Coach Ziegler says: “Our season will greatly be determined by the type of bullpen we have specifically by the pitching we have in the closer role. If Nate has a successful year, than the University of North Dakota baseball program will be successful again..”
2002: Saw action in 11 games, 10 coming out of the bullpen ... earned a save, pitching 2.0 innings, striking-out three against Rockhurst (4-29-02) ... pitched 2.1 against Bluefueld State (3-15-02), fanning three without issuing a walk ... posted a 2-0 record with a 2.20 ERA.
2001: Played in 18 games, starting five ... Hit two-run home run against Ashland (3-13-01) in second game of doubleheader.
2000: Played in 23 games, starting 12 ... Hit .240 with 12 hits in 50 at bats ... Seven of his 12 hits were for extra bases.
High School: 1998 graduate of Fergus Falls High School, where he was three-year letterman in baseball ... Played the outfield and pitched ... Batted .470 with six home runs, 39 RBIs as a senior ... Had 6-1 pitching record ... Named team’s Most Improved Player and Offensive MVP during career... Selected to Lions’ all-state team and helped his American Legion team to state tournament in 1998... Was also a member of the football and basketball teams (two letters each).
Personal: Born 9-10-79 ... Son of Joel and Sue Brown ... Information systems major ... Minoring in coaching.
