Eleven players which include seven freshman, three junior college transfers and one division I transfer make up the recruiting class for Illinois State.
Three of the freshman, catcher Mike Hollenbeck - 14th round by the Boston Red Sox, pitcher Johnny Lieske - 35th round by the Texas Rangers, infielder Brock Stewart - 40th round by the New York Mets, turned down professional contracts to join the Redbirds this season.
