The top 20 Division I pitchers in Illinois returning for 2011. The list was obtained from both NJCAA and team websites. The list is ranked by ERA, 2010 statistics only and we used a qualifier of 15 innings pitched.
#1. Logan Helms, Onley Central College, 14 IP, 1.29 ERA, 2 wins 0 losses, 2 saves. Logan is from Ashland KY.
#2. Cale Bastein, Kaskaskia College, 24.1 IP, 2.22 ERA, 3 wins 1 loss, 2 saves. Cale is from DuQuoin High School and lives in DuQuoin IL.
#3. Carlos Rossel, Kishwaukee College, 18 IP, 3.00 ERA, 1 win 1 loss, 15 strikeouts, 4 walks. Carlos is from Miami Coral Park FL.
#4. James Gordon, Wabash Valley College, 74.1 IP, 3.15 ERA, 8 wins 2 losses. James is from Cicero IN.
#5. Storm Lindsay, Lincoln Trail College, 17 IP, 3.18 ERA, 2 wins 0 losses, 1 save. Storm is from Farmersburg IN.
#6. Joe Grzywacz, Southwestern Illinois College, 35 IP, 3.20 ERA, 2 wins 4 losses, 9 saves, 35 strikeouts. Joe is from Collinsville High School and lives in Collinsville IL.
#7. Eric Shannahan, John A. Logan College, 66 2/3rd's IP, 3.24 ERA, 8 wins, 2 losses, 1 save. Eric lives in Collinsville, IL.
#8. Alex Mann, Southwestern Illinois College, 17 IP, 3.29 ERA, 3 wins 0 losses, 17 strikeouts. Alex is from St. Louis MO.
#9. Luke Collis, Southwestern Illinois College, 62 IP, 3.39 ERA, 7 wins, 2 losses, 1 save. Luke is from St. Charles MO.
#10. Josh Cushman, Kaskaskia College, 55.1 IP, 3.58 ERA, 5 wins 2 losses. Josh is from DuQouin IL.
#11. Collin Ullery, Lincoln Trail College, 17 IP, 3.71 ERA, 2 wins 2 losses, 2 saves. Collin is from South Bend IN.
#12. Ryan Windt, South Suburban College, 68 IP, 3.84 ERA, 4 wins 5 losses, 1 save. Ryan is from Richards High School and lives in Tinley Park IL.
#13. Evan West, Lake Land College, 21 IP, 3.86 ERA, 2 wins 0 losses, 17 strikeouts. Evan attended Meridian High School and lives in Decatur IL.
#14. Keith Koser, Wabash Valley College, 24.2 IP, 4.01 ERA, 3 wins 1 loss, 4 saves, 26 strikeouts. Keith is from Akron IN.
#15. Jayden Pobst, John A. Logan College, 29 IP, 4.03 ERA, 0 wins 1 loss, 1 save, 30 strikeouts. Jayden is from Oran OH.
#16. Keith Greer, South Suburban College, 28 IP, 4.18 ERA, 2 wins 0 losses, 1 save, 21 strikeouts. Keith is from Lowell IN.
#17. Chris Doherty, South Suburban College, 19 IP, 4.26 ERA, 0 wins 1 loss, 1 save. Chris is from Homewood-Flossmoor High School and lives in Flossmoor IL.
#18. Jordan Amlong, Lake Land College, 28.2 IP, 4.40 ERA, 1 win 0 losses, 26 strikeouts. Jordan is from Effingham IL.
#19. David Nelson, South Suburban College, 62.1 IP, 4.62 ERA, 4 wins 4 losses. David attended Rich South High School and lives in Matteson IL.
#20. Jeff McNeely, Lincoln Trail College, 24.1 IP, 4.81 ERA, 1 win 0 losses, 1 save, 23 strikeouts. Jeff is from Lafayette, IN.