Fast Facts

Location: Duluth, MN 55812

Founded: 1895

Enrollment: 11,100

Nickname: Bulldogs

Colors: Maroon and Gold

National Affiliation: NCAA Division II

Conference: North Central Conference (NCC)

Conference Members: Augustana College (S.D.), Minnesota State University, Mankato, University of Nebraska-Omaha, University of North Dakota, St. Cloud State University, and the University of South Dakota

Chancellor: Dr. Kathryn A. Martin

Athletic Director: Bob Nielson

NCC Designee: Dr. David Wyrick

Home Facility: Bulldog Park

Head Coach: Bob Rients

Alma Mater (Year): Minnesota Duluth (2000)

Head Coach's Office Phone: (218) 726-7967

Head Coach's e-mail address: rrients@d.umn.edu

Record at School (Years): 33-65 (2)

Overall Coaching Record (Years): 33-65 (2)

Assistant Coach: Jim Karnas

Pitching Coach: Rory James

Team Physician: Dr. Steve Harrington

Athletic Trainer: Kelly Stobba

Strength and Conditioning Coach: Julie Fearing

Equipment Manager: Scott Hanna

Clubhouse Manager: Dale Haagenson


2007 Overall Record: 15-34

2007 North Central Conference record (Place): 5-12 (5th)

Letterwinners Returning: 23

Starters Returning/Lost: 7/2

Pitchers Returning/Lost: 13/5

Letterwinners Lost: 7

2008 Team Captains: Ty Fadness, Corey Goblirsch, Andrew Heieie and Kyle Zweber,

UMD's all-time record: 637-467-3 (.576)

UMD's all-time conference record: 330-246 (.573)

All-time MLB draft picks: 4
(John Engen - Detroit, 1980; Pat Bergquist - Kansas City, 1987; Mike Petrich - Houston, 1990; Tim Battaglia - Cleveland, 2004)

Sports Information Director: Bob Nygaard

SID Office Phone: (218) 726-8191

SID e-mail: bnygaard@d.umn.edu