Buddy Klovstad '06
Buddy Klovstad '06
  • Sport(s):
    Baseball
  • Year Inducted:
    2022
  • Year Graduated:
    2006

Bio

Buddy Klovstad had a dominant career on the mound at Hart Park. A two-time All-American selection, Klovstad's career ended with a 28-3 record and a 2.18 career ERA. In 2006, he led the NCAA Division III with 13 victories while leading the Panthers to the Championship Series of the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship. He also pitched 125.1 innings that year, which still stands as the Chapman baseball record. Upon his graduation, Klovstad set records for career wins and career innings pitched. He remained in the top-10 in strikeouts and ERA at the time of his induction.

Klovstad was the Panthers' ace for World Series runs in 2005 and 2006 and was later named to the D3baseball.com All-Decade Team.