2011 Liberty
Flames Baseball
Quick Facts
Game 52 - May 17, 2011
VCU RAMS
(21-29, 11-16 CAA)
General Information
Name of School ........... Liberty University
City/Zip ................. Lynchburg, Va. 24502
Founded ..........................................1971
.......................................... 1971
Enrollment .................................... 11,928
Nickname.....................................
Nickname
..................................... Flames
Mascot ............................................
............................................Eagle
Eagle
School Colors .............
.............Red,
Red, White & Blue
Affiliation .........................
.........................NCAA
NCAA Division I
Conference .............................. Big South
Founder ......................... Dr. Jerry Falwell
Chancellor ..................... Jerry Falwell, Jr.
Director of Athletics................
Athletics................ Jeff Barber
Athletics Dept. Phone ..... (434) 582-2100
Baseball Information
Head Coach............................
Coach............................Jim
Jim Toman
Alma Mater ............. N.C. State (‘85, ‘95)
Record at School ... 141-85-1/ Four Years
Career Record ................................
................................Same
Same
Assistant Coaches ...................................
...................... Garrett Quinn (Maine , ‘98)
................ Jason Murray ((Ball State, ‘98)
......................Adam
......................
Adam Ward (Clemson, ‘08)
Director of Baseball Operations...............
Operations...............
.........................Billy
.........................
Billy Daniels (Liberty, ‘06)
Associate Athletic Trainer ........................
...................................... Scott Lawrenson
History
First Season of Baseball..................
Baseball.................. 1974
All-Time Record .......... 1053-811-7 (.565)
NCAA Tournament Appearances ........... 3
Last NCAA Appearance ................... 2000
2010 Overall Record.......................
Record.......................42-19
42-19
***school record for wins
2010 Conference Record/Finish ..............
.............................................19-7/Second
.............................................
19-7/Second
Starters Returning/Lost.......................
Returning/Lost....................... 5/4
Pitchers Returning/Lost ...................... 7/4
Letterwinners Returning/Lost............
Returning/Lost............ 14/5
Newcomers..........................................
Newcomers
.......................................... 15
Stadium
Home Field ............ Worthington Stadium
Capacity .........................................
.........................................1,000
1,000
Field Dimensions ..... 325 (LF), 375 (LC),
................. 390 (CF), 375 (RC), 325 (RF)
Athletics Communications Info.
Asst. AD - Communications .....................
..........................................Todd
..........................................
Todd Wetmore
SID Office Phone ............ (434) 582-2292
Cell Phone ...................... (434) 841-8974
Email Address.......
Address....... [email protected]
Assoc. Director .............
.............Ryan
Ryan Bomberger
Cell Phone ..................... (434) 221-5576
Email Address...
Address... [email protected]
Asst. Director .................... Paul Carmany
Cell Phone ...................... (434) 221-5575
Email Address.....
Address..... [email protected]
Asst. Director ..........................
..........................Eric
Eric Brown
Cell Phone ...................... (434) 221-8817
Email Address........
Address........ [email protected]
Asst. Director ................. Jennifer Shelton
Cell Phone ...................... (828) 638-3876
Email Address......
[email protected]
[email protected]
Grad. Asst. .............................. Tim Hartin
Cell Phone ....................... (207)267-4995
Email Address............
Address............ [email protected]
---------------------------------------------Baseball Contact ..........
..........Ryan
Ryan Bomberger
Ath. Comm. Fax..............
Fax.............. (434) 582-2076
Website......................
......................LibertyFlames.com
LibertyFlames.com
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LIBERTY FLAMES
(31-20, 17-7 Big South)
Worthington Stadium - Lynchburg, Va.
The Game
The Liberty Flames (30-20, 17-7 Big South) begin their final homestand of 2011 at
Worthington Stadium, Tuesday. The Flames will open the four-game homestand by hosting
the VCU Rams (21-29, 11-6 CAA) in a non-conference game. First pitch is scheduled for 3
p.m.
Last Time Out
The Liberty Flames held off a Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs ninth-inning rally for a
3-2 victory, Sunday in a Big South contest at John Henry Moss Stadium. The win allowed
the Flames to take the three-game series, two games to one.
Starter Keegan Linza recorded his ninth win of the season, allowing one run on seven
hits over 7 1/3 innings. He struck out four batters and walked one. Relievers Garrett Baker
and Dane Beakler each stranded a runner at third base in the eighth and ninth innings to
close out the win. Beakler picked up his third save of the year.
Center fielder Ian Parmley had two hits and scored a run, while second baseman Zack
Haley had two hits with a RBI and run scored.
On Deck
Liberty finishes its 2011 regular season by hosting the Radford Highlanders in a threegame Big South series, starting Thursday night at 7 p.m. Friday night’s contest will also
start at 7 p.m. Saturday’s first pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m.
Following the Flames
Tuesday’s game may be heard LIVE on 90.9 FM “The Light” radio or online at LibertyFlames.com. Nick Pierce will handle play-by-play and former Flames pitcher Doug Wallace
will provide commentary for the games.
In addition, the contest will be video streamed LIVE. The feed will be available for a
nominal fee on the Big South Network. The video stream will also be available on the World
Wide Web at LibertyFlames.com.
Liberty’s Projected Starters
No.
20
4
16
1
5
14
15
7
24
Name
Cl. Hgt. Wgt.
Casey Rasmus (C)
Jr. 6-3 180
Austin Taylor (1B)
Sr. 6-3 190
Zack Haley (2B)
Jr. 5-9 165
Matt Williams (SS)
Jr. 6-0 170
Tyler Bream (3B)
Jr. 6-3 205
Doug Bream (LF)
Sr. 6-3 215
Ian Parmley (CF)
Jr. 6-0 175
Michael Robertson (RF) Jr. 6-2 215
Justin Sizemore (DH) So. 6-3 230
BAvg. Other Stats
.277 21 Runs, 17 RBIs, 7 2Bs, 3 HRs, 18 SBs
.250 23 Runs, 25 RBIs, 9 2Bs, 6 HRs, 7 SBs
.307 26 Runs, 18 RBIs, 10 2Bs, 2 HRs, 8 SBs
.340 35 Runs, 35 RBIs, 15 2Bs, 2 3Bs, 7 HRs, 14 SBs
.254 25 Runs, 27 RBIs, 8 2Bs, 2 HRs
.356 28 Runs, 37 RBIs, 14 2Bs, 3 3Bs, 1 HR, 7 SBs
.310 38 Runs, 15 RBIs, 8 2Bs, 1 3B, 23 SBs
.333 36 Runs, 31 RBIs, 11 2Bs, 2 3Bs, 2 HRs, 15 SBs
.224 15 Runs, 15 RBIs, 3 2Bs, 4 HRs
Liberty University
2011 Baseball
Schedule
Record: 30-20
Big South: 17-7
Feb 18 at Mercer
L, 4-6
Feb 19 at Mercer - Gm. 1
L, 2-7
Feb. 19 at Mercer - Gm. 2
L, 5-17
Feb 20 at Mercer
W, 5-4
Feb 25 at North Florida
L/0-5
Feb 26 at North Florida - Gm. 1
W/4-2
Feb 26 at North Florida - Gm. 2
L/5-8
Feb 27 at North Florida
W/9-1
Mar 2
at Virginia Tech
L/1-9
Mar 4
Binghamton
W/12-2
Mar 5
Binghamton - Gm. 1
L/7-12
Mar 5
Binghamton - Gm. 2
W/9-6
Mar 8
William & Mary
L/9-10
Mar 11 Rutgers ^
W/5-2
Mar 12 Monmouth ^
W/4-3
Mar 13 East Carolina ^
W/2-0
Mar 15 at Maryland
W/11-4
Mar 16 at Maryland
L/5-10
Mar 18 Charleston Southern *
W/2-1
Mar 19 Charleston Southern *
W/5-1
Mar 20 Charleston Southern *
W/5-2
Mar 22 Virginia Tech
L/6-9 (10 inn.)
Mar 25 Winthrop * - Gm. 1
W/5-2
Mar 25 Winthrop * - Gm. 2
L/1-2
Mar 26 Winthrop *
W/16-7
Mar 29 at VCU
W/11-1
Apr. 1
at Coastal Carolina *
L/1-17
Apr 2
at Coastal Carolina *
L/4-5
Apr 3
at Coastal Carolina *
L/4-5
Apr 6
James Madison
L/12-16
Apr 8
at High Point *
L/2-6
Apr 9
at High Point *
W/9-0
Apr 10 at High Point *
W/14-9
Apr 15 Presbyterian *
W/6-5
Apr 17 Presbyterian * - Gm. 1
W/7-1
Apr 17 Presbyterian * - Gm. 2
W/5-2
Apr 19 at William & Mary
L/5-11
Apr 22 at VMI *
W/3-2
Apr 23 at VMI * - Gm. 1
W/8-6
Apr. 23 at VMI * - Gm. 2
L/1-3
Apr 26 at South Carolina
L/6-9
Apr 29 Le Moyne +
W/3-2 (12 inn.)
Apr 30 New Orleans +
W/3-2
May 1 New Orleans +
W/5-2
May 1 Le Moyne +
W/5-1
May 5 UNC Asheville *
W/3-2
May 7 UNC Asheville * - Gm. 1
W/3-2
May 7 UNC Asheville * - Gm. 2 W/15-3
May 13 at Gardner-Webb *
L/4-5 (10)
May 14 at Gardner-Webb *
W/6-4
May 15 at Gardner-Webb *
W/3-2
May 17 VCU
3 p.m.
May 19 Radford *
7 p.m.
May 20 Radford *
7 p.m.
May 21 Radford *
2 p.m.
May 24-28 at Big South Baseball
Championship - Lexington, Va.
June 3-6 at NCAA Regionals
Home Games in Bold
^- Keith LeClair Classic - Greenville, N.C.
+ - Liberty Tournament - Lyncnburg, Va.
* - Big South Game
(DH) - Doubleheader
All Times Eastern Standard Time
Head Coach Jim Toman
Record at Liberty:141-85-1 (.623) (Fourth Year)
Career Record: Same
After leading his team to a school-record 42 victories in 2010, Jim Toman enters his fourth year
at Liberty with the best mark of any Flames head coach over his first three years.
Since taking over the program for the 2008 season, Liberty has won 35 or more games twice
and last season posted only the second 40-win campaign in the 37-year history of the program. The
Flames notched a 110-66-1 record during his first three seasons on Liberty Mountain.
On May 2, 2010, Toman recorded his 100th career victory, as the Flames defeated GardnerWebb, 10-7, at Worthington Stadium. The sixth coach in program history, Toman became the fastest Liberty baseball head coach to amass the milestone, passing first coach Al Worthington, by
reaching his 100th win in 160 games, six fewer than Worthington.
The impressive strides made by the program have not gone unnoticed. This past November,
Rivals.com cited Liberty as one being one of college baseball’s top 10 rising programs.
Last season, the Flames had their best season under Toman, posting a school record for wins
in a single season with a 42-19 record. The team’s ledger was boosted by a 21-8 road mark, the
nation’s 10th-best road record in 2010.
In addition, Liberty recorded a 19-7 mark in Big South play, eclipsing its record of the previous
season for most victories by the school since joining the conference in 1992. The Flames finished
second in the league’s regular season and were conference runner-up at the Big South Baseball
Championship.
Pitcher Shawn Teufel became the fourth player from one of Toman’s Liberty squads to be taken
in the MLB Draft. The two-time Big South all-conference first team pitcher and National Pitcher of
the Year Watch list member capped a strong senior campaign by being selected by the Detroit
Tigers.
In 2009, Liberty recorded a 33-21 overall record, while posting a 17-9 mark in Big South Conference play. Liberty set a new fielding standard in 2009, committing the fewest errors, 53, and
finishing the year with the highest fielding percentage, .974, in team history. From that infield, third
baseman Tyler Bream was named a Freshman All-American by the Collegiate Baseball News.
Pitcher Andrew Wilson became the third player during Toman’s time at Liberty to be taken in
the MLB draft (Atlanta Braves).
In 2008, the Flames fashioned a 13-3-1 record in the month of May to finish Toman’s first season at Liberty with a 35-26-1 mark. The record made Toman the winningest first-year coach in the
program’s history. He guided the Flames to their third straight Big South Championship title game
appearance, claiming the conference’s runner-up position in 2008. Liberty’s May record was the
best ever by a Flames team.
In addition, the Liberty pitching staff set a new season strikeout record, fanning 508 opposing batters during the year. The Flames’ strikeout total led the Big South Conference and their 8.2
strikeouts per nine innings ranked 22nd nationally at season’s end. Two pitchers from the staff,
Ryan Page and David Stokes, went on to be drafted and play in the professional ranks. Page was
taken in the 20th round of the MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays, while Stokes was picked in the
28th round by the Detroit Tigers.
Liberty finished its season with a 14-7 record in conference play. The mark allowed the Flames
to claim the No. 2 seed for the Big South Championship, their highest seed for the Big South Baseball Championship since a No. 1 seed in 2000. Liberty would go on to post four consecutive doubledigit victories during six games in the Big South Championship to set a championship record with
55 runs scored.
Toman was named the sixth head coach in the history of the Liberty Baseball program in June
2007, after 11 seasons as the senior member of Ray Tanner’s coaching staff at South Carolina.
Toman worked a total of 18 years alongside Tanner, dating back to the 1990 season at N.C. State.
During his time at South Carolina, Toman served as recruiting coordinator and coached the
catchers. Known as one of the top recruiters in college baseball, the 22-year college coaching
veteran was named the 2002 Baseball America/American Baseball Coaches Association Assistant
Coach of the Year. Before joining the Gamecock staff in 1996, Toman served under Tanner for
seven years at N.C. State.
Toman has recruited 15 top 25 classes, including all 11 of his seasons at South Carolina. During his final years with the Gamecocks, he recruited many of the players who were members of the
2010 South Carolina National Championship team. From 2003-2006, three of the four Gamecock
recruiting classes were ranked first in the nation by Collegiate Baseball.
During his time on the staff in Columbia, S.C., Toman and the Gamecocks made nine NCAA
Regional appearances, including eight straight between 2000 and 2007, and three consecutive
trips to the College World Series (2002-04). Add in his seven seasons at N.C. State, and Toman
has helped lead 14 teams to NCAA Regional appearances.
Toman was a four-year letterwinner at N.C. State from 1981-84, and served as team captain of
the Wolfpack his junior and senior seasons.
2011 Liberty Flames
Roster
No. Name
Pos.
Cl.
1
Matt Williams
INF
Jr.
2
Marcus Grimaldi
1B
Jr.
3
Josh Richardson
RHP
So.
4
Austin Taylor
INF
Sr.
5
Tyler Bream
3B
Jr.
7
Michael Robertson
OF
Jr.
8
Blake Forslund
RHP
So.
9
Jeff Jefferson
C/OF
Sr.
10
Trey Wimmer
1B/C
Jr.
11
Joshua Thompson
OF
Jr.
12
Garrett Baker
LHP
Jr.
13
Dane Beakler
RHP
Sr.
14
Doug Bream
1B/OF
Sr.
15
Ian Parmley
OF
Jr.
16
Zack Haley
INF
Jr.
17
Dalton Sype
INF
Jr.
18
Justin Richardson
OF
Jr.
19
Willi Martin
RHP
Fr.
20
Casey Rasmus
C
Jr.
21
Steven Evans
LHP
Sr.
22
J.J. McLeod
RHP
Sr.
23
Tony McClendon
OF
Jr.
24
Justin Sizemore
1B
So.
25
John Niggli
RHP
Jr.
26
Daniel Brown
RHP
Fr.
27
Jacob Kemmerer
RHP
Jr.
28
Chris King
INF/RHP Fr.
29
Andy Abrams
RHP
30
Cal Sutphin
INF
Fr.
31
Bryan Cole
RHP
Sr.
32
Mark Swanson
RHP
Sr.
36
Ryan Cordell
OF/RHP
Fr.
38
Tim Dudley
LHP
So.
46
Patrick Eckelbarger RHP
Jr..
47
Keegan Linza
Sr.
RHP
Jr.
The Coaches
Liberty Head Coach Jim Toman is in his fourth year at the helm of the Flames. During
his time at Liberty, he has guided the Flames to a 141-85-1 record. He led the Flames to
the best mark of any Liberty head coach over his first three seasons on Liberty Mountain.
Last season, the Flames had their best year under Toman, posting a school record
for wins in a single season with a 42-19 record. The team’s ledger was boosted by a 21-8
road mark, the nation’s 10th best road record in 2010.
In addition, Liberty recorded a 19-7 mark in Big South play, eclipsing its record of the
previous season for most victories by the school since joining the conference in 1992. The
Flames finished second in the league’s regular season and were conference runner-up at
the Big South Baseball Championship.
VCU Head Coach Paul Keyes is in his 17th year with the Rams. He enters Tuesday’s
game with a 568-400-1 during his tenure at VCU. He is the winningest coach in program
history. Keyes has led the Rams to the NCAA tournament eight times in the past 12 seasons and has been named CAA Coach of the Year four times.
Last season, the Rams posted 34-26-1 and won the CAA tournament, earning a
NCAA Regional berth in the Charlottesville, Va. regional.
All-Time Series Against VCU
Tuesday’s meeting will be the 42nd contest between the Rams and Flames on the
diamond. VCU holds a 28-23 advantage in the all-time series.
Earlier this season, Liberty third baseman Tyler Bream hit a two-run home run and
drove in three runs and left fielder Doug Bream had three RBIs in an 11-1 Flames victory
over the Rams at the Diamond in Richmond, Va., on March 29.
Last season, Liberty took both meetings between the teams. The Flames won at the
Diamond on March 31, 7-4. Later in the year, Liberty won 7-6 on a Tyler Bream’s two-run
walk-off home at Worthington Stadium on May 18.
The Flames have won four of the five meetings between the teams during Liberty
head coach Jim Toman’s tenure and are 7-2 against VCU since 2005.
Over 30 Wins
With a 6-4 win at Gardner-Webb this past Saturday, Liberty had recorded 30 wins in a
season for the seventh consecutive season, and each of its four years under head coach
Jim Toman. Its the first time in the 38-year history of the program, the Flames have won
30 or more games seven-straight years.
Last season, the Flames posted a school-record 42-19 mark to record its sixth-straight
season of 30 wins or more. It was the first time Liberty had accomplished the six-year
feat. The 42 victories eclipsed the previous school standard of 40 set by the 1983 Liberty
team. It was the second time in the program’s history a team posted 40 or more wins in a
year.
Before this current streak started, the Liberty baseball program had never won 30 or
more games for four consecutive years. Previously, the Flames had posted 30 or more
victories for three consecutive seasons from 2000-02.
Coaches
37
Jim Toman
47
Garrett Quinn
35
Jason Murray
25
Adam Ward
Liberty.............................................. Statistical Comparison .............................................. VCU
Liberty..............................................
31-20 .............................................................. Record ..........................................................
..........................................................21-29
21-29
.285 ......................................................... Batting Average .................................................... .295
287....................................................................
287
....................................................................Runs
Runs .............................................................. 278
495 ....................................................................
....................................................................Hits
Hits ................................................................
................................................................516
516
35................................................................
35
................................................................ Home Runs ............................................................
............................................................14
14
252 ........................................................... Runs Batted In ...................................................... 249
106.............................................................
106
............................................................. Stolen Bases...........................................................
...........................................................75
75
4.18 ..................................................... Earned Run Average ................................................ 4.58
446.0 ........................................................
........................................................Innings
Innings Pitched ................................................... 446.1
311 ................................................................
................................................................Strikeouts
Strikeouts .......................................................... 355
8.......................................................................
.......................................................................Saves
Saves ................................................................. 7
.264..................................................
.264
..................................................Opponent
Opponent Batting Average ............................................ .280
A Look at
VCU
Monthly Breakdowns
Moving Into May
Liberty enters the week with a 7-1 record in the month of May. The Flames will complete their regular-season schedule during the month with 12 scheduled games. Nine of
the 12 are Big South Conference contests.
Liberty went 12-7 in May, with a 6-5 record in Big South play in 2010. The Flames
reached the Big South Baseball Championship title game for the third consecutive year.
Liberty is 167-127-3 (.567) all-time, including Big South Championship appearances
and three NCAA Regional appearances, during May. Liberty has gone 123-94-3 (.566) in
regular-season games during the month.
Location: Richmond, Va.
Founded: 1838
Enrollment: 32,000
Nickname: Rams
Colors: Black and Gold
Conference: Colonial Athletic
STADIUM INFORMATION
Home Field (Capacity): The Diamond
(12,134)
Dimensions: 330-402-330
Press Box Phone: (302) 593-0115
COACHING INFORMATION
Head Coach: Paul Keyes (Old Dominion,
’84)
Record at School: 568-400-1 (17 Years)
Analyzing April
The Flames won their last three contests in April to post a 9-8 record for the month.
Liberty opened April by losing five straight games, before reversing the trend by winning
five consecutive contests.
Since 1976, the Flames have recorded an all-time mark of 354-293-1 (.546) in April.
Last season, Liberty finished the month of April with a 10-8 record. The Flames posted a
9-3 mark in Big South Conference play.
Overall Record: Same
Office Phone: (804) 828-4820
Assistants: Shawn Stiffler, Cory Whitby,
C.J. Rhoades
TEAM INFORMATION
March Musings
Liberty finished the month of March with a 12-6 record. The Flames won 11 of its last
15 contests to close the month.
Liberty posted a 10-8 mark in games during March last season, including a 1-2 start to
Big South Conference play. The Flames are 354-281-2 (.557) all-time during the month.
2010 Record: 34-26-1
2010 Conference Record/Finish:
16-7-1/3rd
Lettermen Returning/Lost: 18/10
Position Starters Returning/Lost: 5/4
Pitchers Returning/Lost: 10/3
SPORTS INFORMATION
February Record
The Flames finished the month of February with a 3-5 record. Since beginning play
during the month of February in 1984, Liberty has posted an all-time mark of 73-37 for a
.664 winning percentage for the month.
Over the past six years, the Flames are 31-14 (.689) during the month of February,
while recording a 17-8 mark under head coach Jim Toman during his four years at Liberty.
Baseball Contact: Mitchell Moore
Office Phone: (804) 828-8496
E-mail Address: [email protected]@
vcu.edu
Fax Number: (804) 828-9428
Web Site: vcuathletics.com
May 10
May 13
May 14
May 15
RECENT RESULTS
Richmond
Hofstra
Hofstra
Hofstra
May 19
May 20
May 21
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
at UNC Wilmington
at UNC Wilmington
at UNC Wilmington
W/9-4
W/6-5
W/8-5
L/4-9
Home Sweet Home
For the past 32 years, the Flames have called Worthington Stadium home. It is named
for program architect and the first Liberty head baseball coach, Al Worthington. Liberty
has compiled an impressive 541-243-5 record at the stadium for a winning percentage of
.689 since the facility’s inception in 1979.
The Flames are 17-5 on the year at Worthington Stadium. Liberty posted a 20-9 record at home in 2010. The Flames are 67-29-1 at home under fourth-year head coach Jim
Toman’s guidance.
Road Rumblings
The Flames are 14-15 away from home this season. Liberty is 12-14 in road contests
and 2-0 in neutral site games. Liberty is slated to play 29 regular-season contests away
from home. The Flames will square off with 27 of their opponents on their home field this
season and already have met two teams, Rutgers and Monmouth, on a neutral field during the Keith LeClair Classic in Greenville, N.C., March 11-13.
The Flames went 21-10 in road contests in 2010. Liberty posted the 10th-best road
mark in the nation during the year. The Flames went 18-8 in road games and 3-2 in neutral
site contests during the year.
Playing Under the Lights
Liberty is 5-5 in night games this season. The Flames are scheduled to play 12 games
under the stars this year. The opening game of the Radford-Liberty series at Worthington
Stadium, Thursday, is the Flames next night game. Last season, Liberty posted a 5-6
record in night contests.
Big South
Conference
Update
Conference Standings
W L
Coastal Carolina
18 6
Liberty
17 7
Charleston Southern 14 10
Gardner-Webb
13 11
Winthrop
13 11
Radford
12 12
VMI
12 12
High Point
8 16
UNC Asheville
7 17
Presbyterian
6 18
Pct.
.750
.708
.583
.542
.542
.500
.500
.333
.292
.250
Overall Standings
W L T
Coastal Carolina
34 17 0
Liberty
31 20 0
Gardner-Webb
29 19 1
Radford
28 22 0
Charleston Southern 27 25 0
Winthrop
25 27 0
VMI
25 22 1
High Point
23 29 0
Presbyterian
21 31 0
UNC Asheville
15 33 0
Pct
.667
.608
.602
.560
.519
.481
.531
.442
.404
.313
Upcoming Schedule
Tuesday, May 16
Georgia State at Charleston So. 2 p.m.
VCU at Liberty
3 p.m.
VMI at Virginia Tech
5:30 p.m.
James Madison at Radford
6 p.m.
West. Carolina at Gardner-Webb 6 p.m.
Winthrop at Charlotte
6 p.m.
Coast.Carolina at UNC Wilmington 6 p.m.
Presbyterian at Coll. of Charleston 6 p.m.
High Point at Virginia
6 p.m.
UNC Asheville at South Carolina 7 p.m.
Liberty Versus the Big South
Liberty, a 20-year member of the Big South Conference, has compiled a 285-196
(.593) record against the Big South Conference’s current membership. The Flames are
17-7 in conference play this season and currently are in second place in the league’s
standings.
Liberty finished the regular season in second place in conference play with a 19-7
record in 2010. The victory total was the most wins by a Liberty team since joining the
Big South in 1992.
Liberty All-Time Against the Big South
Charleston Southern......................... 41-21
Coastal Carolina ............................... 28-47
Gardner-Webb ...................................... 7-4
High Point ........................................ 38-28
Radford ............................................ 47-26
UNC Asheville................................... 43-19
Presbyterian ......................................... 9-0
VMI ....................................................33-11
Winthrop .......................................... 37-39
Total ............................................. 285-196
What’s the RISP?
The Flames are hitting .301 with runners in scoring position, so far this season. Outfielder Doug Bream leads the team with a .446 batting average with runners in scoring
position. Fellow outfielder Michael Robertson is next with a .418 average.
Meanwhile, second baseman Zack Haley paces the Flames in hitting with runners in
scoring position and two outs. Haley is hitting .400 in that situation.
W/Runners in Scoring Position
Avg.
AB
Doug Bream
.433
67
Michael Robertson .400
60
Ian Parmley
.358
53
Matt Williams
.333
66
Austin Taylor
.311
45
Team
.295
560
Hits
29
24
19
22
14
165
RBIs
35
29
14
27
21
206
W/Runners in Scoring Position & 2 Outs
Avg.
AB
Hits
Doug Bream
.361
36
13
Zack Haley
.360
25
9
Michael Robertson .310
29
9
Ian Parmley
.308
26
8
Jeff Jefferson
.267
15
4
Team
.248
270
67
RBIs
17
11
11
8
4
78
Liberty Versus the CAA
VCU is a member of the Colonial Athletic Asociation (CAA). The Flames hold a 129170 record all-time since 1976 against current CAA members. Liberty has also met CAA
members William & Mary and VCU this season.
Liberty’s All-Time Record Against CAA
Delaware ................................................... 0-2
George Mason ....................................... 25-32
Georgia State ............................................ 0-0
Hofstra ....................................................... 2-1
James Madison ..................................... 27-36
Northeastern .............................................. 1-0
Old Dominion ......................................... 18-35
Towson ...................................................... 6-8
UNC Wilmington ........................................ 6-3
VCU ....................................................... 23-28
William & Mary ....................................... 21-25
Total .................................................. 129-170
Miscellaneous Stats
MULTIPLE HIT GAMES 2
3 4 5+ Tot
14 BREAM, Doug
14 3 2 1
1
13 5 1 -
19
13 5 1 -
19
WILLIAMS, Matt
15 PARMLEY, Ian
20
7
ROBERTSON, M.
12 3 - 1
16
5
BREAM, Tyler
10 2 1 -
13
20 RASMUS, Casey
8
2 -
-
10
4
7
2 -
-
9
16 HALEY, Zack
6
3 -
-
9
24 SIZEMORE, Justin
7
-
-
-
7
9
JEFFERSON, Jeff
5
1 -
-
6
18 RICHARDSON, J.
5
-
-
-
5
-
2
TAYLOR, Austin
GRIMALDI, Marcus 2
17 SYPE, Dalton
36 CORDELL, Ryan
TEAM
-
-
2
1
1 -
-
2
1
1 -
-
104 26 7 2
2
139
MULTIPLE RBI GAMES 2
3 4 5+ Tot
14 BREAM, Doug
6
4 1 -
11
1
WILLIAMS, Matt
9
-
10
5
BREAM, Tyler
6
1 -
-
7
ROBERTSON, M
7
-
-
7
4
TAYLOR, Austin
2
2 2 -
6
24 SIZEMORE, Justin
3
1 1 -
5
20 RASMUS, Casey
4
-
4
9
JEFFERSON, Jeff
- 1
-
-
7
-
2
1 -
-
3
16 HALEY, Zack
2
1 -
-
3
18 RICHARDSON, J.
2
-
-
-
2
2
1
-
-
-
1
36 CORDELL, Ryan
1
-
-
-
1
TEAM
45 10 4 1
60
GRIMALDI, M.
HITTING STREAKS
Longest Current
14 BREAM, Doug
12
-
20 RASMUS, Casey
12
2
1
WILLIAMS, Matt
10
-
5
BREAM, Tyler
10
-
7
ROBERTSON, M.
10
4
16 HALEY, Zack
9
1
15 PARMLEY, Ian
6
6
4
TAYLOR, Austin
6
2
9
JEFFERSON, Jeff
3
-
24 SIZEMORE, Justin
3
-
2
GRIMALDI, Marcus
17 SYPE, Dalton
2
-
2
2
18 RICHARDSON, Justin 2
-
36 CORDELL, Ryan
2
2
11 THOMPSON, Joshua 1
-
Burning Up the Base Paths
The Flames enter the week with 106 stolen bases, the most by a Liberty team since
2002, when the Flames stole 111 bases in 59 games. Liberty’s 106 stolen bases leads
the Big South Conference in the category. The Flames were ranked sixth in the nation
in the latest NCAA Division I statistical report, for games played through May 1.
Liberty has taken advantage of its team speed, nearly doubling its stolen base total
from a year ago. The Flames have stolen 106 bases in 135 attempts this season, compared to 2010, when the Flames swiped 57 stolen bases in 80 attempts during the entire
year.
Leading the way for the Flames is center fielder Ian Parmley with 25 stolen bases.
The Liberty outfielder is second in the Big South and 29th nationally in the category. Parmley’s 25 steals are the most by a Liberty player since 2004, when outfielder Jeremiah
Boles had 31 stolen bases. In addition, Parmley has moved into a tie for ninth on the
program’s single season list with former Liberty shortstop Joey Monahan, who had 25 in
2002. Gary Wagner holds the school record with 46 stolen bases in 1983.
The Flames’ stolen base totals are definitely a stark contrast from last season. Not
only has Liberty surpassed last year’s season total, but individually four Flames have
more steals than outfielder Curran Redal, who led the 2010 team with a season total of
13 stolen bases. Joining Parmley is catcher Casey Rasmus, who has 18 stolen bases
this season despite playing in 39 games. Rasmus is sixth in the conference in the category. Outfielder Michael Robertson and shortstop Matt Williams have also reached
double-digit totals. Robertson is eighth in the conference with 15 stolen bases, while
Williams has 14 steals.
Picking Up the Pace
With new bats and new rules to speed up time between innings and govern mound
visits, the time Flames contests have been played in this season has seen a significant
drop. So far this season, Liberty games have run an average of 2:30, compared to 2:49
at this point in 2010, an 19-minute difference.
Last season through 51 games, Liberty had already played 17 games which lasted
three hours or longer, with the longest being 3:43 in a 14-13, 10 inning setback to Manhattan on March 20. This season, the Flames have had only six games go over three
hours, the longest being 3:26 in a wild, come-from-behind, 14-9 victory at High Point,
April 10. Liberty scored seven times in the ninth inning to erase a 9-7 deficit, en route to
the win.
Baker Has Been Big
In his first season in a Liberty uniform, pitcher Garrett Baker has established himself
as the workhorse of the Flames’ relief corps.
The junior left-hander has made a team-leading 21 appearances, posting a 6-4 record with two saves and a 3.08 ERA in 47 1/3 innings. Of his 21 appearances, three have
been starts.
In addition, Baker has struck out 39 and walked only four batters. He leads the conference with 0.68 walks allowed per nine innings and was ninth nationally in last week’s
NCAA Division I statistical report.
Over the last four conference weekends, Baker has been the first pitcher summoned
from the Liberty bullpen in seven of the 12 games, recording a 3-1 record and two saves
with a 0.51 ERA in 17 2/3 innings. He has struck out 15 batters and walked one, holding
opponents to a .161 batting average over the stretch. For the year, Baker has allowed
only six of 26 inherited runners to score.
Williams Moves Up on Career 2Bs List
Shortstop Matt Williams continues to climb the school’s Top 10 career doubles list.
With 15 doubles on the year, Williams now has 49 two-base hits in his career, tying former Liberty standout Jason Benham (1995-98) for sixth place on the all-time list.
Former Liberty outfielder Phillip Laurent (2003-06) holds the school career record for
two-base hits with 68. He also set the single-season record with 27 in 2006.
Williams’ Liberty teammate Tyler Bream has also moved into the Top 10 career doubles list this season. With 45 two-base hits, the Flames third baseman ranks 10th on the
school’s career list.
When the Flames ...
Were at home ............................... 17-5
Were away.................................. 12-15
Were at a neutral site ..................... 2-0
In Day Games............................. 26-15
In Night Games............................... 5-5
vs. left-handed starter .................... 4-8
vs. right-handed starter............... 27-12
In one-run games .......................... 9-5
In two-run games ........................... 4-2
In five-plus run games. ................... 9-8
Extra innings .................................. 1-2
Shutouts ........................................ 3-1
Scored first ................................... 21-6
Opponents scored first. .............. 10-14
Scored in the first inning ............... 11-6
Opp. scored in first inning ............ 7-11
Led after the first........................... 10-4
Trailed after the first ........................ 5-8
Were tied after the first. ................ 16-8
Led after the second ..................... 15-5
Trailed after the second ................ 8-10
Were tied after the second ............. 8-5
Led after the third ......................... 19-8
Trailed after the third ...................... 7-9
Were tied after the third .................. 5-3
Led after the fourth ....................... 22-6
Trailed after the fourth .................. 5-13
Were tied after the fourth ................ 4-1
Led after the fifth........................... 26-6
Trailed after the fifth ...................... 3-12
Were tied after the fifth. .................. 5-2
Led after the sixth ......................... 22-4
Trailed after the sixth .................... 2-13
Were tied after the sixth.................. 7-3
Led after the seventh .................... 25-3
Trailed after the seventh ............... 2-11
Were tied after the seventh ............ 3-5
Led after the eighth....................... 26-1
Trailed after the eighth .................. 3-14
Were tied after the eighth ............... 1-4
After winning a game .................. 18-11
After losing a game....................... 13-9
Out-hit opponent ........................... 23-2
Out-hit by opponent ...................... 6-15
Hits were tied .................................. 2-2
Hit a home run .............................. 16-7
Opponents hit a home run ........... 5-10
Do not hit a home run ................. 15-13
Opponents do not hit a HR ........... 26-9
Wore red uniforms. ......................... 6-2
Wore white pinstripe uniforms ........ 7-3
Wore white uniforms ....................... 5-1
Wore blue uniforms ........................ 3-6
Wore grey uniforms. ....................... 5-2
Wore blue BP tops .......................... 5-5
Played on Tuesday ......................... 2-4
Played on Wednesday.................... 0-3
Played on Thursday........................ 1-0
Played on Friday............................. 7-6
Played on Saturday ...................... 11-6
Played on Sunday ........................ 10-1
Two-HR Games Abound Over 10-Day Stretch
Three Flames hit two home runs in a game over a stretch of 10 days from April 17-26.
Before the stretch, no Liberty player had connected for more than one round tripper in a
game this season.
Designated hitter Justin Richardson became the first Flame to hit two home runs in a
game this season in a 7-1 win over Presbyterian College during the first game of a doubleheader, April 17 at Worthington Stadium. The blasts were his first and second round
trippers of the year. Richardson belted solo home runs in the fourth and sixth innings of
the contest.
Catcher Jeff Jefferson followed six days later in an 8-6 victory over VMI in game one
of a doubleheader at Gray-Minor Stadium in Lexington, Va., April 23. Jefferson lined a
solo home run in the fifth and tied the game at 6-6 in the ninth inning with another solo
home run. In the come-from-behind victory at VMI, the Flames hit five home runs, their
most in a contest this season.
Outfielder Ryan Cordell became the third player with a multi-home run game April 26
at No. 2 South Carolina. The first two hits of his collegiate career, the outfielder hit round
trippers in the fourth and eight innings.
Last season, Liberty only had one multiple-home run game. Third baseman Tyler
Bream hit two round trippers, including a two-run, walk-off home run in the last game of
the season at Worthington Stadium, a 7-6 victory over VCU on May 18, 2010.
Casey Rasmus - Base Cop
Flames catcher Casey Rasmus has been tough on base stealers this season. The
junior begins the weekend having thrown out 43% (17-of-40) of would-be base stealers in
39 games.
He is third in the Big South in runners caught stealing despite having his playing time
curtailed due to injury.
Flames Sweep Doubleheader and Series
Liberty took both games of a doubleheader, 3-0 and 15-3, May 7 to complete a sweep
of a Big South three-game series with UNC Asheville at Worthington Stadium.
In game one, Steven Evans pitched the first complete-game shutout of his career.
The left-hander scattered four hits and struck out eight batters in the contest. Center
fielder Ian Parmley went 3-for-3 with two doubles, driving in a run and scoring a run.
In game two, right fielder Michael Robertson went 5-for-5 with three doubles and first
baseman Austin Taylor had three hits, including a home run, as the Liberty Flames defeated the UNC Asheville Bulldogs, 15-3.
Robertson had five hits in a contest for the first time in his career at Liberty. The right
fielder scored three times and also drove in two runs.
Taylor plated three runs with his three hits and also scored three times in the game.
His two-out solo home run in the fourth inning tied him with shortstop Matt Williams for the
team lead with six round trippers.
Keegan Linza picked up his eighth win on the year, allowing one run on two hits over
six innings.
Williams Hits Second Walk-off HR in Seven Days
A two-run home run by Liberty shortstop Matt Williams capped a three-run, ninth
inning rally, propelling the Flames past the UNC Asheville Bulldogs, 3-2, May 5 in a Big
South contest at Worthington Stadium.
The Williams round tripper was his second walk-off home run in seven days. On April
29 at Worthington Stadium, the shortstop ripped the first pitch he saw leading off the 12th
inning into the left field bullpen for a 3-2 win over the Le Moyne Dolphins.
Trailing 2-0 and held to three hits, Liberty reversed its fortunes in the ninth inning.
Center fielder Ian Parmley, who was 3-for-3 in the game, led off the inning by beating out
a grounder deep in the hole between shortstop and third base for a hit. After Parmley advanced to third base on an errant throw by Dull on a pickoff attempt, right fielder Michael
Robertson laced a liner into the left field corner for a double, plating Parmley. Williams
followed by ripping his sixth home run of the season over the left center field wall for the
victory.
Team Highs
Batting
At bats: ................................................ 44
Left-hander Garrett Baker moved to 6-3 on the season, pitching 2 1/3 innings of
scoreless relief. He struck out two batters and walked one. After being summoned from
the bullpen in the seventh inning, Baker struck out the next batter with the bases loaded
and two out to end the scoring threat.
WINTHROP (03-26)
Runs scored:....................................... 16
WINTHROP (03-26)
Hits:...................................................... 20
TWO TIMES: MR: WINTHROP (03-26)
RBIs: .................................................... 16
WINTHROP (03-26)
Doubles: ................................................ 6
UNC ASHEVILLE (05-07)
Triples: ................................................... 1
NINE TIMES
Home runs:............................................ 3
PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE (04-17)
Total bases: ......................................... 33
WINTHROP (03-26)
Walks: .................................................... 7
TWO TIMES - MR: VIRGINIA TECH
(03-22)
Strikeouts: ............................................11
Doug Bream Receives National, Conference Honors
The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) named Liberty senior outfielder Doug Bream and Clemson junior shortstop Brad Miller National Co-Hitters
of the Week, April 12. The Flames outfielder was also selected to the College Baseball
Foundation’s National All-Star Line-Up, as well as being named the Southeast Regional
Player of the Week by CollegeBaseballInsider.com and the Big South Player of the Week
for games played through April 10.
During the week, Bream batted .737 (14-19) with six runs scored, eight RBIs, two
doubles, one triple and two walks in four games. The senior had four or more hits in three
of the games, including a 5-5 day in a midweek contest with James Madison on April 6.
After picking up a hit and RBI at High Point on April 8, Bream had four hits in each of
Liberty’s weekend wins over the Panthers. The outfielder went 4-for-5 and drove in four
runs in 9-0 win on April 9 and was 4-for-5 with a double and three RBIs in Liberty’s 14-9
victory on April 10.
He finished the week with a .762 on-base percentage and a .947 slugging percentage.
at Coastal Carolina (04-03)
Sac hits:................................................. 3
PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE (04-15)
Sac flies: ................................................ 5
NEW ORLEANS (05-1)
Stolen bases: ........................................ 6
TWO TIMES - MR: WINTHROP (03-26)
Hit by pitch: ........................................... 3
at Coastal Carolina (04-02)
Runners LOB: ..................................... 14
at Mercer (02-19)
Hit into DP: ............................................ 3
PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE (04-15)
Fielding
Errors ..................................................... 4
WILLIAM & MARY (03-08)
DPs turned ............................................ 3
WINTHROP (03-26)
Pitching
Beakler’s Effort Highlights Wins Against UNO
Liberty took two games from the New Orleans Privateers at Worthington Stadium
during the Liberty Tournament, April 30-May 1. The Flames won April 30, 3-2, and May
1, 5-2.
Right-hander Dane Beakler’s effort was the key to Liberty’s win on April 30. Making
his first start since May 16, 2006, Beakler recorded the first complete game of his career.
The senior right-hander allowed two runs, one earned, on seven hits over the full nine
innings. He struck out eight and did not walk a batter. After New Orleans tied the game
in the fifth inning, the right-hander did not allow a runner to reach base, retiring the last
14 batters to face him in the contest.
First baseman Austin Taylor hit his fifth home run of the year to break a 2-2 tie in the
seventh inning in the 3-2 win.
On May 1, left fielder Ryan Cordell and third baseman Zack Haley each had three
hits, leading the Liberty Flames to a 5-2 victory. Cordell had three hits in a game for the
first time as a collegian. The left fielder went 3-for-3 in the contest, scoring twice. Haley
matched his teammate by going 3-for-3 and plating two runs.
Blake Forslund recorded his first victory with four scoreless innings, while reliever
Jacob Kemmerer followed with four scoreless frames in the victory.
Runs allowed: ..................................... 17
TWO TIMES - MR: at Coastal Carolina
Earned runs: ....................................... 16
TWO TIMES - MR: at Coastal Carolina
Walks allowed: ...................................... 8
at North Florida (02-26)
Strikeouts: ........................................... 12
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN (03/20)
Hits allowed: ....................................... 19
at Mercer (02-19)
Doubles allowed: .................................. 4
TWO TIMES - MR: BINGHAMTON (03-05)
Homers allowed: ................................... 8
at Mercer (02-19)
Wild pitches: ......................................... 4
WILLIAM & MARY (03-08)
Hit batters:............................................. 5
at Coastal Carolina (04-01)
MR: - Most Recently
Williams and Linza Push Flames Past Le Moyne
Shortstop Matt Williams hit a home run leading off the 12th inning to propel the Liberty Flames past the Le Moyne Dolphins, 3-2, April 29 in the second game of the Liberty
Tournament at Worthington Stadium.
With the score tied 2-2 in the bottom of the 12th inning, Williams belted the first offering from Dolphin pitcher Ed Kohout over the left field wall for the 3-2 victory. The home
run was the shortstop’s team-leading fifth of the year.
Liberty starter Steven Evans did not figure in the decision. However, he moved into
second place in the school’s strikeout list with eight strikeouts in the game. The lefthander has 244 career strikeouts. Mike Brown holds the Liberty career mark with 287
strikeouts from 1994-97.
Mark Swanson recorded the win to move to 2-1 on the year. The senior right-hander
pitched four scoreless innings of relief, allowing three hits. He struck out two and did not
walk a batter.
Two days later, right-hander Keegan Linza capped a 4-0 weekend with a complete
game, leading the Flames to a 5-1 win over the Le Moyne Dolphins at Worthington Stadium in the final game of the Liberty Tournament.
2011 Big South
Batting Leaders
(through 5/15)
Average
Name, Team
1. Brad Zebedis, PC
2. Tommy La Stella, CCU
3. Matt Hillsinger, RU
4. Scott Woodward, CCU
5. Steve Antolik, HPU
AVG
.414
.407
.379
.370
.369
Runs Scored
Name, Team
1. Tommy La Stella, CCU
2. Daniel Merck, GWU
3. Scott Woodward, CCU
4. Aaron Miller, GWU
5. Matt Hilllsinger, RU
Steve Antolik, HPU
R
50
48
47
46
44
44
Hits
Name, Team
1. Brad Zebedis, PC
2. Tommy La Stella, CCU
3. Matt Hillsinger, RU
Steve Antolik, HPU
Jaren Sustar, CSU
82
77
70
70
70
RBI
Name, Team
1. Tommy La Stella, CCU
2. Brad Zebedis, PC
3. Daniel Bowman, CCU
4. Jake Watts, GWU
5. Tony Micklon, PC
56
50
49
47
45
Doubles
Name, Team
1. Dusty Quattlebaum, GWU
2. Brad Zebedis, PC
3. Steve Antolik, HPU
Tony Micklon, PC
Patrick Gamblin, WU
Matt Still, CSU
23
21
18
17
17
17
Triples
Name, Team
1. Matt Mack, RU
2. Andrew Williams, PC
Tommy LaStella, CCU
5
4
4
Home Runs
Name, Team
1. Daniel Bowman, CCU
Tommy La Stella, CCU
Derek Smith, CSU
Brad Zebedis, PC
5.. Tony Micklon, PC
11
11
11
11
10
Stolen Bases
Name, Team
1. Matt Hillsinger, RU
2. Ian Parmley, LIB
3. Scott Woodward, CCU
4. Tom Burkett, CSU
Brantley Meier, CSU
28
25
24
19
19
Linza recorded his fourth complete game of the season, running his mark to 7-3 on
the year in the victory. The senior right-hander gave up an unearned run on six hits. He
struck out seven and walked two batters. Linza allowed only one hit during the last five
innings.
Liberty totaled eight hits in the game. Designated hitter Justin Richardson led the
Flames with two hits.
Flames Take Two From VMI
The Liberty Flames rallied with three runs in the ninth inning and catcher Jeff Jefferson hit two home runs, downing the VMI Keydets, 8-6, in the first game of a doubleheader, April 23 at Gray-Minor Stadium. The win enabled the Flames to take the first two
games of a three-game Big South series with the Keydets.
Liberty hit five home runs in the contest, the most by the Flames this season. Liberty
had previously hit three round trippers in a game in a 7-1 win over Presbyterian College
in the first game of a doubleheader on April 17.
Trailing 6-5, the Flames plated three runs in the top of the ninth to take an 8-6 lead.
With one out, catcher Jeff Jefferson belted his second home run of the game and fourth
of the year to left field, tying the contest at 6-6. Second baseman Zack Haley followed
with a home run inside the left field foul pole, putting Liberty on top for the second time in
the game, 7-6. Right fielder Michael Robertson singled to right field to plate center fielder
Ian Parmley, who had reached on a double, for an 8-6 advantage.
Reliever Garrett Baker retired the side in order in the bottom of the ninth to close out
the victory. It was his second victory in two days. The win was Liberty’s seventh consecutive victory in Big South play.
Locked in a pitcher’s duel the night before, Robertson beat out a two-out, infield
single to score the go-ahead run as the Flames defeated the VMI Keydets, 3-2, in the
opening contest of the series.
Tied at 2-2, Liberty pushed across a run to break the deadlock in the top of the eighth
inning. With two outs and runners on second and third, Robertson beat out a chopper
behind the mound for an infield single, to score a run for a 3-2 edge.
Baker held VMI in check in both the eighth and ninth innings to close out the Liberty
victory.
Liberty Sweeps PC
The Liberty Flames jumped out to a 5-1 lead through the first three innings of game
two and never looked back, defeating the Presbyterian College Blue Hose, 5-2, to complete a sweep of a doubleheader, April 17 at Worthington Stadium and the three-game
Big South series between the two teams.
In the game two of the twinbill, Liberty totaled 13 hits. Matt Williams, Doug Bream,
Austin Taylor, Justin Richardson and Jeff Jefferson had two hits apiece for the Flames.
Pitcher Keegan Linza moved to 6-2 on the year, yielding two runs, both unearned,
on seven hits over the first 5 1/3 innings. Garrett Baker earned his second save of the
season. The junior threw 3 2/3 innings of scoreless relief, giving up three hits and striking
out two batters.
In game one, Richardson belted a career-high two home runs and Bream added
another round tripper, powering the Flames past the Blue Hose, 7-1. It is the first time
this season, the Flames have hit three home runs in a game. In addition, Richardson
became the first Liberty player to hit more than one round tripper in a contest this season.
Bream hit his first home run of the season in the third inning, while designated hitter
Richardson hit his first home run leading off the fourth. The Liberty designated hitter hit
his second solo home run of the game in the sixth.
Liberty starter Steven Evans moved to 4-3 on the season, allowing one run on six
hits over seven innings. Jacob Kemmerer and Mark Swanson pitched scoreless innings
to close out the win.
After the visiting Presbyterian College Blue Hose took a lead in the top of the seventh, Liberty struck for three runs in the bottom of the inning, en route to a 6-5 victory, the
night before in the opening game of the series on April 15.
Liberty had nine hits in the contest. The Flames’ three, four and five hitters each had
two hits, as Williams, Doug Bream and Tyler Bream had a pair of hits apiece. Second
baseman Zack Haley also had two hits for Liberty. Doug Bream drove in three runs for
the Flames.
Dane Beakler allowed one hit over 2/3 of an inning to pick up his first win of the year
to move to 1-0. Baker pitched the final 1 1/3 innings to earn his first save of the season.
He retired all four batters he faced, including inducing an inning-ending double play in the
eighth inning.
2011 Big South
Pitching Leaders
(through 5/16)
ERA
Name, Team
1. Matt Rein, CCU
2. Charlie McCready, CSU
3. Josh Conway, CCU
4. Keegan Linza, LIB
5. Anthony Meo, CCU
ERA
1.41
2.00
2.20
2.23
2.30
Victories
Name, Team
1. Keegan Linza, LIB
2. Matt Rein, CCU
3. Josh Conway, CCU
Anthony Meo, CCU
Eddie Butler, RU
WINS
9
8
7
7
7
Innings Pitched
Name, Team
1. Keegan Linza, LIB
2. Steven Evans, LIB
3. Anthony Meo, CCU
4. Eddie Butler, RU
5. Jordan Pace, PC
Mark Peterson, RU
IP
93.0
88.1
86.0
81.2
81.0
81.0
Appearances
Name, Team
1. Brett Stackhouse, GWU
2. Brad Wimmer, RU
3. Chandler Knox, PC
Jeff Howell, GWU
Ryan Connonlly, CCU
APP
28
27
26
26
26
Strikeouts
Name, Team
1. Anthony Meo, CCU
2. Cody Allen, HPU
3. Steven Evans, LIB
4. Jesse Caddenhead, CSU
5. Bobby Bolling, RU
SO
91
84
74
68
67
Saves
Name, Team
1. Abram Williams, RU
2. Corey, Deighan, CSU
3. Adam Izokovic, GWU
Jeff Howell, GWU
4. Charlie McCready, CSU
SV
14
7
6
6
5
Opp. Batting Avg.
Name, Team
1. Matt Rein, CCU
2. Josh Conway, CCU
3. Coby Cowgill, VMI
4. Steven Evans, LIB
5. Emilo Pagan, GWI
.197
.219
.220
.223
.225
Flames Take Series From High Point with Big Ninth
Down by two runs, the Liberty Flames erupted for seven runs in the ninth inning for a
14-9 victory over the High Point Panthers, April 10, in a Big South Conference contest at
Coy O. Willard Stadium. With the win, the Flames took the weekend series.
Trailing 9-7, Liberty pounced on High Point relief pitching, batting around in the top
of the ninth inning to take the lead. The Flames scored seven runs on seven hits and an
error to erase the host team’s edge.
Liberty had 19 hits in the game. For the second consecutive day, outfielder Doug
Bream had four hits to lead all players in the contest. The Liberty left fielder hit .643 during
the three-game series against the Panthers. Center fielder Ian Parmley, right fielder Michael Robertson and shortstop Matt Williams each had three hits apiece for the Flames.
Reliever Mark Swanson evened his record at 1-1 on the year. After entering the contest with runners on second and third base and no one out, the senior right-hander kept
the Flames close, pitching 3 1/3 scoreless innings of relief.
Niggli Delivers
Liberty right-hander John Niggli held High Point in check over eight innings, as the
Flames downed the Panthers, 9-0, April 9 in a Big South contest at Coy O. Willard Stadium.
Niggli was in control throughout the first eight innings of the contest, scattering three
hits. He allowed only two High Point runners to move into scoring position throughout his
time on the mound, before giving way to relief pitcher Jacob Kemmerer. The right-hander
struck out two batters and walked one, running his record to 4-2 on the year.
After allowing a hit to the leadoff batter in the fourth inning, he did not allow another hit
until two outs into his final inning, the eighth.
Niggli and Kemmerer combined to pitch the second shutout by the Flames pitching
staff this season.
Breams Big at VCU
Liberty third baseman Tyler Bream hit a two-run home run and drove in three runs
and left fielder Doug Bream had three RBIs in an 11-1 Flames victory over the VCU
Rams, March 29 at the Diamond in Richmond, Va.
Tyler Bream hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning, with Doug aboard to give the
Flames a 6-1 advantage. It was one of two hits the third baseman had on the day. Doug
Bream also had two hits in the game.
Catcher Cody Rasmus had three hits and scored three runs for Liberty, which had 12
hits in the game. Shortstop Matt Williams and designated hitter Marcus Grimaldi had two
hits each.
Flames Take Series with Season-High in Runs
Shortstop Matt Williams drove in five runs with four hits, including one a home run, as
the Liberty Flames cranked out a season-high for runs in a 16-7 victory over the Winthrop
Eagles in the final game of a three-game Big South series, this March 26 at Worthington
Stadium. The win allowed the Flames to take the three-game series, two games to one,
and start the season 5-1 in the Big South.
In the contest, the Flames scored a season-high 16 runs, eclipsing their previous
high in a 12-2 win over Binghamton on March 4. In addition, Liberty tied their season-high
for hits in a contest with 20. Every member of the Liberty batting order had at least one
hit in the contest.
Outfielder Michael Robertson and first baseman Jeff Jefferson each had three hits
in the contest. Jefferson also scored twice and drove in three runs. Austin Taylor hit a
three-run home run and drove in four runs for the Flames.
Steven Evans was the beneficiary of the Liberty scoring outburst, evening his record
at 3-3 on the year. The senior allowed one run on two hits over 6 1/3 innings.
2011 NCAA Rankings
(as of 5/10)
Team (288 Ranked)
Category...................................... Rank ....Actual
Batting Average ........................... 113 ......0.287
Scoring ........................................ 131 ......5.7
Runs ............................................ 103 ......274.0
Hits .............................................. 72 ........468.0
Doubles Per Game ..................... 80 ........1.94
Doubles ....................................... 61 ........93.0
Triples Per Game ........................ 184 ......0.19
Triples .......................................... 159 ......9.0
Home Runs Per Game ............... 53 ........0.69
Home Runs ................................. 48 ........33.0
Slugging Percentage ................... 85 ........0.415
Stolen Bases Per Game ............. 9 ..........2.06
Stolen Bases ............................... 7 ..........99.0
Base on Balls .............................. 256 ......126.0
Sacrifice Bunts ............................ 154 ......31.0
Hit by Pitch .................................. 144 ......45.0
Sacrifice Flies .............................. 45 .........24.0
Earned Run Average ................... 112 .......4.28
Strikeouts Per Nine Innings ........ 207 ......6.3
Hits Allowed Per Nine Innings ..... 103.......9.2
Walks Allowed Per Nine Innings .. 26 ........2.75
Fielding Percentage .................... 109........967
Double Plays Per Game ............. 132 ......0.79
Double Plays ............................... 111 ......38.0
WL Pct ......................................... 77 .........0.604
Individual – Top 100
Total Bases
Matt Willliams ............................... 100.......103.0
Stolen Bases Per Game
Ian Parmley .................................. 30 .........0.52
Stolen Bases
Ian Parmley ................................. 29 ........23.0
Sacrifice Flies
Tyler Bream ................................. 8 ..........7.0
ERA
Keegan Linza ............................... 84 ......... 2.31
Victories
Keegan Linza .............................. 19 ........8.0
Walks Allowed Per Nine Innings
Garett Baker ................................ 9 ..........0.76
Complete Games
Keegan Linza ............................... 23 .........4.0
The day before, the Flames opened the series with a 5-2 win over the Eagles
in game one of a doubleheader. Right-hander Keegan Linza held the Eagles in
check to record his fourth complete game of his career and run his season mark
to 5-0. The senior allowed two runs on nine hits, striking out five and walking two
batters. It was the third consecutive start that Linza , against Rutgers, Charleston
Southern and Winthrop.
Robertson went 2-for-2 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored for the
Flames. Outfielder Doug Bream added two hits and two RBIs in the game.
Complete Games Highlight Sweep
Each of Liberty’s starting pitchers of its three-game Big South series pitched
a complete game, keying a sweep of the Charleston Southern Buccaneers in the
first conference series of the year, March 18-20.
After allowing a combined four runs the previous week at the Keith LeClair
Classic, Liberty starters, Keegan Linza, John Niggli and Steven Evans once again
turned the trick, holding the Buccaneers to four runs over the entire three-game
series.
Linza got things started, March 18 in the series opener. The senior righthander outdueled his Charleston Southern counterpart, going the distance in his
second consecutive outing in a 2-1 win.
Linza allowed one run on eight hits, striking out a career-high 10 to run his record
to 4-0 on the year.
Niggli followed-up with a gem of his own on March 19. The junior right-hander
threw his first complete game in a Liberty uniform in a 5-1 victory. Niggli gave up
one run on five hits, striking out four. From the third inning on, the junior dominated, not allowing a Charleston Southern hit until a two-out infield single in the
ninth inning. During the stretch, the Liberty right-hander allowed only two runners
to reach, on a walk in the fifth and another walk in the sixth inning.
The next afternoon, Evans made it three consecutive complete games, pitching his first of the season and the fifth of his career in a 5-2 victory over the Buccaneers. He allowed two runs on six hits, fanning 12 to set a new career-high and
walked one.
Baker Comes Up Big at Maryland
A strong relief appearance by Garrett Baker and seven extra base hits propelled the Liberty Flames past the Maryland Terrapins, 11-4, March 15 at Smith
Stadium in College Park, Md.
Baker entered the contest with the bases loaded, no one out and one run
already in for Maryland in the first inning and quickly restored order in the contest.
The junior allowed only an unearned run, scattering three hits over eight effective innings. The left-hander struck out five and walked none, running his record
to 2-0. He retired seven consecutive batters from the second through the fourth
inning and later, finished his outing by setting down 12 Terrapins in order.
Despite trailing 3-0 after one inning, the Flames answered with four runs in
the third inning to take a lead they never relinquished. In the frame, second baseman Zack Haley and first baseman Jeff Jefferson hit solo home runs. For Haley,
it was his first of the season, while Jefferson’s round tripper was his second on
the year.
Haley led all players in the contest with three hits, including two extra base
hits. One of left fielder Doug Bream’s two hits in the game was a bases-clearing
double.
Pitchers Lead the Way at LeClair Classic
Liberty captured the 2011 Keith LeClair Classic in Greenville, N.C., March
11-13 with a 3-0 record. Keying the title run were the efforts of Flames starting
pitchers Keegan Linza, John Niggli and Steven Evans.
Linza got things started on March 11, firing the first complete game of the
season by a Liberty starting pitcher in a 5-2 victory over Rutgers. The senior
right-hander allowed two runs on seven hits, striking out five and not walking a
Scarlet Knight batter.
Linza retired the first 10 Scarlet Knight batters to face him in the contest and did not
allow a runner past second base until the seventh inning, when Rutgers scored its first run
of the contest. With the win, he runs his record to 3-0 on the year.
The following day, right-hander John Niggli pitched seven strong innings to pick up his
second victory of the year in a 4-3 win over Monmouth. The junior gave up two runs on six
hits, striking out one and walking none over the first seven innings, before being relieved
by Garrett Baker. He followed with 1 2/3 innings of relief, allowing a run on one hit. J.J.
McLeod faced one batter, getting the final out of the contest to earn his first save of the year.
Left-hander Steven Evans capped the weekend by handcuffing the host East Carolina
Pirates in a 2-0 victory, March 13. The senior left-hander held the Pirate hitters in check
during his outing, scattering four hits over 7 1/3 scoreless innings to pick up his first victory
of 2011. The left-hander struck out a season-high nine batters and walked three, running
his record to 1-3 on the season. He retired the last eight batters he faced, before giving way
to reliever Dane Beakler with one out. Beakler completed the shutout with 1 2/3 innings of
scoreless relief, as Liberty claimed the title.
Matt Williams
Doug Bream
Michael Robertson
Flames Belt 20 in Game as Bats Come Alive vs. Binghamton
In its home opener on March 4, Liberty pounded out 20 hits, a season-high, in a 12-2
win over the Bearcats in the first game of the year at Worthington Stadium. The last time
the Flames had 20 or more hits in a single game since Liberty belted 21 hits in a 16-9, 10-inning victory at Presbyterian College on April 25, 2010.
The Flames hit .396 as team during the three-game series with Binghamton and averaged 9.3 runs per game.
Leading the way during the series was catcher Casey Rasmus, who hit .545 and tied for
the team-high in hits with six. The junior ripped his first home run of the season and scored
four times during the three-game series.
Third baseman Tyler Bream and shortstop Matt Williams also had six hits during the
weekend series. Williams hit his first round tripper of the year and had a double and triple
among his hits.
In addition, infielders Austin Taylor and Justin Sizemore helped power the Liberty offense with big offensive weekends. Taylor hit .444 (4/9) with a double and two home runs,
driving in a team-high seven runs during the series. Sizemore belted his first home run of
the year and had five RBIs for the Flames.
Connections - Part I
Three Liberty Flames, catcher Casey Rasmus, third baseman Tyler Bream and infielder
Austin Taylor, each have connections to Major League Baseball through family members.
Rasmus, a junior, is in his first season as a member of the Liberty roster. His brother
Colby is a member of the St. Louis Cardinals and enters his third season as an outfielder
with the team in 2011.
Bream, also a junior, is the son of former major leaguer Sid Bream. Sid Bream, a Liberty standout during his collegiate days, played 12 seasons in the majors (1983-94) with the
Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros.
Taylor, a senior, is the nephew of former major leaguer Bill Taylor. Bill Taylor spent
parts of eight seasons with the Oakland A’s, New York Mets and Tampa Bay Rays.
Connections - Part II
Three Flames are carrying on a family tradition, as a member of their family formerly
played baseball at Liberty.
First baseman/outfielder Doug Bream’s uncle Dave was a member of the Liberty baseball program from 1982-85.
Third baseman Tyler Bream’s father, Sid, and two uncles, Dave and Sheldon, were
members of the Flames. Sid, who went on to play in the major leagues, was a standout for
Liberty on the diamond from 1979-81. The first baseman and Liberty Athletics Hall of Fame
member was named a NAIA and NABC All-American in 1981, as the Flames reached the
NAIA National Tournament.
Bream’s uncles, Dave and Sheldon, were also members of the Flames baseball team
during their college days. Dave played infield for Liberty from 1982-85, while Sheldon was
an outfielder with the Flames from 1989-93. Tyler and Doug are second cousins.
Meanwhile, pitcher Garrett Baker begins his first season at Liberty. The junior lefthander’s brothers, Jason and Steve, played for the Flames. Jason patrolled the outfield
for the Flames from 1993-95, earning first team All-Big South honors in 1995. Steve was
also an outfielder at Liberty from 1999-02. He was named to the Big South all-conference
second team in 2002.
The Last Time
By Liberty
Back-to-Back Home Runs - Trailing 6-5 in the top of the ninth inning, catcher Jeff Jefferson and second baseman Zack Haley
connected for back-to-back home runs, propelling Liberty to a 8-6 victory over the VMI Keydets in game one of a doubleheader
April 23 at Gray-Minor Stadium in Lexington, Va. In the game, Liberty hit a season-high five home runs, with Jefferson hitting
two.
Five or More RBIs in a Game - Shortstop Matt Williams drove in five runs with four hits in a 16-7 Liberty win over the Winthrop
Eagles, March 26 at Worthington Stadium. Williams had a two-run single in the fifth inning, a home run leading off the sixth and
a two-run double in the seventh, as the Flames scored a season-high 16 runs.
Inside the Park Home Run - Kenneth Negron belted a liner into the right field gap which glanced off the Coastal Carolina right
fielder’s glove to cash in two runners at Charles Watson Stadium in Conway, S.C. on April 28, 2007. When the ball rolled all the
way to the wall, the Liberty second baseman came home and scored standing up for his first home run of the season, knotting
the back-and-forth contest with the No. 19 Chanticleers at 7-7. Coastal Carolina rallied in the bottom of the eighth inning to take
the contest, 9-7.
Grand Slam Home Run - Trailing 9-5 in the seventh inning, catcher Errol Hollinger drove a 1-0 pitch over the left field wall at
Masters Field in Boiling Springs, N.C., tying the visiting Flames with the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs, April 26, 2009. Liberty was
down 9-3 in the contest after six innings. The Flames later won the game in the 11th inning, 10-9, on a lead-off home run by
first baseman Trey Wimmer.
Cycle - Third baseman Chad Miller hit for the cycle in his first four at bats as the Flames downed the Longwood Lancers, 8-0,
April 18, 2006 in a non-conference contest at Worthington Stadium. Miller led off the home half of the first inning with a home
run and in the second, drove in a run with a double to the wall off the left field wall. In the fourth, the third baseman singled and
completed the cycle in the sixth inning with a triple. Miller had two RBIs and scored four runs in the contest.
No-Hitter - Dan Valentin pitched a seven-inning no-hitter against Elon on April 16, 2000, at Worthington Stadium, marking the
first no-hitter by a Flames pitcher in 20 years. Valentin walked seven batters and struck out eight in the game to give Liberty a
4-0 win. This game sparked three-consecutive shutouts for Valentin, during a span of 29-consecutive scoreless innings.
Shutout - Liberty left-hander Steven Evans pitched the first complete-game shutout of his career this past Saturday in a 3-0
victory over UNC Asheville Bulldogs in game one of a doubleheader at Worthington Stadium. The left-hander scattered four
hits, while going the full nine innings for the second time in 2011 and the sixth time in his career. The left-hander struck out eight
batters and walked one.
Triple Play - Liberty has never recorded a triple play.
By an Opponent
Back-to-Back Home Runs - Mercer catcher Travis Benn and left fielder Derrick Workman led off the third inning with back-toback home runs during the second game of a doubleheader, Feb., 19, 2011 at Claude Smith Field in Macon, Ga. The Bears
went on to take the contest from the Flames, 17-5.
Five or More RBIs in a Game - Coastal Carolina right fielder Daniel Bowman drove in six runs in a 17-1 Chanticleer victory over
Liberty, April 1 at Charles Watson Stadium in Conway, S.C. Bowman had two hits, a three-run home run and a two-run single.
He also brought in a run with a squeeze bunt in the contest.
Grand Slam Home Run - With two away in the eighth inning, VMI second baseman Jacob Morely lined his first home run of the
year, a grand slam, over the center field fence to give the Keydets a 6-5 lead in game one of a doubleheader April 23 at GrayMnor Stadium in Lexington, Va. Liberty rallied with three runs in the ninth inning for an 8-6 win.
No-Hitter - UNC Asheville’s Jason Walker pitched a seven-inning no-hitter against the Flames on April 29, 2000, at Greenwood
Field in Asheville, N.C. Walker allowed two walks and struck out four, leading the Bulldogs to a 3-0 win. The game marked the
only shutout against the Flames on the season and the first no-hitter thrown against Liberty since 1992.
Shutout - North Florida pitchers Casey Medlen and Tyler Moore combined to hold Liberty to three hits, to shut out the Flames,
5-0, Feb. 25 in the opening game of a four-game series between the two teams at Harmon Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla.
Medlen, the starter, allowed two hits, striking out seven and walking one in the win.
Triple Play - Leading 6-4 with a runner on first and second to open the fourth inning, Patrick Gaillard hit a line drive which High
Point second baseman Dustin Hoffman caught. Hoffman then tagged second and threw quickly to first to complete the triple
play. The Flames went on to win the Big South Championship game, 9-7, on May 25, 2006 at Charles Watson Stadium in Conway, S.C.
LIBERTY BASEBALL
Overall Statistics for Liberty (as of May 16, 2011)
(All games Sorted by Batting avg)
Record: 31-20 Home: 17-5 Away: 12-15 Neutral: 2-0 Big South: 17-7
Player
14 BREAM, Doug
1 WILLIAMS, Matt
7 ROBERTSON, Michael
15 PARMLEY, Ian
16 HALEY, Zack
20 RASMUS, Casey
5 BREAM, Tyler
4 TAYLOR, Austin
-------------------17 SYPE, Dalton
36 CORDELL, Ryan
18 RICHARDSON, Justin
24 SIZEMORE, Justin
9 JEFFERSON, Jeff
2 GRIMALDI, Marcus
11 THOMPSON, Joshua
23 MCCLENDON, Tony
avg gp-gs
44-44
50-50
50-50
47-46
40-40
39-38
51-51
44-42
ab
r
h
2b 3b hr
rbi
tb
slg%
bb hp
so gdp
ob%
sf sh sb-att
180
197
183
185
127
137
197
156
28
35
36
41
26
21
25
23
64
67
61
58
39
38
50
39
14
15
11
8
10
7
8
9
3
2
2
2
0
0
0
1
1
7
2
0
2
3
2
6
37 87
35 107
31 82
15 70
18 55
17 54
27 64
25 68
.483
.543
.448
.378
.433
.394
.325
.436
7 5
20 4
12 11
19 0
7 11
13 2
10 3
10 4
19
22
30
28
23
24
47
38
5
3
2
1
0
2
5
2
.396
.404
.402
.374
.388
.344
.289
.310
0
4
3
2
2
2
8
1
0
2
5
5
9
6
0
2
7-7
14-18
15-19
25-34
8-11
18-21
0-1
7-8
.276 10-7
.250 13-9
.228 25-12
.224 36-30
.213 31-25
.200 20-5
.074 25-8
.000 5-2
29
32
57
98
94
30
27
7
3
6
5
15
13
2
6
2
8
8
13
22
20
6
2
0
0
2
4
3
3
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
4
4
0
0
0
6
3
8
15
10
4
1
0
8
16
23
37
35
8
4
0
.276
.500
.404
.378
.372
.267
.148
.000
1
1
5
13
10
3
2
1
0
2
1
2
2
0
0
2
3
9
16
23
13
9
13
6
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
.290
.306
.302
.325
.302
.265
.138
.300
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
1-2
1-1
0-0
1-1
2-4
0-0
7-8
0-0
.356
.340
.333
.314
.307
.277
.254
.250
po
a
81
2
65 157
99
3
104
1
70 111
229 39
55 103
307 33
e
2
13
1
2
8
3
18
4
fld%
.976
.945
.990
.981
.958
.989
.898
.988
52
13
0
57
163
0
19
0
9
0
0
2
15
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
3
0
1
0
.968
.929
.000
.983
.983
.000
.950
.000
Totals
.2 8 5
51
1736
287
495
98
10
35
252
718
.4 1 4
134
49
323
21
.3 4 9
26
33 106-135
1338
549
66
.9 6 6
Opponents
.2 6 4
51
1719
253
454
70
6
32
233
632
.3 6 8
130
57
311
33
.3 3 4
13
37
1326
516
83
.9 5 7
30-47
LOB - Team (367), Opp (365). DPs turned - Team (44), Opp (29). CI - Team (0), Opp (2). IBB - Team (4), WILLIAMS, M. 2, BREAM,
T. 1, RASMUS, C. 1, Opp (17). Picked off - RASMUS, C. 3, BREAM, D. 1, PARMLEY, I. 1, ROBERTSON, M 1, HALEY, Z. 1, BREAM, T.
1.
(All games Sorted by Earned run avg)
Player
47 LINZA, Keegan
12 BAKER, Garrett
21 EVANS, Steven
25 NIGGLI, John
-------------------27 KEMMERER, Jacob
3 RICHARDSON, Josh
13 BEAKLER, Dane
32 SWANSON, Mark
8 FORSLUND, Blake
26 BROWN, Daniel
31 COLE, Bryan
22 MCLEOD, J.J.
29 ABRAMS, Andy
36 CORDELL, Ryan
46 ECKELBARGER, Patrick
19 MARTIN, Willi
38 DUDLEY, Tim
era
w-l
app gs
cg
sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
2b
3b
hr
b/avg
2.23
3.08
3.16
3.21
9-3
6-4
6-3
4-2
13 13
21 3
14 13
13 11
4
0
3
1
0/0
0/0
1/1
0/1
0
2
0
0
93.0
52.2
88.1
75.2
92
46
71
70
35
23
40
29
23
18
31
27
20
4
25
15
55
39
74
36
15
5
13
11
1
1
2
1
4
5
2
3
.262
.229
.223
.249
wp hp bk sfa sha
4 7
3 3
6 20
2 7
0
0
1
0
1
2
5
0
13
2
5
3
3.32
4.05
4.15
6.00
6.38
7.71
7.71
8.59
10.29
10.38
10.59
19.29
99.00
0-0
0-1
2-0
2-1
1-2
0-0
0-0
0-1
0-0
0-0
1-3
0-0
0-0
12
6
13
10
7
6
2
8
7
5
10
7
1
1
0
1
3
3
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0/1
0/0
0/1
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
0
2
3
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
21.2
6.2
21.2
18.0
18.1
7.0
2.1
7.1
7.0
4.1
17.0
4.2
0.1
19
6
26
18
24
6
4
5
14
5
34
13
1
10
4
11
13
19
7
2
7
9
6
22
11
5
8
3
10
12
13
6
2
7
8
5
20
10
5
11
0
10
4
14
4
0
7
0
3
11
2
0
15
7
19
14
18
5
1
5
1
7
10
4
1
4
0
5
1
6
0
1
2
2
0
4
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
3
1
2
1
0
0
1
3
5
0
.235
.231
.289
.273
.304
.250
.400
.192
.424
.278
.405
.481
.333
1
0
0
3
7
3
0
2
0
1
2
1
0
0
2
0
3
2
0
0
3
1
2
2
2
3
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
4
0
2
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
Totals
4 .1 8
31-20
51
51
9
3/2
8
446.0
454
253
207
130
311
70
6
32
.2 6 4
35
57
3
13
37
Opponents
4 .6 6
20-31
51
51
3
1/1
4
442.0
495
287
229
134
323
98
10
35
.2 8 5
46
49
7
26
33
PB - Team (7), RASMUS, C. 5, JEFFERSON, J 2, Opp (6). Pickoffs - Team (4), EVANS, S. 1, RASMUS, C. 1, SWANSON, M. 1, COLE, B.
1, Opp (8). SBA/ATT - RASMUS, C. (23-40), LINZA, K. (4-10), EVANS, S. (7-8), BEAKLER, D. (5-6), KEMMERER, J. (4-5),
JEFFERSON, J (5-5), NIGGLI, J. (2-5), FORSLUND, B. (2-3), SWANSON, M. (2-3), BREAM, T. (2-2), BAKER, G. (2-2), CORDELL, R.
(1-2), ECKELBARGER (0-2), RICHARDSONJo (1-1).
LIBERTY BASEBALL
Game Results for Liberty (as of May 16, 2011)
(All games)
Date
02/18/11
02/19/11
02/19/11
02/20/11
02/25/11
02/26/11
02/26/11
02/27/11
03/02/11
03/04/11
03/05/11
03/05/11
03/08/11
^ 03/11/11
^ 03/11/11
^ 03/13/11
03/15/11
03/16/11
* 03/18/11
* 03/19/11
* 03/20/11
03/22/11
* 03/25/11
* 03/25/11
* 03/26/11
03/29/11
* 04/01/11
* 04/02/11
* 04/03/11
04/06/11
* 04/08/11
* 04/09/11
* 04/10/11
* 04/15/11
* 04/17/11
* 04/17/11
04/19/11
* 04/22/11
* 04/23/11
* 04/23/11
04/26/11
+ 04/29/11
+ 04/30/11
+ 05/01/11
+ 05/01/11
* 05/05/11
* 05/07/11
* 05/07/11
* 05/13/11
* 05/14/11
* 05/15/11
Opponent
at Mercer
at Mercer-1
at Mercer-2
at Mercer
at North Florida
at North Florida-1
at North Florida-2
at North Florida
at Virginia Tech
BINGHAMTON
BINGHAMTON-1
BINGHAMTON-2
WILLIAM & MARY
vs Rutgers
vs Monmouth
at East Carolina
at Maryland
at Maryland
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN
VIRGINIA TECH
WINTHROP-1
WINTHROP-2
WINTHROP
at VCU
at Coastal Carolina
at Coastal Carolina
at Coastal Carolina
JAMES MADISON
at High Point
at High Point
at High Point
PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE
PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE-1
PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE-2
at William & Mary
at VMI
at VMI-1
at VMI-2
at South Carolina
LE MOYNE
NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS
LE MOYNE
UNC ASHEVILLE
UNC ASHEVILLE-1
UNC ASHEVILLE-2
at Gardner-Webb
at Gardner-Webb
at Gardner-Webb
* = Conference game
^ = Keith LeClair Classic - Greenville, N.C.
+ = Liberty Tournament - Lynchburg, Va.
() extra inning game
L
L
L
W
L
W
L
W
L
W
L
W
L
W
W
W
W
L
W
W
W
L
W
L
W
W
L
L
L
L
L
W
W
W
W
W
L
W
W
L
L
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
L
W
W
Score
Inns
Overall
Big South
4-6
2-7
5-17
5-4
0-5
4-2
5-8
9-1
1-9
12-2
7-12
9-6
9-10
5-2
4-3
2-0
11-4
5-10
2-1
5-1
5-2
6-9
5-2
1-2
16-7
11-1
1-17
4-5
4-5
12-16
2-6
9-0
14-9
6-5
7-1
5-2
5-11
3-2
8-6
1-3
6-9
3-2
3-2
5-2
5-1
3-2
3-0
15-3
4-5
6-4
3-2
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
7
7
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
(10)
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
(12)
9
9
9
9
9
9
(10)
9
9
0-1-0
0-2-0
0-3-0
1-3-0
1-4-0
2-4-0
2-5-0
3-5-0
3-6-0
4-6-0
4-7-0
5-7-0
5-8-0
6-8-0
7-8-0
8-8-0
9-8-0
9-9-0
10-9-0
11-9-0
12-9-0
12-10-0
13-10-0
13-11-0
14-11-0
15-11-0
15-12-0
15-13-0
15-14-0
15-15-0
15-16-0
16-16-0
17-16-0
18-16-0
19-16-0
20-16-0
20-17-0
21-17-0
22-17-0
22-18-0
22-19-0
23-19-0
24-19-0
25-19-0
26-19-0
27-19-0
28-19-0
29-19-0
29-20-0
30-20-0
31-20-0
0-0-0
0-0-0
0-0-0
0-0-0
0-0-0
0-0-0
0-0-0
0-0-0
0-0-0
0-0-0
0-0-0
0-0-0
0-0-0
0-0-0
0-0-0
0-0-0
0-0-0
0-0-0
1-0-0
2-0-0
3-0-0
3-0-0
4-0-0
4-1-0
5-1-0
5-1-0
5-2-0
5-3-0
5-4-0
5-4-0
5-5-0
6-5-0
7-5-0
8-5-0
9-5-0
10-5-0
10-5-0
11-5-0
12-5-0
12-6-0
12-6-0
12-6-0
12-6-0
12-6-0
12-6-0
13-6-0
14-6-0
15-6-0
15-7-0
16-7-0
17-7-0
Pitcher of record
ECKELBARGER (L 0-1)
FORSLUND, B. (L 0-1)
SWANSON, M. (L 0-1)
BAKER, G. (W 1-0)
EVANS, S. (L 0-1)
LINZA, K. (W 1-0)
FORSLUND, B. (L 0-2)
NIGGLI, J. (W 1-0)
EVANS, S. (L 0-2)
LINZA, K. (W 2-0)
NIGGLI, J. (L 1-1)
ECKELBARGER (W 1-1)
EVANS, S. (L 0-3)
LINZA, K. (W 3-0)
NIGGLI, J. (W 2-1)
EVANS, S. (W 1-3)
BAKER, G. (W 2-0)
ECKELBARGER (L 1-0)
LINZA, K. (W 4-0)
NIGGLI, J. (W 3-1)
EVANS, S. (W 2-3)
MCLEOD, J. (L 0-1)
LINZA, K. (W 5-0)
NIGGLI, J. (L 3-2)
EVANS, S. (W 3-3)
BAKER, G. (W 3-0)
LINZA, K. (L 5-1)
BAKER, G. (L 3-1)
RICHARDSONJo (L 0-1)
BAKER, G. (L 3-2)
LINZA, K. (L 5-2)
NIGGLI, J. (W 4-2)
SWANSON, M. (W 1-1)
BEAKLER, D. (W 1-0)
EVANS, S. (W 4-3)
LINZA, K. (W 6-2)
ECKELBARGER (L 1-3)
BAKER, G. (W 4-2)
BAKER, G. (W 5-2)
LINZA, K. (L 6-3)
BAKER, G. (L 5-3)
SWANSON, M. (W 2-1)
BEAKLER, D. (W 2-0)
FORSLUND, B. (W 1-2)
LINZA, K. (W 7-3)
BAKER, G. (W 6-3)
EVANS, S. (W 5-3)
LINZA, K. (W 8-3)
BAKER, G. (L 6-4)
EVANS, S. (W 6-3)
LINZA, K. (W 9-3)
Attend
Time
552
420
321
42 1
581
379
33 6
236
44 6
74 3
170
2555
3218
2218
239
29 8
306
32 1
223
64 4
35 6
226
77
835
897
917
41 4
502
31 8
731
57 1
68 6
275
22 5
572
604
75 8
528
0
357
46 7
86 8
205
20 5
205
2:35
2:40
3:11
2:54
2:00
2:20
2:22
2:33
2:04
2:25
1:57
2:31
3:08
2:06
2:18
2:19
2:47
3:05
2:16
2:10
2:06
2:55
2:11
2:09
2:55
2:21
2:29
2:37
2:37
3:23
2:21
2:29
3:26
2:18
2:20
2:33
2:49
2:15
2:14
2:17
2:32
3:07
1:46
2:04
2:14
2:03
2:01
2:34
3:05
2:25
2:41
LIBERTY BASEBALL
Overall Statistics for Liberty (as of May 16, 2011)
(LAST 10 Sorted by Batting avg)
Record: 9-1 Home: 7-0 Away: 2-1 Big South: 5-1
Player
15 PARMLEY, Ian
7 ROBERTSON, Michael
16 HALEY, Zack
4 TAYLOR, Austin
20 RASMUS, Casey
5 BREAM, Tyler
1 WILLIAMS, Matt
-------------------18 RICHARDSON, Justin
36 CORDELL, Ryan
24 SIZEMORE, Justin
14 BREAM, Doug
2 GRIMALDI, Marcus
11 THOMPSON, Joshua
avg gp-gs
ab
r
h
rbi
tb
slg%
ob%
sf sh sb-att
po
a
e
fld%
40
36
31
36
29
38
34
13
4
6
6
3
4
6
15
13
10
11
8
9
6
3
6
1
3
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
3
3
7
3
5
3
1
12
20
19
11
20
13
10
17
.500
.528
.355
.556
.448
.263
.500
5
3
3
1
2
0
6
0
3
2
1
1
1
2
7
5
3
9
5
6
6
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
.435
.432
.417
.342
.344
.250
.304
1
2
0
0
0
1
4
1
1
2
0
1
0
0
6-8
5-7
3-4
3-3
1-3
0-1
1-2
24
1
0
1.000
4-0
14
23
21
16
6
1
0
3
2
2
0
1
5
6
4
3
1
0
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
3
0
2
0
2
0
6
8
8
3
2
0
.429
.348
.381
.188
.333
.000
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
4
6
6
5
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
.400
.320
.261
.188
.143
.000
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0-0
1-1
0-0
0-0
0-0
4-5
.280
10
325
50
91
23
1
7
41 137
.422
24 11
65
3
.341
9
7
.210
10
334
23
70
14
0
1
21
.260
16 11
70
8
.267
2
7
.375
.361
.323
.306
.276
.237
.176
10-10
.357
.261
.190
.188
.167
.000
6-4
Totals
Opponents
10-10
10-10
10-10
8-8
10-10
10-10
9-7
8-6
4-4
4-1
2b 3b hr
87
bb hp
so gdp
13
1
0
1.000
17
38
0
1.000
87
5
2
.979
53
8
0
1.000
28
18
6
.885
13
30
3
.935
.000
0
0
0
10
0
1
.909
27
0
0
1.000
7
0
0
1.000
0
0
0
.000
0
0
0
.000
24-34
280 119
14
.966
5-8
261 100
14
.963
LOB - Team (65), Opp (67). DPs turned - Team (12), Opp (6). IBB - Team (1), WILLIAMS, M. 1, Opp (1). Picked off - HALEY, Z.
1.
(LAST 10 Sorted by Earned run avg)
Player
era
w-l
cg
sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
2b
3b
hr
b/avg
0.81
1.38
4.50
3-0
2-0
0-0
3
3
2
3
3
2
1
2
0
0/0
1/0
0/0
0
0
0
22.1
26.0
12.0
15
15
17
3
6
6
2
4
6
5
3
2
12
23
5
4
3
3
0
0
0
0
1
0
.197
.169
.354
0
2
0
3
5
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
2
0
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.96
9.00
1-1
1-0
1-0
0-0
0-0
1-0
0-0
3
2
1
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
7.2
6.0
4.0
4.0
1.0
9.1
1.0
6
5
3
0
0
7
2
2
2
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
3
0
1
1
0
0
9
7
2
3
1
8
0
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
.200
.208
.300
.000
.000
.194
.333
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
Totals
1 .3 5
9-1
10
10
4
1/0
1
93.1
70
23
14
16
70
14
0
1
.2 1 0
6
11
0
2
7
Opponents
4 .2 4
1-9
10
10
2
0/0
0
87.0
91
50
41
24
65
23
1
7
.2 8 0
7
11
4
9
7
47 LINZA, Keegan
21 EVANS, Steven
25 NIGGLI, John
-------------------12 BAKER, Garrett
8 FORSLUND, Blake
32 SWANSON, Mark
27 KEMMERER, Jacob
22 MCLEOD, J.J.
13 BEAKLER, Dane
19 MARTIN, Willi
app gs
PB - Team (1), RASMUS, C. 1, Opp (1). Pickoffs - Team (0), Opp (1). SBA/ATT - RASMUS, C. (3-6), BEAKLER, D. (3-3), LINZA, K.
(0-2), BREAM, T. (2-2), NIGGLI, J. (1-1), SWANSON, M. (0-1), EVANS, S. (1-1).
wp hp bk sfa sha
LIBERTY BASEBALL
Individual Career History
ABRAMS, Andy
Year
2011
TOTAL
era
w-l
app
gs
cg sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
10.29
10.29
0-0
0-0
7
7
0
0
0 0/0
0 0/0
0
0
7.0
7.0
14
14
9
9
8
8
0
0
1
1
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Innings pitched: 1.2, at Mercer, 2/19/11
Strikeouts: 1, at Mercer, 2/19/11
Batters faced: 10, at Mercer, 2/19/11
BAKER, Garrett
Year
2011
TOTAL
era
w-l
app
gs
cg sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
3 .0 8
3 .0 8
6-4
6-4
21
21
3
3
0 0/0
0 0/0
2
2
52.2
52.2
46
46
23
23
18
18
4
4
39
39
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Innings pitched: 5.1, at South Carolina, 04/26/2011
Walks allowed: 1, UNC Asheville, 05/05/11
Strikeouts: 7, at Gardner-Webb, 05/13/11
Batters faced: 25, at South Carolina, 04/26/2011
Field chances: 2, Presbyterian College, 04/17/11; at South Carolina, 04/26/2011
Putouts: 1, James Madison, 04/06/11
Assists: 2, Presbyterian College, 04/17/11; at South Carolina, 04/26/2011
LIBERTY BASEBALL
Individual Career History
BEAKLER, Dane
Year
2006
2007
2008
2010
2011
TOTAL
era
w-l
6.60 3-1
18.90 0-0
3.51 1-1
3.84 4-2
4.15 2-0
4.96 10-4
app
gs
15
5
15
26
13
74
8
0
0
0
1
9
cg sho
0
0
0
0
1
1
0/1
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/1
0/2
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
0
0
1
2
3
6
46.1
3.1
25.2
61.0
21.2
158.0
65
11
22
60
26
184
38
10
11
29
11
99
34
7
10
26
10
87
18
4
15
10
10
57
19
2
25
56
19
121
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Innings pitched: 7.0, Rutgers, Mar 18, 2006
Walks allowed: 3, vs NOTRE DAME, 2-22-08; Rutgers, Mar 18, 2006
Strikeouts: 15, at Presbyterian, 04-23-10
Batters faced: 29, Rutgers, Mar 18, 2006
Field chances: 2, 4 times
Putouts: 1, at William and Mary, Apr 05, 2006; at Richmond, Apr 19, 2006; Rutgers, Mar 18, 2006
Assists: 2, RIDER, 03-1-08; Longwood, Feb 16, 2006; Richmond, May 16, 2006
Runners CS: 2, William & Mary, 4-1-2008
BREAM, Doug
Year
2008
2009
2010
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
.329 29-19
.355 46-41
.324 45-32
.356 44-44
.345 164-136
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
76
166
108
180
530
12
31
24
28
95
25
59
35
64
183
4
13
2
14
33
0
0
0
3
3
2
6
2
1
11
18
33
27
37
115
8
11
16
7
42
8
13
15
19
55
0-0
1-1
1-1
7-7
9-9
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 5, James Madison, 04/06/11
Doubles: 2, DUKE, 03-10-09; at HIGH POINT, 03-22-09
Triples: 1, at High Point, 04/08/11; Presbyterian College, 04/15/11
Home runs: 2, FORDHAM, 03-18-09
Total bases: 9, FORDHAM, 03-18-09
RBI: 4, 5 times
Runs scored: 3, 4 times
Walks: 2, 4 times
Hit by pitch: 2, William & Mary, 03/08/11
Struck out: 3, at VMI, 04/23/2011; at VMI, Apr 23, 2011
Sac flies: 1, at Radford, 04-11-10; VMI, 04-16-10
Sac bunts: 1, at COASTAL CAROLINA, 05-01-09
At bats: 6, 4 times
Stolen bases: 1, 6 times
Field chances: 12, Charleston Southern, 03-15-09
Putouts: 11, Charleston Southern, 03-15-09
Assists: 2, James Madison, 04-21-10
LIBERTY BASEBALL
Individual Career History
BREAM, Tyler
Year
2009
2010
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
.337 46-46
.357 61-61
.254 51-51
.320 158-158
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
187
269
197
653
35
56
25
116
63
96
50
209
16
22
8
46
2
1
0
3
8
9
2
19
57
57
27
141
12
9
10
31
39
39
47
125
0-0
1-1
0-1
1-2
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 4, 6 times
Doubles: 2, 4 times
Triples: 1, Charleston Southern, 03-13-09; at VCU, 03-31-10; VIRGINIA TECH, 04-22-09
Home runs: 2, VCU, 05-18-10
Total bases: 10, VCU, 05-18-10
RBI: 9, at HIGH POINT, 03-22-09
Runs scored: 4, at HIGH POINT, 03-22-09; at NC STATE, 03-25-09
Walks: 2, 4 times
Hit by pitch: 1, 13 times
Struck out: 3, at VMI, 04-04-09; Presbyterian College, 04/17/11; at South Carolina, 04/26/2011
Sac flies: 1, 9 times
Sac bunts: 1, at HIGH POINT, 03-22-09; at GARDNER-WEBB, 04-25-09
At bats: 6, 6 times
Stolen bases: 1, at Presbyterian, 04-23-10
Caught stealing: 1, UNC Asheville, 05/07/11
Field chances: 8, Winthrop, 05-28-10; at Gardner-Webb, 05/14/11
Putouts: 3, 6 times
Assists: 6, WILLIAM & MARY, 03-11-09; at VMI, 04/23/2011; at VMI, Apr 23, 2011
BROWN, Daniel
Year
2011
TOTAL
era
w-l
app
gs
cg sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
7 .7 1
7 .7 1
0-0
0-0
6
6
0
0
0 0/0
0 0/0
0
0
7.0
7.0
6
6
7
7
6
6
4
4
5
5
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Innings pitched: 2.2, Binghamton, 03/05/11
Walks allowed: 2, at William & Mary, 04/19/11
Strikeouts: 2, at Virginia Tech, 03/02/11; at Mercer, 2/19/11
Batters faced: 12, Binghamton, 03/05/11
Field chances: 2, Binghamton, 03/05/11
Assists: 2, Binghamton, 03/05/11
LIBERTY BASEBALL
Individual Career History
COLE, Bryan
Year
2010
2011
TOTAL
era
w-l
app
gs
cg sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
14.73
7 .7 1
12.00
0-0
0-0
0-0
2
2
4
0
0
0
0 0/0
0 0/0
0 0/0
0
0
0
3.2
2.1
6.0
10
4
14
6
2
8
6
2
8
3
0
3
1
1
2
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Innings pitched: 2.2, at James Madison, 03-16-10
Walks allowed: 2, at James Madison, 03-16-10
Strikeouts: 1, at Kennesaw State, 02-21-10
Batters faced: 19, at James Madison, 03-16-10
CORDELL, Ryan
Year
2011
TOTAL
Year
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
.250
.250
13-9
13-9
32
32
6
6
8
8
2
2
0
0
2
2
3
3
1
1
9
9
1-1
1-1
era
w-l
app
gs
cg sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
10.38
10.38
0-0
0-0
5
5
0
0
0 0/0
0 0/0
0
0
4.1
4.1
5
5
6
6
5
5
3
3
7
7
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 2, at South Carolina, 04/26/2011
Doubles: 1, Le Moyne, 05/01/11; at Gardner-Webb, 05/14/11
Home runs: 2, at South Carolina, 04/26/2011
Total bases: 8, at South Carolina, 04/26/2011
RBI: 2, at South Carolina, 04/26/2011
Runs scored: 2, at South Carolina, 04/26/2011
Hit by pitch: 1, UNC Asheville, 05/07/11
Struck out: 2, James Madison, 04/06/11
Sac flies: 1, James Madison, 04/06/11
Sac bunts: 1, Le Moyne, 05/01/11
At bats: 4, 4 times
Stolen bases: 1, at Gardner-Webb, 05/15/11
Innings pitched: 1.0, at Mercer, 2/19/11
Walks allowed: 2, at Mercer, 2/19/11
Strikeouts: 1, at William & Mary, 04/19/11; at Mercer, 2/19/11
Batters faced: 7, at Mercer, 2/19/11
Field chances: 2, at South Carolina, 04/26/2011; Le Moyne, 05/01/11; at Gardner-Webb, 05/15/11
Putouts: 2, at South Carolina, 04/26/2011; Le Moyne, 05/01/11; at Gardner-Webb, 05/15/11
LIBERTY BASEBALL
Individual Career History
DUDLEY, Tim
Year
2010
2011
TOTAL
era
w-l
app
gs
cg sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
4 .5 6
99.00
6 .3 8
1-0
0-0
1-0
11
1
12
2
0
2
0 0/0
0 0/0
0 0/0
0
0
0
23.2
0.1
24.0
30
1
31
15
5
20
12
5
17
7
0
7
19
1
20
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Innings pitched: 6.0, vs HIGH POINT, 05-29-10
Walks allowed: 6, vs HIGH POINT, 05-29-10
Strikeouts: 5, ELON, 04-13-10
Batters faced: 31, vs HIGH POINT, 05-29-10
Field chances: 5, ELON, 04-13-10
Putouts: 2, ELON, 04-13-10
Assists: 3, ELON, 04-13-10
Runners CS: 1, ELON, 04-13-10
ECKELBARGER, Patrick
Year
2011
TOTAL
era
w-l
app
gs
cg sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
10.59
10.59
1-3
1-3
10
10
2
2
0 0/0
0 0/0
0
0
17.0
17.0
34
34
22
22
20
20
11
11
10
10
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Innings pitched: 4.2, James Madison, 04/06/11
Walks allowed: 3, James Madison, 04/06/11; at William & Mary, 04/19/11
Strikeouts: 3, James Madison, 04/06/11
Batters faced: 24, James Madison, 04/06/11
Field chances: 2, James Madison, 04/06/11
Putouts: 1, at Virginia Tech, 03/02/11; James Madison, 04/06/11
Assists: 1, James Madison, 04/06/11
LIBERTY BASEBALL
Individual Career History
EVANS, Steven
Year
2008
2009
2010
2011
TOTAL
era
w-l
4.07 3-3
3.96 7-2
3.01 9-2
3.16 6-3
3.48 25-10
app
gs
20
16
15
14
65
6
12
14
13
45
cg sho
0
2
2
3
7
0/0
0/0
0/0
1/1
1/1
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
3
1
0
0
4
59.2
72.2
89.2
88.1
310.1
55
82
91
71
299
28
43
35
40
146
27
32
30
31
120
20
26
25
25
96
55
45
85
74
259
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Innings pitched: 9.0, 5 times
Walks allowed: 4, 6 times
Strikeouts: 11, at Presbyterian, 04-25-10
Batters faced: 37, at HIGH POINT, 03-21-09
Field chances: 3, vs Mercer, 02-22-09; VMI, 04-18-10
Putouts: 1, 4 times
Assists: 3, vs Mercer, 02-22-09; VMI, 04-18-10
Runners CS: 1, 9 times
FORSLUND, Blake
Year
2011
TOTAL
era
w-l
app
gs
cg sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
6 .3 8
6 .3 8
1-2
1-2
7
7
3
3
0 0/0
0 0/0
0
0
18.1
18.1
24
24
19
19
13
13
14
14
18
18
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Innings pitched: 4.0, at Mercer, 2/19/11
Walks allowed: 5, at North Florida, 02/26/11
Strikeouts: 5, at Mercer, 2/19/11
Batters faced: 21, at Mercer, 2/19/11
Field chances: 2, UNC Asheville, 05/07/11
Assists: 1, UNC Asheville, 05/07/11
Runners CS: 1, at Mercer, 2/19/11
LIBERTY BASEBALL
Individual Career History
GRIMALDI, Marcus
Year
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
.200
.200
20-5
20-5
30
30
2
2
6
6
2
2
0
0
0
0
4
4
3
3
9
9
0-0
0-0
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 1, UNC Asheville, 05/07/11
Doubles: 1, UNC Asheville, 05/07/11
Total bases: 2, UNC Asheville, 05/07/11
RBI: 2, UNC Asheville, 05/07/11
Runs scored: 1, Binghamton, 03/05/11
Walks: 1, at North Florida, 02/26/11; at North Florida, 02/27/11
Struck out: 1, 5 times
Sac flies: 1, UNC Asheville, 05/07/11
At bats: 3, Binghamton, 03/05/11; UNC Asheville, 05/07/11
HALEY, Zack
Year
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
.307
.307
40-40
40-40
127
127
26
26
39
39
10
10
0
0
2
2
18
18
7
7
23
23
8-11
8-11
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 2, 6 times
Doubles: 1, 5 times
Home runs: 1, at VMI, 04/23/2011; at VMI, Apr 23, 2011
Total bases: 4, at VMI, 04/23/2011; at VMI, Apr 23, 2011
RBI: 2, at North Florida, 02/26/11; at High Point, 04/09/11
Runs scored: 2, at High Point, 04/10/11; at South Carolina, 04/26/2011
Walks: 2, at High Point, 04/09/11; UNC Asheville, 05/07/11
Hit by pitch: 2, at South Carolina, 04/26/2011
Struck out: 2, at North Florida, 02/27/11; James Madison, 04/06/11; at William & Mary, 04/19/11
Sac flies: 1, at High Point, 04/09/11
Sac bunts: 2, at North Florida, 02/27/11
At bats: 4, 8 times
Stolen bases: 1, 5 times
Caught stealing: 1, Presbyterian College, 04/17/11; Le Moyne, 05/01/11
Field chances: 8, William & Mary, 03/08/11
Putouts: 4, at North Florida, 02/26/11; Presbyterian College, 04/17/11
Assists: 5, 4 times
LIBERTY BASEBALL
Individual Career History
JEFFERSON, Jeff
Year
2008
2009
2010
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
.286 41-26
.310 38-35
.238 34-21
.213 31-25
.267 144-107
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
112
129
80
94
415
18
31
21
13
83
32
40
19
20
111
6
5
7
3
21
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
2
4
13
16
24
9
10
59
4
10
12
10
36
16
30
21
13
80
2-4
3-4
1-2
2-4
8-14
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 5, vs Winthrop, 5-23-2008
Doubles: 2, MANHATTAN, 03-20-10; at Radford, 04-09-10
Home runs: 2, at VMI, 04/23/2011; RADFORD, 05-14-09; at VMI, Apr 23, 2011
Total bases: 8, at VMI, 04/23/2011; RADFORD, 05-14-09; at VMI, Apr 23, 2011
RBI: 4, Temple, 03-07-09
Runs scored: 4, WILLIAM & MARY, 03-11-09; vs Winthrop, 5-23-2008
Walks: 2, at Kennesaw State, 02-21-10; at Duke, 03-17-10; PRESBYTERIAN, 03-27-09
Hit by pitch: 2, Temple, 03-06-09; WILLIAM & MARY, 03-11-09; at James Madison, 03-17-09
Struck out: 2, 19 times
Sac flies: 1, VCU, 05-18-10; William & Mary, 4-1-2008; vs Coastal Carolina, 5-24-2008
Sac bunts: 1, at VMI, 04/22/2011; George Mason, 4-30-2008
At bats: 6, MANHATTAN, 03-20-10; vs HIGH POINT, 05-21-09; at UNC Asheville, 4-5-2008
Stolen bases: 1, 6 times
Caught stealing: 1, 5 times
Field chances: 9, ELON, 04-13-10; at William & Mary, 04/19/11; at VMI, 04/22/2011
Putouts: 8, at William & Mary, 04/19/11; at VMI, 04/22/2011
Assists: 2, ELON, 04-13-10
KEMMERER, Jacob
Year
2011
TOTAL
era
w-l
app
gs
cg sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
3 .3 2
3 .3 2
0-0
0-0
12
12
1
1
0 0/1
0 0/1
0
0
21.2
21.2
19
19
10
10
8
8
11
11
15
15
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Innings pitched: 4.1, William & Mary, 03/08/11
Walks allowed: 3, at High Point, 04/10/11
Strikeouts: 3, at William & Mary, 04/19/11
Batters faced: 18, William & Mary, 03/08/11
Field chances: 2, William & Mary, 03/08/11
Putouts: 1, William & Mary, 03/08/11; at High Point, 04/10/11
Assists: 1, at North Florida, 02/26/11; William & Mary, 03/08/11; at William & Mary, 04/19/11
Runners CS: 1, William & Mary, 03/08/11
LIBERTY BASEBALL
Individual Career History
LINZA, Keegan
Year
2010
2011
TOTAL
era
w-l
5.29 8-0
2.23 9-3
3.48 17-3
app
gs
cg sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
14
13
27
12
13
25
1 0/1
4 0/0
5 0/1
0
0
0
64.2
93.0
157.2
67
92
159
41
35
76
38
23
61
34
20
54
44
55
99
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Innings pitched: 9.0, at UNC Asheville, 03-27-10; Le Moyne, 05/01/11
Walks allowed: 5, at Radford, 04-10-10
Strikeouts: 8, at Kennesaw State, 02-20-10
Batters faced: 41, at UNC Asheville, 03-27-10
Field chances: 3, at Gardner-Webb, 05/15/11; at Mercer, 2/20/11
Putouts: 2, at Mercer, 2/20/11
Assists: 3, at Gardner-Webb, 05/15/11
Runners CS: 2, at North Florida, 02/26/11
MARTIN, Willi
Year
2011
TOTAL
era
w-l
app
gs
cg sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
19.29
19.29
0-0
0-0
7
7
0
0
0 0/0
0 0/0
0
0
4.2
4.2
13
13
11
11
10
10
2
2
4
4
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Innings pitched: 1.0, at William & Mary, 04/19/11
Strikeouts: 1, at William & Mary, 04/19/11
Batters faced: 6, at Mercer, 2/19/11
LIBERTY BASEBALL
Individual Career History
MCLEOD, J.J.
Year
2010
2011
TOTAL
era
w-l
app
gs
cg sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
3 .0 9
8 .5 9
4 .4 0
1-1
0-1
1-2
19
8
27
0
1
1
0 0/0
0 0/0
0 0/0
5
1
6
23.1
7.1
30.2
21
5
26
12
7
19
8
7
15
17
7
24
21
5
26
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Innings pitched: 4.1, at Duke, 03-17-10
Walks allowed: 4, Winthrop, 05-28-10
Strikeouts: 5, at Duke, 03-17-10
Batters faced: 19, at Duke, 03-17-10
Field chances: 2, Old Dominion, 03-09-10
Putouts: 2, Old Dominion, 03-09-10
Assists: 1, 6 times
Runners CS: 1, MANHATTAN, 03-20-10; at Winthrop, 05-22-10
NIGGLI, John
Year
2011
TOTAL
era
w-l
app
gs
cg sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
3 .2 1
3 .2 1
4-2
4-2
13
13
11
11
1 0/1
1 0/1
0
0
75.2
75.2
70
70
29
29
27
27
15
15
36
36
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Innings pitched: 8.0, at High Point, 04/09/11
Walks allowed: 2, 4 times
Strikeouts: 6, at VMI, 04/22/2011
Batters faced: 30, at High Point, 04/09/11
Field chances: 3, Binghamton, 03/05/11
Putouts: 2, Binghamton, 03/05/11
Assists: 2, at VMI, 04/22/2011; UNC Asheville, 05/05/11; at Gardner-Webb, 05/13/11
Runners CS: 1, Binghamton, 03/05/11
LIBERTY BASEBALL
Individual Career History
PARMLEY, Ian
Year
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
.314
.314
47-46
47-46
185
185
41
41
58
58
8
8
2
2
0
0
15
15
19
19
28
28
25-34
25-34
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 4, at Mercer, 2/18/11
Doubles: 2, UNC Asheville, 05/07/11
Triples: 1, Binghamton, 03/05/11; at Gardner-Webb, 05/15/11
Total bases: 5, UNC Asheville, 05/07/11
RBI: 1, 5 times
Runs scored: 2, 5 times
Walks: 2, Le Moyne, 05/01/11
Struck out: 4, at North Florida, 02/25/11
Sac bunts: 1, 4 times
At bats: 6, William & Mary, 03/08/11; UNC Asheville, 05/07/11
Stolen bases: 2, at High Point, 04/10/11; at South Carolina, 04/26/2011; at Mercer, 2/18/11
Caught stealing: 2, at Mercer, 2/18/11
Field chances: 5, UNC Asheville, 05/07/11
Putouts: 5, UNC Asheville, 05/07/11
Assists: 1, UNC Asheville, 05/07/11
RASMUS, Casey
Year
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
.277
.277
39-38
39-38
137
137
21
21
38
38
7
7
0
0
3
3
17
17
13
13
24
24
18-21
18-21
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 3, Binghamton, 03/05/11
Doubles: 1, 5 times
Home runs: 1, at North Florida, 02/26/11; Binghamton, 03/05/11; UNC Asheville, 05/07/11
Total bases: 7, Binghamton, 03/05/11
RBI: 2, Binghamton, 03/05/11; James Madison, 04/06/11
Runs scored: 2, Binghamton, 03/05/11
Walks: 1, 4 times
Hit by pitch: 1, at Gardner-Webb, 05/13/11
Struck out: 2, at Mercer, 2/19/11
Sac flies: 1, James Madison, 04/06/11
Sac bunts: 1, at Gardner-Webb, 05/14/11
At bats: 5, at North Florida, 02/26/11; William & Mary, 03/08/11; at Mercer, 2/20/11
Stolen bases: 1, 5 times
Caught stealing: 1, at Gardner-Webb, 05/13/11; at Gardner-Webb, 05/14/11
Field chances: 11, at North Florida, 02/26/11
Putouts: 9, at Gardner-Webb, 05/13/11; at Mercer, 2/20/11
Assists: 6, at North Florida, 02/26/11
Runners CS: 2, at North Florida, 02/26/11
LIBERTY BASEBALL
Individual Career History
RICHARDSON, Justin
Year
2010
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
.328
.228
.281
30-16
25-12
55-28
64
57
121
12
5
17
21
13
34
4
4
8
0
0
0
0
2
2
15
8
23
6
5
11
7
16
23
0-0
0-0
0-0
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 3, VMI, 04-18-10
Doubles: 1, 6 times
Home runs: 2, Presbyterian College, 04/17/11
Total bases: 8, Presbyterian College, 04/17/11
RBI: 2, 5 times
Runs scored: 2, VMI, 04-18-10; at Presbyterian, 04-25-10; Presbyterian College, 04/17/11
Walks: 2, at Charleston Southern, 05-08-10
Hit by pitch: 1, 4 times
Struck out: 3, at VMI, 04/22/2011
Sac flies: 1, at Radford, 04-11-10
At bats: 5, James Madison, 04-21-10; at High Point, 04/10/11; at Charleston Southern, 05-07-10
ROBERTSON, Michael
Year
2010
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
.337 54-53
.333 50-50
.335 104-103
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
178
183
361
39
36
75
60
61
121
13
11
24
4
2
6
4
2
6
43
31
74
12
12
24
31
30
61
4-7
15-19
19-26
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 5, UNC Asheville, 05/07/11
Doubles: 3, UNC Asheville, 05/07/11
Triples: 1, 5 times
Home runs: 1, 5 times
Total bases: 8, UNC Asheville, 05/07/11
RBI: 4, Gardner-Webb, 05-01-10; Maryland, 05-05-10
Runs scored: 3, 4 times
Walks: 1, 18 times
Hit by pitch: 2, Gardner-Webb, 05-02-10
Struck out: 3, at Presbyterian, 04-24-10; COASTAL CAROLINA, 05-14-10
Sac flies: 1, at UNC WILMINGTON, 02-28-10; DELAWARE STATE, 03-05-10; Presbyterian College, 04/15/11
Sac bunts: 1, 7 times
At bats: 6, at Presbyterian, 04-25-10; at High Point, 04/10/11
Stolen bases: 2, Presbyterian College, 04/15/11; Le Moyne, 05/01/11
Caught stealing: 1, 7 times
Field chances: 6, Presbyterian College, 04/15/11
Putouts: 6, Presbyterian College, 04/15/11
Assists: 1, Binghamton, 03/04/11; COASTAL CAROLINA, 05-14-10; VCU, 05-18-10
LIBERTY BASEBALL
Individual Career History
SIZEMORE, Justin
Year
2010
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
.143
.224
.210
18-4
36-30
54-34
21
98
119
0
15
15
3
22
25
1
3
4
0
0
0
0
4
4
4
15
19
4
13
17
9
23
32
0-0
1-1
1-1
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 2, 7 times
Doubles: 1, DELAWARE STATE, 03-06-10; at Mercer, 2/19/11
Home runs: 1, 5 times
Total bases: 5, Binghamton, 03/04/11; James Madison, 04/06/11; at Gardner-Webb, 05/14/11
RBI: 4, Binghamton, 03/04/11
Runs scored: 2, Binghamton, 03/04/11; James Madison, 04/06/11; at Gardner-Webb, 05/14/11
Walks: 2, DELAWARE STATE, 03-07-10
Hit by pitch: 1, ST. JOHN'S, 03-12-10; Binghamton, 03/05/11
Struck out: 3, at Old Dominion, 04-06-10
Sac flies: 1, Binghamton, 03/04/11; at Presbyterian, 04-24-10
At bats: 6, at Old Dominion, 04-06-10
Field chances: 13, DELAWARE STATE, 03-06-10
Putouts: 13, DELAWARE STATE, 03-06-10
Assists: 1, at Mercer, 2/18/11; at Mercer, 2/19/11
SWANSON, Mark
Year
2009
2011
TOTAL
era
w-l
app
gs
cg sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
2 .7 9
6 .0 0
3 .8 1
4-0
2-1
6-1
7
10
17
6
3
9
0 0/0
0 0/0
0 0/0
0
0
0
38.2
18.0
56.2
34
18
52
14
13
27
12
12
24
8
4
12
35
14
49
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Innings pitched: 8.0, PRESBYTERIAN, 03-28-09
Walks allowed: 2, 4 times
Strikeouts: 8, Temple, 03-07-09; PRESBYTERIAN, 03-28-09
Batters faced: 30, Charleston Southern, 03-13-09; PRESBYTERIAN, 03-28-09
Field chances: 2, Temple, 03-07-09; James Madison, 04/06/11
Putouts: 1, Temple, 03-07-09; PRESBYTERIAN, 03-28-09
Assists: 1, 5 times
Runners CS: 1, Charleston Southern, 03-13-09; WINTHROP, 04-18-09
LIBERTY BASEBALL
Individual Career History
TAYLOR, Austin
Year
2010
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
.250
.250
.250
34-20
44-42
78-62
72
156
228
15
23
38
18
39
57
3
9
12
0
1
1
1
6
7
10
25
35
20
10
30
16
38
54
2-4
7-8
9-12
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 3, William & Mary, 03/08/11; UNC Asheville, 05/07/11
Doubles: 1, 11 times
Triples: 1, James Madison, 04/06/11
Home runs: 1, 5 times
Total bases: 7, UNC Asheville, 05/07/11
RBI: 4, Binghamton, 03/05/11
Runs scored: 3, UNC Asheville, 05/07/11
Walks: 2, 6 times
Hit by pitch: 1, 7 times
Struck out: 2, 9 times
Sac flies: 1, at High Point, 04/10/11
Sac bunts: 1, 5 times
At bats: 5, 7 times
Stolen bases: 1, 4 times
Caught stealing: 1, DELAWARE STATE, 03-06-10; MANHATTAN, 03-21-10; Presbyterian College, 04/15/11
Field chances: 13, 5 times
Putouts: 13, 4 times
Assists: 3, Binghamton, 03/05/11
THOMPSON, Joshua
Year
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
.074
.074
25-8
25-8
27
27
6
6
2
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
13
13
7-8
7-8
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 1, at North Florida, 02/26/11; at Mercer, 2/20/11
Doubles: 1, at North Florida, 02/26/11; at Mercer, 2/20/11
Total bases: 2, at North Florida, 02/26/11; at Mercer, 2/20/11
RBI: 1, at Mercer, 2/20/11
Runs scored: 1, 5 times
Walks: 1, at North Florida, 02/25/11; at Mercer, 2/20/11
Struck out: 3, at Mercer, 2/18/11
At bats: 4, at North Florida, 02/26/11
Stolen bases: 1, at Virginia Tech, 03/02/11; at Mercer, 2/20/11
Field chances: 5, at North Florida, 02/26/11
Putouts: 5, at North Florida, 02/26/11
LIBERTY BASEBALL
Individual Career History
WILLIAMS, Matt
Year
2009
2010
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
.283 54-54
.360 54-54
.340 50-50
.328 158-158
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
219
236
197
652
49
52
35
136
62
85
67
214
12
22
15
49
1
2
2
5
0
4
7
11
18
30
35
83
24
12
20
56
18
21
22
61
12-19
10-14
14-18
36-51
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 4, 4 times
Doubles: 2, 5 times
Triples: 1, 5 times
Home runs: 1, 10 times
Total bases: 7, at Mercer, 2/19/11
RBI: 3, VMI, 04-16-10
Runs scored: 4, at HIGH POINT, 03-22-09
Walks: 4, FORDHAM, 03-18-09
Hit by pitch: 2, at James Madison, 03-16-10; Temple, 03-07-09
Struck out: 3, VCU, 05-18-10
Sac flies: 1, 5 times
Sac bunts: 1, 10 times
At bats: 6, 8 times
Stolen bases: 2, WILLIAM & MARY, 03-11-09; at High Point, 04/10/11; Presbyterian College, 04/15/11
Caught stealing: 1, 15 times
Field chances: 12, vs Lehigh, 02-27-10
Putouts: 6, vs Lehigh, 02-27-10
Assists: 8, at James Madison, 02-24-09; at HIGH POINT, 03-21-09