Listed are the top returning pitchers for NJCAA Division III baseball teams in Illinois in 2011. The list is sorted by 2010 earned run average and pitchers must have a minimum of 15 innings last season.
Top Returning Pitchers:
1. Cory Walden, Waubonsee Community College, 2-0 record, 2.97 ERA, 33 strikeouts in 33 1/3rd innings. Cory is from West Aurora High School and also plays 1B.
2. Chris Holke, Harper Community College, 3-3 record, 4.07 ERA in 31 innings pitched last season. Chris is from Barrington High School and is listed also as a catcher.
3. Ethan Johnson, Joliet Junior College, 0-0 record, 4.79 ERA in 20 2/3rd's innings. Ethan is from Plainfield North High School.
4. Dan Okapal, Waubonsee Community College, 3-2 record, 5.05 ERA in 46 1/3rd innings last season. Dan is from East Aurora High School.
5. Tyler Lobdell, Waubonsee Community College, 1-2 record, 6.04 ERA, 29 K's in 25 1/3rd innings. Tyler is from Plano High School.
6. Brett Evak, Joliet Junior College, 4-2 record, 6.34 ERA, 27 K's in 32 2/3rd's innings pitched. Brett is from Plainfield North High School.
7. Kenny Litrenta, Waubonsee Community College, 4-3 record, 6.51 ERA, 37 strikeouts in 47 innings pitched. Kenny is from Aurora Central Catholic High School.
8. Steven County, Rock Valley College, 2-1 record, 6.66 ERA in 24 1/3rd innings pitched last season. Steven is from South Beloit High School.
9. Luke Gilbertson, Waubonsee Community College, 3-3 record, 7.64 ERA in 33 innings last year. Luke is from Yorkville High School.
10. Jesse Pena, Waubonsee Community College, 2-2 record, 7.92 ERA, 30 K's in 30 2/3rd's innings last season. Jesse is from West Aurora High School.