Monmouth College Athletics

More often than not, Michael Blaesing could be found on base during his Fighting Scots diamond career.

While hitting an impressive .411 over four years, the three-time first team All-Midwest Conference pick also walked 83 times, giving him a staggering career on-base percentage of .515. His 49 runs scored in 1994 were a school record.

Blaesing not only set the table, but he could also clear it. He blasted 12 career homers and 39 doubles, posting a slugging percentage of .620. The shortstop/third baseman drove in 98 runs and had 160 hits in 117 career games, helping the Scots reach the MWC playoffs all four years. With Blaesing in the lineup, Monmouth won one league title and placed second twice.

Blaesing doubled as a steady guard on the basketball team, scoring 441 career points, including a 10.2 average his senior year, when he was named first team all-conference.