Michigan State Baseball news

Jake Boss Jr. Named Michigan State's 16th Baseball Coach

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:29:25 PST

Jake Boss Jr., who in his first season at Eastern Michigan led the Eagles to the 2008 NCAA Tournament, has been named Michigan State University's 16th head baseball coach. Boss, the 2008 Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year, was formally introduced by MSU Athletics Director Mark Hollis at a press conference Wednesday at Kobs Field.

In just one season as head coach, Boss made an immediate impact at Eastern Michigan, guiding the Eagles to their second consecutive MAC West Division crown and first NCAA Regional appearance since 2003. For his efforts, Boss was selected the 2008 MAC Coach of the Year and made history by becoming just the second coach in league history to win the MAC Tournament and advance to the NCAA Tournament in his first season.

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Grewe Resigns, Accepts Associate Head Coach Position At LSU

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:41:39 PST

David Grewe, who compiled a 75-85 record in three seasons as head baseball coach at Michigan State, has resigned from his position to become the associate head coach at LSU, where he will be reunited with Tiger head coach Paul Manieri. Grewe previously spent three seasons as an assistant coach under Manieri at Notre Dame (2003-05).

Assistant coach Tony Baldwin will serve as interim head coach as Michigan State begins a search for a successor.

Trio Of Spartans Selected In MLB Draft

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:21:48 PST

Catcher Kyle Day (Fort Wayne, Ind./Snider) and pitcher Mark Sorensen (Northville, Mich./Northville) were selected in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft Friday, June 6. Day was taken in the 12th round (359th overall) by the Cincinnati Reds, while Sorensen was drafted in the 32nd round (973rd overall) by the Detroit Tigers.

Spartan Baseball Announces Top 9 Camp Dates

Fri, 23 May 2008 14:57:34 PST

Michigan State baseball head coach David Grewe and the Spartan program have announced the dates for David Grewe's Top 9 Summer Baseball Camps. There will be a wide variety of camps offered for all ages including the Spartan Elite Specialty Camp, that will allow the camper to live life as a Division I baseball player as a Spartan.

Sorensen And Roberts Named Third-Team All-Big Ten

Tue, 20 May 2008 17:08:42 PST

Junior Mark Sorensen (Northville, Mich./Northville) and sophomore Chris Roberts (Oshkosh, Wis./West) of the Michigan State baseball team were each named third-team All-Big Ten. Roberts was selected as an outfielder while Sorensen was honored as a starting pitcher. Sorensen was also named the team's Sportsmanship Award winner. The conference office made the announcement Tuesday, May 20.

MSU Baseball Season Ends With 14-5 Loss

Sat, 17 May 2008 17:46:33 PST

Senior first baseman Evan Friedland hit a three-run homer and fellow seniors Dennis Jones and Justin Potes each had two hits in their final game at Michigan State Saturday at Kobs Field. Indiana defeated MSU, 14-5, to clinch a berth in the Big Ten Tournament. Michigan State finishes the 2008 season 24-29 and 12-18 in Big Ten play.

Indiana Sweeps Baseball Doubleheader To Clinch Series

Fri, 16 May 2008 19:52:50 PST

Indiana won both ends of a doubleheader Friday to clinch a series win over the Michigan State baseball team. The Spartans dropped a 7-6 decision to the Hoosiers in game one before Indiana completed the sweep with a 7-3 victory in game two. This weekend's three losses mathematically eliminates MSU from the Big Ten Tournament race.

MSU Baseball Falls To Indiana, 9-2

Thu, 15 May 2008 19:08:40 PST

The Michigan State baseball team dropped the series opener to Indiana, 9-2, Thursday afternoon at Kobs Field. The Spartans, very much in the hunt for a spot in the Big Ten Baseball Tournament, were subdued by a strong pitching performance by Indiana's Eric Arnett and a five-run Indiana seventh inning. Both of MSU's runs came on a two-run homer in the sixth inning by junior Kyle Day.

Spartan Baseball Closes Regular Season Against Indiana

Wed, 14 May 2008 21:06:08 PST

After winning seven of its last 10 games, the Michigan State baseball team (24-25, 12-14 Big Ten) hosts a four-game series against Indiana at Kobs Field in the final weekend of the regular seson. Game one is set for Thursday at 3:05 p.m. Friday's doubleheader and the series finale on Saturday will each begin at 1:05 p.m. The Spartans will honor their 12 seniors in a Senior Day ceremony on Saturday.

MSU Drops 14-6 Slugfest At Central Michigan

Tue, 13 May 2008 18:54:11 PST

In a game in which 42 players (23 Spartans) saw action and no pitcher appeared for more than two innings, Central Michigan slugged past the Michigan State baseball team, 14-6, Tuesday at CMU's Theunissen Stadium. In all, 16 pitchers - including nine Spartan hurlers - made an appearance. Junior Eric Roof and freshman Jeff Holm each had two hits and two runs.

MSU Baseball Travels To Central Michigan Tuesday

Mon, 12 May 2008 18:21:41 PST

The Michigan State baseball team travels to Central Michigan Tuesday, May 13 at 3 p.m. at CMU's Theunissen Stadium. The Spartans, who are 8-2 over their last 10 games, enter the contest with a 24-24 record. CMU is 26-24 after getting swept by Western Michigan last weekend. Tuesday's game is the second of two contests between the two schools this season. Central Michigan defeated the Spartans, 10-7, on April 16 at Oldsmobile Park.

MSU's Sunday Game At Purdue Rained Out

Sun, 11 May 2008 13:55:58 PST

Michigan State's Sunday baseball game at Purdue has been rained out. There will be no make-up date for the contest. The Spartans finish their series at Purdue 2-1. MSU will play at Central Michigan Tuesday, May 13 at 3 p.m.

Spartans Split Saturday Doubleheader At Purdue

Sat, 10 May 2008 18:28:08 PST

The Michigan State baseball team split a doubleheader Saturday afternoon at Purdue's Lambert Field. The Spartans defeated the Boilermakers, 11-3, before dropping a 6-2 decision in the nightcap. Junior Eric Roof had four RBI and senior Chris Cullen got the win for MSU in game one. MSU (24-24, 12-14 Big Ten) has won two of the first three games of the series. The Spartans have won 11 of their past 14 games.

Monterey's Gem Leads MSU To 6-1 Win Over Purdue

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:14:20 PST

Senior right-hander Mike Monterey pitched a complete game, allowing just one run on eight hits and MSU scored four runs in the top of the ninth as the Michigan State baseball (23-23, 11-13 Big Ten) team defeated Purdue, 6-1, at a rainy Lambert Field. Sophomore Chris Roberts went 3-for-4 with three RBI and senior Steve Gerstenberger had an RBI single to lead the Spartans. The MSU win marked the first Big Ten Friday loss for Purdue this season.

Spartans Travel To Purdue For Four-Game Series

Thu, 08 May 2008 13:47:47 PST

After winning eight of its last nine games, the Michigan State baseball team (22-23, 10-13 Big Ten) travels to Purdue for a four-game series beginning Friday, May 9 at 4 p.m. at PU's Lambert Field. The two teams will then play a 1 p.m. on Saturday and a 1 p.m. contest on Sunday. MSU went 4-1 last week, posting a win over Oakland before taking three of four at Penn State. The Spartans have started this week in the same fashion, defeating Western Michigan, 8-6, Wednesday evening.

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