2001 USI Baseball Bios

2001 Baseball Player Bios

USI Returning Players

35 Jon Adams Senior...Pitcher...6-4...230...Bats-R, Throws-R Ft. Branch, Indiana (Gibson Southern) MAJOR: Physical Education
2000: Posted a 2.78 ERA and a 3-1 record in 11 appearances for the Eagles as a junior...allowed 34 hits, eight walks, and 15 runs, while striking out 16 in 35.2 innings pitched. TRANSFER: Transferred to USI from Vincennes University...was 10-7 in two seasons for the Trailblazers with a 3.96 ERA. HIGH SCHOOL: Collected letters in baseball, basketball, and tennis at Gibson Southern High School in Ft. Branch, Indiana...was a three-time All-PAC and a two-time All-County and All-Southwest Indiana player for GSHS...named second team All-State in 1997
	G	IP	H	BB	SO	ER	CG	SH	SV	W-L	ERA
‘00	11	35.2	34	8	16	11	1	0	0	3-1	2.78

Jon Adams • Justin Ambs • Steve Arnold • Greg Baisden • Jonnie Bothel • Brian Branson •
Vic Cardinal • Blake Chambers • Andy Cook • Neil Duckworth • Nathan Esche • Josh Hodge •
Justin Konopacki • Cory Macke • Dustin Macke • Drew Neel • Andy Nucci • Josh Perkins •
Aaron Piening • Toby Pritchard • Andrew Renn • Marcus Renn • Adam Schiff • Mike Schrader •
Brian Scroggins • Kylan Stuck • Aaron Voelker • Darren Weeks • Jay Winters

31 Steve Arnold
Junior...Pitcher...6-3...225...Bats-R Throws-R
Evansville, Indiana (Harrison)
Major: Business Administration

2000: Had a 2-1 record in 15 appearances with a 4.91 ERA as a sophomore...allowed 24 runs and 47 hits while striking out 21 in 29.1 innings pitched. 1999: A consistent starter for the Eagles late in the year...led the Eagles in ERA with a 2.05 in 30.2 innings pitched...had a 3-0 record in seven appearances with four starts...struck out 17 opposing hitters and had one shutout and two complete games. HIGH SCHOOL: Member of Harrison’s SIAC Baseball Championship team in 1997...Harrison’s team captain as a senior.

G

IP

H

BB

SO

ER

CG

SH

SV

W-L

ERA

‘99

7

30.2

34

10

17

7

2

1

0

3-0

2.05

‘00

15

29.1

47

14

21

16

0

0

0

2-1

4.91

Tot.

22

60

81

24

38

23

2

1

0

5-1

3.45

Jon Adams • Justin Ambs • Steve Arnold • Greg Baisden • Jonnie Bothel • Brian Branson •
Vic Cardinal • Blake Chambers • Andy Cook • Neil Duckworth • Nathan Esche • Josh Hodge •
Justin Konopacki • Cory Macke • Dustin Macke • Drew Neel • Andy Nucci • Josh Perkins •
Aaron Piening • Toby Pritchard • Andrew Renn • Marcus Renn • Adam Schiff • Mike Schrader •
Brian Scroggins • Kylan Stuck • Aaron Voelker • Darren Weeks • Jay Winters

20 Greg Baisden
Senior...Catcher...5-11...200...Bats-R, Throws-R
Schererville, Indiana (Lake Central)
MAJOR: Biology (Pre-Veterinary)

2000: Saw action in 23 games during his first season with the Eagles...hit .197 with two home runs and five RBIs. TRANSFER: Transferred to USI from South Suburban College in South Holland, Indiana... participated in baseball, hitting .320 with seven home runs and 40 RBIs as a sophomore... named NJCAA All-American in 1999. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned letters in football and baseball at Lake Central High School...named honorable mention All-State and Academic All-State as a senior.

G

AB

R

H

2B

3B

HR

RBI

BB

SO

SB

BA

‘00

23

66

5

13

1

0

2

5

3

20

0

.197

10 Brian Branson Junior...Infielder...6-0...190...Bats-R Throws-R Mt. Vernon, Indiana (Mt. Vernon) Major: Business
2000: Appeared in 53 of USI’s 55 games as a junior...hit .263 with three home runs, six doubles, one triple, and 23 RBIs...also had a .383 on-base percentage, walking 31 times. 1999: Hit .235 in 14 games as the back-up third baseman. HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in baseball, basketball, and soccer at Mt. Vernon High School...named MVP his sophomore and junior years at Mt. Vernon High School...led MVHS in home runs his senior year...also competed nationally in water skiing events, participating in the slalom.
	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA
‘99	14	17	2	4	0	0	0	1	0	3	1	.235
‘00	53	167	28	44	6	1	3	23	31	35	3	.263
Tot.	67	184	30	48	6	1	3	24	31	38	4	.261

Jon Adams • Justin Ambs • Steve Arnold • Greg Baisden • Jonnie Bothel • Brian Branson •
Vic Cardinal • Blake Chambers • Andy Cook • Neil Duckworth • Nathan Esche • Josh Hodge •
Justin Konopacki • Cory Macke • Dustin Macke • Drew Neel • Andy Nucci • Josh Perkins •
Aaron Piening • Toby Pritchard • Andrew Renn • Marcus Renn • Adam Schiff • Mike Schrader •
Brian Scroggins • Kylan Stuck • Aaron Voelker • Darren Weeks • Jay Winters

32 Andy Cook
Senior...Catcher/Infielder...6-3...220...Evansville, Indiana (Reitz)...
Bats-R Throws-R
MAJOR: Electrical Engineering

2000: Appeared in 18 games as a junior, hitting a career-high .250...also had a career-high five doubles and six RBIs. 1999: Saw limited action in two games as a sophomore. 1998: Played in 14 games as a freshman with one start...had three hits in 17 at-bats with three RBIs. HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in baseball at Reitz High School...named Academic All-City as a senior...younger brother of former Eagle, Jeremy Cook.

G

AB

R

H

2B

3B

HR

RBI

BB

SO

SB

BA

‘98

14

17

4

3

2

0

0

3

1

5

1

.176

‘99

2

4

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

.000

‘00

18

40

5

10

5

0

0

6

5

11

0

.250

Tot.

34

61

9

13

7

0

0

9

6

17

2

.213

Jon Adams • Justin Ambs • Steve Arnold • Greg Baisden • Jonnie Bothel • Brian Branson •
Vic Cardinal • Blake Chambers • Andy Cook • Neil Duckworth • Nathan Esche • Josh Hodge •
Justin Konopacki • Cory Macke • Dustin Macke • Drew Neel • Andy Nucci • Josh Perkins •
Aaron Piening • Toby Pritchard • Andrew Renn • Marcus Renn • Adam Schiff • Mike Schrader •
Brian Scroggins • Kylan Stuck • Aaron Voelker • Darren Weeks • Jay Winters

6 Neil Duckworth
Sophomore...Outfielder...6-0...165...Bats-R, Throws-R
Henderson, Kentucky (Henderson County)
MAJOR: Education

2000: Appeared in 18 contests as a freshman, hitting .280 with three runs scored and three RBIs. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned letters in baseball at Henderson County High School in Henderson, Kentucky...played in the Kentucky East/West All-Star game as a junior and senior...hit .305 with 11 RBIs, three doubles, one triple, and two home runs as a senior...had his best season at HCHS as a junior, hitting .411 with 21 stolen bases in 22 attempts.

G

AB

R

H

2B

3B

HR

RBI

BB

SO

SB

BA

‘00

23

66

5

13

1

0

2

5

3

20

0

.197

22 Josh Hodge Sophomore...Infielder/Outfielder...6-0...185...Bats-R, Throws-R Evansville, Indiana (Mater Dei) MAJOR: Sociology
2000: Appeared in 12 games as a freshman, hitting .167 with two runs scored and two RBIs. HIGH SCHOOL: Collected letters in baseball and cross country at Mater Dei High School in Evansville, Indiana...member of the MDHS Indiana class 2A state championship team in 1999.
	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA
‘00	12	30	2	5	0	0	0	5	1	11	0	.167

Jon Adams • Justin Ambs • Steve Arnold • Greg Baisden • Jonnie Bothel • Brian Branson •
Vic Cardinal • Blake Chambers • Andy Cook • Neil Duckworth • Nathan Esche • Josh Hodge •
Justin Konopacki • Cory Macke • Dustin Macke • Drew Neel • Andy Nucci • Josh Perkins •
Aaron Piening • Toby Pritchard • Andrew Renn • Marcus Renn • Adam Schiff • Mike Schrader •
Brian Scroggins • Kylan Stuck • Aaron Voelker • Darren Weeks • Jay Winters

14 Dustin Macke
Sophomore...Pitcher...6-2...200...Bats-R, Throws-R
Evansville, Indiana (Mater Dei)
MAJOR: Business

2000: Made nine appearances and one start as a freshman... had one save and allowed 10 runs and 18 hits in 13.0 innings pitched. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned letters in baseball, basketball, and football at Mater Dei High School in Evansville, Indiana...named first team All-State and All-Metro as a senior...was 18-4 with a 2.25 ERA the last two seasons at MDHS...helped lead MDHS to the Indiana Class 2A State Championship in 1999...had a 10-2 record as a senior and was the starting pitcher in the Indiana state championship game in 1998 and 1999...member of the 1999 Indiana South All-Star team.

G

IP

H

BB

SO

ER

CG

SH

SV

W-L

ERA

‘00

9

13.0

18

4

10

10

0

0

1

0-0

6.92

3 Josh Perkins Sophomore...Infielder...5-11...185...Bats-R, Throws-R Lafayette, Indiana (Jefferson) MAJOR: Physical Education
2000: Appeared at shortstop in 51 games for the Eagles as a freshman, making 49 starts...hit .259 with 39 runs scored and 24 RBIs...also had eight stolen bases, six doubles, two home runs, and a .367 on-base percentage in his first season. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Jefferson High School in Lafayette, Indiana, lettering in baseball and soccer...named All-State as a senior and All-Conference as a junior and senior...also named 1999 Hoosier Diamond Pre-Season second team All-State...hit .476 as a senior with 28 RBIs and three home runs...had a .738 slugging percentage as a senior.
	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA
‘00	51	185	39	48	6	0	2	24	27	28	8	.259

29 Aaron Piening Senior...Pitcher...6-2...240...Bats-S, Throws-L Indianapolis, Indiana (Carmel) MAJOR: Computer Information Systems
2000: Named GLVC Player of the Week for his efforts against Indiana University/Purdue University Indianapolis and Saint Joseph’s College, going 2-0 without allowing a run in 13 innings pitched...had a 3-3 overall record as a junior with a 5.26 ERA...allowed 42 hits and 26 runs while striking out 21 in 37.2 innings. TRANSFER: Transferred to USI from Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas...was 4-3 in 1999 with 38 strikeouts in 11 games. HIGH SCHOOL: Collected letters in baseball, basketball, and football at Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana...was 10-1 as a senior with his only loss coming at the hands of Jasper High School in the state championship game...named County Player of the Year and All-State as a senior...member of the Indiana North/South All-Star teams in football and baseball at CHS.
	G	IP	H	BB	SO	ER	CG	SH	SV	W-L	ERA
‘00	10	37.2	42	16	21	22	2	0	0	3-3	5.26

Jon Adams • Justin Ambs • Steve Arnold • Greg Baisden • Jonnie Bothel • Brian Branson •
Vic Cardinal • Blake Chambers • Andy Cook • Neil Duckworth • Nathan Esche • Josh Hodge •
Justin Konopacki • Cory Macke • Dustin Macke • Drew Neel • Andy Nucci • Josh Perkins •
Aaron Piening • Toby Pritchard • Andrew Renn • Marcus Renn • Adam Schiff • Mike Schrader •
Brian Scroggins • Kylan Stuck • Aaron Voelker • Darren Weeks • Jay Winters

7 Marcus Renn
Junior...Outfielder...5-11...185...Bats-R Throws-R
Floyds Knobs, Indiana (Providence)
Major: Undecided

2000: Became USI’s regular centerfielder as a sophomore, hitting .203 with 25 runs scored and six doubles...also added seven stolen bases and had a .357 on-base percentage. 1999: Showed some offensive punch late in the season as a freshman...hit .333 with three runs scored, three RBIs, and two stolen bases in 14 games. HIGH SCHOOL: Named baseball MVP his senior year at Providence High School in Clarksville, Indiana...led his team in RBIs and slugging percentage his senior year...also a member of the sectional championship team his senior year.

G

AB

R

H

2B

3B

HR

RBI

BB

SO

SB

BA

‘99

14

27

3

9

0

0

0

3

2

2

2

.333

‘00

52

158

25

32

6

0

1

12

32

31

7

.203

Tot.

66

185

28

41

6

0

1

15

34

33

9

.222

Jon Adams • Justin Ambs • Steve Arnold • Greg Baisden • Jonnie Bothel • Brian Branson •
Vic Cardinal • Blake Chambers • Andy Cook • Neil Duckworth • Nathan Esche • Josh Hodge •
Justin Konopacki • Cory Macke • Dustin Macke • Drew Neel • Andy Nucci • Josh Perkins •
Aaron Piening • Toby Pritchard • Andrew Renn • Marcus Renn • Adam Schiff • Mike Schrader •
Brian Scroggins • Kylan Stuck • Aaron Voelker • Darren Weeks • Jay Winters

13 Adam Schiff
Sophomore...Infielder...5-11...180...Bats-R, Throws-R
Evansville, Indiana (Mater Dei)
MAJOR: Business

2000: Became the USI everyday second baseman as a freshman, appearing in 50 games...hit .245 overall, but had a .285 batting average in USI’s final 23 games...contributed 19 RBIs and 35 runs scored during his first season...also had a .358 on-base percentage. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned letters in baseball, basketball, and football at Mater Dei High School...named first team All-State as a senior when he hit .455 with 33 RBIs and 36 runs scored... has a batting average of .456 with 73 RBIs, 66 runs scored, 17 doubles, two triples, and four home runs over the last two seasons at MDHS...helped lead MDHS baseball to the Indiana Class 2A championship in 1999...also was a two-time All-State quarterback and a 1998 Indiana "Mr. Football" finalist. As a senior, he set the IHSAA records for completions and average yards per game, while moving into the number two slot all-time in career passing yards.

G

AB

R

H

2B

3B

HR

RBI

BB

SO

SB

BA

‘00

50

163

35

40

10

0

0

19

29

22

5

.245

Jon Adams • Justin Ambs • Steve Arnold • Greg Baisden • Jonnie Bothel • Brian Branson •
Vic Cardinal • Blake Chambers • Andy Cook • Neil Duckworth • Nathan Esche • Josh Hodge •
Justin Konopacki • Cory Macke • Dustin Macke • Drew Neel • Andy Nucci • Josh Perkins •
Aaron Piening • Toby Pritchard • Andrew Renn • Marcus Renn • Adam Schiff • Mike Schrader •
Brian Scroggins • Kylan Stuck • Aaron Voelker • Darren Weeks • Jay Winters

15 Jay Winters
Senior...Pitcher...6-1...200... Bats-R, Throws-R
Shawneetown, Illinois (Gallatin County)
MAJOR: Biology

2000: Made 14 appearances for USI as a junior, allowing 69 hits, 52 runs, and 15 walks, while striking out 18 in 45.1 innings pitched. TRANSFER: Transferred to USI from Southeastern Illinois College in Harrisburg, Illinois...named NJCAA Region 24 All-Star as a sophomore...was 7-2 in 14 appearances with nine starts in 1999...had a 3.27 ERA in 39.2 innings pitched with 37 strikeouts. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Gallatin County High School in Junction, Illinois, lettering in baseball and basketball...named first team All-Egyptian Conference as a senior.

G

IP

H

BB

SO

ER

CG

SH

SV

W-L

ERA

‘00

14

45.1

69

15

18

39

0

0

0

0-5

7.74

Newcomers

5 Drew Neel
Freshman...Pitcher...6-1...170...Bats-R, Throws-R
Newburgh, Indiana (Castle)
MAJOR: Social Science

2000: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Collected letters in baseball at Castle High School in Newburgh, Indiana.

21 Justin Ambs
Junior...Infielder...6-0...185...Bats-R, Throws-R
Zionsville, Indiana (Zionsville)
MAJOR: Marketing

2000: Redshirted. TRANSFER: Transferred to USI from Indiana University/Purdue University Indianapolis...hit .283 with 17 runs scored and 15 RBIs as a sophomore at IUPUI. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned five letters in baseball and tennis at Zionsville High School.

16 Jonnie Bothel
Sophomore...Catcher...5-10...160...Bats-R, Throws-R
Lafayette, Indiana (Jefferson)
MAJOR: Mathematics

2000: Redshirted. 1999: Saw action as a freshman in USI’s junior varsity program. HIGH SCHOOL: Collected five letters in cross country, wrestling, and baseball at Lafayette Jefferson High School.

36 Vic Cardinal
Freshman...Catcher...6-0...160...Bats-R, Throws-R
Vincennes, Indiana (Lincoln)
MAJOR: Undecided

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in baseball at Vincennes Lincoln High School. NABF BASEBALL: Hit .432 with a .488 on-base percentage, two triples and seven RBIs with the Evansville Black Sox in 2000.

24 Blake Chambers
Freshman...Pitcher...6-3...171...Bats-L, Throws-L
Washington, Indiana (Washington)
MAJOR: Geology

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned letters in baseball at Washington High School...led WHS with 52 strikeouts while saving three games...also had 36 strikeouts in 34 innings as a junior. AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Had a 6-3 career record and a 3.52 ERA in American Legion Baseball.

19 Nathan Esche
Freshman...Pitcher..161...190...Bats-R, Throws-R
Mt. Vernon, Indiana (North Posey)
MAJOR: Secondary Education

HIGH SCHOOL: Collected letters in baseball and football at North Posey High School...named honorable mention All-PAC as a junior and senior...set a NPHS records, hitting12 doubles and striking out 87 batters last spring.

25 Corey Macke
Freshman...Pitcher...6-1...180...Bats-L, Throws-L
Evansville, Indiana (Mater Dei)
MAJOR: Undecided

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in baseball, basketball, and football at Mater Dei High School...was 3-2 with a 3.31 ERA in 38 innings last spring at MDHS...allowed 21 runs on 21 hits and 27 walks while striking out 56...hit .373 with 14 RBIs and 15 runs scored at the plate...was named All-City and All-Conference...helped MDHS to the Indiana State Championship as a junior...brother of USI player Dustin Macke.

4 Andy Nucci
Sophomore...Outfielder...5-9...160..Bats-L, Throws-L
Ft. Wayne, Indiana (Northrop)
MAJOR: Physical Education

TRANSFER: Transferred to USI from Huntington College...hit .388 with 50 RBIs, 12 doubles, three triples, and a home run last year at Huntington. HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football and baseball at Northrop High School in Ft. Wayne.

18 Toby Pritchard
Freshman...Pitcher/Infielder...6-0...185...Bats-R, Throws-R
Ft. Wayne, Indiana (Snider)
MAJOR: Undecided

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned letters in tennis and baseball at Snider High School in Ft. Wayne, Indiana...was 9-2 with 76 strikeouts and 2.33 ERA in 72 innings pitched this past spring as a senior...also hit .359, producing 29 RBIs.

34 Andrew Renn
Freshman...Pitcher...5-10...205...Bats-L, Throws-L
Floyds Knobs, Indiana (Providence)
MAJOR: Undecided

HIGH SCHOOL: Collected letters in football, baseball, and wrestling at Providence High School in Clarksville, Indiana...led PHS in innings and strikeouts as a senior...member of the PHS sectional championship team as a senior...brother of current USI player Marcus Renn and former USI player Matt Renn.

12 Mike Schrader
Junior...Pitcher/Infielder...6-1...195...Bats-R, Throws-R
Covington, Indiana (North Vermillion)
MAJOR: Art Education

TRANSFER: Transferred to USI from Danville Area Community College...was 8-2 with a 2.50 ERA as a sophomore at DACC...also had eight saves in the two seasons. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned letters in baseball, basketball, cross country, and football at North Vermillion High School in Cayuga, Indiana...was named honorable mention All-State for baseball as a senior...had four no-hitters at NVHS and 325 strikeouts in four seasons...set NVHS career records with 111 games played, 341 hits, 152 singles, and 106 RBIs.

8 Brian Scroggins
Junior...Catcher...5-11...190...Bats-R, Throws-R
East Alton, Illinois (Roxana)
MAJOR: Graphic Design

TRANSFER: Transferred to USI from Lewis and Clark Community College...hit .405 with 35 RBIs, 20 runs scored, six home runs, and a .690 slugging percentage. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned letters in baseball, basketball, and football at Roxana High School in Roxana, Illinois...named first team All-Area and All-Conference as a senior.

11 Kylan Stuck
Senior...Pitcher...6-2...200...Bats-R, Throws-R
Carmel, Indiana (Carmel)
MAJOR: Business

TRANSFER: Transferred to USI from Delta State University...was 7-3 with a 4.50 ERA in 20 appearances for DSU...allowed 44 runs and 69 hits while striking out 56 in 66.0 innings pitched...transferred to DSU from Parkland College where he was 6-2 with a 3.41 ERA. HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in baseball, basketball, and football at Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana...named first team Indiana All-State, a North-South All-Star, and USA Today honorable mention All-American.

30 Aaron Voelker
Freshman...Catcher/Infielder...6-0...205...Bats-R, Throws-R
Evansville, Indiana (Reitz)
MAJOR: Undecided

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned letters in baseball, football, and wrestling F.J. Reitz High School.

17 Darren Weeks
Junior...Pitcher...5-11...200...Bats-L, Throws-L
Forrester, Illinois (Prairie Central)
MAJOR: Education

TRANSFER: Transferred to USI from Lincoln College in Lincoln, Illinois...was 1-9 with a 6.28 ERA in 50.1 innings pitched in 2000...also had 31 strikeouts. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned letters in baseball, basketball, and football at Prairie Central High School in Fairbury, Illinois.

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31 Steve Arnold Junior...Pitcher...6-3...225...Bats-R Throws-R Evansville, Indiana (Harrison) Major: Business Administration
2000: Had a 2-1 record in 15 appearances with a 4.91 ERA as a sophomore...allowed 24 runs and 47 hits while striking out 21 in 29.1 innings pitched. 1999: A consistent starter for the Eagles late in the year...led the Eagles in ERA with a 2.05 in 30.2 innings pitched...had a 3-0 record in seven appearances with four starts...struck out 17 opposing hitters and had one shutout and two complete games. HIGH SCHOOL: Member of Harrison’s SIAC Baseball Championship team in 1997...Harrison’s team captain as a senior.
	G	IP	H	BB	SO	ER	CG	SH	SV	W-L	ERA
‘99	7	30.2	34	10	17	7	2	1	0	3-0	2.05
‘00	15	29.1	47	14	21	16	0	0	0	2-1	4.91
Tot.	22	60	81	24	38	23	2	1	0	5-1	3.45

20 Greg Baisden Senior...Catcher...5-11...200...Bats-R, Throws-R Schererville, Indiana (Lake Central) MAJOR: Biology (Pre-Veterinary)
2000: Saw action in 23 games during his first season with the Eagles...hit .197 with two home runs and five RBIs. TRANSFER: Transferred to USI from South Suburban College in South Holland, Indiana... participated in baseball, hitting .320 with seven home runs and 40 RBIs as a sophomore... named NJCAA All-American in 1999. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned letters in football and baseball at Lake Central High School...named honorable mention All-State and Academic All-State as a senior.
	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA
‘00	23	66	5	13	1	0	2	5	3	20	0	.197

32 Andy Cook Senior...Catcher/Infielder...6-3...220...Evansville, Indiana (Reitz)... Bats-R Throws-R MAJOR: Electrical Engineering
2000: Appeared in 18 games as a junior, hitting a career-high .250...also had a career-high five doubles and six RBIs. 1999: Saw limited action in two games as a sophomore. 1998: Played in 14 games as a freshman with one start...had three hits in 17 at-bats with three RBIs. HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in baseball at Reitz High School...named Academic All-City as a senior...younger brother of former Eagle, Jeremy Cook.
	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA
‘98	14	17	4	3	2	0	0	3	1	5	1	.176
‘99	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	.000
‘00	18	40	5	10	5	0	0	6	5	11	0	.250
Tot.	34	61	9	13	7	0	0	9	6	17	2	.213

6 Neil Duckworth Sophomore...Outfielder...6-0...165...Bats-R, Throws-R Henderson, Kentucky (Henderson County) MAJOR: Education
2000: Appeared in 18 contests as a freshman, hitting .280 with three runs scored and three RBIs. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned letters in baseball at Henderson County High School in Henderson, Kentucky...played in the Kentucky East/West All-Star game as a junior and senior...hit .305 with 11 RBIs, three doubles, one triple, and two home runs as a senior...had his best season at HCHS as a junior, hitting .411 with 21 stolen bases in 22 attempts.
	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA
‘00	23	66	5	13	1	0	2	5	3	20	0	.197

2 Justin Konopacki Sophomore...Outfielder...5-11...185...Bats-R, Throws-R Ft. Wayne, Indiana (Northrop) MAJOR: Undecided
2000: Hit .212 in 34 games as a freshman...contributed 10 RBIs and one home run while scoring 10 runs. HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in baseball and football at Northrop High School in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA
‘00	34	85	10	18	0	0	1	10	10	15	2	.212

14 Dustin Macke Sophomore...Pitcher...6-2...200...Bats-R, Throws-R Evansville, Indiana (Mater Dei) MAJOR: Business
2000: Made nine appearances and one start as a freshman... had one save and allowed 10 runs and 18 hits in 13.0 innings pitched. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned letters in baseball, basketball, and football at Mater Dei High School in Evansville, Indiana...named first team All-State and All-Metro as a senior...was 18-4 with a 2.25 ERA the last two seasons at MDHS...helped lead MDHS to the Indiana Class 2A State Championship in 1999...had a 10-2 record as a senior and was the starting pitcher in the Indiana state championship game in 1998 and 1999...member of the 1999 Indiana South All-Star team.
	G	IP	H	BB	SO	ER	CG	SH	SV	W-L	ERA
‘00	9	13.0	18	4	10	10	0	0	1	0-0	6.92

7 Marcus Renn Junior...Outfielder...5-11...185...Bats-R Throws-R Floyds Knobs, Indiana (Providence) Major: Undecided
2000: Became USI’s regular centerfielder as a sophomore, hitting .203 with 25 runs scored and six doubles...also added seven stolen bases and had a .357 on-base percentage. 1999: Showed some offensive punch late in the season as a freshman...hit .333 with three runs scored, three RBIs, and two stolen bases in 14 games. HIGH SCHOOL: Named baseball MVP his senior year at Providence High School in Clarksville, Indiana...led his team in RBIs and slugging percentage his senior year...also a member of the sectional championship team his senior year.
	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA
‘99	14	27	3	9	0	0	0	3	2	2	2	.333
‘00	52	158	25	32	6	0	1	12	32	31	7	.203
Tot.	66	185	28	41	6	0	1	15	34	33	9	.222

13 Adam Schiff Sophomore...Infielder...5-11...180...Bats-R, Throws-R Evansville, Indiana (Mater Dei) MAJOR: Business
2000: Became the USI everyday second baseman as a freshman, appearing in 50 games...hit .245 overall, but had a .285 batting average in USI’s final 23 games...contributed 19 RBIs and 35 runs scored during his first season...also had a .358 on-base percentage. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned letters in baseball, basketball, and football at Mater Dei High School...named first team All-State as a senior when he hit .455 with 33 RBIs and 36 runs scored... has a batting average of .456 with 73 RBIs, 66 runs scored, 17 doubles, two triples, and four home runs over the last two seasons at MDHS...helped lead MDHS baseball to the Indiana Class 2A championship in 1999...also was a two-time All-State quarterback and a 1998 Indiana "Mr. Football" finalist. As a senior, he set the IHSAA records for completions and average yards per game, while moving into the number two slot all-time in career passing yards.
	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA
‘00	50	163	35	40	10	0	0	19	29	22	5	.245

15 Jay Winters Senior...Pitcher...6-1...200... Bats-R, Throws-R Shawneetown, Illinois (Gallatin County) MAJOR: Biology
2000: Made 14 appearances for USI as a junior, allowing 69 hits, 52 runs, and 15 walks, while striking out 18 in 45.1 innings pitched. TRANSFER: Transferred to USI from Southeastern Illinois College in Harrisburg, Illinois...named NJCAA Region 24 All-Star as a sophomore...was 7-2 in 14 appearances with nine starts in 1999...had a 3.27 ERA in 39.2 innings pitched with 37 strikeouts. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Gallatin County High School in Junction, Illinois, lettering in baseball and basketball...named first team All-Egyptian Conference as a senior.
	G	IP	H	BB	SO	ER	CG	SH	SV	W-L	ERA
‘00	14	45.1	69	15	18	39	0	0	0	0-5	7.74