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2014 Illinois State Baseball • 2 REDBIRD BASEBALL QUICK FACTS / TABLE OF CONTENTS ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS Baseball Contact ...................................... Ronan O'Shea Office Phone ............................................. 309.438.5746 Cell Phone..................................................847.525.2753 Office Fax ..................................................309.438.5634 E-mail Address .................................... rjoshea@ilstu.edu Twitter ........................................................ @RonanOShea Redbird Baseball Twitter ................@REDBIRDbaseball Website ..................................................GoRedbirds.com INTERVIEWS Please arrange with ISU Athletics Communications at least 24 hours prior to the requested interview. Practice day interviews can be conducted before or after the workout. GoREDBIRDS.COM The latest, official information on 2014 Illinois State baseball is available at GoRedbirds.com. Log on for complete media services, including statistics, rosters, bios, schedules, live video press conferences, quotes and more. SOCIAL MEDIA To stay up-to-date with Redbird baseball during the year by following ISU Athletics on Facebook and on Twitter via @ISURedbirds, @REDBIRDbaseball and @RonanOShea. In addition, feature videos, post-game interviews and game highlights will be posted on Illinois State's official YouTube page and via RedbirdHD.TV. TABLE OF CONTENTS Illinois State University ............................................... 3-4 Bloomington-Normal .......................................................5 Duffy Bass Field ........................................................... 6-7 Academic Support ....................................................... 8-9 Redbird Strength & Conditioining .............................. 10 Missouri Valley Conference ......................................... 11 Redbirds in the Pros ..................................................... 12 2014 Preview ................................................................ 13 2014 Roster ................................................................. 14 Coaching & Staff Profiles .......................................15-21 Player Profiles ..........................................................22-34 Record Book .............................................................35-41 ISU Administration ....................................................... 42 Redbird Media ............................................................... 43 CREDITS The 2014 Illinois State baseball virtual guide is a product of the Illinois State Athletics Communications Department and was printed by ISU Printing Services. Edited and designed by Ronan O'Shea. Editorial Assistance provided by Mike Williams, Lauren Hutchcraft, Megan Thompson, Casey Richards and John Twork. Cover design by Shawn Billo. Photography provided by Dennis Banks, and the Illinois State Athletics Communications staff. QUICK FACTS Institution ................................ Illinois State University Location ....................................................... Normal, Ill. Founded .................................................................1857 Enrollment .......................................................... 20,762 Nickname ........................................................Redbirds Colors ....................................Red (PMS 186) & White Mascot .................................................. Reggie Redbird Affiliation ............................................. NCAA Division I Conference ........................................... Missouri Valley University President .................Dr. Timothy Flanagan Director of Athletics .................................. Larry Lyons NCAA Faculty Representative ............. Dr. Jeri Beggs TEAM INFORMATION 2013 Record ........................................................33-19 Home ....................................................................... 13-4 Away ........................................................................ 12-3 2013 Missouri Valley Record/Finish .......... 10-9/4th 2013 Missouri Valley Tournament .........................2-2 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ............................ 21/1 Starters Returning/Lost .........................................6/3 Pitchers Returning/Lost ...................................... 12/4 Newcomers .................................................................14 BASEBALL HISTORY First Season: ..........................................................1890 All-Time Record (seasons): .... 1,681-1,567-20 (111) All-Time MVC Record (seasons): ...........330-419 (32) MVC Tournament Titles: .................Two (2010, 1994) D-I NCAA Postseason Appearances*: ..Three (2010, 1994, 1976) College World Series Appearances: .......................... 0 *Illinois State won the 1969 College Division National Championship STADIUM INFORMATION Facility: ................................................Duffy Bass Field Capacity: ...............................................................1,500 Dimensions:............................................ 330-400-330 Field Surface: ..............FieldTurf Infield (Installed 2013) Field Surface: . Natural Grass Outfield (Replaced 2014) Year Opened: ....................... Fully Renovated in 2009 BASEBALL STAFF Head Coach: ..........................................Mark Kingston Alma Mater: ...............................North Carolina, 1995 Record at Illinois State: ............140-80 (5th Season) Career Record: ...........................140-80 (5th Season) Associate Head Coach: ............................... Bo Durkac Alma Mater: .................................. Virginia Tech, 1995 Assistant Coach: ............................................. Bill Mohl Alma Mater: ............................................. Tulane, 2007 Assistant Coach: ......................................Mike Current Alma Mater: .......................................Blackburn, 2005 Athletic Trainer ................................................ Eric Post