UE TO RETIRE JAMEY CARROLL’S BASEBALL NUMBER

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EVANSVILLE – One of the greatest to ever wear an Evansville jersey will see his number retired as part of an important weekend for the University of Evansville baseball team this weekend as the Aces host Bradley for a three-game MVC series, beginning on Friday at 6 PM at German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium in Evansville.
Evansville vs. Bradley | Fri., Sat., Sun., April 29-30, May 1     
Site | Location German American Bank Field | Evansville, Ind.
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Previewing the Matchup: Bradley

  • The Aces and Braves are meeting for the 103rd time when the two sides clash on Friday with UE owning a 58-44 advantage in the series.
  • Evansville captured last season’s series, earning a 2-1 series win over the Braves at Dozer Park on April 9 & 11, 2021.
  • Bradley enters the weekend in a tie for fourth in the MVC standings with a 5-4 conference record, just one back of Evansville, while holding a 13-21 overall record.
  • The Aces have won five of the last six meetings in the series, but all six of those contests have been played in Peoria.

Retiring a Great

  • On Saturday, the Evansville baseball program will honor one of its all-time greats.
  • Playing from 1994-96, Jamey Carroll will see his #23 retired prior to Saturday’s game.
  • An 11-year MLB veteran, Carroll spent time playing for the Expos/Nationals, Rockies, Twins, Cleveland, Dodgers, and Royals from 2002-13.
  • Carroll was elected to the UE Athletics Hall of Fame in 2004.
  • The first 250 fans for Saturday’s game will receive a Jamey Carroll signed commemorative baseball.

Amassing RBI

  • The top five in the Aces lineup have been the driving force to a high-scoring offense.
  • Evansville’s one through five in the order all have 30-or-more RBI and all rank inside the top 10 in the MVC in the category.
  • Leading the team, Mark Shallenberger is tied for first in The Valley with 42 RBI, while Tanner Craig is just one RBI back with 41.

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