CLAREMORE, Okla. - Rogers State head baseball coach Chris Klimas has announced the itinerary and wall of honor recipients for the 2025 RSU Baseball Alumni Day.
Rogers State Baseball will celebrate its Alumni Day on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the RCB Bank Sports Complex. The day's events begin with fielding and batting cage sessions at 3:00 p.m., followed by the Alumni Home Run Derby at 3:30 p.m. The Wall of Honor Ceremony is scheduled for 4:30 p.m., and the main game will start at 5:00 p.m. Dinner is set to be served at 6:45 p.m.
Schedule of Events
3:00 p.m. - Field & Batting Cage Available/Registration
3:30 p.m. - Alumni Home Run Derby
4:30 p.m. - Wall of Honor Ceremony
5:00 p.m. - Alumni Game
6:45 p.m. - Dinner at the Field (RCB Sports Complex and Suite)
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2025 Wall of Honor Class
Blake Kelley (Infielder, 2008-09)
Blake Kelley made a significant impact during his two seasons with the Hillcats after transferring from Cowley Community College. Hailing from Oologah, Oklahoma, he achieved an impressive batting line of .347/.452/.653 over the course of 87 starts at shortstop. Kelley recorded a total of 93 hits, scored 88 runs, drew 46 walks and stole 29 bases. His consistency at the plate in 2008 included 13 home runs, tying for the most in a single season, bringing his total to 20 home runs across two seasons, which is fourth-most in the program's history. In addition, Kelley also hit 20 doubles and one triple. In 2009, he made history as the first player from the school to be named a preseason All-American, an honor that followed his selections to the all-conference and all-region first teams in 2008.
Chris Miguel (Infielder, 2016-17)
Chris Miguel stands out as one of the most remarkable athletes to don the Navy and Red after transferring in from Canada College. Over his two seasons with the Hillcats, he gathered an impressive array of national honors, including selections to the CCA All-America First Team, NCBWA All-American Honorable Mention and the ABCA/Rawlings All-Region First Team. He also earned a spot on the All-Heartland Conference First Team, was named the Heartland Conference Player of the Year and was a part of the Heartland Conference 20th Anniversary Team. Originally from Daly City, California, Miguel started in all 98 games for the Hillcats at second base. He sits among the top 10 in several career statistics, including 91 RBI (8th), 18 home runs (5th) and 30 doubles (tied for 8th).
Rusty Huber (RHP, 2016-17)
Rusty Huber made a significant impact on the bump for the Hillcats, following a stellar stint at Palomar College. In 2017, he earned a spot as a Third Team All-American by ABCA/Rawlings, CCA and NCBWA, along with five All-Region First Team honors. Additionally, Huber was a two-time All-Heartland Conference First Team selection. The San Diego native was consistently called from the bullpen, as he appeared in 49 games, which ties him for the fourth-most in school history. He wrapped up his career with a strong 4-3 record and established a program record with 23 saves. Over 72.0 innings pitched, Huber recorded 94 strikeouts while allowing only 10 earned runs, culminating in an impressive earned run average of 1.25.
Spencer Bivens (RHP, 2017-18)
Spencer Bivens had an impressive resurgence in the second half of his collegiate career at RSU after transferring in from Penn State. In 2018, he earned recognition as a Second Team All-Heartland Conference player and received First Team honors from OklahomaSports.Net. Over the course of 27 games, including 26 starts, Bivens struck out 94 batters in 157.0 innings. His 15 wins on the mound are the sixth-most in program history.
In 2019, Spencer took his career overseas to France, set on pursuing professional baseball, although the COVID-19 pandemic delayed his plans. Upon his return to the United States, he played for the Washington Wild Things in the Frontier League (stint shortened due to COVID) and later in another independent league in Kentucky to round out 2020. Early in 2021, he signed with the Wild Things but ultimately inked a contract with the West Virginia Power and later the Gastonia Honey Hunters. His impressive performance during Spring Training in 2022 led to a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants organization. Fast forward to June 16, 2024, where he celebrated a remarkable milestone by earning his first career win in his MLB debut against the Los Angeles Angels. Since then, he has appeared in 67 games over two seasons, collecting 85 strikeouts in 109.0 innings of work.
Tim Luce (LHP, 2017-18)
Tim Luce made a significant impact on the Hillcats' pitching staff during the 2017 and 2018 seasons after transferring from NEO A&M. Representing Oologah, Oklahoma, Tim started in 27 games, which ties him for the eighth-most starts in the program's history. His impressive 122 strikeouts are the ninth-most all-time at RSU. His dedication on the Hill is also evident in the 164.1 innings he pitched, ranking ninth in the program. In his senior season, Luce recorded six complete game performances, highlighted by a remarkable outing on February 2, 2018, where he threw a 7.0 innings, 10-strikeout shutout against Randall.
