2009 Goshen College Baseball Media Guide

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MEDIA ROSTER

2 Goshen College Athletics

#2 Adam ZehrSo., 2B

Bedford, IN

#3 Aaron CoyJr., RHP

Cromwell, IN

#4 Derek SwartzJr., OF

Harrisonburg, VA

#6 Shane DavisFr., RHP

Elkhart, IN

#11 Tom McDowellSr., OF

Chicago, IL

#9 Joel KingJr., INF/ RHPGoshen, IN

#8 Kraig MillerJr., SS/ RHPDecatur, IN

#14 David StoeszFr., 1B

Indianapolis, IN

#15 Greg MeyerSr., OF

Muskegan, MI

#18 Shane KurtzJr., RHP

Plymouth, IN

#19 Zac MillerJr., RHP/ INF Centreville, MI

#10 Matt FyfeJr., RHP/ OFDecatur, IN

#32 Andy SwisherFr., OF

Mooresville, IN

#23 Caleb KitchellJr., RHP

Union Mills, IN

#22 Sean SearsJr., C

Elkhart, IN

#37 Jeffrey GoukerSo., LHP/ OF

Elkhart, IN

# 44 Garrett CannizzoFr., C/ 1B

Arlington Heights, IL

Josh KeisterHead Coach

#28 Jason CrockerFr., RHP

Elkhart, IN

#7 Zach ReedSo., INF/ RHPCentreville, MI

#12 Aaron KeisterJr., LHP

Goshen, IN

#21 Sean DoeringSo., OF

Elkhart, IN

#36 Brad ElamSr., RHP

Elkhart, IN

QUICK FACTS/ TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Goshen College FactsAddress: 1700 South Main StreetCity, State, Zip: Goshen, Indiana, 46526Affiliation: Mennonite Church USAFounded: 1894President: James E. BrennemanEnrollment: 971Website: www.goshen.edu

Athletic FactsDirector of Athletics: Tim DemantPhone: (574) 535-7491Faculty Athletic Rep: Michelle HorningSports Information Director: Josh GleasonPhone: (574) 535-7497Head Trainer: Linda KaminskisAffiliation: NAIA Conference: Mid-Central College ConferenceMascot: Maple LeafsColors: Purple, WhiteWebsite: www.GoLeafs.net

Team FactsHead Coach: Josh Keister (4th year)Alma Mater: Goshen College (2004)Career Record (@ Goshen): 41-111 (41-111)Phone: (574) 535-7748Email: [email protected] Coaches: Josh Gleason, Gary Keister, Geoff Buchholz, Mark Springer Home: Goshen College Baseball Complex2008 Record: 13-40 (3-24 MCC, 8th)Letterwinners Ret/ Lost: 15/8Starters Ret/ Lost: 7/2

MEDIA GUIDETABLE OF CONTENTS

Media Roster 2Quick Facts 3Table of Contents 3Athletic Department Directory 4Media Information 52009 Season Preview 6-72009 Roster 82009 Schedule 9Mid-Central College Conference 10Non-Conference Opponents 11Facilities 12Players and Staff 13Student-Athlete Profiles 14-21Coaching Staff 22-23www.GoLeafs.net 24History and Review 25Team History 26Goshen College Record Book 27-312007 Season Review 32-332007 Results 342007 Statistics 35GC At A Glance 36The City of Goshen 37

ON THE COVER: Junior Shane Kurtz (top), and the Goshen College baseball team (bottom).

The 2009 Goshen College Baseball Media Guide was designed, written, and produced by the Goshen College Sports Information Department. Additional assistance was provided by the Goshen College Public Relations Department and the Mennonite Church USA Historical Committee.

BASEBALL 2009

Athletic AdministrationPosition Name Office Phone Email Athletic Director Tim Demant (574) 535-7491 [email protected] Asst. AD Val Hershberger (574) 535-7494 [email protected] Director Doug Yoder (574) 535-7495 [email protected]. RFC Director Josh Keister (574) 535-7748 [email protected] Sports Information Josh Gleason (574) 535-7497 [email protected] Athletic Trainer Lindy Kaminskis (574) 535-7417 [email protected] Manager Nancy Miller (574) 535-7496 [email protected] Rep. Michelle Horning (574) 535-7453 [email protected]

Coaching StaffBaseball Head Josh Keister (574) 535-7748 [email protected] Men Gary Chupp (574) 535-7493 [email protected] Women Steve Wiktorowski (574) 535-7492 [email protected] Country Doug Yoder (574) 535-7495 [email protected] Josh Hire (574) 536-5463 [email protected] Men Tavi Mounsithiraj (574) 535-7235 [email protected] Women Thavisith Mounsithiraj (574) 535-7539 [email protected] Lee Mast (574) 535-7233 [email protected] Men Stan King (574) 535-7498 [email protected] Women TBD (574) 535-7491 TBDTrack & Field Rick Clark (574) 535-7079 [email protected] Jewel Lehman (574) 535-7779 [email protected]

Facility NumbersAthletic Training (574) 535-7417Baseball Press Box (574) 535-7339Dining Center (574) 535-7580RFC Front Desk (574) 535-7500Softball Press Box (574) 535-7080Sports Information (574) 535-7497

The Maple Leaf Athletic Offices are located in the Roman Ginerich Recreation-Fitness Center adjacent to the front desk. Several of the coaches offices are located along the west end of the building. The front desk can direct visitors to the appropriate office.


ATHLETIC STAFF

Media Passes: Members of the media (public and institutional) may receive free admission into all Goshen College home contests. All requests should be made through the Office of Sports Information in advance of the contest.

Media Interviews/ Requests: The Office of Sports Information is here to serve you. Please make any requests known and we will make reasonable accommodations. Please respect the preparation and concentration of all student-athletes and coaches by conducting all interviews after the contest and outside of the locker rooms and dugouts, unless otherwise arranged by the Office of Sports Information and the sport-specific coach.

Statistics: Copies of game box scores will be available shortly following the contest in men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, softball, baseball, and men’s and women’s basketball. In all other sports, statistics will be provided on www.GoLeafs.net as soon as possible – typically within a few hours, but no longer than 24 hours after completion of contest or meet. In basketball contests, box scores will also be made available at halftime. Current season statistics will be made available upon request or can be accessed through www.GoLeafs.net.

Radio Broadcast: The official radio home of Maple Leaf athletics is 91.1 The Globe. For a

complete listing of games scheduled to be aired, visit www.GoLeafs.net. Visiting teams are encouraged to notify the Office of Sports Information in advance if they wish to broadcast from Goshen College. Space will be made available for these broadcast teams.

www.GoLeafs.net: Individual game stories – with stats, coaches quotes, and game information will be available as soon as possible following events at www.GoLeafs.net, the official website of Goshen College Athletics. GoLeafs.net is also the home to photo galleries, video highlights, e-mail updates, program information and feature stories on Maple Leaf student-athletes.

Office of Sports Information:Director of Sports Information: Josh Gleason

Office Phone: (574) 535-7497Email: [email protected]

Fax: (574) 535-7531Cell Phone: (530) 355-0493

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MEDIA INFORMATION


2009 SEASON PREVIEW

MOVING FORWARDYoung Team Begins To Grow Up; Looks To Push To New Heights

COACH KEISTER’S OVERALL OUTLOOK

“We will still have several different weeks of indoor practices in between our weekend trips and we must stay motivated during those times and continue to improve. Our goal is to be playing our best baseball during the end of the season and that has not happened the past couple years. We must be much tougher mentally than in the past to make that happen. After several years of having a lot of youth in our lineup and on our roster we finally have grown up some. Our older players must take responsibility for improving their individual game and mental toughness. We have not handled adversity very well in the past and must learn how to do that this year. The MCC is going to be very tough this year. A new conference format will have us play four teams four times and four teams just twice. We play the top three ranked teams from the preseason con-ference poll four times so we must come ready to play come conference time.

Pitching The Maple Leafs return eight pitch-ers who threw more than ten innings from the 2008 staff. Junior Kraig Miller had a team best ERA of 5.27 and three saves in limited innings – mostly out of the bullpen – due to his shortstop duties. Current senior Brad Elam led the team with 27 appearanc-es and three wins, pitching exclusively out of the bullpen. Juniors Aaron Coy and Shane Kurtz led the team in starts last year with 12 and 10, respectively. Others who threw significant innings are juniors Matt Fyfe, Joel King, and Caleb Kitchell, along with sophomore Zach Reed. Starter Ian Swartz and re-liever Mark Springer both graduated after filling significant roles on the staff as seniors. Returning from injury this year after a medical redshirt in 2008 is lefty Aaron Keister, who was part of the starting rotation as a fresh-man and sophomore. Freshman on the staff are Jason Crocker and Shane Davis, who both figure to log impor-tant innings immediately.

Keister’s Pitching Evaluation “We struggled on the mound last year to say the least. A team ERA of 8.85 is going to make it difficult on any offense. We have the potential to greatly improve on that mark this year for a variety of reasons. We will be adding three quality arms to the staff in redshirt junior Aaron Keister – who missed all last season due to an injury sustained midway through his sophomore season – and freshman Jason Crocker and Shane Davis who were both impressive this fall. Hav-ing these three guys in addition to the amount of returning innings we have should create a lot of depth and promote some competition within the staff for the top roles. Another advantage for the pitching staff this year is a full-time pitching coach in Gary Keister, who has devoted his full attention to structuring and supervising our entire pitching pro-gram. Obviously significant improve-ment from the pitching staff will be a key for the success of the 2009 team.”

Junior Aaron Keister

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Infield The strength of the infield this year will be at shortstop where junior Kraig Miller begins his third year as a starter (.312, 5 2B, 6 HR, 37 RBI). Second base is being hotly contest by sophomore Adam Zehr and junior Zac Miller. Third base also has two viable candidates between a sopho-more and a junior with Zach Reed and Joel King, respectively. Freshman Garrett Cannizzo had an excellent fall offensively and is working at making the transition defensively to first base. Senior Brad Elam and freshman David Stoesz will also get some time there after the Leafs lost Darin Tronovich (.260, 5 2B, 1 HR, 21 RBI) to graduation.

Keister’s Infield Evaluation “We had a fielding percentage as a team last year of only .918. We have the physical ability to be much better than that this year, but we must be much tougher mentally and not allow one error to become two or three. Our pitching staff looks to be much improved, but they will not get lots of strikeouts so we must support them defensively. We have fairly good competitions going at several different spots from both an offensive and defensive standpoint. That depth should create season-long accountability at each

position, which was something we lacked last year. Kraig Miller put up some good numbers offensively last year and we look for those to improve again. His leadership in the infield will be just as important as his production numbers.”

Outfield Losing Ian Swartz to graduation is a significant loss as he was the top statisti-cal performer last year (.324, 17 2B, 3 HR, 33 R). However, depth in the outfield should be a strong point of this year’s team. Returning red-shirt senior Tom McDowell put together some decent power numbers last year (5 2B, 2 3B, 4 HR) and if he can put the bat on the ball with a little more consistency this year, he has the potential to be a quality part of the middle of our lineup. Sophomore Sean Doering stole a team-high 13 bases last year so he won’t surprise anybody this year. His speed was a big asset defensively, but he needs to remain consistent all season long of-fensively as a late season slump greatly affected what appeared to be an outstand-ing freshman campaign. Senior Greg Meyer transitioned to the outfield late last season and has worked extremely hard to be in a position to compete for playing time. Junior Matt Fyfe was very impressive in fall ball in the outfield after being a pitcher only his first two years. Junior Derek Swartz is back in the mix after a year away from baseball last year. Freshman Andy Swisher and transfer Jeff Gouker also will compete in the outfield.

Keister’s Outfield Evaluation “Competition in the outfield will be fierce this year. We have several returning players who had stretches of good play last year, but were not consistent all year long. With several other players hav-ing great fall seasons, the coaching staff will be able to ride whoever is hot when putting lineups together. Improved speed will help the outfield defense, which should be a valuable asset for the pitching

staff. Undoubtedly there will be lots of different combinations used in the out-field so leadership and positive attitudes will be important.”

Catching Sean Sears will be starting his third year as our primary starter behind the plate. His arm strength has been his strength the past two years and this year looks to be poised for a breakout season offensively as well. Freshman Garrett Cannizzo will back him up is addition to his first base duties.

Keister’s Catching Evaluation“Sean struggled though some injuries in the past and this year has worked hard to get his body in shape so he can handle the demands of catching a significant amount of innings. He had a breakout fall offensively and continues to look good this winter. Sean’s job is one of the most mentally demanding on the team and his ability to handle that aspect of the game will be crucial to his success offensively, the pitching staff’s success, and the team’s overall success. Cannizzo looks to be out catcher of the future and will continue to work hard at his skills behind the plate even though he will be playing a lot of first base.

Junior Kraig Miller

Junior Sean Sears

# Name Yr. Pos. Hometown / Previous School2 Adam Zehr SO INF Bedford, IN/ Bedford N. Lawrence HS3 Aaron Coy JR RHP Cromwell, IN/ West Noble HS4 Derek Swartz JR OF Harrisonburg, VA/ Eastern Mennonite HS6 Shane Davis FR RHP Elkhart, IN/ Elkhart Memorial HS7 Zach Reed SO RHP/3B Centreville, MI/ Centreville HS8 Kraig Miller JR SS/RHP Decatur, IN/ Bellmont HS9 Joel King JR RHP/INF Goshen, IN/ Bethany Christian HS10 Matt Fyfe JR RHP/OF Decatur, IN/ Bellmont HS11 Tom McDowell SR OF Chicago, IL/ Bremen HS12 Aaron Keister JR LHP Goshen, IN/ Goshen HS14 David Stoesz FR 1B Indianapolis, IN/ Pike HS15 Greg Meyer SR OF Muskegan, MI/ Muskegan CC18 Shane Kurtz JR RHP Plymouth, IN/ Plymouth HS19 Zac Miller JR INF Centreville, MI/ Centreville HS21 Sean Doering SO OF Elkhart, IN/ Concord HS22 Sean Sears JR C Elkhart, IN/ Elkhart Memorial HS23 Caleb Kitchell JR RHP Union Mills, IN/ South Central HS28 Jason Crocker FR RHP Elkhart, IN/ Jimtown HS32 Andy Swisher FR OF Mooresville, IN/ Mooresville HS36 Brad Elam SR RHP Elkhart, IN/ Elkhart Central HS37 Jeffrey Gouker SO LHP/OF Elkhart, IN/ Elkhart Memorial HS44 Garrett Cannizzo FR C/1B Arlington Heights, IL/ Rolling MeadowsHead Coach: #30 Josh KeisterAssistant Coaches: #35 Josh Gleason, #33 Gary Keister, #7 Geoff Buchholz, #6 Mark Springer, #5 Kyle Koch, #20 Darren Tronovich

AlphabeticalBreakdown

YearSeniors 3 (14%)Juniors 10 (45%)Sophomores 4 (18%)Freshman 5 (23%)

LocationIndiana 16 (73%)Michigan 2 (9%)Illinois 2 (9%)Virginia 1 (5%)

PositionInfielders 8 (36%)Outfielders 7 (32%)Pitchers 12 (55%)Catchers 2 (9%)


2009 ROSTER

Date Day Opponent Time Place

February 8 Sunday Robert Morris @ Metrodome 7:00pm (CST) (MN)February 9 Monday Robert Morris @ Metrodome 9:30am (CST) (MN) February 14 Saturday Johnson Bible College 1:00pm (TN)February 15 Sunday Union College (KY) Noon (KY)February 23 Monday Webber International College 4:00pm (FL)February 24 Tuesday Clearwater Christian College 7:00pm (FL)February 27 Friday Clearwater Christian College 7:00pm (FL)February 28 Saturday EMU @ Sarasota Christian HS 4:00pm (FL)March 1 Sunday Bluffton @ Sarasota Christian HS Noon (FL)March 7 Saturday Asbury College 1:00pm AwayMarch 10 Tuesday Concordia University 1:00pm AwayMarch 12 Thursday Asbury College 1:00pm Home

March 14 Saturday Berea College 1:00pm Away March 15 Sunday Indiana University Southeast 1:00pm AwayMarch 17 Tuesday Sienna Heights University 1:00pm AwayMarch 19 Thursday Davenport College 1:00pm Home

March 20 Friday Great Lakes Christian 6:00pm AwayMarch 21 Saturday Alma College 1:00pm AwayMarch 24 Tuesday Huntington University* 1:00pm Home

March 26 Thursday Bethel College* 1:00pm Home

March 28 Saturday Bethel College* 1:00pm AwayMarch 31 Tuesday Indiana University Northwest 2:00pm Home

April 1 Wednesday Indiana Institute of Technology 7:00pm AwayApril 2 Thursday Spring Arbor University* 1:00pm AwayApril 4 Saturday Spring Arbor University* 1:00pm Home

April 7 Tuesday Marian College* 1:00pm AwayApril 9 Thursday Taylor University* 1:00pm AwayApril 11 Saturday Taylor University* 1:00pm Home

April 15 Wednesday Great Lakes Christian 4:00pm Home

April 16 Thursday University of St. Francis* 1:00pm Home

April 18 Saturday University of St. Francis* 1:00pm AwayApril 20 Monday Trine University 3:00pm Home

April 23 Thursday Indiana Wesleyan University* 6:00pm AwayApril 25 Saturday Grace College* 1:00pm AwayApril 28 Tuesday MCC Play-in-Series (DH) if Necessary April 29 Wednesday MCC Play-in-Series (single) if Necessary * Mid-Central College Conference contest

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SCHEDULE

Bethel College PilotsAddress: 1001 W. McKinleyCity: MishawakaState, Zip: IN, 46545Founded: 1947President: Steve CramerEnrollment: 1984

Nickname: PilotsColors: Royal Blue, WhiteAD: Mark LantzSID: Jeff WelshSID Phone: (574) 257-2676Website: www.bethelcollege.edu

Head Coach: Seth ZartmanPhone: (574) 257-32872008 Overall: 29-252008 MCC: 16-10 (4th)Preseason Rank: 5th

Huntington University ForrestersAddress: 2303 College AveCity: HuntingtonState, Zip: IN, 46750Founded: 1897President: Dr. G. Blair DowdenEnrollment: 950

Nickname: ForrestersColors: Forest Green, RedAD: Gary W. TurnerSID: Lori CullerSID Phone: (260) 359-4213Website: www.huntington.edu

Head Coach: Mike FramePhone: (260) 359-42122008 Overall: 32-14 2008 MCC: 21-6 (2nd)Preseason Rank: 4th

Marian College KnightsAddress: 3200 Cold Spring RdCity: IndianapolisState, Zip: IN, 46222Founded: 1936President: Daniel J. ElsenerEnrollment: 1300

Nickname: KnightsColors: Marian Blue, GoldAD: Joe HaklinSID: Geoff ShermanSID Phone: (317) 955-6125Website: www.marian.edu

Head Coach: Kurt GuldnerPhone: (317) 955-63102008 Overall: 13-282008 MCC: 7-18 (7th)Preseason Rank: T-7th

Taylor University TrojansAddress: 236 W Reade AveCity: UplandState, Zip: IN, 46889Founded: 1849President: Dr. Eugene B. HabeckerEnrollment: 1853

Nickname: TrojansColors: Purple, GoldAD: Dr. Angie FincannonSID: Ted BowersSID Phone: (765) 998-4958Website: www.taylor.edu

Head Coach: Kyle GouldPhone: (765) 998-53112008 Overall: 27-192008 MCC: 17-9 (3rd)Preseason Rank: 2nd

Grace College LancersAddress: 200 Seminary DriveCity: Winona LakeState, Zip: IN, 46590Founded: 1948President: Dr. Ronald ManahanEnrollment: 1000

Nickname: LancersColors: Red, WhiteAD: Chad BriscoeSID: Matt MooreSID Phone: (574) 372-5100x6271Website: www.grace.edu

Head Coach: Josh BaileyPhone: (574) 372-5100 x 60722008 Overall: 3-372008 MCC: 2-28 (9th)Preseason Rank: T-7th

Indiana Wesleyan University WildcatsAddress: 4201 S. WashingtonCity: MarionState, Zip: IN, 46953Founded: 1920President: Dr. Henry SmithEnrollment: 2850

Nickname: WildcatsColors: Red, Gray, WhiteAD: Mark DeMichaelSID: Kyle SchmidtSID Phone: (765) 677-1938Website: www.indwes.edu

Head Coach: Chad NewhardPhone: (765) 677-23242008 Overall: 32-242008 MCC: 17-11 (5th)Preseason Rank: 6th

Spring Arbor University CougarsAddress: 106 E Main St.City: Spring ArborState, Zip: MI, 49283Founded: 1873President: Dr. Gayle D. BeebeEnrollment: 1700

Nickname: CougarsColors: Blue, GoldAD: Sam RigglemanSID: Jason CristSID Phone: (517) 750-6510Website: www.springarbor.edu

Head Coach: Sam RigglemanPhone: (517) 750-67132008 Overall: 40-9 2008 MCC: 22-3 (1st)Preseason Rank: 1st

University of St. Francis CougarsAddress: 2701 Spring StreetCity: Fort WayneState, Zip: IN, 46808Founded: 1890President: Sr. M. Elise KrissEnrollment: 1700

Nickname: CougarsColors: Royal Blue, WhiteAD: Mark A. PopeSID: Bill ScottSID Phone: (260) 434-7433Website: www.sf.edu

Head Coach: Greg RobertsPhone: (260) 399-7700 x 62222008 Overall: 27-292008 MCC: 15-10 (6th)Preseason Rank: 3rd

MID-CENTRAL

CONFERENCE


2009 OPPONENTS

2008 MCC STANDINGSTEAM MCC PCT. OVR. PCT. GBSpring Arbor 22-3 .880 40-9 .816 --Huntington 21-6 .778 32-14 .696 2.0Taylor 17-9 .654 27-19 .587 5.5Bethel 16-10 .615 29-25 .537 6.5Indiana Wesleyan 17-11 .607 32-24 .571 6.5Saint Francis 15-10 .600 27-29 .482 7.0Marian 7-18 .280 13-28 .317 15.0GOSHEN 3-25 .107 13-40 .245 20.5Grace 2-28 .067 3-37 .075 22.5

Non-conference OpponentsBluffton University

Address: 1 University Dr.City, State, Zip: Bluffton, OH 45817Colors: Royal Purple, WhiteSID: BillHanefieldJr.SID Phone: (419) 358-3241Website: www.bluffton.eduHeadCoach: JamesGrandey2008 Overall: 15-23

Indiana Inst. of TechnologyAddress: 1600 E. Washington BlvdCity, State, Zip: Fort Wayne, IN 46803Colors: Orange, BlackSID: JamesLipockySID Phone: (260) 422-5561 x2262Website: www.indianatech.eduHead Coach: Kip Williams2008 Overall: 29-29

Union CollegeAddress: 310 College StreetCity, State, Zip: Barbourville, KY 40906Colors: Orange, BlackSID: JayStancilSID Phone: (606) 546-1292Website: www.unionky.eduHead Coach: Bart Osborne2008 Overall: 48-18

Davenport UniversityAddress: 6191 Kraft Ave.City, State, Zip: Grand Rapids, MI 49512Colors: Red, Black, WhiteSID: Aaron SagravesSID Phone: (616) 554-5045Website: www.davenport.eduHead Coach: Wes Cummings2008 Overall: DNP

Robert Morris CollegeAddress: 401 South State StreetCity,State,Zip: Chicago,IL60605Colors: Maroon, GoldSID: Don HaynesSID Phone: (708) 804-8574Website: www.robertmorris.eduHead Coach: Mike Kashirshky2008 Overall: 8-32

Johnson Bible CollegeAddress: 7900JohnsonDriveCity, State, Zip: Knoxville, TN 37998Colors: Royal, WhiteSID: NASID Phone: (865) 573-4517Website: www.jbc.eduHead Coach: NA2008 Overall: NA

Webber International UniversityAddress: 1201 N Scenic HighwayCity,State,Zip: BabsonPark,FL33827Colors: Yellow, GreenSID: Monica SpratleySID Phone: (863) 638-7126Website: www.webberathletics.comHead Coach: Brad Niethammer2008 Overall: 30-23

Clearwater Christian CollegeAddress: 3400 Gult-to-Bay BlvdCity,State,Zip: Clearwater,FL33759Colors: Royal Blue, WhiteSID: JamesWhitakerSID Phone: (727) 726-1153 x 211Website: www.clearwater.eduHead Coach: Ron Edson2008 Overall: NA

Eastern Mennonite UniversityAddress: 100 Park Rd.City, State, Zip: Harrisonburg, VA 22802Colors: Royal Blue, WhiteSID: Mike ZucconiSID Phone: (540) 432-4440Website: www.emu.eduHead Coach: Mark Mace2008 Overall: 10-30

Asbury CollegeAddress: 1 Macklem DriveCity, State, Zip: Wilmore, KYColors: Purple, WhiteSID: TJBuddSID Phone: (859) 858-3511 x 2477Website: www.asbury.eduHeadCoach: LeeRogers2008 Overall: 18-25

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Concordia UniversityAddress: 4090 Gedded RoadCity, State, Zip: Ann Arbor, MI 48105Colors: Red, White, BlackSID: Karl KingSID Phone: (734) 995-7344Website: www.cuaa.eduHead Coach: Karl King2008 Overall: 27-22

Berea CollegeAddress: CPO 2187City, State, Zip: Berea, KY 40404Colors: Royal Blue, WhiteSID: Beverly HarkleroadSID Phone: (859) 985-3432Website: www.berea.eduHead Coach: Ryan Hess2008 Overall: 10-30-1

Indiana University SoutheastAddress: 4201GrantLineRoadCity, State, Zip: New Albany, IN 47150Colors: Crimson, CreamSID: JoeGloverSID Phone: (812) 941-2028Website: www.ius.eduHeadCoach: JoshSchultz2008 Overall: 33-24

Sienna Heights UniversityAddress: 1247 E. Sienna Heights DriveCity, State, Zip: Adrian, MI 49221Colors: Navy Blue, GoldSID: Scott OliverSID Phone: (517) 264-7879Website: www.siennaheights.eduHeadCoach: JohnKolanski2008 Overall: 14-26

Great Lakes Christian CollegeAddress: 6211 W Willow HwyCity,State,Zip: Lansing,MI48917Colors: Royal Blue, WhiteSID: NASID Phone: (517) 321-0242Website: www.glcc.eduHead Coach: Aaron Simmons2008 Overall: NA

Alma CollegeAddress: 614 W. Superior St.City, State, Zip: Alma, MI 48801Colors: Crimson, CreamSID: JoshErnstSID Phone: (989) 463-7114Website: www.alma.eduHeadCoach: JuddFolske2008 Overall: 12-28

Indiana University NorthwestAddress: 3400 BroadwayCity, State, Zip: Gary, IN 46408Colors: Red, BlackSID: Scott FulkSID Phone: (219) 980-6746Website: www.iun.eduHeadCoach: BobvLucas2008 Overall: NA

Trine UniversityAddress: 1 University Ave.City, State, Zip: Angola, INColors: Royal Blue, WhiteSID: RachelHolzSID Phone: (260) 655-4146Website: www.trine.eduHead Coach: Greg Perschke2008 Overall: 18-21

Goshen CollegeBaseball Complex

Location: Immediately southeast of the Roman Gingerich Recre-ation-Fitness CenterBuilt: 1950’sCapacity: 500 in bleachersDimensions: 330’ down the lines, 398’ in power allies, 380’ to straight-away centerfield.

Originally built in the 1950’s, the Goshen College Baseball Com-plex has undergone many improvements throughout the years. Pine trees planted in the 80’s provide an intimate feel along with a valuable wind break behind the backstop and dugouts as well as an excel-lent hitting background beyond center field.

Around the same time, former coach Devon Hoffman also constructed the current press box and the batting tunnel, which features an all-weather turf floor.

In 2006, the infield was resurfaced making for one of the finest playing surfaces around, while a full-infield tarp was purchased at that time to help protect it. The field has unique dimensions of 330 feet down the lines, 398 feet in the power allies, and 380 feet to straight-away centerfield.

The home bullpen features a double barrelled mound and a full infield tarp was purchased in the fall of 2006. The whole field is watered by an electronic automatic irrigation system.

“Our playing field has matured into a nice little facility and our players work extremely hard after every practice and game to keep the mound and plate areas in top condition,” says head coach Josh Keister.

When the Maple Leafs cannot be outdoors due to the weather, they have the Roman Gingerich Recreation and Fit-ness Center to rely upon. Three full-size basketball courts allow plenty of room for long toss and the option of setting up a full-size infield. The gym also has two 80-foot long batting cages that drop down from the ceiling. The cages are big enough for pitchers to throw live to hitters from indoor portable mounds.

“Our indoor facility is one of the most spacious around,” Keister says. “It is extremely valuable for our guys to be able to long toss in the winter and to prepare for the type of throws they will have to make outside. Our playing field has matured into a nice facility and our playing surface is in outstanding condition, especially the infield. We are lucky to have such exceptional facilities.”


FACILITIES

Players&CoaChes

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#2 ADAM ZEHR

AT GOSHEN:Started 35 games at third and second base as a freshman... batted .304 in 102 at bats...had 31 hits and 23 runs scored.

HIGH SCHOOL:Four-year starter at Bedford North Lawrence High School under coach Tyler Thompson... graduated with honors.

PERSONAL:Born on March 6...parents are Sandy and Lisa Zehr... siblings are Kris-ten (22) and Kelsey (21)... little known fact is that he has a tattoo.

SOPHOMOREINFIELDERBEDFORD, IN

#3 AARON COY

AT GOSHEN:As a sophomore, started 18 games, including seven on the mound...bat-ted .244 with 3 HR while playing 1B...pitched complete game shutout against Grace...as freshman, batted .291 in 37 games...went 3-3 on the mound with 6.86 ERA over 42 innings...totalled 41 strike outs.

HIGH SCHOOL:Played for coach Steve Atz at West Noble HS... three-time all confer-ence selection... named to all-state team after leading team to section title as a senior... holds program home run record (14).

PERSONAL:Born on August 22... grandparents are Mike and Rose Albaugh... has one sibling, Brittany (19)... admires his grandmother because, “She has taken me in and raised me through high school and college. She has always been there for me and I love her.”

JUNIORPITCHER

CROMWELL, IN

QUICK FACTS:MAJOR: Physical Education FUTURE CAREER: PE Teacher

FAVORITESFOOD: ChineseVACATION SPOT: Sarasota, FLTV SHOW: Sportscenter

ATHLETE: Ryan TheriotMOVIE: SandlotMUSICAL ARTIST: Hootie and the BlowfishHOBBIES: Just baseball

QUICK FACTS:MAJOR: Business CAREER: Businessman in NY City

FAVORITESFOOD: Japanese (hibachi not sushi)TV SHOW: South Park, Family GuyVACATION SPOT: Cancun, Mexico

ATHLETE: Robinson CanoMOVIE: Bull DurhamMUSICAL ARTIST: Guns ‘n’ RosesHOBBIES: Guitar, video gamesBEST MOMENT: Hitting go-ahead home run against HS rival


RETURNER PROFILES

#4 DEREK SWARTZ

AT GOSHEN:Redshirted in 2008... as a freshman started 21 games and played in 30... batted .188 with nine runs.

HIGH SCHOOL:Played for coach Marty Dean and Eastern Mennonite HS... was a re-gional honorable mention selection.

PERSONAL:Born on May 1... parents are Ted and Sue Swartz... siblings are Ian (23) and Eliot (25)... admires his mother because, “Steady and while she is not always in control of things, she has the grace to allow things to hap-pen the way they are going to.”

JUNIOROUTFIELDERHARRISONBURG, VA

#7 ZACH REED

AT GOSHEN:As a freshman started 33 games...batted .278 with 5 2B, 4 HR, and 18 RBI... 22 starts came in conference games where he batted .323.

HIGH SCHOOL:Played for coach Phil Webb at Centreville High School... named all conference, all district, and all region all four years... selected as all state as junior and senior... also played football and basketball.

PERSONAL:Born on September 18... Jim and Deb Reed... Josh (24), Kristin (22), Ben (16)...little known fact was that he was named Detroit Free Press 1st-Team All State at quarterback after racking up 2,200 passing yards and 1,200 rushing yards as a senior.

SOPHOMOREINDFIELDER/ PITCHER

CENTREVILLE, MI

QUICK FACTS:MAJOR: Spanish and Education FUTURE CAREER: Professor of Education or Spanish

FAVORITESFOOD: TamalesVACATION SPOT: Kawaii, Peru

TV SHOW: Family GuyATHLETE: Evan LongoriaMOVIE: RudyMUSICAL ARTIST: MetalicaHOBBIES: guitar

QUICK FACTS:MAJOR: Social Studies Education FUTURE CAREER: Teacher

FAVORITESFOOD: EthnicTV SHOW: L-WordVACATION SPOT: Arizona

ATHLETE: Ted WilliamsMOVIE: Stand and DeliverMUSICAL ARTIST: Fall of TroyHOBBIES: Music, sports in general, big game hunting, trading stocks

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#8 KRAIG MILLER

AT GOSHEN:Started 49 games as sophomore... batted .323 with 6 2B and team-high 6 HR and 39 RBI... led team with 5.27 ERA and 3 saves...as freshman, batted .245 with 6 2B, 2 HR, and 27 RBI... won three games on the mound while pitching 26 1/3 innings.

HIGH SCHOOL:Played for coach Jon Stevens at Bellmont HS... was an all conference pick in basketball... played in state championship game as a sopho-more... in National Honors Society.

PERSONAL:Born on December 6... parents are Jeff and Kelley Miller... siblings are Cindi (18) and Libby (9)... admires his whole family – cousins, aunts, uncles – because, “They are awesome.”

JUNIORINFIELDER/ PITCHERDECATUR, IN

#9 JOEL KING

AT GOSHEN:Started seven games and played in 13 as a sophomore... batted .263 with seven RBIs... made 11 appearances out of the bullpen.

HIGH SCHOOL:Played tennis, basketball, and baseball at Bethany Christian High School... was a team captain for all three sports... valedictorian of graduating class... PLA award recipient at Goshen College.

PERSONAL:Born on August 4... parents are Rod and Sandra King... has one sibling, Elizabeth (19)... admires his parents for their ability to solve problems and their attention to their faith.

JUNIORINFIELDER/ PITCHER

GOSHEN, INQUICK FACTS:

MAJOR: Environmental ScienceFAVORITES

FOOD: Milk and cerealTV SHOW: SmallvilleATHLETE: Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer

MOVIE: Boondock SaintsMUSICAL ARTIST: Haste The DayHOBBIES: listening to music, athletics, and reading.

QUICK FACTS:MAJOR: Sports Management FUTURE CAREER: Athletic Director

FAVORITESFOOD: Frozen pizzasTV SHOW: That 70s ShowVACATION SPOT: Asheville, NC

ATHLETE: Josh HamiltonMOVIE: The SandlotMUSICAL ARTIST: Linkin ParkHOBBIES: Golfing and every other sport, carpentryLITTLE KNOWN FACT: Owns horses


RETURNER PROFILES

#10 MATT FYFE

AT GOSHEN:Made eight starts and pitched 30 2/3 innings as a sophomore... struck out 22 batters... made seven starts and made 14 appearances as a fresh-man... logged 47.2 innings.

HIGH SCHOOL:Played for Coach Jon Stevens at Bellmont HS along with Maple Leaf teammate Kraig Miller.

PERSONAL:Born on December 1... parents are Doug and Deb Fyfe... has one sibling, Paul Watson (31)... would one day love to go into politics and become the President of the United States.

JUNIORPITCHER/ OUTFIELDERDECATUR, IN

#11 TOM MCDOWELL

AT GOSHEN:Batted .254 with 5 2B, 4 HR, and 25 RBI in 2008... sat out 2007 sea-son... batted .083 in 19 games in 2006.

HIGH SCHOOL:Played for coach Brad Esposito at Bremen High School... was part of region championship team... named all conference... scholar-athlete...was first African American to be named all conference at Bremen HS.

PERSONAL:Born on April 25... parents are Tom and Sandra McDowell... siblings are Evie (19) and Timothy (13)... admires his father and mother be-cause, “They mutually make decisions based on the family.”

SENIOROUTFIELDERCHICAGO, IL

QUICK FACTS:MAJOR: P.E./ Sports Management FUTURE CAREER: Start his own bowling alley

FAVORITESFOOD: Sausage & mushroom pizzaVACATION SPOT: Florida

TV SHOW: SmallvilleATHLETE: Jacki RobinsonMOVIE: SpidermanMUSICAL ARTIST: LudacrisHOBBIES: Golf, Rockband, design

QUICK FACTS:MAJOR: Math Education FUTURE CAREER: Math Teacher

FAVORITESFOOD: French friesTV SHOW: JeopardyVACATION SPOT: Los Cabos

ATHLETE: Joe MauerMOVIE: V for VendettaMUSICAL ARTIST: Jon McLaughlinHOBBIES: Sports, board gamesADMIRES: Jesus

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#12 AARON KEISTER

AT GOSHEN:Led 2006 team with six wins and 3.49 ERA...pitched four complete games and totalled 67 innings... tossed no-hitter against Judson... started 8 games as a sophomore totaling 35 1/3 innings and posted a 7.13 ERA... sat out 2008 after having Tommy John surgery.

HIGH SCHOOL:Played for coach Matt Chupp at Goshen HS... twice named to all con-ference team... scholar-athlete throughout four years.

PERSONAL:Born on May 5... parents are Norma and Gary Keister... brother is head coach Josh (27)... admires his mom because, “She is such a good source of support and encouragement.”JUNIOR

PITCHERGOSHEN, IN

#15 GREG MEYER

AT GOSHEN/JC:Played in 27 games as a junior... batted .189 with seven RBI... played two seasons at Muskegan CC where he was a scholar-athlete...won the Charlie Hustle Award.

HIGH SCHOOL:Played for coach Randy Weber at Traverse City West HS... selected as all conference as a senior... named to Near Far All Star Game.

PERSONAL:Born on October 23... parents are Mark and Tracy Meyer... siblings are Derek (21), Becky (15), and Rachel (13)... admires his parents because, “They have bent over backwards to give my brother, sisters, and I the best life possible”... few people know he is part Finnish. JUNIOR

OUTFIELDERMUSKEGAN, MI

QUICK FACTS:MAJOR: Psychology FUTURE CAREER: Counseling and/or physicologist

FAVORITESFOOD: Barbecue ribsVACATION SPOT: somwhere I

haven’t beenTV SHOW: The OfficeATHLETE: David EcksteinMOVIE: GoodfellasMUSICAL ARTIST: Elliott SmithHOBBIES: family, friends, guitar

QUICK FACTS:MAJOR: Physical Education FUTURE CAREER: Sports Management

FAVORITESFOOD: Macaroni and cheeseTV SHOW: Shark WeekVACATION SPOT: Myrtle Beach, SC

ATHLETE: Champ BaileyMOVIE: The Dark KnightMUSICAL ARTIST: Taylor SwiftHOBBIES: golfing and fishingLITTLE KNOWN FACT: Aaron is fascinated by sharks


RETURNER PROFILES

#18 SHANE KURTZ

AT GOSHEN:Started 10 games and was second on the 2008 team with 48.2 innings pitched... appeared in team-high 15 games as freshman... posted 7.31 ERA in 32 innings pitched.

HIGH SCHOOL:Played for coach Tony Plothow at Plymouth HS... picked up the save in the regional championship game as a senior.

PERSONAL:Born on January 27... parents are Alan and Carmen Kurtz... siblings are Brandon (23), Nathan (23), and Andrew (18)... admires his parents be-cause, “They made me the way I am today and I am extremely fortunate because of them.”JUNIOR

PITCHERPLYMOUTH, IN

#19 ZAC MILLER

AT GOSHEN:Played in 25 games as a sophomore... batted .265 with 3 2B and 6 RBI... as a freshman, batted .266 while starting 42 games.

HIGH SCHOOL:Played at Centreville High School... was an all state performer... most em-barrassing moment was hitting the janitor with an overthrow in practice.

PERSONAL:Born on August 19... parents are Devon and Margaret Miller... has one sister, Hannah (19)... admires his grandpa because, “He is hardworking, started a successful organization, and absolutely never takes no for an answer.”

JUNIORINFIELDER

CENTREVILLE, MIQUICK FACTS:

MAJOR: Interdisciplinary Studies FUTURE CAREER: Business

FAVORITESFOOD: LobsterVACATION SPOT: FloridaTV SHOW: Family Guy

ATHLETE: Nolan RyanMOVIE: AnchormanMUSICAL ARTIST: Frank SinatraHOBBIES: Woodworking, guitar building and playing.

QUICK FACTS:MAJOR: Sports Management

FAVORITESFOOD: ShrimpTV SHOW: SeinfeldVACATION SPOT: Tropical beachATHLETE: Troy Smith

MUSICAL ARTIST: The UsedHOBBIES: Following and participat-ing in most sportsLITTLE KNOW FACT: Can’t stand to watch tennis, despite all three rom-mates playing tennis at Goshen

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#21 SEAN DOERING

AT GOSHEN:Started 34 games as a freshman in center field... batted .253 with 3 2B... led 2008 team with 20 stolen bases in 25 attempts.

HIGH SCHOOL:Played for coach Mike Jackowiak at Concord HS... named to all confer-ence team as a senior... honor roll throughout high school.

PERSONAL:Born on September 12... parents are Mike and Lynda Doering... ad-mires his dad because, “He has worked so hard to get where he is today.”... has lived in Elkhart his whole life.

SOPHOMOREOUTFIELDERELKHART, IN

#22 SEAN SEARS

AT GOSHEN:Batted .250 while starting 40 games as a freshman... hit 3 HR, 5 2B, and drove in 17... started 27 games in 2008... batted .192 with 4 2B.

HIGH SCHOOL:Played for coach Scott Ross at Elkhart Memorial HS... was a four-year varsity member in baseball and football... principal’s honor roll.

PERSONAL:Born on May 30... parents are Craig and Karen Sears... admires his parents because, “They never gave up on me when I was wanting to give up.”... says “I am not as scary as everyone thinks I am.”

JUNIORCATCHER

ELKHART, INQUICK FACTS:

MAJOR: Sports Management FUTURE CAREER: Teacher and coach

FAVORITESFOOD: BaconVACATION SPOT: Florida

TV SHOW: Two and a Half MenATHLETE: Michael JordanMOVIE: Forrest GumpMUSICAL ARTIST: Notorius B.I.G.HOBBIES: anything sports related

QUICK FACTS:MAJOR: Physical Education FUTURE CAREER: Teacher & Coach

FAVORITESFOOD: Rotisserie chickenTV SHOW: King of QueensVACATION SPOT: Bahamas

ATHLETE: Jerry OwensMOVIE: The Dark KnightMUSICAL ARTIST: Three Days GraceHOBBIES: Listening to music and riding his bike


RETURNER PROFILES

#23 CALEB KITCHELL

AT GOSHEN:Posted a 2-1 record and 6.62 ERA in eight games as a sophomore... struck out 18 hitters in 17 2/3 innings... made five appearance and pitched seven innings out of the bullpen as a freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL:Played basketball and baseball at South Central HS.

PERSONAL:Born on March 21... parents are Bradley and Susan Kitchell... siblings are Zachary (28), Tarah (26), Tabitha (24), Abigail (23), Ethan (18), Jacob (17), and Luke (16)...admires his grandfather because, “He was the most courageous, loving, and nicest man I have every met. His relationship with God was also very strong which I admire.”JUNIOR

PITCHERUNION MILLS, IN

#36 BRAD ELAM

AT GOSHEN:Led the 2008 team with 3 wins and 27 appearances out of the bull-pen... pitched 37 innings... as a sophomore, made six appearances and one start...originally a catcher, started 12 games as a freshman... batted .154 with 2 RBI.

HIGH SCHOOL:Played for coach Steve Stutsman at Elkhart Central HS.

PERSONAL:Born on November 16... parents are Brad and Lynette Elam... has two sisters, Sarah (22) and Steph (24)... admires Usain Bolt because he is fast... little known fact is that he often gets ingrown toe nails.

SENIORPITCHER

ELKHART, INQUICK FACTS:

MAJOR: Accounting FUTURE CAREER: CPA

FAVORITESFOOD: Chicken tendersVACATION SPOT: Have not found one yet

TV SHOW: Family GuyATHLETE: Barry BondsMOVIE: Beauty and the BeastMUSICAL ARTIST: SisqoHOBBIES: Baseball

QUICK FACTS:MAJOR: Sports Management FUTURE CAREER: Athletic Director or sports facility manager

FAVORITESFOOD: Chicken SaladTV SHOW: Dirty Jobs or Mythbusters

VACATION SPOT: VirginiaMOVIE: All moviesMUSICAL ARTIST: Mercy MeHOBBIES: cycling and hanging out with friends and family

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#6 SHANE DAVIS

HIGH SCHOOL:Played for coach Scott Rost at Elkhart Memorial HS... received Pitching Excellence Award... honorable mention all conference... graduated with honors.

PERSONAL:Born on May 1... parents are Mark and Kris... siblings are Matt (17), Kyle (16), and Nick (10)... most embar-rassing moment was running off the field when there wasn’t three outs.

FRESHMANPITCHERELKHART, IN

#14 DAVID STOESZ

HIGH SCHOOL:Played for coach Tom Starnes at Pike High School... named all conference and team MVP... two-time scholar-athlete... graduated with honors.

PERSONAL:Born on October 5... parents are Randy and Ellen Stoesz... siblings are Laura (21) and Connor (15)... is a huge cat person.

FRESHMAN FIRST BASEINDIANAPOLIS, IN

#28 JASON CROCKER

HIGH SCHOOL:Played for coach Mike Stout at Jimtown High School... named to all conference team twice... named team MVP in 2008... on honor roll all four years.

PERSONAL:Born on February 17... parents are Halbert and Chris Crocker... siblings are Halbert II (26) and Cayla (16)... most embarrassing moment was falling down while field-ing a ground ball.

FRESHMANPITCHERELKHART, IN

PROFILE:FAVORITES

FOOD: Taco BellTV SHOW: Family GuyVACATION SPOT: Anywhere but IndianaATHLETE: Alex RodriguezMOVIE: ComediesMUSICAL PERFORMER: NickelbackHOBBIES: baseball, hanging out with friends

PROFILE:FAVORITES

FOOD: Yes, pleaseTV SHOW: LostVACATION SPOT: ColoradoATHLETE: Reggie MillerMOVIE: The Dark KnightMUSICAL PERFORMER: A-Ha, Men At WorkHOBBIES: Golfing, music, poker, rock band

PROFILE:FAVORITES

FOOD: Ice creamTV SHOW: HouseVACATION SPOT: Haven’t been on oneMOVIE: Just ComedyHOBBIES: sports, music, friends, schoolLITTLE KNOWN FACT: Is like a “Doctor Phil” to a lot of people


NEWCOMER PROFILES

#32 ANDY SWISHER

HIGH SCHOOL:Prepped at Mooresville High School... an all conference selection... won the 2008 Sportsmanship Award... re-ceived an honors diploma... in top 10% of class.

PERSONAL:Parents are Jon and Kim Swisher... siblings are Katie (20) and Joey (16)... admires his dad because, “He is who I look up to and learn to live my life from” and his uncle because, “He is my favorite person to hang out and talk baseball with.”

FRESHMANOUTFIELDERMOORESVILLE, IN

#37 JEFFREY GOUKER

HIGH SCHOOL:Played for coach Jim Cebra at Elkhart Memorial High School... a 2005 graduate... was on the honor roll.

PERSONAL:Born on March 23... mother is Bekki Gouker... siblings are Paige (17), Felicia (16) and Andrea (14)... admires his mom because, “She raised me mostly alone and she is the most independant woman I know.”

SOPHOMORE OUTFIELDERELKHART, IN

#44 GARRETT CANNIZZO

HIGH SCHOOL:Played for coach Jim Lindeman at Rolling Meadows High School... led team to conference championship as a senior... home run derby finalist.

PERSONAL:Born on February 16... parents are Russell and Pamela Cannizzo... siblings are Phil (23) and Natalie (14)... admires his parents because, “They are the best parents around”... has two double letters in all three of his names.

FRESHMANCATCHER, 1BARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL

PROFILE:FAVORITES

FOOD: SteakTV SHOW: Prison BreakVACATION SPOT: FloridaATHLETE: Greg MadduxMOVIE: GladiatorMUSICAL PERFORMER: Dave Matthews BandHOBBIES: sports, movies, friends

PROFILE:FAVORITES

FOOD: ItalianTV SHOW: Family GuyVACATION SPOT: FloridaATHLETE: LeBron JamesMOVIE: Grandma’s BoyMUSICAL PERFORMER: Young JeezyHOBBIES: baseball, watching movies

PROFILE:FAVORITES

FOOD: Taco Bell and pizzaTV SHOW: Anything ESPN and LostVACATION SPOT: Southern CaliforniaATHLETE: Aramis Ramirez and Derek LeeMOVIE: Tommy BoyMUSICAL PERFORMER: Dave MatthewsHOBBIES: friends, family, sports

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2005, heading the team’s hitting instruction as well as recruiting and scheduling duties. The team narrowly missed out on its first post-season berth since the ’95 season in the process, and captured just the sixth 20-win season in program history. A 2000 Goshen High School graduate, Keister graduated from Goshen College in 2004 with a degree in social studies education. He was a two-time All-Mid-Central Conference performer during his four-year career as a Goshen College player (2001-2004), and was an honorable mention NAIA All-American selection following his junior year. He and his wife of four years, Nina, reside in Goshen and are expecting their first child late in the spring.


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THE KEISTER FILES Josh Keister enters his fourth season as head coach of the Leafs in 2009, coming off a one-year stint as the team’s head assistant coach and a stellar four-year playing career at Goshen College. Keister, a 27-year old Goshen native, is the ninth head coach in the program’s 50-year history. He has experienced first-hand some of the best moments in Goshen College baseball, both as a player and a coach. Goshen’s 24-20 overall record during Keister’s senior 2004 season was the program’s first 20-win effort since 1995, while Keister made a firm stamp on the program’s record books: Keister holds the Leafs’ single-season records for batting average, hits, runs and RBI, and is the school’s all-time leader in runs scored (133) and doubles (44). His name appears as second-best in career batting average, hits, home runs and RBI. “I’m excited to lead a program that has been heading in such a positive direction over the last few years,” Keister said. “I really enjoyed my four years as a student at Goshen College, and it is my goal that future Goshen College baseball players will have as good of an experience.” As an assistant coach Keister was a major part of the Leafs’ success in

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QUICK HITS:Holds Goshen College •single season record for hits, runs, and RBIs.Twice named to All Mid-•Central College Confer-ence team as a playerBeen part of Maple •Leafs baseball program as player or coach since 2001 seasonWife Nina is expecting •their first child late in the spring

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JOSH GLEASON – Assistant Coach Also the Sports Information Director at Goshen, Josh Gleason begins his first season on the Maple Leaf

coaching staff in 2009. A native of California, Gleason most recently was the Head Baseball Coach and Assistant Director of Athletics at Simpson University in Redding, Calif. In eight seasons as a player and coach, Gleason helped build the program from the ground up while leading the Red Hawks to two appearances in the NCCAA DII National Championships. As a player, Gleason’s best season was as a sophomore when he batted .385 – third highest in program history – and committed just one error, while playing every position on the infield. Prior to his time at Simpson, Gleason was a four-sport letterman at Vacaville Christian High School (Vacaville,

Calif.). A three-time all league selection in baseball (.420 career average), Gleason was also picked to the all league team in soccer twice. “I have a passion for the experience and growth of college student-athletes and am excited about this opportunity to develop young men on and off the field,” Gleason said. Josh and his wife, Candace, who also works at Goshen College have been married for three years and reside in Goshen.

GEOFF BUCHHOLZ – Volunteer Assistant Geoff Buchholz begins his first season on the coaching staff at Goshen. “Buck” was a speedster center fielder for the Leafs from 2000-03 and will work with the outfielders and baserunners as well as coach first for Goshen. He is working on completing a masters degree in accounting.

GARY KEISTER – Pitching Coach Gary Keister, father of head coach Josh Keister, joins the Maple Leaf staff as a full-time assistant this year after coaching on a part time basis last season. He retired last spring after 34 years as a junior high English teacher, freeing him to assume full- time pitching coach responsibilities. The elder Keister is a Goshen College alumnus who later received his Masters in Education degree from Ball State University. His previous experience as a high school coach was highlighted with a trip to the Regional Finals, and he was a member of a Little League Senior Division Indiana State Champion coaching staff. “I’m excited about being able to give my full time and energy to the GC pitching staff,” Keister said. “I look forward to instructing the pitchers in the physical, mental, and emotional aspects so that they can enjoy performing at their full levels of potential.” Gary and his wife of 33 years, Norma, reside in Goshen.

MARK SPRINGER – Volunteer Assistant Mark Springer begins his first season as a volunteer assistant after finishing a four-year career as a Maple Leaf. Springer was second on the 2008 Goshen team with 24 appearances out of the bullpen. He is co-founder of a local graphic design business Springer Design.

DARREN TRONOVICH – Student Assistant Darren Tronovich begins his first season on the Maple Leaf staff after completing his playing career at Goshen and Muskegan CC. The former all state performer batted .276 with 26 RBIs in 2008. Tronovich is working to complete his bachelor’s in communications.

KYLE KOCH – Student Assistant Kyle Koch is in his second year as a student assistant after a two-year playing career for the Leafs. Koch provides assistance with the outfielders as well as baserunning. He is working to complete his degree in communications with a minor in Eutrepeneurship.

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COACHING RECORDS1957 Harold Yoder 1-21958 Harold Yoder 0-5-11959 Harold Yoder 8-61960 Harold Yoder 7-51961 Harold Yoder 9-31962 Harold Yoder 11-51963 Harold Yoder 9-9-11964 Harold Yoder 14-61965 Harold Yoder 10-4-11966 John Ingold 9-51967 Harold Yoder 8-101968 Harold Yoder 8-9-21969 Harold Yoder 9-81970 Harold Yoder 9-111971 Harold Yoder 10-161972 Larry Mann 9-101973 Harold Yoder 13-121974 Harold Yoder 11-101975 Harold Yoder 5-141976 Harold Yoder 9-161977 Harold Yoder 4-161978 Harold Yoder 4-131979 Al Smucker 5-131980 Harold Yoder 8-151981 Harold Yoder 6-171982 Harold Yoder 13-131983 Harold Yoder 6-151984 Harold Yoder 6-171985 Harold Yoder 12-141986 Harold Yoder 18-131987 Harold Yoder 1-181988 Devon Hoffman 17-22-11989 Devon Hoffman 11-211990 Devon Hoffman 18-231991 Devon Hoffman 25-151992 Devon Hoffman 21-15-21993 Devon Hoffman 11-221994 Devon Hoffman 22-231995 Devon Hoffman 32-211996 Devon Hoffman 16-261997 Devon Hoffman 16-271998 Todd Bacon 15-271999 Todd Bacon 14-262000 Todd Bacon 10-252001 Brent Hoober 6-332002 Brent Hoober 7-272003 Brent Hoober 17-272004 Brent Hoober 24-202005 Jayson Best 20-142006 Josh Keister 16-362007 Josh Keister 12-352008 Josh Keister 13-40ALL-TIME HISTORY 595-815-8

HISTORY/COACHING RECORDS


Harold Yoder

CAREER NUMBERS

1957-87 Harold Yoder 229-303-41966 John Ingold 9-51972 Larry Mann 9-101988-97 Devon Hoffman 189-215-31998-00 Todd Bacon 39-782001-04 Brent Hoober 54-1072005 Jayson Best 20-142006- Josh Keister 41-111

All Mid-Central College Conference

2005 Ben Taylor – Pitcher PLAYER OF THE YEAR2005 Erik Hisner – Outfield2004 Erik Hisner – Outfield 2004 Josh Keister – Utility2003 Erik Hisner – 1st Base2003 Josh Keister – 3rd Base

Team RecordsHitting Year RecordBatting Average 1998 .317At Bats 1995 1534Hits 1995 459Runs 2004 303Doubles 1995 82Triples 1963 13 1995 13Home Runs 2004 62Runs Batted In 2004 275Walks 1986 217Stolen Bases 1991 97Contact Percentage 1995 .914

Pitching Year RecordWins 1995 32Strikeouts 2006 271ERA (per 9) 1969 1.62

NAIA All Americans2005 Ben Taylor – Pitcher2005 Erik Hisner – Outfield2003 Josh Keister – 3rd Base

NAIA All Region VIII2005 Ben Taylor – Pitcher2005 Erik Hisner – Outfield2003 Josh Keister – 3rd Base

NAIA AcademicAll Americans

2006 Hannah Eash2006LizMartin2006MaryJoMartin2006 Kelsey Hartman2006 Erica Hartman2006JodiBirkey2007LucyRoth2007 Amy Clem2007 Kelsey Hartman2007 Erica Hartman

NSCAA Awards2002 Team Academic Award2003 Team Academic Award2004 Team Academic Award2005 Team Academic Award2006 Team Academic Award2007 Team Academic Award

All Mid-Central Conference

1996 Megan Crofoot1997 Megan Crofoot1997LisaSauder1997 Bess Briggs1998 Bess Briggs1998 Mandi Hutchinson1999 Sheila Myers2001 Greta Kauffman2002 Tera Franklin2002 Greta Kauffman2003 Tera Franklin2006 Hannah Eash2007LucyRoth

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RECORD BOOK

Batting AverageMin. 40 at bats in two seasons

Player Years Avg. Erik Hisner 02-05 .419 Josh Keister 01-04 .412Doug Gerber 85-86 .375Dave Bolton 63-64 .367Art Mullet 64-65 .366Al Kemper 88-89 .360Ron Miller 73-75 .355Kent Clemens 89-91 .353Larry Schlabach 70-71 .350Kyle Longacre 92-95 .349

Games PlayedPlayer Years Games Mark Schloneger 94-97 178Nate Colclasure 04-07 174 Joe Salazar 95-98 171Ryan Long 92-95 165Josh Keister 01-04 155Erik Hisner 02-05 152Brad Roth 88-91 150Kyle Longacre 92-95 149Ian Swartz 06-08 145Mark Gerber 88-91 144Scott Bodiker 89-92 144

HitsPlayer Years HitsErik Hisner 02-05 211Josh Keister 01-04 203Nate Colclasure 04-07 197Joe Salazar 95-98 177Ryan Long 92-95 175Mark Schloneger 94-97 171Geoff Buchholz 00-03 145Kyle Longacre 92-95 141Scott Bodiker 89-92 136Jason Lichti 92-95 134

DoublesPlayer Years 2BJosh Keister 01-04 44Nate Colclasure 04-07 40Erik Hisner 02-05 38Joe Salazar 95-98 36Ryan Long 92-95 33Ian Swartz 06-08 31Geoff Buchholz 00-03 27Doug Gerber 83-86 26Darren Miller 84-86,88 25Scott Bodiker 89-92 23Mark Schloneger 94-97 23

TriplesPlayer Years 3BSteve Mast 73-76 8Mark Gerber 88-91 8Ryan Long 92-95 8Jim Schrock 61-64 6Phil Schrock 64-67 6Steve Price 66-69 5Kevin Miller 81-84 5Mark Schloneger 94-97 5Several Tied at 4

Home RunsPlayer Years HRNate Colclasure 04-07 37Erik Hisner 02-05 31Josh Keister 01-04 24Tony Riddle 97-00 21Doug Gerber 83-86 18Steve Mast 73-76 14Mark Gerber 88-91 14Phil Kym 86-89 12Jon Stoops 93-95 12Joe Salazar 95-98 12

Runs Batted InPlayer Years RBIErik Hisner 02-05 161 Nate Colclasure 04-06 152Josh Keister 01-04 132Joe Salazar 95-98 109Ryan Long 92-95 99Darren Miller 84-86,88 97Doug Gerber 83-86 85Mark Gerber 88-91 82Phil Kym 86-89 80Tony Riddle 97-00 80

Runs ScoredPlayer Years Runs Josh Keister 01-04 133Mark Schloneger 94-97 132Erik Hisner 02-05 121Nate Colclasure 04-07 110Kyle Longacre 92-95 109Ryan Long 92-95 107Doug Gerber 83-86 104Josh Snyder 02-05 102Geoff Buchholz 00-03 100Mark Gerber 88-91 98

Stolen BasesPlayer Years SB Mark Schloneger 94-97 86Geoff Buchholz 00-03 56Mark Gerber 88-91 38Chad Stoltzfus 89-92 28Matt Nofziger 90-91 27Ryan Long 92-95 26Arvis Dawson 71-74 25Darren Miller 84-86,88 25 Brent Reinhardt 89-92 25

Base on BallsPlayer Years BB Erik Hisner 02-05 85Kyle Longacre 92-95 85Nate Colclasure 04-07 81Mark Gerber 88-91 80Mark Schloneger 94-97 79Doug Gerber 83-86 74Josh Keister 01-04 68Brad Roth 88-91 68 Scott Bodiker 89-92 61Jon Stoops 93-95 61

– CAREER BATTING RECORDS –

Erik Hisner (‘05)


RECORD BOOK

– CAREER PITCHING RECORDS –Earned Run Average

Min. 35 innings in two years (per 9)Player Years ERA Paul Lauver 69-70 1.84Wayne Lambright 59-62 2.09Stan Smith 65-67 2.25Art Mullet 64-65 2.26Steve Snyder 63-66 2.49Marty Gaff 68-71 2.98Ben Taylor 04-06 3.17Doug Kinney 66-67 3.45Tom Gunden 71-72 3.55Troy Barber 90-94 3.66

Innings PitchedPlayer Years Innings Troy Barber 90-94 297.1Brian Pletcher 92-95 263.2Marty Gaff 68-71 244Jamie Phillips 89-92 237.2Wayne Lambright 59-62 237Ben Taylor 04-06 230.1Phil Kym 86-89 212.1Dann Hunt 04-07 211.1Bob Delp 75-78 205James Loewen 88-91 203.2

WinsPlayer Years WinsTroy Barber 90-94 28Wayne Lambright 59-62 20Jamie Phillips 89-92 19Marty Gaff 68-71 18Brian Pletcher 92-95 18Ben Taylor 04-06 16Phil Kym 86-89 15James Loewen 88-91 15Scott Skalba 94-95 13Josh Herschberger 99-00 12Jim Hallman 59-62 12Steve Mast 73-76 12

StrikeoutsPlayer Years KWayne Lambright 59-62 284Marty Gaff 68-71 245Ben Taylor 04-06 221Jamie Phillips 89-92 168Dann Hunt 04-07 159Bob Delp 75-78 149Troy Barber 90-94 143Steve Mast 73-76 128Jim Hallman 59-62 127Brian Pletcher 92-95 117

Hits Per 9 InningsStat discontinued in 1976

Player Years H/9Art Mullet 64-65 5.05Stan Smith 65-67 5.82Wayne Lambright 59-62 6.08Jim Hallman 59-62 6.53Paul Lauver 69-70 6.70Marty Gaff 68-71 7.56Steve Snyder 63-66 7.59Tom Gunden 71-72 8.42Hugh Sommer 74-76 9.21Doug Kinney 66-67 9.46

Walks Per 9 InningsStat discontinued in 1996

Player Years W/9Blake Borger 95-96 2.32Bob Delp 75-78 2.64Steve Snyder 63-66 2.69Brad Miller 81-84 2.83Justin Weber 96-97 3.05Art Mullet 64-65 3.21Troy Barber 90-94 3.33Jack Gaff 70-73 3.66Linus Miller 62-64 3.75Phil Kym 86-89 3.78

Ben Taylor (‘06)

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– SEASON PITCHING RECORDS –Earned Run Average

Min. 35 innings (per 9)Player Year ERA Steve Snyder 1966 0.93Marty Gaff 1969 1.43Paul Lauver 1969 1.47Art Mullet 1965 1.59Wayne Lambright 1959 1.62Stan Smith 1967 1.80Ben Taylor 2005 1.82Wayne Lambright 1961 1.84Lynn Miller 1973 1.85Jim Hallman 1960 2.07

Innings PitchedPlayer Year Innings Brian Pletcher 1995 91.2Ben Taylor 2006 86.2Blake Borger 1995 85.1Wayne Lambright 1959 81.0Josh Herschberger 1998 81.0Josh Skalba 1995 77.2 Troy Barber 1994 77.1Troy Barber 1991 76.2Brian Pletcher 1994 75.1Matt Beachy 1998 75.0

WinsPlayer Year WinsTroy Barber 1994 9Brian Pletcher 1995 9Josh Skalba 1995 8Ben Taylor 2005 7Wayne Lambright 1959 7Phil Kym 1986 7Jamie Phillips 1991 7Troy Barber 1992 7Blake Borger 1995 7Josh Herschberger 1998 7

StrikeoutsPlayer Year KWayne Lambright 1959 100Ben Taylor 2006 93Wayne Lambright 1962 90Marty Gaff 1969 79Ben Taylor 2005 69Linus Miller 1963 67Dann Hunt 2006 62Wayne Lambright 1961 61Marty Gaff 1971 61Bob Delp 1977 61

Hits Per 9 InningsStat discontinued in 1970

Player Years H/9Art Mullet 1964 4.28Wayne Lambright 1959 5.00Art Mullet 1965 5.37Jim Hallman 1962 5.54Stan Smith 1967 5.58Paul Lauver 1969 5.51Steve Snyder 1966 5.82Wayne Lambright 1961 6.43Wayne Lambright 1962 6.44Paul Lauver 1970 6.46

Walks Per 9 InningsStat discontinued in 1988

Player Years W/9Bob Delp 1977 1.25Troy Barber 1994 1.40Doug Dischler 1988 1.77Steve Snyder 1966 1.86Blake Borger 1995 2.11Doug Kinney 1967 2.17Brad Miller 1981 2.21Bryan Kehr 1982 2.26Art Mullet 1964 2.35 Lynn Miller 1973 2.53

Dann Hunt (‘07)


RECORD BOOK

– SEASON BATTING RECORDS –Batting Average

Min. 40 at batsPlayer Year Avg. Josh Keister 2004 .479Josh Keister 2003 .468Erik Hisner 2005 .444Erik Hisner 2002 .441Doug Gerber 1985 .434Gary Miller 1974 .422Dave Bolton 1963 .421Brent Kaufman 1982 .421Erik Hisner 2003 .419Chad Stoltzfus 1992 .417

HitsPlayer Year HitsJosh Keister 2003 65Erik Hisner 2003 62Kyle Longacre 1995 62Kelly Shepherd 1994 61 Nate Colclasure 2006 58Josh Keister 2004 58Ryan Long 1995 58Nate Colclasure 2007 57Mark Schloneger 1997 56Eric Hisner 2004 56

DoublesPlayer Year 2BIan Swartz 2008 18Nate Colclasure 2007 16Mike Staehle 2006 13Josh Keister 2003 13Josh Keister 2003 13Nate Colclasure 2006 12Phil Kym 1988 12Kurt Litwiller 1994 12Kelly Shepherd 1994 12Geoff Buchholz 2003 12Chris Kingsley 2003 12

TriplesPlayer Year 3BJim Schrock 1963 5 Keith Hamsher 1963 4Tim Short 1971 4Kevin Miller 1983 4Ryan Long 1994 4Kurt Litwiller 1995 4Ten tied at 3

Nate Colclasure (‘07)

Josh Keister (‘04)

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Home RunsPlayer Year HRNate Colclasure 2004 19Erik Hisner 2004 14Josh Keister 2003 11Doug Gerber 1985 11 Jon Stoops 1994 10Nate Colclasure 2005 9Steve Mast 1976 9Tony Riddle 1997 9Tony Riddle 1998 9Brian Shelton 2006 8Josh Keister 2004 8

Runs Batted InPlayer Year RBIJosh Keister 2003 50Nate Colclasure 2004 49Erik Hisner 2004 48Erik Hisner 2003 47Kyle Longacre 1995 44Phil Kym 1988 41Josh Keister 2004 40Erik Hisner 2002 40Kraig Miller 2008 39Nate Colclasure 2007 38

Runs ScoredPlayer Year Runs Josh Keister 2004 42Josh Keister 2003 42Kurt Litwiller 1995 42Erik Hisner 2004 41Ryan Long 1995 41Geoff Buchholz 2003 40Ian Swartz 2008 39Kurt Litwiller 1994 38Mark Schloneger 1997 38Kyle Longacre 1995 37

Stolen BasesPlayer Year SB Mark Schloneger 1997 27 Mark Schloneger 1995 24Mark Schloneger 1996 23Keith Luczkowski 1991 22

Geoff Buchholz 2003 20Geoff Buchholz 2001 19Nate Montiel 2006 18Chris McGowen 1995 18Casey Cavell 2005 16Doug Gerber 1986 16Steve Janowski 1996 16

Base on BallsPlayer Year BB Jon Stoops 1994 41Jeff Kauffman 1986 36Marc Zook 1986 36Mark Gerber 1991 30Doug Gerber 1986 29Kyle Longacre 1994 28Kyle Longacre 1995 28Chris Hostetler 2004 27Erik Hisner 2005 27Kraig Miller 2008 27

Hit By PitchPlayer Year HBP Kyle Koch 2006 16Mike Staehle 2006 14Brad Miller 2005 13Brad Miller 2004 13Alex Childers 2006 12Mike Staehle 2005 12Kyle Koch 2007 11Tom McDowell 2008 11Mike Malott 2007 10Ian Swartz 2007 10

– SEASON BATTING RECORDS –

Geoff Buchholz (‘03)

Ian Swartz (‘08)


2008 SEASON REVIEW

In a sport where you can be successful just 30 per-cent of the time and be considered successful, the line between a win and a loss is extremely fine. It didn’t take long for the Goshen College baseball team to figure that fact out firsthand. A young Maple Leafs squad – just seven upper-classmen on the roster of 23 – started the season with a 5-14 mark. However, nine of those fourteen losses were by three runs or less, including five by just a single run. Goshen was literally inches away from a handful of additional wins. Perhaps it was never truer as when the Leafs faced off against NCAA DII Eckerd Col-lege in Florida. Down 7-1 early in the game, Goshen battled back and rallied to get back into the game. Already having scored five runs in the eighth inning, Tom McDowell doubled home what Goshen thought to be the tying run. However, the tying run turned into the final out of the inning as the base runner was called out for missing third base and Goshen eventu-ally fell 9-8.

The Leafs did not take long to respond from the adversity, though, as the very next day they split a double header with sister school Eastern Mennonite University. The two schools, along with Bluffton Uni-versity, gathered together in Florida to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the tragic bus accident that took six lives from the Bluffton Baseball family. Despite losing the first game of the three-game series in extra innings, Goshen responded with two straight to take the series and bragging rights. In the finale, the Maple Leafs hit grand slams in back-to-back innings as they powered past the Royals 12-5. After twelve games out of the state of Indiana – primarily against southern teams who had played up to 20 games at the time of the competition – the Leafs finally got their home opener on March 15th when they hosted Alma College. It turned out to be well worth the wait as senior Ian Swartz threw a complete-game shutout as Goshen won the opener 5-0. The Maple Leafs would use a solid start by Aaron Coy to complete the sweep with a 9-2 win in the nightcap.

The Leafs learned quickly that in baseball, little separates winning from losing

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A week later, the season shifted towards conference play. With a new conference scheduling format and weather make-up rules, Gos-hen was forced to play ten games in five days on two occasions and the pitching staff was often worn thin by the constant changes in the schedule. The depth and experience of the rest of the MCC showed as the Maple Leafs struggled to find consistency and their complete game. One game, Goshen would get a solid pitching performance only to have its own bats go quiet.

The next game it would be the opposite and with such a fine line between winning and losing – es-pecially with the talent and depth of the MCC – you have to be on top of all aspects of your game. The Maple Leafs took advantage of some non-conference oppo-nents during some tough stretches of the season. Freshman Josh Yates and Sophomore Matt Fyfe combined for a no-hitter as Gos-hen swept away first-year program Great Lakes Christian and the Leafs outscored Indiana University Northwest 23-2 in a doubleheader

sweep. Goshen also used a three-run home run by Zach Reed to hold on for an 8-7 win over Calumet College of St. Joseph, which took its non-conference record to 10-12. In their final MCC series of the season, the Maple Leafs finally cracked the conference win column. In the series opener against Grace, sophomore Aaron Coy gave up just one hit – an infield single in the sixth – in a complete game 4-0 shutout. Goshen swept the doubleheader as they outlasted the Lancers 22-11 in a slugfest, which featured 12 extra-base hits. With an extra-innings vic-

tory at Grace, the Leafs claimed the seven seed heading into the conference tournament play-in series. Unfortunately, Goshen had to travel to Indiana Wesleyan where its season would end with a pair of losses. Swartz and junior Brad Elam were selected as All Mid-Central Conference Honorable Mention. Swartz led the Maple Leafs with a .344 average, while setting a new Goshen College single-season record with 18 doubles. Elam, a junior relief pitcher, notched a team-high three wins out of the bullpen, while pitching 37 innings and appearing in 27 ballgames.

BELOW: Senior IanSwartzledtheLeafsinbatting(.344), third in RBIs (25), and set a new Goshen College single-season record with 18 doubles.

ABOVE: Sophomore Kraig Miller takes a swing. Miller was second on the team in batting average (.323), whileleadingtheMapleLeafswithsixhome runs and 39 runs batted in. RIGHT: Freshman Zach Reed was congratulated by teammates after hit-ting one of his four home runs. Reed batted .323 in conference play.


2008 SCHEDULE/RESULTS

Sophomore Kraig Miller batted .323, while leading the Leafs with 6 HRs and 39 RBIs.

Freshman Zach Reed put up solid numbers in his first collegiate year, including batting .278 with 4 HRs.

Senior Ian Swartz set a new program record with 18 dou-bles. He also led the team in batting average (.344), runs (39), and hits (53).

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2008 STATISTICS

GOSHEN COLLEGE, established in 1894, is now a private, coeducational, residential, Christian college of the liberal arts and sciences rooted in the Anabaptist-Mennonite tradition. The distinctiveness of a Goshen education derives from the college's dedication to five core values in preparing students as leaders for the church and the world. Stemming from our Christ-centeredness is our commitment to passionate learning, global citizenship, servant leadership and compassionate peacemaking. Goshen College we intend to create a community of faith and learning built on five core values. In our academic program and campus life students will develop the knowledge, skills and values for:

A life that is CHRIST-CENTERED, with a reflective faith that nurtures spiritual growth in individual and corporate contexts an active faith that informs all life’s choices

A life of PASSIONATE LEARNING, through the mastery of a major field of study as the basis for life-long learning, service, relationships, and work in a socially and culturally diverse context an extensive foundation of knowledge, skills, processes and methodologies derived from a liberal arts curriculum that are required for systematic study and problem solving

A life of SERVANT LEADERSHIP, based on a leadership ability that empowers self and others a healthy understanding of self and others that is

reflected in relationships of interdependence and mutual accountability A life of COMPASSIONATE PEACEMAKING with a personal integrity that fosters the ability to resolve conflict and to promote justice and a commitment to diversity in all of its forms both conceptually and in practice A life of GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP with an intercultural openness with the ability to function effectively with people of other world views a responsible understanding of stewardship for human systems and the environment in a multicultural world

Academics: 85 percent of classes have fewer than 25 students; student/faculty ratio is 13:1. Most faculty, two-thirds of whom have doctorates, have lived and worked abroad. 32 majors, 34 minors, 18 teacher certification programs, and numerous pre-professional and certificate programs. Top majors include: nursing, music, biology, elementary education, and business administration.Campus & facilities highlights: 135-acre campus, 19 major buildings, 1,150-acre Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center, Marine biology facility in Florida Keys, $24 million, 68,000 sq. ft. music centerStudent enrollment 2007-08: Final statistics, released by Goshen College’s registrar’s office, showed a total headcount of 971 students enrolled at Goshen College for the fall 2007-08 semester. GC’s retention rate is 84%.Outcomes – by the numbers: 100% – Medical school acceptance rate for 2003 graduates...100% – Graduate school acceptance rate for students in physics and social work...Top 1% – English majors’ national scoring on the Education Testing Service Exam...Top 17% – Goshen College’s ranking among national liberal arts colleges for producing graduates who go on to earn doctoral degrees.Financial aid: Goshen College costs 10% less than the national average for private colleges. For 2007-08, 99% of all students received financial aid, and the average aid package was $18,036 (not including work-study). Goshen was named a “least debt college” in U.S.News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” guide.Historic relationship: Established in 1894 and owned by the Mennonite Church. Around 55 percent of the total student body report Mennonite or Mennonite-related backgrounds, but more than 30 different Christian denominations and several world religions are represented on our campus.

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GOSHEN AT A GLANCE

City of Goshen

Goshen, Ind., is known as the Maple City because of its many maple trees. The city offers many diverse cultural, educational, employment and recreational opportunities. Most notably, we maintain our small town values and charm

while offering a multitude of activities and experiences often found in nearby larger cities. The roots of Goshen are traced

back to the Amish and Mennonite heritage that settled this area in 1831. While you can still see Amish with horses and buggies on our streets, Goshen is a dynamic and growing community.

A growing and ethnically diverse community

Today, Goshen is a city of over 29,000 residents nestled in the center of the northern Indiana county of Elkhart. The community is growing quickly, with the city gaining over 6,000 residents during the1990s. Through our growth over the past 25 years, we have become an ethnically diverse community providing residents an opportunity to interact with people from many different cultures.

Population: 31, 882 (2006)County: ElkhartElevation: 801 ft.Land Area: 13.2 sq. milesTime Zone: ESTMedium Resident Age: 31.5Avg. Household Income: $39,500Top Industry: Transportation Equip.

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