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2015 EASTERN ILLINOIS BASEBALLOVC COMMISSIONER’S CUPEIU was second in the OVC Commissioner’s Cup for the 2013-14 schoolyear. The award is a symbol of overall athletic excellence in Conferencesponsored championships.Since the new format was adopted six years ago, the Panthers have wonthree of the six OVC Commissioner’s Cups while placing second the otherthree years. EIU won in championship in 2009-10, 2010-11 and 2012-13.
Matt BorensMajor League BaseballDrafteeJimmy GaroppoloWalter Payton Award WinnerNFL Draft SelectionMick VikenNCAA Outdoor Championship,9th Place FinishEIU IN 2013-14Peter GeraghtyNCAA Outdoor Championship,4th Place FinishErik LoraAll-AmericanNFL Free Agent SigneeReynae HutchinsonAll-Conference Honoree inVolleyball and Softball3 - OVC Coaches of the Year2 - National Postseason Appearances56 - All-Conference Athletes1 - OVC Team Conference Title138 - Academic All-Conference Athletes9 - All Americans4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCESEIUPANTHERS.COM 7
2015 EASTERN ILLINOIS BASEBALLTony RomoQuarterbackDallas CowboysNOTABLE ALUMNISean PaytonHead CoachNew Orleans Saints8 @EIU PANTHERSMike ShanahanFormer Head CoachWashington Redskins4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES
Dan SteeleUSA Olympian - BobsledBronze Medalist - 2012 OlympicsSchellas HyndmanMatt HughesUFC World ChampionJohn CraftFormer Head CoachFC DallasUSA Olympian - Triple Jump1972 OlympicsKevin DuckworthMarty PattinTwo-Time NBA All-StarMLB All-StarEIU NOTABLE ALUMNIEastern Illinois University has produced countless professional athletes ranging from Major LeagueBaseball to the National Football League and the National Basketball Association. A number offormer Panther athletes have even been decorated Olympians. For a complete listing of formerPanthers who have played or are currently playing professionally, visit www.eiupanthers.com4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCESEIUPANTHERS.COM 9
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EASTERN ILLINOIS ADMINISTRATIONDR. WILLIAM PERRYEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTWilliam L. Perry began serving Eastern Illinois University aspresident on July 1, 2007, following 36 years of service to highereducation in Texas.Perry, who was born and raised in the Midwest, received hisM.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Illinois, UrbanaChampaign. In his subsequent career at Texas A&M University, heproceeded through the tenured faculty ranks in mathematics, andthen served in increasingly responsible administrative roles involvingmultiple areas of budget, personnel and planning for the university,academic affairs and facilities. While at Texas A&M, he receivedrecognition for his service in teaching and in administration.As an undergraduate, Perry attended Park College in Parkville, Missouri, where hemajored in mathematics and history, and played basketball. In 1999, he received theDistinguished Alumnus Award from Park.Perry serves on the Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce Board, Coles TogetherBoard of Directors, and the Board of Directors of Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.Bill and his wife, Linda, reside in Charleston.EIU Board of TrusteesMr. Kristopher Goetz - ChairpersonMr. Rene M. Hutchinson - Vice ChairpersonDr. Jan Spivey Gilchrist - SecretaryDr. Robert D. Webb - Member Pro-TemMr. Joseph R. DivelyMr. Roger L. KratochvilMs. Lauren Price - Student RepresentativeUniversity Vice PresidentsDr. Dan Nadler - Student AffairsBob Martin - University AdvancementDr. Blair Lord - ProvostPaul McCann - Interim BusinessTOM MICHAELEASTERN ILLINOIS ATHLETIC DIRECTORTom Michael was formally introduced as the 10th full-timeathletic director in Eastern Illinois University history on July 22, 2014Athletic Administrationand began his role on August 11. He comes to EIU after serving asMark Bonnstetter - Senior Associate ADthe Senior Associate Athletic Director at the University of IllinoisMary Wallace - Associate AD/SWA"Tom Michael's experience, integrity, and commitment to theRich Moser - Associate AD/Mediaacademic development of student-athletes are excellent," stated EIUJohn Smith - Associate AD/Major GiftsPresident William Perry. " I am very pleased he is joining the EIURyan Hastings - Assistant AD/Developmentfamily."Dave Kidwell - Assistant AD/Special Projects"We are excited to begin the next chapter in Eastern IllinoisPanther Athletics with Tom Michael as our new athletic director," saidDan Nadler, EIU Vice President for Student Affairs. Over the course of the phone and on-campus interviews youcould see that Tom is someone that will be totally committed to the academic and athletic development of EIU's student-athletes."Michael has worked as the Senior Associate Athletic Director at Illinois since 2012. He is currently overseeing the renovations tothe State Farm Center. Michael joined the Illinois athletic department in 1996 as an academic counselor. He has worked for the past 12years in administration serving as both an associate athletic director and assistant athletic director for student services. In addition to hiscurrent role in the State Farm Center renovation Michael oversees Academic Services, Equipment, Event Management, Sports Medicineand Strength and Conditioning for the athletic department."I am thrilled to be named the Director of Athletics at Eastern Illinois University. It is with great anticipation that I look forward toworking with the coaches, staff and student-athletes involved with EIU Panther Athletics," said Michael. I feel the 18 years of employmentand four years as a student-athlete at the University of Illinois, have prepared me for this opportunity. I leave Illinois with a tremendousamount of respect for the training and experiences it has provided for me both as a Division I student-athlete and as a Division I athleticadministrator."Michael received both his bachelor's degree (1993) and master's degree (1994) from Illinois. He played four years for the FightingIllini basketball program from 1991-94 helping the team make two trips to the NCAA Tournament. He was a two-time Academic All-Big TenSelection and holds the Illinois single season record for 3-point field goal percentage.Following his playing days Michael worked in his family's business prior to joining the staff at Illinois in 1996. He and his wife Shanahave three children (Nicholas, Nathaniel and Kylie).
2015 EASTERN ILLINOIS BASEBALLUNIVERSITY INFORMATIONName .Eastern Illinois UniversityCity/Zip . Charleston, IL 61920Founded . 1895Enrollment . 9,775Nickname .PanthersSchool Colors .Blue and GrayAffiliation .Ohio Valley ConferencePresident . Dr. William PerryFaculty Athletics Representative .Dr. Jim DavisAthletics Director . Tom MichaelSenior Women’s Administrator .Mary WallaceAthletic Department Phone. (217) 581-6408Ticket Office Phone. (217) 581-2106STADIUM INFORMATIONHome Field . Coaches StadiumSurface. GrassCapacity . 500Dimensions . 340-360-380-360-340COACHING STAFFHead.Coach . Jim.SchmitzAlma.Mater, Year .Wilmington College, 1979Career Record .684-706-1 (27 years)Record at EIU .520-545-1 (20 years)Assistant Coach (Yr.) . Jason Anderson (3rd)Assistant Coach (Yr.) . Julio Godinez (2nd)Volunteer Coach (Yr.) .Spencer Garner (1st)Baseball Office Phone. 217-581-8510Athletic Trainer .TBATEAM INFORMATION2014 Overall Record . 22-33-1Conference Record/Finish .15-14-1 / 6thLettermen Returning/Lost . 16/9Position Starters Returning/Lost . 6/3Pitchers Returning/Lost . 6/5Starting Pitchers Returning/Lost . 2/2Newcomers. 13SPORTS INFORMATIONAssociate AD Media & PR .Rich MoserOffice . (217) 581-7480Email .rlmoser@eiu.eduAssistant SID/BSB SID .TBAOffice . (217) 581-7020Email .Assistant SID . Bart RettbergOffice . (217) 581-6408Email . bvrettberg@eiu.eduSID Fax . (217) 581-7001Press Row Phone . (217) 581-5135Website .www.eiupanthers.comSID Mailing Address .Room 2024, Lantz Arena.Eastern Illinois University.600 Lincoln Avenue. Charleston, IL 6192012 @EIU PANTHERSFEBRUARY13 .at Georgia. 4 pm14 .at Georgia. 3 pm15 .at Georgia. 12 pm20 .vs. Memphis # . 1 pm21 .vs. Memphis # . 1 pm21 .at Central Arkansas . 4 pm22 .at Central Arkansas . 1 pm27 .at Kansas State . 3 pm28 .at Kansas State . 2 pmMARCH1 .at Kansas State . 1 pm3 .at Indiana State . 3 pm6 . AUSTIN PEAY .3 pm7 . AUSTIN PEAY .1 pm8 . AUSTIN PEAY .1 pm11 .at Saint Louis . 6 pm13 .at Memphis . 6:30 pm14 .at Memphis . 2 pm15 .at Memphis . 1 pm17 .at Mississippi State . 6:30 pm20 . at Jacksonville State . 6 pm21 . at Jacksonville State . 1 pm22 . at Jacksonville State . 1 pm24 . SOUTHERN ILLINOIS.3 pm27 . MURRAY STATE .3 pm28 . MURRAY STATE .1 pm29 . MURRAY STATE .1 pm31 . ILLINOIS STATE .3 pmAPRIL2 . at Tennessee Tech . 6 pm3 . at Tennessee Tech . 6 pm4 . at Tennessee Tech . 2 pm7 . ILLINOIS .3 pm8 . INDIANA STATE .3 pm10 . SOUTHEAST MISSOURI .3 pm11 . SOUTHEAST MISSOURI .1 pm12 . SOUTHEAST MISSOURI .1 pm14 . BENEDICTINE COLLEGE - SPRINGFIELD.3 pm15 . ILLINOIS COLLEGE .3 pm17 . at Belmont. 3 pm18 . at Belmont. 1 pm19 . at Belmont. 1 pm21 .at Illinois . 6 pm24 . EASTERN KENTUCKY.3 pm25 . EASTERN KENTUCKY.1 pm26 . EASTERN KENTUCKY.1 pm28 . SAINT LOUIS .3 pmMAY1 . at Morehead State . 3 pm2 . at Morehead State . 1 pm3 . at Morehead State . 1 pm8 . UT MARTIN . 3 pm9 . UT MARTIN . 1 pm10 . UT MARTIN . 1 pm12 .at Butler . 3 pm14 . at SIU Edwardsville . 3 pm15 . at SIU Edwardsville . 1 pm16 . at SIU Edwardsville . 1 pm20-24 .at OVC Tournament (The Ballpark at Jackson, Tenn.).TBAAll Times Central and subject to changeHome games listed in BOLD CAPS* Ohio Valley Conference game# Played at Conway, Arkansas4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES
2015 EASTERN ILLINOIS BASEBALLNUMERICAL 031323334353637384042NameDemetre TaylorDrew SteriotiMitch GasbarroIsaac SampenCale HennemannAndy FisherJoseph DuncanFrankie PerroneJake JohansmeierBen HughesCaleb HowellDane SauerAdam CassonJason SchollHunter MorrisJohn DevitoBobby WentheAndrew GrahnMatt WivinisMarshawn TaylorChase ThurstonJosh TurnockChristian SlazinikGarrison StengerAJ DiepholzHunter ClarkBrant ValachJake HabererMatt DohertyJack MartinLuke DietzAlex CainBrendon AllenMatt ometown (Previous School)Tampa, Fla. (Middletown HS)Naperville, Ill. (Neuqua Valley HS)Glen Ellyn, Ill. (Glenbard South HS)Brownsburg, Ind. (Parkland College)Pawnee, Ill. (Pawnee HS)Bowling Green, Ohio (Bowling Green HS)Highland, Ill. (Highland HS)Park Ridge, Ill. (Maine South HS)St. Charles, Ill. (St. Charles North HS)Tipp City, Ohio (Tippecanoe HS)Jacksonville, Ill. (Jacksonville HS)West Chicago, Ill. (West Chicago HS)Pontiac, Ill. (Parkland C.C.)Northbrook, Ill. (Glenbrook North HS)Paris, Ill. (Paris HS)Mundelein, Ill. (Mundelein HS)Teutopolis, Ill. (Teutopolis HS)Louisville, Ill. (North Clay HS)Downers Grove, Ill. (Kansas State Univ.)Chicago, Ill. (Simeon Career Academy)Danville, Ill. (Danville HS)Granger, Ind. (Mishawaka Marian HS)St. Louis, Mo. (St. John Vianney HS)Arcola, Ill. (Lakeland C.C.)Mattoon, Ill. (Mattoon HS)Granger, Ind. (Penn HS)Orland Park, Ill. (Carl Sandberg HS)Highland, Ill. (Highland HS)Mokena, Ill. (Phoenix College)Carmel, Ind. (Carmel HS)Westfield, Ind. (Westfield HS)Oregon, Ill. (Oregon HS)Moscow Mills, Mo. (Jefferson College)Eureka, Ill. (Eureka HS)Coaching StaffHead Coach: # 7 - Jim Schmitz (Wilmington College, 1979), 21st seasonAssistant Coach: # 9 - Jason Anderson (Illinois, 2012), 3rd seasonAssistant Coach: #11 - Julio Godinez (Graceland, 2011), 2nd seasonVolunteer Assistant Coach: #28 - Nathan Sopena, 1st seasonStudent Assistant Coach: Spencer Garner, 1st seasonPronunciation Guide# 3 Drew Sterioti .STARE-e-OT-e# 13 Jake Johansmeier .JOE-hans-MYER# 16 Dane Sauer .SOUR# 17 Adam Casson .CASS–sin#34 Jake Haberer .HAY-bur-ER#11 Julio Godinez (AC) .GO-dean-NEZFollow us on twitter at @eiu baseballFollow us on facebook at Eastern Illinois BaseballFollow us on instagram at eiupanthernation4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCESEIUPANTHERS.COM 13
2015 EASTERN ILLINOIS BASEBALLJIMSCHMITZu Jim Schmitz won his 500th game at EIU in 2014 with a win over Michigan State on February 28Jimmy Schmitz was hired in the fall of 1994 to guide the Eastern Illinois baseball program. 20 seasons later, the skipper has wonmore games than any other EIU baseball coach in addition to taking the program to unprecedented heights. On Feb. 28, 2014,he won his 500th game as the EIU head coach.The three-time Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Year has won four regular-season titles – most recently in 2009 – and has takenthe Panthers to the NCAA Tournament on two occasions, both in 1999 and 2008. In addition to the OVC titles, Schmitz won back-toback west division championships when EIU played in The Summit League (formerly the Mid-Continent Conference) from 1995-96.Schmitz has seen the on-field accomplishments of his players come to fruition as 72 players have earned all-conference accoladesincluding 36 players who have earned first-team distinction. Three players have also earned player of the year honors in Matt Marzec(1998), Pete Pirman (2002) and Jordan Kreke (2009) during his tenure. John Larson also captured pitcher of the year honors in 1999while Ben Duke (2001) and Brant Valach (2012) earned newcomer of the year recognition.Under the tutelage of Schmitz, 21 players have been taken in Major League Baseball’s First-Year Players Draft since taking the helmof the program in 1995. A total of 10 players have been drafted in the last five seasons, most recently Matt Borens in the 2014 draft.When Tyler Kehrer went 48th overall in the 2009 MLB Draft, he became the highest Panther picked since 1988.The 2012 season saw the Panther pitching staff post the best earned run average in the OVC for the third consecutive season. EIUhas posted the best ERA in the OVC in four of the last seven seasons. The Panthers ranked second in ERA during the 2009 season andfourth in 2013, respectively.In addition to the individual and team accomplishments over the years, Schmitz has reached levels of success unseen before hisarrival in Charleston. In 1999, the Panthers advanced to the NCAA Division I Tournament for the first time in school history. EIUfinished third in the Waco Regional and upset No. 21 Arizona in the process. Schmitz also guided the Panthers to back-to-back 30-winseasons in 1998 and 1999 for the first time in school history.14 @EIU PANTHERS4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCES
2015 EASTERN ILLINOIS BASEBALLSchmitz inherited a program in 1995 without any returningstarting pitchers and captured the west division ofthe conference, posting a 28-19 record (.596 winningpercentage) – the best winning percentage since 1988.Schmitz would go on to win the west division title thefollowing year, igniting the start of a successful tenure asthe Panther skipper.Off the field, Schmitz believes in giving back to thecommunity as his team participates in a service programevery fall and spring. Each fall the team assists withlocal Habitat for Humanity projects that benefit theunderprivileged. His teams have also participated in LakeLand College’s Friends for a Day service program.Prior to EIU, Schmitz was an assistant coach under formerChicago Cub Don Kessinger at the University of Mississippifrom 1991-94. Schmitz assisted in landing the nation’sNo. 17 recruiting class in 1993 – as ranked by CollegiateBaseball.Schmitz was head coach at the University of Cincinnati from1987-90 where he guided the 1987 squad to a programbest 31 wins and back-to-back winning seasons for the firsttime in the Metro Conference. Nine of his Bearcats signedprofessional contracts.Schmitz landed his fist head coaching job at Wilmington(Ohio) College where he led the program from 1984-86. Heguided the program to its first 20-win season and its firstappearance in the NAIA Tournament in 1986.SCHMITZ YEAR-BY-YEARYear . School. Overall . Conference1984. Wilmington (OH) . 13-211985. Wilmington (OH) . 22-201986. Wilmington (OH) . 26-19. 3 Years .61-60 (.504)1987. Cincinnati . 31-21 .5-8, Metro1988. Cincinnati . 28-21 .7-10, Metro1989. Cincinnati . 21-30 .3-14, Metro1990. Cincinnati . 23-29 .5-10, Metro. 4 Years .103-101 (.505)1995. Eastern Illinois . 28-19 . 15-5, 1st (west) Mid-Con1996. Eastern Illinois . 25-22 . 15-3, 1st (west) Mid-Con1997. Eastern Illinois . 25-28 . 13-11, 4th, OVC1998. Eastern Illinois . 37-16 . 17-6, 1st, OVC1999. Eastern Illinois . 33-23 . 17-7, 1st, OVC2000. Eastern Illinois . 22-33 . 10-13, 6th, OVC2001. Eastern Illinois . 35-20 . 19-1, 1st, OVC2002. Eastern Illinois . 25-26 .12-8, 2nd, OVC2003. Eastern Illinois . 26-31 . 8-12, 6th, OVC2004. Eastern Illinois . 26-30 .17-9, 2nd, OVC2005. Eastern Illinois . 17-39 . 14-13, 7th, OVC2006. Eastern Illinois . 31-24 . 17-10, 3rd, OVC2007. Eastern Illinois . 23-28 . 12-14, 7th, OVC2008. Eastern Illinois . 27-30 . 13-13, 4th, OVC2009. Eastern Illinois . 31-19 . 13-5, 1st, OVC2010. Eastern Illinois . 18-35 . 11-12, 5th, OVC2011. Eastern Illinois . 18-33 . 9-12, 7th, OVC2012. Eastern Illinois . 29-29 . 15-11, 4th, OVC2013. Eastern Illinois . 22-27 . 11-17, 7th, OVC2014. Eastern Illinois . 22-33-1 . 15-14-1, 6th, OVC. 20 Years .520-545-1 (.488)Total Record as a Head Coach (27 Seasons): 684-706-1 (.492)*spent 1991-94 seasons as an assistant coach at Ole MissSchmitz earned his undergraduate degree from Wilmingtonin 1979 and a master’s in sports administration from OhioState University in 1986. He and his wife Kathy have threedaughters, Abigail, Casey and Hannah.4 OVC REGULAR SEASON TITLES 2 NCAA REGIONAL APPEARANCESEIUPANTHERS.COM 15
2015 EASTERN ILLINOIS BASEBALLJASONANDERSONuAssistant Coach 3rd Season at EIU Illinois, 2012Jason Anderson was named assistant baseball coach at Eastern Illinois in December of 2012 following 11 seasons of professionalbaseball, including three seasons in Major League Baseball. Anderson serves as the team’s pitching coach.In 2014, Anderson coached Troy Barton to all-conference honors as the senior closer led the OVC in saves during conference actionwith six. Barton finished the year with eight saves, tied for third most in single-season school history. Anderson also saw Matt Borensbecome only the second pitcher in school history to throw 100 or more strikeouts in a season, joining former MLB All-Star and schoolrecord holder Marty Pattin. Borens was also taken in 11th round of the 2014 Major League Baseball First-Year Players Draft by theNew York Yankees.During the 2013 season, Anderson saw the pitching staff post the fourth best earned run average in the conference despite losing theNo. 1 and No. 2 starting pitchers on the team only weeks before the season started due to injury. The pitching staff finished the yearranked second in the OVC in fewest earned runs allowed while being tied for the third fewest walks.Anderson also coached Jake Johansmeier to All-OVC Newcomer Team honors while Joe Greenfield was taken in the 2013 MajorLeague Basebal
2015 EASTERN ILLINOIS BASEBALL OVC COMMISSIONER'S CUP EIU was second in the OVC Commissioner's Cup for the 2013-14 school year. The award is a symbol of overall athletic excel
