EC Baseball Announces 2022-23 Recruiting Class
EUREKA – Eureka baseball coach Jerry Rashid announced the addition of 17 players to the program on Thursday.
The class features 10 freshmen, three sophomores, three juniors and one senior. The majority are in-state talents, while two are from Idaho and one is from Colorado.
The Red Devils are set to also welcome back many players from last year's squad, which recorded 16 wins for only the fourth time in the program's modern era and the second time in Rashid's five-year tenure.
"We are excited to add these student-athletes to our baseball program," Rashid said. "They will fill the needs left by our graduating class and strengthen us on the mound, at the plate and defensively. We look forward to seeing them this season in a Eureka uniform."
The Class of 2022-23 includes:
A 6-foot-2 freshman from Metamora, Carson batted .350 for the Redbirds during his senior year and was a High Honor Roll Student.
A 6-foot-7 freshman from Pekin, Colin was a 2022 Second Team All-Mid-Illini honoree for the Dragons.
A 5-foot-11 sophomore transfer from Williston State, Garrett was a two-time all-conference honoree and team captain at Eagle Valley High School in Eagle, Colorado.
A 5-foot-8 freshman from East Peoria, Tommy helped the Raiders win a Mid-Illini Conference title in 2021.
A 5-foot-10 freshman from Port Byron, Gage was a First Team Three Rivers Athletic Conference pitcher and he helped lead Riverdale to a conference title.
A 6-foot-1 freshman from Stillman Valley, Brandt was a First Team All-Big Northern honoree and he helped the Cardinals capture a regional championship.
A 6-foot-6 freshman from Pontiac, Nick helped the Indians win a regional championship.
A 6-foot freshman from Meridian, Idaho, Blake helped Mountain View High School clinch two state tournament berths in both baseball and basketball, and he was a two-time all-academic honoree.
A 6-foot-2 freshman from Meridian, Idaho, Dylan also helped Mountain View High School earn two state appearances, along with a 5A SIC District title.
A 5-foot-11 freshman catcher from Sheridan, Hayden helped Marquette Academy earn a third-place trophy in Class 1A this spring, and he was a Second Team All-Tri-County honoree.
A 6-foot-2 sophomore transfer from Southwestern Illinois College, Andrew previously batted over .370 at Lebanon High School and was a Gold Glove Award and Sportsman Award recipient.
A 6-foot-1 junior transfer pitcher from Lincoln Christian, Luke made five starts and seven appearances on the mound for the Red Lions, and he was previously a three-time letterwinner at Charleston High School.
A 6-foot-3 sophomore transfer pitcher from Lincoln Christian, Levi made six appearances for the Red Lions this spring, and he was previously a two-time team MVP at Calvary Baptist Academy.
A 5-foot-8 senior transfer from Lincoln College, Dominic was an infielder/pitcher for the Lynx, and he was previously an All-Fox Valley Conference and academic all-conference honoree at Harry. D Jacobs High School in Algonquin.
A 6-foot-1 freshman from Roanoke-Benson, Renner was a go-to pitcher for the Rockets.
A 5-foot-11 junior transfer from Illinois Central College, Chase appeared in 58 games over two seasons at ICC and was a First Team All-Mid-Illini infielder and McDonald's All-Star at East Peoria.
A 6-foot-2 junior transfer pitcher from Lincoln College, Michael made four starts and 12 appearances for the Lynx last season. He was previously an All-Lincoln Trail Conference and All-Western Illinois honoree and All-Area All-Star, as well as a regional champion and three-time conference champion.