Lincoln Memorial Baseball Signs Three from Illinois

Lincoln Memorial University Railsplitters head baseball coach Jeff Sziksai announced the signing of three baseball players from Illinois.

Left handed pitcher Cody Netzel is a transfer from Kaskaskia Community College.  "Cody brings a lot of positive things to our program" according to Sziksai.  Netzel lives in Kankakee Illinois.

Muta Crusoe is an infielder from Proviso West High School in Illinois.  Crusoe hit .380 with three homers, four triples and ten doubles last season at Proviso West. Muta lives in Bellwood Illinois.

Infielder Ryan Burlison is a transfer from Oakton Community College.  Ryan hit .316 with 13 doubles last year at Oakton.  Burlison lives in Romeoville Illinois.

Oakton Community College Baseball Cancels Fall Training After Drinking Party

Oakton Community College has canceled its fall training after 25 members of the baseball team were caught in an underage drinking bust.

Director of Athletics, Bruce Oates, met with the team and the players involved "We have suspended the remainder of the fall season".

Baseball will resume in the spring at Oakton.


 

Patriots Sign Three More for 2010 Summer

From Baseball in Illinois News Sources

January 27th, 2010 - Coach Mike Schultz announced the signing of three more players for the 2010 season.

Kevin LaPorta (Oakton Community College) will pick up quality innings on the mound this summer. He held the best record (8-3) at OCC as a freshman last spring.

Jeremy Winnan (Judson University) will add depth to the Patriot roster this summer. He was an All Big Northern Conference player as a unior and senior at Marengo High School. He threw a no-hitter as a Judson U. freshman last spring.

Brian Evans (Elmhurst College) is a solid second baseman with an above average glove and the ability to put the ball in play and make things happen at the top of the lineup. He will look to get on base and set the table for the Patriots.

2010 Great West Conference Players to Watch from Illinois

From Baseball in Illinois News Sources

Below are the Great West Conference top players to watch from Illinois based on how the coaches voted for the 2010 pre-season.

Top Players to Watch from Illinois:

SS - Miguel Camacho - Chicago State University - Oakton Community College, lives in Chicago, Illinois

RF - Bill Les - Chicago State University - South Suburban College, Lives in Oak Lawn, Illinois

DH - Patrick Hernandez - Chicago State University - Triton Junior College - Lives in Romeoville, Illinois.