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REDBIRD BASEBALL QUICK FACTS / TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK FACTS Institution ................................ Illinois State University Location .......................................................Normal, Ill. Founded .................................................................1857 Enrollment ..........................................................21,080 Nickname ........................................................Redbirds Colors ....................................Red (PMS 186) & White Mascot ..................................................Reggie Redbird Affiliation .............................................NCAA Division I Conference ...........................................Missouri Valley University President ............................Dr. Al Bowman Director of Athletics ............................ Gary Friedman NCAA Faculty Representative ............. Dr. Jeri Beggs TEAM INFORMATION 2011 Record ........................................................36-18 Home .......................................................................15-7 Away ........................................................................14-8 2011 Missouri Valley Record/Finish ..........13-8/3rd 2011 Missouri Valley Tournament .................1-2/6th Letterwinners Returning/Lost ............................19/8 Starters Returning/Lost .........................................5/4 Pitchers Returning/Lost .........................................5/3 Newcomers ................................................................ 13 BASEBALL HISTORY First Season: ..........................................................1890 All-Time Record (seasons): ....1,609-1,529-20 (109) All-Time MVC Record (seasons): .......... 304-405 (30) 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: .........................................Natural Grass Year Opened: ....................... Fully Renovated in 2009 BASEBALL STAFF Head Coach: ..........................................Mark Kingston Alma Mater: ...............................North Carolina, 1995 Record at Illinois State: ..............68-42 (3rd Season) Career Record: .............................68-42 (3rd Season) Assistant Coach: ..........................................Bo Durkac Alma Mater: ..................................Virginia Tech, 1995 Assistant Coach: .............................................Bill Mohl Alma Mater: .............................................Tulane, 2007 Assistant Coach: ......................................Mike Current Alma Mater: .......................................Blackburn, 2005 Student Assistant Coach ........................... Josh Colon Athletic Trainer ...................................... Scott Waehler ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS Baseball Contact ............................................John Twork Office Phone ............................................. 309.438.5746 Cell Phone.................................................309.530.0388 Office Fax ..................................................309.438.5634 E-mail Address ....................................jdtwork@ilstu.edu Twitter ..................................................................@jdtwork 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 2012 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 and @REDBIRDbaseball. In addition, feature videos, post-game interviews and game highlights will be posted on Illinois State's official YouTube page. TABLE OF CONTENTS Illinois State University ............................................... 3-4 Bloomington-Normal .......................................................5 Duffy Bass Field ........................................................... 6-7 Redbirds in the Community ...........................................8 Academic Support .....................................................9-10 Redbird Strength & Conditioining .............................. 11 Missouri Valley Conference ......................................... 12 Redbirds in the Pros ..................................................... 13 2012 Preview ...........................................................14-21 Coaching Staff Profiles ...........................................22-29 Player Profiles ..........................................................30-43 Record Book .............................................................44-51 ISU Administration ..................................................52-53 Redbird Media ......................................................... 54-56 CREDITS The 2012 Illinois State baseball media guide is a product of the Illinois State Athletics Communications Department and was printed by ISU Printing Services. Edited and designed by John Twork. Editorial Assistance provided by Todd Kober, Mike Williams, Lauren Hutchcraft, Megan Thompson, Dustin Hall, DJ Haurin and Lauren McLaughlin. Cover design by Shawn Billo. Photography provided by Dennis Banks, Lindsey Schlink, Stephanie Mazanowski and Mike Janes. 2012 Illinois State Baseball • 2