University of Mary Athletics

The most dominating pitcher to step on the mound in University of Mary baseball history, Ryan Astle (2001-02) earned All-American recognition while leading Marauders baseball to one of its most successful seasons. Despite playing just two years at U-Mary, his name is still etched in the school career record books.

A native of St. Albert, Alberta, Canada, Astle transferred to U-Mary for the 2001 season after competing at the College of the Desert for two years. He immediately made an impact for the Marauders, posting five wins and earning All-Dakota Athletic Conference first team honors while leading the Marauders to a winning record. He was named the Marauders rookie of the year for his performance.

Expanding his role as a senior, Astle made an impact as a starter and reliever. He posted a perfect 10-0 record with five saves while leading the Marauders to a 30-15 record, a DAC-10 tournament title and a spot in the NAIA regional in 2002. He recorded a 0.71 ERA, eight complete games and three shutouts while allowing just 2.8 hits per game. The single season wins total, ERA, complete games, shutouts and hits per game all remain school records. For his efforts Astle earned NAIA All-American honorable mention honors, a spot on the All-DAC 10 first team and NAIA All-Region III recognition, and claimed team most valuable pitcher and player recognition. Twice he was the DAC-10 pitcher of the week. His career win total of 15 and the three shutouts remain school career marks.

Later an assistant coach for the Marauders, Astle is the son of Lloyd and Brenda Astle. A U-Mary dean's list student, he graduated in 2003 with a bachelor's of education degree in physical education and a master's degree in education in 2007. Currently a physical education teacher in the Bismarck school district and an assistant coach for Bismarck State College, Ryan lives in Bismarck and is married to former Marauders volleyball player Jennifer Voegele. The couple has three sons, Rigley, Emerson and Henley.