Get to Know the Concordia Baseball Roster

Meet the Concordia University Chicago Baseball team! Learn about the student-athletes that make up the roster, their hometowns, and what they’re studying.

Pitchers

There are nine pitchers on the Concordia University Chicago baseball roster Here is a brief introduction to each one.

Bradley Birchler is a senior from Mount Prospect, Illinois. He is a right-handed pitcher and has appeared in 19 games for the Cougars, including four starts. In his career, he has compiled a 3-5 record with one save and a 5.65 ERA.

Alex Hahn is a junior from Morton Grove, Illinois. He is a right-handed pitcher who has appeared in 32 games for the Cougars, including eight starts. In his career, he has compiled an 8-11 record with two saves and a 6.46 ERA.

Nathan Hoffman is a junior from Arlington Heights, Illinois. He is a right-handed pitcher who has appeared in 10 games for the Cougars, including two starts. In his career, he has compiled an 0-1 record with one save and an 8.53 ERA.

Ryan Kostelnik is a senior from Arlington Heights, Illinois. He is a left-handed pitcher who has appeared in 39 games for the Cougars, including two starts. In his career, he has compiled an 11-9 record with three saves and a 5.73 ERA.

Brendan Lasalle is a junior from Hoffman Estates Illinois. He is a right-handed pitcher who has appeared in 28 games for the Cougars, including eight starts.. In his career, he has compiled an 8-4 record with four saves and 4 2/3 innings pitched .

Matt Meinecke is a sophomore from Lincolnshire , Illinois . He ia aright handed who have apeared 18 game or the concordia University chicago . t which time include five start . His total include 1 -3 wtih 7 2/3 inning picture .

Max Turek is junior from Palatine ,Illinois .he pitcher who appear 37 game for Concordia University which include 12 start .In His carer at concordia university he 7 -8with 97 strikeout in 103 inning pitched .his earned run average 3 79 during time at Concordia University

Catchers

The Concordia baseball team is made up of 25 men, all of whom play extremely important roles in making the team successful. Among those roles, the catchers are some of the most crucial, as they are responsible for leading the pitching staff and ensuring that everything runs smoothly on the field. Get to know the three talented young men who make up Concordia’s catching corps.

Infielders

The Concordia Cardinals Baseball Team is composed of student athletes who have a passion for the game and a willingness to work hard. The roster is made up of 28 players, split evenly between freshmen and upperclassmen. The team includes 14 pitchers, 4 catchers, 6 infielders, and 4 outfielders. Infielders play an important role in the Game of Baseball as they are responsible for the majority of plays made on the field. The infield typically consists of four positions: first base, second base, third base, and shortstop. Each position has its own set of responsibilities, but all four players must work together as a unit to ensure that the defense is effective. Let’s get to know Concordia’s infielders!

Outfielders

The Concordia Outfielders for the 2019 season are #2 Daniel Amaral, #22 Mitch Hodge, and #12 Bryce Willits.

Amaral, a senior from Yorba Linda CA, is a three-time All-American and a two-time Gold Glove winner. He is currently batting .333 with four home runs and 17 RBIs.

Hodge, a junior from Lake Elsinore, CA, is batting .275 with one home run and 12 RBIs. He is also a member of the Concordia football team.

Willits, a sophomore from San Juan Capistrano, CA, is batting .250 with two home runs and 10 RBIs.

Designated Hitters

The designated hitter is a player in baseball who bats in place of the pitcher. The designated hitter can be used for any batter in the lineup, but is most often used for the player who would otherwise bat ninth in the lineup.

The role of the designated hitter was created in 1973, and since then, there have been many Great players who have excelled in this role. Some of the most notable designated hitters include Edgar Martinez David Ortiz and Frank Thomas

Today, there are many different types of designated hitters, and each team has their own strategy for how to use them. Some teams use their Designated Hitter as a power hitter, while others use them as a contact hitter. Some teams even use their designated hitter as a pinch hitter, only bringing them into the game when they need a big hit

No matter how a team uses their designated hitter, they are an important part of any baseball lineup

Utility Players

utility players are valued for their versatility and typically fill a designated hitter or backup infielder role. The Concordia baseball roster currently has three players who could see time in the utility spot this season.

Sophomore Ryan David and junior Blake Phillips are both candidates to be the utility player this season. David is a left-handed hitter who can play both infield and outfield, while Phillips is a right-handed hitter who has experience at first base and in the outfield.

The third player in the mix is freshman Alex Jaeger, who is a right-handed hitter with experience at second base, third base, and shortstop. Jaeger could also see time as a designated hitter this season.

Rookies

The Concordia college baseball team has several rookies on its roster this season. Here is a brief introduction to some of the new players.

Infielders

Bryan Perez is a freshman from Miami, Florida. He bats and throws right-handed. Perez played shortstop in High School and was named first team All-Dade County as a senior. He hits for average and has good speed on the bases.

Outfielders

Jordan Hill is a freshman from Baton Rouge Louisiana. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed. Hill is a versatile player who can play all three field positions He has a strong arm and is a good hitter with power.

Veterans

The Concordia University baseball team has a strong roster of returning veterans this season. Headlining the team are pitcher Mattison Jones and infielder/outfielder Dane Bruce.

Jones, a senior, is coming off a season in which he was named First Team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA). He also earned First Team All-Region and All-Conference honors.

Bruce, a junior, is a two-time All-American who was named First Team All- Region and All-Conference last season. He is also a two-time Gold Glove winner

Free Agents

The following is a list of free agents who are still unsigned after the Concordia Stingers tendered them contracts.

Farm System

Concordia University’s baseball team is a Division III program that competes in the Pac-12 Conference. The team is based in Portland, Oregon, and is coached by Head Coach Mark Knudson. The team plays its home games at Concordia Stadium, which opened in 2019.

The team’s roster includes players from all over the country, including Oregon, Washington, California, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia. The roster is made up of both freshmen and upperclassmen. The team’s captain is senior outfielder Nate Thomas.

The team’s primary pitching coach is Justin Kuks, who also serves as the head coach of Concordia’s farm system team, the Portland Pickles. The Pickles play in the Northwest League and are an affiliate of the Concordia University baseball team