Thursday, February 17, 2011

Top 10 Returning 2011 NJCAA Baseball Division III Pitchers from Illinois Teams

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.

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