2005 BASEBALL

Has started three years in center field for the Defenders while posting consistent numbers offensively. Earned All-GPAC honorable mention as a freshman when he batted .287 with 25 runs batted in and six doubles. Appeared in 36 games as a sophomore when he batted .289 with 35 hits and eight doubles. Last season batted .274 with 23 hits. Is a team captain for the 2005 season.

Coach Schouten says: Brad has had to overcome some injuries in preparation for this season. We expect him to be a leader for us both offensively and defensively.

A freshman out of Chino Hills, California, Chris will challenge for a spot in the starting rotation of pitchers and can play the outfield.

Coach Schouten says: Chris has a great command as a pitcher and shows good power at the plate. Chris will add depth to our pitching staff.

Has been hampered with arm problems in his two years with the Defenders. Has pitched 26.3 innings for the Defenders in his two years.

Coach Schouten says: Dan will be a spot starter for us and he could fill the fourth spot in the rotation for us.

Is a freshman out of Escondido, California. Will be a backup third baseman.

Coach Schouten says: Steve will probably be a backup third baseman for us-he's got a good arm and has some power at the plate.

Had a 5.34 earned run average in seven appearances last season while going 0-4. Threw 30.3 innings as a freshman. Had a .209 batting average at the plate in 20 games played.

Coach Schouten says: Nate looks like he'll be our number two starting pitcher this spring. We'll also ask him to play some shortstop for us.

A sophomore out of Marcus, Iowa. Can play outfield and can pitch.

Coach Schouten says: Bobby will see more time on the mound this year. He'll be a backup centerfielder as well.

Freshman from Arlington Heights, Illinois-will be a pitcher for the Defenders.

Coach Schouten says: Craig will be used this spring as a spot starter and we'll also use him in some relief situations.

Freshman from Tucson, Arizona. Can pitch and play shortstop.

Coach Schouten says: Alex has great potential as a pitcher and is a very solid defensive shortstop.

Has played in 60 games as a freshman and sophomore. Batted .286 last season while knocking in 18 runs and garnering 26 hits. Also scored 16 runs as a sophomore in 2004. Is a team captain for 2005.

Coach Schouten says: Brent will hit in the middle of the lineup. He's a good hitter and will play leftfield along with being a designated hitter in our order.

Freshman from Centennial, Colorado. Will pitch and play first base this year.

Coach Schouten says: Derek has great power as a hitter and is a very strong hitter. We expect him to pitch and have an impact playing first base for us as well.

Earned All-GPAC honors as a sophomore. Has a 5-12 lifetime record while posting a 3.62 earned run average as a freshman and a 3.64 average as a sophomore. Has pitched 119 innings for the Defenders in two years. Posted a .367 batting average as a freshman with 36 hits. Followed that up with 27 hits last season with 17 runs batted in. Is a team captain for 2005.

Coach Schouten says: Brandon will be our number one pitcher this season. We'll look to him to give us offensive production in the middle of our lineup this spring.

Freshman from Burlington, Washington. Main experience is as a closer.

Coach Schouten says: Daryl can play right field and he can pitch. He's trying to crack our rotation right now after spending most of his high school career as a reliever and closer.