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REGULAR-SEASON RECORDS

(updated 03/31/08)

INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-GAME RECORDS
SINGLE-GAME BATTING
At Bats
10, Mike Molina, New Mexico Highlands vs. Mesa State (Colo.), 1981; Rick Moreno, Mesa State (Colo.) vs. New Mexico Highlands, 1981; Richard Ortiz, New Mexico Highlands vs. Mesa State (Colo.), 1981
Runs Scored
8, Jason DeWitt, Embry-Riddle (Fla.) vs. Edward Waters (Fla.), 1995
Hits
7, Chuck MacFarkane, Cumberland University (Tenn.) vs. Martin Methodist (Tenn.), 2004

7, Jeff Ogden, Peru State (Neb.) vs. Wayne State (Neb.), 1988
Doubles
5, Korey Grow, Huntington (Ind.)  vs. Grand View (Iowa), March, 19, 2007

5, Pichi Balet, Cumberland (Tenn.) vs. Lambuth (Tenn.), 2001
Triples
3, Kris Price, Faulkner (Ala.) vs. Emmanuel (Ga.), April 21, 2004; Ryan Bishop, Malone (Ohio) vs. Cedarville (Ohio), 2000; Russell Chandler, Houston Baptist (Texas) vs. Southwestern Adventist (Texas), 1999; Sandy McCuaig, Husson (Maine) vs. Rensselaer Tech (N.Y.), 1994; Donn Rogers, Newberry (S.C.) vs. Benedict (S.C.), 1991; Mike Deck, Hanover (Ind.) vs. Indiana Southeast, 1990; Jim Buccilli, Point Park (Pa.) vs. Frostburg State (Md.), 1978; Johnny Williams, Pembroke State (N.C.), 1966
Home Runs
5, Jake Ford, Spalding (Ky.) vs. Tennessee Wesleyan, May 9, 2003
Grand Slams

2, Robb McClemans, Mount Marty College (S.D.) vs. Concordia (Neb.), April 3, 2006; Phillip Cuadrado, Cumberland (Tenn.) vs. Martin Methodist (Tenn.), 2004; Kris Ingram, Culver-Stockton (Mo.) vs. Lindenwood (Mo.), 2000; Micah Pennies, Southwest (N.M.) vs. Northwood (Fla.), 2000; Shawn Clark, Lindsey-Wilson (Ky.) vs. Cumberland (Ky.), 1997; Nate Barnett, George Fox (Ore.) vs. Puget Sound (Wash.), 1997; Anthony Caravella, Cardinal Stritch (Wis.) vs. Maranatha Baptist Bible (Wis.); Steve Flowers, Culver-Stockton (Mo.) vs. William Jewell (Mo.), 1993.
Runs Batted In
13, Nate Barnett, George Fox (Ore.) vs. Puget Sound (Wash), 1997
13, Doug Higgins, Shepherd (W.Va.) vs. Glenville State (W.Va.), 1978
Total Bases
21, Jake Ford, Spalding (Ky.) vs. Tennessee Wesleyan, May 9, 2003
Stolen Bases
8, Mike Ferguson, Henderson State (Ark.) vs. Central Arkansas, 1989; Rick McNerlin, Kansas Newman vs. Westmar (Iowa), 1982
Walks
6, Ehren Earleywine, Westminster (Mo.) vs. Parks (Ill.), 1992; Andy Wade, Jamestown (N.D.) vs. Dickinson State (N.D.), 1988
Strikeouts
6, Jeff Simpson, Catawba (N.C.) vs. Wingate (N.C.), 1987

SINGLE-GAME PITCHING
Innings Pitched
19.0, Denny Pusateri, Evangel (Mo.) vs. Ozarks (Mo.), 1972
Strikeouts
26, Cary Spain, Belmont (Tenn.), 1979 (15 IP)
25, Johnny Spencer, Bacone (Okla.) vs. Jarvis Christian (Texas), 2004 (9 IP)
Wild Pitches
6, Rich Newell, Central Washington vs. Lewis-Clark State (Idaho), 1993; Will McCauley, Lubbock Christian (Texas), 1974

SINGLE-GAME FIELDING
Putouts
27, Steve Downey, College of Idaho vs. Hawaii Pacific, 1990 (20 inn.)
Assists
12, Glenn Wilken, Lubbock Christian (Texas), 1976
Errors
5, by several individuals

INDIVIDUAL SEASON RECORDS
SEASON BATTING
Batting Average (75-199 at bats)
.602, Kevin Harner, Wilmington (Del.), 1983
Batting Average (min. 200 at bats)
.512, David Stockstill, John Brown (Ark.), 1978
At Bats
314, Randy Velarde, Lubbock Christian (Texas), 1983
Runs Scored
131, Rusty Harris, Lewis-Clark State (Idaho), 1987
Hits
130, Kerry Richardson, Lubbock Christian (Texas), 1986
Doubles
39, Kerry Richardson, Lubbock Christian (Texas), 1986
Triples
14, Ricky McMullen, William Carey (Miss.), 1978
Home Runs
38, Beau Mills, Lewis-Clark State (Idaho), 2007
Runs Batted In
136, Jim O'Dell, Lewis-Clark State (Idaho), 1983
Total Bases
252, Kerry Richardson, Lubbock Christian (Texas), 1986
Slugging Percentage
1.200, Jeff Lawson, Phillips (Okla.), 1983 (210-175)
Stolen Bases
100, Terry Schneekloth, Mount Mercy (Iowa), 1991 (109 attempts)
Hit By Pitch
34, Doug Bates, Birmingham-Southern (Ala.), 2000; Steve Allyn, Azusa Pacific (Calif.), 1992
Walks
81, Tim Salmon, Grand Canyon (Ariz.), 1989
Strikeouts
81, Brandon Dennis, Brescia (Ky.), 2001
Sacrifice Hits
24, Charlie Bryan, Union (Tenn.), 1978

SEASON PITCHING
Appearances
43, Luke Faxon, Bellevue (Neb.), 2004

Relief Appearances
40, Luke Faxon, Bellevue (Neb.), 2004

Starts
25, Dan Quisenberry, La Verne (Calif.), 1975
Complete Games
17, Ken Fischer, Indiana Tech, 1998

16, Greg Swain, Azusa Pacific (Calif.), 1984
Victories
19, Dan Quisenberry, La Verne (Calif.), 1975
Losses
12, Chris Anderson, Urbana (Ohio), 2005

12, Jeff Null, Arkansas College, 1994
12, Keith Fugate, Puget Sound (Wash.), 1985
Saves
19, Trevor Stancil, Avila (Mo.), 2004
Shutouts
8, Ron Norman, Pembroke State (N.C.), 1973
No-Hitters
2, Jeff Wiebe, Mayville State (N.D.) vs. Valley City State (N.D.) and Minnesota-Crookston, 1996; Tim Arden, LeTourneau (Texas) vs. Jarvis Christian (Texas) and Wiley (Texas), 1994; Aaron Carter, St. Mary's (Texas) vs. Central (Iowa) and Howard Payne (Texas), 1996; Joe Barbeln, Grand View (Iowa) vs. West Florida and Hamline (Minn.), 1992; Leon Romero, Southwest (N.M.) vs. Sul Ross State (Texas) and Mesa State (Colo.), 1991; Jeff Kuder, Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio) vs. Baker (Kan.) and Malone (Ohio), 1988; Robert Vargas, Texas Lutheran vs. Wartburg (Iowa) and LeTourneau (Texas), 1975; Dave Heaverlo, Central Washington vs. Whitman (Wash.) and Eastern Oregon, 1972
Innings Pitched
194.2, Greg Swain, Azusa Pacific (Calif.), 1984
Fewest Runs Allowed (Min. 25.0 IP)
2, Charles Hebert, Southern-Baton Rouge (La.), 1966 (43.1 IP)
Most Runs Allowed
104, Greg Swain, Azusa Pacific (Calif.), 1984 (194.2 IP)
Fewest Earned Runs Allowed (Min. 25.0 IP)
1, John Dimou, Concordia (N.Y.), 1984 (29 IP); Kevin Bell, MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.), 1984 (34.1 IP); Edward Booth, North Carolina-Wilmington, 1969 (41.1 IP)
Most Earned Runs Allowed
79, Greg Swain, Azusa Pacific (Calif.) (194.2 IP)
Strikeouts
209, Joe Hackett, Shorter (Ga.), 1981 (177.2 IP)
Fewest Walks Allowed (25.0-100.0 IP)
4, Joe Kaiser, Davis & Elkins (W.Va.), 1989 (51.1 IP); Gordon Guzenski, Benedictine (Kan.), 1976 (64 IP)
Fewest Walks Allowed (min. 100.0 IP):
6, Robbie DePerro, Point Loma Nazarene (Calif.), 1994 (106.2 IP)
Most Walks Allowed
111, Bart Grubbs, Grand Canyon (Ariz.), 1990
Hits Allowed
195, Greg Swain, Azusa Pacific (Calif.), 1984
Hit Batters
25, Matt Witte, Union (Ky.), 2000
Wild Pitches
28, Ron Johnson, Grand Canyon (Ariz.), 1987
Winning Percentage
1.000, Paul Chavanec, St. Francis (Ill.), 1993 (14-0); Jim Thompson, Anderson (Ind.), 1991 (14-0); David Hocking, Oklahoma Baptist, 1989 (14-0); Bob Olufs, Southeastern Oklahoma, 1977 (14-0)
Earned Run Average
0.23, Larry Edwards, Erskine (S.C.), 1963 (40.1 IP)

SEASON FIELDING
Putouts
642, Greg Duce, Grand Canyon (Ariz.), 1987
Assists
243, Darrin Duffy, Grand Canyon (Ariz.), 1985
Errors
41, Heath Hutchison, Lubbock Christian (Texas), 1988

SEASON MISCELLANEOUS
Most Games
86, Tim Newsome, St. Xavier (Ill.), 1982

INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDS
CAREER BATTING
Batting Average
.480, Chris Ice, St. Mary of the Plains (Kan.), 1983-86 (144-300)
At Bats
1027, Randy Velarde, Lubbock Christian (Texas), 1982-85
Runs Scored
303, Brian Dinkelman, McKendree (Ill.), 2003-2006
Hits
373, Brian Dinkelman, McKendree (Ill.), 2003-2006
Doubles
96, Brian Dinkelman, McKendree (Ill.), 2003-2006
Triples
27, Jeff Maack, Oklahoma City, 1986-88
Home Runs
72, Steve Dover, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.), 1998-01
Runs Batted In
295, Tim Leslie, Lubbock Christian (Texas), 1977-80
Total Bases
670, Brian Dinkelman, McKendree (Ill.), 2003-2006

Slugging Percentage
.911, Luis Ortiz, Union (Tenn.), 1989-91 (438-481)
Stolen Bases
186, Kevin Gamblin, Texas College, 1985-88 (206 attempts)
Hit By Pitch
New Record- 65, Daniel Guttridge, University of the Cumberlands (Ky.), 2003-2007

Old Record- 60, Rob Oden, Asbury (Ky.), 1998-01
Walks
209, Rick Berg, Missouri Southern, 1984-87
Strikeouts
242, Brandon Dennis, Brescia (Ky.), 1998-01

CAREER PITCHING
Appearances
101, Micahel Iverson, Viterbo (Wis.), 2002-05
Relief Appearances
95, Jason Elkins, North Georgia, 2000-02
Starts
60, Fred Morrone, St. Xavier (Ill.), 1977-79
Complete Games
60, Fred Morrone, St. Xavier (Ill.), 1977-79
Wins
46, Russell Martin, Southwestern (Texas), 1982-85
Losses
29, Chris Anderson, Urbana (Ohio), 2004-2006

Saves
40, Jason Elkins, North Georgia, 2000-02

33, Robert Cancel, Nova Southeastern (Fla.), 1992-95
Shutouts
17, Andy Heimbach, Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio), 1997-00
No-Hitters
3, Mike Mlotkowski, Oklahoma City vs. Hastings (Neb.) (2005), Dana (Neb.) (2004), Science & Arts (Okla.) (2004)
3, Jeff Kuder, Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio) vs. Malone (Ohio) (1988), Baker (Kan.) (1988), Cedarville (Ohio) (1987)
3, Aaron Carter, St. Mary's (Texas) vs. Centenary (La.) (1996), Central (Iowa) (1994) and Howard Payne (Texas) (1994)
Innings Pitched
495, Marty Decker, Point Loma Nazarene (Calif.), 1976-80
Most Runs Allowed
265, Mark Thurby, Brescia (Ky.), 1998-01
Strikeouts
612, Ron Norman, Pembroke State (N.C.), 1971-74 (435 IP)
Fewest Walks Allowed
38 walks, Patrick Guillory, Berry College (Ga.), 2003-2006 (272.2 IP)
Hits Allowed
428, Noel Delgado, Lubbock Christian (Texas), 1979-82
Hit Batters
61, Derek Hill, College of the Southwest (N.M.), 2003-06
Wild Pitches
44, Ron Johnson, Grand Canyon (Ariz.), 1986-87
Winning Percentage
.925, Mike Patch, Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio), 1994-97
Lowest Earned Run Average
1.36, Moose Cook, Dallas Baptist (Texas), 1977-78

CAREER FIELDING
Putouts
2147, Tim Leslie, Lubbock Christian (Texas), 1977-80
Assists
679, Brian Dinkelmam, McKendree (Ill.), 2003-2006

Errors
126, Heath Hutchison, Lubbock Christian (Texas), 1986-89

CAREER MISCELLANEOUS
Most Games
294, Randy Velarde, Lubbock Christian (Texas), 1982-85

INDIVIDUAL MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Grand Slams in an Inning
2, Anthony Caravella, Cardinal Stritch (Wis.) vs. Maranatha Baptist Bible (Wis.)
Consecutive Hits
15, Tim Clark, Dominican (N.Y.) (4 game-span)
Consecutive Games with a Hit
54, Tommy Stewart, Southern Arkansas, 1995
Consecutive At Bats without a Strikeout
151, Dan Snover, Northeastern State (Okla.), 1988 (46-game span)
Perfect Games
Mike Mlotkowski, Oklahoma City vs. Hastings (Neb.), 2005; Andy Heimbach, Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio) vs. Malone (Ohio), 1999; Lee Harper, Birmingham-Southern (Ala.) vs. Huntingdon (Ala.), 1996; Mark Unger, Illinois Tech vs. Olivet Nazarene (Ill.), 1995; Jason Allread, Campbellsville (Ky.) vs. Berea (Ky.), 1994; Tim Arden, LeTourneau (Texas) vs. Jarvis Christian (Texas), 1994; Jeff Luttrell, Cumberland (Tenn.) vs. Lindsey Wilson (Ky.), 1993; Jamey Morton, Lubbock Christian (Texas) vs. Sul Ross State (Texas), 1992; Kevin Fowler, Montevallo (Ala.) vs. Baldwin-Wallace (Ohio), 3/23/89; Randy Beilmeier, Wisconsin-Oshkosh vs. Wisconsin-Platteville, 1985; Billy Elliot, Dallas Baptist (Texas) vs. Austin College (Texas), 1983; Mark Simons, Armstrong State (Ga.) vs. Toccoa (Ga.), 1982; Denney Crabaugh, Southeastern Oklahoma vs. Wayne State (Neb.); Denney Crabaugh, Southeastern Oklahoma vs. East Central (Okla.), 1980; Noel Delgado, Lubbock Christian (Texas) vs. Iowa Wesleyan, 1980; Robert Vargas, Texas Lutheran vs. LeTourneau (Texas), 1975

TEAM SINGLE-GAME RECORDS
SINGLE-INNING BATTING
Runs Scored
24, Kansas Newman vs. Marymount (Kan.), 1989
Walks
12, Westminster (Mo.) vs. Parks (Ill.), 1992
Home Runs
6, Bellevue (Neb.) vs. Jamestown (N.D.), May 21, 2004

SINGLE-INNING FIELDING
Errors
6, Sul Ross State (Texas) vs. Lubbock Christian (Texas), 1991; Lubbock Christian (Texas) vs. Sul Ross State (Texas), 1986

SINGLE-GAME BATTING
Most At Bats
77, New Mexico Highlands vs. Mesa State (Colo.), 1981 (20 innings)
Most At Bats, Both Teams
153, New Mexico Highlands (77) vs. Mesa State (Colo.) (76), 1981 (20 innings)
Runs Scored
45, Grand Canyon (Ariz.) vs. Denver (Colo.), 1988
Hits
33, Southwestern Assemblies of God (Texas) vs. Paul Quinn (Texas), April 7, 2006
32, Culver-Stockton (Mo.) vs. Webster (Mo.), 1998
Doubles
13, Embry-Riddle (Fla.) vs. Edward Waters (Fla.), 1995
Triples
7, Faulkner (Ala.) vs. Emmanuel (Ga.), April 21, 2004
Home Runs
14, Oklahoma City University vs. Northwestern Oklahoma St. University, March 20, 2008

14, Bellevue (Neb.) vs. Jamestown (N.D.), May 21, 2004
Runs Batted In
38, Grand Canyon (Ariz.) vs. Denver (Colo.), 1988
Walks
25, Westminster (Mo.) vs. Parks (Ill.), 1992
Total Bases
81, Oklahoma City University vs. Northwestern Oklahoma St. University, March 20, 2008

69, Bellevue (Neb.) vs. Jamestown (N.D.), May 21, 2004
Stolen Bases
22, Coker (S.C.) vs. Warren Wilson (N.C.), 1993 (22 attempts)
Hit Batsmen
8, William Woods (Mo.) vs. Williams Baptist (Mo.), 2004 (8 innings); Pacific Lutheran (Wash.) vs. Puget Sound (Wash.), 1994 (9 innings); Central Washington vs. Puget Sound (Wash.), 1995
Most Consecutive Hits
14, Western New Mexico vs. Colorado State, 1986

SINGLE-GAME PITCHING
Strikeouts
28, Eastern Oregon vs. Western Oregon, 1970 (19 innings)

SINGLE-GAME FIELDING
Putouts
63, Southern Arkansas vs. Louisiana Tech, 1985 (21 innings)
Assists
36, College of Idaho vs. Hawaii Pacific, 1990 (20 innings)
Errors
14, Rockford (Ill.) vs. Lakeland (Wis.), 1964
Double Plays
6, Westmont (Calif.), 1984; Point Park (Pa.) vs. Alderson-Broaddus (W.Va.) 1979; Evangel (Mo.) vs. Missouri Western, 1972

TEAM SEASON RECORDS
SEASON BATTING
Best Batting Average
.441, Ohio Dominican, 1985 (47 games)
Most At Bats
2723, Armstrong State (Ga.), 1983 (74 games)
Runs Scored
807, Lewis-Clark State (Idaho), 1983 (76 games)
Hits
945, Lewis-Clark State (Idaho), 1983 (76 games)
Doubles
196, Lewis-Clark State (Idaho), 1983 (76 games)
Triples
59, Grand Canyon (Ariz.), 1979 (68 games)
Home Runs
141, Oklahoma City, 1999 (71 games)
141, Oklahoma City, 1988 (77 games)
Walks
348, Oklahoma City, 1999 (71 games)
Runs Batted In
730, Lewis-Clark State (Idaho), 1983 (76 games)
Total Bases
1605, Lewis-Clark State (Idaho), 1983 (76 games)
Slugging Percentage
.692, George Fox (Ore.), 1999 (1017-1470, 40 games)
Stolen Bases
328, Texas College, 1987 (362 attempts)
Sacrifice Hits
104, Azusa Pacific (Calif.), 1989 (51 games)
Hit Batsmen
133, Indiana Tech, 2003 (62 games)

SEASON PITCHING
Complete Games
50, Lubbock Christian (Texas), 1976 (66 games)
Innings Pitched
651.1, St. Xavier (Ill.), 1988 (83 games)
Fewest Runs Allowed
34, Norfolk State (Va.), 1975 (12 games)
Most Runs Allowed (49 games or less)
497, Biola (Calif.), 1984 (42 games)
Most Runs Allowed (min. 50 games)
517, St. Francis (Ill.), 1996 (64 games)
Fewest Earned Runs Allowed
16, Norfolk State (Va.), 1975 (12 games)
Strikeouts
657, Oklahoma City, 2005 (80 games)

Fewest Walks Allowed
29, Norfolk State (Va.), 1975 (12 games)
Most Walks Allowed
486, Grand Canyon (Ariz.), 1987 (75 games)
Fewest Hits Allowed
55, Norfolk State (Va.), 1975 (12 games)
Most Hits Allowed
807, Grand Canyon (Ariz.), 1987 (75 games)
Hit Batsmen
85, Flagler (Fla.), 2005 (56 games)

Wild Pitches
96, Grand Canyon (Ariz.), 1987 (75 games)
Shutouts
26, Southeastern Oklahoma, 1977 (64 games)
Lowest Earned Run Average (less than 30 games)
0.67, North Carolina-Wilimington, 1969 (27 games)
Lowest Earned Run Average (min. 30 games)
1.07, Grambling (La.), 1967 (40 games)
Highest Earned Run Average
9.80, Biola (Calif.), 1985 (48 games)

SEASON FIELDING
Putouts
1909, St. Xavier (Ill.), 1982 (88 games)
Assists
842, St. Xavier (Ill.), 1982 (88 games)
Errors
200, St. Xavier (Ill.), 1976 (62 games)
Double Plays
82, Dallas Baptist (Texas), 2000 (67 games)
Triple Plays
2, California Lutheran, 1984; Livingston (Ala.), 1974
Fielding Average
.974, Southeastern Oklahoma, 1995 (61 games)

SEASON MISCELLANEOUS
Most Games
88, St. Xavier (Ill.), 1982 (47-41); Lubbock Christian (Texas), 1980 (54-34)

TEAM MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Consecutive Home Runs
4, Tusculum (Tenn.) (first four batters) vs. Emory & Henry (Va.), 1987; Trevecca Nazarene (Tenn.) (9th inning) vs. Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.), 1987; West Virginia State (first four batters) vs. Alderson-Broaddus (W.Va.), 1987
Most Victories in a Season
73, Oklahoma City, 2005 (73-7)
Most Losses in a Season
45, College of the Southwest (N.M.), 1991 (23-45)
Best Won-Loss Percentage (Season)
.935, Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio), 1996 (43-3)
Longest Winning Streak in a Season
41, Point Park (Pa.), 1990 (49-5)
Consecutive Scoreless Innings
48, Southeastern Oklahoma, 1977
Longest Game
22 innings, Lambuth (Tenn.) vs. Pikeville (Ky.), 2005
22 innings, Henderson State (Ark.) vs. Harding (Ark.), 1970
Consecutive Games Without Being Shutout
222, Grand Canyon (Ariz.), 1983-86

 

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