Missouri Western State University Athletics

Outlook: Is very competitive by nature...had a great deal of success at Maple Woods CC as their top starter...we also look for him to fill a starting rotation spot.

2014 season: Was a utility man for the Griffons playing infield and pitching for the Griffons...he played in 22 games with 20 starts...had 12 hits with five doubles, two home runs and 11 RBI...had 22 putouts and 21 assists...he pitched in eight games with one start...had a 6.32 ERA in 15.2 innings of work...gave up 12 hits and 11 earned runs with 12 strikeouts...opponents hit just .200 against him.m,

Maple Woods CC: Russell is a 6-1 pitcher who comes to MWSU from Maple Woods Community College in Kansas City, Mo...he helped MWCC to a Region 16 Championship while appearing and starting in 10 games as a sophomore...went 5-2 with a 3.53 ERA in 66.1 innings pitched...gave up 70 hits while striking out 48...overall at Maple Woods he was 10-4 with a 2.50 ERA in 111 innings.,

High School: He played his high school baseball at Bentonville High School in Bentonville, Ark...was an two time All-State performer and a three time All-Conference 7A West selection...had a 3.18 ERA to go along with a 19-8 record.

Personal: Plans on majoring in exercise science...son of Sharon Welsheyer and Greg Russell...favorite candy is Swedish Fish...dream vacation would be to Bora Bora...favorite professional sports team is the NY Yankees...best sports moment was helping his team to a regional championship at Maple Woods...his grandmother has had the most influence on his life...favorite movie is "Joe Dirt"...favorite cereal is Fruity Pebbles...reason he came to MWSU is because of the facilities...spends his free time hunting and fishing...dream job is to be a professional baseball player.,