Marietta College Athletics

Coach Brewer says: “Mike was one of the top run producers in the league last year and should be a candidate for OAC MVP this spring. Mike has developed into a plus defender at first base and has always demonstrated the ability to be a very productive offensive player.”

2018:
• Earned third varsity letter after appearing in and starting all 45 games at first base
• Earned first team All-OAC
• Earned Academic All-OAC
• Had 16 multiple-hit games
• Recorded a 16-game hitting streak and 24-game streak of reaching base safely
• Led the team and was second in the OAC with 21 doubles

2017:
• Earned second varsity letter after appearing in and starting 39 games primarily at first base
• Was named to the OAC All-Tournament Team
• Had seven multiple-hit games including going 4-for-4 against Mount Union in the OAC Tournament on May 12th
• Recorded a 15-game hitting streak and 21-game streak of reaching base safely
• Led the team with 11 doubles and 27 RBI

2016:
• Earned his first varsity letter after appearing in 44 games and making 38 starts
• Split time between first base and second base
• Earned Honorable Mention All-OAC
• Was named to the OAC Tournament All-Tournament Team
• Made his collegiate debut against Cortland State on Feb. 26th recording his first career base hit
• Hit first career home run against Wooster on April 6th
• Recorded a 21-game hitting streak and 26-game streak of reaching base safely
• Tied for the team lead with 19 multiple-hit games

Personal:
• Son of Lisa VanDyke and Eric Hale
• Born on July 3, 1997
• Favorite professional athlete: Troy Tulowitzki and Derek Jeter
• Favorite sports movie: The Sandlot