2016 Lamar Cardinals baseball team

American college baseball season information on all Lamar University sports Lamar Cardinals and Lady Cardinals March 2026 August 2023 2016 Lamar Cardinals baseball Lamar Cardinals wordmark.svg 250 Southland Conference SLC 35–19 20–10 Jim Gilligan 39th Will Davis 1st Scott Hatten 16th Vincent–Beck Stadium(Capacity: 3,500) The 2016 Lamar Cardinals baseball team represented Lamar University in the 2016 NCAA Division I baseball season. The Cardinals played their home games at Vincent–Beck Stadium and are members of the Southland Conference. The team was coached by Jim Gilligan in his 39th and final season at Lamar. Previous season In 2015, the Cardinals finished the season 11th in the Southland with a record of 21–31, 9–18 in conference play. They failed to qualify for the 2015 Southland Conference baseball tournament. Roster 2016 Lamar Cardinals roster2016 Baseball Roster http://lamarcardinals.com/roster.aspx?path=baseball Lamar Cardinals Athletics February 25, 2016 Pitchers 5 Galen Andrews - Junior 6 Kyle Leggett - Senior 11 Brent Janak - Junior 12 Connor Thomas - Senior 19 Billy Love - Senior 20 Fernando Martinez - Senior 22 Tyler Keegan - Sophomore 27 Jimmy Johnson - Junior 28 Jayson McKinley - Senior 30 Enrique Oquendo - Senior 31 Brett Brown - Junior 34 Joe Farley - Senior 35 Travis Moore - Senior 37 Ryan Cawthorn - Senior 40 Josh Crain - 10px|Redshirt Freshman 46 Matt White - 10px|Redshirt Freshman 48 Will Hibbs - Senior Catchers 32 Bryndan Arredondo - Junior 33 Robin Adames - Freshman Infielders 2 Gaylen Tristan - Junior 8 Ryan Erickson - 10px|Redshirt Freshman 9 Chaneng Varela - Junior 17 Reid Russell - Junior 18 Stijn van der Meer - Senior 21 Jake Nash - Senior 23 J. M. Kelly - Junior 26 Brett Taff - Freshman 44 Trey Silvers -Junion Outfielders 7 Brendan Satran - Junior 24 Jacoby Middleton - Senior 36 Cutter McDowell - 10px|Redshirt Junior  Coaches 2015 Lamar Cardinals baseball coaching staff29 Jim Gilligan - Head coach - 40th year 52 Will Davis - Head coach in Waiting - 1st year 10 Scott Hatten - Assistant coach - 15th year 50 Brandon Kirkham - Volunteer Assistant Preseason Staff changes On September 21, 2015, the Cardinals head coach, Jim Gilligan, announced he will be retiring at the conclusion of the 2016 season.Kendall Rogers Lamar's Jim Gilligan Retiring After 2016 http://www.d1baseball.com/news/lamars-jim-gilligan-announces-retirement/ D1Baseball.com February 26, 2016 September 21, 2015 On January 15, 2016, Will Davis was named Jim Gilligan's successor beginning with the 2017 season. Davis was an assistant coach at LSU.Randy Rosetta LSU assistant coach Will Davis will take charge of the Lamar program in 2017 http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2016/01/lsu_assistant_coach_will_davis.html The Times-Picayune - 2016 NOLA Media Group February 26, 2016 January 15, 2016Brian Foley Lamar hires LSU Assistant Will Davis as Head Coach for 2017 Season http://www.collegebaseballdaily.com/2016/01/15/lamar-will-davis-as-head-coach-for-2017-season-lsu/ College Baseball Daily February 26, 2016 January 15, 2016Kendall Rogers Lamar Hires LSU's Davis As Successor http://www.d1baseball.com/news/lamar-hires-lsus-davis-as-successor/ D1Baseball.com February 26, 2016 January 15, 2016 Will Davis joined the Lamar coaching staff as an assistant coach as the Cardinals' third base and running coach on February 11, 2016. He fills the position left by Jim Ricklefsen's departure following 18 years as an assistant coach.Danny Shapiro Gilligan's successor joins Lamar baseball staff http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/lamar/article/Gilligan-s-successor-joins-Lamar-baseball-staff-6826250.php Hearst Newspapers II, LLC February 26, 2016 February 12, 2016 Preseason predictions and honors The Cardinals were predicted to finish 9th in the Southland in the preseason Coaches and Sports Information Director polls.Southeastern Louisiana Picked to Win 2016 Southland Conference Baseball Title http://www.southland.org/news/2016/2/2/BASE_0202165045.aspx?path=baseball Southland Conference February 25, 2016 February 2, 2016 On February 10, two Cardinals were named to preseason Southland Conference All-Conference teams. Stijn van der Meer, playing short stop for the Cardinals, was named as a 1st Team All-Conference member, and Jake Nash, as third baseman was named as 2nd Team All-Conference member.Southland Announces Preseason All-Conference Baseball Teams http://www.southland.org/news/2016/2/10/BASE_0210164645.aspx?path=baseball Southland Conference February 25, 2016 February 10, 2016 Season February The Cardinals began Coach Jim Gilligan's final season with six straight wins sweeping Southeast Missouri State and with wins over #23 Arizona and #7 LSU and one win over North Dakota State. The game against LSU set a new attendance record for Vincent–Beck Stadium with 3,563 fans in attendance. On the downside, the Cardinals finished the month and the North Dakota State series with three straight losses to the Bison. The Cardinals finished the month with an overall 6–3 record. March The month started with a win against Prairie View A&M, a 2–1 split series against UTRGV, a 1–2 series split against Northwestern State to begin conference play, followed by a loss to Houston. The month ended with a seven-game winning streak sweeping Central Arkansas and New Orleans in conference play as well as a non-conference win against Texas. The Cardinals had an 11–4 record for the month of March for a cumulative record of 17–7. They also ended the month with a 7–2 record in Southland Conference play. The month ended with a 7-game winning streak. April The Cardinals continued the winning streak in April winning the first 8 games of the month. The winning streak ended at 15 straight following a 3–6 loss to the Baylor Bears in Waco. The Cardinals were ranked #25 in the April 11 Collegiate Baseball poll. The team dropped out of the poll following the loss to Baylor plus two losses to McNeese State. The Cardinals ended the month with a 14–3 record for the month. The cumulative record was 31–10. In conference play, the Cardinals had a 9–3 record for the month and a cumulative record of 16–5. May May saw the Cardinals opening the month with a 5-game losing streak. The team ended the regular season with a 4–7 record and an overall regular season record of 35–17. In conference play, the Cardinals had a 4–5 record for the month with a final conference record of 20–10. The Cardinals qualified for the 2016 Southland Conference baseball tournament as the 4th seed. The Cardinals were eliminated from the tournament after losing their second game. Including tournament play, the Cardinals finished the 2016 season with a 35–19 overall record. Post Season Post Season Honors Robin Adames was selected as a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American.Matthew Fowler Adames named freshman All-American http://lamarcardinals.com/news/2016/6/8/baseball-adames-named-freshman-all-american.aspx?path=baseball Lamar University Athletics June 12, 2016 June 8, 2016 Reid Russell was named Southland Conference Hitter of the Year. Stijn van de Meer, Will Hibbs, and Reid Russel were named to the first team Southland Conference All-Conference team. Jake Nash was named as a third team SLC All-Conference member. Jacob Middleton and Jimmy Johnson received SLC Honorable Mention honors.Southeastern Louisiana's Fisher Named Southland Baseball Player of the Year http://www.southland.org/news/2016/5/23/BASE_0523164357.aspx?path=baseball Southland Conference June 12, 2016 May 23, 2016 Reid Russell was named to the American Baseball Coaches Association Rawlings South Central All-Region first team.2016 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-Region Teams announced http://abca.org/awards/all-region/2016/2016_ncaa_d1_all-region American Baseball Coaches Association June 15, 2016 June 15, 2016 Reid Russell was one of eight Division I players invited to the 3rd annual College Home Run Derby at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska.Field for College Home Rund Derby announced http://www.omaha.com/sports/cws/field-for-college-home-run-derby-announced/article_5fc3af82-3f1a-11e6-9958-33646a7cbc48.html Omaha Herald July 4, 2016 June 30, 2016Contestants Named for the 2016 TD Ameritrade College Home Run Derby http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160630005213/en/Contestants-Named-2016-TD-Ameritrade-College-Home Business Wire July 4, 2016 June 30, 2016 Russell finished the derby in 3rd place after competing in the semi-final round; missing the final round by one home run.James Dixon Russell Third in College Home Run Derby http://lamarcardinals.com/news/2016/7/3/baseball-russell-finishes-third-in-collegiate-home-run-derby.aspx Lamar University Athletics July 4, 2016 July 3, 2016 Major League Draft and Free Agents Major League Draft - Two Cardinals were selected in the Major League Baseball draft. Will Hibbs was a 19th round selection by the Philadelphia Phillies. Stijn van de Meer was selected by the Houston Astros in the 34th round.Matthew Fowler Hibbs, van de Meer chosen in MLB draft http://lamarcardinals.com/news/2016/6/11/baseball-hibbs-van-der-meer-chosen-in-mlb-draft.aspx?path=baseball Lamar University Athletics June 12, 2016 June 11, 2016 Free Agents - Enrique Oquendo signed a free agent contract with Los Angeles Angels shortly after the MLB draft.Matthew Fowler Oquendo signs with the Angels http://lamarcardinals.com/news/2016/6/14/baseball-oquendo-signs-with-the-angels.aspx?path=baseball Lamar University Athletics June 15, 2016 June 14, 2016 Jason McKinley signed a free agent contract with the Tampa Bay Rays on June 20.Matthew Fowler McKinley signs with the Tampa Bay Rays http://lamarcardinals.com/news/2016/6/24/baseball-mckinley-signs-with-tampa-bay-rays.aspx?path=baseball Lamar University Athletics June 25, 2016 June 24, 2016 Schedule 2016 Lamar Cardinals baseball game log2016 Baseball Schedule http://lamarcardinals.com/schedule.aspx?path=baseball Lamar Cardinals Athletics February 25, 2016Regular season Legend:      #bbffbb darkgray = Win      #ffbbbb darkgray = Loss      #bbbbbb darkgray = Postponement     Bold = Lamar team memberFebruary (6–3) Date Opponent Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save Attendance Overall record SLC Record Feb 19 2016 Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Southeast Missouri State* Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX W 2–1 Hibbs, W. (1–0) Lucchesi, J. (1–0) Oquendo, E. (1) 647 1–0 Feb 20 Southeast Missouri State* Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX W 2–1 (10) Johnson, J. (1–0) Murphy, J. (0–1) None 659 2–0 Feb 21 Southeast Missouri State* Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX W 5–2 Martinez, F. (1–0) Beltran, R. (0–1) Love, B. (1) 691 3–0 Feb 22 #23 Arizona* Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX W 13–5 Andrews, G. (1–0) Medel, R. (0–1) Moore, T. (1) 671 4–0 Feb 24 #7 2016 LSU Tigers LSU* Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX W 12–11 Johnson, J. (2–0) Bugg, P. (0–1) Oqueno, E. (2) 3,563 5–0 Feb 26 2016 North Dakota State Bison North Dakota State* Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX W 7–6 Johnson, J. (2–0) Terres, S. (0–1) None 611 6–0 Feb 27 (DH) North Dakota State* Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX L 6–7 Choles, C. (1–0) Moore, T. (0–1) England, D. (1) 6–1 Feb 27 (DH) North Dakota State* Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX L 0–3 Pfannenstein, R. (1–0) Martinez, F. (0–1) Harms, J. (1) 827 6–2 Feb 28 North Dakota State* Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX L 5–7 VanderWoude, B. (2–0) Andrews, G. (1–1) Terres, S. (2) 614 6–3 March (11–4) Date Opponent Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save Attendance Overall record SLC Record Mar 1 at 2016 Prairie View A&M Panthers Prairie View A&M* Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX W 13–3 Moore, T. (1–1) Roblebo, E. (1–2) None 502 7–3 Mar 4 2016 Texas–Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros UTRGV* Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX W 4–1 Hibbs, W. (2–0) Martinez, Z (0–1) Johnson, J. (1) 677 8–3 Mar 5 UTRGV* Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX L 3–7 Garcia, A. (1–1) Martinez, F. (1–2) None 732 8–4 Mar 6 UTRGV* Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX W 4–1 Brown, B. (1–0) Jackson, R. (0–3) Johnson, J. (2) 577 9–4 Mar 8 2016 Rice Owls Rice* Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX Cancelled (-) (-) – Mar 12 at 2016 Northwestern State Demons Northwestern State H. Alvin Brown–C. C. Stroud Field • Natchitoches, LA L 0–2 Oller, A. (2–0) Hibbs, W. (2–1) None 612 9–5 0–1 Mar 13 (DH) at Northwestern State H. Alvin Brown–C. C. Stroud Field • Natchitoches, LA W 6–5 Johnson, J. (4–0) Aultman, N. (1–2) None 10–5 1–1 Mar 13 (DH) at Northwestern State H. Alvin Brown–C. C. Stroud Field • Natchitoches, LA L 1–5 Tidwell, E. (2–1) Love, B. (0–1) None 582 10–6 1–2 Mar 15 #19/20 2016 Houston Cougars Houston* Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX L 3–4 Kasowksi, M. (2–1) Janak, B. (0–1) Hernandez, N. (4) 1,074 10–7 Mar 18 2016 Central Arkansas Bears Central Arkansas Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX W 19–5 Hibbs (3–1) Gilmore (1–3) None 536 11–7 2–2 Mar 19 Central Arkansas Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX W 7–6 Johnson, J. (5–0) Murray, J. (0–2) None 636 12–7 3–2 Mar 20 Central Arkansas Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX W 9–2 McKinley, J. (1–0) Gray, T. (1–1) None 573 13–7 4–2 Mar 24 2016 New Orleans Privateers New Orleans Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX W 10–7 Hobbs, W. (4–1) Semple, S. (3–1) Johnson, J. (3) 605 14–7 5–2 Mar 25 New Orleans Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX W 5–1 Love, B. (1–1) Hodge, R. (3–1) None 716 15–7 6–2 Mar 26 New Orleans Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX W 7–5 Oquendo, E. (1–0) Martinez, D. (2–1) None 718 16–7 7–2 Mar 29 Texas* UFCU Disch–Falk Field • Austin, TX W 4–2 Johnson, J. (6–0) Mayes, C. (0–3) Oquendo, E. (3) 4,391 17–7 April (14–3) Date Opponent Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save Attendance Overall record SLC Record Apr 2 (DH) at 2016 Abilene Christian Wildcats Abilene Christian* Crutcher Scott Field • Abilene, TX W 8–5 Hibbs, W. (5–1) Garrett, D. (2–4) Johnson, J. (4) 18–7 Apr 2 (DH) at Abilene Christian* Crutcher Scott Field • Abilene, TX W 16–6 Love, B. (2–1) Mason, A (3–2) None 1,135 19–7 Apr 3 at Abilene Christian* Crutcher Scott Field • Abilene, TX W 7–5 McKinley, J. (2–0) Hanson, D. (1–2) Johnson, J. (5) 403 20–7 Apr 5 2016 Nicholls State Colonels Nicholls* Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX W 7–2 Moore, T. (2–1) Tarver, A. (1–1) None 634 21–7 Apr 6 Nicholls* Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX W 14–10 White, M. (1–0) Speer, H. (0–1) None 578 22–7 Apr 8 at 2016 Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Chapman Field • Corpus Christi, TX W 1–0 Hibbs, W. (6–1) Falwell, C. (1–3) None 153 23–7 8–2 Apr 9 at Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Chapman Field • Corpus Christi, TX W 5–1 Love, B. (3–1) Skapura, D. (2–4) None 178 24–7 9–2 Apr 10 at Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Chapman Field • Corpus Christi, TX W 15–12 Martinez, F. (2–2) Worrel, D. (2–4) None 187 25–7 10–2 Apr 13 at Baylor* Baylor Ballpark • Waco, TX L 3–6 Ott (3–2) Johnson, J. (6–1) Montemayor (8) 1,918 25–8 Apr 15 2016 McNeese State Cowboys McNeese State Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX W 5–1 Hibbs, W. (7–1) Fontenot, K. (4–3) None 1,107 26–8 11–2 Apr 16 McNeese State Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX L 4–5 King, B. (4–1) Love, B. (3–2) Kober, C. (6) 979 26–9 11–3 Apr 17 McNeese State Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX L 0–1 Stremmel, E. (3–1) McKinley, J. (2–1) Kober, C. (7) 722 26–10 11–4 Apr 20 2016 Texas Southern Tigers Texas Southern* Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX CANCELLED (-) (-) – Apr 22 at 2016 Houston Baptist Huskies Houston Baptist Husky Field • Houston, TX W 3–1 Hibbs, W. (8–1) Thames, C. (2–4) Martinez, F. (1) 317 27–10 12–4 Apr 23 at Houston Baptist Husky Field • Houston, TX W 8–0 Love, B. (4–2) Russ, A. (6–3) None 28–10 13–4 Apr 24 at Houston Baptist Husky Field • Houston, TX W 8–6 Johnson, J. (7–1) Zarosky, D. (2–3) None 578 29–10 14–4 Apr 29 2016 Incarnate Word Cardinals Incarnate Word Sullivan Field • San Antonio, TX W 20–6 Hibbs, W. (9–1) Martinez, B. (1–8) None 145 30–10 15–4 Apr 30 Incarnate Word Sullivan Field • San Antonio, TX W 3–1 Love, B. (5–2) Shull, J. (2–5) Martinez, F. (2) 167 31–10 16–4May (4–7) Date Opponent Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save Attendance Overall record SLC Record May 1 Incarnate Word Sullivan Field • San Antonio, TX L 2–3 Richey, C (2–4) Johnson, J. (7–2) Moszkowicz, L. (7) 162 31–11 16–5 May 4 at Rice* Reckling Park • Houston, TX L 2–7 Esquivel (1–0) McKinley, J. (2–2) None 3,782 31–12 May 6 2016 Southeastern Louisiana Lions Southeastern Louisiana Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX L 6–14 Cedotal, K. (5–4) Hibbs, W. (9–2) Green, J. (1) 741 31–13 16–6 May 7 Southeastern Louisiana Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX L 2–5 Sceroler, M. (9–2) Love, B. (5–3) Granier, K. (7) 643 31–14 16–7 May 8 Southeastern Louisiana Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX L 1–2 Carlini, D. (6–1) Moore, T. (2–2) Green, J. (2) 665 31–15 16–8 May 13 2016 Sam Houston State Bearkats Sam Houston State Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX W 9–8 Moore, T. (3–2) Manning, M. (4–3) None 837 32–15 17–8 May 14 Sam Houston State Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX L 4–9 Nixon, H (3–2) Love, B. (5–4) Belton, G. (10) 1,104 32–16 17–9 May 15 Sam Houston State Vincent–Beck Stadium • Beaumont, TX L 4–7 Belton, G. (4–1) Martinez, F. (2–3) Manning, M. (2) 889 32–17 17–10 May 19 at 2016 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Stephen F. Austin Jaycees Field • Nacogdoches, TX W 10–9 Moore, T. (4–2) Starks, T. (3–2) Martinez, F. (3) 181 33–17 18–10 May 20 at Stephen F. Austin Jaycees Field • Nacogdoches, TX W 13–6 McKinley, J. (3–2) Smith, A. (0–1) None 228 34–17 19–10 May 21 at Stephen F. Austin Jaycees Field • Nacogdoches, TX W 12–0 Love, B. (6–4) Greene, J. (4–6) None 329 35–17 20–10Post SeasonSouthland Conference Tournament Date Opponent Site/stadium Score Win Loss Save Attendance Overall record May 25 Central Arkansas Constellation Field • Sugar Land, TX L 0–3 Davenport, C. (6–2) Hibbs, W. (9–3) Gray, T. (1) 1,761 35–18 May 26 Stephen F. Austin Constellation Field • Sugar Land, TX L 0–3 Hagey, A. (5–4) Love, B. (4–5) Starks, T. (6) 35–19 References 30em Category:Lamar Cardinals baseball seasons Lamar Lamar Cardinals baseball team