Roten named to NJCAA Baseball All-Region Team

Starring as a designated hitter/pitcher for the Cowley College baseball team, sophomore Chase Roten was named to the 2008 NJCAA Baseball All-Region Team.

Roten transferred to Cowley from Connors State (Okla.) and had a big year in his lone season with the team. On the mound, he went 6-1 with a 2.60 ERA. He tied for the team lead in wins, while striking out 31 batters and walking only nine in 40 1/3 innings pitched.

At the plate, Roten led the Tigers with a .435 batting average. He also hit 10 doubles, stole nine bases, and drove in 17 runs.

Cowley finished its season with a record of 37-19, while capturing its second straight Jayhawk Conference Eastern Division title.