SPRING 2022 21 Pirates, and at season’s end in 2013, Hurdle was named the National League Manager of the Year. Beyond his accomplishments on the diamond, Hurdle discussed how his faith in Christ transformed his life, giving him a purpose in life to make an internal impact for God’s kingdom. Following the Q&A with Hurdle, DBU Head Baseball Coach Dan Heefner shared his thoughts on the upcoming season and his 2022 Patriot team that returns 17 lettermen from a team that won the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season and tournament titles, clinched the Fort Worth Regional, and reached the Columbia Super Regional. DBU also welcomes a recruiting class that was ranked No. 18 by Baseball America. Jackson Glenn was honored as the 2021 Howard Green SABR Metroplex Player of the Year. Glenn, who returned last year as a fifth-year senior ranked as one of the top offensive players in college baseball in 2021, finished the year with 21 home runs, a mark that ranked most in the nation, while hitting a team-best .366 with 19 doubles, and 55 RBI. DBU Baseball also paid tribute to Patriot legends Josh Causey and Jason Krizan, who were each inducted into the DBU Sports Circle of Honor. Causey played at DBU from 2000-2003, was an NAIA First Team All-American in 2002, and his 24 home runs in 2002 are tied for the most in a single-season in program history. Krizan starred for the Patriots from 2008-2011, garnered All-American honors in both 2009 and 2011, and set the NCAA single-season record for doubles (39) in 2011. Guest speaker Clint Hurdle and DBU Assistant Director of Athletics for Media Relations Reagan Ratcliff DBU also honored Terry Eaton with the Patriot Legends Award. A long-time fan of DBUAthletics who passed away in late December, Eaton was a fan favorite at Horner Ballpark and attended Patriot sporting events for many years. His passion for Christ and love for people could be seen in Terry Eaton’s smile and his ability to connect with people of all ages. The award was presented to his wife, Jennifer, as she received a standing ovation from the crowd in attendance. The Patriots opened their season on Friday, February 18, hosting Southeast Missouri at Horner Ballpark, and are eyeing yet another trip to the NCAA postseason. Tickets to all DBU home games are available at dbutickets.com. DBU Head Baseball Coach Dan Heefner
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