RIDERS BASEBALL 2008 State Champs-07,09,10,11 Runner Up: ALUMNI/COLLEGE PLAYERS
(PLAYERS HAD TO PLAY AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF VARSITY)
If you're a former Rider Alumni that played Varsity baseball for one year, please email (nperleberg@ccsd.k12.wy.us) the years you played in the program so we can include your name on this list.
Adam Necklason 2004-2006
Alex Kelley 2006
Andrew Kaufman 2010-2012
Andy Palmer 1986-1988
Anthony Kramer 2007-2009
Austin Cowen 2006-2008
Austin Zigray 2010-2012
Barry Cook 1986-1988
Billy Laughlin 1986-1988
Brian Adsit 2001-2003
Brian Rickert 2003-2005
Bubba Hamilton 2006-2009
Cameron Mock 2006-2007
Clay Rodgers 2001-2002
Dale Wishard 1984-1986
Dallis Cowen 1986-1988
Dalton Cowen 2007-2011
Dalton McCann 2010-2012
Dan Cordray 1983-1985
Dan Miller 1998-2000
Doyle Hanson 2011
Drake Kelley 2008-2012
Drew Adriaens 2010
Drew Baier 2005-2007
Dylan Martinez 2009-2010
Evan Cunningham 2007-2009
Garrett Jackson 2006-2009
Gavin Reimer 2008-2011
Jacob Swan 2004-2005
Jared Wass 2006-2010
Jason Jones 2003-2005
Jon Fisher 2008-2010
Josh McGrath 1993-1995
JR Stahla- 2003-2005
JT Zigray 2008-2011
Justin Peters 2003-2005
Kameron Hunter 2010
Keith Riss 1986-1988
Kenny Cross 1986-1988
Kirby Drube 1992-1994
Kramer Jackson 2008-2009
Kris Langdon 1994-1996
Kyle Rhoades 2007-2009
Lance Doctor 1986-1988
Lane Scott 1986-1988
Lucas Lehman 2005-2007
Mark Overman 2000-2001
Mason Stillman 2009-2012
Michael Peters 2005, 2008
Mike Dorr 1989-1991
Nathan Barrett 2005-2007
Nathan Kolata 2005-2008
Paul DeCelle 1993-1995
Robert Markve 2008-2011
Rory Williams 1993-1995
Ryan Hutchison 2006-2008
Ryan Iliff 2005-2008
Sawley Wilde 2005-2007
Scott Miller 1978-1980
Shane Cermak 2003-2005
Shane Laughlin 1986-1988
Shane Miller 1999-2000
Shawn Flahart 1986-1988
Seth Means 2006-2008
Steve Blankenship 2003-2005
Steve Laakso 1993-1995
Steven Neal 2006-2007
Tim Bommelman Jr. 1999-2001
Tony Cook 1986-1988
Travis Belt 2004-2006
Tucker Young 2007-2010
Turner Lofing 2008-2012
Wade Penfold 2009-2010
Westin Hinkel 2008-2012
Zach Hamilton 2005-2007
Zach Kelley 2002-2005
RIDERS PROFESSIONALLY DRAFTED
1994- Kirby Drube 39th Round Los Angeles Dodgers
2011- Ryan Hutchison 49th Round San Diego Padres
2012- Austin Cowen 35th Round Los Angeles Dodgers
RIDERS COLLEGE BASEBALL 2006-2013
Since 2006, the Riders Program has had 26 players go on to play college baseball.
RIDERS COLLEGE PLAYERS
2006
Adam Necklason- University of Wyoming Club
Travis Belt- University of Wyoming Club
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/Kirkwood CC
Ryan Hutchison- Iowa Western CC/Western Kentucky U
Austin Cowen- Miles City CC/Western Illinois University
Bubba Hamilton- Grossmont Community College
Seth Means- Dodge City CC/University of North Dakota
2009
Jared Wass- Miles City Community College
*Anthony Kramer- Hastings College
*Kyle Rhoades-Doane College/U of Wyoming Club
Evan Cunningham- Otero Junior College
Nathan Barrett- Presentation College in Aberdeen SD
2010
*Dalton Cowen- Iowa Central Community College/University of Nebraska at Kearney
*JT Zigray- Miles City Community College/Jamestown College
*Tucker Young-Montana State University Billings/Miles CC
2011
*Drake Kelley- Scottsdale Community College
*Jon Fisher- University of Wyoming Club
Turner Lofing- Garden City Community College
2012
*Westin Hinkel-Treasure Valley Community College
*Gavin Reimer- Bismarck State College
*Austin Tennant- Miles Community College
2013
* Active Players
CURRENT RIDERS COLLEGE PLAYERS
Gavin Reimer/Bismarck State
Former Rider athlete Gavin Reimer has recently signed a letter of intent to play college baseball at Bismark State College, in Bismarck ND. Bismarck State is a Division 2 Junior College and competes in the MONDAK Conference. Last year Reimer attended Gillette College where he was on the Dean's List, but he missed baseball so much that he worked out year round in the Riders Indoor Facility, just hoping for a shot next year to play at the next level. Reimer's hard work paid off this Spring, when Bismarck State offered Reimer a baseball scholarship. "I remember the exact day that Gavin called me to tell me that he got a scholarship to play," said Riders head coach Nate Perleberg. "It was one of those very special moments as a coach that you will never forget. We always stress to our players that if you out-work everyone else, good things will happen and that is 100% the case with Gavin."
"We are very excited to have Gavin as part of the Mystics baseball team for this coming school year, said Bismarck State coach Jason Harris. "We lost a couple of really good infielders so we needed to address that need and that is exactly what Gavin does for us. We are always looking for young men that love to play the game of baseball and want to get better each and every day and we feel Gavin fits that to a T."
Reimer played for the Roughriders in 2009-2011. Last season, he started at first base for the Riders and hit .281 with 34 RBI, 40 runs and a team leading 17 hit by pitches. Reimer was also stellar defensively for the Riders in 2011, committing just 1 error in 61 chances as the starting first baseman.
"Gavin's work ethic is second to none and I'm thrilled that he has accepted this opportunity to play at the next level, said Riders head coach Nate Perleberg. "He respresented everything that it means to be a Rider when he played in program. He is an unbelievable teammate and individual. No one will work harder to succeed than Gavin. The Riders family wishes Gavin the best and thanks him for all his years of hard work and dedication."
Gavin is the son of Darwin and Brenda Reimer.
Dalton Cowen/University of Nebraska Kearney
Dalton Cowen- Iowa Central CC/University of Nebraska Kearney
Iowa Central CC, Fort Dodge IA
2011 Stats: Went 2-2 on the mound, with a 5.05 ERA. He appeared in 11 games, with 6 starts, had 3 complete games, and threw 35.2 Innings. Iowa Central went 35-22 overall.
2012 Stats: Iowa Central finished 37-19 on the season. Cowen appeared in 11 games with a 6.55 ERA. He pitched in 11 innings and lead the team in saves with 4.
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JT Zigray- Miles Community College/Jamestown College
2011 Stats (MCC)- JT Zigray went 0-0 on the mound, with a 10.14 ERA. He threw 9.67 innings in 7 games, while starting 3 games. MCC finished 29-19-1 overall. MCC again won the MonDak Conference. They also won the Region IX Championship and advanced to the North Plains District Tournament.
2012 Stats (MCC)-JT appeared in 8 games, with 2 starts. He pitched 14.1 IP with 12 K, and a 5.65 ERA. He was 1-1, with 1save. MCC finished 36-17-1 on the season and 14-2 in the conference. The Pioneers were ranked as high as #15 in the nation and won their 7th consectutive RegionIX Championship. They also won their 12th consecutive Mon/Dak Conference Championship. They fell short of advancing to the NJCAA II World Series by losing out at the North Plains District Tournament.
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AUSTIN TENNANT SIGNS WITH MCC
Riders catcher Austin Tennant has signed a letter of intent to play college baseball at Miles City Community College for Coach Jeff Brabant. MCC finished 36-17-1 last season season and 14-2 in the conference. The Pioneers were ranked as high as #15 in the nation and won their 7th consectutive RegionIX Championship. They also won their 12th consecutive Mon/Dak Conference Championship. They fell short of advancing to the NJCAA II World Series by losing out at the North Plains District Tournament.
"Austin is a great find for us late in the year," said MCC coach Jeff Brabant." To sign an athlete of this nature at this time in the recruiting process is pretty rare. We are excited to have him be a part of our tradition and look for him to contribute right away. I am proud of the relationship that we have with the Roughrider program and that has everything to do with the players that Coach Perleberg produces. Austin is another in the line of great athletes that have come out of the Gillette program."
Austin had a great year for the Riders in which he hit .332 this season and played in 76 games. He led the team in RBI with 69, tied for the team lead in doubles with 16 and was second on the team with 6 triples and 42 walks. Austin was was named to the 2nd team All-State Team for Wyoming Legion Baseball this summer. Austin helped lead the Riders to a 51-27 record this season. The Riders also advanced to the state semifinal game for the 6th straight year.
"I'm very proud of Austin for taking advantage of this great opportunity that has come up, said Riders head coach Nate Perleberg. "Some times in life you have to make quick decisions and I think he will look back and realize that this was a great decision for him and his future. He is a player for so much upside and going to play baseball year round in a program such as Coach Brabant's will definitely bring out the best in Austin. Austin knows hows to compete and that is one thing that I think will really help him heading into another very competitive program. I have always believed in Austin very much. I look for big things the next couple of years from Austin and MCC."
Austin is the son of Brian Tennant and Scott and Jenny Jordan.
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Tucker Young- MSU BILLINGS/MILES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2011- (MSU BILLINGS) REDSHIRT
2012-(MCC) Tucker led the team as a freshman in hitting .355 in 51 games. He scored 31 runs, 9 doubles, 3 homeruns, 28 RBI, and 16 SB. He was named to Mon/Dak All Conference Team and All Region Team a Freshman. MCC finished 36-17-1 on the season and 14-2 in the conference. The Pioneers were ranked as high as #15 in the nation and won their 7th consectutive RegionIX Championship. They also won their 12th consecutive Mon/Dak Conference Championship. They fell short of advancing to the NJCAA II World Series by losing out at the North Plains District Tournament.
Drake Kelley/Scottsdale CC
2012- REDSHIRT
2013-
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Riders senior athlete Westin Hinkel announced he will sign his letter of intent to play college baseball at Treasure Valley Community College, in Ontario, OR. Treasure Valley CCis a Division 1 Junior College and competes in Eastern Region of the prestigious NWAACC Conference. This is arguably one of the toughest conferences in the nation. The Chukars are currently 17-12 this year and first in their conference, with a 9-3 record. The Riders shortstop was recruited by several colleges in the past year, but felt very comfortable with the program at Treasure Valley.
“We are very excited about getting Westin intothe program,” said TVCC coach Aaron Sutton. “He is going to be a great fit for what we stand for. We really liked his actions in the infield and feel like he can be a defensive impact player. At the plate he fits right into our philosophy in being able to drive the ball to all fields. Overall, he is a high character kid who will strive in an atmosphere such as Treasure Valley and we really look forward to making him a part of the Chukar family.”
Hinkel has been a Varsity starter in the Riders infield since he was a freshman. Last season, the Riders shortstop hit .348 with 74 Runs, 66 RBI, and 20 SB. On the mound he was equally impressive with a 7-4 record and a team-leading 7 saves. He holds the All-time Riders record for career saves. He has been an All-State Selection the last two seasons. Hinkel also played this fall for the Big Sky Baseball Select Program out of Bozeman, MT.
“Westin has been a great role model for our program and community and is a guy that our younger players look up to everyday, said Riders Head Coach Nate Perleberg. As a coach, you are always looking for the player who always does the right things, commits to your program, and competes day in and day out. They are very few and far between, but over the last five years I can say that Westin Hinkel has been that type of player and person in our program. Not only am I positive that he will have a successful college baseball career, but I’m confident thathe will succeed in whatever he puts his mind to.”
Westin is the son of Leo and Terri Hinkel of Gillette.
Kyle Rhoades (University of Wyoming Club)
2011- Wyoming was the 2011 National Club Baseball Association Division II National Runner-up
2012- Wyoming advanced to the National Club Baseball World Series for 2nd straight year.
Jon Fisher (University of Wyoming Club)
2012- Wyoming advanced to the National Club Baseball World Series for 2nd straight year.
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