Greg Bashore
Senior, Second base
Pleasant Hill, OH/Newton

Profile: Started 42 of 44 games a year ago and was third on the team with 131 at-bats … Posted career highs in almost every statistical category a year ago … Went 3-for-5 twice, once against Dakota State and another time against Defiance … Son of Terry and Milan Bashore of Pleasant Hill, OH … Is a sports studies major … Born May 29, 1983 … In high school, named all-conference honorable mention, team MVP and defensive player of the year.

Tim Eames
Senior, Shortstop
Norton, OH/Norton

Profile: Started 42 of 44 games last year and ranked first on the team in triples (2) and walks (18) … Had the fifth most assists in a single season in school history with 91 … Went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles against Urbana … Son of Pamela and Richard Bucha of Norton, OH … Majoring in counseling and youth ministry … Transferred to Grace from the University of Akron … Born June 11, 1981.

Matthew Bellomo
Junior, First base/Catcher
Lakewood, CA/Long Beach Jordan

Profile: An injury cut short a strong season last year in which he started 22 games … Went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI against Tri-State … Son of Steve and Lori Bellomo of Lakewood, CA … Majoring in counseling … Born May 16, 1984 … Works with GMA at Riverwood Boys Home.

Nate Denlinger
Junior, Pitcher
Mason, OH/Mason

Profile: Ranked fourth on the team with eight starts a year ago, posting a 2-6 record … Had a great outing against Bethel, allowing just six hits over seven innings and three earned runs to get the victory … Son of Ned and Kathy Denlinger of Mason, OH … Also plays golf at Grace … Majoring in computer information technology … Born April 15, 1984.

Jeff Hamstra
Junior, Pitcher
Fair Oaks, IN/Kankakee Valley

Profile: Very good control a year ago, walking just 12 batters in 54 innings … Third on the team with nine starts last year and second in complete games with four … Best start came in a six hit, complete game performance against Huntington, allowing just two unearned runs … Son of Dave and Cindy Hamstra of Rensselaer, IN … Majoring in math education … Also plays basketball at Grace … Born December 3, 1983.

Justin Guess
Junior, Outfield
Kouts, IN/Homeschooled

Profile: Did not play for the Lancers last year, but saw action in 13 games two years ago, as well as pitching six innings … Son of David and Laurie Guess of Kouts, IN … Majoring in Biblical studies … Born October 8, 1984 … Performs with the chapel band at Grace.

Matt Klotz
Junior, Outfield
Bremen, IN/Bremen

Profile: Was fourth on the team with a .305 batting average in 26 games, 20 starts, a year ago … Went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI in a game against Marian … Son of Stan and Patti Klotz of Bremen, IN … Majoring in business administration and MIT … Born March 15, 1984 … Works with the GMA Riverwood team at Grace.

Nathan Kreamer
Junior, Outfield/Pitcher
Kewanna, IN/Winamac

Profile: Played in two games a year ago, getting a pair of pinch hit at-bats … Son of Verl and Beverly Kreamer of Kewanna, IN … Majoring in counseling at Grace … Born June 13, 1983 … Is a growth group leader and also works with the GMA Riverwood team.

Geoff Walmer
Junior, Utility/Pitcher
Warsaw, IN/Warsaw Community

Profile: Started 42 of 44 games a year ago and struck out just nine times in 131 at-bats … Had a pair of doubles and five RBI in a game against Urbana last year … Also worked as the team's closer last year, getting two saves … Son of Jim and Carolyn Walmer of Warsaw, IN … Majoring in math education … Born June 23, 1983 … Played at Warsaw Community High School and was a preseason all-state player … Was a team captain and helped the program to a conference championship.

Matt Emmons
Sophomore, Pitcher
Boonville, IN/Boonville

Profile: Had the most pitching appearances on the team a year ago and led the team with seven complete games … Also had a team-high 53 strikeouts … Threw a complete game shutout against Huntington, scattering six hits and three walks in a 1-0 win … Son of David and Theresa Emmons of Boonville, IN … Majoring in youth ministry … Born May 8, 1985 … Works with the GMA team at Riverwood.

Greg Priode
Sophomore, Pitcher
Tipp City, OH/Tippecanoe

Profile: Started two games as a freshman, but came out of the bullpen for 10 other outings … Son of Gary and Donna Priode of Tipp City, OH … Majoring in business administration and marketing … Born June 22, 1984 … Also plays golf at Grace … Went 10-2 in high school with a 2.30 ERA.

Josh Wood
Sophomore, Outfield/Catcher
Lake in the Hills, IL/Crystal Lake South

Profile: Had one of the most prolific freshmen seasons in school history … His 39 RBI were the second best single season total in school history, while his 10 home runs were the third best total … His 12 doubles were the third best single season total in school history … Had two homers in a game twice, including a 3-for-3 effort with four RBI against Bethel … Son of Mark and Judy Wood of Lake in the Hills, IL … Majoring in Spanish education … Born September 10, 1984.

Chris Gavranic
Junior, Third base/First base
Highland, IN/Highland

Profile: Transferred from Olivet Nazarene, where he hit .310 in 168 at-bats last year for a 44-11 squad, starting 50 games … Also had 38 runs scored and 28 RBI … Son of Anita and Phil Gavranic … Majoring in sports studies … Born October 11, 1983 … Was named pre-season all-state at Highland High School and was team MVP as a senior.

Brian Beauparlant
Freshman, Pitcher
Gloucester, MA/Gloucester

Profile: Son of Ernest and Diane Beauparlant of Gloucester, MA … Major is undecided … Born August 13, 1986.

Jon Gale
Freshman, Pitcher/First base
Orrville, OH/Smithville

Profile: Son of Tom and Christy Gale of Orrville, OH … Majoring in business administration … Born September 6, 1985 … Was named the outstanding pitcher on his high school team as a senior and was the Gatorade Rookie of the Year as a junior … Also played basketball and football at Smithville.

Jeremy Griffith
Freshman, Second base
Le Creusot, France/Lycee Lavoisier

Profile: Son of Dave and Sue Griffith of Le Creusot, France … Majoring in business and sports studies … Born August 25, 1986.

Coty Henry
Freshman, Outfield/Infield
Bremen, IN/Bremen

Profile: Son of Cheryl Brown of Bremen, IN … Majoring in criminal justice … Born August 10, 1985 … Was named team MVP in 2003 at Bremen and was all-conference honorable mention.

Jacob King
Freshman, Outfield
Indianapolis, IN/Ben Davis

Profile: Son of Merita and Joe King of Indianapolis, IN … Majoring in business and marketing … Born May 1, 1985.

Ryan Kline
Freshman, Utility/Pitcher
Ashland, OH/Northwestern

Profile: Son of Randy and Janna Kline of Ashland, OH … Majoring in special education at Grace … Born August 13, 1985 … Named second team Wayne County and second team all Daily Record and Times Gazette during his high school career.