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Tyler Cosby

High School:  Cumberland Gap HS – Harrogate, Tennessee

Primary Position:  Second Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-10, 155 lbs

Last Year’s Stats:  .279 BA

Academic Performance:  3.85 GPA, 21 ACT

Coach’s Comments:  “Tyler is a second basemen who has excellent range and a good glove.  Works extremely hard on improving his game.”

Coach’s Name:  David C. Hamilton

 

Darnell Young

High School:  Springfield North HS – Springfield, Ohio

Primary Position:  Shortstop

Class:  Junior    Size:  5-10, 180 lbs

Last Year’s Stats:  .429

Academic Performance:  3.1 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Plays hard, team player, coachable.  Also QB on football team.”

Coach’s Name:  Mark Stoll

 

Drew Burnham

High School:  Hardin County HS – Savannah, Tennessee

Primary Position:  Second Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  6-0, 180 lbs

Last Year’s Stats:  .315 BA, 41 H, 2 HR, 22 RBI, 6 SB

Academic Performance:  2.86 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “A solid player who understands the game.  Solid defensively.  Probably a JUCO guy.”

Coach’s Name:  Ryan Miller

 

Ryan Waldhart

High School:  Kenowa Hills HS – Grand Rapids, Michigan

Primary Position:  Shortstop

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-8, 165 lbs

Last Year’s Stats:  .387 BA, 111 AB, 39 R, 43 H, 30 RBI, 14 SB

Academic Performance:  3.70 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Good student – takes hard classes.  Ryan started to switch hit as a junior.  He will be better his senior year.  Defensively he has great range.”

Coach’s Name:  Bruce Oosterhouse

 

Victor Figueroa

High School:  Taft HS – Chicago, Illinois

Primary Position:  Infield

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-10, 160 lbs

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  None listed

Coach’s Comments:  “Good athlete.  Strong arm.  Runs well.  Aggressive base runner.”

Coach’s Name:  Richard Pildes

 

Kyle Cook

High School:  Fremont Ross HS – Fremont, Ohio

Primary Position:  Shortstop

Class:  Senior    Size:  6-1, 190 lbs

Last Year’s Stats:  .429 BA, 3 HR, 9 2 B, 33 RBI, .461 OB%.  Pitching;  4-2, 42 IP, 30 K’s, 3.45 ERA

Academic Performance:  2.47 GPA, 17 ACT

Coach’s Comments:  “Kyle is a very strong offensive player with power to all fields.  He is a good defensive player with a very strong arm.  His competitiveness makes him the player he is.”

Coach’s Name:  Andy Dennings

 

Paul Covaleski

High School:  Edgewood HS – Madison, Wisconsin

Primary Position:  First Base

Class:  Junior    Size:  6-2, 185 lbs

Last Year’s Stats:  .350 BA, 10 RBI, .550 OB%, 30 AB

Academic Performance:  3.75 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Great asset to our program as a first base/pitcher.  He has very good athletic ability and has a real strong arm.  Is a very capable hitter that has the ability to hit with power.  The best part about Paul is that he has not reached his full potential.”

Coach’s Name:  Rich Newton

 

Zach Hilyard

High School:  Fairport Harding HS – Fairport Harbor, Ohio

Primary Position:  Third base

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-10, 180 lbs

Last Year’s Stats: .500 BA, 27 RBI, 17 SB.  Pitching:  3-2, 1.44 ERA, 43 K’s, 34 IP

Academic Performance:  None listed

Coach’s Comments:  “Zach played 4 positions for us last year.  He is a very high energy kid who has great discipline at the plate.  He plays 110% all of the time.”

Coach’s Name:  Jerry Hites

 

Mike Cockerell

High School:  Perry HS - Cridersville, OH

Primary Position:  Shortstop

Class:  Junior    Size:  6-0, 175 lbs   

Last Year’s Stats:  .285 BA, 15 R, .450 OBA

Academic Performance:  3.6 GPA, 4/60

Coach’s Comments:  “Our best power hitter - great arm - had very good summer - Acme ball - excellent foot speed.  Will be our no. 1 or 2 base stealer - should be our no. 3 pitcher.”

Coach’s Name:  Phil Krovskop

 

Brian Staatz

High School:  St. Laurence HS - Chicago, IL

Primary Position:  Shortstop

Class:  Junior    Size:  5-11, 170 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .342 BA, 18 SB, 8 2B

Academic Performance:  2.9 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Varsity shortstop as a freshman, very good defensively, has above average speed.”

Coach’s Name:  Pete Lotus

 

Scott Kennedy

High School:  O’Fallon Township HS - O’Fallon, IL

Primary Position:  Second Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  6-1, 160 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .333 BA, 18 AB, 4 R, 6H, 2 2B, 5 RBI

Academic Performance:  3.16 GPA, 23 ACT, 218/545

Coach’s Comments:  “Role player in 2005.  Should be our starting second baseman in 2005.  Great size and quickness.  Has terrific hands and arm action form second base.  Could be very effective college second baseman with more experience and reps.”

Coach’s Name:  Jason Portz

 

Kendahl Wilson

High School:  Morgan Park HS - Chicago, IL

Primary Position:  Shortstop

Class:  Junior  Size:  5-9, 145 lbs   

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  3.0 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Great fielder, good hitter.”

Coach’s Name:  David White

 

Jordan Colvin

High School:  O’Fallon Township HS - O’Fallon, IL

Primary Position:  Shortstop

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-11, 160 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .313 BA, 115 AB, 73 R, 36 H, 1 3B, 6 HR, 35 RBI, 29 BB, .466 OBP

Academic Performance:  2.56 GPA, 20 ACT, 351/545

Coach’s Comments:  “Has great range and hands to his left.  Has great ability to come around ball to his right to make the plays.  Projects as a collegiate second baseman for many.  Very coachable and always working on his game.  Has great baseball intelligence and savvy.  3-year starter as a shortstop.  Has matured tremendously over the past 3 years and will be a quality college player.  Run production was up in 2005 with 6 HR’s and 35 RBI’s in 38 gm.  Size has increased over the last year.”

Coach’s Name:  Jason Portz

 

Brett Clifton

High School:  Springfield Catholic Central HS - Springfield, OH

Primary Position:  Shortstop

Class:  Sophomore    Size:  5-10, 167 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .426 BA

Academic Performance:  None listed

Coach’s Comments:  “Brett as a freshman lead the team in batting average, doubles, stolen bases & second in H.R.  Brett plays hard, knows baseball and is an outstanding athlete.  Started S.S. for us as a freshman and pitched for us.  Traveled over summer as S.S.”

Coach’s Name:  Mark Clifton

 

Brandon Scotch

High School:  Brunswick HS - Brunswick, OH

Primary Position:  First Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  6-2, 198 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  4-0, 2.28 ERA, 31K’s, 8 W, in 24.2 inn.

Academic Performance:  2.2 GPA, 20 ACT

Coach’s Comments:  “One of our top winners on the mound.  Throws in the low 80’s with 3 effective pitches.  Good movement on all pitches.  # year varsity starter in basketball.”

Coach’s Name:  Bill Frey

 

Mitch Parks

High School:  Herscher HS - Kankakee, IL

Primary Position:  Second Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-9, 150 lbs   

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  None listed

Coach’s Comments:  “Very efficient at turning pivot at 2B.  Has great power for smaller person.  Hard nosed player.”

Coach’s Name:  Eric Regez

 

Matt Sloan

High School:  Trousdale Co. HS - Hartsville, TN

Primary Position:  Second Base

Class:  Junior    Size:  5-9, 166 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  None listed

Coach’s Comments:  “Matt has athletic skills.  Quick, strong 195 lb. Bench, 275 lb. Squat.  Good feet & hands.  Above avg. arm (82-83 from mound).  Matt is coming back from elbow injury & is full healthy.  Will be team’s SS going into ‘06.  Needs improvement @ the plate.  Need balance & patience.  Defense is good and best attribute - 7.1 sec. 60 yds.  Strong frame that can get better.  Committed to getting better.”

Coach’s Name:  Davy Cothron

 

Dan Klecan

High School:  Stagg HS - Orland Park, IL

Primary Position:  Not listed

Class:  Senior    Size:  6-5, 185 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .359 BA, 6 2B, 1 3B, 4 HR, 32 RBI, 19 BB, 15 K’s, 7 SB

Academic Performance:  3.47 GPA, 21 ACT, 173/596

Coach’s Comments:  “Excellent hands defensively and offensively.  Dan has the potential to develop into a power hitter.  Dan is a competitor.”

Coach’s Name:  Dave Snider

 

Mitch Nasbisch

High School:  Dieterich HS - Dieterich, IL

Primary Position:  Second Base

Class:  Freshman    Size:  5-10, 155 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .417 BA, 11 RBI, 9 D, 565OBP, 11BB

Academic Performance:  None listed

Coach’s Comments:  “Mitch has great range in the field and the most exciting part of all of this is that he is just a freshman.  Mitch started varsity for us and became our lead-off hitter.  He has great bat control and always h its the ball on a line.  Mitch was a great lead-off hitter.”

Coach’s Name:  Jamie VanScyoc

 

Maurice Wilson

High School:  Morgan Park HS - Chicago, IL

Primary Position:  First Base

Class:  Junior    Size:  5-11, 189 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  2.1 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Good arm, good switch hitter, pitches well w/ poise.”

Coach’s Name:  David White

 

Alex Kerns

High School:  Middletown HS - Middletown, OH

Primary Position:  Infield

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-10, 160 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .400 BA, 75 AB, 18 R, 30 H, 1 3B, 1 HR, 19 RBI, 7 BB, .442 OB%, .863 F%, 5.15 ERA, 32.2 IP, 18K’s

Academic Performance:  3.77 GPA, 20 ACT

Coach’s Comments:  “Team MVP as a junior.  Also, first team All-GMC as a junior (Greater Miami Conference); one of top prospects in Southwest Ohio.  Fierce competitor and State Caliber cross country runner the last four years.”

Coach’s Name:  Mark Kerns

 

Brett Barton

High School:  O’Fallon Township HS - O’Fallon, IL

Primary Position:  Infield

Class:  Senior    Size:  6-1, 224 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  None listed

Coach’s Comments:  “Strong athlete.  Great power as hitter.  All conf. FB player.”

Coach’s Name:  Jason Portz

 

Tim Cline

High School:  O’Fallon Township HS - O’Fallon, IL

Primary Position:  First Base

Class:  Junior    Size:  5-10, 208 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .270 BA, 37 AB, 8 R, 10 H, 1 3B, 1 HR, 10 RBI

Academic Performance:  3.62 GPA, 81/561

Coach’s Comments:  “Emerged as DH in sophomore season.  Great power and barrel to ball action.  Best young hitter in our program.”

Coach’s Name:  Jason Portz

 

Andrew Trepel

High School:  Minooka HS - Minooka, IL

Primary Position:  Middle Infield

Class:  Junior    Size:  6-2, 165 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .432 BA, 35 RBI, 1 HR, 16 2B

Academic Performance:  3.5 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Andrew is a very good young player.  He has great range at either middle infield position.  He is a great situational hitter and will always hit for a good average.  Andrew will definitely start for us as a junior and contribute in a major way.  Andrew is a very good athlete and a great person.”

Coach’s Name:  Jeff Petrovic

 

Ricky Riepenhoff

High School:  Perry HS - Cridersville, OH

Primary Position:  First Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  6-2, 195 lbs   

Last Year’s Stats:  62 AB, 27 H, 3 HR, 18 BB, 7 K’s, 26 RBI, .435 BA, 4-1, 3.94 ERA, 14 ER, 26 K’s

Academic Performance:  3.0 GPA, 24 ACT, 18/70

Coach’s Comments:  “1st team All NWCC.  Very good hitter - has average foot speed but plays exceptional 1st base.  Will be our No. 1 pitcher.  Father was 4 yr. Letterman in H.S. - Comes from very athletic family.  Is looking at Ohio Northern or Dayton.”

Coach’s Name:  Phil Krovskop

 

Zach Taylor

High School:  Reading HS - Cincinnati, OH

Primary Position:  Second Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  507, 165 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .391 OBP, 17 R, 12 RBI

Academic Performance:  None listed

Coach’s Comments:  “Versatile player who is very athletic…has gap power…good base stealer…good arm (pitches also).”

Coach’s Name:  Pete Mulhlenkamp

 

Terrell Jones

High School:  Lasalle HS - Cincinnati, OH

Primary Position:  Infield

Class:  Sophomore    Size:  5-9, 161 lbs     

Last Year’s Stats:  .481 BA, 10 2B, 15 SB, .921 F%

Academic Performance:  3.4 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Terrell, when he graduates, will be a three year starter for us.  He has everything a coach wants - tremendous talent - high baseball IQ, and a great work ethic.  He has the chance to break all of our offensive before he graduates.”

Coach’s Name:  Pat O’Connor

 

Jason Reitenbach

High School:  Brunswick HS - Brunswick, OH

Primary Position:  Second Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-7, 165 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .487 BA, .592 OBP, .782 slg%

Academic Performance:  192/543

Coach’s Comments:  “Jason had an impact year as a junior, leading our team in most offensive categories!  He was an all league (Pioneer Conference) first teamer with tremendous leadership qualities.  Jason has the intelligence , physical skills, work ethic and heart to be successful on the collegiate level.  Has a strong accurate throwing arm and is a good base runner.  3 year varsity letter winner in wrestling and football.  Leadoff hitter with power.”

Coach’s Name:  Bill Frey

 

Ben Farleigh

High School:  Cisne HS - Cisne, IL

Primary Position:  Third Base

Class:  Junior    Size:  5-10, 185 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .444 BA, 14 RBI, .741 slg., .625 OB%

Academic Performance:  None listed

Coach’s Comments:  “Has a lot of natural ability.  Knows the game.  Has not batted below .420 since stepping on the field as a freshman.  Good hands defensively.  3 year starter.  Very coachable.”

Coach’s Name:  Jeff Baker

 

Ricky Ricpenhoff

High School:  Perry HS - Cridersville, OH

Primary Position:  First Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  6-1, 225 lbs   

Last Year’s Stats:  62 AB, 14 R, 27 H, 5 2B, 2 HR, 18 BB, 8 K’s, 3 SB, 24 RBI, .435 BA

Academic Performance:  3.0 GPA, 24 ACT

Coach’s Comments:  “Top hitter - will be starting pitcher - most home runs - most RBI’s - 1st. Team NWCC Conference as a junior - highest batting average - strongest position first base - left-hander.  Good leader - strong work ethic - good student.”

Coach’s Name:  Phil Krovskop

 

Dustin Rennewanz

High School:  Herscher HS - Kankakee, IL

Primary Position:  Third Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-11, 160 lbs   

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  None listed

Coach’s Comments:  “Great control on mound.  Brings experience back on mound after winning 6 games during his junior year.”

Coach’s Name:  Eric Regez

 

Zeb Gidcumb

High School:  Hamilton County HS - McLeansboro, IL

Primary Position:  Second Base

Class:  Sophomore    Size:  5-8, 140 lbs

Last Year’s Stats:  52 AB, 17 R, 18 H, 14 RBI, 12 1B, 2 2B, 8 K’s, 6 BB, 3 HP, 8 SB, .346 BA, .462 SLG, Academic Performance:  None listed  

Coach’s Comments:  “Zeb has tremendous bat speed with excellent bat control.  He has a strong throwing arm and has good speed.”

Coach’s Name:  Jeff Gray

 

AJ Woods

High School:  Southeastern HS - South Charleston, OH

Primary Position:  Second Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  6-0, 160 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  3.3 GPA, 19 ACT

Coach’s Comments:  “AJ is a good leader and is very coachable.  He has lettered in football (QB/DB), basketball (guard) and baseball (shortstop) since his sophomore year.  AJ played 2nd base for Springfield WBL4 summer team.  He is very  dedicated.”

Coach’s Name:  Rick Woods

 

Nathan Haywood

High School:  Morgan Park HS - Chicago, IL

Primary Position:  Second Base

Class:  Sophomore    Size:  5-8, 145 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  3.0 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Good hitter, good fielder.”

Coach’s Name:  David White

 

Tyler Smith

High School:  Mineral Point HS - Mineral Point, WI

Primary Position:  Shortstop

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-10, 145 lbs    

Last Year’s Stats:  70 AB, 20 H, .286 BA, 26 R, 16 RBI, 3 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 17 BB, 15 SB, .510 OB%

Academic Performance:  Not listed

Coach’s Comments:  “As a shortstop Tyler has great range and a very good arm.  Tyler is a very consistent shortstop.  Offensively, he is a solid leadoff hitter and terrific on the base paths.” 

Coach’s Name:  Dan Burreson

 

Will Hogan

High School:  Chagrin Falls HS - Chagrin Falls, OH

Primary Position:  Third Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-10, 160 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .338 BA, 23 R, 25 H, 5 2B, 15 RBI, 10 BB

Academic Performance:  3.6 GPA, 25 ACT, 1180 SAT

Coach’s Comments:  “Will is an outstanding defensive player who can also swing the bat.  Will is a great kid who works extremely hard.  He is very good at whatever he does.  He is just an all-around solid baseball player.  He is someone that every teams needs to be successful.”

Coach’s Name:  Michael Sweeney

 

Corey Davidson

High School:  Jackson City HS - Jackson, KY

Primary Position:  Shortstop

Class:  Sophomore    Size:  5-10, 140 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .411 BA, 15 SB

Academic Performance:  3.2 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Corey has the potential of being a great player.  His speed and athleticism (as well as his ability to get on base) make him a nice addition to the top of any line-up.   He has the versatility to play in the middle infield or outfield.”

Coach’s Name:  Ryan Turner

 

Aaron Crooks

High School:  Ottawa Hills HS - Toledo, OH

Primary Position:  Shortstop

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-9, 155 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  3.4 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Aaron can play at all levels & at most schools.  He has all of the tools but power.  Great instincts for the game.”

Coach’s Name:  Chris Hardman

 

Aaron Woods

High School:  Southeastern HS - South Charleston, OH

Primary Position:  Third Base

Class:  Sophomore    Size:  5-10, 160 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  2.9 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Aaron lettered in baseball, football and basketball last year as a freshman.  He is a good athlete and very coachable.  He caught most of our games last spring.”

Coach’s Name:  Rick Woods

 

Josh Hawks

High School:  North Clay HS - Louisville, IL

Primary Position:  First Base

Class:  Sophomore    Size:  6-0, 165 lbs   

Last Year’s Stats:  20 G, 52 AB, .231 BA, 3 2B, 6 RBI, 7 K’s,

Academic Performance:  2.34 GPA 

Coach’s Comments:  “Josh is a very defensive player with a good frame to grow.  He has decent contact at the plate, but needs to drive the ball.  Slow but smart base runner.  Good leadership and work ethic.”

Coach’s Name:  Rich Grubaugh

 

Andy Leonard

High School:  Stagg HS - Orland Park, IL

Primary Position:  Shortstop

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-9, 160 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .404 BA, 13 2B, 1 3B, 7 HR, 44 RBI, 13 SB, 16 BB, 10 K’s

Academic Performance:  3.88 GPA, 22 ACT, 113/596

Coach’s Comments:  “Andy has excellent arm strength and pop in his bat.  He also starts at point guard on our r basketball team.  Andy possesses sound baseball instincts.”

Coach’s Name:  Dave Snider

 

Kyle Thom

High School:  Livonia Stevenson HS - Livonia, MI

Primary Position:  Shortstop

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-9, 160 lbs    

Last Year’s Stats:  .398 BA (sophomore), .342 BA (junior)

Academic Performance:  Not listed

Coach’s Comments:  “Very hardworking player.  Leader.  Hits well. .398 as a sophomore and .342 as a junior.  Excellent fielder.” 

Coach’s Name:  Rick Berryman

 

Reid Mobley

High School:  Dublin Coffman HS - Dublin OH

Primary Position:  Second Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-10, 160 lbs    

Last Year’s Stats:  .300 BA

Academic Performance:  3.00 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Reid is a multi-positional player that we have used in every position except catcher.  He is very athletic and very competitive.  Reid’s best years are ahead of him and will contribute greatly to the years ahead.”  

Coach’s Name:  Tim Saunders

 

Brian Dunne

High School:  Lyons Township HS - Downers Grove, IL

Primary Position:  Second Base   

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-10, 150 lbs   

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  5.312 GPA, 34 ACT, 1/899

Coach’s Comments:  “Brian is a hitter with exceptional bat control and strike zone discipline.  He is a strong situational hitter and utilizes the entire field with good gap power.  Bunts well.  He has sure hands, good range and quick feet.  His arm is adequate.  Brian is a top notch student and leads by example on and off the field.  Hit .365 as a junior.  Member of our golf team and possible starting point guard in basketball.  Looking at Ivy League or equivalent experience academically and athletically.”

Coach’s Name:  George Ushela

 

Scott Wilson

High School:  Hastings HS - Hastings, MI

Primary Position:  Shortstop 

Class:  Sophomore    Size:  5-9, 160 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  None listed

Coach’s Comments:  None listed

Coach’s Name:  Marsh Evans

 

Matt Murphy

High School:  Versailles HS - Versailles, OH

Primary Position:  Shortstop

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-10, 160 lbs    

Last Year’s Stats:  .382 BA, 6 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 1 BB, 5 K’s

Academic Performance:  2.775 GPA, 23 SAT, 73/107

Coach’s Comments:  “Speed and quickness is his game.  Can beat you with his feet, glove or bat.  Great defensive player.  Can make the strong throw on the run.” 

Coach’s Name:  Tom Watren

 

Mitchell Lewis

High School:  Hudson HS - Hudson, WI

Primary Position:  Second Base

Class:  Junior    Size:  5-10, 155 lbs  

Last Year’s Stats:  Not listed

Academic Performance:  3.9 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Starting second baseman as a sophomore last season for both the high school and Legion teams.  Fundamentally sound defensively.  Mitch is a very smart ball player who understands the game.” 

Coach’s Name:  Ryan Huppert

 

Troy Siefring

High School:  Coldwater HS - Coldwater, OH

Primary Position:  Second Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  6-0, 172 lbs  

Last Year’s Stats:  209 AB, .420 BA, 25 D, 8 HR, 73 RBI, 51 SB

Academic Performance:  4.06 GPA, 24 ACT

Coach’s Comments:  “A student and for us a coach of the game on the field.  Great hands, footwork and experience at his position of 2nd base.  A great leader that will do very well at the next level.” 

Coach’s Name:  Brian Harlamert

 

Anthony Genna

High School:  Lyons Township HS - Downers Grove, IL

Primary Position:    Shortstop

Class:  Senior    Size:  6-2, 160 lbs   

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  1.68 GPA, 15 ACT, 788/896 

Coach’s Comments:  “Anthony is an aggressive hitter with good power.  With work at learning to stay back and improvement on hitting to all fields, Anthony may be a terrific offensive threat.  Anthony runs well, possesses a strong arm, and good range as a fielder.  D III or JC prospect.”

Coach’s Name:  George Ushela

 

Zack Hawkins

High School:  Tiffin Calvert HS - Tiffin, OH

Primary Position:  Middle Infield

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-10, 155 lbs   

Last Year’s Stats:  38 for 93, .409 BA, 42 R, 23 RBI, 2 HR, 19 BB, 26 SB

Academic Performance:  3.6 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Zack is a three year varsity starter who has been in the middle of everything we have accomplished as a team the last three years (52-19, 1st league title and regional berth).  He solidified 2B and the leadoff spot for us the last two years.  He is a 3 sport athlete who is coming off another exceptional football season because of his speed and athleticism as a WR/DB.  Zack is the catalyst of our team and had 42 runs and 26 SB in 2005.  Zack is a career .403 hitter who has scored 91 runs, and sees a lot of pitches for guys hitting behind him.  He has also had numerous bunt base hits and turned double plays over the last 3 years.  He has a great work ethic and attitude.”

Coach’s Name:  Matt Coleman

 

James Young

High School:  Reading HS - Cincinnati, OH

Primary Position:  Third Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-10, 170 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .353 BA, .441 OBP, 11 SB, 2 HR, 18 R, 15 RBI in 68 AB

Academic Performance:  2.5 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Solid, versatile player who loves the game and wants to play badly at the next level (which he should do).”

Coach’s Name:  Pete Mulhlenkamp

 

Scott Reighart

High School:  Chagrin Falls HS - Chagrin Falls, OH

Primary Position:  Third Base

Class:  Sophomore    Size:  5-9, 150 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  3-0, .286 BA, 5 R, 6 H, 1 HR, 9 RBI, 1.53 ERA, 14 K’s, 2 BB 18 1/3 IP

Academic Performance:  3.8 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Scott played great for a Freshman.  He has an outstanding future ahead of him.  He works hard and has great stuff on the mound.  I look for big things from him this year.”

Coach’s Name:  Michael Sweeney

 

Jared Turner

High School:  Versailles HS - Versailles, OH

Primary Position:  Second Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  6-0, 175 lbs  

Last Year’s Stats:  .492 BA, .610 OB%, .831 Slg %, 2 3B, 4 HR, 11 BB, 12 K’s, 29 RBI

Academic Performance:  3.536 GPA, 21 ACT, 32/107

Coach’s Comments:  “Great offensive player.  Had  a .492 batting average with .831 slugging percent and a .610 on base average.  Clutch hitter.  Knows the game.  Brother Jason  played at Ohio State and started his Junior and Senior year.” 

Coach’s Name:  Tom Watren

 

Ryan Booth

High School:  Lyons Township HS - Downers Grove, IL

Primary Position: Second Base  

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-7, 140 lbs   

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  4.62 GPA, 28 ACT, 78/899

Coach’s Comments:  “Ryan s a hard working infielder with good range and hands.  Ryan has adequate arm strength.  Ryan has improved his strength to the point where he is no longer overmatched at the plate.  Ryan has above average running speed.  Ryan is an excellent student and person and will contribute in our program in some capacity. DIII prospect.”

Coach’s Name:  George Ushela

 

Tyler Brown

High School:  Middletown HS - Middletown, OH

Primary Position:  Third Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  6-2, 165 lbs   

Last Year’s Stats:  .169 BA, 59 AB, 15 R, 10 H, 1 3B 1 HR, 13 RBI, .347 OB%

Academic Performance:  None listed

Coach’s Comments:  “Versatile performance who is just now starting to come into his own.  Projected to get better and better!  Very dedicated to improvement!”

Coach’s Name:  Mark Kerns

 

Cory Pecoraro

High School:  Benedictine HS - Cleveland, OH

Primary Position:  First Base

Class:  Junior    Size:  6-1, 195 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .400 BA, 26/65, 15 R, 2 HR, 19 RBI

Academic Performance:  3.9 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Cory put up some very impressive arm secs in his first season at the varsity level.  Cory is a contact hitter with power.  Cory will once again hit in the middle of our line-up.  Cory is also a member of our football team.”

Coach’s Name:  Brian Sliwinski

 

Tony Pounders

High School:  Livonia Stevenson HS - Livonia, MI

Primary Position:  Second Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  6-1, 157 lbs    

Last Year’s Stats:  .333 BA, .987 FA

Academic Performance:  21 ACT

Coach’s Comments:  “Hits well to all fields.  Puts ball in play.  Only struck out 10 times in 96 at bats.” 

Coach’s Name:  Rick Berryman

 

Josh Miller

High School:  Hudson HS - Hudson, WI

Primary Position:  First Base

Class:  Junior    Size:  6-1, 175 lbs    

Last Year’s Stats:  Not listed

Academic Performance:  Not listed

Coach’s Comments:  “Started as a sophomore on varsity and Legion team.  Plays both outfield and first base.  Athletic.” 

Coach’s Name:  Ryan Huppert

 

Seth Trayner

High School:  Burgin HS - Harrodsburg, KY

Primary Position:  First Base

Class:  Sophomore    Size:  5-11, 148 lbs  

Last Year’s Stats:  .359 BA

Academic Performance:  None listed

Coach’s Comments:  None listed

Coach’s Name:  John Powell

 

Mike Suliks

High School:  Norton HS - Norton, OH

Primary Position:  Shortstop

Class:  Senior      Size:  5-10, 170 lbs    

Last Year’s Stats:  .36 BA

Academic Performance:  2.6 GPA 18 ACT

Coach’s Comments:  “Career batting average on varsity .410.  Only six strike outs in over 150 varsity at bats.  Best defensive player I have ever coached. Three year starter as shortstop. 

Coach’s Name:  Rob Swartz

 

Drew Roberts

High School:  Kenosha Tremper HS - Kenosha, WI

Primary Position:  First Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  6-2, 185 lbs   

Last Year’s Stats:  .250 BA, .425 SLG%, 1.000 Field %, 14.1 IP, 2.93 ERA, 7R, 6 ER, 13 H, 2-1 W-L

Academic Performance:  None listed

Coach’s Comments:  “Good power potential.  Good leader.  Throws fastball (low 80’s), curve, split, and cut fastball.  Excellent student/high GPA.”

Coach’s Name:  Jon Matera

 

Ben Scattone

High School:  Hamilton County HS - McLeansboro, IL

Primary Position:  First Base

Class:  Freshman    Size:  6-1, 170 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  None listed

Coach’s Comments:  “Ben has good bat speed and can hit with power to all fields.  He is a good defensive 1st baseman.”

Coach’s Name:  Jeff Gray

 

Alex Willoughby

High School:  Boyd Buchanan HS - Chattanooga,  TN

Primary Position:  Third Base

Class:  Sophomore    Size:  6-0, 170 lbs

Last Year’s Stats:  .297 BA, 22 H, 7 BB, 4 Sac fly, 17 RBI, .840 Contact %, 12 R, 9 PO 17 A, .789 F%

Academic Performance:  2.9 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Great kid, hustles, coachable, great arm, very good contact hitter, loves the game.  Started 27 games as a freshman.

Coach’s Name:  Jimmy Parker

 

Ryan Voitik

High School:  Minooka HS - Minooka, IL

Primary Position:  Third Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-11, 175 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .418 BA, 110 AB, 46 H, 18 2 B, 4 HR, 35 RBI, 12 SB. 12 SBA

Academic Performance:  3.1 GPA, 22 ACT

Coach’s Comments:  “Ryan is a very special baseball player, without a doubt one of the best I’ve coached.  Ryan will start at third where he has committed only 4 errors his entire junior year.  He is very sure-handed and has a strong arm.  Ryan will also be in our starting pitching rotation, and on top of all that, Ryan’s strength is his bat.  He will hit third in our order where he will have a great average with very good power.  Ryan has an outstanding work ethic and truly loves the game.  He is going to have a tremendous collegiate career.”

Coach’s Name:  Jeff Petrovic

 

Kamron Jones

High School:  First Assembly Christian HS - Cordova, TN

Primary Position:  Third Base

Class:  Junior    Size:  6-0, 165 lbs  

Last Year’s Stats:  .400 BA, 10 2B, 1 3B, 10 RBI

Academic Performance:  2.47 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Kamron is a great athlete and a tough baseball player who wants nothing more than to play college baseball.  He is a player who will go to the wall every game and never give up.”

Coach’s Name:  Cory Concus

 

Khyle Singleton

High School:  Morgan Park HS - Chicago, IL

Primary Position:  First Base

Class:  Junior    Size:  6-3, 185 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  3.2 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Tall, quick fielder, excellent hitter.”

Coach’s Name:  David White

 

Tom Zimmerman

High School:  Pewaukee HS - Pewaukee, WI

Primary Position:  First Base 

Class:  Senior    Size:  6-1, 210 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .472 BA, 123 AB, 17 R, 4 3B, 4 HR 64 RBI, .553 OBP,.972 F%

Academic Performance:  3.8 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “One of the most dominant high school hitters in the state of WI.  First Team All-State as a junior.  Conference player of the year as a junior.”

Coach’s Name:  Adam Dobberstein

 

Ian Powell

High School:  Burgin HS - Harrodsburg, KY 

Primary Position:  First Base

Class:  Freshman    Size:  5-9, 135 lbs   

Last Year’s Stats:  .311 BA

Academic Performance:  None listed

Coach’s Comments:  None listed

Coach’s Name:  John Powell

 

Jack Tierney

High School:  O’Fallon Township HS - O’Fallon, IL

Primary Position:  Infield

Class:  Junior    Size:  5-10, 160 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  None listed

Coach’s Comments:  “Could emerge as starting 3B this year.  Great def. abilities.”

Coach’s Name:  Jason Portz

 

Bobby Moore

High School:  L’anse Crevse North HS - Chesterfield, MI

Primary Position:  Third Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  6-0; 230 lbs    

Last Year’s Stats:  .396 BA, 2 HR, 26 RBI

Academic Performance:  2.1 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Bobby hit’s the ball with tremendous power.  Has hit several home runs over 400 feet.  Very strong, has improved a great deal at third base.  Hits for average as well! Grades a concern.” 

Coach’s Name:  Jeff Dropps

 

Joey Fatantonio

High School:  Chagrin Falls HS - Chagrin Falls, OH

Primary Position:  Second Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-9, 150 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .468 BA, 30 R, 37 H, 26 RBI, 18 BB

Academic Performance:  2.97 GPA, 27 ACT

Coach’s Comments:  “Joey had an outstanding junior season.  He was an All-State selection.  He deserved the honor with all of the hard work that he has done and continues to do.  He is one of the best players in the area.”

Coach’s Name:  Michael Sweeney 

 

Ross Conwell

High School:  Kenosha Tremper HS - Kenosha, WI

Primary Position:  Second Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-10, 175 lbs

Last Year’s Stats:  .338 BA, 5 2B, .476 OB%, .923 Field %

Academic Performance:  None listed

Coach’s Comments:  “Intense competitor.  Quick hands.  Excellent plate coverage.  Good leadership skills.  Excellent student/high GPA.”

Coach’s Name:  John Matera

 

Anwar Downing

High School:  Morgan Park HS - Chicago, IL

Primary Position:  Third Base  

Class:  Sophomore    Size:  5-11, 153 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  None listed

Coach’s Comments:  “Accurate throws, good glove, good bat speed.”

Coach’s Name:  David White

 

Joe Musolino

High School:  St. Laurence HS - Chicago, IL

Primary Position:  Third Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-11, 180 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .317 BA, 20 RBI

Academic Performance:  4.25 GPA, 26 ACT, 23/151

Coach’s Comments:  “Good hitter that can play anywhere on the field.”

Coach’s Name:  Pete Lotus

 

Langston Wesley

High School:  Morgan Park HS - Chicago, IL

Primary Position:  Second Base 

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-9, 170 lbs   

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  4.9 GPA, 30 ACT

Coach’s Comments:  “All academic player.  Great team player.”

Coach’s Name:  David White

 

Luke Gacek

High School:  Lyons Township HS - Downers Grove, IL

Primary Position:  Shortstop

Class:  Junior    Size:  5-9, 155 lbs   

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  4.70 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Luke is very athletic and might very well be our starting shortstop.  Luke has a nice compact swing with gap power.  He utilizes the entire field.  Good base running instincts and speed.  Good range with a strong arm.  He is a 3sport athlete as a wrestler and running back in football.  Excellent student-interested in engineering.”

Coach’s Name:  George Ushela

 

Ben Burgum

High School:  Woodstock HS - Woodstock, IL

Primary Position:  Third Base

Class:  Senior    Size:    5-9, 160 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  2.15 ERA (summer league)

Academic Performance:  2.55 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Good quickness, instincts and knowledge.”

Coach’s Name:  Glen Wilson

 

Joseph Lipsey

High School:  Ridgewood HS - Norridge, IL

Primary Position:  Third Base

Class:  Not listed    Size:  5-11, 170 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .376 BA, 4 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 20 RBI

Academic Performance:  3.00 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Joe has been  a two-year starter at 3B and #2 pitcher.  A vary coachable student - athlete.  Competitive and leaderships are his better assets and he will be a college player.”

Coach’s Name:  Paul Frerkiny

 

Henry Mason

High School:  Morgan Park HS - Chicago, IL

Primary Position:  Second Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-9, 140 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  2.5 GPA, 20 ACT

Coach’s Comments:  “Good controlled pitcher, excellent glove, good hitter.”

Coach’s Name:  David White

 

Mason Rogers

High School:  Boyd Buchanan HS - Chattanooga, TN

Primary Position:  Shortstop

Class:  Junior    Size:  5-10, 170 lbs

Last Year’s Stats:  30 Plate app, 6 BB, .571 BA, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 15 R, 1 sac fly, .667 OBP, .905 Slug, 15 B,

2 K’s

Academic Performance:  3.7 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Great speed, instinctive.  Got all the tools patient, coachable, and relentless.  Very confident.  Can play anywhere!”

Coach’s Name:  Jimmy Parker

 

Zach Tropp

High School:  Woodstock HS - Woodstock, IL

Primary Position:  Shortstop

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-10, 160 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .365 BA (summer league)

Academic Performance:  3.26 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Good arm, instinctual, quick feet.”

Coach’s Name:  Glen Wilson

 

Abraham Belanger

High School:  Coldwater HS _ Coldwater, MI

Primary Position:  Second Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-10, 165 lbs

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  3.15 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  None listed

Coach’s Name:  Randy Spangler

 

Nick Lingvay

High School:  Kenosha Tremper HS - Kenosha, WI

Primary Position:  Shortstop

Class:  Sophomore    Size:  5-9, 160 lbs

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  None listed

Coach’s Comments:  “Great hands, quick release.  Smart player.  Covers ground between 3B/SS.  Excellent student/high GPA.”

Coach’s Name:  John Matera

 

Conrad Boron

High School:  Woodstock HS - Woodstock, IL

Primary Position:  Shortstop

Class:  Junior    Size:  5-11, 165 

Last Year’s Stats:  .402 BA (summer league)

Academic Performance:  2.80 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Explosive hitter, strong arm, good game knowledge.”

Coach’s Name:  Glen Wilson

 

Josh Carey

High School:  Burgin HS - Harrodsburg, KY

Primary Position:  Shortstop

Class:   Sophomore    Size:  5-10, 155 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .500 BA

Academic Performance:  None listed

Coach’s Comments:  None listed

Coach’s Name:  John Powell

 

Tom Embry

High School:  Dee-Mack HS - Mackinaw, IL

Primary Position:  Second Base

Class:  Junior    Size:  5-10, 160 lbs

Last Year’s Stats:  18 G, .469 BA, 16 RBI, 6 2B, 1 HR

Academic Performance:  3.0 GPA, 16/61

Coach’s Comments:  “Nice player for DIII schools.  Intelligent player.  Good hitter.

Coach’s Name:  Todd Brownlee

 

Joe DiPaola

High School:  Benedictine HS - Cleveland, OH

Primary Position:  Second Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  6-0, 180 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .333 BA, 18 AB, 6 H, 5 R, 4 RBI, 8 P-O, 5 A, .867 Fielding avg.

Academic Performance:  Not listed

Coach’s Comments:  “Joe missed the 2005 season due to injury.  He is healthy and looking forward to a productive 2006 season.  Joe led the team in most offensive categories as a sophomore.  Joe hits for power and will hit in the 4-hole this coming spring.”

Coach’s Name:  Brian Sliwinski

 

Robert Wilson

High School:  Morgan Park HS - Chicago, IL

Primary Position:  Second Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-7, 150 lbs   

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  2.8 GPA, ACT 18

Coach’s Comments:  “Ace pitcher, 80-85 mph fastball, great curve, change-up, excellent hitter.  Outstanding player.  All section player.”

Coach’s Name:  David White

 

Mike Bellisario

High School:  Lyons Township HS - Downers Grove, IL

Primary Position:  Third Base   

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-9, 165 lbs   

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  5.10 GPA, 31 ACT, 6/899

Coach’s Comments:  “Mike is a versatile athlete that has played and can play any infield or outfield position.  Mike has above average skills in all areas - arm strength, running speed, range, bat speed, etc.  Excellent student that makes good decisions on the field.  Starting quarterback on football team.  Would consider balancing baseball with academics, but academics will be a priority in his college decision.  D III prospect, fringe D II.”

Coach’s Name:  George Ushela

 

Ajay Houston

High School:  Southeastern HS - South Charleston, OH

Primary Position:  Shortstop

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-8, 135 lbs

Last Year’s Stats:  .333 BA, 3.6 ERA, 41 IP, 43 K’s, 14 W

Academic Performance:  3.2 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Ajay was our best pitcher last spring and summer.  He has learned a lot about the mental aspect of pitching.  He is not overpowering.  He throws with a lot of movement and location as his strengths.  Ajay was one of our top hitters.”

Coach’s Name:  Rick Woods

 

Andrew Denault

High School:  Herscher HS - Kankakee, IL

Primary Position:  Shortstop

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-11, 160 lbs   

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  None listed

Coach’s Comments:  “Nice defensive shortstop.  Really came on offensively the second half of last season as well.”

Coach’s Name:  Eric Regez

 

John Logan Zink

High School:  North Clay HS - Louisville, IL

Primary Position:  Shortstop

Class:  Freshman    Size:  5-9, 130 lbs   

Last Year’s Stats:  20 G, 59 AB, .390 BA, 8 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 11 RBI, 5 SB, 19 R, .644 SLG, .486 OBP

Academic Performance:  94.714 %

Coach’s Comments:  “Good all around player with potential to be great.  Very good hitter, needs to add strength.  Solid defensively, needs more aggression, should come with age.  Good base runner.  Loves game, very intelligent, excellent work ethic.”

Coach’s Name:  Rich Grubaugh

 

Andy Maki

High School:  Kenosha Tremper HS - Kenosha, WI

Primary Position:  Third Base

Class:  Sophomore    Size:  5-10, 170 lbs

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  None listed

Coach’s Comments:  “Good fastball, curve.  Strong arm and quick feet.  Quick bat.  Strong player.  Excellent student/high GPA.”

Coach’s Name:  John Matera

 

Malcolm Nash

High School:  Morgan Park HS - Chicago, IL

Primary Position:  Second Base

Class:  Senior    Size:  5-5, 130 lbs   

Last Year’s Stats:  None listed

Academic Performance:  2.3 GPA

Coach’s Comments:  “Very quick on bases, great utility infielder, good glove.”

Coach’s Name:  David White

 

Evan Mobley

High School:  Burgin HS - Harrodsburg, KY

Primary Position:  Third Base

Class:  Junior    Size:  5-11, 170 lbs 

Last Year’s Stats:  .278 BA

Academic Performance:  None listed

Coach’s Comments:  None listed

Coach’s Name:  John Poewll

 

 

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