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Baseball Profiles 2007

Jack Amidei head shot 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.

Greg Anderson head shot 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.

Brett Armour head shot 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
Jason Bargar head shot 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.

Blaine Bernades head shot 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.

Ryan Bernal head shot 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.

Matt Bodenchuk head shot 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.

Blake Carlquist head shot 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.

Chris Cassell head shot 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.

Patrick Cheever head shot 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.

Jason Enewold head shot 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.

Curtis Englehart head shot 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.

Rich Englehart head shot 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.

Jerod Estey head shot 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.

Travis Fox head shot 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.

Freddie Hampe head shot

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.

Chandler Herdt head shot 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.

Kyle Hogue head shot 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.

Eric Lamb head shot 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.

Bobby Leigh head shot 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.

Justin Little head shot 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.

Andrew Martinez head shot 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.

Matt Miller head shot 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.

Steve Moralez head shot 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.

Keith Nelson head shot 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.

Josh Ogden head shot 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.

Matt Pavlich head shot 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.

Dustyn Powers head shot 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.

Mike Provencher head shot 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.

Chuck Rider head shot 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.

Marty Rover head shot 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.

Ben Sawyer head shot 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.

Chris Skalet head shot 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.

Shay Starr head shot 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.

Corey Todhunter head shot 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.

Chad Whittle head shot 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.

Owen Williams head shot 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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