EVANSVILLE, Ind - The University of Evansville men's baseball team completed an impressive recruiting with Aces head coach Wes Carroll announcing his 2017-18 signing class Tuesday.
"I would like to thank Coach Cody Fick and Coach Jake Mahon for their hard work and dedication to recruit a talented class of future Aces", said Carroll. "They did an outstanding job of identifying and recruiting such a great class for our program. We are graduating a large talented senior group so we needed a big class of immediate contributors and I believe this class will fill those needs. I'm very excited to see this class compete over the coming years in an Aces uniform."
2017-18 Signing Class
Jake Vesecky – Catcher Phoenix, AZ Sandra Day O'Connor HS
6-0, 205 lbs.
"The catching position was a major point of emphasis in this class. With graduating seniors, Andrew Tanous and Travis Tokarek gone, Jake will be stepping into a demanding role. Coming to us from Phoenix, Arizona Jake brings an excellent skill set behind the
plate. A good glove hand and arm strength will help him make the transition to catching at the division 1 level. At the plate he has a simple approach that produces power. Projects as a middle of the order type hitter." Coach Mahon
Andrew Hancock –Right Handed Pitcher New Lenox, IL Lincoln-Way Central HS
6-6, 190 lbs.
"Andrew is a good athlete, measuring in at 6'6". He is physically imposing on the mound. He is a dual sport high school athlete (baseball and basketball) with what we believe is a high ceiling on mound. We are excited to see his size and athleticism develop into a well-rounded pitcher for us." Coach Fick
Sam Steimel –Infield/Right Handed Pitcher Sullivan, IN Sullivan HS
6-1, 190 lbs.
"Sam has the ability to play multiple position on the diamond. He's a high school shortstop that can play the corners in the infield and was a standout on the mound for Sullivan High School. A switch hitter, he consistently barrels baseballs from both sides of the plate and has the potential to develop power with his frame. Sam's versatility adds a tremendous amount of athleticism to our roster." - Coach Mahon
Garrett Presko –Right Handed Pitcher Weatherby Lake, MO The Pembroke Hill School
6-2, 185 lbs.
"We are excited to welcome Garrett onto the pitching staff. He is an athletic pitcher will a plus breaking ball that will give him an opportunity to compete early in his career here at UE. He also has tremendous upside athletically that will allow him to add velocity in our program." - Coach Carroll
Dalton Mall –Right Handed Pitcher Overland Park, KS Shawnee Mission East HS
6-2, 185 lbs.
"Dalton is a hard throwing right handed pitcher. He projects to continue to add velocity as he matures and gets physically stronger. He has a solid three pitch mix with his slider being his best secondary pitch currently. Dalton has a chance to be a rotation type arm in the future. He is a good athlete and is good in the classroom as well." - Coach Fick
Jake McMahill –Right Handed Pitcher Blue Springs, MO State Fair CC
6-1, 180 lbs.
"Jake is a seasoned pitcher who should be able to step in and contribute right away in a major role. He has a strong ability to change speeds and disrupt timing. As a transfer student he will already have a lot of college innings under his belt and we hope he can draw on those experiences to help himself be successful at this level." - Coach Fick
Easton Stewart –Infield Carmi, IL Carmi-White HS
5-11, 170 lbs.
"Easton is a quick twitch athlete that can play any position on the field. His athleticism will fit well into our offensive and defensive system here at UE. He is a hard-nosed local player that will wear Evansville on his chest with pride. I look forward to him being on campus next fall." - Coach Carroll
