A two-time NCAA cross country champion, Edward Cheserek added to his awards collection Wednesday. The sophomore was named the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches’ Association Division I Men’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year. 

Cheserek, a business administration major who maintains a 3.30 Grade Point Average, is the second Duck to achieve the honor since Galen Rupp won the same award in 2007 and 2008.

Five student-athletes joined Cheserek in earning national academic honors. Tanguy Pepiot, who holds a 3.85 GPA as a general social science major, was named to the men’s all-academic team.

Elsewhere, Alli Cash (3.91 – human physiology), Annie Leblanc (3.68 – human physiology), Megan Patrignelli (3.60 human physiology) and Molly Grabill (3.48 – sociology) were named to the women’s all-academic team.

The total of six Ducks earning academic honors is a school record, beating out the previous high of five in 2007.

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With the prospect of playing football no longer an option, in 2014 senior Carlyle Garrick was faced with a choice. He could leave the Oregon football program behind and become a regular student, or he could assume a different role.

He chose to stay with the team and contribute however he could. The position: recruiting assistant. Garrick, who suffered three ACL tears and a diagnosed heart problem during his career, was now tasked with watching two hours of film per day. He evaluated over 800 high school football players and as for the Ducks’ 2015 recruiting class, he likes to take credit for a couple.

For Garrick though, his primary job consisted of giving tours during unofficial visits. On game days throughout the fall, Garrick guided visitors around the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex, but typically found he didn’t have to talk much.

“The building makes my job a little easier,” Garrick said. “Every time we walk in and out of a room, everyone’s mouth is open.

“I don’t have to say a lot.”

As Garrick can attest, the state-of-the-art facilities Oregon now possesses render most individuals speechless. As for the “wow” effect, the Ducks may provoke the highest intake.

The $68 million, 145,000 square foot megacomplex that was built in 2013 has undoubtedly attracted a number of recruits. It even had current players salivating at the idea of walking in to the complex as a prospective recruit.

“As a recruit, to be able to step in there, I mean if I had to do it all over again and I stepped in there, I’d tell coach (Chip) Kelly that I’d sign the paperwork then and there,” quarterback Marcus Mariota said in August of 2013.

Despite that though, a new element into alluring recruits will become more and more omnipresent. Regardless of if Oregon has the flashy uniforms, national prominence or attractive facilities to match any other program, the cost of attendance and the added financial benefits they can provide to athletes will now factor into the equation.

Head coach Mark Helfrich said during a press conference on National Signing Day that the topic was discussed with “some” recruits in this year’s class.

“We’re in a place where we’re fortunate to do everything possible,” Helfrich said. “From a legality standpoint, we can budgetarily handle everything for all of our student-athletes. That’s a huge deal.”

But as for the future and how it may sway a potential signees’ decision, coaches around the nation have vocalized how much weight it could carry. Penn State head coach James Franklin told USA Today Sports that it would be naive for anybody to think that this wouldn’t become a factor.

During the half hour that Helfrich answered questions about Oregon’s 2015 recruiting class, his signature phrase was “honesty.” He said it may’ve been a reason why some prospects committed elsewhere.

That approach may deal with more complicated honesties in the future, such as cost of living adjustments mixed in between what a player’s four year track may look like.

The full cost of attendance that Power Five conferences have granted will cover the cost of living expenses outside of the athletic scholarship. Stipends for those individuals are determined by federally created guidelines and have been estimated at $2,000 to $4,000.

How that will impact recruiting remains to be seen, according to Oregon senior associate athletic director for marketing and public relations Craig Pintens.

However, Pintens does not expect the added benefit to sway those who understand what the cost of attendance is defined as.

“It should have little impact on those who understand the cost of attendance formula,” Pintens said.

Helfrich also confirmed how supportive he was of the new measure.

“We are certainly in full support of everything that has been done initially, of supporting these guys in any way we can,” Helfrich added.

But there’s no doubt recruiting efforts for Helfrich and his staff, as well as every other Division I sport at Oregon, will be conducted under a new model. As Pintens said though, how that model effects recruiting remains to be seen.

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– Two former Oregon players, Michael Clay and Matthew Harper, were promoted within the Philadelphia Eagles coaching staff. Clay, who played linebacker and was a second-team all Pac-12 pick his senior year, was promoted to assistant special teams coach. Harper was promoted to assistant defensive backs coach.

– Oregon football received letters of intent from a wide variety of high school seniors Wednesday. With the 15th ranked recruiting class according to ESPN and Rivals, Oregon’s class is anchored by dual-threat quarterback Travis Waller and defensive end Canton Kaumatule.

– Oregon women’s basketball’s Jillian Alleyne received a trio of player of the week honors over the past few days. On Tuesday She was named Ann Meyers Drysdale National Player of the Week by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association. She was named espnW and Pac-12 player of the week on Monday. Alleyne received the honors after her 30-point, 25-rebound performance against UCLA.

– Oregon Acrobatics and Tumbling is preparing to tune out the “Zu” crowd – the student section for Azusa Pacific – in its first meet of the season. Last year, Oregon’s 25-meet winning streak was snapped on April 7, 2014 at the Felix Event Center.

– Oregon men’s basketball will begin the second-half of Pac-12 play Wednesday night. In tonight’s game, Oregon will face off against Washington. The last time the two met in Seattle, the Huskies came back from a first half deficit for an 85-77 win. Here are the four factors that could decide the matchup. 

– Oregon baseball’s Shaun Chase was named a third-team All-America by D1Baseball.com. The Ducks catcher, a first-team All-Pac-12 pick as a junior, finished second in the country in home runs per at bat in 2014. He hit a homer every 10.36 at bats, while tying an Oregon single-season record with 14 home runs.

– Oregon starting pitcher Cole Irvin was named a preseason third-team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA). Irvin missed the entire 2014 season after suffering an elbow injury and having Tommy John surgery. In the 2013 season however, Irvin recorded a school record 12 wins. 

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Travis Waller is a lot different than former Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota in one regard. For starters, he was one of the most heavily sought-out quarterback recruits in the class of 2015. He was a U.S. Army All-American, participated in the Elite 11 Camp –the nation’s premier quarterback competition for high school quarterbacks across the nation – and was offered a scholarship by a laundry list full of suitors. 

Oregon received a verbal commitment from the four-star recruit on July 1, 2014 and the long term plan is for Waller to be featured behind center splitting defenders like he continually did at Servite high school in Santa Ana, California. Mariota on the other hand, came to Oregon with only two other scholarship offers in his mailbag.

Yet, the once three-star recruit eventually became the signature piece of Oregon’s football program. The owner of eight school records and a Heisman Trophy, it is evident how misevaluated he was in 2011 as a prospect.

And it’s not just him. Oregon center Hroniss Grasu, who was listed as the 12th best center in the nation for his recruiting class, is now entering the NFL Draft as the second-ranked player at the position.

So on Wednesday as signing day commences and pundits analyze the attributes each recruit will bring to the table for the next four years at their respective programs, let’s take a look back at the players leaving Oregon. How did their stock look on signing day when they chose the Ducks?

Marcus Mariota: 

– A three-star recruit from Honolulu, Hawaii, Mariota received offers from Oregon, Washington and Memphis.

– He was listed as the No. 12 dual-threat quarterback in the 2011 prospect rankings by Rivals.com. He appeared behind Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller, former UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley and former Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater.

Career at Oregon – Mariota leaves Oregon as the most decorated quarterback in its program’s history. He became the first player from the school to win the Heisman Trophy, guided the team to just its second national championship appearance and is now the owner of eight school records.

Ifo Ekpre-Olomu: 

– Ekpre-Olomu, a four-star recruit from Chino Hills, California, was rated as the 17th best cornerback in the 2011 recruiting class.

– His quickness was cause for speculation, as one Rivals.com review wrote, “does he have the change of direction and quickness to play corner at the next level?” 

Career at Oregon – Ekpre Olomu finished his career at Oregon as a consensus All-American. In addition he was 1st team Pac-12 for three consecutive years and was a finalist for the Jim Thorpe award in 2014, an honor given to the nation’s best defensive back. However Ekpre-Olomu’s career finished a couple games too early, as he was ruled out for both the Rose Bowl and National Championship after tearing his ACL.

Arik Armstead

– A blue chip recruit, Armstead was reason for Oregon’s coaching staff to gear a large sum of its recruiting travel budget to Elk Grove, California. Armstead was a U.S. Army All-American and was rated as the sixth-best defensive lineman in the 2012 recruiting class.

– Armstead signed on to Oregon with the plan to play basketball as well.

Career at Oregon – Armstead became a mainstay on the Ducks’ defensive line during his tenure. At 6-foot-8, 290-pounds, the defensive lineman became an imposing force during the 2014 season. In his final year, he recorded 46 tackles, including 5.5 for a loss.

Keanon Lowe: 

– A four-star recruit, Lowe was rated as the fourth-best prospect in the state of Oregon. He was voted as The Oregonian Class 6A defensive player of the year.

– A native of Oregon, Lowe grew up a lifelong Ducks fan. However, up until January of the year he was set to sign, Lowe was committed to Washington. Oregon initially offered him a scholarship to play defensive back, which was not what Lowe envisioned for himself at the college ranks.

But at the US Army All American Bowl, Lowe contacted then head coach Chip Kelly and Kelly told him a wide receiver scholarship was available. Lowe signed with Oregon.

Career at Oregon – Lowe gradually found his place at Oregon during his five years with the program. His senior year, he embraced the role as the leader of the wide receiver group and recorded 28 receptions for 414 yards and five touchdowns. But it was Lowe’s blocking that constantly received high praise from his teammates. In his final game in a Ducks uniform, Lowe caught three passes for 55 yards and a touchdown.

Hroniss Grasu: 

– A three-star recruit, Grasu was rated as the 12th best prospect at the center position in the 2010 Rivals prospect rankings.

– Grasu was a two-way starter at Crespi high school and was voted all-state in his sophomore year.

Career at Oregon – Grasu was a two-time All-American and a three-time 1st team Pac-12 selection. The 6-foot-3, 294-pound center was a finalist for the Rimington Trophy, given to the nation’s best center, twice and became the anchor for the Oregon offensive line during his career.

Erick Dargan:

– Dargan, a Pittsburgh, California native, was a four-star recruit and was the 41st ranked recruit in California despite missing half of his senior season with a knee injury.

– As a junior, he rushed for 769 yards on 99 carries with 11 touchdowns and also had 72 tackles with three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and one sack.

Career at Oregon – For the majority of his time at Oregon, Dargan was used as a reserve in the secondary. However in 2014 he became a valuable threat for the Oregon defense in the secondary. The safety led the team in interceptions with seven and ended the year with 95 tackles.

Troy Hill:  

– A three-star recruit from Ventura, California, Hill was listed as the 32nd ranked cornerback in the 2010 recruiting class.

– On February 23, 2010, it was reported that Hill was ineligible for his entire senior season, thus vacating every win his high school had that year. Due to the case, Hill wasn’t able to join the Ducks until Sept. 27 of the year he signed. He finally joined after the NCAA approved an eligibility request waiver. 

Career at Oregon – Hill fit into the cornerback role opposite of Ekpre-Olomu for the 2014 season. His breakout game was likely in the 2015 Rose Bowl, in which he and the rest of the Oregon secondary shut down Jameis Winston and Florida State. He also had a career-game against Wisconsin in the 2011 Rose Bowl, after he recorded tackles.

Derrick Malone:

– A three-star recruit, Malone was listed as the 41st ranked safety in the 2010 recruiting class. He was just 195 pounds when he came to Oregon.

Career at Oregon – Malone became a starter in 2013 and earned Pac-12 honorable mention all-conference honors. He led the Ducks in tackles in 2013 with 105 and was a three-time academic all-conference honorable mention recipient. He was second on the team in tackles in 2014 with 85.

Tony Washington: 

– A three-star recruit from Rancho Cucamonga, California was rated 42nd among defensive ends in the 2010 recruiting class, according to Rivals.

– Washington came to Oregon listed at 6-foot-4, 235 pounds.

Career at Oregon – During his final two years garnering a Ducks uniform, Washington became a constant force at the outside linebacker position. He finished 2014 with 65 tackles. His signifying play as a Duck may’ve come in the Rose Bowl, after he recovered a fumble and ran it back for a touchdown, all but sealing Oregon’s trip to the National Championship.

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The paperwork started coming in quickly Wednesday morning. Not even before 8 a.m. arrived, ten high school athletes, who had verbally committed to Oregon, signed their letter of intent to make it official. The ten includes Malik Lovette, Shane Lemieux, Gary Baker, Jake Hanson, Jake Breeland, Calvin Throckmorton, Fotu Leiato, Kirk Merritt, Ugo Amadi and Alex Ofodile.

By 11:30 p.m., Oregon added Jihree Stewart, Dylan Kane, Brady Aiello, Rex Manu, Taj Griffin and Jonah Moi to its list of commits.

It was confirmed shortly thereafter that linebacker and junior college transfer Paris Bostick has signed his letter of intent to come to Oregon.

However not on that list, was defensive back PJ Locke. A three-star recruit who committed to Oregon last July, Locke signed his letter of intent to play at Texas early Wednesday morning. Locke becomes the Longhorns’ 26th commitment of the 2015 class.

Here’s a quick primer on who is signing with Oregon:

Kirk Merritt (ATH):

– 5-foot-11, 206 pounds

– Four-star recruit from Destrehan high school in Destrehan, Louisiana.

– Won the Sparq championship at the Opening, given to the athlete with the best cumulative score in a myriad of workouts and drills.

– Helfrich says, “A guy that can play a lot of places. We see him initially has a receiver… (Secondary coach John) Neal has already tried to put his hooks in him.”

Drayton Carlberg (OT):

–6-foot-5, 290 pounds

– Three-star recruit out of De La Salle high school in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

– Ranked as the second best player in the state of Minnesota.

– Helfrich says, “He was recruited a bunch on both sides of the ball…initially we see him as a defensive lineman…Just a great guy to have on our team because of his versatility.”

Gus Cumberlander (DE):

– 6-foot-6, 241 pounds.

– A three-star defensive end from Cedar Grove high school in Ellenwood, Georgia.

– Ranked as the 56th best

– Helfrich says, “For a long time we thought he was our big hidden gem…Just a long athletic guy. We see him as a defensive guy, but (offensive line) coach Greenwood has already tried to lay claim to him.”

Malik Lovette (ATH): 

– 5-foot-11, 187 pounds

– A four-star recruit from Redlands, California, Lovette is rated as the 17th-best athlete in the 2015 recruiting class.

– As a senior he ran for 1,985 yards of offense with 29 total touchdowns.

– Helfrich says, “This guy is special in his vibe, his energy and everything about him.”

Shane Lemieux (OG):

– 6-foot-5, 310 pounds

– A three star recruit from Yakima, Washington is ranked as the 33rd best offensive guard.

– Participated in the Semper Fidelis All-American Game.

– Helfrich says, “We’ll bring him in and find out what his best spot is. His big thing is he’s a very physical guy.”

Gary Baker (DT):

– 6-foot-3, 285 pounds

– A three star recruit from Upland, California. Ranked as the 37th overall defensive tackle.

– The prototypical Oregon defensive tackle. Fast, good hand technique and a knack for picking out ballcarriers. He should be a strong gap-plugger for the Duck defense.

– Helfrich says on Baker, who was ruled ineligible by the California Interscholastic Federation ,”I think the most impressive thing about him is that he never missed one snap of practice and he was their best practice player, all year long. It says a lot about him. One of the greatest home visits of all-time. The entire family was there. They had about 35-40 in attendance.”

Jake Hanson (OT):

– 6-foot-5, 285 pounds

– A three star recruit from Eureka, California. Ranked 72nd among offensive tackles.

– Received an 80 overall scout grade from ESPN. Looks to be a work in progress for the deep Oregon offensive line.

– Helfrich says, “Team captain guy. A very physical guy with great pad level. needs to get bigger, faster, stronger and all that stuff…He’s got a huge upside.”

Jake Breeland (WR/TE):

– 6-foot-5, 200 pounds

– A three star recruit from Mission Viejo, California. Ranked as 68th best wide receiver.

– Shows potential at both tight end and wide receiver, making him a perfect fit for Oregon’s system. His father, Garrett Breeland, played football at USC.

– Helfrich says, “Another honor student and a great, great kid.”

Calvin Throckmorton (OT/DT):

– 6-foot-5, 268 pounds

– A three star recruit from Bellevue, Washington. Ranked 58th among offensive tackles.

– Widely considered to be a major steal from the University of Washington. Ran the triple-option offense in high school, giving him experience in a multi-read offense.

– Helfrich says, “A big guy with a young body that will really develop. He’ll start as an offensive lineman.”

Fotu Leiato (LB):  

– 6-foot, 200 pounds

– A three star recruit from Steilacoom, Washington. Ranked as the 19th best linebacker in the 2015 recruiting class.

– Leiato’s Hudl highlight tape, which is full of devastating hits, went viral earlier this year. Although slightly undersized, Leiato fits the mold for Oregon’s four linebacker sets. His video broke the record for most views on Hudl.

– Helfrich says, “A guy that was off the grid there for a while and got an onslaught of recruiting the past couple of months…He loves to run and hit.”

Jihree Stewart (CB):  

– 5-foot-11, 173 pounds

– A three star recruit from Corona Centennial High School in California. Ranked as the 63rd overall cornerback.

– Submitted his verbal commitment in June. Earned LOI over Washington, Wisconsin, Boise State and Oregon State.

– Helfrich says, “We see him as a corner to start with and he’ll be involved in the return game as well…A guy that knows how to practice and knows how to work.”

Dylan Kane (DB):  

– 6-foot-2, 195 pounds

– A three star recruit from Honolulu, Hawaii. Earned the No. 65 ranking amongst safeties.

– Large frame, plays defense downhill and hits hard. Needs to prove that he can maintain his performance against increased competition outside of Hawaii.

– Helfrich says, “has both safety and corner skills. He has great ball skills.”

Brady Aiello (OT):  

– 6-foot-6, 265 pounds

– A four star recruit from Lafayette, California. Received an average rank of No. 39 from various recruiting services.

– Big, but athletic. Fits the mold for Oregon offensive linemen, but needs to wash up a bit of technique and footwork.

– Helfrich says, “Brady is a guy that has only played football a couple of years…He’s a big long athlete – great looking body type. We’ll try him out at center.”

Rex Manu (DT):  

– 6-foot-3, 290 pounds

– A three star recruit from Mililani, Hawaii. Earned a No. 48 ranking for his position group.

– Decommitted from Stanford in September, Has lots of upside, with an already full frame and good technique.

– Helfrich says, “really excited to see this guy once he gets on campus.”

Jonah Moi (LB):  

– 6-foot-2, 235 pounds

– A three star recruit from Riverside Community College in California. Earned the No. 5 ranking for outside linebackers.

– Fills a big hole on Oregon’s depth chart. Has plenty of speed and athleticism, shows a lot of potential in Oregon’s defensive system.

– Helfrich says,”Really love this kid. Went to a high school that didn’t produce a lot of talent that lead to him going to Riverside…Big upside with this guy.”

Paris Bostick (LB):

– 6-foot-1, 218 pounds

– Three-star recruit from Plant high school in Tampa Bay, Florida.

– He was a former commit to Georgia, before verbally committing to Oregon on Jan. 3 this year.

– Helfrich says, “Box-safety/line backer, depending on how he grows and develops…I’m excited about what he brings to the table for sure.”

More to come.

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It’s a day that is now garnering as much attention as the regular season. National Signing Day is taking place and a large quantity of high school seniors are signing off their commitment to play college football at a certain university.

For Oregon, Mark Helfrich and his coaching staff expect to receive 23 signed letters of intent Wednesday.

The Ducks are currently rated to have the 15th best recruiting class, according to Rivals.com – eight of which are four-star recruits.

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Oregon junior guard Chloe Stiles has been dismissed from the Oregon women’s basketball program, Stiles said in an email sent to the Emerald.

She said that her removal from the team coincided with a failed random drug test. She also said in the email that the coaching staff told her she was disloyal and that they had issues with her academics.

Earlier Monday evening, it was confirmed by the Oregon Athletic Department that Stiles was no longer with the team. The spokesperson was unable to confirm the details of her departure.

Stiles, a Eugene native and Sheldon High alum, walked-on the team midway through the 2012-2013 season.

She appeared in four games this year, posting 11 total minutes and two points.

She has recently been battling a foot injury and was wearing a boot.

Last year, Stiles averaged 2.5 minutes per game while making appearances in 17 games. She tallied a career-high eight points against Southern. As a freshman, Stiles recored eight points in her collegiate debut against Illinois, including two three-pointers.

Stiles’ dismissal is the third departure of the season. Chrishae Rowe was dismissed on Nov. 7 for a violation of team rules and Janitah Iamaleava left the team on Jan. 18.

The Ducks’ roster now includes 11 available players with Jacinta Vandenberg required to sit out the 2014-2015 due to NCAA transfer rules.

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Fotu Leiato, a three-star linebacker recruit from Steilacoom, Washington, has committed to Oregon. The news was confirmed via Steilacoom coach William Garrow’s Twitter account.

CONGRATS FOTU T LEIATO II – Committed to #Oregon @TJCotterill @jlieb24 @adamgorney @BrandonHuffman @Prehmmr247 pic.twitter.com/9H0HUhk3iM

— Steilacoom Football (@SteilacoomFB) January 26, 2015

First reported by Oregon 247 Sports, Leiato becomes the 20th commitment Oregon has landed for its 2015 recruiting class.

The 6-foot, 200-pound linebacker began his senior season as a zero-star recruit and his best offer had come from Wyoming. However, his highlight tape on Hudl – a site often used by high school athletes to allure recruiters – of him physically dominating his opponents went viral. Soon enough, he had offers from Oregon, UCLA and Oklahoma, among others.

But on Sunday, it was confirmed that Leiato will play college football at Oregon.

“I have committed to continue my education and play football at the University of Oregon,” Leiato said in a statement via the Steilacoom football Twitter account. “I want to thank all of the colleges and coaches that have recruited me over the past months for believing in me and giving me a chance. Each of the schools I considered had great things, but Oregon felt like the right place for me. I cannot wait to get to Eugene and be an Oregon Duck!”

On Jan. 23, Oregon 247 Sports reported that Mark Helfrich would make an in-home visit with Leiato. Leiato is set to make his first official visit next weekend, according to scout.com.

Steilacoom football also tweeted out this photo Sunday night:

The Whole Leiato Family Celebrated with #Oregon Coaches Helfrich, Pellum, Frost, & Chinander. #GoDucks #SteillyPride pic.twitter.com/1rRBgqYJWC

— Steilacoom Football (@SteilacoomFB) January 26, 2015

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Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich said on Monday that wide receiver Chance Allen, cornerback Stephen Amoako and cornerback Dominique Harrison all plan on transferring.

It had been reported that both Allen and Amoako would transfer before Helfrich spoke during Monday’s press conference, however Harrison’s name had yet to be mentioned. Helfrich also added that a couple other guys are “in limbo.”

Harrison, a junior college transfer from Tracy, California, came to Oregon in the Winter term of 2014 to take part in the Ducks’ off-season conditioning program and recorded two tackles in the spring game. He did not appear on the depth chart or receive any playing time during the 2014 season.

Harrison’s father told the Emerald that he had no idea that his son was transferring from Oregon and that he had no comment.

Joseph Hoyt contributed reporting. 

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Oregon first baseman AJ Balta tore his ACL and will miss the spring baseball season, according to Aaron Fitt of D1baseball.com.

Rotten news for @OregonBaseball: coach George Horton tells me A.J. Balta tore his ACL and will miss the spring. Was a key offensive piece.

— Aaron Fitt (@aaronfitt) January 16, 2015

Balta was named to the Freshman All-American team last year. He batted .242, hit three home runs and accumulated 29 runs batted in. In addition, he started 56 of Oregon’s 64 games, 15 of which were multi-hit games.

He left the 2014 season on a high note, being named to the Nashville Regional all-tournament team after batting a team-best .333.

However, head coach George Horton will not have Balta at his disposal when Oregon’s season begins at Hawaii on Feb. 13.

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