Bluefield, VA – April 5, 2025 — On a beautiful and sunny afternoon at Bowen Field, Bluefield University celebrated a momentous occasion as it honored its first-ever team to be inducted into the Bluefield University Hall of Fame: the 2009 Bluefield College Baseball team.

Surrounded by alumni, students, and community members, the ceremony recognized the historic achievements of a team that brought national glory to Bluefield. The 2009 Rams, under the leadership of Head Coach Mike White, claimed the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) World Series Championship—a first in program history.

The championship, held from May 20–23, 2009, at Prasco Park and Legacy Field in Mason, Ohio, saw the Rams, ranked #4, battle their way through the tournament and ultimately defeat top-seeded Malone University 5–3 in a thrilling title game.

That championship season was marked not just by the title but by dominant performances across the board. The Rams finished the year with an impressive 39-14 overall record and an 18-9 conference mark. They showcased an elite pitching staff, finishing 7th nationally in Earned Runs Allowed (3.132) and 12th in ERA (3.950). Offensively, the team boasted a .341 batting average, a .528 slugging percentage, and 357 RBIs. Their 23 triples ranked them 11th in the country, and they averaged 0.434 triples per game—14th nationally.

Defensively, the team maintained a solid .961 fielding percentage, adding to their all-around dominance.

Individual standout performances were key to their success. Devin Good ranked 7th nationally with 35 stolen bases and appeared among national leaders in multiple categories. Tony Singleton added speed and power with 6 triples, placing him 15th in the nation.

Though not all players could attend yesterday's celebration, several members of the 2009 team made the trip back to Bowen Field for this special moment: Matt Cox, Jonathan Haggee, Zach Holderfield, Jeremiah McMillian, Evan Pelot, Andrew Weaver, and Travis Weaver. Each received recognition alongside their teammates who could not be present but were celebrated nonetheless for their lasting impact on Bluefield's baseball legacy.

The full list of inductees includes:

Coach: Mike White

Players:
Joey Andrews                                        Lance Bragg                                        Shaun Britt
Matt Cox                                                Brian Deal                                            Wes Dimitt
Billy Funk                                               David Gibson                                       Devin Good
Zac Goodyear                                       Josh Grimes                                         Jon Hagee
Matt Hall                                                Zach Holderfield                                   Brandon Holloway
Donald Howell                                       Cameron Hynes                                   Ryan Lambert
Ethan Lewis                                          J.D. McCoy                                           Jeremiah McMillian
Mark Mines                                           Ken Misal                                              Billie Mueller
Andrew Murray                                     Mike Newton                                         Evan Pelot
Dean Rogers                                        Tony Singleton                                      K.J. Sobolewski
Brandon Tole                                        Andrew Weaver                                    Travis Weaver

Bluefield University congratulates the 2009 Baseball team on this well-deserved honor. Their determination, talent, and unity continue to inspire current and future Rams. Their place in Bluefield's history is forever secured—legends on the field, and now, legends in the Hall of Fame.