Team: Briar Cliff University Chargers
Conference: GPAC
College Level: NAIA
2021 Overall Record: 34-20
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Head Coach: Corby McGlauflin
Assistant Coaches: John Nolan, Ryan Cooper, Andy Osborne, Jeff Kerian, Ben Taylor, Rory Jackson, Harrison Jestel, Denten Porter
Key Returning Position Players
Jacob Allen (JR)– Returning 1st team and Gold Glove Catcher in the GPAC. Hit 11 HRs with 47 RBI’s
Jared Sitzmann (S0) – Hit .331 as a true freshman last Spring.
Key Returning PiItchers
Jacob Wesselmann (SR) – Returning HM All American and 1st team All GPAC. 103 K’s to 8 BB’s. 9-2 with 2.30 ERA.
Dalen Blair (SR) – Has a chance to finish top 2 in career wins, IP, and K’s with Wesselmann.
Austin Carter (JR) – 5 saves with 3.15 ERA last Spring
Impact Freshman/Transfers
Quentin Evers – transfer IF/RHP from University of Mary.
Rylan Aamold – transfer RHP from Mission College.
Ryan Riddle – graduate transfer RHP from Central College.
Trey Hunt – transfer IF from Centralia CC.
Trey Rogers – transfer OF from St. Cloud State.
Brett Sitzmann – Freshman RHP from Sioux City, IA.
What things did you see from the team in the fall?
We competed hard and really saw an improvement in our offensive approach. We have an uptick in velocity on the pitching staff despite having our top two arms shutdown in the Fall.
What was the focus during the fall for the team?
The Fall focus was raising the level of competition in everything we did and developing guys to become the best versions of themselves.
What are the expectations and goals for the team entering the season?
We want to continue our climb in the GPAC standings and play in the national tournament.