MUNCIE, Ind. — When we think of Ball State Baseball, we think of the home runs, and the strikeouts. But there is a massive operation happening behind the scenes to make those plays possible.
While Palmer Phillips and Camden Debyle don’t play on the field, their impact is everywhere. These managers are essential to everyone in this dugout they found more than just a job.
It’s a workload fans rarely see but the players feel it everyday Ball State Baseball’s Head Coach Rich Maloney, says that the behind the scenes effort is what truly dines their identity on the field.
“They’re a big part of the team and they do all the little things that really help the team that nobody sees. Well, some of the players see it but I mean, you know behind the scenes stuff,” Head Coach Rich Maloney said.
Student manager, Camden Debyle, is the anchor in the shadows of the behind-the-scenes hustle. While the scoreboard records the runs, Debyle records the data and heavy lifting of supporting this team.
“Fans wouldn’t realize I’m responsible for just like the behind the scenes stuff like tracking the pitches is my main job during the games. Also just like picking up during practice like helping out with BP when I need to, feeding machines during bunts, just a lot of practice work that fans obviously don’t realize” Debyle said.
While they might not get cheers on the field, they're the glue that holds the team together and here, they’re surrounded by players and coaches that appreciate their work in a dugout that feels just like home. For more information visit Ball State Baseball’s website.
Contact Emma Bergman with comments at emma.bergman@bsu.edu.
