Team: Bismarck State College Mystics
Conference: Mon-Dak
College Level: JUCO
2021 Overall Record: 29-10
Location: Bismarck, ND
Head Coach: Michael Keeran
Assistant Coach: Jaden Scott
Assistant Coach: Phil Almanza
Key Returning Position Players
RF Jace Dew .338, 1 HR, 7 2B’s, 18 RBI’s, 3 SB
2B Mike Hallquist .407, 8 HR’s, 7 2B’s, 28 RBI’s, 5 SB
SS Kyle Leapaldt .407, 15 HR’s, 15 2B’s, 52 RBI’s, 8 SB
3B Logan Grant .409, 8 HR’s, 11 2B’s, 58 RBI’s, 6 SB
CF Caden Headlee .446, 2 HR’s, 13 2B’s, 42 RBI’s, 18 SB
C Trenton Duchscherer .371, 2 HR’s, 9 2B’s, 23 RBI’s, 1 SB
Key Returning Pitchers
Carter Rost 6-1, 3.12 ERA, 58 IP, 69 K’s, 9 BB’s, 3 SVs
Presten Riddle 2-0, 4.5 ERA, 14 IP, 13 K’s, 6 BB’s
Mitch Sand 1 SV, 5-3, 5.14 ERA, 14 AP, 38 K’s, 5 BB’s
Incoming Freshman/Transfers that can have an impact
UTL Darion Alexander – All-Conference 2x in HS
UTL Isaac Sherrill – 3x All-State
IF Alex Schimke – All-State in HS
What things did you see from the team in the fall?
Sky is the limit with this group coming off a Mon-Dak Conference Tournament Championship and a 29-10 record. We were 6-0 this fall with a run differential of 109-9. We opened the depth chart back up on the mound and saw some good competition.
What was the focus during the fall for the team?
Focus of the fall was competing day in and day out with consistency. We focused on getting nasty in the box and driving the ball.
What are the expectations and goals for the team entering the season?
The goal is to win the Mon-Dak Conference Championship and Region Championship.