2012 Home Baseball Games to be played at Homer Stryker Field and Western Michigan University
(Updated Jan. 31, 2012)
With construction and renovation of the Kalamazoo College atheltic fields well underway, the Hornet baseball team will play its home games off-site this spring while the new stadium is completed.

Homer Stryker Field will host all but one of the home Kalamazoo College baseball games this spring. The April 29 doubleheader with Trine will be played at Western Michigan University's Robert J. Bobb Stadium at Hyames Field.

Homer Stryker Field (Info) is located 1.9 miles east of Kalamazoo College and is approximately a seven minute drive from campus. Map/Directions

Robert J. Bobb Stadium at Hyames Field (Info) is located approximately one mile west of Kalamazoo College and is about a five minute drive from campus. Parking is just west of the stadium and adjacent to Ebert Field (Softball). Map/Directions

The Hornets will return to a brand new stadium on campus next spring. The baseball field will feature natural turf with a complete drainage system, new dugouts, bleachers, press box and scoreboard. The entire athletic complex will also feature a new fieldhouse for locker rooms and athletic training facilities along with a new stadium services building that includes new restrooms and a concesion stand.

Eight Hornet Baseball players named to MIAA Academic Honor Roll
Eight members of the Kalamazoo College Baseball team were named to the 2011 MIAA Academic Honor Roll: Nick Beam, Rob Briski, Tommy Carion, Will Ferrara, Mark Fortelka, Bobby Hilliard, David Kamerman, and David Oliphant were each recognized for achieving a 3.5 GPA or higher for the entire academic year.

Baseball announces team awards
The Kalamazoo College Baseball team announced the recipients of its team awards at a banquet held May 22nd in the Hicks Center:
Team MVP: Phil Earls
Most Improved Player: Eric Glanz
Hornet Hustle Award: Andy Maas
Rookie of the Year: John Jakubik

In addition to the team awards, captains for the 2011-12 season were announced: Tim Lynch, Mike McCann, Mike Murray and Eric Glanz.

Baseball falls in season finale at Adrian
The baseball team lost its final two games of the season 6-4 and 5-2 at #15 Adrian on Saturday, May 7. Adrian led 5-1 after three innings in the opener, but Kalamazoo scored three runs in the fourth to make it a 5-4 game. There was an hour and fifteen minute delay for lightning in the middle of the fifth before the Bulldogs added a run and held on for the win. Kalamazoo had seven hits in the game, including a triple by David Kamerman. In the second game, Kalamazoo led 2-1 after four innings, but Adrian scored four runs in the bottom of the fifth to take the win. Kalamazoo had four hits in the game, including a double by Eric Glanz. Game One - Game Two

Baseball beats #15 Adrian in extra innings
The baseball team defeated Adrian 8-7 in eight innings at Woodworth Field on Friday, May 6. The win ended Adrian's 16-game winning streak and was just the second loss for the Bulldogs in MIAA play this season. Kalamazoo used a five-run second inning to take a 5-2 lead and led 7-3 going into the seventh inning. Adrian scored four runs in the top of the seventh to tie the score and send the game to extra innings. The Hornets loaded the bases in the bottom of the eighth before John Jakubik's single up the middle drove home the game-winning run. Mike McCann was 3-for-4 with a double. Drew Ordakowski was 3-for-5. Marc Zughaib had a double and two RBIs. Tommy Carion pitched six strong innings, but David Oliphant earned the win in relief. Adrian won the second game of the doubleheader, 8-3. The Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead with five runs in the first inning and the Hornets were never closer than four runs down. Kalamazoo outhit Adrian 10-7, but the Hornets made three errors and left 12 runners on base. David Kamerman, Mike McCann, and Jake Hansen each had two hits in the game. Kamerman and Hansen each had a double. The series is scheduled to conclude with a doubleheader at Adrian on Saturday, May 7 at 1 p.m. Game One - Game Two

Baseball drops doubleheader to Albion
The baseball team lost both games of a doubleheader to Albion at home on Thursday, May 5, falling 14-7 in eight innings in the opener and 5-2 in the second game. Kalamazoo led 3-2 going into the top of the seventh inning in the opener before the Britons scored five runs to take a 7-3 lead. Kalamazoo came back with four runs in the bottom half of the inning to send the game to extra innings. Albion scored seven runs in the eighth inning, including six unearned, to pull out the win. Kalamazoo had eight hits in the game. Mike Murray and Drew Ordakowski each had two hits. Kalamazoo lost the second game, 5-2. Albion led 1-0 after four innings before scoring four runs in the top of the fifth. Kalamazoo scored both of its runs in the bottom of the fifth. Five players each had a hit for Kalamazoo. David Kamerman, Mike McCann, and Eric Glanz each had a double. The Hornets host Adrian in the final home games at Woodworth Field on Friday, May 6 at 2 p.m. Game One - Game Two

Baseball takes two from Holy Cross
The baseball team won both games of a doubleheader against Holy Cross (Ind.) on Tuesday, May 3rd at Woodworth Field. Holy Cross led 1-0 into the sixth inning before Kalamazoo tied the score in the bottom of the inning. The game went to extra innings before Tim Lynch drove in the game-winning run for the Hornets with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning. Dave Oliphant pitched all eight innings for the Hornets in the 2-1 win. Kalamazoo won the second game, 12-3. Kalamazoo scored a run in the first and a run in the fourth, but used back-to-back five run innings in the second and third to blow the game open. David Kamerman was 3-for-5. Mike McCann, Mike Murray, and Alex Crook each had two hits. Murray had four RBIs while Crook drove in three runs. Phil Earls earned the win with six strikeouts in six innings on the mound. The Hornets return to MIAA action with a home doubleheader against Albion on Thursday, May 5 at 2 p.m. Game One - Game Two

Baseball drops doubleheader at Alma
The baseball team lost both games of a doubleheader at Alma on Sunday, May 1, losing 25-9 and 17-8. In the opener, Kalamazoo scored three runs in the first, but trailed 8-3 after the second innings. Kalamazoo scored six runs in the third to regain the lead, 9-8, but Alma came back with nine runs in the bottom half and extended the lead for the win. Kalamazoo had 10 hits in the game. Jake Hansen and Mike Murray each had two hits. Eric Glanz and Mickey Amboyan each had two RBIs. In the second game, Kalamazoo scored a run in the first, but Alma scored 12 runs in the bottom of the first to take the big lead. Kalamazoo scored four in the top of the second, but could not close the gap over the final innings. Kalamazoo outhit Alma 14-13, but the Scots took advantage of nine walks while the Hornets also left nine runners on base. Mike McCann, Mike Murray, Alex Crook, Tim Lynch and Marc Zughaib each had two hits. Murray and Drew Ordakowski each had two RBIs. The Hornets return to action with a non-conference doubleheader against Holy Cross College at home on Tuesday, May 3 at 3 p.m. Game One - Game Two

Baseball falls to Hope in extra innings
The baseball team lost the first game of a doubleheader 9-8 in eight innings at Hope on Saturday, April 30. Kalamazoo led 4-3 after five innings, but Hope scored five runs in the top of the sixth to take an 8-4 lead. Kalamazoo battled back with four runs in the bottom of the seventh to send the game to extra innings. Hope scored one in the top of the eighth and held on for the win. Kalamazoo had nine hits in the game. Jake Hansen and Marc Zughaib each had two hits. Zughaib had two RBIs. Kalamazoo left nine runners on base while making six errors in the field whch led to five unearned runs. Hope won the second game, 8-3. Kalamazoo led 3-1 after five innings, but the Flying Dutchmen put up six runs in the top of the sixth and another in the seventh. Kalamazoo left 10 runners on base in the game. Drew Ordakowski was 2-for-4 to lead the offensive effort. The Hornets return to action with a doubleheader at Alma on Sunday, May 1 at 1 p.m. Game One - Game Two

Baseball drops doubleheader at Hope
The baseball team lost both games of a doubleheader at Hope on Friday, April 29, falling 8-3 and 9-0. Kalamazoo had just two hits in the opener while making two errors in the field leading to four unearned runs. Kalamazoo led 1-0 after the first, but gave up three runs in the second and four in the third. In the second game, Hope scored a run in the first, three in the third, four in the fourth, and two in the sixth. Six different players had a hit for Kalamazoo, but the Hornets ended up leaving eight runners on base. The two teams conclude the series at Hope on Saturday, April 30. Game One - Game Two

Thursday Schedule Updates - Softball moved to Trine; Baseball postponed to Friday
The Kalamazoo College baseball and softball schedules have been adjusted for Thursday, April 28 due to rain and wet field conditions. The baseball games at Hope have been postponed to Friday, April 29. The softball doubleheader scheduled with Trine in Kalamazoo has been moved to Trine with a new start time of 4:30 today (Thursday).

Tuesday Baseball Postponed
The baseball doubleheader with Albion scheduled for Tuesday, April 26 has been postponed due to rain. A makeup date has not yet been scheduled.

Baseball splits doubleheader at Albion
The baseball team split a doubleheader at Albion on Saturday, April 23. Kalamazoo lost the opener, 3-2, before winning the second game, 4-3. Kalamazoo was up 2-0 in the top of the third in the first game before Albion scored three runs in the bottom half and held on for the win. Five different players each had a hit for Kalamazoo. Mike McCann had a double. In the second game, Kalamazoo scored three runs in the top of the fifth, but Albion came back again to tie the score at 3-3 in the bottom half. Drew Ordakowski drove in the go-ahead run in the top of the seventh, and Phil Earls closed out the bottom half for the complete game win. Kalamazoo had nine hits in the game. Drew Ordakowski was 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs. Alex Crook was 2-for-3 with a double, triple and an RBI. Kalamazoo and Albion are scheduled to complete the series in Kalamazoo on Tuesday, April 26 at 2 p.m. Game One - Game Two

Friday Baseball Postponed
The baseball doubleheader scheduled for Friday, April 22 at Albion has been postponed due to rain. Due to extensive rain in the Kalamazoo area, Saturday's doubleheader is now scheduled to be played at Albion at 1 p.m. The other doubleheader is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, April 26 in Kalamazoo at 2 p.m.

Monday Baseball Canceled
The baseball doubleheader scheduled for Monday, April 18 against Finlandia has been canceled due to snow. These games will not be rescheduled. The Hornets return to action with a doubleheader at Albion on Friday, April 22 at 2 p.m.

Baseball wins doubleheader over Finlandia
The baseball team won both games of a home doubleheader with Finlandia on Sunday, April 17, winning 7-4 and 14-2. Kalamazoo trailed 2-0 in the second before scoring four runs in the bottom of the inning to take the lead. Kalamazoo had eight hits in the game. Drew Ordakowski was 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Mike Murray had two RBIs. Matt Beck earned the win with six strikeouts in four innings of work. Adam Bortolussi closed out the seventh for the save. In the second game, Kalamazoo led 2-1 entering the bottom of the fourth inning before scoring four runs in the fourth, five in the fifth and three in the sixth. Kalamazoo had 21 hits in the game. Danny Deutsch finished 5-for-5 with two doubles and five RBIs. David Kamerman, Mike McCann, Jake Hansen, Eric Glanz, Mike Murray and John Jakubik each had two hits. Drew Ordakowski earned win, allowing just four hits in six innings with six strikeouts. The two teams are scheduled for another doubleheader on Monday, April 18 at 1 p.m. Game One - Game Twos

Sunday Baseball start time moved to 2 p.m.
The baseball doubleheader scheduled for Sunday, April 17 with Finlandia has been delayed an hour. The new start time is scheduled for 2 p.m.

Baseball wins two at Calvin
The baseball team won both games of a doubleheader at Calvin on Saturday, April 16. Kalamazoo won the opener, 5-4. After falling behind 3-1 in the top of the fifth, Kalamazoo scored three in the bottom half to go up 4-3. The Hornets added a run in the sixth and held Calvin to one run in the seventh for the win. Mike Murray was 2-for-3 with an RBI. David Kamerman had a hit and two RBIs. Tommy Carion earned the win on the mound in six innings of work. Jake Holloway closed out the seventh for the save. Kalamazoo scored multiple runs in four different innings in the 11-3 win in game two. Jake Hansen had two doubles in the game while scoring three runs. Eric Glanz had two hits, including a double, and also scored three runs. John Jakubik had two RBIs. Caleb Kennedy earned the win on the monund in six innings of work. Jake Holloway pitched the seventh without allowing a run. Kalamazoo is now 11-9 overall and 8-6 in the MIAA. The Hornets are scheduled to host Finlandia University on Sunday and Monday, April 17-18. Game One - Game Two

Saturday Baseball moved to Calvin
The baseball doubleheader scheduled for Saturday, April 16 has been moved to Calvin due to field conditions in Kalamazoo. The start time is still scheduled for 1 p.m.

Baseball drops doubleheader at Calvin
The baseball team lost 2-1 and 1-0 at Calvin on Thursday, April 14. Calvin took a 1-0 lead in the third inning of the opener. Kalamazoo tied the score at 1-1 in the top of the fifth, but Calvin pushed the go-ahead run across in the bottom half. John Jakubik and Eric Glanz each had a double for Kalamazoo. Calvin scored the only run of the second game in the bottom of the sixth inning. Each team had five hits. John Jakubik was 2-for-3 for the Hornets. The series is scheduled to resume in Kalamazoo on Saturday, April 16 at 1 p.m. Game One - Game Two

Baseball splits doubleheader at Trine on Sunday
The baseball team split the series ending doubleheader with Trine on Sunday, April 10, winning the first game 3-2 before falling in the final game, 4-2. In the opener, Kalamazoo scored one run in the first inning and two in the third and held on for the win. Kalamazoo had seven hits in the game. David Kamerman was 3-for-3 with a double, two stolen bases and two runs scored. Jake Hansen was 2-for-3 with two RBIs. Tommy Carion earned the win on the mound, allowing just one earned run in six innings. Jake Halloway closed out the seventh inning for the save. In the second game, Kalamazoo led 2-0 after the first inning. Trine evened the score in the third and went up 4-2 in the fourth before holding on for the win. The Hornets left 11 runners on base, including two in the bottom of the seventh inning. Kalamazoo had six hits in the game. Drew Ordakowski had two hits including a double and and RBI. Mike Murray also had a double. Kalamazoo returns to action with a doubleheader at Calvin on Thursday, April 14 at 2 p.m. Game One - Game Two

Sunday Baseball games moved to Trine
The baseball doubleheader with Trine scheduled for Sunday, April 9 at Kalamazoo has been relocated to Trine due to unplayable field conditions in Kalamazoo. Kalamazoo will be the home team in both games which are scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.

Baseball splits doubleheader at Trine
The baseball team split a doubleheader at Trine on Saturday, April 9, falling 1-0 in the first game before winning 4-3 in the second game. In the opener, Trine scored the game’s only run in the fifth inning. Each team had three hits in the game and the Hornets left four runners on base. Kalamazoo won the second game after scoring a run in the first and three in the third. Trine scored three runs in the bottom of the third. Seven different players had a hit for Kalamazoo. Eric Glanz had two RBIs. Phil Earls improved to 3-1 on the season with the win. The two teams are scheduled to finish the series on Sunday, April 10 at 1 p.m. The location is yet to be determined. Game One - Game Two

Friday Baseball Postponed
The baseball doubleheader scheduled for Friday, April 9 against Trine has been postponed due to rain/field conditions. The games have been rescheduled for Sunday, April 10 at 1 p.m. Kalamazoo is still scheduled to travel to Trine for a doubleheader on Saturday, April 9 at 1 p.m.

Baseball defeated at Olivet
The baseball team lost a pair of games at Olivet on Saturday, April 2. Olivet won the opener, 9-6. Olivet led 7-0 after four innings, but Kalamazoo battled back with six runs in the top of the fifth to cut the deficit to one. The Hornets were unable to score again as Olivet added two runs in the sixth to make it 9-6. Kalamazoo had seven hits in the game. Jake Hansen drove in two runs while Mike Murray and Drew Ordakowski each had a double. Olivet won the second game, 6-3. After four scoreless innings Olivet scored five runs in the bottom of the fourth. Kalamazoo scored two in the fifth, but was unable to get any closer as the Hornets left 11 runners on base in the game. Kalamazoo had nine hits in the game. Eric Glanz and Drew Ordakowski each had two hits. Ordakowski had two RBIs. The Hornets return home to host Trine on Friday, April 8 at 1 p.m. Game One - Game Two

Sunday Baseball at Alma postponed
The baseball doubleheader scheduled for Sunday, April 3 at Alma has been postponed due to field conditions. No makeup date has been scheduled at this time. The Hornets are still scheduled to play at Olivet on Saturday, April 2 at 1 p.m.

Baseball takes two from Olivet
The baseball team improved to 4-0 in the MIAA with a doubleheader sweep of Olivet at Woodworth Field on Thursday, March 31. Kalamazoo won the opener 3-2 behind a complete game pitching performance by Tommy Carion who struck out two without walking a batter in seven innings. Kalamazoo had seven hits in the game, led by Mickey Amboyan's two hits and an RBI. Kalamazoo won the second game in dramatic fashion, using a walk-off double to win 4-3 in eight innings. Kalamazoo had nine hits in the game while limiting Olivet to just five hits. Eric Glanz had two hits and two RBIs in the game, including a double in the eighth inning to drive home the winning run. Mike Murray and John Jakubik also had two hits each. Tim Lynch had two RBIs. Caleb Kennedy did not allow an earned run in six innings of work. Jake Holloway earned the win in relief. Kalamazoo completes the series with a doubleheader at Olivet on Saturday, April 2. Game One - Game Two

Baseball sweeps doubleheader to open conference play
The baseball team opened MIAA play with a doubleheader sweep of Alma at Woodworth Field on Monday, March 28. Kalamazoo trailed 1-0 after four innings and did not have a hit before scoring four runs in the fifth inning and four runs in the sixth inning to win the opener, 8-1. Kalamazoo finished with eight hits in the game. Mickey Amboyan and John Jakubik each had two hits. Jake Hansen and Marc Zughaib each drove in two runs. Dave Oliphant earned the win on the mound allowing five hits over seven innings. Kalamazoo won the second game, 3-0. The Hornets scored a run in the first, third and fifth innings and had seven hits in the game. Jake Hansen was 3-for-3 with two RBIs. Phil Earls allowed just four hits in the shutout win while striking out four and walking none. The Hornets host Olivet on Thursday, March 31 at 2 p.m. Game One - Game Two

Baseball games with Alma postponed
The baseball games scheduled with Alma for this weekend have been postponed due to weather and field conditions. Alma is now scheduled to travel to Kalamazoo for a doubleheader on Monday, March 28 at 2 p.m. A makeup date for the other doubleheader is to be determined.

Baseball falls to Chicago
The baseball team lost both games of a doubleheader to the University of Chicago on Tuesday, March 22, falling 6-2 in the first game and 4-3 in eight innings in the second game. In the opener, Kalamazoo tool a 2-0 lead in the second inning before Chicago scored four runs in the third and two in the fifth. Kalamazoo had five hits in the game while Chicago had 14 hits. Tim Lynch was 2-for-3 with an RBI. In the second game, Kalamazoo took a 3-2 lead into the top of the seventh before the Maroons tied it up to send the game to extra innings. Chicago scored in the top of the eighth and held the Hornets scoreless in the bottom half for the win. Kalamazoo had nine hits while Chicago had eight. The Hornets left 12 runners on base while Chicago stranded 10. Eric Glanz was 3-for-3. Drew Ordakowski and Jake Hansen each had two hits. The Hornets are scheduled to open MIAA play at Alma on Saturday, March 26 at 1 p.m. Game One - Game Two

Baseball splits doubleheader with Hamilton
The baseball team split a doubleheader with Hamilton College on Saturday, March 19 in Winter Haven, Fla. In the first game, Kalamazoo defeated Hamilton 15-11 in 10 innings. The score was tied 11-11 after six innings, and after three scoreless innings, Kalamazoo scored four runs in the top of the 10th and closed out the bottom half for the win. The Hornets had 18 hits in the game and were led by David Kamerman's 5-for-5 effort with six RBIs and three runs scored. Six players had two hits apiece. Four pitchers threw in the game with Jack Cleary picking up the win in relief. Hamilton won the second game, 10-2. The Continentals scored six runs in the second inning and led 10-2 after three innings. Neither team scored over the final four innings. The Hornets had nine hits in the game and left eight runners on base. David Kamerman and Eric Glanz each had two hits. The Hornets return to action with a doubleheader against the University of Chicago on Tuesday, March 22 in Auburndale, Fla. Game One - Game Two

Baseball wins opening doubleheader
The baseball team won its first two games of the season, defeating D'Youville College 17-4 and 12-10 in Lake Wales, Fla. on Friday, March 18. The Hornets fell behind 3-0 in the opener before scoring multiple runs in each of the next five innings in the 17-4 win. The Hornets had 17 hits in the game, led by John Jakubik's 4-for-4 effort. Jakubik had two singles, a double, a triple, scored three runs and had four RBIs. Mike McCann was 3-for-4. David Kamerman, Mike Murray, Mickey Amboyan and Tim Lynch each had two hits. David Oliphant earned the win in four innings of work. Matt Beck picked up the save by pitching the final three innings. Kalamazoo went up 5-0 in the second game and held on for the 12-10 win. Kalamazoo had 12 hits in the game. David Kamerman and Alex Crook each had three hits. Phil Earls earned the win while Jake Holloway picked up the save. The Hornets return to action on Saturday with a doubleheader against Hamilton College at 1:30 p.m. in Winter Haven, Fla. Game One - Game Two

Baseball announces 2010 team awards
The baseball team announced its 2010 team awards on Wednesday, June 2. The four awards are presented annually and voted on by team members.

Team MVP - Jake Hansen, sophomore first baseman
Most Improved Player - Alex Crook, sophomore outfielder
Hornet Hustle Award - Brian Barkley, senior outfielder/designated hitter
Rookie of the Year - Jake Holloway, freshman pitcher

The team also selected captains for the 2010-11 season: Mike McCann (Jr.), David Oliphant (Sr.), Tim Lynch (Jr.) and Mike Murray (Jr.).

Order Prints - Images by Chris McGuire Photography