2013 PREVIEW GUIDE. Players to Watch: Logan Goulet, Corey Ventura, Chris Dempsey, Colton Roy, Spencer Nicholes, Jordan Mcinnins, Jake Druffel

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850 Ridge Avenue Team Name: Eastern Washington University Mascot: Eagles Location: Cheney, WA Captain(s)/Coach(s): Cash Ulrich Record: 12-6 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 1 st in

1 850 Ridge Avenue Team Name: Eastern Washington University Mascot: Eagles Location: Cheney, WA Captain(s)/Coach(s): Cash Ulrich Record: 12-6 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 1 st in Northern Pacific Conference and Ranked 29 th in final NCBA D1 rankings Notables: Lost to Utah St in Regional Championship game Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): The Eagles return every player besides one starter from the 2012 team. Players to Watch: Logan Goulet, Corey Ventura, Chris Dempsey, Colton Roy, Spencer Nicholes, Jordan Mcinnins, Jake Druffel New additions: Jordan Mcinnis INF (JC transfer), Colton Roy P (JC transfer), Dan Moore (JC transfer), Brandon Cinkovich INF (JC transfer), Shamus Riley P (JC transfer) Riley Roberts OF (High School), Kody Berens OF (High School), Jimmy Wassem (Whitworth University),

2 Biggest Rival: Seattle University Best Player Nickname: 2013 Season Outlook: In 2012 the Eagles made the post season for the first time in club history. Not only did the team make the post season but established themselves as a power in the northwest by reaching the regional championship were they fell to the best team in the NCBA, Utah State brings a new year and outlook for the Eags who only lose one starter from last years team. This year the sights are set on making the World series and anything else would be a dissapointment. Along with 8 returning starters and a top 30 ranking at the end of 2012 the Eagles have added some tremendous talent to the roster over the offseason. We welcome 6 college tranfer students who have played ball at a high level and are eagles to help take this years team to greater places. By adding depth on the mound and some power and grit to the lineup the Eags will be a tough matchup in 2013 Manager Quote: "success is when preparation meets opportunity" Team Name: Montana State Mascot: Bobcats

3 Location: Bozeman, MT Captain(s)/Coach(s): Christian Herbig (Head Coach); Alex McCormack (Assistant Coach); Randy Click (Assistant Coach); Chris White (Team Captain) Record: 7-5 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 2nd Notables: Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 3 Players to Watch: Cole Phillips; Randy Click; Nick Hebein; Chris White; Christian Herbig New additions: Christian Herbig, Cole Erickson, Taylor Davis, Nick Hebein, Austin Borisy, Garrett Cornwell, Tanner Lee, Aaron Carpenter, Derik Powell, Biggest Rival: Missoula Grizzles Best Player Nickname: Badger

4 2013 Season Outlook: We have a very promising array of different talents and tangibles that will give us good depth. Manager Quote: "A good team never quits" Team Name: Portland State Vikings Mascot: Viking Location: Portland, Oregon Captain(s)/Coach(s): C: Michael Abramson, Eddie Hockemeyer Coach: Dave Abramson Record: N/A Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: N/A Notables: N/A Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 10

5 Players to Watch: N/A New additions: Biggest Rival: Best Player Nickname: Tater Tats 2013 Season Outlook: good Manager Quote: watch out for us this season. Team Name: Seattle University Mascot: Redhawks

6 Location: Seattle Captain(s)/Coach(s): Sam Sideras - Coach, Augie Matteo - Coach, Nathan Motsinger - President Record: 14-7 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 1 st in Conference, 3 rd in Regionals Notables: Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 15 Players to Watch: Jacob Biagini, Nathan Motsinger New additions: 8 new players - 6 Freshmen, 2 Sophomores Biggest Rival: Western Washington University Best Player Nickname: Young Mijo 2013 Season Outlook: Coming so close to the National Tournament the past two years, our team aims to make that a possiblity this season. With many solid new players and a strong returning lineup, we have high hopes for the 2013 season.

7 Manager Quote: Sam Sideras and I (Augie Matteo) are very excited about this season. With the addition of so many young and dynamic players, we plan to build on the success of last season. We are very proud of the hard work and dedication our young men have put into their school and team. This year will be one to remember, and we look forward to every moment. Go Redhawks! Team Name: University of Oregon Mascot: Ducks Location: Eugene, OR Captain(s)/Coach(s): Kyle Jones, Kyle Ray Record: 11-7 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 4 th no-pac Notables: Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 14

8 Players to Watch: Zach Jones, Dustin Oullette. Paat Canepa, and Andrew Walzer 850 Ridge Avenue New additions: Biggest Rival: OSU Best Player Nickname: Ballzer 2013 Season Outlook: Manager Quote: Team Name: University of Idaho Vandals Mascot: Vandals Location: Moscow ID

9 Captain(s)/Coach(s): Kyle Hamilton, Ben Doumit, Skylar Neugebauer Record: 0-12 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: Notables: Second Year as Div1 Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 8 Players to Watch: Nick Ellisor-OF, Mason Bilger-1B, Scott Boydston-P, Taylor Ulias-Mid- Inf, Mitch Kissel-LP, Kyler Wells-Mid-Inf, Joe Madsen-C New additions: Mitch Kissel one of three lefties, Mason Bilger, Scott Boydston, Taylor Ulias, Chris Skidmore, Brandon Metzel, Kyler Wells, Joe Madsen Biggest Rival: Eastern Washington and University of Montana Best Player Nickname: Mason Bilger as Farva 2013 Season Outlook: With some key vetern leadership and some roookies stepping up and playing big roles our team is on the path to turning our season from last year around. Speed has taken over the outfield and batting order, and holes in our middle infield have been filled. Pitching has also improved by adding depth in our pullpin and starters that proved this fall that they will be able to take our team deep into a ball game.

10 Manager Quote: Our record last year was This is our circumstance. Are we going to let our circumstance from last year define us as a team this year or are we going to live in a vision? A vision of winning our conference and earning our ticket to the show this May. Team Name: University of Utah Baseball Club Mascot: Utes Location: Salt Lake City, UT Captain(s)/Coach(s): Boz Echivarre, Zach Owsley Record: 6-12 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: N/A Notables: Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 2

11 Players to Watch: Zach Owsley, Tim Stevens New additions: McKay Snow, Tim Stevens, Trent Clifford, Troy Romeny, Dan Garcia, Jay Potvein, Cory Komac, James Wilkes Biggest Rival: Weber State, Utah Valley, Utah St. Best Player Nickname: Ows 2013 Season Outlook: Be competitive in each game, play for each other, and overcome adversity Manager Quote: The Team. The Team. The Team Team Name: Utah State University Mascot: Aggies

12 Location: Logan, UT Captain(s)/Coach(s): Garrett Schiffman (Team President) / Norman Doyle (Head Coach) Record: 31-7 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 2012 National Champions, NOPAC Region Champions, NOPAC South Conference Champions Notables: Ended the season on a 14 game win streak Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 12 returning players including eight 1 st Team All Region players, two 1 st Team All-Americans, the defending 2012 HR leader, and the World Series MVP Players to Watch: Brad Singer (2012 & 2011 All-American, Matt Stranski (2012 All- American and NCBA HR Leader), Gavin Johnson (2011 All-American), Kyle Durrant (2012 World Series MVP). Pitchers Robert Garrett and Jaren Tyler. New additions: Jordan Hansen returns to the team after a year off. Colton Anderson Defensive Player of the year in the SWJJ (Arizona JUCO), Britton Coil and Tyler Christensen will add some speed to the team. Biggest Rival: Idaho State Best Player Nickname:

13 2013 Season Outlook: The Aggies are looking to battle for the NOPAC South Division and NOPAC Region titles once again in 2013 as they battle to defend their National Championship Manager Quote: With 12 of 15 players from last years squad returning, and with the addition of some very talented players, anything less than a return trip to the World Series will be a dissapointment. Team Name: UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY Mascot: WOLVERINES Location: OREM, UTAH Captain(s)/Coach(s): KASEY CORDOVA, JUSTIN RASBAND, SCOTTY PRICE Record: 0-16 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: - Notables: - Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 4

14 Players to Watch: BRAXTON JEX, TAYLOR PETERSON New additions: TAYLOR PETERSON, BRADY PETERSON, BRAXTON JEX, SCOTTY PRICE Biggest Rival: WEBER STATE Best Player Nickname: GOOSE 2013 Season Outlook: GIVING TEAMS A RUN FOR THEIR MONEY Manager Quote: THROW 'EM THE HEATER Team Name: Weber State University Mascot: Wildcats

15 Location: Ogden, UT Captain(s)/Coach(s): Chris Abbott, Colten Hansen Record:? Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 3 rd Notables: N/A Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 9 Players to Watch: Johnny Dykster, Jason Lima, Anthony Rojas, Mario Cisneros New additions: Jason Lima, Colten Samuelson, Troy Evans, Jordan Postel Biggest Rival: Utah State Best Player Nickname: Big Red 2013 Season Outlook: Our goal is to get back to the regional tournament

16 Manager Quote: Team chemistry is our biggest accomplishment; thus we win and lose as a team and family.

2015 PREVIEW GUIDE. Captain(s)/Coach(s): Captains - Cooper Thomas, Brian Begrow, Tyson Dellasilva, Trevor Freese, Coaches - Dan Thomas, Nate Pearlman

2015 PREVIEW GUIDE. Captain(s)/Coach(s): Captains - Cooper Thomas, Brian Begrow, Tyson Dellasilva, Trevor Freese, Coaches - Dan Thomas, Nate Pearlman Team Name: Boise State University Mascot: Broncos Location: Boise, Idaho Captain(s)/Coach(s): Captains - Cooper Thomas, Brian Begrow, Tyson Dellasilva, Trevor Freese, Coaches - Dan Thomas, Nate Pearlman