Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Recruit Profile - Nate Walter

Recruit Profile - Nate Walter
Class entering NWMSU - Freshman
Position - Outfield
Bats - Right; Throws - Right
Height - 6'1"; Weighs - 195 lbs;
Home town - Omaha, Nebraska
High School - Millard North High School

Runs - 6.84 second 60 yard dash
Throws - 84 mph from the outfield

Watch Nate take swings and throw by clicking on the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2yKGcigRd0

This is game film of Nate that you can view by clicking on the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpPXEtEzkzw

According to the Millard North Baseball website, Nate led the Mustangs in doubles and triples, and was 4th in Nebraska State Class A (largest class in Nebraska) in doubles, and 5th in Nebraska State Class A in triples.

The B2R extends a hearty welcome to Nate from the Bearcat family.

Go Cats!!
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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Merry Christmas from the B2R


12 days of a Bearcat Baseball Christmas

Twelve Ryker Fox fastballs a humming;
Eleven opposing pitchers pitching;
Ten runners sliding ... except for Abernathy, who takes out the catcher;
Nine fielders creeping;
Eight double-plays;
Seven sacrifices;
Six bats a breaking;
FIVE...2014 CONFERENCE CHAMP RINGS
Four Knuckle Curves
Three coaches yelling
Two bullpens
and a walk-off at home in the bottom of the 9th.

Merry Christmas from the B2R.

Go Cats!!
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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Congratulations to the National Champions, Bearcat Football team (slide show)


The B2R congratulates Coach Adam Dorrel and the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats football team for winning the 2013 NCAA Division 2 National Championship in Florence, Alabama, this past weekend.

15-0.

To all the players, thank you for being a Bearcat.

To all the coaches and their families, thank you for everything.  What a thrilling year with so many great memories.

Go Cats!!
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Sunday, December 8, 2013

Recruit Profile - Jacob Wagner

Recruit Profile - Jacob Wagner
Class at NWMSU - Freshman
Position - Right-handed Pitcher
Throws - Right; Bats - Right
Height - 6'2", Weight - 170 lbs
Home town - Buena Park, California
High School - John F. Kennedy High School

The B2R warmly welcomes Jacob to the Bearcat family.

Go Cats!!
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Monday, December 2, 2013

Recruit Profile - Matt Ridgway

Recruit Profile - Matt Ridgway
Class entering the 2013-2014 year - Freshman
Position - Outfield
Bats - Right; Throws - Right
Height - 6'1"; Weight - 165 lbs.
Home town - Mexico, Missouri
High School - Mexico High School

Based on information availabe on-line, Matt played Quarterback and Defensive-back for his high school football team.  Matt played varsity since his sophomore high school season.  Matt also played basketball.

The B2R warmly welcomes Matt to the Bearcat family.

Go Cats!!
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Saturday, November 23, 2013

St. Joseph News Press & Northwestbearcats.com - Northwest baseball signs 3 for 2014

Photo courtesy of Northwestbearcats.com, your source for Bearcats Athletics

Regarding the early signings to the Class of 2014, Coach Darin Loe said, “These three guys are a great beginning to our 2014 recruiting class,” said Loe. “They fulfill our immediate needs and we expect all of them to come in and compete for playing time immediately.”

In an article published by the St. Joseph News-Press (see a link to their story below):

http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/blogs/sports/west_by_northwest/article_d88c035c-de1c-574f-a37c-77d9b952b3cd.html

"Northwest Missouri State baseball coach Darin Loe announced the signings of three incoming student-athletes Thursday, a class which includes Brad Roberts (Cairo, Mo.), Nick McKinney (Naperville, Ill.) and Jay Hrdlicka (West Des Moines, Iowa).

All three players will be freshmen starting in the fall of 2014."

Here is a breakdown of each signee from various media reports:

Brad Roberts - According to multiple media outlets, Brad is a stand-out two-sport athlete excelling in both baseball and basketball.  Roberts received "multiple" All-State awards in both baseball and basketball.  In both fall and spring baseball, Roberts boasts a 33-4 record with 5 saves.  In what must be a career high school total, Roberts worked 217 innings, allowed 49 hits, struck-out 367 batters, and walked 79 batters.  Brad's goal is to compete for a starting rotation position in his first season with the Bearcats.  Jeff Schleicher, Roberts' high school baseball coach, spoke very highly of the young man and what he meant to coach's baseball program.

Brad was an All-Conference pitcher for Northeast R-IV High School in Cairo, Missouri in 2013 and earned his team's MVP award.  He was named All-District and All-State in each of the past 3 seasons.

Outside of baseball, Roberts is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, and Honor Roll.

You can listen to some interviews with Brad by clicking on the link below:

http://centralmoinfo.com/ROBERTS-WILL-STAY-A-BEARCAT/17790039

Coach Loe's comments about Brad according to Northwestbearcats.com, “Brad is a polished hard throwing right handed pitcher that we expect to come in and make an immediate impact,” explained Loe. “He is a great overall athlete as he had to make a difficult decision whether to play basketball or baseball. We are certainly excited he choose to play baseball at the next level.”

Nick McKinney -  Standing 6'2", weighs 180 lbs, the right-handed 18-year-old baseball player is a pitcher and will graduate from Downers Grove South High School in Naperville, Illinois.  According to a recruiting site, Nick's fastball tops out at 83 mph with a change-up and breaking ball in the low 70s.

Here is a personal statement from McKinney from the site:  "Hi Coach, My name is Nick McKinney and I will be a Senior at Downers Grove South HS this upcoming year. I have been playing baseball ever sense I can remember It's my absolute passion. I pride myself on my work ethic, and the ability to excel in any situation I am thrown into whether it be on or off the field. I am a side-arm pitcher. I command my fastball, changeup, and slider very well and throwing strikes and not walking any batters is very important to me. As a side-arm pitcher my mindset is to pound the zone while keeping the ball low to generate outs for my team. My academics are very important to me and my family. I've maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher throughout high school and my goal for Senior year is a 4.0 GPA and to raise my ACT this fall. I excel in the areas of History and English. I am open to looking at schools in all divisions and locations. My goal is to find a program where I can get a great education while contributing on the mound. I will be working extremely hard this offseason on my mechanics and improving myself as a pitcher in all aspects. I hope to hear from you and possibly set up a phone call or visit. Thanks for taking the time to look at my profile. Nick McKinney"

You can watch video and link to the site by clicking below:

http://www.ncsasports.org/baseball-recruiting/il/downers-grove/downers-grove-south-high-school/nick-mckinney

According to Northwestbearcats.com, "McKinney comes to Northwest after a standout career at Downers Grove South High School. The right handed side-armer had a 1.76 ERA in 22 innings as a junior, recording seven saves. He won a state and a summer league title as well as an Illinois Regional title. An honor roll student, McKinney played for coach Darren Orel."

Coach Loe's comments about McKinney:  “Nick is a side arm pitcher who has a great feel for that unique arm angle,” Loe said. “He has had great success at the high school level and we expect Nick to be a key performer coming out of our bullpen.”

Jay Hrdlicka -  Standing 5'10", weighing 180 lbs, Jay will graduate from Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa.  His primary position is Catcher and his secondary position is 2B according to a recruiting website.  His 60' speed is clocked at 7.48 seconds.  Jay's top speed at throwing from the outfield is clocked at 78 mph, while his top speed throwing from the infield is 77 mph, and finally his top speed clocked at throwing from the catcher position is 77 mph.

You can watch video of Hrdlicka by clicking on the recruiting site's link below but it requires a subscription to view:

https://www.perfectgame.org/players/playerprofile.aspx?ID=307478

Images of Hrdlicka are also available by clicking on the recruiting site below:

http://www.berecruited.com/high-schools/iowa/west-des-moines/valley-high-school/baseball

According to Northwestbearcats.com, "Hrdlicka earned All-America honorable mention accolades from Perfect Game last season while playing for head coach Brady Weber at Valley High School. He also earned all-tournament team honors at the Kernels Foundation Tournament."

Outside of baseball, Hrdlicka is an academic all-conference honoree and earned an academic letter four times in high school.  He is also a member of the National Honor Society.

Coach Loe's comments about Hrdlicka:  “Jay is a solid defensive catcher with a great swing,” said Loe. “He can throw as good or better than any other catcher I have had the opportunity to coach. He is a guy that will come into our program and immediately have the ability to completely shut down our opponents running game.”

You can read the Northwestbearcats.com article by clicking on the link below:

http://www.nwmissouri.edu/sports/baseball/2014/pressreleases/112213.htm

The B2R welcomes Jay, Nick, and Brad to the Bearcat baseball family.  You will find success through hard work and determination.  You can expect tremendous competition with talented athletes from the team, the MIAA conference, and support from the Bearcat Nation.

Go Cats!!
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Monday, November 18, 2013

Recruit Profile - Nikko Pablo


Recruit Profile - Nikko Pablo
Class - Freshman
Position - LHP/Infield
Throws - Right, Bats - Right
Height - 5'7", Weight - 145 lbs.
Hometown - Stockton, California
High School - Ronald E. McNair High School

Statistics - 2012 Statistics
Batting Average - .382
GP/GS - 20/20
AB - 55
R - 21
H - 21
2B - 1
3B - 0
HR - 0
RBI - 8
SLG% - .400
BB - 11
HBP - 6
SO - 3
OB% - .465
SB/Attempts - 2/2
Type of pitches - Slider, curve, change, 2 & 4 seam fastball
ERA - 2.59
W/L - 6/2
Appearances - 14
GS - 2
CG - 2
IP - 46
Hits - 33
Runs allowed - 21
ER - 17
BB - 12
K - 40
HBP - 3

Biography - "My name is Nicholas Pablo, and I'm a Junior at McNair High in Stockton, CA. I've played varsity baseball starting in my Freshman year. As a Freshman I was awarded The Coaches Award. Named MVP in my Sophomore year. I was very honored to have been chosen to receive these awards  Last year as a sophomore I played in the Goodwill Series in Australia for the Texas Rangers scout team under Bob Williams. I play SS / 2ND and I'm a closer for my high school team. I anticipate playing in the North/South tryouts and area code tryouts this coming June. I made the all Northern California Mattingly team last summer. My traveling team coach is Quincey Noble and he is also my varsity coach."

Growing up i always wanted to pursue playing baseball after high school. Getting an oppurtunity to play college baseball will be like a dream come true to me. I hustle in and off the field, and would do anything just to make my team and I better. Im a hard worker with good work ethics, I stride to work hard to get better in the game I love. My goal this year is to get our team to the playoffs."

Go Cats!!
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Saturday, November 16, 2013

Recruit Profile - Hondo Pearcy



Recruit Profile - Austin "Hondo" Pearcy
Class - Freshman
Position - Left-handed pitcher
Throws - Left, Bats - Left
Height - 5'10", Weight - 160 lbs
Hometown - Lee's Summit, Missouri
High School - Archbishop O'Hara High School

The B2R warmly welcomes Hondo to the Bearcat family.

Go Cats!!
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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Recruit Profile - Jaden Alsop

Recruit Profile - Jaden Alsop
Class entering NWMSU - Freshman
Position - Infield
Throws - Right; Bats - Left
Height - 5'11"; Weight - 165 lbs.
Hometown - Stockton, California
High School - Ronald E. McNair High School

Statistics -
Games Played - 62
Games Started - 62
AB - 176
Runs - 54
Hits - 61
Doubles - 14
Triples - 11
Home Runs - 5
RBIs - 49
Walks - 26
Strikeouts - 14
Stolen Bases - 23
Caught Stealing - 1
Batting Average - .347
On-Base % - .506
Slugging % - .636
OPS - 1.142
Errors - 6

Pitching Statistics -
W/L - 4/3
Complete Games - 3
ERA - 3.35
Shut-outs - 3
Innings Pitched - 54

Honors -

2012 All Area Team
2012 Team MVP
2012 All League Tri City Athletic League 1st Team
2011 All League Tri City Athletic League Honorable Mention

The B2R welcomes Jaden to the Bearcat family.

Go Cats!!
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Bearcats Playing Professional Baseball - Jacob Raffaele

Bearcats playing professional baseball - Jacob Raffaele

Jacob Raffaele recently made his debut with the Australian League Baseball team, Brisbane Bandits.  The Bandits won 3 games of a four-game series from the Adelaide Bite.  Jacob was invited to pitch for a farm/development club to the Brisbane Bandits but made the Brisbane 22 man roster as one of the 10 import positions!  It is very difficult to make a roster spot as an Import Player because you usually have to have MLB affiliate experience (A-, A+, AA and MLB 40 man roster).  All players, Australian and imports, have MLB affiliation experience and using this summer ball to prep for US MLB Spring Training!  Jacob's goal is to stay up on 22 man roster all year much like Canada this summer, and if he can do that it will be a real accomplishment due to the talent there!

Game notes -
Bases loaded, two outs in 3-0 game, top 6th; Ks LH hitter on three pitches . . . Plenty of MLB scouts there!

Goes out in top of 7th to face 9, 1, 2 (LH) hitters; 1B, FO7, FO8 (both heavy balls)!  23 pitches total, 17 strikes, his last LH hitter must have fouled off about 5-7 pitches on a full count before the FO8.  Long season and he's hopeful he can keep progressing . . . 
 
Jacob posted a 3W-2L-3S, .235OBA reg season, and 1S, .215OBA in playoffs in Canada this summer for the London Majors. Jacob received invite to the Carina Red Sox in Brisbane for an opportunity to pitch his way up to ABL Brisbane Bandits. After four outings with Carina, 15.1IP, 12H, 8BB, 16K, .213OBA, he received invite to workout with Bandits. His bullpens and outing during their first Spring Training game: 8th IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 2Ks earned him the move up and opportunity!
 

Way to go Jacob.  Keep it up!!
 
Go Cats!!
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Sunday, November 3, 2013

Camouflage Jersey Fundraiser this Saturday, November 9, 2013


Matthew D. Mason, Chief Petty Officer
United States Navy
 The B2R wanted to remind everybody to attend this Saturday's (November 9) Texas Hold'em fundraising card tournament at the Maryville Country Club, 25867 Icon Road, Maryville.  Registration starts at 5pm.  Tournament starts at 6pm.  Player buy-in cost is $40.  Cash prizes for the top six finishers.  Refreshments will be provided and a cash bar will be available.

The B2R's goal is to raise funds to purchase camouflage jerseys to pay tribute to the US Armed Forces in honor of the late Matt Mason, Navy SEAL, NWMSU alumnus and Bearcat Baseball player.  The Northwest Baseball Coaches support this initiative and agreed to wear the special camouflage jerseys during a game in every weekend series this upcoming NCAA season.

Matthew D. Mason graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in 1998 with a bachelor's degree in geography.  He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1999 and completed SEAL training two years later and achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer.

In 2004, Mason was seriously wounded during the second battle for Fallujah, Iraq, and underwent an extensive rehabilitation.  Upon the completion of his rehabilitation, he requested a return to active duty in a combat zone.  During his military career, Matt was repeatedly recognized for valor and received the Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars, a Joint Service Commendation, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, two Combat Action ribbons, two Presidential Unit citations and numerous other honors.

Matt was killed in 2011 in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.  The Chinook helicopter was hit August 6 by a rocket-propelled grenade.  All 30 Americans and eight Afghans on board were killed.

May God bless Matt Mason, his family and friends, and the Servicemen and Servicewomen of the Armed Forces of the United States of America.


Tuesday, October 1, 2013

CAMO JERSEY FUNDRAISER 2




TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER
TO BENEFIT THE
NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY VARSITY BASEBALL PROGRAM’S
TRIBUTE TO THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES WITH
CAMOUFLAGE JERSEYS IN HONOR OF THE LATE MATT MASON, NORTHWEST ALUMNUS & BASEBALL PLAYER KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN AUGUST 6, 2011
WHEN:       SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2013
SIGN-IN:    5:00PM
TOURNAMENT STARTS: 6:00PM
WHERE:    MARYVILLE COUNTRY CLUB
25867 ICON ROAD
MARYVILLE, MISSOURI 64468
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS & CASH BAR AVAILABLE
HOW MUCH:   $40.00 BUY-IN
TOP 6 FINISHERS CASH
BUY BACKS AVAILABLE

Sunday, September 22, 2013

2013 Fall Practice Highlight Video Coming Soon


Photo Courtesy of northwestbearcats.com
 The B2R is pleased to announce that it will soon publish a highlight video of 2013 fall practice of THE Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats Baseball team through September 21, 2013.

The Bearcats have been playing very hard this fall.  The B2R likes the players' energy and seeing who will separate themselves into the 2-deep depth chart.  3B, 2B, C, LF, & RF had starters graduate last season.  The pitchers are all getting opportunities to show their stuff with 2.0+ innings of game-action work per opportunity.

Stayed tuned for this exciting video...

Go Cats!!
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Friday, September 20, 2013

NorthwestBearcats.com - Baseball Alumni Weekend Set for October 5-6




Maryville, Mo. - The Northwest Missouri State baseball team will host its annual Long Ball Weekend over the weekend of October 5-6.  Events include a Saturday golf outing at Mozingo Golf Course and an alumni game on Sunday.

On Saturday, there will be a four-person scramble beginning at 9 a.m. at Mozingo Lake Golf Course.  The $80 registration fee includes a cart, range balls and an alumni shirt.  There will be prizes for winners as well as raffle prizes.  Registration is open to everyone and individuals and two-person teams will be combined into four-person teams.  The day concludes with a social at Carson's Sports Grille at 7 p.m.

For additional information, registration form, flyer, and sponsorship form, please click on the link below:

NorthwestBearcats.com

Go Cats!!
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Recruit Profile - Chase Nuzum


Recruit Profile - Chase Nuzum
Class - Freshman
Position - Outfield
Bats - Right; Throws - Right
Height - 6'4"; Weight - 190 lbs
Hometown - Omaha, Nebraska
High School - Omaha North High School

The B2R welcomes Chase to the Bearcat Baseball family.

Go Cats!!
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Thursday, September 19, 2013

Recruit Profile - Luke Wilkinson

Recruit Profile - Luke Wilkinson
Class at NWMSU - Freshman
Position - 1B
Hometown - Brea, California
Bats/Throws - Right/Right
Height - 6'2"
Weight - 210 lbs.
Home town - Brea, California
High School - Sonora High School

Welcome to the Bearcat family, Luke.

Go Cats!!
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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Recruit Profile - CJ Duffeck

Recruit Profile - CJ Duffeck
CJ is a freshman joining the Northwest Missouri State University varsity baseball program for the 2013-2014 academic year.  CJ is an outfield prospect, bats and throws right-handed, stands 6'1" and weighs 165 pounds.  CJ comes from Brookfield, Illinois, and graduated from Riverside Brookfield High School.

According to NCSAsports.org, CJ runs a 6.60 60 yards dash, an outfield velocity throw of 88 m.p.h. with a top velocity recorded at 89 m.p.h.

2012 Stats:

Batting Average - .358
GP/GS - 34/34
AB - 95
R - 19
H - 34
2B - 10, 3B - 1, HR - 1
RBI - 18
SLG% - .516
BB - 8, K - 10
ob% - .408
SB/Att - 21/24
Team Record - 25-11

A short biography of CJ:

"I am currently a Senior at Riverside Brookfield High School. I am 6’1” and weigh 165 pounds. My personal best sixty yard dash time is 6.60 seconds. As a freshman, I was the starting shortstop on the sophomore team. Also as a sophomore, I was moved up to the Varsity as starting right fielder. I made Academic All Conference as a sophomore, and have maintained a 3.7 grade point average through my three years of high school. As a sophomore, I hit in the “3” hole and started in the outfield. After my Senior season, I will have had three years of experience at the Varsity level. I am currently the starting center fielder, however I played 18 games as the starting shortstop. I believe I bring many great things to a team. I am a leader, and I am continuously working to get better. I believe that there is always room for improvement in my game either physically or mentally. I take criticism well and strive to be that better player. I always give 100% and consider myself a go-getter. I have had the desire and mentality of playing baseball in college, and it is what I have been working to achieve the last twelve years. I wish to go to a school that will challenge me both academically and athletically. I would also prefer to stay in the Midwest region, but I am definitely leaving my options open. I am looking into any school that has my field of study as well. I am looking for a medium sized school where I would feel comfortable at. I am looking to play at the highest level of competition my athletic abilities will allow. My desirable majors are Criminal Justice or Business."

The B2R extends a hearty welcome to CJ into the Bearcat family.

Go Cats!!
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Monday, September 9, 2013

Recruit Profile - Blake Hardegree

Recruit Profile - Blake Hardegree
Position - Catcher
Class - Junior
Transferred from Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Goodwell, Okla.—It is not often that a true freshman is named to a college All-Conference team, but Oklahoma Panhandle State's Blake Hardegree has accomplished just that with his inclusion on the league baseball honor teams recently released by the Heartland Conference.


Standing 6'1" and weighing in at 175 pounds, Hardegree was named as the catcher on the second unit of the 2011 All-Heartland Team. An excellent all-around athlete, Hardegree is from Amarillo, Texas.
OPSU head coach Steve Appel personally recruited Hardegree, who had an excellent prep career at Tascosa High School.

Hardegree is one of the best underclassmen players in the conference and is a fine defensive catcher. With the bat, he was the Aggies top hitter with a solid .333 batting average, and was also the OPSU leader in on-base-percentage at .400.

According to Appel, Hardegree is a "Very coachable kid, who works hard and continued to improve all season." Big things should continue for Hardegree, who is also a very polite young man and one who is well respected by his teammates and coaches.


Blake will compete for playing time with Luke Lawyer, Derek Meyer, Zach Douglas, and Michael Lavasseur this fall.  The starting catcher position is up for grabs after the graduation of last year's starter JJ Baccari.  Blake transferred to Northwest in the spring of 2013 and sit-out 2013 NCAA season due to transfer rules.  Derek Meyer enters the fall, likely, as the front runner for the starting job based on the 25 games he played in last year, batted .310 with a .397 slugging, .333 on-base, .984 fielding, and 5 past balls.  Physically, Blake is the biggest catcher on the squad and can hit with power. 

Go Cats!!
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Sunday, September 1, 2013

Rumor - Baseball Alumni Weekend set for October 5-6, 2013


The B2R has heard reliable rumors that the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats Baseball Alumni "Hit'em & Hold'em Tournament" weekend is set for October 5th and 6th in Maryville.  This year's weekend events will be the 6th annual golf tournament, kicking off Saturday, October 5th, likely at the Mozingo Lake Golf Course.  In the past, a shotgun start is set for 9am.  Saturday night will be a social at Carson's Sports Grille at 7pm located at 310 N. Main Street, Maryville, Missouri.

The alumni baseball game will be played on October 6th between Northwest alumni and the 2013-2014 Northwest varsity baseball team.

The events are a fundraiser for the Northwest varsity baseball team for the team's expenses.  Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting baseball coach Darin Loe at 660-562-1352, or by email at dloe@nwmissouri.edu.

Go Cats!!
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Saturday, August 31, 2013

Camouflage Jersey Fundraiser Update


A hearty B2R thank you to everybody that supported the Camouflage Jersey Texas Hold'em Fundraiser on August 24 at the Maryville Country Club.  We raised $1,100.00 towards our $3,000.00 goal.  The B2R is planning another tournament in November.  Stayed tuned for additional details.

The B2R would like to thank the following groups or persons for supporting our fundraising goal:

NW Football
NW Men's Basketball
NW Women's Basketball
NW Golf
NW Tennis
NW Soccer
NW Cheer
NW Baseball
NW Volleyball
NW Missouri Regional Credit Union - Coby Lamb
Clarence Green
Kerry Meyers
Bob Sundell
Jordan Bischel
Cameron Dodd
Ray & Olivia Dennis
 
The B2R also gives a hearty thank you to the local businesses that put-up a flyer to help us spread the word about the event:
 
Kevin Neal State Farm
Sutherlands
Walmart
Hy-Vee
Carson's Sports Grill
Casey's North
Casey's East
Consumer's Oil
Jock's Nitch
Break Time Gas Station
Courthouse
Gray's Truck Stop
Orscheln's
Maryville Country Club
Maryville Community Center
Benelli's Pizzeria
National Guard Armory, Maryville, Missouri
 
Go Cats!!
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Thursday, August 29, 2013

NorthwestBearcats.com - Baseball Adds 23 Individuals to Signing Class



MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University head baseball coach Darin Loe has announced the signing of 21 true freshmen and two transfers for the 2013-14 academic year.

“I really like the core of older players that we have returning to our program and did not want to cover them up with transfer players,” explained Loe. “I will look for that group to lead this great group of younger players for this year and years to come.

“This class has quality talent and depth and could be the most talented class we have had here at Northwest.”
You can read more by clicking on the hyperlink below:

NorthwestBearcats.com

Go Cats!!
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER




TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER
TO BENEFIT THE
NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY VARSITY BASEBALL PROGRAM’S
TRIBUTE TO THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES WITH
CAMOUFLAGE JERSEYS IN HONOR OF THE LATE MATT MASON, NORTHWEST ALUMNUS & BASEBALL PLAYER KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN AUGUST 6, 2011
WHEN:       SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2013
SIGN-IN:    5:00PM
TOURNAMENT STARTS: 6:00PM
WHERE:    MARYVILLE COUNTRY CLUB
25867 ICON ROAD
MARYVILLE, MISSOURI 64468
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS & CASH BAR AVAILABLE
HOW MUCH:   $40.00 BUY-IN
TOP 6 FINISHERS CASH
BUY BACKS AVAILABLE
QUESTIONS:    CALL ROBERT RICE
660-582-8285 (WORK)
CAN'T MAKE THE EVENT:MAIL CONTRIBUTION MADE PAYABLE TO NWMSU BASEBALL, TO ROBERT RICE
PO BOX 364
MARYVILLE, MISSOURI 64468

Go Cats!!
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Sunday, July 21, 2013

B2R to soon announce drive for camouflage jerseys


Announcement imminent on B2R's drive to acquire alternate camouflage jerseys for the 2014 NCAA season

Maryville, Mo. - The 2014 NCAA Division 2 baseball season is 6 months away from first pitch but the B2R has been developing a plan to acquire permanent camouflage baseball jerseys for the team in honor of the members of the United States Armed Forces, past, present, and future, and to pay tribute to the sacrifices the service members and their families make so our Country can enjoy freedom and our way of life.

In the spring of 2012, 6-7 boosters got together to come up with the funds to acquire a special cotton camouflage uniform top.  The team celebrated the United States Armed Forces with a special color guard consisting of members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.  The brothers of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia sang a special National Anthem and God Bless America.  The tops were only designed to be used one time.  Later, the Northwest football team sported a special camouflage jersey during a home game in the Fall of 2012.  I cannot remember a time when any other varsity team wore camouflage as a uniform before the baseball team did it in the Spring of 2012.  If there was another Northwest varsity team that did so, it was a long time ago.

Its time to make it a permanent thing.

Stay tuned for the exciting announcement.

Go Cats!!
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Saturday, June 22, 2013

Breaking News - Huske signs with St. Joseph Mustangs, may start tonite's game

The B2R has confirmed Northwest's starting short stop has signed to play for the St. Joseph Mustangs during the 2013 season and will appear at tonight's game versus the Sedalia Bombers on June 22, 2013, at 7pm.  Fittingly, tonight's game will be a salute to Northwest Missouri State University and a huge crowd is expected.

Brandon Huske made the most of his opportunity after transferring to Northwest from St. Charles Community College for the 2012-2013 academic year.  Huske's glove work quickly earned him the starting short stop job in the 2013 NCAA regular season.  In 2013, Huske started all 49 games, batted .280, but broke the school's single season record for walks (45), had an additional 11 times he was hit by a pitch, for an amazing .467 on-base percentage.

Good luck to Brandon and Go Cats!!
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Thursday, June 20, 2013

Cameron Bedard to be assistant coach of Long Beach Legends of SCCBL

Cameron Bedard recently completed an outstanding collegiate career with Northwest Missouri State University.  Cameron has since signed on as an assistant coach with the Long Beach Legends of the Southern California Collegiate Baseball League for the 2013 season.  So far in 2013, Long Beach is in first place of the SCCBL with a 17-6 overall record, a 6-0 conference record, and a .739 winning percentage.  As a team, Long Beach is batting .307, slugging .372, on-base percentage .408, a fielding percentage of .957, and an ERA 2.79.

Good luck to Coach Cam and his Long Beach Legends.

Go Cats!!
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Jacob Raffaele signs minor league contract with Intercounty Baseball League, London Majors




First time on the mound. Former Bearcat Pitcher Earns Save in Minor League Debut

It did not take former, Bearcat Jacob Raffaele long to find out if what he wanted was what he bargained for with his first appearance for the London Majors in Canada's, Intercounty Baseball League. With the lead going into the eighth inning against the undefeated, league leading Brantford Red Sox, Raffaele debuted by entering the 8th inning and finishing the ninth earning the save and a 6-4 win for the Majors.

After arriving late to miss the first couple of games for the Majors, Raffaele arrived in time to complete one practice with the Majors and attend the home opener last Friday. The Majors must have liked what they saw because he quickly was inserted against the five time, consecutive defending league champions, Red Sox with a 5-2 lead going into the eighth inning. Throwing 27 pitches, 17 for strikes and scattering 4 singles over two innings, Raffaele allowed 1 earned run with no walks evening the Majors record to 2-2. "I was nervous as all get out with a new team, new surroundings and facing the best team in the IBL, but I know I can pitch against anyone if I pitch ahead, locate down and change speeds," Raffaele stated. The former Bearcat is schedule to be given a start next week for the Majors. Raffaele commented, "I do not care where or when the coaching staff pitches me, I just want a chance and compete to help our team win ballgames."

Canada's Intercounty Baseball Minor League is rich in history, dating back over 90 years. The IBL has been in existence longer than the NFL or NBA. Today, the IBL fields eight teams throughout Southern Ontario showcasing some of the top independent minor league talent. The London Majors were founded in 1925, and are based in London, Ontario. They play their home games at the 5,200 seat Labatt Memorial Park. The Majors are nine time IBL Champions.

To date, Jacob has appeared in 6 games, has a 2-0 record, 1 start, 3.30 ERA, 1 save, 16.1 innings pitched, 13 strike-outs, and 5 walks.  Jacob's 13 strike-outs is good for 3rd on the team.  The London Majors are currently 11-6, good for 4.5 games back from first place.

You can follow Jacob and the London Majors by clicking on the link below:

http://londonmajors.pointstreaksites.com/view/londonmajors/home-page-281

Good luck to Jacob and his professional career.

Go Cats!!
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Monday, June 17, 2013

Steven Garber to play for the Long Beach Legends of the Southern California Collegiate Baseball League

Steven Garber is playing for the Long Beach Legends of the Southern California Collegiate Baseball League in 2013.  Steven started 43 games for the Bearcats, and appeared in 46 games, in 2013 NCAA season.  He played first base, batted .295, scored 25 runs, 41 hits, 10 doubles, 2 homers, 25 RBIs, .410 slugging percentage, 27 walks (plus 2 additional hit by pitches) with only 18 strike outs, on-base percentage of .412, and only committed one error for a remarkable fielding percentage of .998.

So far for the Long Beach Legends, Steven has started 6 games, batting .304, scored 4 runs, 7 hits, 1 double, 8 rbis, slugging .348, 2 walks, 4 strike outs, on-base percentage of .321, with a perfect fielding percentage.

Good luck to Steven this summer in the SCCBL.

Go Cats!!
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Sunday, June 16, 2013

Patrick Brady to pitch for the St. Joseph Mustangs

Patrick Brady signed to pitch for the St. Joseph Mustangs right before the MINK season started in 2013.  Patrick completed 2013 with 11 appearances and 14.0 innings pitched, all in relief appearances, for the NWMSU Bearcats baseball team.  In 2011, Patrick both started and came in relief for the Bearcats.  So far for the Mustangs, Patrick has made 1 start and 1 relief appearance.  While Patrick has always been a lanky and athletic kid, the B2R has noticed he is putting on muscle on his 6'00" frame.  Extremely smart and talented, I can't wait to see Patrick in the fall with all the experiences and training he receives over the summer. 

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Saturday, June 15, 2013

Carson Smith to be Bench Coach for the St. Joseph Mustangs



Carson Smith will be the bullpen coach of the St. Joseph Mustangs during the summer of 2013.  Carson sustained an arm injury during the 2013 NCAA season and only appeared in 2 games before shutting it down for the year.  Carson then signed on with the Mustangs to coach for the 2013 season.  So far in 2013, the St. Joseph Mustangs are 8-8 with a team ERA of 4.50.

Good luck to Carson and the St. Joseph Mustangs.

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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Jace Anderson to pitch for the 2013 St. Joseph Mustangs

Jace Anderson, right-handed pitcher for the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats baseball team, signed a 10-day contract to play for the 2013 St. Joseph Mustangs of the MINK League.  Jace Anderson got injured early in 2013 and only had two appearances during the NCAA season.  In total, Jace worked  5.0 innings, allowed 3 hits (2 doubles and a home run), 2 earned runs, 1 walk, 5 strike-outs, 1 wild pitch, and hit 4 batters.

Good luck to Jace Anderson this summer.  We hope you have a successful summer.

Go Cats!!
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Monday, May 27, 2013

Memorial Day Rememberance

In respectful observance to all the soliders of the US Military, present, past, and future, we remember and thank you for your sacrifices.  We will never forget.  God bless you all.

Go USA!!
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Monday, May 20, 2013

Eric Swain to play for St. Joseph Mustangs in 2013

Eric Swain, 3B, will play for the St. Joseph Mustangs in 2013 according to the team's website.  The Mustangs baseball club is a member of the M.I.N.K. League and have won the league title in each of the past 2 seasons.  Eric had a terrific NCAA season in 2013 having appeared in 43 of 49 games.  Eric batted .280 for the season, had 157 official plate appearances, scored 28 runs, earned 44 hits, 11 doubles, 1 triple, and 7 home runs, 38 RBIs, 78 total bases for a .497 slugging percentage, 17 walks, hit by a pitch 5 times, 22 strike outs, grounded into only 1 double play, had a .365 on-base percentage, did not steal a base in 3 attempts, committed 14 errors in those 43 games for a .900 fielding percentage.

Good luck to Eric Swain in the M.I.N.K. League actions this summer.

Go Cats!!
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Sunday, May 12, 2013

Jon Pomatto to pitch for the St. Joseph Mustangs in 2013

Photo courtesy of Northwestbearcats.com
Jon Pomatto is on the roster of the 2013 St. Joseph Mustangs, a member of the MINK league.  The St. Joseph Mustangs baseball club has won the last two consecutive league titles and play in historic Phil Welch Stadium in St. Joseph, Missouri.  Jon has signed to play as a pitcher.  A hip injury cost Jon most of the 2013 season where he played just 3 games (all starts), batted .200, with only 5 at bats, 2 runs scored, 1 hit, slugged .200, 2 walks, 2 hit by pitches, 1 strike-out, .556 on-base percentage, 1 stolen base in 1 attempt, and no errors.

How much Jon will play with the Mustangs will depend on how far along his rehab has progressed since the injury.  If the body is able, expect Jon to turn heads in the MINK league.

Go Cats!!
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Friday, May 10, 2013

Zach Douglas to play for the Chillicothe Mudcats in 2013



Zach Douglas will be playing for the Chillicothe Mudcats in 2013.  Zach, a native of Wheeling, Missouri, plays catcher for the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats baseball team.  He recently completed his freshman season at Northwest.  Zach did not get a lot of playing opportunities in 2013 but made the most of the opportunities provided to him.  In 2013, Zach appeared in 4 games, batted a perfect 1.000, with 1 at bat, 0 runs, 1 hit, no doubles, no triples, and no home runs.  Zach earned a RBI, has a 1.000 slugging percentage, 1.000 on-base percentage, and has a perfect fielding percentage of 1.000.

You can follow the Chillicothe Mudcats by clicking on the link below:

http://www.chillicothemudcats.com/index.html

Chillicothe, Missouri, is about a hour and a half from Kansas City if you drive north on I-35, take the Cameron exit on US Highway 36, drive east on Highway 36 for about 38 miles and you will arrive at Chillicothe.

Notable road games for the Mudcats:

June 7 at Clarinda;
June 12 at St. Joe;
June 26 at Clarinda;
June 27 at Omaha;
July 2 at Clarinda;
July 11 at St. Joe;
July 13 & 14 at Sedalia;
July 17 at St. Joe;

Best wishes to Zach this summer.  Go Cats!!

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Thursday, May 9, 2013

Bearcat Eric McLaughlin to play for the Omaha Diamond Spirit of the MINK League

Photo courtesy of Northwestbearcats.com
Northwest Missouri State University Bearcat baseball player Eric McGlauflin announced he will play for the Omaha Diamond Spirit of the M.I.N.K. League in the 2013.  Eric had a terrific 2013 NCAA season playing mostly DH due to coming back from a shoulder injury the previous year.  During the 2013 NCAA season, Eric batted .301, appeared in 46 of 49 games with 43 starts, had 163 at bats, scored 35 runs, earned 49 hits, 5 doubles, 1 triple, 6 home runs, 33 RBIs, slugging .454, drew 11 walks, got hit by a pitch 6 times, struck out only 15 times, was on base .365 percent of the time, stole 6 bases in 8 attempts, and did not commit an error.

The Omaha Diamond Spirit play its home games at JJ Isaacson Field at Seymour Smith Park located at 68th and Harrison in Omaha, Nebraska.  Bearcat fans near Omaha will be able to cheer on Eric during the MINK season with several home games scheduled from June through July.  Key road game dates include the following:

June 6 in Clarinda versus the A's;
June 7-8 in Sedalia versus the Bombers;
June 13-16 in Springfield and Joplin;
June 21 in St. Joseph versus the Mustangs;
June 22 in Chillicothe versus the Mudcats;
July 3 in Chillicothe versus the Mudcats;
July 6 in St. Joseph versus the Mustangs;
July 10 & 17 in Clarinda versus the A's;
July 19 in St. Joseph versus the Mustangs.

The Omaha Diamond Spirit have had approximately 18 players play professional baseball following their careers in Omaha.

You can follow Eric's progress this summer by clicking on the link below:

http://www.omahadiamondspirit.com/index.php

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