The Huskies are adding nine recruits to the 2021 class
11/19/2020 1:00:00 PM | Baseball
St. Cloud State Baseball head coach Pat Dolan announced the signing of nine new Huskies signees following last week's National Letter of Intent signing day. Owen Anderson, Teyghan Hovland, Brayden Jacobson, Kole Krier, Ethan Navratil, Matt Perry, Kenny Schultz, Sawyer Smith and Easton Vertz will be joining the Huskies beginning in the fall of 2021.
"We are extremely excited about the nine high school seniors that will become Huskies next year!" said Dolan, "What a challenging year for them not being able to play much and showcase their skills. Each of our incoming student-athletes are high-quality students that take pride in their academics and will be tremendous additions to our program"
"Our game plan early on was to get back to our grassroots of recruiting the Midwest and also recruit middle infielders and pitchers, which we were short on in our younger classes," Dolan said, "We accomplished both of these goals!"
Each of the nine signees are currently high school seniors, with five from Wisconsin, three Minnesota products and one North Dakota import.
"Our last two high school recruiting classes are probably our top-two classes in the last ten-plus years! We have some serious talent in these two classes that we are looking forward to having them for the next four or five years!" Dolan continued.
"A special thanks to our coaching staff for all their help," said Dolan, "Doc, Kassidy and Casey all played integral roles in the signing of these nine young men. It's really a collaborative effort between our coaching staff and admissions, especially Mike Coonen and Hannah Mikels for all of their assistance. We want to give major props to our athletic administrative staff—our compliance director Holley Schreiner and Director of Athletics Heather Weems—for meeting and spending time with the recruits during their official visits. Huskies helping Huskies at its best!"
RHP Owen Anderson
Hudson, WI/Hudson High School
A power arm from the Wisconsin border, Anderson has been a mainstay on coach Brent Blegen's pitching staff at Hudson High School. He was named All-Conference as a sophomore and also was voted Team Best Pitcher. The son of Jason and Juli Anderson, Owen plans on majoring in Sports Medicine.
"I just really love the culture of winning they have at SCSU, and I feel like they will give me the necessary tools and coaching to become the best player I can be," said Anderson.
"Off the field Owen is a polite very respectful young man with an endearing goofy side that can keep things loose," said Hudson High School head coach Brent Blegen, "Once he steps on a field though he is an absolute bulldog. He just loves to compete; anytime, anywhere and against anyone. Owen is definitely someone you want to go to battle with."
"Owen is a strike-throwing 'bulldog' type of pitcher," said Dolan, "We love the way he attacks hitters and his command on the mound."
RHP Teyghan Hovland
Austin, MN/Austin High School
The ace of the Austin High School staff coached by Joe Ciola, Hovland posted a dominant sophomore campaign that saw him being named Class AAA All-State Honorable Mention, First Team Section 1AAA All-Area and All-Big 9 Conference while leading Austin to their first MSHL state tournament appearance since 1990. At the State Tournament, Hovland was named to the All-Tournament Team. The righthander was also an All-Tournament honoree at the Perfect Game Midwest Championships for the MN Starters Dalton 16U club team. As a sophomore he was named as a Top-25 Minnesota recruit for his class and a Top-10 pitcher in the state by PBR and was ranked as the #2 righthander in Minnesota by Perfect Game. He is the son of Jeff and Sharon Hovland and intends on majoring in Communications Art & Literature with a minor in Religious Studies.
"From the first time I stepped on campus it felt like home, and I immediately had a great connection with the coaching staff who made me feel like I could be part of something special as a Husky!" Hovland said.
"Teyghan Hovland embodies everything a student-athlete should strive to be," said Northstar Baseball coach Alec Crawford, "A well-rounded individual with the ability to positively impact a group of people whether that be on a baseball field or in a community. He displays the characteristics of a leader with a desire to be the best he can and compete to help others in a variety of ways."
"Teyghan is a hard worker in the classroom and on the field," said Austin head coach Joe Ciola, "He brings positive energy along with a good attitude. Â He will be a valuable addition to the Husky program."
"Teyghan is another big-bodied two-way player that we really love!" said Dolan, "We really think he has some great potential to help us on the mound. Special thanks to former Huskies great Joe Kroc who coached Teyghan and helped develop a relationship early."
IF Brayden Jacobson
West Fargo, ND/West Fargo High School
Jacobson will be joining St. Cloud State following an incredible career at West Fargo under Brett Peterson. Following an All-Conference freshman campaign, Jacobson was named All-State, All-Conference and All-State Tournament team as a sophomore. He has played the last three summers for Jordan Rheault with the West Fargo Patriots at the AA American Legion level, slashing .401/.447/.589 this past summer with 11 doubles, five triples, five home runs, 54 runs scored, 42 RBI and 25 stolen bases throughout 56 games hitting either leadoff or second. He also rewrote the record books on the ice for the West Fargo hockey program, being named All-Conference twice, All-State once and set the school record for career goals during his junior season. As a senior he'll be wearing the "C" as West Fargo's captain. He is the son of Brad and Carrie Jacobson.
"I was excited to get an offer from Coach Dolan and get the opportunity to be a part of the Husky baseball program!" said Jacobson.
"Brayden Jacobson is a competitor in every sense of the word," West Fargo High School head coach Brett Peterson said, "He competes every single pitch both as a hitter and on defense whether it is in the infield or on the mound. At the plate his combination of power and speed make him one of the toughest outs in the game. He is also one of those players that makes everyone around him better as well."
"Brayden is a hard-working and competitive kid who comes from a great family," said West Fargo Patriots coach Jordan Rheault, "On the baseball field he is a complete offensive player and can play multiple positions defensively. Brayden has been a starter and in the top part of our lineup for our legion program since he was a freshman and it has been really exciting seeing his game progress throughout the years."
"Brayden is a slick-fielding infielder," Dolan said, "He's a top-of-the-order hitter that can run, and that showed this past summer with his 25 stolen bases for West Fargo's Legion team!"
IF Kole Krier
Maple Grove, MN/Maple Grove High School
A five-time Perfect Game All-Tournament Team selection as both a hitter and a pitcher, Krier has put together a stellar career at Maple Grove High School for coach Derby Carlson. Krier plays American Legion baseball for SCSU alumni Pete Hess. As a sophomore Krier hit .423 with a whopping .731 slugging percentage, blasting five doubles and a home run while driving in 12. On the mound at Perfect Game competitions, Krier has posted a 0.80 ERA across 27.2 innings with 34 strikeouts. The son of Kevin and Cathy Krier, Kole plans on majoring in Engineering.
"I chose SCSU because of the incredible coaches especially Pat Dolan," said Krier, "SCSU's baseball program is very competitive and is one of the best programs in the state. I feel I would fit in with the culture and contribute to a fun winning team here. Also, not to mention that they have a great engineering program!"
"Kole has a plus arm with wipeout stuff," said Minnesota Millers coach Brad Landgrebe, "He is an absolute grinder in the facilities and a strong competitor on the field."
"Kole is another talented tier-A player that's getting better and better," Dolan said, "We love his presence and command on the mound but also his athleticism as an infielder. He comes from another pipeline of Maple Grove players that we've had over the past 10 years."
IF Ethan Navratil
Albany, MN/Albany High School
Another outstanding local product from Albany High School and coach Al Amdahl, Navratil was an All-Section and All-Granite Ridge Conference selection as a sophomore. The lefthanded hitter will join former high school teammate Adam Winkels (Albany class of 2019) as a member of the Huskies. His parents are Mike and Sharon Navratil, and his older sister Erin is a standout member of both the St. Cloud State Volleyball and Women's Basketball programs.
"I chose SCSU because I like the culture and knew I would enjoy being a part of the team," said Navratil.
"Ethan is a tremendous baseball player and an excellent three-sport athlete here at Albany high school," said Albany coach Al Amdahl, "He has a beautiful left-handed stroke, and if it wouldn't have been for COVID-19 he may have rewritten every hitting record in Albany Baseball History. Â He has great work ethic and is a student of the game!"
"I really think Ethan is one of the top players to come out of Central Minnesota in some time," Dolan said, "He has that 'it-factor' with his size and speed, but also has a very calm approach to the game. He reminds me a little bit of three-sport former Huskies stars Brian Hansen and Jordan Smith with his size and athleticism."
IF Matt Perry
Suamico, WI/Bay Port High School
A smooth defensive infielder at Bay Port High School under coach Harvey Knutson, Perry started nearly every game at shortstop during his sophomore season while leading the program to a conference championship. Perry was ranked as a top-30 infielder in the state of Wisconsin by PBR. The son of Scott and Kelly Perry, Matt is interested in Sports Business/Management.
"I chose SCSU because when I went to visit I loved everything Coach Dolan had to say about the baseball program, and the academics fit my needs for what I want to do," said Perry, "I felt it was where I should end up and I think I made the right choice!"
"Matt is only scratching the surface when it comes to his potential," said Velocity club coach Jack Collins, "A smooth fielding infielder with some pop in his bat. Not only does Matt lead by example on the field, but in the classroom. With his drive and determination, Matt will be able to play at a high level in college and be very successful in life."
"Matt is that grinder-type middle infielder that knows how to play the game," Dolan said, "He is very solid defensively and I believe he'll make himself a solid college offensive player with his work ethic."
LHP Kenny Schultz
Plover, WI/Stevens Point Area Senior High
Following in the footsteps of SPASH alumni and St. Cloud State All-Americans Michael Jurgella, Mitch Mallek and Cal Giese, lefthander Kenny Schultz will be joining the Huskies next fall after playing for coach Kraig Terpstra. Schultz worked an incredible summer for the Plover Black Sox as a sophomore, going 7-0 with a 1.75 ERA across 40.0 innings pitched while striking out 34 and walking a meager six batters. His 7-0 mark stands tied for the second-best single-season win-loss record, and his ERA is 16th all-time. During his junior summer Schultz pitched for both the Black Sox and the Marshfield Pride. With Plover he went 5-0 with a 0.92 ERA over 30.1 innings, striking out 42, walking seven and allowing just 20 hits. His numbers were equally dominant with Marshfield, going 2-2 and punching out 31 over 20.2 frames to the tune of 1.69 ERA. The son of Mike and Amy Schultz, his intended major is Sports Management.
"Out of every school I visited, St. Cloud State University was an easy choice because of the coaching staff," said Schultz, "As soon as I set foot on campus it felt like home."
"Kenny is a talented pitcher who mixes both his athleticism and his baseball 'smarts' to be dominant on the mound," said SPASH coach Terpstra, "His best baseball is ahead of him due to his outstanding work ethic. He is a great teammate and competitor who plays the game with great passion."
"Kenny is a solid lefthanded pitcher that has had great success on the mound and he's only going to keep getting better and better," Dolan said, "He comes from a talent-rich program at SPASH where we've had great success with guys like Michael Jurgella, Cal Giese and Mitch Mallek."
IF Sawyer Smith
Sturtevant, WI/Shoreland Lutheran High School
While playing at Shoreland Lutheran for head coach Tim Mielke, Smith was an All-County and All-Conference selection as well as an All-District nominee as a sophomore. A Top-60 Wisconsin recruit in the class of 2021 by PBR, Smith is the son of Shad and Kristen Smith, and plans on majoring in General Business.
"I chose St. Cloud State because I felt it was the best fit for me," Smith said, "I loved the atmosphere of the school and I felt St. Cloud State would give me the best opportunity to achieve my goals on and off the field.
"The Shoreland baseball program is extremely proud to see Sawyer Smith sign his letter of intent today to play baseball for the St. Cloud State Huskies," said Shoreland head coach Tim Mielke, "Sawyer embodies everything that Shoreland seeks to accomplish in its mission statement. He is a young man who is eager to serve others, pursues excellence, and fosters a got-your-back attitude. He demonstrates these things on a daily basis in the classroom and on the baseball field. His effortless swing, smooth fielding, and strong arm have set him head and shoulders above the other shortstops in our conference and in the state. Sawyer's combination of talent and leadership skills have left a legacy on our program that others in the future will aspire to imitate. Congratulations today Sawyer and God's blessings as you take your game to the next level. Go Huskies!"
"Sawyer is another big-body middle infielder that hits from the left side," said Dolan, "He's also very athletic, playing quarterback on his football team."
RHP Easton Vertz
Pulaski, WI/Pulaski High School
An Honorable Mention All-Fox River Classic Conference selection as a sophomore under head coach Dennis Bogacz at Pulaski, Vertz was ranked as a Top-100 recruit in the state of Wisconsin by PBR. The son of Chris and Billi Jo Vertz, Easton plans on majoring in Special Education.
"I chose SCSU because I stepped on campus and it felt like home to me, like a place where I can make a lot of memories." Vertz said.
"Easton is a bulldog on the mound, he dominated hitters all summer," said Velocity club coach Jack Collins, "He fills up the zone with three pitches and has a high baseball IQ. Easton's work ethic is unmatched and it is going to allow him to have a ton of success not only as a pitcher but in life."
"Easton is another 'bulldog' big-body type pitcher that has a little bit of a football-mentality frame but his first passion is baseball," said Dolan, "He had a big summer winning some big games and we feel he's just going to keep getting better and better."
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"We are extremely excited about the nine high school seniors that will become Huskies next year!" said Dolan, "What a challenging year for them not being able to play much and showcase their skills. Each of our incoming student-athletes are high-quality students that take pride in their academics and will be tremendous additions to our program"
"Our game plan early on was to get back to our grassroots of recruiting the Midwest and also recruit middle infielders and pitchers, which we were short on in our younger classes," Dolan said, "We accomplished both of these goals!"
Each of the nine signees are currently high school seniors, with five from Wisconsin, three Minnesota products and one North Dakota import.
"Our last two high school recruiting classes are probably our top-two classes in the last ten-plus years! We have some serious talent in these two classes that we are looking forward to having them for the next four or five years!" Dolan continued.
"A special thanks to our coaching staff for all their help," said Dolan, "Doc, Kassidy and Casey all played integral roles in the signing of these nine young men. It's really a collaborative effort between our coaching staff and admissions, especially Mike Coonen and Hannah Mikels for all of their assistance. We want to give major props to our athletic administrative staff—our compliance director Holley Schreiner and Director of Athletics Heather Weems—for meeting and spending time with the recruits during their official visits. Huskies helping Huskies at its best!"
RHP Owen Anderson
Hudson, WI/Hudson High School
A power arm from the Wisconsin border, Anderson has been a mainstay on coach Brent Blegen's pitching staff at Hudson High School. He was named All-Conference as a sophomore and also was voted Team Best Pitcher. The son of Jason and Juli Anderson, Owen plans on majoring in Sports Medicine.
"I just really love the culture of winning they have at SCSU, and I feel like they will give me the necessary tools and coaching to become the best player I can be," said Anderson.
"Off the field Owen is a polite very respectful young man with an endearing goofy side that can keep things loose," said Hudson High School head coach Brent Blegen, "Once he steps on a field though he is an absolute bulldog. He just loves to compete; anytime, anywhere and against anyone. Owen is definitely someone you want to go to battle with."
"Owen is a strike-throwing 'bulldog' type of pitcher," said Dolan, "We love the way he attacks hitters and his command on the mound."
RHP Teyghan Hovland
Austin, MN/Austin High School
The ace of the Austin High School staff coached by Joe Ciola, Hovland posted a dominant sophomore campaign that saw him being named Class AAA All-State Honorable Mention, First Team Section 1AAA All-Area and All-Big 9 Conference while leading Austin to their first MSHL state tournament appearance since 1990. At the State Tournament, Hovland was named to the All-Tournament Team. The righthander was also an All-Tournament honoree at the Perfect Game Midwest Championships for the MN Starters Dalton 16U club team. As a sophomore he was named as a Top-25 Minnesota recruit for his class and a Top-10 pitcher in the state by PBR and was ranked as the #2 righthander in Minnesota by Perfect Game. He is the son of Jeff and Sharon Hovland and intends on majoring in Communications Art & Literature with a minor in Religious Studies.
"From the first time I stepped on campus it felt like home, and I immediately had a great connection with the coaching staff who made me feel like I could be part of something special as a Husky!" Hovland said.
"Teyghan Hovland embodies everything a student-athlete should strive to be," said Northstar Baseball coach Alec Crawford, "A well-rounded individual with the ability to positively impact a group of people whether that be on a baseball field or in a community. He displays the characteristics of a leader with a desire to be the best he can and compete to help others in a variety of ways."
"Teyghan is a hard worker in the classroom and on the field," said Austin head coach Joe Ciola, "He brings positive energy along with a good attitude. Â He will be a valuable addition to the Husky program."
"Teyghan is another big-bodied two-way player that we really love!" said Dolan, "We really think he has some great potential to help us on the mound. Special thanks to former Huskies great Joe Kroc who coached Teyghan and helped develop a relationship early."
IF Brayden Jacobson
West Fargo, ND/West Fargo High School
Jacobson will be joining St. Cloud State following an incredible career at West Fargo under Brett Peterson. Following an All-Conference freshman campaign, Jacobson was named All-State, All-Conference and All-State Tournament team as a sophomore. He has played the last three summers for Jordan Rheault with the West Fargo Patriots at the AA American Legion level, slashing .401/.447/.589 this past summer with 11 doubles, five triples, five home runs, 54 runs scored, 42 RBI and 25 stolen bases throughout 56 games hitting either leadoff or second. He also rewrote the record books on the ice for the West Fargo hockey program, being named All-Conference twice, All-State once and set the school record for career goals during his junior season. As a senior he'll be wearing the "C" as West Fargo's captain. He is the son of Brad and Carrie Jacobson.
"I was excited to get an offer from Coach Dolan and get the opportunity to be a part of the Husky baseball program!" said Jacobson.
"Brayden Jacobson is a competitor in every sense of the word," West Fargo High School head coach Brett Peterson said, "He competes every single pitch both as a hitter and on defense whether it is in the infield or on the mound. At the plate his combination of power and speed make him one of the toughest outs in the game. He is also one of those players that makes everyone around him better as well."
"Brayden is a hard-working and competitive kid who comes from a great family," said West Fargo Patriots coach Jordan Rheault, "On the baseball field he is a complete offensive player and can play multiple positions defensively. Brayden has been a starter and in the top part of our lineup for our legion program since he was a freshman and it has been really exciting seeing his game progress throughout the years."
"Brayden is a slick-fielding infielder," Dolan said, "He's a top-of-the-order hitter that can run, and that showed this past summer with his 25 stolen bases for West Fargo's Legion team!"
IF Kole Krier
Maple Grove, MN/Maple Grove High School
A five-time Perfect Game All-Tournament Team selection as both a hitter and a pitcher, Krier has put together a stellar career at Maple Grove High School for coach Derby Carlson. Krier plays American Legion baseball for SCSU alumni Pete Hess. As a sophomore Krier hit .423 with a whopping .731 slugging percentage, blasting five doubles and a home run while driving in 12. On the mound at Perfect Game competitions, Krier has posted a 0.80 ERA across 27.2 innings with 34 strikeouts. The son of Kevin and Cathy Krier, Kole plans on majoring in Engineering.
"I chose SCSU because of the incredible coaches especially Pat Dolan," said Krier, "SCSU's baseball program is very competitive and is one of the best programs in the state. I feel I would fit in with the culture and contribute to a fun winning team here. Also, not to mention that they have a great engineering program!"
"Kole has a plus arm with wipeout stuff," said Minnesota Millers coach Brad Landgrebe, "He is an absolute grinder in the facilities and a strong competitor on the field."
"Kole is another talented tier-A player that's getting better and better," Dolan said, "We love his presence and command on the mound but also his athleticism as an infielder. He comes from another pipeline of Maple Grove players that we've had over the past 10 years."
IF Ethan Navratil
Albany, MN/Albany High School
Another outstanding local product from Albany High School and coach Al Amdahl, Navratil was an All-Section and All-Granite Ridge Conference selection as a sophomore. The lefthanded hitter will join former high school teammate Adam Winkels (Albany class of 2019) as a member of the Huskies. His parents are Mike and Sharon Navratil, and his older sister Erin is a standout member of both the St. Cloud State Volleyball and Women's Basketball programs.
"I chose SCSU because I like the culture and knew I would enjoy being a part of the team," said Navratil.
"Ethan is a tremendous baseball player and an excellent three-sport athlete here at Albany high school," said Albany coach Al Amdahl, "He has a beautiful left-handed stroke, and if it wouldn't have been for COVID-19 he may have rewritten every hitting record in Albany Baseball History. Â He has great work ethic and is a student of the game!"
"I really think Ethan is one of the top players to come out of Central Minnesota in some time," Dolan said, "He has that 'it-factor' with his size and speed, but also has a very calm approach to the game. He reminds me a little bit of three-sport former Huskies stars Brian Hansen and Jordan Smith with his size and athleticism."
IF Matt Perry
Suamico, WI/Bay Port High School
A smooth defensive infielder at Bay Port High School under coach Harvey Knutson, Perry started nearly every game at shortstop during his sophomore season while leading the program to a conference championship. Perry was ranked as a top-30 infielder in the state of Wisconsin by PBR. The son of Scott and Kelly Perry, Matt is interested in Sports Business/Management.
"I chose SCSU because when I went to visit I loved everything Coach Dolan had to say about the baseball program, and the academics fit my needs for what I want to do," said Perry, "I felt it was where I should end up and I think I made the right choice!"
"Matt is only scratching the surface when it comes to his potential," said Velocity club coach Jack Collins, "A smooth fielding infielder with some pop in his bat. Not only does Matt lead by example on the field, but in the classroom. With his drive and determination, Matt will be able to play at a high level in college and be very successful in life."
"Matt is that grinder-type middle infielder that knows how to play the game," Dolan said, "He is very solid defensively and I believe he'll make himself a solid college offensive player with his work ethic."
LHP Kenny Schultz
Plover, WI/Stevens Point Area Senior High
Following in the footsteps of SPASH alumni and St. Cloud State All-Americans Michael Jurgella, Mitch Mallek and Cal Giese, lefthander Kenny Schultz will be joining the Huskies next fall after playing for coach Kraig Terpstra. Schultz worked an incredible summer for the Plover Black Sox as a sophomore, going 7-0 with a 1.75 ERA across 40.0 innings pitched while striking out 34 and walking a meager six batters. His 7-0 mark stands tied for the second-best single-season win-loss record, and his ERA is 16th all-time. During his junior summer Schultz pitched for both the Black Sox and the Marshfield Pride. With Plover he went 5-0 with a 0.92 ERA over 30.1 innings, striking out 42, walking seven and allowing just 20 hits. His numbers were equally dominant with Marshfield, going 2-2 and punching out 31 over 20.2 frames to the tune of 1.69 ERA. The son of Mike and Amy Schultz, his intended major is Sports Management.
"Out of every school I visited, St. Cloud State University was an easy choice because of the coaching staff," said Schultz, "As soon as I set foot on campus it felt like home."
"Kenny is a talented pitcher who mixes both his athleticism and his baseball 'smarts' to be dominant on the mound," said SPASH coach Terpstra, "His best baseball is ahead of him due to his outstanding work ethic. He is a great teammate and competitor who plays the game with great passion."
"Kenny is a solid lefthanded pitcher that has had great success on the mound and he's only going to keep getting better and better," Dolan said, "He comes from a talent-rich program at SPASH where we've had great success with guys like Michael Jurgella, Cal Giese and Mitch Mallek."
IF Sawyer Smith
Sturtevant, WI/Shoreland Lutheran High School
While playing at Shoreland Lutheran for head coach Tim Mielke, Smith was an All-County and All-Conference selection as well as an All-District nominee as a sophomore. A Top-60 Wisconsin recruit in the class of 2021 by PBR, Smith is the son of Shad and Kristen Smith, and plans on majoring in General Business.
"I chose St. Cloud State because I felt it was the best fit for me," Smith said, "I loved the atmosphere of the school and I felt St. Cloud State would give me the best opportunity to achieve my goals on and off the field.
"The Shoreland baseball program is extremely proud to see Sawyer Smith sign his letter of intent today to play baseball for the St. Cloud State Huskies," said Shoreland head coach Tim Mielke, "Sawyer embodies everything that Shoreland seeks to accomplish in its mission statement. He is a young man who is eager to serve others, pursues excellence, and fosters a got-your-back attitude. He demonstrates these things on a daily basis in the classroom and on the baseball field. His effortless swing, smooth fielding, and strong arm have set him head and shoulders above the other shortstops in our conference and in the state. Sawyer's combination of talent and leadership skills have left a legacy on our program that others in the future will aspire to imitate. Congratulations today Sawyer and God's blessings as you take your game to the next level. Go Huskies!"
"Sawyer is another big-body middle infielder that hits from the left side," said Dolan, "He's also very athletic, playing quarterback on his football team."
RHP Easton Vertz
Pulaski, WI/Pulaski High School
An Honorable Mention All-Fox River Classic Conference selection as a sophomore under head coach Dennis Bogacz at Pulaski, Vertz was ranked as a Top-100 recruit in the state of Wisconsin by PBR. The son of Chris and Billi Jo Vertz, Easton plans on majoring in Special Education.
"I chose SCSU because I stepped on campus and it felt like home to me, like a place where I can make a lot of memories." Vertz said.
"Easton is a bulldog on the mound, he dominated hitters all summer," said Velocity club coach Jack Collins, "He fills up the zone with three pitches and has a high baseball IQ. Easton's work ethic is unmatched and it is going to allow him to have a ton of success not only as a pitcher but in life."
"Easton is another 'bulldog' big-body type pitcher that has a little bit of a football-mentality frame but his first passion is baseball," said Dolan, "He had a big summer winning some big games and we feel he's just going to keep getting better and better."
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