson first, beatingthe Tigers 8-4, showing the Omaha faithful the Jays came to play.Missouri Valley foe Wichita State was the next obstacle forthe Jays.<strong>Creighton</strong>startedfreshmanAlan Benes on the mound and he performedlike a senior. Benes threw 8.1 innings without allowingan earned run before coming out of the ballgame.The Jays and Shockers were knotted at 2-2 beforea then CWS record crowd of 18,206 going into the12th inning. The Shockers put a run on the board inthe top of the 12th on an infield single, but the Jayshad a chance to tie the ballgame in the bottom of theframe. <strong>Creighton</strong>’s Steve Bruns was put in to pinchrunafter Jason Judge was hit by a pitch to lead off theinning.The runner advanced to second after an infieldgroundout, with the Shocker second baseman makinga nice play to his backhand side. With a runneron second and one out, Dax Jones stepped in andripped a single to center field. Bruns was on hishorse and rounded third - the only thing that wouldstop him from tying the game would be a perfectthrow from Shocker centerfielder Jim Audley. Unfortunatelyfor the Jays, that’s exactly what Audleydid. Bruns was called out at home, and a ground ballto short on the next play ended the <strong>Creighton</strong> half of the inning, and ultimately the game.The Jays bounced back to defeat Long Beach State 13-4, using a nine-run second inning to put away theWest Coast opponent. The victory pitted the Jays against Wichita State for the second time in the tournament,this time facing a win or go home situation. After the emotionally draining game just three nightsbefore, <strong>Creighton</strong> couldn’t manage to put anything together, falling 11-3 to the Shockers and being eliminatedfrom the CWS with a 2-2 record. Wichita State went on to lose in the finale to LSU.


Honoring A Dream Season<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>20 Years LaterThe 1991 team was the most prolific team inBluejay history. They still hold numerous <strong>Creighton</strong>team and individual records, including battingaverage (.355), at bats (2,544), runs (667), hits(904), total home runs (107), wins in a season(51) and putouts on defense (1,805). To this dayit has been the only <strong>Creighton</strong> team to make it tothe College World Series.<strong>Creighton</strong> won many fans that seasonand with the city of Omaha pulling for them, Rosenblattbecame its second home. Fans lined the streets tomeet and greet their favorite Jay, slept outside and overnightto get tickets, and caught Bluejay Fever. Junior ScottStahoviak, named the American <strong>Baseball</strong> Coaches Association’scollege Player of the Year, said in a 1991 interviewthat “All the attention is new to us. It’s amazing. My firsttwo years here, I don’t know if anyone knew we had abaseball team - to tell the truth - other than the Jaybackers.”(Omaha World Herald, Monday June 3, 1991).On the 20-year anniversary of the Colllege World Series appearance, the 1991 team is being inducted into the Omaha Sports Hall ofFame this spring. The Hall of Fame honors athletes and coaches who have highly excelled on their field of play. The Jays join fellow membersof the <strong>2011</strong> class including Don Benning (UNO wrestling coach), Pat Fischer (NFL football player), Dave Hoppen (Nebraska careerscoring leader in basketball), Susan Marchese (18-time state golf champion), and Jack Payne (WOWT and CWS announcer). The ceremonywill take place in April of <strong>2011</strong> in Omaha, Neb.Above: The 1991 <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>Team.Top Right: Head coach Jim Hendrytakes in the whole scene of RosenblattStadium before the first WichitaState game.Middle Right: The front of the<strong>Creighton</strong> media guide in 1991.Right: The <strong>Creighton</strong> team leavesthe field to a standing ovation after avictory over Clemson.<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>5


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong><strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong><strong>Creighton</strong> Sports ComplexKitty Gaughan Pavilion houses spacious locker rooms andindoor batting cages for Bluejay players. The two-story structureis also home to the baseball and softball offices. The JimHendry Locker Room now features new carpet and a 36” flatscreen TV.On game days, concession stands and restrooms are availablefor fans as well as indoor viewing areas for both the baseballand softball fields.The <strong>Creighton</strong> Sports Complex hasserved as the home of the CU baseballteam since it opened in 1988and was renovated in 2000. Theon-campus facility features SafePlayplaying surface on both the baseballand neighboring softball fields. Inthe fall of 2006, the infield of thebaseball diamond was refurbishedwith FieldTurf, thanks to a $20,000grant courtesy of College WorldSeries of Omaha, Inc. The field plays330 feet to left and right field, 400 tocenter field and 390 to the gaps. Thecomplex is located at 22nd and BurtStreet in Omaha and seats 1,000 atcapacity.Directions to CU Sports ComplexFrom I-80 West: Traveling west on Interstate 80 from Des Moines, continue onI-80 West across the Missouri River to I-480 North to downtown Omaha. Once onI-480, get into the far right lane and continue straight to the I-480 East/Highway 75split. Take Highway 75 (the right fork). Exit to the right on the Cuming Street exit,turn right at the bottom of the ramp onto Cuming. After going through the Cumingand 24th Street intersection, make a right onto 23rd Street and continue straight intoa campus parking lot. Continue until reaching the top of a hill. From there, the KittyGaughan Pavilion as well as the baseball and softball fields will be visible on the left.From I-29 North: Traveling north on Interstate 29, take I-80 West at the convergenceof the two interstates in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Follow the above directionsfrom I-80 West.From I-80 East: Traveling east on Interstate 80 from Lincoln, take Interstate 480North to downtown Omaha and follow the above directions.From Eppley Airfield: When leaving the terminal, turn left (south) on AbbottDrive and follow toward downtown, where Abbott Drive will turn into Cuming Street.From Cuming Street, turn left onto 23rd Street and continue straight up the hill intothe campus parking lot. Continue until reaching the top of a hill. From there the KittyGaughan Pavilion as well as the baseball and softball fields will be visible on the left.Media and Team Parking: Parking credentials are not required at the <strong>Creighton</strong>Sports Complex. It is recommended you park several rows from the stadium toavoid foul balls.6


TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, set to open on April 19, <strong>2011</strong>,will serve as the primary home for the <strong>Creighton</strong> baseballteam starting in 2012. The Jays will play 12 regular-seasongames in <strong>2011</strong> at the new stadium, and then host the StateFarm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament for the firsttime since 1978.The stadium will have a 360-degree continuous walkwayon the concourse level, with both permanent and portableconcession stands lining the concourse. Club seating for 2,500members and access to three, full-service food stations willdraw parties and groups to the facility. The entire facility isaccessible to people with disabilities and seating inside thestadium meets ADA standards.The facility will be used for more than just Bluejay baseball,as the NCAA has agreed to a contract keeping theCollege World Series in Omaha for 25 years, starting in <strong>2011</strong>.Concerts and other community engagement events will also beheld in the facility.Directions to TD Ameritrade Park OmahaFrom I-80 West: Travel on I-80 West and take exit 1-A and follow I-29North. Exit off of I-29 onto I-480 West to Omaha. Just across the MissouriRiver Bridge, exit on the 10th Street/Qwest Center Omaha Exit. Turn rightonto 10th Street. The stadium will be on your left-hand side.From I-29 North: Traveling north on Interstate 29, take I-80 West atthe convergence of the two interstates in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Follow theabove directions from I-80 West.From I-80 East: Traveling east on Interstate 80 from Lincoln, take Interstate480 North to downtown Omaha and follow the above directions.From Eppley Airfield: When leaving the terminal, turn left(south) on Abbott Drive and follow toward downtown, where AbbottDrive will turn into Cuming Street. Continue on Cuming Streetuntil you reach 13th Street. The ballpark will be on your left-handside.<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>TD Ameritrade Park Omaha<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>7


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong><strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>The End of an EraAfter hosting the College World Series for 60 years, playinga role as the secondary field for the <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong> andhosting various concerts, sporting events and community events,Omaha’s Rosenblatt Stadium closed its doors in 2010. While the playing surfaceof the “Diamond on the Hill” was in great shape, the design and structure of the62-year-old ballpark needed a major facelift. The expense of turning the originalOmaha Municipal Stadium, built in 1948, into a state-of-the-art facility that wouldcompare with ballparks across the country would require too much money, andthe decision was made to build a new facility, known now as TD Ameritrade ParkOmaha.Johnny Rosenblatt (1907-1979),whose name graces the ballpark,played amateur, semipro and professional baseball before entering a life of public service.He located this hilltop site and pushed for its construction. It opened in 1948 and twoyears later attracted the NCAA College World Series. <strong>Creighton</strong> annually serves as thehost of the CWS, and the <strong>Creighton</strong> baseball players have been able to experience on ayearly basis the aura and thrill of playing in a facility that held so much history.Rosenblatt Stadium had seating for 23,100 fans, with the outfield general admissionbeing a popular choice for the CWS fans. The stadium underwent many different reconstructions,expanding the first baseline seating in the late 80’s, adding seating in left andright field in 1993 and 1995, renovating the pressbox and suites in 1996 and putting in anew bleacher system in 2002. The giant scoreboard in left field was redesigned in 2006and can be seen from Interstate 80 when crossingthe bridge from Iowa to Nebraska.The City of Omaha put together a great sendofffor the stadium following the completion ofthe 2010 Omaha Royals season, which includedSteve Rosenblatt (Johnny’s son) hitting the finalball out of the infield, and removal of home plate,which was sent to the <strong>Baseball</strong> Hall of Fame inCooperstown, N.Y.Above: One of the final fireworkcelebrations at Rosenblatt, a staplefor Omaha families on July 4th.Right: The newest scoreboard at Rosenblatt Stadium, providingInterstate 80 drivers a view of the stadium.8Far Right: A panoromic view of the field from the Press Box.


<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong># Name Pos. Yr. Ht. Wt. B/T Hometown / Previous School / High School1 Joey Bowens OF/C Jr. 5-11 175 R/R Libertyville, Ill. / Libertyville2 Chance Ross INF Jr. 6-0 180 R/R Park Hill, Okla. / Cowley College / Keys3 Jimmy Swift INF Sr. 6-2 190 R/R West Des Moines, Iowa / Dowling Catholic4 Nick Judkins INF Jr. 5-10 180 L/R Lakeville, Minn. / Iowa Central CC / Lakeville North5 Brad McKewon OF Fr. 5-10 170 R/R Omaha, Neb. / Millard South7 Scott Thornburg C Jr. 6-2 200 R/R Lakewood, Colo. / J.K. Mullen8 Vince Bellino INF Sr. 5-11 165 R/R Papillion, Neb. / Skyline CC / <strong>Creighton</strong> Prep10 Anthony Bemboom C Jr. 6-3 190 L/R Sauk Rapids, Minn. / Iowa Western CC / Sauk Rapids11 Alex Staehely INF So. 6-0 170 R/R Sugar Grove, Ill. / Benet Academy12. Jordan Makovicka OF So. 5-10 195 L/R Ulysses, Neb. / Nebraska / East Butler13 Greg Hellhake LHP Sr. 6-1 180 L/L Quincy, Ill. / Quincy Notre Dame14. Jerry Mitchell OF Fr. 6-1 180 R/R Las Vegas, Nev. / Bishop Gorman16 Michael Mutcheson INF Jr. 5-10 180 R/R Morden, Manitoba / New Mexico JC / Morden Collegiate17 Mike Gerber OF Fr. 6-0 165 L/R Naperville, Ill. / Neuqua Valley19 Reese McGraw RHP Jr. 6-4 205 R/R Boulder, Colo. / Garden City CC / Fairview20 Kurt Spomer RHP Jr. 6-2 200 S/R Honey Creek, Iowa / Tri-Center21 Clay Cuno OF Sr. 6-3 210 R/R New Bloomfield, Mo. / Hutchinson CC / New Bloomfield22 Erik Mattingly OF/RHP Jr. 6-1 200 L/R Lakewood, Colo. / Garden City CC / Bear Creek23 Gabriel Thibodeaux INF Jr. 6-1 215 R/R Lake Charles, La. / LSU-Eunice / St. Louis24 Matt Hartmann RHP Fr. 6-1 200 R/R Mokena, Ill. / Lincoln-way East27 Ryan Price LHP Fr. 5-10 170 S/L Houston, Tex. / Strake Jesuit28 Andrew Ostapowicz LHP Fr. 6-5 155 L/L St. Louis, Mo. / Saint Louis <strong>University</strong> High30 Trever Adams OF Sr. 6-0 200 R/R Lincoln, Neb. / Hutchinson CC / Lincoln Southeast31 Ty Blach LHP So. 6-1 200 R/L Centennial, Colo. / Regis Jesuit32 Chase Webb RHP Jr. 6-1 195 R/R Tusla, Okla. / Cowley College / Tulsa Union33 Mark Winkelman LHP So. 6-2 205 R/L Harvard, Ill. / Aldon-Hebron34 Brandon Koenigstein RHP Jr. 6-0 180 R/R Waterloo, Ill. / Waterloo35 Michael Blatchford OF So. 6-1 190 R/R Columbus, Neb. / Columbus36 Jack VanLeur LHP Sr. 6-4 215 R/L Brandon, S.D. / Brandon Valley37 John Sorenson RHP So. 6-1 184 R/R Omaha, Neb. / Southeast CC / Millard South38 Nick Musec RHP So. 6-3 190 R/R St. Charles, Mo. / Duchesne41 Jonas Dufek RHP Sr. 6-5 210 R/R Omaha, Neb. / Millard West9 Head Coach: Ed Servais (Wisconsin-La Crosse, 1981) - Eighth season29 Associate Head Coach: Rob Smith (Indiana, 1998) - Fifth season18 Assistant Coach: Craig Moore (Nebraska, 2000) - First season39 Volunteer Assistant Coach: Brandon Tormoehlen (Butler, 2007) - Second seasonJays By LocationNebraska.....................................7Illinos............................................7Colorado.....................................4Missouri.......................................3Iowa..............................................2Minnesota ...................................2Oklahoma...................................2Canada.........................................1Louisiana......................................1Nevada.........................................1South Dakota.............................1Texas............................................1Jays By ClassSeniors.........................................7Juniors....................................... 12Sophomores...............................7Freshmen ....................................6Jays By PositionRight-Handed Pitchers.............9Left-Handed Pitchers...............6Infielders......................................7Outfielders.................................9Catchers......................................3Jays By SchoolHigh School............................. 20Junior College......................... 12Four-Year School.......................1Pronunciations<strong>2011</strong> Roster Breakdown# Name Pos.30 Trever Adams OF8 Vince Bellino INF10 Anthony Bemboom C31 Ty Blach LHP35 Michael Blatchford OF1 Joey Bowens OF/C21 Clay Cuno OF41 Jonas Dufek RHP17 Mike Gerber OF24 Matt Hartmann RHP13 Greg Hellhake LHP4 Nick Judkins INF34 Brandon Koenigstein RHP12 Jordan Makovicka OF22 Erik Mattingly OF/RHP19 Reese McGraw RHP5 Brad McKewon OF14 Jerry Mitchell OF38 Nick Musec RHP16 Michael Mutcheson INF28 Andrew Ostapowicz LHP27 Ryan Price LHP2 Chance Ross INF37 John Sorenson RHP20 Kurt Spomer RHP11 Alex Staehely INF3 Jimmy Swift INF23 Gabriel Thibodeaux INF7 Scott Thornburg C36 Jack VanLeur LHP32 Chase Webb RHP33 Mark Winkelman LHP8 Vince Bellino........................................buh • LEE • no31 Ty Blach.................................................................BLOCK21 Clay Cuno........................................................COO • no41 Jonas Dufek................................................ DEW • feck13 Greg Hellhake.............................................. HELL • ick34 Brandon Koenigstein................... KOH • nig • stine12 Jordan Makovicka..............MACK • oh • vick • uh5 Brad McKewon...................................Mick • CUE •in38 Nick Musec..................................................MOO • sek16 Michael Mutcheson .................. MUTCH • uh • sun28 Andrew Ostapowicz.......oh • STOP • uh • wicks20 Kurt Spomer.............................................SPOH • mer11 Alex Staehely............................................... STAY • lee23 Gabriel Thibodeaux........................ TIB • A • dough39 Brandon Tormoehlen................. TOR • moh • leen<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>9


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong><strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong><strong>2011</strong> Roster Breakdown1 • Joey BowensJr. • OF/C • 5-11 • 1757 • Scott ThornburgJr. • C • 6-2 • 20013 • Greg HellhakeSr. • LHP • 6-1 • 18020 • Kurt SpomerJr. • RHP • 6-2 • 20027 • Ryan PriceFr. • LHP • 5-10 • 1702 • Chance RossJr. • INF • 6-0 • 1808 • Vince BellinoSr. • INF • 5-11 • 16514 • Jerry MitchellFr. • OF • 6-1 • 18021 • Clay CunoSr. • OF • 6-3 • 21028 • Andrew OstapowiczFr. • LHP • 6-5 • 1553 • Jimmy SwiftSr. • INF • 6-2 • 19010 • Anthony BemboomJr. • C • 6-3 • 19016 • Michael MutchesonJr. • INF • 5-10 • 18022 • Erik MattinglyJr. • OF/RHP • 6-1 • 20030 • Trever AdamsSr. • OF • 6-0 • 2004 • Nick JudkinsJr. • INF • 5-10 • 18011 • Alex StaehelySo. • INF • 6-0 • 17017 • Mike GerberFr. • OF • 6-0 • 16523 • Gabriel ThibodeauxJr. • INF • 6-1 • 21531 • Ty BlachSo. • LHP • 6-1 • 2005 • Brad McKewonFr. • OF • 5-10 • 17012 • Jordan MakovickaSo. • OF • 5-10 • 19519 • Reese McGrawJr. • RHP • 6-4 • 20524 • Matt HartmannFr. • RHP • 6-1 • 20032 • Chase WebbJr. • RHP • 6-1 • 195This is <strong>Creighton</strong>33 • Mark WinkelmanSo. • LHP • 6-2 • 20534 • Brandon KoenigsteinJr. • RHP • 6-0 • 18035 • Michael BlatchfordSo. • OF • 6-1 • 19036 • Jack VanLeurSr. • LHP • 6-4 • 20037 • John SorensonSo. • RHP • 6-1 • 1841038 • Nick MusecSo. • RHP • 6-3 • 19041 • Jonas DufekSr. • RHP • 6-5 • 210


<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>Meet the <strong>2011</strong> Bluejay Staff<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>11


This is <strong>Creighton</strong> Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>12<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>Year Schoolrecord1984 St. Mary’s (Minn.), Assistant Coach 20-161985 St. Mary’s (Minn.), Assistant Coach 20-181986 St. Mary’s (Minn.), Assistant Coach 14-241987 Viterbo, Head Coach Program Not Yet Started1988 Viterbo, Head Coach 23-61989 St. Mary’s (Minn.), Head Coach 13-22-11990 St. Mary’s (Minn.), Head Coach 28-8 *1991 St. Mary’s (Minn.), Head Coach 20-101992 St. Mary’s (Minn.), Head Coach 28-71993 St. Mary’s (Minn.), Head Coach 26-7 *1994 St. Mary’s (Minn.), Head Coach 20-111995 St. Mary’s (Minn.), Head Coach 24-111996 Iowa State, Assistant Coach 23-311997 Iowa State, Assistant Coach 21-311998 <strong>Creighton</strong>, Assistant Coach 27-27-11999 <strong>Creighton</strong>, Assistant Coach 38-25 !2000 <strong>Creighton</strong>, Assistant Coach 38-23 !2001 <strong>Creighton</strong>, Assistant Coach 21-312002 <strong>Creighton</strong>, Assistant Coach 30-242003 <strong>Creighton</strong>, Assistant Coach 20-372004 <strong>Creighton</strong>, Head Coach 35-24 @2005 <strong>Creighton</strong>, Head Coach 48-17 !@2006 <strong>Creighton</strong>, Head Coach 31-212007 <strong>Creighton</strong>, Head Coach 45-16 !@2008 <strong>Creighton</strong>, Head Coach 37-21 #2009 <strong>Creighton</strong>, Head Coach 31-252010 <strong>Creighton</strong>, Head Coach 27-2516-Year Head Coaching Totals 436-231-17-Year <strong>Creighton</strong> Totals 254-149* MIAC Coach of the Year! NCAA Regional@ MVC Coach of the Year# FieldTurf National Coach of the YearEd Servais enters his eighth season leading the<strong>Creighton</strong> baseball program in <strong>2011</strong>. He currentlyholds a .630 winning percentage at the helm of theJays, which is the second best in school history.Servais needs just 30 wins to move into second in<strong>Creighton</strong> history in wins by a head coach, as JackDahm (283) and Jim Hendry (289) sit in front ofhim. He has taken the Jays to two NCAA Tournamentsand has won the Missouri Valley ConferenceCoach of the Year award three times in his sevenseasons. He has also led the <strong>Bluejays</strong> to an averageof 37 wins each of the previous seven seasons.Servais’ tenure has ranked among the best as a<strong>Creighton</strong> head coach, as he has guided the teamto a 254-149 record, placing him second in theMissouri Valley Conference, fifth in the Midwest,and in the top 50 in the nation during that time.The <strong>Bluejays</strong> are one of just 10 schools in the Midwestto earn four or more NCAA Regional berthsin the last 12 years, and only the second in theMVC along with Wichita State. Servais also has ledthe Jays to the MVC Tournament title in 2007 andregular-season crown in 2005.<strong>Creighton</strong> finished the 2010 season 27-25 and9-12 in the Missouri Valley Conference. <strong>Creighton</strong>excelled on the defensive side, finishing second inthe nation in fielding percentage with a .980 percentageas a team, and tied for first in Division Icommitting just 41 errors in 52 games.The end of the 2010 season saw four Jays honoredby the MVC and one Bluejay pitcher earningnational honors. Elliot Soto and Carson Vitalewere drafted into the major leagues, with Soto beingtaken by the Chicago Cubs in the 15th roundand Vitale into the Texas Rangers organization inthe 38th round. The two became the 11th and12th players drafted under Servais as <strong>Creighton</strong>’shead coach.In 2009, the <strong>Bluejays</strong> came within one win oftheir third NCAA Tournament in five years, asthey reached the MVC Tournament Championshipgame before falling to Wichita State 4-2. Defenseset the tone for the squad as it finished with a .984fielding percentage, tops in the nation and the bestin NCAA history during the aluminum bat era.Individually, Servais coached seven All-MVC selectionsin 2009, the most since taking the reins in2004. He also saw first baseman Darin Ruf comejust 38 putouts shy of an NCAA record, finishingwith 2,251 during his four years.In 2008, the <strong>Creighton</strong> skipper guided the teamto another strong season, especially on the defensiveside. The <strong>Bluejays</strong>, who were 37-21 overall,posted a .976 fielding percentage, good for third inthe nation, after committing only 52 errors in 58games. In six of Servais’ seven years on the bench,<strong>Creighton</strong> has finished in the top 20 in the nationdefensively, has finished in the top 10 five times,and in the top 3 four times. The team’s 37 winsin 2008 were the fourth year under Servais it hadover 35 wins.Fundamentals played a key in the 2008 season.9 • Ed ServaisHead CoachUW-La Crosse (1980)254-149 • <strong>Creighton</strong> (8th Season)436-231-1 • Overall (17th Season)Besides defense, <strong>Creighton</strong> was also near the topof the nation in sacrifice bunts as well as shutouts.Individually the <strong>Bluejays</strong> featured four all-MVCpicks in 2008, as Pat Venditte, Darin Ruf, RobbieKnight and Steve Winkelmann all earned accolades.In 2007, Servais led <strong>Creighton</strong> to 45 winsand the first Missouri Valley Conference TournamentChampionship in school history. Servais wasnamed the MVC Coach of the Year for the thirdtime in four seasons as the Jays advanced to theNCAA Tournament for the second time in threeyears. <strong>Creighton</strong> won 26 of its final 31 games, includinga memorable 10-9, 12-inning victory over12th-ranked Wichita State in the finals of the MVCTournament. The 2007 season saw 12 school recordsbroken and the <strong>Bluejays</strong>’ second seasonseries victory over in-state rival Nebraska underServais’ guidance.Individual accolades came in bunches with thesuccessful 2007 season under Servais. Sophomorefirst baseman Darin Ruf was named the Joe CarterMVC Player of the Year, junior southpaw Ben Mancusowas the MVC Pitcher of the Year, and seniortransfer Andy Masten was the league’s newcomerof the year. Mancuso, Masten and junior ambidextrouspitcher Pat Venditte both were selected toAll-America teams, while freshman hurler CaseySchmidt earned Freshman All-America honors.The 2006 team finished with a record of 31-21 overall and placed fourth in the Missouri ValleyConference with a 13-11 record. Servais guided<strong>Creighton</strong> to its third-consecutive 30-win season,becoming the third coach in school history to win30 games in each of his first three seasons.In 2005, the <strong>Bluejays</strong> had one of the best seasonsin school history. Servais coached the <strong>Bluejays</strong>to a 48-17 record, the school’s first-ever MissouriValley Conference regular season championshipand the team’s first NCAA postseason appearancesince 2000. The squad’s 48 wins were the secondmostin program history, behind only the 51 gameswon by the 1991 College World Series team. Servaisalso brought home his second MVC Coach ofthe Year award in as many seasons.<strong>Creighton</strong> ended the 2005 campaign nationallyranked for the first time since 2000, including a No.28 ranking from Collegiate <strong>Baseball</strong>. Servais also ledthe Jays to a 5-3 victory against No. 3 Nebraskain front of more than 20,000 fans at RosenblattStadium during the regular season.In 2004, Servais was honored as the MVCCoach of the Year, the first time in league historyit was awarded to a first-year coach. <strong>Creighton</strong>’s15-win improvement from its 2003 record was thefifth-best turnaround in the NCAA that year andthe largest in the MVC since 1991. Servais led the<strong>Bluejays</strong> to 35 wins, including a school-record 22Missouri Valley Conference victories.Known as a coach who emphasizes the importanceof team defense, his first season didn’tdisappoint. <strong>Creighton</strong>’s .982 fielding percentage in


2004 led the country and was thesecond-best mark in NCAA history.In 2005, the <strong>Bluejays</strong> led thenation in double plays turned with85 and set a team record for assistswith 803. <strong>Creighton</strong> led The Valleyin fielding again in 2005 with a .972fielding percentage. Since Servaistook over, <strong>Creighton</strong>’s .977 overallfielding percentage and 370 errorslead the country.Servais has coached 36 playersthat received All-MVC honors inhis first seven seasons. In addition,16 players have been named to theMVC Scholar-Athlete Team duringthat span. <strong>Creighton</strong>’s four selectionsin 2005 were the most of anyValley team.Servais was named head coachon July 29, 2003 after serving as theprogram’s interim head coach forthe previous month. He succeeded Jack Dahm, who resigned after 10 years ashead coach in late June.“During Ed’s first seven seasons at <strong>Creighton</strong>, he has established our baseballprogram as one of the most fundamentally sound, over-achieving programs in thecountry,” said <strong>Creighton</strong> Director of Athletics Bruce Rasmussen. “Ed is a greatteacher of the game of baseball and his program has done a tremendous job ofrepresenting themselves and <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>University</strong>.”Servais came to <strong>Creighton</strong> on Aug. 25, 1997, when Dahm named him an assistanton his staff. As an assistant, Servais was on the bench for 174 <strong>Creighton</strong>wins, including a pair of NCAA Regional berths in 1999 and 2000. He was also onstaff when Dahm was named MVC Coach of the Year in 1999 and 2002. With thehelp of Servais’ instruction, the 2002 edition of the <strong>Bluejays</strong> finished second in theMissouri Valley Conference.During his time as associate head coach, Servais served as <strong>Creighton</strong>’s hittingand first base coach, as well as the defensive infield coach. He also served asDahm’s recruiting coordinator.He made an immediate impact on the program in his first year, as the <strong>Bluejays</strong>ranked among the nation’s top defensive teams with a .965 fielding percentage in1998. The team’s offensive numbers also increased significantly as the team battingaverage went up 29 points to .313. The run production also increased from 6.9 to7.5 runs per game.His most talented team as an assistant was in 1999. That Bluejay squad hitHead coach Ed Servais with (from L to R) daughter Angela, son Michael,wife Anne and son Joe..326 and averaged nearly eight runs per game. Ryan Gripp was named a first-teamABCA All-American following that season and was drafted by the Chicago Cubsin the third round of the MLB amateur draft.Gripp is one of many <strong>Creighton</strong> student-athletes Servais has coached who havegone on to play professional baseball. They include Tim Gradoville (2000-02), DanLawler (1998-2001), Vince Pietro (1997-2000), Kenny Sarna (1997-2000), KevinFrederick (1995-98), Peyton Lewis (1999), Dan Gooris (1998-2001), Tom Oldham(2001-2003), Ryan Fitzgerald (2002-03), Steve Grasley (2001-04), Eric Wordekemper(2003-05), Tony Roth (2002-05), Zach Daeges (2003-2006), Adam Schaecher(2003-2006), Chase Odenreider(2004-2006), ChrisGradoville (2004-07), MarcLewis (2004-07), Chad Ogden(2006-07), Pat Venditte (2005-08), Vicente Cafaro (2008-09),Darin Ruf (2006-09), JeremyHauer (2008-09), Kirk Clark(2009), Carson Vitale (2006-10) and Elliot Soto (2007-10).Nine seasons ago, as partof his job as infield coach, hehelped make Tony Roth intoan honorable mention all-MVC player. Roth was namedconference Freshman of theYear in 2002 and was also afreshman All-American selectionby Collegiate <strong>Baseball</strong>. Thatsame year, second basemanChris Hinrichs and shortstopScott Allen were each namedhonorable mention all-MVC,making for a combination thatturned 54 double plays, whichranked among NCAA leaders.Catcher Tim Gradoville wasalso named honorable mentionall-MVC in 2002.As part of his job as first<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>SERVAIS NOTES• Head Coach, <strong>Creighton</strong> (2004-present)Overall record of 227-124• Head Coach, St. Mary’s (Minn.) (1989-95)Overall record of 159-76-1• Head Coach, Viterbo (Wis.) (1987-88)Overall record of 23-6• 2005 NCAA Regional ParticipantMVC Regular Season Champions• 2007 NCAA Regional ParticipantMVC Tournament Champions• 2008 FieldTurf National Coach of the Year• 2007 MVC Coach of the Year• 2005 MVC Coach of the Year• 2004 MVC Coach of the Year• 1993 MIAC Coach of the Year• 1990 MIAC Coach of the Year• 1993 Midwest Regional Runner-UpPLAYING CAREER• Wisconsin-La Crosse (1977-1980)• Three-time all-conference pick• Co-captain, 1980• Team MVP, 1980base coach, Servais helped that same 2002 team rank ninth in the country with2.19 stolen bases per game. In addition to the team-leading 27 stolen bases fromHinrichs, seven other players swiped eight or more bases.Prior to coming to <strong>Creighton</strong>, Servais spent two years as an assistant coach atIowa State <strong>University</strong>. During his time at ISU, he served as recruiting coordinator,hitting instructor, infield and outfield coach. He helped lead the Cyclones to asecond-place finish at the final Big Eight Conference tournament in 1996.Before his time at Iowa State, Servais was the head coach at St. Mary’s (Minn.)for seven years from 1989-1995. While at St. Mary’s, he compiled a record of 159-76-1 at the NCAA Division III school where he began his college coaching career.He was named the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Coachof the Year in both 1990 and 1993 after leading St. Mary’s to MIAC championshipsin both years. His 1990 pitching staff led Division III schools with a 2.34 earnedrun average. Between the years of 1991 and 1992, his teams went on a 26-gamewinning streak.His 1993 team at St. Mary’s came just short of making the Division III WorldSeries, as it was runners-up in the Division III Midwest Regional. That team wasranked as high as No. 10 in the country. In his seven years as head coach, St. Mary’shad six players drafted by the major leagues.Servais’ first collegiate head coaching position came at Viterbo College in LaCrosse, Wis., in 1988 when he coached the NAIA Division II V-Hawks in the firstyear of baseball at the school. He made his only season there one to rememberas he led the V-Hawks to a 23-6 overall record and an 11-1 conference mark.Making that record even more impressive for a first-year team is that of the 17players on the team, 14 were freshmen. One of those freshmen he coached wasDamian Miller, who went on to the major leagues and was a member of the worldchampion Arizona Diamondbacks in 2001.Servais’ first college coaching job came at St. Mary’s in 1984 as an assistant. Hestayed there for three seasons, after which he left to start the baseball program atViterbo.He got his start in coaching at Rib Lake High School in Rib Lake, Wis. Hecoached for two years at Rib Lake and rang up a two-year record of 24-11 from1982-1983. He led Rib Lake to the district finals in both of his years.Servais graduated from Wisconsin-La Crosse in 1981 with a degree in physicaleducation. He was a three-time all-conference pick, the team’s co-captain andMost Valuable Player his senior year. He holds a master’s degree in physical educationfrom Wisconsin-La Crosse, which he earned in 1986 while coaching at St.Mary’s.He resides in Omaha with his wife Anne, their daughter Angela (26), and sonsJoe (24) and Michael (19). Angela graduated from Simpson College in Indianola,Iowa, in 2006 and recently completed her master’s degree at Drake. Joe transferredto <strong>Creighton</strong> from the <strong>University</strong> of Kansas in Lawrence, Kan., and playedfor the <strong>Bluejays</strong> in 2008, finishing with a .298 average in 54 games, all starts. Michaelis currently on the baseball team at Wayne State College in Wayne, Neb.Ed is also the uncle of former <strong>Creighton</strong> All-American and major league catcherScott Servais.<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>13


This is <strong>Creighton</strong> Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>14<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>SMITH NOTES• Associate Head CoachRecruiting CoordinatorPitching Coach<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>University</strong> (2007-present)• Pitching CoachPurdue <strong>University</strong> (2001-2006)• Volunteer Assistant CoachPurdue <strong>University</strong> (1999)PLAYING CAREER• Indiana Southeast (1993-1994)• Vincennes <strong>University</strong> (1991-1992)Rob Smith will enter his fifthseason at <strong>Creighton</strong> and secondas associate head coachin <strong>2011</strong>. Smithworks as the Bluejaypitching coachand recruiting coordinator.In hisfirst four seasonswith the <strong>Bluejays</strong>, hehas coached threeAll-Americans, twofreshman All-Americans,one MVCPitcher of the Year,two MVC Newcomersof the Year andhad four pitchersoffered professionalcontracts. His staffs have twice led the MVC in pitching (2008,2009) while ranking in the top 20 nationally in lowest ERA over thatsame four years. In all, during his 9 year stint as a division one pitchingcoach, Smith has developed 10 pitchers that have been draftedor offered professional contracts.Last season marked the fourth straight in which the Jays rankedin the top-25 nationally for fewest walks per nine innings. Overthat same four year period, the <strong>Creighton</strong> pitching staff has a combinedERA of 4.14 which ranks 19th overall in the country. In hisfirst three seasons as pitching coach, Smith’s pitching staff put togetherone of the best streaks in school history. During that threeyear span, the Jays pitchers combined ERA ranked them 7th in thecountry from 2007-2009. They placed inside the top 15 in pitchingnationally for three consecutive seasons joining North Carolina andVirginia as the only schools to do so.At the conclusion of the 2010 season, Ty Blach became the 5thAll American selection during Smith’s four years with <strong>Creighton</strong>.Blach finished with a 3.11 ERA which was good enough for thirdbest in the league.During the 2009 season, <strong>Creighton</strong> finished 13th in the nationin pitching while ranking 1st in the MVC. Smith also tutored freshmanBrandon Koenigstein, who threw just the fourth no-hitter in<strong>Creighton</strong> history, and the first complete-game, no-no since 1971.This historic performance moved the <strong>Bluejays</strong> into the MVC championshipgame. The <strong>Creighton</strong> staff also led the league in fewest hitsallowed per nine innings and fewest walks allowed per nine innings.In 2008, <strong>Creighton</strong> finished 14th in the nation in ERA for thesecond consecutive year, while finishing first in the MVC and 2ndin the country for shutouts (8). The staff, led by All-American and20th round draft pick Pat Venditte, also finished 16th in the nationfor walks allowed per nine innings. Individually the <strong>Bluejays</strong> boastedthe best pitcher in the MVC in terms of ERA as junior Mike Nihsenled the league in 2008 with a 2.30 mark in 70.1 innings. In addition,weekend starter Jeremy Hauer was named the MVC newcomer ofthe year as he anchored the Friday night starting spot for the jays.At the conclusion of the 2008 season, Smith was named the Collegiate<strong>Baseball</strong> Teaching Professional of the year.29 • Rob SmithAssociate Head CoachIndiana (1998)Fifth SeasonIn his first season as pitching coach in 2007 Smith made an immediateimpact as the staff picked up 21 saves in relief to set a newschool record. Relievers Pat Venditte, Andy Masten, and starter BenMancuso all earned All-America honors following the season. Thecountry’s only known switch-pitcher, Venditte recorded a stretchof 43.2 scoreless innings, was named the MVP of the MVC Tournament,and set a school record for lowest ERA in a season. Mancusohad team-best 10 victories in 2007 and he recorded seven scorelessoutings in 13 appearances on his way to being named MVC Pitcherof the Year. Masten was named the league’s Newcomer of the Yearafter finishing with 16 saves to tie for second-most in the country.His 16 saves also set <strong>Creighton</strong>’s school record and ranked thirdmostin MVC history for a season.Smith also instructed freshman right-hander Casey Schmidt, whofinished 6-1 and earned Freshman All-American accolades. Fridaystarter Marc Lewis was selected in the 20th round of the MajorLeague draft after finishing with an 8-3 record. Lewis was joined byVenditte, Mancuso, and Masten to give <strong>Creighton</strong> four pitchers onthe All-MVC first team.Smith came to <strong>Creighton</strong> after a successful five-year stint at Purdue<strong>University</strong>. Smith arrived at Purdue in the fall of 2001 and spentfive seasons training the Boilermaker pitching staff. In his last seasonin West Lafayette, Purdue had its most wins since 2001 (31) andthree pitchers were named all-conference. In addition, he helpedlead Purdue to its third straight Big Ten Tournament berth whichmarked the first time in program history that had been accomplished.Three members of his pitching staff were drafted, tying aschool-record. In 2002, Purdue hurler Chadd Blasko was pickedin the supplemental first round, 36th overall, making him Purdue’shighest draftee since 1993.Purdue’s staff ERA dropped by more than 1.7 runs per game in


Smith’s five seasons, going from 5.95 in 2002 all the way down to4.23 in 2006. The 2006 team ERA was Purdue’s fourth-best staffmark since the introduction of aluminum bats in 1974. Purdue’s2005 league ERA of 3.29 was more than one full run better thanany other staff in the Big Ten.Under his guidance, the 2005 and 2006 Boilermaker staffs eachhad strikeout to walk ratios of 2-to-1, or better, for just the thirdand fourth times since 1974.Prior to working at Purdue, Smith spent two seasons as managerand general manager of the Wisconsin Woodchucks of theNorthwoods League. In 2001 he guided the team to its first leaguechampionship, while also setting a franchise record with 37 wins.MOORE NOTES• Head CoachWestern Texas College (2007-2010)Overall Record - 79-126• Assistant Coach,Recruiting CoordinatorTennessee Tech (2003-2006)PLAYING CAREER• Nebraska (1996-1999)A native of Fremont, Neb.,Moore comes to <strong>Creighton</strong>following a four-year stint ashead coach at Western TexasCollege in Snyder,Texas. Moore primarilywill workwith the outfieldersand the hitters at<strong>Creighton</strong>. Whileat WTC, Moorehelped the juniorcollege programreach new heights.The 2010 squad setschool records forboth overall wins(26) and conferencewins (15). In each ofthe four years thatMoore was at WTC,the teams’ win total increased. He coached four players who wereselected in the MLB draft and also saw several of his secondyear players transfer to Division I and Division II schools. TheWesterners also made strides in the classroom, as six out ofthe eight semesters Moore was in charge the group carried aGPA of 3.0 or better. Moore also served as an assistant athleticdirector during his tenure for the Westerners, overseeinggame management and promotions.Prior to his stint at WTC, Moore spent three seasons asthe top assistant and recruiting coordinator at Tennessee Tech<strong>University</strong>. While with the Golden Eagles, Moore oversaw severalother administrative duties to go along with his coachingof the hitters and infielders. As part of a brand new staff,Moore helped turn Tech into a future regional team, as his lastrecruiting class at Tech were members of the 2009 regionalteam. Also, the staff did a tremendous job of increasing the talentlevel in the program. The first three recruiting classes produceda total of five drafted players and several all-conferencenominees. In the classroom, Tech improved its GPA each year,with a program best coming in the fall of 2005.Moore got his start in coaching as a graduate assistant at<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>His teams also set club records for ERA both seasons. Whilein Wausau, Smith coached <strong>Creighton</strong> standouts Tom Oldham andSteve Grasley with the Woodchucks.Smith’s playing career started at Vincennes <strong>University</strong> in 1991and finished at Indiana Southeast in 1994. He earned his collegedegree at Indiana <strong>University</strong> in 1998. Smith also served as a volunteerassistant coach at Purdue in 1999, where he worked withpitchers, catchers and recruiting.He and his wife, RaeAnna, have three daughters (Sierra, Serena,Isabelle) and one son (Tyson).18 • Craig MooreAssistant CoachNebraska (2000)First SeasonLake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio. Moore jumped into anotherprogram that was starting from scratch. In the program’s firstyear, the team went 0-13. The second year was a season of firsts,however, as the Storm won the program’s first-ever regular seasongame and conference game. LEC wound up winning seven gamesto finish the year at 7-12. Moore saw the program grow from 12members in the initial year to more than 25 by the second season.Moore was drafted in the 1996 MLB draft by the St. Louis Cardinalsfollowing his high school career at Archbishop Bergan HighSchool. Foregoing that opportunity, he chose to play college baseballat the <strong>University</strong> of Nebraska. Moore was a four-year letterwinner for the Huskers, and shares the school record for RBI in agame with 10 against Chicago State. Moore played in 144 careergames, while earning an academic all-conference pick his freshmanyear. His career was capped off with the Huskers winning the 1999Big 12 tournament championship.Moore holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the <strong>University</strong>of Nebraska-Lincoln and a master’s degree from Lake Erie Collegein business administration. Moore and his wife, Alison, have oneson, Jaxon (pictured below).<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>15


This is <strong>Creighton</strong> Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>16<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>TORMOEHLEN NOTES• Volunteer Assistant CoachCatching Coach<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>University</strong> (2009-present)• Assistant CoachStrength and Conditioning CoachIndiana Tech (2008)PLAYING CAREER• Butler <strong>University</strong> (2003-2007)GUNDY NOTES• Director of <strong>Baseball</strong> Operations<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>University</strong> (2010-present)• Assistant CoachGarden City Community College(2007-2010)• Assistant Coach<strong>Creighton</strong> Prep High School (2005-2007)PLAYING CAREER• Indiana Tech (2000-2001)• Garden City CC (1998-1999)39 • Brandon TormoehlenVolunteer Assistant CoachButler (2007)Second SeasonBrandon Tormoehlen enters his second seasonas an assistant coach for the <strong>Creighton</strong> baseballprogram. His on the field duties include coachingthe catchers as well as assisting with the pitchersand hitters. During games, he serves as the team’sfirst base coach. Off the field, he will assist withon-campus recruiting as well as other day to daybaseball operations.During his first season with the Jays, Tormoehlencoached senior catcher Carson Vitale. Vitalewas an all MVC honorable mention selection aswell as a draft pick of the Texas Rangers. Defensively,Vitale had a stellar senior campaign, compilinga .992 fielding percentage with only two errorsand one passed ball.In the summer of 2009, Tormoehlen was thehead coach of the Grand Lake Mariners of theGreat Lakes Collegiate Summer League. His Marinersfinished the season with a 25-10 mark, finishingin second place in the league. He also ledthe Blue Team to a victory in the league’s all-stargame.In the 2008-2009 school year, Tormoehlen wasan assistant coach at Indiana Tech, an NAIA programin Fort Wayne, Ind. There he coached the hittersas well as the catchers and outfielders. Offthe field, he was in charge of the team’s strengthJay Gundy is in his first year as Director of<strong>Baseball</strong> Operations for the <strong>Bluejays</strong> and will assistwith the administration of the program.Prior to joining the <strong>Creighton</strong> staff, Gundywas an assistant coach for three years at GardenCity Community College in Kansas. While there,the Broncbusters won 106 games en route to oneJayhawk West Conference Championship. Gundycoached 14 All-Conference players, one ConferencePlayer of the Year, one Conference Freshmanof the Year, four All-Region VI Players, one firstteamAll-American, one Rawlings Big Stick awardwinner and seven Academic All-Americans.In the summer of 2008, Gundy coached theSpringfield Sliders of the Central Illinois CollegiateLeague. The Sliders finished first in the regularseason and won the final CICL championship,winning the best two-out-of-three series.Gundy’s coaching career began as an assistantat <strong>Creighton</strong> Prep High School in Omaha, Neb., in2005. He stayed with the Prep staff for two yearsbefore going to Garden City Community Collegein the fall of 2007.Gundy’s playing career began in Omaha, whereand conditioning program along with coordinatingteam travel arrangements and recruiting.Prior to Fort Wayne, Tormoehlen spent twoseasons as a high school JV coach. He coachedfor Noblesville High in the 2007-2008 season andBishop Chatard High in the 2005-2006 season.During the summers of 2007 and 2008, he was ahead coach in the Indiana Bulls <strong>Baseball</strong> Organization;one of the nation’s premier amateur travelbaseball organizations.Tormoehlen played his collegiate ball at Butler<strong>University</strong> under head coach Steve Farley. Hesaw action behind the plate as the team’s startingcatcher for the 2004 and 2005 seasons, but a tornlabrum sidelined him for his 2006 senior year. Aftera successful rehab of his throwing shoulder, hewas able to get back to action as a role player onthe 2007 squad. During his career he compiled a.972 fielding percentage.Tormoehlen graduated valedictorian fromBrownstown Central High School in Brownstown,Ind., and graduated from Butler <strong>University</strong> in 2006with a degree in secondary education. He spenttwo years in the classroom teaching high schoolmathematics before moving to Omaha, where hecurrently resides.Jason GundyDirector of <strong>Baseball</strong> OperationsNebraska-Omaha (2003)First Seasonhis was a member two state championship teamswith Ralston High School in 1995 and 1996. The1996 team finished the spring season ranked No.24 in the country by <strong>Baseball</strong> America magazine.Gundy received All-Nebraska honors as an outfielderfollowing his senior season (1997). Aftergraduation, Gundy attended Garden City CommunityCollege where he was a two-year starterfor the Busters in left field. During the 1998 and1999 seasons, Garden City won its sub-regionaltitle each year, advancing to the Junior CollegeWorld Series in Gundy’s sophomore season, thefirst time a GCCC team had done so. That yearGundy received All-Jayhawk West honors as anoutfielder after leading his team to a Region VItitle.After leaving Garden City, Gundy attendedIndiana Tech in Fort Wayne, Ind., where he wasnamed Academic All-Conference. The Warriorsfinished third in the 2000 NAIA World Series.Gundy returned home to Omaha following hisplaying career to finish his degree at the <strong>University</strong>of Nebraska-Omaha in 2003.


Steve BraceAcademicsShannon PivovarSID Intern - <strong>Baseball</strong>Mark BurgersAssociate Athletics DirectorAdrian RiderTicketingBrandy MenaughCompliance<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>The <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>University</strong> Athletic Training staff works in cooperation withand under the supervision of physicians to provide thebest possible care for student-athletes. It has a staff offour full-time certified and state-licensed athletic trainersand two graduate assistant certified and state-licensed athletictrainers. Athletic Training students also gain clinicalexperience as they help serve the sports medicine needsof <strong>Creighton</strong> student-athletes.The mission of <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>University</strong> Athletic Trainingis to serve as the initial allied health care provider for<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>University</strong> student-athletes and to provide accessto other health care professionals as needed. Services includeprevention, assessment, management and rehabilitation ofathletic-related injuries and illnesses.<strong>Baseball</strong> Support StaffMike WestAssociate Athletics DirectorBrandon McCarvilleFacilitiesAthletic TrainingCurtis SelfCU Athletic Training is committed to the highest standards of care consistentwith the National Athletic Trainers Association Code of Professional Practice and the credentialing statutes of the state ofNebraska.Curtis Self serves as the baseball athletic trainer.<strong>Creighton</strong> student-athletes benefit from a year-round strength training and conditioning program in theFrank J. Iwersen Strength and Conditioning Facility.The 4,000-square-foot facility in the Vinardi AthleticCenter gives <strong>Creighton</strong> student-athletes one of the fineststrength and conditioning facilities in the country for aschool that does not sponsor football.The facility features five Olympic platforms withcomplete sets of Olympic bumper plates, the most upto-dateweight training machines, a free weight area withDan Bailey over 10,000 pounds of weights, including a complete set ofStrength & Conditioning dumbbells, training equipment, aerobic training equipment,and video and audio systems to help the staff monitor andteach proper techniques. All of the equipment is Power Lift or Hammer StrengthEquipment, making <strong>Creighton</strong> one of the few universities of its size to incorporateand use the push/pull hammer strength technology.This facility, as well as a newer one in the Wayne and Eileen Ryan AthleticCenter, serve as the focal points for all strength and conditioning activities for<strong>Creighton</strong> student-athletes.<strong>Baseball</strong>Athletic TrainerStrength and Conditioning<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>17


<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong> Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>Bluejay Head Coaches<strong>Creighton</strong> Athletics Department2500 California PlazaOmaha, NE 68178Phone: (402) 280-2720Fax: (402) 280-2495www.gocreighton.com<strong>Baseball</strong> StaffHead Coach Ed Servais 280-2483E-mail Addresseservais@creighton.eduAssociate Head Coach Rob Smith 280-5545E-mail Addressrobsmith@creighton.eduAssistant Coach Craig Moore 280-2628E-mail Addresscraigmoore@creighton.eduVol. Assistant Coach Brandon Tormoehlen280-2489E-mail Address JohnTormoehlen@creighton.eduAdministration and Support StaffRobAndersonSportsInformation280-5544PattyGalasAdministrativeAssistant280-1795ShannonPivovarSportsInformation280-5801KevinArgauerStrength &Conditioning280-4746BrentHoganMarketing, Sales& Events280-2984BruceRasmussenAthleticsDirector280-2720DanBaileyStrength &Conditioning280-4746ZachHowardFacilities280-1869AdrianRiderTicketing280-3371MargaretBennettAdministrativeAssistant280-2720CarolKetchamSenior WomanAdministrator280-1794KevinSarverAssoc. AD /External Ops.280-5810KirstenBernthalBoothVolleyball280-5794JimFlaneryWomen’sBasketball280-4741DustinBodeMarketing& Promotions280-1460BrandonMcCarvilleFacilities280-1869ChrisSchroederBusinessManager280-2125DanChippsWomen’s Crew280-1817TomLillyMen’s& Women’sTennis280-2490SteveBraceAsst. AD /Internal Ops.280-2484BenMcNairAthleticTraining280-1793CurtisSelfAthleticTraining280-5554JamieClarkMen’s Soccer280-5785GregMcDermottMen’sBasketball280-1795MarkBurgersAssociate AD280-5561BrandyMenaughCompliance280-3008RobSimmsSportsInformation280-2433DebbieConryWomen’sGolf280-1722EdServais<strong>Baseball</strong>280-2483Dr. JohnCernechVP of StudentServices280-2775SeanMohattAthleticTraining280-5563AllyThrallSales &Marketing280-1475ChasDavisMen’s &Women’s CrossCountry280-3611BrentVignessSoftball280-2949LisaChippsAcademicSupport280-5832ChrisNewhouseMarketing& Video280-5536MikeWestAsst. AD/Marketing280-3498BruceEricksonWomen’sSoccer280-5553ChrisWiemersMen’s Golf280-5813BarbEppsAdministrativeAssistant280-5577Dr. NeilNortonFacultyRepresentative280-5002TeddyYoungTicketing280-529718


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This is <strong>Creighton</strong> Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>20<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong><strong>2011</strong> PreviewAfter a 27-25 record in the 2010 season, <strong>Creighton</strong>’s seventh straight winning season, the <strong>2011</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong> baseball team is on a mission toprove themselves and their ability. Head coach Ed Servais enters his eighth season returning a host of players with quality experience and a talentedgroup of newcomers.The Jays return 20 ballplayers, including 10 pitchers and four starting position players. The talented group of returners include seniorsTrever Adams (who led the team with a .356 average and 12 home runs) and Jimmy Swift (who had just five errors in 148 chances at third baselast season), as well as sophomore Ty Blach and senior Jonas Dufek on the mound. Blach finished with a team low 3.11 ERA and Dufek recordeda team high 65 strikeouts in 2010.<strong>Creighton</strong> has a talented group of 14 newcomers, led by junior college transfers Nick Judkins (junior infielder) and Anthony Bemboom(junior catcher), as well as pitchers Reese McGraw (junior right hander) and Chase Webb (junior right hander). The group will try to make up forthe loss of 21 players.Many players will be asked to step up and fill the holes of five starting position players, including shortstop Elliot Soto and catcher CarsonVitale, both of whom were drafted last season. Soto, who ranks sixth in <strong>Creighton</strong> record books with 490 career assists, was taken in the 15th roundby the Chicago Cubs, while Vitale was drafted in the 38th round by the Texas Rangers.Other key losses for the Jays include senior first baseman Ian Dike, second team all-MVC performer Robbie Knight, MVC honorable mentionpitcher Bobby Lackovic, and outfielder T.J. Roemmich, a career .276 hitter, all to graduation.PITCHERSBlach Dufek Koenigstein VanLeur Winkelman Spomer HellhakeThe Jays have 16 pitchers on the <strong>2011</strong> roster, putting the depth on the mound as one of the biggest strengths for the upcoming season.<strong>Creighton</strong> has 11 right-handed hurlers and six southpaws, each of whom brings value to the pitching staff, which finished last season with a combined5.19 ERA and a .282 opponent batting average.Leading the staff will be 2010 Freshman All-American Ty Blach. The sophomore left-handed pitcher made 14 appearances, which included11 starts, striking out 58 batters and throwing just 18 walks. Right-handed pitchers Jonas Dufek and Brandon Koenigstein also will lead the<strong>Bluejays</strong> staff, as the two finished with a 4.92 and 3.95 ERA a season ago, respectively. Dufek finished with an 8-3 record in 16 appearances whileKoenigstein’s ERA put him second on the team in a team leading 93.1 innings.Left-handed hurler Jack VanLeur, who led the team with 30 appearances, finished the 2010 season giving up just two homeruns and earningfour saves.Mark Winkelman finished with a 4.37 ERA in 27 appearances and one start. The sophomore left-hander hurled one inning 14 times lastseason, giving up just two runs in those 14 innings.The Jays will get support from returning right-handed hurlers Kurt Spomer, Nick Musec and Austin Cole, as well as left-hander GregHellhake.Adding their names to the mix will be newcomers Matt Hartmann, Erik Mattingly, Reese McGraw, Andrew Ostapowicz, RyanPrice, John Sorenson and Chase Webb. Four of the seven pitchers (Mattingly, McGraw, Sorenson and Webb) come from another collegiate institutions,while the other three are fresh out of high school. All seven will add more depth to the staff as they look to replace workhorse pitchersBobby Lackovic, Matt Patterson and Mike Nihsen, who combined for 85 innings last year.CATCHERSThornburgBowens<strong>Creighton</strong> will have a battle behind the plate to replace minor leaguer Carson Vitale as the behind the plate field general. Vitale played in51 of the 52 games last season, starting behind the dish for 42 of those. Vitale had just two errors in 265 chances.Also earning playing time behind the plate last season was junior Scott Thornburg. The Lakewood, Colo., native played catcher in 14games, 12 of which were starts. When not catching, Thornburg was the designated hitter, finishing with a .486 slugging percentage and a .275 average,putting him in sixth on the team.After spending some time in the outfield last season and a as pinch runner the season before, Joey Bowens also will look to compete forplaying time at the catcher position. He finished last season with a .290 batting average in 31 at bats. Bowens was named first team All-Conference


<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>and All-Area when playing catcher in high school.Newcomer Anthony Bemboom will battle for playing time behind the dish. Bemboom comes to <strong>Creighton</strong> from Iowa Western CCwhere he hit .410 with 59 hits in his sophomore campaign.SwiftINFIELDERSThe Jays will have to replace half of their infield from a season ago, which finished tied for first in the nation with a .980 fielding percentage,led by graduated senior Ian Dike (.985).Playing the hot corner will be senior Jimmy Swift. Swift had just five errors in 148 chances last season for a .966 fielding percentage,while starting all 52 games, spending time at shortstop in three of the games. The Des Moines, Iowa, native finished with a .296 batting average and45 runs scored.Also coming back for another season on the infield will be second baseman Alex Staehely. The sophomore from Sugar Grove, Ill., had asolid freshman campaign, finishing with a .240 batting average and 52 starts. Staehely also had a .958 fielding percentage and helped turn 21 doubleplays.Five other infielders will look to fill the open spots at shortstop and first-base, vacated by Soto and Dike. Soto finished his Bluejay careerwith a.964 fielding percentage in three seasons at shortstop before being drafted in the major leagues, while Dike sits on the Bluejay top 10 singleseason lists for putouts in a season with 554 (putting him at fourth).Returners Vince Bellino (senior) and Michael Mutcheson (junior) will look to get their first playing time on the field, while newcomersNick Judkins, Chance Ross and Gabriel Thibodeaux also will add competition and depth. Judkins is a junior from Iowa Central CommunityCollege where he holds ICCC career records for batting average (.421), hits (169) and doubles (38). Ross, also a junior, comes from Cowley College– where he was a teammate of current Bluejay, Chase Webb. Ross hit .362 in his sophomore season, with nine doubles and two round trippers.Thibodeaux had a successful stint while at LSU-Eunice, finishing with 146 hits in his two seasons, and driving in a team high 72 RBI his freshmanseason.OUTFIELDStaehelyAdams Bowens Blatchford Cuno<strong>2011</strong> PreviewThe outfield will have the most competition for playing time, as they will need to replace starters T.J. Roemmich (one error in 146 chancesin right field) and Robbie Knight (a career .312 batting average and school record 81 career hit by pitches).Returning is Trever Adams, who led the team with a .356 batting average and .630 slugging percentage. The honorable mention All-MVCoutfielder led the team with 74 hits and 12 homers, as well as 58 runs batted in.Joey Bowens, Michael Blatchford and Clay Cuno each have experience from a season ago in the outfield. Bowens started nine timesin centerfield when Knight went down with injury. He hit .290 starting 10 games and playing in 29 games. Blatchford saw action in three games lastseason, with 11 putouts and no errors in center field. When he wasn’t a designated hitter, Cuno saw time in both left and right field. The seniorfinished the 2010 season with a perfect fielding percentage in 16 chances.Redshirt sophomore Jordan Makovicka will battle for a spot with freshmen Mike Gerber and Brad McKewon. Makovicka transferredfrom Nebraska and is looking for his first playing time this season. Gerber had a successful career at Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville,Ill., finishing with first team all-state and all-conference honors. McKewon, a local product from Millard South High School, will add his greathigh school accolades to the Jays roster, including a .450 batting average his senior season in which he earned all-conference, all-area and all-stateawards<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>21


This is <strong>Creighton</strong> Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong><strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>ProfileBirthday: September 30, 1988Parents: Steve and TinaSiblings: Tori and TaylorMajor: MarketingCareer Ambition: Be successful withwhatever I doFavorite Athletes: Albert Pujols, AlexRodriguez, Mark Teixeira and Ian KinslerFavorite Movie: Step BrothersFavorite Food: Pot roastDream Vacation Spot: Tokyo, JapanPerson He Most Admires: Kyle Crookes(Juco Coach)Favorite Junk Food: Reese’s Peanut ButterCupsGameday Superstitions: To have everythingclean.Favorite Quote: “You only have onechance at life!”At-Bats6 (4x, 5/26/10)Runs3 (5/21/10)Hits4 (3/10/10)Doubles2 (2x, 3/10/10)Triples1 (3x, 5/21/10)Home Runs2 (3x, 5/27/10)RBI’s5 (5/27/10)Single GameHighsWalks2 (5x, 5/27/10)Strikeouts3 (2x, 3/27/10)Total Bases10 (5/14/10)HBP1 (5x, 5/21/10)Sac. Hits1 (3x, 5/21/10)Stolen Bases1 (6x, 5/22/10)Errors2 (4/9/10)30 • Trever AdamsSr. • OF6-0 • 200 • R/RLincoln, Neb.Hutchinson CCLincoln Southeast HSAdams’ Career Hitting StatisticsYear AVG GP-GS OBP SLG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO TB HBP SF SH SB-ATT E Fld.2010 .356 52-52 .443 .630 208 41 74 15 3 12 58 29 55 131 5 2 3 6-12 5 .934Total .356 52-52 .443 .630 208 41 74 15 3 12 58 29 55 131 5 2 3 6-12 5 .9342010 (Junior)• Started all 52 games for <strong>Creighton</strong>.• Honorable-mention all-MVC outfielder, also wasnamed to the All-MVC Tournament Team.• Earned MVC Player of the Week honors on May23.• Earned an All-Tournament Team selection at theLumberjack Classic, batting .400 in two games withtwo runs and three RBI.• Was among league leaders in several offensivecategories including: batting average (8th), slugging(5th), on-base (5th), RBI (5th), home runs (4th) andtotal bases (5th).• Led team in eight different offensive categoriesincluding: at-bats, hits, home runs, RBI, total bases,slugging, walks and on-base percentage.• Recorded 27 multi-hit gameswhile posting nine games with onehit.• Tallied three games with twohome runs; all of which came inthe last 14 games of the season.• Ended season with seven-gamehitting streak.• Had another seven-game streakfrom March 10-March 23, going16-for-33 (.485) with four doubles,two homers and nine RBI.• Posted season-high four hits atUT-Arlington on March 10.• Recorded season-high five RBI,while homering twice in finalgame of season on May 27 againstIndiana State.• Had 10 games of three or morehits.• Had 16 multi-RBI games.• Posted 3-for-4, three-RBI day infirst career game vs. SIU Edwardsville(2/20).• Went 3-for-6 with two runs andthree RBI at Stephen F. Austin(2/28).• Hit first home run of season vs.Northern Colorado (3/5).• Eight of the first nine games withhits were of the multi-hit variety.• Hit third homer of season atUIC (3/19) as part of back-to-back shots with T.J.Roemmich.• Busted out of mini-slump with sixth game ofthree-plus hits with a 3-for-5, three RBI day at Nebraska(4/6). Hitting his fourth home run of theyear in the game.• Had three hits and RBI at Bradley (4/16), followingthat with a three-RBI game.• Had five hits in Missouri State series; a three-hitday in game one and two in game three.22


• Went 2-for-4 with two runs and RBI in win over Iowa (4/28).• Blasted first MVC home runs of the season with two bombs againstEvansville (5/2).• Had second multi-home run game and third game of three extra basehits with 3-for-5, two home-run night against Seattle (5/14).• Homered and stole a base against Nebraska (5/19).• Finished New Orleans series (5/21-22) 6-for-10 with six runs, threeRBI and four extra-base hits.Hutchinson CC (2008-09)• Was named NJCAA Player of the Week for March 25, 2009.• Holds Hutchinson CC record for doubles in a season with 23 in 2009.• Batted .380 over two years at Hutchinson, batting an impressive .451his sophomore season.• Also hit eight home runs, drove in 63 and stole 13 bases in 2009 whilestarting 51 games.• Started 49 of 53 games his freshman season.• Batted .314 with six home runs and 42 RBIs his freshman season whileswiping 17 bags.ProfileBirthday: July 30, 1987Parents: Don and ValerieSibling: AnnaMajor: Finance/AccountingCareer Ambitions: Take over familybusinessFavorite Movie: Shooter, Deja VúFavorite Food: Whiskey ribeye steakPerson He Most Admires: His dadFavorite Junk Food: Trail mixDream Vacation Spot: Cayman IslandsPerson to Have Dinner With: CoachMike Krzyzewski (Duke basketball)At-Bats1 (2/20/10)Runs--Hits--Doubles--Triples--Home Runs--RBI’s--Single GameHighsWalks--Strikeouts1 (2/20/10)Total Bases--HBP--Sac. Hits--Stolen Bases--Errors--2010 (Junior)• Had an at-bat in the Feb. 20 meeting with SIUEdwardsville.2009 (Redshirt)• Did not see any game action; redshirt year.Skyline CC (2007-08)• Went 2-5 at the plate in five games played hissophomore year.ª The Trojans finished second in the conference in2008.• Played under head coach Dino Nomicos.• Played for the Diamond Spirit in the summer of2008, as part of the Diamond Association.• Team went 23-1.• Hit .347 with four doubles.• Played in the Premier All-Star Game for the WestTeam representing the Nebraska Sluggers.• In 2007 played in the Valley <strong>Baseball</strong> League forthe Staunton Braves.• Played in three games, starting one.• Braves went 26-23 during his time in Virginia.<strong>Creighton</strong> Prep (2003-06)• Played summer ball in 2005 and 2006 for the NebraskaSluggers.• Played for Pat Mooney.<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>Southeast High School (2004-07)• Played baseball for Southeast High School.• Was first team all-conference in 2007 and second team in 2006.• Was on the honor roll all four years of high school.• Was involved with FCA and Trinity Lutheran Church.8 • Vince BellinoSr. • INF5-11 • 165 • R/RPapillion, Neb.Skyline CC<strong>Creighton</strong> PrepBellino’s Career Hitting StatisticsYear AVG GP-GS OBP SLG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO TB HBP SF SH SB-ATT E Fld.2010 .000 1-0 .000 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0-0 0 ---Total .000 1-0 .000 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0-0 0 ---<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>23


This is <strong>Creighton</strong> Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong><strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>ProfileBirthday: November 16, 1987Parents: Dale and DebbieMajor: Sociology of Criminal JusticeFavorite Athlete: Albert PujolsFavorite Movies: Old School, Step Brothers,The SandlotFavorite Food: SteakPerson He Most Admires: His grandpaFavorite Junk Food: Reese’s Peanut ButterCupsFavorite Location on Campus: The academiclearning centerGameday Superstitions: To put my uniformon the same way everyday andkeep batting gloves in my back pocket.Dream Vacation Spot: The BahamasAt-Bats5 (2x, 3/5/10)Runs2 (2x, 3/7/10)Hits2 (4x, 5/9/10)Doubles1 (4/4/10)Triples--Home Runs2 (2/27/10)RBI’s2 (3x, 4/4/10)Single GameHighsWalks1 (4x, 5/26/10)Strikeouts3 (2x, 4/9/10)Total Bases8 (2/27/10)HBP1 (2x, 4/23/10)Sac. Hits1 (2x, 4/23/10)Stolen Bases--Errors--21 • Clay CunoSr. • OF6-3 • 210 • R/RNew Bloomfield, Mo.Fort Scott CC / Nebraska / Hutchinson CCNew Bloomfield HSCuno’s Career Hitting StatisticsYear AVG GP-GS OBP SLG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO TB HBP SF SH SB-ATT E Fld.2010 .192 29-19 .250 .282 78 9 15 1 0 2 7 4 27 22 2 0 2 0-0 0 1.000Total .192 29-19 .250 .282 78 9 15 1 0 2 7 4 27 22 2 0 2 0-0 0 1.0002010 (Junior)• Finished the season with a .192 batting average,starting in the outfield in 19 games.• Primarily played in right field and as designatedhitter.• Was perfect in the outfield, not committing anerror in 16 chances.• Had a season high five at-bats twice, first againstStephen F. Austin and then against Sam HoustonState.• Both of his five at-bat games came in the designatedhitter role.• Had two hits in a game four times, most recentlyagainst Wichita State (5/9/10).• Had one multi-home run game, knocking out twoagainst Northwestern State, going 2-for-4 from theplate.Hutchinson CC (2009)• Was a Jayhawk West All-Conference HonorableMention.• Batted .370 with nine home runs and 48 RBIs,while scoring 49 runs.• Was also a perfect 7-7 on stolen bases.Nebraska (2008)• Was the Huskers’ opening day starter in leftfield before undergoing season ending surgery inMarch.• Played in three games, starting two and going 0-5on the season.Fort Scott CC (2007)• Named First Team Jayhawk Conference and wasthe league’s Freshman of the Year.• Hit .381 with 12 home runs and 51 RBI, leadingFort Scott in all three categories.New Bloomfield High School(2003-06)• Played baseball and basketball for New BloomfieldHigh School in New Bloomfield, Mo.• Named first team all-state in 2005 and 2006 andhonorable mention in 2004.• Earned four all-area and four all-conferenceawards, posting three first team all-conferencenods and one second team award his freshmanseason.• Was three-time team MVP.• Was Show-Me Conference co-MVP in 2006 afterhitting .551 with eight home runs, 31 RBIs and 27runs scored.• Played four years of varsity baseball, never battingbelow .425.• Totaled 26 home runs with 79 runs and 121 RBIsin four years.• Earned four letters for the basketball team, scoringover 1,000 points in his career.24


ProfileBirthday: June 30, 1988Parents: John and KathySiblings: ToniMajor: Business ManagementCareer Ambition: To become a financialadvisor at a brokerageFavorite Athletes: Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez,Mark Teixiera and Ian KinslerFavorite Movies: Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison,Forgetting Sarah MarshallFavorite Food: Bar-b-queGameday Superstition: Eat Chipotle thenight before I pitchMost Like to Have Dinner With: WarrenBuffetNickname: JonastyInnings Pitched9.0 (4/25/09)Hits11 (2x, 5/25/10)Doubles4 (3/3/09)Triples2 (4/2/10)Home Runs3 (3/19/10)Single GameHighsRuns7 (3/3/09)Earned Runs6 (3x, 5/14/10)Walks4 (4/9/10)Strikeouts10 (2x, 4/5/09)Hit Batsmen3 (3/5/10)2010 (Junior)• Named Second Team, all-MVC.• Was <strong>Creighton</strong>’s number one starter, leading theteam in wins (8), games started (15) and strikeouts(65).• Started 15 of 16 appearances.• Earned first win of the season vs. SIU Edwardsville(2/20), striking out seven in 5.0 IP.• Struck out first five batters of the game and sixof the first seven in SIUE appearance.• Went 3.2 innings vs. Northwestern State (2/27),giving up four earned runs while whiffing four.• Came one strikeout shy of career-high withnine against South Dakota State (3/12), hurling4.1 perfect innings to start game.• Struck out two in start at UIC (3/19).• Recorded fourth win of year at SIU (3/26), strikingout five in 6.0 innings, and allowing just twoearned runs.• Took first loss of season against Indiana State(4/2), allowing four earned runs, but striking outseven in 7.1 innings.• Had solid outing at Bradley (4/16), earning thewin by throwing seven innings and allowing justtwo earned runs.2009 (Sophomore)• Named Missouri Valley Conference Pitcher ofthe Week on April 27 for complete game shutoutat Bradley (4/25).• Had two complete game shutouts.• Other complete game shutout came againstSouthern Illinois (3/9).• Held 14th-ranked Coastal Carolina to justone run in 7.1 innings while striking out four(3/10).• Had most innings last season among 2010returning pitchers (79.0), good for secondoverall on team in 2009.• Second on team in starts (13) and strikeouts(52).• Led team in ERA (3.35), innings pitched(51.0), strikeouts (35) and games started (8)in MVC games.• Captured first career win against IPFW on(3/8).• Recorded first career strikeout at SamHouston State on Feb. 21.• Whiffed a career-high 10 batters at Evansvilleon April 5.<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>41 • Jonas DufekSr. • RHP6-5 • 210 • R/ROmaha, Neb.Millard West HSDufek’s Career Pitching StatisticsYear ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO2008 108.00 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 0.1 3 4 4 0 02009 4.33 4-7 16 13 2 2 0 79.0 90 42 38 18 522010 4.92 8-3 16 15 0 0 0 82.1 95 52 45 19 65Total 4.84 12-10 33 29 2 2 0 161.2 188 98 87 37 117• Recorded at least one strikeout in all but one ofhis appearances.• Strikeout to walk ratio was nearly 3-to-1 (52-18).2008 (Freshman)• Appeared in one game.• Allowed four runs in 0.1 innings at Memphis onMarch 5 in his first career start.Millard West High School(2004-07)• Lettered as a junior and senior in baseball atMillard West High School for head coach FrankRyan.• Led team to a runner-up finish in the Class Astate tournament as a senior.• Squad finished 29-9 during his senior season.• Recorded a 7-2 record as a senior with a 1.35ERA and 46 strikeouts.• Named to the All-Nebraska Team by the OmahaWorld-Herald, first team super-state by the LincolnJournal Star, and first team all-conference and allmetro.• Has fifth-best single-season and career ERA inschool history.• Named MVP of the Collin-Orcutt All-Star Gamefollowing his senior season.<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>25


This is <strong>Creighton</strong> Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>26<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>ProfileBirthday: September 3, 1987Parents: Thomas and MarleneSibling: EmilyMajor: Exercise ScienceCareer Ambitions: Pitch in the majorleagues or become a physical therapistFavorite Athlete: Ken Griffey, Jr.Favorite Movies: The Rock, Fight Club,Training Day, Rookie of the YearFavorite Food: Bar-b-que beefDream Vacation Spot: A Hawaiian beachFavorite Location on Campus: Saturdaymornings eating breakfast at BrandeisPerson He Most Admires: His dadLike to Have Dinner With: ConanO’BrienFavorite Quote”If it is to be, it is up tome.”Innings Pitched7.0 (2x, 5/10/09)Hits7 (2x, 5/16/09)Doubles3 (3x, 5/27/10)Triples1 (3x, 5/18/10)Home Runs3 (5/3/09)Single GameHighsRuns6 (3/7/09)Earned Runs6 (3/7/09)Walks5 (3/28/09)Strikeouts5 (4x, 4/28/10)Hit Batsmen2 (3/14/09)13 • Greg HellhakeSr. • LHP6-1 • 180 • L/LQuincy, Ill.Quincy Notre Dame HSHellhake’s Career Pitching StatisticsYear ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO2008 4.31 3-2 12 9 0 0 0 39.2 35 19 19 12 232009 4.73 5-3 15 15 0 0 0 70.1 69 38 37 28 392010 8.10 1-2 10 7 0 0 0 16.2 27 20 15 4 12Total 5.04 9-7 37 31 0 0 0 126.2 131 77 71 44 742010 (Junior)• Made 10 appearances and tied for fourth for moststarts on the staff with seven.• Picked up his first win of the season with five scorelessinnings against Iowa on April 28, matching a career-highwith five strikeouts.• Had two other scoreless starts in pre-determinedone-inning outings against Kansas on April 7 and Nebraskaon April 20.• Suffered losses against Nebraska on May 18 and NewOrleans on May 22.• Allowed no earned runs in May 18 Nebraska start.• Made five total scoreless appearances.2009 (Sophomore)• Led team and tied for first in MVC with 15 starts.• Tied for second in league in runners picked off withthree.• Third on the team with 70.1 innings pitched.• Tied for second on team with five wins (5-3 overall).• Finished season with a 4.73 ERA and 39 strikeouts in70.1 innings pitched.• Held opposing batters to a .261 average.• Had five-start run from April 3-24 in which he pitched23.2 innings, allowed just four earned runs and struckout 15.• Threw a career-high seven innings twice (4/3, 5/10).• Tied a career high with five strikeouts at Coastal Carolinaon March 7 and again on April 19 against Illinois-Chicago.• Four of his five victories on the season were at home.• Hurled five scoreless innings with four strikeouts inlone road win at Evansville (4/3).• Allowed two earned runs or less in eight of his starts.2008 (Redshirt Freshman)• Southpaw emerged as a dependable midweek starter.• Finished with a 3-2 record and a 4.31 ERA in 12 appearances,including nine starts.• Picked up the win in collegiate debut, throwing a scorelessinning of relief at Memphis (3/5).• Made first career start on March 19 against NorthernColorado, allowing two runs in two innings.• Gave up three runs in three innings in emergency startagainst South Dakota State (3/25).• Best outing came in game two of a doubleheaderagainst North Dakota State (4/9), as he allowed just onehit in six shutout innings.• Threw well but received a no-decision against KansasState (4/15), throwing four scoreless innings before givingup four runs in the fifth inning.• Tossed five scoreless inningsagainst No. 10 Nebraska in astarting role on April 22, allowingno walks while fanning three.• Picked up the win over Evansvilleon April 27, after allowingjust one hit in a pre-determinedthree-inning start.• Held high-powered Missouri offenseto one run in five innings inColumbia (5/6).• Lost final two starts of the season,including the season-endingloss to Southern Illinois at theMVC Tournament (5/23).2007 (Redshirted)• Did not play as he received aredshirt in his first season at CU.• Was the winning pitcher of theCICL (Central Illinois CollegiateLeague) All-Star Game as a memberof the Quincy Gems duringthe summer.Notre Dame High School (2003-06)• Lettered all four years in baseball and two years inbasketball.• <strong>Baseball</strong> team won 112 games during his four years.• Helped his team to a second-place finish at state hissophomore season in baseball, starting on the mound inthe championship game.• Was voted team MVP and Pitcher of the Year his seniorseason.• Earned MVP laurels at the American Legion Wood BatInvitational Tournament in Blue Springs, Mo., as a senior.• Earned Quincy Herald-Whig <strong>Baseball</strong> All-Area FirstTeam.• Was selected for the Gully Transportation Tip-Off All-Tournament Team in basketball his senior season.• Selected to the National Honor Society and earnedthe Society for Academic Achievement award.• On the honor roll all four years of high school.• Participated in Spanish club.• Was named “Camper of the Week” at former <strong>University</strong>of Illinois basketball coach Bill Self’s 2002 IndividualBasketball Camp.


ProfileBirthday: December 21, 1987Parents: Jim and RobinSiblings: Dan and BradMajor: FinanceCareer Ambitions: Be a successful businessmanFavorite Athlete: Alex RodriguezFavorite Food: Buffalo chicken pizza fromThe UnionFavorite Junk Food: Ice creamDream Vacation Spot: Bora BoraPeople He Most Admires: His parentsFavorite Location on Campus: BeckerDining HallGameday Superstitions: Eat at Lisa’s RadialCafe and put on left sock firstNicknames: Jimbo, Bo, SwiftyAt-Bats6 (3x, 3/10/10)Runs4 (2x, 4/28/10)Hits4 (3x, 4/28/10)Doubles2 (2x, 5/21/10)Triples1 (4/4/10)Home Runs1 (5x, 3/19/10)RBI’s4 (2/20/10)Single GameHighsWalks2 (4x, 4/18/10)Strikeouts3 (4x, 5/25/10)Total Bases6 (2x, 3/16/10)HBP1 (14x, 5/26/10)Sac. Hits2 (3x, 4/20/10)Stolen Bases2 (3/28/09)Errors2 (4/4/10)2010 (Junior)• Finished fourth in the MVC with 10 sac bunts.• Led team in numerous offensive categories includingsac bunts, doubles (16), HBP (9) and stolen bases with10 in 13 attempts.• Started all 52 games; one of just five <strong>Bluejays</strong> to doso.• Hit in every spot in lineup except first and ninth, withhis most starts coming in the two-hole where he hit.324 in 18 games.• Made just five errors for a .966 fielding percentage;both good for best among the MVC’s regular thirdbasemen.• Recorded two stretches (2/20-3/27, 4/7-30) of 16games without an error.• Had 17 multi-hit games.• Started season by matching a career-high with fourhits against Southern Illinois Edwardsville in Conway,Ark. (2/20).• Belted go-ahead home run at #25 Kansas State (3/16),finishing 2-for-2 with two runs, marking first of twogames with multiple extra-base hits.• Homered in back-to-back games with long ball at KansasState and Illinois-Chicago.• Set career-high in runs with four against NorthernColorado (3/5).• Posted a four-hit, four-run game at Iowa on April 28.• Ended regular season with four straight multiple hitgames.• Hit .390 (16-for-41) over the last nine games of theseason, scoring eight runs and posting six doubles.2009 (Sophomore)• Named Missouri Valley Conference Player of theWeek on March 30.• Earned MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Week honors onApril 2.• Named to MVC All-Tournament Team at third base.• Finished second on team in sacrifice flies with four.• One of five <strong>Bluejays</strong> to start all 56 games and hit over.300 (.301) on the season.• Had three hit streaks of seven games.• Batted .500 in second of those three (3/21-29).• Hit .413 (19-46) in 13 game stretch (3/21-4/7) inwhich he hit safely in 12 of 13 games.• Had 15 multi-hit games and seven multi-RBI games.• Belted first career home run in season opener at SamHouston State (2/20) and recorded first career doublein next game (2/21).• Had career-high four hits against South Dakota State(3/15).• Batted .462 (6-13) with five runs over four games atMissouri Valley Conference Tournament.• Homered against Albany (3/7) and vs. Southern Illinois(3/29).• Stole two bases in Southern Illinois game on March28.<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>3 • Jimmy SwiftSr. • INF6-2 • 190 • R/RWest Des Moines, IowaDowling Catholic HSSwift’s Career Hitting StatisticsYear AVG GP-GS OBP SLG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO TB HBP SF SH SB-ATT E Fld.2008 .188 14-1 .278 .188 16 1 3 0 0 0 2 1 5 3 1 0 1 0-0 1 .7502009 .301 56-56 .395 .403 196 39 59 11 0 3 31 29 42 79 4 4 6 4-7 12 .9342010 .296 52-52 .360 .416 206 45 61 16 1 2 26 12 37 85 9 1 10 10-13 5 .966Total .294 122-109 .374 .400 418 85 123 27 1 5 59 42 84 167 14 5 17 14-20 18 .9462008 (Redshirt Freshman)• Played in 14 games his rookie season, including onestart.• Picked up two RBI.• Made his first appearance as a Bluejay at WashingtonState (2/23).• Made his first career start in the Tennessee-Martinseries finale (3/2).• Picked up his first career hit in the second game of theChicago State doubleheader (3/16), playing in three offour games in the series.2007 (Redshirted)• One of six freshmen to redshirt in their first seasonin the program.Dowling Catholic High School(2003-06)• Lettered as a junior and senior in football, basketballand baseball.• Named first team all-Central Iowa Metro League inbaseball and football and second team in basketball asa senior.• Two-time all-state honoree in baseball, earning firstteam laurels as a junior and second team honors asa senior.• Led team to a combined 57-20 in two seasons on varsitybaseball, capturing the conference title as a seniorwith a 15-4 mark.• On the gridiron, he was earned first team all-state,all-conference and all-area as a senior.• Made the presidential honor roll all eight semestersof high school.<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>27


This is <strong>Creighton</strong> Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>28<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>ProfileBirthday: October 2, 1987Parents: Brad and JanelleSiblings: Megan and JoeMajor: Entrepreneurship, Finance andMarketingCareer Ambitions: Be a successful businessownerFavorite Athlete: Lew FordFavorite Food: Buffalo Chicken Pizzafrom Pizza RanchFavorite Location on Campus: AcademicLearning Center (ALC)Nicknames: VanPerson He Most Admires: His dadLike to Have Dinner With: Red AuerbachFavorite Junk Food: BrowniesFavorite Quote: “Let them come toyou.”Innings Pitched4.2 (3/7/10)Hits6 (2x, 5/23/09)Doubles2 (2x, 5/18/10)Triples1 (4x, 5/18/10)Home Runs1 (5x, 4/16/10)Single GameHighsRuns5 (2/28/09)Earned Runs5 (2/28/09)Walks3 (4/14/09)Strikeouts4 (3/8/09)Hit Batsmen1 (5x, 4/9/10)2010 (Junior)• Was second on team with 30 appearances, all in relief.• Finished in the top-10 among MVC pitchers in saves(7th), appearances (7th), games finished (8th) and gamesin relief (6th).• Led team in saves and was best among CU’s relieverswith 41 innings and 31 strikeouts.• Started season with 13.1 scoreless innings without awalk or hit batsman.• Pitched two perfect innings with one strikeout vs. SIUEdwardsville (2/20).• Hurled 3.1 innings vs. Northwestern State (2/27), allowingone hit and striking out one.• Allowed one hit or less in six of first seven appearances.• Posted saves in consecutive appearances vs. South DakotaState (3/12) and at Minnesota (3/13).• Came on to end threat in game with No. 25 KansasState, pitching the final two innings.• Earned third and fourth saves of season in SIU series(3/26-27), allowing one hit with three strikeouts in 2.2innings of work.• Appeared in all three games of Indiana State series, recordingseason-high three strikeouts in game two (4/3).• Threw scoreless inning, with a strikeout at Nebraska(4/6).• Suffered loss against Kansas (4/7), allowing one run onthree hits.• Picked up second win against Nebraska (4/20), throwinga scoreless eighth inning• Made two scoreless appearances in Seattle series(5/14,16), picking up the win in Sunday’s finale.• Named pre-season all-MVC.2009 (Sophomore)• Tied for ninth in the country with 36 appearances.• Was named to the All-Missouri Valley Conference FirstTeam as a relief pitcher.• Finished fourth in The Valley with six saves.• Led the league in appearances and games in relief (36).• Had seven game scoreless streak in which he struck outsix in 6.2 innings (3/7-20).• Coincided with a 12-game stretch where allowed justone run in 16.1 innings (3/7-4/1).• Posted first career save at Evansville (4/3).• Earned first win with 2.2 innings of relief at Indiana State(3/21).• Threw season-high 3.0 innings at Southern Illinois (3/28),winning his second game of the year.• Struck out a career-best four against IPFW (3/8).2008 (Redshirt Freshman)• Was second on the team with a 2.35 ERA.• Appeared in 15 games in his rookie season.• One of three pitchers to pitch at least 23 innings withoutsurrendering a home run.• Had the most appearances on the team without receivinga decision.• Allowed earned runs in just five of 15 appearances.• Against Big 12 opponents had a 1.93 ERA in 9.1 innings.• Made his first appearance of the season against ChicagoState (3/16), throwing a perfect inning.36 • Jack VanLeurSr. • LHP6-4 • 215 • R/LBrandon, S.D.Brandon Valley HSVanLeur’s Career Pitching StatisticsYear ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO2008 2.35 0-0 15 0 0 0 0 23.0 27 9 6 4 72009 4.44 3-4 36 0 0 0 6 48.2 49 25 24 15 312010 4.83 3-4 30 0 0 0 4 41.0 52 23 22 15 31Total 4.15 6-8 81 0 0 0 10 112.2 128 57 52 34 69• Threw one shutout inning, allowing just one hit vs. IllinoisState (3/29).• That outing started a streak of seven appearances withoutallowing an earned run, the longest of the year.• Threw three shutout innings vs. Nebraska (4/23), allowingfour hits and striking out one.• Had best road outing of the regular season at Missouri(5/6), throwing 2.0 innings without allowing a run.• Appeared in three of four games during the MVC Tournament.• Had his longest outing of the season vs. Missouri State(5/22), going 3.1 innings without allowing a run.• Struck out two without walking a man in the MissouriState appearance, setting a season-high mark for K’s.2007 (Redshirted)• One of six freshmen to redshirt in their first season inthe program.Brandon Valley High School(2003-06)• Lettered four years in baseball and basketball, and threeyears in football.• Three-time all-state and all-conference selection inbaseball.• As a junior, he led the Lynx to a runner-up finish at thestate tournament.• Voted to the all-conference basketball team three timesand was named to the state all-tournament team as asenior.• Honorable mention all-state as a senior in football.• As a quarterback, he set school records for single-seasonpassing attempts (219) and completions (117).


ProfileBirthday: August 11, 1988Parents: Kevin and PatSibling: MeganMajor: Exercise ScienceCareer Ambitions: Go to med schoolFavorite Athlete: Walter PaytonFavorite Movie: Into the WildFavorite Food: Chocolate milkDream Vacation Spot: Whistler Blackcomb,Whistler BC, CanadaPerson He Most Admires: His fatherLike to Have Dinner With: PresidentObamaFavorite Junk Food: Mike & Ike’sGameday Superstition: Tie a quadrupleknot in each cleatFavorite Quote: “Hakuna Matata”At-Bats4 (4/28/10)Runs2 (2x, 5/2/10)Hits2 (5/16/10)Doubles1 (3x, 5/22/10)Triples1 (4/10/10)Home Runs---RBI’s2 (4/10/10)Single GameHighsWalks1 (2x, 5/2/10)Strikeouts2 (2x, 5/21/10)Total Bases3 (4/10/10)HBP2 (5/2/10)Sac. Hits1 (4x, 5/1/10)Stolen Bases1 (4x, 5/16/10)Errors---2010 (Sophomore)• Played in 29 games, getting 10 starts in the outfield andat designated hitter.• Was <strong>Creighton</strong>’s main pinch-runner off the bench, hitting.375 with six runs and a stolen base in non-startingsituations.• Posted first hit and RBI of career with a triple againstIllinois State on April 10.• Made first start of his career the next day against theRedbirds (April 11).• Posted hits in five of his last six games, hitting .500 (6-for-12) with a pair of doubles and three runs.• Had the fourth most HBP on the team despite havingjust 42 plate appearances.• Recorded first career double against Evansville May 1.• Had career-best two hits against Seattle on May 16.• Was caught stealing for the first time in his career afterfour successful attempts on May 21 vs. New Orleans.2009 (Freshman)• Made 15 appearances and led the team in games as asub with 15.• Made 10 pinch-running appearances and had twopinch-hit at-bats (0-2).• Made collegiate debut at Sam Houston State withpinch-running appearance (2/20).• Scored first career run on March 28 against SouthernIllinois.• Stole first career base at Evansville (4/4).2008 (Redshirted)• Bowens did not appear in a game during his freshmanseason.<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>1 • Joey BowensJr. • OF/C5-11 • 175 • R/RLibertyville, Ill.Libertyville HSBowens’ Career Hitting StatisticsYear AVG GP-GS OBP SLG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO TB HBP SF SH SB-ATT E Fld.2009 .000 15-0 .333 .000 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 2 1-1 0 1.0002010 .290 29-10 .450 .452 31 12 9 3 1 0 4 2 12 14 7 0 2 3-4 0 1.000Total .273 44-10 .442 .424 33 13 9 3 1 0 4 2 14 14 8 0 4 4-5 0 1.000Libertyville High School(2004-07)• Led Libertyville High to a 22-14 record and a secondplacefinish in the North Suburban Conference as a senior.• He was named first-team all-conference and all-areafollowing the season.• Went 5-for-5 in a game during his senior season, hittingfor the cycle with two homers.• Also a talented football player for the Wildcats, hecommitted to play free safety at Drake before decidingto play baseball in college.• As a senior on the gridiron, he led his team to a 10-1record and the conference championship.• He earned all-conference and all-area recognition andwas the team MVP.• Selected to the Academic All-State team his seniorseason.• Named an Academic All-Conference as a junior andsenior in both football and baseball.• Football team won the state championship his sophomoreseason.• Member of the National Honor Society and Fellowshipof Christian Athletes.• Also participated in Peer Mediation.• Coached defensive backs and special teams for a travelingyouth football team for four years.• On the honor roll all four years at Libertyville.<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>29


This is <strong>Creighton</strong> Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>30<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>34 • Brandon KoenigsteinJr. • RHP6-0 • 180 • R/RWaterloo, IowaWaterloo HSProfileBirthday: January 22, 1990Parents: Darlene and RichSibling: BrittanyMajor: FinanceCareer Ambition: Get a degree from<strong>Creighton</strong> and find a job I likeFavorite Athlete: Michael JordanFavorite Movies: Big Daddy, Anchorman,Happy GilmoreFavorite Location on Campus: <strong>Baseball</strong>fieldPerson He Most Admires: GrandpaKoenigsteinFavorite Junk Food: BBQ Baked LaysChips and TwixLike to Have Dinner With: Adam SandlerFavorite Quote: “If you ain’t first, you’relast.”Innings Pitched8.0 (5/16/10)Hits12 (4/10/10)Doubles4 (5/9/10)Triples1 (9x, 5/26/10)Home Runs2 (2x, 5/2/10)Single GameHighsRuns6 (2/28/10)Earned Runs5 (5/9/10)Walks3 (3x, 5/9/10)Strikeouts7 (5/21/09)Hit Batsmen2 (4/17/10)Koenigstein’s Career Pitching StatisticsYear ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO2009 3.18 5-0 14 3 1 1 0 39.2 31 16 14 8 302010 3.95 5-2 18 11 1 0 0 93.1 96 46 41 20 43Total 3.72 10-2 32 14 2 1 0 133.0 127 62 55 28 732010 (Sophomore)• Made 18 appearances on the hill, starting 11.• Finished sixth in the Valley in ERA (3.95), inningspitched (93.1) and walks allowed (20).• Named league’s Most Underrated Pitcher by collegebaseballinsider.comin a preseason poll.• Pitched 5.0 innings, allowing just one run on twohits in no-decision at Central Arkansas (2/20).• Went 4.1 innings in relief at Stephen F. Austin(2/28), allowing four earned runs on six hits.• Hurled 7.0 innings, allowing just two earned withthree strikeouts at Sam Houston State (3.5).• Went 5.1 innings at Minnesota (3/14) allowingtwo earned runs with two K’s to earn his first winof the season.• Went 2.0 scoreless and hitless innings at UIC(3/19) to pick up second win of 2010.• Threw perfect second inning at Kansas (3/23).• Allowed just an unearned run in 7.0 innings, inthird win of season at SIU (3/27).• Pitched final inning at Nebraska (4/6), strikingout one without allowing a run.• Suffered first career loss in 24 career appearances,against Illinois State (4/10).• Took loss at Bradley, giving up five runs in6.2 innings (4/17).• Went 6.0 innings at Missouri State, allowingfive earned runs in no-decision.• Earned fourth win by posting season highsix strikeouts in 7.0 innings vs. Evansville(5/1).• Went career-long eight innings, allowing twoearned to get the win over Seattle (5/16).• Finished season with 6.2 innings of one-runrelief against Bradley at the MVC Tournament(5/26).2009 (Freshman)• Earned a spot on the MVC All-TournamentTeam for his seven inning no-hitter againstWichita State (5/21).• Allowed just one hit batsman to reach, preventinga perfect game.• Hit batsman was caught in a double playthe following batter.• Threw 73 pitches in his no-hitter.• Recorded seven strikeouts, seven groundouts and six fly outs to retire 20 WichitaState batters.• Named Louisville Slugger National Player of theWeek after the no-hitter.• Named to the College <strong>Baseball</strong> Foundation NationalAll-Star Lineup (5/27).• Finished second on team in ERA (3.18) and tiedfor second in wins with five.• Held opponents to a team-low .215 batting average.• Made 14 appearances and three starts.• Did not allow a run in first three appearances(6.1 IP).• Won all three games he started.• Made first appearance against Gonzaga (3/21).• Made first start at home against North Dakota(3/25)• Struck out season-high seven in seven-inning nohitterover Wichita State (May 21).• Won first career game by striking out five in fourscoreless innings against Albany (3/7).


Waterloo High School(2005-08)• Lettered in basketball and baseball during his time with the Bulldogs.• Led his team to the regional playoffs his freshman and senior year.• Threw a complete game to send his team to the regional championshipgame in May 2008.• Compiled 13 wins through his first two seasons.• Was 12-1 with a 1.09 ERA in the summer of 2007 with the St. LouisPirates.• Was a teammate on the Pirates with <strong>Creighton</strong> teammate NickMusec.• Named First-Team All-Mississippi Valley Conference his sophomoreand senior years.• Named Second-Team All-Mississippi Valley Conference his junior year.ProfileBirthday: November 15, 1989Parents: Ray and CandaceSiblings: Lindsay and BrockMajor: Elementary EducationCareer Ambition: Play Major LeaguebaseballFavorite Athlete: Scott Hartnell (cousin),Justin Morneau, Dustin PedroiaFavorite Movies: Shooter, Bull DurhamFavorite Location on Campus: <strong>Baseball</strong>fieldPerson He Most Admires: His dadFavorite Junk Food: PopcornDream Vacation Spot: AntarcticaFavorite Quote: “Eh”At-Bats--Runs--Hits--Doubles--Triples--Home Runs--RBI’s--Single GameHighsWalks--Strikeouts--Total Bases--HBP--Sac. Hits--Stolen Bases--Errors--<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>16 • Michael MutchesonJr. • INF5-11 • 180 • R/RMorden, Manitoba, CanadaNew Mexico JCMorden Collegiate Institute2010 (Redshirted)• Did not play during his first season as a Bluejaybecause of injury.New Mexico JC (2007-09)• Was named team MVP his sophomore season.• Earned team’s Jack Poyner Award for leadership.• Named to the WJCAC All-Star Team his freshmanseason.• Named to the Canadian National Collegiateteam in the summer.• Competed at the World <strong>Baseball</strong> Challengefrom July 18-26 in Prince George, B.C.• Amassed a .353 average with 11 home runs, 58RBIs and 41 stolen bases in his two seasons atNMJC.• Named to NMJC’s honor roll his freshman year.• Spent the 2009 summer with the WisconsinWoodchucks of the Northwoods League.• Played in 35 games, batting .235 with five doubles,a home run, 15 RBIs and three stolen bases.• Was teammates on that team with current andformer <strong>Bluejays</strong> Carson Vitale, Brandon Koenigstein,Jimmy Swift and Jonas Dufek.Morden Collegiate Institute(2004-07)• Played baseball and hockey at Morden HighSchool in Morden, Manitoba.• Graduated form Morden Collegiate Institute in2007.• Played in the SIUE All-Star game in 2006.• Played for Mark Cogel and Brian Smith in baseball.• Played basketball under head coach Matt Mason.• Was on Waterloo’s honor roll all four years as a student.• Participated in Future Business Leaders of America and the FutureFarmers of America.<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>31


This is <strong>Creighton</strong> Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>32<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>ProfileBirthday: July 10, 1989Parents: Sharanne and MichaelMajor: Financial Services/EntrepreneurialManagementFavorite Athlete: Michael JordanFavorite Movies: Rudy and HoosiersFavorite Location on Campus: The lockerroomLike to Have Dinner With: Carrie UnderwoodFavorite Junk Food: SnickersFavorite Quote: “I’ve failed over andover again in my life and that is why Isucceed.” - Michael JordanInnings Pitched4.0 (5/27/10)Hits6 (4/28/10)Doubles1 (8x, 5/27/10)Triples--Home Runs1 (5/22/10)Single GameHighsRuns6 (4/28/10)Earned Runs6 (4/28/10)Walks2 (5/22/10)Strikeouts2 (4/10/10)Hit Batsmen--2010 (Sophomore)• Made 14 relief appearances.• Started season with three scoreless appearancesof 1.0 inning apiece against SIU Edwardsville (2/20)and Northern Colorado (3/5 and 3/6).• Made a then career-long appearance against IllinoisState (4/10), hurling 3.0 innings and strikingout two.• Allowed a run in two-thirds of an inning at Bradley(4/17).• Threw four straight scoreless outings, hurlingan inning apiece against Nebraska (4/20) and AirForce (4/27) and following that with two inningsagainst Nebraska (5/18) and three innings againstNew Orleans (5/22).• Took the loss in the final game of the season,throwing a career-long four innings, allowing twoearned runs against Indiana State (5/27).2009 (Freshman)• Appeared in three games inrelief for the Jays.• Made first collegiate appearanceagainst Albany on March 7,striking out his first batter.• Made second appearance athome against North Dakota(3/24).• Threw 0.2 innings againstNebraska, notching his secondscoreless outing of the year.• Did not walk a batter in histhree appearances.Tri-Center High School(2005-08)• Selected as 2008 Male Athleteof the Year by the Council BluffsDaily Nonpareil newspaper.• Started playing for Tri-Centerwhen he was in eighth grade.• Lettered in football four years,basketball four years, track fouryears and baseball five years.• <strong>Baseball</strong> team was WesternIowa Conference Championsthree times.20 • Kurt SpomerJr. • RHP6-2 • 215 • S/RHoney Creek, IowaTri-Center HSSpomer’s Career Pitching StatisticsYear ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO2009 9.00 0-0 3 0 0 0 0 2.0 5 2 2 0 12010 5.57 0-2 14 0 0 0 0 21.0 23 13 13 4 5Total 5.87 0-2 17 0 0 0 0 23.0 28 15 15 4 6• In baseball made second team all-conference andwas honorable mention all-district in eighth grade.• Was first team all-conference and all-district hisfreshman through senior seasons.• As a senior went 8-1 with a 0.98 ERA on themound with 81 K’s and 14 walks in just 57.0 innings.• At the plate hit .486 with six doubles, nine homeruns, 29 RBI and 17 stolen bases in 26 games.• Member of the National Honor Society.


ProfileBirthday: October 6, 1989Parents: Dianne and DanMajor: FinanceFavorite Athlete: Ted WilliamsFavorite Movie: Mighty DucksPeople He Most Admires: His parentsFavorite Junk Food: DunkaroosFavorite Quote: “Every 24 hours theworld turns over on someone who issitting on top of it.”At-Bats5 (7x, 4/28/10)Runs3 (5/2/09)Hits3 (2x, 3/12/10)Doubles2 (2x, 5/18/10)Triples1 (2x, 4/27/10)Home Runs1 (9x, 5/1/10)RBI’s4 (4/12/09)Single GameHighsWalks2 (3x, 5/2/10)Strikeouts4 (3/16/10)Total Bases6 (3x, 5/1/10)HBP3 (2/21/09)Sac. Hits1 (11x, 4/27/10)Stolen Bases1 (4/16/10)Errors1 (2x, 3/27/10)<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>7 • Scott ThornburgJr. • C6-2 • 200 • R/RLakewood, Colo.J.K. Mullen HSThornburg’s Career Hitting StatisticsYear AVG GP-GS OBP% SLG% AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO TB HBP SF SH SB-ATT E Fld%2009 .241 43-37 .360 .431 116 20 28 7 0 5 16 12 25 50 10 1 5 0-0 1 .9942010 .275 45-42 .370 .486 142 25 39 14 2 4 18 14 29 69 8 1 6 1-2 1 .988Total .260 88-79 .365 .461 258 45 67 21 2 9 34 26 54 119 18 2 11 1-2 2 .9922010 (Sophomore)• Played in 45 games, starting 42, primarily as a designatedhitter.• Stole his first base and recorded first career tripleof career on April 16 at Bradley.• Will enter <strong>2011</strong> season as second leading homerun hitter among active Jays with nine.• Had 12 multi-hit games, including a pair of season-bestthree hit games in three game span inearly March.• Had first, two-double game on March 12 againstSouth Dakota State.• Hit .375 (9-for-24) in his first seven games of theseason.• Got plunked by multiple pitches three times (fivetimes in his career); at Central Arkansas (2/20),against Kansas (4/7) and at Bradley (4/18).• Caught three of last five regular season gamesafter serving as designated hitter for nine straight.• Brought home tying run against Nebraska (4/20)with hit by pitch.• All three hits in Evansville series (4/30-5/2) wentfor extra bases (two doubles, home run).2009 (Freshman)• Played in more games than any freshman on theBluejay roster.• Finished third on the squad in home runs (5) andhit by pitch (10).• Posted a .994 fielding percentagebehind the dish.• Threw out 37-percent ofbase stealers (7-19).• Had five multi-hit gamesand three multi-RBI games.• Belted a single in his firstcareer at-bat at Sam HoustonState (Feb. 20).• Hit first career home run ingame two of the Sam Houstonseries (Feb. 21).• Was hit by pitch three timesin Feb. 21 Sam Houston Stategame, coming one away froma school record.• Posted first career doubleon Feb. 27 against Dayton.• Recorded career-high fourRBI against Northern Iowa(April 12).• Scored season-best three runs in May 2 game atIllinois State.J.K. Mullen High School (2005-08)• Lettered in baseball his sophomore through senioryears.• Owns school record for highest batting averagefor a sophomore (.444), junior (.510) and senior(.459).• Was captain of the team his senior year.• First-Team All-Centennial League his junior andsenior years.• Going into 2008 was Rawlings/Perfect Game PreseasonWest Region Top Player.• Touted as the Rocky Mountain News’ 5A Top Player.• Also named ESPN Rise Denver’s Top Player.• Named academic all-state honorable mention.• Played AA Hockey for Arapahoe in 2004-05.• Was on a state championship and second placeteam in the West Regionals.<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>33


This is <strong>Creighton</strong> Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong><strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>ProfileBirthday: October 20, 1990Parents: Randy and KarenSibling: HayleeMajor: BusinessFavorite Athlete: Andres GallarragaFavorite Movies: The Rookie, RudyDream Vacation Spot: RomeFavorite Locations on Campus: The JesuitGardens and St. John’s ChurchPeople He Most Admires: His grandparentsand his parentsGameday Superstition: Eat a good breakfastand get to the field earlyFavorite Quote: “Champions are madewhen nobody is looking.”Innings Pitched8.0 (3x, 4/25/10)Hits8 (5/8/10)Doubles2 (5x, 5/15/10)Triples1 (4/25/10)Home Runs3 (5/8/10)Single GameHighsRuns5 (2x, 5/8/10)Earned Runs5 (5/8/10)Walks4 (3/14/10)Strikeouts7 (2x, 3/27/10)Hit Batsmen2 (5/1/10)2010 (Freshman)• Named third-team Freshman All-Americanby Ping<strong>Baseball</strong>.com.• Made 14 appearances, starting 11 of them.• Was near the top of several statistical categoriesin the Valley, finishing third in ERA,second in opponent batting average, tied forfourth in hits allowed, tied for fifth in runs allowedand third in walks and runs allowed.• Led team in ERA and threw one of twocomplete games for the staff in 2010.• Finished season with 58 strikeouts and 75.1innings, good for third and second respectivelyin CU history among freshmen.31 • Ty BlachSo. • LHP6-1 • 200 • R/LCentennial, Colo.Regis Jesuit HSBlach’s Career Pitching StatisticsYear ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO2010 3.11 3-3 14 11 1 0 0 75.1 63 34 26 18 58Total 3.11 3-3 14 11 1 0 0 75.1 63 34 26 18 58• Made first career appearance at Stephen F.Austin (2/28), throwing 0.2 innings.• Made lengthy relief appearance vs. NorthernColorado (3/6), striking out seven in 6.2innings, while allowing just one run.• Started first game at Metrodome againstHarvard (3/14), striking out four, but walkingfour, in 5.0 innings.• Matched season-high with seven strikeoutsat SIU (3/27), taking a no-decision.• Made the first of three, 8.0 inning appearancesagainst Indiana State (4/4), whiffingfour in a no-decision.• Retired first 17 batters in start against IllinoisState (4/11), but suffered loss after allowingthree runs in the sixth.• Recorded first career win at Bradley (4/18),allowing two earned runs, while striking outsix in eight innings.• Threw CU’s first complete game of theyear at Missouri State (4/25), but sufferedthe loss, allowing three unearned runs on sixhits, with six strikeouts.• Picked up second win of season againstEvansville (5/1), throwing 6.0 innings andstriking out six.• Struck out six for the fourth time in fiveoutings in win against Seattle (5/15).Regis Jesuit High School (2006-09)• Played baseball and tennis for Regis JesuitHigh School in Aurora, Colo.• Named honorable mention all-state hissenior season in baseball.• Was also a first team all-conference andall-area selection his senior year.• Named to the All-State Academic FirstTeam his junior and senior season.• Played in the Colorado Senior All-StarGame.• Batted .545 with 31 RBI his senior year.• Put up a 7-1 record with a 3.42 ERA, and74 strikeouts in 45 innings on the mound.• Earned highest academic honors each semesterin high school, putting up a 4.2 GPA(4.0 scale).34


ProfileBirthday: June 21, 1990Parents: Douglas and Brenda Blatchfordand Michelle BlatchfordSiblings: Alisha and AudraMajor: AccountingCareer Ambition: Play major leaguebaseball and become an attorneyFavorite Movie: Dumb and DumberFavorite Junk Food: Ice CreamFavorite Quote: “Never say never becauselimits, like fears, are often just anillusion.”At-Bats4 (3/19/10)Runs1 (3x, 5/21/10)Hits1 (5x, 5/26/10)Doubles--Triples--Home Runs1 (2/20/10)RBI’s2 (2/20/10)Single GameHighsWalks1 (5/21/10)Strikeouts1 (5x, 5/7/10)Total Bases4 (2/20/10)HBP--Sac. Hits1 (4/7/10)Stolen Bases--Errors--2010 (Freshman)• Appeared in 15 games, starting three.• Finished season tied for most pinch-hitswith three.• Had walk-off RBI single in May 26 win overBradley at the MVC Tournament. It was hisfirst hit since March 19.• Hit first career home run on first pitch ofhis first college at-bat vs. SIU Edwardsville(2/20).• Had a pinch-hit single appearance at UT-Arlington (3/10).• Made first collegiate start vs. Harvard (3/15),going 1-for-3.• Got second start at Illinois-Chicago (4/7).• Made pinch running appearance against Nebraska(4/20), scoring winning run.• Made pinch-hit appearance at Missouri State(4/25).• Received start against Air Force (4/27), going0-for-3.<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>35 • Michael BlatchfordSo. • OF6-1 • 190 • R/RColumbus, Neb.Columbus HSBlatchford’s Career Hitting StatisticsYear AVG GP-GS OBP% SLG% AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO TB HBP SF SH SB-ATT E Fld%2010 .250 15-3 .286 .400 20 3 5 0 0 1 4 1 5 8 0 0 1 0-0 0 1.000Total .250 15-3 .286 .400 20 3 5 0 0 1 4 1 5 8 0 0 1 0-0 0 1.000• Made pinch-running appearance against Seattle(5/16).• Scored run as a pinch runner against NewOrleans (5/21).Columbus High School (2006-09)• Played baseball, basketball and football atColumbus High School in Columbus, Neb.• Earned a second team all-state selection hissenior season.• Holds Columbus High School records forhome runs in a season with 11 and RBIs in aseason with 48.• Earned eight different Academic All-Conferenceawards; three in basketball and baseballand two in football.• Earned three letters in basketball and baseballand two in football.<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>35


This is <strong>Creighton</strong> Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>36<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>12 • Jordan MakovickaSo. • OF5-10 • 195 • L/RUlysses, Neb.NebraskaEast Butler HSProfileBirthday: August 10, 1989Parents: John and ConnieSiblings: Jenny, Jeff, Joel and JustinMajor: Exercise ScienceFavorite Athlete: Rafael FurcalFavorite Movie: Night at the RoxburyFavorite Food: Prime RibPerson He Most Admires: Derek Ruth(his nephew)Favorite Junk Food: Reese’s Peanut ButterCupsDream Vacation Spot: ArubaFavorite Location on Campus: Skutt StudentCenterProfileBirthday: October 26, 1989Parents: Glenda and DouglasSiblings: Dan and LaurenMajor: Accounting/FinanceCareer Ambition: Play professional baseballWhy <strong>Creighton</strong>?: The peopleFavorite Athlete: Kobe BryantFavorite Quote: “Don’t let the fear of failingkeep you from playing the game.”2010 (Redshirt)• Redshirted his first season as a Bluejay aftertransferring from Nebraska.2009 (Freshman)• Attended the <strong>University</strong> of Nebraska, redshirtingfor the Cornhusker football team.• Named to the Big 12 Honor Roll in the springof 2009.East Butler High School (2005-08)• Participated on the football, baseball and trackteams at East Butler High School in Brainard,Neb.• Was an all-conference selection for baseball hissenior year.2010 (Redshirt Freshman)• Made five relief appearances.• Made first career appearance at Sam HoustonState (3/7), allowing two doubles and three runs.• Threw scoreless frame against Kansas (4/7).• Allowed a run in an inning of work against AirForce (4/27).• Made two appearances in New Orleans series(5/21-22), striking out two in first appearance.2009 (Freshman)• Sat out the season, was granted a redshirt.Duchesne High School (2005-08)• Played baseball and basketball during his timewith the Pioneers.• In 2008, was named to the Second Team GatewayAthletic Conference North.• As a sophomore was named Honorable MentionAll-Gateway Athletic Conference South.• Was a two-time all-state and all-area selectionin football and a three-year member of the allconferenceteam.• Set school records for career rushing yards,yards in a season and touchdowns in a season.• Was a three-time, academic all-state pick in fall,winter and spring seasons.38 • Nick MusecSo. • RHP6-3 •190 • R/RSt. Charles, Mo.Duchesne HSMusec’s Career Pitching StatisticsYear ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO2010 14.73 0-0 5 0 0 0 0 3.2 6 6 6 2 3Total 14.73 0-0 5 0 0 0 0 3.2 6 6 6 2 3


Innings Pitched1.0 (3x, 5/21/10)Hits3 (3/7/10)Doubles2 (3/7/10)Triples1 (5/22/10)Home Runs1 (3/7/10)Single GameHighsRuns3 (3/7/10)Earned Runs3 (3/7/10)Walks1 (2x, 5/22/10)Strikeouts2 (5/21/10)Hit Batsmen--ProfileBirthday: March 23, 1991Parents: Tom and JulieSiblings: Trever and AaronMajor: Economics/FinanceFavorite Athlete: Omar VizquelFavorite Movie: InceptionFavorite Food: Mom’s special almond breadedchickenNickname: StalesPerson He Most Admires: DadFavorite Junk Food: Lays Kettle Cooked MesquiteBBQ ChipsMost Like to Have Dinner With: OmarVizquelAt-Bats5 (4/18/10)Runs2 (5x, 5/27/10)Hits3 (3x, 5/7/10)Doubles2 (3/27/10)Triples1 (4/7/10)Home Runs1 (5x, 5/25/10)RBI’s5 (5/21/10)Single GameHighsWalks2 (2x. 5/9/10)Strikeouts2 (8x, 5/26/10)Total Bases5 (3x, 2/25/10)HBP1 (4/30/10)Sac. Hits2 (2/28/10)Stolen Bases1 (3x, 5/21/10)Errors2 (5/27/10)• Named to the all-academic team in 2006 and2008.• During his sophomore year, his team rankedfirst in the state for small schools before losing inthe district final.• The squad finished the season 26-4.• In 2007 ranked third in the North Division of theGateway Athletic Conference with five sacrifices,and fourth in base on balls drawing 16 walks.• Played summer ball for the St. Louis Pirates,along with fellow Bluejay Brandon Koenigstein.• Earned his first career save as a sophomore.• Played high school baseball under head coachPat Steagall.• Graduated 17th out of 167 in his class.• Named to the President’s List all four years.<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>11 • Alex StaehelySo. • INF6-0 • 170 • R/RSugar Grove, Ill.Benet AcademyStaehely’s Career Hitting StatisticsYear AVG GP-GS OBP% SLG% AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO TB HBP SF SH SB-ATT E Fld%2010 .240 52-52 .309 .374 179 27 43 7 1 5 28 19 31 67 1 5 12 3-4 10 .958Total .240 52-52 .309 .374 179 27 43 7 1 5 28 19 31 67 1 5 12 3-4 10 .9582010 (Freshman)• Started all 52 games at second base; wasone of two <strong>Bluejays</strong> to start every game atthe same position (Ian Dike at first).• Was just the second true freshman since1989 (Darin Ruf) to start every game for<strong>Creighton</strong>.• Finished the season tied for second in theleague with 12 sac bunts, and tied for fifth insac flies with five.• Ninth in the league in assists with 152.• Had first career hit at Stephen F. Austin onFeb. 28.• Recorded team-best 14 game hitting streakfrom March 13-April 9, hitting .408 (20-for-49) over that time. That followed a .188 start(6-for-32).• Had nine multi-hit games, posting three, threehitgames.• Stole first career base at No. 25 Kansas State onMarch 16.• Hit first career home run at UIC on March 19.• Recorded two games with multiple extra-basehits; posting two doubles at Southern Illinois onMarch 27 and had a double and triple against Kansason April 7.• Had season-high five RBI in May 21 game againstNew Orleans.Benet Academy (2006-09)• Played baseball for Benet Academy in Lisle, Ill.• Earned two, first team all-conference nods inhigh school.• Was on honor roll all four years at Benet.• Played for Downers Grove Longshots travelteam from 2006-09.<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>37


This is <strong>Creighton</strong> Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong><strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>33 • Mark WinkelmanSo. • LHP6-2 • 205 • R/LHarvard, Ill.Aldon-Hebron HSProfileBirthday: July 23, 1991Parents: Ken and JanSiblings: BrookeMajor: UndeclaredFavorite Athlete: Derek JeterCareer Ambition: Play baseball as longas I can and find a job I enjoy doingFavorite Movies: Shooter, The RookieFavorite Food: Grandma Winkelman’sbiscuits and gravyPerson He Most Admires: DadFavorite Junk Food: Chocolate chipcookiesGameday Superstitions: Puts right sockon firstFavorite Quote: “Tomorrow’s anotherday.” Ken WinkelmanInnings Pitched3.2 (4/27/10)Hits5 (5/9/10)Doubles1 (3x, 5/27/10)Triples1 (2x, 4/27/10)Home Runs2 (5/5/10)Single GameHighsRuns3 (5/9/10)Earned Runs3 (5/9/10)Walks2 (2x, 4/6/10)Strikeouts3 (4/20/10)Hit Batsmen1 (2x, 4/9/10)Winkelman’s Career Pitching StatisticsYear ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO2010 4.37 2-3 27 1 0 0 2 35.0 32 17 17 10 21Total 4.37 2-3 27 1 0 0 2 35.0 32 17 17 10 212010 (Freshman)• Made 27 appearances with one start for CU.• Finished fourth in CU history among freshmenwith 27 appearances on the season.• Had five-appearance scoreless streak from May14-21, hurling five scoreless innings.• Allowed just two earned runs in appearances ofexactly one inning (14 appearances).• Finished 10th in the MVC in relief appearanceswith 26.• Earned first career win with 1.1 innings of scorelessbaseball at UT-Arlington (3/10).• Threw hitless, scoreless inning in first collegiateappearance vs. SIU Edwardsville (2/20).• Went an inning of relief at Nebraska (4/6), allowinga single run.• Matched season-high with two strikeouts in appearanceagainst Kansas (4/7).• Suffered first loss against Illinois State (4/9), allowingan earned run in 1.1 innings.• Made first career start against Air Force (4/27),going a season-long 3.2 innings.• Saved first career game against Evansville (5/1),striking out last batter with tying run on third.• Blew save against Wichita State (5/9), allowingthree ninth-inning runs.Aldon-Hebron High School(2006-09)• Played baseball and basketball at Aldon-HebronHigh School in Hebron, Ill.• Is in the top 50 in 14 Illinois High School singlegame, season and career statistical categories, includingfourth all-time in career batting averagewith a .549 mark.• Holds 16 school records.• Has single game marks for strikeouts (18) andhome runs in an inning (2).• Holds single season marks for average (.588),hits (41), doubles (10), triples (7), home runs (6),RBIs (39), stolen bases (19), wins (10) and ERA(0.43).• Holds school career marks in average (.548),strikeouts (310), shutouts (7) and consecutivegames with a hit, with 22.• Is tied for second in home runs in an inning (2)and seventh for lowest ERA in a career with a0.78 mark.38


ProfileBirthday: January 18, 1990Parents: Greg and DebbieSibling: BaileyMajor: Exercise ScienceFavorite Athletes: Chipper Jones, PeytonManningCareer Ambition: Play professional baseballFavorite Movie: Shooter, Wedding CrashersFavorite Food: ChipotleFavorite Location on Campus: Kiewit FitnessCenterFavorite Junk Food: Reese’s Peanut ButterCupsFavorite Quote: “Sports do not buildcharacter, they reveal it.” - John WoodenProfileBirthday: July 24, 1990Parents: Rick and MelanieSibling: Lacey, Andy and TylerMajor: BusinessFavorite Athlete: Hanley Ramirez, DavidEckstein, Michael JordanCareer Ambition: Own his own restaurantFavorite Movies: Shooter, Remember theTitans, TakenFavorite Food: ChineseDream Vacation Spot: HawaiiNicknames: Jubby, Juddy, JudFavorite Junk Food: Caramel CornPeople He Most Admires: Parents andGrandpaFavorite Quote: “The past is history, thefuture’s a mystery, the present is a gift,that’s why they call it the present.”<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>10 • Anthony BemboomJr. • C6-3 • 190 • L/RSauk Rapids, Minn.Iowa Western CCSauk Rapids HSIowa Western CC (2008-10)• National Junior College Athletic Association NationalChampions in 2010; NJCAA World Seriesappearance in 2009.• 2010 NJCAA World Series All-tourney team atcatcher, ahead of No. 1 draft choice Bryce Harper..• 2010 first team all-region at IWCC.• 2009 second team all-region at IWCC.• Team compiled a 91-34 record while playing forhead coach Marc Rardin and the Reivers.• Hit .410 as a sophomore, scoring 63 runs, andpoking 59 hits, including eight home runs.• Had a solid freshman season as well, hitting .330with 56 hits in 170 at bats.Iowa Central CC (2008-10)• Led team to 50-17 record in 2010, including finishing14-10 in the Iowa Junior College Conference.• 2010 Triton’s were regional champs and finishedfourth in the NJCAA World Series.• Played for head coach Rick Pederson.• Holds Iowa Central CC single-season records forbatting average (.475), hits (104), RBI (84), on-basepercentage (.549) and games started (67).• Also holds ICCC career records for batting average(.421), hits (169) and doubles (38).• Earned third team All-America honors at ICCC.• Also named a Gold Glove Winner.• Had 89 runs batted in during his two seasonswith the Reivers.Sauk Rapids High School (2004-08)• Played baseball for the Storm, located in SaukRapids, Minn.• Student council officer in high school.4 • Nick JudkinsJr. • INF5-10 • 180 • L/RLakeville, Minn.Iowa Central CCLakeville North HSLakeville North High School (2004-08)• Played basketball, baseball and football for thePanthers.• Earned varsity letters in each sport his sophomore,junior and senior seasons.• Named first team all-tournament in baseball hissenior season.• Played in the Lions All-Star game his senior season.• Played for head coach Tony Market for the LakevilleNorth Panthers.<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>39


This is <strong>Creighton</strong> Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>40<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>ProfileBirthday: November 24, 1989Parents: Greg and LindaSibling: KyleMajor: CommunicationsFavorite Athlete: Pete RoseCareer Ambition: To be a baseball coachFavorite Movies: Old School, Pineapple ExpressFavorite Food: Chipotle, macaroni andcheeseFavorite Location on Campus: <strong>Baseball</strong>fieldMost Like to Have Dinner With: KelliePicklerPerson He Most Admires: His momFavorite Junk Food: OreosFavorite Quote: “No excuses, Play like aChampion.”ProfileBirthday: September 27, 1989Parents: Bryan and JohnitaSibling: ConnerMajor: BiologyFavorite Athlete: Brian WilsonFavorite Movie: Dumb and DumberFavorite Food: Chipotle burritoFavorite Location on Campus: Skutt StudentCenterPerson To Have Dinner With: Will FerrellFavorite Junk Food: Spicy CheetosGameday Superstitions: Always clean offmound before pitching.Person He Most Admires: His grandpaDream Vacation Spot: Somewhere warmwith a beach22 • Erik MattinglyJr. • OF /RHP6-1 • 200 • L/RLakewood, Colo.Garden City CCBear Creek HSGarden City CC (2008-10)• Played for the 2010 Kansas Jayhawk ConferenceChampions Garden City Broncbusters.• Earned 2010 first team All-Conference (KJCCC- West), All-Region (Region VI) and first team All-America (NJCAA) honors.• Finished the 2010 season with a 9-2 record onthe mound and a 4.34 ERA.• Recorded 40 strikeouts in 65.2 innings pitchedfor head coach Chris Finnegan.• Hit .455 with 87 hits, 24 doubles and six homeruns during the 2010 season.• Also started and played in all 54 games the Broncbustersplayed in 2010.• Came to <strong>Creighton</strong> with GCCC and current<strong>Creighton</strong> teammate Reese McGraw.Bear Creek High School (2004-08)• Played baseball for head coach Brad Kidwell andthe Bear Creek Bears in Lakewood, Colo.19 • Reese McGrawJr. • RHP6-4 • 205 • R/RBoulder, Colo.Garden City CCFairview HSGarden City CC (2008-10)• Finished 40-17 in the 2010 season, third in theconference.• Led the team to Western Division Championshipin 2008, finishing first in the conference with a 45-17 overall record.• Recorded a 3-0 record his sophomore seasonwith a 2.20 ERA.• Tied a school record with 14 saves in the 2010season.• Had 37 strikeouts in 36.2 innings pitched in hissophomore season for head coach Chris Finneganand the Broncbusters.• Earned first team All-Conference KJCCC andsecond team All-Region KJCCC for his performanceat GCCC.• Named to the Dean’s List for his academic successthe fall of 2008.Fairview High School (2004-08)• Played baseball, basketball and football for theKnights of Fairview High School in Boulder, Colo..• Earned varsity letters in baseball and basketballhis junior and senior seasons. Earned one in footballhis sophomore year.• Led his baseball team to fifth place overall duringhis senior season, playing for head coch RickHarig.


ProfileBirthday: February 28, 1990Parents: Pat and DebbieSibling: WhitneyMajor: CommunicationsFavorite Athletes: Derek Jeter and WesWelkerCareer Ambition: To represent pro athletesas an agent or to be a lawyerFavorite Movies: Wedding Crashers, Anchorman,Any Given SundayFavorite Food: SteakFavorite Location on Campus: KiewitFitness CenterFavorite Junk Food: Milk DudsGameday Superstitions: Wear the samesocksFavorite Quote: “Talent wins games, butteamwork and intelligence wins Championships”- Michael JordanProfileBirthday: July 5, 1989Parents: Gregory and AliciaSibling: AmeliaMajor: FinanceFavorite Athlete: Honus Wagner, LouGehrig, Stan MusialCareer Ambition: To become a financialadvisorFavorite Movies: Jaws, Forrest Gump, StarWars, Angels and DemonsFavorite Food: Stuffed crabPerson to Have Dinner With: GeorgeBushFavorite Quote: “The boy who is goingto make a great man must not make uphis mind merely to overcome a thousandobstacles, but to win in spite of athousand repulses and defeats.” - TheodoreRooseveltCowley College (2008-10)• Played for head coach Dave Burroughs and theCowley County College Tigers.• Led 2010 team to NJCAA Regionals and a secondplace finish in the Jayhawk Conference.• Started in all 51 games as a sophomore, hitting.362 with 40 RBI’s.• Knocked nine doubles and two round trippers inthe 2010 season.• Led the Tigers to a first place finish in the JayhawkConference his freshman season and a seventhplace finish in the NJCAA College WorldSeries.• Teammate of current Bluejay Chase Webb.<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>2 • Chance RossJr. • INF6-0 • 180 • R/RPark Hill, Okla.Cowley CollegeKeys HSKeys High School (2004-08)• Played for the Keys Cougars and head baseballcoach Chris Roby.• Was a member of the Keys Student Council.• Also was involved with the Keys Baptist Churchwhile in high school.23 • Gabriel ThibodeauxJr. • INF6-1 • 215 • R/RLake Charles, La.LSU-EuniceSt. Louis HSLSU-Eunice (2008-10)• 2010 NJCAA Division II National Champions forhead coach Jeff Willis.• Also won the NJCAA Region IV Championship in2010 with a 52-13 record.• Hit .343 in 2010, with 58 hits, 14 of which weredoubles and eight home runs.• Named the 2010 NJCAA World Series MVP andAll-Tourney team.• Finished the 2009 season as NJCAA Region IVChampions and third at the World Series with a51-12 record.• Hit .413 in his freshman campaign with 88 hits, 21doubles and eight home runs. Also drove in a teamhigh 72 RBI’s and scored 69 runs.• Named to the World Series All-Tourney team in2009.• Holds the LSU-Eunice record for hits in a WorldSeries game with six.• Named to the Dean’s List for academic successin 2009 and 2010.• President of the LSUE Fellowship of ChristianAthletes in 2009 and 2010.St. Louis High School (2004-08)• Earned a varsity letter in baseball all four yearsplaying for head coach Ross Blankenship and theSaints.• Won the district championship for 4-3A ball hissophomore season.• Named first team all-conference all four seasons,after hitting .423 with 10 home runs his senior season,.381 with nine home runs his junior season,.403 with seven long balls and .333 his freshmanseason with five home runs.• Earned first team all-area honors at first base hissenior season.• A member of St. Margaret youth ministry in LakeCharles, La.<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>41


This is <strong>Creighton</strong> Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>42<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>ProfileBirthday: November 5, 1989Parents: Byrne and RobertaSibling: Cole, Casey and BobbiMajor: Applied Physical AnalysisCareer Ambition: EngineerFavorite Movie: Christmas VacationFavorite Food: Prime ribDream Vacation Spot: Las VegasPerson to Have Dinner With: JerryJonesPerson He Most Admires: His parentsFavorite Junk Food: CakeGameday Superstitions: Never pick theball up off the dirtFavorite Quote: “How about you stoptelling lies about me, and I’ll stop tellingthe truth about you.”ProfileBirthday: March 14, 1991Parents: Mark and DeloraSibling: Jesse, Dustin, Tyson, Jacob andtwin sister SamanthaMajor: Biology and pre-dentalFavorite Athlete: His brothers and JackieRobinsonCareer Ambition: DentistryFavorite Movies: Big Daddy, The BoondockSaints, Stand By Me, Dispicable MeFavorite Food: Oriental foodFavorite Location on Campus: <strong>Baseball</strong>fieldPeople He Most Admires: His four brothersGameday Superstition: Always has to havegum when he goes to the mound.Favorite quote: “An eye for an eye makesthe whole world blind.” - GhandiCowley College (2008-10)• Finished the 2010 season 39-16 and regionalchamps for head coach Dave Burroughs and theTigers.• Finished 2-2 on the mound with a 3.55 ERA hissophomore season.• Recorded 39 strikeouts in 33 innings of work andearned four saves on the year.• Helped the Tigers to a 47-13 record his freshmanseason and a Region VI Championship, as well as aberth in the NJCAA World Series.• Recorded 53 strikeouts in 45 innings pitched,finishing the 2009 season with a 4-1 record andseven saves.• Played summer ball for the Valley Center DiamondDawgs and coach Pat Hon.• The Diamond Dawgs finished in the top-10 at theWBC World Series.32 • Chase WebbJr. • RHP6-1 • 195 • R/RTulsa, Okla.Cowley CollegeUnion HSUnion High School (2004-08)• Earned varsity letters in baseball his junior andsenior season, leading his team to a 28-6 recordand Regional Championship his junior campaign.• Played for head coach Shawn Newkirk and theUnion Redskins.• Earned first team all-conference his senior seasonand honorable mention all-conference his juniorseason.• Played in the Tulsa vs. OKC all-star game followinghis senior season.• Named the March of Dimes Scholar Athlete ofthe Year his senior and was a member of NationalHonor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.• Also a member of the New Creation Church.37 • John SorensonSo. • RHP6-1 • 184 • R/ROmaha, Neb.Southeast CCMillard South HSSoutheast Community College(2009-10)• Played baseball for head coach Ron Cullisonat Southeast Community College.Millard South High School(2004-09)• Earned varsity letters in football and baseballhis sophomore, junior and senior seasonsand in basketball his junior and seniorcampaigns.• Played baseball for head coach Greg Geary,football for head coach Trevor Longe andbasketball for head coach Steve Throne andthe Millard South Patriots.• Member of the Academic Honor Roll allfour years of high school.• Also involved with the German Club and didcommunity service at area nursing homes.• Played baseball and football through theMillard Athletic Association from eight yearsold until high school.


ProfileBirthday: July 8, 1992Parent: KarenSibling: DavidMajor: Graphic DesignFavorite Athlete: Jim Edmonds and DerekJeterCareer Ambition: Professional baseballplayerFavorite Movie: MiracleFavorite Food: PastaPerson He Most Admires: His dadFavorite Junk Food: WhalesLike to Have Dinner With: Taylor SwiftFavorite Location on Campus: Skutt StudentCenterGameday Superstition: Wear St. MichaelsMedalWhy <strong>Creighton</strong>?: Best fit for MikeProfileBirthday: October 31, 1991Parents: Bill and KathySibling: Dan and CarolynMajor: UndeclaredFavorite Athletes: Albert Pujols and MichaelJordanFavorite Movies: Field of Dreams, BatmanBegins and The Dark KnightFavorite Food: SteakDream Vacation Spot: EuropePerson to Have Dinner With: Pete RoseFavorite Location on Campus: Skutt StudentCenterFavorite Junk Food: Reese’s Peanut ButterCupsFavorite Quote: “Defense wins championships.”Neuqua Valley High School(2006-10)• Played for Robin Renner and John Furmagaliand the Neuqua Valley Wildcats.• Earned a varsity letter in baseball his juniorand senior seasons, as well as being namedteam MVP and first team All-Conferenceboth seasons as well.• Earned first team All-State and first teamAll-Area following his senior campaign.• Hit .346 with nine home runs and 32 RBIduring his junior season and was picked aunanimous first team All-Conference selection.• Ranked the fourth-best overall outfielder inIllinois by Prep <strong>Baseball</strong> Report.<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>17 • Mike GerberFr. • OF6-0 • 165 • L/RNaperville, Ill.Neuqua Valley HS• Holds the Neuqua Valley record for homeruns in a career with 19 long balls.• Drafted by the New York Yankees organizationin the 40th round, but chose to attend<strong>Creighton</strong> to continue his education.24 • Matt HartmannFr. • RHP6-1 • 200 • R/RMokena, Ill.Lincoln-way East HSLincoln-way East High School(2006-10)• Played baseball for head coach Paul Babcockand the Griffins of Lincoln-way EastHigh School.• Earned a varsity letter in baseball his sophomorethrough senior seasons and added avarsity football letter during his junior andsenior campaigns.• Led his team to a 19-5 campaign his sophomoreseason and 21-3 finish his freshmanseason, winning the Southwest SuburbanConference both seasons.• Named the Most Valuable Player on thebaseball team his sophomore season.• Earned first team all-conference in bothbaseball and football his senior season.• Ranked 32nd pitcher in Illinois accordingto Prep <strong>Baseball</strong> Report coming out of highschool.• In his junior campaign, struck out 42 battersin 33.1 innings.• Finished his junior season with a 4-2 recordand one save.• Named to the Academic Honor Roll from2006-2010 at Lincoln-way East.<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>43


This is <strong>Creighton</strong> Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>44<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>ProfileBirthday: February 109, 1991Parents: Greg and DonnaSiblings: Jimmy and MollyMajor: BusinessFavorite Athlete: Torii HunterCareer Ambition: To be a successfulbusinessmanInteresting Fact: Dad played football atUNLV from 1970-73,** Joined the <strong>Creighton</strong> Bluejay team atthe beginning of the spring <strong>2011</strong> semester.ProfileBirthday: September 1, 1992Parents: Marty and ToniSibling: LizMajor: Exercise ScienceFavorite Athlete: Derek JeterCareer Ambition: Anything with exercisescienceFavorite Movies: Anchorman and BoondockSaintsFavorite Location on Campus: <strong>Baseball</strong>fieldFavorite Junk Food: Mac-n-CheesePerson He Most Admires: His dadGameday Superstitions: Never step onthe foul lineFavorite Quote: “Never quit.”14 • Jerry MitchellFr. • OF6-1 • 180 • R/RLas Vegas, Nev.Bishop Gorman HSBishop Gorman High School(2006-10)• Played baseball for head coach Chris Sheffand the Gael’s.• Earned a varsity letter in baseball his sophomore,junior and senior seasons.• Finished high school with four state championshipsin baseball.• In his senior season, his team went 40-4and a perfect 16-0 in the Sunset SouthwestConference.• Led his team to a National Championshiphis senior season.• Played for the Southern Nevada Titanssummer team.5 • Brad McKewonFr. • OF5-10 • 170 • R/ROmaha, Neb.Millard South HSMillard South High School(2006-10)• Played baseball and football for the MillardSouth Patriots and coaches Trevor Longeand Greg Geary.• Earned varsity letters his sophomorethrough senior seasons in baseball, addingfootball letters his junior and senior seasons.• Hit .450 his senior season, finishing with 16doubles, seven triples and six home runs.• Was named team MVP and team mostoutstandingplayer, as well as picking up firstteam All-Conference, first team All-Areaand first team All-State his senior season inbaseball.• The Titans won three Nevada state titles,four Nevada legion titles, and two NationalChampionships.• Made the Dean’s List first semester of hisfreshman year.• In the National Honors Society his juniorand senior years.• Finished his 2009 junior season with a .430batting average and five home runs.• Picked up first team all-area honors inboth baseball and football following his juniorcampaign.• Sister, Liz, is a senior on the <strong>Creighton</strong>softball team.


ProfileBirthday: July 17, 1991Parents: David and NanetteSibling: MaggieMajor: PhysicsFavorite Athletes: Sandy Koufax and JohanSantanaCareer Ambition: EngineerFavorite Movies: Shawshank Redemption,Boondock Saints, Lion KingFavorite Food: Garlic mashed potatoesDream Vacation Spot: South AfricaFavorite Junk Food: Cheetos and cookiedoughPerson He Most Admires: His sister,LesleyFavorite Quote “Do today what otherswon’t, so tomorrow you can do whatothers can’t.”ProfileBirthday: September 8, 1991Parents: Dean and IrmaSibling: Michael and StephenMajor: BusinessFavorite Athletes: Cliff Lee and Craig BiggioCareer Ambition: To Live the DreamFavorite Movies: Shooter, MiracleFavorite Food: Chicken fried chickenPeople He Most Admires: His parentsGameday Superstitions: To listen to thesame songs every game.Dream Vacation Spot: Anywhere out inthe country sideFavorite Junk Food: Cookie doughFavorite Quote: “Do today what otherswon’t, so tomorrow you can do whatothers can’t.”<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>28 • Andrew OstapowiczFr. • LHP6-5 • 155 • L/LSt. Louis, Mo.Saint Louis <strong>University</strong> HSStrake Jesuit College Prep(2006-10)• Played baseball for Raul Garcia-Rameau,Rodney Villadiego and Billy Miskell and theCrusaders in Houston, Texas.• Earned a varsity letter for baseball followinghis sophomore, junior and senior seasons.• Was named to the second team All-Conferenceafter his junior season and first teamAll-Conference following his senior season.• Made Honor Roll every semester from hisfreshman season through his senior season.• Member of the National Honor Societyfrom his sophomore through senior seasons.• Member of the Hispanic Student Union andChristian Life Community.Saint Louis <strong>University</strong> High School(2006-10)• Played baseball for head coach Steve Nicolleratand the Jr. Billikins of the Metro CatholicConference.• Finished his senior season with a 7-2 recordon the mound and a 3.20 ERA.• Recorded 67 strikeouts in 53 innings pitchedhis senior season.• Finished his high school career with 18 saves,10 coming in his senior campaign and eight asa junior.• Had a 5-3 record on the mound his juniorseason, finishing with a 3.60 ERA and 51strikeouts in 42 innings.• Took home varsity letters in basketball andbaseball from his sophomore to senior season,and added another in baseball his freshmanyear.• Earned First Honors every semester of highschool for his quality work in the classroom.• Worked at Litzsinger School for a monthhelping in a classroom of mental disabledkids.27 • Ryan PriceFr. • LHP5-10 • 170 • S/LHouston, Texas.Strake Jesuit<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>45


This is <strong>Creighton</strong> Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>46<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>Position ChartLeft FieldMichael BlatchfordJordan MakovickaEric MattinglyShortstopJimmy SwiftChance Ross3rd BaseMichael MutchesonChance RossNew PitchersMatt HartmannErik MattinglyReese McGrawAndrew OstapowiczRyan PriceJohn SorensonChase WebbCenter FieldJoey BowensMike GerberBrad McKewonReturning PitchersTy BlachJonas DufekBrandon KoenigsteinJack VanLeurMark WinkelmanKurt SpomerNick MusecGreg HellhakeCatchersJoey BowensScott ThornburgAnthony Bemboom2nd BaseAlex StaehelyVince BellinoRight FieldTrever AdamsClay CunoJerry Mitchell1st BaseNick JudkinsGabriel Thibodeaux* Returners inBold* Returners listed firstwith newcomers listedafter, alphabetically.


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Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>48<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>ToledoRocketsFeb. 19 • Cary, N.C.Quick FactsLocation:Toledo, OhioFounded: 1872Enrollment: 23,085Nickname:RocketsColors: Midnight Blue and GoldConference:Mid-AmericanHome Field: <strong>Baseball</strong> Complexat Scott ParkCapacity: 1,000President: Dr. Lloyd A. JacobsAD:Mike O’BrienFaculty Athletic Rep: Alice SkeensSports Information<strong>Baseball</strong> Contact: Brian DeBenedictisOffice Phone: (419) 530-4919Office Fax: (419) 530-4428Cell Phone: (567) 249-6333E-mail: brian.debenedictis@utoledo.eduPress Box Phone: (419) 530-3089Director:Paul HelgrenOffice Phone: (419) 530-4920<strong>Baseball</strong> FactsHead Coach:Cory MeeAlma Mater: Notre Dame (1992)School Record/Years: 163-211 / 7Career Record/Years: SameAssistant Coaches: Josh BradfordNick McIntyreJordan BeckerTeam Quick Facts2010 Overall Record: 34-222010 Conference Record: 19-82010 Conference Finish: 2nd-WestPostseason:n/aLetterwinners Returning: 21Letterwinners Lost: 9Series HistorySeries Record: Tied 1-1First Meeting: 1994CU 13-10Last Meeting: February 20, 1994UT 10-6Current Streak: UT - 1 winMost Runs by CU: 13, 1994CU 13-10Most Runs by UT: 10, 2x, 1994UT 10-6One-Run Games:NoneTop Position Players ReturningPlayer Pos. Avg. HR RBIChris Dudics INF .391 2 33Joe Corfman INF .383 7 61Top Pitchers ReturningPlayer APP W-L ERALincoln Rassi, RHP 14 5-3 4.85Mike Hamann, RHP 14 6-3 4.12www.utrockets.comSeries UnderCoach ServaisFirst MeetingOverall Meetings1-1@ Home 0-0@ Toledo 0-0Neutral 1-1CanisiusGolden GriffinsFeb. 19-20 • Cary, N.C.Quick FactsLocation:Buffalo, N.Y.Founded: 1870Enrollment: 3,190Nickname: Golden Griffins or GriffsColors:Blue and GoldConference: Metro Atlantic AthleticHome Field: Demske Sports ComplexCapacity: 1,000President:John J. HurleyAD:Bill MaherFaculty Athletic Rep: Dr. Shawn O’RourkeSports Information<strong>Baseball</strong> Contact: Matt LozarOffice Phone: (716) 888-3756Office Fax: (716) 888-8444Cell Phone: (440) 477-3777E-mail: lozarm@canisius.eduPress Box Phone: (440) 477-3777Director:Matt ReitnourOffice Phone: (716) 888-2978<strong>Baseball</strong> FactsHead Coach:Mike McRaeAlma Mater: Colby (1991)School Record/Years: 163-167 / 6Career Record/Years: 228-251 / 9Assistant Coaches: Matt MazurekRyan AsisPerry SilvermanTeam Quick Facts2010 Overall Record: 39-212010 Conference Record: 19-52010 Conference Finish: 1stPostseason:n/aLetterwinners Returning: 18Letterwinners Lost: 10Series HistorySeries Record:First MeetingTop Position Players ReturningPlayer Pos. Avg. HR RBIBrian Burton 1B .373 17 68Sean Jamieson SS .338 7 52Top Pitchers ReturningPlayer APP W-L ERAShane Davis, LHP 15 9-3 4.58Chris Cox, RHP 17 5-4 6.07www.GoGriffs.comSeries UnderCoach ServaisFirst MeetingOverall MeetingsFirst Meeting


KansasJayhawksFeb. 22 • Lawrence, Kan.April 26 • TD Ameritrade Park OmahaQuick FactsLocation:Lawrence, Kan.Founded: 1866Enrollment: 30,004Nickname:JayhawksColors:Crimson and BlueConference: Big 12Home Field: Hoglund BallparkCapacity: 2,500Chancellor: Bernadette Gray-LittleAD:Sheahon ZengerFaculty Athletic Rep: Dr. Jerry BaileySports Information<strong>Baseball</strong> Contact: Mike CummingsOffice Phone: (785) 864-3575Office Fax: (785) 864-7944Cell Phone: (785) 331-6307E-mail:mtc@ku.eduPress Box Phone: (785) 864-4037Director:Chris TheisenOffice Phone: (785) 864-3474<strong>Baseball</strong> FactsHead Coach:Ritch PriceAlma Mater: Williamette (1978)School Record/Years: 273-220-2 / 8Career Record/Years: 948-644-3 / 32Assistant Coaches: Ryan GravesJohn SzefcBrett LisherTeam Quick Facts2010 Overall Record: 31-27-12010 Conference Record: 11-15-12010 Conference Finish: 7thPostseason:n/aLetterwinners Returning: 19Letterwinners Lost: 9Series HistorySeries Record: CU 17-10First Meeting: 1980CU 6-3Last Meeting: April 7, 2010KU 5-4Current Streak: KU - 5 winsMost Runs by CU: 15, 1997CU 15-10Most Runs by KU: 28, 1996KU 28-6One-Run Games: 7, KU leads 4-3Top Position Players ReturningPlayer Pos. Avg. HR RBIJimmy Waters OF .309 9 63Brandon Macias IF .290 3 29Top Pitchers ReturningPlayer APP W-L ERAT.J. Walz, RHP 15 8-6 5.06Tanner Poppe, RHP 20 3-4 5.26Series UnderCoach Servais0-4@ Home 0-24/14/09 L 6-74/7/10 L 4-5@ KU 0-24/26/06 L 1-93/23/10 L 4-5Overall Meetings17-10@ Home 7-3@ Kansas 10-7Neutral 0-0New MexicoLobosFeb. 25-27 • Albuquerque, N.M.Quick FactsLocation: Albuquerque, N.M.Founded: 1889Enrollment: 28,800Nickname:LobosColors:Cherry and SilverConference: Mountain WestHome Field:Isotopes ParkCapacity: 11,124President: Dr. David SchmidlyAD:Paul KrebsFaculty Athletic Rep: Breda BovaSports Information<strong>Baseball</strong> Contact:TBAOffice Phone:TBAOffice Fax: (505) 925-5609Cell Phone:TBAE-mail:TBAPress Box Phone: (505) 222-4093Director:Frank MercoglianoOffice Phone: (505) 925-5525<strong>Baseball</strong> FactsHead Coach: Ray BirminghamAlma Mater: New Mexico State (1978)School Record/Years: 109-67 / 3Career Record/Years: 927-395-2 / 23Assistant Coaches: Ken JacomeDave MartinezClint StoyTeam Quick Facts2010 Overall Record: 38-222010 Conference Record: 14-82010 Conference Finish: 2ndPostseason: 1-2 (NCAA Tournament)Letterwinners Returning: 12Letterwinners Lost: 17Series HistorySeries Record: UNM 10-3First Meeting: 1971UNM 17-5Last Meeting: March 6, 1996CU 3-2Current Streak: CU - 1 winMost Runs by CU: 5, 7x, last in 1971UNM 27-5Most Runs by UNM: 27, 1971UNM 27-5One-Run Games: 4, Tied 2-2Top Position Players ReturningPlayer Pos. Avg. HR RBIJacob Nelson 1B/RHP .378 3 8John Twichell OF .350 0 10Top Pitchers ReturningPlayerAPP W-L ERARudy Jaramillo, LHP 16 4-2 5.83Richard Olson, RHP 19 4-3 4.19<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>Series UnderCoach ServaisFirst MeetingOverall Meetings3-10@ Home 0-0@ UNM 1-5Neutral 2-5<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>www.kuathletics.comwww.golobos.com49


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong><strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>Arkansas StateRed WolvesMarch 4-6 • Jonesboro, Ark.Quick FactsLocation:Jonesboro, Ark.Founded: 1901Enrollment: 12,185Nickname:Red WolvesColors:Scarlet and BlackConference:Sun BeltHome Field: Tomlinson StadiumCapacity: 1,000Interim President: Dr. Robert PottsAD:Dr. Dean LeeFaculty Athletic Rep: Nonie WigginsSports Information<strong>Baseball</strong> Contact: Anthony ReynoldsOffice Phone: (870) 972-3547Office Fax: (870) 972-3367Cell Phone: (870) 530-4454E-mail: areynolds@astate.eduPress Box Phone: (870) 972-3383Director:Jerry ScottOffice Phone: (870) 972-2541<strong>Baseball</strong> FactsHead Coach:Tommy RaffoAlma Mater: Mississippi State (1990)School Record/Years: 53-58 / 2Career Record/Years: SameAssistant Coaches: Chris CookTighe DickensonCliff WrenTeam Quick Facts2010 Overall Record: 30-282010 Conference Record: 17-122010 Conference Finish: 7thPostseason:n/aLetterwinners Returning: 12Letterwinners Lost: 11Series HistorySeries Record: Tied 2-2First Meeting: 1969ASU 11-6Last Meeting: Feb. 23, 2007CU 6-3Current Streak: CU - 1 winMost Runs by CU: 8, 1981ASU 9-8Most Runs by ASU: 11, 1969ASU 11-6One-Run Games: 1, CU leads 1-0Series UnderCoach Servais1-0@ Home 0-0@ Ark. State 0-0Neutral 1-02/23/07 W 6-3Overall Meetings2-2@ Home 0-0@ Ark. State 0-0Neutral 2-2Central ArkansasBearsMarch 8-9 • Conway, Ark.Quick FactsLocation:Conway, Ark.Founded: 1907Enrollment: 11,758Nickname:BearsColors:Purple and GrayConference:SouthlandHome Field:Bear StadiumCapacity: 1,000President: Dr. Allen C. MeadorsAD:Dr. Brad TeagueFaculty Athletic Rep: Dr. Bill BandySports Information<strong>Baseball</strong> Contact: Steve EastOffice Phone: (501) 450-5743Office Fax: (501) 450-5740Cell Phone: (501) 339-8215E-mail:seast@uca.eduPress Box Phone: (501) 852-2814Director:Steve EastOffice Phone: (501) 450-5743<strong>Baseball</strong> FactsHead Coach:Allen GumAlma Mater: Southern Arkansas (1991)School Record/Years: 0-0 / 1stCareer Record/Years: SameAssistant Coaches: Wes JohnsonDallas BlackJay MattoxTeam Quick Facts2010 Overall Record: 19-352010 Conference Record: 10-222010 Conference Finish: T-11thPostseason:n/aLetterwinners Returning: 19Letterwinners Lost: 10Series HistorySeries Record: CU 1-0First Meeting: Feb. 20, 2010CU 3-2Last Meeting: Feb. 20, 2010CU 3-2Current Streak: CU - 1 winMost Runs by CU: 3, 2010CU 3-2Most Runs by UCA: 2, 2010CU 3-2One-Run Games: 1, CU leads 1-0Series UnderCoach Servais1-0@ Home 0-0@ Cent. Ark. 1-02/20/10 W 3-2Neutral 0-0Overall Meetings1-0@ Home 0-0@ Cent. Ark 1-0Neutral 0-0This is <strong>Creighton</strong>Top Position Players ReturningPlayer Pos. Avg. HR RBIJordan Castaldo INF .363 2 39Todd Baumgartner OF .336 3 42Top Pitchers ReturningPlayer APP W-L ERAJacob Lee, RHP 15 8-3 3.80Andy Ferguson, RHP 16 5-5 4.71Top Position Players ReturningPlayer Pos. Avg. HR RBIMatt Bauer OF .417 1 5Blake Roberts IF .341 6 38Top Pitchers ReturningPlayer APP W-L ERAEthan McKinzie, RHP 14 1-1 3.75Dustin Ward, LHP 19 2-6 5.8450www.astateredwolves.comwww.ucasports.com


South Dakota StateJackrabbitsMarch 11-13 • CU Sports ComplexQuick FactsLocation:Brookings, S.D.Founded: 1881Enrollment: 12,816Nickname:JackrabbitsColors:Yellow and BlueConference: The Summit LeagueHome Field: Erv Huether FieldCapacity: 500President: David L. ChicoineAD:Justin SellFaculty Athletic Rep: Mylo HellicksonSports Information<strong>Baseball</strong> Contact: Jason HoveOffice Phone: (605) 688-4623Office Fax: (605) 688-5999Cell Phone: (605) 695-1827E-mail: Jason.Hove@sdstate.eduPress Box Phone: (605) 695-1827Director:Jason HoveOffice Phone: (605) 688-4623<strong>Baseball</strong> FactsHead Coach:Ritchie PriceAlma Mater: Kansas (2006)School Record/Years: 65-51 / 2Career Record/Years: SameAssistant Coaches: Tyler OakesJason LawsScott HoodTeam Quick Facts2010 Overall Record: 39-212010 Conference Record: 17-102010 Conference Finish: 1stPostseason:n/aLetterwinners Returning: 19Letterwinners Lost: 7Series HistorySeries Record: CU 10-5First Meeting: 1969SDSU 3-2Last Meeting: March 12, 2010CU 4-2Current Streak: CU - 3 winsMost Runs by CU: 13 (2x), last 2005CU 13-1Most Runs by SDSU: 13, 2007SDSU 13-4One-Run Games: 3, CU leads 3-0Top Position Players ReturningPlayer Pos. Avg. HR RBIBilly Stitz CF .392 9 61Jesse Sawyer 3B .359 19 73Top Pitchers ReturningPlayer APP W-L ERATrever Vermeulen, RHP 35 9-1 1.45Blake Treinen, RHP 12 7-1 6.09Series UnderCoach Servais7-3@ Home 4-33/15/05 W 13-03/15/05 W 3-23/13/07 L 4-133/25/08 W 9-83/14/09 W 8-23/15/09 L 2-43/15/09 L 3-12@ SDSU 2-04/26/05 W 13-14/28/09 W 5-2Neutral 1-03/12/10 W 3-2Overall Meetings10-5@ Home 4-3@ SDSU 2-0Neutral 4-2Air ForceFalconsMarch 16 • Colorado Springs, Colo.Quick FactsLocation: Colorado Springs, Colo.Founded: 1954Enrollment: 4,400Nickname:FalconsColors:Blue and SilverConference: Mountain WestHome Field:Falcon FieldCapacity: 1,000President: Lt. Gen. Michael C. GouldAD:Dr. Hans MuehFaculty Athletic Rep: Col. Mark WellsSports Information<strong>Baseball</strong> Contact: Nick ArseniakOffice Phone: (719) 333-9251Office Fax: (719) 333-3798Cell Phone:n/aE-mail: nicholas.arseniak@usafa.eduPress Box Phone: (719) 333-3472Director:Troy GarnhartOffice Phone: (719) 333-9263Team Quick Facts2010 Overall Record: 13-422010 Conference Record: 3-202010 Conference Finish: 6thPostseason:n/aLetterwinners Returning: 21Letterwinners Lost: 6Series HistorySeries Record: CU 17-7First Meeting: 1970USAFA 2-1Last Meeting: April 27, 2010USAFA 6-2Current Streak: USAFA - 2 winsMost Runs by CU: 31, 1999CU 31-16Most Runs by USAFA: 16, 1999CU 31-16One-Run Games: 5, USAFA leads 4-1Top Position Players ReturningPlayer Pos. Avg. HR RBIGarrett Custons C/OF .328 9 64Blair Roberts IF .321 0 20Top Pitchers ReturningPlayer APP W-L ERASean Carley, RHP 16 3-5 11.46Todd Del Toro, RHP 10 0-1 7.40<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>Series UnderCoach Servais4-2@ Home 2-24/15/09 W 6-54/15/09 W 6-04/27/10 L 3-44/27/10 L 2-6@ Air Force 1-02/15/04 W 13-8Neutral 1-02/18/06 W 9-2Overall Meetings17-7<strong>Baseball</strong> Facts@ Home 4-2Head Coach: Major Mike KazlauskyAlma Mater: USAFA (1991) @ Air Force 10-2School Record/Years: 0-0 / 1stCareer Record/Years: Same Neutral 3-3Assistant Coaches: Tim DixonToby BicknellK.J. Randhawa<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>www.gojacks.comwww.goairforcefalcons.com51


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong><strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>ValparaisoCrusadersMarch 19 • Edwardsville, Ill.Quick FactsLocation:Valparaiso, Ind.Founded: 1859Enrollment: 3,980Nickname:CrusadersColors:Brown and GoldConference: Horizon LeagueHome Field: Emory G. Bauer FieldCapacity: 500President:Mark HecklerAD:Mark LaBarberaFaculty Athletic Rep: Mark AdamsSports Information<strong>Baseball</strong> Contact: Ryan WronkowiczOffice Phone: (219 464-5232Office Fax: (219) 464-5762Cell Phone: (219) 617-2466E-mail: Ryan.Wronkowicz@valpo.eduPress Box Phone: (219) 464-6006Director:Aaron LeavittOffice Phone: (219) 464-6953<strong>Baseball</strong> FactsHead Coach: Tracy WoodsonAlma Mater: Valparaiso (2010)School Record/Years: 95-125 / 4Career Record/Years: SameAssistant Coaches: Brian SchmackAdam PiotrowiczJeramy St. ClairDallas CawiezellTeam Quick Facts2010 Overall Record: 24-322010 Conference Record: 9-102010 Conference Finish: 4thPostseason:n/aLetterwinners Returning: 22Letterwinners Lost: 8Series HistorySeries Record:First MeetingTop Position Players ReturningPlayer Pos. Avg. HR RBIRyan O’Gara IF .388 6 26Kyle Gaedele OF .373 7 63Top Pitchers ReturningPlayer APP W-L ERAMatt Carroll, RHP 8 0-1 3.86Jon Gulbransen, LHP 15 4-6 4.67Series UnderCoach Servais0-0First MeetingOverall Meetings0-0First MeetingSIU EdwardsvilleCougarsMarch 19 • Edwardsville, Ill.Quick FactsLocation:Edwardsville, Ill.Founded: 1957Enrollment: 13,940Nickname:CougarsColors:Red and WhiteConference:Ohio ValleyHome Field:Roy Lee FieldCapacity: 750President: Dr. Vaughn VandegriftAD:Dr. Bradley HewittFaculty Athletic Rep: Dr. John MeiselSports Information<strong>Baseball</strong> Contact:Joe PottOffice Phone: (618) 650-2860Office Fax: (618) 650-2296Cell Phone:n/aE-mail:jpott@siue.eduPress Box Phone: (618) 650-3608Director:Eric HessOffice Phone: (618) 650-3608<strong>Baseball</strong> FactsHead Coach:Gary CollinsAlma Mater: SIU Edwardsville (1973)School Record/Years: 963-714-7 / 33Career Record/Years: SameAssistant Coaches: Tony StoecklinDanny JacksonTeam Quick Facts2010 Overall Record: 14-382010 Conference Record: n/a2010 Conference Finish: n/aPostseason:n/aLetterwinners Returning: 19Letterwinners Lost: 10Series HistorySeries Record: CU 1-0First Meeting: Feb. 20, 2010CU 22-0Last Meeting: Feb. 20, 2010CU 22-0Current Streak: CU - 1 winMost Runs by CU: 22, 2010CU 22-0Most Runs by SIUE:n/aOne-Run Games:n/aTop Position Players ReturningPlayer Pos. Avg. HR RBIMitch Matecki OF .298 1 33James Vazques INF .305 2 19Top Pitchers ReturningPlayer APP W-L ERADustin Quattrocchi, LHP 15 4-6 5.63Josh Malin, RHP 15 1-7 6.75Series UnderCoach Servais1-0@ Home 0-0@ SIUE 0-0Neutral 1-02/20/10 W 22-0Overall Meetings1-0@ Home 0-0@ SIUE 0-0Neutral 1-052www.valpoathletics.comwww.siuecougars.com


BYUCougarsMarch 21-22 • CU Sports ComplexQuick FactsLocation:Provo, UtahFounded: 1875Enrollment: 33,278Nickname:CougarsColors:Blue and WhiteConference: Mountain WestHome Field: Larry H. Miller FieldCapacity: 2,300President: Cecil O. SamuelsonAD:Tom HolmoeFaculty Athletic Rep: Michael PinegarSports Information<strong>Baseball</strong> Contact: Ralph ZobellOffice Phone: (801) 422-9769Office Fax: (801) 422-0633Cell Phone: (801) 367-3554E-mail: ralph_zobell@byu.eduPress Box Phone: (801) 378-4041Director:Duff TittleOffice Phone: (801) 422-4910<strong>Baseball</strong> FactsHead Coach:Vance LawAlma Mater: BYU (1978)School Record/Years: 344-294-2 / 11Career Record/Years: SameAssistant Coaches: Ryan RobertsBobby ApplegateTeam Quick Facts2010 Overall Record: 37-212010 Conference Record: 12-122010 Conference Finish: 4thPostseason:n/aLetterwinners Returning: 21Letterwinners Lost: 13Series HistorySeries Record:First MeetingTop Position Players ReturningPlayer Pos. Avg. HR RBIAlex Wolfe C .355 11 63Dane Nielsen 2B .347 3 39Top Pitchers ReturningPlayer APP W-L ERAChris Capper, RHP 21 4-2 4.80Mark Anderson, LHP 15 3-1 6.14Series UnderCoach Servais0-0First MeetingOverall Meetings0-0First MeetingNorth DakotaFighting SiouxMarch 26-27 • CU Sports ComplexQuick FactsLocation:Grand Forks, N.D.Founded: 1883Enrollment: 14,095Nickname:Fighting SiouxColors: Kelly Green and WhiteConference:Great WestHome Field: Kraft Memorial FieldCapacity: 2,000President: Dr. Robert KelleyAD:Brian FaisonFaculty Athletic Rep: Sue JenoSports Information<strong>Baseball</strong> Contact: Ryan PowellOffice Phone: (701) 777-2986Office Fax: (701) 777-4352Cell Phone: (701) 213-5921E-mail: ryanpowell@athletics.und.eduPress Box Phone: (701) 213-5921Director:Jayson HajduOffice Phone: (701) 777-2986<strong>Baseball</strong> FactsHead Coach:Jeff DodsonAlma Mater: Livingston (1993)School Record/Years: 33-64 / 2Career Record/Years: SameAssistant Coaches: J.C. FieldsBrian DeVillersTeam Quick Facts2010 Overall Record: 19-352010 Conference Record: 13-152010 Conference Finish: 5thPostseason:n/aLetterwinners Returning: 18Letterwinners Lost: 10Series HistorySeries Record: CU 3-1First Meeting: 1980CU 4-3Last Meeting: March 25, 2009UND 7-6Current Streak: UND - 1 winMost Runs by CU: 13, 2009CU 13-6Most Runs by UND: 7, 2009UND 7-6One-Run Games: 2, Tied 1-1Top Position Players ReturningPlayer Pos. Avg. HR RBIJake Magner 1B .346 21 59Josh Ray LF .345 5 36Top Pitchers ReturningPlayer APP W-L ERASam Anderson, RHP 11 4-5 4.92Derek Biermaier, RHP 13 4-7 6.16<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>Series UnderCoach Servais1-1@ Home 1-13/24/09 W 13-63/25/09 L 6-7@ UND 0-0Neutral 0-0Overall Meetings3-1@ Home 3-1@ UND 0-0Neutral 0-0<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>www.byucougars.comwww.fightingsioux.com53


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>54<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>North Dakota StateBisonMarch 28 • CU Sports ComplexQuick FactsLocation:Fargo, N.D.Founded: 1890Enrollment: 14,407Nickname:BisonColors:Yellow and GreenConference: The Summit LeagueHome Field: Newman Outdoor FieldCapacity: 4,422President: Dr. Dean L. BrescianiAD:Gene TaylorFaculty Athletic Rep: Dr. Deland J. MyersSports Information<strong>Baseball</strong> Contact: Ryan PerreaultOffice Phone: (701) 231-8331Office Fax: (701) 231-8022Cell Phone: (701) 793-0521E-mail: Ryan.Perreault@ndsu.eduPress Box Phone: (701) 235-5204Director:Jeff SchwartzOffice Phone: (701) 231-8332<strong>Baseball</strong> FactsHead Coach:Tod BrownAlma Mater: Arizona (1994)School Record/Years: 53-88 / 3Career Record/Years: SameAssistant Coaches: David PearsonJake AngierKole ZimmermanTeam Quick Facts2010 Overall Record: 22-302010 Conference Record: 11-162010 Conference Finish: T-6thPostseason:n/aLetterwinners Returning: 13Letterwinners Lost: 8Series HistorySeries Record: CU 21-3First Meeting: 1956CU 6-3Last Meeting: April 9, 2008CU 1-0Current Streak: CU - 19 winsMost Runs by CU: 16, 2005CU 16-1Most Runs by NDSU: 12, 1968NDSU 12-8One-Run Games: 4, CU leads 4-0Top Position Players ReturningPlayer Pos. Avg. HR RBIZach Wentz 1B .389 7 42Max Casper SS .302 0 27Top Pitchers ReturningPlayer APP W-L ERAMark Hermes, RHP 13 1-3 4.10Luke Anderson, RHP 11 0-0 3.42www.gobison.comSeries UnderCoach Servais16-0@ Home 10-03/23/05 W 12-33/23/05 W 5-33/14/06 W 13-43/15/06 W 12-63/16/07 W 7-43/17/07 W 5-33/18/07 W 9-83/18/07 W 10-64/9/08 W 1-04/9/08 W 2-0@ NDSU 6-05/18/05 W 7-45/19/05 W 16-15/9/06 W 3-05/9/06 W 3-25/9/07 W 13-55/9/07 W 12-2Neutral 0-0Overall Meetings21-3*@ Home 11-1@ NDSU 6-0Neutral 1-1* Games before 1966not recorded accurately.PortlandPilotsApril 1-3 • CU Sports ComplexQuick FactsLocation:Portland, Ore.Founded: 1901Enrollment: 3,600Nickname:PilotsColors:Purple and WhiteConference:West CoastHome Field:Joe Etzel FieldCapacity: 1,000President: Rev. E. William BeauchampAD:Larry WilliamsFaculty Athletic Rep: Larry LewisSports Information<strong>Baseball</strong> Contact: Adam LinnmanOffice Phone: (503) 943-7731Office Fax: (503) 943-7242Cell Phone: (503) 860-9494E-mail:linnman@up.eduPress Box Phone: (503) 943-7253Director:Jason BroughOffice Phone: (503) 943-8439<strong>Baseball</strong> FactsHead Coach:Chris SperryAlma Mater: Portland (1989)School Record/Years: 255-427-1 / 13Career Record/Years: SameAssistant Coaches: Larry CasianTucker BrackTeam Quick Facts2010 Overall Record: 34-182010 Conference Record: 14-72010 Conference Finish: 2ndPostseason:n/aLetterwinners Returning: 21Letterwinners Lost: 9Series HistorySeries Record: UP 1-0First Meeting: 2000UP 7-6Last Meeting: Feb. 20, 2000UP 7-6Current Streak: UP - 1 winMost Runs by CU: 6, 2000UP 7-6Most Runs by UP: 7, 2000UP 7-6One-Run Games: 1, UP Leads 1-0Top Position Players ReturningPlayer Pos. Avg. HR RBIBeau Fraser C .316 7 45Riley Henricks IF .302 6 29Top Pitchers ReturningPlayer APP W-L ERAChris Dennis, RHP 30 5-1 1.88Owen Jones, RHP 16 4-2 2.56www.portlandpilots.comSeries UnderCoach Servais0-0First MeetingOverall Meetings0-1@ Home 0-0@ UP 0-0Neutral 0-1


NebraskaCornhuskersApril 5 • Lincoln, Neb.April 19 • TD Ameritrade Park OmahaMay 10 • TD Ameritrade Park OmahaQuick FactsLocation:Lincoln, Neb.Founded: 1869Enrollment: 23,573Nickname: Cornhuskers or HuskersColors:Scarlet and CreamConference: Big 12Home Field:Hawks Fieldat Haymarket ParkCapacity: 8,486Chancellor: Harvey Pearlman, J.D.AD:Tom OsborneFaculty Athletic Rep: Josephine PotutoSports Information<strong>Baseball</strong> Contact: Brandon GriesOffice Phone: (402) 472-7781Office Fax: (402) 472-2005Cell Phone: (308) 289-2286E-mail:bgries@huskers.comPress Box Phone: (402) 434-6861Director:Keith MannOffice Phone: (402) 472-2263<strong>Baseball</strong> FactsHead Coach: Mike AndersonAlma Mater: Northern Colorado (1990)School Record/Years: 307-171-2 / 8Career Record/Years: SameAssistant Coaches: Dave BinghamEric NewmanDarin ErstadTeam Quick Facts2010 Overall Record: 27-272010 Conference Record: 10-172010 Conference Finish: 9thPostseason:n/aLetterwinners Returning: 20Letterwinners Lost: 11Series HistorySeries Record: NU 71-39-2First Meeting: 1973NU 6-1Last Meeting: May 18, 2010NU 21-5Current Streak: NU - 1 winMost Runs by CU: 19, 1992CU 19-1Most Runs by NU: 21, 2010NU 21-5One-Run Games: 24, NU leads 16-9Top Position Players ReturningPlayer Pos. Avg. HR RBIKale Kiser LF .345 2 27Cody Asche 3B/1B .311 10 58Top Pitchers ReturningPlayer APP W-L ERACasey Hauptman, RHP 23 2-5 4.28Tom Lemke, RHP 14 5-6 5.34www.huskers.comSeries UnderCoach Servais8-14@ Home 4-93/23/04 L 3-75/18/04 L 1-124/5/05 W 4-35/10/05 W 5-34/4/06 L 4-65/16/06 L 1-44/3/07 L 10-125/15/07 W 9-24/23/08 L 7-165/13/08 L 1-84/21/09 L 3-44/20/10 W 8-53/18/10 L 5-21@ NU 4-54/20/04 W 6-43/29/05 L 2-106/4/05 L 8-106/5/05 L 2-104/18/06 L 2-44/17/07 W 2-14/22/08 L 3-44/7/09 W 15-04/6/10 W 13-5Neutral 0-0Overall Meetings39-71-2*@ Home 15-28@ UNL 14-25Neutral 5-14-1* Results from gamesplayed in 1982 and 1985not available.Illinois StateRedbirdsApril 8-10 • Normal, Ill.Quick FactsLocation:Normal, Ill.Founded: 1857Enrollment: 20,762Nickname:RedbirdsColors:Red and WhiteConference:Missouri ValleyHome Field: Duffy Bass FieldCapacity: 1,500President:Dr. Al BowmanInterim AD:Larry LyonsFaculty Athletic Rep: Dr. Jeri BeggsSports Information<strong>Baseball</strong> Contact: John TworkOffice Phone: (309) 438-5746Office Fax: (309) 438-5634Cell Phone: (309) 530-0388E-mail:jdtwork@ilstu.eduPress Box Phone: (309) 438-3504Director:Todd KoberOffice Phone: (309) 438-3805<strong>Baseball</strong> FactsHead Coach: Mark KingstonAlma Mater: North Carolina (1995)School Record/Years: 32-24 / 1Career Record/Years: SameAssistant Coaches: Bo DurkacBill MohlMike CurrentTeam Quick Facts2010 Overall Record: 32-242010 Conference Record: 15-62010 Conference Finish: T-1stPostseason: 1-2 (NCAA Tournament)Letterwinners Returning: 19Letterwinners Lost: 6Series HistorySeries Record: CU 66-32First Meeting: 1984ISU 6-2Last Meeting: April 11, 2010ISU 6-2Current Streak: ISU - 3 winsMost Runs by CU: 20, 1988CU 20-9Most Runs by ISU: 14 (3x), April 9, 2006ISU 14-13One-Run Games: 26, CU leads 14-12Top Position Players ReturningPlayer Pos. Avg. HR RBIKevin Tokarski 2B .412 8 53Ryan Court 3B .295 10 49Top Pitchers ReturningPlayer APP W-L ERARyan Camp, RHP 16 4-6 7.95JD Learnard, RHP 19 5-3 6.02www.goredbirds.com<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>Series UnderCoach Servais16-5@ Home 7-54/16/04 W 8-54/17/04 L 4-64/18/04 W 9-74/8/06 W 8-64/9/06 W 14-44/9/06 L 13-143/28/08 W 4-03/29/08 W 15-63/30/08 W 5-04/9/10 L 2-64/10/10 L 6-74/11/10 L 6-7@ ISU 9-03/26/05 W 8-23/26/05 W 4-13/27/05 W 7-45/11/07 W 10-35/12/07 W 5-35/13/07 W 7-35/1/09 W 8-35/2/09 W 12-25/3/09 W 10-6Neutral 0-0Overall Meetings66-32@ Home 32-15@ ISU 27-16Neutral 7-1<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>55


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>56<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>Kansas StateWildcatsApril 12 • CU Sports ComplexQuick FactsLocation:Manhattan, Kan.Founded: 1863Enrollment: 23,588Nickname:WildcatsColors:Purple and WhiteConference: Big 12Home Field: Tointon Family StadiumCapacity: 2,331President:Dr. Kirk SchulzAD:John CurrieFaculty Athletic Rep: Dr. Be StoneySports Information<strong>Baseball</strong> Contact: Ryan LackeyOffice Phone: (785) 532-6735Office Fax: (785) 532-6093Cell Phone: (785) 587-7865E-mail: rlackey@kstatesports.comPress Box Phone: (785) 532-5801Director:Kenny LannouOffice Phone: (785) 532-7977<strong>Baseball</strong> FactsHead Coach:Brad HillAlma Mater: Emporia State (1985)School Record/Years: 230-168-3 / 7Career Record/Years: 648-259-3 / 16Assistant Coaches: John SzefcJosh ReynoldsSean McCannTeam Quick Facts2010 Overall Record: 37-222010 Conference Record: 14-122010 Conference Finish: 3rdPostseason: 1-2 (NCAA Tournament)Letterwinners Returning: 18Letterwinners Lost: 9Series HistorySeries Record: KSU 47-35-1First Meeting: 1969KSU 12-1Last Meeting: March 16, 2010CU 7-4Current Streak: CU - 2 winsMost Runs by CU: 16, 1989CU 16-7Most Runs by KSU: 24, 2002KSU 24-9One-Run Games: 15, KSU leads 10-5Top Position Players ReturningPlayer Pos. Avg. HR RBINick Martini OF .416 4 59Chase Graskewicz C .359 1 14Top Pitchers ReturningPlayer APP W-L ERAKyle Hunter, LHP 17 9-2 4.59James Allen, RHP 28 5-1 2.28www.kstatesports.comSeries UnderCoach Servais6-3@ Home 3-14/27/04 W 4-14/11/06 L 4-54/15/08 W 6-54/1/09 W 5-1@ KSU 3-23/1/05 W 8-34/11/07 W 3-13/26/08 L 1-113/3/09 L 1-123/16/10 W 7-4Neutral 0-0Overall Meetings35-47-1*@ Home 15-8@ KSU 13-23Neutral 7-8-1* Results from gamesplayed in 1976, 1982 and1985 not available.Indiana StateSycamoresApril 15-17 • Terre Haute, Ind.Quick FactsLocation:Terre Haute, Ind.Founded: 1865Enrollment: 10,672Nickname:SycamoresColors: Royal Blue and WhiteConference:Missouri ValleyHome Field: Bob Warn Fieldat Sycamore StadiumCapacity: 2,000President: Dr. Daniel J. BradleyAD:Ron PrettymanFaculty Athletic Rep: Joe SandersSports Information<strong>Baseball</strong> Contact: Danny PfrankOffice Phone: (812) 237-4159Office Fax: (812) 237-4913Cell Phone: (812) 870-5119E-mail: danny.pfrank@indstate.eduPress Box Phone: (812) 237-4498Director:Ace HuntOffice Phone: (812) 237-4161<strong>Baseball</strong> FactsHead Coach:Rick HellerAlma Mater: Upper Iowa (1986)School Record/Years: 35-19 / 1Career Record/Years: 596-491-4 / 24Assistant Coaches: Tyler HerbstBrian SmileyMax HutsonTeam Quick Facts2010 Overall Record: 35-192010 Conference Record: 10-102010 Conference Finish: T 3rdPostseason:n/aLetterwinners Returning: 13Letterwinners Lost: 14Series HistorySeries Record: CU 68-50First Meeting: 1978ISU 5-2Last Meeting: May 27, 2010ISU 9-7Current Streak: ISU - 2 winsMost Runs by CU: 16, 2007CU 16-0Most Runs by ISU: 16, 2001ISU 16-0One-Run Games: 29, CU leads 16-13Top Position Players ReturningPlayer Pos. Avg. HR RBIRobbie Ort 1B/OF .353 5 50Kyle Burnam OF .340 1 40Top Pitchers ReturningPlayer APP W-L ERAJason Van Skike, RHP 14 3-3 4.70Tyler Browning, RHP 30 1-2 5.90www.gosycamores.comSeries UnderCoach Servais20-6@ Home 11-25/20/04 W 8-35/21/04 W 11-95/21/04 W 12-25/22/04 W 2-15/12/06 W 6-35/13/06 W 5-05/14/06 W 6-35/9/08 W 6-55/11/08 W 5-25/11/08 W 7-44/2/10 L 5-84/3/10 L 3-54/4/10 W 7-6@ ISU 7-24/15/05 W 6-54/16/05 W 11-54/17/05 L 0-24/20/07 W 15-54/21/07 W 3-24/22/07 W 16-03/20/09 W 7-33/21/09 W 9-43/22/09 W 3-8Neutral 2-25/26/04 W 14-45/27/05 W 16-35/25/10 L 7-85/27/10 L 7-9Overall Meetings68-50*@ Home 32-15@ ISU 26-18Neutral 10-10* Results from gamesplayed in 1982 and 1985not available.


Southern IllinoisSalukisApril 22-24 • TD Ameritrade Park OmahaQuick FactsLocation:Carbondale, Ill.Founded: 1869Enrollment: 20,037Nickname:SalukisColors:Maroon and WhiteConference:Missouri ValleyHome Field: Abe Martin FieldCapacity: 2,000Chancellor:Dr. Rita ChengAD:Mario CocciaFaculty Athletic Rep: Harold BardoSports Information<strong>Baseball</strong> Contact: Jason ClayOffice Phone: (618) 456-5470Office Fax: (618) 453-2648Cell Phone:n/aE-mail:jclay@siu.eduPress Box Phone: (618) 453-3794Director:Tom WeberOffice Phone: (618) 453-7235<strong>Baseball</strong> FactsHead Coach: Ken Henderson (Interim)Alma Mater: Missouri Southern (1983)School Record/Years: 12-8 / 1Career Record/Years:Assistant Coaches:SameP.J FiniganBrian NealTeam Quick Facts2010 Overall Record: 28-292010 Conference Record: 10-102010 Conference Finish: T-3rdPostseason:n/aLetterwinners Returning: 14Letterwinners Lost: 11Series HistorySeries Record: SIU 58-54First Meeting: 1979SIU 9-2Last Meeting: March 27, 2010SIU 5-4Current Streak: SIU - 1 winMost Runs by CU: 15, 2001CU 15-12Most Runs by SIU: 20, 1983SIU 20-6One-Run Games: 32, SIU leads 21-11Top Position Players ReturningPlayer Pos. Avg. HR RBIChris Serritella 1B .374 13 64Blake Pinnon INF .333 8 45Top Pitchers ReturningPlayer APP W-L ERALee Weld, RHP 29 5-4 5.68Austin Johnson, LHP 9 0-0 4.09www.siusalukis.comSeries UnderCoach Servais15-11@ Home 7-24/1/05 W 5-34/2/05 W 3-14/3/05 L 1-35/4/07 L 3-45/5/07 W 5-25/6/07 W 7-03/28/09 W 4-33/28/09 W 4-33/29/09 W 10-0@ SIU 6-74/23/04 L 2-44/24/04 L 6-94/25/04 W 3-04/26/04 L 4-74/14/06 L 2-34/15/06 W 2-14/16/06 L 2-75/3/08 W 5-05/3/08 W 9-85/4/08 L 4-53/26/10 W 4-23/27/10 W 2-13/27/10 L 4-5Neutral 2-25/27/04 L 5-65/23/07 W 8-55/23/08 L 5-65/20/09 W 5-1Overall Meetings54-58*@ Home 26-11@ SIU 20-34Neutral 4-10* Results from gamesplayed in 1982 and 1985not available.BradleyBravesApril 29-May 1 • TD AmeritradePark OmahaQuick FactsLocation:Peoria, Ill.Founded: 1898Enrollment: 5,801Nickname:BravesColors:Red and WhiteConference:Missouri ValleyHome Field:O’Brien FieldCapacity: 7,500President: Joanne K. Glasser, Esq.AD:Dr. Michael CrossFaculty Athletic Rep: Dr. Mitch GriffinSports Information<strong>Baseball</strong> Contact: Bobby ParkerOffice Phone: (309) 677-2624Office Fax: (309) 677-2626Cell Phone: (309) 256-4302E-mail: bparker@bradley.eduPress Box Phone: (309) 680-4045Director:Bobby ParkerOffice Phone: (309) 677-2624<strong>Baseball</strong> FactsHead Coach: Elvis DominguezAlma Mater: <strong>Creighton</strong> (1986)School Record/Years: 37-63 / 2Career Record/Years: 215-262-2 / 9Assistant Coaches: John CorbinSean LyonsRoss WinterTeam Quick Facts2010 Overall Record: 20-322010 Conference Record: 8-132010 Conference Finish: 7thPostseason:n/aLetterwinners Returning: 16Letterwinners Lost: 13Series HistorySeries Record: CU 63-42First Meeting: 1968BU 8-0Last Meeting: April 18, 2010CU 12-3Current Streak: CU - 4 winsMost Runs by CU: 18, 1990CU 18-0Most Runs by BU: 17, 1969BU 17-0One-Run Games: 12, BU leads 9-3Top Position Players ReturningPlayer Pos. Avg. HR RBIBrian Martin OF .364 3 39Rob Elliott IF .341 3 27Top Pitchers ReturningPlayer APP W-L ERAJoe Bircher, LHP 14 4-5 5.67Justin Ziegler, RHP 16 2-1 5.02www.bradleybraves.com<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>Series UnderCoach Servais21-6@ Home 8-04/29/05 W 10-84/30/05 W 15-25/1/05 W 4-14/13/07 W 4-24/14/07 W 4-24/15/07 W 3-24/24/09 W 7-24/25/09 W 5-0@ BU 8-55/14/04 W 11-15/15/04 W 4-25/15/04 L 2-45/16/04 W 7-33/24/06 L 0-43/25/06 W 7-53/26/06 L 0-34/4/08 W 9-34/5/08 W 12-34/6/08 L 3-44/16/10 W 7-54/17/10 L 4-84/18/10 W 12-3Neutral 5-15/25/05 W 9-75/26/06 L 0-15/24/07 W 2-05/25/07 W 17-25/21/08 W 14-25/26/10 W 6-5Overall Meetings63-42*@ Home 28-10@ BU 25-24Neutral 10-6* Results from gamesplayed in 1982 and 1985not available.<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>57


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>58<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>Wichita StateShockersMay 6-8 • Wichita, Kan.Quick FactsLocation:Wichita, Kan.Founded: 1895Enrollment: 14,806Nickname:ShockersColors:Black and YellowConference:Missouri ValleyHome Field: Eck Stadium, Tyler FieldCapacity: 7,851President: Dr. Donald BeggsAD:Eric SextonFaculty Athletic Rep: Dr. Marty PerlineSports Information<strong>Baseball</strong> Contact: Tami CutlerOffice Phone: (316) 978-5559Office Fax: (316) 978-3336Cell Phone: (316) 655-2267E-mail: tcutler@goshockers.comPress Box Phone: (316) 978-3390Director:Larry RankinOffice Phone: (316) 978-3265<strong>Baseball</strong> FactsHead Coach: Gene StephensonAlma Mater: Missouri (1968)School Record/Years: 1,724-596-3 / 33Career Record/Years: SameAssistant Coaches: Brent KemnitzJim ThomasJeff ChristyTeam Quick Facts2010 Overall Record: 41-192010 Conference Record: 15-62010 Conference Finish: T-1stPostseason:n/aLetterwinners Returning: 16Letterwinners Lost: 16Series HistorySeries Record: WSU 108-42-1First Meeting: 1970CU 3-0Last Meeting: May 9, 2010WSU 8-7Current Streak: WSU - 4 winsMost Runs by CU: 23, 1981CU 23-22Most Runs by WSU: 22, 1981CU 23-22One-Run Games: 31, WSU leads 19-12Top Position Players ReturningPlayer Pos. Avg. HR RBIPreston Springer DH .324 11 59Johnny Coy 1B .331 7 32Top Pitchers ReturningPlayer APP W-L ERATim Kelley, RHP 16 11-2 3.94Josh Smith, LHP 14 4-3 5.02www.goshockers.comSeries UnderCoach Servais11-19@ Home 6-75/7/04 W 4-15/8/04 W 2-15/8/04 W 8-15/9/04 L 2-153/31/06 W 2-14/1/06 W 3-04/2/06 L 1-34/12/08 W 7-34/13/08 L 3-114/13/08 L 2-35/7/10 L 0-85/8/10 L 3-85/9/10 L 7-8@ WSU 5-104/22/05 L 0-54/23/05 L 3-44/24/05 W 10-15/27/05 L 0-35/28/05 W 4-35/28/05 L 3-104/6/07 W 3-24/7/07 L 1-24/8/07 L 1-75/27/07 W 10-95/14/09 L 1-45/15/09 L 2-55/16/09 L 1-115/21/09 W 11-05/23/09 L 2-4Neutral 1-15/25/06 L 1-35/26/07 L 1-2Overall Meetings42-108-1@ Home 19-39@ WSU 22-65-1Neutral 1-4EvansvillePurple AcesMay 13-15 • Evansville, Ind.Quick FactsLocation:Evansville, Ind.Founded: 1854Enrollment: 2,699Nickname:Purple AcesColors: Purple, White and OrangeConference:Missouri ValleyHome Field:Braun StadiumCapacity: 1,200President: Dr. Thomas KazeeAD:Dr. John StanleyFaculty Athletic Rep: James MacleodSports Information<strong>Baseball</strong> Contact: Lizzie BarlowOffice Phone: (812) 488-1152Office Fax: (812) 488-2090Cell Phone: (812) 484-2762E-mail: eb153@evansville.eduPress Box Phone: (812) 479-2587Director:Bob BoxellOffice Phone: (812) 488-2285<strong>Baseball</strong> FactsHead Coach:Wes CarrollAlma Mater: Evansville (2001)School Record/Years: 57-57 / 2Career Record/Years: SameAssistant Coaches: Marc WagnerMike GilnerTeam Quick Facts2010 Overall Record: 32-272010 Conference Record: 10-112010 Conference Finish: 5thPostseason:n/aLetterwinners Returning: 18Letterwinners Lost: 11Series HistorySeries Record: CU 37-22First Meeting: 1993CU 4-3Last Meeting: May 2, 2010CU 15-5Current Streak: CU - 4 winsMost Runs by CU: 15, 2010CU 15-5Most Runs by UE: 10, 3x, 2003UE 10-6One-Run Games: 12, CU leads 8-4Top Position Players ReturningPlayer Pos. Avg. HR RBIGreg Wallace OF .371 9 75Cody Fick INF .351 19 65Top Pitchers ReturningPlayer APP W-L ERAZach Taylor, RHP 30 3-1 4.89Sam Johns, RHP 15 5-4 5.71www.gopurpleaces.comSeries UnderCoach Servais18-6@ Home 11-24/2/04 W 9-44/3/04 W 9-44/4/04 W 1-04/5/04 W 11-44/21/06 L 2-94/22/06 W 13-34/23/06 L 1-74/25/08 W 9-44/26/08 W 7-14/27/08 W 13-14/30/10 W 3-25/1/10 W 7-35/2/10 W 15-5@ UE 6-35/13/05 W 8-75/14/05 W 7-55/15/05 L 4-63/23/07 L 0-63/24/07 W 4-33/25/07 W 9-14/3/09 W 7-44/4/09 L 3-44/5/09 W 10-5Neutral 1-15/28/04 L 4-65/26/05 W 6-0Overall Meetings37-22@ Home 20-6@ UE 14-14Neutral 3-2


IowaHawkeyesMay 17 • Iowa City, IowaQuick FactsLocation:Iowa City, IowaFounded: 1847Enrollment: 30,825Nickname:HawkeyesColors:Black and GoldConference:Big TenHome Field: Duane Banks FieldCapacity: 3,000President:Sally MasonAD:Gary BartaFaculty Athletic Rep: Betsy AltmaierSports Information<strong>Baseball</strong> Contact: Patrick SojkaOffice Phone: (319) 335-9411Office Fax: (319) 335-9417Cell Phone:n/aE-mail: patrick-sojka@uiowa.eduPress Box Phone: (319) 335-9520Director:Steve RoeOffice Phone: (319) 335-9411<strong>Baseball</strong> FactsHead Coach:Jack DahmAlma Mater: <strong>Creighton</strong> (1989)School Record/Years: 170-216 / 7Career Record/Years: 453-492-2 / 17Assistant Coaches: Ryan BrownleeChris MaliszewskiZach DillonTeam Quick Facts2010 Overall Record: 30-282010 Conference Record: 13-112010 Conference Finish: T-3rdPostseason:n/aLetterwinners Returning: 21Letterwinners Lost: 8Series HistorySeries Record: Iowa 12-8First Meeting: 1969Iowa 5-0Last Meeting: April 28, 2010CU 15-10Current Streak: CU - 2 winsMost Runs by CU: 15, 2010CU 15-10Most Runs by Iowa: 10, 2010CU 15-10One-Run Games: 5, Iowa leads 4-1Top Position Players ReturningPlayer Pos. Avg. HR RBIZach McCook 3B .344 2 36Mike McQuillan 2B .344 3 39Top Pitchers ReturningPlayer APP W-L ERAJerrad Hippen, LHP 16 6-4 3.71Nick Brown, RHP 14 5-7 6.10www.hawkeyesports.comSeries UnderCoach Servais2-1@ Home 1-14/16/08 L 3-84/28/10 W 15-10@ Iowa 1-04/29/09 W 12-3Neutral 0-0Overall Meetings8-12@ Home 2-5@ Iowa 4-5Neutral 2-2Missouri StateBearsMay 19-21 • TD Ameritrade Park OmahaQuick FactsLocation:Springfield, Mo.Founded: 1905Enrollment: 23,092Nickname:BearsColors:Maroon and WhiteConference:Missouri ValleyHome Field: Hammons FieldCapacity: 8,000President: Dr. James Cofer Sr.AD:Kyle MoatsFaculty Athletic Rep: Dr. Bruce JohnsonSports Information<strong>Baseball</strong> Contact: Ben AdamsonOffice Phone: (417) 836-4584Office Fax: (417) 836-4868Cell Phone: (405) 742-7585E-mail: benadamson@missouristate.eduPress Box Phone: (417) 863-0395Director:Rick KindhartOffice Phone: (417) 836-4585<strong>Baseball</strong> FactsHead Coach:Keith GuttinAlma Mater: Missouri-St. Louis (1978)School Record/Years: 959-607 / 28Career Record/Years: SameAssistant Coaches: Brent ThomasPaul EvansJon UbbengaTeam Quick Facts2010 Overall Record: 21-342010 Conference Record: 6-152010 Conference Finish: 8thPostseason:n/aLetterwinners Returning: 13Letterwinners Lost: 11Series HistorySeries Record: MSU 37-35First Meeting: 1991CU 7-1Last Meeting: April 25, 2010MSU 6-5Current Streak: MSU - 2 winsMost Runs by CU: 12, 2002CU 12-0Most Runs by MSU: 14, 1996MSU 14-9One-Run Games: 21, CU leads 11-10Top Position Players ReturningPlayer Pos. Avg. HR RBIKevin Medrano 2B .410 4 29Aaron Conway OF .278 7 23Top Pitchers ReturningPlayer APP W-L ERAGrant Gordon, RHP 23 4-2 4.66Clay Murphy, RHP 15 3-2 3.21www.missouristatebears.com<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>Series UnderCoach Servais12-12@ Home 5-44/8/05 W 6-24/9/05 W 7-64/10/05 W 7-05/17/07 W 1-05/18/07 W 3-25/19/07 L 3-45/8/09 L 5-65/9/09 L 7-105/10/09 L 3-8@ MSU 6-63/26/04 W 2-03/27/04 L 0-53/28/04 W 3-25/5/06 W 10-65/6/06 W 10-05/7/06 L 3-83/21/08 L 8-93/22/08 L 1-33/23/08 W 8-44/23/10 W 8-24/25/10 L 4-54/25/10 L 5-6Neutral 1-25/25/06 L 1-35/22/08 L 5-95/22/09 W 7-6Overall Meetings35-37@ Home 17-14@ MSU 15-18Neutral 3-5<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>59


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>60<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>Servais vs. <strong>2011</strong> OpponentsServais vs. Air Force 4-22/15/04 W 13-82/18/06 W 9-24/15/09 W 6-54/15/09 W 6-04/27/10 L 3-44/27/10 L 2-6Servais vs. Arkansas State 1-02/23/07 W 6-3Servais vs. Bradley 20-65/14/04 W 11-15/15/04 W 4-25/15/04 L 2-45/16/04 W 7-34/29/05 W 10-84/30/05 W 15-25/1/05 W 4-15/25/05 W 9-73/24/06 L 0-43/25/06 W 7-53/26/06 L 0-35/26/06 L 0-14/13/07 W 4-24/14/07 W 4-24/15/07 W 3-25/24/07 W 2-05/25/07 W 17-24/4/08 W 9-34/5/08 W 12-34/6/08 L 3-44/24/09 W 7-24/25/09 W 5-04/16/10 W 7-54/17/10 L 4-84/18/10 W 12-35/26/10 W 6-5Servais vs. BYU 0-0First MeetingServais vs. Canisius 0-0First MeetingServais vs. Central Arkansas 1-02/20/10 W 3-2Servais vs. Evansville 18-64/2/04 W 9-44/3/04 W 9-44/4/04 W 1-04/5/04 W 11-45/28/04 L 4-65/13/05 W 8-75/14/05 W 7-55/15/05 L 4-65/26/05 W 6-04/21/06 L 2-94/22/06 W 13-34/23/06 L 1-73/23/07 L 0-63/24/07 W 4-33/25/07 W 9-14/25/08 W 9-44/26/08 W 7-14/27/08 W 13-14/3/09 W 7-44/4/09 L 3-44/5/09 W 10-54/30/10 W 3-25/1/10 W 7-35/2/10 W 15-5Servais vs. Illinois State 16-54/16/04 W 8-54/17/04 L 4-64/18/04 W 9-73/26/05 W 8-23/26/05 W 4-13/27/05 W 7-44/8/06 W 8-64/9/06 W 14-44/9/06 L 13-145/11/07 W 10-35/12/07 W 5-35/13/07 W 7-33/28/08 W 4-03/29/08 W 15-63/30/08 W 5-05/1/09 W 8-35/2/09 W 12-25/3/09 W 10-64/9/10 L 2-64/10/10 L 6-74/11/10 L 6-7Servais vs. Indiana State 21-55/20/04 W 8-35/21/04 W 11-95/21/04 W 12-25/22/04 W 2-15/26/04 W 14-44/15/05 W 6-54/16/05 W 11-54/17/05 L 0-25/27/05 W 16-35/12/06 W 6-35/13/06 W 5-05/14/06 W 6-34/20/07 W 15-54/21/07 W 3-24/22/07 W 16-05/9/08 W 6-55/11/08 W 5-25/11/08 W 7-43/20/09 W 7-33/21/09 W 9-43/22/09 W 3-84/2/10 L 5-84/3/10 L 3-54/4/10 W 7-65/25/10 L 7-85/27/10 L 7-9Servais vs. Iowa 2-14/16/08 L 3-84/29/09 W 12-34/28/10 W 15-10Servais vs. Kansas 0-44/26/06 L 1-94/14/09 L 6-73/23/10 L 4-54/7/10 L 4-5Servais vs. Kansas State 6-34/27/04 W 4-13/1/05 W 8-34/11/06 L 4-54/11/07 W 3-13/26/08 L 1-114/15/08 W 6-53/3/09 L 1-124/1/09 W 5-13/16/10 W 7-4Servais vs. Missouri State 12-123/26/04 W 2-03/27/04 L 0-53/28/04 W 3-24/8/05 W 6-24/9/05 W 7-64/10/05 W 7-05/5/06 W 10-65/6/06 W 10-05/7/06 L 3-85/25/06 L 1-35/17/07 W 1-05/18/07 W 3-25/19/07 L 3-43/21/08 L 8-93/22/08 L 1-33/23/08 W 8-45/22/08 L 5-95/8/09 L 5-65/9/09 L 7-105/10/09 L 3-85/22/09 W 7-64/23/10 W 8-24/25/10 L 4-54/25/10 L 5-6Servais vs. Nebraska 8-143/23/04 L 3-74/20/04 W 6-45/18/04 L 1-123/29/05 L 2-104/5/05 W 4-35/10/05 W 5-36/4/05 L 8-106/5/05 L 2-104/4/06 L 4-64/18/06 L 2-45/16/06 L 1-44/17/07 W 2-15/15/07 W 9-24/3/07 L 10-125/13/08 L 1-84/22/08 L 3-44/23/08 L 7-164/7/09 W 15-04/21/09 L 3-44/6/10 W 13-54/20/10 W 8-55/18/10 L 5-21Servais vs. New Mexico 0-0First MeetingServais vs. North Dakota 1-13/24/09 W 13-63/25/09 L 6-7Servais vs. North Dakota State 16-03/23/05 W 12-33/23/05 W 5-35/18/05 W 7-45/19/05 W 16-13/14/06 W 13-43/15/06 W 12-65/9/06 W 3-05/9/06 W 3-23/16/07 W 7-43/17/07 W 5-33/18/07 W 9-83/18/07 W 10-65/9/07 W 13-55/9/07 W 12-24/9/08 W 1-04/9/08 W 2-0Servais vs. Portland 0-0First MeetingServais vs. South Dakota State 7-33/15/05 W 13-03/15/05 W 3-24/26/05 W 13-13/13/07 L 4-133/25/08 W 9-83/14/09 W 8-23/15/09 L 2-43/15/09 L 3-124/28/09 W 5-23/12/10 W 3-2Servais vs. Southern Illinois 15-114/23/04 L 2-44/24/04 L 6-94/25/04 W 3-04/26/04 L 4-75/27/04 L 5-64/1/05 W 5-34/2/05 W 3-14/3/05 L 1-34/14/06 L 2-34/15/06 W 2-14/16/06 L 2-75/4/07 L 3-45/5/07 W 5-25/6/07 W 7-05/23/07 W 8-55/3/08 W 5-05/3/08 W 9-85/4/08 L 4-55/23/08 L 5-63/28/09 W 4-33/28/09 W 4-33/29/09 W 10-05/20/09 W 5-13/26/10 W 4-23/27/10 W 2-13/27/10 L 4-5Servais vs. SIU Edwardsville 1-02/20/10 W 22-0Servais vs. Toledo 0-0First MeetingServais vs. Valparaiso 0-0First MeetingServais vs. Wichita State 11-185/7/04 W 4-15/8/04 W 2-15/8/04 W 8-15/9/04 L 2-155/28/04 L 4-64/22/05 L 0-54/23/05 L 3-44/24/05 W 10-15/26/05 W 6-05/27/05 L 0-35/28/05 W 4-35/28/05 L 3-103/31/06 W 2-14/1/06 W 3-04/2/06 L 1-34/6/07 W 3-24/7/07 L 1-24/8/07 L 1-74/12/08 W 7-34/13/08 L 3-114/13/08 L 2-35/14/09 L 1-45/15/09 L 2-55/16/09 L 1-115/21/09 W 11-05/23/09 L 2-45/7/10 L 0-85/8/10 L 3-85/9/10 L 7-8


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Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>62<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>2010 Season RecapThe BeginningA seventh straight winning season forhead coach Ed Servais highlighted an average2010 season for the <strong>Creighton</strong> baseballteam. The season marked the first time inhis <strong>Creighton</strong> career that Servais’ teamdidn’t surpass the 30-win mark.The Jays finished the season with a27-25 record, going 1-2 in the MissouriValley Conference Tournament. <strong>Creighton</strong>’sschedule pitted the Jays against fourNCAA Tournament teams from the 2009season in Kansas, Kansas State, Minnesotaand Wichita State (the Jays finished 2-5against the four teams) and also saw theJays say goodbye to their “home away fromhome” Rosenblatt Stadium.Seven of <strong>Creighton</strong>’s opponents werefirst-time foes, including four of the firstfive schools the Jays played. <strong>Creighton</strong>also welcomed Seattle and New Orleansto Omaha for first-time meetings to closeout the regular season. The Jays finishedthe season 7-4 against the first-time opponents.<strong>Creighton</strong>’s longest winning streak ofthe season was four games, a stretch fromApril 28-May 2. All four games were playedat home and <strong>Creighton</strong> outscored opponents40-20 during the streak. On the flipside,<strong>Creighton</strong> had three four-game losingstreaks, all three of which included MVCregular season games.Opening on the Road<strong>Creighton</strong> had its goals set high enteringthe season opener against SIU-Edwardsvilleon February 20 at Central Arkansas.<strong>Creighton</strong> returned six starters and all butone starting pitcher from the 31-25 2009team. The Jays’ nucleus included five playersthat had earned All-MVC recognition in2009 - Elliot Soto (first team, short stop),Jack VanLeur (first team, relief pitcher),Robbie Knight (second team, outfield), andT.J. Roemmich and Bobby Lackovic, honorablemention outfield and relief pitcher, respectively.It didn’t take long for the team to showoff its potential, shutting out the Cougars22-0. The Jays had one of the best outputsof the season, blasting 22 hits and holdingSIU-Edwardsville to just three. <strong>Creighton</strong>then defeated host Central Arkansas 3-2.The two games were the first of 18straight road games the Jays played toopen the season. <strong>Creighton</strong> actually playedsome of its best baseball on the road, going13-6 in true road contests compared to a10-14 record at home. The Jays were 4-5in neutral site games.The Jays dropped their first game ofthe season in the Stephen F. Austin Invitationalin Nacagdoches, Texas, falling 8-7 toNorthwestern State before bouncing backpost a 9-8, 10-inning victory over the hostschool.Splits were the theme in the BearkatInvitational in Huntsville, Texas, where<strong>Creighton</strong> took on Sam Houston Stateand Northern Colorado. <strong>Creighton</strong> wonboth games on opening day of the tournament,defeating Sam Houston State 6-5and Northern Colorado 15-8. NorthernColorado came back the next day to post a10-3 win, and <strong>Creighton</strong> closed the tournamentwith an 11-10 loss to Sam HoustonState. Still, the Jays scored 34 runs in thefour games, giving positive hope to an offensivelydriven season.A final win in Texas endedthe season opening stretch inthe Lone Star State, as the Jaysdefeated UT Arlington 11-5and improved their early seasonrecord to 6-3.<strong>Creighton</strong> then headed upnorth to play in the MetrodomeTournament in Minneapolis,Minn. The Jays openedthe tournament with a 4-2 winover South Dakota State andfollowed with a 6-4 triumphover Minnesota. Harvard denied<strong>Creighton</strong> a tournamentsweep in posting a 5-2 victory.The 2-1 showing left the Jayssporting an 8-4 record headinginto a meeting with 25thrankedKansas State.The Jays pulled out a 7-4 win in Manhattan,Kan. Carson Vitale’s two run homerun highlighted a four-run eighth inningthat carried the Jays to their ninth win ofthe season.Road games with Illinois-Chicago andKansas finished out the opening portion ofthe season, with <strong>Creighton</strong> riding a solidclosing performance by Brandon Koenigsteinto defeat Illinois-Chicago 13-10 in 11innings but then falling 5-4 at Big 12 opponentKansas.The Jays were sitting at 11-5 going intoconference play, with Jonas Dufek, MarkWinkelman and Brandon Koenigstein eachundefeated on the mound while the offenseoutscored opponents 122-87.Conference Play Starts<strong>Creighton</strong> played four of its 2010 MissouriValley Conference regular season seriesat home and three away. <strong>Creighton</strong>finished the regular season 9-12 in conferenceplay, earning the No. 6 seed in theState Farm MVC Tournament in Whchita,Kan.Continuing the trend of playing awayfrom home, the Jays opened conferenceplay at Southern Illinois. <strong>Creighton</strong> wonthe first two games of the series 4-2 and2-1. The Jays looked poised to earn thesweep, coming from behind to tie the gameat four in the ninth, but left two runners onbase and couldn’t hold off a Saluki’s rallyin the bottom of the 11th. <strong>Creighton</strong> lost4-5, and finished the month of March witha 12-6 record overall and a 2-1 mark in theValley.The Jays opened April by welcomingIndiana State to Omaha, dropping the firsttwo games 8-5 and 5-3 in 10 innings beforebouncing back to post a 7-6 win in Sunday’s


third game.Two Big 12 games were sandwichedinto the middle of the conference season.The Jays used 15 hits, including four by ElliotSoto, to bash Nebraska 13-5 at HaymarketPark. <strong>Creighton</strong> then faced Kansasat Rosenblatt Stadium, and the Jayhawkspicked up their second win of the seasonover the Jays with a 5-4 victory.Returning to conference play, <strong>Creighton</strong>hosted Illinois State, falling to the surgingRedbirds in three straight. Illinois Statesqueezed out a 7-6 win in the opener, thenrelied on clutch hitting in posting 5-2 and6-2 wins in the final games. It was one of<strong>Creighton</strong>’s two three game sweeps in theconference season last year, with the othercoming to Wichita State.The Jays then bounced back and tooktwo of three games at Bradley behindstrong pitching performances by JonasDufek and Ty Blach. <strong>Creighton</strong> won gamesone and three, 7-5 and 12-3 respectively,and fell 8-4 in the middle game. Trever Adamshad a big series at the plate, collectingfour hits and driving in six runs.Another win against Nebraska, thistime at home, gave the Jays a small breakfrom conference play. <strong>Creighton</strong> tooktwo-of-three from the Huskers in the 2010season, falling in the finale 21-5. The finalgame was played at Rosenblatt in front of aseason high 9,154 fans.The Jays opened their league series atMissouri State with their third straight win,with Trever Adams going 3-for-4 at the platein an 8-2 victory. The Bears came back toclaim the second game 5-4, and thenclinched the series with a wild 6-5 winin the third game. <strong>Creighton</strong> outhitMissouri State 19-15 in the final twogames, but were unable to overcomea costly defensive breakdown in eachgame.The Jays continued their up anddown season, finishing out the monthof April with two losses to Air Force(4-3 and 6-2) and a win at home overIowa (15-10). <strong>Creighton</strong> was 19-17and 6-9 going into the month of Mayand a home series against Evansville.The Final Stretch<strong>Creighton</strong> played host to bothEvansville and Wichita State to finishout the regular season, and trueto form with the season, split the sixgames. The Jays swept Evansville, puttingtogether its season-best four-game winningstreak in the process. Jonas Dufek limitedEvansville to two runs in eight innings ofa 3-2 victory in the opener. Ty Blach followedthat up with another strong effort,limiting the Purple Aces to one earned runin six innings of a 7-3 win in the secondgame. Brandon Koenigstein then threwa complete-game victory in the finale asthe Jays pounded out a 15-5 win in a gameshortened to seven innings by the mercyrule.Wichita State snapped <strong>Creighton</strong>’s winningstreak with an 8-0 win in the openinggame of their series in Omaha. The Shockers,who wound up tying for the regularseasontitle, posted 8-3 and 8-7 victoriesin the final two games to complete thesweep.<strong>Creighton</strong> closed the regular seasonwith seven non-conference games. TheJays lost the series opener to Seattle butbounced back with 3-2 and 3-1 wins. Aftergetting hammered by Nebraska, <strong>Creighton</strong>won the first two games of its series withNew Orleans 10-1 and 14-8. The Privateersthen spoiled the Jays’ last game atRosenblatt Stadium with an 11-5 win thatleft <strong>Creighton</strong> 26-23 heading into the MVCTournament.It’s Tournament TimeAs is true in all of sports, when thetournament comes around, it is anybodiesgame. This season, unfortunately, it wasn’t<strong>Creighton</strong>’s. The Jays met up with IndianaState in the opening game, falling 8-7 in 10innings. The Sycamores used an infield hit,a sacrifice and two more singles to pushacross the winning run in the bottom ofthe 10th.<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>2010 Season Recap<strong>Creighton</strong> then met up with Bradleyfor the fourth time in the season, winningon a two out ralley in the bottom of the12th. Carson Vitale reached on a two-outwalk. Jimmy Swift then was hit by a pitch,advancing Vitale to second. Michael Blatchfordthen drove in the winning run on asingle to the left side.Indiana State then ended <strong>Creighton</strong>’sseason at 27-25 with a 9-7 victory the nextday.Recapping<strong>Creighton</strong> had four players named toall-MVC teams, with Elliot Soto and JonasDufek taking home second team honorsand Carson Vitale and Trever Adams gaininghonorable mention.Bluejay senior outfielder TJ Roemmichwas named to the MVC Scholar-AthleteFirst-Team, his third time being named tothe Scholar-Athlete team, but his first as afirst-teamer. Freshman Ty Blach was alsogiven postseason accolades, earning thirdteamFreshman All-American honors byPing<strong>Baseball</strong>.com.The Jays had two players drafted inthe MLB draft, with Elliot Soto taken in the15th round by the Chicago Cubs and CarsonVitale going in the 38th round to theTexas Rangers.<strong>Creighton</strong> again played stellar defensively,finishing the season ranked secondin the NCAA in fielding percentage (.980)and first in errors committed (just 41 errorsin 52 games.)The Jays return a strong group of experiencedplayers to the <strong>2011</strong> season, includingJonas Dufek and Ty Blach on the moundand Trever Adams leading the offensivecharge. <strong>Creighton</strong> opens the season onFebruary 19th at the USA <strong>Baseball</strong> nationaltraining center in Cary, NC.<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>63


<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>2010 Final StatisticsOverall: 27-25 • Home: 10-14 • Away: 13-6 • Neutral: 4-5 • MVC: 9-12HittingPlayer AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO OBP% SF SH SB-Att28 Eric Bruns 1.000 2-0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1.000 0 1 0 1.000 0 0 0-030 Trever Adams .356 52-52 208 41 74 15 3 12 58 131 .630 29 5 55 .443 2 3 6-122 Robbie Knight .318 30-29 110 29 35 11 0 2 16 52 .473 11 9 18 .414 3 4 5-75 Elliot Soto .297 21-50 202 52 60 10 4 3 28 87 .431 29 4 26 .388 5 4 9-103 Jimmy Swift .296 52-52 206 45 61 16 1 2 26 85 .416 12 9 37 .360 1 10 10-131 Joey Bowens .290 29-10 31 12 9 3 1 0 4 14 .452 2 7 12 .450 0 2 3-418 T.J. Roemmich .285 52-52 200 34 57 13 4 8 50 102 .510 27 4 38 .376 3 5 7-1323 Ian Dike .277 52-52 188 25 52 13 2 6 32 87 .463 19 4 67 .354 1 6 1-27 Scott Thornburg .275 45-42 142 25 39 14 2 4 18 69 .486 14 8 29 .370 1 6 1-222 Carson Vitale .271 51-45 170 32 46 6 0 7 30 73 .429 19 5 38 .359 1 7 0-035 Michael Blatchford .250 15-3 20 3 5 0 0 1 4 8 .400 1 0 5 .286 0 1 0-011 Alex Staehely .240 52-52 179 27 43 7 1 5 28 67 .374 19 1 31 .309 5 12 3-421 Clay Cuno .192 29-19 78 9 15 1 0 2 7 22 .282 4 2 27 .250 0 2 0-04 Zane Hinkel .098 26-10 41 6 4 1 0 1 3 8 .195 5 3 16 .245 0 3 0-06 Vince Bellino .000 1-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 1 .000 0 0 0-0<strong>Creighton</strong> Totals .282 52 1777 341 501 110 18 53 305 806 .454 191 62 400 .367 22 65 45-67Opponents .282 52 1836 302 517 134 22 42 284 821 .447 150 33 316 .343 19 36 43-66LEFT ON BASE - CU (392), Opp (368). DOUBLE PLAYS TURNED - CU (32), Opp (35). Intentional Walks - CU (8), Adams 3, Swift 2, Soto 2, Dike 1, - Opp.(11). PICKED OFF - Vitale 1, Thornburg 1, Soto 1.PitchingPitcher ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AVG WHIP WP HBP BK31 Ty Blach 3.11 3-3 14 11 1 0/0 0 75.1 63 34 26 18 58 16 1 7 .231 1.12 3 3 134 Brandon Koenigstein 3.95 5-2 18 11 1 0/0 0 93.1 96 46 41 20 43 21 6 6 .370 1.31 0 6 241 Jonas Dufek 4.92 8-3 16 15 0 0/1 0 82.1 95 52 45 19 65 24 6 11 .290 1.46 5 6 033 Mark Winkelman 4.37 2-3 27 1 0 0/1 2 35.0 32 17 17 10 21 3 2 3 .246 1.26 0 2 032 Bobby Lackovic 4.38 4-3 35 0 0 0/0 1 37.0 30 19 18 19 29 6 0 4 .217 1.49 8 6 036 Jack VanLeur 4.83 3-4 30 0 0 0/1 4 41.0 52 23 22 15 31 16 2 2 .315 1.71 2 3 020 Kurt Spomer 5.57 0-2 14 0 0 0/1 0 21.0 23 13 13 4 5 6 0 1 .271 1.29 2 0 019 Gage Daniels 7.56 0-0 9 0 0 0/0 0 8.1 17 8 7 1 9 5 0 0 .425 2.16 2 0 017 Matt Patterson 7.98 1-2 28 0 0 0/0 1 29.1 35 29 26 19 27 13 0 1 .294 1.98 2 4 213 Greg Hellhake 8.10 1-2 10 7 0 0/0 0 16.2 27 20 15 4 12 10 2 2 .360 1.92 1 1 118 TJ Roemmich 10.80 0-0 5 0 0 0/0 0 3.1 4 4 4 3 2 1 1 1 .286 2.40 0 1 024 Mike Nihsen 11.64 0-1 13 7 0 0/0 1 19.1 32 26 25 10 9 7 1 3 .376 2.22 1 1 027 Kyle King 13.50 0-0 3 0 0 0/0 0 0.2 1 1 1 4 1 0 0 0 .333 7.50 0 0 038 Nick Musec 14.73 0-0 5 0 0 0/0 0 3.2 6 6 6 2 3 3 1 1 .353 2.18 0 0 015 Austin Cole 18.00 0-0 3 0 0 0/0 0 2.0 4 4 4 2 1 3 0 0 .444 3.00 0 0 0<strong>Creighton</strong> Totals 5.19 27-25 52 52 2 1/1 9 468.1 517 302 270 150 316 134 22 42 .282 1.42 26 33 6Opponents 5.51 25-27 52 52 0 1/1 11 462.2 501 341 283 191 400 110 18 53 .282 1.50 61 62 9PASSED BALLS - CU (1) - Vitale 1; Opp. (13). PICKOFFS - CU (0); Opp. (3). STOLEN BASES ALLOWED/ATTEMPTED - Vitale (36-50), Koenigstein (10-19),Blach (8-11), Thornburg (7-10), Dufek (5-10), Lackovic (5-6), VanLeur (1-4), Hellhake (4-4), Patterson (2-3), Spomer (2-2), Winkelman (1-2), Roemmich (1-1), King (1-1), Musec (1-1),Nihsen (1-1), Daniels (1-1).64


<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>Fielding2010 Final StatisticsPlayer C PO A E FLD% DP SBA CSB SBA% PB CI1 Joey Bowens 28 28 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 --- 0 04 Zane Hinkel 26 20 6 0 1.000 0 0 0 --- 0 034 Brandon Koenigstein 21 7 14 0 1.000 0 10 9 .526 0 031 Ty Blach 16 5 11 0 1.000 1 8 3 .727 0 021 Clay Cuno 16 16 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 --- 0 036 Jack VanLeur 14 3 11 0 1.000 0 1 3 .250 0 032 Bobby Lackovic 13 6 7 0 1.000 0 5 1 .833 0 035 Michael Blatchford 11 10 1 0 1.000 0 0 0 --- 0 033 Mark Winkelman 9 3 6 0 1.000 0 1 1 .500 0 017 Matt Patterson 7 3 4 0 1.000 0 2 1 .667 0 020 Kurt Spomer 6 0 6 0 1.000 0 2 0 1.000 0 013 Greg Hellhake 4 0 4 0 1.000 0 4 0 1.000 0 019 Gage Daniels 2 1 1 0 1.000 1 1 0 1.000 0 018 TJ Roemmich 146 142 3 1 .993 0 1 0 1.000 0 022 Carson Vitale 265 236 27 2 .992 0 36 14 .720 1 17 Scott Thornburg 83 72 10 1 .988 0 7 3 .700 0 023 Ian Dike 609 554 46 9 .985 32 0 0 --- 0 02 Robbie Knight 55 53 1 1 .982 0 0 0 --- 0 05 Elliot Soto 237 65 166 6 .975 24 0 0 --- 0 03 Jimmy Swift 148 32 111 5 .966 4 0 0 --- 0 011 Alex Staehely 239 77 152 10 .958 21 0 0 --- 0 041 Jonas Dufek 16 2 13 1 .938 1 5 5 .500 0 030 Trever Adams 76 70 1 5 .934 0 0 0 --- 0 024 Mike Nihsen 0 0 0 0 .000 0 1 0 1.000 0 06 Vince Bellino 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 --- 0 027 Kyle King 0 0 0 0 .000 0 1 0 1.000 0 028 Eric Bruns 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 --- 0 038 Nick Musec 0 0 0 0 .000 0 1 0 1.000 0 015 Austin Cole 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 --- 0 0<strong>Creighton</strong> Totals 2047 1405 601 41 .980 32 43 23 .652 1 1Opponents 2052 1388 599 65 .968 35 45 22 .672 13 1Ty Blach Trever Adams Jimmy Swift<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>65


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>66<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>2010 Final StatisticsOverall ...............................27-25Conference ............................9-12Non-Conference .......................18-13Home games ..........................10-14Away games ............................13-6Neutral site .............................4-5Day games ............................17-18Night games ............................10-7vs. Left handed starter. ....................9-8vs. Right handed starter. .................18-171-Run games. ...........................8-112-Run games. ............................5-35+Run games ...........................10-5Extra innings. ............................4-3Shutouts ................................1-1When CU scored 0-2 runs ...............1-53-5 runs ..............6-146-9 runs ..............10-510+ runs .............10-1At bats 46..............at llinois-Chicago (3/19)Runs scored 22..........vs SIU Edwardsville (2/20)Hits 19................ at UT Arlington (3/10)RBIs 20..........vs SIU Edwardsville (2/20)Doubles 6......vs Northern Colorado (3/5)Triples 2................... vs Indiana State (4/3)2................vs New Orleans (5/21)Homeruns 7.............at Illinois-Chicago (3/19)Total bases 38.............at Illinois-Chicago (3/19)Walks 8........................... at Bradley (4/18)Strikeouts 15....... vs Sam Houston State (3/5)Sac hits 4...........at Southern Illinois (3/26)Sac flies 3......vs Northern Colorado (3/5)At bats 6.......................................................................................... 12 timesRuns scored 4.............................................................................................4 timesHits 5.....................................................Carson Vitale vs Iowa (4/28)RBIs 8.....................................................Carson Vitale vs Iowa (4/28)Doubles 3..........................Robbie Knight vs Northern Colorado (3/5)Triples 1.......................................................................................... 18 timesHomeruns 2.............................................................................................6 timesTotal bases 12.....................................................Carson Vitale vs Iowa (4/28)Walks 3.................................. Elliot Soto vs Sam Houston State (3/5)3...............................................T.J. Roemmich at Bradley (4/18)Strikeouts 4................................. Scott Thornburg at Kansas State (3/16)4...................................... Carson Vitale vs Indiana State (5/27)Sac hits 2.............................................................................................4 timesSac flies 2.................................Elliot Soto vs Northern Colorado (3/5)2...............................................Alex Staehely at Nebraska (4/6)Stolen bases 2......................... T.J. Roemmich vs Northern Colorado (3/5)Caught stealing 1.......................................................................................... 22 timesRunners LOB 6......................................... Jimmy Swift at UT Arlington (3/10)6............................................ Jimmy Swift vs Indiana State (4/3)6....................................................Jimmy Swift at Bradley (4/16)2010 Record BreakdownOpponent scored 0-2 runs ..............10-03-5 runs ..............11-86-9 runs ..............4-1310+ runs ..............2-4CU scored in 1st inning. .................17-11Opponent scored in 1st inning .............6-13CU scored first ........................22-10Opponent scored first. ...................5-15After 6 innings: leading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-3trailing ...................5-20tied. ......................2-2After 7 innings: leading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-3trailing ...................3-17tied. ......................3-3After 8 innings leading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-3trailing ...................2-15tied. ......................2-52010 Team Game Highs3........at Sam Houston State (3/7)Stolen bases 3........................... at Bradley (4/16)Caught stealing 2.... vs South Dakota State (3/12)2...............at Missouri State (4/25)2..................vs Wichita State (5/7)Runners LOB 14................ at UT Arlington (3/10)Hit into DP 2.............................................7 timesHit by Pitch 4........................... at Bradley (4/18)4................vs New Orleans (5/21)Putouts 36...........................vs Bradley (5/26)Assists 19........ at Stephen F. Austin (2/28)Errors 3...........at Southern Illinois (3/27)2010 Individual Game HighsHit by PitchHit 0 homeruns. ......................10-121 homerun .........................9-82+ homeruns .......................8-5Opponent hits 0 homeruns. .........11-121 homerun ...........12-92+ homeruns ..........4-4CU committed 0 errors. ............14-101 error ...............9-92+ errors .............4-6Opponent made 0 errors. ..............7-91 error ...............9-92+ errors ............11-7Out hit opponent. .......................19-6Out hit by opponent .....................7-17Hits are tied .............................1-23.....................vs Illinois State (4/9)3.......................vs Nebraska (5/18)Passed Balls 1..........................vs Evansville (5/2)Double plays 3................ at UT Arlington (3/10)Inn. pitched 12.0...........................vs Bradley (5/26)Runs allowed 21.......................vs Nebraska (5/18)Earned runs 15.......................vs Nebraska (5/18)Walks allowed 9................vs New Orleans (5/22)Strikeouts 11................................vs Iowa (4/28)Hits allowed 26.......................vs Nebraska (5/18)HR allowed 4.............at Illinois-Chicago (3/19)2.............................................................................................5 timesPutouts 17............................................Ian Dike at Illinois-Chicago (3/19)Assists 8....................................Elliot Soto at Stephen F. Austin (2/28)8...................................... Elliot Soto at Southern Illinois (3/27)Errors 2........................................ Trever Adams vs Illinois State (4/9)2......................................................Ian Dike vs Nebraska (5/18)2.......................................Alex Staehely vs Indiana State (5/27)Passed Balls 1...............................................Carson Vitale vs Evansville (5/2)Inn. pitched 8.0............................................................................................. 5 timesRuns allowed 7............................. Mike Nihsen vs Northern Colorado (3/6)Earned runs 6............................................................................................. 4 timesWalks allowed 4.........................................................Ty Blach vs Harvard (3/14)4............................................. Jonas Dufek vs Illinois State (4/9)Strikeouts 9............................. Jonas Dufek vs South Dakota State (3/12)Hits allowed 12...........................Brandon Koenigstein vs Illinois State (4/10)HR allowed 3......................................Jonas Dufek at Illinois-Chicago (3/19)3.................................................Ty Blach vs Wichita State (5/8)Inning-By-Inning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EX Total<strong>Creighton</strong> 55 39 28 25 41 30 54 33 27 9 341Opponents 34 38 31 33 26 38 39 24 32 7 302


2010 Final Missouri Valley Conference Standings<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>2010 MVC RecapMVCOverallTeam Record Pct. Record Pct. Home Away NeutralWichita State 15-6 .714 40-20 .667 26-6 12-14 2-0Illinois State 15-6 .714 32-24 .571 13-9 13-12 6-3Indiana State 10-10 .500 35-19 .648 16-5 15-12 4-2Southern Illinois 10-10 .500 28-29 .491 17-11 10-15 1-3Evansville 10-11 .476 33-26 .559 22-10 9-16 2-0<strong>Creighton</strong> 9-12 .429 27-25 .519 10-14 13-6 4-5Bradley 8-13 .381 20-32 .385 12-7 5-15 3-10Missouri State 6-15 .286 21-34 .382 14-12 6-21 1-1First Team1B....... Chris Serritella..........Southern Illinois2B....... Kevin Tokarski..................Illinois StateSS........ Eric Stamets............................Evansville3B....... Cody Fick ...............................EvansvilleC ........ Cody Lassley...................Wichita StateDH..... Preston Springer............Wichita StateUT...... Kevin Medrano..............Missouri StateOF...... Greg Wallace..........................EvansvilleOF...... Ryan Strausborger...........Indiana StateOF...... Bret Bascue.....................Wichita StateSP ....... Jake Petricka.....................Indiana StateSP ....... Jordan Cooper...............Wichita StateSP ....... Tim Kelley.......................Wichita StateRP....... Kenny Long........................Illinois StateRP....... Ryan Copeland..................Illinois StateFirst TeamAlex Acheson..................................... EvansvilleBret Bascue................................. Wichita StateKyle Burnam.................................Indiana StateJordan Cooper........................... Wichita StateTrentt Copeland................................ EvansvilleRyan Court.................................... Illinois StateKeegan Dennis................................... EvansvilleBen Ferrell ...................................Indiana StateLuke Fieser ...................................Indiana StateNathan Forer .........................Southern IllinoisLogan Hoch................................ Wichita StateCody Lassley .............................. Wichita StateT.J. Roemmich..................<strong>Creighton</strong>2010 All-MVC TeamsSecond Team1B....... Mike McMillan. ............Bradley2B....... Matt Fritz ................BradleySS..... Elliot Soto ........<strong>Creighton</strong>3B....... Ryan Court ...........Illinois StateC...... Jeremy Lucas. .........Indiana StateDH..... Anthony Ruffolo .......Illinois StateUT...... Tom Heithoff ...........EvansvilleOF...... Brian Martin ..............BradleyOF...... Chris Murphy ......Southern IllinoisOF...... Travis Bennett .......Wichita StateSP.... Jonas Dufek............ <strong>Creighton</strong>SP ....... Joe Rodriguez .........Indiana StateSP ....... Nathan Forer ......Southern IllinoisRP....... Tyler Browning ........Indiana StateRP....... Bryant George .....Southern IllinoisHonorable Mention1B....... Johnny Coy Wichita StateSS........ Jason LeblebijianBradleySS........ Ben FerrellIndiana State3B....... Luke FieserIndiana StateC ...... Carson Vitale <strong>Creighton</strong>C ........ Matt MirabalIllinois StateDH..... Tyler Bullock Southern IllinoisUT...... Robby OrtIndiana StateUT...... Austin Montgomery Southern IllinoisOF.... Trever Adams <strong>Creighton</strong>OF...... Alex AchesonEvansvilleOF...... Nate SmithEvansvilleOF...... Kyle Burnam Indiana StateOF...... Aaron Conway Missouri StateSP ....... Patrick CooperBradleySP ....... Aaron Meade Missouri StateSP ....... Randy Hoelscher Southern IllinoisRP....... Corey Davisson EvansvilleRP....... Logan Hoch Wichita State2010 MVC Scholar Athletes 2010 MVC Specialty AwardsHonorable MentionKevin Hall.................................... Wichita StateMike Kickham............................ Missouri StateJoe Carter MVC Player of the YearKevin Tokarski, Illinois StateMVC Pitcher of the YearJordan Cooper, Wichita StateMVC Newcomer of the YearPreston Springer, Wichita StateMVC Freshman of the YearEric Stamets, EvansvilleMVC Coach of the YearMark Kingston, Illinois State<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>67


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong><strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>2010 Game-by-Game Results<strong>Creighton</strong> Opponent Overall MVCDate Opponent W/L Score R H E R H E Record Record Pitcher of Record Att. Time2/20 vs. SIU Edwardsville W 22-0 22 18 1 0 3 3 1-0 - Dufek (W 1-0) 122 2:552/20 at Central Arkansas W 3-2 3 4 0 2 8 0 2-0 - Lackovic (W 1-0) 309 2:232/27 ! vs. Northwestern State L 7-8 7 10 1 8 11 0 2-1 - Patterson (L 0-1) 436 2:442/28 ! at Stephen F. Austin W (10) 9-8 9 14 2 8 11 3 3-1 - Lackovic (W 2-0) 374 3:013/5 % vs. Northern Colorado W 15-8 15 15 0 8 16 2 4-1 - Dufek (W 2-0) 110 2:543/5 % at Sam Houston State W (10) 6-5 6 7 2 5 14 1 5-1 - Lackovic (W 3-0) 313 3:053/6 % vs. Northern Colorado L 3-10 3 5 2 10 13 2 5-2 - Nihsen (L 0-1) 173 2:393/7 % at Sam Houston State L 10-11 10 12 0 11 15 2 5-3 - Lackovic (L 3-1) 423 3:013/10 at UT Arlington W 11-5 11 19 1 5 10 2 6-3 - Winkelman (W 1-0) 210 2:543/12 ^ vs. South Dakota State W 4-2 4 12 0 2 6 1 7-3 - Dufek (W 3-0) 515 2:333/13 ^ at Minnesota W 6-4 6 9 0 4 12 2 8-3 - Koenigstein (W 1-0) 743 3:003/14 ^ vs. Harvard L 2-5 2 6 1 5 8 0 8-4 - Spomer (L 0-1) 519 2:343/16 at #25 Kansas State W 7-4 7 10 1 4 8 0 9-4 - Winkelman (W 2-0) 1090 2:393/19 at Illinois-Chicago W (11) 13-10 13 16 2 10 13 0 10-4 - Koenigstein (W 2-0) 220 3:323/23 at Kansas L 4-5 4 12 1 5 9 1 10-5 - VanLaur (L 0-1) 1043 2:383/26 at Southern Illinois* W 4-2 4 7 0 2 8 1 11-5 1-0 Dufek (W 4-0) 262 2:033/27 at Southern Illinois-1* W 2-1 2 6 1 1 5 0 12-5 2-0 Koenigstein (W 3-0) - 2:033/27 at Southern Illinois-2* L (11) 4-5 4 13 3 5 9 1 12-6 2-1 Lackovic (L 3-2) 386 2:464/2 # INDIANA STATE* L 5-8 5 5 1 8 8 3 12-7 2-2 Dufek (L 4-1) 1676 2:464/3 # INDIANA STATE* L (10) 3-5 3 10 0 5 10 0 12-8 2-3 VanLaur (L 0-2) 806 3:144/4 INDIANA STATE* W 7-6 7 9 1 6 7 1 13-8 3-3 VanLaur (W 1-2) 258 2:534/6 at Nebraska W 13-5 13 15 1 5 11 1 14-8 3-3 Patterson (W 1-1) 3284 3:074/7 # KANSAS L 4-5 4 6 0 5 10 3 14-9 3-3 VanLeur (L 1-3) 673 3:134/9 ILLINOIS STATE* L 6-7 6 7 3 7 6 1 14-10 3-4 Winkelman (L 2-1) 310 3:054/10 ILLINOIS STATE* L 2-5 2 4 0 5 13 1 14-11 3-5 Koenigstein (L 3-1) 368 2:344/11 ILLINOIS STATE* L 2-6 2 3 0 6 9 0 14-12 3-6 Blach (L 0-1) 368 2:154/16 at Bradley* W 7-5 7 12 0 5 8 3 15-12 4-6 Dufek (W 5-1) 398 2:414/17 at Bradley* L 4-8 4 6 0 8 11 3 15-13 4-7 Koenigstein (L 3-2) 542 2:404/18 at Bradley* W 12-3 12 9 1 3 6 2 16-13 5-7 Blach ( W 1-1) 540 2:274/20 # NEBRASKA W 8-5 8 11 0 5 8 1 17-13 5-7 VanLeur (W 2-3) 4386 2:454/23 at Missouri State* W 8-2 8 9 0 2 10 3 18-13 6-7 Dufek (W 6-1) 556 2:354/25 at Missouri State* L 4-5 4 8 1 5 6 4 18-14 6-8 Blach (L 1-2) - 1:574/25 at Missouri State* L 5-6 5 11 1 6 9 0 18-15 6-9 Lackovic (L 3-3) 318 2:244/27 AIR FORCE-1 L 3-4 3 5 0 4 5 1 18-16 6-9 VanLeur (L 2-4) - 1:544/27 AIR FORCE-2 L 2-6 2 5 0 6 7 1 18-17 6-9 Patterson (L 1-2) 253 1:594/28 # IOWA W 15-10 15 16 2 10 12 2 19-17 6-9 Hellhake (W 1-0) 1803 3:104/30 # EVANSVILLE* W 3-2 3 5 0 2 5 1 20-17 7-9 Dufek (W 7-1) 2664 2:235/1 EVANSVILLE* W 7-3 7 9 1 3 12 1 21-17 8-9 Blach (W 2-2) 306 2:425/2 EVANSVILLE* W 15-5 15 13 1 5 10 0 22-17 9-9 Koenigstein (W 4-2) 316 2:225/7 # WICHITA STATE* L 0-8 0 9 1 8 15 0 22-18 9-10 Dufek (L 7-2) 1353 2:565/8 # WICHITA STATE* L 3-8 3 10 0 8 11 1 22-19 9-11 Blach (L 2-3) 1013 2:285/9 WICHITA STATE* L 7-8 7 8 0 8 13 2 22-20 9-12 Winkelman (L 2-2) 421 2:435/14 # SEATTLE L 4-6 4 8 1 6 13 1 22-21 9-12 Dufek (L 7-3) 1389 2:515/15 SEATTLE W 3-1 3 7 0 1 5 0 23-21 9-12 Blach (W 3-3) 237 1:595/16 SEATTLE W 3-2 3 8 0 2 7 0 24-21 9-12 VanLeur (W 3-4) 186 2:125/18 # NEBRASKA L 5-21 5 13 3 21 26 0 24-22 9-12 Hellhake (L 1-1) 9154 3:355/21 NEW ORLEANS-1 W 10-1 10 12 0 1 3 1 25-22 9-12 Dufek (W 8-3) - 2:095/21 NEW ORLEANS-2 W 14-8 14 13 0 8 12 3 26-22 9-12 Koenigstein (W 5-2) 242 2:335/12 # NEW ORLEANS L 5-11 5 11 1 11 10 0 26-23 9-12 Hellhake (L 1-2) 831 2:555/25 $ vs Indiana State L (10) 7-8 7 10 2 8 16 0 26-24 9-12 Winkelman (L 2-3) 2738 3:155/26 $ vs Bradley W (12) 6-5 6 11 0 5 10 1 27-24 9-12 Lackovic (W 4-3) 2736 3:315/27 $ vs Indiana State L 7-9 7 8 2 9 14 1 27-25 9-12 Spomer (L 0-2) 2745 3:19This is <strong>Creighton</strong>Home games in BOLD CAPS! = Stephen F. Austin Invitational (Nacagdoches, Texas) % = Bearkat Invitational (Huntsville, Texas)^ = Metrodome Tournament (Minneapolis, Minn.)* = Missouri Valley Conference Game# = Games played at Rosenblatt Stadium $ = State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament (Wichita, Kan.)68


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Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong><strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>Single Game RecordsTeam HittingAt Bats58 at Air Force 2/14/99Hits30 vs. Grand View 2/28/91Runs33 vs. Nebraska-Omaha 1986Runs In An Inning15 vs. Delaware State (1st) 3/9/9814 vs. Dana (1st) 4/15/03Doubles12 vs. Dana 4/15/03Triples4 vs. Iowa State 5/22/954 vs. Northern Illinois 3/20/994 vs. Chicago State 3/16/083 vs. Kansas State 3/25/033 vs. Northern Iowa 4/20/033 vs. North Dakota State 3/19/04Home Runs7 vs. Grand View 2/28/917 vs. Southern Illinois 4/7/017 vs. Illinois-Chicago 3/19/10Runs Batted In28 vs. Dana 4/15/03Stolen Bases9 vs. Oral Roberts 2/26/95Walks16 vs. Doane 2/27/91Strikeouts19 vs. Wichita State 4/26/91Individual HittingAt Bats7 John Pivovar vs. Bradley 4/29/907 Bobby Langer vs. Grand View 2/28/917 Chad Meyers vs. Missouri State 5/20/957 Jon Dunlop vs. Missouri State 5/20/957 Vince Pietro at Air Force 2/14/997 Vince Pietro at Kansas 2/25/007 Troy Carley at Kansas 2/25/007 Eric Brown at Kansas 2/25/007 Steve Ruh at Evansville 2/23/017 Chris Steele at Evansville 2/23/017 Dan Lawler at Evansville 2/23/017 Scott Allen vs. Michigan State 2/24/027 Seth Brown vs. Dana 4/15/037 Zach Daeges vs. Illinois State 4/18/047 Pete Wiedewitsch vs. Illinois State 4/18/047 Ross Sinclair vs. Albany 6/2/077 Robbie Knight vs. So. Illinois 5/3/08Runs6 Jon Dunlop vs. Northern Iowa 4/2/95Hits6 Chris Gadsden vs. Benedictine 19886 Ryan Gripp at Air Force 2/14/99Doubles4 Ken Sarna vs. Kansas 3/26/974 Oneri Fleita vs. Purdue 1988Triples2 By numerous players, last byDan Norquist vs. N. Dakota State 3/19/04Home Runs3 Kevin Frederick at Minnesota 4/16/973 Mike Stick vs. Northern Iowa 4/2/95Runs Batted In10 Ryan Martindale vs. Grand View 2/28/91Walks5 Rick Freehling vs. Doane 2/27/915 Ryan Gripp at Indiana State 3/27/99Strikeouts5 Pat Mooney vs. Southern Illinois 4/22/89Hit By Pitch4 Robbie Knight vs. Oklahoma 3/7/07Stolen Bases3 By numerous players, last byChase Odenreider vs. SDSU 3/15/05Team PitchingHits Allowed26 vs. Nebraska 5/18/1025 vs. UC Santa Barbara 2/23/0224 vs. Northern Iowa 4/20/0323 at Arizona State 2/16/0123 vs. Northern Iowa 5/6/05Runs Allowed28 at Kansas 5/10/9624 vs. Kansas State 4/24/0223 at Arizona State 2/16/01Strikeouts16 at Arkansas-Little Rock 3/3/0716 vs. IPFW (Conway, S.C.) 3/8/09Walks12 vs. Illinois State 4/16/9412 vs. Nebraska 2/23/9712 vs. Southern Illinois 4/27/97Hit Batters5 vs. Southern Illinois 4/3/94Individual PitchingStrikeouts14 Peyton Lewis vs. Missouri St., 6.1 IP 4/17/9913 Steve Grasley vs. Bradley, 9 IP 5/17/03Combined Strikeouts16 Otto Roberts (8), Jonas Dufek (1), JackVanLeur (4), Kirk Clark (1) andBobby Lackovic (2)vs. IPFW 3/8/0916 Marc Lewis (6) and Pat Venditte (10)at Arkansas-Little Rock 3/3/07Runs Allowed14 Brian O’Connor vs. Oklahoma 3/22/91Walks9 Mike Heathcott vs. Southern Illinois 4/13/919 Drue Councill vs. Southern Illinois 4/27/979 Peyton Lewis at Wichita State 5/14/99Hits Allowed14 Tom Oldham at Wichita State 4/25/0313 Drue Councill vs. Ohio State 2/20/9713 Dan Gooris vs. Indiana State 4/8/0013 Mike Perkins at Bradley 5/8/0213 Steve Grasley vs. Northern Colorado 4/9/04Team FieldingDouble Plays6 vs. Missouri State 5/14/94Miscellaneous RecordsHits In Consecutive At Bats10 Oneri Fleita vs. Navy, Purdue (DH)and Fairleigh Dickinson 1988Hit For The CycleChris Hinrichs vs. Dana 3/5/02Ryan Fitzgerald vs. Nebraska-Omaha 4/1/03Individual No-HittersRay Blusiewicz (5 IP) vs. South Dakota 4/28/70Larry LeMaster (7 IP) vs. Doane 4/2/71Brandon Koenigstein (7 IP)at Wichita State 5/21/09Combined No-HittersDennis Rasmussen (5.1 IP) and Joe Franco (3.2 IP) atKansas State 4/18/80Triple Plays5-4-3 vs. Oregon State 3/13/964-6-3 vs. Evansville 4/5/0370


Batting Average - SeasonAvg. Name, Class Year.470 Donald Montgomery, Jr. 1983.457 Randy Schwartz, Sr. 1981.449 Scott Stahoviak, Jr. 1991.433 Dave Schrage, Sr. 1983.417 Scott Stahoviak, So. 1990.408 Oneri Fleita, Sr. 1988.403 Chris Gradoville, So. 2005.400 Chad McConn, Jr. 1992.400 Dave Schrage, Jr. 1982.395 Ryan Gripp, Jr. 1999(Min. 75 at-bats)Batting Average - CareerAvg. NameYear.418 Scott Stahoviak 1989-91.406 Gil Passarella 1967-70.397 Oneri Fleita 1987-88.385 Randy Schwartz 1978-81.373 Donald Montgomery 1981-83.358 Dave Schrage 1980-83.358 Ryan Gripp 1997-99.357 Mike McCafferty 1990-91.353 Dan Lawler 1998-01.353 Mike Finley 1980-83(Minimum two seasons & 200 at-bats)At Bats - SeasonAB Name, Class Year278 Steve Hinton, Jr. 1991276 Rick Freehling, Jr. 1991273 Dax Jones, Jr. 1991268 Mike McCafferty, Jr. 1991267 Scott Stahoviak, Jr. 1991257 Brad Dutton, Sr. 2005253 Vince Pietro, Jr. 1999244 Dan Norquist, Sr. 2005240 Vince Pietro, Sr. 2000240 Oneri Fleita, Sr. 1988At Bats - CareerAB Name Year917 Rick Freehling 1989-92860 Ken Sarna 1997-00832 Darin Ruf 2006-09786 Tyson Kimm 1992-95782 Bob Langer 1989-92780 Scott Allen 1999-02777 Dan Lawler 1998-01773 Vince Pietro 1997-00763 Robbie Knight 2007-10760 Bill Meier 1985-88Runs Scored - SeasonRuns Name, Class Year87 Scott Stahoviak, Jr. 199180 Rick Freehling, Jr. 199180 Dax Jones, Jr. 199180 Donald Montgomery, Jr. 198378 Ryan Gripp, Jr. 199969 Gary Selvera, Sr. 198868 Chad McConnell, Jr. 199267 Chad Meyers, So. 199564 Five players, last byRobbie Knight, So. 2008Runs Scored - CareerRuns NameYear223 Billy Meier 1985-88220 Rick Freehling 1989-92207 Doug Palmer 1980-83202 Mike Finley 1980-83200 Scott Stahoviak 1989-91195 Chris Gadsden 1985-88192 Robbie Knight 2007-10184 Vince Pietro 1997-00178 Troy Carley 1997-00176 Zach Daeges 2003-06Hits - SeasonHits Name, Class Year120 Scott Stahoviak, Jr. 1991100 Dax Jones, Jr. 199198 Mike McCafferty, Jr. 199198 Oneri Fleita, Sr. 198896 Randy Schwartz, Sr. 198195 Scott Stahoviak, So. 199094 Steve Hinton, Jr. 199193 Rick Freehling, Jr. 199192 Ryan Gripp, Jr. 199990 Vince Pietro, Jr. 1999Hits - CareerHits NameYear294 Rick Freehling 1989-92282 Scott Stahoviak 1989-91275 Darin Ruf 2006-09274 Dan Lawler 1998-01261 Scott Allen 1999-02261 Vince Pietro 1997-00249 Bob Langer 1989-92249 Mike Finley 1980-83247 Ken Sarna 1997-00240 Randy Schwartz 1978-81Runs Batted In - SeasonRBI Name, Class Year90 Steve Hinton, Jr. 199184 Ryan Gripp, Jr. 199976 Peyton Lewis, Sr. 199975 Mike Finley, So. 198174 Mike Stick, Sr. 199574 Scott Stahoviak, Jr. 199174 Pat Mooney, So. 198873 Chad McConnell, Jr. 199273 Oneri Fleita, Jr. 198770 Ryan Martindale, Sr. 1991Runs Batted In - CareerRBI Name Year214 Mike Finley 1980-83201 Darin Ruf 2006-09184 Pat Mooney 1987-90180 Ryan Gripp 1997-99174 Zach Daeges 2003-06168 Scott Stahoviak 1989-91165 Bill Meier 1985-88161 Dan Lawler 1998-01159 Bob Langer 1989-92158 Rich Freehling 1989-92Slugging % - SeasonSlg. Name, Class Year.807 Ryan Gripp, Jr. 1999.783 Donald Montgomery, Jr. 1983.748 Gil Passarella, Sr. 1970.745 Scott Stahoviak, Jr. 1991.738 Oneri Fleita, Sr. 1988.735 Kevin Frederick, Sr. 1998.730 Mike Stick, Sr. 1995.720 Gary Potthoff, Sr. 1967.718 Chad McConnell, Jr. 1992.700 Mike Knauss, Sr. 1979(Min. 75 at-bats)Slugging % - CareerSlg. Name Year.732 Gil Passarella 1967-70.687 Oneri Fleita 1987-88.684 Ryan Gripp 1997-99.653 Scott Stahoviak 1989-91.637 Kevin Frederick 1995-98.624 Chris Hinrichs 1999-02.609 Mike McCafferty 1990-91.606 Randy Schwartz 1978-81.592 Chad McConnell 1990-92.589 Mike Finley 1980-83(Minimum two seasons & 200 at-bats)Doubles - Season2B Name, Class Year30 Oneri Fleita, So. 198826 Tyson Kimm, Jr. 199426 Scott Stahoviak, Jr. 199125 Scott Stahoviak, So. 199024 Ryan Gripp, Jr. 199924 Mike McCafferty, Jr. 199123 Bobby Langer, Jr. 199122 Dan Norquist, Sr. 200521 Ryan Gripp, So. 199821 Ken Sarna, Fr. 199721 Dax Jones, Jr. 199121 Gabe Lapito, Sr. 2005Doubles - Career2B Name Year63 Ken Sarna 1997-0063 Scott Stahoviak 1989-9161 Bob Langer 1989-9260 Zach Daeges 2003-0659 Ryan Gripp 1997-9958 Tony Roth 2002-0557 Darin Ruf 2006-0955 Dan Lawler 1998-0154 Pat Mooney 1987-9053 Gabe Lapito 2002-05Triples - Season3B Name, Class Year11 Dax Jones, Jr. 199110 Steve Hinton, Jr. 19919 Rick Freehling, Jr. 19918 Ryan Fitzgerald, Sr. 20038 Bobby Langer, Jr. 19917 Dan Norquist, Sr. 20057 Chris Hinrichs, Sr. 20027 Scott Allen, So. 20007 Chad Huebner, Jr. 19937 Scott Stahoviak, Jr. 19917 Rick Freehling, So. 19907 Eric Boddie, Jr. 1988<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>Season and Career RecordsTriples - Career3B Name Year26 Rick Freehling 1989-9217 Bobby Langer 1989-9217 Steve Hinton 1989-9115 Dan Norquist 2002-0515 Vince Pietro 1997-0015 Dax Jones 1989-9114 Scott Allen 1999-0213 Scott Stahoviak 1989-9112 Ryan Fitzgerald 2002-0312 Troy Carley 1997-0012 Chad Huebner 1992-9412 Bill Meier 1985-88Home Runs - SeasonHR Name, Class Year24 Ryan Gripp, Jr. 199919 Peyton Lewis, Sr. 199919 Mike Finley, So. 198117 Kevin Frederick, Sr. 199816 Ryan Martindale, Sr. 199115 Adam Christensen, Jr. 199715 Mike Stick, Sr. 199515 Oneri Fleita, Sr. 198814 Chad McConnell, Jr. 199213 (6x) last by Zach Daeges, Sr. 2006Home Runs - CareerHR Name Year44 Ryan Gripp 1997-9937 Kevin Frederick 1995-9836 Mike Finley 1980-8333 Mike Barbato 1985-8832 Chad McConnell 1990-9231 Zach Daeges 2003-0631 Pat Mooney 1987-9029 Chris Hinrichs 1999-0227 Darin Ruf 2006-0927 Adam Christensen 1995-9827 Scott Servais 1986-88• Bold indicates current playerTeam RecordsOffenseBatting Avg. .355 1991At Bats 2544 1991Runs 667 1991Hits 904 1991RBI 611 1991Doubles 184 1991Triples 60 1991Home Runs 107 1991Total Bases 1529 1991Slugging Pct. .601 1991Walks 374 1986HBP 116 2007Strikeouts 417 1999Sacrifices * 95 2008Sac Flies 45 1994Stolen Bases 165 1982FieldingPutouts 1,805 1991Assists 803 2005Fielding Pct. $^*.984 2009Double Plays $85 2005PitchingWins 51 1991Innings 601.2 1991ERA 2.43 1973Shutouts 9 1983Strikeouts 462 1990<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>* MVC record^ Second all-time in NCAA history$ Led nation71


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>72<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>Season and Career RecordsTotal Bases - SeasonTB Name, Class Year199 Scott Stahoviak, Jr. 1991188 Ryan Gripp, Jr. 1999177 Oneri Fleita, Sr. 1988168 Steve Hinton, Jr. 1991167 Dax Jones, Jr. 1991162 Peyton Lewis, Sr. 1999159 Mike McCafferty, Jr. 1991158 Chad McConnell, Jr. 1992154 Mike Stick, Sr. 1995153 Rick Freehling, Jr. 1991153 Ryan Martindale, Sr. 1991Total Bases - CareerTB Name Year448 Rick Freehling 1989-92440 Scott Stahoviak 1989-91423 Darin Ruf 2006-09422 Bob Langer 1989-92418 Ryan Gripp 1997-99415 Mike Finley 1980-83411 Scott Allen 1999-02405 Zach Daeges 2003-06378 Randy Schwartz 1978-81374 Chad McConnell 1990-92On-Base % - SeasonOBP. Name, Class Year.600 Scott Stahoviak, Jr. 1991.561 Scott Stahoviak, So. 1990.559 Chad McConnell, Jr. 1992.532 Scott Stahoviak, Fr. 1989.522 Steve Hinton, Fr. 1989.517 Ryan Gripp, Jr. 1999.504 Chad McConnell, So. 1991.496 Zach Daeges, Sr. 2006.495 Dax Jones, Jr. 1991.494 Rick Freehling, Jr. 1991Since 1989 (Min. 75 at-bats)Walks - SeasonBB Name, Class Year65 Bill Meier, Sr. 198855 Chris Gadsden, So. 198653 Chad Meyers, So. 199553 Elvis Dominguez, Fr. 198352 Bill Meier, So. 198651 Pat Mooney, Jr. 198951 Darin Ruf, Jr. 200850 Rick Freehling, Jr. 199150 Bill Meier, Fr. 1985Walks - CareerBB Name Year204 Bill Meier 1985-88176 Rick Freehling 1989-92142 Chris Gadsden 1985-88141 Pat Mooney 1987-90140 Zach Daeges 2003-06135 Darin Ruf 2006-09125 Scott Stahoviak 1989-91122 Elvis Dominguez 1983-86120 Tyson Kimm 1992-95120 Doug Palmer 1980-83Hit by Pitches - SeasonHBP Name, Class Year35 * Robbie Knight, Fr. 200724 Robbie Knight, So. 200821 Chad McConnell, Jr. 199219 Vicente Cafaro, Jr. 200819 Steve Winkelmann, Sr. 200816 Colin Shockey, Sr. 200516 Tony Daniel, Jr. 200415 Matt Hammer, Sr. 200415 Tony Roth, Fr. 200215 Brett Mieras, Sr. 200815 Vicente Cafaro, Sr. 2009*MVC recordRobbie Knight is first incareer HBP with 81Hit by Pitches - CareerHBP NameYear81 Robbie Knight 2007-1045 Dan Lawler 1998-0138 Tony Daniel 2003-0535 Matt Daeges 2002-0534 Vicente Cafaro 2008-0934 Chris Hinrichs 1999-0234 Chad McConnell 1990-9232 Tony Roth 2002-0531 Chase Odenreider 2003-0628 Five players, lastSteve Winkelmann 2004-08Sacrifices - SeasonSH Name, Class Year22 * Vince Pietro, Jr. 199918 Brad Dutton, Sr. 200518 Michael Lam, Sr. 200817 Joe Servais, Sr. 200817 Ross Sinclair, Sr. 200716 Vicente Cafaro, Jr. 200815 Vince Pietro, So. 199815 Brad Dutton, Jr. 200415 Chad Ogden, Sr. 200715 Steve Winkelmann, Jr. 2007*MVC RecordRoss Sinclair is tied for thirdin career sacrifices with 30Sacrifices - CareerSH Name Year49 * Vince Pietro 1997-0033 Brad Dutton 2004-0530 Troy Carley 1997-0030 Ross Sinclair 2006-0729 Michael Lam 2005-0828 Chad Ogden 2006-0727 Elliot Soto 2008-1025 Robbie Knight 2007-1024 Vicente Cafaro 2008-0924 Brian Smith 1996-99*MVC RecordSacrifice Flies - SeasonSF Name, Class Year8 Dan Norquist, Sr. 20058 Steve Winkelmann, Jr. 20077 Chad Huebner, Sr. 19947 Mike Stick, Sr. 19957 Eric Brown, Jr. 20007 Darin Ruf, So. 20076 Seven players, last byChris Gradoville, Jr. 2006Sacrifice Flies - CareerSF Name Year22 Darin Ruf 2006-0915 Bob Langer 1989-9214 Mike Stick 1992-9514 Chris Gradoville 2004-0713 Scott Stahoviak 1989-9113 Mike Barbato 1985-8813 Steve Winkelmann 2007-0812 Chad Huebner 1992-9412 Ken Sarna 1997-0011 Tony Roth 2002-0511 Dan Norquist 2002-05Stolen Bases - SeasonSB Name, Class Year52 Chad Meyers, So. 199535 Bill Meier, Sr. 198834 Doug Palmer, Jr. 198232 Chad Meyers, Fr. 199432 Dax Jones, Jr. 199131 Chad Meyers, Jr. 199631 Eric Boddie, Jr. 198829 Chad McConnell, Jr. 199227 Chris Hinrichs, Sr. 200227 Kimera Bartee, Jr. 199327 Chris Gadsden, Sr. 1988Stolen Bases - CareerSB Name Year115 Chad Meyers 1994-96108 Bill Meier 1985-8884 Doug Palmer 1980-8370 Chris Gadsden 1985-8862 Chris Hinrichs 1999-0262 Dave Schrage 1980-8359 Rick Freehling 1989-9258 Don Montgomery 1981-8355 Eric Boddie 1986-8853 (2x) last by Troy Carley 1997-00Putouts - SeasonPO Name, Class Year615 Darin Ruf, Sr. 2009587 Darin Ruf, So. 2007575 Scott Stahoviak, So. 1990554 Ian Dike, Sr. 2010551 Darin Ruf, Jr. 2008540 Dan Norquist, Sr. 2005539 Dan Lawler, Jr. 2000498 Darin Ruf, Fr. 2006482 Mike McCabe, Jr. 1995472 Dan Lawler, Sr. 2001Putouts - CareerPO NameYear2,251 Darin Ruf 2006-091,792 Dan Lawler 1998-011,240 Ryan Martindale 1988-911,231 Mike McCabe 1994-961,095 Scott Stahoviak 1989-91957 Tony Daniel 2003-05879 Pete Wiedewitsch 2003-04854 J.J. Gottsch 1991-93809 Brian Smith 1996-99796 Mike Barbato 1985-88Assists - SeasonA Name, Class Year234 Brad Dutton, Sr. 2005201 Vicente Cafaro, Sr. 2009196 Doug Palmer, So. 1982195 Tony Roth, Sr. 2005192 Bob Langer, Jr. 1991190 Ken Sarna, Sr. 2000188 Chad Ogden, Sr. 2007182 Jon Dunlop, Sr. 1995182 Jon Dunlop, Jr. 1994179 Mike McCafferty, Sr. 1991Assists - CareerA Name Year662 Ken Sarna 1997-00599 Tyson Kimm 1992-95595 Jon Dunlop 1992-95531 Doug Palmer 1980-83512 Vince Pietro 1997-00490 Elliot Soto 2008-10488 Bob Langer 1989-92482 Elvis Dominguez 1983-86438 Tony Roth 2002-05419 Chris Gadsden 1985-88• Bold indicates current playerDarin Ruf is third in NCAAhistory with 2,251 putouts


Pitching App. - SeasonApp. Name, Class Year38 Pat Venditte, Jr. 200737 Scott Reese, So. 200537 Pat Venditte, Sr. 200836 Jack VanLeur, So. 200935 Bobby Lackovic, Sr. 201034 Bobby Lackovic, Jr. 200934 Andy Masten, Sr. 200733 Chris Ringleb, Sr. 200032 Scott Yahraus, Fr. 199931 Brian O’Brien, So. 199230 (5x) last:Jack VanLeur, Jr. 2010Pitching App. - CareerApp. NameYear123 Scott Reese* 2004-07110 Pat Venditte 2005-0897 Steve Grasley 2001-0495 Bobby Lackovic 2007-1088 Brandon Bird 2001-0581 Jack VanLeur 2007-pr.75 Brian O’Brien 1991-9374 Brian O’Connor 1990-9371 Mike Heathcott 1988-9168 Steve Plummer 1987-89*MVC recordWinning % - SeasonPct. Name, Class Year1.000 Scott Reese, So. (12-0) 2005.909 Peyton Lewis, Sr. (10-1) 1999.909 Brian O’Brien, So. (10-1) 1992.833 Mike Heathcott, Sr. (15-3) 1991.833 Dave Driggers, Sr. (10-2) 1988.824 Dan Smith, Jr. (14-3) 1990.800 Pat Venditte, Jr. (8-2) 2007.800 Jeremy Hauer, Jr. (8-2) 2008.786 Alan Benes, So. (11-3) 1992.786 Alan Benes, Fr. (11-3) 1991(Min. 10 decisions)Winning % - CareerPct. NameYear.867 Steve Neneman (13-2) 2000-01.750 Mike Heathcott (33-11) 1988-91.731 Marc Lewis (19-7) 2004-07.725 Alan Benes (29-11) 1991-93.724 Pat Venditte (21-8) 2005-08.714 Dan Smith (30-12) 1988-90.708 Scott Reese (17-7) 2004-07.692 Brian O’Brien (18-8) 1991-93.667 Ben Mancuso (16-8) 2005-08.667 Tom Traen (18-9) 1980-83(Min. two years and 15 decisions)Wins - SeasonW Name, Class Year15 Mike Heathcott, Sr. 199114 Dan Smith, Jr. 199012 Scott Reese, So. 200512 Steve Grasley, Sr. 200411 Alan Benes, So. 199211 Alan Benes, Fr. 199110 Drue Councill, Fr. 199510 Brian O’Brien, So. 199210 Dave Driggers, Sr. 198810 Dan Gooris, So. 199910 Peyton Lewis, Sr. 199910 Ben Mancuso, Jr. 2007Wins - CareerW Name Year33 Mike Heathcott 1988-9130 Dan Smith 1988-9029 Alan Benes 1991-9324 Drue Councill 1995-9821 Steve Grasley 2001-0421 Ernie Rongish 1972-7521 Pat Venditte 2005-0820 Dan Gooris 1998-0120 Brian Fassbender 1992-9520 Brian O’Connor 1990-93Innings Pitched - SeasonIP Name, Class Year132.0 Mike Heathcott, Sr. 1991120.0 Alan Benes, So. 1992119.2 Dan Smith, Jr. 1990117.0 Steve Grasley, Sr. 2004114.2 Dan Gooris, Jr. 2000113.1 Dan Smith, So. 1989107.1 Drue Councill, Fr. 1995106.1 Dan Johnston, Jr. 1988105.1 Alan Benes, Jr. 1993103.2 Peyton Lewis, Sr. 1999Innings Pitched - CareerIP Name Year362.1 Drue Councill 1995-98350.0 Mike Heathcott 1988-91322.1 Alan Benes 1991-93315.1 Dan Smith 1988-90302.0 Dan Gooris 1998-01295.0 Steve Grasley 2001-04273.1 Christian Sterling 1996-98273.1 Brian O’Connor 1990-93253.2 Brian Fassbender 1992-95248.1 Pat Venditte 2005-08Jeremy Hauer posted eight wins in2008, good for an .800 win percentageStrikeouts - SeasonK Name, Class Year134 Dan Smith, Jr. 1990122 Alan Benes, Jr. 1993114 Peyton Lewis, Sr. 1999110 Alan Benes, So. 1992108 Dan Smith, So. 1989101 Steve Grasley, Sr. 2004101 Pat Venditte, Sr. 200899 Pat Venditte, Jr. 200793 Dan Gooris, Jr. 200087 Mike Heathcott, Sr. 1991Strikeouts - CareerK Name Year312 Dan Smith 1988-90307 Alan Benes 1991-93282 Drue Councill 1995-98274 Steve Grasley 2001-04258 Mike Heathcott 1988-91255 Pat Venditte 2005-08235 Christian Sterling 1996-98225 Gary McCabe 1973-76218 Dan Gooris 1998-01201 Tom Oldham 2001-03Saves - SeasonSV Name, Class Year16 Andy Masten, Sr. 200712 Chris Ringleb, Sr. 200012 Rick Heiserman, Fr. 199211 Brandon Bird, Sr. 200511 Steve Grasley, So. 200211 Scott Yahraus, Fr. 19999 Kevin Frederick, Jr. 19979 Aaron Puffer, Jr. 19938 Bryan Gillis, Sr. 19968 Steve Plummer, So. 1987Brandon Bird’s 11 saves in 2005 isgood for fourth all-timeSaves - CareerSV Name Year24 Steve Grasley 2001-0418 Steve Plummer 1987-8918 Scott Reese 2004-0716 Andy Masten 200715 Rick Heiserman 1992-9415 Brandon Bird 2001-0514 Bryan Gillis 1992-9613 Pat Venditte 2005-0813 Chris Ringleb 1999-0012 Kevin Frederick 1995-98<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>Pitching RecordsE.R.A. - SeasonERA Name, Class Year1.88 Pat Venditte, Jr. 20071.96 Dan Smith, Jr. 19902.01 Dave Hartnett, So. 19842.02 Andy Masten, Sr. 20072.10 Rick Berlin, Sr. 19702.13 Tom Garvey, Jr. 19702.30 Rick Dominik, So. 19732.30 Mike Nihsen, Jr. 20082.34 Ben Mancuso, Jr. 20072.38 Dan Smith, So. 1989(Min. 50 innings or 1 IP/team game)E.R.A. - CareerERA NameYear2.68 Rick Heiserman 1992-942.84 Tom Garvey 1968-712.85 Dan Smith 1988-902.86 Pat Venditte 2005-082.96 Alan Benes 1991-933.01 Bryan Gillis 1992-963.26 Ernie Rongish 1972-753.30 Gary McCabe 1973-763.31 Aaron Puffer 1991-933.31 Cliff Vaudreuil 1971-72(Min. two years and 100 IP)Complete Games - CareerCG Name Year21 Dan Smith 1988-9019 Alan Benes 1991-9315 Mike Heathcott 1988-9113 Brian Fassbender 1992-9512 Tom Traen 1980-8310 Christian Sterling 1996-9810 Brian Collignon 1981-8210 Lou Halamek 1978-819 Cory Slining 2000-019 Kevin Kristan 1980-83• Bold indicates current playerSteve Grasley is CU’s all-timeleader in saves (24)<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>73


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>74<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>Bluejay NCAA Tournament Teams1973 District Five PlayoffsPostseason ResultsMay 28, 1973 Oklahoma 8, <strong>Creighton</strong> 1 Tulsa, Okla.May 29, 1973 Oral Roberts 11, <strong>Creighton</strong> 4 Tulsa, Okla.Final Record: 25-161973 Major League <strong>Baseball</strong> June Draft39th Rd. (715) Jim Lemon, 2B Kansas City RoyalsMay 29, 1973 Oral Roberts 11, <strong>Creighton</strong> 4 Tulsa, Okla.1990 NCAA Central RegionalPostseason ResultsMay 25, 1990 <strong>Creighton</strong> 9, Clemson 6 Austin, TexasMay 26, 1990 Cal State Fullerton 6, <strong>Creighton</strong> 3 Austin, TexasMay 27, 1990 <strong>Creighton</strong> 4, Clemson 3 Austin, TexasMay 27, 1990 Texas 11, <strong>Creighton</strong> 9 Austin, TexasFinal Record: 48-221990 Major League <strong>Baseball</strong> Draft1st Rd. (16) Dan Smith, LHP Texas Rangers39th Rd. (1015) Mike Heathcott, RHP New York Yankees46th Rd. (1172) Ryan Martindale, OF St. Louis CardinalsThe 1973 <strong>Bluejays</strong> became the first team in school history to qualify forpostseason play, as they received an at-large bid to the District Five Playoffsheld in Tulsa, Okla. With a total of eight four-team districts, the 1973 NCAATournament consisted of 32 teams. There were a total of 216 Division Iteams at that time.Led by coach Dave Baker, the Jays picked up regular season wins overKansas State, Nebraska, Arkansas and Iowa State. In the District Five Playoffs,<strong>Creighton</strong> lost its opening game to Oklahoma, who would advance to theCollege World Series, and was eliminated by Oral Roberts.Sophomore pitcher Ernie Rongish led <strong>Creighton</strong> with a 6-3 record as astarter, earning second-team Academic All-America honors. Freshman GaryMcCabe led the team with a 1.38 ERA and 64 strikeouts. Junior left-handerJim Roach appeared in a team-high 13 games.Offensively, senior co-captain Jim Lemon was the team’s most productiveplayer, compiling 42 hits in 142 at-bats for a .296 batting average. Thecenterfielder also tied for the team-lead with nine stolen bases and would bedrafted in the 39th round of the June 1973, MLB Draft by the Kansas CityRoyals. Senior shortstop Steve Naval, also a co-captain on the 1973 squad, ledthe team with five home runs and 10 doubles. Sophomore first baseman RonThornam paced <strong>Creighton</strong> with 23 RBIs.After a 17-year absence from postseason play, the 1990 squad ended the drought and began a streak ofthree consecutive NCAA Regional appearances for the Jays. <strong>Creighton</strong> earned an at-large bid to the NCAATournament after finishing third in the MVC with a 13-7 league mark.At the NCAA Central Regional in Austin, Texas, the Jays picked up their first-ever NCAA Tournamentwin over Clemson in the opener. After a 6-3 loss to eventual CWS qualifier Cal State Fullerton, <strong>Creighton</strong>came back to defeat Clemson for the second time the next day. The dream of reaching the CWS ended,however, with an 11-9 loss to the host Texas Longhorns.The team’s 48 wins were a school-record at that time, as head coach Jim Hendry directed the squad tothe NCAA Tournament in his sixth full season. Hendry would go on to coach only one more season, beforemaking the jump to professional baseball where he currently serves as the general manager for the ChicagoCubs.Individual accolades went hand-in-hand with the team’s success. Junior left-handed pitcher Dan Smith wasnamed the MVC Pitcher of the Year after leading the league with a 14-3 record and a then-school-record1.96 ERA. Smith recorded 12 complete games, five shutouts and 134 strikeouts as a junior before beingselected in the first round (16th pick) of the 1990 MLB Draft by the Texas Rangers. He received first-teamAll-America honors from both <strong>Baseball</strong> America and the ABCA following the season, as well as first-teamall-MVC laurels.Joining Smith on the all-MVC first team were junior outfielder John Pivovar and sophomore infielder ScottStahoviak. Pivovar hit .339 in 61 starts, tallying 11 doubles, four triples, five home runs and 35 RBIs, to goalong with a .988 fielding percentage. Stahoviak led the team in nearly every offensive category, includingMVC-best totals with a .417 batting average, 95 hits and 25 doubles. His .561 on-basepercentage would be a school record until he bettered the mark the following seasonand his batting average and doubles total still rank among the top-five at <strong>Creighton</strong>.Stahoviak was also voted onto the All-Regional Team at first base, after batting9-for-16 in <strong>Creighton</strong>’s four postseason games. Joining Stahoviak on the team wasfellow sophomore Steve Hinton, who was selected for his play in left field. Hintonpicked up six hits, scored five runs and drove in four during Regional play.


<strong>Creighton</strong> players celebratein a win over Clemson above,but couldn’t safely slide pastWichita State in the 1991College World Series.West I Regional ResultsMay 24, 1991 <strong>Creighton</strong> 5, Pepperdine 3 Los Angeles, Calif.May 25, 1991 <strong>Creighton</strong> 8, Minnesota 3 Los Angeles, Calif.May 26, 1991 <strong>Creighton</strong> 8, USC 7 (10 inn.) Los Angeles, Calif.May 27, 1991 <strong>Creighton</strong> 15, Hawaii 8 Los Angeles, Calif.College World Series ResultsJune 1, 1991 <strong>Creighton</strong> 8, Clemson 4 Omaha, Neb.June 3, 1991 Wichita State 3, <strong>Creighton</strong> 2 (12 inn.) Omaha, Neb.June 4, 1991 <strong>Creighton</strong> 13, Long Beach State 4 Omaha, Neb.June 6, 1991 Wichita State 11, <strong>Creighton</strong> 3 Omaha, Neb.Final Record: 51-221991 Major League <strong>Baseball</strong> Draft1st Rd. (27) Scott Stahoviak, 1B-3B Minnesota Twins8th Rd. (220) Dax Jones, OF San Francisco Giants9th Rd. (237) Steve Hinton, OF-1B Kansas City Royals13th Rd. (347) Ryan Martindale, C Cleveland Indians13th Rd. (359) Mike Heathcott, RHP Chicago White Sox50th Rd. (1300) Bobby Langer, SS Chicago White Sox<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>Bluejay NCAA Tournament Teams1991 College World SeriesThe shining moment for the <strong>Creighton</strong> baseball program cameduring a magical season in 1991, as the <strong>Bluejays</strong> advanced to theCollege World Series in its hometown for the first and only time inschool history. Making only its third NCAA Tournament appearance,the Jays swept through the West I Regional in Los Angeles,Calif. <strong>Creighton</strong> defeated Pepperdine, Minnesota, top-seed andhost USC and Hawaii in the regional final to advance to the CWS.With the support of its home fans at Rosenblatt Stadium, seventhseeded<strong>Creighton</strong> fed off their energy in upsetting second-seededClemson in the first round, 8-4. Then in an epic battle against MVCrival Wichita State, the <strong>Bluejays</strong> suffered a heartbreaking 3-2, 12-inningloss. Junior Steve Bruns, the potential game-tying run, wasthrown out at home plate in the bottom of the 12th to squash theJays’ hopes. In an elimination game, <strong>Creighton</strong> responded to rockLong Beach State, 13-4, to earn one more shot at the Shockers.However, <strong>Creighton</strong>’s dream season ended shy of the national championshipgame, as Wichita State defeated the Jays, 11-3, for the Shockers’ eighth win ineight games against <strong>Creighton</strong> during the season.The 1991 squad re-wrote the record books, with many marks still standingtoday, including the 51-win total reached during the season. <strong>Creighton</strong> finishedas the nation’s top offense, hitting a school-record .355 during the year. TheJays also broke and still hold school records in runs (667), hits (904), RBIs (611),doubles (184), triples (60), home runs (107), total bases (1,529) and sluggingpercentage (.601). Every <strong>Creighton</strong> regular hit above the .330 mark during theteam’s remarkable offensive season.Individually, junior Scott Stahoviak became the program’s first National Playerof the Year, earning the award from the American <strong>Baseball</strong> Coaches Association.Also named the MVC Player of the Year and a first-team All-American, Stahoviakled the Jays with an incredible .449 batting average. He also set school recordswith 120 hits, 87 runs, 199 total bases and a .600 on-base percentage.On the mound, senior Mike Heathcott turned in a season for the ages, winninga school-record 15 games and logging a <strong>Creighton</strong>-best 132 innings of work toearn second-team All-America accolades from Collegiate <strong>Baseball</strong>. Joining Stahoviakand on the all-MVC first team were junior centerfielder Dax Jones and designatedhitter Steve Hinton. Jones still holds the <strong>Creighton</strong> single-season record with 11triples, while Hinton is the record-holder with 278 at-bats and 90 RBIs.Six other <strong>Bluejays</strong> were named to the second-team all-Valley squad and a totalof six players from the 1991 team went on to play in the major leagues: Stahoviak,Jones, Heathcott, sophomore Chad McConnell and freshmen Alan Benes andKimera Bartee. Head coach Jim Hendry left the program following the season totake a position with the expansion Florida Marlins.<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>75


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong><strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>Bluejay NCAA Tournament Teams1992 NCAA Central RegionalMVC Pitcher of the YearAlan BenesKimera BarteeMVC Player of the YearChad McConnellRick Freehling1999 South Bend (Ind.) RegionalMVC Pitcher of the Year Peyton LewisThe 1992 team capped the best three-year run in program history, winning 41 games and qualifyingfor its third consecutive NCAA Tournament. Despite losing eight regulars from the 1991 College WorldSeries team and under new leadership with first-year head coach Todd Wenberg, the Jays exceeded theexpectations of many.<strong>Creighton</strong> finished second behind nemesis Wichita State in the MVC standings and received an at-largebid to the NCAA Central Regional in Austin, Texas. After defeating the <strong>University</strong> of Texas-Arlington intheir regional opener, the Jays lost two close games to Long Beach State and Virginia Commonwealth toend hopes of a second straight trip to Rosenblatt Stadium and the CWS.The <strong>Bluejays</strong> swept the player of the year awards in the conference, as junior rightfielder Chad Mc-Connell was named the MVC Player of the Year while sophomore right-hander Alan Benes was tabbedthe MVC Pitcher of the Year. McConnell also captured first-team All-America honors as he batted .400with 14 home runs and an MVC-best 73 RBIs. He went on to play on the 1992 U.S. Olympic team andwas drafted in the first round of the 1992 MLB Draft by the Philadelphia Phillies. Benes finished the season11-3 with nine complete games, 110 strikeouts and a 3.14 ERA. He would go on to play eight major leagueseasons, six for the St. Louis Cardinals, and now works in the team’s front office.Joining McConnell and Benes on the all-MVC first team was senior designated hitter Bob Langer.Langer remains third on <strong>Creighton</strong>’s career doubles list, with 61. Catcher Brian Davidson, utility man KimeraBartee and outfielder Rick Freehling earned second-team All-MVC honors. Curiously missing fromMVC postseason recognition were pitchersBrian O’Brien and Rick Heiserman.O’Brien, a sophomore left-handed middlereliever, finished 10-1 to lead the MVC inwinning percentage at .909. Heiserman, afreshman right-handed reliever, tied forthe MVC lead with future Major LeaguerDarren Dreifort of Wichita State with 12saves. Heiserman did land on Collegiate<strong>Baseball</strong>’s Freshman All-American team.A total of 14 players from the 1992 teamwent on to play professionally, includingBartee, Benes, McConnell and Heiserman,who went on to play in the Major Leagues.Postseason ResultsMay 22, 1992 <strong>Creighton</strong> 11, UT-Arlington 6 Austin, TexasMay 23, 1992 Long Beach St. 5, <strong>Creighton</strong> 2 Austin, TexasMay 24, 1992 VCU 5, <strong>Creighton</strong> 4 (11 inn.) Austin, TexasFinal Record: 41-19-1The <strong>Bluejays</strong> returned to the NCAAs for the fourth time in the decade in 1999 under the direction ofMVC Coach of the Year Jack Dahm. <strong>Creighton</strong> finished third in the MVC regular season standings behindWichita State and Missouri State with an 18-13 record, but earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournamentafter making the finals of the MVC Tournament. Losses to host Notre Dame and Michigan at the South BendRegional ended the Jays’ season at 38-25, an 11-win improvement from 1998.<strong>Creighton</strong> was led by do-it-all senior transfer Peyton Lewis, who used his final year of eligibility aftertransferring from NAIA Midland Lutheran College. He was named the MVC Pitcher and Newcomer of theYear after posting a 10-1 record on the mound with a 3.30 ERA in 17 appearances, striking out 114 batters in103.2 innings of work. Lewis was also very formidable with the bat, hitting .339 with an eye-popping 41 extrabase hits on 18 doubles, four triples and 19 home runs. He earned first-team all-MVC laurels as a pitcher andsecond-team honors as a utility player. He was also voted an NCBWA Second-Team All-American.Leading the way offensively was senior third baseman Ryan Gripp, who led the team with a .395 battingaverage and 78 hits, 92 runs, 84 RBIs, 24 doubles and 24 home runs to earn first-team All-America honorsfrom the ABCA. Gripp and Lewis combined for 89 extra base hits, 42 doubles and 43 homers, the top twosingle-season home run totals in school history. The team had six starters hit above the .330 mark and outscoredits opponents 503-376.Gripp and Lewis were named first-team all-region and all-MVC performers, with second-team all-conferencehonors going to junior second baseman Vince Pietro and freshman relief pitcher Scott Yahraus.Pietro set a MVC and school recordwith 22 sacrifice bunts, a mark that stillstands today. Yahraus made 11 saves ina then-school-record 32 appearancesto earn Freshman All-America status.Sophomore first baseman Dan Lawlerwas named a third-team Academic All-American, freshman Scott Allen was namedto the South Bend All-Regional team andGripp, Lewis and junior Troy Carley wereMVC All-Tournament team members.1992 Major League <strong>Baseball</strong> Draft1st Rd. (13) Chad McConnell, OF Philadelphia Phillies35th Rd. (992) Rick Freehling, OF Florida MarlinsPostseason ResultsMay 28, 1999 Notre Dame 8, <strong>Creighton</strong> 1 South Bend, Ind.May 29, 1999 Michigan 13, <strong>Creighton</strong> 5 South Bend, Ind.Final Record: 38-251999 Major League <strong>Baseball</strong> Draft3rd Rd. (110) Ryan Gripp, 3B Chicago Cubs18th Rd. (553) Peyton Lewis, RHP Toronto Blue Jays76Vince PietroAll-American Ryan Gripp


The 2000 <strong>Bluejays</strong> came out of the gate as one of the hottest teams in college baseball, winning 15 of theirfirst 16 games and were a <strong>Creighton</strong>-best 21-3 after 24 contests. The team spent several weeks ranked inthe top-25 and peaked at No. 15. Despite a 16-14 finish to the regular season and a 1-2 showing at the MVCTournament, <strong>Creighton</strong> earned an at-large bid to its second consecutive NCAA Tournament. The seasonended with two close losses to Miami (Ohio) and eventual College World Series qualifier Texas at the TempeRegional, concluding with a 38-23 record.Among the bright spots of the season were 15 wins against NCAA Tournament teams in the first 25 games, a4-1 record against MVC champ Wichita State and a crowd of 15,436 fans for the Nebraska game at RosenblattStadium, the fourth-largest in NCAA history at the time.<strong>Creighton</strong> was led by senior utility man Vince Pietro and sophomore leadoff hitter Chris Hinrichs, the team’stwo first-team all-MVC picks. Both starters in all 61 games, Pietro hit .333 with a team-best 80 hits while Hinrichsposted team-best totals with 20 doubles, 55 runs and 20 stolen bases. Junior outfielder Eric Brown led thesquad with 12 home runs, while senior infielder Ken Sarna compiled 19 doubles and 11 home runs. Sophomorethird baseman Scott Allen had a team-leading seven triples to highlight a very balanced offense.On the mound, the Jays were led by junior ace Dan Gooris, who finished 7-3 with 93 strikeouts in 17 starts,logging a team-high 114.2 innings. The left-hander was an eighth-round choice of the Cincinnati Reds followingthe season in the 2000 MLB Draft. In the bullpen, Steve Neneman accumulated a 7-1 record to earn secondteamall-MVC laurels. Senior reliever Chris Ringleb matched the school record with 12 saves in a team-high33 appearances.For the second straight season, junior first baseman Dan Lawler earned third-team Academic All-Americaaccolades. He also was voted to the Tempe All-Regional Team, while Gooris was selected to the MVCPostseason ResultsMay 26, 2000 Texas 5, <strong>Creighton</strong> 4 Tempe, Ariz.May 27, 2000 Miami (OH) 6, <strong>Creighton</strong> 3 Tempe, Ariz.Final Record: 38-232000 Major League <strong>Baseball</strong> Draft8th Rd. (243) Dan Gooris, LHP Cincinnati Reds22nd Rd. (666) Vince Pietro, 3B Cleveland IndiansAll-Tournament team. Lawler, Pietro and senioroutfielder Troy Carley were named to the MVCScholar-Athlete first team.After a 2004 season that saw <strong>Creighton</strong> improve by 15 games under first-year head coach Ed Servais, the2005 team won 13 more games to establish itself as a rising power in college baseball. The 2005 <strong>Bluejays</strong> wonthe first MVC regular season championship in school history and the team’s 48 victories were second-mostall-time at <strong>Creighton</strong>. After losing in the MVC Tournament title game, the <strong>Bluejays</strong> received an at-large bidinto the NCAA Tournament and defeated 17th-ranked North Carolina State, 8-3, in the Lincoln Regionalopener. After a loss to No. 3 Nebraska, <strong>Creighton</strong> defeated the Wolfpack again in an elimination game, 11-9.Despite winning 2-of-3 during the regular season, the Jays could not overcome the Huskers, falling again tothe eventual CWS participant, 10-2 in the regional championship.The remarkable turnaround executed by Servais earned <strong>Creighton</strong>’s head man MVC Coach of the Yearhonors for the second straight season. The team’s 48-17 finish was largely due to the team’s fundamentallysound approach, as <strong>Creighton</strong> led the country in double plays, with 85, and were in the top-20 nationally infielding percentage. The bullpen was masterful, posting a 27-3 record and a 3.72 ERA. When holding a leadafter seven innings, <strong>Creighton</strong> was 33-0. Sophomore left-hander Scott Reese was a major reason for thebullpen’s success, as he finished 12-0 in a then-school-record 37 appearances to earn third-team All-Americahonors from the NCBWA. Senior closer Brandon Bird was nearly automatic, converting on 11 save opportunitiesto join Reese on the all-MVC first team.Senior second baseman Tony Roth and DH Zach Daeges gave <strong>Creighton</strong> four members on the all-MVC first team. Roth set a school record with a 28-game hitting streak during the season and finishedwith 20 doubles and team-best 12 stolen bases. Daeges led the team with a .350 batting average and61 RBIs, also earning third team Academic All-America honors. Seniors Dan Norquist (first base) andBrad Dutton (shortstop) brought home second-team all-MVC plaudits. <strong>Creighton</strong> finished the seasonranked 28th by Collegiate <strong>Baseball</strong>.Postseason ResultsJune 3, 2005 <strong>Creighton</strong> 8, #17 North Carolina St. 3 Lincoln, Neb.June 4, 2005 #3 Nebraska 10, <strong>Creighton</strong> 8 Lincoln, Neb.June 5, 2005 <strong>Creighton</strong> 11, #17 North Carolina St. 9 Lincoln, Neb.June 5, 2005 #3 Nebraska 10, <strong>Creighton</strong> 2 Lincoln, Neb.Final Record: 48-172005 Major League <strong>Baseball</strong> Draft46th Rd. (1391) Eric Wordekemper, RHP New York YankeesDan Norquist<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>Bluejay NCAA Tournament Teams2000 Tempe (Ariz.) RegionalChris HinrichsScott Allen2005 Lincoln (Neb.) RegionalJeff DaneffDan GoorisAcademic All-American Zach DaegesAll-American Tony Roth<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>77


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>78<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>Bluejay NCAA Tournament Teams2007 Fayetteville (Ark.) RegionalAfter posting a 19-5 MVC record for its best-ever conference winning percentage, <strong>Creighton</strong> capturedits first MVC Tournament championship in Springfield, Mo., to earn an automatic berth to the NCAATournament. In its eighth NCAA appearance in school history, the <strong>Bluejays</strong> fell in the opener to OklahomaState, but rebounded to score a tournament-high 21 runs in a win over Albany. However, the Jays ran intofuture first-round MLB draft pick Nick Schmidt of Arkansas and the Razorbacks ended <strong>Creighton</strong>’s seasonat 45-16 overall.Built around sound fundamentals and unselfishness, the 2007 squad set school records for sacrificebunts (93) and times hit by pitch (116). <strong>Creighton</strong>’s pitching staff was remarkable, as three hurlers finishedwith sub-3.00 ERAs and four earned All-America recognition. Starting pitcher Ben Mancuso was namedthe MVC Pitcher of the Year and a third-team All-American by Collegiate <strong>Baseball</strong> after going 10-3 with a2.34 ERA. Ambidextrous pitcher Pat Venditte set school records with his 1.88 ERA and 38 appearances,earning All-America status from four national publications. He was also named the MVC Tournament MVPafter allowing only one run in 12 innings. Senior closer Andy Masten was named the MVC Newcomerof the Year and a second-team All-American by the NCBWA after recording a school-record 16 saves.Midweek starter Casey Schmidt was named a Freshman All-American by Collegiate <strong>Baseball</strong> after finishing6-1 with a 3.12 ERA.Sophomore first baseman Darin Ruf was named the Joe Carter MVC Player of the Year as he led thePostseason ResultsJune 1, 2007 #22 Oklahoma State 6, <strong>Creighton</strong> 4 Fayetteville, Ark.June 2, 2007 <strong>Creighton</strong> 21, Albany 11 Fayetteville, Ark.June 3, 2007 #11 Arkansas 6, <strong>Creighton</strong> 0 Fayetteville, Ark.Final Record: 45-162007 Major League <strong>Baseball</strong> Draft20th Rd. (616) Marc Lewis, LHP Florida Marlins24th Rd. (740) Chris Gradoville, C Texas Rangers45th Rd. (1345) Pat Venditte, P (R&L) New York Yankees<strong>Bluejays</strong> in 10 different offensivecategories. He was also rewardedfor his great defensive play, earninga Rawlings Gold Glove as thenation’s best-fielding first baseman.Head coach Ed Servais was againnamed the MVC Coach of theYear, the third time in his first fourseasons as head man. Redshirt freshmanRobbie Knight set an NCAArecord after being hit by 35 pitches.<strong>Creighton</strong> Yearly <strong>Baseball</strong> SummaryBen Mancuso (L) and Pat Venditte (R)Chris GradovillePat VenditteYear Coach W-L Pct. Conf. Pct. Place Tourn. Postseason1966 Herb Millard 12-12 .500 - - - - None1967 Herb Millard 15-8 .652 - - - - None1968 Herb Millard 14-8 .636 - - - - None1969 Tom Trvdik 11-24 .314 - - - - None1970 Larry Cochell 25-7 .781 - - - - None1971 Larry Cochell 24-21 .533 - - - - None1972 Dave Baker 16-17 .485 - - - - None1973 Dave Baker 25-16 .610 - - - - NCAA District 5 Playoffs (0-2)1974 Dave Baker 30-18 .625 - - - - None1975 Dave Baker 32-12 .727 - - - - None1976 Dave Baker 22-27-1 .450 - - - - None1977 Dave Baker 15-16 .484 - - 4th 6th None1978 Jerry Bartee 19-20 .487 - - 6th 5th None1979 Jerry Bartee 17-27-1 .389 - - 7th T-6th None1980 Jerry Bartee 26-22-1 .541 - - 4th T-6th None1981 Dave Underwood 37-30 .552 6-10 .375 2nd (West) - None1982 Dave Underwood 32-23 .582 1-7 .125 2nd (West) 4th None1983 Dave Underwood 39-17 .696 5-3 .625 2nd (West) 4th None1984 Dave Underwood/Jim Hendry 23-21 .523 2-10 .167 6th - None1985 Jim Hendry 35-27 .565 7-13 .350 5th - None1986 Jim Hendry 33-29-1 .532 6-14 .300 6th 5th None1987 Jim Hendry 35-24 .593 9-11 .450 5th 3rd None1988 Jim Hendry 43-21-1 .669 12-8 .600 2nd T-1st None1989 Jim Hendry 37-26 .587 9-11 .450 4th 4th None1990 Jim Hendry 48-22 .686 13-7 .650 3rd 2nd NCAA Central Regional (2-2)1991 Jim Hendry 51-22 .699 16-8 .667 2nd 2nd West I Regional (4-0); College World Series (2-2)1992 Todd Wenberg 41-19-1 .680 15-5 .750 2nd 2nd NCAA Central Regional (1-2)1993 Todd Wenberg 32-25 .561 10-11 .476 T-5th 3rd None1994 Jack Dahm 28-29 .491 13-8 .619 3rd 4th None1995 Jack Dahm 35-22 .614 18-10 .643 2nd 3rd None1996 Jack Dahm 19-31-1 .382 10-16 .385 7th - None1997 Jack Dahm 27-27 .500 10-15 .400 7th - None1998 Jack Dahm 27-27-1 .500 12-19 .387 6th T-5th None1999 Jack Dahm 38-25 .603 18-13 .581 3rd 2nd NCAA South Bend Regional (0-2)2000 Jack Dahm 38-22 .633 17-14 .548 3rd 4th NCAA Tempe Regional (0-2)2001 Jack Dahm 21-31 .339 11-21 .343 7th - None2002 Jack Dahm 30-24 .556 21-10 .677 2nd T-5th None2003 Jack Dahm 20-37 .351 14-17 .452 T-6th T-5th None2004 Ed Servais 35-24 .593 22-9 .710 2nd T-4th None2005 Ed Servais 48-17 .738 17-7 .708 1st 2nd NCAA Lincoln Regional (2-2)2006 Ed Servais 31-21 .596 13-11 .542 4th T-4th None2007 Ed Servais 45-16 .738 19-5 .792 2nd 1st NCAA Fayetteville Regional (1-2)2008 Ed Servais 37-21 .638 16-8 .667 3rd T-4th None2009 Ed Servais 31-25 .553 14-9 .609 4th 2nd None2010 Ed Servais 27-25 .519 9-12 .429 6th 5th None


The <strong>Creighton</strong> baseball program has produced 14 All-Americans in itsproud history, including three in 2007 as the <strong>Bluejays</strong> made their eighthNCAA Tournament appearance in school history. Four players have earnedfirst-team All-America status in the program’s history and in 1991, ScottStahoviak was named the National Player of the Year after leading the Jaysto their only appearance in the College World Series.The school’s first All-American was catcher Scott Servais in 1988. He wasa third-team selection by both <strong>Baseball</strong> America and Collegiate <strong>Baseball</strong>. Hewas considered one of the top defensive catchers in the college game andwent on to play for the United States in the 1988 PanAm games. Servaisenjoyed an 11-year major league career with four different teams.<strong>Creighton</strong>’s most successful three-year period in school history from1990 to 1992 came with plenty of individual recognition nationally. In 1990,Dan Smith was honored as a first-team All-American by the American<strong>Baseball</strong> Coaches Association (ABCA) and <strong>Baseball</strong> America magazine afterleading <strong>Creighton</strong> to its first NCAA Regional appearance since 1973.The following season, third baseman Scott Stahoviak was named theNational Player of the Year by the ABCA and also earned first-team All-America honors from both the ABCA and <strong>Baseball</strong> America after leading the<strong>Bluejays</strong> to the 1991 College World Series by batting .449 (120-267) with74 RBIs. Stahoviak was also named the MVC Player of the Year as a juniorand went on to play five seasons in the Major Leagues for the MinnesotaTwins.Joining Servais as an All-American on the 1991 team was senior startingpitcher Mike Heathcott. He won a school-record 15 games to earn secondteamAll-America status from Collegiate <strong>Baseball</strong>, logging a <strong>Creighton</strong>-record132 innings.In 1992, outfielder Chad McConnell was a consensus first-team All-American after leading <strong>Creighton</strong> its third consecutive NCAA Regionalappearance, marking the third straight season the Jays had a first-team All-American.Third baseman Ryan Gripp became the fourth player to earn first-teamAll-America status in the 1990s, as he garnered the honor from the ABCAin 1999. Also a <strong>Baseball</strong> America Second-Team All-American, he led the Jaysto the South Bend (Ind.) Regional, <strong>Creighton</strong>’s first NCAA Tournamentberth since 1992.Joining Gripp on the 1999 squad was do-it-all utility man Peyton Lewis.He earned second-team accolades from both Collegiate <strong>Baseball</strong> and theNational Collegiate <strong>Baseball</strong> Writers Association (NCBWA). Lewis was the1999 MVC Pitcher of the Year and also batted .339 with 19 home runs asa DH. Four future All-Americans dotted the roster in 2004: Steve Grasley,Tony Roth, Zach Daeges and Scott Reese. Grasley earned third-teamNCBWA honors that season, while Roth was a third-team selection by theABCA. Reese would go on to be the second consecutive NCBWA thirdteamselection for the Jays in 2005. Daeges brought home second-teamAll-America honors by the NCBWA in 2006.In 2007, a trio of pitchers extended <strong>Creighton</strong>’s streak to four consecutiveseasons with at least one All-American. Ambidextrous pitcher Pat Vendittegarnered the most attention, earning All-America accolades from four differentnational media outlets, including three second-team nods and one thirdteamselection. Starting pitcher Ben Mancuso, the 2007 MVC Pitcher of theYear, earned third-team All-America honors from Collegiate <strong>Baseball</strong> whilesenior reliever Andy Masten received second-team All-America recognitionfrom the NCBWA.Scott Servais (1986-88), CThird-Team All-America, <strong>Baseball</strong> AmericaThird-Team All-America, Collegiate <strong>Baseball</strong>1988AVG AB H R 2B 3B HR RBI SB.295 61 207 36 17 2 8 28 5Catcher Scott Servais (1986-88) became <strong>Creighton</strong>’s first All-American in 1988, as a third-teampick by both <strong>Baseball</strong> America andCollegiate <strong>Baseball</strong>.Mike Heathcott (1988-91), RHPSecond Team All-America,Collegiate <strong>Baseball</strong>1991ERA W-L Sv CG Sho IP BB K3.95 15-3 0 7 1 132.0 68 87Mike Heathcott (1988-91) achievedsecond-team All-America statusfrom Collegiate <strong>Baseball</strong> in 1991 aftersetting school records with 15 winsand 132 IP.Scott Stahoviak (1989-91), 3B-1BFirst Team All-America, <strong>Baseball</strong> AmericaFirst Team All-America, Collegiate <strong>Baseball</strong>First Team All America, ABCAABCA National Player of the Year1992AVG AB H R 2B 3B HR RBI SB.397 209 83 64 19 3 12 67 29After Scott Stahoviak’s (1989-91)stellar year in 1991, he was draftedin the first round by the MinnesotaTwins. He played five years with acareer average of .256 for the Twins.<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>Bluejay All-AmericansDan Smith (1988-90), LHPFirst-Team All-America, <strong>Baseball</strong> AmericaFirst-Team All-America, ABCA1990ERA W-L Sv CG Sho IP BB K1.96 14-3 0 12 5 119.2 48 134Pitcher Dan Smith (1988-90) earnedfirst-team All-America honors fromboth <strong>Baseball</strong> America and the ABCAin 1990 after going 14-3 with a 1.96ERA.Chad McConnell (1990-92). OFFirst Team All-America, <strong>Baseball</strong> AmericaFirst Team All America, ABCA1992AVG AB H R 2B 3B HR RBI SB.397 209 83 64 19 3 12 67 29Chad McConnell (1990-92) was aconsensus first-team All-Americanin 1992 after leading CU to its thirdstraight NCAA Regional with 14home runs and 73 RBIs.Ryan Gripp (1997-99), 3BFirst Team All America, ABCA1999AVG AB H R 2B 3B HR RBI SB.395 233 92 78 24 0 24 84 1Third baseman Ryan Gripp (1997-99) was an ABCA First-Team All-American in 1999 after hitting .395with 84 RBIs and a school-record 24home runs.<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>79


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong><strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>Academic All-AmericansSix players in the program’s history have earned baseball Academic All-America accolades from the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), includingthree-year pick Dan Lawler and two-time selection Zach Daeges. Dave Schrage, a second-teamer in 1983, went on to head coaching careers at NorthernIowa, Northern Illinois, Evansville and Notre Dame.Ernie Rongish(Second Team - 1973)Bluejay All-AmericansPeyton Lewis (1999), UtilitySecond-Team All-America, Collegiate <strong>Baseball</strong>Second-Team All-America, NCBWA1999ERA W-L Sv CG Sho IP BB K3.30 10-1 1 4 0 103.2 52 114AVG AB H R 2B 3B HR RBI SB.339 233 79 55 18 4 19 76 2Peyton Lewis’ (1999) only seasonwith <strong>Creighton</strong> was one to remember,as he was named Valley Pitcherof the Year, helping the <strong>Bluejays</strong> toits first regional in seven years.Dave Schrage(Second Team - 1983)Bill Hahn(Second Team - 1993)Steve Grasley (2001-04), RHPThird-Team All-America, NCBWA2004ERA W-L Sv CG Sho IP BB K3.00 12-4 1 3 1 117.0 23 101Pitcher Steve Grasley (2001-04) waspicked by the NCBWA as a Third-Team All-American in 2004 afterposting a 12-4 record with a 3.00ERA in 17 starts.Dan Lawler(Third Team - 1999,2000)(Second Team - 2001)Tony Roth (2002-05), 2BThird-Team All America, ABCA2004AVG AB H R 2B 3B HR RBI SB.356 191 68 44 17 1 5 30 19Tony Roth (2002-05) garnered Third-Team All-America laurels from theABCA as a junior in 2004 after batting.356 and leading the nation’sbest fielding team.Zach Daeges(Third Team - 2005,2006)Darin Ruf(Third Team - 2009)Scott Reese (2004-07), LHPThird-Team All-America, NCBWA2005ERA W-L Sv CG Sho IP BB K2.85 12-0 5 0 0 88.1 28 58Pitcher Scott Reese (2004-07) went12-0 as a sophomore in 2005. He wasnamed Third-Team All-America in2005 and would go on to set <strong>Creighton</strong>’sall-time appearance mark.This is <strong>Creighton</strong>80Zach Daeges (2003-06), 3BSecond-Team All-America, NCBWA2006AVG AB H R 2B 3B HR RBI SB.350 180 63 59 13 1 13 49 8-9Zach Daeges (2003-06) receivedSecond-Team All-America accoladesfrom the NCBWA in 2006 after batting.350 with 13 homers and 49RBIs.Ben Mancuso (2005-08), LHPThird-Team All-America,Collegiate <strong>Baseball</strong>2007ERA W-L Sv CG Sho IP BB K2.34 10-3 0 2 1 77.0 20 60Ben Mancuso earned Third-TeamAll-America honors in 2007 to goalong with his MVC Pitcher of theYear Award. He finished with a 10-3record with a 2.34 ERA.Andy Masten (2007), RHPSecond-Team All-America, NCBWA2007ERA W-L Sv CG Sho IP BB K2.02 4-3 16 0 0 49.0 7 47Andy Masten’s only season as aBluejay resulted in a Second-TeamAll-America pick by the NCBWA.His 16 saves set a school record andhelped the Jays to an MVC title.Pat Venditte (2005-08), RHP, LHPSecond-Team All-America, <strong>Baseball</strong> AmericaSecond Team All-America, Rivals.comThird-Team All-America, Collegiate <strong>Baseball</strong>2007ERA W-L Sv CG Sho IP BB K1.88 8-2 7 0 0 95.2 22 99Pat Venditte (2005-08) was lights outfrom both the right and left side of thepitching rubber as the ambidextriouspitcher earned All-America honorsfrom three different publications.


All-Time Results<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong><strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>81


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>82<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>All-Time OpponentsOpponent W L T LastAir Force 18 6 0 4/27/10Albany 2 0 0 3/7/09Arizona State 0 3 0 2/18/01Arkansas 5 8 0 6/3/07Arkansas State 2 2 0 2/23/07Arkansas-Little Rock 7 3 0 3/4/07Augustana (SD) 2 0 0 4/29/83Baylor 1 3 0 3/9/99Bellevue (Neb.) 29 3 0 4/21/99Belmont 1 0 0 3/8/06Benedictine 9 2 1 1988Bowling Green 1 0 0 3/6/00Bradley 63 42 0 5/26/10Briar Cliff 7 0 0 1993BYU 0 0 0 NeverCal St. Fullerton 0 1 0 5/26/90Cal St.-Northridge 1 2 0 3/18/92Cal-Santa Barbara 0 1 0 2/23/02Canisius 0 0 0 NeverCentral Arkansas 1 0 0 2/20/10Central Michigan 1 0 0 3/8/98Central Missouri St. 0 2 0 1969Chadron State 2 0 0 1975Chicago State 5 0 0 3/16/08Clemson 4 1 0 2/28/99Coastal Carolina 0 2 0 3/10/09Colorado 0 4 0 4/28/75Colorado State 3 0 0 3/8/91Concordia (Neb.) 5 1 0 3/24/80Connecticut Wesleyan 1 0 0 1986Dallas Baptist 2 2 0 3/10/83Dana College 15 3 0 4/15/03Dayton 0 1 0 2/27/09Delaware State 1 0 0 3/9/98Denver 4 4 0 4/20/74Doane 15 0 0 1993Drake 10 7 0 1974Eastern Illinois 0 1 0 3/14/03Evansville 37 22 0 5/2/10Fairleigh Dickinson 7 2 0 1989Faulkner 1 1 0 1989Florida Memorial 1 0 0 1988Fresno State 2 2 0 3/11/00Gardner-Webb 1 0 0 2/9/07Georgetown 3 0 0 1989Georgia Tech 1 1 0 3/31/90Gonzaga 1 1 0 2/28/09Grand View 14 3 0 2/19/95Hardin Simmons 1 1 0 3/8/83Harvard 0 1 0 3/14/10Hastings College 8 0 0 1968Hawaii 1 2 0 5/27/91Hawaii-Pacific 1 0 0 1992Houston 1 1 0 3/11/94Illinois 1 0 0 1993Illinois State 66 32 0 4/11/10Illinois-Chicago 7 1 0 3/19/10Indiana State 68 50 0 5/27/10Iona 2 0 0 3/30/90Iowa 8 12 0 4/28/10Iowa State 22 33 1 2/15/98IPFW 1 0 0 3/8/09John Brown 2 1 0 1969John F. Kennedy 14 0 0 1975Kansas 17 10 0 4/7/10Kansas State 35 47 1 3/16/10Lamar 1 1 0 2/24/07La Salle 2 0 0 1989Lewis 1 1 0 1981Long Beach State 1 1 0 5/23/92Loras 0 1 0 4/3/72Louisiana Tech 1 0 0 2/28/92Louisiana-Lafayette 0 2 0 3/8/92Louisiana-Monroe 2 1 0 5/17/08Lowell 1 0 0 1986Maine 5 0 0 1993Maryland 2 1 0 2/11/07McNeese State 0 2 0 2/24/95Memphis 2 0 0 3/5/08Mercer 1 0 0 3/12/98Miami (Fla.) 1 6 1 3/13/89Miami (Ohio) 0 1 0 5/27/00Michigan 0 1 0 5/29/99Michigan State 2 1 0 3/8/08Opponent W L T LastMidland College 4 0 0 4/30/75Midwestern 1 3 0 3/7/83Minnesota 18 19 0 3/13/10Minnesota St. (Mankato) 0 2 0 3/24/83Missouri 2 6 0 5/6/08Missouri Southern 1 0 0 1981Missouri State 36 36 0 4/25/10Missouri Western 6 5 0 1979Morningside 5 1 0 1988Mount Marty 7 0 0 2/23/92Navy 6 0 0 3/14/03Nebraska 39 71 2 5/18/10Nebraska-Kearney 28 9 0 1992Nebraska-Omaha 45 27 0 4/1/03Nebraska Wesleyan 19 1 0 4/7/87Nevada-Las Vegas 2 8 0 2/23/02Nevada-Reno 0 0 1 3/17/92New Mexico 3 10 0 3/16/96New Mexico State 13 7 0 2/28/98New Orleans 2 1 0 5/22/10North Carolina 1 0 0 3/11/91North Carolina State 2 0 0 6/5/05North Dakota 3 1 0 3/25/09North Dakota State 21 3 0 4/9/08North Florida 1 0 0 3/10/98Northeastern Illinois 1 0 0 3/12/97Northern Colorado 17 4 0 3/6/10Northern Illinois 3 1 0 3/20/99Northern Iowa 47 29 0 4/12/09Northwest Missouri State 9 6 0 1986Northwestern 1 1 0 2/25/07Notre Dame 4 8 0 3/1/09Nova Southeastern 0 1 0 1989Northwestern State 0 1 0 2/27/10Offutt AFB 4 2 0 1968Ohio State 2 1 0 2/20/97Oklahoma 5 6 0 3/7/07Oklahoma City 3 2 0 1978Oklahoma State 3 9 0 6/1/07Oral Roberts 14 25 0 3/7/04Oregon State 0 2 0 3/13/96Pacific 1 0 0 3/14/96Parsons 4 2 0 1973Penn State 3 0 0 3/12/99Pepperdine 1 0 0 5/24/91Pershing 1 3 0 1969Peru State 4 1 0 2/25/92Phillips 1 1 0 3/5/83Portland 0 1 0 2/20/00Princeton 1 1 0 3/15/84Purdue 3 2 0 3/11/89Regis 3 0 0 2/23/91Rice 0 2 0 3/9/08Rockhurst 1 0 0 2/13/98Rollins 2 0 0 3/17/84Rutgers 1 0 0 1986St. Ambrose 1 0 0 2/21/95St. Cloud State 4 4 0 1978St. Francis (NY) 2 0 0 1986St. John’s 1 0 0 3/14/91St. Joseph’s 0 1 0 3/9/84Saint Louis 37 11 0 3/11/07St. Mary’s 2 0 0 3/10/99St. Thomas (Fla.) 3 2 0 1988St. Thomas (Minn.) 7 0 0 4/10/75St. Xavier (Ill.) 3 1 0 1989Sam Houston State 3 7 0 3/6/10San Diego State 0 1 0 2/16/94Seattle 2 1 0 5/16/10South Dakota 3 0 0 3/6/83South Dakota State 11 4 0 3/12/10Southeast Louisiana 1 1 0 3/4/06Southeast Missouri State 2 1 0 2/21/99Southeast Oklahoma 2 0 0 5/13/90Southwestern Oklahoma 1 0 0 3/7/01SMU 1 3 0 1971Southern Illinois 54 58 0 3/27/10So. Ill. Edwardsville 1 0 0 2/20/10Southern Utah 0 1 0 2/14/04Stephen F. Austin 1 0 0 2/28/10Stetson 3 6 1 3/12/03Stony Brook 0 1 0 3/6/09Tarkio 6 0 0 1975TCU 0 2 0 1971Opponent W L T LastTemple 1 0 0 3/8/00Tennessee-Martin 3 0 0 3/2/08Tennessee Tech 3 0 0 3/12/06Texas 0 8 0 5/26/00Texas A&M 0 2 0 2/23/03Texas A&M-CC 1 2 0 3/9/05Texas State 4 3 0 3/9/02Texas Wesleyan 3 5 0 1979Texas-Arlington 3 2 0 3/10/10Texas-El Paso 1 6 0 1981Texas-Pan American 3 1 0 3/12/05Toledo 1 1 0 2/20/94Tulsa 1 3 0 1978UCLA 1 1 0 2/24/03UNC-Asheville 1 0 0 3/10/00UNC-Wilmington 0 1 0 3/11/09USC 1 3 0 3/10/02Utah 0 2 0 2/24/03Valparaiso 0 0 0 NeverVanderbilt 1 0 0 3/7/06Villanova 1 0 0 3/10/84VCU 0 1 0 5/24/92Virginia Tech 1 0 0 3/12/91Washington 3 3 0 2/19/00Washington State 1 2 0 2/24/08Wayne State 27 8 0 4/26/98Western Carolina 0 1 0 3/7/08Wichita State 42 108 1 5/9/10Winona State 1 0 0 3/20/04Winthrop 0 1 0 2/10/07Wisconsin State 4 0 0 1970Wisconsin-Milwaukee 13 1 0 4/20/05Wright State 2 0 0 3/29/90Wyoming 10 5 0 3/4/96Xavier (Ohio) 2 0 0 3/7/98<strong>2011</strong> Opponents in Bold<strong>Creighton</strong> vs. the NationConference W L TAmerica East 7 1 0Atlantic Coast 12 9 0Atlantic Sun 7 6 1Atlantic 10 42 13 0Big East 9 8 0Big South 1 3 0Big Ten 38 37 0Big 12 103 160 3Big Sky 1 1 0Big West 3 5 0Colonial Athletic 0 2 0Conference USA 3 3 0Horizon 22 2 0Independents 23 8 0Ivy League 1 2 0Metro-Atlantic 2 0 0Mid-American 10 3 0Mid-Eastern Athletic 1 0 0Missouri Valley 394 346 1Mountain West 23 29 0Northeast 7 2 0Ohio Valley 9 2 0Pacific-10 6 14 0Patriot 6 0 0Southeastern 6 8 0Southland 15 19 0Southern 0 1 0Summit 46 32 0Sun Belt 13 9 0West Coast 4 2 0Western Athletic 17 11 1Discontinued DI Programs 54 65 1Non-Division I / Other Discontinued 347 105 1Based on conference affiliation as of January <strong>2011</strong>


A <strong>Creighton</strong> Hitter Had...7 at-bats in a game. ................. Robbie Knight at Southern Illinois, 5/3/083 at-bats in an inning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seth Brown vs. Dana, 4/15/03 *5 hits in a game ..........................(5) Carson Vitale vs. Iowa, 4/28/105+ runs in a game ....................(5) Vicente Cafaro at Nebraska, 5/7/093+ doubles in a game. .........(3) Robbie Knight vs. Northern Colorado, 3/5/102+ triples in a game ...............(2) John Nowaczyk vs. Illinois State, 4/8/06 *A grand slam ..........................Darin Ruf at Southern Illinois, 5/3/08A pinch-hit home run ...........................................................Michael Blatchford vs. SIU-Edwardsville, 2/20/10Hit for the cycle. .................Ryan Fitzgerald vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 4/1/03A 10-14 game hit streak. .......... (14) Alex Staehely (3/13-4/9/10)A 15-19 game hit streak ....................(16) Robbie Knight, (3/11-4/5/09)A 20+ game hit streak. .......................(23) Elliot Soto, (3/24-4/9/09)*9+ RBI in a game ..............(10) Ryan Martindale vs. Grand View, 2/28/91 *8 RBI in a game .............................Carson Vitale vs. Iowa, 4/28/107 RBI in a game ....................Ryan Fitzgerald vs. Wichita State, 4/27/036 RBI in a game .............. T.J. Roemmich vs. Albany (Conway, S.C.), 3/7/095 RBI in a game ...........Trever Adams vs. Indiana State, 5/27/1010+ total bases. .........................(12) Carson Vitale vs. Iowa, 4/28/105 walks in a game. .....................Ryan Gripp at Indiana State, 3/27/99 *4 walks in a game. .............................Darin Ruf vs. Albany, 6/2/074 strikeouts in a game .................Carson Vitale vs. Indiana State, 5/27/10Stole home. .........................Ryan Urzendowski vs. Nebraska, 4/3/073+ sacrifice hits in a game ......(3) Michael Lam vs. North Dakota State, 3/16/073 stolen bases. ............Chase Odenreider vs. South Dakota State, 3/15/05 *2 home runs in a game .....Trever Adams vs. Indiana State, 5/27/103 home runs in a game ...............Kevin Frederick vs. Minnesota, 4/16/97 *Home runs in consecutive at-bats ..................Carson Vitale vs. Iowa, 4/28/10Homered with 5 consecutive hits. ..Chris Gradoville at Tenn. Tech, 3/10-3/12/06Homered in three straight games ...................T.J. Roemmich, (3/7-8/09)Hit 6+ home runs in a series ......Chris Gradoville at Tenn. Tech, 3/10-3/12/06An inside-the-park home run ......Michael Lam vs. Northern Colorado, 3/19/082 hits in an inning ........Jimmy Swift vs. SIU Edwardsville, 2/20/10Was hit by 4 pitches in a game. ..........Robbie Knight vs. Oklahoma, 3/7/07 *Was hit by 3 pitches in a game ........ Scott Thornburg at Sam Houston St., 2/21/09Led off a game with a home run. ...............Elliot Soto at Nebraska, 4/6/10A walk-off home run ......................T.J. Roemmich vs. Bradley, 5/21/08A grand slam by a freshman .............Darin Ruf at Tennessee Tech, 3/10/06Consecutive multi-HR games . .(3) Chris Gradoville at Tenn. Tech, 3/10-3/12/06 *A <strong>Creighton</strong> Pitcher Had...Pitched over 9 innings ............(10) Steve Grasley vs. Missouri State, 3/26/04A complete game (9 inn.) Jeremy Hauer vs. Southern Illinois (Wichita, Kan.), 5/20/09A complete game (7-8 inn.) (8) Brandon Koenigstein vs. Seattle, 5/16/10A complete game as a freshman (9 inn.) .......Tom Oldham vs. Bradley, 4/28/01Consecutive complete games (9 inn.). .............. Tom Oldham, 3/29, 4/5/02Consecutive complete games (7 inn.). .................Jeff Daneff, 5/3, 5/10/03Three straight complete games. ........(All 7 Inn.) Jeff Daneff, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10/03A shutout (10+ IP). ..............(10) Steve Grasley vs. Missouri State, 3/26/04A shutout (9 inn.) ..............................Jonas Dufek at Bradley, 4/25/09A shutout (7 inn.) ..................Brandon Koenigstein at Wichita State, 5/21/09A combined shutout (9 inn.) ...... Jonas Dufek (5.0), Jack VanLeur (2.0)..........................Mark Winkelman (1.0), Kurt Spomer (1.0),......................................vs. SIU Edwardsville, 2/20/10A combined shutout (7 inn.) .............Otto Roberts (5.1) and Matt Patterson (1.2)........................................................ vs. Air Force, 4/15/09A shutout as a freshman .........Brandon Koenigstein at Wichita State, 5/21/093+ hit batsmen in a game. .........................................................(3) Jonas Dufek vs. Northern Colorado, 3/5/10A four or fewer pitch inning ............(4) Otto Roberts vs. Air Force, 4/15/09Failed to make it out of the first inning ..................................................... Greg Hellhake vs. Nebraska, 5/18/1010+ strikeouts in a game. ................(10) Jonas Dufek at Evansville, 4/5/096+ walks in a game ....................(6) Marc Lewis vs. Illinois State, 4/8/06Gave up 10+ hits in a game .........................................................................(12) Brandon Koenigstein vs. Illinois State, 5/9/10A two-hitter. ...............................Cory Slining vs. Temple, 3/8/00A one-hitter ........................Chris Appuhn vs. Wichita State, 4/27/03A combined no-hitter Dennis Rasmussen (5.1), Joe Franco (3.2) vs. Kansas St., 4/18/80A complete game no-hitter ...........Brandon Koenigstein at Wichita State, 5/21/09<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>The Last Time It Happened...<strong>Creighton</strong>...Scored 30+ runs ................................(31) at Air Force, 2/14/99Scored 25-29 runs ...........................(26) vs. Winona State, 3/20/04Scored 20-24 runs ......................... (22) at SIU Edwardsville, 2/20/10Scored 15-19 runs ................................(15) vs. Evansville, 5/2/10Allowed 25+ runs ................................. (28) at Kansas, 5/10/96Allowed 20-24 runs ..............................(21) vs. Nebraska, 5/18/10Allowed 15-19 runs ..............................(16) vs. Nebraska, 4/23/08Scored 10+ runs in an inning ...... (10) 1st inn. vs. Northern Colorado, 4/29/07Scored 9 runs in an inning ....................(9) 6th inn. vs. Bradley, 5/21/08Scored 8 + runs in an inning ................. (8) 8th inn. at Nebraska, 4/15/09Scored 7 + runs in an inning ................ (7) 7th inn. at Illinois State, 5/3/09Scored 6 + runs in an inning ..................(6) 6th inn. vs. Evansville, 5/2/10Overcame a deficit of 10+ runs .............(12-0), 14-12 at Oklahoma, 3/6/01Overcame a deficit of 7+ runs ..............(12-0), 14-12 at Oklahoma, 3/6/01Overcame a deficit of 6+ runs ...............(6-0), 10-6 at Illinois State, 5/3/09Overcame a deficit of 5+ runs ...............(6-0), 10-6 at Illinois State, 5/3/09Had 30+ hits ...............................(30) vs. Grand View, 2/28/91 *Had 25-29 hits ..............................(26) vs. Winona State, 3/20/04Had 20-24 hits .........................20 vs. Albany (Conway, S.C.), 3/7/09Had 6+ doubles ..........(6) vs. Northern Colorado (Huntsville, Texas), 3/5/10Had 4+ triples ...............................(4) vs. Chicago State, 3/16/08Did not strike out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Illinois State, 5/12/07*Hit 7 home runs ................................at Illinois-Chicago, 3/19/10Hit 6 home runs ................................vs. Wichita State, 5/18/00Hit 5 home runs ..................................at Indiana State, 4/22/07Hit 4 home runs .....................................vs. Evansville, 5/2/10Hit 2 grand slams in a game ......................at Tennessee Tech, 3/10/06Hit 3 grand slams in a series ...................at Tennessee Tech, 3/10-12/06Hit 3+ grand slams in a season ................................... (4) 2008Walked 10+ times ................................(11) at Nebraska, 4/7/09Stole 8+ bases .............................(8) vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 3/6/02Was shut out at home ...............................Wichita State, 5/7/10Was shut out on the road ......................at Coastal Carolina, 3/10/09Hit back-to-back triples..... Nick Becker and Robbie Knight vs. North Dakota, 3/24/09Hit back-to-back home runs ....................................... . . . . . . . . . . .Trever Adams and T.J. Roemmich vs. Evansville, 5/2/10Hit three straight home runs..................................................................... Tim Gradoville, Joe Mazzuca, Chris Steele vs. Bradley, 4/29/01Struck out 12+ times. ........(13) vs. Indiana State (MVC Tournament), 5/25/10Was no-hit .................................vs. North Dakota State, 4/9/08Left 15+ runners on base ......................(17) at Wichita State, 5/23/09Turned a triple play ...............................(6-3) at Evansville, 4/5/03Committed 6+ errors .........................(6) vs. Michigan State, 2/24/02Swept a doubleheader ............................... vs. Air Force, 4/15/09Lost both games of a doubleheader .................... vs. Air Force, 4/27/10Had a player ejected ..................Joe Servais at Tennessee-Martin, 3/1/08Had a coach ejected ......................... Ed Servais at Evansville, 4/4/09Executed the Hidden Ball Trick .....Vicente Cafaro vs. Southern Illinois, 3/28/09A <strong>Creighton</strong> Opponent...Pitched over 9 innings ......................(9.1) Erik Bird, Nebraska, 4/21/09Threw a one-hitter ...............Jordan Cooper (7.0), Wichita State, 5/16/09Thew a combined no-hitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................Chad Berg (1.0) & Chris Patterson (5.0) vs. N. Dakota St., 4/9/08Hit 3 home runs .......................Jeff Stanek, Southern Illinois, 3/30/02Hit 2 home runs ....................... Tyler McNeely, Illinois State, 5/3/09Hit back-to-back home runs Ryan Trevino, Isaias Garcia, Sam Houston St., 2/11/05Hit a grand slam. .............. Harrison Lambert, Northern Colorado, 3/6/10Had 4 hits in a game .........................Kyle Bubak, Nebraska, 5/18/10Had 5+ hits in a game ..................(5) Dallas Hord, Missouri State, 5/9/09Had 5 RBI. ...............................Jason King, Kansas State, 3/26/08Had 6+ RBI ............................(8) Adam Bailey, Nebraska, 5/18/10Hit a pinch-hit home run. ..............Andy Steichen, Northern Iowa, 4/10/09Hit a walk-off home run ........................Steve Gray, Missouri, 5/6/08Scored 10+ runs in an inning ................(13 in the 5th) Nebraska, 4/23/08Scored 9 + runs in an inning .............. (9 in the 4th) New Orleans, 5/22/10Scored 8 + runs in an inning .............. (9 in the 4th) New Orleans, 5/22/10Scored 7 + runs in an inning .......... (7 in the 1st) Northern Colorado, 3/6/10Scored 6 + runs in an inning ......................(6 in the 7th) Iowa, 4/28/10Had 25-29 hits .................................... (26) Nebraska, 5/18/10Had 20-24 hits ...................................(23) Illinois State, 4/9/06Threw a complete game ...........Jordan Cooper (7.0), Wichita State, 5/16/09Struck out 10+ batters ..................Jacob Petricka, Indiana State, 5/25/10*Denotes school recordsBold indicates current player accomplished feat in 2010<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>83


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>84<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>All-Time Scores196612-12 OverallHead Coach: Herb MillardOpponent W/L ScorePeru State L 0-6Peru State W 7-4Dana College W 2-1Dana College W 11-1St. Cloud State W 18-6St. Cloud State L 7-8Hastings College W 5-3Hastings College W 7-2Offutt Air Force Base L 10-11Nebraska-Kearney L 1-5Nebraska-Kearney L 2-5Drake L 0-2Drake L 2-7Nebraska-Omaha L 2-11NW Missouri State L 2-4NW Missouri State W 5-4Nebraska-Omaha L 4-6Offutt Air Force Base L 3-12Concordia (Neb.) W 11-2Concordia (Neb.) W 8-2Nebraska Wesleyan W 18-2* John F. Kennedy W 7-1* Hastings College W 2-0* Nebraska-Omaha L 5-6* - “W” Club Invitational at Neb. Wesleyan196715-8 OverallHead Coach: Herb MillardOpponent W/L ScorePeru State W 9-3Peru State W 4-2St. Cloud State L 7-12NW Missouri State L 4-11NW Missouri State W 4-3Nebraska-Kearney W 8-7Nebraska-Kearney L 12-15Nebraska-Omaha L 8-11Hastings College W 10-5Hastings College W 12-1Wayne State (Neb.) W 10-5Wayne State (Neb.) W 6-1Dana College W 7-2Dana College L 5-6Offutt Air Force Base W 10-8* John F. Kennedy W 7-1* Hastings College W 8-0* Nebraska-Omaha L 2-4Nebraska-Omaha L 3-7Concordia (Neb.) L 4-10Concordia (Neb.) W 8-7Drake W 10-1Drake W 7-6* - “W” Club Invitational at Neb. Wesleyan196814-8 OverallHead Coach: Herb MillardOpponent W/L ScoreOffutt Air Force Base W 11-2Offutt Air Force Base W 12-2Hastings College W (8) 7-6Hastings College W 9-2St. Cloud State L 0-6St. Cloud State W 2-1North Dakota State W (8) 7-6North Dakota State L 8-12Bradley L 0-8Bradley W 9-7Nebraska-Omaha L 0-4John F. Kennedy W 4-3John F. Kennedy W 3-2Wayne State (Neb.) L 3-7Wayne State (Neb.) W 14-5Drake W 12-1Drake L 5-6Dana College W 15-2Dana College W 2-1Offutt Air Force Base W 13-9Nebraska-Kearney L 4-5Nebraska-Kearney L 8-10196911-24 OverallHead Coach: Tom TrvdikOpponent W/L ScoreSt. Cloud State L 2-3Arkansas State L 6-11Arkansas State W 5-2John Brown Univ. L 7-9John Brown Univ. W 10-2John Brown Univ. W 5-0Central Missouri St. L 0-5Central Missouri St. L 0-2Wisconsin State W 6-5Wisconsin State W 5-0Bradley L 1-8Bradley L 0-17Pershing L 2-3Pershing W 1-0Drake L 3-6Drake L 3-4Iowa L 0-5Iowa L 1-5NW Missouri State W 5-2NW Missouri State W 10-1Nebraska-Omaha W 8-5Northern Illinois L 7-8Kansas State L 1-12Kansas State L 2-7South Dakota State L 2-3South Dakota State L 5-8Wayne State (Neb.) W 7-5Wayne State (Neb.) W 9-5Midwestern L 2-4Midwestern L 7-8Pershing L 2-4Pershing L 2-7Dana College L 5-9Dana College L 2-7Nebraska-Omaha L 6-7197025-7 OverallHead Coach: Larry CochellOpponent W/L ScoreWichita State W 3-0Wichita State W 5-4Wichita State W 10-8Wisconsin State W 8-3Wisconsin State W 13-6Drake W 7-4Drake W 11-0Nebraska-Kearney W 10-2Nebraska-Kearney W 11-1Minnesota L 4-7Minnesota L 0-13Minnesota L 0-5Wayne State (Neb.) W 5-0Wayne State (Neb.) W 10-9Nebraska-Omaha L 3-6Nebraska-Omaha L 5-6John F. Kennedy W 6-3John F. Kennedy W 4-3South Dakota W 10-3South Dakota W 15-0Oklahoma City W 12-2Oklahoma City W 14-0Oklahoma City W 13-4Nebraska Wesleyan W 4-3Nebraska Wesleyan W 6-3Denver W 4-2Denver W 5-4Drake W 8-1Drake W 5-2Air Force L 1-2Air Force L 13-0197124-21 OverallHead Coach: Larry CochellOpponent W/L ScoreOral Roberts W 9-2Oral Roberts W 8-5Oral Roberts L 2-5New Mexico L 5-17New Mexico W 5-3New Mexico L 5-27New Mexico L 0-2New Mexico L 2-3Doane College W 6-1Doane College W 10-0South Dakota State W 8-1South Dakota State W 7-1Nebraska Wesleyan W 15-0Nebraska Wesleyan W 5-4Drake W 10-1Drake W 10-1TCU L 0-5TCU L 2-9Southern Methodist L 7-8Southern Methodist L 9-10Southern Methodist L 5-6Southern Methodist W 4-1Saint Louis L 1-4Saint Louis L 1-2Saint Louis W 4-0Saint Louis W 3-1Minnesota L 1-2Minnesota L 4-5Minnesota L 3-6Minnesota L 4-6John F. Kennedy W 6-5John F. Kennedy W 4-3Nebraska-Omaha W 3-1Nebraska-Omaha W 7-1Missouri Western W 2-1Missouri Western L 5-6Arkansas W 6-2Arkansas L 0-2Arkansas W 2-1Arkansas W 3-1Parsons W 2-0Parsons L 1-3Denver L 2-4Denver W 5-4Denver L 1-8197216-17 OverallHead Coach: Dave BakerDate Opponent W/L Score3/25 Kansas State L 3-63/25 Kansas State L 1-33/29 Oral Roberts W (8) 4-33/29 Oral Roberts L 5-63/30 Oral Roberts L 1-33/30 Oral Roberts W (8) 1-04/1 Oral Roberts L 12-54/3 Texas Wesleyan L 2-54/3 Loras College L 0-14/4 Texas Wesleyan L (17) 2-34/4 Texas Wesleyan W (5) 4-14/5 Texas Wesleyan L 2-84/8 Saint Louis W 14-44/8 Saint Louis W 8-14/9 Saint Louis L 4-84/9 Saint Louis W 8-14/11 Nebraska Wesleyan L 2-34/11 Nebraska Wesleyan W 11-04/16 Nebraska-Omaha L 6-84/16 Nebraska-Omaha W 2-04/18 Morningside L 4-74/18 Morningside W 8-64/21 Air Force W 13-84/22 Air Force L 9-104/22 Air Force W 24-64/25 Iowa W 5-44/25 Iowa W 9-65/2 Parsons College W (10) 4-35/2 Parsons College L 1-25/5 Denver W 5-45/13 Iowa State L 1-95/13 Iowa State W 4-3197325-16 OverallHead Coach: Dave BakerOpponent W/L ScoreTexas Wesleyan L 2-3Texas Wesleyan L 4-6Texas-Arlington L 3-11Doane College W 8-0Doane College W 3-0Kansas State L 0-1Kansas State W 2-0Kansas State W 3-1Tarkio W 2-0Tarkio W 9-0Dana College W 5-2John F. Kennedy W 6-1John F. Kennedy W 2-1Nebraska-Kearney W 5-2Nebraska-Kearney W 4-2Nebraska Wesleyan W 3-2Nebraska Wesleyan W 9-1Nebraska-Omaha L (14) 1-3Nebraska-Omaha W 8-1Wayne State (Neb.) L 0-1Saint Louis L 0-5Saint Louis W 5-2Saint Louis L 2-6Saint Louis W 4-2Bellevue (Neb.) W 5-0Bellevue (Neb.) W 6-1Kansas State L 1-2Kansas State W 10-4Missouri Western W 6-3Parsons W 4-2Parsons W 2-0Nebraska L 1-6Nebraska W 7-1Arkansas L 1-5Arkansas L 2-11Arkansas L 1-3Arkansas W 6-2Iowa State L 1-2Iowa State W 9-3* Oklahoma L 1-8* Oral Roberts L 4-11* - District Five Playoffs197430-18 OverallHead Coach: Dave BakerDate Opponent W/L Score3/1 at Oral Roberts W 6-23/2 at Oral Roberts W 3-23/3 at Oral Roberts L 2-33/4 at Oral Roberts L 7-83/5 at Oral Roberts W 5-13/6 at Arkansas W 12-13/6 at Arkansas L 4-123/18 Doane College W 6-03/18 Doane College W 6-13/22 at Kansas State L 3-93/22 at Kansas State L 2-33/27 Tarkio W 6-23/27 Tarkio W 4-03/29 John F. Kennedy W 7-13/29 John F. Kennedy W 7-64/1 Kansas State W 4-34/1 Kansas State W 5-14/2 Wayne State L 6-74/2 Wayne State L 5-94/6 at Drake W 8-64/6 at Drake L 3-44/6 at Drake L 1-34/7 St. Thomas (Minn.) W 13-14/8 St. Thomas (Minn.) W 8-24/8 St. Thomas (Minn.) W 14-24/13 Saint Louis W 1-04/13 Saint Louis W 5-14/13 Saint Louis W 7-14/16 at Nebraska L 5-74/16 at Nebraska L 5-64/17 Bellevue (Neb.) W 12-24/17 Bellevue (Neb.) W 9-24/19 at Denver L 2-64/20 at Denver L 2-34/22 at Colorado L 4-54/22 at Colorado L 8-154/25 Nebraska Wesleyan W 15-14/25 Nebraska Wesleyan W 11-24/26 at Nebraska-Omaha L 0-44/26 at Nebraska-Omaha L 0-44/27 Nebraska-Omaha W 2-14/27 Nebraska-Omaha W 9-15/5 Midland College W 7-65/5 Midland College W 9-45/6 Bellevue (Neb.) W 4-15/6 Bellevue (Neb.) W 11-15/11 Iowa State W 3-25/11 Iowa State L 4-9197532-12 OverallHead Coach: Dave BakerDate Opponent W/L Score3/8 at Oral Roberts L 0-33/21 at Kansas State L 2-43/21 at Kansas State W 3-13/22 at Kansas State W 7-53/22 at Kansas State L 1-23/23 at Kansas State W 9-54/6 NW Mo. State L 3-44/6 NW Mo. State W 5-44/7 Tarkio College W 12-04/7 Tarkio College W 10-04/8 Wayne State (Neb.) L 5-64/8 Wayne State (Neb.) W 7-64/9 St. Thomas (Minn.) W 3-04/9 St. Thomas (Minn.) W 11-24/10 St. Thomas (Minn.) W 4-34/10 St. Thomas (Minn.) W 3-24/11 Saint Louis W 4-14/11 Saint Louis W 2-14/12 Saint Louis W 16-64/12 Saint Louis W 6-44/14 John F. Kennedy W 7-14/14 John F. Kennedy W 3-04/15 Kansas State L 4-54/15 Kansas State W 10-44/16 Bellevue (Neb.) W 14-34/16 Bellevue (Neb.) W 9-14/17 Dana College W 2-04/17 Dana College W 5-14/21 Wayne State (Neb.) W 8-44/21 Wayne State (Neb.) W 5-14/22 at Iowa State L 3-54/22 at Iowa State W 6-14/25 Tulsa W 2-14/25 Tulsa L 7-84/28 at Colorado L 0-84/28 at Colorado L 4-114/30 Midland College W 8-04/30 Midland College W 3-25/1 Nebraska-Omaha L 3-45/1 Nebraska-Omaha W 7-55/3 at Nebraska-Omaha L 1-85/3 at Nebraska-Omaha W 3-15/4 Chadron State W 18-45/4 Chadron State W 9-4197622-27-1 OverallHead Coach: Dave BakerGame-by-Game Results Not Available197715-16 OverallHead Coach: Dave BakerOpponent W/L ScoreArkansas L 0-8Oral Roberts L 3-17Oral Roberts W 4-2Oral Roberts L 4-7Oklahoma City L 4-7Oklahoma City L 1-3Kansas State W 9-7Benedictine L 0-5Kansas State W 5-1Kansas State L 2-3


Nebraska-Omaha L 2-7Nebraska-Omaha L 2-3Nebraska Wesleyan W 11-7Saint Louis L 3-5Saint Louis L 5-9Saint Louis W 6-1Saint Louis L 1-13Nebraska L 1-9Nebraska L 1-9Bellevue (Neb.) W 20-2Nebraska-Omaha W 8-7Missouri Western W 3-2Missouri Western L 4-14Benedictine W 8-7Benedictine W 9-2Wayne State (Neb.) W 6-1Wayne State (Neb.) W 8-3Missouri Western W 2-1Missouri Western W 12-10Nebraska L 4-6Nebraska W 3-0197819-20 OverallHead Coach: Jerry BarteeOpponent W/L ScoreTulsa L 2-4Tulsa L 0-5Oklahoma State L 2-3Oklahoma State L 0-9Oklahoma State L 3-17St. Cloud State W 6-5St. Cloud State W 7-2Dana College W (10) 1-0Dana College W 5-2Nebraska-Omaha L 1-2Nebraska-Omaha L 5-7Wichita State W 15-7Wichita State L 2-14Wichita State W 14-3Nebraska L 5-6Nebraska L 10-11Missouri Western L 1-7Missouri Western L 0-6Saint Louis L 2-5Saint Louis W 6-5Saint Louis L 1-8Saint Louis W 6-4Nebraska L 3-14Nebraska W (8) 5-4Bellevue (Neb.) W 3-2Bellevue (Neb.) W 8-1Nebraska-Kearney W 12-6Nebraska-Kearney W 8-3Nebraska Wesleyan W 12-0Nebraska-Omaha W 2-1Nebraska-Omaha W 5-4Iowa State W 6-5Iowa State W 4-3Iowa State L (10) 3-4Iowa State L 7-8Nebraska L (10) 4-7* Indiana State L (10) 2-5* New Mexico State W 6-4* Indiana State L 9-10* MVC Tournament at <strong>Creighton</strong>197917-27-1 OverallHead Coach: Jerry BarteeOpponent W/L ScoreOklahoma State L 0-4Oklahoma State L (8) 9-10Texas Wesleyan W ForfeitTexas Wesleyan W ForfeitDallas Baptist W (8) 9-6Dallas Baptist L 7-13Kansas State L 4-10Kansas State T(5) 3-3NW Missouri State L 4-5NW Missouri State L 3-4Wayne State (Neb.) W 8-3Wayne State (Neb.) W 9-0Wichita State W 5-4Wichita State L 1-9Nebraska L 8-10Nebraska L 3-15Minnesota L 6-11Minnesota W 3-2Minnesota L 4-10Nebraska-Kearney W 4-2Nebraska-Kearney W 14-4NW Missouri State L 2-4NW Missouri State W 10-7Bellevue (Neb.) L 3-4Bellevue (Neb.) L 7-13Bellevue (Neb.) W 4-2Bellevue (Neb.) W 2-0Missouri Western L 2-3Missouri Western W (6) 10-0Nebraska-Kearney L 2-13Nebraska-Kearney L 7-8Minnesota L (5) 14-0Minnesota L 2-9Nebraska-Omaha W 4-3Nebraska-Omaha W 8-7Nebraska-Omaha L 2-7Nebraska-Kearney W 19-6Nebraska-Kearney L 5-6Nebraska-Kearney W 10-3Iowa State L 4-12Iowa State L 0-2Iowa State L 1-2Iowa State L 4-8* vs. Southern Illinois L 2-9* vs. Bradley L 3-9* - MVC Tournament at Wichita State198026-22-1 OverallHead Coach: Jerry BarteeDate Opponent W/L Score3/8 at Texas-El Paso L (11) 14-153/9 at Texas-El Paso L 3-113/9 at Texas-El Paso L 1-103/11 at New Mexico St. L 1-103/12 at New Mexico St. W (11) 10-73/14 at New Mexico St. W 11-73/14 at New Mexico St. L 1-33/15 at Texas-El Paso L 12-163/16 at Texas-El Paso L 7-83/21 at Kansas State L 4-83/21 at Kansas State W 8-03/22 at Kansas State W 14-123/24 at Concordia (Neb.) W (5) 15-23/24 at Concordia (Neb.) W (5) 21-14/2 at Benedictine W 6-44/2 at Benedictine T(6) 0-04/4 USC L 3-64/5 USC L 5-164/7 Bellevue (Neb.) W 4-24/7 Bellevue (Neb.) W 10-14/9 at Nebraska L 0-14/9 at Nebraska L 1-54/12 at Nebraska-Omaha L 2-34/12 at Nebraska-Omaha W (8) 3-24/13 Benedictine L 3-44/13 Benedictine W 6-54/14 Nebraska-Omaha W 8-54/14 Nebraska-Omaha W (8) 4-34/16 Nebraska L 1-54/16 Nebraska L (5) 1-134/18 at Nebraska-Kearney W 5-34/18 at Nebraska-Kearney W (5) 13-34/20 North Dakota W 4-34/20 North Dakota W 10-34/21 at Bellevue (Neb.) W 9-64/21 at Bellevue (Neb.) W 9-04/22 at Kansas W 6-34/22 at Kansas W 4-24/25 Nebraska Wesleyan W 6-04/25 Nebraska Wesleyan W 6-14/29 Nebraska-Kearney W 3-04/29 Nebraska-Kearney W (5) 19-15/1 at Bellevue (Neb.) W (5) 13-35/10 Iowa State L 6-75/10 Iowa State L 1-85/11 at Iowa State L 1-25/11 at Iowa State L 3-9* at Wichita State L 3-12* vs. Southern Illinois L 4-18* - MVC Tournament at Wichita State198137-30, 6-10 MVCHead Coach: Dave UnderwoodOpponent W/L Scoreat New Mexico L (9) 5-6at New Mexico W 5-4at New Mexico L 3-9at New Mexico L 5-10at New Mexico L 5-11*at New Mexico State L 1-2*at New Mexico State W 23-3*at New Mexico State W 3-0*at New Mexico State L 6-10at Texas El-Paso W 12-11at Texas El-Paso L 9-12Kansas State W 10-7Kansas State W 3-2Kansas State L 6-9Kansas State W 8-1at Kansas State L 9-13at Kansas State W (5) 12-2at Kansas State L 10-13at Kansas State W 10-3Northwest Missouri State W 7-4Northwest Missouri State W 6-2^ vs. St. Francis (Ill.) W 5-4^ vs. Arkansas State L 8-9^ vs. Missouri Southern W (5) 9-2at Nebraska L 7-8at Nebraska L 2-8Bellevue (Neb.) W (8) 9-4Bellevue (Neb.) W 5-4Iowa L 2-7Iowa L 1-5Iowa L 3-4Iowa L 3-6Bellevue (Neb.) W (6) 13-3Bellevue (Neb.) W 6-3at Nebraska-Omaha L 9-10at Nebraska-Omaha W 9-7Benedictine W (5) 10-0Benedictine W 3-1North Dakota State L 1-3North Dakota State W 7-3at Illinois-Chicago W Forfeitat St. Xavier (Ill.) W 7-5at St. Xavier (Ill.) W 8-4at Lewis <strong>University</strong> L 5-11at Lewis <strong>University</strong> W 14-3Nebraska-Omaha L 2-3Nebraska-Omaha W 10-6Briar Cliff W (5) 11-1Briar Cliff W 5-2* New Mexico State L 2-6* New Mexico State W 9-4* New Mexico State W 20-17* New Mexico State W 12-4Nebraska Wesleyan W 10-2Nebraska Wesleyan W 11-8Nebraska-Kearney W 10-6Nebraska-Kearney W 11-8Nebraska L 3-5Nebraska L 8-9* Wichita State L 1-10* Wichita State L 1-7* Wichita State L 1-3* Wichita State W 23-22* at Wichita State L 5-6* at Wichita State L 6-17* at Wichita State L 9-16* at Wichita State L 7-8^ - Missouri Southern Tournament (2nd)198232-23, 1-7 MVCHead Coach: Dave UnderwoodGame-by-Game Results Not Available198339-17, 5-3 MVCHead Coach: Dave UnderwoodDate Opponent W/L Score3/5 Phillips <strong>University</strong> L 5-73/5 Phillips <strong>University</strong> W 6-43/6 South Dakota W 10-03/6 Midwestern L 5-73/7 Midwestern W 4-03/8 Hardin Simmons L 5-73/8 Hardin Simmons W 18-113/9 Texas-Arlington W 19-123/9 Texas-Arlington L 8-93/10 Dallas Baptist L 5-63/10 Dallas Baptist W 14-83/12 Kansas State W 3-23/13 Notre Dame W 6-53/22 Wayne State (Neb.) W 10-33/22 Wayne State (Neb.) W 11-13/23 Nebraska-Kearney W 8-23/23 Nebraska-Kearney W 6-53/24 Minnesota-Mankato L 6-73/24 Minnesota-Mankato L 3-114/2 * New Mexico State W 4-34/2 * New Mexico State W 8-04/3 * New Mexico State W 15-74/3 * New Mexico State W 10-24/8 Northern Iowa W 11-14/11 Grand View W 7-04/11 Grand View W 14-34/16 Minnesota W 11-104/16 Minnesota W 10-04/17 Minnesota W 12-24/17 Minnesota W 10-84/18 Nebraska-Omaha W 10-34/18 Nebraska-Omaha W 11-14/20 Nebraska-Kearney W 9-44/20 Nebraska-Kearney W 9-14/21 Bellevue (Neb.) W 12-04/21 Bellevue (Neb.) W 14-34/22 Iowa State W 4-04/22 Iowa State L 2-64/23 Iowa L 3-74/23 Iowa W 5-14/24 Iowa L 1-24/24 Iowa W 6-14/26 Nebraska-Omaha W 9-64/26 Nebraska-Omaha L 8-?4/27 Nebraska L 9-114/27 Nebraska W 6-54/28 Bellevue (Neb.) W 15-04/28 Bellevue (Neb.) W 19-24/29 Augustana (S.D.) W 11-14/29 Augustana (S.D.) W 11-05/7 * Wichita State L 4-55/7 * Wichita State W 8-75/8 * Wichita State L 0-3<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>All-Time Scores5/8 * Wichita State L 3-14@ vs. Indiana State L 9-13@ vs. Southern Illinois L 6-20@ - MVC Tournament at Wichita State198423-21, 2-10 MVCHead Coach: Dave Underwood / Jim HendryDate Opponent W/L Score3/9 ^ vs. Xavier W 12-03/9 ^ vs. St. Joseph’s L 2-53/10 ^ vs. Villanova W 5-43/10 ^ vs. LaSalle W 16-33/12 % vs. Princeton W 10-43/13 % vs. Maryland W 7-33/13 at Stetson L 1-43/14 % at Rollins W 3-23/15 % vs. Princeton L 5-103/16 % vs. Maryland W 7-53/16 at Stetson L 2-113/17 % at Rollins W 13-123/31 at Minnesota L 2-53/31 at Minnesota L 1-44/1 at Minnesota W 7-34/1 at Minnesota L 1-54/4 at Nebraska L 1-144/4 at Nebraska W 4-24/6 Grand View W 6-44/6 Grand View W 10-54/14 * at Bradley L 0-64/14 * at Bradley L 1-74/18 Nebraska-Kearney W (8) 1-04/18 Nebraska-Kearney W (8) 6-54/19 Doane College W 6-14/19 Doane College W 4-3Jim Hendry takes over as coach4/20 * Illinois State L 2-64/20 * Illinois State L 1-24/24 Nebraska-Omaha W 8-74/24 Nebraska-Omaha L 3-74/25 Nebraska L 0-114/25 Nebraska W 4-24/28 * at Southern Illinois L 1-24/28 * at Southern Illinois L 1-24/29 * at Southern Illinois L 5-64/29 * at Southern Illinois L 0-45/1 Grand View L 2-35/1 Grand View W 13-45/2 at Iowa State W 3-25/2 at Iowa State W 11-25/5 * Wichita State W 2-15/5 * Wichita State L 5-65/6 * Wichita State W 6-05/6 * Wichita State L 0-9^ - Played during Spring trip to Florida% - Rollins <strong>Baseball</strong> Week Invitational in Rollins, Fla.198535-27, 7-13 MVCHead Coach: Jim HendryGame-by-Game Results Not Available198633-29-1, 6-14 MVCHead Coach: Jim HendryOpponent W/L Score^ vs. Navy W 8-4^ vs. Navy W 9-6^ vs. Fairleigh Dickinson W 17-6^ vs. Fairleigh Dickinson W 6-2^ vs. Conn. Wesleyan W 11-5^ vs. Lowell College W 8-3at Miami (Fla.) L 1-2^ vs. St. Francis (N.Y.) W 7-3^ vs. Michigan State L 1-3Benedictine W 22-4Benedictine W 24-7at Kansas State L 5-6Nebraska-Omaha W 33-9Nebraska-Omaha W 16-1Wayne State (Neb.) W 8-3Morningside W 19-1Morningside W 13-3Briar Cliff W 19-13Briar Cliff W 12-2NW Missouri State W 20-6Nebraska-Kearney W 14-4Nebraska-Kearney L 6-13at Iowa State L 1-2at Iowa State T 3-3* at Southern Illinois W 8-5* at Southern Illinois L 2-5* at Southern Illinois L 1-5* at Southern Illinois W 7-5Nebraska Wesleyan W 10-0Nebraska Wesleyan W 13-7Iowa State W 9-2Iowa State L 4-6Grand View L 8-12<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>85


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>86<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>All-Time Scores* Indiana State L 1-5* Indiana State L 0-1* Indiana State L 1-6at Minnesota L 3-5at Minnesota L 14-15* Illinois State W 6-5* Illinois State L 3-4* Illinois State L 1-4* Illinois State L 2-11at Nebraska L 4-5at Nebraska W 6-5* at Bradley W 10-5* at Bradley W 8-1* at Bradley L 6-7* at Bradley W 16-9Nebraska L 0-5Nebraska W 4-2* Wichita State L 0-7* Wichita State L 7-9* Wichita State L 3-6* Wichita State L 2-10Kansas State L 5-7@ at Southern Illinois L 1-3@ vs. Bradley W 5-3@ vs. Indiana State L 0-5^ - Spring trip to Florida@ - MVC Tournament at Southern Illinois198735-24, 9-11 MVCHead Coach: Jim HendryDate Opponent W/L Score3/3 Mount Marty W 22-53/4 Morningside W 23-43/8 ^ vs. Navy W 14-33/8 ^ vs. Navy W 4-13/9 ^ vs. Maine W 7-63/10 ^ vs. Fairleigh Dickinson W 9-83/11 at St. Thomas (Fla.) W 7-53/11 ^ vs. Georgetown W 8-33/12 ^ vs. Fairleigh Dickinson L 2-83/13 ^ vs. Georgetown W 14-53/13 at St. Thomas (Fla.) W 12-83/14 at St. Thomas (Fla.) L 4-113/15 at Miami (Fla.) W 5-23/15 at Miami (Fla.) L 9-103/21 Saint Louis W 12-13/21 Saint Louis W 5-23/22 Saint Louis W 10-03/22 Saint Louis W 2-13/27 at Grand View L 7-83/28 at Northern Iowa L 2-33/28 at Northern Iowa L 5-64/4 * Southern Illinois L 2-34/4 * Southern Illinois L 2-54/5 * Southern Illinois W 7-64/5 * Southern Illinois L 8-134/7 Nebraska Wesleyan W 19-44/8 Iowa State W 13-54/8 Iowa State W 9-64/11 * at Indiana State L 9-194/11 * at Indiana State W 5-34/12 * at Indiana State W 9-74/12 * at Indiana State L 8-94/16 Oral Roberts L 7-124/18 * at Illinois State W 5-34/18 * at Illinois State W 9-74/19 * at Illinois State W 7-64/19 * at Illinois State W 14-84/21 at Kansas State L 6-84/22 at Iowa State L 0-74/25 * Bradley L 1-84/25 * Bradley L 5-74/26 * Bradley L 3-94/26 * Bradley W 8-44/28 Nebraska-Omaha W 16-44/28 Nebraska-Omaha W 14-84/29 Nebraska L 3-54/3 at Nebraska W 10-55/2 * at Wichita State L 3-95/2 * at Wichita State L 2-55/3 * at Wichita State L 5-95/3 * at Wichita State W 11-85/7 Doane College W 4-15/7 Doane College W 9-15/10 at Oral Roberts W 10-55/11 at Wichita State L 5-65/14 @ vs. Bradley W 8-15/15 @ vs. Indiana State L 8-125/16 @ vs. Bradley W 8-55/16 @ at Wichita State L 1-4^ - Spring trip to Florida@ - MVC Tournament at Wichita State198843-21-1, 12-8 MVCHead Coach: Jim HendryOpponent W/L ScoreMount Marty W 8-7Mount Marty W 16-3at Florida Memorial W 28-3^ vs. Fairleigh Dickinson W 11-2^ vs. Navy W 8-4^ vs. Purdue W 13-6^ vs. Purdue W 7-4^ vs. Purdue L 3-5^ vs. Fairleigh Dickinson L 4-5at St. Thomas (Fla.) L 2-4at Miami (Fla.) L 2-11^ vs. Maine W 9-5at Miami (Fla.) T 9-9Briar Cliff W 9-8Bellevue (Neb.) W 15-1Benedictine W 22-0Bellevue (Neb.) W 24-9at Saint Louis W 4-1at Saint Louis W 12-0Kansas W 14-8Kansas State W 11-3Morningside W 15-5at Oral Roberts L 2-8at Oral Roberts W 10-5at Oral Roberts L 1-13at Nebraska-Omaha W 4-3Grand View W 10-6* at Bradley L 3-7* at Bradley W 11-4* at Bradley L 4-5* at Bradley W 5-3at Iowa State L 2-7* Indiana State W 10-4* Indiana State W 13-1* Indiana State W 5-2* Indiana State W 9-0at Kansas State L 11-13Iowa State L 4-6Iowa State W 8-1* at Southern Illinois L 4-9* at Southern Illinois W 9-5* at Southern Illinois W 8-1* at Southern Illinois L 6-9Nebraska-Omaha W 10-0at Kansas L 7-10* Illinois State W 5-4* Illinois State W 17-12* Illinois State W 20-9* Illinois State W 17-11Minnesota W 6-2Minnesota W 6-1Northern Iowa W 15-5* Wichita State L 6-7* Wichita State L 5-19* Wichita State L 4-6* Wichita State L 2-12Nebraska L 2-14at Nebraska W 6-5at Missouri W 8-4@ vs. Illinois State W 5-4@ vs. Southern Illinois W 10-5@ at Wichita State L 5-11@ vs. Indiana State W 3-1@ at Wichita State T(8) 3-3^ - Neutral games in Miami, Fla.@ - MVC Tournament at Wichita State(Wichita State earns automatic bid to NCAA Tournamentas regular-season champion.)198937-26, 9-11 MVCHead Coach: Jim HendryOpponent W/L Score^ vs. Georgetown W 7-5^ vs. LaSalle W 15-11at Nova Southeastern L 1-5^ vs. Fairleigh Dickinson W 12-4^ vs. Faulkner W 2-1^ vs. Purdue L 2-3^ vs. Faulkner L 6-7^ vs. Purdue W 10-4at Miami (Fla.) L 1-2at Miami (Fla.) L 5-6at Air Force W 19-4at Air Force W 11-7at Air Force W 6-3at Kansas W (16) 7-5at Kansas W 4-3Nebraska-Kearney W 13-1Nebraska-Kearney L 2-3Kansas State L 4-10Mount Marty W 19-4Kansas W 5-3Iowa State L 1-10Iowa State L 4-8at Northern Iowa W 11-4at St. Xavier (Ill.) L 3-4at St. Xavier (Ill.) W 14-7at Illinois-Chicago W 3-2at Illinois-Chicago W 8-1at Nebraska-Omaha W 14-1at Nebraska W 4-2at Nebraska W 9-4* Bradley L 6-10* Bradley W 5-3* Bradley W 12-2* Bradley W 4-2Briar Cliff W 20-7at Iowa State L 0-4* at Indiana State L 1-8* at Indiana State L 2-8* at Indiana State W 14-9* at Indiana State L 8-13Kansas W 8-3Oral Roberts W 4-2Oral Roberts L 6-9* Southern Illinois W 6-2* Southern Illinois W 13-2* Southern Illinois W 6-2* Southern Illinois L 2-5Nebraska W 4-2Nebraska L 4-7* at Illinois State W 13-0* at Illinois State L 4-5* at Illinois State L 5-12* at Illinois State W 5-4Northern Iowa W 14-4* at Wichita State L 1-11* at Wichita State L 2-9* at Wichita State L 3-18* at Wichita State L 3-4at Kansas State W 16-7@ vs. Southern Illinois L 4-7@ vs. Illinois State W 10-4@ vs. Southern Illinois L 2-6^- Neutral games in Miami, Fla.@ - MVC Tournament at Wichita State199048-22, 13-7 MVC2-2 NCAA RegionalsHead Coach: Jim HendryOpponent W/L ScoreGrand View W 7-1Grand View W 5-2Grand View W 9-2Wayne State (Neb.) W 8-1Doane College W 11-1Doane College W 20-1Northern Iowa W 3-0Northern Iowa W 6-1Northern Iowa W 6-3Northern Iowa W 5-4Mount Marty W 11-0at Air Force W 7-0at Air Force W 13-3at Northern Colorado W 5-3vs. Regis W 6-2at UNLV L 1-2at UNLV L 5-6at UNLV L 0-3Kansas W 5-0^ vs. Wright State W (12) 3-2^ vs. Iona W 6-3^ at Hawaii L 7-11^ vs. Oklahoma State L 0-5^ vs. Georgia Tech W 5-4^ at Hawaii L 3-8^ vs. Wright State W 14-0^ vs. Iona W 11-7^ vs. Georgia Tech L (10) 2-3^ vs. Oklahoma State W 6-1Nebraska W 6-0* Indiana State W 10-9* Indiana State W 9-4* Indiana State L 7-8* Indiana State W 9-7Iowa State L 1-8Iowa State L 3-9Nebraska-Kearney W 14-4* at Southern Illinois L 7-8* at Southern Illinois L 1-3* at Southern Illinois L 2-3* at Southern Illinois W 8-6at Iowa State W 6-2at Iowa State W 5-1* Illinois State W 11-1* Illinois State W 6-2* Illinois State W 12-4* Illinois State W 9-3at Kansas State L 14-18Nebraska W 6-5* at Bradley W 4-1* at Bradley W 7-2* at Bradley W 18-6* at Bradley W 11-0at Nebraska W 16-12at Nebraska L 0-12* Wichita State W 7-3* Wichita State L 1-7* Wichita State L (11) 1-7* Wichita State L 3-12SE Oklahoma State W 13-2SE Oklahoma State W 7-6@ vs. Indiana State W 3-1@ vs. Southern Illinois W 5-4@ vs. Southern Illinois L 5-7@ vs. Indiana State W 8-4@ vs. Southern Illinois L 8-9% vs. Clemson W 9-6% vs. CS Fullerton L 3-6% vs. Clemson W 4-3% at Texas L 9-11^ - Rainbow Spring Tournament in Honolulu, Hawaii@ - MVC Tournament at Wichita State% - NCAA Central Regional at Texas199151-22, 16-8 MVC4-0 NCAA Regionals2-2 College World SeriesHead Coach: Jim HendryOpponent W/L ScoreMount Marty W 18-1Wayne State (Neb.) W 15-3Regis W 9-7Regis W 23-0Doane W 20-0Grand View W 31-6at Kansas L (10) 11-13Colorado State W 16-8Colorado State W 11-3Colorado State W 15-1^ vs. North Carolina W 12-2^ vs. Virginia Tech W 6-3^ vs. CS Northridge L 5-9^ vs. St. John’s (N.Y.) W 15-8^ vs. Iowa State W 9-6^ vs. CS Northridge W 3-1Iowa State L 5-8at Oklahoma L 12-7vs. South Dakota State W 12-5at Oklahoma State W 25-8vs. Arkansas-Little Rock W 6-3at Oklahoma State L 5-20* Bradley W 13-2* Bradley L 0-8* Bradley W 7-2* Bradley W 15-0at Nebraska L (10) 7-8at Nebraska W (11) 6-5* at Indiana State L 11-12* at Indiana State W 10-5* at Indiana State L 4-7* at Indiana State W 14-0Nebraska-Omaha W 30-10at Iowa State L 8-9* Southern Illinois W 12-1* Southern Illinois W 3-0* Southern Illinois W 7-3* Southern Illinois W 5-2Kansas W 12-3* Missouri State W 7-1* Missouri State W 5-3* Missouri State W 4-3* Missouri State W 8-3Kansas State W 7-4at Kansas State L 2-6* at Wichita State L 4-8* at Wichita State L 1-8* at Wichita State L 3-12* at Wichita State L 5-15Nebraska L 3-5Nebraska W 14-3at Northern Iowa W 9-1* at Illinois State W 10-5* at Illinois State W 9-2* at Illinois State W 13-2* at Illinois State L 5-6Iowa State W 10-2vs. Iowa State W 9-3at Iowa State L 7-14@ vs. Illinois St. W 10-1@ vs. Indiana State W 7-6@ at Wichita State L 1-14@ vs. Indiana State W 8-6@ vs. Wichita State L 1-13% vs. Pepperdine W 5-3% vs. Minnesota W 8-3% at USC W (10) 8-7% vs. Hawaii W 15-8$ vs. Clemson W 8-4$ vs. Wichita State L (12) 2-3$ vs. Long Beach W 13-4$ vs. Wichita State L 3-11^ - Best of the West Classic at Fresno St.@ - MVC Tournament at Wichita State% - NCAA West I Regional at USC$ - College World Series199241-19-1, 15-5 MVC1-2 NCAA RegionalHead Coach: Todd WenbergOpponent W/L ScoreWayne State (Neb.) L 4-5Wayne State (Neb.) W 10-1Mount Marty W 8-4Peru State W 7-0^ vs. Louisiana Tech W 6-5^ vs. Ohio State W 5-4^ at McNeese State L 8-10^ vs. Ohio State W 13-2


at Lamar W 9-0at SE Louisiana L 1-11# vs. Oklahoma State W 10-9# vs. Maine W (10) 6-5# at SW Louisiana L 5-6# at SW Louisiana L 1-5& vs. Wyoming W 4-1& vs. Nevada T 7-7& vs. CS Northridge L 2-12& at Fresno State W (10) 10-9& at Fresno State L 3-13& vs. New Mexico L 0-4Kansas W 5-0Nebraska-Kearney W 6-3* Bradley W 6-2* Bradley W 3-2at Nebraska W 19-1* at Southern Illinois L 1-3* at Southern Illinois W 11-6* at Southern Illinois W 7-2Hawaii-Pacific W 8-7Kansas State W 5-2* Wichita State W 9-4* Wichita State L 1-6* Wichita State W 7-3Nebraska W 8-6* Indiana State W 5-1* Indiana State L 6-12* Indiana State L (10) 7-8at Kansas W 7-2vs. Grand View L 12-13* at Northern Iowa W 10-3* at Northern Iowa W 16-5* at Northern Iowa W 7-1Iowa State L 6-12Nebraska-Omaha W 6-5Nebraska-Omaha W 16-0Doane College W 9-3* Illinois State W 6-4* Illinois State W 13-12* Illinois State W 5-3* at Missouri State W 11-3* at Missouri State W 6-5* at Missouri State L 5-10@ vs. Bradley W 7-1@ vs. Indiana State L 3-4@ vs. Bradley W 11-3@ vs. Indiana State W 6-2@ at Wichita State W (12) 4-3@ at Wichita State L 0-5% vs. UT-Arlington W 11-6% vs. Long Beach L 2-5% vs. VCU L (11) 4-5^ - Louisiana Classic at McNeese State# - Cajun Classic at SE Louisiana& - Best of the West Classic at Fresno St.@ - MVC Tournament at Wichita State% - NCAA Central Regional at Texas199332-25, 10-11 MVCHead Coach: Todd WenbergOpponent W/L Scoreat Texas L 6-7at Texas L 0-11at Texas L (10) 4-5at Rice L 2-3^ vs. Maine W 2-1^ vs. Evansville W 4-3^ vs. Bellevue L 5-9^ vs. UT-Pan American W (10) 1-0Wyoming W 13-1Wyoming W 7-4Wyoming W 7-4Wyoming W 8-7Wayne State (Neb.) W 8-1Wayne State (Neb.) W 5-4at Kansas State L 1-4at Nebraska W 10-4Nebraska W 10-2Nebraska W 9-4at Nebraska L 2-3at Minnesota L 2-4* Southern Illinois W 2-1* Southern Illinois L 2-3* Southern Illinois W 14-11Grand View W 4-3at Illinois W 11-10* at Indiana State L 3-4* at Indiana State L 1-6* at Indiana State W 7-4Iowa State W 13-6Iowa State W 9-1Doane W 18-0* Missouri State L 1-9* Missouri State L 6-8* Missouri State W 4-2Wayne State L 4-7Briar Cliff W 9-4Kansas State W 6-3* at Wichita State L 1-2* at Wichita State L 4-6* at Wichita State W 9-8Nebraska-Omaha L 6-14Nebraska-Omaha W 7-1* at Illinois State W 5-4* at Illinois State L 1-4* at Illinois State W 2-0* Northern Iowa W 10-2* Northern Iowa W 7-1* Northern Iowa W 9-1at Missouri L 1-8* at Bradley L (10) 1-2* at Bradley L (10) 6-7* at Bradley L 3-13@ vs. Missouri State W 8-3@ vs. Indiana State W 10-9@ at Wichita State L 7-9@ vs. Indiana State L 4-7^ - Texas-Pan American Tournament in Edinburgh, Texas@- MVC Tournament at Wichita State199428-29, 13-8 MVCHead Coach: Jack DahmDate Opponent W/L Score2/16 ^ at San Diego State L 5-162/18 ^ vs. Washington L 1-42/19 ^ vs. Toledo W 13-102/20 ^ vs. Washington L 5-62/20 ^ vs. Toledo L 6-103/3 at UNLV L 5-73/4 at UNLV L 2-73/5 at UNLV W 12-83/8 vs. Oklahoma L 0-83/8 at Houston L 8-93/10 # vs. Sam Houston State W 10-53/11 # at Houston W 5-23/12 # vs. Chicago State W 17-13/12 # vs. Indiana State W 7-13/14 at Texas L 6-113/17 Kansas L 7-93/19 Wayne State (Neb.) W 22-03/19 Wayne State (Neb.) W 16-13/20 Wayne State W 2-13/22 at Nebraska L 6-73/25 Wyoming L 5-63/25 Wyoming L 2-43/26 Wyoming W 1-03/26 Wyoming L 5-63/30 at Minnesota L 1-94/2 * at Southern Illinois L 11-144/2 * at Southern Illinois W 8-34/3 * at Southern Illinois L 11-124/6 Nebraska-Omaha W 9-34/9 * at Bradley W 16-34/9 * at Bradley W 11-54/10 * at Bradley L 5-84/13 Nebraska-Omaha W 4-34/13 Nebraska-Omaha W 9-24/15 * Illinois State W 7-64/16 * Illinois State W 17-104/17 * Illinois State W 12-24/18 at Kansas L 9-104/21 at Iowa State W 10-54/23 * at Northern Iowa W 13-34/23 * at Northern Iowa L 4-54/24 * at Northern Iowa W 11-44/26 Missouri L 11-144/30 * Indiana State W 15-35/1 * Indiana State W 7-55/1 * Indiana State W 7-45/6 * Wichita State L 4-65/7 * Wichita State W 6-15/8 * Wichita State L 8-95/11 at Missouri L 13-175/13 * at Missouri State L 5-85/14 * at Missouri State L 6-75/14 * at Missouri State W 10-75/18 @ vs. Bradley L 2-55/19 @ vs. Illinois State W 14-25/20 @ at Wichita State L 6-8^ - Arthur J. Gallagher Tournament at San Diego State# - <strong>University</strong> of Houston Tournament@ - MVC Tournament at Wichita State199535-22, 18-10 MVCHead Coach: Jack DahmDate Opponent W/L Score2/19 Grand View W 20-12/19 Grand View W 6-32/21 St. Ambrose W 5-32/24 ^ at McNeese State L 6-92/25 ^ vs. Oral Roberts W 9-22/25 ^ vs. Kansas State W 8-62/26 ^ vs. Oral Roberts W 6-33/4 at Baylor L 0-13/4 at Baylor W 5-33/5 at Baylor L 2-33/7 at Texas L 3-123/8 at Texas L 6-83/10 at SW Texas State W 12-43/12 at SW Texas State W 8-63/15 Kansas State L 5-133/17 * at Indiana State L 7-93/18 * at Indiana State W 6-13/18 * at Indiana State W 8-63/19 * at Indiana State W 9-63/22 Iowa State W 16-33/24 * at Illinois State W 10-83/25 * at Illinois State W 4-33/25 * at Illinois State L 9-103/26 * at Illinois State W 9-03/28 at Kansas State L 4-53/31 * Northern Iowa W 4-34/1 * Northern Iowa W 5-14/1 * Northern Iowa W 5-44/2 * Northern Iowa W 19-124/8 * Southern Illinois W 4-34/8 * Southern Illinois W 5-04/13 Nebraska L 4-194/13 at Nebraska L 6-124/14 Wyoming W 7-64/15 Wyoming W 8-74/15 Wyoming W 9-84/19 Minnesota W 7-24/21 * at Evansville L 2-54/22 * at Evansville L 2-44/22 * at Evansville W 10-64/29 * Bradley L 6-84/29 * Bradley W 15-94/30 * Bradley W 10-34/30 * Bradley W 17-75/6 * Missouri State W 11-45/6 * Missouri State L 2-55/7 * Missouri State W 4-05/8 Oklahoma State L 2-65/10 Dana College W 16-95/12 * at Wichita State L 2-45/13 * at Wichita State L 0-45/13 * at Wichita State L 12-195/14 * at Wichita State L 1-25/17 @ vs. Indiana State W 7-65/19 @ vs. Missouri St. L 5-75/20 @ vs. Wichita State W 11-95/21 @ vs. Missouri St. L 2-3^ - Lake Area Classic, Lake Charles, La.@ - MVC Tournament in Springfield, Ill.199619-31-1, 10-16 MVCHead Coach: Jack DahmDate Opponent W/L Score2/10 at Kansas State L 2-142/17 at Oral Roberts L 2-62/17 at Oral Roberts L 3-142/18 at Oral Roberts L 2-102/23 at SW Texas State L 2-42/24 at SW Texas State W 11-102/25 at SW Texas State W 24-133/1 Wyoming W 9-83/4 Wyoming L 0-63/4 Wyoming L 2-53/11 ^ vs. New Mexico L 0-53/12 ^ vs. Oregon State L 3-83/13 ^ vs. Oregon State L 10-143/14 ^ vs. Pacific W 14-53/15 ^ vs. Nebraska T 6-63/16 ^ vs. New Mexico W 3-23/23 * at Missouri State L 10-113/23 * at Missouri State L 9-143/24 * at Missouri State L 4-53/27 Iowa State L 9-103/29 * Evansville W 4-33/31 * Evansville W 7-64/3 * at Northern Iowa W 5-44/3 * at Northern Iowa L 5-64/5 * at Bradley L 2-34/6 * at Bradley L 2-54/7 * at Bradley L 1-24/7 * at Bradley L 2-124/9 at Minnesota W 5-44/12 * Indiana State W 7-64/13 * Indiana State L 2-54/13 * Indiana State W 6-54/16 Dana College W 13-54/17 Oral Roberts L 7-94/17 Oral Roberts L 10-184/19 * Illinois State L 3-54/20 * Illinois State W 14-14/20 * Illinois State L 0-44/21 * Illinois State W 6-34/23 Wayne State (Neb.) L 4-74/26 * Wichita State L 4-104/27 * Wichita State L 3-84/27 * Wichita State L 3-145/1 * Northern Iowa L 2-65/1 * Northern Iowa W 12-85/3 * at Southern Illinois W 12-15/4 * at Southern Illinois W 5-45/5 * at Southern Illinois L 0-15/10 at Kansas L 6-285/11 vs. Oral Roberts W 7-55/11 at Kansas W 10-9^ - Pepsi/Johnny Quik Classic at Fresno State199727-27, 10-15 MVCHead Coach: Jack Dahm<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>All-Time ScoresDate Opponent W/L Score2/15 at Air Force L 5-62/15 at Air Force W 8-22/16 vs. Iowa State W 14-122/20 ^ vs. Ohio State L 8-132/21 ^ vs. Nebraska L 0-32/22 ^ vs. St. Mary’s W 10-52/23 ^ vs. Nebraska W 6-33/2 UW-Milwaukee W 18-113/2 UW-Milwaukee W (8) 4-33/3 UW-Milwaukee W 8-63/9 vs. Penn State W 5-43/10 at SW Texas State L 4-83/12 # vs. NE Illinois W 4-13/13 # vs. Notre Dame L 3-73/14 # vs. Penn State W 15-103/15 # vs. Notre Dame W 8-53/18 at Nebraska L 3-133/19 Iowa State L 9-143/21 * at Illinois State L 9-103/22 * at Illinois State W 7-43/22 * at Illinois State L 4-73/23 * at Illinois State L 10-143/26 Kansas W 15-103/29 * at Indiana State W 7-13/29 * at Indiana State W 9-43/30 * at Indiana State W (8) 7-63/30 * at Indiana State W 2-14/1 at Kansas State L 5-94/2 Minnesota W 10-74/5 * Bradley L 6-114/7 Dana College W 12-64/9 * at Northern Iowa L 2-34/9 * at Northern Iowa W 5-34/16 at Minnesota W 9-84/16 at Minnesota W 10-54/19 at Iowa W 12-44/19 at Iowa L (9) 4-54/20 at Iowa L 6-94/20 at Iowa L 8-94/23 * Northern Iowa W 6-44/23 * Northern Iowa L 4-104/26 * Southern Illinois L 4-114/26 * Southern Illinois L 3-84/27 * Southern Illinois L 11-124/27 * Southern Illinois L 5-94/29 Nebraska L 1-45/3 * at Evansville L 5-75/3 * at Evansville L (10) 9-105/4 * at Evansville W 9-45/4 * at Evansville W 9-55/9 * at Wichita State L 0-155/10 * at Wichita State W 9-75/10 * at Wichita State L 8-115/11 * at Wichita State L 0-15^ - Phoenix-Oakland A’s Tournament# - Notre Dame Irish Classic in San Antonio, Texas199827-27-1, 12-19 MVCHead Coach: Jack DahmDate Opponent W/L Score2/13 Rockhurst W 9-12/15 Iowa State L 2-102/21 Air Force L 3-42/21 Air Force W 11-32/22 Air Force W 10-42/25 at Kansas State L 8-92/27 at New Mexico St. W 18-92/28 at New Mexico St. L 8-212/28 at New Mexico St. L 12-183/3 at Kansas W 7-43/7 ^ vs. Xavier W 9-53/8 ^ vs. Central Mich. W 9-63/9 ^ vs. Delaware St. W 26-33/10 at North Florida W 6-43/12 ^ vs. Mercer W 15-23/13 at Stetson L 0-93/14 at Stetson W 7-63/15 at Stetson T 9-93/21 * at Southern Illinois L 5-93/21 * at Southern Illinois L 9-113/22 * at Southern Illinois L 3-43/22 * at Southern Illinois L 3-83/28 * at Bradley L 6-143/28 * at Bradley W 10-63/29 * at Bradley L 2-33/29 * at Bradley L 0-34/1 Iowa W 14-64/3 * Illinois State W 4-34/4 * Illinois State W 11-24/4 * Illinois State W 15-34/5 * Illinois State L 3-54/8 * at Northern Iowa L 2-34/10 * #4 Wichita State L 12-134/11 * #4 Wichita State L 5-134/11 * #4 Wichita State L 8-184/12 * #4 Wichita State L 5-194/14 Nebraska-Omaha W 4-24/17 * at Missouri State L 0-14/18 * at Missouri State L 1-34/18 * at Missouri State W 6-34/19 * at Missouri State W 8-64/22 * Northern Iowa W 9-0<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>87


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>88<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>All-Time Scores4/22 * Northern Iowa W 10-44/25 Wayne State W 13-24/26 Wayne State W 7-25/1 * Indiana State W 8-25/2 * Indiana State L 8-105/3 * Indiana State L 3-65/3 * Indiana State W 15-35/8 * Evansville W 12-55/9 * Evansville L 1-75/10 * Evansville L 3-85/10 * Evansville W 13-05/13 @ vs. #4 Wichita State L 4-65/14 @ at Evansville L 2-5^ - North Florida/Jacksonville Greyhound Racing LeagueClassic@ - MVC Tournament at Evansville199938-25, 18-13 MVC0-2 NCAA RegionalsHead Coach: Jack DahmDate Opponent W/L Score2/8 at Nebraska-Omaha W 10-52/13 at Air Force W 17-42/13 at Air Force W 17-82/14 at Air Force W 31-162/20 at SE Missouri State L 2-32/20 at SE Missouri State W 3-22/21 at SE Missouri State W 11-12/25 ^ vs. Washington L 12-162/26 ^ vs. Clemson W 4-32/27 ^ at UNLV W 8-72/28 ^ vs. Washington W 9-62/28 ^ vs. Clemson L 10-133/5 UW-Milwaukee W (8) 9-83/5 UW-Milwaukee W 7-43/9 at Baylor L 2-43/10 # vs. St. Mary’s W 9-43/11 # vs. Notre Dame L 4-53/12 # vs. Penn State W 3-13/13 # vs. Notre Dame L 3-53/20 Northern Illinois W 15-03/20 Northern Illinois W 20-193/26 * at Indiana State W 9-33/27 * at Indiana State L (8) 4-53/27 * at Indiana State W 9-83/28 * at Indiana State W 11-94/2 * at Evansville W 12-24/4 * at Evansville L 1-44/4 * at Evansville L 2-54/7 at Nebraska L (10) 4-54/9 * Southern Illinois W 3-14/10 * Southern Illinois W 13-44/10 * Southern Illinois W (10) 12-114/11 * Southern Illinois W 6-24/17 * Missouri State W 11-44/17 * Missouri State W 5-44/18 * Missouri State L 1-84/18 * Missouri State W 4-14/21 Bellevue (Neb.) W 13-24/23 * at Illinois State W 10-24/24 * at Illinois State L 2-94/24 * at Illinois State L 3-44/25 * at Illinois State L (11) 5-74/27 at Nebraska W 14-125/1 * Bradley W 16-25/1 * Bradley W 6-25/2 * Bradley L 1-115/2 * Bradley L 2-75/8 * Northern Iowa W 19-55/8 * Northern Iowa W 7-45/9 * Northern Iowa W 8-25/9 * Northern Iowa L (10) 10-115/12 Nebraska L 9-105/14 * at Wichita State W (10) 5-45/15 * at Wichita State L 3-65/15 * at Wichita State L 8-95/16 * at Wichita State L 8-95/19 @ vs. Evansville W 12-45/20 @ vs. Illinois State L 7-85/21 @ vs. Missouri State W 11-25/21 @ vs. Illinois State W (10) 3-25/22 @ at Wichita State L 2-115/28 % at Notre Dame L 1-85/29 % vs. Michigan L 5-13^ - UNLV Coors Desert Classic in Las Vegas, Nev.# - Notre Dame Irish Classic in San Antonio, Texas@ - MVC Tournament at Wichita State% - NCAA Regional in South Bend, Ind.200038-23, 17-14 MVC0-2 NCAA RegionalsHead Coach: Jack DahmDate Opponent W/L Score2/17 ^ vs. Washington W 12-102/18 ^ vs. Northwestern W 7-42/19 ^ vs. Washington W 14-32/20 ^ vs. Portland L 6-72/23 at Kansas State W 7-12/25 at Kansas W (11) 10-92/26 at Kansas W 8-62/27 at Kansas W 5-33/3 UW-Milwaukee W 5-13/4 UW-Milwaukee W 7-43/4 UW-Milwaukee W 18-33/6 # vs. Bowling Green W 4-13/8 # vs. Temple W (6) 15-03/8 # at Fresno State W (7) 12-33/9 # vs. Gonzaga W 11-23/10 # vs. UNC-Asheville W 5-33/11 # at Fresno State L (12) 1-53/17 Minnesota W 11-83/19 Minnesota W 3-23/19 Minnesota W 7-53/21 Nebraska L 5-93/24 * Wichita State W 10-83/25 * Wichita State W (7) 8-13/25 * Wichita State W (8) 14-23/26 * Wichita State L (12) 7-83/31 * at Northern Iowa L 5-64/1 * at Northern Iowa W (7) 11-34/1 * at Northern Iowa W 11-94/2 * at Northern Iowa L 11-124/8 * Indiana State W 10-94/8 * Indiana State L 1-84/9 * Indiana State W 10-34/9 * Indiana State W 8-64/11 at Nebraska L 3-64/14 * Evansville W (10) 9-84/15 * Evansville L (9) 3-44/15 * Evansville L (7) 0-54/18 Nebraska-Omaha W 15-94/21 * at Missouri State W 8-44/22 * at Missouri State L (7) 3-124/22 * at Missouri State L 4-54/23 * at Missouri State W )7) 12-04/26 Kansas State W 12-34/28 * Illinois State L 2-44/29 * Illinois State W 8-24/29 * Illinois State W 9-84/30 * Illinois State W 4-35/5 * at Bradley W 15-105/6 * at Bradley L (7) 2-65/6 * at Bradley W 6-45/7 * at Bradley L 7-95/10 Nebraska L 2-105/12 * at Southern Illinois L 5-65/13 * at Southern Illinois L (7) 8-95/13 * at Southern Illinois L 4-55/14 * at Southern Illinois W 7-55/17 @ vs. Indiana State L 4-155/18 @ at Wichita State W 3-15/19 @ vs. Evansville L 1-65/26 % vs. Texas L 4-55/27 % vs. Miami (Ohio) L 3-6^ - Phoenix-Oakland A’s Tournament# - Pepsi/Johnny Quik Classic at Fresno St.@ - MVC Tournament at Wichita State% - NCAA Regional in Tempe, Ariz.200121-31, 11-21 MVCHead Coach: Jack DahmDate Opponent W/L Score2/16 at #4 Arizona State L 1-232/17 at #4 Arizona State L 2-152/18 at #4 Arizona State L 4-142/25 vs. Nebraska-Omaha W 4-32/25 vs. Nebraska-Omaha W 11-53/6 at Oklahoma W 14-123/7 at Oklahoma W 9-33/7 vs. S.W. Okla. W (10) 5-43/9 at Oral Roberts L 0-13/10 at Oral Roberts L 2-43/14 at Kansas State W 7-63/16 * Northern Iowa L 3-53/17 * Northern Iowa W (7) 11-23/17 * Northern Iowa L 6-93/18 * Northern Iowa L 6-133/20 Nebraska-Omaha W 9-83/23 * at Evansville W (12) 14-93/24 * at Evansville L 2-43/25 * at Evansville L (7) 5-103/25 * at Evansville L 8-93/28 Kansas State L 1-93/30 * at Illinois State L 4-103/31 * at Illinois State L (7) 2-123/31 * at Illinois State W 17-144/1 * at Illinois State L 5-124/4 at #5 Nebraska L 9-144/7 * Southern Illinois W 15-124/7 * Southern Illinois W (8) 14-44/8 * Southern Illinois W (7) 2-14/8 * Southern Illinois L 4-134/13 UW-Milwaukee W 4-34/14 UW-Milwaukee L 0-44/14 UW-Milwaukee W 5-34/18 at Missouri L 7-114/20 * at Indiana State L (11) 5-64/21 * at Indiana State L 4-94/21 * at Indiana State W 15-124/22 * at Indiana State L 3-164/24 at #1 Nebraska W (10) 11-84/28 * Bradley W 10-34/28 * Bradley W 9-84/29 * Bradley W 10-24/29 * Bradley W 14-95/5 * Missouri State L 4-85/5 * Missouri State L 0-125/6 * Missouri State L 3-75/6 * Missouri State L 4-105/9 #1 Nebraska L 4-85/11 * at Wichita State L 4-95/12 * at Wichita State L 1-45/12 * at Wichita State L 1-35/13 * at Wichita State L (12) 8-9200230-24, 21-10 MVCHead Coach: Jack DahmDate Opponent W/L Score2/19 at Kansas State L 9-102/22 ^ at UNLV L 8-92/23 ^ vs. UC-Santa Barbara L 10-232/23 ^ at UNLV L 6-122/24 ^ vs. Michigan State W 22-153/5 Dana W 16-73/6 Nebraska-Omaha W 11-13/9 # vs. SW Texas State L 3-53/10 # vs. USC L 3-73/11 # vs. #12 Notre Dame W 8-63/13 & vs. Notre Dame L 2-63/14 & vs. Ark.-Little Rock W 7-03/15 & vs. Southern Illinois L 3-103/16 & vs. Ark.-Little Rock W 6-43/22 * Illinois State W 8-73/23 * Illinois State W (7) 10-83/23 * Illinois State L 4-53/29 * at Southern Illinois W 5-33/30 * at Southern Illinois L (8) 2-133/31 * at Southern Illinois W (7) 10-23/31 * at Southern Illinois L 4-144/5 * Evansville W 7-44/6 * Evansville W (7) 6-34/6 * Evansville W 13-94/7 * Evansville W 10-64/9 #12 Nebraska W 8-34/12 * at Northern Iowa W 7-14/13 * at Northern Iowa L 3-44/13 * at Northern Iowa W (7) 7-64/14 * at Northern Iowa W 5-14/16 at #20 Nebraska L 5-64/19 * #9 Wichita State L 0-14/20 * #9 Wichita State W (7) 4-24/20 * #9 Wichita State W 4-24/21 * #9 Wichita State L 6-144/24 Kansas State L (8) 9-244/26 * at Missouri State W 5-34/27 * at Missouri State L (7) 0-24/27 * at Missouri State W 7-64/28 * at Missouri State L 10-125/3 * Indiana State W 12-105/4 * Indiana State L (7) 2-45/4 * Indiana State W 3-05/5 * Indiana State W (10) 10-95/10 Stetson W 8-65/12 Stetson L 5-75/12 Stetson W (7) 7-35/15 #13 Nebraska L 1-95/18 * at Bradley W 11-45/18 * at Bradley L 0-35/19 * at Bradley W (7) 5-25/19 * at Bradley W 10-65/22 @ vs. Indiana State L 7-95/23 @ vs. Northern Iowa L 0-4^ - at Las Vegas, Nev.# - Express College Classic, Round Rock, Texas& - Irish Invitational, San Antonio, Texas@ - MVC Tournament at Wichita State200320-37, 14-17 MVCHead Coach: Jack DahmDate Opponent W/L Score2/11 at Arkansas L 5-92/18 at Kansas State L 2-152/22 ~ vs. UCLA W (7) 10-42/22 ~ at #19 Texas A&M L (7) 4-72/23 ~ vs. Utah L (8) 1-22/23 ~ at #19 Texas A&M L (7) 2-72/24 ~ vs. UCLA L (7) 1-22/24 ~ vs. Utah L (7) 0-63/7 at Missouri L 0-93/8 at Missouri W 6-43/8 at Missouri L 1-63/11 at Stetson L 2-33/12 at Stetson L 2-33/14 % vs. Navy W 7-23/14 % vs. E. Illinois L (12) 1-23/15 % vs. Notre Dame L 3-103/21 *at Illinois State W 11-13/22 *at Illinois State L (7) 10-113/22 *at Illinois State W 8-43/23 *at Illinois State L 6-103/25 Kansas State W 11-63/29 *Missouri State W 3-23/29 *Missouri State W (11) 4-33/30 *Missouri State L 1-113/30 *Missouri State L 2-44/1 at Neb.-Omaha! W 17-154/4 *at Evansville W 6-44/5 *at Evansville L (7) 6-104/5 *at Evansville W 3-14/6 *at Evansville W 2-04/12 #17 Notre Dame! L 1-24/13 #17 Notre Dame L 12-134/15 Dana College W (7) 28-84/18 *Northern Iowa L 2-114/19 *Northern Iowa L 3-94/20 *Northern Iowa L 11-154/20 *Northern Iowa L (10) 6-94/22 at #6 Nebraska L 7-84/25 *at Wichita State L 1-64/26 *at Wichita State W (7) 3-04/26 *at Wichita State W 6-54/26 *at Wichita State W (7) 16-04/29 at #4 Nebraska L 0-85/2 *Southern Illinois L 1-35/3 *Southern Illinois W (7) 11-15/3 *Southern Illinois L 7-95/9 *at Indiana State L 8-95/10 *at Indiana State W (7) 3-15/10 *at Indiana State W 7-15/11 *at Indiana State L 6-75/13 #8 Nebraska! L 5-95/15 *Bradley L (11) 4-65/16 *Bradley L 8-115/16 *Bradley W 2-05/17 *Bradley W 2-05/21 ^ vs. Missouri State L 1-55/22 ^ vs. Indiana State L 0-2~ - Aggie Classic, College Station, Texas% - Kennel Club Classic, Jacksonville, Fla.! - Games played at Rosenblatt Stadium^ - MVC Tournament, Wichita, Kan.200435-24, 22-9 MVCHead Coach: Ed ServaisDate Opponent W/L Score2/14 % vs. Southern Utah L 5-102/15 at Air Force W 13-82/22 at Kansas L 1-52/27 at Saint Louis L 2-82/28 at Saint Louis W 3-02/29 at Saint Louis W 11-13/5 at Oral Roberts L 1-63/6 at Oral Roberts L 7-83/7 at Oral Roberts L 2-153/9 at Ark.-Little Rock L 4-73/10 at Ark.-Little Rock W 7-23/12 at #21 Oklahoma W 3-23/13 at #21 Oklahoma L 1-63/14 at #21 Oklahoma W 9-73/19 North Dakota State W 14-23/20 Winona State W (7) 26-43/23 #18 Nebraska L 3-73/26 *at Missouri State W (10) 2-03/27 *at Missouri State L 0-53/27 *at Missouri State W 3-24/2 *Evansville W 9-44/3 *Evansville W 1-04/4 *Evansville W 11-44/7 at Kansas State L 0-74/9 Northern Colorado L 4-54/10 Northern Colorado W 7-44/11 Northern Colorado L 3-114/14 UW-Milwaukee W 8-44/16 *Illinois State W 8-54/17 *Illinois State L 4-64/18 *Illinois State W (14) 9-74/20 at #20 Nebraska W 6-44/23 *at Southern Illinois L 2-44/24 *at Southern Illinois L 6-94/25 *at Southern Illinois W 3-04/25 *at Southern Illinois L 4-74/27 Kansas State! W 4-14/30 *at Northern Iowa W 5-35/1 *at Northern Iowa L 5-65/1 *at Northern Iowa W 10-25/2 *at Northern Iowa L 1-35/7 *#12 Wichita State! W 4-15/8 *#12 Wichita State W 2-15/8 *#12 Wichita State W 8-15/9 *#12 Wichita State L 2-155/14 *at Bradley W (8) 11-15/15 *at Bradley W 4-25/15 *at Bradley L 2-45/16 *at Bradley W 7-35/18 Nebraska! L 1-125/20 *Indiana State W 8-35/21 *Indiana State W 11-95/21 *Indiana State W (7) 12-25/22 *Indiana State W 2-15/26 ^ vs. Indiana State W 14-45/27 ^ vs. Southern Illinois L 5-65/28 ^ vs. Evansville L 4-6! - Game at Rosenblatt Stadium^ - MVC Tournament, Springfield, Mo.% - At Air Force, Colorado Springs, Colo.


200548-17, 17-7 MVC2-2 NCAA RegionalsHead Coach: Ed ServaisDate Opponent W/L Score2/11 at Sam Houston State W 9-62/12 at Sam Houston State L 2-32/13 at Sam Houston State L 3-102/18 at Northern Colorado W 9-52/19 at Northern Colorado W 9-42/20 at Northern Colorado W 15-92/25 Saint Louis W 13-122/26 Saint Louis W 11-13/1 at Kansas State W 8-33/4 at Texas A&M-CC L 1-33/7 at Texas A&M-CC W (11) 3-23/9 at Texas A&M-CC L 2-73/10 at Texas Pan-American L 4-73/11 at Texas Pan-American W 11-03/12 at Texas Pan-American W 11-73/15 South Dakota State W (7) 13-03/15 South Dakota State W (7) 3-23/18 Northern Colorado W 14-83/19 Northern Colorado W 4-03/20 Northern Colorado W 13-33/23 North Dakota State W (7) 5-33/23 North Dakota State W (7) 12-33/26 *at Illinois State W 8-23/26 *at Illinois State W 4-13/27 *at Illinois State W 7-43/29 at #7 Nebraska L 2-104/1 *Southern Illinois W 5-34/2 *Southern Illinois W 3-14/3 *Southern Illinois L 1-34/5 #4 Nebraska! W 4-34/8 *Missouri State! W 6-24/9 *Missouri State W 7-64/10 *Missouri State W 7-04/15 *at Indiana State W 6-54/16 *at Indiana State W 11-54/17 *at Indiana State L 0-24/20 UW-Milwaukee W (7) 3-24/20 UW-Milwaukee W (7) 9-14/22 *at Wichita State L 0-84/23 *at Wichita State L 3-44/24 *at Wichita State W 10-14/26 at South Dakota State W 13-14/29 *Bradley W 10-84/30 *Bradley W (7) 15-25/1 *Bradley W 4-15/6 *Northern Iowa L (8) 7-175/7 *Northern Iowa L 5-95/8 *Northern Iowa W 9-15/10 #3 Nebraska! W 5-35/13 *at Evansville W (11) 8-75/14 *at Evansville W 7-55/15 *at Evansville L 4-65/18 at North Dakota State W (7) 7-45/19 at North Dakota State W (7) 16-15/25 ^ vs. Bradley W 9-75/26 ^ vs. Evansville W 6-05/27 ^ at Wichita State L 0-35/27 ^ vs. Indiana State W (8) 16-35/28 ^ at Wichita State W 4-35/28 ^ at Wichita State L 3-106/3 $ vs. #17 NC State W 8-36/4 $ at #3 Nebraska L 8-106/5 $ vs. #17 NC State W 11-96/5 $ at #3 Nebraska L 2-10* - MVC Regular Season game! - Game at Rosenblatt Stadium^ - MVC Tournament, Wichita, Kan.$ - NCAA Regional, Lincoln, Neb.200631-21, 13-11 MVCHead Coach: Ed ServaisDate Opponent W/L Score2/11 at Ark.-Little Rock L 11-122/12 at Ark.-Little Rock L 4-62/17 & vs. Illinois-Chicago L 2-32/18 & vs. Air Force W 9-22/19 & vs. Illinois-Chicago W 5-02/24 at Saint Louis W 11-22/25 at Saint Louis W 9-52/26 at Saint Louis W 5-23/4 % vs. S.E. Louisiana W 8-23/7 at Vanderbilt W 5-43/8 at Belmont W 13-53/10 at Tennessee Tech W 17-33/11 at Tennessee Tech W 18-103/12 at Tennessee Tech W 8-53/14 North Dakota State W 13-43/15 North Dakota State W 12-63/17 Northern Colorado W 2-03/18 Northern Colorado W 6-13/24 *at Bradley L 0-43/25 *at Bradley W 7-53/26 *at Bradley L 0-33/31 #13 Wichita State! W (11) 2-14/1 #13 Wichita State W 3-04/2 #13 Wichita State L (8) 1-34/4 #6 Nebraska! L 4-64/8 *Illinois State W 8-64/8 *Illinois State W (7) 14-44/9 *Illinois State L 13-144/11 Kansas State L 4-54/14 *at Southern Illinois L (10) 2-34/15 *at Southern Illinois W 2-14/16 *at Southern Illinois L 2-74/18 at #4 Nebraska L 2-44/21 *Evansville L 2-94/22 *Evansville W (8) 13-34/23 *Evansville L 1-74/26 @ vs. #30 Kansas L 1-95/5 *at Missouri State W 10-65/6 *at Missouri State W (7) 10-05/7 *at Missouri State L 3-85/9 at North Dakota State W (7) 3-25/9 at North Dakota State W (7) 3-05/12 *Indiana State! W 6-35/13 *Indiana State! W 5-05/14 *Indiana State W 6-35/16 #10 Nebraska! L 1-45/18 *at Northern Iowa L 6-125/19 *at Northern Iowa W 4-35/20 *at Northern Iowa L 0-35/24 ^at Wichita State W 11-85/25 ^vs. Missouri State L 1-35/26 ^vs. Bradley L 0-1& - Played at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, Ariz.% - Played in Cape Girardeau, Mo.@ - Best of the Midwest Tournament, K.C., Mo.* - MVC Regular Season game! - Game at Rosenblatt Stadium^ - MVC Tournament, Wichita, Kan.200745-16, 19-5 MVC1-2 NCAA RegionalsHead Coach: Ed ServaisDate Opponent W/L Score2/9 $ vs. Gardner-Webb W 4-32/10 at #25 Winthrop L 3-42/11 $ vs. Maryland L 4-102/23 # vs. Arkansas State W 6-32/24 at Lamar L 3-122/25 # vs. Northwestern L 3-43/3 at Arkansas-Little Rock W 10-63/3 at Arkansas-Little Rock W (10) 4-23/4 at Arkansas-Little Rock W 8-43/6 at Oklahoma L 2-43/7 at Oklahoma L 2-83/9 Saint Louis W 6-13/10 Saint Louis W (10) 5-43/11 Saint Louis W 14-03/13 South Dakota State L 4-133/16 North Dakota State W 7-43/17 North Dakota State W 5-33/18 North Dakota State W 10-63/18 North Dakota State W 9-83/23 *at Evansville L 0-63/24 *at Evansville W 4-33/25 *at Evansville W 9-13/27 #25 Missouri W 4-33/30 *Northern Iowa W 13-34/1 *Northern Iowa W 10-54/1 *Northern Iowa W 8-14/3 Nebraska ! L 10-124/6 *at #8 Wichita State W 3-24/7 *at #8 Wichita State L 1-24/8 *at #8 Wichita State L 1-74/11 at Kansas State W 3-14/13 *Bradley W 4-24/14 *Bradley W 4-24/15 *Bradley W 3-24/17 at Nebraska W 2-14/20 *at Indiana State W 15-54/21 *at Indiana State W 3-24/22 *at Indiana State W (7) 16-04/27 Northern Colorado W 8-44/28 Northern Colorado W 9-44/29 Northern Colorado W 17-65/4 *Southern Illinois ! L (11) 3-45/5 *Southern Illinois ! W 5-25/6 *Southern Illinois W 7-05/9 at North Dakota State W (7) 12-25/9 at North Dakota State W (7) 13-55/11 *at Illinois State W 10-35/12 *at Illinois State W 5-35/13 *at Illinois State W 7-35/15 Nebraska! W 9-25/17 *Missouri State W 1-05/18 *Missouri State W 3-25/19 *Missouri State L 3-45/23 ^ vs. Southern Illinois W 8-55/24 ^ vs. Bradley W 2-05/25 ^ vs. Bradley W (7) 17-25/26 ^ vs. #12 Wichita State L 1-25/26 ^ vs. #12 Wichita State W (12) 10-96/1 & vs. #22 Oklahoma St. L 4-66/2 & vs. Albany W 21-116/3 & at #11 Arkansas L 0-6$ - Played in Rock Hill, S.C.# - Played in Beaumont, Texas* - MVC Regular Season game! - Game at Rosenblatt Stadium^ - MVC Tournament, Springfield, Mo.& - NCAA Regional, Fayetteville, Ark.200837-21, 16-8 MVCHead Coach: Ed ServaisDate Opponent W/L Score2/22 at Washington State W 8-42/23 at Washington State L 3-82/24 at Washington State L 4-53/1 at Tennessee-Martin W 9-43/1 at Tennessee-Martin W 12-13/2 at Tennessee-Martin W 8-23/5 at Memphis W 11-33/5 at Memphis W 10-83/7 vs. Western Carolina $ L 8-113/8 vs. Michigan State $ W 15-13/9 at #6 Rice $ L 6-73/15 Chicago State W (7) 11-03/15 Chicago State W (7) 7-03/16 Chicago State W (7) 16-23/16 Chicago State W (7) 9-03/18 Northern Colorado W 5-43/19 Northern Colorado W 8-53/21 *at Missouri State L 8-93/22 *at Missouri State L 1-33/23 *at Missouri State W 8-43/25 South Dakota State W (11) 9-83/26 at Kansas State L 1-113/28 *Illinois State W 4-03/29 *Illinois State W 15-63/30 *Illinois State W 5-04/4 *at Bradley W 9-34/5 *at Bradley W 12-34/6 *at Bradley L (12) 3-44/9 North Dakota State W (7) 2-04/9 North Dakota State W (7) 1-04/12 *#5 Wichita State ! W 7-34/13 *#5 Wichita State ! L 3-114/13 *#5 Wichita State ! L 2-34/15 Kansas State ! W (11) 6-54/16 Iowa ! L 3-84/19 *at Northern Iowa W 3-24/19 *at Northern Iowa L 2-44/20 *at Northern Iowa L 7-94/22 at #10 Nebraska L 3-44/23 #10 Nebraska ! L 7-164/25 *Evansville W 9-44/26 *Evansville W 7-14/27 *Evansville W (7) 13-15/3 *at Southern Illinois W 5-05/3 *at Southern Illinois W (10) 9-85/4 *at Southern Illinois L 4-55/6 at #14 Missouri L 4-55/9 *Indiana State W (12) 6-55/11 *Indiana State W 5-25/11 *Indiana State W 7-45/13 #6 Nebraska ! L 1-85/15 Louisiana-Monroe ! W 8-55/16 Louisiana-Monroe ! W 8-35/17 Louisiana-Monroe L 2-75/21 ^ vs. Bradley W (8) 14-25/22 ^ vs. Missouri State L 5-95/22 ^ vs. Northern Iowa W 4-25/23 ^ vs. Southern Illinois L 5-6$ - Played in Houston, Texas^ - MVC Tournament played in Wichita, Kan.* - MVC Regular Season game! - Game at Rosenblatt Stadium200931-25, 14-9 MVCHead Coach: Ed ServaisDate Opponent W/L Score2/20 at Sam Houston State L 6-82/21 at Sam Houston State L (10) 3-42/21 at Sam Houston State L 5-72/22 at Sam Houston State L (11) 4-52/27 vs. Dayton $ L 1-32/28 vs. Gonzaga $ L 3-113/1 vs. Notre Dame $ W 6-33/3 at Kansas State L 1-123/6 vs. Stony Brook # L 2-83/7 vs. Albany # W 20-53/7 at #16 Coastal Carolina # L 7-83/8 vs. IPFW # W 7-23/10 at #14 Coastal Carolina L 0-13/11 at UNC Wilmington L 2-63/14 South Dakota State W 8-23/15 South Dakota State L 2-43/15 South Dakota State W 12-33/20 *at Indiana State W 7-33/21 *at Indiana State W 9-43/22 *at Indiana State L 3-83/24 North Dakota W 13-63/25 North Dakota L 6-73/28 *Southern Illinois W 4-33/28 *Southern Illinois W 4-33/29 *Southern Illinois W (7) 10-04/1 Kansas State ! W 5-14/3 *at Evansville W 7-44/4 *at Evansville L 3-4<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>All-Time Scores4/5 *at Evansville W (10) 10-54/7 at Nebraska W 15-04/10 *Northern Iowa ! W 3-24/11 *Northern Iowa ! L 0-24/12 *Northern Iowa W (7) 14-14/14 Kansas ! L (10) 6-74/15 Air Force ! W (7) 6-54/15 Air Force ! W (7) 6-04/17 Illinois-Chicago W 9-44/19 Illinois-Chicago W 4-34/21 Nebraska ! L (12) 3-44/24 *Bradley ! W 7-24/25 *Bradley W 5-04/28 at South Dakota State W 5-24/29 at Iowa W 12-35/1 *at Illinois State W 8-35/2 *at Illinois State W 12-25/3 *at Illinois State W 10-65/8 *Missouri State L 5-65/9 *Missouri State ! L 7-105/10 *Missouri State L 3-85/14 *at Wichita State L 1-45/15 *at Wichita State L 2-55/16 *at Wichita State L (7) 1-115/20 ^vs. Southern Illinois W 5-15/21 ^at Wichita State W (7) 11-05/22 ^vs. Missouri State W (10) 7-65/23 ^at Wichita State L 2-4$ - Phoenix Classic played in Phoenix, Ariz.# - Caravelle Resort Tournament played in Conway, S.C.^ - MVC Tournament played in Wichita, Kan.* - MVC Regular Season game! - Game at Rosenblatt Stadium201027-25, 9-12 MVCHead Coach: Ed ServaisDate Opponent W/L Score2/20 vs. SIU Edwardsville W 22-02/20 at Central Arkansas W 3-22/27 ! vs. Northwestern State L 7-82/28 ! at Stephen F. Austin W (10) 9-83/5 % vs. Northern Colorado W 15-83/5 % at Sam Houston State W (10) 6-53/6 % vs. Northern Colorado L 3-103/7 % at Sam Houston State L 10-113/10 at UT Arlington W 11-53/12 ^ vs. South Dakota State W 4-23/13 ^ at Minnesota W 6-43/14 ^ vs. Harvard L 2-53/16 at #25 Kansas State W 7-43/19 at Illinois-Chicago W 13-103/23 at Kansas L 4-53/26 *at Southern Illinois W 4-23/27 *at Southern Illinois W 2-13/27 *at Southern Illinois L (11) 4-54/2 # *Indiana State L 5-84/3 # *Indiana State L (10) 3-54/4 *Indiana State W 7-64/6 at Nebraska W 13-54/7 # Kansas L 4-54/9 *Illinois State L 6-74/10 *Illinois State L 6-74/11 *Illinois State L 2-64/16 *at Bradley W 7-54/17 *at Bradley L 4-84/18 *at Bradley W 12-34/20 # Nebraska W 8-54/23 *at Missouri State W 8-24/25 *at Missouri State L 4-54/25 *at Missouri State L 5-64/27 Air Force L (7) 3-44/27 Air Force L (7) 2-64/28 # Iowa W 15-104/30 # *Evansville W 3-25/1 *Evansville W 7-35/2 *Evansville W (7) 15-55/7 # *Wichita State L 0-85/8 # *Wichita State L 3-85/9 *Wichita State L 7-85/14 # Seattle L 4-65/15 Seattle W 3-15/16 Seattle W 3-25/18 # Nebraska L 5-215/21 New Orleans W 10-15/21 New Orleans W 14-85/22 # New Orleans L 5-115/25 $ vs. Indiana State L (10) 7-85/26 $ vs. Bradley W (12) 6-55/27 $ vs. Indiana State L 7-9* - MVC Regular Season Game$ - MVC Tournament played in Wichita, Kan.! - Stephen F. Austin Invitational (Nacogdoches, Texas)% - Bearkat Invitational (Huntsville, Texas)^ - Metrodome Tournament (Minneapolis, Minn.)# - Game at Rosenblatt Stadium* Records prior to 1966 were not accuratelykept and results from some years between1966 and 2001 are also incomplete. The lack ofaccurate records is reflected in these results.<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>89


<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>90<strong>Bluejays</strong> After <strong>Creighton</strong>Northwoods LeagueKnown as one of the premier summer collegiate baseball wooden bat leagues in the country, many Northwoods League rosters have included <strong>Creighton</strong>players in recent years. Last season three Jays ventured up north to take part in the league and <strong>Creighton</strong> could see as many as 10 players on rosters thissummer. In addition, current <strong>Creighton</strong> assistant coach Rob Smith has previously been head coach of the league’s Wisconsin Woodchucks.Matt Patterson continued the Jays’ run of success in the league, as he was named to the North Division’s mid-season All-Star Team as a member of theDuluth Huskies in 2009.In 2008, Bobby Lackovic was selected to the 2008 mid-season Northwoods League All-Star Team as a member of the Waterloo Bucks. In 2007 Darin Rufwas named the league’s best offensive first baseman after hitting .348. In 2005, Zach Daeges became the first player in NWL history to win the Triple Crown,batting .366 while hitting 13 home runs and driving in 48 runs for the Waterloo Bucks.<strong>Creighton</strong> players have been successful for years in the NWL. Former <strong>Bluejays</strong> Steve Grasley and Tom Oldham werenamed to the Northwoods League All-Decade Team that was announced in 2004. Grasley’s 19 saves during the summerof 2002 was a NWL record. He returned in 2003 as a starter and led the NWL with nine wins and 91 strikeouts for theleague champion Wisconsin Woodchucks. Also a member of the Woodchucks, Oldham’s 0.74 ERA in 2001 is the lowest inNWL history. Wisconsin also won the league championship in 2001 behind Oldham’s 6-1 record.<strong>Creighton</strong> Athletics Hall of FameCarrie Welle Anderson 2009Rick Apke 1989Tom Apke 1995Edward Beisser 1977Lee C. Bevilacqua, M.D. 1988Ralph Bobik 1988Kelly Brookhart Prokupek 2003Conrad “Cornie” Collin 1991Keith DeFini 2005Randy Eccker 1999Mike Finley 2007Oneri Fleita 2000Donald Fleming 1976Rick Freehling 2009Becky Flynn Jensen 2005Heidi Geier Woodard 2006Bob Gibson 1968Pam Gradoville Simon 1999Kathy Halligan 2002Gene Harmon 1985Bob Harstad 2002Rev. Robert J. Hart, S.J. 2001Dick Harvey 1983<strong>Creighton</strong> Major LeaguersThroughout the years, <strong>Creighton</strong> has sentnumerous players into the professional ranks.Nineteen of those players have reached baseball’sultimate stage.This group is highligted by who many regardas one of baseball’s greatest pitchers. BobGibson was inducted into the <strong>Baseball</strong> Hall ofFame in 1981 after a stellar 17-year career withthe St. Louis Cardinals.After concluding his collegiate career at<strong>Creighton</strong> in 1957, Gibson went on to win 251games, record 3,117 strikeouts and win twoworld championships with the St. Louis Cardinals.The Jays had several other players enjoylong careers, as Dennis Rasmussen played 13seasons for five different teams, putting up acareer 4.15 ERA with 91 wins.Mike Heathcott 2006Jim Hendry 2001E.S. “Eddie” Hickey 1973Mary Higgins 1987Lance Hill 2007Werner Jensen, M.D. 1975John C. Johnson 1991Brian Kamler 2002John Knolla 1978Donald Knowles 1969Ralph “Swede” Langer 2000Don Leahy 2008Leonard “Jimmy” Lovley, D.D.S. 1969Dr. Ralph Mailliard 1972Kevin McKenna 1998John J. “Red” McManus 1979Brian Mullan 2008Richard Mulrooney 2008Gil Passarella 1984Ira Philson 2003Bob Portman 1982Anthony F. Porto, Sr., D.D.S. 1990Jessica Powers Davis 2007Scott Servais played 11 seasons with fourteams, hitting .245 with 63 home runs and 319RBIs.Alan Benes pitched eight seasons, postingan impressive 13 wins his rookie season withthe St. Louis Cardinals.Dave McKay played eight season with threeteams, but has enjoyed a long coaching careerwith the St. Louis Cardinals.Scott Stahoviak, one of four first roundpicks in <strong>Creighton</strong> history, played five seasonsfor the Minnesota Twins, belting 27 home runsand driving in 119.Carson VitaleMatt PattersonDennis Rasmussen 1993Roman Roh, D.D.S. 1981Sebastian “Subby” Salerno 1986Randy Schwartz 1994Ryan Sears 2010Scott Servais 2003Paul Silas 1974Scott Stahoviak 2005Shannon Struby 2006Eddie Sutton 1997Jean Tierney Holt 1990Johnny Torres 2004John Trautman, M.D. 1980Rev. Maurice Van Ackeren, S.J. 1971Ben Walker 2010Melissa Walsh 2009Tanya Warren 1996William Worthing 1970Connie Yori 1992Mary Yori 1992* Former baseball players boldedBob Gibson is regarded as one of the best pitchersin baseball history. After concluding his collegiatecareer at <strong>Creighton</strong> in 1957, Gibson wenton to win 251 games, record 3,117 strikeouts,win two world championships with the St. LouisCardinals, earn two Cy Young awards and win the1968 National League MVP. Gibson was inductedinto the <strong>Baseball</strong> Hall of Fame in 1981.


CU’s Major League ConnectionsPlayer Year OrganizationGerald J. Shea 1905 St. Louis CardinalsJoseph Lotz 1916 St. Louis CardinalsHugh (Hal) Luby 1931 Philadelphia AthleticsGene Sullivan 1955 St. Louis CardinalsFrank Slezak 1955 St. Louis CardinalsFritz Stanek 1955 Brooklyn DodgersBob Gibson 1957 St. Louis CardinalsDon Brummer 1957 New York YankeesGil Passarella 1970 New York YankeesDave McKay 1971 Minnesota TwinsJohn Sturgeon 1972 San Diego PadresCliff Cuadreuil 1972 Baltimore OriolesJim Otto 1972 New York YankeesJim Lemon 1973 Kansas City RoyalsDennis Froehlich 1974 San Francisco GiantsAbner Johnson 1977 Minnesota TwinsDennis Rasmussen 1980 California AngelsDaryl Stoval 1982 Chicago White SoxDonald Montgomery 1983 Montreal ExposDoug Palmer 1983 Minnesota TwinsKevin Kristan 1983 Chicago White SoxTom Traen 1983 Montreal ExposEric Campbell 1984 Chicago White SoxTom Drees 1985 Chicago White SoxJeff Kopyta 1986 Oakland AthleticsDave Hartnett 1986 Seattle MarinersShaun Daly 1987 Kansas City RoyalsBrad Kucera 1987 Milwaukee BrewersScott Servais 1988 Houston AstrosOneri Fleita 1988 Baltimore OriolesDan Johnston 1988 Chicago CubsEric Boddie 1988 Los Angeles DodgersDan Smith 1990 Texas RangersScott Stahoviak 1991 Minnesota TwinsDax Jones 1991 S.F. GiantsSteve Hinton 1991 Kansas City RoyalsMike Heathcott 1991 Chicago White SoxRyan Martindale 1991 Cleveland IndiansBobby Langer 1991 Chicago White SoxChad McConnell 1992 Philadelphia PhilliesRick Freehling 1992 Florida MarlinsAlan Benes 1993 St. Louis CardinalsBrian O’Brien 1993 Minnesota TwinsBrian O’Connor 1993 Philadelphia PhilliesTroy Schulte 1993 Houston AstrosKimera Bartee 1993 Baltimore OriolesAaron Puffer 1993 California AngelsEric Maloney 1993 Los Angeles DodgersRick Heiserman 1994 Cleveland IndiansDan Hower 1994 Texas RangersEric Dantzler 1994 San Francisco GiantsGary Dose 1995 Minnesota TwinsTyson Kimm 1995 Philadelphia PhilliesMike Mahoney 1995 Atlanta BravesMike Stick 1995 Chicago CubsA.J. Walkanoff 1995 Los Angeles DodgersChad Meyers 1996 Chicago CubsKevin Frederick 1998 Toronto Blue JaysRyan Gripp 1999 Milwaukee BrewersPeyton Lewis 1999 Toronto Blue JaysVince Pietro 2000 Cleveland IndiansKen Sarna 2000 Kansas City RoyalsDan Lawler 2001 Chicago CubsDan Gooris 2001 San Diego PadresTim Gradoville 2002 Philadelphia PhilliesTom Oldham 2003 Seattle MarinersRyan Fitzgerald 2003 Chicago CubsSteve Grasley 2004 Seattle MarinersEric Wordekemper 2005 New York YankeesTony Roth 2005 Texas RangersZach Daeges 2006 Boston Red SoxAdam Schaecher 2006 Texas RangersChase Odenreider 2006 New York YankeesMarc Lewis 2007 Florida MarlinsChris Gradoville 2007 Texas RangersChad Ogden 2007 Texas RangersPat Venditte 2008 New York YankeesVicente Cafaro 2009 Texas RangersKirk Clark 2009 Houston AstrosDarin Ruf 2009 Philadelphia PhilliesElliot Soto 2010 Chicago CubsCarson Vitale 2010 Texas Rangers*All teams listed are the team the player signedwithBold - Reached the Major Leagues.<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>Jays Drafted Under ServaisTwelve Jays have been drafted since Ed Servais took the helm of Bluejaybaseball. The 2006 season was the most prolific, with four Jays taken inthe draft, led by Zach Daeges in the sixth round - the highest a Servaiscoached player has gone.Year Player Pos. Round Team2010 Carson Vitale C 38 Texas2010 Elliot Soto SS 15 Chicago (NL)2009 Darin Ruf 1B 20 Philadelphia2008 Pat Venditte RHP/LHP 20 New York (AL)2007 Marc Lewis LHP 20 Florida2007 Chris Gradoville C 24 Texas2007 Pat Venditte RHP/LHP 45 New York (AL)2006 Zach Daeges OF/3B 6 Boston2006 Marc Lewis LHP 26 Milwaukee2006 Adam Schaecher RHP 31 Texas2006 Chase Odenreider OF 49 New York (AL)2005 Eric Wordekemper RHP 46 New York (AL)Servais Players in the MinorsCarson Vitale - One SeasonG A R H RBI BA PO A E Fld. %Total (Two teams) 30 77 9 20 14 .260 174 14 0 1.000Elliot Soto - One SeasonG A R H RBI BA PO A E Fld. %Total (Three teams) 55 206 28 56 22 .272 75 162 11 .956Darin Ruf - Two SeasonsG A R H RBI BA PO A E Fld. %Total (Four teams) 186 659 92 194 97 .294 1103 88 11 .991Pat Venditte - Three SeasonsW-L ERA G GS SV IP H R ER WHIPTotal (Four teams) 10-4 1.70 122 0 51 174.2 127 43 33 0.933* - 2008 MLB.Com Short Season Relief Pitcher of the Year, NYP Mid-season All-Star** - 2009 SAL Mid-Season All-SatrMarc Lewis - Two SeasonsG A R H RBI BA PO A E Fld. %Total (Four teams) 167 555 109 130 46 .234 298 11 12 .963Chris Gradoville - Four SeasonsG A R H RBI BA PO A E Fld. %Total (Five teams) 217 784 85 216 80 .276 1117 114 7 .994Zach Daeges - Four SeasonsG A R H RBI BA PO A E Fld. %Total (Four teams) 299 1136 212 353 209 .311 433 37 15 .969Adam Schaecher - One SeasonW-L ERA G GS CG IP H R ER WHIPTotal (One team) 2-3 4.83 22 0 0 54.0 73 40 29 1.537Chase Odenreider - Three SeasonsG A R H RBI BA PO A E Fld. %Total (Three teams) 83 248 34 60 27 .242 140 35 10 .946Eric Wordekemper- Six SeasonsTeam W-L ERA G GS CG IP H R ER WHIPTotal (Seven teams) 19-9 2.58 215 12 0 346.0 315 116 99 1.179<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>91


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>92<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong><strong>Bluejays</strong> in the Major LeaguesKIMERA BARTEEYear Team AVG. G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI1996 Det. .253 110 217 32 55 6 1 1 141997 Det. .200 12 5 4 1 0 0 0 01998 Det. .194 57 98 20 19 5 1 3 151999 Det. .195 41 77 11 15 1 3 0 32000 Cin. .000 11 4 2 0 0 0 0 02001 Cin. .000 12 15 0 0 0 0 0 1Totals .216 243 416 69 90 12 5 4 33ALAN BENESYear Team ERA W-L Sv G/GS IP H BB K1995 St.L 8.44 1-2 0 3/3 16.0 24 4 201996 St.L 4.90 13-10 0 34/32 191.0 192 87 1311997 St.L 2.89 9-9 0 23/23 161.2 128 68 1601999 St.L 0.00 0-0 0 2/0 2.0 2 0 22000 St.L 5.67 2-2 0 30/0 46.0 54 23 262001 St.L 7.36 2-0 0 9/1 14.2 14 12 102002 Chi.(NL) 4.35 2-2 0 7/7 39.1 42 12 322003 Chi.(NL) 2.16 0-0 1 3/0 8.1 8 6 92003 Tex. 11.40 0-3 0 4/4 15.0 29 8 11Totals 4.59 29-28 1 115/70 494.0 493 220 401TOM DREESYear Team ERA W-L Sv G/GS IP H BB K1991 Chi.(AL) 12.27 0-0 0 4/0 7.1 10 6 2Totals 12.27 0-0 0 4/0 7.1 10 6 2KEVIN FREDERICKYear Team ERA W-L Sv G/GS IP H BB K2002 Min. 10.03 0-0 0 8/0 11.2 13 10 52004 Tor. 6.59 0-2 0 22/0 28.2 32 16 22Totals 7.59 0-2 0 30/0 40.1 45 26 27BOB GIBSONYear Team ERA W-L Sv G/GS IP H BB K1959 St.L 3.33 3-5 0 13/9 75.2 77 39 481960 St.L 5.61 3-6 0 27/12 86.2 97 48 691961 St.L 3.24 13-12 1 35/27 211.1 186 119 1661962 St.L 2.85 15-13 1 32/30 233.2 174 95 2081963 St.L 3.39 18-9 0 36/33 254.2 224 86 2451964 St.L 3.01 19-12 1 40/36 287.1 250 86 2451965 St.L 3.07 20-12 1 38/36 299.0 243 103 2701966 St.L 2.44 21-12 0 35/35 280.1 210 8 2251967 St.L 2.98 13-7 0 24/24 175.1 151 40 1471968 St.L 1.12 22-9 0 34/34 304.2 198 62 2681969 St.L 2.18 20-13 0 35/35 314.0 251 95 2691970 St.L 3.12 23-7 0 34/34 294.0 262 88 2741971 St.L 3.04 16-13 0 31/31 245.2 215 76 1851972 St.L 2.46 19-11 0 34/34 278.0 226 88 2081973 St.L 2.77 12-10 0 25/25 195.0 159 57 1421974 St.L 3.82 11-13 0 33/33 240.0 236 104 1291975 St.L 5.04 3-10 2 22/14 109.0 120 62 60Totals 2.91 6 3884.1 1336251-174 528/482 3279 3117<strong>Baseball</strong> Hall Of Fame Inducted in 1981Cy Young Awards: 2; 1968, 1970N.L Most Valuable Player: 1; 1968N.L All Star: 8; 1962, 1965-70, 1972N.L. Gold Gloves: 9; 1965-73World Series Most Valuable Player: 2; 1964, 1967MLB Records:Strikeouts in a World Series: 35Strikeouts in a World Series game: 17Single Season ERA: 1.12TIM GRADOVILLEDid not see any game actionMIKE HEATHCOTTYear Team ERA W-L Sv G/GS IP H BB K1998 Chi.(AL) 3.00 0-0 0 1/0 3.0 2 1 3Totals 3.00 0-0 0 1/0 3.0 2 1 3RICK HEISERMANYear Team ERA W-L Sv G/GS IP H BB K1999 St.L 8.31 0-0 0 3/0 4.1 8 4 4Totals 8.31 0-0 0 3/0 4.1 8 4 4DAX JONESYear Team AVG. G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI1996 S.F. .172 34 58 7 10 0 2 1 7Totals .172 34 58 7 10 0 2 1 7JOE LOTZYear Team ERA W-L Sv G/GS IP H BB K1916 St.L 4.28 0-3 0 12/3 40.0 31 17 18Totals 4.28 0-3 0 12/3 40.0 31 17 18HAL LUBYYear Team AVG. G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI1936 Phi A. .184 9 38 3 7 1 0 0 31944 N.Y. (NL) .254 111 323 30 82 10 2 2 35Totals .247 120 361 33 89 11 2 2 38MIKE MAHONEYYear Team AVG. G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI2000 Chi.(NL) .286 4 7 1 2 1 0 0 12002 Chi.(NL) .207 16 29 2 6 3 0 0 32005 St.L .156 26 64 5 10 1 0 1 6Totals .180 46 100 8 18 5 0 1 10DAVE MCKAYYear Team AVG. G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI1975 Min. .256 33 125 8 32 4 1 2 161976 Min. .203 45 138 8 28 2 0 0 81977 Tor. .197 95 274 18 54 4 3 3 221978 Tor. .238 145 504 59 120 20 8 7 451979 Tor. .218 47 156 19 34 9 0 0 121980 Oak. .244 123 295 29 72 16 1 1 291981 Oak. .263 79 224 25 59 11 1 4 211982 Oak. .198 78 212 25 42 4 1 4 17Totals .229 645 2086 191 441 70 15 21 170CHAD MEYERSYear Team AVG. G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI1999 Chi.(NL) .232 43 142 17 33 9 0 0 42000 Chi.(NL) .173 36 52 8 9 2 0 0 52001 Chi.(NL) .118 18 17 1 2 0 0 0 02003 Sea. .000 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0Totals .229 645 2086 191 441 70 15 21 170DENNIS RASMUSSENYear Team ERA W-L Sv G/GS IP H BB K1983 S.D. 1.98 0-0 0 4/1 13.2 10 8 131984 N.Y.(AL) 4.57 9-6 0 24/24 147.2 127 60 1101985 N.Y.(AL) 3.98 3-5 0 22/16 101.2 97 42 631986 N.Y.(AL) 3.88 18-6 0 31/31 202.0 160 74 1311987 N.Y.(AL) 4.75 9-7 0 26/25 146.0 145 12 391987 Cin. 3.97 4-1 0 7/7 45.1 39 12 391988 Cin. 5.75 2-6 0 11/11 56.1 68 22 271988 S.D. 2.55 14-4 0 20/20 148.1 131 36 851989 S.D. 4.26 10-10 0 33/33 183.2 190 72 871990 S.D. 4.51 11-15 0 32/32 187.2 217 62 861991 S.D. 3.74 6-13 0 24/24 146.2 155 49 751992 Chi.(NL) 10.80 0-0 0 3/1 5.0 7 2 01992 K.C. 1.43 4-1 0 5/5 37.2 25 6 121993 K.C. 7.45 1-2 0 9/4 29.0 40 14 121995 K.C. 9.00 0-1 0 5/1 10.0 13 8 6Totals 4.15 0 1460.2 52291-77 256/235 1424 835SCOTT SERVAISYear Team AVG. G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI1991 Hou. .162 16 37 0 6 3 0 0 61992 Hou. .239 77 205 12 49 9 0 0 151993 Hou. .244 85 258 24 63 11 0 11 321994 Hou. .195 78 251 27 49 15 1 9 411995 Hou. .225 28 89 7 20 10 0 1 121995 Chi.(NL) .286 52 175 31 50 12 0 12 351996 Chi.(NL) .265 129 445 42 118 20 0 11 631997 Chi.(NL) .260 122 385 36 100 21 0 6 451998 Chi.(NL) .222 113 325 35 72 15 1 7 361999 S.F. .273 69 198 21 54 10 0 5 212000 Col. .218 33 101 6 22 4 0 1 132000 S.F. .250 7 8 1 2 0 0 0 02001 Hou. .375 11 16 1 6 0 0 0 0Totals .245 2493 611 2 319820 243 130 63GERALD SHEAYear Team AVG. G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI1905 St.L .333 2 6 0 2 0 0 0 0Totals .333 2 6 0 2 0 0 0 0DAN SMITHYear Team ERA W-L Sv G/GS IP H BB K1992 Tex. 5.02 0-3 0 4/2 14.1 18 8 51993 Tex. 4.30 1-2 0 13/0 14.2 18 12 9Totals 4.66 1-5 0 17/2 29.0 36 20 14SCOTT STAHOVIAKYear Team AVG. G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI1993 Min. .193 20 57 1 11 4 0 0 11995 Min. .266 94 263 28 70 19 0 3 231996 Min. .284 130 405 72 115 30 3 13 611997 Min. .229 91 275 33 63 17 0 10 331998 Min. .105 9 19 1 2 0 0 1 1Totals .256 344 1019 135 261 70 3 27 119


This is <strong>Creighton</strong><strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong><strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>93


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>94<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>Location<strong>Creighton</strong> is located in Omaha, Neb., whichhas a metropolitan area population of morethan 800,000.<strong>Creighton</strong> HistoryFounded in 1878, <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>University</strong> is aprivate co-educational university and is one of28 Jesuit, Catholic colleges and universities inthe United States.<strong>Creighton</strong> TodayThe <strong>Creighton</strong> of today is nationally recognizedas a leading university in the Midwest.<strong>Creighton</strong> is known for student-centered educationand significant undergraduate studentresearch. As one of 28 universities in Americadesigned in the Jesuit tradition of academicexcellence and service to others, <strong>Creighton</strong>seeks to create an inclusive, diverse community.Today, <strong>Creighton</strong> offers more than50 majors in the undergraduate schools andcolleges of arts and sciences, business andnursing, plus prestigious graduate courses andprofessional programs in medicine, dentistry,law, pharmacy, physical therapy and occupationaltherapy.The 2010-11 freshman academic profileplaces <strong>Creighton</strong> among the top 10 privateuniversities in the Midwest with enrollmentsover 4,000. And U.S. News & World Reportlists <strong>Creighton</strong> as the No. 1 Midwest regionaluniversity and a “best value,” where studentsget the best return on their tuition investment.<strong>Creighton</strong> has also been cited as outstandingby other publications, including Money,Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and The PrincetonReview.Student Life at <strong>Creighton</strong>• Ten nationally recognized social fraternitiesand sororities.• More than 180 active student clubs andorganizations.• High-speed Internet access in each of thenine residence halls and apartment-style livingfor juniors and seniors.• <strong>Creighton</strong> has been recognized nationally asone of the top campuses for wireless access.• <strong>Creighton</strong> welcomes students of all religiousbeliefs and the <strong>University</strong> encourages studentsto participate in retreats, faith-sharing opportunitiesand multi-faith services.• Each year, <strong>Creighton</strong> students participate instudy-abroad programs in more than 30 countries.Student Snapshot<strong>Creighton</strong> students come from every stateand more than 40 countries. Of our morethan 7,000 students, over 4,000 are enrolledas undergraduates, and more than 3,000 are inthe graduate, law, medical, dental, pharmacy,physical therapy and occupational therapyprograms.The <strong>Creighton</strong> Campus<strong>Creighton</strong> is committed to being a modelliving-learning campus environment. The 130-acre campus is located within walking distanceof downtown Omaha and many recreational,cultural and entertainment opportunities.<strong>Creighton</strong> has invested more than $285million in on-campus improvements since2000 and constructed several new buildings,including the Michael G. Morrison, S.J.,Stadium, which distinguishes Omaha as theexclusive host of the region’s only athleticfacility designed exclusively for soccer. Thestadium hosts high school, club and internationalsoccer events and a variety of Omahacommunity events. The Hixson-Lied ScienceBuilding and the renovated Rigge ScienceBuilding and Criss Health Sciences Building arethe centerpiece of <strong>Creighton</strong>’sundergraduate and health professionsleading approach to teachingand research. Davis Square andOpus Hall are new upperclassmantown homes located on the eastside of campus. The Wayne andEileen Ryan Athletic Center andD.J. Sokol Arena serves as an oncampushome to Bluejay women’sbasketball and volleyball.The Mike and Josie HarperCenter for Student Life andLearning, a 245,000-square-footfacility, provides essential, centrallylocated services for students.It also serves as <strong>Creighton</strong>’s frontdoor – warmly welcoming prospectivestudents, parents, membersof the community and allother visitors.At the center of the campus isthe historic and recently restoredSt. John’s Church, the CaliforniaStreet Mall, the Lied EducationCenter for the Arts, the V.J. andAngela Skutt Student Center andthe Kiewit Fitness Center.<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>University</strong> was named to thePresident’s Higher Education CommunityService Honor Roll in 2008 and 2009. In a top25 ranking, <strong>Creighton</strong> was the only universityin Nebraska and surrounding states identifiedas an academic institution making a positivecontribution to the local city by dramaticallystrengthening the quality of life and economy,as well as renewing and revitalizing its surroundingcommunity.Service and Outreach<strong>Creighton</strong> seeks to educate women and menwho are not only proficient in their professions,but who are enlivened with a spirit ofservice and emboldened to create a more justworld.Faculty• A total of 985 faculty members (759 fulltime,226 part-time).• Student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1.• Faculty is conducting internationally recognizedresearch in many areas, including hereditarycancer, osteoporosis, hearing impairment,bone metabolism, regional economics andmore.The Mike and Josie Harper Center for Student Life andLearning opened in 2008.


2009-10 Athletics Highlights• <strong>Creighton</strong> student-athletes captured theMVC All-Academic Award for the sixth timein seven years.• <strong>Creighton</strong> student-athletes owned a GPA of3.35 in the spring of 2010.• D.J. Sokol Arena inside the Wayne andEileen Ryan Athletic Center opened, giving<strong>Creighton</strong> volleyball and women’s basketball anew on-campus home.• The 2010 softball team won its league-recordsixth MVC Tournament -- all since 1999 -- togive <strong>Creighton</strong> at least one NCAA Tournamentteam for the 23rd straight school year.• Women’s soccer hosted theMVC Tournament at Morrison Stadium forthe fourth time in five years.• The men’s basketball program advanced tothe postseason for a 13th consecutive season,extending its MVC record, while the women’sbasketball team played in the postseason forthe seventh time in nine years.• The men’s soccer team remained the onlyprogram with at least one selection in everyMLS draft. The program has made threeCollege Cup showings since 1996 and 17 ofthe last 18 NCAA Tournaments.• <strong>Creighton</strong> ranked fourth nationally in men’ssoccer attendance, 15th in men’s basketballand 40th in volleyball attendance in 2009-10.• <strong>Creighton</strong> hosted the State FarmMVC Volleyball Championship for the firsttime ever.• <strong>Creighton</strong> serves as the annual host institutionfor the NCAA Men’s College WorldSeries. June 19-29, 2010, marked the 61stconsecutive year the CWS was played atRosenblatt Stadium in Omaha.Bluejay Athletics on the WebVisit the official home page of the <strong>Bluejays</strong> atwww.gocreighton.com to get the latest newson <strong>Creighton</strong> athletics.• The site contains updated and archived rosters,current and archived schedules, currentand archived statistics, media guides, photogalleries and links on everything related toBluejay athletics.• Live video for volleyball, men’s and women’ssoccer and men’s and women’s basketballhome games.• Live audio for volleyball, men’s and women’sbasketball and select baseball and softballgames.• Live stats for basketball, volleyball, soccer,History of Billy Bluejay“Billy Bluejay” is the official mascot of the <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>University</strong>athletics department. The <strong>Bluejays</strong> were originally depictedby a “birdwatcher’s bluejay,” but that was changed in 1941when Joseph P. Murphy, a <strong>Creighton</strong> alumnus, designed thecurrent version of Billy, one with a more human stance andexpression.Prior to 1924, <strong>Creighton</strong> teams were referred to as the“Hilltoppers,” but that name lost favor because at least sixother teams in the country also used the same nickname. TheOmaha Bee assisted the <strong>University</strong>’s Athletic Board and AlumniAssociation in finding a new nickname by asking readers tosubmit possibilities. After reviewing 200 entries, the AthleticBoard decided upon “<strong>Bluejays</strong>” because of the school’s colors,blue and white.Today, <strong>Creighton</strong> remains the only NCAA Division I athleticsprogram known officially as the <strong>Bluejays</strong>.<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>baseball and softball.• Photo galleries for TD Ameritrade ParkOmaha, including construction pictures andimages of the locker room.• <strong>Creighton</strong> Athletics can also be found onFacebook (search for <strong>Creighton</strong> Athletics) oron Twitter (@gocreighton).For More InformationFor more information on <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>University</strong>,check out the <strong>University</strong>’s website at www.creighton.edu, or call the Admissions Office at1-800-282-5835 (toll free) or (402) 280-2703.<strong>Creighton</strong> DirectoryArea Code: 402Campus Operator 280-2700Admissions (toll free) 800-282-5835College of Arts & Sciences 280-2800Athletics Department 280-2720Bookstore 280-2796College of Business 280-2850School of Dentistry 280-5060Financial Aid 280-2731Graduate School 280-2870Housing Office 280-3016Law School 280-2872School of Medicine 280-2900School of Nursing 280-2004Pharmacy & Health Professions 280-2950Public Safety 280-2104Registrar 280-2702Residence Life 280-2717Student Activities 280-1715Student Support Services 280-2749<strong>University</strong> College 280-2424<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>95


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>96<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>President Rev. John P. Schlegel, S.J.Under the leadership of <strong>Creighton</strong> Presidentthe Rev. John P. Schlegel, S.J., <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>University</strong>is nationally recognized as a premier university inthe Midwest and is experiencing a new era ofgrowth.Fr. Schlegel became <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s23rd president in August 2000, following nineyears as president of the <strong>University</strong> of SanFrancisco.Through his vision, the <strong>University</strong> is engagedin its most ambitious campus expansion effortin its more than 130-year history. <strong>Creighton</strong> isbecoming a national model showcasing a dynamicfaith-based living and learning community in a21st century urban environment.In 2005, Fr. Schlegel announced Willing ToLe a d: Th e Ca m p a i g n Fo r Cr e i g ht o n Un i v e r s it y– an ambitious $350 million campaign designedto secure <strong>Creighton</strong>’s place as one of the finestJesuit, Catholic universities in the United States.Since he arrived, the <strong>University</strong> has addedmore than 40 acres to its campus and investedmore than $250 million in new construction,renovation and campus improvement. Alreadyrecognized as a leader in science education, the<strong>University</strong> has renovated many of its sciencerelatedfacilities and is home to the new stateof-the-artHixson-Lied Science Building. Thisintegrated science center and the <strong>Creighton</strong><strong>University</strong> Medical Center provide a nationalmodel for interdisciplinary health sciences educationand research.<strong>Creighton</strong>’s expanding campus offers a welcomingenvironment for all students. In the fall of2006, <strong>Creighton</strong> opened Opus Hall, one of twonew resident town homes offering apartmentliving for junior and seniors. <strong>Creighton</strong> openedthe Mike and Josie Harper Center for StudentLife and Learning in the fall of 2008. This uniquefacility serves as a dramatic “front door” to the<strong>University</strong>, consolidating traditional student supportservices into one student-friendly location.Add to that Michael G. Morrison, S.J., Stadium,which is among the premier college campussoccer facilities in the nation, and the Wayneand Eileen Ryan Athletic Center and D.J. SokolArena, one of the finest women’s athletics facilitiesin the nation.Prior to his service at the <strong>University</strong> of SanFrancisco, Fr. Schlegel was <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>University</strong>’sassistant academic vice president (1978-82), academicdean of Rockhurst College (1982-84),dean of arts and sciences at Marquette <strong>University</strong>(1984-88), and executive and academic vicepresident at John Carroll <strong>University</strong> (1988-91).Fr. Schlegel, a native of Dubuque, Iowa,entered the Society of Jesus in 1963 and wasordained in 1973. He holds B.A. and M.A.degrees from Saint Louis <strong>University</strong>; a B.D.honors degree in theology from the <strong>University</strong>of London; and a doctorate in international relationsfrom Oxford <strong>University</strong>.He is a member of numerous international,national and local boards of directors, executivecommittees and associations. Fr. Schlegelis a past member of the board of trustees ofChicago’s Loyola <strong>University</strong>, Xavier <strong>University</strong>,Loyola <strong>University</strong> New Orleans, Saint Louis<strong>University</strong> and Loyola College in Maryland. Fr.Schlegel also is a director of the AmericanInternational School of Hong Kong.In Omaha, he has served on several boardsincluding <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>University</strong> Medical Center,<strong>Creighton</strong> Preparatory School, DuchesneAcademy and Opera Omaha. He is a memberof the board of directors of the Greater OmahaChamber of Commerce, Joslyn Art Museum andMid-America Council, Boy Scouts of America.In 2007, he became a Distinguished Eagle Scout.He is also a member of the US STRATCOMConsultation Committee.He has held numerous board positions withan array of organizations including St. Mary’sMedical Center Foundation, Il Cenacolo, Coro,World Affairs Council of Northern California, theAssociation of Catholic Colleges and Universities,the National Association of Independent Collegesand Universities, where he serves on the executivecommittee and chairs the public policy committee,and Heythrop College at the <strong>University</strong>of London.Fr. Schlegel also has served on accreditationsite visits for the North Central Association,and was a consultant to the Organization forEconomic Development and Cooperation basedin Paris.In 2004 the Woodmen of the World LifeInsurance Society Lodge 1 in Omaha presentedhim with the Honored Citizen Award for hisoutstanding leadership of <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>University</strong>.For his promotion of understanding and respectamong all races, religions and cultures, Fr.Schlegel received the Otto Swanson Spirit ofService Award from the National Conferencefor Community and Justice in May 2003. He wasinducted as the Omaha Press Club’s 114th “Faceon the Barroom Floor” in 2007. In 2008, hereceived the Tim Rouse Advocate for Womenin Leadership Award and was honored by theNebraska Unicameral for his commitment todiversity.He enjoys opera, classical music, gourmetcooking, racquet sports and the outdoors.Fr. John P. Schlegel, S.J., became <strong>Creighton</strong>’s 23rd president in August 2000.


The dean of MVC Athletic Directors and a2008 inductee into the Omaha Sports Hall ofFame, Bruce Rasmussen enters his 17th yearas director of athletics, and 31st overall at<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>University</strong>.During his tenure, <strong>Creighton</strong> has risen toprominence with its success on-and-off thefield, impressive facilities and record-breakingfundraising efforts.For evidence, look no further than three projectsthat are changing the area athletics scenefor years to come. The Wayne and Eileen RyanAthletic Center and D.J. Sokol Arena openedlast fall and immediately gave <strong>Creighton</strong>’swomen’s basketball and volleyball teams atop-notch facility to call home. East of theRyan Athletic Center will be <strong>Creighton</strong>’s newstudent recreation center that was named theRasmussen Center in his honor and will standas one of the centerpieces on the <strong>Creighton</strong>campus. Last but not least is the completionof TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, where Bluejaybaseball and the College World Series willplay starting in <strong>2011</strong>.Those projects add to an overhaul inthe school’s athletic facilities over the pastdecade, which has also seen <strong>Creighton</strong> beginplay at two of the finest facilities nationwide– Michael G. Morrison, S.J., Stadium (soccer)and Qwest Center Omaha (men’s basketball).Since Rasmussen assumed the role ofAthletics Director, <strong>Creighton</strong> has won 19 regular-seasonand 27 conference tournamenttitles, which have helped lead to 51 postseasonappearances. The <strong>Bluejays</strong> are the onlyschool in the 104-year history of the MissouriValley Conference to make 13 straight men’sbasketball postseasons.<strong>Creighton</strong> has also been recognized withthe MVC All-Academic Award in five of thepast six seasons, including a record 3.35 GPAlast spring by student-athletes.The <strong>Creighton</strong> softball team has madesix NCAA Tournament appearances inthe last eight years, while the men’s soccersquad has reached 17 of the past 18NCAA Tournaments.A member of the College World Seriesof Omaha, Inc., Executive Committee,Rasmussen continues to play a vital role in<strong>Creighton</strong> and the city of Omaha remainingas host of the College World Series. He wasone of six individuals on the CWS OversightCommittee that helped decide the locationfor the new downtown TD Ameritrade ParkOmaha, which will help keep the CWS intown for another 25 years.With <strong>Creighton</strong> serving as host, the CWShas established new attendance records insix of the past eight years at RosenblattStadium.Rasmussen was one of four regional winnersfrom the National Association of CollegiateDirectors of Athletics (NACDA) to take home a2004 GeneralSports TURF Systems AD of theYear Award.In terms of academics, <strong>Creighton</strong>’s reputationas one of the nation’s top academic institutionsis reflected in the success the <strong>Bluejays</strong>tudent-athletes have had in the classroomduring Rasmussen’s service as athletics director.<strong>Creighton</strong>’s baseball, men’s basketball,women’s basketball, volleyball, men’s andwomen’s cross country, women’s soccer andmen’s and women’s tennis teams all havereceived national awards for their academicsuccess. Bluejay student-athletes consistently<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>Director of Athletics Bruce Rasmussenown GPA’s of 3.25 or above.<strong>Creighton</strong>’s primary annual athletics fundraisingevents are the Bluejay Bash and theBluejay Jamboree. Under Rasmussen’s supervision,each of these events continues toraise record-breaking funds for <strong>Creighton</strong>athletics. Most notably, the 2009 Jamboreegenerated more than $350,000 through itsgourmet dinner, raffle and auction.Rasmussen accepted the associate athleticsdirector position in 1992 after a 12-yearrun as the winningest coach in <strong>Creighton</strong>women’s basketball history (196-147), culminatingin the program’s historic 1991-92season.The 1992 Western Athletic ConferenceCoach of the Year, Rasmussen led the 1991-92 Bluejay women to a program-record 28wins (28-4), the WAC regular-season andtournament championships and a first-roundNCAA Tournament victory in the program’sfirst-ever trip to the “Big Dance.” With that28-4 record in 1991-92, Rasmussen completedhis college coaching career with a 196-147record, good for a .571 winning percentage.After serving as associate athletics directorfor two years, 1992-94, Rasmussen wasnamed athletics director on Aug. 1, 1994.A native of Webster City, Iowa, Rasmussenand his wife, Jill, have five children: Megan(25), David (23), John (19), Katy (15) and Grace(12).<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>97


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>98<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>AcademicsAcademic and Athletic Success• <strong>Creighton</strong>’s student-athletes combined for a 3.35 GPA last spring. The student-athletes also own a 3.33 cumulative GPA, which was theschool’s best mark ever.• <strong>Creighton</strong> has won the MVC All-Academic Award in six of the past seven seasons.• The NCAA recently introduced a new tool for the evaluation of the academic quality of participating programs. The Academic ProgressReport is intended to gauge the progress student-athletes are making to degree completion and graduation. In the spring of 2010 <strong>Creighton</strong>had four teams post multi-year APR scores in the top 10 percent of all squads in their respective sports: men’s golf, women’s cross country,women’s golf and women’s volleyball.• 101 of <strong>Creighton</strong>’s 232 student-athletes (43.5 percent) earned a 3.50 GPA or better during the spring 2010 semester.• <strong>Creighton</strong> had 144 student-athletes make the Dean’s List at least once last year, including 71 student-athletes who earned the honor bothsemesters.• 16 student-athletes (6.9 percent) earned perfect 4.00 GPA’s during the spring 2010 semester.• 175 student-athletes (75.4 percent) earned a 3.00 GPA or better in the spring 2010 semester.• 11 teams (women’s basketball, crew, men’s cross country, women’s cross country, men’s golf, women’s golf, women’s soccer, softball,men’s tennis, women’s tennis and volleyball) had team GPA’s of 3.20 or better and every team owns a cumulative GPA of 2.74 or better.• <strong>Creighton</strong> tied for the national-best among men’s cross country programs with a cumulative 3.67 GPA.• <strong>Creighton</strong> received the 2010 American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award for having a team GPA of 3.34 last springand a 3.37 cumulative GPA. CU volleyball also won the award in 1998, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.• <strong>Creighton</strong> owns 32 CoSIDA Academic All-American honors. Last year softball pitcher Tara Oltman became <strong>Creighton</strong>’s first female to benamed a three-time Academic All-American.Outstanding Student-Athletes<strong>Creighton</strong> prides itself on the quality education it provides for its student-athletes. Those listed below were membersof the Dean’s List (3.5 GPA) in 2009-10. (*Earned Dean’s List honors both semesters.)<strong>Baseball</strong>Ty Blach*Michael Blatchford*John BoyleJoey BowensGage DanielsZane HinkelRobbie KnightBrandon KoenigsteinBobby LewisJordan MakovickaT.J. Roemmich*Jimmy Swift*Men’s BasketballMatthew DorwartKaleb KorverDerek SebastianTaylor Stormberg*Women’s BasketballKatie Frank*Chevelle HerringAlly JensenDaNae MooreKellie Nelson*Megan Neuvirth*Sam Schuett*Kelsey Woodard*Women’s CrewAnne BeetheAlex BlomquistKimberly BoehmKatherine Cameron*Sara Danielson*Roxane Delos SantosHannah DoenlenCourtney Hanson*Mallory HarperKayla Heimerman*Emily Keating*Christine Koehler*Jaryn LauMolly Meister*Shelby Takeshita*Kristina Ward*Men’s Cross CountryDan BarnettChris Boitano*Chris Culhane*Liam Dawson*Jared DittmanMichael FarleyZach Fuller*Mike Hitt*Casey Jergenson*Colin McDonald*Mike NeisiusKyle SerreynTom Shimp*Women’s Cross CountryAshley AltrichterEmily AltrichterHannah ConnealyEllen FisherMelissa GreigAubrey InmanMolly Jergenson*Lily KaftanCarleen O’Brien*Jacque ParkerLizzie PhilbinKylie ReganAnastasia Schmaltz*Izzy Squires*Kara Telfer*Elizabeth TimberlakeMen’s GolfJack Dressen*Corbin Gardner*John Rasmussen*Jimmy ZuegnerWomen’s GolfBetsy Conry*Celeste Gassman*Maggy Hejlek*Ashley Norris*Jill Stuckenschneider*Jaci Thode*Maureen WhiteMen’s SoccerAkin AkinrinadeByron DacyKyle Deremer*Andrew DuranBryan HoieBrian Holt*Nick O’NeillAndrew Ribeiro*Trent SenskeTucker Sindlinger*Seth SinovicJeff ThayerAlex ZanottoWomen’s SoccerTara Bailey*Jordan BruchKelly ConnollyKelsey CrockerCarey DahlquistEden HingwingKyla Hoskins*Sarah Kendall*Macy MauerTessa McKeone*Alicia Montgomery*Katie Murphy*Laura NasseriEmily OrbellClaire Zach*Mary ZapapasSoftballDanie BrinkmannMichelle Koch*Sara LoeffelholzTara Oltman*Emily PerrySara Petska*Christa Ruf*Kari Sakamoto*Sammy Snygg*Men’s TennisJ.T. ChristianBryan LubeConnor MaceyJames McAvoy*Shane MonaghanGabe Nagy*Ryan NormanKyle ObermeierBilly Paluch*Kurt Schroer*Women’s TennisLeesa Cadwallader*Sarah CadwalladerLindsey Erickson*Anna KirshenbaumLauren Mastro*Mary Pat McMullanKelsey SchmidtVolleyballLauren BloemkeMegan Bober*Brooke Boggs*Lisa Greisch*Jessica HoutsBrittany Moon*Allie Oelke*Alicia Runge*Sarah SchulzeSteve BraceAssistant AD/Director ofStudent-Athlete Support ServicesLisa ChippsAssistantAcademic CoordinatorAll-TimeAcademicAll-AmericansRick Apke 1978Krystle Campa 2003Zach Daeges 2005 and 2006Brody Deren 2004Becky Flynn 1995Christine Fukumoto 2005Heidi Geier 1998 and 1999Emily Greisch 2006Bill Hahn 1993Shane Havens 2003Dan Lawler 1999, 2000 and 2001Mike Lindeman 2003 and 2004Christy Lunceford 1997Tara Oltman 2008, 2009 and 2010Jessica Powers 1999Jamie Reiss 2007Ernie Rongish 1973Darin Ruf 2009Dave Schrage 1983Paul Silas 1964Jean Tierney 1983Anthony Tolliver 2007Carrie Welle 1998Matt Wieland 2005


College World SeriesThe NCAA DivisionI College World Serieshas called Omahahome every year since1950 and <strong>Creighton</strong><strong>University</strong> serves as thehost institution for theevent. Annually drawingmore than 225,000fans to the 11-dayevent, the College World Series is one of the nation’spremier sporting events, matching college baseball’stop eight teams in a double-elimination tournamentfor the national championship.The <strong>2011</strong> CWS will be the 62nd in Omaha andis scheduled for June 18-29 at TD Ameritrade ParkOmahaAll-AmericansThe <strong>Creighton</strong> baseball programhas produced 14 All-Americans in itshistory, including four first-teamers inthe 1990s: Dan Smith (1990), ScottStahoviak (1991), Chad McConnell(1992) and Ryan Gripp (1999).Others who have received All-Scott ReeseAmerica recognition include ScottServais (1988), Mike Heathcott (1991), Peyton Lewis(1999), Steve Grasley (2004), Tony Roth (2004), ScottReese (2005) and Zach Daeges (2006).In 2007, three pitchers received All-America honors.Ambidextrous reliever Pat Venditte was namedan All-American by four different publications, starterBen Mancuso was a third-team selection by Collegiate<strong>Baseball</strong> and reliever Andy Masten earned secondteamlaurels from the NCBWA.Dr. Lee C. BevilacquaInducted into the <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>University</strong> AthleticHall of Fame in 1988, Dr. Lee C. Bevilacqua becamethe first person associated with <strong>Creighton</strong> Athleticsto be honored by the Missouri Valley Conference Hallof Fame when he was presented the MVC Award ofMerit at the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies Sept.1, 1998, in St. Louis.Bevilacqua was <strong>Creighton</strong>’s volunteer team physicianfor 32 years (1962-82, 1986-98) until his passing inOctober of 1998, while on a road trip with the Bluejaymen’s soccer team.During his years of service, Bevilacqua neverreceived monetary compensation and always paid hisown way when he traveled with teams.MVC All-Centennial TeamAs part of its centennial celebration,the Missouri Valley Conference nameda baseball all-centennial team in 2007.<strong>Creighton</strong> was well-represented, as nine<strong>Bluejays</strong> were selected.Tony Roth (2002-05) was one of fiveplayers selected at second base. ScottServais (1986-88) at catcher and ZachDaeges (2003-06) at third base wereeach one of only four players selected attheir positions.The 1991 National Player of the YearTony RothScott Stahoviak (1989-91) was selected as a utilityplayer. Oneri Fleita (1987-88) was voted to the teamas one of four designated hitters.In the outfield, Dave Schrage (1980-83) was chosenas one of nine outfielders. He is the only personto earn all-conference honors as a player and laterreceive the league’s Coach of the Year award.Alan Benes (1991-93) and Dan Smith (1988-90)were voted onto the team as starting pitchers.Steve Grasley (2001-04) received the nod as a reliefpitcher.Hall of FameIn addition to his status as a Major League <strong>Baseball</strong>Hall of Famer, Bob Gibson was the first Bluejayinducted into the <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>University</strong> Athletics Hallof Fame in 1968. The <strong>Creighton</strong> Hall of Fame nowboasts 66 members, including 11 former baseballplayers.Joining Gibson in the <strong>Creighton</strong> Athletics Hallof Fame are Oneri Fleita (2000), Gil Passarella(1984), Dennis Rasmussen (1993), Randy Schwartz(1994), Jim Hendry (2001), Scott Servais (2003), ScottStahoviak (2005), Mike Heathcott (2006), Mike Finley(2007) and 2009 inductee Rick Freehling.Fight SongThe <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>University</strong> Fight Song is “The Whiteand the Blue,” with words and music by GordonRichmond.“The White and the Blue!Colors two, it is you we defend.Fearless for you,our might to the fight we will lend.So: wave, colors, waveWe will fight on for your glory.White and Blue!We will fight till the fight is won.”JaybackersThe booster group for <strong>Creighton</strong> Athletics, theJaybackers, contributed over $3.3 million to the athleticdepartment last year, primarily through membershipdonations and the annual Bluejay Jamboree heldin November.Endowed ScholarshipsThrough the generosity of its supporters, <strong>Creighton</strong>has established endowed scholarships that are awardedto student-athletes on a yearly basis. Most of thesescholarships go toward helping fifth-year studentathleteswho have completed their athletic eligibility.Below are the last names of donors with endowedscholarships that are available to baseball players:<strong>Baseball</strong> Only: Gradoville, Mangiameli, Palmer,QuinlanAll Sports: Barr, Bevilacqua, Cimpl, Coniglio, Dippel,Gibson (minority), Good, Heider, Hendriickson,Iwersen, Kiefer, Kroeger, Leavitt, Mailliard, McManus,Munson, Remde, Taylon, Fr. Hart, Fr. Schlegel.<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong><strong>Creighton</strong> TraditionsMissouri Valley ConferenceThe <strong>Creighton</strong> baseball team has been a memberof the Missouri Valley Conference since the 1977season. Prior to joining the Valley, the <strong>Bluejays</strong> playedas an independent.The oldest conference headquartered west of theMississippi River, The Valley is in its 103rd year ofexistence and began sponsoring baseball in 1947.Major LeaguersThe <strong>Creighton</strong> program has seen its share ofathletes move on to the professional ranks. The Jayshave had 73 players drafted by Major League <strong>Baseball</strong>teams since 1955 with 15 of them making it to a40-man roster. This includes 28 signees in the 1990sand 17 since 2000.Some of the more notable names from<strong>Creighton</strong>’s history are Bob Gibson, Dave McKay,Dennis Rasmussen, Scott Servais, Kimera Bartee,Scott Stahoviak and Alan Benes.Most recently the names of Zach Daeges, AdamSchaecher, Marc Lewis, Chase Odenreider, PatVenditte and Darin Ruf have been added to the list.USA <strong>Baseball</strong>Five Bluejay baseball players -- Chad McConnell,Chad Meyers, Dennis Rasmussen, Scott Servais andDan Smith -- have represented the United Statesin international competition. Scott Servais was amember of the gold-medal-winning baseball team atthe 1988 Seoul Olympics.<strong>Creighton</strong> was ranked in the latest Top 50 USA<strong>Baseball</strong> National Team Collegiate Programs by USA<strong>Baseball</strong>. The <strong>Bluejays</strong> came in tied for 23rd in therankings, which are based on a program’s contributionsto the U.S. National Team.Zach Daeges Scott Servais Dennis Rasmussen<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>99


<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>100This is Omaha


Think of Omaha as center court: adynamic and unique destination in thecenter of the country, full of action.Omaha has this special spirit that fills thecity like an arena full of fans whose teamjust won with a buzzer beater. Excitementabounds for what it has built, what it hasaccomplished and what’s still ahead.It’s a spirit born on the banks of theMissouri River, a city founded in 1854 byland speculators convinced they were atthe heart of something new. Soon after,the transcontinental railroad was builtand Omaha emerged as a hotbed of activityand new technologies.There is a great story about Omaha’sgrowth in the early days that really speaksto the pioneering spirit of the city. AsOmaha prepared to lay undergroundcables for telephones, workers were tryingto figure out the easiest way tostring the lines. Being an inventive bunch,Omahans solved the problem by gettingferrets to help carry the lines throughthe tunnels. Sounds extraordinary, but itworked. Today, Omaha is at the center ofthe telecommunications industry. Call fora hotel reservation from anywhere in theU.S. and you are probably calling Omaha.The city is home to the Hyatt, Marriott,Radisson, and Omni reservation centers.That infrastructure is also key to thenation’s defense. Offutt Air Force Base,home to STRATCOM, is based here.STRATCOM is the nation’s eyes, ears andmuscle when it comes to protecting thecountry.That spirit is also seen in Omaha’smodern day pioneers. Warren Buffett,one of the wealthiest men in the world,is a plainspoken Omaha-born and bredfinancial pioneer. When Warren speaks,people listen, learn and make money. Infact, as you look at the five Fortune 500companies that call Omaha home, theyare all innovators: Berkshire Hathaway,Union Pacific, ConAgra Foods, Mutual ofOmaha and Peter Kiewit Sons’.It’s not just the business communitythat embodies that spirit; you can also listento it, touch it, taste it and feel it whenyou visit Omaha.Home to the world’s largest indoorrainforest, next to the world’s largestindoor desert under the world’s largestgeodesic dome, Omaha’s Henry DoorlyZoo is a can’t miss when you’re in town.Experience what it’s like to go undergroundand see rare creatures that onlycome out at night, or surround yourselfwith sharks as you walk through an850,000-gallon underwater tunnel. Talkabout innovative: The zoo just spent $6million on a research facility allowing itto respond to national and internationalconservation needs.Omaha’s three Smithsonian-affiliatedmuseums offer a diverse cross sectionof art. Gaze at a 15,000-pound glasssculpture suspended in the air at theJoslyn Art Museum, hop on board HarryS. Truman’s press train at the DurhamHeritage Museum, or “pilot” a fighter jetat the Strategic Air and Space Museum,home to some of the most prized andrarely displayed military aircraft. Discoverhow nature can seem brand new as youwalk through over 100 acres of lush andrare flora at Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha’sBotanical Center.<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>Omaha, Neb.A view of the Omaha skyline at night. More than 800,000 people live in metro Omaha, andabout 1.2 million people live within a 50-mile radius.Omaha is a mecca to music pioneers,as the city is known by many as thenation’s premier hot spot for the indierock scene. It’s home to famed SaddleCreek Records and nationally renownedbands such as Bright Eyes, The Faint andCursive.Omaha is a city that never forgets itspast. The Old Market is the true mergingof old and new. The historic warehousedistrict was preserved and transformedinto the city’s art, shopping and diningdistrict. Unique shops and restaurantslining cobblestone streets, it’s a place toremember where you’ve been and whereyou’re going.The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian BridgeS-curves its way across the MissouriRiver. This one-of-a-kind structure isthe longest pedestrian bridge to link twostates.It’s just one more example of howOmaha stays fresh and innovative, allthanks to that indelible pioneering spirit.<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>101


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>102<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong><strong>Creighton</strong> Sports InformationShannon PivovarSports Information Intern/<strong>Baseball</strong> SID(402) 280-5801Email: shannonpivovar@creighton.eduRob AndersonSports Information Director(402) 280-5544Email: randerson@creighton.eduRob SimmsSports InformationAssociate Director(402) 280-2433Email: rsimms@creighton.eduThe award-winning <strong>Creighton</strong> SportsInformation Office is always interested inhelping the local and national media with itscoverage of the <strong>Bluejays</strong>. Listed on this pageare guidelines and services which the SportsInformation Office provides to aid you asyou do your job. Please feel free to contactSports Information Intern/<strong>Baseball</strong> SIDShannon Pivovar, Sports Information DirectorRob Anderson or Associate SID Rob Simmsfor assistance.Media CredentialsPlease contact <strong>Baseball</strong> SID Shannon Pivovarfor media credentials to <strong>Creighton</strong> baseballhome games. All media credential requests canbe written on official letterhead and addressedto:Shannon Pivovar<strong>Creighton</strong> Sports Information2500 California PlazaOmaha, NE 68178Credentials may also be requested by emailingShannon Pivovar. Credentials can be pickedup at the main entrance to the <strong>Creighton</strong>Sports Complex on game day.Any media planning to staff the TD AmeritradePark Omaha games will require a credential togain access to the press box and should contactthe <strong>Creighton</strong> Sports Information Officeat least one week prior to the games forparking information. Credentials for the TDAmeritrade Park Omaha games may be pickedup at the stadium’s will call window.Game Day ServicesMedia guides, updated statistics and notesfrom both participating schools will be availableupon arrival to the media area. At homegames, the <strong>Creighton</strong> Sports Information staffwill maintain a computerized box score thatmay be printed at any point in the game. Afterthe game, box scores will be printed in theNCAA format, unless otherwise requestedand faxed to the appropriate media outlets.The game narrative and updated <strong>Creighton</strong>statistics may also be faxed and e-mailed uponrequest. All of the above information is alsoaccessible on <strong>Creighton</strong>’s athletics website(www.gocreighton.com) shortly after games.InterviewsDuring the week, all player interviews mustbe coordinated through Shannon Pivovar.Interviews with head coach Ed Servais maybe arranged by calling Servais (402-280-2483)directly. The best time to reach coach Servaisis from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. On most days, Servaisand his players will be available for interviewsimmediately prior to or following practice.Game day player interviews prior to thegame are not permitted. Following a 10-minutecooling off period immediately after games,Servais and selected players will be available forinterviews just outside the <strong>Creighton</strong> dugout.Photo PolicyOnly accredited photographers on assignmentwill be issued credentials. Copies of therosters will be available in the media area.Photographers are not permitted on the fieldof play. They may shoot from behind the fenceon either the left field or right field line orfrom the bleachers. At TD Ameritrade ParkOmaha, photographers will be allowed in thecamera pits in both dugouts.Phone LinesMissouri Valley Conference policy requirestwo courtesy phone lines be provided for theofficial radio station of visiting member schools.For non-conference opponents, the same twophone lines will be afforded to the team’s officialradio station at no charge only if the same courtesyis reciprocal the next time <strong>Creighton</strong> playsthat team on the road. Visiting beat writers mayuse the same phone lines after the games.TV Coverage<strong>Creighton</strong> baseball has been on TV 54 timessince Coach Servais came to CU. The Jays havebeen seen on NET, Cox Channel 2, FSN, CBSCollege Sports and free video online in the MVCTournament. In the 54 televised games, the Jayshave averaged almost 4,000 in attendance. Inthe 14 match-ups with Nebraska that have beentelevised, attendance has averaged above 9,500.<strong>Creighton</strong> will be on ESPNU in the May 10 gamewith Nebraska at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha.Jays on the WebFans can keep up with all the scores andstatistics by going to www.gocreighton.com.Pre-game features, post-game recaps and livestats will be available for all <strong>2011</strong> baseball games.You can also become a fan of <strong>Creighton</strong> onFacebook (search for <strong>Creighton</strong> Athletics) andfollow the Jays on Twitter (@<strong>Creighton</strong>) for thelatest information.


Radio Broadcast InformationDavidGustafsonKOZN (1620 AM) and KOIL (1180 AM) will broadcast 34 regularseason Bluejay baseball games, including 22 home games, 12 roadgames and all postseason contests.David Gustafson andJohn Bishop will be on thecall. These games will alsobe webcast at 1620thezone.com, koilam1180.com, and atgocreighton.com.<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Broadcast ScheduleMon. March 21 vs BYU KOIL 1180 3:00 p.m.Tue. March 22 vs. BYU KOIL 1180 1:00 p.m.Sat. March 26 vs. North Dakota (DH) KOIL 1180 1:00 p.m.Sun. March 27 vs. North Dakota KOIL 1180 1:00 p.m.Mon. March 28 vs. North Dakota State KOIL 1180 3:00 p.m.Fri. April 1 vs. Portland KOIL 1180 4:00 p.m.Sat. April 2 vs. Portland KOIL 1180 2:00 p.m.Sun. April 3 vs. Portland KOZN 1620 1:00 p.m.Tue. April 5 at Nebraska KOZN 1620 6:30 p.m.Fri. April 8 at Illinois State KOIL 1180 4:30 p.m.Sat/ April 9 at Illinois State KOZN 1620 2:00 p.m.Sun. April 10 at Illinois State KOZN 1620 1:00 p.m.Wed. April 12 vs. Kansas State KOIL 1180 3:00 p.m.Fri. April 15 at Indiana State KOZN 1620 6:00 p.m.Sat. April 16 at Indiana State KOZN 1620 1:00 p.m.Sun. April 17 at Indiana State KOZN 1620 12:00 p.m.Tue. April 19 vs. Nebraska * KOZN 1620 6:30 p.m.Fri. April 22 vs. Southern Illinois * KOZN 1620 6:30 p.m.Sat. April 23 vs. Southern Illinois * KOZN 1620 2:00 p.m.Sun. April 24 vs. Southern Illinos * KOZN 1620 1:00 p.m.Tues. April 26 vs. Kansas * KOZN 1620 6:30 p.m.Fri. April 29 vs. Bradley * KOZN 1620 6:30 p.m.Sat. April 30 vs. Bradley * KOZN 1620 6:30 p.m.Sun. May 1 vs. Bradley * KOZN 1620 1:00 p.m.Fri. May 6 at Wichita State KOZN 1620 6:30 p.m.Sat. May 7 at Wichita State KOZN 1620 2:00 p.m.Sun. May 8 at Wichita State KOZN 1620 1:00 p.m.Tue. May 10 vs. Nebraska * KOZN 1620 7:00 p.m.Fri. May 13 at Evansville KOZN 1620 6:00 p.m.Sat. May 14 at Evansville KOZN 1620 2:00 p.m.Sun. May 15 at Evansville KOZN 1620 1:00 p.m.Tue. May 17 at Iowa KOZN 1620 6:05 p.m.Thur. May 19 vs. Missouri State * KOZN 1620 7:00 p.m.Fri. May 20 vs. Missouri State * KOZN 1620 7:00 p.m.Sat. May 21 vs. Missouri State * KOZN 1620 1:00 p.m.*Indicates game played at TD Ameritrade Park OmahaJohnBishopLocal NewspapersOmaha World-Herald14th & Dodge StreetsOmaha, NE 68102Phone: (402) 444-1000Fax: (402) 344-3343Editor: Thad LivingstonBeat Writer: Steve PivovarColumnist: Tom Shatel<strong>Creighton</strong>ian2500 California PlazaOmaha, NE 68178Phone: (402) 280-4058Fax: (402) 280-4730Editor: Matt EntringerLincoln Journal StarP.O. Box 81609926 P StreetLincoln, NE 68501Phone: (402) 473-7431Fax: (402) 473-7291Editor: Todd HenrichsCouncil Bluffs Nonpareil117 Pearl StreetCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503Phone: (712) 328-1811Fax: (712) 328-1597Editor: Steve SigafooseLocal TelevisionKETV (ABC, Ch. 7)27th & Dodge StreetsOmaha, NE 68131Phone: (402) 978-8957Fax: (402) 978-8931Director: Andy KendeighKMTV (CBS, Ch. 3)10714 Mockingbird DriveOmaha, NE 68127Phone: (402) 593-2706Fax: (402) 592-4714Sports Director: Travis MorganKPTM (FOX, Ch. 42)4625 Farnam StreetOmaha, NE 68132Phone: (402) 554-4286Fax: (402) 554-4279Sports Director: Adam Krueger<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong><strong>Creighton</strong> Media OutletsBluejay <strong>Baseball</strong> Media DirectoryNET SportsP.O. Box 83111Lincoln, NE 68501Phone: (402) 472-9333Fax: (402) 472-5347Producer: Jim CarmichaelWOWT (NBC, Ch. 6)3501 Farnam StreetOmaha, NE 68131Phone: (402) 233-7940Fax: (402) 233-7888Director: Ross JernstromLocal RadioKFAB (1110 AM)5010 Underwood AvenueOmaha, NE 68132Phone: (402) 556-5060Fax: (402) 556-8937KOMJ (1490 AM)andKHLP (1420 AM)11128 John Galt BoulevardOmaha, NE 68127Phone: (402) 592-5300Fax: (402) 596-9428Director: Kurt OwensKOZN (1620 AM)andKOIL (1180 AM)5011 Capitol AvenueOmaha, NE 68132Phone: (402) 342-2000Fax: (402) 342-7041Director: Kevin KuglerKXSP (590 AM)5030 N. 72nd StreetOmaha, NE 68134Phone: (402) 573-0590Fax: (402) 331-1348Wire ServicesOmaha Associated Press909 N. 96th Street, #104Omaha, NE 68114Phone: (402) 391-0031Fax: (402) 391-1412Primary Writer: Eric Olson<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong> Meet the Staff Meet the Players Opponents 2010 in Review Records and History This is <strong>Creighton</strong>103


Records and History 2010 in Review Opponents Meet the Players Meet the Staff <strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Baseball</strong>This is <strong>Creighton</strong>104<strong>Creighton</strong> <strong>Bluejays</strong>Missouri Valley ConferenceFrom its early beginning to its current standing on the map ofcollege athletics, the Missouri Valley Conference continues to beproactive in its approach as it enters its 104th year in 2010-11.The nation’s second-oldest NCAA Division I conference is aleader in college athletics and one of the nation’s most progressiveconferences.The Missouri Valley Conference enters a new decade facinga rapidly changing environment in NCAA Division I athleticsas conference expansion and realignment swept the nation inthe summer of 2010. Although The Valley was untouched, theleague will remain vigilant in monitoring changes or potentialchanges in other conferences that might impact membership, orpresent opportunities for expansion.Men’s basketball continues to be the engine that drives Valleyathletic programs. With UNI’s NCAA Sweet 16 appearance in2010, the league has had four different Sweet 16 teams since2006, and The Valley is the only non-BCS league with morethan two different Sweet 16 teams in that span. Notably, a runof nine straight seasons with two or more teams in the NCAAsended in 2007, as the past three seasons have seen only thetournament champion included in the NCAA field.Last year, UNI’s team swept both the regular season andState Farm MVC Tournament titles, earning the Valley’s loneNCAA Tournament berth in the process. The Panthers escapedwith a 69-66 victory over UNLV in the NCAA’s opening round.UNI then became the first MVC team to beat a #1 seed in theNCAA Tournament since Cincinnati beat #1-ranked Ohio Statein the NCAA championship game in 1962, when it toppled#1-seeded Kansas 69-67. Ali Farokhmanesh’s key field goalsin the final moments of both tournament games sealed thosevictories and the Panthers finished with a school-record 30 wins(30-5), losing to Michigan State in the Sweet 16 in St. Louis.Notably, The Valley made history in March 2007 with recordattendance for four days at St. Louis’ Scottrade Center as 85,074fans turned out to watch the five sessions of the tournament.The two sellout crowds of 22,612 for both the semifinals andfinal of the 2007 State Farm Tournament set an all-time attendancerecord for basketball at the arena and also gave TheValley the distinction of having the largest championship crowdof any of the 30 NCAA conference tournaments in 2007. TheState Farm MVC Tournament continues to be a spectacularshowcase for the league, and the MVC has extended the tournamentagreement with the Scottrade Center that will keep ArchMadness in St. Louis through 2013. At the <strong>2011</strong> State FarmMVC Championship, the league will surpass one million in totalattendance for the event, now in its 21st year.In women’s basketball, the MVC matched a league-hightying six teams earning post-season berths, while 2010 markedthe 11th straight season that The Valley earned at least threepost-season bids. Illinois State advanced to the semifinals of theWNIT, marking the fourth time in league history that a Valleyschool has played in the WNIT semifinals, while Bradley andWichita State earned their first-ever postseason wins in programhistory. UNI won its first-ever State Farm MVC Championshiptitle, earning its first berth to the NCAA Tournament field of 64.The conference remains committed to keeping the tournamentat a neutral site at the Family Arena in St. Charles Mo., as establishinga neutral site remains a huge part of the overall effort toimprove women’s basketball in The Valley.In volleyball, for the sixth time in league history, two MVCteams were invited to dance in the 2009 NCAA VolleyballChampionship – UNI and Wichita State. With first-round winsover Washington State and Saint Louis, respectively, it markedjust the second time in MVC history that two teams advanced tothe second round of the NCAA Tournament in the same season(2006 – Missouri State and UNI).In baseball, Illinois State clinched a share of the regular-seasonMVC title for the first time in league history, and the Redbirdstook home the State Farm MVC Tournament trophy as well,topping host and top-seeded Wichita State. Illinois State earnedits second bid to the NCAA Tournament.In softball, the MVC returned to its multi-bid status after aone-year hiatus, sending two teams – <strong>Creighton</strong> and Illinois State– to the NCAA Tournament. The 2010 campaign marked theseventh time in eight seasons that The Valley has placed multipleteams into the NCAA field.In men’s soccer, for the 13th time in league history, at leasttwo MVC teams were invited to dance in the 2009 NCAAMen’s Soccer Championship – Drake and Missouri State. TheBulldogs won their first league tournament championship andsaw its magical run end at the NCAA Elite Eight, falling to No.4 North Carolina, 2-1. The 2009 campaign marked the thirdstraight season and the ninth time in the past 10 years that aValley men’s soccer team advanced to the Quarterfinal Roundof the NCAA Championship.During the tenure of Doug Elgin, The Valley’s ninth andlongest-tenured commissioner, The Valley has been aggressive inhosting NCAA events in St. Louis. Since 1998, the MVC servedas host for a staggering nine NCAA tournament events in the13-year period, which has made St. Louis one of the most frequentstops on the NCAA Tournament trail. The Valley hostedWomen’s Final Fours in 2001 and 2009, and the Men’s Final Fourin 2005.The seeds for the creation of the conference were plantedby eight administrators representing five institutions, who met atthe Midland Hotel in Kansas City, Mo., on Jan. 12, 1907. The fiveschools which formed the Missouri Valley Intercollegiate AthleticAssociation were Washington <strong>University</strong> of St. Louis, and thestate universities of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. Twomonths after the initial meeting, two more schools -- Drake<strong>University</strong> and Iowa State College -- were admitted.In the fall of 1907, basketball became the first competitivesport. Today, the Missouri Valley Conference sponsors thefollowing sports: baseball, men’s and women’s basketball,men’s and women’s cross country and track & field (indoor andoutdoor), men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer,softball, women’s swimming and diving, men’s and women’s tennis,and women’s volleyball.Athletic accomplishments on the men’s athletics side include14 national basketball championships, 16 trips to the NCAAFinal Four, a 1989 national baseball championship and 19College World Series qualifiers. In 2010, Missouri State’s men’sbasketball program won the CollegeInsider.com PostseasonTournament, the league’s first national title in men’s basketballsince 1982 (Bradley, NIT). In 2001, Missouri State added to TheValley women’s accomplishments, as the Lady Bears advancedto the Women’s Basketball Final Four in St. Louis. <strong>Creighton</strong>(2004) and Missouri State (2005) have claimed national championships(WNIT) in women’s basketball, while MSU also has a1992 NCAA Women’s Final Four appearance, and <strong>Creighton</strong>(2003), Drake (1999) and Illinois State (2009) have made semifinaltrips to the WNIT postseason tournament.Indeed, the inclusion of women’s programs under The Valleybanner has provided a boost. The Gateway Collegiate AthleticConference -- which began in 1982 -- merged with the MissouriValley Conference and was unveiled as part of the new conferenceon July 1, 1992.While the inclusion of women’s sports under a comprehensiveathletic umbrella is a recent development in the league’sstoried history, over the years, Valley student-athletes andcoaches have become household names during the league’sillustrious history, both during their collegiate careers and, forsome, professional careers.In fact, The Valley began honoring that tradition in the summerof 1997, when the conference began its athletics Hall ofFame. Hersey Hawkins of Bradley, Larry Bird of Indiana State,Wes Unseld of Louisville, Coach Henry Iba of Oklahoma State,Dave Stallworth of Wichita State, Ed Macauley of Saint Louis,and Oscar Robertson of Cincinnati were members of the initialinduction class. Currently, more than 60 former players,coaches and alumni dot the league’s Hall of Fame.In the fall of 1997, <strong>Creighton</strong>’s Johnny Torres was named thecollegiate male soccer player of the year for a second straightyear, while SMU’s Luchi Gonzalez (2001) and Tulsa’s Ryan Pore(2004) have also earned a National Player of the Year honorin men’s soccer. Meanwhile league member Wichita State hasproduced three national collegiate players of the year in baseball,including Joe Carter (1981), Phil Stephenson (1982) and DarrenDreifort (1993).League members include Bradley, <strong>Creighton</strong>, Drake,Evansville, Illinois State, Indiana State, Missouri State, NorthernIowa, Southern Illinois, and Wichita State. Central Arkansas andSouthern Illinois-Edwardsville are men’s soccer affiliates, beginningin 2010.1818 Chouteau Ave.St. Louis, MO 63103Phone: (314) 421-0339Fax: (314) 421-0620www.mvc.orgMVC StaffDoug Elgin - CommissionerPatty Viverito - Senior Associate CommissionerJoe Mitch - Associate CommissionerJack Watkins - Associate Commissioner forMarketing and TelevisionMike Kern - Associate Commissioner forCommunicationsMary Mulvenna - Assistant Commissioner forComplianceKelli Briscoe - Director of Communications & SportsAdministrationKristin Gregory - Assistant Director ofCommunications & SportsDerrick Docket - Director of New Media& TechnologyRich Steed - Chief Financial OfficerLori Brutton - Assistant to Chief Financial OfficerMaxine Day - Executive AssistantCarla Fight - Assistant to the Commissioner2010-11 ChampionshipsOct. 8-10 Individual Tennis (W) - Normal, Ill.Oct. 30 Cross Country (M/W) - Wichita, Kan.Nov. 5-7 Soccer (W) - Omaha, Neb.Nov. 10-14 Soccer (M) - Peoria, Ill.Nov. 25-27 Volleyball - Wichita, Kan.Jan. 21-23 Individual Tennis (M) - Des Moines, IowaFeb. 17-19 Swimming & Diving (W) - Carbondale, Ill.Feb. 26-27 Indoor Track & Field (M/W) - Cedar Falls, IowaMar. 3-6 MVC Basketball (M) - St. Louis, Mo.Mar. 10-13 MVC Basketball (W) - St. Charles, Mo.April 22-23 Golf (W) - Normal, Ill.April 25-26 Golf (M) - Lake of the Ozarks, Mo.Apr. 29-May 1 Tennis (M/W) - St. Louis, Mo.May 12-14May 13-15May 24-28Bradley<strong>Creighton</strong>DrakeEvansvilleIllinois StateIndiana StateMissouri StateNorthern IowaSouthern IllinoisWichita StateDoug ElginCommissionerSoftball - Springfield, Mo.Outdoor Track & Field (M/W) - Cedar Falls, Iowa<strong>Baseball</strong> - Omaha, Neb.League Schoolswww.bradleybraves.comwww.gocreighton.comwww.godrakebulldogs.comwww.gopurpleaces.comwww.goredbirds.comwww.gosycamores.comwww.missouristatebears.comwww.unipanthers.comwww.siusalukis.comwww.goshockers.comKelli Briscoe<strong>Baseball</strong> SID


BLUEJAYDEFENSE<strong>Creighton</strong>’s defense finished second in thecountry last season with a .980 fieldingpercentage. They led the nation in errorsper game, with just 41 errors in 52 games.Coach Servais has coached three goldgloves in seven seasons. His teams havehad above a .965 fielding percentage everyseason he has been at the helm of Bluejaybaseball. That puts <strong>Creighton</strong> at the topof the list in fielding percentage in thoseseven years. The <strong>Bluejays</strong> have committedthe fewest errors in Division I since2004, with just 370 (38 less than the secondplace team). The Jays are also sixth in thecountry in the last seven years under Servaisin double plays per game, turning 1.02per game.

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