2018 RCTC Baseball Season Program

ROCHESTER

2018

SEASON

PROGRAM

Yellowjackets

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2018 SCHEDULE DATE OPPONENT

TIME

MARCH

BASEBALL

FANS...

3/3

vs. Chesapeake College @ Myrtle Beach, SC

3:00PM (2)

3/4

vs. College of DuPage @ Myrtle Beach, SC

10:00AM (2)

3/6

vs. CCBC Dundalk @ Myrtle Beach, SC

10:00AM (1)

vs. Penn State Dubois @ Myrtle Beach, SC

2:00PM (1)

3/7

vs. Henry Ford College @ Myrtle Beach, SC

10:00AM (2)

3/9

vs. Ocean County College @ Myrtle Beach, SC 12:30PM (1)

vs. Mercer County CC @ Myrtle Beach, SC

3:30PM (1)

3/10

vs. Lehigh Carbon CC @ Myrtle Beach SC

10:00AM (1)

vs. Mercer County Community College

12:00PM (1)

3/24

at Iowa Western Community College

2:00PM

3/25

at Iowa Western Community College

11:00AM

at Iowa Western Community College

1:00PM

3/28

vs. Itasca CC @ Northwestern College, St. Paul 12/2:00PM

On behalf of the students, faculty, and staff of Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC), welcome to our campus and to another exciting year of Yellowjacket sports.

As the Interim President of this great institution, I am excited for what the academic year holds for our student-athletes, both on and off the field. RCTC strives to maintain an outstanding athletic program, which includes setting examples of good sportsmanship and providing personal growth opportunities for our studentathletes through both academic performance and team experiences. This is accomplished by living our values of being learner-centered and valuing excellence, respect, teamwork, innovation and, along the way, a little fun.

APRIL 4/7

vs Iowa Central VR

1/3:00PM

4/11

vs. Iowa Central VR

2/4:00PM

4/12

vs. Viterbo University JV

2/4:00PM

4/14

vs. * Riverland Community College

1/3:00PM

4/15

vs. * MN West Community & Technical College 1/3:00PM

4/18

vs. * Western Technical College

2/4:00PM

In addition to our athletic programs, student-athletes

4/21

vs. * Anoka-Ramsey

1/3:00PM

on our campus may choose from a variety of other

4/23

vs.Viterbo University JV

2/4:00PM

student life activities that make life-long connections

4/25

vs. St. Mary's JV

3/5:00PM

and develop leadership and other life skills. So while

4/28

vs. * Western Technical College

1/3:00PM

on our campus, feel free to tour the entire campus and

4/29

vs. * Riverland Community College

1/3:00PM

5/1

vs. St. Mary's JV

3/5:00PM

5/5

vs. * Anoka-Ramsey Community College

1/3:00PM

5/6

vs. * MN West Community & Tech College

1/3:00PM

check out what opportunities await you at RCTC. You’ll be amazed at what you’ll find.

GO YELLOWJACKETS!

Mary Davenport, Ph.D. Interim President

MAY

5/11-13 Southern Division Play-In @ Higher Seed

TBA

5/17-20 State and Region Tournament @ St. Cloud

TBA

5/26-6/5 NJCAA DIII Word Series @

TBA

Home games are in bold, *Denotes MCAC Southern Division Games

ROCHESTER YELLOWJACKETS

2018 YELLOWJACKET BASEBALL TEAM

TEAM ROSTER # NAME

YR. POS. B/T SCHOOL

HOMETOWN

1 2 3 4 5 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 23 26 27 29 32 34 36

FR SO FR FR FR SO FR SO FR FR SO SO FR FR FR SO FR FR SO SO SO SO

Granada, MN Minneapolis, MN Genoa, WI St. Paul, MN Cannon Falls, MN Menomonie, WI Pine Island, MN Cedar Falls, IA Kellyville, Australia Winona, MN Cannon Falls, MN Rochester, MN Coon Rapids, MN Lino Lakes, MN Rochester, MN Tolland, CT Hutchinson, MN Des Moines, IA Augusta, WI Trempeleau, WI Orinda, CA Eau Claire, WI

Ethan Hurn Joe Gynild Derek Boardman Ricky Spears Jason Traynor Mitch Thomas Braden Aakre Jace Lang Luke Georgiou Logan De Vorak Hunter Reinardy Josh Carey Jared Crawford-Akeredolu Dustin Rhodes Jack Sperry Ted Elsner Jeremiah Van De Steeg Jake Bentley Quinn Kirchoff Jordan Hauser Holt Goodwin Cal Sauro

P/IF P IF IF/P IF IF/C P OF/P IF IF/OF P P O IF IF/OF C/U P OF/P P C/IF/P IF IF/P

R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R L/R L/L L/L R/R L/R R/L R/R L/R R/R L/L R/R R/R L/R R/R R/R R/R R/R

Martin Luther Roosevelt De Soto Como Park Cannon Falls Menomonie Pine Island Cedar Falls William Clarke College Cotter Cannon Falls Century Coon Rapids Chisago Lakes Lourdes Sport Med Science Acad Hutchinson West Des Moines Valley Augusta Gale Ettrick Trempealeau Miramonte North

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2018 BASEBALL SEASON PROGRAM

YELLOWJACKET BASEBALL STAFF STEVE HUCKE Head Coach, Steve Hucke, is entering his 16th year. He has a career record of 323-2581 at RCTC, and 337-281-1 overall (14-25 at UW-River Falls). His teams have participated on the MCCC/ MCAC State Tournament 11 of the 14 years he has been here. The Yellowjackets were Co-Division Champions in 2014, 2013 and were Division, State, and Region Champions in 2011, and participated in the NJCAA DIII World Series in Tyler, Texas. His teams have consistently battled for title of Division Champions (2014, 2013, 2011 and 2010), have played in two Region Championships (2012-runner-up, 2011 champions), and have won one Region and one State Championship. He has coached six All-Americans and many All-Region, All-District, All-State, and All-Division recipients as well. He has been named Division, State, and Region Coach of the year numerous times. Many of his players have transferred to various four-year schools throughout the country and various levels of competition. He has a Master’s Degree in Sports Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Coach Hucke also is the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at RCTC and teaches in the Physical Education Department. He has coached baseball at RCTC for 16 years and spent one year as Head Baseball coach at UW-River Falls in 2002 (the program was dropped after that season).

BRAD PFEFFER Assistant Coach, Brad Pfeffer, is entering his first year with the Yellowjackets. He will work primarily with the pitchers in their development. Brad played one year for the Yellowjackets and was the number three starter on the mound for a team that was Co-Division Champions and finished fourth in the Regional Tournament. He then transferred to the University of St. Thomas and pitched one year for the Thommies. Brad then worked with the baseball team as a Student Athletic Trainer for his remaining years at St. Thomas. He has coached for the Rochester A’s Legion baseball team, worked various camps and clinics, and currently pitches for the Rochester Royals amateur baseball team during the summer. Coach Pfeffer currently works at the Rochester Athletic Club and recently accepted a position as a banker. He lives in Rochester, MN.

DAVE ADAMS Assistant Coach, Dave Adams, is entering his sixth season with RCTC. He works with RCTC’s hitters, outfielders, and first basemen. Dave is originally from California and played for the Legendary Coach, John Herbold, at California State University – Los Angeles, and he played in the San Diego Padres organization making it to Triple A. Dave has spent the last 20 years playing Amateur Baseball in Minnesota (22 with the Rochester Royals and one year with the Austin Greyhounds). His coaching experience has been with the Rochester Royals. He lives in Byron, MN, with his wife Alicia and daughters Danielle and MacKenzie.

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ROCHESTER YELLOWJACKETS Ethan Hurn is a freshman from Martin Luther High School, where he was four-time AllConference, All-Area, three-time All-Section, and two-time All-State performer for his team. He was a team captain his junior and senior years and graduated with honors. His favorite movie is “The Other Guys,” and favorite sports team is the Minnesota Twins, and favorite food is ice cream.

He is majoring in Elementary Education.

Joe Gynild is a sophomore pitcher for the Yellowjackets and coming off an injury that kept him out of competition last season. While a student at Minneapolis Roosevelt High School, he was three-time All-Conference and AllSection player. He has been on the Dean’s list at RCTC during his entire tenure at the College.

His favorite movie is “Money Ball,” food is BBQ, and teams are the Minnesota Twins and Timberwolves. He is a team captain this season.

He is majoring in Sports Management.

Derek Boardman is a freshman infielder from De Soto High School in Wisconsin. He was first team All-Conference, All-Tribune, Defensive Player of the Year, and Offensive Player of the Year while playing in high school. He was also a member of the National Honors Society for two years. His favorite movie, sports team, and food include “Kingsman: the Secret Service,” the Milwaukee Brewers, and Spaghetti. He is majoring in Environmental Science.

Richard Spears is a freshman IF/P from Como Park High School in St. Paul. He was an AllConference selection and a three-time Honor Roll student in high school. He is majoring in Business Management and his favorite movie, team, and food include, “Prisoners,” the Minnesota Vikings, and Pizza.

Jason Traynor is a freshman IF from Cannon Falls who was an All-Conference performer while in high school. He was also on the Honor Roll. He is majoring in Computer Science. His favorite movie, team and food include, “42,” the Minnesota Twins, and Pizza.

Mitch Thomas is a sophomore team captain from Menomonie High School (WI) majoring in Criminal Justice. He plays catcher, IF, and OF for the Yellowjackets. He was a three-time Honorable Mention player in High School. His favorite film, team, and food include “Field of Dreams,” the Minnesota Twins, and Pizza.

Braden Aakre is a freshman left-handed pitcher from Pine Island, MN. A three-time letter winner and Gold Glove winner while in high school.

He was also a member of the Sub-Section Champions, Section Champions, and participated in the State Tournament. His favorite team is the Green Bay Packers and favorite food is potstickers. He is majoring in Liberal Arts.

Jace Lang is a sophomore OF/P returning in the OF as a starter from 2017 from Cedar Falls, IA. While in high school he was selected to the second team All-District and All-Conference Honorable Mention both as a junior and senior.

He was also Defensive Player of the Year, Most Valuable Player of the Year, and Offensive Player of the Year for his team. He is majoring in Liberal Arts and some of his favorites are “Taladega Nights,” the Green Bay Packers, steak, and strawberry ice cream.

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Luke Georgiou is a freshman from Down Under (Australia) majoring in Liberal Arts. He plays first base and some outfield; his favorite movie is “Major League,” and he likes the Cleveland Indians and chicken. He came to RCTC to pursue playing baseball and get an education.

Logan De Vorak is a freshman IF/OF from Cotter High School in Winona, MN. He is majoring in Business Management. While in high school he was Honorable Mention All-Conference while winning the Conference both his junior and senior years.

His favorite movies are ones that make you think about the outcome, and he enjoys the Minnesota Vikings and pizza.

Hunter Reinardy is from Cannon Falls. The lefthanded pitcher enters his sophomore year at RCTC. He was an All-Area and All-Conference performer while in high school. His team also won the 2016 HVL Conference title. He is majoring in Liberal Arts. His favorite film is “Donnie Darko,” favorite team is the Cannon Falls Bombers, and enjoys Grandma’s enchiladas. Plus, he can play the piano.

Josh Carey is a sophomore team captain from Century High School in Rochester. He is a starting pitcher who was an All-Big 9 Honorable Mention and All-Section performer while in high school. He also was on the Honor Roll. His major is Physical Therapy. His favorites are “Remember the Titans,” the Minnesota Vikings, and pizza.

Jared Crawford-Akeredolu is a freshman OF from Coon Rapids, MN. His major is Liberal Arts with hopes of majoring in Anesthesiology. His favorite movie is “Avatar,” and he likes the Giants and Chinese food. He is looking for an opportunity to play baseball, get a good education, and hopefully move on to continue playing baseball.

Dustin Rhodes is a freshman IF/P from Chisago Lakes High School. He was a Mississippi 8 Conference Player and an All-Conference selection.

He is majoring in Sports Management. His favorites include “The Longest Yard,” the Minnesota Twins, and crab legs. He can also do a one-handed clap.

Jack Sperry is a freshman IF/OF from Rochester Lourdes, and is looking for an opportunity to keep playing baseball and further his education in his major of Communications. His favorite film is “Money Ball,” and he likes the Minnesota Twins and ice cream. He is also a public speaker.

Ted Elsner is a sophomore C/IF/OF from Tolland, CT. He was an All-Conference and first team AllState selection while playing for Sport Medical Sciences Academy. He is a Physical Therapy major and will be attending Concordia St. Paul next year to play baseball. He likes “Good Will Hunting, the Chicago Bears, and tacos.

Jeremiah Van De Steeg is a freshman pitcher from Hutchinson majoring in Liberal arts. He was AllConference twice and All-Section Team. His team was section runner-up and Conference Champions in 2016. His favorite movie is “Benchwarmers,” favorite team is the Minnesota Twins, and food is spaghetti. He can play the guitar and piano.

Jake Bentley is a West Des Moines Valley graduate. He is majoring in Creative Music Technology and lists his talent as having the ability to make beats. His favorites include the movie “Step Brothers,” the Boston Red Sox, and pizza.

2018 BASEBALL SEASON PROGRAM Quinn Kirchoff is a sophomore pitcher from Augusta, WI. He is majoring in Accounting and will be attending Grandview College next year to play baseball. He was threetime first team All-Conference and member of the back-to-back Regional Championship teams while in High School. His favorite movie is “Friday Night Lights,” and he likes the Washington Nationals and pizza.

Jordan Hauser is a sophomore team captain and C/IF/P for the Yellowjackets.

He is majoring in Sports Management.

He is from Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau High school in Wisconsin where he was first team All-Conference and a member of the Honor Roll. He will be transferring to Iowa Wesleyan next year to continue his education and play baseball. His favorite movie is “Rocky,” and favorite team is the Milwaukee Brewers, and food is steak.

Cal Sauro is a sophomore from Eau Claire North High School (WI). He was Honorable Mention All-State, first team All-Conference, and first team All-Area. He is majoring in Liberal Arts. His favorite movie, team, and food include “The Big Short,” the Detroit Red Wings, and steak and potatoes.

The Yellowjackets are

Athletic Powerhouses!

Holt Goodwin is a California native and sophomore IF for the Yellowjackets. He was listed among his team as a team leader in many statistical categories. He is majoring in Paramedic Medicine and hopes to pursue becoming a firefighter. His favorite movies are “Money Ball” and “Concussion.”

He also likes the Kansas City Royals and lasagna.

ROCHESTER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE — Page 4 —

ROCHESTER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE BASEBALL RECORD BOOK Steve Hucke - Baseball Coaching Record Through 2017: 323-258-1 Overall | 337-281-1 at RCTC Year......................... W................L.............. T............. Results 2003......................... 17................ 15..............................3rd MCCC State Tournament 2004......................... 22................ 14..............................3rd MCCC State Tournament 2005......................... 17................ 21..............................4th MCCC State Tournament, Participated Region XIII 2006......................... 12................ 19..............................Participated in MCCC State Tournament 2007......................... 7.................. 31 2008......................... 17................ 23..............................Participated in MCCC State Tournament, 3rd Southern Division 2009......................... 17................ 23 2010......................... 34................ 12..............................4th Region XIII Tournament, 2nd MCAC Southern Division 2011......................... 31................ 18..............................NJCAA DIII World Series Participants, Region XIII, MCAC State & Southern Division Champions 2012......................... 26................ 23..............................Region XIII Runner-up, 2nd MCAC Southern Division 2013......................... 29................ 7................................Region XIII Participants, MCAC Southern Division Champions 2014......................... 22................ 22............. 1...............Region XIII Participants, MCAC Southern Division Champions 2015......................... 31................ 11..............................Region XIII Participants, MCAC Southern Division Runner Up 2016......................... 22................ 17..............................MCAC Southern Division Runner-Up 2017......................... 19................ 23

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