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PROFILES OF THE 2003 PLAYERS WHO MAKE THE OMAHA ROYALS THE GREAT TEAM THEY ARE.
Top Left to Right: Coach Terry Bengsten, Matt Pazderka, Nick Vincent, Brad Vankat, Mark Shepherd, Brevan Rowland, Bobby Jacobberger
Bottom Left to Right: Coach Mike Sommer, Michael Sommer, Dan Ripa, Drew Kudlacz, Matt Kroeger, Chris Schumann, Vince Gruber, Coach Jeff Schumann
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Name: Vincent Gruber
Nickname: Vince
Uniform: #4
Bats: S Throws: R
Parents: Darrell and Margaret Gruber
School: Christ the King
Favorite Subject in School: Science
Least Favorite Subject in School: Math
Will Play High School Baseball for: Creighton Prep
In Addition to Baseball, my activities include: basketball, hockey and football.
In 10 years, I will live in, Chicago, Illinois, work as a professional baseball player, drive an F-350, and spend most of my free time playing baseball.
Name: Bobby Jacobberger
Nickname: Black Jack
Uniform: #21
Bats: R Throws: R
Parents: Mike and Sue Jacobberger
School: Ralston Middle School
Favorite Subject in School: Geometry
Least Favorite Subject in School: English
Will Play High School Baseball for: Ralston
In Addition to Baseball, my activities include: basketball, golf, fishing, track and the school math team.
In 10 years, I will live in, Durango, Colorado, work as an engineer, drive a Porsche Carrera, and spend most of my free time golfing and hiking.
Name: Matt Kroeger
Nickname: Matt
Uniform: #5
Bats: R Throws: R
Parents: Bill and Janet Kroeger
School: St. Roberts
Favorite Subject in School: Science
Least Favorite Subject in School: English
Will Play High School Baseball for: Westside
In Addition to Baseball, my activities include: basketball and computer work.
In 10 years, I will live in, San Diego, California, work as a doctor, drive a Lexus, and spend most of my free time shooting hoops and golfing.
Name: Andrew Kudlacz
Nickname: Drew
Uniform: #34
Bats: R Throws: R
Parents: Chris and Marie Kudlacz (dad and step-mom), Mike and Melissa Narak (mom and step-dad)
School: Ralston Middle School
Favorite Subject in School: Pre-Algebra
Least Favorite Subject in School: Science
Will Play High School Baseball for: Ralston
In Addition to Baseball, my activities include: basketball and football.
In 10 years, I will live in, Omaha, Nebraska, work as an professional baseball player, drive a Rav 4, and spend most of my free time practicing.
Name: Matt Pazderka
Nickname: Paz
Uniform: #8
Bats: L Throws: L
Parents: Joe and Margaret Pazderka
School: St. Vincent de Paul
Favorite Subject in School: Social Studies
Least Favorite Subject in School: English
Will Play High School Baseball for: Creighton Prep
In Addition to Baseball, my activities include: basketball, golfing, fishing and playing video games.
In 10 years, I will live in, Seattle, Washington, work as a major league baseball player or pharmacist, drive a Honda S2000, and spend most of my free time playing baseball.
Name: Dan Ripa
Nickname: Ripa
Uniform: #7
Bats: R Throws: R
Parents: Dan and Gina Ripa
School: St. Thomas More
Favorite Subject in School: Math, Science and Social Studies
Least Favorite Subject in School: Literature
Will Play High School Baseball for: Creighton Prep
In Addition to Baseball, my activities include: football and basketball.
In 10 years, I will live in, Omaha, Nebraska, work as an dentist, drive a 2010 Mustang, and spend most of my free time with my family and friends, watching sports, playing golf and enjoying my life.
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Name: Brevan Rowland
Nickname: Brev
Uniform: #22
Bats: R Throws: R
Parents: Darla Bengsten and Kirk Rowland, Terry Bengsten (step-dad)
School: Andersen Middle School
Favorite Subject in School: History
Least Favorite Subject in School: Spanish
Will Play High School Baseball for: Millard South
In Addition to Baseball, my activities include: football, basketball, and hanging out with friends.
In 10 years, I will live in, Miami, Florida, work as a forensic scientist, drive a Toyota Supra, and spend most of my free time studying in school.
Name: Chris Schumann
Nickname: Shu
Uniform: #10
Bats: R Throws: R
Parents: Jeff and Sherri Schumann
School: Kiewit Middle School
Favorite Subject in School: Computers
Least Favorite Subject in School: Algebra
Will Play High School Baseball for: Millard North
In Addition to Baseball, my activities include: basketball and spending time with friends.
In 10 years, I will live in, Denver, Colorado, work as an athlete, drive a Dodge Viper, and spend most of my free time playing sports.
Name: Mark Shepherd
Nickname: Shep
Uniform: #24
Bats: R Throws: R
Parents: Dick and Sue Shepherd
School: St. Pius/St. Leo
Favorite Subject in School: PE (Math a distant second)
Least Favorite Subject in School: Science
Will Play High School Baseball for: Roncalli
In Addition to Baseball, my activities include: football and basketball. I love to swim and just hang out in the gym.
In 10 years, I will live in, Omaha, Nebraska, work as an engineer, drive a pick-up truck, and spend most of my free time playing Play Station.
Name: Mike Sommer
Nickname: Mike
Uniform: #35
Bats: R Throws: R
Parents: Mike and Jeannie Sommer
School: Andersen Middle School
Favorite Subject in School: Pre-Algebra
Least Favorite Subject in School: History
Will Play High School Baseball for: Millard South
In Addition to Baseball, my activities include: collecting baseball cards and bowling.
In 10 years, I will live in, Omaha, Nebraska, work as a car dealer, drive a Dodge Viper and spend most of my free time practicing.
Name: Brad Vankat
Nickname:
Uniform: #25
Bats: L Throws: L
Parents: Jay and Amy Vankat
School: St. Vincent de Paul
Favorite Subject in School: Math and Social Studies
Least Favorite Subject in School: Science
Will Play High School Baseball for: Skutt Catholic
In Addition to Baseball, my activities include: basketball and football.
In 10 years, I will live in, Chicago, Illinois, work as a pitcher for the White Sox, drive a Jeep, and spend most of my free time playing basketball.
Name: Nick Vincent
Nickname:
Uniform: #11
Bats: L Throws: R
Parents: Dave and Kelly Vincent
School: Sts. Peter & Paul
Favorite Subject in School: Science
Least Favorite Subject in School: Math
Will Play High School Baseball for: Gross
In Addition to Baseball, my activities include: football and wrestling.
In 10 years, I will live in, Seattle, Washington, work as a major league baseball player, drive a Dodge Viper, and spend most of my free time coaching.
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