Gillette Roughriders 2008 State Champions: College Players/Links
Gillette Roughriders signing to play College Baseball
2006
Adam Necklason- University of Wyoming
Travis Belt- University of Wyoming
2007
Drew Baier- Jamestown College
Nate Kolata- Doane College/MSU Billings
Ryan Iliff- Jamestown College
Sawley Wilde- Jamestown College
Zach Hamilton- Pierce College/Iowa Western CC
2008
Garrett Jackson- Valley City State
Ryan Hutchison- Iowa Western Community College
Austin Cowen- Miles City Community College
Bubba Hamilton- Grossmont Community College
Seth Means- Dodge City Community College
2009
Jared Wass- Miles City Community College
Anthony Kramer- Hastings College
Kyle Rhoades- Doane College
Evan Cunningham- Otero Junior College
Nathan Barrett- Presentation College in Aberdeen SD
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RHOADES COMMITTS TO DOANE
Rider's senior Kyle Rhoades has acccepted a baseball scholarship to Doane College in Crete, Nebraska. Doane is an NAIA school that competes in the GPAC Conference. The Tigers finished 18-28 and 12-12 in the GPAC in 2009. "The first thing that I noticed about Kyle was his great work ethic and competitve style that he plays with," said Doane head coach Jeremy Jorgensen." "He seems like a player that will do whatever it takes to win. I really liked how strong he was at the plate and the pop that he has in his bat. We are excited about him joining the Doane baseball program."
Rhoades plays 3rd base and Designated Hitter for the hometown Roughriders. Last season Rhoades hit .347, with 16 RBI for the Riders playing a crucial reserve role for the State Champion Riders. This season as an everyday starter, Rhoades is hitting .256, with 16 runs scored through the first 19 games of the season. He is also tied for the team lead in triples with 3.
"I'm thrilled to see Kyle earn this oppotunity, said Riders head coach Nate Perleberg. "It's been a privilege coaching him and having him in our program the past 3 years. He is the perfect example of where hard-work and dedication will get get you. He is a determined young man, who plays the game the right way. He has been a great leader for us the early part of this season and is on his way to having a big year for us this year. His work ethic, competitiveness, and character will be a great fit for the type of program that Coach Jorgensen runs at Doane."
Kyle is the son of Mike Rhoades of Gillette, and Susanna Lynde also of Gillette.
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College Stats:
2009- Means started in 25 games and played in 30 games for Dodge City. He hit .212, with 17 runs and was 5 for 5 in stolen bases.
In 2008 Means helped lead the Riders to their first ever State Championship and first ever Regional bid. Along the way, Means put up stellar numbers, shattering many All-Time Riders records that will probably stand for many years. The leadoff hitter shattered the Riders record for runs scored with 108. The 3rd baseman also stole 59 bases, which is also a new Riders record. Seth also set a new Riders record for On base % at .570, and consecutive games with a hit with 16. Means was also 2nd on the team with a .436 batting average,.
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Anthony Kramer signs with Hastings College
Riders senior infielder and pitcher Anthony Kramer has signed to play college baseball at Hastings College in Nebraska. Hastings is a 4-year NAIA program, which competes in the GPAC Conference. This season they finished 26-33 overall, including a second place finish in the GPAC Conference with a 16-8 record.
We are always excited to get players from strong Legion programs and watch them continue to develop in our program," said head coach Jim Boeve. "We are eager to see what role would fit Anthony best once he gets here in the fall. I anticipate that Anthony and Hastings College will be mutually good fits for each other.
Last season Anthony played in both the Varsity and JV programs for Post 42. He had a 2-1 record on the mound for the State Champion Roughriders. This season as a senior, he is hitting .217 through 11 games and is also amongst the Riders pitching leaders in appearances, innings pitched, ERA, and saves.
"Anthony has always been a steady, consistent, dependable player in our program," said Riders head coach Nate Perleberg. "His defensive versatility, and his competiveness on the mound will make a good fit for Coach Boeve's program. Above all else, he is a good kid, that will bring a blue-collar work ethic day in and day out."
Anthony is the son of Tommy and Sandy Kramer of Gillette.
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2009 College Stats at IWCC: Hit .309 in 46 games while compiling 27 rbis and 41 runs. Had 8 doubles, 3 triples, and 3 homeruns. Was also a perfect 5-5 in stolen bases.
In 2008 Hutchison helped lead the Riders to their first ever State Championship. Along the way Hutch broke many all-time Riders records. He finished with a record .466 batting average, 15 homeruns, 27 doubles, and 91 RBI's, and .902 slugging percentage. He was also the team leader in triples with 6 and was second in runs with 78. On the mound, the big right-hander went 6-3, with a team high 73 strikeouts. He also set the Riders record for strikeouts in a game with 16.
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Drew is currently in his sophomore season at Jamestown where he is playing baseball and football. He had a solid football season where he even earned DAC player of the week honors. He will redshirt this year in baseball.
2008 College Stats: Appeared in 7 games with a .167 batting average.
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Ryan is currently entering his junior season at Jamestown College.
Iliff leads Elks to ND State Amateur Championship
Former Roughrider standout Ryan Iliff had an impressive summer season. Iliff who will enter this fall as a junior at Jamestown College, went 14-2 on the mound this summer in leading the Jamestown Elks to the North Dakota Ameteur Baseball State Championship. "He was the main reason for our success," said Jimmies head coach Tom Hager. "In the wood-bat style of game, pitchers have to throw strikes and get ahead of hitters. When you do these things, you can have success. He's a competitor. Whenever he takes the hill, you know you're going to get 110 percent out of him. We've always known that, but it really came through this summer," added Hager. "We're looking for big things out of him," he said. "This confidence he gained (this summer) will carry over to the college season." Iliff is the Riders all-time single season leader in wins, ERA, and innings pitched. He's also the all-time career leader in wins, ERA, innings pitched, games pitched, complete games, and strikeouts.
2008 College Stats: Appeared in 12 games on the mound, pitching 16 2/3 innings. Had a 7.56 ERA, with 1 save.
2009 College Stats: Appeared in 6 games on the mound, pitching 7 innings. Had an 0-1 record.
Ryans 2008 Riders Stats: .415 Batting Average
Pitching Stats: 7-2, 2.56 ERA 54 K
Winning pitching in State Championship game vs. Cheyenne and NW Regional win vs. Billings Scarlets.
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NEW: RIDERS STANDOUT JACKSON TRANSFERRING TO KIRKWOOD CC IN IOWA-
Garrett Jackson will be transferring this season to Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA. Kirkwood CC is a member of NJCAA Division II and finished 37-19 last season. They are an elite junior college in the midwest.
2009 College Stats:
Garrett led the Vikings in many offensive categories during their 2009 season, which was cut short due to the floods in North Dakota. Garrett led the team in batting average (.350), Doubles (5), RBI (11), and Slugging Percentage (.550). Garrett will return to the Riders for the summer of 2009 for his final season.
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2009 College Stats: Cowen started in 53 games at shortstop. He hit .315 and had an on base percentage of .449. He also earned 23 walks and had 17 hit by pitches.
In 2008 Cowen anchored the Riders infield and helped lead the Riders to first State Championship. He hit .378, with 77 runs, 64 RBI, and 26 doubles. He was equally impressive on the mound, with a 2-0 record, 8 saves, 1.56 ERA and 48 K in just 27 innings pitched. He has been the Riders leader in many defensive categories the past three seasons, including best fielding percentage and in 2007 was the Riders Defensive MVP.
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Riders senior standout signs with Miles City
Jared Wass has recently committed to play college baseball at Miles Community College in Miles City, MT. The Pioneers, one of the most respected DII Junior Colleges in the area, have won their conference now 10 years in a row and recently won another Region IX Championship, advancing to the NW District Playoffs in Madison, WI. They finished 40-13 overall in 2009. In 2007 they advanced to the DII Junior College World Series. "We are really excited to add another outstanding player from Gillette to our program," said MCC head coach Rob Bishop. "It is unusual to find a guy with Jared's size and agility. He will make a great college player. Gillette's program continue to produce players that understand the game and can play at a high level the moment they step on a college campus"
Last season Wass was a big part of the Riders State Championship run. The catcher/outfielder who hit cleanup for the Riders last season put up stellar numbers in 2008. He hit .380, with 17 doubles, 3 triples, 3 homeruns, and 42 RBI's. This year he is hitting in the 3-hole for the Riders, and is currently hitting .650 for the Riders through 7 games and leading them in nearly every offensive category.
"Jared is a very special player and I've been fortunate to have the opportunity to coach him the past 4 seasons," said Riders head coach Nate Perleberg. "Jared has all of the tools to be a great player at the next level. He has put up great numbers in our program and is on his way to having a huge year for us again this season. He has really grown as a leader and is a guy that everyone looks up to. Jared's versatility, athleticism, and team-first attitude, will make a great fit for Coach Bishop's program."
Jared will join former Riders teammate Austin Cowen who just finished a successful freshman season for the Pioneers. Jared is the son of Jeff and Wanda Wass of Gillette.
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Nate Kolata is currently is his freshman season at MSU Billings, where he redshirted his first season.
2008 College Stats- Redshirt
2009 College Stats- Pitched in 4 games, including 1 start against the University of Mary. Had an 0-1 record, with a 4.91 ERA. Had 6 strikeouts in 7.1 innings pitched.
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CUNNINGHAM SIGNS WITH OTERO JUNIOR COLLEGE
Rider's senior Evan Cunningham has verbally committed to Otero Junior College in La Junta, Colorado. Otero plays in the Region IX Empire Conference, which is at the Division 1 JUCO level. This past season their overall record was just below .500. We are very excited about Evan becoming a part of the Otero Junior College Baseball Program, said Otero head coach Chris Carrillo. During the recruiting process we see and talk to many kids and Evan was a very enjoyable young man to recruit. He is a young man that has a tremendous amount of ability and I look forward to working with him in the future .We are very excited about the incoming freshman class and we are hoping that with guys like Evan we can elevate ourselves to the highest level possible.
Cunningham plays right field and pitches for the Riders. He is one of the top pitchers again this year in the Riders rotation. Last season he went 4-0 and pitched a shutout in the opening round of the State Tournament. This season he leads the staff with a 7-2 record. He also has 37 strikeouts in 38 innings pitched, with 4.89 ERA. At the plate, he is hitting .317 through 48 games, with 5 homeruns, 4 doubles, and 2 triples. He has scored 26 runs and has a .598 slugging percentage.
Evan truly defines what it means to be a team player, said Riders head coach Nate Perleberg. He is very unselfish and always does what it takes for the team. He is a guy that is a great role model for our program and someone that our younger players look up to. Evans hard work and dedication to baseball year-round has allowed him to become a great player in our program. He has really worked to earn this opportunity and I know that he will make the most of it.
Cunningham is the 4th and final Riders senior to sign to play college baseball next fall. The Riders program has sent 16 players the last 4 years to play at the next level. That is a tribute to the young men that we have in our program and are fortunate enough to work with everyday.
Evan is the son of Will Cunningham and Marne Evans of Gillette.
Presentation College/Nathan Barrett
Former Riders player Nathan Barrett will be playing his first year of college baseball this year for the Presentation College Saints in Aberdeen SD. Presentation College is a DIII Junior College which participates in the UMAC Conference. Barrett played in the Gillette program from 2005-2007.
University of Wyoming-Travis Belt
Travis Belt enters his senior season at the University of Wyoming. The baseball club competes in the Rocky Mountain Conference of the National Collegiate Baseball Association (NCBA).
2009 College Stats: Hit .357 in 14 games, with 19 runs scored, 2 HR, and 13 RBI. Had a .491 On Base Percentage. Was 1-0 on the mound in 2 appearances.
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