2010 Recruit: Dillon Everett, SS

Dillon Everett, SS
5'11", 185 LB; S/R
Horizon, AZ


2009: .333 Avg, 27 GP, 90 AB, 23 R, 30 H, 19 RBI, 7 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR, 16 BB, 14 K, .434 OBP, .544 SLG%, 4 SB

• USA Baseball 2009 Mountain West National Team

• 1st team All-5A II Pima Region

• Arizona ‘92’s National Team Identification Series in Salt Lake City

■ Perfect Game Scouting Report:

Dillon Everett is a 2010 MIF with a 5'11'', 180 lb. frame from Scottsdale, AZ who attends Horizon. Strong athletic build, well-developed, switch-hitter, RH-strength in swing, balanced, quiet hitting approach, bat has some juice, LH-smooth swing, barrels the ball up well, ball jumps off the bat, stays inside the ball, good raw power, hammered ball to the fence during a game, runs well, 7.02 sixty, short clean arm action in the field, good range, solid actions, strong student, good all-around player.

■ From AZTeenMagazine (September 2007):

Although the youngest of this group, Dillon Everett hasn't let his age stop him. In fact, Everett left our overnight photo shoot to go tend to his baseball duties, catching absolutely zero sleep the night before. As shortstop on his Horizon High’s varsity squad as well as the Angel Scout Team, which is basically a stepping stone to playing in the major leagues, Dillon doesn’t see baseball as simply a pastime.

“I love everything about the game. Not only is it exciting, but it is a game that forces me to stay focused and pay attention," he says.

Dillon’s secret for baseball success and carrying a 4.25 GPA is not as obvious as one might think: “Stay close with your family.” Dillon plans to attend college to earn a degree in business and pursuit of a career as a professional baseball player.

Along his path, Dillon is always strengthened and inspired by his love for God. He is an active member at Living Stream Church and is in regular attendance with his family. What separates him from the masses is that he doesn’t care what others think and can make his decisions on his own. Some lasting advice this All-American poster child has for azTeen readers: “Make good choices, be patient, and do the right thing because it always pays off in the end, no matter how long it takes.”

2013 Roster: An Early Look

Updated 7/18/12

This is my best projection at this point of the Fall Roster for the Missouri Tigers, based on those remaining on the roster after Senior and Draftee departures, plus the list of recruits we have at this point.

Three recruits were drafted this week. At this point we still don't know whether any or all of those three will go pro or come to Mizzou.  [Trrip note, 6/13/12:  Bralin Jackson and Hunter Haynes have both signed pro contracts] They are marked with an asterisk on the list below.  Blake Brown, Eric Garcia and Blake Holovach were all drafted and all have signed pro contracts.

For more information about the incoming recruits, see our posts labeled Recruiting.

As happens every year, some players will not be returning to the Tigers next year. I'm told that list this year includes Landon Lucansky, Drew Carlile, Jeff Cline and Brett Thomas .

[Trrip note, 6/15/12:  I've learned that IF Paxton Delagarza has chosen to go the JuCo route and will not be coming to Mizzou]

Also there will undoubtedly be additional newcomers that I don't know about yet, or who haven't even been signed yet. There are always a few.

And if I've left somebody off (I about always do), please send me an e-mail and let me know:  simmonsfield@hotmail.com

Newcomers are in BOLD

Alphabetical List

Sr. RHP Eric Anderson
Sr. LHP Kyle Barbeck
Jr. OF Sal Belfonte
Jr. LHP Kenny Burton
Sr. C Justin Byrd
Sr. OF Brannon Champagne
Fr. IF Paxton De La Garza
Jr. IF Dillon Everett
Fr. RHP Peter Fairbanks
Fr. RHP Matt Garringer
Fr. RHP Gerrion Grim
So. RHP Brett Graves
Jr. LHP Dane Gronewald
Fr. LHP Hunter Haynes *
So. LHP Tyler House
So. C/OF Jake Ivory
Fr. OF Bralin Jackson *
Fr. C Eric Kroupa
Jr. IF Mike McGraw
So. RHP John Miles
So. IF Nick Moore
So. IF Case Munson
Sr. OF Dane Opel
Fr. RHP Ryan Phillips
So. RHP Brandon Platts
So. C Patrick Quintanilla
Fr. RHP Alec Rash
Jr. IF Shane Segovia
Sr. C/1B Scott Sommerfeld
Sr. IF Gavin Stark
Jr. RHP/1B Keaton Steele
Fr. LHP Austin Tribby
Fr. OF Sean Ullrich
Jr. LHP Jake Walsh
So. RHP Ryan Yuengel
Jr. LHP Rob Zastryzny

By Position

Sr. RHP Eric Anderson
Fr. RHP Peter Fairbanks
Fr. RHP Matt Garringer
Fr. RHP Gerrion Grim
So. RHP Brett Graves
So. RHP John Miles
Fr. RHP Ryan Phillips
So. RHP Brandon Platts
Fr. RHP Alec Rash
Jr. RHP Keaton Steele
So. RHP Ryan Yuengel

Sr. LHP Kyle Barbeck
Jr. LHP Kenny Burton
Jr. LHP Dane Gronewald
Fr. LHP Hunter Haynes *
So. LHP Tyler House
Fr. LHP Austin Tribby
Jr. LHP Jake Walsh
Jr. LHP Rob Zastryzny

Sr. C Justin Byrd
So. C/OF Jake Ivory
Fr. C Eric Kroupa
So. C Patrick Quintanilla
Sr. C/1B Scott Sommerfeld

Fr. IF Paxton De La Garza
Jr. IF Dillon Everett
Jr. IF Mike McGraw
So. IF Nick Moore
So. IF Case Munson
Jr. IF Shane Segovia
Sr. C/1B Scott Sommerfeld
Sr. IF Gavin Stark
Jr. 1B Keaton Steele

Jr. OF Sal Belfonte
Sr. OF Brannon Champagne
So. C/OF Jake Ivory
Fr. OF Bralin Jackson *
Sr. OF Dane Opel
Fr. OF Sean Ullrich

Possible starting line-up (based on 2012 playing time and performance)

C Patrick Quintanilla
1B Mike McGraw
2B Nick Moore
SS Dillon Everett
3B Case Munson
LF Dane Opel
CF Brannon Champagne
RF Sal Belfonte
DH Scott Sommerfeld

Weekend rotation:
LHP Rob Zastryzny
RHP John Miles
RHP Brett Graves

Closer:
LHP Jake Walsh

Of course, it won't end up that way.  The Tigers have lost their starting catcher, first baseman, shortstop, third baseman, and an outfielder, plus one of their weekend starters and a long reliever and closer.  Lots of open positions with plenty of candidates fighting to earn the starting jobs.

2013 Mizzou Baseball Preview: Position Players

"The Tigers will jump into the SEC fray with a lot of questions in the 2013 season – not always the best predicament to be in when going into a monster conference like the SEC. But they’ll lose two starting pitchers from the weekend rotation and their strength up the middle in catcher Ben Turner, SS Eric Garcia and CF Blake Brown." (Eric Sorenson, College Baseball Today)

Out At Home by Fletcher Ransom 1905

You'd think College Baseball experts who write pre-season previews wouldn't pay so much attention to who has left a team and pay more attention to who is stepping up to take their place. That is the nature of college baseball,after all. I suspect it's because they're trying to preview all 298 D-I teams and there's no way they can know all that much about all the new and up-and-coming players for all those teams. So we'll give 'em a break.

And we'll give 'em what they need to know. What does the 2013 version of Mizzou Baseball look like?

Actually, I'm pretty sure that at this point even the coaching staff doesn't know for sure what the regular starting lineup is going to look like.  Dane Opel, Scott Sommerfeld, Dillon Everett, and Kendall Keeton appear to be sure bets as starters - although the specific positions they'll play may still be open to question.  Shane Segovia is supposed to be in that sure-bet list, but he's nursing an injured hamstring.

Here at SimmonsField.com we've been reading the tea leaves, sifting through the flotsam and jetsam that washes up on the shores of Google and Twitter, in search of clues.  It's kind of like putting together a puzzle without the picture on the box cover.

But, best as we can figure, here's what the team will look like in 2013.  Maybe.

CATCHER

Dylan Kelly

For the most part the battle for the starting job has been between sophomore Patrick Quintanilla (Ben Turner's chief backup in 2012), sophomore Jake Ivory, and an junior Dylan Kelly (a JuCo transfer from Georgia). As opening day gets closer, the Tribune says Kelly and Ivory will both get plenty of opportunities to start early in the season, while KBIA says Quintanilla and Kelly will share the job. The 2013 Mizzou Baseball Media Guide says, "After fall ball, junior Dylan Kelly appears to be the top option for the Tigres at the backstop as he is a lefty with plus tools both as a hitter and defender."

As always, though, whoever is the most consistent both in productive offense, behind-the-plate defense, and pitcher-handling will likely win out as the chief starter. Senior Justin Byrd appears to be the #4 catcher at this point.

Gone: Ben Turner

INFIELD

Junior Dillon Everett is the only returning regular starter from the 2012 infield.  Everett had a great fall and will almost certainly anchor the infield at 2nd base.

Junior Shane Segovia (JuCo transfer from Texas) has impressed everyone with his bat and with his glove, and was tabbed by Tim Jamieson as "hands down" a guy who will be a starter, either at third or shortstop. Unfortunately, Segovia pulled a hamstring just two weeks before opening day, and will likely be delayed in being put into the active lineup.
Steele will play first or third for the Tigers, but with the Feb. 15 season opener looming, the infield competition has become a bit muddled. Shane Segovia, penciled in as the starting shortstop, has a pulled hamstring and is questionable for opening weekend.

Junior Keaton Steele (the MVP of the 2012 Junior College World Series) is expected to be a starter at either 1st or 3rd.

Another JuCo Junior, Kendall Keeton, and Seniors Mike McGraw and  Gavin Stark will also likely get time in the starting infield early on, at least until Segovia returns and someone becomes the 5th wheel.

Freshman Josh Lester, another Georgia product who has gotten the attention of the coaching staff, could take advantage of some early playing time in the absence of Segovia, and earn himself a more permanent role on the left side of the infield.

Sophomore middle infielder Nick Moore may also get some innings off the bench.  A pair of infielders-turned-outfielders, Senior Scott Sommerfeld and Sophomore Case Munson, could move in to help out if needed.

Gone: 1B Andreas Plackis, 3B Conner Mach, SS Eric Garcia, IF Landon Lucansky (transferred to Creighton).

OUTFIELD

Seniors Dane Opel and Scott Sommerfeld are the two names being talked about the most as sure bets in the outfield. Sophomore Case Munson has been shifted into to the outfield and seems to be competing with Sophomore JuCo transfer Logan Pearson for the third starting spot at this point. Juniors Sal Belfonte and Brannon Champagne, and Freshman Sean Ullrich round out the OF depth chart and add to the competition for the daily starts. The Designated of the Day will likely be chosen from whoever has the hot bat among the outfielders not starting on that particular day.

Gone: Blake Brown

Roster Cuts pending:  At the First Pitch Celebration on Saturday 38 players were introduced.  This weekend there were 38 players on the Tiger roster posted at mutigers.com.  According to the NCAA Division I Manual, the roster limit for Baseball is 35.  This limit has to be reached by the day before beginning of regular season play.

Tucson Regional: Wild Ride on the Road to Omaha

"There comes a time when all the cosmic tumblers have clicked into place — and the universe opens itself up for a few seconds to show you what’s possible."  (quote from Field of Dreams)

It was more like a nightmare for Tiger Baseball as the Arizona Wildcats' offensive explosion (20 hits) gave them a 15-3 victory last night. In the earlier game Louisville squeaked out a win against New Mexico State 3-2.

SCHEDULE

Saturday, June 2
Game 3: Game 1 New Mexico State vs. Missouri - elimination game (ESPNU/ESPN3, 6 p.m.)
Game 4: Game 1 Louisville vs. Arizona (ESPNU/ESPN3, 10 p.m.)

Sunday, June 3
Game 5: Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 loser - elimination game (ESPN3, 6 p.m.)
Game 6: Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner (ESPN3, 10 p.m.)

Monday, June 4
Game 7: Game 6 winner vs. Game 6 loser (ESPNU/ESPN3, 6 p.m.) (if necessary)

WORD ON THE TWEET

@MUTigersBaseball: Here's a shocker, Arizona native Dillon Everett got the loudest applause as #Mizzou was announced here at Zona.

@ChasingOmaha: Blake Brown is a homer and single away from the cycle. It's only the 2nd inning. #Mizzou

@efrey14: So pumped! Just got #ktgr radio on the bus back to mobile! Tuned in to @Hunter_Mense and @TexLittleSS let's go @MUTigerBaseball

@MUTigersBaseball: Dillon Everett just locked up the No. 2 play on Sportscenter tonight. I'm guessing Santana will be No. 1

@uberscholar: Can #Mizzou chop its way to 7 runs, too?

@MUTigersBaseball: The nine runs given up for the Tigers are their most since April 7 against Baylor (12 total).

@MZUMAT: Mizzou probably won't win this game, but it's better than being kansas.

@ACastilloCockrm: #mizzou CF Blake Brown has gotten onbase ever AB tonight. 3b, 2b, 2 bbs. Could be a nice draft pick for mlb team come Monday. #mlbdraft #cws

@bmweiss18: Tigers give up 15 for the second time this season, last time was against Indiana State when Mizzou lost 15-1.

ELSEWHERE IN NCAA REGIONALS

It was a wild night on the first day of the NCAA Regionals.

• In the Gainesville Regional, 1-seed Florida's Jonathan Crawford threw a no-hitter for the 4-0 win against 4-seed Bethune-Cookman.  7th in NCAA post-season history, first since 1991.  Crawford is the Gators' #3 starter.  
• On the same night, Johan Santana of the New York Mets threw a no-hitter against the Cardinals.
  
• In the Gary Regional, 2-seed Kentucky and 3-seed Kent State took a 5-5 tie into the 18th inning before Kent State finally scored.  And then Kentucky scored, sending it to the 19th inning tied 6-6.  
• The game finally end in the 21st inning after 6 hours and 37 minutes, Kent State 7, Kentucky 6
• @ChrisWebb on Twitter: Did Kentucky really lose? Idk, they were outside in Gary for 6.5 hours and nobody was robbed nor stabbed. That's a W in the game of life IMO
  
• A big upset at the Waco Regional:  1-seed Baylor lost to 4-seed Oral Roberts. 

Mizzou Baseball Projected 2012 Roster

This is my best projection at this point of the Fall Roster for the Missouri Tigers, based on those remaining on the roster after Senior and Draftee departures, plus the list of recruits we have at this point.

Three recruits and two MU Juniors were drafted this week. Matt Stites has already signed with the San Diego Padres, but I've included Conner Mach on this roster until we hear whether he'll be a Tiger or a Yankee next year. We'll have to wait and see about the 3 drafted recruits, though. RHP Jeff Soptic has signed with the White Sox, but the ultimate destination of Platts and Graves won't be absolutely certain until the signing deadline of August 14th.

For more information about the incoming recruits, see our posts labeled Recruiting.

Newcomers in BOLD

Alphabetical List

• Eric Anderson, RHP (JR)
• Kyle Barbeck, LHP (JR)

• Sal Belfonte, OF (SO)
• Blake Brown, OF (JR)
• Jake Busiek, LHP (FR)
• Justin Byrd, C (JR)
• Drew Carlile, C (SO)
• Brian Carr, LHP (SR)
• Brannon Champagne, OF (JR)
• Jeff Cline, RHP (JR)
• Ryan Clubb, RHP (SR)
• Jeff Emens, RHP (SR)
• Ian Ekery, LHP (RS-FR)
• Dillon Everett, IF (SO)
• Eric Garcia, IF (JR)
• Ryan Gebhart, OF (SR)
• Brett Graves, RHP (FR) ??

• Blake Holovac, LHP (JR)
• Tyler House, RHP (FR)
• James Hudelson, RHP (SR)
• Jake Ivory, C/OF (FR)
• CJ Jarvis, IF (SO)
• Matt Linderer, RHP (SO)

• Landon Lucansky, IF
• Conner Mach, OF/IF (SR) ??
• John Miles, RHP (FR)
• Nick Moore, IF (FR)

• Case Munson, IF (FR)
• Dane Opel, OF (JR)
• Andreas Plackis, C (JR)
• Brandon Platts, RHP (FR) ??
• Patrick Quintanilla, C (FR)
• Dusty Ross, RHP (SR)
• Scott Sommerfeld, C/1B (JR)
• Gavin Stark, 1B (JR)
• Brett Thomas, RHP/SS (FR)
• Ben Turner, C (SR)
• Ryan Yuengel, RHP (SO)
• Rob Zastryzny, LHP (SO)

Sorted by Position

Pitchers

• Eric Anderson, RHP (JR)
• Kyle Barbeck, LHP (JR)

• Jake Busiek, LHP (FR)

• Brian Carr, LHP (SR)

• Jeff Cline, RHP (JR)
• Ryan Clubb, RHP (SR)
• Jeff Emens, RHP (SR)
• Ian Ekery, LHP (RS-FR)

• Brett Graves, RHP (FR)

• Blake Holovac, LHP (JR)

• Tyler House, RHP (FR)
• James Hudelson, RHP (SR)

• Matt Linderer, RHP (SO)

• John Miles, RHP (FR)

• Brandon Platts, RHP (FR)

• Dusty Ross, RHP (SR)

• Brett Thomas, RHP/SS (FR)

• Ryan Yuengel, RHP (SO)
• Rob Zastryzny, LHP (SO)

Outfield

• Sal Belfonte, OF (SO)
• Blake Brown, OF (JR)

• Brannon Champagne, OF (JR)

• Ryan Gebhart, OF (SR)

• Jake Ivory, C/OF (FR)

• Conner Mach, OF/IF (SR)

• Dane Opel, OF (JR)

Infield

• Dillon Everett, IF (SO)

• Eric Garcia, IF (JR)

• CJ Jarvis, IF (SO)

• Conner Mach, OF/IF (SR)

• Landon Lucansky, IF

• Nick Moore, IF (FR)

• Case Munson, IF (FR)

• Scott Sommerfeld, C/1B (JR)

• Gavin Stark, 1B (JR)

• Brett Thomas, RHP/SS (FR)

Catchers

• Justin Byrd, C (JR)
• Drew Carlile, C (SO)

• Jake Ivory, C/OF (FR)

•

Andreas Plackis, C (JR)

• Patrick Quintanilla, C (FR)

• Scott Sommerfeld, C/1B (JR)

• Ben Turner, C (SR)

There may be others who will be added to the Fall roster, and there may be some of these players who do not return for Fall Practice or for the 2012 season. I've also not included some uperclassmen who didn't make the team in 2011 but still have eligibility left, so it's possible one or more of those REDs will come back and contribute in 2012.

UPDATE, 6/10/2011: I have learned that Jeff Lusardi and Myles Smith will not be returning to the Tigers.

If you have information about MU Recruits or Departures from the team - or if I inadvertently left someone off the list - send me an e-mail at simmonsfield@hotmail.com

Mizzou Baseball Fall Roster 2011

NOTE: This roster is almost certainly inaccurate and incomplete. It's merely our understanding at this point of who is back, who is gone, who is new. If you have more information about specific players who are coming or going, drop me a line at simmonsfield@hotmail.com

GONE

♦ Departed seniors: Ryan Ampleman, Brad Buehler, Kelly Fick, Jesse Santo, Jeff Scardino, Jonah Schmidt, Andrew Thigpen

♦ Drafted and signed: Zach Hardoin, Phil McCormick, Matt Stites

♦ Transfers:

• Confirmed: Ian Ekery is transferring to Central Arizona College
  
  
• Confirmed: Brian Carr is transferring to William Woods University
  
  
• Rumored: James Hudelson is transferring to a different Missouri school
  
  
• Rumored: Matt Linderer is transferring to St. Louis Community College.
  
  
• Rumored: Ryan Gebhart graduated from MU, but still has 1 year of eligibility remaining. Word is he may be continuing his education - and his baseball career - elsewhere.
  
  
• Confirmed: Myles Smith is transferring to Miami Dade College, which competes in the NJCAA. The Sharks have a reputation as a successful baseball program
  
  

NEW INCOMING PLAYERS

• Kyle Barbeck, LHP (JR)
• Jake Busiek, LHP (FR)
• Justin Byrd, C (JR)
• Jeff Cline, RHP (JR)
• Brett Graves, RHP (FR) - Drafted by Cardinals, did not sign
• Blake Holovach, LHP (JR)
• Tyler House, RHP (FR)
• Jake Ivory, C/OF (FR)
• Landon Lucansky, IF (FR)
• Mike McGraw, SS/RHP (JR)
• John Miles, RHP (FR)
• Nick Moore, IF (FR)
• Case Munson, IF (FR)
• Brandon Platts, RHP (FR) - Drafted by Pirates, did not sign
• Patrick Quintanilla, C (FR)
• Gavin Stark, 1B (JR)
• Brett Thomas, RHP/SS (FR)

RETURNING PLAYERS

• Eric Anderson, RHP (JR)
• Sal Belfonte, OF (SO)
• Blake Brown, OF (JR)
• Drew Carlile, C (SO)
• Brannon Champagne, OF (JR)
• Ryan Clubb, RHP (SR)
• Jeff Emens, RHP (SR)
• Dillon Everett, IF (SO)
• Eric Garcia, IF (JR)
• CJ Jarvis, IF (SO)
• Conner Mach, OF/IF (SR) - Drafted by Yankees but did not sign
• Dane Opel, OF (JR)
• Andreas Plackis, C (JR)
• Dusty Ross, RHP (SR)
• Scott Sommerfeld, C/1B (JR)
• Ben Turner, C (SR)
• Ryan Yuengel, RHP (SO)
• Rob Zastryzny, LHP (SO)

BY POSITION:

Pitching

• Jake Busiek, LHP (FR)
• Jeff Cline, RHP (JR)
• Brett Graves, RHP (FR)
• Blake Holovach, LHP (JR)
• Tyler House, RHP (FR)
• Landon Lucansky, IF
• Mike McGraw, RHP (JR)
• John Miles, RHP (FR)
• Brandon Platts, RHP (FR)
• Brett Thomas, RHP/SS (FR)
• Rob Zastryzny, LHP (SO)
• Eric Anderson, RHP (JR)
• Kyle Barbeck, LHP (JR)
• Ryan Clubb, RHP (SR)
• Jeff Emens, RHP (SR)
• Dusty Ross, RHP (SR)

Outfield

• Jake Ivory, C/OF (FR)
• Sal Belfonte, OF (SO)
• Blake Brown, OF (JR)
• Brannon Champagne, OF (JR)
• Dane Opel, OF (JR)
• Conner Mach, OF/IF (SR)

Infield

• Landon Lucansky, IF (FR)
• Mike McGraw, SS (JR)
• Nick Moore, IF (FR)
• Case Munson, IF (FR)
• Brett Thomas, RHP/SS (FR)
• Dillon Everett, IF (SO)
• CJ Jarvis, IF (SO)
• Eric Garcia, IF (JR)
• Scott Sommerfeld, C/1B (JR)
• Gavin Stark, IF (JR)
• Conner Mach, OF/IF (SR)

Catchers

• Jake Ivory, C/OF (FR)
• Patrick Quintanilla, C (FR)
• Drew Carlile, C (SO)
• Andreas Plackis, C (JR)
• Justin Byrd, C (JR)
• Scott Sommerfeld, C/1B (JR)
• Ben Turner, C (SR)

Who's on First: PAC-Men

The Tigers' 2012 Fall Roster includes five players recruited from PAC 12 Country:

Eric Anderson

♦ Senior RHP Eric Anderson, Mountain Vista HS, Highlands Ranch, Colorado

• Anderson is unlikely to see any playing time in 2013.  He underwent Tommy John surgery toward the end of the 2012 season.  While recovery times for that surgery have been shortened by advances in the technology, it's unlikely he'll be ready for in-game innings until well into the season.  If that's the case, he and the coaches may decide it would be better to slow down his rehab and aim for a full season in 2014, rather than a risky hurry-up partial season in 2013.
• 2012 Stats:  0-3, 4.44 ERA in 4 games, 4 appearances, 24.1 IP; 30 H, 12 R, 12 ER, 3 BB, 16 SO, 1 HR, OPP BA .313

Justin Byrd

♦ Junior (redshirt) C Justin Byrd, Littleton, CO (by way of Green River Community College, Auburn, WA)

• Byrd did not play in 2012
• Came to Missouri from Green River Community College
• Byrd will cempete with several catchers for playing time

Dillon Everett

♦ Sophomore INF Dillon Everett, Horizon HS, Phoenix, Arizona

• Everett goes into the practice season as the front-runner for the 2B starting job.
• 2012 Stats: .215 BA (42-for-195), 34 R, 5 2B, 1 3B, 19 RBI, .251 SLG%, 21 BB, 15 HBP, 25 SO, .336 OB%, 2/4 SB
• Everett spent his summer playing for the San Diego Force
  
  
  

♦ Freshman INF Jonathan Meyer, Mountain Ridge HS, Phoenix, Arizona

• 6'0", 185 lb, L/R
• Meyer is a middle infielder who will be working to find playing time in a crowded field
• 2012 Stats:  .358 BA (29-for-81), 26 R, 17 RBI, 10 2B, 4 3B, 3 HR, 14 BB, 10 K, 2 HBP, .464 OBP, .691 SLG, 9/11 SB
• Meyer had previously been committed to attend Glendale Community College before switching to Mizzou

Matt Garringer

♦ Freshman RHP Matt Garringer, Valley Vista HS, Surprise, Arizona

• 2012 Stats:  3.47 ERA, 5-0, 11 AP, 42.1 IP, 46 H, 23 R, 21 ER, 22 BB, 33 SO, 1 HR, .274 Opp BA, 1 WP, 11 HBP, 10 SB
• Baseball players make history at Surprise Valley Vista High School (AZCentral.com)

A Tip of the Cap 2012: And the Winner is . . .

On the final day of our 2012 Tip of the Cap series, we take note of some of the special achievements by players, fans and others involved with the Tigers' 2012 season.

The Ian Kinsler Base Cadet Award

The nimble Ben Turner

For the first time in years there was no one player who stands out in my mind as being a true "base cadet" on the basepaths.  Sure, there were players who got caught between bases, but you never really know whether that was their fault or if the batter didn't come through on a called play.  Even the time Jake Ivory was inserted as a pinch runner and almost immediately got himself caught in a rundown between first and third - even that wasn't extraordinary.

And while the biggest base running blunder of the year was probably the full-speed-ahead charge toward home by Andreas Plackis in the season's final game, I think I'd have to give that award to Coach J.

So this year we're awarding the coveted honor to the Tiger who was without a doubt the most entertaining base-runner on the team:  Ben Turner.  The 6'4" catcher runs somewhat better than most catchers, but the sight of him lumbering around the bases at full speed would be enough to make any infielder or catcher think twice about getting in his way.  Kind of like trying to reason with a stampeding rhinoceros.

So here's a tip of the cap to "Big Ben", less of a Porsche and more of a Hummer on the basepaths.

Black & Gold Glove

I could go the easy route and pick Blake Brown for this one: 1 error in 59 games.  He's surely deserving.

But I doubt even Blake will blame me for choosing instead the player who is now playing with him in the Atlanta Braves organization:  Eric Garcia. The Tiger player with the most errors on the season: 22.

Garcia started at shortstop in every game of the season from Auburn through Tucson.  In the first 22 games, he piled up an incredible 13 errors.  Much of that was played out during the long March home stand, in front of the home town crowd.  That fumbling streak stuck in the minds of many fans, who remember only the missed grounders, the overthrown balls past first base.

But starting with the two games against Central Arkansas, and carrying on through the bulk of the Big 12 season, Garcia was a different man.  (See Garcia uses glove, bat to lead MU Baseball, Columbia Tribune)  He made some amazing plays so deep you'd have thought he was the left fielder.  And no one who was at the 2nd game of the Tigers' sweep of Kansas State will forget the incredible grab-and-flip play behind second base (see video below).

He did make another 9 errors . . . in 39 games.  But for a college shortstop and the most demanding position on the field, that's a great achievement.

Garcia's glove work in the Big 12 Tournament was as impressive as his .500 batting average, and probably went a long way to getting the attention of the scouts and boosting his draft ranking a bit higher.

So here's a Tip of the Cap and a Black & Gold Glove to Eric Garcia, the Tiger player with the most errors.

Jay Bell Award

This award is given annually to the player who achieves the greatest success against the Kansas Jayhawks, named in honor a former Tiger pitcher who mowed down the KU batters during a mid-week game back in the 90s.

Dane Opel (#47) and teammates

The final conference match-up between Missouri and Kansas turned into a depressing experience for the first two games, as the Mizzou offense picked a poor time to be "off again" rather than "on again".  They did salvage Game 3, though, which was billed as the final match-up between the two Big 12 rivals.

Except it wasn't.  MU and KU met again in the semi-final game of the Big 12 Tournament.  OF Dane Opel led the Tigers' charge, going 3-for-5 with 5 RBI and 3 runs scored.  He lacked just a home run in a shot at hitting for the cycle.

Dane earned the Jay Bell Award for that performance, but especially for driving the nail in the coffin of the rivalry, scoring the final run that put the Tigers up 12-2, run-ruling the Jayhawks.

John McKee HBP Award

Dillon Everett got himself hit 15 times in 2012, accounting for over 17% of the team's 86 HBPs.   Missouri led the Big 12 in offensive HBPs.

An example of the value of an HBP came in the March 9th game against Charlotte, when the Tigers racked up 5 HBP.   In the second inning, Dillon Everett reached base with one out after getting hit by a pitch, then stole second on the following pitch. Everett reached third on Brown's groundout to the left side, and Champagne walked to put runners on the corners with two outs. Mach's single to center scored Everett

Mark Alexander Phoenix Award

A year ago in my 2011 Tip of the Cap series, Jake Walsh's picture was prominently featured, sitting with some of his fellow former Tiger players, holding up the tradition of the "Simmons Savages" heckling group. Apparently, between opportunities to sit in Taylor Stadium's Section B and laugh at the Tiers' opponents, Walsh was dominating opponents as a member of the Missouri Club Team.  So much so that when he convinced Tim Jamieson and the MU coaching staff to give him a tryout, they were impressed by his newfound discipline and improved "stuff".

Walsh went on to post the third best ERA on the team, 3.44, and led the team in appearances on the way to a  2-3 record with 8 saves.  He had the 2nd best opponents' batting average at .240.

Read the details of Jake's comeback at Missouri Student Athlete Spotlight: Jake Walsh (Big12Sports.com)

Here's a hearty tip of the cap to the Cinderella Man, Jake Walsh.

Stand By Your Son Award

I have to tip my cap to all the parents of the Tiger ballplayers.  They go to the games, they support their sons, they talk proudly about them with a light in their eyes that has been burning for 18+ years.    Dave and Regina Mach have been driving to Columbia and following their sons, Kyle and Conner, around the country for more than half a decade.  Elwood and Robin Brown, along with others, have been organizing tailgates and picnics and other events to support not only their son, but the Mizzou Baseball program.

But the parents who stand out in my mind are Tim and Sheryl Clubb.  They've been showing up at Ryan's ballgames for four years now, faithfully.  Even over the past two years, when they knew very well that it was a near certainty that their son would not be playing, they have been there week after week, supporting him and cheering on his team.

Here's a Tip if the Cap to the Clubbs, and to all the parents who have given so much to their sons.

Superfan Award

Brandon Weiss and Gracie Duggan, spurred on by Baseball SID Shawn Davis, created a new student fan group for MU Baseball, Tigers on Deck.  Here's a tip of the cap for their efforts and strong hopes taht they will continue to develop the program leading up to the Tigers' first SEC season.

"by a landslide"

The day after the final home game, Brandon tweeted the following "Non-Important Baseball Team Superlatives":

Best walk-up (batters): 1) Scott Sommerfeld 2) Blake Brown 3) Ben Turner

Best walk-up (pitchers): 1) Jake Walsh 2) John Miles 3) Dusty Ross 4) Jeff Emens 5) Rob Z. Solid showing from pitching staff.

Worst walk-up (batters): 1) Patrick Quintanilla 2) Dane Opel 3) Decades Weekend (all of them were bad, considering what could have been)

Worst walk-up (pitchers): All solid, but have to go with Ryan Yuengel for a two-year-old song that lacks creativity.

Worst Headshot: 1) Ben Turner (by a landslide), 2) Nick Moore. Everyone else looked like a real headshot.

Most Memorable Game

I already talked about the run-rule drubbing of the Jayhawks above, so instead I'll recall a game much earlier in the season that had all the drama, action, and occasional slapstick humor that any sports fan could ask for. 

The Charlotte 49ers came to Taylor Stadium on a chilly Friday night (March 9th).  The Tigers were ready to avenge the arrogant running up of the score by the 49ers a year ago.

Eric Anderson started the game, but he left in 5th with an elbow problem (the beginning of the end for EA's season).

Jeff Emens took over, pitched through to the 9th, giving up just 4 hits and a single run.  At one point a ball was hit like rocket back to the mound.  Emens dropped his glove hand down behind him and the ball hit the glove and dropped to the mound.  Emens calmly picked it up and threw the runner out at 1st.

The whole game was a comedy of errors by the 49ers (4 official, several more not classified as an error).  More than one 49er ended up on the ground due to collisions or missteps on the basepaths.

Ben Turner had a memorable, albeit painful, game.  At one point a batter hits a short dink in front of the plate and runs into Ben Turner, the immovable force. Turner threw out the runer going from 1st to 2nd, and the ump called out the batter for interfering with Ben's right to field and throw the ball.

Another batter overswung (overswang?  overswinged?) and lost hold of the bat, which went spinning into Turner, hitting him in the face and body.  Ben shook it off and got back behind the plate.

Just a minute or so later, a runner coming from third came in hard to the plate and bowled Turner over.  Ben tagged him out.

The Tigers won, 10-4, and went on to sweep the series.

Most Memorable Defensive Play

Many of the Tigers made great plays in 2012 (see Eric Garcia's above), but only one of them ended up on ESPN SportsCenter's Top 10 Plays.   First baseman Gavin Stark, in the seventh inning of the Tigers' 4-1 victory over Oklahoma State, chased after a foul ball into foul territory and flipped head over heels into the dugout while making the catch for the out. That earned him the No. 5 spot on SportsCenter's Top 10 plays that night.

TAKE TWO: MU first baseman earns his 15 minutes of fame (Columbia Tribune)

"We were all going crazy. I was on the phone with my mom," Stark said. "The first thing she asked was if my teeth were OK."

Roommate Turner was not among the crowd.

"I went to bed," the senior said. "He said, 'Dude, I'm going to be on "SportsCenter." ' I was like, 'I'm going to bed, dude.' "

Junior outfielder Brannon Champagne got his own dig in.

"I said, 'Way to make "SportsCenter." Way to make the Top 10. But you didn't have to jump.' It was awesome, though," he said.

Pwned 

Michael Wacha, Texas A&M's #1 pitcher, was drafted by the At. Louis Cardinals in the 1st round, the 19th overall pick.  It's a good pick for the Cards.  Wacha had an impressive 2.06 ERA on the season. 

On the other hand, in the two times Wacha faced the the Tigers, back on March 30th for 6.1 innings and then again at the Big 12 Tournament for 7 innings, he limped away with a 5.50 ERA

Worst Ballpark

It's a toss-up between the second place the Tigers played in 2012 vs. the last place they played.

Back on the second weekend of the year, the Tigers traveled to the University of San Francisco and Benedetti Diamond, a ballpark without field lights, with an off-center press box, and with the surrounding neighborhood so close the entire field was surrounded with high fences like acage match.  See some pictures HERE.

But that ballpark seemed absolutely hospitable compared to the brand spanking new Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, with a playing surface as hard as rock.  The Arizona Wildcats had spent all season long getting used to the heat and to the playing surface, learning to take advantage of the hard earth in the infield to deliver multiple Baltimore chops bouncing over the heads of the fielders.  Dan Pietroburgo's tweet while watching the Tucson Super Regional says it all:

"Hi Corbett strikes again... #worstfieldever #joke #waterplease"

Mizzou '39 Award

Andreas Plackis

Mizzou first baseman Andreas Plackis was the recipient of the 2012 Mizzou `39 Award, an award given to 39 seniors at the University of Missouri based on their outstanding service, academic achievement and leadership.  By the end of the season his teammates and the fans were calling him "Doc" and "Doctor Plackis", after he let it be known he would forego playing baseball next year in his final season of eligibility, in order to devote himself fully to Medical school.

Great Ballpark Conversations

1. Tim Wolfe, University of Missouri President
   
2. Frank Graham, former Tiger pitcher (1940-1942)
   
3. Robert J. Lipscomb, Kansas State Superfan:  I sat near Robert during the Sunday K-State game and asked him about the teams, players and coaches he'd seen.  He declared Mizzou's Mike Kelly "the best radio announcer in the conference."
   
4. A family from Iowa, here with their son on an official recruiting visit, who asked a lot of questions about Mizzou Baseball, and told me a lot about the unusual summer schedule of high school baseball in Iowa.
   
5. The Tri- Delta sorority, the whole lot of them, who showed up for a mid-week game en masse and chose to fill Section E - except for my seat and the seat next to me.  Heard and participated in some unexpected ballpark conversations while I tried to keep my allergies from going crazy amid the excess of perfume.
   
6. Flavio Garcia, Tim Clubb, Elwood Brown, and many other family members of the ballplayers.
   
7. Tyler McSparran, the Mizzou student from San Diego who I catapulted into his 15 minutes of fame as a new MU Baseball recruit last November.  We laughed, we talked about how crazy it all was, we went back to watching the game.
   
8. The Tigerboard All Sports guys in Section B - "where everybody knows your name, but not your real name"
   
9. Larry Wyatt II - a true Mizzou Baseball treasure, and a true friend.  Always good for a chat about the team, or whatever else is on his mind.  And always enthusiastic about the Missouri Baseball Tigers.

That's it for the 2012 season.

Bring on the SEC.

Bring on some fresh faces and another shot at living the dream.

Mizzou Baseball: Jersey Numbers

Ian Kinsler (22) & Tony Vitello (24) at 2003 Big 12 Tournament

When Nolan Gromacki, he of the hand-warming flaming red hair, first stepped on to the mound at Simmons Field, he reminded me of Phil McCormick, whom I had watched many times on that same mound. The two of them don't look anything alike, and their pitching styles are certainly not similar (McCormick transformed himself into a sidewinder and resuscitated his career). No, what they had in common was the number on their jerseys, #27. Both of them wore the number well and served the Missouri Tigers with distinction.

Now Kam Durnin is wearing #27. He's not likely to see time on the pitching mound, but I expect he'll make a name for himself as a Tiger wearing that number.  

Only someone who has been around Mizzou Baseball as long as I have (or longer) would make a connection like that, and probably even many long-time fans don't remember uniform numbers.

Being a Mizzou Baseball History nut, I've been doing some research into historical jersey numbers.

Here's my list as it stands so far. The list goes back through most of the Tim Jamieson years, plus a few odds and ends of numbers and names I've managed to rummage up from earlier years.

If anyone has resources with other earlier rosters with numbers, I'd be delighted to include them. Or if you find an error, let me know. Contact me at simmonsfield@hotmail.com.

Players who were drafted or spent time in the affiliated minor leagues are in BOLD. Players who made it to the Major Leagues are in BLUE. Players/Coaches with Retired Numbers are in RED.

#0 Jabari Brown (asst Coach 24-26)

#00 Rex Meyr (08-09)

#1 Cameron Benson (25-26), Juju Stevens (22-24), Josh Holt, Jr (19-21), AJ Lewis (17), Jerry Houston (15)

#2 Brock Daniels (25), Bryson Leblanc (Asst Coach 24), Dylan Leach (23), Mike Coletta (21-22), Thomas Broyles (19-20) Andy Toelken (17-18), Trey Harris (16), Brett Peel (15); Dillon Everett (13-14), Landon Lucansky (12),  Russell Lafleur (08-10 ), John Kruse (06-07), Jeff Zelenoviceh (05),  Lee Laskowski (01-04), Dustin Barnes (99-00) , Jason Williams (98), Henry Warden (97), C.A. Sweeney (95), Gary Greene (92-94), Greg King (88-91), Bill Hansel (86),  Mike Visina (84-85), Tom Ciombor (82-83), Phil Fix (82), Scott Collins (79-81), Ken Sigman (63), Terry L'Ange (65-66)

#3 Peyton Basler (25-26), Danny Corona (24), Tre Morris (20-23), Paul Gomez (19), Alex Samples (17-18), Shane Benes (15-16); Kendall Keeton (14), Michael McGraw (12-13 ), Andrew Thigpen (08-11), Evan Frey (05-07), Chaz Ebert (04), Brent Lacy (02-03), Mike Rallo (97-00), Justin Towe (93-96), Bill Mondrella (88-92), Mike Potthoff (87-89), Tim Clark (85-88), Mike Visina (84), Jay Cox (82-83), Mark Maurer (78-81), Ron Cummins (65) 

#4 Jayce Tingler

#4  Gherig Goldbeck (26), Jedier Hernandex (25), Matt Garcia (23-24), Nander De Sedas (22), Tommy Springer (19-21), Brian Sharp (17-18), Jerry Zulli (04, Coach), Case Munson (12-15), Ryan Ampleman (08-11), Brock Bond (06-07), Dustin Braud (04-05), Jayce Tingler (00-03), Jeff Terrell (95-97), Steve Ball (91-94), Joe Silvestri (89-90),  Dave Silvestri (86-88), Mike Domenick (82-85), Joe Corrigan (80-81),  Joe Corrigan (79), Raymond Thorpe (65)

#5 Pierre Seals (25-26), Brock Daniels (23-24), Joshua Day (22), Tre Morris (19), Brett Bond (15-18);  Brett Graves (13-14), C.J. Jarvis (11), Michael Liberto (09-10), Kurt Calvert (06-08), Tyrone Roberson (03-05), Jon Williams (98-01), Justin Haley (95-96), Mike Fenley (93-95), Phil Neff (89-92), Bobby Tye (85-88), Dave Kelly (84-85), Shane Fairbanks (80-83), Mike Hankins (76-80), John Thomas (65)

#6  Tyler Macon (26). Jeric Curtis (24-25), Cam Chick (23), Dexter Swims (22), Art Schoenstadt (20-21), Seth Halvorsen (19), Cade Bormet (18), Ian Nelson (16-17), Trey Harris (15); Brett Peel (14- ), Brannon Champagne (10-12), Sam Lind (09),  Lee Fischer (07-08), Trevor Helms (03-06), Brian Desch (00-01), Matt Meinert (99),  Ryan Fry (95-98), Scott Swift (91-94), John Simone (87-89), Scott Black (86), John Schnurbusch (86), Todd Ashmore (84-85), Cary Eades (82-83), Kent Keiser (80),  Mike Lally (76-78), Barry Lubeck (65), Richard Toft (58)

#7  Kaden Peer (25-26), Drew Culbertson (24), Ross Lovich (22-23), Jackson Lancaster (20-21),  Chris Cornelius (18-19), Kirby McGuire (16-17), Logan Bone (14-15), Brannon Champagne (13), Brett Graves (12), Matt Stites (11), Kale Gaden (10), Kyle Mach (06-09), Tyler Williams (03-05), Wes Fewell (99-02), Corby Jones (96-98), Ryan Vincent (96), Rob Fullerton (94-95), Chris Wyrick (90-93),  Jon Pittenger (87-89), Dave Van Iten (84-85), Mike Hufhand (82-83), Brad Bollinger (82), Jim Leavitt (75-78), Ken Sigman (65), Raymond Uriarte (58), 

#8  Mateo Serna (26), Tucker Moore (24), Zach Franklin (23), Spencer Miles (22), Seth Halvorsen (20-21), Connor Brumfeld (17-19), Ryan Howard (14-16), Rob Zastryzny (11-13 ), Scooter Hicks (07-09), Bryson Leblanc (05-06), Adam Garrett (03-04), Chris Julo (02), Shaun Marcum (01), Paul Bisonettte (00), Mike Ketelsen (95-99), Jamie Cooley (91), Jeff Johnson (90), John Hay (89), Jerry Beckerman (87-88), Jerry Beckerman (86),  Todd Richmond (84-86), Fred Ambs (81-83), Rick Hereth (77-81), John Kruse (76-77),  Mike Strode (65)

#9  Ty Wilmsmeyer (22-23), Mark Vierling (18-21), Robbie Glendinning (17), Tim Jamieson (Coach 95-16; Asst Coach 24), Brad Womack (88-90),  Gary Cooper (87), Chris Benak (82-86), Marty Brown (82), Danny Iseminger (80-81), Jeff Haferkamp (76),  Jim English (77-81), Bob Robben (65-67), Robert Cooper (58-59)

#10  Trey Lawrence (26), Jose Carballo (26), Gehrig Goldbeck (25), Jackson Beaman (22-24), Clayton Peterson (19-21), Matt Berler (17-18), Kaelan Crisosto (16), Jace James (13-15), Eric Garcia (10-12 ), Greg Folgia (07-09), Taylor Parker (03-06), Nick Wilfong (98-00), Justin Hellman (96), Jerry Vansell (95), Chris Shockley (91-94), Bill Eckert (90), Jonathan Voss (89),  Gary Barth (87-88), Nick Rallo (82-86), Russ Perkins (82), Jack Heeter (81), Steve Milhouse (79-81), Greg Cypret (75-78), Ronnie Shy (65)

#11  Aeneas Clark (26), Austin Henry (25), Jack Holubowski (24), Luke Mann (22-23), Konnor Ash (18-21), Tanner Houck (15-17); Shane Segovia (14), Brandon Platts (12-13), Myles Smith (11), Brett Nicholas (10), Steve Gray (08-09), Dan Wise (07), Greg O'Neill (05), Bo Davis (02-04), Landon Brandes (00), Matt Bremehr (98-99), Rich McGuire (92-94), Mark Adair (89-91),  Kevin Uhrhan (85-88), Scott Goudy (84), John Marquardt (81-83), Lindy Duncan (78-81), Neil Basse (77-78), Mark Thiel (74-76), Dan Rudanovich (65)

#12  Keegan Knutson (26), Tyler Macon (25), Justin Colon (22-24), Joshua Day (21), Blake Jackson (20), Tyler LaPlante (18-19), Nelson Mompierre (17), Jack Klages (14-16), Ryan Yuengel (11-13), Dan Wise (06), John Kruse (05),  Brad Flanders (03-04), Luke Cassis (99-02), Brian Barnes (95-98), Kevin McIntosh (94), Shawn Lemmons (92-93), Steve Hahn (89-91), John Matquardt (Asst Coach, 88), Steve Hahn (88-92), Tom Ciombor (84-87), Scott Little (82-83), Kevin LeCompte (83).  Jim Lumpe (79-82), Steve Dowler (77-78),  Jim English (76), Jim Pace (65), Gordon Nevers (58)

#13  Sam Parker (26), Brady Picarelli (25), Jacob Peaden (24), Rorik Maltrud (23), Garrett Rice (22), Cameron Swanger (19-21), Michael Plassmeyer (18), Jacob Franklin (17), Zach Lavy (16), Breckin Williams (13-15), Neil Hugenberg (10), Cole Mazurek (08-09), Cody Arzola (05-06),  Landon Scales (04), Adam Jones (03), PJ McGinnis (99-00), Torre Tyson (95-98), Jay Thompson (92-94), Chad Marion ((91), Eric Austin (85-87), John Weber (82-85), Orville Hollrah (65-67)

#14 Isaiah Frost (22-26), Drew Dickinson (26), Alex Peterson (19-21), Zach Levy (14-15), Shane Segovia (13), Drew Carlile (11), Aaron Blunt (10), Trevor Coleman (07-09), Brett Harvel (05-06), Scott Fisher (03-04), Kevin Henry (00), Jake Epstein (97-99), Chris Giuliani (94-96), Rodney Weary (92-93), Grant Ingram (90-91), Mike Ruth (Asst Coach, 84-88), Bill Hance (81-83), Mark Armstrong (78), Rick Hereth (77), Frank Shellenback (76), Ernest Tebbe (65), James Cotter (58)

#15 Phil Bradley (79-81), Ryan Rallo (00-02), Gabe Craighead (97-98),  Tom Buchman (95-96), Jarry Vansell (91-94), Tim Pinkowski (87-90), Mark Patek (83-86), Todd Miller (82), Al Hightower (76-79), Bob Carpenter (65), Hank Kuhlman (58)

#16 Luke Mann (19-21), Ryan Ricket (18), Alex del Rio (15-17); Reggie Johnson (14), Kendall Keeton (13), Dillon Everett (11-12), Tyler Clark (08-10), Gary Arndt (04-07), Felipe Tetelboin (01-02), Brian Ackerson (99-00),  Griffin Moore (97-98), Jay White (92-96), Darnel Hawkins (89-90), Rob Traupmann (88), Jason Woodcock (86-87),   John Rallo (84-86), Greg Larsen (83), Paul Summers (79-82), Kevin Knop (78), Dave Tunney (77),  Mike Eader (65)

#17 Chris Patterson (25-26), Ben Pedersen (21-24), TJ Sikkema (17-19), Josh Lester (13-15), Dusty Ross (11-12), Aaron Senne (07-10), Nick Admire (03-06), Ryan Pickett (99-00) , Nick Schweider (96-98), Ron Hudson (92-95), Rich Reisdorf (88-91), Todd Richmond (86),   Paul James (85), Greg Larsen (82-85), Kevin Knop (78-81), Rob Schmidt (76-78), Lloyd Carr (65), Jim Pace (63), Gene McArtor (62), 

#18 Eric Maisonet (26), Jackson Lovich (23-25), Shea McGahan (22), Jared Simpson (21), Art Joven (19-20), Paul Gomez (18), Conner Brumfield (16), Steven Diehl (14), Justin Byrd (13), Ben Turner (09-12 ), Sean Finley (07-08), Zane Taylor (03-06), Kurt Propst (99-02),  Brian Bax (98), Bryan Seymour (94), Chopper Littrell (92-93), Jason Owen (89-91), Tim Dressler (87-88), Scott Brown (85-86), Dewey Robinson (Asst Coach, 84), Bob Todd (Asst Coach, 80-83), Steve Dowler (76), Larry Goodman (63), John Boise (62)

#19 Blaize Ward (26), Keegan Knutson (25), Trevor Austin (22-24), Luke Anderson (18-20), Armaan Painter (17), Marquise Doherty (16), Alec Rash (13-15), Justin Byrd (12), Zach Hardoin (11), TJ Schieber (08-10), Cosme Caballero (04-05), Stephan Holst (03), Logan Dale (98-01), BJ Windhorst (97), Tim Mueth (96), Neal Daney (94-95), John Chambliss (92-93),  Brad Womack (91), Mitch Ingold (86-89), Roger Johnson (82-85), Steve Madden (81), Kevin Knop (79-81), Jeff Cornell (76-78), Rudy Stroupe (68),  Jack Stroud (64)

#20 PJ Green (26), Trey Lawrence (25), Kaden Peer (24), Tyler Packanik (Asst Coach, 23), Jacob Kush (22), Chad McDaniel (18-21), Jeff Emens (Coach 13-15), Jeff Emens (09-12), Ryan Lollis (06-09), Stephen Spaugh (05), Dustin Wernecke (04),  Andy Shipman (03), Garrett Bauer (01-03), Jody Harris (99) Jeremy Callier (95-98), David Sanderson (92-94), Bunky Moeller (88-91), Doug Bock (86-87), Brad Bollinger (83-85), Dave Gross (79-81),  Jim Maddock (79-82), Curt Brown (76-78),  Dave Harvey (62-63)

#21 Jamal George (26), Sam Horn (23-25). Brandt Belk (21), Jacob Cantleberry (19), Ian Nelson (18), Dillon Lawson (17); Grant Macciocchi (16), Jake Ivory (12-15), Kelly Fick (08-11), David Cales (o6),  James Boone (03-05), Dan Bane (00), Justin Stine (96-99), J.J. Hansen (95),  Jason Meyhoff (92-94), Joe Winkler (90-91), Mark "Chili" Adair (88-90), Tony Chailland (88), Pat Carda (86-87), Kevin Uhrhan (85-87), Paul Martin (82-85), Mark Maurer (78-81), Bruce Whitesides (76-77), Steve Smith (62), Ronald Sieck (63)

Tigers playing with Joplin on mind (Columbia Tribune, 5/28/2011)

Hanging in Missouri's home dugout is a No. 21 jersey from the 2002-03 era that was discovered among the rubble in Joplin.

A photo was posted online, and catcher Ben Turner sent a text message to his father, Mark, who had driven into St. Louis on Friday to watch his younger son play a high school game. Mark Turner stopped in Joplin between 11 p.m. and midnight on the drive back to Oklahoma City to pick up the tattered jersey.

That was the only piece of property former KOMU reporter Brandon Spiegel, now working in Joplin, could find in the remains, miles away from his home.

“He goes, 'Take it and put it in their dugout,'” Mark Turner said. “ 'It kind of represents what you guys have done this year between the first half and the second half of the season.'”

The jersey design is from '00-'03, from the James Boone era. Kelly Fick, who wore #21 in 2011, pitched the game of his career in Game #4 of the Big 12 Tournament to send the Tigers in the championship game, while the Joplin jersey hung in the dugout.

#22 Kadden Drew (24-26), Chandler Murphy (23), Cade Bormet (19), Trey Harris (17-18), Chris Akmon (15-16); Sal Belfonte (11-13), Tony Vitello (Coach), Ian Kinsler (03), Ryan Jamison (97-99), Brian Jorgensen (93-96), Roman Bormet (87-91), Russ Perkins (83-86), Jay Pennell (81), Fred Ambs (80), Rob Lauer (77-81), Tony Lange (76), Wayde Fredrickson (62), Ron Shy (63), Norm Stewart (54-56)

Trey Harris #22 

#23 Ian Lohse (22-26), Andrew Keefer (21), Austin James (19-20), Zach Diewert (18), Johnny Balsamo (16-17), Hunter Mense (15/coach); Ryan Phillips (13), Evan Pratte (Coach), Jeremy Hale (98),  Aaron Akin (96), Brent Chamberlain (94-95), Steve Milholen (92-93),  Chuck Fletcher (89-91),  Dave Slavin (85-88), Dave Spreckels (81-84), Ron Mathis (78-80), Carroll McDannold (62-63),

#24 Keyler Gonzalez (26), Trey Callaway (25), Jedier Harnandez (24), Hector Mangual (22), Dalton McNamara (20-21), Nick Swanson (19), Nile Ball (18), Chris Cornelius (17), Reggie McClain (15-16); Jordan Getzelman (14), Dane Opel (13), Kenny Burton (10-12), Nathan Culp (04-06), Tony Vitello (03/coach) Abel Newton (02), Andy Powers (00), Aaron Wilson (98-99), Nick Chweider (96), Bryan Seymour  (94-97), Jason Leath (93-94), Brian Conaty (91),  John Simmons (88-90),  John Schnurbusch (86-88),  Dave Otto (83-85), Dave Gross (81-82), Ed Woelbel (77-81), Nick Leon (76), Gene Stephenson (65-68),  Jim Nelson (62-63)

#25 Jase Woita (26), Brock Lucas (24-25), Austin Troesser (23), Paul Winland (21), Eric Rinzel (20), Ty Olejnik (19), Blake Charlton (17), Jake Ring (14-16), Gerrion Grim (13), Blake Holovach (12), Jonah Schmidt (08-11), Dan Quinn (07), Derek Chambers (05-06), Jeremy Hernandez (03-04), Ryan Rothford (02), Ryan Stegall (99-01),Coby Cambell (8), William Mosley (96-97),  Michael Hunt (93-95),  Lee Rodriguez (91-92), Brian Bredensteiner (90), Tim Hawkins (87-89), Mike Rogers (84-87), Bob Baker (81-82), Rob Schmidt (79-81), Jim Werner (78), John Sweeney (76-77), Dan Reilly (62), Keith Weber (63)

#26 Eli Skidmore (26), Victor Christal (25), Ryan Magdic (24), Jacob Hasty (23), Torin Montgomery (21-22), Bret Marden (20), Trevor Mallett (18), Michael Plassmeyer (16-17), Dan Pietroburgo (05-08), Jody Roughton (02), Matt Stallings (03), Mike Weiss (98-00), Matt Nivens (94-97), Tim Siegel (90-93), Tim Danze (Asst Coach, 88),  Mike Parker (85-86), Rich Wiesner (81-85), Joe Beason (79-81),  Rob Pietroburgo (75-78), George Hulett (62), Jack Stroud (63)

#27 Kam Durnin (26), PJ Green (25), Tyler Macon (24), Carlos Pena (22-23), Andrew Vail (21), Jake Matheny (19), Nolan Gromacki (15-18); Nick Moore (12), Phil McCormick (07-11), JC Field (05-06), Grant Kohlstaedt (04),  Derek Roper (02-03), Aaron Peterik (00), Justin Hellmann (97), Seth Wright (96-98),  Seth Wright (97), Justin Hellmann (95-96), Grant Ingram (92-94), Mike Keck (91),  Mark Steinmetz (88-90), Dave Biscan (82-85),  Mike Rogers (85-87), Craig Fitzpatrick (80), Jim Maddock (79-81),  Tom Bloemke (77-78), Tom Wild (76), Steve Silverman (62-63)

#28 Juan Villarreal (26), Josh Kirchoff (25), RJ Jimerson (24), Tucker Moore (23), Garrison Bennett (20-22), Tony Ortiz (18-19), Liam Carter (15-17); Sean Ullrich (13), Conner Mach (09-12), Sean Young (08), John McKee (04-07), Brian Bilica (03), Mick Weiss (00), Jay Bell (96-98), Greg Lindstrom (91-95), Jeff Harrington (90), Todd Moseley (88-89),  Matt Greer (83-87), Pat Daly (82), Kurt Moody (79-81), Dave Gross (79-80),  Pete Woods (75-77), Jim Card (62-63)

#29 Dane Bjorn (26), James Vaughn (25), Cameron Benson (24), Shane Wilhelm (20-21), Steve Bieser (Head Coach, 17-19), Zach Henderson (15); Keaton Steele (13-14), Ryan Clubb (09-12), Erik Dessau (04-05), Josiah Holst (03),  Jon Harris (00), Paul Couleur (98), Jason Calkins (95-96), Chris Robertson (91-94), Steve Powers (87-90), Marcus Adler (83-86), Greg McDonald (82), Jim Underhill (81), Steve Saulich (79-81), Jim Werner (76-78), Gary Woods (62-63)

Celebrating his 3️⃣0️⃣th year as the voice of #Mizzou Baseball, @TexLittleSS threw out the ceremonial first pitch at last night’s home opener❗️#C2E 🐯⚾️ pic.twitter.com/FWBelaCPql

— Mizzou Baseball (@MizzouBaseball) March 7, 2020

#30 Luke Sullivan (26), Will Libbert (25), Carter Rustad (22-24), Ty Wilmsmeyer (20-21), Kameron Misner (17-19), Matt Feldt (15-16); Gavin Stark (12-13), Kevin Mahler (10), Bill Disselhoff (o6), Josiah Holst (03-04), Ralph McCasland (98-00), Robert Darrow (97), Keith Raines (30), Keith Massa (93-96), Mike Munro (89-92), David Black (88), Kevin LeCompte (84-87), Dan Durst (82-83), Pat Daly (81), Mark Kruse (80), Ron Mathis (77-81),  Jim Sevcik (62-63)

#31 Gio Lopez (18), Max Scherzer (04-06), Stephen Cole (03), Mitch Kiler (98-01), Mike Haverty (93-97),  John Dettmer (89-92),  Chuck Fletcher (88-91), Tony Russo (87) Bob Faron (82-86). Tom Heckman (78-81), John Piechocinski (76-77), John Simmons Jr (63-64), Jim Estes (62).

Interesting note:  Scherzer and Heckman, both #31, were both inducted into the MU Athletics Hall of fame at the same time, on February 10, 2012.

#31 Max Scherzer

#32  Richie Swain (26), Kaden Jacobi (24-25), Jason Hagerty (Asst Coach, 23), Drew Garrett (21-22), Ian Bedell (19-20), Isaiah Cullum (18), Bryant Jordan (16), Logan Pearson (13-15), Matt Linderer (11), Ryan Gargano (07-09), Matt Wulfers (06), Abel Newton (05), Kyle Johnson (03-04), Abel Newton (02) , Matt Podjenski (96), Jake Filip (91-95),  Scott Black (87-90), Tim Danze (83-86), Sammy James (81),  Mike Pfautsch (77-81), Mike Moffo (76), Barry Koeneke (72-73),  Larry Bohannon (62-63)

#33 Gene McArtor (Coach)

#34 Rich Kretzschmar (62), Mike Strode (63), John "Hi" Simmons (Coach)

#35 Luke Fricker (26), Daniel Wissler (23-25), Nathan Landry (22), Spencer Miles (20-21), Cameron Dulle (17-19), Tyler Hunt (16), Brandon Baker (14-15), Jake Walsh (13), Brian Carr (11), Andre Rodriguez (09-10), Ryan Dawson (08), Lendsey Thompson (07), Brett Reynolds (06), Andy Swayze (05),  Mark Alexander (00-04), Chris George (98-99), Brian Benson (95-97), Brian Woodrick (93), John Hay (89), Grover Musser (88), Dewey Robinson (Asst. Coach, 85), John Buss (84-85), Steve Southerland (79-82), Steve Shockey (76-78),  Tim Heintzelman (63), Tom Seal (), Douglas Gulick (58), 

#36 Keagen Kohlhoff (26), Aeneas Clark (25), Parker Wright (21-23), Cole Bartlett (14-17), Patrick Quintanilla (12-13), Garrison McLagan (09-10 ), Travis Wendte (03-06), Pete Sansone (98-01), Scott Blue (97), Kalin Sharkey (95-96), John Hay (90-93),  Mike Potthoff (88-89),  Doug Bock (85-87), Dave Slavin (84), Dave Holder (82-83), Barry Koeneke (74), Rich Peterson (62-63)

#37 Leo Humbert (26), Aden Malpass (25), Brock Lucas (23), Holden Phelps (21-22), Evan Stoll (17), Peter Fairbanks (13-15), Jeff Cline (12), Ryan Gebhart (09-11), Aaron Paterson (02) , Meade Hedricks (04-05), Meade Smith (99-00), Steve Brewster (96-98), Donnie Charles (94-95), John Moulton (93), Matt McLaughlin (91), Roger Bowers (89-90), Jeff Plunkett (87), John Hopson (84-86), Kreg Brown (82-83), Dave Spreckels (80), Bobby Jenkins (62), Hubie Molitor (63)

#37 Peter Fairbanks

 #38 Juliomar Campos (26), Blake Simpson (25), Bryce Mayer (23-24), Jacob Kush (21), Aaron Armstrong (16-17), Zach Hardoin (10), Matt Hobbs (99-02; 11-14 Coach),  Jeff Emens (09), Stephen Holst (06-07), Bryan Rider (04-05), John Gamble (98), Ray Yaeger (93-96), Brent Schneiders (90-92). Jason Weddle (89), Troy Girrens (88), Larry Pierson (86-87), Vic Kurtz (85), Kent Baur (83-85), Kurt Moody (79-82), Tim Laudner (77-81) , Gene McArtor (61-63)

#39 Ethan Johnson (26), Charlie Miller (24-25), Shane Wilhelm (22), Lukas Veinbergs (19-21), Cody Siebenberger (18), Griffin Goodrich (13-16),  Blake Brown (10-12 ), Brian Carr (09), Darrell Goodwin (63)

#40 Brady Kehlenbrink (25-26), Victor Quinn (24), Hank Zeisler (23), Austin Troesser (21-22), Brian DeLunas (06-09, 21-22 coach),  Peter Zimmerman (19-20), Jonathan Roof (18 asst. coach), Ty Shoaff (16-17), Tyler House (12), Brad Buehler (08-11),  Brandt Combs (05-07), Garrett Broshuis (02-04), Joe Rooney (99-00), Bob Price (62-63)

#41 Nic Smith (23-26), Zach Hise (21-22), Nick Lomen (19), Brad Jones (18), John Miles (12-15), Jesse Santo (10-11), Ian Berger (07-09), Scott Dunwoody (05),  Cody Ehlers (01-04), Reid Warner (99-00), Eddie Sutton (65)

#42 Wil Libbert (24), Fox Leum (22), Cameron Pferrer (18-21), Andrew Schwab (14-15), Brett Thomas (12-13), Jeff Scardino (10-11), Austin Holt (08-09), Michael Cole (04-05), Alain Quijano (03), W.T. Hoover (99-02), John Hi Simmons (62, 63), Gene Stephenson (65)

#43 Javyn Pimental (23-26), Austin Marozas (22), Spencer Juergens (19-21), Bryce Montes de Oca (15-18); Aaron Crow (06-08), Tony Vitello (00-02), John Sevcik (62-63), Roger Lindstrom (65), Dave Grossman (58-59)

#44 Jackson Sobel (26), Xavier Lovett (24-25), Kyle Brown (22), Trevor Austin (21), Kyle Potthoff (20), Zach Hanna (18-19), Luke Boyster (17), Brian Sharp (16), Hunter Mense (15,coach); Eric Anderson (10-14), Kyle Gibson (07-09), Hunter Mense (04-06), Justin James (02-03), J.R. Warner (98-00), Aaron Jaworowsi (95-97)

#45 Kerrick Jackson (23-25 ), Aiden Heberlie (23), Christian Wall (22), CJ Cepicky (21), Tom Skoro (20), Josh Konecek (17), Kerrick Jackson (15/coach); Kyle Barbeck (12-13 ), Jeff Lusardi (10-11 ), Andrew Mueller (06-09), Andrew Johnston (05), Danny Hill (03-04), Drew Endicott (00), Brad Garrett (99)

#46 Ian Lohse (21), Zach McManus (20), Lake Dabney (15-17); James Hudelson (11), Nick Tepesch (08-10), John Thies (06-07)

#47 Sam Rosand (26), Ben Pederson (24-25), Kyle Potthoff (22-23), Trey Dillard (19-21), Austin Tribby (13-16; 18 staff), Dane Opel (10-12), Ryan Allen (07-09)

#48 Kadin Muckley (26), Cayden Nicoletto (25), Logan Lunceford (23-24), Trae Robertson (19-22), Ryan Lee (15-17); Travis Wendte (Coach)

#49 Isaiah Salas (26), Tony Neubeck (22-25), Garrett Rice (21), Steven Sanchez (20), Jordan Gubelman (18-19), Scott Sommerfeld (10-13), Eric Darkow (08)

#50 Ben Smith (24-26), Dalton Bargo (23), Rick Zagone (06)

#51 JD Dohrmann (26), Jaylen Merchant (25), Jack Mosh (23), Brenner Maloney (20-22), Brandon Couzens (18), Lance Rhodes (17-19); Jeff Oracion (13), Kerrick Jackson (Coach), Jacob Priday (05-08), Ryan Rallo (03-04)

#52 Cam Careswell (22-23), Ross Lovich (21), Andrew Hohn (13), Jake Walsh (12), Rodger Brodbeck (58-59)

#53 Donovan Jordan (26). Seth McCartney (24), Jack Mosh (23)

#54 Josh McDevitt (24-26), Daniel Wissler (23), Jackson Beaman (21), Vinnie Losorelli (07), TJ Sinovich (06)

#55 Austin Cheeley (22), Jake Epstein (Asst Coach, 19), Graham Ruopp (16-17), Brandon Mahovlich (15); Dylan Kelly (13-14), Andreas Plackis (09-11), Rick Zagone (07-08), Doug Mathis (05)

#56 Ray Schroeder (22), Nathan Chester (21)

#57 Sam Bryan (22), William Fricker (21)

#58 Seth McCartney (25), Miles Garrett (24), Caden Griffin (21)

#59 Christian Long (21)

#61 Gabe Nutter (21)

#62 Kyle Pothoff (21)

#63 Eric Rinzell (21)

#64 Steven Sanchez (21)

#65 Nick Schmit (21)

#68 Chase Van Dyk (21)

#88 Mateo Serna (24-26), Ricky Meinhold (23, Pitching Coach)

#99 Travis Crow (07)

Updated 1/19/26