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Minnesota State University, Mankato Baseball OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE MSU BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP CLUB Dugout Chatter ISSUE 7 Baseball Office MSU, Mankato 135 Myers Fieldhouse Mankato, MN 56001 www.mnsu.edu/baseballclub or www.msumavericks.com (507) 389-2413 Florida. We had a great experience over Spring Break last year in Arizona but we were not able to schedule enough games against Division II schools in Arizona this spring, so we will be traveling to Winter Haven, FL March 7-13. The team is also looking forward to visiting Dave Whiteford in Georgia for five games in late February. The fall semester wrapped up with finals last week. Players will report back for school and practice beginning on January 12. This team will be lead by eight seniors and a strong group of underclassmen. This season we will be playing 32 conference games compared to only 20 last year. We hope that our depth at pitching will allow us to have success. The MSU baseball staff and their families want to wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year! Matt Magers Adam Christ Andy Judkins Maverick Baseball Fans, Holiday Greetings to you and your family. During this time of year we think of all that we are thankful for, and the Championship Club members are people that we certainly appreciate. Enclosed you will find a little “Christmas present” listing the conference championships that we have won at MSU, 26 in the last 40 years! Truly amazing. I have also enclosed the list of our generous friends that have invested so far this year. Thank you for supporting our student-athletes so they can fulfill their dreams. The university is continually amazed at the support we receive from our alumni and friends. Last year we had over 190 friends involved in the Championship Club and I hope you keep us in mind this time of year as your involvement is crucial to our success. We are looking forward to a great 2009. Our travels will take us to Missouri, Georgia, and Travis Taran and Chris Odegaard were selected by their teammates at the conclusion of fall practices to be captains for the 2009 season. Taran, a senior first baseman from Hermantown, MN will begin his second term as team captain. Last season he led the Mavericks in homeruns (7), and finished second in runs batted in (26), and slugging percentage (.500). A mechanical engineering major, Taran is scheduled to graduate next fall. Odegaard, a redshirt junior right-handed pitcher from Glencoe, MN was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 23 rd round of last year’s amateur draft. He led the Mavericks in ERA (2.69), wins (7), innings pitched (83.2), and strikeouts (96). His 96 strikeouts ranked third on the schools single-season list. He will graduate next May with a degree in Sport Management. Minnesota State opens the 2009 season February 20-21 with a four game series at Bolivar, MO against Southwest Baptist. Mavericks Gear Up for 2009 Season 2009 Captains Announced MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University

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M i n n e s o t a S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y, M a n k a t o B a s e b a l l

OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE MSU BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP CLUB

Dugout Chatter

ISSUE 7 December 2008

Baseball Office

MSU, Mankato

135 Myers Fieldhouse

Mankato, MN 56001

www.mnsu.edu/baseballclub or

www.msumavericks.com

(507) 389-2413

Florida. We had a great experience over Spring Break last year in Arizona but we were not able to schedule enough games against Division II schools in Arizona this spring, so we will be traveling to Winter Haven, FL March 7-13. The team is also looking forward to visiting Dave Whiteford in Georgia for five games in late February.

The fall semester wrapped up with finals last week. Players will report back for school and practice beginning on January 12. This team will be lead by eight seniors and a strong group of underclassmen. This season we will be playing 32 conference games compared to only 20 last year. We hope that our depth at pitching will allow us to have success.

The MSU baseball staff and their families want to wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

Matt Magers Adam Christ Andy Judkins

Maverick Baseball Fans,

Holiday Greetings to you and your family. During this time of year we think of all that we are thankful for, and the Championship Club members are people that we certainly appreciate.

Enclosed you will find a little “Christmas present” listing the conference championships that we have won at MSU, 26 in the last 40 years! Truly amazing.

I have also enclosed the list of our generous friends that have invested so far this year. Thank you for supporting our student-athletes so they can fulfill their dreams. The university is continually amazed at the support we receive from our alumni and friends. Last year we had over 190 friends involved in the Championship Club and I hope you keep us in mind this time of year as your involvement is crucial to our success.

We are looking forward to a great 2009. Our travels will take us to Missouri, Georgia, and

Travis Taran and Chris Odegaard were selected by their teammates at the conclusion of fall practices to be captains for the 2009 season.

Taran, a senior first baseman from Hermantown, MN will begin his second term as team captain. Last season he led the Mavericks in homeruns (7), and finished second in runs batted in (26), and slugging percentage (.500). A mechanical engineering major, Taran is scheduled to graduate next fall. Odegaard, a redshirt junior right-handed pitcher from Glencoe, MN was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 23rd round of last year’s amateur draft. He led the Mavericks in ERA (2.69), wins (7), innings pitched (83.2), and strikeouts (96). His 96 strikeouts ranked third on the schools single-season list. He will graduate next May with a degree in Sport Management. Minnesota State opens the 2009 season February 20-21 with a four game series at Bolivar, MO against Southwest Baptist. .

Mavericks Gear Up for 2009 Season

2009 Captains Announced

MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University

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Mavs Ink 5 for 2010

Committing to MSU during the NCAA early signing period were Ben Keller (Andover), Brock Lloyd (Mankato West), Matt Lutz (Centennial), Bret Mitchell (Iowa Central) and Mike Schultz (Forest Lake). The right-handed-hitting Keller has been the starting catcher for Andover High School the past two seasons. Named All-Northwest Suburban Conference as a junior, Keller hit .300 with three homers and 17 runs batted in 2008. Lloyd, a right-handed pitcher, fanned 48 batters, had a 1.89 ERA, and a 6-1 record for Mankato West in 2008. Named All-Big Nine in 2008, he also plays hockey for the Scarlets. Lutz, a right-handed pitcher, is a three-time letterwinner at Centennial High School. He was an All-Northwest Suburban Conference selection last spring. The 6-6, 215 lb., Lutz went 5-0 with 40 strike outs and a .179 ERA. Mitchell, a right-handed pitcher, from Iowa Central led the team with 18 appearances and struck out 48 batters in 39 innings last year. A 2007 Lakeville North graduate, Mitchell went 6-3 with a 1.45 ERA as a senior.

Schultz, a C/OF, hit .378 with 41 runs batted in and 14 steals en route to garnering Suburban East All-Conference honors last year in his junior season at Forest Lake High School.

Date Day Opponent Location Games Times Feb. 20 Fri Southwest Baptist Bolivar, MO 2 12:00 Feb. 21 Sat Southwest Baptist Bolivar, MO 2 11:00 Feb. 26 Thu West Georgia Carrollton, GA 2 1:00 Feb. 27 Fri West Georgia Carrollton, GA 2 1:00 Feb. 28 Sat West Georgia Carrollton, GA 1 12:00 Mar. 4 Wed Bemidji State Metrodome 2 10:00pm Mar. 7-13 Spring Break Winter Haven, FL TBD TBD Mar. 20 Fri Northern State Mankato 2 1:30 Mar. 21 Sat Northern State Mankato 2 12:00 Mar. 28 Sat Upper Iowa Mankato 2 1:30 Mar. 29 Sun Upper Iowa Mankato 2 12:00 Apr. 4 Sat Southwest MN St Marshall 2 1:30 Apr. 5 Sun Southwest MN St Marshall 2 12:00 Apr. 7 Tue. Minnesota-Duluth Mankato 2- 1:30 Apr. 10 Fri. Mary Mankato 2 2:00 Apr. 11 Sat Mary Mankato 2 1:30 Apr. 15 Wed Minnesota-Duluth Duluth 2 1:30 Apr. 22 Wed Conc.-St. Paul St. Paul 2 1:30 Apr. 25 Fri Wayne State Wayne, NE 2 12:00 Apr. 26 Sat Wayne State Wayne, NE 2 1:30 Apr. 29 Wed Conc.-St. Paul Mankato 2 2:00 May. 2 Sat St. Cloud St. Cloud 2 5:00 May. 3 Sun St. Cloud St. Cloud 2 1:00 May. 4 Mon Bethany Gaylord 1 - 9in. 7:00 May 7-9 NSIC Tournament St. Cloud

May 14-17 NCAA Regional May 23-30 NCAA Finals

2009 Minnesota State Schedule

MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University

Maverick Winter Baseball Camps The Maverick Baseball staff and team will hold its annual Winter Hitters/Pitchers Camps on January 18, 25, and February 8. The camp is structured to provide individuals in-depth instruction and analysis on hitting and/or pitching. March 15 a Prospect Camp will be offered for individuals between the ages of 16-18 years of age. The camp is structured to provide prospective athletes an opportunity to be evaluated in different areas of the game. For more information or to register for the camps please check the MSU website (www.msumavericks.com/baseballcamps) or call the baseball office at 507-389-2689.