Team: Iowa Central Tritons
Conference: ICCAC
College Level: JUCO
2021 Overall Record: 35-23
Location: – Fort Dodge, IA
Head Coach: Eric Stein
Assistant Coaches: Jake Astor, Jonas Lovin, Kyle Snuttjer, Korey Kuhlmann
Key Returning Position Players
Max Holy SS – Had a good freshman season, hitting in the 3 spot. .422 OBP, 6 HR, 52 RBI
Brock Johnson CIF/COF – hit .362 out of the 4 spot as a freshman with a .445 OBP
Key Returning Pitchers
Matthew Wilkinson RHP returns after a 1st team All-Region selection as a starting pitcher – 6-2 record, 3 saves, 2.06 ERA, 54 K’s to 18 BB over 48 IP
John Klein RHP returns – posted a 7-3 record and a 3.68 ERA with 82 K’s over 71 IP
Easton Dermody returns – went 6-1 with 53 K’s over 51 IP and a 5.05 ERA – Southern Illinois commit
Impact Freshman/Transfers
Brett Sears RHP that transferred in from Western Illinois University – top of the rotation arm
Ryan Linkletter RHP transferred in from Triton College – high end stuff that can play in the rotation or at the back end
Nick Baker C transferred in from Dakota County – hit .397 in 2021 season
Evan Borst RHP/INF – top of the order bat and rotation type arm
What things did you see from the team in the fall?
Our seasoned pitching staff will give us a shot every time out. Our offense, while young, is an athletic group.
What was the focus during the fall for the team?
Our focus was on improving each day, from a team standpoint and individual standpoint, and to compete at a high level in everything we do
What are the expectations and goals for the team entering the season?
Our region is tough every year, but we expect to be in the mix for a regional title. Our group is looking forward to the season.