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Record: 40-16 Home: 20-3 Away: 13-8 Neutral: 7-5 KCAC: 24-4
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Mark Standiford
Head Coach- 5th Season

 

Email: marks@tabor.edu

 

Phone: 620-947-3121 ext. 1631

Length of time at Tabor: Since 2008

Athletic background

In his college career from 1985 to 1988, Standiford hit 69 home runs, a mark that still stands as the all-time team record. As a senior, he led the Shockers in runs, doubles, RBI's, and set the single-season home run record (28). He capped of his senior season by leading the Shockers to the 1988 College World Series, where he was named to the All-Tournament Team. He also earned All-American honors by Collegiate Baseball, and second-team honors by Baseball America.

 

Called "the most prolific power hitter in Shocker baseball history," Standiford has since been inducted to the Wichita State Pizza Hut Shocker Sports Hall of Fame, the Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame, and the Wichita Sports Hall of Fame.

 

After being drafted in the 16th round by the San Francisco Giants in 1988, Standiford has for the past 13 years operated Wichita Sluggers, a 50,000 square foot baseball academy and athletic complex, helping young players sharpen their skills. He has helped more than 100 athletes advance to college-level baseball.

 

More about Mark Standiford (from the Pizza Hut Shocker Sports Hall of Fame)

 

  • Delivered a Shocker-record 69 home runs in his career, including a season-best 28 as a senior in 1988 when the Shockers made their second College World Series appearance.
  • He hit a home run every 13.7 at-bats.
  • Led the Shockers in home runs in three of his four years.
  • Established a team and NCAA record with 94 career doubles.
  • Finished his career ranked among the top five leaders in 12 Shocker career offensive categories.
  • His 301 career RBI ranked third behind only the totals of Phil Stephenson and Joe Carter.
  • Posted a career .426 batting average in NCAA post-season action in 1985, ¹87 and ¹88.
  • Named All-College World Series in 1988 after hitting .563.
  • Chosen a first-team All-American in 1988 by Collegiate Baseball Magazine.
  • In 1988, he led the Shockers in hits (95), runs (81), doubles (26), homers (28) and RBI (97 .
  • Named a second-team Freshman All-American in 1985 after belting a team-high 16 home runs.
  • A member of the silver medal-winning U.S. team that competed in the 10-team International Cup Tournament in Cuba in 1987.
  • Two times named first-team All-Missouri Valley Conference .
  • Signed by the San Francisco Giants in 1988.

Family

 

Standiford and his wife, Renee, have been married for 18 years. They have a son, Blake, and a daughter, Taylor. The family worships at Westlink Church in Wichita.

 

Tabor College records under coach Standiford

 

2009 - 22-31
2010 - 33-19 - 2nd in conference
2011 - 45-14 - 2nd in conference,  2nd in tournament Ranked in top 25, for 6 straight weeks
2012 - 44-15 - 1st in conference,  2nd in tournament, 2nd in regional, Ranked as high as 17 in the country

 

Individual accomplishments under coach Standiford:


3 - All Americans
1 - Draft choice
4 - players played professionally
23 - All-Conference. players
2 - male athletes of the year at Tabor

       



 

 
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Andy Davis
Assistant Coach- 1st Season

 

Email: andyd@tabor.edu

 

Phone: 620-947-3121 Ext. 1602

 

Athletic Background:

 

Andy began his playing career at Boone High School (Boone, Iowa) where he was named the Mid-Iowa Player of the Year during the 2001 season. After high school he attend Hesston College (Hesston, Kan.) where he was named an All-Region pitcher during his two year career for the Larks. After finishing his degree at Pittsburg State University in 2006, Andy began coaching at NAIA Peru State College (Peru Neb.) from 2007-2012. During his five years with the Bobcats he helped lead them to the school’s first ever conference title while also developing the first two pitchers two ever be drafted in the programs history. Andy has also coached the Joplin Outlaws (2009-2011) in the MINK league and the Okotoks  Dawgs (2008 and 2012) in the WMBL league.

 

 

Academic Background:

 

Attended Hesston College from 2001-2003

Attended Pittsburg State Univ. from 2003-2006 - earned a BS in Physical Education

Attended Pittsburg State Univ. from 2006-2007 - earned a MS in Exercise Science

 

Family :

 

Married to my wife Kristen

 

 Coaching Style:

 

I consider myself a teacher of the game of baseball.  I’m constantly trying to further educate myself on the game and training techniques so as to better facilitate my individual players and their goals.

 

What is special about athletics at Tabor:

 

Tabor is an outstanding environment for student athletes.  Here, athletes can grow in all aspects of life.  It’s a competitive atmosphere where the more important things, such as education and faith, are still the main focus for the students.  I’m excited about helping continue the winning tradition that was started here by coach Standiford.

 

How do you integrate faith into coaching: 

 

I hope to be a positive example of Christ’s love to the young men on the team and show them the value of a strong faith, and the importance of a quality education.