North by Northwest - Washburn University

This concludes the B2R's look at the MIAA members' baseball programs.  Finally, Washburn University

NxNW - Washburn University
Location - Topeka, Kansas 66621
Founded - 1865
Enrollment - 7,002
Colors - Yale Blue & White
Nickname - Ichabods/Lady Blues

Field - Falley Field has been the home of the Ichabod baseball team since the 1990 season. In the spring of 2008 the University finished upgrades include new bullpens, hitting cages and a FieldTurf artificial playing surface that covers the entire infield except the pitcher's mound. The press box has space for up to 10 media outlets. Capacity for Falley Field is listed at 800.

2012 Re-cap - Washburn ended its 2012 campaign with a 27-24 overall record, 14-5 at home, 12-17 on the road, 1-2 at neutral sites, and 22-18 in the MIAA.  Washburn advanced to the MIAA Post-Season baseball tournament in 2012 and beat Emporia State in the first round 4-1.  Steve Anson is the head coach and completed his 33rd season as the Ichabods skipper (780-717-3 through 2011 record).  

Notable alumni - 

Jared Head - Outfield for the Cleveland Indians, 2011, 10 appearances, .125 batting average;
Davey Lopes - 2nd Baseman and outfielder for the Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, Cubs, and Astros, 1972-1987, selected to 4 All-Star Games, career .264 batting average, .349 on-base percentage, .388 slugging percentage;
Rick DeHart - pitcher for the Expos and Royals, 1997-2003, career 2-3 record, 6.14 ERA, 56 appearances, 1 save, 32 BBs, 45 Ks;
Jerry Robertson - pitcher for the Expos & Tigers, 1969-1970, career 5-16 record, 49 appearances, 27 starts, 3.94 ERA, 86 BBs, 144 Ks;
Steve Simpson - pitcher for the Padres, 1972, career 0-2 record, 4.76 ERA, 9 appearances, 0 starts, 2 saves, 8 BBs, 9 Ks;
George Darrow - pitcher for the Phillies, 1934, career 2-6 record, 5.51 ERA, 17 appearances, 8 starts, 1 save, 28 BBs, 14 Ks;

Go Cats!!
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