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2008 Returning Player Profiles
Expected to be a top-tier starter again … Hard-throwing right-hander who possesses “a lot of talent, but just scratching the surface,” according to the coaching staff … 2007: Burst on to the scene, earning second-team all-region, first-team all-conference, and North Coast Athletic Conference Newcomer-of-the-Year honors while holding down the Scots’ No. 3 spot in the rotation … Had the third-lowest ERA in the NCAC (2.49), only behind two fellow teammates, in addition to a 9-2 record and 86 strikeouts over 72.1 innings … 10.70 strikeouts per nine innings was a squad high, and walked just 2.49 per nine innings (20 total) … Held opponents to a .265 batting average … Started 12 times, including twice on the same day at the NCAA Div. III Mideast Regional (May 18), first helping Wooster stave off elimination with a 3-2 win versus Otterbein, in which he gave up just one earned run on seven hits and struck out six over the first seven innings, and then taking the ball again versus Marietta, yielding three earned runs on six hits before exiting in the fourth down just 3-0 during an admirable performance … Prior to Wooster: Three-time all-Pittsburgh City League honoree in baseball at Langley High School … Went 32-8 with 226 strikeouts over 225 innings during his career with the Mustangs … Was 13-2 as a senior, striking out 94 in 88 innings, while also batting .565 with six home runs and 48 RBI, good for all-region recognition … Helped lead Langley to records of 18-3 in 2005 and 21-2 in 2006 … Received 10 varsity letters – four in baseball, three in football, two in basketball, and one in golf … Personal: Born on Dec. 14, 1987 … Son of David and Mary Beth Barnes … Majoring in communication studies. Notes
Has an opportunity to earn regular at bats as an outfielder or designated hitter this spring … One of just three left-handed hitters on the team … Talented offensively with some power and a sure-handed outfielder, according to the coaching staff … 2007: Performed well in limited duty, batting .312 (5-for-16) with four runs and three RBI during 17 appearances … Started two games, going 3-for-5 with three runs and two RBI … Pinch hit once at the NCAA Div. III Mideast Regional (May 18) and twice in the NCAC Tournament championship series (May 11), collecting an RBI-single and a walk in the latter … Prior to Wooster: Named a league all-star in baseball three times at Avon Old Farms School … Helped the Winged Beavers to league titles in 2003 and 2004 … Four-year letterwinner in both football and baseball, and lettered once in wrestling … Personal: Born on Aug. 30, 1986 … Is the son of Stuart and Laura Beath … Majoring in communication studies with a minor in physical education.
Aiming to go out with a big senior year after being slowed by injuries the last two seasons, following an All-American freshman year … Penciled in as the Scots’ starting right fielder and will bat clean-up for the second season in a row … A five-tool player, according to the coaching staff, including underrated speed and a phenomenal throwing arm … Enters the year with a chance to move into the Scots’ top-10 lists for career runs scored, hits, doubles, home runs, and RBI … 2007: Returned to the All-NCAC First Team as an outfielder, but a stress fracture in his foot late in the season relegated him to designated hitter duties for nine games (April 29-May 11) … Batted .333, while ranking among the top-five in the conference in six categories – fifth in runs scored (43), tied for fifth in hits (58), tied for fourth in homers (eight), tied for fifth in RBI (40), fifth in total bases (94), and fourth in walks (24) … Doubled 12 times as well … Reached base safely in all five plate appearances at Baldwin Wallace (March 29), going 2-for-2 with three walks … 2006: Suffered various injuries, with the most significant being a dislocated right shoulder during a game on March 30, which caused him to miss three weeks mid-season … Was batting .356 with 16 runs, four doubles, two home runs, and 13 RBI prior to the injury, and hit safely in his first seven games back (April 22-30), ending up at .326 with 18 runs, four doubles, three homers, and 15 RBI … 2005: Burst on to the NCAA Div. III national scene, becoming the first Scot to earn All-American honors (second-team) as a freshman … Led Div. III in home runs for most of the season and ended up atop the conference in both homers (16) and RBI (64) en route to being selected the NCAC Newcomer of the Year … Also was first-team all-region and all-conference … Ranked among the top-20 in the nation in home runs (9th; 0.33 per game), RBI (15th; 1.33 per game), and slugging percentage (12th; .768), and among top-10 in the league in six additional categories, including batting average (.384), runs scored (51), and on-base percentage (.492) … Nearly half of his 63 hits went for extra bases, as he also roped 15 doubles … Posted a team-leading 31 two-out RBI, highlighted by a two-out grand slam in the top of the ninth inning of the deciding game of the NCAC Tournament championship series … Had an extra-inning walk-off homer, winning the first game of the Scots’ series with rival Allegheny April 16 … Defensively, threw out six runners trying for an extra base from right field … Prior to Wooster: Selected to the All-Greater Miami Conference First Team as a senior at Sycamore High School after batting .457 with five home runs and 32 RBI, while leading the Aviators to the regional final … Six-time GMC All-Academic Team honoree … Three-year starter for the baseball team and two-year starter in football … Totaled 10 varsity letters – four in football, two in basketball, and four in baseball … Personal: Born on Oct. 8, 1985 … Is the son of Lisa and Wes Myers, and Doug Christensen … Majoring in psychology. Notes
Is much improved and a great team player, according to the coaching staff … Will provide depth in the outfield area … 2007: Earned a varsity letter, while playing behind a talented group of outfielders … Prior to Wooster: Two-year team captain in baseball for Mansfield Christian School … Lettered all four seasons with the Flames … Personal: Born Dec. 29, 1987 … Is the son of Richard and Chevelle Daniels … Double-majoring in physics and mathematics, and plans to go to graduate school for engineering.
Will likely serve as a left-handed pinch hitter and back-up first baseman … A shoulder injury limits his throwing ability … 2007: Entered 13 games and performed well when given the chance, as he went 3-for-7 at the plate with two runs and three RBI … Doubled and drove in three during three appearances in the Hiram series (April 21-22) … 2006: Got into the first game of a doubleheader against Hiram (April 14) and grounded out to short in his lone appearance … 2005: Served as a student coach … Prior to Wooster: Earned first-team honors on the all-section team as an infielder at Derry Area High School when he batted .365 his senior season … Also was all-Keystone Conference in football for the Trojans as a tight end and linebacker … Totaled five letters – three in football and two in baseball … Personal: Born May 13, 1985 … Son of Roger and Tracey Downs … Double-majoring in history and black studies … One of just 21 juniors on-campus inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa national honor society last year.
Enters the spring as the staff’s No. 4 starter … Could also end up seeing regular work as a reliever … Possesses a good fastball that he can locate as well as a curveball and change-up, according to the coaching staff … Coming off an all-conference football season, as he earned a starting position at outside linebacker and led the Scots in tackles with 95 … 2007: Earned the No. 4 spot in the rotation of a talented pitching staff as a freshman … Did not lose a decision (5-0), while accumulating a 2.79 ERA over 11 appearances and 38.2 innings of work … Struck out 30, compared to just 11 walks … Limited the opposition to a .268 batting average … Prior to Wooster: Two-time second-team all-conference honoree at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School … Helped lead the Fighting Irish to a district runner-up finish as a senior … Totaled seven varsity letters, three each in football and baseball and one in wrestling … Personal: Born Sept. 29, 1987 … Is the son of Ron and Barb DeGrand … Majoring in political science. Notes
Is a converted pitcher after coming to Wooster as a position player … Possesses a big arm as well as good size and work ethic, and is now trying to learn the position and get comfortable on the mound, according to the coaching staff … 2007: Set down all three batters he faced, including a strikeout, versus Greenville (March 12) in what turned out to be lone appearance of season … Earned first varsity letter … Prior to Wooster: Was all-league in both baseball and soccer as a senior at Germantown Friends School … Part of Tiger teams that won back-to-back-to-back Friends School League titles in baseball (2004-06) … Lettered three times in baseball and once in soccer … Personal: Born on April 10, 1988 … Son of Jay and Teri Gemberling-Johnson … Majoring in biochemistry.
Expected to play a bigger role with the pitching staff this year after gaining valuable experience as a freshman … Is coming off the “best fall pitching-wise of any of our guys,” according to the coaching staff … Throws hard and possesses a good breaking ball … 2007: Started twice and was a reliever in seven other games, but did not factor in a decision (0-0) while posting a 4.15 ERA … Totaled 17.1 innings, striking out nine along the way … Pitched one inning during the NCAC Tournament championship series (May 11), allowing one run on one hit … Went the first five innings and struck out a season-high four versus Messiah (March 21) … Threw three scoreless innings of one-hit ball versus traditional power Rowan (March 14) … Prior to Wooster: Selected second-team all-region as a senior pitcher/second baseman at Oil City High School … Totaled 56 strikeouts over 12 appearances during 2006 … Was a team captain of the football, swimming, and baseball teams for the Oilers … Received multiple letters in baseball (3) and football (2), also setting a season passing record in the latter … Personal: Was born Sept. 23, 1987 … Is the son of Bill and Jane Hall … Majoring in business economics with a minor in physical education.
Is expected to have a breakout year after earning the starting shortstop position late last season … Will play there again and likely bat in the No. 3 hole of the lineup … Already proven to be outstanding defensively and really blossomed offensively during the off-season, according to the coaches … 2007: Had a slow start to his career, getting injured during the Florida trip, but bounced back, steadily earning playing time and eventually starting 11 of the final 13 games … Batted above .400 (.407; 24-for-59) during 22 games played, with eight extra base-hits and 11 RBI … Doubled, tripled, and homered, scoring each time in a 14-0 victory over No. 30 ranked Marietta (April 29) … Prior to Wooster: Named to the All-Ohio Cardinal Conference Second Team as a junior and senior at nearby Orrville High School … Batted .329 over his career with the Red Riders … Recipient of five varsity letters, three in baseball and two in basketball … Personal: Born on May 26, 1988 … Son of Craig and Sandy Johnson … Majoring in psychology. Notes
Expected to make the transition from left field/designated hitter to starting first baseman this season … One of the team’s fastest players and will likely bat leadoff or second … Maintains junior athletic eligibility, having missed his entire freshman campaign due to injury … On pace to finish among the top-three in school history for career stolen bases … 2007: Overcame shoulder surgery in the fall to serve as the Scots’ third-leading hitter with a .356 average, starting at DH 17 times and in left for nine games … Tied for fifth in the NCAC in stolen bases (17) … Thirty of his 36 hits were singles, and also reached base 20 other times via walks (14) and hit by pitches (6) for a .459 on-base percentage … Was batting .405 (30-for-74) through first 27 games played … 2006: Regular starter in left field (28 starts) and played in 39 of 47 games … Batted .305 with 35 runs, 11 extra-base hits (seven doubles, one triple, three home runs), and 21 RBI, while stealing 19 bases to rank fourth in the conference in that category … Was caught stealing just three times … Also drew 12 walks and was hit by pitches nine times for a .414 on-base percentage … Endured a late-season slump at the plate (6-for-32; .188), which caused him to serve as a pinch runner-only at the NCAA Mideast Regional … 2005: Did not play due to injury … Prior to Wooster: Garnered all-conference and all-section honors as a senior shortstop at Peter Township High School, when he helped lead the Indians to the state finals … Was a three-year letterwinner, while hitting around .400 for his career … Personal: Born on Dec. 30, 1985 … Son of Jay and Fradelle Karpen … Majoring in biology … Holds a black belt in karate. Notes
May make the transition to the starting rotation, despite a record-setting freshman season … Possesses great movement on his fastball, which can reach up to 90 M.P.H., according to the coaching staff … 2007: Earned second-team all-North Coast Athletic Conference honors as a freshman closer … Set Scot records for saves with eight and appearances with 23, leading the league in each category as well … 1.49 ERA and .140 opponents’ batting average were the lowest among the squad’s regulars on the pitching staff … Averaged nearly a strikeout per inning (41 in 42.1 innings), while walking just 13 over the season … Earned the win against No. 5 ranked Wis.-Stevens Point (March 17), giving up just one hit and two walks over four innings of work … Prior to Wooster: Tabbed with second-team All-Ohio honors in Div. IV and was the Northwest Conference Player of the Year at Crestview High School as a senior after compiling a 0.59 ERA … Tied a school record with a 0.81 ERA for his career with the Knights … Collected first-team all-NWC recognition in baseball and football during 2005-06 … Was a three-year letterwinner in both sports … Personal: Born May 5, 1987 … Is the son of Nick and Lisa Miller … Majoring in history with a minor in physical education … Wears the bill of his hat flat in honor of his late grandpa, Earl Speelman. Notes
Making the transition to the field due to the Scots’ tremendous pitching depth … Will compete for playing time at first base, and possibly catcher … Possesses good size … 2007: Earned second varsity letter … 2006: Saw limited time as the coaching staff converted him into a side-arm pitcher … Appeared in one game, walking the only batter he faced … Prior to Wooster: Three-year starter at Avon High School, earning all-Lorain County Conference recognition twice and serving as team captain his last two years … Compiled a 3.13 ERA and 46 strikeouts as a senior, while also batting .398 with four homers … Personal: Was born on Oct. 7, 1986 … Is the son of Robert and Lila Nagel … Majoring in history with a minor in urban studies.
Voted team co-captain … Experienced veteran who is a leading candidate to earn starting position at second base after being a part-time starter there last season … One of best defensive players on the team and excels at advancing runners offensively, according to the coaching staff … 2007: Appeared in 43 of 49 games, starting 25 times at second base … Hit .275 with 18 runs, 10 extra base-hits (seven doubles, one triple, and two home runs), and 12 RBI … Doubled, tripled, and walked while scoring twice during a 12-2 win over Oberlin (April 7) … Made just two errors, compiling a .982 fielding percentage and helping turn 15 double plays … 2006: Saw action primarily as a backup second baseman, playing in 26 games with three starts … Went 6-for-21 (.286) at the plate with four runs scored, a double, and two RBI, while also walking four times and getting hit by pitches twice for a .429 on-base percentage … Appeared in three NCAC tourney games, including game two of the championship when he replaced Mike Barone at second in the third inning and was hit by a pitch and laid down a sacrifice bunt during his two plate appearances while not committing an error … 2005: Served as a backup infielder, primarily at second … Appeared in 17 games overall, including two starts, and was on the Scots’ 24-man postseason roster … Hit 5-for-17 (.294) with four runs, two doubles, and three RBI … Walked in his lone appearance during the NCAC tourney … Prior to Wooster: Named all-Greater Catholic League three times at St. Xavier High School, picking up first-team honors as a senior when he hit .353 with three home runs … Helped the Bombers to a state title in 2003, batting .280 with three homers … Bestowed with the team’s “Gold Glove” and “Mr. Hustle” awards twice … Totaled four letters – one in soccer and three in baseball … Personal: Born on Aug. 17, 1986 … Is the son of Dennis and Annie O’Donnell … Majoring in communication studies. Notes
Already proven to be one of the top pitchers nationally in NCAA Div. III and will attempt to go out with another All-American season … Possesses outstanding control with his breaking ball while fastball averages between 85-87 M.P.H. with good movement, according to the coaching staff … Very good pickoff move, too … Coming off an outstanding season in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League, in which he went 4-0 with a 2.52 ERA and 31 strikeouts over 35.2 innings … 2007: Became the first pitcher in Wooster’s tradition-rich program to earn first-team All-American honors from the coaches’ association … Also was a second-team All-American by D3baseball.com … Mideast Region and NCAC Pitcher of the Year, in addition to first-team recognition on each team … Won 11 of 12 starts as the ace of the staff, equaling a team record for most victories without a loss (11-0) … 1.61 ERA led the NCAC, marked the sixth-lowest in school history, and ranked 12th in NCAA Div. III … Also topped the league in wins and opponents’ batting average (.190), and was third in both strikeouts (76) and innings pitched (78.1) … Collected three postseason wins in as many starts – Mount St. Joseph at the Mideast Regional (May 16) as well as Ohio Wesleyan (May 10) and Denison (May 5) in the NCAC Tournament … Threw seven shutout innings against Div. III power Marietta (April 29) … Winning pitcher at Kent State (3-2 on April 18), which went on to the NCAA Div. I Tournament … Struck out 14, which tied for the third-most in a single-game in Scot history, versus rival Allegheny (March 23), and produced a one-hit, 11-strikeout performance during six scoreless innings versus eventual NCAC champ Ohio Wesleyan (March 16) … 2006: Earned the No. 2 starting role in the rotation and flourished, picking up first-team all-conference and second-team all-region recognition … Went 8-3, tying for the league lead in wins, with a 3.07 ERA (2.25 against Div. III competition), which ranked fourth in the NCAC … Totaled 70.1 innings pitched and 62 strikeouts, putting him second and in a tie for third in the conference in those respective categories … Also held the opposition to a .218 batting average, third-lowest in the NCAC … Yielded just nine extra-base hits (five doubles, four home runs) on the season … Threw two complete-game shutouts, including a 5-0 victory over Wittenberg during game two of the NCAC Tournament semifinal series (April 29) … Also picked up the win versus Ohio Wesleyan (May 5) in the second game of the NCAC finals, helping Wooster clinch the championship … 2005: Was the Scots’ No. 3/No. 4 starter as a freshman … Started eight games, including four in the NCAC and NCAA Tournaments, and appeared in eight others as a middle reliever … Factored in just three decisions (2-1) while compiling a 3.96 ERA and 29 strikeouts, compared to seven walks… Was the tough-luck loser in the national championship series’ 3rd-place game, yielding two earned runs on seven hits and striking out a season-high five in 7.0 innings of a 4-1 setback to Cortland State … Retired first nine batters he faced during game four of the NCAA regional … Did not allow a run in seven of eight relief appearances … Prior to Wooster: Twice garnered all-conference honors, highlighted by first-team mention as a senior at Orrville High School … Registered a 2.52 ERA during his career with the Red Riders, including a season-low of 2.28 in 2004 … Personal: Born on July 8, 1985 … Is the son of Scott and Fran Samson, and brother of former two-time all-NCAC pitcher Walt Samson and Michael Samson, another former teammate … Majoring in political science with a minor in urban studies. Notes
Voted team co-captain … Returning starter in left field, but could be moved to center or catcher, if necessary … Talented offensively with surprising power for his size … Great speed, streaky hitter, strong arm, and thinks the game very well as the son of a coach, according to the coaching staff … 2007: Selected to the all-North Coast Athletic Conference Second Team as an outfielder after a breakout season … The Scots’ fourth-leading hitter with a .341 average, while tying for fourth in the conference in home runs with eight … Also was second in the league in runs scored (49), tied for fifth in walks (22), seventh in slugging percentage (.601), and tied for seventh in stolen bases (14) … Doubled eight times as well and drove in 32 runs … Hit an inside-the-park homer to lead off the deciding game of the NCAC Tournament championship series versus Ohio Wesleyan (May 11) … Went 2-for-3 with four runs, two walks, and a stolen base during a doubleheader sweep of nationally-ranked Marietta (April 29) … Owned a .471 average (32-for-68) with 11 multi-hit games through the first 21 … Homered in each of the first three games of the season, and doubled and tripled during the fourth … 2006: Part-time starter (21 starts) and played in 39 of 47 games … Team’s fifth-leading hitter with a .378 average (31-for-82), while scoring 29 runs, doubling seven times, homering four times, driving in 18 runs, and stealing 11 bases in 12 attempts … Also compiled a career-high .480 on-base percentage … Earned the starting nod in left field at the NCAA regional and went 2-for-8 with a solo home run (vs. Manchester) and a walk … Was red-hot over spring break, batting .545 (18-for-33) with 17 runs scored, two doubles, three homers, and 14 RBI during a 10-game stretch (March 12-22) … 2005: Was a part-time starter, playing in 30 games … Started 14 times, including once during the NCAA Div. III National Championship Series … Hit .340 (16-for-47) with 13 runs scored, three homers, and 11 RBI, while walking six times, getting hit by pitches twice, and stealing two bases … Started 11 of first 17 games of the season after exploding during his collegiate debut, homering twice and going 3-for-5 overall with five RBI versus Minn.-Morris (March 13) … Prior to Wooster: Played a key role on Mentor High School’s Div. I state runner-up team in 2004 … Was tabbed with first-team honors on the All-Lake Erie League Team as both a junior and senior, while helping the Cardinals to league, sectional, and district championships each year … Batted .371 with seven doubles, three triples, four home runs, 29 RBI, and 12 steals in 2003 … Lettered twice in football and baseball … Personal: Born on Sept. 6, 1985 … Son of John “Spark” and Jill Sankal … Majoring in history with a minor in studio art … Part of a group of eight Wooster student-athletes who were recognized in Sports Illustrated for their volunteer work at Every Woman’s House. Notes
Returning starter at third base, but may begin the year as designated hitter after enduring shoulder surgery at the end of the fall … Strong candidate to hit in the No. 5 hole and good defensive player, if healthy … 2007: Received honorable mention on the All-North Coast Athletic Conference Team … Won the position at third base, producing a .326 batting average and ranking second in the NCAC in doubles with 15 … Scored 32 runs and nearly drove in 30 (29) as well … Was one of the Scots’ top offensive performers in the conference tourney (May 5-11), earning all-tournament team honors after going 10-for-21 (.476) with four runs scored, two doubles, one home run, and four RBI over the five games … 2006: Moved into the starting lineup at third base late in the season and performed well, highlighted by a home run during game one of the NCAC Tournament championship series … Appeared in 27 of 47 games overall and batted .298 (14-for-47) with 11 runs scored, four doubles, three home runs, and 10 RBI … Accumulated a slugging percentage of .574, while he also reached base via six walks and two hit by pitches for a .393 on-base percentage … Improved the Scots’ defense at third base, committing just three errors in 42 chances (.929 fielding percentage) … 2005: Served as a backup third baseman behind first-team All-American Jake Frank … Recorded a sacrifice fly and RBI in his lone at bat … Prior to Wooster: Helped lead Walsh Jesuit High School to the 2004 state championship … Accumulated a .310 batting average and 3.00 ERA in three seasons with the Warriors … Also lettered once in basketball … Personal: Born on Aug. 5, 1986 … Son of Elaine Skulina and Mark Skulina … Majoring in business economics. Notes
An experienced player who will likely contribute as a backup infielder again … Would start for a lot of other NCAA Div. III teams, according to the coaching staff, as he’s sure-handed defensively and an improved offensive player … 2007: Made 13 appearances with one start, batting .267 (4-for-15) with two runs and two RBI … Did not make an error in 10 chances … Reached base safely three times at Hiram (April 21), going 2-for-5 with a walk … Also had two hits (2-for-2) at Kenyon (April 2) … 2006: Saw action as a backup middle infielder, playing in 20 of 47 games … Went 4-for-25 (.160) at the plate with five runs and four RBI, while walking twice … Two of his hits came during a 2-for-5, two-run effort at Otterbein (April 4) … Started two of the first four games during the spring break trip … 2005: Was a second-string shortstop behind first-team All-American Luke Ullman … Appeared in 12 games overall, including one start, and was one of 24 players on the postseason roster … Accounted himself well when given the opportunity to bat, going 4-for-7 (.571 batting average) with four walks (.727 on-base percentage) and scoring three runs … Prior to Wooster: Garnered all-league and all-county mention from 2002-04, including first-team honors on both as a senior, when he batted .360 with 18 RBI, a .533 on-base percentage, and a .934 fielding percentage … Hit .353 during his three years with the Grizzlies as well as scoring 56 runs and driving in 42, and compiling .462 and .901 on-base and fielding percentages, respectively … Lettered in basketball once, too … Personal: Born on June 17, 1986 … Is the son of Dan and Connie Steutzer … Majoring in business economics with a minor in history.
Has moved to the outfield due to the Scots’ terrific group of pitchers … Will be in the running for at bats, as he’s a left-handed hitter with pretty good overall athletic skills, according to the coaching staff … 2007: Earned first varsity letter, while providing depth as a freshman pitcher … Prior to Wooster: Transferred after one semester at the University of Toledo … Picked up all-district, all-league, and team MVP honors in baseball as a senior at Galion High School … Batted .391 with 33 RBI and also registered 54 strikeouts on the mound in 2006 … Part of state-ranked Tiger teams that went 19-5 and 21-5 in 2004 and 2005, respectively … Totaled seven varsity letters, three each in baseball and basketball and one in football … Personal: Born April 30, 1988 … Son of Mark and Peggy Sutton … Majoring in history.
Will be given the first shot to earn the starting catcher position, according to the coaching staff … Is talented offensively … 2007: Served as the third-string catcher, behind two seniors … Performed well in limited action, going 4-for-8 (.500) at the plate with two runs and three RBI … Also walked once … Went 2-for-2, scoring one run and driving in another in the second game of a doubleheader at Hiram (April 21) … Prior to Wooster: Selected for first-team honors on both the all-district and all-league teams as a senior at Bishop Watterson High School … Helped the Eagles to Central Catholic League titles in 2005 and 2006 … Participated all four years in football and baseball, lettering twice in each … Personal: Born on Sept. 25, 1987 … Son of Les and Chris Swearingen, and brother of former Scot Shaun Swearingen, a three-time all-NCAC honoree in baseball … Majoring in philosophy with a physical education minor.
All-American candidate … Hard-throwing right-hander will be a top-tier starter for the third season in a row … Possesses very good command, in addition to a fastball that tops out at 90 M.PH., according to the coaching staff … Is highly competitive … 2007: Earned first-team recognition on both the coaches’ all-Mideast Region Team and the all-North Coast Athletic Conference Team … Went 9-2, including victories in his first seven starts of the year, and ranked second in the NCAC with a 2.32 ERA as the Scots’ No. 2 hurler … Led the league in both strikeouts with 93 and innings pitched at 85.1 … Issued just 12 walks (1.27 per nine innings), while rating third in the conference in opponents’ batting average (.208) … Struck out seven of 11 batters he faced during lone relief appearance of season, which came vs. Marietta in an elimination game of NCAA Mideast Regional (May 18) … Winner against nationally-ranked Marietta in the regular season (April 29), yielding just two earned runs on six hits and a walk during a complete-game effort … 2006: Made an immediate impact, highlighted by being named second-team all-NCAC after emerging as the No. 3 starter on the staff … Compiled a 7-1 record over 10 starts and one other appearance (55.2 innings), as well as a 3.72 ERA, which ranked eighth in the league … Also tied for third in the NCAC in wins, was 10th in strikeouts with 47, and ranked eighth in opponents’ batting average (.262) … Started the decisive game in the NCAC Tournament semifinal series against Wittenberg (April 30) and went a season-high 8.0 innings, allowing just three runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk while striking out four … Pitched 5.0 scoreless innings and earned victory vs. then-No. 29 ranked St. Thomas (Minn.) March 20, striking out five and yielding two hits and a walk … Prior to Wooster: Graduated from Canevin Catholic High School … Personal: Was born on March 30, 1987 … Is the son of Michael and Janice Trapuzzano … Double-majoring in history and geology. Notes
Versatile player who has the ability to make an impact in the field and on the mound … Will probably be looked at more as a position player this year, possibly as a starter at third base, where he looked real good during the fall, according to the coaching staff … Is skilled defensively and has some snap in his bat … 2007: Pitched more than 30 innings (31.0) over 16 appearances and was a position player in several games as well … Posted a 3-1 record, 3.77 ERA, and 27 strikeouts on the mound … Came in as a reliever during five postseason games (0-0, 8.10 ERA, 3 K’s, 6.2 IP), including two at the NCAA Div. III Mideast Regional … Started twice, including going six innings and striking out a career-high seven against Wabash (April 15) … As a backup infielder, went 3-for-10 at the plate with one run and two RBI, highlighted by a solo homer at Hiram (April 21), and produced a .944 fielding percentage … 2006: Saw action as a backup shortstop and second baseman, playing in about one-third of the games (16) with three starts, and also pitched three times … Was 5-for-24 (.208) with one run and two RBI … Two of his hits came in as many at bats against Otterbein (April 11) … Used as a defensive replacement during key games, accumulating a .939 fielding percentage … Pitched 5.1 innings, in which he yielded eight runs (13.50 ERA) on seven hits and two walks while striking out two … Prior to Wooster: Totaled seven varsity letters at Union Area High School – four in baseball and three in basketball – where he was also valedictorian … Helped the Scotties to section championships in both 2004 and 2005 … Personal: Born on Nov. 17, 1986 … Is the son of John and Cathleen Warren … Majoring in biochemistry/molecular biology.
Is a hard-throwing right-hander and working extremely hard to improve his control, according to the coaching staff, and will be a contributor if he can accomplish that … Fastball hits up to 86-88 M.P.H. on the radar gun … 2007: Earned first varsity letter … Prior to Wooster: High school career included a no-hitter in his final start at Lebanon … Posted a 1.40 ERA against Mid-Miami League opponents during his junior year … Also participated in soccer and golf with the Warriors … Personal: Born on April 23, 1988 … Is the son of Stephen and Patsy Wood … Majoring in history. |
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