AN EVENING WITH PETE ROSE
Pete Rose was born on April 14, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Known as “Charlie Hustle” for his hard-charging style, he became one of the greatest players in the history of professional baseball and retired as the all-time leader in hits, games and at-bats. Below is a list of records Pete Rose claimed during his career.
MAJOR LEAGUE RECORDSÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- Most Career Hits 4,256
- Most Games Played 3,562
- Most AB’s 14,053
- Most Singles 3,315
- Most Total Bases Switch Hitter 5,752
- Most Season 200 or more hits 10
- Most Season 600 or more AB’s 17
- Most Season 150 or more games played 17
- Most Winning Games 1,972
- 5 hits or more in Games 10XS
- Only major league Player in History to Play 500 Games at 5 Positions
- 1B(969) 2B(634) 3B(634) LF(671) RF(595)
- Most 20 Games or more hitting streak 7XS
- Most Total Times on base 5,929
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NATIONAL LEAGUE RECORDS
- Most Doubles 746
- Longest Consecutive Game Hitting Steak (44 Games) 1978
- 1963 ROY
- 1973 NL MVP
- 1975 WS MVP
- 17X All star at 5 positions
- 1B,2B,3B,LF, &RF
- 3 X NL Batting Champ 1968-1969-1973
- All Century Team 1900-2000
- 4 Hits or More in Games 73 Times
- Gold Glove 1969-1970
- Most Extra Base Hits by Switch Hitter 1,041
“READERS FORUM” MARCH 30, 2018
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The University of Evansville Names Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz as Institution’s 24th President
The University of Evansville has appointed Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz (petra-skev-ich) as the 24th president of the institution.
Pietruszkiewicz, who currently serves as dean and professor of law at Stetson University’s College of Law, was chosen for the position after an exhaustive nationwide search. The presidential search committee was led by UE trustee Sally Rideout, and the Board of Trustees elected Pietruszkiewicz in a formal vote on March 28.
“Throughout the process, we were impressed by the pool of candidates interested in serving UE – a group with diverse experiences and backgrounds,†said Rideout. “Pietruszkiewicz’s comprehensive understanding of the overall institutional operation and his successful leadership of taking Stetson’s independently operating College of Law through a time of great change made him stand out. The committee believes his vision and leadership style are a strong match for the University of Evansville and our entire community.â€
Pietruszkiewicz will assume his duties on July 1, replacing current UE president Thomas A. Kazee who will retire in May after eight years of service to the University.
“Dr. Kazee has provided outstanding leadership to this great University. During his eight years as president, we have witnessed the development of innovative new programs spearheaded by an outstanding faculty and staff,†said Linda White, chairman of University of Evansville’s Board of Trustees. “We now look forward to seeing what exciting developments lie ahead as Pietruszkiewicz leads our University.â€
Pietruszkiewicz has served as dean and professor of law at Stetson University College of Law for six years. The College of Law is geographically located three hours from Stetson’s undergraduate campus and is autonomous in managing its $40 million annual budget. As dean, Pietruszkiewicz has been closely involved with all faculty, administration, and operations. Under his leadership, Stetson’s College of Law contributed more than 30,000 hours of service to the community, and alumni support has increased by 39 percent.
He began his academic career at George Mason University School of Law, where he was an adjunct professor of law. He joined the faculty of the Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2001 and became vice chancellor for business and financial affairs in 2007.
“I am delighted to join the University of Evansville community and look forward to working together with an exceptional faculty and outstanding staff to provide an education of distinction,†Pietruszkiewicz said. “From an international experience ranked number 1 in the country, to 96 percent of students participating in real-world externship experiences, to 94 percent graduating with meaningful jobs or graduate school awaiting them, I am eager to build on the tremendous success of UE. There is so much more we will do together.â€
 In his time at Stetson, Pietruszkiewicz has established an enrollment management model to strengthen entering student credentials, increased diversity of student body, improved a nationally recognized academic success program ranked top 30 in the US out of 202 law schools, and enhanced employment opportunities for graduating students.
Also at Stetson, Pietruszkiewicz created the first public-private 3+3 program in the United States, in which undergraduate students attend law school after just three years and first year credits in law school are applied to the fourth year of undergraduate studies.
During his tenure at Stetson, the annual fund increased substantially and the number of donors grew significantly last year. Additionally, 13 alumni chapters were launched for broadened engagement among graduates. He has also produced a surplus in capital and operational budgets each year as dean.
Prior to entering academia, Pietruszkiewicz served as a trial attorney in the Tax Division of the United States Department of Justice from 1997 to 2001, receiving the Outstanding Attorney Award in 2000. He also served as an attorney/adviser in the United States Department of Education from 1992 to 1997, receiving the Assistant Secretary’s Award for Team Distinction and the Deputy Secretary’s Award for Service
Pietruszkiewicz was an NCAA and high school basketball official and worked with Special Olympics Virginia and Special Olympics Louisiana. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Scranton, a J.D. at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in taxation at Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C.
Pietruszkiewicz is married to Siobhan (sha-von) Pietruszkiewicz, a licensed clinical worker with over a decade of experience writing and implementing grants for state agencies and local nonprofits. She has taught social work courses at Louisiana State University for undergraduate and graduate students as well as law students. The Pietruszkiewiczs have two children: Ryan, age 12; and John, age 8.
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Debbie Hilton Named New Director of the Saint Vincent Foundation
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Debbie Hinton joined St. Vincent Evansville, Indiana Southern Region on March 5 as Director of Foundation. Debbie has been associated with the hospital for over 27 years serving on a variety of boards including the St. Vincent Evansville Foundation Board, the St. Vincent Breast Center Board and the Women and Children’s Advisory Board. In addition, Debbie is a past chair of the Cornette Ball and the Heritage Open, the two largest annual fundraisers for the health system.
As Director of the Foundation, Debbie will oversee all operations with the Foundation to support the many needs of our health ministry, including educational opportunities for patients and staff to advanced technologies to support special programs within the hospital and community; capital campaign and major gifts, community engagement and events.
Debbie has had a wide range of experience in the financial sector, advertising agency and healthcare. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing Communication from the University of Evansville.
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Holcomb Signs Stricter Abortion Reporting Law
Holcomb signs stricter abortion reporting law
By Shelby Mullis
TheStatehouseFile.com
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana health care providers will face stricter abortion regulations under legislation signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb Sunday.
Senate Enrolled Act 340 requires health care providers to annually report 26 abortion complications to the Indiana State Department of Health. The complications include infection, blood clots, cardiac arrest and physical injury association with treatment performed at the abortion facility.
The legislation also adds a number of new requirements for abortion clinics to comply with, including having women who have been prescribed an abortion-inducing drug sign a form that says they have been informed of the manufacturer’s instructions.
The bill, authored by Sen. Travis Holdman, R-Markle, passed out of the Senate 37-9 March 7 before it was one of 10 bills signed by Holcomb Sunday.
Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky said in a statement that the organization is concerned about Hoosiers’ access to “safe and legal abortion care†in the state.
“SEA 340 adds unnecessary restrictions to Indiana’s licensing requirements for abortion providers and is the perfect example of government intrusion into the sacred relationship between doctors and their patients,†said Christie Gillespie, president, and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky, in a statement. “This law is not about enhancing patient safety, and does absolutely nothing to reduce unintended pregnancies.â€
If the abortion measure is challenged, the Legislative Services Agency, in its fiscal notes on the legislation, reported that the state could end up paying the legal fees of the plaintiff.
The Indiana chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union challenged and won similar types of cases in 2013 and 2015. The state has paid the chapter more than $290,000 in legal fees.
SEA 340 also includes a provision that allows fire stations to use baby boxes, which are devices for people to anonymously and safely drop off newborn babies. The legislation will go into effect July 1.
Also on Sunday, the governor signed Senate Enrolled Act 203 into law. The legislation allows prosecutors to file more serious charges against a person who kills a fetus at any stage of development while committing another crime. Actual charges can range from murder to involuntary manslaughter and can add six months to 20 years to a prison sentence.
FOOTNOTE: Shelby Mullis is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.
BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 2018
RICK DAVIS
JOE KRATOCHVIL
MICHAEL PEARCE
CHRISSY MARIE LLOYD
JERRY WILLIAMS
MIZELL STEWART 111
GLEN SCOTT KEREKI MILLER
TONI ANN BRINSON
KEITH HOFMANN
NINA SANDERS LIENTZ
JODIE MURTHA
STEPHENÂ MCINTIRE
KATHI SCHRONCE
ADAM SCHAAF
DENNIS DAUGHERTY
ANGELA BURDETTE
KEITH HOFMANN
JESSICA FARMER
MARK L HEITKEMPER
LISA BELL
JENNIFER WIGGINTON
BRANDON CAMPBELL
ADAM GANN
LIBBY TREADO
KALAH GEORGETTE
MATT RIORDAN
CHRISTINA WICKS
JAMIE A. GRAHAM
BRADLEY SMITH
ED GOEBELÂ
SUSIE HEERDINK
DARREN STRATMAN
ADAM GANN
JACK DAVIS
JOHN FRANKS
LEE RIDDLE
TIM DEISHER
GINI EATEN
ASHLEY HAMMER
LEE RIDDLE
GINI EATANÂ
PAUL BACKSTAGE
MATTHEW FIELD
SANDRA J. CANNON
SHON ROE
BILL BETZ
TIFFANY NUNN STEPO
JOHN LUEDKE
JAMES KELLY WALLY PAYNTER
BROCK LANCE
RYAN VAN LANINGHAM
TROY MILLER
MIKE SCHOPMEYER
AMY LUTZE’
REBECCA BUDDE
FRED EMPRY
KELLY GIBERT
DANIEL KISNER
MEGAN LONDON HAUG
JOHN ROGERS 111
JODIE MURTHA
STEPHEN MCINTIRE
GAYLE WALL
DELBERT (BUDDY) HUDSON JR.
WARD SHAW
TONI ANN BRINSON
GLEN SCOTT MILLER
JOHN ROGERS
SHANE SABEL
TOMMY STILWELL
CHAD HUMM
JERRY WILLIAMS
ROSIE BROWN
BRAD SAGE
TROY MILLERFRED EMORY
BETH DODSON
ERIC PLOCK
JAY ZIEMERÂ
MELINDA MACKEY
PAM RICKENBAUGH
STEVE ROBINSON
BARB MENKE
MIZELL 111 STEWART
TONI ANN BRINSON
GLEN SCOTT KEREKE MILLER
MICHAEL BARRENTINE
KEITH GENDER
MELINDA MACKEY
ZAC PARSON
MAURINE COHOON
STEVEN BUSH
BOB VAN BRITSON
LISA GENESIS
DEL RUDD
CHUCK YOUNG
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Former Otters Nunn, Atkinson and Duval experience MLB spring training
Three former Evansville Otters players appeared on Major League Baseball spring training rosters this season as left-handed pitcher Chris Nunn along with right-handed pitchers Ryan Atkinson and Max Duval had the opportunity to suit up for MLB teams.
All three played for the Otters within the last two seasons.
Since Andy McCauley became Evansville’s manager midway through the 2010 season, over 20 players have signed contracts with affiliated organizations.
Nunn appeared in two games for the Houston Astros this spring, pitching 1 2/3 innings and finishing with a 0.00 ERA. He pitched the seventh inning of the Astros’ 8-2 win over the New York Mets Feb. 27.
The Astros took him in the Triple-A phase of MLB’s Rule 5 draft in December after the Chicago Cubs signed him in August from Evansville after making one start for the Otters.
Nunn had a 1.80 ERA with Evansville and he was immediately assigned to the Cubs’ Double-A affiliate.
In his start at Bosse Field Aug. 9, Nunn struck out nine Florence batters as he allowed one earned run off three hits in five innings. After the first two batters he faced reached base, Nunn regrouped to strike out the next seven. Through three innings, he had eight strikeouts.
Nunn was drafted in the 24th round of the 2012 MLB Amateur Draft by the San Diego Padres. He spent four years in the Padres organization and also spent time with the Milwaukee Brewers organization in 2017 prior to arriving in Evansville.
Duval also made a roster after being activated by the Miami Marlins in March, however, he didn’t make an appearance.
The Marlins signed Duval July 28 after he went 12-3 with 155 strikeouts in two seasons with Evansville. Last season, he was 8-2 in earning the Frontier League’s Brian Tollberg Award for being the most valuable pitcher with a 2.28 ERA in 14 starts.
Duval was named the Frontier League Pitcher of the Week June 26 after he made two starts on the mound the week before and went seven innings in both games.
Atkinson appeared in four games with the Arizona Diamondbacks this spring and started one.
In his March 17 start against San Diego, Atkinson went three innings and didn’t allow a run. He struck out four batters and walked three, throwing 47 pitches. He finished the spring with a 12.79 ERA in 6 1/3 innings.
He was signed by the Otters June 22, 2016 and spent eight days in Evansville before being signed by the Diamondbacks. He pitched 5 2/3 innings in two games and finished with a 0.00 ERA.
The most recent MLB organization signee was right-handed pitcher Ryan Etsell, who was signed by the Philadelphia Phillies organization in December.
Two former players have appeared in a regular season MLB game with George Sherrill (1999-00) making 442 career MLB appearances from 2004-12 and Andrew Werner (2009-10) starting eight games for the Padres in 2012.
Evansville will celebrate Bosse Field’s Opening Night May 11 against the Washington Wild Things at 6:35 p.m.
The Evansville Otters are