2009 recruits

Taylor Eikenberry, LHP, Rock Falls- verbal to Baylor

Congradulations to 2009 LHP Dietrich Enns of Lincoln-Way East HS, on his verbal commitment to Central Michigan University.

Another 2010. Reid Roper from Harrisburg to Illinois.

http://www.pioneerlocal.com/algonquin/sports/highschool...bb-102208-s1.article

As we come down to the wire, does anybody know of any more players reaching an agreement before the early signing period?

Congratulations to bballdad1954's son Josh Levy -C Niles North -Norwood Blues - on committing to Heartland Community College !

Heartland DEFINITELY got a good one

Thanks for the kind words.

Josh was impressed with Coach Metzger and believes the young and dedicated coaching staff will help him continue to improve his game. They already have a quality group of players that Josh klnows and likes, Dillon Napoleon from New Trier, hsbaseballweb's own Jon Weaver from Leyden, and ex-Blues players Eric Aguilera, Matt Igara, and the Crook bros.just to name a few. They will have a brand new turf stadium and they care about the acedemics. I think Josh made a wise choice and I am proud of him. Plus, I can see my share of games.

Congrats to a terrific CSL player. Never a doubt who the quarterback on that baseball team was. Good luck.

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Originally posted by bballdad1954:
Thanks for the kind words.

Josh was impressed with Coach Metzger and believes the young and dedicated coaching staff will help him continue to improve his game. They already have a quality group of players that Josh klnows and likes, Dillon Napoleon from New Trier, hsbaseballweb's own Jon Weaver from Leyden, and ex-Blues players Eric Aguilera, Matt Igara, and the Crook bros.just to name a few. They will have a brand new turf stadium and they care about the acedemics. I think Josh made a wise choice and I am proud of him. Plus, I can see my share of games.

I might have told you this before but Coach Metzger is a friend of mine. One of my players played for him at Heartland. He had a great experience. I also think that Coach Metzger has surrounded himself with some great baseball people. I've spent some time with them at various clinics and they know their stuff.

Congrats to you and your son Bballdad!

Hearing nothing but great things about that program. Best wishes.

Congratulations to BBallDad and Josh on the truly wonderful news. Heartland gets another great student, and athlete, and family!

We are looking forward to having him down here. I have heard nothing but good things about him from Igara and Aguilera.

Now he can relax and just play... I know that was my favorite part about committing.

Thanks again to all my hs baseball web friends. Your kind words are appreciated. I truly enjoy reading all your thoughts on the website whether I agree ot not. Baseball truly is America's sport.

Tanner Bushue RHP from South Central HS to John A. Logan JC.

Did either Tanner or Josh have D1 offers?

I was going to say that I have heard so many good things about both players. It was hard for me to imagine that they did get some D1 attention.

I should probably congratulate Illinois Valley Central's Justin Parr on his commitment to Parkland.

Josh did not have any offers. He had some contacts and was advised to wait until spring if he wanted to play D1. In the end, he really felt that he will have a positive experience at Heartland. He may be able to play at a D1 school down the road, as many JUCO players do.

Heartland was not something he settled for, it was something he wanted to do because of the coaches, new facilities, and the other players there.

Heartland is a great option. They have great facilities for both academics and athletics. The apartments where the players live are very nice also. They have great kids/players on the roster and nobody works harder than Coach Metzger.

Congratulations to 2009 RHP Dan Huenecke of Palatine HS, on his commitment to Belmont University.

Dan is an excellent pitcher. I have seen him several times, most recently at the Rec Park All-star game. Congratulations to him.

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Originally posted by Mr. Nobody:
Congratulations to bballdad1954's son Josh Levy -C Niles North -Norwood Blues - on committing to Heartland Community College !

Heartland DEFINITELY got a good one

Huge congrats to Josh and family - that sounds like one heck of a program

congrats to Josh BB DAD and Danny...

A special thanks to all involved with Dan Huenecke, he really matured competetively over the summer and fall.

sincerely

Paul Belo
Head Coach
Palatine HS

Casey Rautenstrauch - 6'5 185 RHP - Goreville HS to Eastern Illinois.

Just got a peek at the USBA Showcase results and was pleased (but not surprised) to see Joey Cecchi ranked in the top five for pitchers at the showcase, with gun readings consistently at 86. Joey is garnering quite a bit of interest, could be a two-way guy, with great defensive skills and a quick bat.

Congrats to Josh Levy! this is truely a first class kid! he can also play baseball. he is a strong hitter and has a great arm (he can catch and also play the outfield). this kid will be an impact player at heartland. my prediction is this will position him to go on to a D1 program after 2 years! He is joining some solid players already there. he is a leader and will shine at the next level!! for anextra treat have him and his dad sing old dylan songs........on second thought...watch this young man on the baseball field! way to go!

Good to hear of Joey's good showing. He is a great kid and is serious about his baseball. I know that he has worked hard to get where he is. I am looking forward to seeing him on the bump come spring time.

St Louis area (MO & Il)

MIKE BUCCHINO-UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS(SLUH)
DANE OPEL-UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI (Edwardsville)
GARRISON MCLAGAN-UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI(Home-schooled)
BRANNON CHAMPAGNE-UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI(St Charles West)
NATE GORO-WICHITA STATE(Lafayette)
KYLE GRIESHABER-UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE(Marquette
ERIK SHANAHAN-UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS(Collinsville)
ALex Belew-Austin Peay (Zumwalt West)
Ryan Richardson-John Logan College(Parkway North)
John Hogan-Austin Peay(Vianney)
Tony Schaeffer-SIU-Edwardsville (Carlyle)
Joel Greatting- SIUE (Columbia)
Jake Powers-U of I Chicago (Howell Central)
SCOTT SOMMERFELD-UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (Parkway South)
ANDY HEIFNER-UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI(St Charles West)
ANDREW WILSON-HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Logan Uxa-Arkansas State-(Ladue)
Keenan Maddux-Missouri State (Parkway West)
DREW STANTON-JEFFERSON COLLEGE (Oakville)
Dan Tobik-UT Martin (Parkway West)
TYLER MISCHEL-JEFFCO (OAKVILLE)
DREW LEVI- JEFFCO (OAKVILLE)
Luke Voit-John A. Logan (Lafayette)
Ryan Huck-Western Kentucky (Oakville)
Nick Tindall-SIU-Carbondale (O'Fallon)
Josh Scharff-Yale (Ladue)
JOSH SCHNABLE-MISSOURI SOUTHERN (Vianney)
Mike Bibas- Meremac Community College (Vianney)
Matt Borgschulte-Western Kentucky (Parkway Central)
Max Windsor-Longview Community College (Washington, MO)

I have to say I told you so.

Congratulations to Robert Kennedy and his parents Kent and Mimi on Rob's committment to Bradley. He is no longer "under the radar".

Congratulations Rob!

Congrats Rob!

Elvis gets a real good one here... Congratulations to the Kennedy family! Great school and great facilities... Rob should be elated!

Congrats to Rolling Meadows LHP Jon Carlson

Heading to University of Kentucky...

Congratulations Jon!

Congratulations to Jon and family!!

Let me throw in a late congratulations & "way to go" to BB Dad & Josh upon reading the news about Heartland. I haven't been able to get on here in awhile and it was nice to review all the recent commits.
We look forward to seeing Josh over the winter break and playing against him when our schools meet. Always a pleasure to be around Josh & his dad.
Also nice to hear about Robert Kennedy & Bradley. Both schools landed top players!

Congrats to Willowbrook HS 3b Chris Savas

Central Michigan University.

Congrats to Chris, I saw him at Stevenson Showcase, impressed me as the top 3b that I saw at the event. Good Luck!

Congrats to RHP Stephen Hefler (Princeville/Kaskaskia) on his commitment to Eastern Kentucky.