Corey Kemp, Head Coach
The College of St. Scholastica
1200 Kenwood Ave.
Duluth, MN 55811
Assistants: Tim Anderson, Justin Harriman, Joe Wicklund, Tom Berrisford, Kenny Kolquist, Peter Burg
Corey Kemp enters his first season as the head coach of the St. Scholastica baseball team. Kemp had served as one of the Saints’ top assistant coaches and pitching coach for the last eight years under the late John Baggs.
In his eight seasons as an assistant coach, Kemp has developed one of the top pitching staffs in all of Division III baseball. His Saints hurlers led the nation in ERA in both 2005 and 2006. In 2009, Kemp’s pitchers finished fifth in ERA in the country and third in winning percentage. In his eight seasons as a pitching coach, six of Kemp’s pitchers have gone on to sign professional contracts, including Brett Nyquist who was taken in the 13th round of the 2002 MLB draft by the Montreal Expos and Adian Kummet who was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the June 2009 draft.
As a player, Kemp began his outstanding pitching career at Cherry High School where he led his team to the Class A State Championship in 1997. He completed his high school pitching career with a 21-4 record over three seasons of varsity baseball, including a 10-0 mark his senior year.
This winning tradition continued with the Saints as Kemp became one of the greatest and most dedicated players in CSS baseball history.
In the UMAC Tournament his junior season, Kemp surpassed Ben Sickler (20 wins) to become the Saints all-time winningest pitcher and finished his career with 29 wins, still tops in Saints history. Kemp is also the career leader in innings pitched (233) and strikeouts (258). His 2.15 career ERA was also the program’s best upon Kemp’s graduation in 2001.
Kemp’s abilities didn’t go unnoticed, as he was named UMAC Pitcher of the Year in 2000 and an All-American following his senior season. He also played professionally briefly in 2001 before becoming a coach at St. Scholastica. Kemp was inducted into the St. Scholastica Baseball Hall of Fame in 2002.
“As the new head coach of St. Scholastica Baseball it is my responsibility to continue the success this program has had on and off the field. We will continue to develop student-athletes into talented baseball players, excellent students, and first-class people in the community,” Kemp said. “I want to give each player the experience that Coach Baggs gave me and all the players who played for him. Many of the lessons that he taught me will continue to be shared with future Saints baseball players. As I enter into my first season as a head coach, I understand the value of being surrounded by loyal and knowledgeable assistant coaches. I am proud to say that I have exceptional assistants who have the same love for Saints baseball that I do, and together we will continue to build this program into one of the best in the country.”
Tim Anderson, a Two Harbors, Minnesota native enters his 18th year as an assistant at St. Scholastica.
TA graduated from St. Scholastica Summa cum Laude in 1992, earning academic All-America honors his senior season. He scored the winning run in the bottom of the 9th inning of St. Scholastica’s 9-8 victory over Winona State in the 1992 NAIA playoffs.
He was an honorable mention All-Region pitcher for the Saints in 1992 and also started at second base. He earned four varsity letters at CSS after collecting four baseball letters at Two Harbors High School. After completing his playing career under the legendary coaching of John Baggs in ’92, Anderson joined Baggs’ coaching staff as a graduate assistant coach the following season. He became the top assistant in ’94 and quickly became one of the region’s most respected baseball coaches. His great contributions to Saints Baseball as a player and coach earned “TA” induction into the St. Scholastica Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999.
Anderson’s coaching duties include hitting instruction, video tape analysis, outfield play, offensive approach and recruiting. TA has coached well over 100 all-conference and all-region hitters during his coaching career at CSS. In 2009, Anderson’s hitters led the nation in walks, while placing second in doubles and doubles per game. The Saints were also in the top-25 nationally for runs, scoring and batting average.
Coach Anderson is described by his players as a “highly knowledgeable, hands-on coach.”
“While helping this program grow to such a successful level has been satisfying for me, our program is much more than just winning,” Anderson said. “Teaching our players how to be successful and responsible on and off the field and watching them grow into quality individuals that we can be proud of is the best part. I consider all of the players and alumni to be friends, and I’m proud to be affiliated with them and the baseball program at Scholastica.”
Justin Harriman, an International Falls, Minnesota native is in his sixth year as an assistant at St. Scholastica. Justin, a former power-hitting catcher for the Saints, was the first player in the program’s history to be selected as a first-team All-American following his senior season in 2000.
Justin ranks in the top five of four different offensive categories at St. Scholastica; his 178 RBIs rank first, 243 hits and 56 doubles rank second, and his 23 home runs rank third. He also holds the team’s record for longest hitting streak, recording a hit in 42 consecutive contests through his junior and senior seasons.
Just as notable as his offensive prowess, Justin is also regarded as the program’s top defensive catcher. He was inducted into the St. Scholastica Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001.
Following his graduation in 2000, Justin spent one year as an assistant coach before leaving Duluth. He returned to the area and the coaching staff in 2006. His primary duties include working with both catchers and hitters.
“This program is about so much more than baseball and the success we’ve achieved on the field,” Harriman said. “When I think of the life-long friendships our players, coaches and our baseball alumni have with each other, it is clear that what we are doing is very unique and special.”
Joe Wicklund, in his fourth season as an assistant with the Saints, is a former team captain who led St. Scholastica to the NAIA Regional Championship in 2000. The Solon Springs, Wisconsin native started the opening game of the 2000 Super Regional and helped the Saints to the win with his strong pitching effort.
While in a Saints uniform as a player, “Wick” was a great leader and exemplified all the quality characteristics of a great captain. He was a two-time captain and three-time Academic All-American.
Wick’s responsibilities as a coach include working with the Saints pitching staff and coordinating the program’s recruiting. His leadership, attitude and love for the Saints baseball program, along with his job as a St. Scholastica Admissions Counselor, make him a valuable asset to the program as a recruiter. Wick also brings more than a decade of radio experience to the broadcasts of Saints Baseball on ESPN Radio 560-WEBC as the voice of the Saints.
“While our on-the-field success is incredibly fulfilling, seeing the student-athletes in our program growing during their time as Saints is even better,” Wicklund said. “Often times I am the first person these players meet through our recruiting efforts, and it is wonderful to be able to bring them and their families into our baseball family.”
Tom Berrisford is in his fourth season as an assistant coach for the Saints. A 1998 Duluth East graduate, “TB” led the Greyhounds to the state tournament his senior year. He was selected to the St. Paul Pioneer Press All-State Team and was also chosen as the Duluth News Tribune Player of the Year.
While starting at third base his freshman season, TB helped the Saints advance to the Midwest Regional of the Division III National Tournament. He earned the team’s Rookie of the Year honors following the conclusion of the 1999 season.
TB was a captain for the Saints during his senior season of 2002. He helped lead the Saints to a then-record 145 wins during his four years at St. Scholastica and was named Academic All-American twice.
Tom’s coaching responsibilities for the 2010 Saints will include coaching first base, working with the Saints infielders and defensive position during games.
“Each season brings a new level of excitement for me and for our baseball family,” Berrisford said. “Not only do we have a chance to compete for a national championship year after year, but we continue to develop great players, great people and great relationships every time our team is together.”
Kenny Kolquist enters his first season as an assistant on the Saints baseball team in 2010. Kolquist has served as the color commentator for St. Scholastica radio broadcasts for the last three seasons on ESPN Radio 560-WEBC.
Kolquist played for St. Scholastica from 2002-2005, garnering all-UMAC honors three times and being named all-region in his senior season. Kolquist is regarded as one of the best captains and people to ever be involved in the St. Scholastica baseball program, leading to his induction into the Hall of Fame in 2008.
“Returning to this program as a coach is one of the greatest honors I have ever received,” Kolquist said. “I look back on my time as a player as some of the best years of my life. Now to be able to give back to our baseball family as a coach and help our program reach new heights is just as exciting.”
Peter Burg also joins the St. Scholastica coaching staff in 2010 as an assistant. Burg, who was an All-American in 2008, anchored the Saints pitching staff during his two years at St. Scholastica with a career record of 19-1. He earned all-region and all-conference honors both seasons, as well as being named the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference’s top pitcher.
Burg, a left-hander, who transferred from Valparaiso to St. Scholastica, will work with the Saints pitching staff and assist in recruiting.
“I’ve always said that St. Scholastica baseball is even more than what people might expect from a ‘D1’ program, so I feel blessed to begin my coaching career here,” Burg said. “I’m excited to continue to add to our rich tradition as a coach.”
Program Coaching Records
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YEAR
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COACH
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RECORD
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CAREER
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1987
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Jim Stukel
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3-15
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1988
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Jim Stukel
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11-8
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1989
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Jim Stukel
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7-17
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1990
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Jim Stukel
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9-11
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1991
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Jim Stukel
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4-16
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34-67 (.337)
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1992
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John Baggs
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11-17
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1993
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John Baggs
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16-19
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1994
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John Baggs
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18-20
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1995
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John Baggs
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26-14
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1996
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John Baggs
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33-10
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1997
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John Baggs
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33-13
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1998
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John Baggs
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28-16
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1999
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John Baggs
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35-12-1
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2000
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John Baggs
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41-11-1
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2001
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John Baggs
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34-10
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2002
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John Baggs
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35-12
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2003
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John Baggs
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35-10
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2004
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John Baggs
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42-6
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2005
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John Baggs
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36-7-1
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2006
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John Baggs
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37-6
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2007
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John Baggs
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36-8
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2008
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John Baggs
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35-6
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2009
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John Baggs*
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36-7
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567-204-3 (.734)
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2010
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Corey Kemp
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38-8
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38-8 (.826)
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24 SEASONS
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639-279-3 (.695)
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* Coach Baggs passed away at the beginning of the 2009 season, but still gets credit for the wins and losses. |
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