Decker, a first baseman/pitcher from Dover, Pennsylvania, is no stranger to the Cougars as his older brothers, Ryan and Jason, combined to win 34 games on the mound as pitchers as they each had excellent four-year careers at MVNU. Decker hopes to make his own mark after posting a 4-0 record with a 2.03 ERA on the mound in Central League action this summer. He also batted .306 as a senior at Dover High School. He was a York County Legion All-Star in 2009 as well as a York County Scholar-Athlete. He helped his team to two district berths and was one win away from county championships in both 2008 and 2009.

“Kevin is another and the last in the Decker family to attend MVNU,” said MVNU coach Keith Veale, who has posted a 676-331 record in 20 seasons at the helm of the Cougars. “He is similar in some ways to Jason and Ryan in that he will not shock you with his athleticism, but he has a lot of other assets that allow him to compete. He is unique from his brothers in the fact that he is primarily a position player and pitching is a second option. He is a great fit for MVNU and he is very familiar and comfortable with our campus.”

In addition to playing baseball, Decker is a member of National Honor Society. He posted a 3.95 grade point average and graduated in the top ten percent of his class.

“There are several reasons why I chose MVNU,” said Decker of his college choice. “I like the Christian atmosphere and the rich baseball tradition. I have been a fan of the team for six years while watching my brothers play. I also know that I will get a quality education from caring professors.”

MVNU is an NAIA school that competes in the American Mideast Conference. The Cougars posted a 35-21 overall record in 2009 and advanced to the semifinals of the National Christian College Athletic Association National Tournament. The team also qualified for the NAIA playoffs for the 19th time in the past 20 seasons. Over the years, MVNU has had 13 players drafted by Major League teams including Tim Belcher, who was the top pick overall in the 1983 draft. Seven other former players have signed free agent contracts to play professional baseball.