2008 Profiles
#30 Shane Akers, Leon, Iowa
P, R-R, 6-3, 170, Sr.
2007 (Junior): Went 1-3 with a 6.20 ERA and a save in 13 appearances. Started seven times. Charted 11 strikeouts in 20.1 innings.
2006 (Sophomore): Registered a 2-0 record and a 2.92 ERA in nine varsity appearances. Struck out seven in 12.1 innings.
2005 (Freshman): A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity.
High School: A 2004 graduate of Central Decatur High School. Coach was Brady McKillup. Chosen first team All-Conference as senior and second team All-Conference as a junior. Earned second team All-Conference honors in both basketball and basketball. Qualified for the state track meet in the high jump as a senior.
Personal: Born May 13, 1986. Son of Vaughn and Anne Akers. A math major.
Akers’ Career Up To Now
Year G-GS W L ERA SV IP H R ER SO BB
2006 9-1 2 0 2.92 0 12.1 15 5 4 7 3
2007 13-7 1 3 6.20 1 20.1 39 14 6 11 6
Totals 22-8 3 3 4.96 1 32.2 54 19 10 18 9
#6 Curt Bjork, Mt. Vernon, Iowa
C, R-R, 5-10, 200, Jr.
2007 (Sophomore): Led team in RBI’s (33), doubles (8), and putouts (246). Was second on the squad in hits (46) and third in batting average (.351). Hit one home run
2006 (Freshman): Appeared infive varsity games, recording two hits in four at-bats. Had one home run and three RBI’s.
High School: A 2005 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School. Coach was Jeremy Elliot. Named All-District and All-Conference as a senior. Served as team captain as a junior and as a senior. Lettered in football. A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Jan. 18, 1987. Son of Ed and Barb Bjork. A math major.
Bjork’s Career Up To Now
Year G AB R H AVG HR RBI SO BB SB-SBA
2006 5 4 3 2 .500 1 3 2 2 0-0
2007 42 131 24 46 .351 1 33 14 22 2-2
Totals 47 135 27 48 .356 2 36 16 24 2-2
#15 Tim Bolten, Pleasant Hill, Iowa
P, R-R, 6-0, 195, Jr.
2007 (Sophomore): Tossed 10.1 innings in 11 varsity games. Was 0-0 with a 3.48 ERA with one strikeout.
2006 (Freshman): Appeared in three varsity games. Tossed 2.1 innings and did not give up a run.
High School: A 2005 graduate of Des Moines East High School. Coach was Brian Luft. A four-time Academic All-Conference selection. Named Academic All-Conference in football.
Personal: Born Oct. 23, 1986. Son of Richard and Kathy Bolten. A business management major.
Bolten’s Career Up To Now
Year G-GS W L ERA SV IP H R ER SO BB
2006 3-0 0 0 0.00 0 2.1 2 0 0 0 1
2007 11-0 0 0 3.48 0 10.1 14 5 4 1 1
Totals 14-0 0 0 2.84 0 12.1 16 5 4 1 2
#23 Brady Buresh, Traer, Iowa
C, R-R, 6-1, 210, Sr.
2007 (Junior): Saw action in two varsity games and scored one run.
2006 (Sophomore): Played in one varsity game and had one at-bat.
2005 (Freshman): A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity.
High School: A 2004 graduate of North Tama High School. Coach was Matt Zoske. Named second team INA All-State, first team All-District, and first team All-Conference as a senior after hitting .505 with seven home runs and 43 RBI’s. Team finished second in state tournament during sophomore season and were semifinalists during junior campaign. Lettered in basketball, football, and track.
Personal: Born July 3, 1986. Son of George and Joni Buresh. A sports administration major.
Buresh’s Career Up To Now
Year G AB R H AVG HR RBI SO BB SB-SBA
2006 1 1 0 0 .000 0 0 1 0 0-0
2007 2 1 1 0 .000 0 0 1 1 0-0
Totals 3 2 1 0 .000 0 0 2 1 0-0
#36 Ryan Dahlstrom, Dayton, Iowa
INF, R-R, 5-8, 170, So.
2007 (Freshman): A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Southeast Webster-Grand High School. Coach was Brad Webster. Named second team All-District and second team All-Conference as a junior and as a senior. Holds school record for most made three-point field goals in basketball. Lettered in football and golf. A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born July 1, 1988. Son of Don Dahlstrom and Brenda Dahlstrom. A physical education major.
#25 Galen Daniels, Moulton, Iowa
P, R-R, 6-3, 160, Jr.
2007 (Sophomore): Pitched in six varsity games without a decision. Struck out three in seven innings.
2006 (Freshman): Appeared in two varsity games for Indian Hills C.C. Struck out one in three innings and did not record a decision.
High School: A 2005 graduate of Moulton-Udell High School. Coach was Brent Martsching. A four-time All-Conference selection. Named All-District as a junior and as a senior. Lettered in basketball, football, and track.
Personal: Born Sept. 25, 1986. Son of Frank and Leann Daniels. A biology major.
Daniels’ Career Up To Now
Year G-GS W L ERA SV IP H R ER SO BB
2007 6-0 0 0 2.57 0 7.0 9 9 2 3 6
#1 Cory Dawson, Altoona, Iowa
P-1B, L-L, 6-2, 190, Jr.
2007 (Sophomore): Appeared in 37 varsity games both in the outfield and as a pitcher. Hit .297 with two home runs and 15 RBI’s. Went 1-1 with one save and six strikeouts.
2006 (Freshman): Pitched in eight varsity games, going 0-1 with a 3.24 ERA. Had one save. Struck out nine in 8.1 innings. Appeared in two games at the plate with one strikeout.
High School: A 2005 graduate of Germantown High School. Coach was Parrish Wagner. Chosen All-Conference as a junior and as a senior. Selected honorable mention All-Suburban during junior and senior seasons.
Personal: Born July 28, 1987. Son of Steve and Sheree Jones. An accounting major.
Jones’ Career Up To Now
Year G-GS W L ERA SV IP H R ER SO BB
2006 8-0 0 1 3.24 1 8.1 6 3 3 9 8
2007 6-0 1 1 12.46 1 4.1 10 6 6 2 3
Totals 14-0 1 2 6.39 2 12.2 16 9 9 11 11
Year G AB R H AVG HR RBI SO BB SB-SBA
2006 2 1 0 0 .000 0 0 1 0 0-0
2007 37 118 23 35 .297 2 15 19 9 4-5
Totals 39 119 23 35 .294 2 15 20 9 4-5
#9 Trent Kain, Prairie City, Iowa
P-OF, R-R, 6-1, 205, Sr.
2007 (Junior): Pitched in 12 games, starting one. Posted a 1-3 record with a 7.41 ERA and one save. Struck out 13 in 17 innnings. Hit .217 with five RBI’s.
Simpson Football: Fifth on the team in all-purpose yardage (354 yds). Second in receiving yards with 21 catches for 270 yards. Returned eight punts for 84 yards.
2006 (Sophomore): Finished 3-2 on the mound with a 6.45 ERA. Made 11 appearances, starting six. Struck out 10 in 22.1 innings.
Simpson Football: Fourth on the squad in catches (24) and receiving yards (208). Caught one touchdown. Rushed two times for 21 yards. Returned five punts for 724 yards.
2005 (Freshman): Appeared in 12 games, starting five. Went 2-3 with seven strikeouts in 22.2 innings.
Simpson Football: Third on the team in receiving with 27 catches and 302 yards. Caught two touchdowns.
High School: A 2004 graduate of Prairie City-Monroe High High School. Coach was Kelly Kain. Named second team All-Conference three times. Played in the Iowa Baseball Coaches Association All-Star game as a senior. Named first team All-District in football as team qualified for state tournament as a senior. A starter on the PCM boys basketball team that won a state title in 2004. Qualified for the state track meet. Named PCM’s 2004 Outstanding Male Student Athlete.
Personal: Born July 22, 1986. Son of Kelly and Patti Kain. A sports administration major. Brother Dusty was a member of the Simpson football team.
Kain’s Career Up To Now
Year G-GS W L ERA SV IP H R ER SO BB
2005 12-5 2 3 7.15 0 22.2 32 24 18 7 16
2006 11-6 3 2 6.45 0 22.1 31 21 16 10 14
2007 12-1 1 2 7.41 1 17.0 28 21 14 13 8
Totals 35-12 6 7 6.97 1 62.0 91 66 48 30 38
Year G AB R H AVG HR RBI SO BB SB-SBA
2007 24 46 8 10 .217 0 5 1 2 3-3
#11 Beau Kaplan, Ankeny, Iowa
OF, L-L, 5-10, 150, So.
2007 (Freshman): Hit. 273 with six RBI’s in 22 varsity apperances. Scored 16 runs.
High School: A 2006 graduate of North Polk High School. Coach was Dave Middleton. Named Ames Tribune Player of the Year as a senior. Earned All-Conference and All-District honors. Chosen first team All-State in football as a senior.
Personal: Born Apr. 26, 1988. Son of Kent and Kim Kaplan. An accounting major.
Kaplan’s Career Up To Now
Year G AB R H AVG HR RBI SO BB SB-SBA
2007 23 66 16 18 .273 0 6 6 12 2-3
#10 Jason McClaflin, Altoona, Iowa
INF, R-R, 5-11, 185, Sr.
2007 (Junior): Posted a .272 batting average and 22 RBI’s in 39 apperances. Had four doubles and three triples.
2006 (Sophomore): Hit .330 with 18 RBI’s in 35 varsity appearances. Scored 21 runs.
2005 (Freshman): Appeared in five varsity games, staring one. Had two hits in five at-bats and scored two runs.
High School: A 2004 graduate of Southeast Polk High School. Coach was Fritz Keeling. A two-year letterwinner. Chosen second team All-Conference as a junior. Named honorable mention All-Conference in football as a junior and as a senior. Lettered in track.
Personal: Born Feb. 24, 1986. Son of Mark and Rhonda McClaflin. A sports administration major.
McClaflin’s Career Up To Now
Year G AB R H AVG HR RBI SO BB SB-SBA
2005 5 5 2 2 .400 0 0 1 0 0-0
2006 35 109 21 26 .330 0 18 10 9 0-0
2007 39 125 16 34 .272 0 22 16 7 2-3
Totals 79 239 39 72 .301 0 40 27 16 2-3
#42 Dan Murphy, Des Moines, Iowa
INF, 6-1, 230, Jr.
2007 (Sophomore): Played in eight varsity games, recording seven hits in 25 at-bats. Had one home run and nine RBI’s.
2006 (Freshman): A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity.
High School: A 2005 graduate of Hoover High School. Coach was Scott Belger. Named first team All-Conference as a senior. Chosen second team All-Conference as a junior. A two-time second team All-Conference selection in football.
Personal: Born Oct. 4, 1986. Son of Cecil and Donna Murphy. A business management major.
Murphy’s Career Up To Now
Year G AB R H AVG HR RBI SO BB SB-SBA
2007 8 25 5 7 .280 1 9 7 1 0-0
#20 Joe Pogge,Carter Lake, Iowa
INF, L-R, 6-0, 170, So.
2007 (Freshman): Appeared in 16 varsity games, hitting .237 with two RBI’s. Scored eight runs and posted one triple.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Council Bluffs Jefferson High School. Coach was Jim Dermoody. Selected first team All-City, first team All-Conference, and first team All-District as a senior. Chosen first team All-City as a junior and second team All-City as a freshman and as a sophomore. Lettered in basketball and cross country. A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Nov. 16, 1987. Son of Chris and Reyna Pogge. An accounting major.
Pogge’s Career Up To Now
Year G AB R H AVG HR RBI SO BB SB-SBA
2007 16 38 8 9 .237 0 2 12 8 0-0
#7 Corey Rasmussen, West Des Moines, Iowa
INF, R-R, 5-11, 160, Jr.
2007 (Sophomore): Was fourth on the team in hitting (.333). Posted 26 RBI’s and 27 runs. Led team in assists with 120.
2006 (Freshman): Did not compete.
High School: A 2005 graduate of Valley High School. Coaches were Steve Mohr and Ryan Cooley. Named second team All-Conference as a junior and as a senior. Team won state championships during junior and senior seasons. Lettered in wrestling.
Personal: Born Oct. 19, 1986. Son of Greg and Kristy Rasmussen. A sports administration major.
Rasmussen’s Career Up To Now
Year G AB R H AVG HR RBI SO BB SB-SBA
2007 39 123 27 41 .333 0 26 22 13 7-8
#2 Jesse Reis, Coon Rapids, Iowa
INF, R-R, 6-0, 170, Jr.
2007 (Sophomore): Appeared in 28 varsity games, starting 25. Hit .240 with eight RBI’s. Scored 10 runs and walked 12 times.
2006 (Freshman): A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity.
High School: A 2005 graduate of Coon Rapids-Bayard High School. Coach was John Waddle. Selected first team All-Conference as a sophomore and honorable mention All-Conference as a freshman, junior, and as a senior. Chosen All-Conference in basketball and golf.
Personal: Born Jan. 25, 1987. Son of Kevin and Rhonda Reis. An athletic training major.
Reis’ Career Up To Now
Year G AB R H AVG HR RBI SO BB SB-SBA
2007 28 75 10 18 .240 0 8 21 12 0-0
#22 Jake Ritchey, Indianola, Iowa
P, R-R, 5-11, 175, Sr.
2007 (Junior): Broke the school record for most appearance in a season by appearing in 21 games (old mark of 16 was set in 2004 by Josh August). Went 0-5 with a 4.71 ERA. Struck out 20 in 36.1 innings of work.
2006 (Sophomore): Led team in ERA (2.25). Was second on the squad in appearance with 14. Was 3-2 with one save. Had 19 strikeouts in 24 innings. 2005 (Freshman): Third on team in ERA (3.81) and fourth in appearances (11). Went 2-1 in 26 innings. Struck out 22.
High School: A 2004 graduate of I-35 High School. Coach was Jeff Douglas. Earned All-State, All-District, and All-Conference honors as a junior and as a senior.
Personal: Born Aug. 19, 1985. Son of Roger and Melanie Ritchey. A sports administration major. Brother Matt played baseball for Simpson.
Ritchey’s Career Up To Now
Year G-GS W L ERA SV IP H R ER SO BB
2005 11-2 2 1 3.81 0 26 22 18 11 22 16
2006 14-1 3 2 2.25 1 24 28 9 6 19 6
2007 21-7 0 5 4.71 0 36.1 50 40 19 20 16
Totals 46-10 5 8 3.75 1 86.1 117 67 36 61 36
#4 Keaton Sansgaard, Huxley, Iowa
P, R-R, 5-10, 150, Sr.
2007 (Junior): Second on the team in appearances with 17. His 17 apperances are the second most in school history. Went 0-0 with one save and a 7.15 ERA. Struck out 13 in 22.2 innings.
2006 (Sophomore): Was fifth on the team in appearances with 12. Was 0-1 with a 4.02 ERA. Struck out 15 in 15.2 innings.
2005 (Freshman): Pitched in seven varsity games, going 2-0 with a 8.31 ERA. Struck out eight in 8.1 innings.
High School: A 2004 graduate of Ballard High School. Coach was Kyle Palmer. Chosen first team All-Conference, first team All-District, and Academic All-Conference as a senior. Earned Academic All-Conference honors a total of four times.
Personal: Born Nov. 6, 1985. Son of Dan and Cheryl Sansgaard. An environmental science major.
Sansgaard’s Career Up To Now
Year G-GS W L ERA SV IP H R ER SO BB
2005 7-0 2 0 8.31 0 8.2 14 15 8 8 10
2006 12-0 0 1 4.02 0 15.2 11 8 7 15 11
2007 17-0 0 0 7.15 1 22.2 39 25 18 13 10
Totals 36-0 2 1 6.32 1 47.0 64 48 33 36 31
#16 Jared Sass, Iowa City, Iowa
P, R-R, 5-11, 180, Jr.
2007 (Sophomore): Named Academic All-Conference. Led team in starts (10) and complete games (2). Went 4-5 with one save and a 5.96 ERA. First career at-bat against Loras during IIAC Tournament resulted in a bunt single and the game winning run.
2006 (Freshman): Led team in victories with six. Posted a 6-0 record and a 3.48 ERA. Had one save. Made 11 varsity appearances and seven starts.
High School: A 2005 graduate of City High School. Coach was Dennis Knoop. Named second team All-Conference and All-District as a senior after going 6-1 with a 2.79 ERA on the mound. Hit .279 with three home runs and 10 RBI’s as a senior. Chosen Academic All-Conference in golf. Lettered in basketball.
High School: Born Aug. 9, 1987. Son of Robert and Debra Sass. A biology major.
Sass’ Career Up To Now
Year G-GS W L ERA SV IP H R ER SO BB
2006 11-7 6 0 3.48 1 41.1 45 18 16 24 16
2007 14-10 4 5 5.96 1 51.1 64 42 34 21 16
Totals 25-17 10 5 4.86 2 92.2 109 60 50 45 32
Year G AB R H AVG HR RBI SO BB SB-SBA
2007 1 1 0 1 1.000 0 1 0 0 0-0
#29 Justin Stoffa, Albia, Iowa
P, R-R, 6-1, 190, Jr.
2007 (Sophomore): Appeared in seven games, making one start. Was 0-0 with a 4.09 ERA. Struck out five in 11 innings.
2006 (Freshman): A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity.
High School: A 2005 graduate of Albia High School. Coach was Boyd Brittian. A three-year letterwinner and starter. Named second team All-District as a senior. Lettered in baseball and football.
Personal: Born Jan. 15, 1987. Son of Jeff and Margie Stoffa. A business major.
Stoffa’s Career Up To Now
Year G-GS W L ERA SV IP H R ER SO BB
2007 7-1 0 0 4.09 0 11.0 18 12 5 5 4
#3 Jared Swim, West Des Moines, Iowa
OF, R-R, 5-8, 160, Jr.
2006 (Sophomore): Hit. 319 with 12 RBI’s in 26 varsity apperances. Registered four doubles and one triple. Had a .415 on-base and .406 slugging percentages.
2005-2006: Attended the University of Iowa, but did not participate in any sports.
High School: A 2004 graduate of Dowling Catholic High School. Coach was Tim O’Neill. Named first team All-State, first team All-Conference, and as a IHSBCA All-Star as a senior. Chosen second team All-Conference as a junior. Lettered in golf.
Personal: Born Mar. 5, 1986. Son of Terry and Sharon Swim. A marketing major.
Swim’s Career Up To Now
Year G AB R H AVG HR RBI SO BB SB-SBA
2007 26 69 16 22 .319 0 12 6 12 1-1
#35 Robert Endriss, Indianola, Iowa
P, R-R, 6-0, 160, Fr.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Indianola High School. Coach was former Simpson player Casey Aldridge. Team made first state tournament appearance since 1969 during senior season. A two-time letterwinner. Qualified for the state cross country meet as a junior. Named All-Conference and Academic All-District in cross country as a senior. Lettered in track.
Personal: Born Sept. 27, 1988. Son of David and Nicola Endriss. A business major.
#38 Shane Gerhart, Bancroft, Iowa
OF, R-R, 6-0, 195, Fr.
Bancroft, Iowa
High School: A 2007 graduate of Sentral High School. Coach was Mike Elsbecker. A three-time first team All-District and three-time first team All-Conference selection. Team qualified for state tournament three times. Chosen third team All-State in football as a senior.
Personal: Born May 26, 1989. Son of Wayne and Deb Gerhart. A biochemistry major.
#19 Brandon Harrison, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
P, R-R, 6-0, 170, Fr.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. Coach was Brent Broeker. Named first team All-State by the Iowa Newspaper Association (INA) and the Iowa High School Athletic Assocation as a senior. Earned second team INA All-State honors as a junior. Lettered in track.
Personal: Born Nov. 2, 1988. Son of Doug and Mary Harrison. An education major.
#17 Jason Hayes, Lawson, Mo.
INF, R-R, 5-10, 160, Jr.
2006-2007 (Freshman and Sophomore): A two-year letterwinner at North Central (Mo.) Junior College. Led team in stolen bases both years.
High School: A 2005 graduate of Lawson High School. Coach was Clint Ross. Names Second team All-State as a junior and as a senior. A three-time first team All-Conference selection. Won a state championship in wrestling. Lettered in football. A member of National Honor Society.
Personal: Born July 24, 1986. Son of Tony Hayes and Glenda Carroll. An accounting major.
#39 John Hupp, Scranton, Iowa
OF, L-L, 6-0, 165, Fr.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Jefferson-Scranton High School. Coach was Mark Sawhill. Named second team All-Conference as a senior. A state track meet qualifier. Lettered in basketball, football, and golf.
Personal: Born May 5, 1988. Son of Steve and Nancy Hupp. A sports administration major. Sister Laura is a member of the Simpson track and field team.
#34 Mike Huyser, Indianola, Iowa
P, R-R, 6-2, 190, Fr.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Indianola High School. Coach was former Simpson player Casey Aldridge. Team made first state tournament appearance since 1969 during senior season. Chosen second team All-Record Herald and Tribune and honorable mention All-Conference as a senior. Lettered in tennis.
Personal: Born June 7, 1989. Son of Greg and Melissa Huyser. Undecided upon a major.
Dave Johnson, West Des Moines, Iowa
INF, R-R, 6-0, 180, Fr.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Valley High School. Coach was former Simpson All-American Ryan Cooley. Named second team All-State in baseball as a senior. Selected first team All-District, first team All-Conference, and Academic All-District in basketball as a senior. A four-time Academic All-Conference selection in both baseball and basketball.
Personal: Born May 23, 1989. Son of Steve and Jeri Johnson. A business major.
#18 Jeff Kinkel-Schuster, Indianola, Iowa
OF, R-R, 5-11, 145, Fr.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Indianola High School. Coach was former Simpson player Casey Aldridge. Team made first state tournament appearance since 1969 during senior season. Named second team All-State and first team All-Conference as a senior. Team made first state tournament appearance since 1969. Chosen honorable mention All-Conference as a junior.
Personal: Born June 3, 1988. Son of Jane Kinkel. A history major.
#8 Tyler Larson, Ankeny, Iowa
C, R-R, 6-0, 190, Fr.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Ankeny High School. Coach was Mark Hey. Chosen second team INA All-State, first team All-District, and first team All-Conference as a senior. Selected of the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association Elite Super Team as a senior. Named Academic All-Conference in football.
Personal: Born Dec. 29, 1988. Son of Larry Larson and Sandra Larson. Undecided upon a major.
Mason Lundy, Cherokee, Iowa
INF, R-R, 6-0, 170, So.
2007 (Freshman): Did not compete in baseball for Simpson, concentrated on basketball.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Washington High School. Coach was Nathan Miller. Named second team All-State, second team All-District, and first team All-Conference in baseball as a senior. Lettered in basketball, and golf.
Personal: Born Aug. 29, 1987. Son of Kyle and Karla Lundy. Undecided upon a major. Brother Chris Perrin and cousins Scott and Steve Ellens played basketball for Simpson.
#26 Tyler Pearson, Knoxville, Iowa
OF, L-R, 5-10, 180, Fr.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Knoxville High School. Coach was Steve Mott. Chosen first team All-State as a junior. Selected first team All-Conference as a junior. Earned first team All-Conference honors at both running back (senior) and defensive back (junior). A member of the Knoxville 4x800m relay that won two state championships. Lettered in basketball.
Personal: Born Oct. 25, 1988. Son of Troy and Toni Pearson. A secondary education major.
#31 John Rankin, Centerville, Iowa
P, R-R, 6-0, 165, Fr.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Centerville High School. Coach was Bill Huisman. Named first team All-District and first team All-Conference as a senior. Chosen second team All-Conference as a junior. Named first team All-Conference in basketball as a senior.
Personal: Born May 5, 1989. Son of Kathy Cochran. A business management major.
#24 Cael Smith, Indianola, Iowa
INF, R-R, 5-10, 180, Fr.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Indianola High School. Coach was former Simpson player Casey Aldridge. Team made first state tournament appearance since 1969 during senior season. Named second team All-Conference as a junior and as a senior. Selected honorable mention All-Conference in football. Lettered in track.
Personal: Born Nov. 20, 1988. Son of Miles and Karla Smith. A sports administration major.
#32 Zach Smith, Indianola, Iowa
INF, R-R, 5-10, 170, Fr.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Indianola High School. Coach was former Simpson player Casey Aldridge. Team made first state tournament appearance since 1969 during senior season. Named honorable mention All-Conference as a senior as team made first state tournament appearance since 1969. Lettered in football.
Personal: Born May 22, 1989. Son of Jeff and Lori Smith. Undecided upon a major.
#40 Miles Swenson, Urbandale, Iowa
P, R-R, 6-1, 185, Fr.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Urbandale High School. Coach was Denny Barton. Lettered in baseball.
Personal: Born Oct. 9, 1989. Son of Robert Swenson and Suzette Carter. Undecided upon a major.
#25 Nick Walker, Ankeny, Iowa
1B-P, L-L, 5-11, 170, Fr.
High School: A 2007 graduate of North Polk High School. Coach was Dave Middleton. Named first team All-State as an outfielder as a senior and first team All-State as a pitcher during junior season. Chosen first team All-Conference and first team All-District as a junior and as a senior. Selected Ames Tribune Mid Iowa Player of the Year as a junior. Qualified for the state tennis tournament in doubles. Lettered in football.
Personal: Born Nov. 6, 1987. Son of Larry and Mary Jane Walker. Undecided upon a major.
#13 Drew Yarkosky, Albia, Iowa
C, R-R, 5-11, 155, Fr.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Albia High School. Coach was Boyd Brittain. A three-year starter and letterwinner. Team went 106-20 during varsity career. Named All-Conference and All-State in golf. Lettered in basketball and cross country.
Personal: Born Jan. 3, 1989. Son of David and Lori Yarkosky. A physical therapy major. Brother Kyle is a member of the Simpson football team.