May 15, 2008
5.15.08 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The Mid-America Christian University Evangels represented the National Christian College Athletic Association Division I Central All-Region team with nine players. Three players made the first team, while six Evangels received honorable mention.
Junior Rocky Polk, Sophomore Douglas Kane, and Freshman Alex Webb were named to the first team. Senior Jon Reed, Senior Mike Wilkinson, Senior Matt Howard, Sophomore Ryan McCoin, Sophomore T.J. Munch, and Freshman Collin Greuter were all named to the honorable mention team.
Polk, completing his second season with the Evangels, had another outstanding year for MACU. Polk batted .293 on the year, including 25 RBI's and 23 runs scored. He also had a fielding percentage of .904.
Kane, finishing his first year as a MACU Evangel, was one of the top pitchers in the Evangels rotation. Kane had an overall ERA of 7.54, while posting team highs in innings pitched (77.1) and in complete games (5).
Webb had an outstanding freshman year for the Evangels. Webb batted .306 on the year, which was third among the team. Webb led the team in homeruns (8), RBI's (30), and triples (3).
Reed completed his career with MACU with a solid senior year. Reed played several different positions for the Evangels, while posting a .935 fielding percentage. Reed hit .289 on the year, with 22 RBI's and leading the team in hits with 48.
Wilkinson finished his career as an Evangel hitting .300 in the lead-off spot. Wilkinson joined Reed, leading the team in hits with 48. Wilkinson finished up his senior campaign with two lead-off homeruns and five doubles.
Howard, the third senior named to the All-Region team, led the team in stolen bases with eight stolen bases. Howard batted .288 on the year, including team high in doubles (10) and runs scored (30).
McCoin was the second MACU pitcher selected the All-Region squad. McCoin was in the starting rotation for the Evangels, posting a 6.19 ERA. McCoin pitched 52.1 innings, which ranks second on the team for most innings pitched.
Munch completed his second season for the Evangels playing center field. Munch committed just one error in the season, and had a team high .991 fielding percentage. Munch led the team in hitting, with a .323 batting average.
Greuter capped of a tremendous freshman for the Evangels. Greuter controlled the game from behind the plate, with a .978 fielding percentage. Greuter hit three homeruns and had 22 RBI's on the year.
If you are interested in playing baseball for MACU or would like more information about the baseball program, contact Athletic Director Willie Holley at 405-692-3141 or via email at wholley@macu.edu.
