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2019 PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: Ball State University Mascot: Cardinals Location: Muncie, IN Captain(s)/Coach(s): Parker Graber

2017-18 Performance (LAST SEASON):

2017-2018 Season Record: 1-17 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 6th in Great Lakes South Notables: Max Kerr

Fall 2018 Performance (If applicable to your team)

2018 Fall Record (NCBA Conference & Non-Conference Games Only): 0-2 Notables: Parker Graber, Jake Langeman

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 11 Players to Watch: Parker Graber, Jake Langeman, Tanner Sizemore, Tom Olson

New additions: 12; Players to Watch: Hunter Burnett, Austin Carnes, Max Corle, Payton Heniser

Biggest Rival: Illinois State University Best Player Nickname: Jake "Betsy" Langeman 2018-2019 Season Outlook: Ball State is a young team with only one senior returning to the starting lineup. A large freshmen class has provided important depth to the Cardinals and a talented junior class will make this a dangerous team. Mistakes can be expected with such a young team and pitching options may hinder Ball State, but new leadership and policies will make this a .500 team. Do not be surprised to see this team steal a few important games and exceed outside expectations. Manager Quote: This team will go as far as their leadership can carry them



2019 PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: Wisconsin D1 Baseball Mascot: Badgers Location: Madison, WI Captain(s)/Coach(s): Jeff Block, Doug Jones


2017-2018 Season Record: 19-4 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 2018 World Series berth, 7th in the Rawlings

final top 20 rankings Notables:


2018 Fall Record (NCBA Conference & Non-Conference Games Only): 3-2 Notables: sweep of UW-Whitewater

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 17 Players to Watch: Ryan Gassner, Nick Newberg,

New additions: Drew Gorski, Matt Gramins, Brady Madigan, Ryan McLaughlin, Casey Roeser, WIll Woidat

Biggest Rival: Michigan State Best Player Nickname: Ed "Vro" 8 (Ed Olson) 2018-2019 Season Outlook: The Badgers look to continue success after a strong outing in 2017-18 culminating with a NCBA World Series berth. Manager Quote: "Let's have a good day today and play Badger baseball"



2019 PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: University of Windsor Lancers Mascot: Winston Location: Windsor Ontario Canada Captain(s)/Coach(s): Head Coach - Frank Jeney, Asst Coach - Barry Munro, Asst Coach - Chris Wainscott, Asst Coach - Dan Rankin Captains - Chris Rinaldi Ross, Adam Pickel, Jeremy Orton


2017-2018 Season Record: 7-8 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: Unsure Notables: Rain Outs……..


2018 Fall Record (NCBA Conference & Non-Conference Games Only): 9-2 Notables: Beat Macomb College

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 8 Players to Watch: Chris Rinaldi Ross, Jack Zimmerman, Jeremy Orton, Adam Pickel

New additions: Max Musyj, Curtis Zimmerman, Kyle Gagnon

Biggest Rival: None Best Player Nickname: 2018-2019 Season Outlook: Looking to get back on track Manager Quote:



2019 PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: Western Michigan Univeristy Mascot: Broncos Location: Kalamazoo, MI. Captain(s)/Coach(s): Tim Green, Tyler White, Zach Gilbert, Dawson Horning, Devin Dove


2017-2018 Season Record: 5-14 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 6th Notables: Win over Michigan State University


2018 Fall Record (NCBA Conference & Non-Conference Games Only): 2-1 Notables: Win over Purdue in Duel at the Dells Tournament

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 16 Players to Watch: Zach Gilbert, Matt Smith, Sam Gayford, Ben Nuss

New additions: 15 new players

Biggest Rival: Central Michigan University Best Player Nickname: Jake Monicatti = The Big Pasta 2018-2019 Season Outlook: Above .500 record; contend and win the Great Lakes - North Manager Quote: "Our club has put together an abundance of new talent. Our middle infield and outfield have been completely reconstructed, but our guys mesh as though they have been playing together for quite some time. This is a group of guys who will prove different from years past and I think it's going to show at the end of the year."



2019 PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: University Wisconsin Whitewater Mascot: Warhawk Location: Whitewater, WI Captain(s)/Coach(s): Cole Ehrke, Ben Randow, Trevor Hogenson


2017-2018 Season Record: N/A Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: N/A Notables: none


2018 Fall Record (NCBA Conference & Non-Conference Games Only): 0-6 Notables: none

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 19 Players to Watch: Julian Alverio, Austin Delgado, Caleb Horvath

New additions: None

Biggest Rival: UW Madison Best Player Nickname: N/A 2018-2019 Season Outlook: Looking to finish with a positive record, and play well in Florida this Spring Manager Quote:



2019 PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: Milwaukee Baseball Club Mascot: Panthers Location: Milwaukee, WI Captain(s)/Coach(s): Alex Elliott


2017-2018 Season Record: 5-10 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 4th Notables:


2018 Fall Record (NCBA Conference & Non-Conference Games Only): 4-2 Notables:

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 11 Players to Watch: Mackenzie Miller, Tyler Wendt, Matthew Willems, Tyler O'Brien

New additions: Mackenzie Miller, Tyler Wendt, Andy Velazquez, Sam Watters, Matthew Willems, Hunter Garsky, Austin Freiboth

Biggest Rival: UW-Madison, Marquette Best Player Nickname: Mack "RIP" Miller 2018-2019 Season Outlook: Milwaukee was able to start off conference play in fall on a high note as they were able to come away with 4 wins in conference play, one shy of what they achieved last year. with a strong young core of freshmen, Milwaukee looks to win the conference for the first time since 2014. Manager Quote: "Shake it out"



2019 PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: UW-Eau Claire Blugold Baseball Mascot: Blugold Location: Eau Claire Captain(s)/Coach(s): Zach Johnson


2017-2018 Season Record: 8-12 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 3/None Notables: Florida Spring Training


2018 Fall Record (NCBA Conference & Non-Conference Games Only): 1-3 Notables: Got swept by Marquette

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 8/None Players to Watch: Jordan Wollin, Logan Polzer, and Zach Johnson

New additions: 6 (commited)

Biggest Rival: Madison Best Player Nickname: Plug Walk 2018-2019 Season Outlook: Just above 500 Manager Quote: Practice like you play



2019 PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: Purdue University Mascot: Boilermakers Location: West Lafayette, IN Captain(s)/Coach(s): Connor Gentry, Scott Mittelbrun

2017-18 Performance:

Record: 8-13 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 4th Place (6-9) Notables: N/A

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 16 Players to Watch: Josh Howk (OF), Robert Desmond (RHP)

New additions: Mason Goniwicha, Nick Janitch, Sam Moran, Stuart Roache, Sam Sieloff

Biggest Rival: Indiana University Best Player Nickname: Chop, The Meal Ticket 2019 Season Outlook: The Boilermakers are looking to improve on an underachieving 2017-2018 season. We are bringing back a young core as well as an improved work ethic. Our goal is to compete near the top of our conference as we look to advance to the Great Lakes Regional for the 2nd time as a club. Manager Quote: "Lets have a magical season boys"- Chad Mateja



2019 PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: Notre Dame Mascot: Fighting Irish Location: Notre Dame, IN Captain(s)/Coach(s): Andrew Rockamann (senior), Joe Corcoran (junior)


2017-2018 Season Record: 16-4-1 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: Conference 2nd Place Notables: Swept all opponents other than Univeristy of Illinois and Michigan State



Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 19 Players to Watch: Nick Gron (senior starting catcher), Jack Molumphy (sophomore shortstop)

New additions: Peter Mecurio, Antonio Grenier, Joey Butler, Nolan Downey, Sean Anderson, Steven Ohanesian

Biggest Rival: University of Illinois Best Player Nickname: Tim "Tangy" Eiden 2018-2019 Season Outlook: In the 2017-2018 season, ND club baseball proved itself as a strong competitor for the Great Lakes South conference. With timely hitting and exeptional pitching and defense, we were able to control most games against some very good teams. Going into this season, new additions to our pitching staff and the return of most starters positions us well to compete for a conference championship and a playoff run.



Manager Quote: Stay Tuned



2019 PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: Northwestern Wildcats Mascot: Willie the Wildcat Location: Evanston, IL Captain(s)/Coach(s): Robin Kim, Mason Propper, Justin Halpern


2017-2018 Season Record: 5-5 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 2nd Notables:



Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 17 Players to Watch: Isaac Lee, Jason Blacher

New additions: 9

Biggest Rival: Wisconsin Badgers Best Player Nickname: Isaac "Boxclaw" Lee 2018-2019 Season Outlook: Looking to improve from back to back 2nd place finishes in a very competive Great Lakes West Division Manager Quote: "Nothing is unpossible"- Justin Halpern



2019 PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: University of Michigan Mascot: Wolverines Location: Ann Arbor, MI Captain(s)/Coach(s): Jack Pelletier, Daniel Kollar-Gasiewski


2017-2018 Season Record: Conference: 11-4 Overall: 13-7 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: Second in Great Lakes North Conference Notables: NA


2018 Fall Record (NCBA Conference & Non-Conference Games Only): 0-2 Notables: Didn't get to play any conference games because of weather

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 21 Players to Watch: Nate Nowack, Parker Marcon, Jake Diets, Drew Schafer, Daniel Carty

New additions: Brian Kolstad, Charlie Newton, Chase Shelbourne, Drew Sconochia, Jason Stahlman, Jordan Rappaport, Logan Bronsink, Tanner Dean

Biggest Rival: Michigan State Best Player Nickname: Utility Guy (Kiran Incantalupo) 2018-2019 Season Outlook: Touch start to the season but we look to bounce back and come out on top of the conference! Manager Quote: "This season will be one of greatness. We, as the leaders and best, will strive to be the best possible, from top to bottom. So yeah, we're about to kick some ass." - KG



2019 PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: Michigan State Mascot: Spartans Location: East Lansing, MI Captain(s)/Coach(s): Ryan Coucke, Dylan Smith


2017-2018 Season Record: 21-9 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: Great Lakes North Champs Notables: Regional Finalist


2018 Fall Record (NCBA Conference & Non-Conference Games Only): 3-0 Notables: 7-1 overall. 3 game sweep of Central Michigan, Wisconsin Dual in the Dells

Tournament runner up. Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 17 Players to Watch: Ryan Coucke: 2018 1st Team All-Region Jared Merandi: 2018 2nd Team All-Region Danny Gieselman: 2018 2nd Team All-Region Dylan Smith: 2018 2nd Team All-Region Turner Donlin: 4-2 with 3.22 ERA in 2018



New additions:

#1 Mitchel Ruczynski (fr)1B/OF

#2 Adam Job (fr) OF/P

#5 Kyle Sweeney (fr) 1B/P

#13 Trevor Hopman (so) IF/OF

#16 Harry Julien (sr) OF

#17 Davis Hixson (fr) P

#22 Maxwell Julien (fr) IF

#23 Christian Burkheiser (fr) P

#24 Justin Steele (sr) 1B/P

#41 Branden Knorr (jr) P/OF

Biggest Rival: Michigan Best Player Nickname: 2018-2019 Season Outlook: Manager Quote:



2019 PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: Marquette University Club Baseball Mascot: Golden Eagles Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Captain(s)/Coach(s): Nick Valentino - President Nick Claxton - Vice President


2017-2018 Season Record: 7-16 Overall (4-8 in Conference) Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 5th in Great Lakes - West Notables: Won 2 of 3 games against UW-Milwaukee in conference play.


2018 Fall Record (NCBA Conference & Non-Conference Games Only): 6-6 Overall (4-2 in Conference)

Notables: Swept UW-Eau Claire in a three game conference series. Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 14 Players to Watch: P/OF Nick Claxton 3B Sean Dole P Shawn Donahue 1B/DH Jack Grosz P/SS Nate Strathman

New additions:

2B Kevin Choe, 3B Sean Dole, P/OF Colin Dougherty, 1B/DH Jack Grosz, OF Michael Martinez, P/SS Miguel Melchor, INF Nathan Organ, P/OF Brett Selke, OF Mark Walek, P Matt Yeazel

Biggest Rival: UW-Madison



Best Player Nickname: Matt "Diesel" Yeazel 2018-2019 Season Outlook: With 14 returning players and the addition of 10 new players, the Golden Eagles are comprised of both veteran leaders and talented underclassmen, making them poised to make a run in the Great Lakes - West Conference. Coming off of a disappointing 2017-2018 season that was plagued with injuries, the team looks to bounce back and re-establish their presence at the top of their conference. A strong starting pitching staff that includes Sophomore Shawn Donahue and Junior Nick Claxton will help lead the charge as the Golden Eagles continue play in the Spring. Marquette possesses a number of offensive weapons, including Eli Baynes-Marsh (3B/DH), Timmy Keohane (2B) and Nick Valentino (OF), making them a dangerous team. Their deep roster and strong work ethic makes the Golden Eagles the team to beat. Manager Quote: "We may not know how to win baseball games but we sure as hell know how to have fun."



2019 PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: Indiana University Mascot: Hoosiers Location: Bloomington, IN Captain(s)/Coach(s): Jeremy Drexler / Bob Morgan


2017-2018 Season Record: 6-11-0 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 5th in Conference Notables: N/A


2018 Fall Record (NCBA Conference & Non-Conference Games Only): 2-4-0 Notables: N/A

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 14 Players to Watch: N/A

New additions: 9

Biggest Rival: Purdue University Best Player Nickname: None 2018-2019 Season Outlook: Ready to play and to win. Looking to move up in conference play. Manager Quote: "Hold the rope for your teammates and they will hold it for you. We are one team."



2019 PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: University of Illinois Mascot: Fighting Illini Location: Champaign, IL Captain(s)/Coach(s): Grant Miller and Matt Flach

2017-18 Performance:

Record: 18-4 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: Great Lakes South Champs Notables: Sweep of Notre Dame and Purdue.

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 15 total returning players. League Award Winners: OF Tyler Nassar, P Charlie Van Dyke, IF Jack Trotter, IF Blake Nicolls. Return 60% of the pitching staff and 7/9 from our lineup. Players to Watch: Tyler Nassar, Jack Trotter, Charlie Van Dyke, Andrew Jurack, and Ben Samborn

New additions: P/OF Andrew Jurack, P/OF Jacob Hilty, OF Brian Kerwin, IF Patrick Belz, and P Kyle Macrae

Biggest Rival: Wisconsin Badgers Best Player Nickname: Nascar - Tyler Nassar 2019 Season Outlook: Illinois Club Baseball is expecting another good year behind some veteran returners as well as strong incoming talent at positions of need. The team looks to compete for and win another Great Lakes South Title to then compete for a regional championship and world series berth. Manager Quote: I expect to get contributions from a lot of players on this roster. We have multiple positions that will be a battle for and could end up with a platoon system. Our staff has multiple guys



who can start, and will give us a lot of flexibility this year. I'm excited to get to Florida and show what this group can do.



2019 PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: D1 Illinois State Club Baseball Mascot: Redbirds Location: Normal, IL Captain(s)/Coach(s): President - Jonathan Barlas VP - Jake Nipperus Coach Treasurer - Blake Marsh Secretary - Michael Pfaender Secretary - Connor Hilty Coach - Donald Kirk


2017-2018 Season Record: 18-10 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 9-6 Conference Record Notables: Defeated ranked #2 ranked Ohio State in Spring Training in Florida.


2018 Fall Record (NCBA Conference & Non-Conference Games Only): 5-1 (3-0 Conference) Notables: Swept Indiana at home in first fall conference series, won in walk off fashion in final

game - three-run come from behind win to take game three 16-15. Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 11 Players to Watch: Connor Hilty, Shayne McNally, Michael Pfaaender. Jacob Konczyk, Nate Washington, Jake Nipperus, Joe Kelley, Jacob Burton, Chris Pickwell, Joe O'Hara

New additions: Shayne McNally, Andrew Kash, Andrew Rodriguez, Craig Schuring, Jacob Burton, Jacob Konczyk, Joe Kelley, Jon Jakobson, Nate Washington, Quincy Sowell, Fernando Diaz

Biggest Rival: University of Illinois Best Player Nickname: Meat - Cooper Frambes



2018-2019 Season Outlook: Our goal is simple: win as a team, together as one. Striving to continue our great fall season, we look forward to being one of the better programs in the Great Lakes South Conference. In our effort to eclipse our first NCBA World Series appearance in the club's 11-year existence, we also attempt to continue to implement our revitalized team culture in everything we do. A band of brothers, our success is found in the accountability we hold for each other as well as our diligence and attentiveness to the sport we cherish. Facing Ball State before we head to Florida, we also look forward to our conference series matchups against Illinois, Purdue and Notre Dame. With one goal and one mindset, character and culture follow suit for the success of our team this season. Manager Quote: "All I have to say is: Birds in one, cancel the season!" - Donald Kirk, Coach/Program Advisor



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Team Name: Central Michigan University Mascot: Chippewas Location: Mt. Pleasant, MI Captain(s)/Coach(s): President - Zach Kallgren, Vice President - Dalton Blackwell, Treasurer - Evan McMurray, Secretary - Jordan Hoke


2017-2018 Season Record: 6-8 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: Greath Lakes North 4th place Notables: 1st Team All-Conference: Ryan Ferreri, 1st Team All-American: Zach Kallgren



Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 14 Players to Watch: Travis Tahaney, Trace Woodworth, Ryan Ferreri

New additions: Trace Woodworth, Travis Tahaney, Blake Randall, Josh Friday, Aaron Esparza

Biggest Rival: Bowling Green Best Player Nickname: Pickle 2018-2019 Season Outlook: Have a good season with the boys Manager Quote: Lets get shit done



2019 PREVIEW GUIDE

Team Name: Bowling Green State University Mascot: Falcons Location: Bowling Green, OH Captain(s)/Coach(s): Bryson Lenderman- President Chandler Kersh- Vice President Jason Matcham- Treasurer


2017-2018 Season Record: 7-17 Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 5th in Great Lakes North Notables:


2018 Fall Record (NCBA Conference & Non-Conference Games Only): 2-3-1 Notables:

Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners): 20, Eric Wilhelm (3rd) 2017-2018 Great Lakes 3rd team Players to Watch: Donovan Vogel (OF), Zach Brownsword (P)

New additions: Jared Feskanich, Blake Miller, Trent Reichelderfer, Joel Robison, Kyle Walny, Will Watkins

Biggest Rival: Central Michigan University Best Player Nickname: The Accountant 2018-2019 Season Outlook: BGSU is off to its best start since being ranked in 2014. Along with our expereinced vets, we have added several talented players, who are so passionate for baseball. We have a young ball club that is ready to shake up things in this division and even the region.



Manager Quote: "Our goal this year is to develop this young team into a serious theat for years to come."

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