Western Oregon University Wolves

AS A JUNIOR (2010)
Second team All-West Region selection by the NCBWA and ABCA/Rawlings…First team All-GNAC selection…Was twice named the GNAC Pitcher of the Week…Ranked 14th in the country in fewest walks allowed…Started 12 games…Went 6-1 with a 2.78 ERA…Struck out 83 in 87.1 innings…Had a season-high 10 strikeouts on three occasions…Pitched eight scoreless innings while allowing only three hits to combine on a shutout against MSU Billings…Went six innings in all 12 starts, including pitching into the eighth inning on five occasions.

AS A SOPHOMORE (2009)

AS A FRESHMAN (2007)
Had the lowest ERA for WOU at 1.93, pitching 23.1 relief innings with 17 K's and only five walks...Pitched five innings of shutout relief against Cal State Stanislaus, allowing only two hits and striking out four…Picked up a win against Central Washington, going six innings and giving up only two hits and one run.

PRIOR TO WOU
Two-time All-Midwestern League pick at South Eugene HS…Honorable mention all-state as a junior…Had an 8/1 strikeout to walk ratio that same season.

PERSONAL
Born in Eugene, Ore…21 years old…Social Sciences/Business major and Sports management minor…Desires to play professional baseball...Parents are Charlie and Cathy Ward…Mike has a younger brother (Brian).

OTHER STUFF
Nickname: Moose
One thing people don't know about me: I'm a Duck fan
On road trips I always bring: Top Ramen
Favorite food: Corn mixed with Top Ramen
Favorite non-athletic thing to do: Watch college football
Favorite opposing field: LC State
Favorite exercise: Bear crawls after leaving baseballs outside
Places I would most like to visit: Ellensburg, Wash.