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6 2015 EASTERN ILLINOIS BASEBALL OVC COMMISSIONER S CUP EIU was second in the OVC Commissioner s Cup for the school year. The award is a symbol of overall athletic excellence in Conferencesponsored championships. Since the new format was adopted six years ago, the Panthers have won three of the six OVC Commissioner s Cups while placing second the other three years. EIU won in championship in , and

7 Tony Romo Quarterback Dallas Cowboys NOTABLE ALUMNI Sean Payton Head Coach New Orleans Saints Mike Shanahan Former Head Coach Washington Redskins 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES EIUPANTHERS.COM 7

8 Dan Steele USA Olympian - Bobsled Bronze Medalist Olympics Matt Hughes UFC World Champion Schellas Hyndman Former Head Coach FC Dallas John Craft USA Olympian - Triple Jump 1972 Olympics Kevin Duckworth Two-Time NBA All-Star Marty Pattin MLB All-Star EIU NOTABLE ALUMNI Eastern Illinois University has produced countless professional athletes ranging from Major League Baseball to the National Football League and the National Basketball Association. A number of former Panther athletes have even been decorated Olympians. For a complete listing of former Panthers who have played or are currently playing professionally, visit 84 REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL 4 OVC APPEARANCES REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL EIUPANTHERS.COM APPEARANCES 8

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10 EASTERN ILLINOIS ADMINISTRATION DR. DAVID M. GLASSMAN EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT David M. Glassman is the 12th president of Eastern Illinois University taking over the position in June of He came to EIU after serving as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Bradley University, a private university located in Peoria, Ill. Glassman has experience with both private and public institutions of higher education, having spent 19 years ( ) as a faculty member, associate dean and chair of the Anthropology Department at Texas State University (formerly Southwest Texas), in San Marcos. His tenure as a professor of anthropology and Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, followed ( ), and he arrived at Bradley University as provost and vice president for academic affairs later in He earned both a master s degree and doctorate in anthropology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, after completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Minnesota. EIU Board of Trustees Mr. Rene M. Hutchinson - Chairperson Dr. Robert D. Webb - Vice Chairperson Dr. Jan Spivey Gilchrist - Secretary Mr. Kristopher Goetz - Member Pro-Tem Mr. Joseph R. Dively Mr. Roger L. Kratochvil Mr. Timothy Burke Ms. Lauren Price - Student Representative University Vice Presidents Dr. Dan Nadler - Student Affairs Bob Martin - University Advancement Dr. Blair Lord - Provost Paul McCann - Interim Business TOM MICHAEL EASTERN ILLINOIS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Tom Michael was formally introduced as the 10th full-time athletic director in Eastern Illinois University history on July 22, 2014 and began his role on August 11. He comes to EIU after serving as the Senior Associate Athletic Director at the University of Illinois "Tom Michael's experience, integrity, and commitment to the academic development of student-athletes are excellent," stated EIU President William Perry. " I am very pleased he is joining the EIU family." "We are excited to begin the next chapter in Eastern Illinois Panther Athletics with Tom Michael as our new athletic director," said Dan Nadler, EIU Vice President for Student Affairs. Over the course of the phone and on-campus interviews you could see that Tom is Athletic Administration Mark Bonnstetter - Senior Associate AD Rich Moser - Associate AD/Media John Smith - Associate AD/Major Gifts Ryan Hastings - Assistant AD/Development Dave Kidwell - Assistant AD/Special Projects someone that will be totally committed to the academic and athletic development of EIU's student-athletes." Michael has worked as the Senior Associate Athletic Director at Illinois since He is currently overseeing the renovations to the State Farm Center. Michael joined the Illinois athletic department in 1996 as an academic counselor. He has worked for the past 12 years in administration serving as both an associate athletic director and assistant athletic director for student services. In addition to his current role in the State Farm Center renovation Michael oversees Academic Services, Equipment, Event Management, Sports Medicine and Strength and Conditioning for the athletic department. "I am thrilled to be named the Director of Athletics at Eastern Illinois University. It is with great anticipation that I look forward to working with the coaches, staff and student-athletes involved with EIU Panther Athletics," said Michael. I feel the 18 years of employment and four years as a student-athlete at the University of Illinois, have prepared me for this opportunity. I leave Illinois with a tremendous amount of respect for the training and experiences it has provided for me both as a Division I student-athlete and as a Division I athletic administrator." Michael received both his bachelor's degree (1993) and master's degree (1994) from Illinois. He played four years for the Fighting Illini basketball program from helping the team make two trips to the NCAA Tournament. He was a two-time Academic All-Big Ten Selection and holds the Illinois single season record for 3-point field goal percentage. Following his playing days Michael worked in his family's business prior to joining the staff at Illinois in He and his wife Shana have three children (Nicholas, Nathaniel and Kylie). 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES

11 UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Name...Eastern Illinois University City/Zip... Charleston, IL Founded Enrollment... 8,913 Nickname...Panthers School Colors...Blue and Gray Affiliation...Ohio Valley Conference President...Dr. David M. Glassman Faculty Athletics Representative...Dr. Jim Davis Athletics Director... Tom Michael Athletic Department Phone... (217) Ticket Office Phone... (217) STADIUM INFORMATION Home Field... Coaches Stadium Surface... Grass Capacity Dimensions COACHING STAFF Head.Coach...Jason Anderson Alma.Mater, Year...Illinois, 2012 Career Record (1st year) Record at EIU (1st year) Assistant Coach (Yr.)...Blake Beemer (1st) Assistant Coach (Yr.)... Julio Godinez (2nd) Volunteer Coach (Yr.)...Curt Courtwright (1st) Baseball Office Phone Baseball Athletic Trainer...Morgan McDermott TEAM INFORMATION 2014 Overall Record Conference Record/Finish / 11th Lettermen Returning/Lost... 16/9 Position Starters Returning/Lost... 4/5 Pitchers Returning/Lost... 10/5 Starting Pitchers Returning/Lost... 3/2 Newcomers SPORTS INFORMATION Associate AD Media & PR...Rich Moser Office... (217) rlmoser@eiu.edu BSB SID... Matt Jagodzinski Office... (217) mejagodzinski2@eiu.edu SID Fax... (217) Press Row Phone... (217) Website... SID Mailing Address...Room 2024, Lantz Arena...Eastern Illinois University Lincoln Avenue... Charleston, IL EASTERN ILLINOIS BASEBALL FEBRUARY 19...at Southern Mississippi... 4 pm 20...at Southern Mississippi... 2 pm 21...at Southern Mississippi... 1 pm 24...at Vanderbilt... 4 pm 26...at Central Arkansas... 6 pm 27...at Central Arkansas pm 27...at Central Arkansas... 3 pm 28...at Central Arkansas... 1 pm MARCH 1... INDIANA STATE...3 pm 4...at Arkansas... 3:05 pm 5...at Arkansas... 12:05 pm 6...at Arkansas... 1:05 pm 8...at Saint Louis... 3 pm at Austin Peay... 6 pm at Austin Peay... 1 pm at Austin Peay... 1 pm 15...at Lipscomb... 4 pm 18...at Memphis... 6:30 pm 19...at Memphis... 2 pm 20...at Memphis... 1 pm ROBERT MORRIS (CHICAGO)...3 pm JACKSONVILLE STATE...3 pm JACKSONVILLE STATE...3 pm JACKSONVILLE STATE...1 pm 29...at Illinois State... 4:30 pm APRIL 1... at Murray State... 6 pm 2... at Murray State... 2 pm 3... at Murray State... 1 pm 5...at Illinois... 6 pm 8... TENNESSEE TECH...3 pm 9... TENNESSEE TECH...1 pm TENNESSEE TECH...1 pm 12...at SIU Carbondale... 5 pm at Southeast Missouri... 6 pm at Southeast Missouri... 2 pm at Southeast Missouri... 1 pm ILLINOIS (AT MATTOON, ILL.)...6 pm ILLINOIS COLLEGE...3 pm BELMONT...3 pm BELMONT...1 pm BELMONT...1 pm SAINT LOUIS...3 pm at Eastern Kentucky... 6 pm at Eastern Kentucky... 6 pm MAY 1... at Eastern Kentucky pm 6... MOREHEAD STATE...3 pm 7... MOREHEAD STATE...1 pm 8... MOREHEAD STATE...1 pm BUTLER...3 pm at UT Martin... 6 pm at UT Martin... 3 pm at UT Martin... 1 pm 17...at Indiana State... 5 pm SIU EDWARDSVILLE...3 pm SIU EDWARDSVILLE...1 pm SIU EDWARDSVILLE...1 pm at OVC Tournament (The Ballpark at Jackson, Tenn.)...TBA All Times Central and subject to change Home games listed in BOLD CAPS Ohio Valley Conference game 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES EIUPANTHERS.COM 11

12 NUMERICAL ROSTER No. Name Pos. B/T Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (Previous School) 1 Demetre Taylor OF L/L R-Sr. Tampa, Fla. (Middleton HS) 3 Dane Toppel INF/OF R/R Fr. South Elgin, Ill. (South Elgin HS) 4 Mitch Gasbarro INF R/R Sr. Glen Ellyn, Ill. (Glenbard South HS) 5 Hunter Morris C L/R So. Paris, Ill. (Paris HS) 6 Cale Hennemann INF L/R So. Pawnee, Ill. (Pawnee HS) 7 Ben Hughes RHP R/R R-Fr. Tipp City, Ohio (Tippecanoe HS) 8 Andy Fisher LHP L/L So. Bowling Green, Ohio (Bowling Green HS) 10 Joseph Duncan OF R/R So. Highland, Ill. (Highland HS) 11 Jimmy Govern INF R/R Fr. Libertyville, Ill. (Libertyville HS) 12 Frankie Perrone OF R/R Jr. Park Ridge, Ill. (Maine South HS) 13 Jake Johansmeier RHP R/R Sr. St. Charles, Ill. (St. Charles North HS) 14 Nick Maton INF L/R Fr. Chatham, Ill. (Chatham Glenwood HS) 15 Tyler Tesmond OF R/R Fr. Naperville, Ill. (Neuqua Valley HS) 17 Josh Turnock C/1B L/R So. Granger, Ind. (Mishawaka Marian HS) 18 Jason Scholl C L/R Sr. Northbrook, Ill. (Glenbrook North HS) 20 Justin Smith C/OF R/R Jr. Duluthm Minn. (Iowa Central CC) 21 Nicholas McCormick INF R/R So. Speedway, Ind. (Lincoln Trail) 22 Michael McCormick RHP L/R Jr. Speedway, Ind. (Parkland CC) 23 Jordan Flint UTL R/R Fr. Bartlett, Ill. (Bartlett HS) 24 Matt Wivinis RHP R/R R-Sr. Downers Grove, Ill. (Kansas State) 25 Jackson Mueller OF R/L Fr. St. Peters, Mo. (Fort Zumwalt East HS) 26 Chase Thurston RHP R/R Jr. Danville, Ill. (Danville HS) 27 Bryan Bund LHP R/L Fr. Lake Forest, Ill. (Lake Forest HS) 28 Cole Berry RHP R/R Fr. St. Joseph, Ill. (St. Joseph-Ogden HS) 29 Zack Forney C R/R Fr. Cary, Ill. (Cary-Grove HS) 30 Austin Warrem LHP R/L Fr. Mattoon, Ill. (Mattoon HS) 31 Aj Diepholz RHP R/R R-Fr. Mattoon, Ill. (Mattoon HS) 32 Hunter Clark LHP L/L So. Granger, Ind. (Penn HS) 33 Jason Euler RHP R/R Sr. Flagstaff, Ariz. (Mesa CC) 34 Jake Haberer RHP R/R Jr. Highland, Ill. (Highland HS) 35 Alex Cain RHP R/R Jr. Oregon, Ill. (Oregon HS) 37 Luke Dietz RHP R/R So. Westfield, Ind. (Westfield HS) 40 Brendon Allen RHP R/R Sr. Moscow Mills, Mo. (Jefferson College) 42 Matt Dunavant INF R/R Sr. Eureka, Ill. (Eureka HS) Coaching Staff 9 Head Coach: Jason Anderson (Illinois, 2012), 1st Season 45 Assistant Coach: Blake Beemer (Ball State, 2012), 1st Season 44 Assistant Coach: Julio Godinez (Graceland, 2011), 2nd Season 39 Volunteer Assistant Coach: Curt Courtwright (Missouri State, 2010), 1st Season Pronunciation Guide 12...Frankie Perrone PUR-rown 13...Jake Johansmeier JOE-hans-MYER 15...Tyler Tesmond.. TEZ-mond 24...Matt Wivinis... WIV-uh-NESS 34...Jake Haberer HAY-bur-ER 44...Julio Godinez (AC) GO-dean-EZ Follow us on twitter Follow us on facebook at Eastern Illinois Baseball Follow us on instagram at eiupanthernation 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES

13 JASON ANDERSON u Jason Anderson enters the 2016 season as the new Head Coach for the Panthers J ason Anderson was hired in the summer of 2015 to guide the Eastern Illinois baseball program. Anderson will begin a new era for the Panthers baseball program as he takes over for former Head Coach Jimmy Schmitz. A former Major League pitcher with 11 years of professional experience, Anderson will transition into the head coaching role following three seasons as an assistant coach at EIU. Jason Anderson emerged as the top candidate we wanted to be the next leader of our baseball program here at Eastern Illinois, said Eastern Illinois University Athletic Director Tom Michael. Jason is a coach that brings with him a wealth of baseball knowledge having played the game at every level including three years in the Major Leagues. With the strong tradition of EIU baseball we had more than 100 applicants for the position. During the screening and interview process Jason was a candidate we felt was the right choice to lead the program with his understanding of the program and respect he has from baseball people at all levels of the game. Anderson served three years as the Panthers top assistant coaching two pitchers that were selected in the Major League Baseball Draft with Joe Greenfield selected in 2013 by the Minnesota Twins and Matt Borens selected by the New York Yankees in I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the Eastern Illinois baseball program, said Anderson. This university has had a long history of great coaches that have produced tremendous players and winning teams. I will do my very best to continue to keep that tradition alive and get the program back to the prominence that it has experienced in the past. My family and I are also excited to continue our involvement in this community that we have been fortunate enough to call home for the past few years. The foundation that has been put in place with our current and incoming players is very strong. We will not only strive for excellence on the field but also in the classroom and in the community. Originally from Danville, Ill., Anderson spent time in his professional career with the New York Mets, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies organizations from He played the 2011 season with the Somerset Patriots. He made his Major League debut in 2003 with the New York Yankees before playing with the Mets later that season. He saw action in the big leagues with Indians in 2004 and the Yankees in OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES EIUPANTHERS.COM 13

14 Anderson played collegiately at Illinois from where he was the Big Ten Pitcher of the Year in 2000 earning first team All-American honors. He was drafted by the Yankees in the 10th round of the 2000 MLB Draft. During his collegiate career he earned Academic All-American honors in ANDERSON YEAR-BY-YEAR Year... School... Overall... Conference Eastern Illinois , OVC... 1st Year (.000) Total Record as a Head Coach (1st Season): (.000) *spent seasons as an assistant coach at Eastern Illinois He began his collegiate coaching career in 2010 as an assistant coach at Danville Community College. He was an assistant coach at Illinois before joining the Panthers staff for the 2013 season. Anderson earned his degree from Illinois. Anderson and his wife Brittany have two children, Aiden and Mason. What others are saying about Jason Anderson As both a college and professional teammate, I have always been impressed with Jason s character and intense competitive drive. His experience as a collegiate athlete, major league pitcher & college coach provide him with a unique insight into the development of young players. His will to succeed is undeniable and is an excellent example to the student athletes whose lives he affects. - D.J. Svihlik, National Cross-Checker / Amateur Scouting New York Yankees 2003-present Jason Anderson has the background to be a very successful college baseball coach. A sound college background followed by a professional baseball career that got him to the big leagues. He will be able to recruit the caliber of student athlete to make Eastern Illinois a contender in the Ohio Valley Conference. - Richard Itch Jones, Former Head Coach University of Illinois/Southern Illinois I am extremely excited for Jason. He will provide great leadership for the baseball team at Eastern Illinois University. He is an important part of our history at the University of Illinois and an extremely knowledgeable baseball coach who will operate with high energy and the utmost integrity. EIU could not have found a better person to lead its program from this point forward. - Illinois Baseball Head Coach Dan Hartleb 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES

15 BLAKE BEEMER u Assistant Coach 1st Season at EIU Ball State, 2012 Blake Beemer joined first year Eastern Illinois head coach Jason Anderson s staff in August of Beemer came to EIU following two years as a volunteer assistant coach at Penn State under head coach Rob Cooper, primarily serving as the outfield coach. A pair of outfielders that saw big improvements from 2014 led the Lions in Senior Aaron Novak went from just 13 starts a junior to the team s top hitter with a.326 average, four home runs and 27 RBIs, while redshirt junior Greg Guers batted.284 with eight home runs and 38 RBIs after batting.246 with just two home runs and 27 RBIs in his first season at PSU in Beemer also worked with a pair of players who successfully transitioned to roles in centerfield. A native of Dayton, Ohio, Beemer arrived in Happy Valley after a distinguished career as a collegiate baseball player at Ball State. Beemer hit.286 for his career as a four-year starter with the Cardinals. Beemer scored 108 runs and drove in 94 in his career. The Dayton native thrived in the field as well, committing only two errors in his four seasons. Beemer finished with a.996 fielding percentage, including two perfect seasons during his sophomore and senior campaigns. During his senior year, Beemer was one of 30 baseball players around the country nominated for the Senior CLASS Award. Beemer earned the recognition not only with his play on the field but the good work he did off it as well. Active in both the university and local communities, Beemer spent four years as a member of Ball State s Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). His last two years with SAAC were spent on the organization s five-member executive board. In that role, Beemer was part of the communication between the university s athletics administration and the student-athletes. Beemer completed his undergraduate studies from Ball State with a degree in business administration in December of OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES EIUPANTHERS.COM 15

16 JULIO GODINEZ u Assistant Coach 2nd Season at EIU Graceland, 2012 Julio Godinez joined the baseball coaching staff in the fall of 2013 as a volunteer assistant coach. He assists in the day-to-day operations of the program, oversees team travel and camps while working primarily with the catchers and overseeing hitting instruction. In 2014, Godinez helped the Panthers post a.284 batting average - the fifth highest average in the OVC. The.284 batting average was also the Panthers highest team batting average since the 2009 season. He also helped coach four players to All-OVC Second Team honors. Godinez previously was an assistant coach at Lake Land C.C. during the 2013 season. He served as the pitching coach and oversaw the team s defense. From , Godinez was an assistant coach at Murray HS in Murray, Iowa, helping the program win the school s first conference title (2011). The Chicago native played collegiately at Graceland (Iowa) from where he earned all-conference honors twice. He also served as a student assistant coach with the Yellow Jackets in Godinez started his playing career at Kishwaukee C.C. ( ). He earned a bachelor s degree in physical education in 2012 from Graceland. CURT COURTWRIGHT u Volunteer Assistant Coach 1st Season at EIU Missouri State, 2010 Curt Courtwright joined first-year Eastern Illinois head coach Jason Anderson s staff in August of Courtwright comes to EIU following a one-year stint as assistant head coach at Rend Lake College, primarily working as the hitting and infield instructor as well as the recruiting coordinator. A native of Lincoln, Illinois, Courtwright comes to EIU after having competed at various levels of baseball. During his four-year career playing at Missouri State, Courtwright appeared in 158 games for the Bears and holds the record at MSU for most assists in a game. Courtwright played for the Glens Falls Golden Eagles in the New York Collegiate Baseball League and was named team MVP in In 2010, he saw some time on the professional level as he was a member of the Gateway Grizzlies of the Frontier League. After his time with the Grizzlies, Courtwright began his coaching career. Courtwright worked as a White Sox and Elite Baseball Training Instructor prior to moving back home to become the head coach at Lincoln Community High School. Following his time at LCHS, he served as the hitting and infield coach for the Morehead City Marlins of the Coastal Plains League. Before coming to EIU, Courtwright was an assistant coach at Rend Lake College in He is expected to work primarily with the infielders and hitters while at EIU. Courtwright completed his undergraduate studies at Missouri State in 2010, where he earned his degree in Public Relations with a minor in Business. 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES

17 ALEX 35 CAIN u R/R RHP Junior Oregon, Ill. (Oregon HS) SOPHOMORE (2015): Played in nine games making two starts... played eight games in the field and made two appearances on the mound... hit.385 going 5-for drove in a run against Murray State on March was 2-for-4 against Illinois College and Butler... made pitching debut against Illinois College with one inning of work on April FRESHMAN (2014): Played in 11 games, making one start hit.231 with three hits, a run and a double made his first career start against Illinois College on April 9 played in his first career game at No. 14 Louisiana-Lafayette on Feb. 15. HIGH SCHOOL: Named to the all-conference first team as a junior also selected to the Sauk Valley All-Area First Team was an all-conference scholar athlete posted a.442 batting average with 46 hits, 30 runs and 35 RBI in the spring of 2012 also had nine doubles and 19 stolen bases recorded a 2.08 ERA in 60 innings pitched also posted a 3-4 record in 16 games with 109 strikeouts... was a varsity letterwinner in basketball as a sophomore and junior. PERSONAL: Son of Roger and Julie Cain grandfather played baseball at Southern Illinois in Career Statistics Year avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hbp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% TOTAL Year era w-l app gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr bf bavg wp hbp bk sfa sha / TOTAL / OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES EIUPANTHERS.COM 17

18 AJ 31 DIEPHOLZ u R/R RHP Sophomore Mattoon, Ill. (Mattoon HS) FRESHMAN (2015): Appeared in one game pitching two innings of relief against Murray State on March HIGH SCHOOL: Played baseball at nearby Mattoon HS... as a junior posted a 3-1 record with a 3.32 ERA... had 18 strikeouts with two walks in 19 innings on the mound... as a senior was 1-1 during four appearances working 17 innings... had 18 strikeouts and a 3.29 ERA... Career Statistics LUKE 37 DIETZ u R/R RHP Sophomore Westfield, Ind. (Westfield HS) FRESHMAN (2015): Pitched in 13 games with all appearances coming out of the bullpen... finished season with a 3.07 ERA going 0-1 with one save... had first career save on April 18 in win over Belmont pitching two innings without allowing a hit... allowed just five earned runs in 14.2 innings of work with 12 strikeouts... HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Westfield HS... named All-Conference and All-Area... set school single season earned run average record as a junior... helped team capture conference title as a junior with a 22-7 overall record, 15-3 in conference... was part of team that set school records in team earned run average, saves and team fielding percentage... was 3-3 with a 3.12 ERA as a senior... had 38 strikeouts during 42.2 innings on the mound... Career Statistics 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES

19 MATT 42 DUNAVANT u R/R INF Senior Eureka, Ill. (Eureka HS) JUNIOR (2015): Played in 14 games making his first career start on May 12 at Butler... went 1-for-3 in game at Butler driving in one run... other 13 appearances were as a pinch hitter... finished season 1-for-16 at the plate... SOPHOMORE (2014): Played in nine games went 1-for-9 at the plate recorded his first career hit at No. 9 Louisville on Feb. 25. FRESHMAN (2013): Did not see action with the team. HIGH SCHOOL: Hit.319 as a junior with 19 RBIs and 17 hits also scored 14 runs, hit six doubles and two home runs hit.424 this fall with 44 RBIs while scoring 26 runs played for the Rawlings Prospects in Missouri. Career Statistics JOSEPH 10 DUNCAN u R/R OF Sophomore Highland, Ill. (Highland HS) Awards & Recognition 2015 Ohio Valley Conference All-Freshman team FRESHMAN (2015): Named to Ohio Valley Conference All-Freshman team... hit.303 for the season with increased success after moving to the leadoff spot on March 28 against Murray State... was 13-for-24 in first five games as the leadoff hitter... had 20 multiple hit games with a high of 4-for-6 against Illinois State... had four three-hit games with the final one at Butler... led the team with eight stolen bases (8-for-11) and was tied for second on the team in runs scored with was 2-for-4 in first collegiate game at Georgia on Feb had five doubles, one triple and 12 RBI... HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Highland HS... earned first team All-Mississippi Valley Conference honors as a senior and a junior... hit.404 with 23 RBI, nine doubles and two home runs as a senior... All-Area selection... second team All-Conference as a sophomore... helped lead team to baseball conference title... member of basketball team... Career Statistics 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES EIUPANTHERS.COM 19

20 ANDY 8 FISHER u L/L LHP Sophomore Bowling Green, Ohio (Bowling Green HS) FRESHMAN (2015): Appeared in 22 games splitting time between the starting rotation and bullpen... made first collegiate appearance in relief with one inning on Feb. 14 at Georgia... made first collegiate start on March 3 at Arkansas... made eight starts becoming Sunday starter for final five OVC series... posted a 2-3 record with a 7.71 ERA and 27 strikeouts in 49.0 innings on the mound... first career win was a 7-inning complete game agsint Eastern Kentucky on April second win was 5.2 innings against UT Martin in 2-0 shutout victory... as a relief pitcher went eight straight appearances in March without allowing a run spanning 8.2 innings... HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Bowling Green HS helping team win sectional title as a junior... played summer baseball for Whitehouse Legion Post 183 in Ohio... honorable mention All-County... as a senior posted 4-0 record with a 1.69 ERA and three complete games... Career Statistics 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES

21 MITCH 4 GASBARRO u R/R INF Senior Glen Ellyn, Ill. (Glenbard South HS) JUNIOR (2015): Played in 31 games with 26 starts... open season as teams shortstop before suffering a hand injury on March 15 at Memphis... returned to team as a pinch runner on April 2 at Tennessee Tech and appeared in that role for five games... returned to starting line-up on April 21 at Illinois... hit.221 for the year... had four doubles, triple and home run after returning from injury... had seven RBI and 16 runs scored... SOPHOMORE (2014): Played and started in 51 games hit.307 with 12 RBI ranked second on the team in runs (46) and doubles (15) also posted a.417 slugging percentage with a.414 on-base percentage went 6-for-10 in stolen bases was third on the team in hits (59) increased his batting average to.330 in OVC play had 16 multi-hit games and three multi-rbi games set the EIU singleseason sacrifice bunts record with 14 on the year had 11 sacrifice bunts in conference play to lead all players. FRESHMAN (2013): Played in 28 games, making 20 starts hit.200 (16-for-80) with 21 runs, five RBI, a double and a home run also went 3-for-4 in stolen bases had a.250 slugging percentage and a.347 on-base percentage had five sacrifice hits went 4-for-11 at the plate during the Murray State series with seven runs, three RBI and two sacrifice hits had three multi-hit games went 3-for- 16 with RISP started 11 games at shortstop and nine at second base. HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-sport athlete, playing baseball, basketball and golf... was a three-time varsity letterwinner at shortstop... earned All-Western Sun Conference honors as a sophomore and All-Metro Suburban Conference honors as a senior... missed his junior baseball season with an injury... tabbed the Metro Suburban Conference MVP as a senior... named to the IHSBCA All-Area Team and the IHSBCA All-State Team as a senior... played in the IHSBCA East/West Senior All-Star Game... served as team captain as a senior... led his team in on-base percentage (.437), runs (39) and Triples (5) in helped team set the school record for singleseason wins (26) as a senior... helped team capture a conference and regional title in was selected as his team s MVP as a senior... also named the school s male athlete of the year... played for the DuPage Training Academy Wildcats in in the summer of was a three-time academic all-conference honoree... was a member of the high school honor roll ( ), National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society... was the recipient of the 2012 Livingston Human Relations Award. PERSONAL: Son of Dan and Lori Gasbarro. Career Statistics 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES EIUPANTHERS.COM 21

22 JAKE 34 HABERER u R/R RHP Junior Highland, Ill. (Highland HS) SOPHOMORE (2015): Did not appear in any games... FRESHMAN (2014): Posted a 7.09 ERA and a 0-2 record in 23 appearances (four starts) threw 22 strikeouts in 26.2 innings of action made his first career appearance at No. 14 Louisiana-Lafayette on Feb. 15 made his first career start at No. 9 Louisville on Feb. 25. HIGH SCHOOL: Named to the Illinois All-State First Team by the Prep Baseball Report named to the all-conference first team as a junior as an infielder and a pitcher also earned all-conference second team honors as a sophomore posted a 9-3 record with a 2.01 ERA in 13 appearances also recorded 65 strikeouts from the mound hit.427 with 34 runs, 35 hits and 29 RBI in the spring of 2012 also had 14 doubles and 13 stolen bases. PERSONAL: Son of Dave and Barb Haberer father played baseball at EIU from Career Statistics 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES

23 CALE 6 HENNEMANN u L/R INF Sophomore Pawnee, Ill. (Pawnee HS) FRESHMAN (2015): Appeared in 40 games making 29 starts between second base, shortstop and third base... finished season hitting.228 with 15 runs scored... had seven doubles including two during a 3-for-5 day at Morehead State on May 2... hit lone home run at Tennessee Tech on April 3... had two three-hit games with the other a 3-for-5 game against Eastern Kentucky on April HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Pawnee HS... helped team capture four straight conference titles with the school posting a record in four seasons... team won regional title three straight years from sophomore to senior season... four-time All-Conference selection... four-time All-Area selection... named All-State in 2013 and hit.452 as a senior finishing his career with a.446 batting average... had.563 on-base percentage for season and.580 for his career... played baseball for his dad Chris... Career Statistics BEN 7 HUGHES u R/R RHP Sophomore Tipp City, Ohio (Tippecanoe HS) FRESHMAN (2015): Appeared in seven games with one start prior to season ending injury in late March... last appearance was five innings in relief at Jacksonville State on March first career start was at nationally ranked Mississippi State with 2.1 innings allowing no runs with four strikeouts... had a 8.47 ERA in 17 innings on the mound... HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Tippecanoe HS... finished prep career with a 26-5 record in innings of work... as a senior posted a 0.99 ERA with 75 strikeouts and four saves... earned first team All-State honors while earning Conference Player of the Year honors... finished career with 259 strikeouts and 10 saves... in the field hit.404 with 108 runs scored, 98 RBI, 54 stolen bases and 32 extra-base hits... two-time All-State... four-time All-Area and All-Conference... Career Statistics 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES EIUPANTHERS.COM 23

24 JAKE 13 JOHANSMEIER u R/R RHP Senior St. Charles, Ill. (St. Charles North HS) Awards & Recognition 2013 All-OVC Newcomer Team JUNIOR (2015): Made 17 appearances with 11 starts... after starting season opener at Georgia on Feb. 13 worked the next four games out of the bullpen... was 2-6 with a 6.81 ERA in 74 innings pitched... first win of the season was April 18 at Belmont working seven innings with one earned run and three strikeouts... picked up second win on April 24 against Eastern Kentucky... longest outing of the year was nine innings allowing one run against UT Martin in a no-decision... finished season ranked 8th on EIU career list in games started... SOPHOMORE (2014): Posted a 3-3 record with a 5.94 in 18 appearances (14 starts) threw 42 strikeouts in 72.2 innings of action earned OVC Pitcher of the Week honors on Feb. 17 for helping the Panthers open the season with a 1-0 win at No. 14 Louisiana- Lafayette had a 2-1 record with a 5.48 ERA in OVC action. FRESHMAN (2013): Named to the All-OVC Newcomer Team as a pitcher posted a 3.70 ERA with a 3-4 record in 48.2 innings of work made 20 appearances with eight starts also had one complete game and one save threw 33 strikeouts and issued 22 walks held opposing hitters to a.249 batting average posted his first career save on April 5 against Murray State recorded his first complete game at Belmont on April 26 earned his first career win against Southern Illinois on March 19 had a team-best 3.27 ERA in conference play in 11 appearances with five starts went 2-3 in OVC play threw 21 strikeouts and issued 15 walks in conference play while holding opposing hitters to a.222 batting average. HIGH SCHOOL: Ranked as one of the top-25 players in the state of Illinois by the Prep Baseball Report in 2012 was selected to the All-Upstate Eight Conference Honorable Mention Team as a junior posted a.448 batting average in the fall of 2012 with 14 runs, 13 hits and six extra base hits hit.394 as a junior with 41 hits, 30 runs and 22 RBIs also had eight stolen bases, six doubles and two home runs in 2011 saw action from the mound as a junior, posting a 4-2 record with a 2.45 ERA in 28 innings of work also threw 26 strikeouts while recording two saves.. went 4-0 with a 0.58 ERA during the 2011 fall season with 20 strikeouts. Career Statistics 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES

25 HUNTER 5 MORRIS u L/R C Sophomore Paris, Ill. (Paris HS) FRESHMAN (2015): Played in 30 games with 18 starts behind the plate... finished season hitting.247 with four doubles and eight RBI... had first collegiate hit in opener on Feb. 13 at Georgia... drove home season high three RBI against Indiana State on April 8... have multiple hit games with a season high 3-for-6 at Morehead State on May 3... had a.992 field percentage at catcher... OVC Medal of Honor award winner... HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Paris HS earning All-Apollo Conference honors as a sophomore and junior... named Terre Haute Tribune Star Area Player of the Year in set four school records... as a junior hit helped team post a winning season all four years with team advancing to IHSA Class 2A Regional in named first team All-State as a senior... Career Statistics 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES EIUPANTHERS.COM 25

26 FRANKIE 12 PERRONE u R/R OF RS-Sophomore Park Ridge, Ill, (Maine South HS) SOPHOMORE (2015): Appeared in 12 games with ten starts in the outfield... was 3-for-36 on the season with one RBI at Arkansas on March 2... last action of the season was March 28 against Murray State going 1-for-3... FRESHMAN (2014): Played in 50 games, making 46 starts hit.240 with 25 RBI, 18 runs and 15 extra-base hits had five triples on the year, tied for the sixth most in single-season school history had a.392 slugging percentage and a.307 on-base percentage also went 3-for-4 in stolen bases hit.311 (14-for-45) with RISP also had 10 two-out RBI had eight multi-hit and five multi-rbi game earned OVC Player of the Week honors on March 3. HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-year varsity letterwinner in baseball helped team to sectional title and conference title in 2013 also helped team to a regional title in 2012 helped his team post a record in his final two years on the team hit.350 with 25 RBI, 12 doubles and six home runs as a senior earned Central Suburban League All-Conference and All-Area honors named to the 2013 NABF All-Tournament Team selected to participate in the 2013 NABF home run derby played for Bill Milano at Maine South HS was also a scholar athlete participated in the Central Suburban Leadership Conference as a freshman. PERSONAL: Son of Lou and Andrea Perrone. Career Statistics 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES

27 JASON 18 SCHOLL u L/R C Senior Northbrook, Ill. (Glenbrook North HS) JUNIOR (2015): Played in 28 games with 19 starts... had two games at catcher, served as the DH or a pinch hitter in other contests... hit.290 with 10 RBI... had four multiple hit games including 2-for-4 against SIU Edwardsville in final game of the season... had two doubles... reached base in 14 consecutive games during the season, the longest streak on the squad... SOPHOMORE (2014): Played in 31 games, making 22 starts hit.269 with 14 RBI, 11 runs and seven extra-base hits also had a.397 slugging percentage and a.376 on-base percentage had three multi-hit and multi-rbi games. FRESHMAN (2013): Played in 25 games, making 10 starts had seven RBI and four runs also had two doubles and two home runs hit his first career home run at Illinois State on April 3 had three, two-out RBI had one multi-hit and multi-rbi game. HIGH SCHOOL: Ranked as a top-60 prospect in the state of Illinois by Prep Baseball Report in 2012 earned All-Central Suburban League honors as a junior hit.422 with 41 RBIs and 38 hits last season also scored 32 runs while recording 14 doubles and seven home runs. PERSONAL: Son of Steve and Laura Scholl. Career Statistics 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES EIUPANTHERS.COM 27

28 DEMETRE 1 TAYLOR u L/L OF RS-Senior Tampa, Fla. (Middletown HS) REDSHIRT JUNIOR (2015): Earned second team All-Ohio Valley Conference honors... played in 45 games making 44 starts in the outfield... hit.384 leading team with nine home runs and four triples... ended season ranked seventh on EIU career list for triples with nine... had 21 games with multiple hits including a five three hit games and one four hit game against Eastern Kentucky on April named OVC Player of the Week on April 27 after hitting.714 during a four-game span... had 13 multiple RBI games including three four-rbi games and a five RBI game at Tennessee Tech on April 4... had two games wtih two home runs at Tennessee Tech on April 4 and at SIU Edwardsville on May finished fourth in OVC in batting average... had season long 11 game hitting streak... ended season with an active eight game hitting streak... REDSHIRT-SOPHOMORE (2014): Played and started in 53 games hit.309 with 53 RBI and 39 runs also had 16 doubles, five triples and seven home runs had a.536 slugging percentage and a.386 on-base percentage went 6-for-6 in stolen bases finished the year ranked tied for 10th in single-season school history in RBI (53) finished the year ranked ninth in the OVC in RBI had five triples on the year, tied for the sixth most in single-season school history increased his batting average to.336 in OVC play hit.305 (29- for-95) with RISP and had 16 two-out RBI had 17 multi-hit games led the team with 15 multi-rbi games. REDSHIRT-FRESHMAN (2013): Played in 44 games, making 39 starts hit.264 with 24 RBI, 18 runs, four doubles and two home runs also had a.331 slugging percentage and a.347 on-base percentage hit his first career home run versus Texas Southern on Feb. 15 had nine multi-hit games and four multi-rbi games hit.279 (17-for-61) with RISP. HIGH SCHOOL: Hit.435 as a senior (2011) at Middleton HS in Tampa, Fla., with 20 runs and 27 RBI helped his team to a 13-7 overall record and an 11-5 record in conference play also had a.790 slugging percentage and a.500 on-base percentage. Career Statistics 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES

29 CHASE 26 THURSTON u R/R RHP Junior Danville, Ill. (Danville HS) SOPHOMORE (2015): Appeared in 25 games all out of the bullpen... became team s closer midway through the season leading team with five saves which ranked seventh in the OVC... posted a 2-3 record with a 4.26 ERA... pitched 38 innings with 31 strikeouts... picked up first save on April 8 against Indiana State... had first win on April 11 against Southeast Missouri... second win was April 17 at Belmont... during mid-april had six straight appearances without allowing a run covering 11.1 innings of relief... FRESHMAN (2014): Went 0-4 with a ERA in 17 appearances (three starts) had 20 strikeouts and one save in 28.1 innings of work posted his first career save at Murray State on April 6 made his first career start at No.7 Vanderbilt on March 11. HIGH SCHOOL: Tabbed to the All-Big 12 Conference First Team as a junior was named an Illinois State Scholar Athlete in 2011 and 2012 went 7-4 from the mound in 15 appearances as a junior also posted a 2.39 ERA with 70 strikeouts had a.393 batting average in the spring of 2012 with 25 runs and 17 RBI. PERSONAL: Son of John Thurston and Alissa Wright cousin Tyler Cox played at Illinois State ( ) and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in Career Statistics 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES EIUPANTHERS.COM 29

30 JOSH 17 TURNOCK u L/R C/1B Sophomore Granger, Ind. (Mishawaka Marian HS) FRESHMAN (2015): Played in eight games making one start at catcher against Butler... was 1-for-11 at the plate with a hit at Tennessee Tech on April 3... HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Mishawaka Marian HS... helped team to Class 3A state runner-up performance in team won sectional title during sophomore season... earned All-Conference as a junior and a senior... finished career with a.382 batting average... also All-State athlete in hockey... Career Statistics 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES

31 MATT 24 WIVINIS u R/R RHP RS-Senior Downers Grove, Ill. (Kansas State Univ.) EASTERN ILLINOIS: RS-JUNIOR (2015): Pitched in 12 games making nine starts... first appearance was on Feb. 15 at Georgia... first start was March 2 at Arkansas... finished season 3-8 with one save and a 6.44 ERA... pitched 72.2 innings with 49 strikeouts... picked up wins in two of his last three starts at Morehead State on May 2 and at SIU Edwardsville on May first EIU win was at Tennessee Tech on April 4 working 7.2 innings with no earned runs and four strikeouts... save came in April 17 win at Belmont... season high eight strikeouts in 7.2 innings at SIUE on May KANSAS STATE: Played three seasons at Kansas State... took medical redshirt in as a sophomore in 2013 had 14 starts with a 6-2 record, 5.00 ERA with 46 strikeouts and 17 walks in 68.1 innings as a starter... finished 2013 season as a reliever with seven appearances and a 1.75 ERA... had two relief appearances in Super Regional at Oregon State... had a complete game against Cal Poly... as a freshman in 2012 made 21 appearances with a 1-3 record with two saves and a 5.95 ERA... first career save against Sacred Heart on April 6... had first career win vs. Hartford on March HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Downers Grove South HS... went 5-5 with a 3.13 ERA as a senior with 48 strikeouts in 47 innings... honorable mention All-State... hit.454 with five home runs and 36 RBI... team won a regional championship as a senior and conference championship as a junior... Career Statistics 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES EIUPANTHERS.COM 31

32 BRENDON 40 ALLEN u R/R RHP Senior Moscow Mills, Mo. (Jefferson College) EASTERN ILLINOIS: JUNIOR (2015): Redshirted 2015 season... JEFFERSON COLLEGE: Helped Jefferson College win conference title as a freshman... posted a 5-3 record with three complete games as a sophomore... worked 57.1 innings on the mound with a 3.30 GPA... finished season with 60 strike outs and 16 walks... HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Troy Buchanan HS... earned first team All-Conference honors... MISC.: Played summer ball for Ocean State Waves of the New England League in played for Quincy Gems of the Prospect League in COLE 28 BERRY u R/R RHP Freshman St. Joseph, Ill. (St. Joseph-Ogden HS) HIGH SCHOOL: Played baseball at St. Joseph-Ogden HS... Earned three varsity letters in baseball, two in football, and one in basketball... Was named an All-Conference member for baseball twice and an All-Area member once... Helped lead SJO to a school record 32 wins in Has played for the Champaign Dream and Decatur Commodores summer baseball programs... BRYAN 27 BUND u R/L LHP Freshman Lake Forest, Ill. (Lake Forest HS) HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Lake Forest HS... Was a two time letter winner in baseball... Played summer baseball for the Illinois Indians... Pitched a no-hitter his junior year in HS. 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES

33 HUNTER 32 CLARK u L/L LHP Sophomore Granger, Ind. (Penn HS) FRESHMAN (2015): Redshirted 2015 season... HIGH SCHOOL: Played baseball at Penn HS and travel baseball for the Michiana Clippers... helped travel team compile a record in six seasons... team reached No. 21 in national rankings by Perfect Game Baseball in summer of named Central Region Honorable Mention in JASON 33 EULER u R/R RHP Senior Flagstaff, Ariz. (Mesa CC) MESA: Posted a 4-1 record with a 3.30 ERA his freshman year... Hit for a.335 batting average his sophomore year... HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four year letter winner in baseball at Flagstaff HS... Also lettered in basketball... Helped lead Flagstaff to the City Championship title his sophomore year... JORDAN 23 FLINT u R/R IF/OF/P Freshman Bartlett, Ill. (Bartlett HS) FRESHMAN (2013): Did not see action with the team. HIGH SCHOOL: Hit.319 as a junior with 19 RBIs and 17 hits also scored 14 runs, hit six doubles and two home runs hit.424 this fall with 44 RBIs while scoring 26 runs played for the Rawlings Prospects in Missouri. 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES EIUPANTHERS.COM 33

34 ZACK 29 FORNEY u R/R C Freshman Cary, Ill. (Cary-Grove HS) HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four year letter winner in baseball and football at Cary Grove HS... Named an All-Conference and All-Area member for baseball in Was an Athletic-Academic All-State and All-Conference recipient... Helped lead his HS football team to two state runner-up titles (2012, 2014)... JIMMY 11 GOVERN u R/R INF Freshman Libertyville, Ill. (Libertyville HS) HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three year letter winner in baseball at Libertyville HS... Was named to the IHSBCA All-State team his senior year... Also earned All-Area and All-Conference honors his junior and senior years... Was named All-Conference his sophomore year... Helped lead Libertyville to a 4A State Runner-Up title in NICK 14 MATON u R/R INF Freshman Chatham, Ill. (Chatham Glenwood HS) HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four year varsity member of the Glenwood HS baseball team in Chatham... Was named to the Central State Eight All-Conference Team his junior and senior seasons... Named Central State Eight Player of the Year his senior season... Earned First-Team All-State honors his senior season... 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES

35 MICHAEL 22 MCCORMICK u L/R RHP Junior Speedway, Ind. (Parkland CC) PARKLAND CC: Made 11 appearances out of the bullpen pitching in 48.1 innings while striking out 33 batters his sophomore year... US NAVAL ACADEMY: Made 14 appearances on the mound while starting four games... struck out 15 opposing batters in 24.1 innings... HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four year letter winner at Speedway HS in baseball... Was named a North/South All-Star and earned First-Team All-State honors... Also a two year letter winner in basketball and one year in cross country... NICHOLAS 21 MCCORMICK u R/R INF Sophomore Speedway, Ind. (Lincoln Trail) LINCOLN TRAIL: Played in 22 games his freshman year... Posted a.236 batting average while driving in 12 runs and scoring six of his own... HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four year letter winner in baseball at Speedway HS... Also earned letters in football and basketball... Was named to the 2014 North/South All-Star Team in baseball his senior year... Helped lead Speedway to two Sectional Championships in 2012 & JACKSON 25 MUELLER u R/L OF Freshman St. Peters, Mo. (Fort Zumwalt East HS) High School: Played for Fort Zumwalt East HS... Was a First-Team All-District and All-Conference member...played summer club ball for the SLABA Stallions... Was a state qualifier in swimming. 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES EIUPANTHERS.COM 35

36 JUSTIN 20 SMITH u R/R C/OF Junior Duluthm, Minn. (Iowa Central College) IOWA CENTRAL: Appeared in 35 games his freshman year... Posted a.256 batting average with two home runs, 14 RBIs, 27 runs scored, while swiping eight bases... Appeared in 32 games his sophomore year... drove in six runs, scored 11 runs, and stole five bases... Earned All-Academic 2nd Team honors both years... HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four year letter winner in baseball at Duluth East HS... Also lettered in hockey... Was named as the Section Player of the Year... Also earned All-Area team honors... Represented the North team in the North/South All-Star game... TYLER 15 TESMOND u R/R OF Freshman Naperville, Ill. (Neuqua Valley HS) HIGH SCHOOL: Earned varsity letters in baseball, basketball, and football at Neuqua Valley HS... Earned Academic All-Conference, All- Conference, and All-Area honors throughout his high school career... Helped lead Neuqua Valley to a 4th place title in the IHSA State Tournament his sophomore year... DANE 3 TOPPEL u R/R INF/OF Freshman South Elgin, Ill. (South Elgin HS) HIGH SCHOOL: Was a letter winner in baseball and basketball at South Elgin HS... Was an All-Area selection for baseball his junior and senior year... Earned All-Conference honors his junior year... Helped lead South Elgin to a 4A 3rd place title in the IHSA State Tournament his junior year... 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES

37 AUSTIN 30 WARREM u R/L LHP Freshman Mattoon, Ill. (Mattoon HS) HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three year varsity baseball player at Mattoon HS... Named to the Appollo all-conference team in baseball three years... Also was a four year varsity member of the Mattoon golf team... Earned three all-conference honors in golf as well... 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES EIUPANTHERS.COM 37

38 2015 OVERALL STATISTICS Record: Home: 8-10 Away: 5-26 Ohio Valley: 9-21 Player avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% 15 HOWELL, Caleb TAYLOR, Demetre VALACH, Brant DUNCAN, Joseph SCHOLL, Jason CASSON, Adam WENTHE, Bobby TAYLOR, Marshawn MORRIS, Hunter SAUER, Dane DEVITO, John HENNEMANN, Cale GASBARRO, Mitch CAIN, Alex SAMPEN, Isaac MARTIN, Jack TURNOCK, Josh PERRONE, Frankie DUNAVANT, Matt STERIOTI, Drew Totals Opponents LOB - Team (367), Opp (384). DPs turned - Team (48), Opp (41). CI - Team (3), SCHOLL 2, DEVITO 1. IBB - Team (4), TAYLOR, D. 2, HOWELL 1, WENTHE 1, Opp (13). Picked off - TAYLOR, M. 2, TAYLOR, D. 2, HOWELL 1, DUNCAN 1. (All games Sorted by Earned run avg) Player era w-l app gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr b/avg wp hp bk sfa sha 37 DIETZ, Luke / THURSTON, Chase / WIVINIS, Matt / JOHANSMEIER, Jake / GRAHN, Andrew / FISHER, Andy / CASSON, Adam / STENGER, Garrison / SLAZINIK, Christian / SAMPEN, Isaac / HUGHES, Ben / CAIN, Alex / DOHERTY, Matt / DIEPHOLZ, AJ / Totals / Opponents / PB - Team (13), DEVITO 10, MORRIS 3, Opp (10). Pickoffs - Team (7), FISHER 4, JOHANSMEIER 2, THURSTON 1, Opp (6). SBA/ATT - DEVITO (24-31), MORRIS (20-24), STENGER (13-17), WIVINIS (6-9), JOHANSMEIER (7-8), FISHER (6-8), GRAHN (2-4), HUGHES (3-3), CASSON (3-3), SCHOLL (3-3), SLAZINIK (2-2), THURSTON (2-2), DOHERTY (2-2), SAMPEN (1-1). 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES

39 2015 RESULTS Date Opponent Score Inns Overall Ohio Valley Pitcher of record Attend Time Feb 13, 2015 at Georgia L JOHANSMEIER (L 0-1) :46 Feb 14, 2015 at Georgia L SLAZINIK (L 0-1) :12 Feb 15, 2015 at Georgia L STENGER (L 0-1) :34 Mar 02, 2015 at Arkansas-1 L WIVINIS (L 0-1) - 2:06 Mar 02, 2015 at Arkansas-2 L STENGER (L 0-2) :18 Mar 03, 2015 at Arkansas L FISHER (L 0-1) :26 * Mar 08, 2015 at Austin Peay-1 L WIVINIS (L 0-2) - 2:45 * Mar 08, 2015 at Austin Peay-2 L STENGER (L 0-3) 311 2:52 * Mar 09, 2015 at Austin Peay L FISHER (L 0-2) 217 3:01 Mar 11, 2015 at Saint Louis L (10) SAMPEN (L 0-1) 122 3:15 Mar 14, 2015 at Memphis L WIVINIS (L 0-3) 372 2:05 Mar 15, 2015 at Memphis-1 L STENGER (L 0-4) - 2:27 Mar 15, 2015 at Memphis-2 L SLAZINIK (L 0-2) 674 2:24 Mar 17, 2015 at #20 Mississippi State L SLAZINIK (L 0-3) :11 * Mar 20, 2015 at Jacksonville State L WIVINIS (L 0-4) 234 2:34 * Mar 21, 2015 at Jacksonville State-1 L STENGER (L 0-5) 378 2:24 * Mar 21, 2015 at Jacksonville State-2 L JOHANSMEIER (L 0-2) 356 2:19 * Mar 28, 2015 MURRAY STATE L STENGER (L 0-6) 514 2:47 * Mar 29, 2015 MURRAY STATE-1 L JOHANSMEIER (L 0-3) - 2:20 * Mar 29, 2015 MURRAY STATE-2 L WIVINIS (L 0-5) 313 1:54 Mar 31, 2015 ILLINOIS STATE L CASSON (L 0-1) 309 3:19 * Apr 02, 2015 at Tennessee Tech L SLAZINIK (L 0-4) 119 3:14 * Apr 03, 2015 at Tennessee Tech L JOHANSMEIER (L 0-4) 122 6:37 * Apr 04, 2015 at Tennessee Tech W WIVINIS (W 1-5) 104 2:41 Apr 07, 2015 #12 ILLINOIS L FISHER (L 0-3) 169 3:10 Apr 08, 2015 INDIANA STATE W STENGER (W 1-6) 166 4:13 * Apr 10, 2015 SOUTHEAST MISSOURI L WIVINIS (L 1-6) 205 2:55 * Apr 11, 2015 SOUTHEAST MISSOURI W THURSTON (W 1-0) 367 3:05 * Apr 12, 2015 SOUTHEAST MISSOURI L STENGER (L 1-7) 246 2:27 Apr 14, 2015 BENEDICTINE-SPRINGFI W GRAHN (W 1-0) 261 2:23 Apr 15, 2015 ILLINOIS COLLEGE W SLAZINIK (W 1-4) 191 2:41 * Apr 17, 2015 at Belmont W THURSTON (W 2-0) 284 2:20 * Apr 18, 2015 at Belmont W JOHANSMEIER (W 1-4) 372 2:42 * Apr 19, 2015 at Belmont L DIETZ (L 0-1) 187 3:25 Apr 21, 2015 at #8 Illinois L GRAHN (L 1-1) 906 2:26 * Apr 24, 2015 EASTERN KENTUCKY W JOHANSMEIER (W 2-4) 169 3:03 * Apr 26, 2015 EASTERN KENTUCKY-1 L WIVINIS (L 1-7) - 2:53 * Apr 26, 2015 EASTERN KENTUCKY-2 W FISHER (W 1-3) - 2:18 Apr 28, 2015 SAINT LOUIS W GRAHN (W 2-1) 246 2:46 * May 1, 2015 at Morehead State L JOHANSMEIER (L 2-5) 272 2:34 * May 2, 2015 at Morehead State W WIVINIS (W 2-7) 426 3:00 * May 3, 2015 at Morehead State L GRAHN (L 2-2) 332 3:32 * May 08, 2015 UT MARTIN L 1-2 (11) THURSTON (L 2-1) 106 3:06 * May 09, 2015 UT MARTIN L WIVINIS (L 2-8) 143 3:15 * May 10, 2015 UT MARTIN W FISHER (W 2-3) 209 1:51 May 12, 2015 at Butler L THURSTON (L 2-2) 105 2:35 * May 14, 2015 at SIU Edwardsville L JOHANSMEIER (L 2-6) 126 2:37 * May 15, 2015 at SIU Edwardsville W WIVINIS (W 3-8) 192 2:43 * May 16, 2015 at SIU Edwardsville L 7-8 (10) THURSTON (L 2-3) 291 3:37 () extra inning game 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES EIUPANTHERS.COM 39

40 2015 OVC ONLY STATISTICS Record: 9-21 Home: 4-8 Away: 5-13 Ohio Valley: 9-21 Player avg gp-gs ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb slg% bb hp so gdp ob% sf sh sb-att po a e fld% 15 HOWELL, Caleb TAYLOR, Demetre VALACH, Brant SCHOLL, Jason DUNCAN, Joseph CASSON, Adam DEVITO, John HENNEMANN, Cale GASBARRO, Mitch WENTHE, Bobby TAYLOR, Marshawn MORRIS, Hunter TURNOCK, Josh CAIN, Alex SAUER, Dane SAMPEN, Isaac PERRONE, Frankie DUNAVANT, Matt MARTIN, Jack Totals Opponents LOB - Team (222), Opp (261). DPs turned - Team (26), Opp (26). CI - Team (1), DEVITO 1. IBB - Team (3), TAYLOR, D. 2, WENTHE 1, Opp (11). Picked off - DUNCAN 1, HOWELL 1, TAYLOR, D. 1. (Ohio Valley games only Sorted by Earned run avg) Player era w-l app gs cg sho sv ip h r er bb so 2b 3b hr b/avg wp hp bk sfa sha 26 THURSTON, Chase / JOHANSMEIER, Jake / FISHER, Andy / WIVINIS, Matt / STENGER, Garrison / SAMPEN, Isaac / DIETZ, Luke / HUGHES, Ben / CASSON, Adam / GRAHN, Andrew / SLAZINIK, Christian / CAIN, Alex / DIEPHOLZ, AJ / DOHERTY, Matt / Totals / Opponents / PB - Team (9), DEVITO 7, MORRIS 2, Opp (5). Pickoffs - Team (6), FISHER 4, JOHANSMEIER 2, Opp (3). SBA/ATT - DEVITO (16-21), MORRIS (12-14), STENGER (8-10), WIVINIS (6-9), JOHANSMEIER (7-8), FISHER (2-4), HUGHES (3-3), SAMPEN (1-1), THURSTON (1-1). 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES

41 2015 STATISTICS ALL GAMES Multiple Hit Games Total 15 HOWELL, Caleb TAYLOR, Demetre DUNCAN, Joseph VALACH, Brant CASSON, Adam WENTHE, Bobby TAYLOR, Marshawn HENNEMANN, Cale MORRIS, Hunter SAUER, Dane SCHOLL, Jason GASBARRO, Mitch DEVITO, John CAIN, Alex SAMPEN, Isaac TEAM Multiple RBI Games Total 1 TAYLOR, Demetre HOWELL, Caleb WENTHE, Bobby CASSON, Adam VALACH, Brant HENNEMANN, Cale SCHOLL, Jason MORRIS, Hunter SAUER, Dane DUNCAN, Joseph GASBARRO, Mitch TAYLOR, Marshawn TEAM Hitting Streaks Longest Current 15 HOWELL, Caleb TAYLOR, Demetre VALACH, Brant DUNCAN, Joseph 8-17 CASSON, Adam SAUER, Dane DEVITO, John MORRIS, Hunter SCHOLL, Jason WENTHE, Bobby 5-6 HENNEMANN, Cale TAYLOR, Marshawn GASBARRO, Mitch 4-5 SAMPEN, Isaac 3-38 CAIN, Alex MARTIN, Jack 2-42 DUNAVANT, Matt TURNOCK, Josh 1-12 PERRONE, Frankie 1 1 Reached Base Streaks Longest Current 18 SCHOLL, Jason DUNCAN, Joseph HOWELL, Caleb TAYLOR, Demetre VALACH, Brant CASSON, Adam HENNEMANN, Cale WENTHE, Bobby 8-4 GASBARRO, Mitch 6-16 SAUER, Dane DEVITO, John MORRIS, Hunter TAYLOR, Marshawn SAMPEN, Isaac 3-38 CAIN, Alex MARTIN, Jack PERRONE, Frankie DUNAVANT, Matt TURNOCK, Josh 1-4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES EIUPANTHERS.COM 41

42 2015 STATISTICS ALL GAMES Score by innings EX Total Eastern Illinois Opponents Record when... Overall Conference 9-21 Non-Conference 4-15 Home games 8-10 Away games 5-26 Neutral site 0-0 Day games Night games 2-5 vs Left starter 6-12 vs Right starter Run games Run games Run games 6-18 Extra innings 0-3 Shutouts 1-2 Scoring 0-2 runs runs runs runs 6-4 Opponent 0-2 runs runs runs runs 0-16 Scored in 1st inning 9-15 Opp. scored in 1st 4-23 Scores first 9-12 Opp. scores first 4-24 After 6 leading trailing tied 2-3 After 7 leading trailing tied 1-3 After 8 leading trailing tied 1-0 Hit 0 home runs home run home runs 8-3 Opponent 0 home runs home run HRs 1-11 Made 0 errors error errors 3-18 Opp. made 0 errors error errors 6-8 Out-hit opponent 11-7 Out-hit by opponent 2-26 Hits are tied 0-3 Record when team scores: Runs W-L Record when opponent scores: Runs W-L Record when leading after: Inn W-L Record when trailing after: Inn W-L Record when tied after: Inn W-L Current losing streak: 1 Longest winning streak: 4 Longest losing streak: 23 Home attendance : 3614 ( 15 dates avg = 240 ) Away attendance : ( 28 dates avg = 1190 ) Total attendance: ( 43 dates avg = 859 ) 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES

43 Zach Borenstein ( ) RECORD BOOK 4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES EIUPANTHERS.COM 43