2008: This is Leapaldt's first year with the Bismarck Governors. He will see playing time at the corner outfield positions, third base and will also see time on the mound.

2007: Played for the Bismarck Capitols 15 Year Old Babe Ruth Baseball team.  Bismarck won the North Dakota 15 Year Old State Championship and were the Midwest Plains Regional Runner-up.

Off The Field: Just completed sophomore year at Century High School ..... son of Val and Eldy Leapaldt ..... Other Sport Participation: Basketball (guard) ..... Significant Athletic Honors: Pitcher-of-the-Year - CHS JV (freshman year) ..... 13-year-old Babe Ruth World Series All-Defensive Team selection at second base in 2004 ..... World Series Experience: Tate was a member of the Bismarck 13-year-old Babe Ruth Baseball team that won the North Dakota 13-year-old State Championship, the Midwest Plains Regional Championship, and placed third at the 13-year-old Babe Ruth World Series in 2004 ..... Did You Know?: Tate was a player on Bismarck Babe Ruth baseball teams that won state championships at the 13-year-old (2004); 14-year-old (2005, 2006), and 15-year-old (2007) levels the last four years ..... Tate was able to play two years at the 14-year-old level when Babe Ruth changed the age cut-off date in 2006 ..... Tate loves to hunt and fish.