2011 Liberty
Flames Baseball
Quick Facts
Games 37 - April 19, 2011
LIBERTY FLAMES
(20-16, 10-5 Big South)
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 ... 130-82-1/ 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 .......... 1042-807-7 (.563)
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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THE TRIBE OF WILLIAM & MARY
(18-20, 9-9 CAA)
Plumeri Park - Williamsburg, Va.
The Game
The Liberty Flames (20-16, -5 Big South) travel to Williamsburg, Va., to square off
in a non-conference game with the Tribe of William & Mary (18-20, 9-9 CAA), Tuesday
evening. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Plumeri Park. The Flames will be looking
to extend their season-high five-game win streak.
Last Time Out
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 both Sunday afternoon’s doubleheader at Worthington Stadium and the
three-game Big South series.
Liberty totaled 13 hits in the game. Matt Williams, Doug Bream, Austin Taylor, Justin
Richardson and Jeff Jefferson had two hits apiece for the Flames.
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, who recorded his first save of the year Friday night in Liberty’s 6-5 win over PC, 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.
On Deck
The Flames will travel over the Blue Ridge Mountains this weekend for a three-game
Big South series with the VMI Keydets in Lexington, Va. Liberty and VMI will open the series on Friday at Gray-Minor Stadium with a 7 p.m. start time. Saturday, the series comes
to a close with a doubleheader, starting at 2 p.m.
Following the Flames
Tuesday’s game may be heard LIVE at LibertyFlames.com. Nick Pierce will handle
play-by-play duties and former Flames pitcher Doug Wallace will provide commentary for
the games.
Liberty’s Projected Starters
No.
9
4
16
1
5
14
15
7
18
Name
Jeff Jefferson (C )
Austin Taylor (1B)
Zack Haley (2B)
Matt Williams (SS)
Tyler Bream (3B)
Doug Bream (LF)
Ian Parmley (CF)
Michael Robertson (RF)
Justin Richardson (DH)
Cl.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Hgt.
6-1
6-3
5-9
6-0
6-3
6-3
6-0
6-2
5-10
Wgt.
215
190
165
170
205
215
175
215
210
BAvg.
.195
.257
.293
.375
.281
.376
.296
.310
.258
Other Stats
10 Runs, 8 RBIs, 2 2Bs, 2 HRs
15 Runs, 19 RBIs, 5 2Bs, 3 HRs
15 Runs, 13 RBIs, 9 2Bs, 1 HR
27 Runs, 19 RBIs, 13 2Bs, 3 HRs, 11 SBs
21 Runs, 24 RBIs, 7 2Bs, 2 HRs
25 Runs, 36 RBIs, 13 2Bs, 3 3Bs, 1 HR, 7 SBs
24 Runs, 11 RBIs, 3 2Bs, 1 3B, 16 SBs
29 Runs, 19 RBIs, 5 2Bs, 1 3B, 2 HRs, 9 SBs
5 Runs, 5 RBIs, 3 2Bs, 2 HRs
Liberty University
2011 Baseball
Schedule
Head Coach Jim Toman
Record at Liberty:130-82-1 (Fourth Year)
Career Record: Same
Record: 20-16
Big South: 10-5
Feb 18
at Mercer
Feb 19
at Mercer - Gm. 1
L, 4-6
L, 2-7
Feb. 19 at Mercer - Gm. 2
L, 5-17
Feb 20
at Mercer
W, 5-4
Feb 25
at North Florida
Feb 26
at North Florida - Gm. 1
Feb 26
at North Floida - Gm. 2
Feb 27
at North Florida
Mar 2
at Virginia Tech
Mar 4
Binghamton
Mar 5
Binghamton - Gm. 1
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 ^
Mar 15
at Maryland
W/11-4
Mar 16
at Maryland
L/5-10
L/0-5
W/4-2
L/5-8
W/9-1
L/1-9
W/12-2
L/7-12
W/2-0
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 *
Apr 6
James Madison
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
7 p.m.
Apr 22
at VMI *
6 p.m.
Apr 23
at VMI * (DH)
2 p.m.
Apr 16
at South Carolina
1 p.m.
Apr 29
Le Moyne +
7 p.m.
Apr 30
New Orleans +
3 p.m.
May 1
New Orleans +
May 1
Le Moyne +
3 p.m.
May 5
UNC Asheville *
7 p.m.
May 7
UNC Asheville * (DH)
1 p.m.
L/4-5
L/12-16
Noon
May 13 at Gardner-Webb *
6 p.m.
May 14 at Gardner-Webb *
2 p.m.
May 15 at Gardner-Webb *
2 p.m.
May 17 VCU
7 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
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.
Jr.
1
Matt Williams
INF
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
Zach 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 127-82-1 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.
In 2009, Liberty posted the most victories in Big South Conference play with a 17-9
mark, since joining the conference in 1992. The Flames recorded an overall record of
33-21 in Toman’s second year.
A 24-year member of the college coaching ranks, he served 18 years as a member
of Ray Tanner’s staffs at South Carolina and N.C. State. Toman was named the 2002
Baseball America/American Baseball Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year
and recruited 16 top 25 classes, including all 11 of his seasons at South Carolina.
William and Mary head coach Frank Leoni enters his sixth season at the helm of the
program. Last season, Leoni’s Tribe posted a 27-24 overall record and finished 10-14 in
the CAA. One of the highlights of last season for the coach was capturing his 400th career win, with a 10-9 victory over Longwood on April 20, 2010.
Leoni is 157-144 during his six years at William & Mary and 423-487-4 over his 19year head coaching career. Before leading the Tribe, he guided Rhode Island for 13 years
and is still the winningest coach in school history. This past year, Leoni was inducted into
the Rhode Island Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. At the induction, Leoni was
presented with the Ben Mondor Award, recognizing his lifetime service to Rhode Island
baseball.
All-Time Series Against William & Mary
The Flames and Tribe will be meeting for the second time this season and the 47th
time in the series on the diamond, Tuesday.
William & Mary holds a 25-21 advantage in the all-time series which began in 1976.
Earlier this season, the Tribe rallied to beat the Flames, 10-9, March 8 at Worthington Stadium. The last time the two met at Plumeri Park, William & Mary won 2-1 on April 7, 2009.
The Tribe has won the last two meetings between the two teams. Liberty last defeated William & Mary, 18-11, on March 11, 2009 at Worthington Stadium. The last time
Liberty won at Plumeri Park was on April 15, 2008, as the Flames downed the Tribe,13-3.
Coaches
37
Jim Toman
47
Garrett Quinn
35
Jason Murray
25
Adam Ward
Liberty.............................................. Statistical Comparison .............................................
Liberty..............................................
.............................................W&M
W&M
20-16 .............................................................. Record ......................................................... 18-20
.290 ......................................................... Batting Average .................................................... .268
214....................................................................
214
....................................................................Runs
Runs .............................................................. 182
360 ....................................................................
....................................................................Hits
Hits ............................................................... 331
20 ............................................................... Home Runs ..............................................................8
.............................................................. 8
189 .......................................................... Runs Batted In ...................................................... 163
75 .............................................................. Stolen Bases.......................................................... 48
4.87 ..................................................... Earned Run Average ................................................ 4.47
310.2 ........................................................
........................................................Innings
Innings Pitched ................................................... 332.0
212 ...............................................................
...............................................................Strikeouts
Strikeouts .......................................................... 297
7.......................................................................
.......................................................................Saves
Saves ................................................................. 8
.280 .................................................
.................................................Opponent
Opponent Batting Average ............................................ .265
A Look at
William & Mary
Location : Williamsburg, Va.
Founded: 1693
Enrollment : 7,625
Nickname: Tribe
Colors: Green, Gold and Silver
Conference: Colonial Athletic
STADIUM INFORMATION
Home Field (Capacity): Plumeri Park
(1,000)
Dimensions: 325-400-325
Press Box Phone: (757) 221-3475
COACHING INFORMATION
Head Coach: Frank Leoni (Rhode Island,
’90)
Record at School: 157-144 (Six Years)
A Look at the College of William & Mary
The Tribe will enter Tuesday’s game looking to halt a four-game winning streak. William & Mary was swept at UNC Wilmington this past weekend.
The Tribe has a .268 team batting average and is averaging 4.8 runs per game. William & Mary is tied for sixth in the Colonial Athletic Association standings with a 9-9 mark.
Shortstop Derrick Osteen leads the Tribe with a .328 batting average. Designated hitter Tadd Bower and first baseman Jonathan Slattery each have 26 RBIs to lead the Tribe
in that category. Bower is the only other William & Mary hitter over .300, entering Tuesday
night’s game with a .313 average.
The Tribe mound staff has a 4.47 team ERA and has an allowed its opponents to hit
.265 against it. William & Mary opponents are averaging 5.4 runs per game.
Reliever Brett Koehler leads the Tribe with a 2.47 ERA six saves and 17 appearances.
He has posted a 3-2 record with 45 strikeouts and 13 walks in 43 2/3 innings. The reliever’s first win of the year came in William & Mary’s 10-9 win over the Flames on March
8.
Matt Wainman, who has made 15 appearances, started against Liberty the last time
the two met earlier this season. Wainman has made five start and is 2-2 with a 3.97 ERA
over 34 innings.
Overall Record: 423-487-4 (19 Years)
Office Phone: (757) 221-3344
Assistants: Jad Prachniak, Kyle Padgett,
George Fisher
TEAM INFORMATION
2010 Overall Record: 27-24
2010 Conference Record/Finish:
10-14/T-8th
Lettermen Returning/Lost: 23/8
Position Starters Returning/Lost: 11/4
Analyzing April
The Flames are 5-5 in the month of April. Liberty is scheduled to play 16 games in
the month, with 12 coming against Big South opponents. The Flames have produced the
longest winning and losing streaks of the season during the month. Liberty opened April
by losing five straight games and now has reversed the trend by winning five consecutive
contests.
Since 1976, the Flames have recorded an all-time mark of 350-290-1 (.548) 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.
Pitchers Returning/Lost: 12/4
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 359-281-2 (.561) all-time during the month.
SPORTS INFORMATION
Baseball Contact: Scott Burns
Office Phone: (757) 221-3344
Email: [email protected]
Fax Number: (757) 221-2989
Web Site: TribeAthletics.com
April 13
April 15
April 16
April 17
RECENT RESULTS
VMI
at UNC Wilmington
at UNC Wilmington
at UNC Wilmington
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
April 22 VCU
April 23 VCU
April 24 VCU
April 27 George Washington
L/5-1
L/7-4
L/11-2
L/7-4
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.
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 534-243-5 record at the stadium for a winning percentage of
.686 since the facility’s inception in 1979.
The Flames are 10-5 on the year at Worthington Stadium. Liberty posted a 19-9 record
at home in 2010. The Flames are 60-29-1 at home under four-year head coach Jim Toman’s guidance.
Road Rumblings
The Flames are 10-11 away from home this season. Liberty is 8-11 in road contests
and 2-0 in neutral site games. Liberty is slated to play 30 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.
Big South
Conference
Update
Playing Under the Lights
Liberty is 2-4 in night games this season. The Flames are scheduled to play 15 games
under the stars this year. Last season, Liberty posted a 5-6 record in night contests.
Conference Standings
W L
Coastal Carolina
10 3
Liberty
10 5
Radford
7
5
Winthrop
8
7
VMI
8
7
Charleston Southern 4
5
UNC Asheville
7
8
Gardner-Webb
7
8
High Point
5 10
Presbyterian
4 11
Pct.
.833
.667
.583
.583
.583
.444
.467
.467
.333
.267
Overall Standings
W L T
Coastal Carolina
24 12 0
Liberty
20 16 0
Radford
21 14 0
Winthrop
18 19 0
VMI
19 16 1
Charleston Southern 20 20 0
UNC Asheville
15 21 0
Gardner-Webb
20 13 1
High Point
18 20 0
Presbyterian
18 19 0
Pct
.667
.556
.600
.486
.542
.500
.417
.603
.474
.486
Upcoming Schedule
Tuesday, April 19
Gardner-Web at Furman
3 p.m.
Citadel at Charleston Southern
3 p.m.
High Point at Elon
6:30 p.m.
Presbyterian at Appalachian St. 6 p.m.
Virginia at Radford
6 p.m.
Winthrop at Wwake Forest
6 p.m.
Coastal Carolina at North Carolina 6 p.m.
VMI AT VCU
6 p.m.
Liberty at William & Mary
7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 20
Citadel at Coastal Carolina
Wofford at UNC Asheville
6 p.m.
TBA
Liberty Versus the Big South
Liberty, a 20-year member of the Big South Conference, has compiled a 276-193
(.588) record against the Big South Conference’s current membership. The Flames are
5-4 in conference play this season.
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 .............................................. 5-3
High Point ................................................ 38-28
Radford .................................................... 47-26
UNC Asheville........................................... 40-19
Presbyterian ................................................. 9-0
VMI .......................................................... 31-10
Winthrop .................................................. 37-39
Total ..................................................... 276-193
Liberty Versus the CAA
William & Mary is a member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). The Flames
hold a 129-170 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
Pleading the Fifth
The fifth inning has become a pivotal inning for the Flames this season. Liberty is
19-6 when leading or tied with an opponent through five innings this season. Meanwhile,
the Flames are 1-10 when trailing after the fifth inning.
What’s the RISP?
The Flames are hitting .314 with runners in scoring position, so far this season. Outfielder Doug Bream leads Liberty with a .466 batting average with runners in scoring position. Fellow outfielder Ian Parmley is next with a .459 average.
Meanwhile, second baseman Zach Haley paces the Flames in hitting with runners in
scoring position and two outs. Haley has a .438 batting average in the situation.
W/Runners in Scoring Position
Avg.
AB
Doug Bream
.466
58
Ian Parmley
.459
37
Michael Robertson .375
40
Austin Taylor
.355
31
Zack Haley
.346
26
Team
.314
414
Hits
27
17
15
11
9
130
RBIs
34
11
17
18
12
160
W/Runners in Scoring Position & 2 Outs
Avg.
AB
Hits
Zack Haley
.438
16
7
Doug Bream
.414
29
12
Ian Parmley
.412
17
7
Dalton Sype
.286
7
2
Michael Robertson .273
22
6
Team
.271
199
54
RBIs
9
16
7
2
8
66
Miscellaneous Stats
MULTIPLE HIT GAMES 2
3 4 5+ Tot
14 BREAM, Doug
13 2 2 1
1
12 2 3 -
17
15 PARMLEY, Ian
8
3 1 -
12
5
BREAM, Tyler
9
1 1 -
11
7
ROBERTSON, M.
9
2 -
-
11
20 RASMUS, Casey
6
2 -
-
8
4
TAYLOR, Austin
6
1 -
-
7
24 SIZEMORE, Justin
6
-
-
-
6
16 HALEY, Zack
3
2 -
-
5
9
JEFFERSON, Jeff
3
1 -
-
4
18 RICHARDSON, J.
3
-
-
-
3
-
-
-
2
1 -
-
2
2
WILLIAMS, Matt
GRIMALDI, Marcus 2
17 SYPE, Dalton
1
TEAM
81 17 7 1
18
106
MULTIPLE RBI GAMES 2
3 4 5+ Tot
14 BREAM, Doug
6
4 1 -
11
5
BREAM, Tyler
5
1 -
6
4
TAYLOR, Austin
-
2
1 2 -
5
20 RASMUS, Casey
4
-
-
-
4
7
ROBERTSON, M
3
1 -
-
4
1
WILLIAMS, Matt
3
-
2
1 -
-
3
24 SIZEMORE, Justin
1
1 1 -
3
18 RICHARDSON, J.
2
-
-
-
2
9
1
1 -
-
2
29 10 4 1
44
16 HALEY, Zack
JEFFERSON, Jeff
TEAM
HITTING STREAKS
- 1
4
Longest Current
20 RASMUS, Casey
12
5
BREAM, Tyler
10
1
7
ROBERTSON, M.
10
1
1
WILLIAMS, Matt
9
9
14 BREAM, Doug
9
9
15 PARMLEY, Ian
6
2
4
5
4
16 HALEY, Zack
5
5
9
JEFFERSON, Jeff
3
1
24 SIZEMORE, Justin
3
-
18 RICHARDSON, Justin 2
2
17 SYPE, Dalton
2
2
2
2
-
11 THOMPSON, Joshua 1
-
TAYLOR, Austin
GRIMALDI, Marcus
1
Get Your Running Shoes On
What a difference a year makes. So far this season, Liberty has taken advantage
of its team speed, more than doubling its stolen base total from a year ago. The Flames
have stolen 75 bases in 92 attempts this season, compared to 2010, when the Flames
swiped only 27 bases in 43 tries through 36 games. Liberty’s 75 stolen bases lead the
Big South Conference in the category. The Flames were ranked fourth in the nation in
the latest NCAA Division I statistical report for games played through April 10.
Leading the way for the Flames is catcher Casey Rasmus who is 17-for-18 in steal
attempts this season despite playing in 30 games. He is currently third in the Big South
Conference and 25th in the nation in stolen bases. Center fielder Ian Parmley is next on
the team and ranks fourth in the Big South with 16 thefts (16-for-21).
The Flames stolen base totals are definitely a stark contrast from last season, when
only outfielder Curran Redal had stolen eight bases and led the team at this point in the
year. No other Flames had more than four thefts. This season, five Liberty players have
seven or more base thefts. Shortstop Matt Williams joins the previously mentioned
Rasmus and Parmley, with 11 stolen bases, while teammate Michael Robertson has
nine thefts. Doug Bream rounds out the five with seven stolen bases. Bream, a senior,
entered the year with a career total of two stolen bases over his previous three seasons.
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 the Southeast Regional
Player of the Week by CollegeBaseballInsider.com, as well as the Big South Player of
the Week for games played through April 10.
Bream batted .737 (14-19) with six runs scored, eight RBIs, two doubles, one triple
and two walks in four games last week. The senior had four or more hits in three of the
games, including a 5-5 day in a midweek contest with James Madison. He finished the
week with a .762 on-base percentage and a .947 slugging percentage.
After picking up a hit and RBI Friday at High Point, 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 Saturday’s 9-0 win and was 4-for-5 with a double and three RBIs in Liberty’s 14-9
victory on Sunday.
Doing the Dougie
On April 6, outfielder Doug Bream had a career-high five hits in a 16-12 setback at
Worthington Stadium. Bream surpassed his previous career-high of four hits in a 12-7
win over James Madison at Worthington Stadium on April 21, 2010. It is the first time a
Liberty Flame has had five hits in game since outfielder Curran Redal in a 14-8 victory
over High Point in game one of a Big South Conference doubleheader at Worthington
Stadium on April 3, 2010. Bream went 5-for-5 in the contest and scored three runs.
Later in the week, the senior had two four-hit games in victories at High Point to
close the week with a .737 batting average.
The left fielder enters Tuesday’s game leading the Flames with a .376 batting average, 36 RBIs and 56 hits. With six multiple-hit games in this last seven, Bream leads
Liberty with 18 multi-hit contests. He also leads the team with 11 multi-RBI games. The
left fielder has raised his batting average 76 points over his last seven contests.
Williams Moves Up on Career 2Bs List
Shortstop Matt Williams continues to climb the school’s Top 10 career doubles list.
With a two doubles over the weekend against Presbyterian College, Williams now has
47 two-base hits, moving into eighth place on the all-time list. The shortstop is one
double shy of tying Liberty standout Keith Butler (2000-02) for seventh on the 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, Bream ranks 10th on the school’s career list.
When the Flames ...
Were at home ............................... 10-5
Were away.................................... 8-11
Were at a neutral site ..................... 2-0
In Day Games............................. 19-12
In Night Games............................... 1-4
vs. left-handed starter .................... 2-5
vs. right-handed starter............... 18-11
In one-run games .......................... 4-4
In two-run games ........................... 2-1
In five-plus run games. ................... 8-7
Extra innings .................................. 0-1
Shutouts ........................................ 2-1
Scored first ................................... 12-4
Opponents scored first. ................ 8-12
Scored in the first inning ................. 6-5
Opp. scored in first inning ............ 5-10
Led after the first............................. 6-3
Trailed after the first ........................ 4-7
Were tied after the first. ................ 10-6
Led after the second ....................... 9-4
Trailed after the second .................. 7-8
Were tied after the second ............. 4-4
Led after the third ......................... 11-8
Trailed after the third ...................... 5-6
Were tied after the third .................. 4-2
Led after the fourth ....................... 15-5
Trailed after the fourth .................. 3-10
Were tied after the fourth ................ 2-1
Led after the fifth........................... 16-5
Trailed after the fifth ...................... 1-10
Were tied after the fifth. .................. 3-1
Led after the sixth ......................... 15-4
Trailed after the sixth ...................... 1-9
Were tied after the sixth.................. 4-3
Led after the seventh .................... 17-3
Trailed after the seventh ................. 1-8
Were tied after the seventh ............ 1-4
Led after the eighth....................... 18-1
Trailed after the eighth .................. 1-11
Were tied after the eighth ............... 0-3
After winning a game .................... 10-8
After losing a game....................... 10-8
Out-hit opponent ........................... 15-2
Out-hit by opponent ...................... 3-13
Hits were tied .................................. 2-1
Hit a home run ................................ 9-4
Opponents hit a home run ............. 3-9
Do not hit a home run ................. 11-12
Opponents do not hit a HR ........... 17-7
Wore red uniforms. ......................... 3-2
Wore white pinstripe uniforms ........ 4-3
Wore white uniforms ....................... 4-1
Wore blue uniforms ........................ 3-6
Wore grey uniforms. ....................... 4-1
Wore blue BP tops .......................... 2-3
Played on Tuesday ......................... 2-2
Played on Wednesday.................... 0-3
Played on Thursday........................ 0-0
Played on Friday............................. 5-5
Played on Saturday ........................ 6-5
Played on Sunday .......................... 7-1
Casey Rasmus - Base Cop
Flames catcher Casey Rasmus has been tough to on base stealers this season. The
junior begins the week having thrown out 41% (14-of-34) of would-be base stealers. Rasmus leads the Big South Conference in caught base stealers.
On the flip side, the catcher leads Liberty and ranks second in the Big South with 17
steals. Rasmus is 17-for-18 in steal attempts.
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 2:32, compared to 2:49
at this point in 2010, an 17-minute difference.
Last season through 36 games, Liberty had already played 10 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 four games go over three hours,
the longest 3:26 in a wild, come-from-behind, 14-9 victory at High Point, April 10.
Are New Bats Affecting Power Numbers?
How much has the new bat affected play this season? The Flames have 43 less hits
than last season through 36 games and have seen their extra base hits drop also. The
Flames have 98 extra base hits - 70 doubles, eight triples and 20 home runs, so far in
2011. Liberty has a .408 slugging percentage.
In comparison at this point last season, the Flames had 23 more extra base hits or
21% more than this season. Jim Toman’s 2010 club had 121 extra base hits at this point
of the season - 88 doubles, eight triples and 25 home runs.
Flames Take Series From High Point with Comeback
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.
Team Highs
Batting
At bats: ................................................ 44
WINTHROP (03-26)
Runs scored:....................................... 16
WINTHROP (03-26)
Hits:...................................................... 20
TWO TIMES: MR: WINTHROP (03-26)
RBIs: .................................................... 16
WINTHROP (03-26)
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.
Doubles: ................................................ 5
TWO TIMES: MR: WINTHROP (03-26)
Triples: ................................................... 1
FIVE 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
at Coastal Carolina (04-03)
Sac hits:................................................. 3
PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE (04-15)
Sac flies: ................................................ 2
at East Carolina ((03-13)
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 ............................................ 2
FOUR TIMES
Pitching
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
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 seasonhigh 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.
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, Friday. The senior right-hander 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 Saturday afternoon. The junior righthander 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.
On Sunday, 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.
2011 NCAA Rankings
(as of 4/10)
Team (288 Ranked)
Category...................................... Rank ....Actual
Batting Average ........................... 102 ......0.287
Scoring ........................................ 110 ......5.9
Runs ............................................ 78 ........196.0
Hits .............................................. 51 ........328.0
Doubles Per Game ..................... 126 ......1.85
Doubles ....................................... 80 ........61.0
Triples Per Game ........................ 162 ......0.21
Triples .......................................... 129 ......7.0
Home Runs Per Game ............... 108 ......0.52
Home Runs ................................. 85 ........17.0
Slugging Percentage ................... 114 ......0.398
Stolen Bases Per Game ............. 8 ..........2.15
Stolen Bases ............................... 4 ..........71.0
Base on Balls .............................. 180 ......100.0
Sacrifice Bunts ............................ 140 ......21.0
Hit by Pitch .................................. 153 ......29.0
Sacrifice Flies .............................. 58 ........15.0
Earned Run Average ................... 202 ......5.17
Strikeouts Per Nine Innings ........ 205 ......6.3
Hits Allowed Per Nine Innings ..... 182 ......10.09
Walks Allowed Per Nine Innings .. 30 .......2.79
Fielding Percentage .................... 127 ......0.965
Double Plays Per Game ............. 191 ......0.7
Double Plays ............................... 151 ......23.0
WL Pct ......................................... 150 ......0.515
Individual – Top 100
Hits
Doug Bream ................................. 35 .........50.0
Matt Williams ............................... 48 ........49.0
Doubles
Doug Bream ................................. 94 .........11.0
Matt Williams ................................ 94 .........11.0
Stolen Bases Per Game
Casey Rasmus ............................ 23 ........0.59
Ian Parmley ................................. 34 ........0.56
RBI
Doug Bream ................................. 87 .........31.0
Stolen Bases
Casey Rasmus ............................ 25 ........17.0
Ian Parmley ................................. 32 ........16.0
Toughest to Strike Out (SO/AB)
Doug Bream ................................ 45 ........15.2
Sacrifice Flies
Tyler Bream ................................. 2 ..........6.0
Victories
Keegan Linza .............................. 49 ........5.0
Walks Allowed Per Nine Innings
Keegan Linza .............................. 67 ........1.54
John Niggli ................................... 93 .........1.78
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 Zach 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 his longest outing of the year, propelling the Liberty Flames
to 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.
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.
2011 Big South
Batting Leaders
(through 4/17)
Average
Name, Team
1. Brad Zebedis, PC
2. Sam Roberts, VMI
3. Steve Antolik, HPU
4. Dusty Quattlebaum, GWU
5. Tommy La Stella, CCU
AVG
.417
.391
.391
.389
.388
Runs Scored
Name, Team
1. Scott Woodward, CCU
2. Daniel Merck, GWU
Aaron Miller, GWU
Tommy La Stella, CCU
5. Sam Roberts, VMI
R
38
36
36
36
34
Hits
Name, Team
1. Brad Zebedis, PC
2. Steve Antolik, HPU
3. Doug Bream, LIB
4. Matt Williams, LIB
Matt Hillsinger, RU
60
59
56
54
54
RBI
Name, Team
1. Tommy La Stella, CCU
2. Brad Zebedis, PC
3. Doug Bream, LIB
4. Jake Watts, GWU
5. Tony Micklon, PC
46
37
36
35
34
Doubles
Name, Team
1. Dusty Quattlebaum, GWU
2. Brad Zebedis, PC
3. Ryan Retz, HPU
Steve Antolik, HPU
Doug Bream, LIB
17
15
13
13
13
Triples
Name, Team
1. Andrew Williams, PC
2. Doug Bream, LIB
Matt Mack, RU
Tommy La Stella, CCU
5. 10 tied at
4
3
3
3
2
Home Runs
Name, Team
1. Tommy La Stella, CCU
Brad Zebedis, PC
Tony Micklon, PC
4. Derek Smith, CSU
5. Daniel Bowman, CCU
9
9
9
8
7
Stolen Bases
Name, Team
1. Scott Woodward, CCU
Matt Hillsinger, RU
3. Casey Rasmus, LIB
4. Ian Parmley, LIB
5. Brantley Meier, CSU
23
20
17
16
14
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.
Linza and Niggli Come Up Big at UNF
Liberty right-handers Keegan Linza and John Niggli each picked up their first win of
the year, with strong outings Feb. 25-27 at North Florida.
Linza allowed two runs on eight hits over 7 1/3 innings in his second start of 2011,
running his record to 1-0, in a 4-2 victory, Feb. 25 in game one of a doubleheader. The
senior struck out seven batters and walked one. Designated hitter Jeff Jefferson backed
the right-hander with a solo home run, his first of the season in the seventh.
With a 9-1 victory on Feb. 26, Niggli won his first start in a Liberty uniform. The junior
gave up one run on four hits over six innings, moving to 1-0 on the year. He struck out five
batters and walked two. Third baseman Tyler Bream had four hits, driving in two runs and
right fielder Michael Robertson hit his first home run of the year, powering the Flames past
the North Florida Ospreys in the series finale.
Williams Starts Off Strong
Liberty shortstop Matt Williams started his year on a high note, Feb. 18-20 at Mercer.
The junior hit a team-high .533 with a double, triple, two runs scored and three RBIs during
the Flames’ season-opening series.
Williams was one of two Flames to collect four hits in a contest during the four-game
series. The shortstop went 4-for-5 in game two of a doubleheader on Feb. 19. Designated
hitter Ian Parmley also had four hits in his first game in a Liberty uniform in the team’s
season opener, Feb. 18.
California Dreaming
Six 2011 Flames hail from the Golden State, the second highest number on the roster
next to Liberty’s home state of Virginia. Seven members of the Liberty roster are natives of Virginia. Four Flames each hail from the states of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Washington, while three are Pennsylvania natives. States also represented
on the Liberty roster are Alabama, Arizona, New York, South Carolina and Tennessee.
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.
2011 Big South
Pitching Leaders
(through 4/17)
ERA
Name, Team
1. Matt Rein, CCU
2. Keegan Linza, LIB
3. Coby Cowgill, VMI
4. Anthony Meo, CCU
5. Bobby Bowling, RAD
ERA
1.60
2.54
2.55
2.64
2.65
Victories
Name, Team
1. Keegan Linza, LIB
2. Matt Rein, CCU
Eric Ruth, WU
Eddie Butler, RU
Anthony Meo, CCU
WINS
6
5
5
5
5
Innings Pitched
Name, Team
1. Jordan Pace, PC
2. Keegan Linza, LIB
3. Cody Allen, HPU
4. Buck Mosteller, PC
5. Anthony Meo, CCU
IP
67.0
63.2
60.1
59.0
58.0
Appearances
Name, Team
1. Charlie McCready, CSU
2. Travis Thomas, VMI
Chandler Knox, PC
4. Ryan Connolly, CCU
Brett Stackhouse, GWU
APP
21
19
19
18
18
Strikeouts
Name, Team
1.Cody Allen, HPU
2. Anthony Meo, CCU
2. Bobby Bolling, RU
3. Ryan Dull, ASH
Steven Evans, LIB
SO
64
58
53
49
49
Saves
Name, Team
1. Abram Williams, RU
2. Corey, Deighan, CSU
3. Tommy Lawrence, WU
Sam Roberts, VMI
Michael Devine, VMI
SV
10
5
4
4
4
Opp. Batting Avg.
Name, Team
1. Cody Cowgill, VMI
2. Matt Rein, CCU
3. Patrick Dolan, CSU
4. Brandon Boling, GWU
5. John Niggli, LIB
.192
.197
.200
.216
.220
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 Captains
Seniors Jeff Jefferson, Mark Swanson and Steven Evans, along with junior Tyler
Bream have been chosen as captains for the 2011 Liberty Baseball team. The four were
selected by virtue of a team vote.
MLB Draft Picks Dot Roster
A trio of players, who are on the Liberty roster for 2011, have been selected in the
Major League Baseball Draft. Senior Austin Taylor and juniors Michael Robertson and
Tony McClendon have each been selected in a Major League Draft.
Taylor, an infielder, was drafted out of Thomas County Central High School by the
Cincinnati Reds in 2007. The junior college transfer was taken in the 43rd round.
Robertson was also picked in the MLB Draft by the Cincinnati Reds in 2009. The
outfielder was selected in the 40th round of the draft.
McClendon, in his first year as a Flame, has been selected in two different MLB
Drafts. The outfielder was taken in 2008 by the Houston Astros in the 40th round. Last
year, McClendon was chosen by the Oakland A’s in the 47th round.
Season-long Road Trip Starts Year
The Flames completed a season-long nine game road trip to open the 2011 season.
Durning the swing, Liberty traveled to Mercer, North Florida and Virginia Tech for games
to begin the year. During the trip, the Flames traveled 2,314 miles. Its trip to Jacksonville,
Fla., Feb. 25-27, for a four-game series with North Florida was the longest road trip of the
year for head coach Jim Toman’s squad.
The Last Time
By Liberty
Back-to-Back Home Runs - Curran Redal and Doug Bream connected for back-to-back home runs to lead off the fifth inning,
putting Liberty in front 8-4 over Presbyterian at Worthington Stadium, March 29, 2009. The home runs were two of the Flames’
three home runs in the frame, as first baseman Trey Wimmer later hit a three-run home run. The Flames went on to defeat
the Blue Hose, 14-7.
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 right-hander John Niggli held High Point in check over eight innings, as the Flames downed the Panthers, 9-0,
Saturday afternoon in a Big South contest at Coy O. Willard Stadium. Jacob Kemmerer pitched a scoreless ninth inning, striking
out the final two batters of the contest to complete the shutout. It was second blanking of an opponent by the Flames in 2011.
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 - Third baseman Jordan Smucker connected for a grand slam in the top of the seventh inning in the first
game of a doubleheader, March 5 at Worthington Stadium. In the game, the Bearcats defeated the Flames, 12-7.
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 Apr 18, 2011)
(All games Sorted by Batting avg)
Record: 20-16
Player
14 BREAM, Doug
1 WILLIAMS, Matt
7 ROBERTSON, Michael
15 PARMLEY, Ian
5 BREAM, Tyler
20 RASMUS, Casey
4 TAYLOR, Austin
-------------------16 HALEY, Zack
17 SYPE, Dalton
18 RICHARDSON, Justin
24 SIZEMORE, Justin
2 GRIMALDI, Marcus
9 JEFFERSON, Jeff
11 THOMPSON, Joshua
23 MCCLENDON, Tony
36 CORDELL, Ryan
avg gp-gs
36-36
35-35
35-35
32-31
36-36
30-30
29-27
.376
. 375
. 310
. 296
.281
. 278
. 257
.293 25-25
.276 10-7
.258 15-6
.236 26-22
.217 15-4
.195 26-20
.087 19-7
.000 5-2
.000 3-1
Home: 10-5
ab
r
149
144
126
125
139
108
101
25
27
29
24
21
18
15
h
2b 3b hr
56 13
54 13
39
5
37
3
39
7
30
5
26
5
82 15 24
29
3
8
31
5
8
72 12 17
23
2
5
77 10 15
23
5
2
7
2
0
5
1
0
Away: 8-11
9
0
3
2
1
2
2
0
0
rbi
36
19
19
11
24
14
19
Neutral: 2-0
tb slg%
3
2
1
1
0
0
1
1
3
2
0
2
2
3
78
80
52
42
52
41
42
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1 13 36
0
6
8
2
5 17
2 11 25
0
2
6
2
8 23
0
1
4
0
0
0
0
1
0
Big South: 10-5
bb hp
so gdp
ob% sf sh sb-att
7
11
9
14
10
11
8
4
2
8
0
2
1
3
10
12
22
19
36
19
21
4
2
2
1
2
2
1
.419
. 427
.389
. 364
.323
. 344
.327
0
0
1
1
7
2
1
0
2
3
3
0
5
2
.439
4
. 276
1
.548
4
.347 11
.261
3
.299 10
.174
2
. 000
1
.000
0
6
0
1
2
0
2
0
2
1
17
3
8
15
6
10
10
6
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
.362
. 290
. 361
. 349
. 308
. 303
.160
. 300
. 143
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
6
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
.523
. 556
.413
. 336
.374
. 380
.416
po
a
7-7
69
2
11-13
47 111
9-11
73
2
16-22
71
0
0-0
25 73
17-18 174 31
4-5
170 27
e
2
9
1
1
11
3
1
fld%
.973
.946
.987
.986
.899
.986
.995
.939
.968
.000
.970
.000
.980
.941
.000
4-6
1-2
0-0
1-1
0-0
2-4
3-3
0-0
0-0
45
52
0
30
0
137
16
0
1
62
9
0
2
0
12
0
0
0
7
2
0
1
0
3
1
0
0
1.000
Totals
.290
36
1241
214
360
70
8 20
189
506
.408
106 34
216
15
.358 17 22
75-92
932
381
46
.966
Opponents
.280
36
1223
199
342
50
4 29
184
487
.398
95 43
212
23
.351
22-36
930
364
64
.953
8 26
LOB - Team (277), Opp (264). DPs turned - Team (28), Opp (20). CI - Team (0), Opp (1). IBB - Team (3), BREAM, T. 1, RASMUS,
C. 1, WILLIAMS, M. 1, Opp (15). Picked off - RASMUS, C. 3, PARMLEY, I. 1, BREAM, T. 1, ROBERTSON, M 1.
(All games Sorted by Earned run avg)
Player
47 LINZA, Keegan
25 NIGGLI, John
21 EVANS, Steven
-------------------36 CORDELL, Ryan
12 BAKER, Garrett
27 KEMMERER, Jacob
3 RICHARDSON, Josh
13 BEAKLER, Dane
31 COLE, Bryan
26 BROWN, Daniel
46 ECKELBARGER, Patrick
8 FORSLUND, Blake
32 SWANSON, Mark
22 MCLEOD, J.J.
29 ABRAMS, Andy
19 MARTIN, Willi
38 DUDLEY, Tim
era
w-l
cg
sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
2b
3b
2. 5 4
2. 98
4. 0 7
6-2
4-2
4-3
app gs
9
10
10
9
8
9
3
1
1
0/0
0/1
0/1
0
0
0
63.2
57.1
55.1
69
46
53
29
21
29
18
19
25
13
11
19
42
25
49
9
6
10
0
1
2
hr b/avg wp hp bk sfa sha
4
3
1
.2 7 7
. 220
.2 5 6
4 4
2 7
3 14
0
0
1
0 10
0
3
2
1
2. 2 5
3. 09
3. 77
4. 05
5. 2 3
7. 71
7. 9 4
9. 37
9. 49
9. 82
9. 9 5
10.29
30.38
99.00
0-0
3-2
0-0
0-1
1-0
0-0
0-0
1-2
0-2
1-1
0-1
0-0
0-0
0-0
4
15
8
6
9
2
4
9
5
7
7
7
5
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
1
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
0/1
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
0
2
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
4.0
35.0
14.1
6.2
10.1
2.1
5.2
16.1
12.1
11.0
6.1
7.0
2.2
0.1
3
32
14
6
15
4
4
33
19
14
5
14
10
1
1
14
8
4
6
2
6
19
17
13
7
9
9
5
1
12
6
3
6
2
5
17
13
12
7
8
9
5
2
3
9
0
7
0
1
8
11
3
6
0
2
0
6
23
7
7
8
1
4
9
11
11
4
1
3
1
0
4
4
0
3
1
0
4
4
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
0
2
0
1
2
3
1
3
0
0
5
0
.2 0 0
. 244
.255
. 231
.341
. 400
.2 1 1
. 407
.3 4 5
. 304
.2 1 7
. 424
.588
. 333
0
2
1
0
0
0
1
2
6
2
1
0
1
0
0
3
0
2
0
0
0
2
0
3
3
1
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
1
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
0
Totals
4. 87
20-16
36 36
5
2/2
7
310.2
342
199
168
95
212
50
4
29
.280
25 43
2
8
26
Opponents
4. 91
16-20
36 36
1
1/1
2
310.0
360
214
169
106
216
70
8
20
.290
34 34
3 17
22
PB - Team (5), RASMUS, C. 4, JEFFERSON, J 1, Opp (5). Pickoffs - Team (4), EVANS, S. 1, RASMUS, C. 1, SWANSON, M. 1, COLE, B.
1, Opp (6). SBA/ATT - RASMUS, C. (20-34), LINZA, K. (4-8), EVANS, S. (6-7), KEMMERER, J. (3-4), NIGGLI, J. (1-4), FORSLUND,
B. (2-3), BEAKLER, D. (2-3), ECKELBARGER (0-2), BAKER, G. (2-2), JEFFERSON, J (2-2), CORDELL, R. (1-2), RICHARDSONJo (1-1).
LIBERTY BASEBALL
Game Results for Liberty (as of Apr 19, 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
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
PREBYTERIAN COLLEGE
PREBYTERIAN COLLEGE-1
PREBYTERIAN COLLEGE-2
* = Conference game
^ = Keith LeClair Classic - Greenville, N.C.
() 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
Score
Inns
Overall
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
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
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
Big South Pitcher of record
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
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)
Attend
Time
552
42 0
321
42 1
581
379
33 6
236
44 6
743
170
25 5 5
3218
22 1 8
239
29 8
306
32 1
223
64 4
35 6
226
77
835
89 7
917
41 4
502
31 8
731
57 1
68 6
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
LIBERTY BASEBALL
Overall Statistics for Liberty (as of Apr 18, 2011)
(LAST 10 Games Sorted by Batting avg)
Record: 5-5
Player
14 BREAM, Doug
1 WILLIAMS, Matt
15 PARMLEY, Ian
5 BREAM, Tyler
16 HALEY, Zack
7 ROBERTSON, Michael
4 TAYLOR, Austin
9 JEFFERSON, Jeff
-------------------18 RICHARDSON, Justin
24 SIZEMORE, Justin
20 RASMUS, Casey
2 GRIMALDI, Marcus
36 CORDELL, Ryan
11 THOMPSON, Joshua
avg gp-gs
ob% sf sh sb-att
po
a
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1 14 33
1
5 22
0
4 14
0
6 12
0
3 10
0
7 10
0
4 13
0
1
7
.786
. 524
.359
. 308
.323
. 303
.382
. 233
4
5
6
2
3
0
1
4
1
4
0
5
0
8
1 10
5 10
3
3
1
6
1
4
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
. 574
. 426
. 400
. 318
.400
. 297
. 270
. 286
0
0
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
1
0
1-1
6-6
5-7
0-0
2-3
2-3
1-2
0-1
25
1
0 1.000
12
36
2 .960
31
0
1 .969
3 .889
6-0
20
10
11
9
5
2
8
3
3
2
0
0
3
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
5 17
3
6
4
4
1
2
1
0
0
0
. 850
.600
. 364
.222
. 000
.000
3
2
3
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
4
3
3
2
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
. 500
. 417
. 375
. 222
. 143
. 000
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
1-1
10
347
64 105
24
3
5
58 150
.432
33 14
65
6
.378
8
5 18-24
10
346
66 104
15
3 11
61 158
.457
21 22
50
7
.374
4 12
. 400
. 300
. 273
. 222
. 000
. 000
7-5
Totals
.303
Opponents
.301
10-10
10-10
10-10
10-10
9-9
10-9
9-8
6-3
4-4
6-1
2-1
5
2
2
0
1
2
h
2b 3b hr
rbi
tb slg%
Big South: 5-4
4
4
2
1
2
2
3
2
10-10
r
Away: 2-4
42 12 22
42
8 15
39
6 12
39
5 11
31
7
8
33
6
8
34
4
8
30
4
5
.524
. 357
.308
. 282
.258
. 242
. 235
. 167
ab
Home: 3-1
bb hp
so gdp
6-7
e fld%
4
20
15
25
3 .930
19
0
0 1.000
81
5
1 .989
39
2
2 .953
0
0
0 .000
3
0
0 1.000
24
1
0 1.000
0
0
0 .000
1
0
0 1.000
1
0
0 1.000
260 104
14 .963
261
15 .959
87
LOB - Team (82), Opp (79). DPs turned - Team (8), Opp (6). IBB - Team (0), Opp (3). Picked off - RASMUS, C. 1.
(LAST 10 Games Sorted by Earned run avg)
Player
47 LINZA, Keegan
12 BAKER, Garrett
25 NIGGLI, John
21 EVANS, Steven
-------------------36 CORDELL, Ryan
13 BEAKLER, Dane
32 SWANSON, Mark
27 KEMMERER, Jacob
46 ECKELBARGER, Patrick
31 COLE, Bryan
26 BROWN, Daniel
3 RICHARDSON, Josh
19 MARTIN, Willi
22 MCLEOD, J.J.
38 DUDLEY, Tim
era
w-l
cg
sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
2b
3b
3. 3 8
3. 38
3. 5 4
6. 32
1-2
0-2
1-0
1-0
app gs
3
6
3
3
3
0
3
3
0
0
0
0
0/0
0/0
0/1
0/0
0
2
0
0
16.0
10.2
20.1
15.2
25
9
16
20
16
4
9
11
6
4
8
11
6
1
3
3
7
8
8
9
4
1
3
2
0
0
1
1
hr b/avg wp hp bk sfa sha
2
1
3
0
.357
. 243
.213
. 317
2
2
1
0
2
2
4
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
7
1
1
0
0. 00
0. 0 0
1. 50
3. 86
8. 44
9. 00
9. 00
13.50
13.50
99.00
99.00
0-0
1-0
1-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-1
0-0
0-0
0-0
1
1
3
3
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
0
0
0
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
0/1
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
6.0
4.2
5.1
2.0
1.0
2.0
0.2
0.1
0.1
1
1
3
4
10
4
1
4
2
3
1
0
0
2
2
5
2
1
4
1
4
5
0
0
1
2
5
2
1
3
1
4
5
0
1
0
3
3
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
5
2
3
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
0
. 250
.3 3 3
. 143
.2 5 0
. 400
.4 4 4
. 500
.400
. 500
.750
. 333
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Totals
5. 50
5-5
10 10
0
1/1
2
86.2
104
66
53
21
50
15
3
11
.301
8 22
0
4
12
Opponents
5. 28
5-5
10 10
0
0/0
0
87.0
105
64
51
33
65
24
3
5
.303
4 14
0
8
5
Pickoffs - Team (2), COLE, B. 1, SWANSON, M. 1, Opp (1). SBA/ATT - RASMUS, C. (4-5), NIGGLI, J. (1-2), EVANS, S. (2-2),
JEFFERSON, J (2-2), BEAKLER, D. (1-1), RICHARDSONJo (1-1), KEMMERER, J. (1-1).
LIBERTY FLAMES 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 Maryland, 03/16/11; at Mercer, 2/19/11
Strikeouts: 1, at Mercer, 2/19/11
Batters faced: 10, at Mercer, 2/19/11
Field chances: 1, at Maryland, 03/16/11
Assists: 1, at Maryland, 03/16/11
BAKER, Garrett
Year
2011
TOTAL
era
w-l
app
gs
cg sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
3 .0 9
3 .0 9
3-2
3-2
15
15
2
2
0 0/0
0 0/0
2
2
35.0
35.0
32
32
14
14
12
12
3
3
23
23
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Innings pitched: 8.0, at Maryland, 03/15/11
Walks allowed: 1, vs Monmouth, 03/11/11; at VCU, 03/29/11; at Coastal Carolina, 04/02/11
Strikeouts: 5, at Maryland, 03/15/11
Batters faced: 34, Virginia Tech, 03/22/11
Field chances: 6, at Maryland, 03/15/11
Putouts: 2, Virginia Tech, 03/22/11
Assists: 5, at Maryland, 03/15/11
LIBERTY FLAMES BASEBALL
Individual Career History
BEAKLER, Dane
Year
2006
2007
2008
2010
2011
TOTAL
era
w-l
app
gs
6 .6 0
18.90
3 .5 1
3 .8 4
5 .2 3
5 .0 9
3-1
0-0
1-1
4-2
1-0
9-4
15
5
15
26
9
70
8
0
0
0
0
8
cg sho
0
0
0
0
0
0
0/1
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/1
0/2
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
0
0
1
2
2
5
46.1
3.1
25.2
61.0
10.1
146.2
65
11
22
60
15
173
38
10
11
29
6
94
34
7
10
26
6
83
18
4
15
10
7
54
19
2
25
56
8
110
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Innings pitched: 7.0, Rutgers, Mar 18, 2006
Walks allowed: 3, Rutgers, Mar 18, 2006
Strikeouts: 15, at Presbyterian, 04-23-10
Batters faced: 29, Rutgers, Mar 18, 2006
Field chances: 2, Longwood, Feb 16, 2006; Richmond, May 16, 2006
Putouts: 1, at William and Mary, Apr 05, 2006; at Richmond, Apr 19, 2006; Rutgers, Mar 18, 2006
Assists: 2, Longwood, Feb 16, 2006; Richmond, May 16, 2006
Runners CS: 1, 8 times
BREAM, Doug
Year
2008
2009
2010
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
.329 29-19
.355 46-41
.324 45-32
.376 36-36
.351 156-128
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
76
166
108
149
499
12
31
24
25
92
25
59
35
56
175
4
13
2
13
32
0
0
0
3
3
2
6
2
1
11
18
33
27
36
114
8
11
16
7
42
8
13
15
10
46
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; at Maryland, 03/15/11
Triples: 1, Winthrop, 03/25/11; at High Point, 04/08/11; Prebyterian College, 04/15/11
Home runs: 2, FORDHAM, 03-18-09
Total bases: 9, FORDHAM, 03-18-09
RBI: 4, 4 times
Runs scored: 3, 4 times
Walks: 2, 4 times
Hit by pitch: 2, William & Mary, 03/08/11
Struck out: 2, 5 times
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: 2, Charleston Southern, 03/19/11
Field chances: 12, Charleston Southern, 03-15-09
Putouts: 11, Charleston Southern, 03-15-09
Assists: 2, James Madison, 04-21-10
LIBERTY FLAMES BASEBALL
Individual Career History
BREAM, Tyler
Year
2009
2010
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
.337 46-46
.357 61-61
.281 36-36
.333 143-143
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
187
269
139
595
35
56
21
112
63
96
39
198
16
22
7
45
2
1
0
3
8
9
2
19
57
57
24
138
12
9
10
31
39
39
36
114
0-0
1-1
0-0
1-1
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 4, 6 times
Doubles: 2, 5 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, 5 times
Hit by pitch: 1, 13 times
Struck out: 3, at VMI, 04-04-09; Prebyterian College, 04/17/11
Sac flies: 1, 12 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
Field chances: 8, Winthrop, 05-28-10
Putouts: 5, at Maryland, 03/16/11
Assists: 6, WILLIAM & MARY, 03-11-09
BROWN, Daniel
Year
2011
TOTAL
era
w-l
app
gs
cg sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
7 .9 4
7 .9 4
0-0
0-0
4
4
0
0
0 0/0
0 0/0
0
0
5.2
5.2
4
4
6
6
5
5
1
1
4
4
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Innings pitched: 1.0, at Virginia Tech, 03/02/11; at High Point, 04/08/11; at Mercer, 2/19/11
Strikeouts: 2, at Virginia Tech, 03/02/11; at Mercer, 2/19/11
Batters faced: 4, at High Point, 04/08/11; at Mercer, 2/19/11
Field chances: 1, at High Point, 04/08/11
Assists: 1, at High Point, 04/08/11
LIBERTY FLAMES 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; at Coastal Carolina, 04/01/11
Batters faced: 19, at James Madison, 03-16-10
Field chances: 1, at Coastal Carolina, 04/01/11
Assists: 1, at Coastal Carolina, 04/01/11
CORDELL, Ryan
Year
2011
TOTAL
Year
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
.000
.000
3-1
3-1
5
5
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
2
2
0-0
0-0
era
w-l
app
gs
cg sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
2 .2 5
2 .2 5
0-0
0-0
4
4
0
0
0 0/0
0 0/0
0
0
4.0
4.0
3
3
1
1
1
1
2
2
6
6
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
RBI: 1, James Madison, 04/06/11
Runs scored: 1, at Coastal Carolina, 04/03/11
Hit by pitch: 1, at Coastal Carolina, 04/03/11
Struck out: 2, James Madison, 04/06/11
Sac flies: 1, James Madison, 04/06/11
At bats: 4, James Madison, 04/06/11
Innings pitched: 1.0, 4 times
Walks allowed: 2, at Mercer, 2/19/11
Strikeouts: 2, at Maryland, 03/16/11; at Coastal Carolina, 04/01/11
Batters faced: 7, at Mercer, 2/19/11
Field chances: 1, James Madison, 04/06/11
Putouts: 1, James Madison, 04/06/11
Runners CS: 1, at Maryland, 03/16/11
LIBERTY FLAMES 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
9 .3 7
9 .3 7
1-2
1-2
9
9
2
2
0 0/0
0 0/0
0
0
16.1
16.1
33
33
19
19
17
17
8
8
9
9
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Innings pitched: 4.2, James Madison, 04/06/11
Walks allowed: 3, James Madison, 04/06/11
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; at Maryland, 03/16/11; James Madison, 04/06/11
Assists: 1, James Madison, 04/06/11
Runners CS: 1, at Maryland, 03/16/11; at VCU, 03/29/11
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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
4.07 4-3
3.70 23-10
app
gs
20
16
15
10
61
6
12
14
9
41
cg sho
0
2
2
1
5
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/1
0/1
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
3
1
0
0
4
59.2
72.2
89.2
55.1
277.1
55
82
91
53
281
28
43
35
29
135
27
32
30
25
114
20
26
25
19
90
55
45
85
49
234
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Innings pitched: 9.0, 4 times
Walks allowed: 4, 4 times
Strikeouts: 12, Charleston Southern, 03/20/11
Batters faced: 37, at HIGH POINT, 03-21-09
Field chances: 3, vs Mercer, 02-22-09; VMI, 04-18-10
Putouts: 2, at East Carolina, 03/13/11
Assists: 3, vs Mercer, 02-22-09; VMI, 04-18-10
Runners CS: 1, 7 times
FORSLUND, Blake
Year
2011
TOTAL
era
w-l
app
gs
cg sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
9 .4 9
9 .4 9
0-2
0-2
5
5
2
2
0 0/0
0 0/0
0
0
12.1
12.1
19
19
17
17
13
13
11
11
11
11
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: 1, at Maryland, 03/16/11; Winthrop, 03/26/11
Putouts: 1, at Maryland, 03/16/11
Assists: 1, Winthrop, 03/26/11
Runners CS: 1, at Mercer, 2/19/11
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GRIMALDI, Marcus
Year
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
.217
.217
15-4
15-4
23
23
2
2
5
5
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
3
3
6
6
0-0
0-0
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 2, at VCU, 03/29/11; at Coastal Carolina, 04/02/11
Doubles: 1, Winthrop, 03/26/11
Total bases: 2, Winthrop, 03/26/11; at VCU, 03/29/11; at Coastal Carolina, 04/02/11
RBI: 1, Winthrop, 03/26/11; at Coastal Carolina, 04/02/11
Runs scored: 1, Binghamton, 03/05/11; at VCU, 03/29/11
Walks: 1, at North Florida, 02/26/11; at North Florida, 02/27/11; Winthrop, 03/26/11
Struck out: 2, Winthrop, 03/26/11; at Coastal Carolina, 04/03/11
At bats: 5, at VCU, 03/29/11
HALEY, Zack
Year
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
.293
.293
25-25
25-25
82
82
15
15
24
24
9
9
0
0
1
1
13
13
4
4
17
17
4-6
4-6
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 3, at Maryland, 03/15/11; Charleston Southern, 03/19/11
Doubles: 2, Charleston Southern, 03/19/11
Home runs: 1, at Maryland, 03/15/11
Total bases: 7, at Maryland, 03/15/11
RBI: 3, Charleston Southern, 03/19/11
Runs scored: 2, at Maryland, 03/15/11; at High Point, 04/10/11
Walks: 2, at High Point, 04/09/11
Hit by pitch: 1, 5 times
Struck out: 2, 4 times
Sac flies: 1, at East Carolina, 03/13/11; at High Point, 04/09/11
Sac bunts: 2, at North Florida, 02/27/11
At bats: 5, at Maryland, 03/15/11
Stolen bases: 1, 4 times
Caught stealing: 1, Charleston Southern, 03/19/11; Prebyterian College, 04/17/11
Field chances: 9, vs Monmouth, 03/11/11
Putouts: 5, vs Monmouth, 03/11/11
Assists: 5, Charleston Southern, 03/19/11; at High Point, 04/09/11; Prebyterian College, 04/17/11
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JEFFERSON, Jeff
Year
2008
2009
2010
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
.286 41-26
.310 38-35
.238 34-21
.195 26-20
.266 139-102
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
112
129
80
77
398
18
31
21
10
80
32
40
19
15
106
6
5
7
2
20
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
2
2
11
16
24
9
8
57
4
10
12
10
36
16
30
21
10
77
2-4
3-4
1-2
2-4
8-14
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 3, at South Alabama, 02-21-09; at NC STATE, 03-25-09; Winthrop, 03/26/11
Doubles: 2, MANHATTAN, 03-20-10; at Radford, 04-09-10
Home runs: 2, RADFORD, 05-14-09
Total bases: 8, RADFORD, 05-14-09
RBI: 4, Temple, 03-07-09
Runs scored: 4, WILLIAM & MARY, 03-11-09
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, 15 times
Sac flies: 1, VCU, 05-18-10
Sac bunts: 1, at VCU, 03/29/11
At bats: 6, MANHATTAN, 03-20-10; vs HIGH POINT, 05-21-09
Stolen bases: 1, 6 times
Caught stealing: 1, 4 times
Field chances: 12, Charleston Southern, 03/19/11; Winthrop, 03/26/11; at VCU, 03/29/11
Putouts: 12, Charleston Southern, 03/19/11
Assists: 2, 4 times
KEMMERER, Jacob
Year
2011
TOTAL
era
w-l
app
gs
cg sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
3 .7 7
3 .7 7
0-0
0-0
8
8
1
1
0 0/1
0 0/1
0
0
14.1
14.1
14
14
8
8
6
6
9
9
7
7
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Innings pitched: 4.1, William & Mary, 03/08/11
Walks allowed: 3, at Maryland, 03/15/11; at High Point, 04/10/11
Strikeouts: 2, at VCU, 03/29/11; at High Point, 04/09/11
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
Runners CS: 1, William & Mary, 03/08/11
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LINZA, Keegan
Year
2010
2011
TOTAL
era
w-l
5.29 8-0
2.54 6-2
3.93 14-2
app
gs
cg sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
14
9
23
12
9
21
1 0/1
3 0/0
4 0/1
0
0
0
64.2
63.2
128.1
67
69
136
41
29
70
38
18
56
34
13
47
44
42
86
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Innings pitched: 9.0, 4 times
Walks allowed: 5, at Radford, 04-10-10
Strikeouts: 10, Charleston Southern, 03/18/11
Batters faced: 41, at UNC Asheville, 03-27-10
Field chances: 4, Winthrop, 03/25/11
Putouts: 2, at Mercer, 2/20/11
Assists: 2, 4 times
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
30.38
30.38
0-0
0-0
5
5
0
0
0 0/0
0 0/0
0
0
2.2
2.2
10
10
9
9
9
9
2
2
3
3
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Innings pitched: 0.2, at VCU, 03/29/11; at Coastal Carolina, 04/01/11; at Mercer, 2/19/11
Walks allowed: 2, at Maryland, 03/16/11
Strikeouts: 2, at VCU, 03/29/11
Batters faced: 6, at Mercer, 2/19/11
Field chances: 1, at Maryland, 03/16/11
Assists: 1, at Maryland, 03/16/11
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MCCLENDON, Tony
Year
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
.000
.000
5-2
5-2
7
7
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
6
6
0-0
0-0
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Runs scored: 1, at North Florida, 02/27/11; at Mercer, 2/19/11
Walks: 1, at North Florida, 02/27/11
Hit by pitch: 1, at North Florida, 02/27/11; at Mercer, 2/19/11
Struck out: 2, at North Florida, 02/27/11; at Mercer, 2/19/11
At bats: 3, at Mercer, 2/19/11
MCLEOD, J.J.
Year
2010
2011
TOTAL
era
w-l
app
gs
cg sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
3 .0 9
9 .9 5
4 .5 5
1-1
0-1
1-2
19
7
26
0
1
1
0 0/0
0 0/0
0 0/0
5
1
6
23.1
6.1
29.2
21
5
26
12
7
19
8
7
15
17
6
23
21
4
25
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: 3, Virginia Tech, 03/22/11
Putouts: 2, Old Dominion, 03-09-10
Assists: 3, Virginia Tech, 03/22/11
Runners CS: 1, MANHATTAN, 03-20-10; at Winthrop, 05-22-10
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NIGGLI, John
Year
2011
TOTAL
era
w-l
app
gs
cg sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
2 .9 8
2 .9 8
4-2
4-2
10
10
8
8
1 0/1
1 0/1
0
0
57.1
57.1
46
46
21
21
19
19
11
11
25
25
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Innings pitched: 9.0, Charleston Southern, 03/19/11
Walks allowed: 2, at North Florida, 02/27/11; Charleston Southern, 03/19/11; Winthrop, 03/25/11
Strikeouts: 7, Winthrop, 03/25/11
Batters faced: 36, Winthrop, 03/25/11
Field chances: 6, Winthrop, 03/25/11
Putouts: 3, Winthrop, 03/25/11
Assists: 3, vs Monmouth, 03/11/11; Winthrop, 03/25/11
Runners CS: 1, vs Monmouth, 03/11/11; at Coastal Carolina, 04/02/11
PARMLEY, Ian
Year
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
.296
.296
32-31
32-31
125
125
24
24
37
37
3
3
1
1
0
0
11
11
14
14
19
19
16-22
16-22
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 4, at Mercer, 2/18/11
Doubles: 1, Charleston Southern, 03/20/11; at Coastal Carolina, 04/02/11; Prebyterian College, 04/17/11
Total bases: 4, at Mercer, 2/18/11
RBI: 1, 10 times
Runs scored: 2, 5 times
Walks: 2, at Maryland, 03/16/11; at VCU, 03/29/11
Struck out: 4, at North Florida, 02/25/11
Sac flies: 1, at East Carolina, 03/13/11
Sac bunts: 1, Winthrop, 03/25/11; at Coastal Carolina, 04/02/11; Prebyterian College, 04/15/11
At bats: 6, William & Mary, 03/08/11; at Maryland, 03/15/11; Winthrop, 03/26/11
Stolen bases: 2, 5 times
Caught stealing: 2, at Mercer, 2/18/11
Field chances: 6, at Coastal Carolina, 04/03/11
Putouts: 6, at Coastal Carolina, 04/03/11
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RASMUS, Casey
Year
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
.278
.278
30-30
30-30
108
108
18
18
30
30
5
5
0
0
2
2
14
14
11
11
19
19
17-18
17-18
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 3, at VCU, 03/29/11
Doubles: 1, 4 times
Home runs: 1, at North Florida, 02/26/11
Total bases: 5, at North Florida, 02/26/11
RBI: 2, at Maryland, 03/15/11; Virginia Tech, 03/22/11; James Madison, 04/06/11
Runs scored: 3, Winthrop, 03/26/11; at VCU, 03/29/11
Walks: 2, at Maryland, 03/16/11
Hit by pitch: 1, at Maryland, 03/15/11
Struck out: 2, 4 times
Sac flies: 1, at Coastal Carolina, 04/03/11; James Madison, 04/06/11
Sac bunts: 1, 5 times
At bats: 5, 5 times
Stolen bases: 3, Winthrop, 03/26/11
Caught stealing: 1, at VCU, 03/29/11
Field chances: 13, Charleston Southern, 03/18/11
Putouts: 12, Charleston Southern, 03/20/11
Assists: 6, at North Florida, 02/26/11
Runners CS: 3, at Maryland, 03/16/11
RICHARDSON, Josh
Year
2010
TOTAL
Year
2010
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
.205
.205
15-10
15-10
39
39
11
11
8
8
2
2
0
0
2
2
7
7
9
9
7
7
1-1
1-1
era
w-l
app
gs
cg sho
sv
ip
h
r
er
bb
so
4 .2 9
4 .0 5
4 .2 5
1-1
0-1
1-2
18
6
24
1
0
1
0 0/0
0 0/0
0 0/0
6
2
8
35.2
6.2
42.1
37
6
43
21
4
25
17
3
20
14
0
14
32
7
39
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 2, ST. JOHN'S, 03-12-10
Doubles: 1, DELAWARE STATE, 03-05-10; ST. JOHN'S, 03-12-10
Home runs: 1, at UNC WILMINGTON, 02-28-10; ST. JOHN'S, 03-12-10
Total bases: 6, ST. JOHN'S, 03-12-10
RBI: 1, 7 times
Runs scored: 3, ST. JOHN'S, 03-12-10
Walks: 2, at UNC Asheville, 03-27-10
Struck out: 4, ST. JOHN'S, 03-14-10
Sac flies: 1, DELAWARE STATE, 03-05-10; ST. JOHN'S, 03-13-10; GEORGE MASON, 03-30-10
Sac bunts: 1, GEORGE MASON, 03-30-10
At bats: 6, ST. JOHN'S, 03-14-10
Stolen bases: 1, at UNC WILMINGTON, 02-28-10
Innings pitched: 5.0, at Winthrop, 05-22-10
Walks allowed: 2, 5 times
Strikeouts: 4, at Mercer, 2/20/11
Batters faced: 23, at Winthrop, 05-22-10
Field chances: 9, ST. JOHN'S, 03-12-10
Putouts: 3, Old Dominion, 03-09-10; ST. JOHN'S, 03-12-10
Assists: 7, at UNC Asheville, 03-27-10
Runners CS: 1, Duke, 04-20-10; at Winthrop, 05-22-10
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Individual Career History
RICHARDSON, Justin
Year
2010
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
.328
.258
.305
30-16
15-6
45-22
64
31
95
12
5
17
21
8
29
4
3
7
0
0
0
0
2
2
15
5
20
6
4
10
7
8
15
0-0
0-0
0-0
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 3, VMI, 04-18-10
Doubles: 1, 7 times
Home runs: 2, Prebyterian College, 04/17/11
Total bases: 8, Prebyterian College, 04/17/11
RBI: 2, 5 times
Runs scored: 2, VMI, 04-18-10; at Presbyterian, 04-25-10; Prebyterian College, 04/17/11
Walks: 2, at Charleston Southern, 05-08-10
Hit by pitch: 1, 4 times
Struck out: 2, ELON, 04-13-10; at High Point, 04/10/11
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
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
.337
.310
.326
54-53
35-35
89-88
178
126
304
39
29
68
60
39
99
13
5
18
4
1
5
4
2
6
43
19
62
12
9
21
31
22
53
4-7
9-11
13-18
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 3, 6 times
Doubles: 1, 18 times
Triples: 1, 5 times
Home runs: 1, 6 times
Total bases: 6, Winthrop, 03/26/11; Gardner-Webb, 05-01-10
RBI: 4, Gardner-Webb, 05-01-10; Maryland, 05-05-10
Runs scored: 3, 4 times
Walks: 1, 21 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; Prebyterian College, 04/15/11
Sac bunts: 1, 6 times
At bats: 6, at Presbyterian, 04-25-10; at High Point, 04/10/11
Stolen bases: 2, vs Monmouth, 03/11/11; Prebyterian College, 04/15/11
Caught stealing: 1, 5 times
Field chances: 6, Prebyterian College, 04/15/11
Putouts: 6, Prebyterian College, 04/15/11
Assists: 1, Winthrop, 03/25/11; COASTAL CAROLINA, 05-14-10; VCU, 05-18-10
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SIZEMORE, Justin
Year
2010
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
.143
.236
.215
18-4
26-22
44-26
21
72
93
0
12
12
3
17
20
1
2
3
0
0
0
0
2
2
4
11
15
4
11
15
9
15
24
0-0
1-1
1-1
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 2, 6 times
Doubles: 1, DELAWARE STATE, 03-06-10; at Maryland, 03/15/11; at Mercer, 2/19/11
Home runs: 1, James Madison, 04/06/11
Total bases: 5, James Madison, 04/06/11
RBI: 3, James Madison, 04/06/11
Runs scored: 2, James Madison, 04/06/11
Walks: 2, DELAWARE STATE, 03-07-10; at East Carolina, 03/13/11
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, at Presbyterian, 04-24-10
At bats: 6, at Old Dominion, 04-06-10
Stolen bases: 1, Charleston Southern, 03/18/11
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
9 .8 2
4 .3 5
4-0
1-1
5-1
7
7
14
6
2
8
0 0/0
0 0/0
0 0/0
0
0
0
38.2
11.0
49.2
34
14
48
14
13
27
12
12
24
8
3
11
35
11
46
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
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SYPE, Dalton
Year
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
.276
.276
10-7
10-7
29
29
3
3
8
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
6
1
1
3
3
1-2
1-2
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 2, at Mercer, 2/20/11
Total bases: 2, at Mercer, 2/20/11
RBI: 1, 4 times
Runs scored: 2, at Mercer, 2/20/11
Walks: 1, at Virginia Tech, 03/02/11
Struck out: 2, at North Florida, 02/27/11
Sac flies: 1, at Mercer, 2/19/11
At bats: 5, at North Florida, 02/27/11
Caught stealing: 1, at North Florida, 02/26/11
Field chances: 12, at North Florida, 02/26/11
Putouts: 12, at North Florida, 02/26/11
Assists: 3, at Virginia Tech, 03/02/11
TAYLOR, Austin
Year
2010
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
.250
.257
.254
34-20
29-27
63-47
72
101
173
15
15
30
18
26
44
3
5
8
0
1
1
1
3
4
10
19
29
20
8
28
16
21
37
2-4
4-5
6-9
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 3, William & Mary, 03/08/11
Doubles: 1, 7 times
Triples: 1, James Madison, 04/06/11
Home runs: 1, MANHATTAN, 03-19-10; Binghamton, 03/05/11; Winthrop, 03/26/11
Total bases: 5, Binghamton, 03/05/11; Winthrop, 03/26/11; James Madison, 04/06/11
RBI: 4, Binghamton, 03/05/11; Winthrop, 03/26/11
Runs scored: 2, 5 times
Walks: 2, 7 times
Hit by pitch: 1, 6 times
Struck out: 3, Charleston Southern, 03/20/11
Sac flies: 1, at High Point, 04/10/11
Sac bunts: 1, 4 times
At bats: 5, 8 times
Stolen bases: 1, 5 times
Caught stealing: 1, DELAWARE STATE, 03-06-10; MANHATTAN, 03-21-10; Prebyterian College, 04/15/11
Field chances: 13, at Virginia Tech, 03/02/11; vs Monmouth, 03/11/11; at High Point, 04/10/11
Putouts: 13, vs Monmouth, 03/11/11; at High Point, 04/10/11
Assists: 4, Winthrop, 03/25/11
LIBERTY FLAMES BASEBALL
Individual Career History
THOMPSON, Joshua
Year
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
.087
.087
19-7
19-7
23
23
5
5
2
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
10
10
3-3
3-3
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 Coastal Carolina, 04/03/11; at Mercer, 2/20/11
Field chances: 5, at North Florida, 02/26/11
Putouts: 5, at North Florida, 02/26/11
WILLIAMS, Matt
Year
2009
2010
2011
TOTAL
avg
gp-gs
.283 54-54
.360 54-54
.375 35-35
.336 143-143
ab
r
h
2b
3b
hr
rbi
bb
so
sb-att
219
236
144
599
49
52
27
128
62
85
54
201
12
22
13
47
1
2
2
5
0
4
3
7
18
30
19
67
24
12
11
47
18
21
12
51
12-19
10-14
11-13
33-46
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Hits: 4, 4 times
Doubles: 2, 5 times
Triples: 1, 4 times
Home runs: 1, 6 times
Total bases: 8, Winthrop, 03/26/11
RBI: 5, Winthrop, 03/26/11
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, at Kennesaw State, 02-19-10; at Radford, 04-09-10; at Presbyterian, 04-24-10
Sac bunts: 1, 12 times
At bats: 6, 8 times
Stolen bases: 2, 4 times
Caught stealing: 1, 11 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