>>> WOU CAREER SUMMARY
AS A SOPHOMORE (2019)
Made 12 appearances including two starts... went 3-0 with a 3.29 ERA... threw a season-high 4.1 innings of shutout ball March 30 against Saint Martin's, striking out five... struck out 30 in 27.1 innings.Â
AS A FRESHMAN (2018)
GNAC Freshman of the Year… All-GNAC Honorable Mention… Finished with a 5-0 record to tie for third in the GNAC in total wins… Closed out the year with a 1.12 earned-run average in 24 innings of work over 14 appearances… Held his opponents scoreless in 11 of his 14 appearances… Did not allow a run in his first five appearances of the year and again over his final five appearances of the season... Gave up 17 hits and six walks over 24 innings for a 0.958 WHIP… Allowed just three runs all season and never more than one in a game… Seven of his 14 appearances were at least two-inning stints… Tossed a season-best 3 1/3 innings against Central Washington on April 29 and allowed just one hit against the Wildcats… Struck out four batters in six outs at home against Saint Martin’s on April 22.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Dufur School District in 2017… Four-time letter winner for the Rangers…Conference Player of the Year as a senior… First Team All-State… State Player of the Year… Three-time all-league at first base… Part of back-to-back state football championship teams (2015-16)… Was the 1A/2A State Player of the Year as a tight end and defensive end.
PERSONAL: Born June 25… Son of Marcy and Justin… Family includes a brother, Cooper… Father played college football… Majoring in elementary education.
THE BALES FILE
Chose WOU because it felt like home and has a great environment and amazing baseball program
Favorite sports teams: Carolina Panthers and Boston Red Sox
Favorite athlete: Odell Beckham Jr. / Jacoby Ellsbury
Favorite food: Pulled Pork Sandwich
Favorite TV show / Movie: Sportscenter
Favorite musician or musical group: Chance the Rapper
