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2009 Returning Player Profiles

Matt BarnesMatt Barnes
Junior
Pitcher
6'2"
195
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Langley
Right/Right

Expected to take over as the ace of the staff … Has made a lot of progress, according to the coaches … Hard-throwing right hander possesses fastball in 88-90 M.P.H. range, a breaking ball, and a change-up, in addition to really good control … 2008: Served as the team’s No. 3 starter again, posting a 5-2 record, one save, a 4.92 ERA, and 44 strikeouts during 53.0 inning pitched … First career save came in 6-3 win against Transylvania in NCAA Tournament (May 15) as he allowed just one base runner via an error over 3.0 innings … Season highlight came as the starting pitcher of the Scots’ 6-1 victory in a game played at Cleveland Indians’ Progressive Field (April 22), matching a career high with 11 strikeouts and yielding just one run on four hits during 7.0 innings … Set down 16 of 17 Case Western Reserve batters at one point, including striking out the side twice … Also notched a win over rival Marietta (March 26) with 3.0 innings of shutout ball during a middle relief appearance … 2007: Burst on to the scene, collecting second-team all-region, first-team all-conference, and North Coast Athletic Conference Newcomer-of-the-Year honors while holding down the Scots’ No. 3 spot in the rotation … Had the third-lowest ERA in the NCAC (2.49), only behind two fellow teammates, in addition to a 9-2 record and 86 strikeouts over 72.1 innings … 10.70 strikeouts per nine innings was a squad high, and walked just 2.49 per nine innings (20 total) … Held opponents to a .265 batting average … Started 12 times, including twice on the same day at the NCAA Div. III Mideast Regional (May 18), first helping Wooster stave off elimination with a 3-2 win versus Otterbein, in which he gave up one earned run on seven hits and struck out six over seven innings, and then taking the ball again versus Marietta, yielding three earned runs on six hits before exiting in the fourth down just 3-0 during an admirable performance … Prior to Wooster: Three-time all-Pittsburgh City League honoree in baseball at Langley High School … Went 32-8 with 226 strikeouts over 225 innings during his career with the Mustangs … Was 13-2 as a senior, striking out 94 in 88 innings, while also batting .565 with six home runs and 48 RBI, good for all-region recognition … Helped lead Langley to records of 18-3 in 2005 and 21-2 in 2006 … Received 10 varsity letters – four in baseball, three in football, two in basketball, and one in golf … Personal: Born on Dec. 14, 1987 … Son of David and Mary Beth Barnes … Majoring in communication studies.

Notes

  • On pace to become the 11th pitcher in team history with 200 career strikeouts
  • Is 1-1 with one save, a 4.20 ERA, and eight strikeouts over 15.0 innings pitched, while making four career appearances in the NCAA Tournament
  • Started two games on the same day, combining for 176 pitches, during the 2007 NCAA Mideast Regional
  • Has reached double-digit strikeout totals three times, including 11 at Ohio Northern May 1, 2007, during a career-high 8.0 innings
  • Tossed a three-hit shutout against Wabash, striking out seven on April 14, 2007
  • Started his career by winning eight of his first nine starts (8-0)
YEAR ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB Avg. WP HBP BK SFA SHA
2007 2.49 9-2 15 12 2 1/1 0 72.1 74 31 20 20 86 12 0 3 279 .265 5 5 0 2 7
2008 4.92 5-2 15 9 0 0/1 1 53.0 61 33 29 19 44 10 2 1 209 .292 8 10 1 3 2
Totals 3.52 14-4 30 21 2 1/2 1 125.1 135 64 49 39 130 22 2 4 488 .277 13 15 1 5 9

 

Stu BeathStu Beath
Junior
Outfield
5'11"
190
St. Louis, Mo.
Avon Old Farms (Conn.)
Left/Right

Will likely be a regular in the lineup, possibly in the middle of the order, as either a designated hitter or left fielder … Talented offensively with some power and a good base runner, according to the coaching staff … 2008: Developed into a starter late in the season, finishing as the team’s fourth-leading hitter with a .354 average … Had 12 extra-base hits – nine doubles and three home runs – and 20 RBI … Was the Scots’ top offensive threat at the NCAA Mideast Regional, going 9-for-18 with four runs, one double, two home runs, and five RBI en route to all-tournament team honors … 2007: Performed well in limited duty, batting .312 (5-for-16) with four runs and three RBI during 17 appearances … Started two games, going 3-for-5 with three runs and two RBI … Pinch hit once at the NCAA Div. III Mideast Regional (May 18) and twice in the NCAC Tournament championship series (May 11), collecting an RBI single and a walk in the latter … Prior to Wooster: Named a league all-star in baseball three times at Avon Old Farms School … Helped the Winged Beavers to league titles in 2003 and 2004 … Four-year letterwinner in both football and baseball, and lettered once in wrestling … Personal: Was born on Aug. 30, 1986 … Is the son of Stuart and Laura Beath … Majoring in communication studies with a minor in physical education.

Notes

  • Has batted .474 (9-for-19) with four runs, one double, two homers, and five RBI during five career NCAA Mideast Regional appearances, highlighted by earning all-tourney honors in 2008
  • Recorded 11 career multi-hit games, including 4-for-5 outing versus Transylvania May 15, 2008
  • Delivered career-high three RBI, including solo home run, at Rose-Hulman May 16, 2008
  • Had pair of two-double games coming versus Albion on March 9, 2008 and at Denison on April 12, 2008
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%
2007 .313 17-2 16 4 5 0 0 0 3 5 .313 1 0 2 1 .353 0 0 0-0 2 0 1 .667
2008 .354 36-20 96 22 34 9 0 3 20 52 .542 5 0 7 1 .382 1 3 2-3 23 0 2 .920
Totals .348 53-22 112 26 39 9 0 3 23 57 .509 6 0 9 2 .378 1 3 2-3 25 0 3 .893

 

Robby DanielsRobby Daniels
Junior
Outfield
5'9"
165
New London, Ohio
Mansfield Christian
Right/Right

In his final season, as he plans to move on to Case Western Reserve as part of the schools’ 3-2 cooperative engineering program … Is much improved and a great team player, according to the coaching staff … Will provide depth in the outfield area … 2008: Did not play … 2007: Earned a varsity letter, while playing behind a talented group of outfielders … Prior to Wooster: Two-year team captain in baseball for Mansfield Christian School … Lettered all four seasons with the Flames … Personal: Born Dec. 29, 1987 … Is the son of Richard and Chevelle Daniels … Double-majoring in physics and mathematics.

 

Matt DeGrandMatt DeGrand
Junior
Pitcher
6'0"
195
Stow, Ohio
St. Vincent-St. Mary
Right/Right

Is penciled in to become the No. 3 starter in the rotation … Possesses a good fastball that he can locate as well as a curveball and change-up, and excellent competitive spirit, according to the coaching staff … Also a two-time all-conference outside linebacker for the football team, including first-team honors last fall when he led the league with 113 tackles … 2008: Started seven times as the No. 4 pitcher and entered eight other games in relief … Did not lose a decision (3-0) for the second-straight season, while producing a 3.37 ERA … Struck out 24, compared to just seven walks … Totaled 8.0 innings of postseason work, including 3.0 scoreless innings during the conference tournament … Won his first two starts of the year as well as the home game against Denison (April 13) when he pitched one inning of relief … 2007: Earned the No. 4 spot in the rotation of a talented pitching staff as a freshman … Picked up five victories without a loss, while accumulating a 2.79 ERA and 30 strikeouts over 11 appearances and 38.2 innings … Limited the opposition to a .268 batting average … Prior to Wooster: Two-time second-team all-conference honoree at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School … Helped lead the Fighting Irish to a district runner-up finish as a senior … Totaled seven varsity letters – three each in football and baseball and one in wrestling … Personal: Born Sept. 29, 1987 … Is the son of Ron and Barb DeGrand … Majoring in political science.

Notes

  • Started and went 5.0 innings (three runs allowed on six hits with three strikeouts) in the wild 11-8, 13-inning victory at Rose-Hulman May 16, 2008, in his first career NCAA Tournament appearance
  • Got the only two batters out he faced in game versus Case Western Reserve at the Cleveland Indians’ Progressive Field on April 22, 2008
  • Career-high six strikeouts came during career-high 6.0 innings of 12-2 win vs. Spalding March 11, 2008
  • Strung together 15.1 consecutive scoreless innings (April 2, 2007-April 21, 2007)
  • Five wins tied for the eighth-most in the NCAC as a freshman
  • Two-time honoree on the All-NCAC Football Team with 212 career tackles, including 22.0 for losses and 6.5 sacks, as well as four interceptions and three fumble recoveries
YEAR ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB Avg. WP HBP BK SFA SHA
2007 2.79 5-0 11 7 0 0/1 0 38.2 40 17 12 11 30 3 3 1 149 .268 1 3 1 1 2
2008 3.37 3-0 15 7 0 0/0 0 34.2 40 24 13 7 24 8 1 2 137 .292 5 0 0 3 4
Totals 3.07 8-0 26 14 0 0/1 0 73.1 80 41 25 18 54 11 4 3 286 .280 6 3 1 4 6

Tyler FugateTyler Fugate
Sophomore
Pitcher
6'1"
175
Lebanon, Ohio
Lebanon
Right/Right

Looks to continue to develop and thus see increased innings on the mound … Possesses an excellent breaking pitch and is working on improving his fastball, according to the coaches … 2008: Pitched well during limited duty, going 1-0 with a 1.69 ERA and striking out eight over 10.2 innings … Did not allow a run in his final 4.2 innings … Struck out a season-high three against Baldwin-Wallace (March 27) … Was the winning pitcher of an 8-7 decision over then-No. 7 ranked Wis.-Stevens Point (March 17), tossing 2.0 scoreless innings … Prior to Wooster: Winner of Lebanon High School’s outstanding pitcher award as both a junior and senior … Led the Warriors in every pitching category in 2007 … Tossed a no-hitter as a freshman … Personal: Born June 29, 1989 … Is the son of George and DeeDee Fugate … Majoring in history.

YEAR G GS CG W-L SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2008 9 0 0 1-0 0 10.2 3 2 6 8 1.69
Total 9 0 0 1-0 0 10.2 3 2 6 8 1.69

 

Nate Gemberling-JohnsonNate Gemberling-Johnson
Junior
Pitcher
6'3"
210
Wyndmoor, Pa.
Germantown Friends School
Right/Right

Appears to be healthy after two years of arm issues, according to the coaching staff … Throws extremely hard and is working on trying to get comfortable as a pitcher after coming to Wooster as a position player … 2008: Started three times and entered four others as a reliever … Totaled 15.2 innings, in which he accumulated a 7.47 ERA and seven strikeouts … Struck out the side in his lone inning of work at NCAA Div. I Kent State (April 8) … Did not allow a run during his four appearances as a reliever, working 1.0 inning in each … 2007: Set down all three batters he faced, including a strikeout, versus Greenville (March 12) in what turned out to be lone appearance of season … Earned first varsity letter … Prior to Wooster: Was all-league in both baseball and soccer as a senior at Germantown Friends School … Part of Tiger teams that won back-to-back-to-back Friends School League titles in baseball (2004-06) … Lettered three times in baseball and once in soccer … Personal: Born on April 10, 1988 … Son of Jay and Teri Gemberling-Johnson … Majoring in biochemistry.

YEAR G GS CG W-L SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2007 1 0 0 0-0 0 1.0 0 0 0 1 0.00
2008 7 3 0 0-1 0 15.2 26 13 9 7 7.47
Totals 8 3 0 0-1 0 16.2 26 13 9 8 7.02

 

Matt GroezingerMatt Groezinger
Junior
Infield/Catcher
5'10"
200
Columbus, Ohio
Upper Arlington
Both/Right

Top returning power threat for the Scots and will likely bat clean-up … Making the transition to first base defensively and also could see time at designated hitter and catcher … 2008: Garnered first-team all-North Coast Athletic Conference status at DH in first year with the program … Was second in the league in homers (10) and tied for eighth in slugging percentage (.586), while batting .314 overall with 31 runs, eight doubles, and 33 RBI … Also walked 21 times as part of a .404 on-base percentage … Hit 3-for-11 with a double, a homer, and four RBI during three games of conference tourney … Doubled to left-center in first at bat of the Scots’ 6-1 win over Case Western Reserve (April 22) at Progressive Field … Belted a solo home run during 8-7 win at regional rival Marietta (March 26) … Prior to Wooster: Transferred after spending two years at Purdue University, where he primarily served as the bullpen catcher … Two-time all-Ohio Capital Conference, including as a senior when he batted .440 for Upper Arlington High School … Lettered twice with the Golden Bears, and also participated in football and hockey … Personal: Born Sept. 10, 1985 … Son of Phyllis Groezinger … Majoring in history.

Notes

  • Compiled a 13-game hitting streak from April 12, 2008 to May 4, 2008
  • Had three hits (.188 average) with a run and four RBI at the 2008 NCAA Mideast Regional, highlighted by a two-run home run in first at bat
  • Reached base safely in 37 games and produced 14 multi-hit games, including a 3-for-4, four run effort against Hiram April 19, 2008
  • Drove in three runs twice, including vs. nationally-ranked Wis.-Stevens Point March 17, 2008
  • Batted .469 (15-for-32) when leading off an inning in 2008
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%
2008 .314 45-43 140 31 44 8 0 10 33 82 .586 21 2 22 2 .404 3 0 0-0 67 7 1 .987
Total .314 45-43 140 31 44 8 0 10 33 82 .586 21 2 22 2 .404 3 0 0-0 67 7 1 .987

 

Tanner HallTanner Hall
Junior
Pitcher
6'1"
225
Oil City, Pa.
Oil City
Right/Right

Will likely play a significant role on the pitching staff again, possibly developing into the team’s closer if Mark Miller becomes a starter … Throws hard and possesses a good breaking ball … 2008: Appeared in nine games for the second year in a row, starting once … Won all three decisions he factored in and would have posted a 6.53 ERA had it not been for a tough outing at NCAA Div. I Kent State … Struck out 21 in 22.0 innings pitched, including career-high eight in 6.0 innings vs. Stevens Institute (March 16) …  … 2007: Started twice and was a reliever in seven other games, but did not factor in a decision (0-0) while producing a 4.15 ERA … Totaled 17.1 innings, striking out nine along the way … Pitched one inning during the NCAC Tournament championship series (May 11), allowing one run on one hit … Went the first five innings and struck out a season-high four vs. Messiah (March 21) … Threw three scoreless innings of one-hit ball vs. traditional power Rowan (March 14) … Prior to Wooster: Selected second-team all-region as a senior pitcher/second baseman at Oil City High School … Totaled 56 strikeouts over 12 appearances during 2006 … Team captain of the football, swimming, and baseball teams for the Oilers … Received multiple letters in baseball (3) and football (2), also setting a season passing record in the latter … Personal: Was born Sept. 23, 1987 … Is the son of Bill and Jane Hall … Majoring in business economics with a minor in physical education.

YEAR G GS CG W-L SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2007 9 2 0 0-0 0 17.1 14 8 9 9 4.15
2008 9 1 0 3-0 0 22.0 26 23 13 21 9.41
Totals 11 3 0 3-0 0 39.1 40 31 22 30 7.09

 

Matthew JohnsonMatthew Johnson
Junior
Infield
6'3"
195
Orrville, Ohio
Orrville
Right/Right

Starting shortstop and top candidate to bat in the No. 3 hole of the lineup … Already proven to be outstanding defensively and was the best offensive player during the fall, according to the coaching staff, which thinks he has the potential be one of the premier players in NCAA Div. III … Played for the Columbus All-Americans of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League, starting 24 games and batting .234 (18-for-77) with two doubles and nine RBI against high-caliber competition … 2008: Selected honorable mention on the All-North Coast Athletic Conference Team … Started all 47 games at short, accumulating a .264 average with 28 runs, 10 doubles, four homers, 30 RBI, and 13 stolen bases … Ranked eighth in the NCAC in steals … Season highlight was a two-out, walk-off grand slam during the 13th inning, giving the Scots an 11-8 win over host Rose-Hulman (May 16) in an elimination game at the NCAA Tournament … Doubled twice in three at bats during a 6-1 win vs. Case Western Reserve (April 22) in a game played at Progressive Field … Went 3-for-4 with a double at regional rival Marietta (March 26) … 2007: Had a slow start to his career, getting injured during the Florida trip, but bounced back, steadily earning playing time and eventually starting 11 of the final 13 games … Batted over .400 (.407; 24-for-59) during 22 games played with eight extra base-hits and 11 RBI … Doubled, tripled, and homered, scoring each time in a 14-0 victory over No. 30 ranked Marietta (April 29) … Prior to Wooster: Named to the All-Ohio Cardinal Conference Second Team as a junior and senior at nearby Orrville High School … Batted .329 over his career with the Red Riders … Recipient of five varsity letters – three in baseball and two in basketball … Personal: Born on May 26, 1988 … Son of Craig and Sandy Johnson … Majoring in psychology.

Notes

  • Has batted just .136 (3-for-22) in six career NCAA Tournament games, however, two of those hits were clutch home runs – a walk-off grand slam in the 13th inning to beat Rose-Hulman May 16, 2008 and a solo shot that proved to be the difference in a 2-1 win over Mount St. Joseph May 16, 2007
  • 20 career multi-hit games, including three with three base knocks
  • Delivered a career-high five RBI in just two at bats against Kenyon March 30, 2008
  • Has combined to go 9-for-30 (.300) with four runs and five RBI during conference tourney games
  • Made two appearances on the mound as a freshman, throwing 1.2 hitless and scoreless innings with two strikeouts and two walks
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%
2007 .407 22-14 59 18 24 5 1 2 11 37 .627 1 2 6 0 .429 1 1 2-3 26 45 7 .910
2008 .264 47-47 159 28 42 10 0 4 30 64 .403 11 5 23 4 .330 1 4 13-16 51 122 15 .920
Totals .303 69-61 218 46 66 15 1 6 41 101 .463 12 7 29 4 .356 2 5 15-19 77 167 22 .917

 

Sean KarpenSean Karpen
Senior
Outfield
6'1"
170
Venetia, Pa.
Peters Township
Right/Right

All-American candidate who will likely bat leadoff while making the transition to centerfield … One of the fastest players to ever come through the program, already ranking seventh in school history with 61 steals … Also could end up among the Scots’ career top-10 lists in batting average, runs scored, hits, doubles, and triples with a big senior season … 2008: Breakout year resulted in second-team all-Mideast Region and North Coast Athletic Conference Player-of-the-Year honors … Led the NCAC in hits (73), runs (49), doubles (17), and stolen bases (25), while also ranking second in RBI (47), third in slugging percentage (.646), tied for third in home runs (7), fourth in batting average (.417), and sixth in on-base percentage (.475) … Spent significant time at both first base (27 starts) and left field (19 starts) … Was 5-for-15 (.333), including a solo home run, during the NCAC Tournament semifinal series (May 3-4) … Reached base three times, singling and walking twice, in four plate appearances and stole two bases at NCAA Div. I Kent State (April 8) … Hit .500 (27-for-54) during the spring break trip, and was still batting .506 through April 5 … 2007: Overcame shoulder surgery in the fall to serve as the Scots’ third-leading hitter with a .356 average, starting at designated hitter 17 times and in left for nine games … Tied for fifth in the NCAC in stolen bases (17) … Thirty of 36 hits were singles, and he also reached base 20 other times via walks (14) and hit by pitches (6) for a .459 on-base percentage … Was batting .405 (30-for-74) through first 27 games played … 2006: Regular starter in left field (28 starts) and played in 39 of 47 games overall … Batted .305 with 35 runs, 11 extra-base hits (seven doubles, one triple, three home runs), and 21 RBI, while stealing 19 bases to rank fourth in the conference in that category … Also drew 12 walks and was hit by pitches nine times for a .414 on-base percentage … Endured a late-season slump at the plate (6-for-32; .188), which caused him to serve as a pinch runner-only at the NCAA Mideast Regional … 2005: Did not play due to injury … Prior to Wooster: Garnered all-conference and all-section honors as a senior shortstop at Peter Twp. High School, when he helped lead the Indians to the state finals … Was a three-year letterwinner, while hitting around .400 for his career … Personal: Born on Dec. 30, 1985 … Son of Jay and Fradelle Karpen … Majoring in biology … Holds a black belt in karate.

Notes

  • Has 43 multi-hit games to his credit and a 22-game hitting streak (March 14, 2008 to April 6, 2008), which ranked as the eighth-longest in school history
  • Nine career NCAA Tournament games, in which he’s gone 8-for-31 (.258) with three runs, two RBI, and five steals, while also reaching four other times via two walks and two hit by pitches
  • Went career-best 4-for-4 vs. Allegheny March 20, 2008, and had another four-hit game, including two home runs, in five at bats while driving in a career-high five RBI against Kenyon March 30, 2008
  • Has multiple stolen bases in 13 games, including three twice
  • Batted .484 (31-for-64) with runners in scoring position and delivered 22 two-out RBI during 2008 – both team highs
  • First career at bat was a two-run homer vs. Albion March 12, 2006
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%
2005 -- Injured --
2006 .305 39-28 105 35 32 7 1 3 21 50 .476 12 9 18 0 .414 2 2 19-22 26 1 1 .964
2007 .356 39-27 101 28 36 3 3 0 19 45 .446 14 6 17 0 .459 1 1 17-20 5 4 2 .818
2008 .417 47-47 175 49 73 17 1 7 47 113 .646 18 4 18 1 .475 3 2 25-32 241 20 5 .981
Totals .370 125-102 381 112 141 27 5 10 87 208 .546 44 19 53 1 .453 6 5 61-74 272 25 8 .974

 

Justin McDowellJustin McDowell
Sophomore
Pitcher
6'2"
190
Willard, Ohio
Willard
Right/Right

Has the potential to earn a lot of key innings … Really improved a lot and is as hard a thrower as anybody on the team, according to the coaching staff … 2008: Appeared in 13 games, starting three, despite enduring knee surgery the previous summer … Won all three decisions he factored in and compiled a 4.74 ERA with 25 strikeouts over 24.2 innings … Faced three batters in the NCAC Tournament semifinals (May 3) … Pitched a perfect eighth inning, including a strikeout, during the Scots’ 6-1 victory against Case Western Reserve in a game played at the Cleveland Indians’ Progressive Field (April 22) … Did not allow an earned run (three unearned) while working a season-high 6.0 innings of a 9-4 win vs. Washington & Jefferson, (March 18) … Struck out a season-high six twice … Prior to Wooster: Went 6-1 with a 1.20 ERA, while also batting .360 with three homers and 38 RBI as a senior at Willard High School … Earned second-team all-district and first-team all-league honors, while leading the Flashes to a school-record 18 wins (18-9) … Lettered three times in baseball and once in football … Personal: Was born on July 21, 1988 … Is the son of Greg and Donna McDowell … Majoring in history with a minor in education.

YEAR G GS CG W-L SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2008 13 3 0 3-0 0 24.2 30 13 5 25 4.74
Total 13 3 0 3-0 0 24.2 30 13 5 25 4.74

 

Adam SamsonMark Miller
Senior
Pitcher
6'1"
185
Convoy, Ohio
Crestview
Right/Right

A proven All-American as a closer, but may make the transition to the starting rotation … Possesses great movement on his two-seam fastball, which can reach up to 90 M.P.H., according to the coaches, as well as a curveball … Already holds the school record for saves and is just five shy of the conference’s career record … Also has the potential to finish with Wooster records for appearances and ERA with a big senior season … 2008: Earned D3baseball.com third-team All-American and first-team all-conference honors while serving as the staff’s closer again … Broke school and conference records for saves with 13 in 16 opportunities, ranking third in Div. III in that category … Set another Wooster mark with 26 appearances, accumulating a 5-1 record, team-low 1.97 ERA, and 42 strikeouts over 45.1 innings … Walked just eight and only three of the 41 hits he yielded went for extra bases (all doubles) … Was the winning pitcher of the Scots’ epic 13-inning, 11-8 win at Rose-Hulman (May 16) in the NCAA Tournament, going a career-high 6.1 innings, in which he gave up just one earned run … Began the season a remarkable 3-0 with 10 saves over first 13 appearances … Did not give up an earned run through the first 20.1 innings, including a scoreless stretch of 11.0 innings … 2007: Second-team all-North Coast Athletic Conference as a relief specialist … Set then-team records for saves (8) and appearances (23), leading the league in each category as well … 1.49 ERA and .140 opponents’ batting average were the lowest among the squad’s regulars on the pitching staff … Averaged nearly a strikeout per inning (41 in 42.1 innings), while walking just 13 over the season … Earned the win against No. 5 ranked Wis.-Stevens Point (March 17), giving up just one hit and two walks over four innings of work … Prior to Wooster: Went to Huntington College as a freshman … Tabbed with second-team All-Ohio honors in Div. IV and was the Northwest Conference Player of the Year at Crestview High School as a senior after compiling a 0.59 ERA … Tied a school record with a 0.81 ERA for his career with the Knights … Collected first-team all-NWC recognition in baseball and football during 2005-06 … Was a three-year letterwinner in both sports … Personal: Born May 5, 1987 … Is the son of Nick and Lisa Miller … Majoring in history with a minor in physical education … Wears the bill of his hat flat in honor of his late grandpa, Earl Speelman.

Notes

  • Converted 21 of 25 career save opportunities
  • Is 1-0 with two saves in four NCAA Mideast Regional appearances, compiling a 0.96 ERA while yielding seven hits and four walks with four strikeouts in 9.1 innings
  • Struck out a career-high six in just 3.0 innings against Oberlin April 6, 2008
  • Induced the opposition into 126 groundouts, compared to just 43 fly outs first two seasons
  • Limited opponents to a .106 average when the bases were empty (9-for-85) in 2007
  • Allowed just one earned run over his first 32.0 career innings pitched, including two separate stretches of 13.0 consecutive scoreless
YEAR ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB Avg. WP HBP BK SFA SHA
2007 1.49 3-2 23 0 0 0/0 8 42.1 20 9 7 13 41 4 1 1 143 .140 1 4 0 0 4
2008 1.97 5-1 26 0 0 0/1 13 45.2 41 14 10 8 42 3 0 0 170 .241 7 6 0 2 9
Totals 1.74 8-3 49 0 0 0/1 21 88.0 61 23 17 21 83 7 1 1 313 .195 8 10 0 2 13

Phil Pie'Phil Pie'
Sophomore
Infield
6'1"
180
Wyndmoore, Pa.
Loomis Chafee School (Conn.)
Right/Right

Listed as an infielder, but also could add depth to the outfield … Possesses good athleticism and speed, according to the coaching staff … Formerly a member of the Fighting Scots’ football team … 2008: Did not see any varsity action, while serving as a backup third baseman … Prior to Wooster: Totaled five letters – two in baseball and three in football – at Loomis Chaffee School … Personal: Was born June 19, 1988 … Son of Joseph Pie’ and Fern Carrie … Majoring in psychology.

 

Matthew PierceMatthew Pierce
Sophomore
Outfield/Infield
6'1"
175
Oklahoma City, Okla.
Casady School
Right/Right

Top candidate to start in right field, but could be moved back to the infield if such a situation dictates that … Gained significant strength during the off-season … Possesses a great arm and speed, according to the coaching staff, and will likely bat in the No. 2 or No. 5 hole … 2008: Started 12 games in left field, 10 at third base, seven at second base, two at DH, and once in centerfield as a versatile freshman … Team’s seventh-leading hitter, compiling a .298 average (34-for-114) … Scored 24 runs in drove in 14, while recording six doubles and three home runs … Scored three runs three different times during the spring trip, including when he went 3-for-4 in first game versus rival Allegheny (March 20) … Prior to Wooster: Three-time all-state (honorable mention) at Casady School … Went 10-0 with a 1.21 ERA and 108 strikeouts as a senior, while also compiling a .409 batting average … Hit .481 as a junior and .529 as a sophomore … Earned all-Southwest Preparatory Conference accolades all four seasons … Totaled 11 varsity letters – four in football (quarterback), three in basketball, and four in baseball … Personal: Born Jan. 24, 1989 … Is the son of Mark and Lisa Pierce … Majoring in business economics.

Notes

  • Reached safely in 24 of 32 starts and produced seven multi-hit games
  • Went 4-for-11 (.364) with one run, one RBI, a walk, and a sacrifice during four games (three starts) in the NCAA tourney
  • Had a career-best four-hit game at Otterbein on April 3, 2008, going 4-for-5 with a double and an RBI
  • Drove in two runs on four occasions
  • Was a team-best 9-for-16 (.563) when leading off an inning as a freshman
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%
2008 .298 40-32 114 24 34 6 0 3 14 49 .430 9 2 9 1 .357 1 3 6-10 41 37 5 .940
Total .298 40-32 114 24 34 6 0 3 14 49 .430 9 2 9 1 .357 1 3 6-10 41 37 5 .940

Luke SuttonLuke Sutton
Junior
Outfield
6'0"
185
Galion, Ohio
Galion
Left/Right

Vying for the starting position in left field … Has really improved offensively, according to the coaching staff, and possesses a good throwing arm … Was moved to the outfield prior to his sophomore season due to terrific depth among the Scots’ pitchers … 2008: Entered 17 games, including starting once at DH … Performed well in limited action, going 4-for-15 (.267) at the plate while also reaching four times via walks for a .421 on-base percentage … Drew a walk in his lone plate appearance at the NCAA Mideast Regional (May 16) … Doubled and walked vs. Stevens Institute (March 16) and tripled and walked vs. Spalding (March 11) … 2007: Earned first varsity letter, while providing depth as a freshman pitcher … Prior to Wooster: Transferred after one semester at the University of Toledo … Picked up all-district, all-league, and team MVP honors in baseball as a senior at Galion High School … Batted .391 with 33 RBI and also registered 54 strikeouts on the mound in 2006 … Part of state-ranked Tiger teams that went 19-5 and 21-5 in 2004 and 2005, respectively … Totaled seven varsity letters – three each in baseball and basketball and one in football … Personal: Born April 30, 1988 … Son of Mark and Peggy Sutton … Majoring in history.

YEAR G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI AVG SO BB SB
2007 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0
2008 17 15 1 4 1 1 0 2 .267 3 4 1-1
Totals 17 15 1 4 1 1 0 2 .267 3 4 1-1

 

Shane SwearingenShane Swearingen
Junior
Catcher
6'0"
185
Hilliard, Ohio
Bishop Watterson
Right/Right

Returning starter at catcher and could also see at bats at DH … Has made major improvements both offensively and defensively, according to the coaching staff, but will be pressed for time behind the plate by two newcomers … 2008: Started 36 of the team’s 47 games at catcher, while ranking second among Wooster’s regulars in on-base percentage (.455) … Batted .296 (32-for-108) to go with a conference-high 29 walks … Delivered 24 RBI and also scored the same amount of runs … Reached safely eight times – three singles, a double, and four walks – during 13 plate appearances in the NCAC Tournament (May 3-4) … Was 1-for-2 with two walks at Div. I Kent State (April 8) … Earned three walks at Otterbein (April 3) … Doubled and homered during 2-for-2, three-RBI performance vs. Fontbonne (March 15) … 2007: Served as the third-string catcher, behind two seniors … Performed well in limited action, going 4-for-8 (.500) with two runs scored and three RBI … Also walked once … Went 2-for-2, scoring once and driving in another in the second game of a doubleheader at Hiram (April 21) … Prior to Wooster: Selected for first-team honors on both the all-district and all-league teams as a senior at Bishop Watterson High School … Helped the Eagles to Central Catholic League titles in 2005 and 2006 … Participated all four years in football and baseball, lettering twice in each … Personal: Born on Sept. 25, 1987 … Son of Les and Chris Swearingen, and brother of former Scot Shaun Swearingen, a three-time all-NCAC honoree in baseball … Majoring in philosophy with a physical education minor.

Notes

  • Successfully reached base in 31 of 37 games started
  • Walked once in six plate appearances (three games) at the 2008 NCAA Mideast Regional
  • Put together an eight-game hitting streak March 29, 2008 to April 6, 2008
  • Went a career-best 3-for-4 with three RBI against Hiram on April 19, 2008, one of four games in which he drove in three runs
  • Hit .324 (11-for-34) with runners in scoring position and delivered 13 two-out RBI as a sophomore
  • Has thrown out 28.6 percent (8-of-28) of potential base stealers
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%
2007 .500 6-0 8 2 4 0 0 0 3 4 .500 1 0 1 0 .556 0 0 0-0 2 0 0 1.000
2008 .296 43-37 108 24 32 6 0 3 24 47 .435 29 5 15 1 .455 3 2 0-2 243 24 4 .985
Totals .310 49-37 116 26 36 6 0 3 27 51 .440 30 5 16 1 .461 3 2 0-2 245 24 4 .985

Anthony TrapuzzanoAnthony Trapuzzano
Senior
Pitcher
6'2"
235
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Canevin Catholic
Right/Right

Hard-throwing right-hander will be one of the team’s top-two starters for the third year in a row … Possesses very good command as well, to go with a competitive attitude … Could become the 13th pitcher in Scot history to finish with a career ERA below 3.00 (min. 100.0 innings) with a big senior season … 2008: Battled through a sore shoulder, but still managed to earn his third all-North Coast Athletic Conference honor as a second-team selection … Went 8-3 with a 3.44 ERA and 63 strikeouts in 65.1 innings … Tied for the league lead in wins, while ranking second in games started (12), third in opponents’ batting average (.220), third in strikeouts, sixth in innings, and eighth in ERA … All three runs he allowed in 6-3 win over Transylvania (May 15) at NCAA Mideast Regional were unearned … Set the tone for 8-7 victory over regional rival Marietta (March 26), starting and throwing 2.0 scoreless innings – the beginning of a personal 13.2 scoreless inning streak … 2007: Earned first-team recognition on both the coaches’ all-Mideast Region and all-NCAC Teams … Went 9-2, including victories in his first seven starts, and ranked second in the NCAC with a 2.32 ERA as the Scots’ No. 2 hurler … Led the league in both strikeouts (93) and innings (85.1) … Issued just 12 walks (1.27 per nine innings), while rating third in the conference in opponents’ batting average (.208) … Struck out seven of 11 batters he faced during lone relief appearance of season, which came vs. Marietta in an NCAA Tournament elimination game (May 18) … Winner against Marietta in the regular season (April 29), yielding just two earned runs on six hits and a walk during a complete-game effort … 2006: Made an immediate impact, highlighted by being named second-team all-NCAC after emerging as the No. 3 starter on the staff … Compiled a 7-1 record over 10 starts and one other appearance (55.2 innings), as well as a 3.72 ERA, which ranked eighth in the league … Also tied for third in the NCAC in wins, was 10th in strikeouts (47), and ranked eighth in opponents’ batting average (.262) … Started the decisive game in the NCAC Tournament semifinal series against Wittenberg (April 30) and went a season-high 8.0 innings, allowing just three runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk while striking out four … Pitched 5.0 scoreless innings and earned victory vs. then-No. 29 ranked  St. Thomas (March 20), striking out five and yielding two hits and a walk … Prior to Wooster: Graduated from Canevin Catholic High School … Personal: Born on March 30, 1987 … Is the son of Michael and Janice Trapuzzano … Double-majoring in history and geology.

Notes

  • On pace to finish with the Wooster career records for games started and strikeouts, and will also likely end up among the top-10 in wins and innings pitched
  • Won his first 22 regular season decisions (22-0) before Denison ended the remarkable streak April 12, 2008
  • Has pitched in four NCAA Mideast Regional Tournament games, going 1-2 with a stingy 2.42 ERA and 28 strikeouts while allowing just 20 hits and six walks over 22.1 innings
  • Three career double-digit strikeout games, including 11 at Oberlin April 6, 2008 and a one-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts against Wabash April 14, 2007
  • Walked eight batters in his first two career games (8.0 innings) and has only issued 48 free passes over a stretch of 198.1 innings since
  • Has limited right-handed batters to a .209 average (109-for-521) over his career, but lefty’s have hit .263 (59-for-224) off of him
YEAR ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB Avg. WP HBP BK SFA SHA
2006 3.72 7-1 11 10 1 0/0 0 55.2 58 30 23 19 47 17 1 2 221 .262 5 4 1 2 6
2007 2.32 9-2 13 12 3 1/1 0 85.1 65 27 22 12 93 14 2 2 312 .208 6 9 2 3 6
2008 3.44 8-3 13 12 2 0/1 0 65.1 51 32 25 25 63 13 2 2 232 .220 6 6 0 1 12
Totals 3.05 24-6 37 34 6 1/2 0 206.1 174 89 70 56 203 44 5 6 765 .227 17 19 3 6 24

 

John WarrenJohn Warren
Senior
Infield
5'10"
165
New Castle, Pa.
Union Area
Right/Right

Versatile player who will likely settle in as the starting second baseman this year … Is skilled defensively, giving Wooster improved range and a great arm, and the coaching staff is confident he’ll come through with his best offensive season just as other seniors in similar situations have done for the program previously … 2008: Appeared in 36 of the team’s 47 games, seeing action as a second baseman, third baseman, pitcher, and shortstop … Hit well when given the opportunity, compiling a .339 average (19-for-56) with 10 runs, four doubles, a homer, and 13 RBI … Singled in his lone at bat of the NCAC Tournament (May 3) as well as in his lone at bat during the game played at the Cleveland Indians’ Progressive Field (April 22) … Started the season on a tear, going 8-for-13 (.615) with four doubles and eight RBI (March 10-15) … As a pitcher, went 1-1 with a 5.56 ERA and 20 strikeouts in 22.1 innings pitched … 2007: Pitched more than 30 innings (31.0) over 16 appearances and was a position player in several games as well … Posted a 3-1 record, 3.77 ERA, and 27 strikeouts on the mound … Came in as a reliever during five postseason games (0-0, 8.10 ERA, 3 K’s, 6.2 IP) … Started twice, including going six innings and striking out a career-high seven against Wabash (April 15) … As a backup infielder, went 3-for-10 at the plate with one run and two RBI, highlighted by a solo homer at Hiram (April 21), and produced a .944 fielding percentage … 2006: Appeared as a backup shortstop and second baseman, playing in about one-third of the games (16) with three starts, and also pitched three times … Was 5-for-24 (.208) with one run and two RBI … Two of his hits came in as many at bats against Otterbein (April 11) … Used as a defensive replacement during key games, accumulating a .939 fielding percentage … Pitched 5.1 innings, in which he yielded eight runs (13.50 ERA) on seven hits and two walks while striking out two … Prior to Wooster: Received seven varsity letters at Union Area High School – four in baseball and three in basketball – where he was also valedictorian … Helped the Scotties to section championships in both 2004 and 2005 … Personal: Born on Nov. 17, 1986 … Is the son of John and Cathleen Warren … Majoring in biochemistry/molecular biology.

Notes

  • Has reached base safely in 12 of 16 career starts
  • Went 1-for-4 with a run scored while also reaching base via a hit by pitch and recording a sacrifice during six plate appearances at the 2008 NCAA Mideast Regional, and pitched 2.2 innings at the 2007 regionals
  • Produced five career two-hit games, including a 2-for-3, three-RBI effort vs. Anderson March 14, 2008
  • Also has totaled 59.0 innings of work on the mound, registering a 4-2 record, 5.34 ERA, and 49 strikeouts over 33 appearances (three starts)
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%
2006 .208 16-3 24 1 5 0 0 0 2 5 .208 1 0 3 1 .240 0 0 0-0 11 20 2 .939
2007 .300 10-0 10 1 3 0 0 1 2 6 .600 0 0 1 0 .300 0 0 0-0 4 13 1 .944
2008 .339 31-13 56 10 19 4 0 1 13 26 .464 6 1 6 4 .406 1 3 3-3 21 36 3 .950
Totals .300 57-16 90 12 27 4 0 2 17 37 .411 7 1 10 5 .354 1 3 3-3 36 69 6 .946

 

Chris WoodChris Wood
Junior
Pitcher
6'5"
195
Lebanon, Ohio
Lebanon
Right/Right

Could be a regular contributor for the first time, as he’s made some real progress in improving his control, according to the coaching staff … Throws hard and from a different angle (3/4 delivery) than most …  2008: Entered two games as a reliever, recording a 3.38 ERA and two strikeouts in 2.2 innings … Both strikeouts and 2.0 scoreless innings came vs. Stevens Institute (March 16) … 2007: Earned varsity letter … Prior to Wooster: High school career included a no-hitter in his final start at Lebanon … Registered a 1.40 ERA against Mid-Miami League opponents during his junior year … Also participated in soccer and golf with the Warriors … Personal: Born on April 23, 1988 … Is the son of Stephen and Patsy Wood … Majoring in history.

YEAR G GS CG W-L SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2007 0 0 0 0-0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.00
2008 2 0 0 0-0 0 2.2 3 1 2 2 3.38
Totals 2 0 0 0-0 0 2.2 3 1 2 2 3.38

 

Derek WymanDerek Wyman
Sophomore
Infield
6'0"
180
Marysville, Ohio
Marysville
Right/Right

Is in contention for the starting position at either third base or second base … Real solid offensively and improving defensively, according to the coaching staff … 2008: Entered six varsity games as a pinch hitter and/or second baseman … Walked twice and scored two runs vs. Stevens Institute (March 16) … Singled in his first collegiate at bat and eventually scored vs. Fontbonne (March 15) … Prior to Wooster: Transferred after one semester at Ashland University … Two-time honorable mention all-district and two-time all-Ohio Capital Conference, highlighted by first-team honors as a senior, at Marysville High School … Totaled four varsity letters – three in baseball and one in football … Personal: Born Jan. 26, 1989 … Son of Michael and Susan Wyman … Majoring in mathematics with a minor in education.

YEAR G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI AVG SO BB SB
2008 6 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 .250 2 2 0-0
Total 6 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 .250 2 2 0-0

 

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