Northwest Nazarene University Athletics

Coach Easton Napiontek begins his 2nd year with the Crusaders in 2015-16.

Easton joined the Crusaders staff after spending two years as a professional relief pitcher in the Texas Rangers organization.

The Port Angeles High School (WA) and Lower Columbia Community College product was drafted in the 34th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft by Texas.

In two seasons in the minor leagues, he pitched in 26 games, working 31 1/3 innings. He compiled a 3-1 overall record and a 2.59 ERA.