Bellevue University Athletics

This year’s third annual Bellevue University Baseball Alumni Association’s reunion weekend will have double significance. On April 16-18, the group will induct eight members into the new BU Baseball Alumni Association Hall of Fame, in addition to celebrating the 15-year anniversary of the school’s only National Championship in 1995. Activities will include on-field dedications and introductions, as well as a mixer, a formal induction dinner and bowling event. The schedule will be as follows:

Friday, April 16:
* BBQ and Hall of Fame ceremony between games of the Bellevue vs. Oklahoma Wesleyan doubleheader (1st game 1:00 p.m.)
*Casino Night fundraiser at BU Student Center ($10 per person. 7 p.m.)

Saturday, April 17:
*Senior and Alumni Family Day – Seniors will be recognized between games of the Bellevue vs. Oklahoma Wesleyan doubleheader (1st game 1:00 p.m.)
*Formal Hall of Fame induction ceremony. BU Student Center ($15 per person, 7 p.m.)
Local radio personality Steve Lundy will emcee the event. Ron Petak (Bellevue Leader Editor and long time Bellevue baseball writer) and Athletic Director Ed Lehotak will be guest speakers.

Sunday, April 18
*Bowling mixer at Leopard Lanes (Regular bowling fees apply)

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Eight former Bruins will be inducted into the Association's inaugural Hall of Fame. Those players include:

• Mike Bugay (1989)
Hard-nosed catcher Mike Bugay helped lead Bellevue to two District XI crowns under then new head coach Mike Evans. Known for his leadership and solid defensive skills, Bugay helped lead the Bruins to their first baseball championship of any kind.

• Tim Stutheit (1992)
An Oklahoma State transfer and Omaha Burke product, Stutheit is to this day, Bellevue’s only two-time All American. Drafted by the Chicago Cubs out of college, Stutheit anchored a potent lineup by leading his team in nearly every offensive category during his career.

• Ron Weis (1994)
Omaha native Ron Weis became Mike Evans’ first four-year starter behind the plate and guided some of the school’s best pitching staffs. Setting a school record for doubles in 1994, Weis ended his career batting over .400, including a 14-of-15 stretch in his final post-season tournament.

• Jason Jarvis (1994)
A New York Yankees draft choice and Utah native, Jarvis became one of the school’s most dominant pitchers during his tenure. A hard-thrower with a knack for pick-offs, the right hander led the Bruins in strikeouts in 1994 and led the pitching staff as it set an NAIA record for most strikeouts in a season with 512.

• Germaine Hunter (1995)
A tenacious competitor and one of the anchors of the 1995 National Championship team, Hunter helped lead Bellevue to it’s first NAIA World Series appearance. A team leader in strikeouts, ERA and innings pitched, the Paducah, K.Y. native earned a save in one of the school’s biggest games; a 6-5 victory in the 1995 Regional Championship game over St. Ambrose.

• Marce Wilson (1995)
Leading the Bruins in wins and a primary workhorse of the 1995 National Championship team, the West Jordan, Utah native set team records in wins and ERA his senior season.

• Nic DeLuca (1995) 
A native of Taylorsville, Utah, DeLuca is the only former Bruin to be named the NAIA World Series MVP in 1995. His five World Series home runs remains a school record. He led the Bruins in batting average, triples, and sacrifice bunts in 1994 and 1995.

• Randy Ruiz (1999)
The second former Bruin to reach the Major Leagues, Ruiz has been named to both the Eastern League (AA) and Pacific Coast League (AAA) All-Star teams. He also participated in the World Cup of Baseball for his native Puerto Rico. A Bronx, N.Y. native and current Toronto Blue Jay, Ruiz is entering his second season as a Major Leaguer after hitting .354 in AAA ball in 2009.