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Baseball
Profiles 2007
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Jack
Amidei - RHP...Ht. 6'0...Wt. 195...Sophomore
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Major: Marketing
Littleton, CO (Dixie State / Heritage High School)
At
Dixie State: Letterwinner
Had a .277 batting average
Was
one game away from the JUCO World Series. At Heritage High
School: Three year letterwinner
League Champion
Top
40 Game participant
Also played football.
Personal: Son of Mike and Kim Amidei
Brother of
Joe
Chose MSC for its strong baseball history and tradition
Goal
is to help the team win a National Title
Enjoys baseball,
movies and bowling.
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Greg Anderson - Outfield
Ht. 6-0
Wt. 175
Freshman
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Major: Undecided
Tempe, AZ (Marcos de Niza High School)
At Marcos de Niza High School: Three year letterwinner in
baseball
Two-time state playoff qualifier
Two-time
team MVP and First Team All-Region
All-State Honorable
Mention
Second Team All-State
All-Star Game
Scholar
Athlete
National Honor Society
D.E.C.A.
Personal: Son of Howard and Marcia Anderson
Brother
of Matt and Monica
Chose MSC for its baseball program
He
enjoys all sports, the outdoors, snowboarding, wakeboarding
and quading.
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Brett
Armour - Pitcher
Ht. 6-2
Wt. 190
Senior
Bats: Right
.Throws: Right
Major: Business Management
Fruita, CO (Oral Roberts University / Fruita-Monument High School)
As a Junior (2006): Letterwinner
RMAC Champion
Regional
Qualifier
RMAC Tournament Most Valuable Pitcher
RMAC
All-Tournament Team
Had a 5-4 record
3.44 ERA
Led
the team and finished second in the conference in saves(6)
59
strikeouts.
At Oral Roberts University: Two year letterwinner
Played
in Sophomore All-star Showcase
Named to All-star team against
USA National Team...Led the team in ERA.
At Fruita-Monument High School: Two-sport athlete: baseball
and golf
Three-year letter winner in both sports
Golf
and baseball captain senior year
Made it to state tournament
in baseball sophomore through senior year
Golf Regional
and State qualifier senior year
Only pitched four games
in high school
National Honor Society
Academic All-American.
Personal: Son of David and Kristy
Brother of Jordan
Chose
MSC for its competitive program and location
Goal is to
play professionally
Hopes to play until someone says he
can't
Enjoys fly-fishing, golf, basketball, and football
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Jason Bargar - Pitcher
Ht. 5-11
Wt. 185
Junior
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Major: History/Education
San Jose, CA (San Jose City College / Oak Grove High School)
As
a Junior (2006):
Red shirted.
At
San Jose City College: Two-year letterman
Second-team
All-Conference
Led all junior colleges in California
in saves
Set career saves record
Set school record
for most pitching appearances in a season
Honorable mention.
At Oak Grove High School: Two-sport athlete: baseball
and football
Four-time baseball letter winner
Football
letterman
Baseball Honorable Mention All-Conference as
sophomore
First-team All-Conference baseball as Junior
Football
Special Teams Player of the Year as Senior
First-team
All-Conference baseball as Senior
Senior All-star game
baseball
Football school record for most punt returns
Graduated
in the top 15% of his class
Magnum Cum Lade.
Personal: Son of Tony Dias and Stacy Bargar
Chose
MSC for its baseball programs prestige and community
Goal
is to do the best he can to help the program win, get drafted,
and win National Championship
Career goal is to be a
high school teacher and baseball coach
Enjoys computers,
fishing, riding dirt bikes and movies.
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Blaine Bernades - Catcher
Ht. 5-9
Wt. 180
Senior
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Major: Kinesiology-Sports Management
Lahaina, HI (Lahainaluna High School)
As
a Junior (2006):
Letterwinner
RMAC Champion
Regional Qualifier
Started
44 games for the Mavs
Honorable Mention All-RMAC
Had
a .357 Batting Average
33 RBI's
6 Homeruns
Recorded
318 put outs, and 29 assists.
As a Sophomore (2005): Letterman
Played in 25
games, starting 11
Had 13 hits, 12 runs batted in, with
an on base percentage of .345
Recorded 104 put outs,
9 assists, one error for a .991 fielding percentage
Batting
average of .265.
As a Freshman (2004): Letterman
Played in 15 games,
starting six
Had six hits, four runs batted in, with
an on base percentage of .345
Recorded 64 put outs, seven
assists, one error for a .986 fielding percentage.
At Lahainaluna High School: Two-sport athlete: football
and baseball
All-Conference selection in football
All-Conference selection in baseball
Batted .461 as
a senior
Team Captain on football and baseball team
Voted
Most Valuable Player as a senior for football and baseball.
Personal:
Majoring in Kinesiology-Sports Management
Son of Merle
and Branden Bernades
Brother of Tami
Chose MSC
for its great baseball program, facilities and environment
Goal is to win the RMAC Title, West Regional Title
and a National Championship
Hopes to play professional
baseball
Enjoys surfing, snowboarding, listening to reggae
music, playing video games, working out and hanging out with
friends.
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Ryan
Bernal - First Base
Ht. 5-11
Wt. 180
Freshman
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Major: Undecided
Grand Junction, CO (Grand Junction High School)
At
Grand Junction High School:
Three-time letterwinner in baseball
Two-time league and
district champion
State Champion
All-State Honorable
Mention
First Team All-Conference.
Personal:
Son of Jim and Marlys
Brother of Chris
Chose MSC
for its location, baseball program and coaches
His cousin,
Bryan, wrestles for the University of Wyoming
Athletic
goal is to win an RMAC Championship and National Title
Loves
to watch the Food Network
Enjoys playing video games,
watching movies and hanging out with friends.
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Matt Bodenchuk - Infield
Ht. 6-4
Wt. 205
Junior
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Major: Marketing / Management
Boulder, CO (Fairview High School)
As
a Sophomore (2006):
Letterwinner
RMAC Champion
Regional Qualifier
2nd
Team All-RMAC
Started 53 games
Had a .355 batting
average
65 hits
Led the team and tied for fifth
in the conference with 19 doubles
40 RBI's.
As a Freshman (2005): Letterwinner
Played in 15
games, starting one
Batted .474 with 7 runs batted in,
7 runs, and 9 hits
RMAC Champion
NCAA Regional
Tournament berth.
As a Freshman (2004): Redshirt
Dean's List.
At Fairview High School: Two-sport athlete: basketball
and baseball
All-Conference baseball selection
All-Region baseball selection
American Legion State
Champion
All-State Honorable Mention in baseball
All-County, All-League, All-Region and All-State 2nd Team
Batted .586 throughout high school career
Graduated
with honors and a perfect 4.0 GPA
Member of the Future
Business Leaders of America
Student Council.
Personal:
Majoring in Business Administration and Marketing
Career
highlight is winning state championship as a junior
Son of Sharon Klipping and Dennis Bodenchuk
Chose MSC
for its great baseball program
Career goal is to play
Major League Baseball
Member of Future Business Leaders
of America
Enjoys skiing, water-skiing and learning to
play the guitar.
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Blake
Carlquist - Outfield
Ht. 6-4
Wt. 215
Sophomore
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Major: Education
Delta, CO (Delta High School)
As
a Sophomore (2006):
Redshirted.
As a Freshman (2005): Played in 8 games
RMAC Champion
NCAA
Regional Tournament berth.
At Delta High School: Three sport athlete: baseball,
basketball, and football
Three-time baseball letter winner
Three-time
basketball letter winner
.Football letterman
Three-time
baseball All-Conference
Three-time basketball All-Conference
Two-time
baseball All-State
Two-time football All-Conference...League
Champions as Senior.
Personal:
Majoring in Education
Career highlight is playing
in the Perfect Game National Showcase
Son of Bill and
Kay Carlquist
Brother of Casey
Goal is to win the
West Region Championship
Hopes to become a teacher and
a coach
Dad played football at Oregon State
Once
attacked by a goose
Chose MSC for the opportunity to
play collegiate baseball
Enjoys fishing and riding bulls.
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Chris
Cassell - Outfield
Ht. 6-0
Wt. 192
Junior
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Major: Business Management
Las Vegas, NV (Feather River JC/Palo Verde HS)
At
Feather River JC: Two-time
letterwinner
Two-time All-Conference
Two-time playoff
qualifier
Division Champion.
At Palo Verde High School: Three-time baseball letterwinner
Two-time
Division Champion
Three-time All-Conference player
Two-time
All-League and All-Southern Nevada selection
Graduated
with honors.
Personal:
Majoring in Business Management
Son of Mike and Janell
Cassell
Brother of Jenna
Chose MSC for its baseball
program
Enjoys fishing and being outdoors.
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Patrick Cheever - Pitcher
Ht. 6-2
Wt. 185
Senior
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Major: Criminology
Cheyenne, WY (Western Nebraska C.C. / Cheyenne East HS)
As
a Junior (2006):
Letterwinner
RMAC Champion
Regional qualifier
Finished
the season with a 9.39 ERA
A 1-3 record
Five starts
23
innings pitched.
At Western Nebraska CC: Earned Second Team All-Conference
Set
team strikeout record as a freshman...Team took second at
conference tournament.
At Cheyenne East High School: Three-time letter winner
Three-time
state champions
Regional runner-up sophomore year.
Personal:
Son of Dan and Janice Cheever
Brother or Luke and
Shay
Husband of Lyllian
Father of Jodyn
Chose
MSC for its prestigious baseball program
Hopes to become
professional ping-pong player
Enjoys poker, motorcycle
riding, and hanging out with family.
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Jason
Enewold - Pitcher
Ht. 6-1
Wt. 200
Senior
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Major: Exercise Science
Rifle, CO (Albertson College of Idaho/ Rifle High School)
At
Albertson College:
Letterwinner
All-Conference relief pitcher.
At
Rifle High School: Two-sport athlete in baseball and football
All-State
in football and baseball.
Personal:
Son of Dan and Jennifer Enewold
Brother of Bryce and
Taira
His brother, Bryce, plays for the Mavs baseball
team
Chose MSC for its location and successful baseball
program
Goal is to pitch again after reconstructive surgery
Enjoys
hunting, fishing, camping and listening to music.
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Curtis Englehart - First Base
Ht. 6-2
Wt. 190
Junior
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Major: History
Delta, CO (Trinidad State JC/Delta HS)
At
Trinidad State JC:
Two-time letterwinner
First Team All-Conference
Second
Team All-Conference.
At Delta High School: Football letterwinner
Football
Team MVP
Football All-Conference selection
Two-year
letterwinner in baseball
League Champion
Two-time
All-Conference selection
All-State selection
Academic
All-State Honorable Mention
Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Personal:
Majoring in History
Son of Rich and Christie Englehart
Brother
R.J. plays for the Mavs
Chose MSC for its location and
great baseball program
Athletic goal is to be a part
of a winning tradition
Enjoys golf, fly fishing and hunting.
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Rich Englehart - Pitcher
Ht.6-2
Wt. 205
Senior
Throws: Right
Major: Sport & Fitness Management
Delta, CO (Delta High School)
As
A Junior(2006):
Letterman
RMAC Champion
Regional Qualifier
4.66
ERA
Seven appearances
Six Strikeouts.
As a Sophomore(2005): Letterman
RMAC Championship
12.60
ERA, .400 batting average, 25 at bats, and 7 hits.
As a Freshman(2004): Letterman
Played in six games
Recorded
one hit, scored four runs and two runs batted in.
At Delta High School: Three-sport athlete: football
(quarterback), basketball (guard), baseball (shortstop)
Three-time
letter winner in all three sports
Captain of the football
team
Passed for more than 1,000 yards
Voted
Most Valuable Player on offense
First-team All-Conference
quarterback
Offensive MVP
Team Captain
First-team
All-Conference shooting guard
First-team All-Conference
shortstop
Had a .946 fielding average
Student
Council
National Honor Society... Student Body Treasurer
in Student Council.
Personal:
Majoring in sport and fitness management
Son of Richard
and Cristie
Known as "RJ" among teammates
Married
to Rachel
Brother, Curtis, plays for the Mavs
Member
of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Father, Rich,
played football for one year and was the baseball team's starting
first baseman for four years at MSC
Chose MSC for its
great baseball tradition, location, facilities, and coaching
staff
Career highlight was being the tying run on Willie
Hinojosa's walk-off homerun against CSU-Pueblo (2004) to win
the series
Goal is to win a National Championship
Enjoys
air-chairing, wake-boarding, "dominating" his brother
in NCAA Football '07, spending time with his beautiful wife,
hanging out with friends and family.
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Jerod
Estey - Outfielder
Ht. 6-2
Wt. 205
Junior
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Major: Computer Information Systems
Craig, CO (Colo. NW CC / Nevada-Las Vegas / Moffat County HS)
As a Sophomore(2006): Letterwinner
RMAC Champion
Regional
Qualifier
RMAC All-Academic Team
Finished fourth on
the team with a .385 batting average
Played in 45 games
Nine
doubles
31 RBI's
Three stolen bases.
At Colorado Northwestern CC (2005): Letterman
Started
every game.
As a Freshman: Redshirted
Had surgery on shoulder.
At Moffat County High School: Four-time letter winner
Four-time
All-Conference
Won Jr. Olympics with team in Florida as
a sophomore
Two-time All-State
Denver Post 4A Player
of the Year as Junior
Played in Top 40 Game at Coors Field
as senior
Drafter by Phillies in 45th round in 2003
National Honor Society
3.98 GPA
President of Fellowship
of Christian Athletes
Personal: Son of Wayne and Terri
Chose MSC for its
great baseball program, location and good college town
Goal
is o win a National Championship and continue his baseball career
Aspires
to have a successful job in the IT field
Once owned a moped
Can
only wink with one eye
Enjoys golfing, snow-skiing, backpacking,
hunting, air-chairing and being at the lake.
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Travis
Fox - Pitcher
Ht. 5-10
Wt. 170
Senior
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Major: Business
Westminster, CO (Arapahoe CC / Stanley Lake High School)
As
a Junior(2006):
Letterwinner
RMAC Champion
Regional qualifier
5.40
ERA
Six appearances
Four Strikeouts.
As a Sophomore (2005): Letterman
.Pitched 33.2
innings in 15 appearances...Finished 2-3 on the year with
four starts and a 7.22 ERA...Second on the team with 2 saves...Recorded
42 strikeouts...RMAC Champion...NCAA West Regional Tournament
berth.
At Arapahoe CC: Letterman
Posted a 4-6 overall
record and a 3.58 earned run average
Pitched 80 innings.
At Stanley Lake High School: Two-sport athlete: baseball
and football
Two-time baseball letterman
Two-time
football letterman
Two-time football Honorable Mention
All-Conference
First-team football All-Region as Kick
Returner
Two-time baseball First-team All-Conference
Two-time
baseball First-team All-Region
Honorable Mention baseball
All-State
Played in Top 40 Game at Coors Field
Personal: Majoring in business
Son of Sharon and
Terry Fox
Brother of Tony
Chose MSC for the opportunity
to play at one of the top programs in the nation
Goal
is to win National Championship and get drafted
Hopes
to be successful
Career highlight is playing in the Top
40 Game at Coors Field
Enjoys snowboarding and wakeboarding.
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Freddie
Hampe - Pitcher
Ht. 6-3
Wt. 200
Junior
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Major: Business Management
Mequon, WI (Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth / Homestead High School)
As a Sophomore(2006): Letterman
RMAC Champion
Regional
qualifier
Finished with a 4.83 ERA
1-1 record
Started
seven games
31.2 innings pitched
41 strikeouts.
At the University of Minn.-Duluth: Letterman
Team
took third in conference.
At Homestead High School: Two-sport athlete: baseball
and basketball
Three-time baseball letter winner
Two-time
basketball letter winner
Three-time baseball All-Conference
Two-time
basketball All-Conference
Two-time All-District baseball
All-State
baseball as senior
League Champions as senior
State
runners-up as junior
Personal: Son of Fred and Becci
Brother of Casey
Chose
MSC for its good baseball program and location
Goal is
to achieve his highest potential
Won Ping-Pong tournament
in high school
Enjoys playing sports, fishing, the outdoors,
watching movies, boating and hanging our with friends.
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Chandler Herdt - Outfielder
Ht. 6-4
Wt. 195
Junior
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Major: Kinesiology
Gilbert, AZ (Chandler-Gilbert CC / Gilbert High School)
At
Chandler-Gilbert CC:
Two-time letterwinner
Elected to Sophomore All-star Game.
At Gilbert High School: Three-year letterwinner
State
Runner-up
First Team All-Conference
Four year Golden
Scholar
Presidential Academic Scholarship
Sports
Medicine.
Personal: Son of Bryan and Stephanie
Brother of
Taylor, Hunter and Tanner
Chose MSC for its location,
reputation and coaching staff
Goal is to win a National
Championship
Aspires to be a high school or college athletic
director and baseball coach
Enjoys hunting, trap shooting
and basketball.
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Kyle Hogue - Third Base
Ht. 6-2
Wt. 200
Junior
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Major: K-12 Kinesiology
Loveland, CO (Otero JC / Mountain View High School)
At
Otero Junior College:
Letterwinner
All-Region.
At Mountain View High School: Two sport athlete, lettering
in baseball and football
Three-time baseball All-Conference
player
Two-time District Champion
Two-time All-Area
player
Baseball State Champion
Football District
Champion and All-State player
League MVP.
Personal: Son of Clint Hogue and Christi Halsey
Aspires
to be a P.E. teacher, coach football and baseball. Loves artichoke
dip and cookies
Enjoys hunting, fishing and lifting.
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Eric Lamb - Pitcher
Ht. 6-2
Wt. 180
Junior
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Major: Marketing
Peoria, AZ (Glendale CC / Sunrise Mountain High School)
At
Glendale Community College: Two-time
letterwinner
League runner-up
Sophomore All-star
Game.
At
Sunrise Mountain High School: Three-year letterwinner
in baseball
Two-time regional runner-up
Regional
Champion
All-Region honorable mention
First Team
All-State
Team MVP
All-star Game
Super 50 game
State
record holder for no-hitters (3).
Personal: Son of Terry and Janice Lamb
Brother
of Amanda and Melissa
Chose MSC for the chance to compete
for a National Title
Goal is to get drafted and play
as long as possible
Hates lettuce
Enjoys rock climbing,
volleyball and X-Box.
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Bobby
Leigh - Outfield
Ht. 6-2
Wt. 210
Junior
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Major: Marketing
Arvada, CO (Univ. of the Pacific / Dixie State / Pomona High
School)
At
Dixie State:
Letterwinner.
At University of the Pacific: Letterwinner.
At Pomona High School: Two-year letterwinner
State
Champion
All-Region
All-Conference
All-State
All-Colorado
Louisville
All-American
Led the state in homeruns.
Personal: Son of Bob Leigh and Kelly Weil
Brother
of Stacey
Sister, Stacey, plays softball for Colorado
State University
Chose MSC for its baseball program
Goal
is to play professional baseball
Hates chocolate and
sweets
Enjoys golf and fishing.
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Justin Little - 2B / Outfield
Ht. 6-1
Wt. 175
Sophomore
Bats: Left/Right
Throws: Right
Major: Biology
Broomfield, CO (Legacy High School)
As
a Freshman(2006): Letterwinner
RMAC
Champion
Regional qualifier
RMAC Freshman of the
Year
Honorable Mention All-RMAC
Finished third on
the team and fifth in the conference with a .403 batting average
Led
the team and fourth in the conference in steals (21)
Started
41 games
Eight doubles
One triple
Two homeruns
.476 on base percentage
35 RBI's.
At Legacy High School: Two-sport athlete: baseball
and football
Four-time baseball letter winner
Three-time
football letter winner
All-Region baseball as freshman
Three-time
First-team All-Conference baseball
League Champions baseball
sophomore and junior years
Honorable Mention All-Conference
football
All-Conference football
All-State football
Played
in Top 40 baseball game in 2005
4.0 GPA all four years
of high school
Principles Honor Roll
Personal: Son of Mike and Cyndee
Brother of Colton
and Kaylyn
Chose MSC because it's the best baseball in
Colorado
Goal is to be a professional athlete
Aspires
to be a Doctor
Hates Chinese food
Enjoys
Ping-Pong, fishing, hunting, and hanging out with friends.
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Andrew Martinez - Infield
Ht. 5-9
Wt. 155
Junior
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Major: Business Management
Grand Junction, CO (Central High School)
As
a Sophomore (2006):
Letterwinner
RMAC Champion
Regional qualifier
As a Freshman (2005): Letterwinner...Played in 18 games
with 11 starts...Hit .341 with 12 runs scored and 8 runs batted
in...Recorded 3 sacrifice hits and 2 for 2 in stolen bases...Had
17 putouts and 37 assists...Fielding percentage of .915...RMAC
Champion...NCAA West Regional Tournament berth.
At Central High School: Three-time All-Conference First
Team selection
Three-time All-State performer
Three-time
Academic All-State honorable mention.
Personal: Son of Michael and Joann
Brother of
Dominic, Anthony, and Katie
Chose MSC for its baseball
and business programs
Hopes to have own business
Easy
to get along with
Hates ketchup
Sings when he gets
nervous
Enjoys fishing, especially fly-fishing, camping,
being outdoors, and hanging out with friends.
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Matt
Miller - First Base/ Designated Hitter
Ht. 6-6
Wt.
235
Junior
Bats; right
Throws: Right
Major: Psychology
Orange, CA (Cypress JC/ Orange Lutheran High School)
At
Cypress Junior College:
Two-year letterwinner
First Team all-Conference
Regional
qualifier
State qualifier.
At Orange Lutheran High School: Four-year letterwinner
Two-time
League Champion
Three-time First Team All-League
Two-time
First Team All-CIF
First Team All-State
Two-time
Team MVP
Played in the North/South OC All-star game
National
Honor Society
Honor Roll.
Personal: Son of Marty and Marsha Miller
Brother
of Mark and Michael
Chose MSC for its baseball program
Goal
is to win a National Championship
He got to valet park
Trevor Hoffman's Lexus SC 430 at a golf tournament
Aspires
to have his own practice in sports psychology
Enjoys
sleeping, studying, hanging out with friends, watching Nip
Tuck, Prison Break and Lost.
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Steve Moralez - Infielder
Ht. 5-8
Wt. 180
Junior
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Major: Sports Fitness and Management
Delta, CO (Trinidad State JC / Delta High School)
At
Trinidad JC:
Letterwinner
Two-time Second Team All-Conference.
At Delta High School: Two-sport athlete in baseball
and basketball
Four-year letterwinner in baseball
League
Champion
Two-time Team MVP and All-State
Four-time
All-Conference player
Two-year letterwinner in basketball
Two-time
all-conference player
Student Council.
Personal: Son of Steve and Tina Moralez
Brother
of Candis
Husband to Vandy Moralez
Chose MSC for
its location and winning tradition
Aspires to find a
good job to support his wife
Hates Chocolate
Enjoys
hunting, fishing, four wheeling and snowmobiling.
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Keith Nelson - Pitcher
Ht. 5-11
Wt. 185
Senior
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Major: Studio Art
Erie, CO (Otero JC / Salt Lake Community College / Erie HS)
As
a Junior (2006): Letterwinner
RMAC
Champion
Regional Qualifier
Second Team All-Conference
NCAA
ABCA/Rawlings Second Team All-West Region
NCB Writers'
Association Second Team All-West Region
RMAC Player of
the Week
3.27 ERA
6-3 record
25 appearances
One
save
44 innings pitched...Led the team with 66 strikeouts.
At Otero Junior College: Letterwinner.
At Salt Lake City CC: Letterwinner.
At Erie High School: Two-sport athlete: baseball and
basketball
Three-time baseball letterwinner
Two-time
basketball letterwinner
Three-time baseball All-Conference
Honorable
Mention All-State as senior
Personal: Son of Dennis and Kathy
Chose MSC because
it is where he wanted to go
Goal is to become the best
athlete possible
He is a left handed pitcher that used
to be a catcher
He is very flexible
Enjoys working
out, racquetball, drawing, and hanging out with friends.
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Josh
Ogden - Pitcher
Ht. 6-2
Wt. 195
Freshman
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Major: Undecided
Aurora, CO (Smokey Hill High School)
At
Smokey Hill High School: Two-sport
athlete in baseball and golf
Baseball League and District
Champion
All-League Honorable Mention
Team MVP
First
Team All-League
Honorable Mention for the Top 50 game
Honor
Roll
Faculty award for Citizenship
Student of the
Month
FCA
Young Life
Volunteer at Children's
Hospital.
Personal: Son of Christopher and Victoria Ogden
Brother
of Matthew
Chose MSC for its location, baseball program,
price and size
Has lived in one house his entire life
Aspires
to get a Master's Degree
Enjoys snowboarding, golf, basketball,
weight lifting, fishing, camping, biking, wakeboarding, swimming
and hiking.
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Matt Pavlich - Catcher
Ht. 6-2
Wt. 205
Senior
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Major: Physical Education K-12
Arvada, CO (Chandler-Gilbert CC / Arvada West High School)
As
a Junior (2006):
Letterwinner
RMAC Champion
Regional qualifier
Started
17 games
Finished with a .273 batting average
Eight
doubles
Three homeruns
One stolen base.
At Chandler-Gilbert CC: Two-time letter winner
District
Champions
Team Captain
Played in All-star game in
2004
At Arvada West High School: Three-Time letter winner
Two-time
first-team All-Conference
Honorable Mention All-State
Team
Captain
Academic Honor Roll.
Personal: Son of Dave and Kathleen
Brother of
Mark, Mike, and Doug
Chose MSC for its athletics, facilities,
location and academics
Goal is to win a National Championship
and make it to the next level in baseball
Hopes to become
a Denver Firefighter
Became an uncle in September
Enjoys
snowboarding, wakeboarding, and playing guitar.
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Dustyn Powers - Pitcher
Ht. 6-2
Wt. 200
Senior
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Major: Kinesiology/Mass Communications
Albuquerque, NM (Trinidad State JC/Sandia HS)
As
a Redshirt Junior(2006):
Letterwinner
RMAC Champion
Regional qualifier
Made
11 appearances
2.70 ERA
pitched 13.1 innings
10
strikeouts
Recipient of the Tony Lopez Scholarship.
As a Junior(2005): Medical Redshirt.
As a Sophomore: Participated in Conference Tournament
at Trinidad State.
As a Freshman: Attended New Mexico Highlands University.
At Sandia High School: Two-time letter winner
Team made
playoffs all four years
Member of 4-H club for 4 years
Personal: Son of Vince and Danine Turner
Brother
of Sarah Jagers
Chose MSC for its baseball program and
campus
Goal is to win a National Championship...Aspires
to be a Denver Firefighter...Took ballet classes for fun
Enjoys
working on his truck, playing golf, skiing, hanging out and
riding horses.
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Mike Provencher - Shortstop / Outfield
Ht. 5-11
Wt.
190
Sophomore
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Major: Sports Management
El Paso, TX (Franklin High School)
As
a Freshman (2006):
Letterwinner
RMAC Champion
Regional Qualifier
Led
the team and tied for first in the conference for triples
(5)
Started 19 games
Had a .355 batting average
25
RBI's
Four stolen bases
.505 slugging percentage.
At Franklin High School: Three-time letter winner
Second-team
All-District
First-team All-City
Second-team All-City
Football
All-City Champion
Community service
Frisbee Club
FCA
Student Council.
Personal: Son of Bill and Carri
Brother of Nick
Chose
MSC for its location and successful background in baseball
Goal
is to succeed through college and move on to the professional
baseball level
Aspires to be a operations manager for
a professional sports team
Enjoys playing other
sports, singing, and trying to make the best of everyday that
God gives him.
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Chuck Rider IV - Pitcher
Ht. 6-1
Wt. 196
Junior
Throws: Right
Major: K-12 Education
Anchorage, AK (Robert Service High School)
As
a Sophomore(2006):
Letterwinner
RMAC Champion
Regional qualifier
1.47
ERA
1-0 record
Made 10 appearances
Pitched
18.1 innings
13 strikeouts.
As a Sophomore (2005): Medical Redshirt.
As a Freshman (2004): Letterman
Recorded 5 strikeouts
in 3 appearances
Finished with a 6.00 earned run average.
At
Robert Service High School: Second-team All-Conference
pitcher as a sophomore
First-team All-Conference pitcher
as a junior
Second-team All-Conference third baseman
as a junior
First-team All-Conference third baseman
as a senior
Career highlight is being the winning pitcher
in the state championship game
Academic letterman.
Personal: Majoring in Education
Announced the
Pledge at 11-12 year old Little League State Tournament
Son of Charles and Sonja Rider
Chose MSC for the opportunity
to continue his baseball career
Goal is to win a National
Championship
Aspires to be a PE Teacher and fishing guide
Enjoys
fishing and playing cards.
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Marty
Rover - Catcher
Ht. 6-2
Wt. 175
Freshman
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Major: Undecided
Tempe, AZ (McClintock High School)
At
McClintock High School:
Two-sport letterwinner in baseball and golf
Regional
Champion
Two-time First Team All-Region
Second Team
All-Region
All-Region Honorable Mention
All-star
Game
Golf Regional Champion
First Team All-Region
National
Honor Society
Academic Letter winner
Outstanding
Student Athlete Award.
Personal: Son of Gerry and Terri Rover
Brother
of Rose
Chose MSC for its baseball tradition
Would
like to be an All-American
Has only seen snow once in
his life before coming to MSC
Enjoys golfing, bowling,
playing cards and hanging out with friends.
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Ben
Sawyer - Pitcher...Ht. 6-5
Wt. 185
Freshman
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Major: Business
Grand Junction, CO (Grand Junction HS)
At
Grand Junction High School:
Two-year letterwinner
State Champion
League Champion
District
Champion
Conference Player of the Year
All-Conference-Pitcher
All-State
Colorado
Top 50 game.
Personal: Majoring in Business
Son of Ron and
Doneen Sawyer
Brother of Morgan...Chose MSC for its location
and coaching staff
Goal is to win a National Championship
Aspires
to own his own business
Enjoys football, basketball,
fishing, camping, hanging out with friends and watching TV/movies.
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Chris
Skalat - Pitcher
Ht. 5-11
Wt. 200
Senior
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Major: Accounting
Littleton, CO (Northeastern JC. / Columbine High School)
As
a Junior (2006):
Letterwinner
RMAC Champion
Regional qualifier
3-0
record
5.12 ERA
10 appearances and one start
Pitched
38.2 innings
38 strikeouts.
At Northeastern JC: Two-time second team all-region
Team
finished second and third in league play.
At
Columbine High School: Two-time letter winner
Tied
for League champs
Honorable mention all-conference
Second
team all-conference
Team MVP
Participated in Top
40 Seniors All-star Game.
Personal: Son of Craig, Paige and Sandy
Brother
of Andrew, Jeff, Nathan, Aaron, Matt and Paul
Goal is
to be in the starting rotation and help the team win a National
Championship
Chose MSC for its location, program history,
and coaches
Would like to play baseball at the next level
Missing
his first rib on left side of body near shoulder from surgery
to remove blood clots
Enjoys golf, video games, and bowling.
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Shay
Starr - Infield
Ht. 6-3
Wt. 170
Freshman
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Major: Political Science
Grand Junction, CO (Grand Junction HS)
At
Grand Junction High School:
Two-year letterwinner in basketball
All-conference Honorable
Mention
Three-year letterwinner in football
League
and State Runner-up
First Team All-Conference
Three-year
letterwinner in baseball
Two-time League Champion
District
Champion
State Champion
Two-time All-conference
Honorable Mention
First Team All-Conference
Student
Government.
Personal: Majoring in Political Science
Son of
Darren and Cindy Starr
Brother of Megan
Chose MSC
to play in his hometown, the coaches and be a part of a winning
program
Goal is to win a National Championship
Aspires
to represent the State of Colorado in the Senate
Is afraid
of certain types of foam
Enjoys football, basketball,
fishing camping and wrestling.
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Corey Todhunter - 1B /Outfield
Ht. 6-3
Wt. 205
Junior
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Major: Kinesiology
Chico, CA (Yuba CC / Pleasant Valley High School)
At
Yuba Community College:
Two-year letterwinner.
At Pleasant Valley High School: Two-year letterwinner.
Personal: Son of Denny and Sandy
Brother of Chet
and Chris
Chose MSC for its baseball program
Aspires
to be in physical therapy
Enjoys hunting, fly fishing,
snowboarding and wakeboarding.
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Chad Whittle - Pitcher
Ht. 6-2
Wt. 180
Junior
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Major: Physics
Phoenix, AZ (South Mountain CC/Mountain Pointe High School)
At
South Mountain Community College:
Letterwinner
JUCO World Series
Ranked 4th in the
nation.
At Mountain Pointe High School: Football and baseball
letterwinner
Baseball Two-time Regional Champion
All-Conference
All-City
All-State
Honorable Mention
All-star Game
Football All-Conference
All-City
All-State
Honorable Mention
Held 13 passing records as quarterback
Principals
Advisory Board.
Personal: Son of Mark and Carol Whittle
Brother
of Aaron and Jessica
Chose MSC for the atmosphere and
the people of Grand Junction
Would like to be a closer
for MSC
Likes to watch the History, Discovery, Space
and Military Channels.
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Owen
Williams - Pitcher
Ht. 6-2
Wt. 189
Senior
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Major: Kinesiology
Bellingham, WA (Central Missouri State Univ./Sehome HS)
At
Central Missouri State University:
Two-time Conference Champion
Two-time DII Playoff Semifinalist
Pitcher
of the Week
Pitcher of the Month
.75 strikeouts
last year.
At Sehome High School: Four-year letterwinner
District
Champion
Conference Champion
Two-time First Team
All-Conference
Two-time First Team All-League
Junior
and Senior All-star
Personal: Majoring in Kinesiology
Son of Deana
Lee, Mark and Sara Williams
Brother of Dania, Lindsey
and Carly...Chose MSC because he pitched against the Mavs
last year in Las Vegas
Goal is to play baseball until
someone tells him he can't
Enjoys biking, running, hiking,
fishing and water sports.
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