EVANSVILLE, Ind - It was a red letter recruiting season for the University of Evansville baseball team, as head coach Wes Carroll announced his 2019 class of signees. The Aces' recruiting haul includes three right hand pitchers, two left hand pitchers, four infielders, along with an outfielder and a catcher.

"I would like to thank our coaching staff for their hard work to put together a great recruiting class," said coach Carroll. "They did outstanding job putting together such a talented group of student-athletes that will help us compete in the MVC.  Coach Mahon and Coach Gaura identified our needs and we have signed a well-balanced class of position players and pitchers.  The five pitchers adding to our roster have a chance to make immediate impacts the moment they arrive to campus.  The athleticism and versatility of the position players in this class gives us much needed flexibility in our lineup for years to come.  They did outstanding job putting together such a talented group of student-athletes that will help us compete in the MVC".

2019 University of Evansville Baseball Team Recruiting Class 

Nolan Brooks INF
Phoenix, AZ
"Nolan is a special talent that I believe can make an immediate impact in our program.  He has a skill set that we value here at UE.  Nolan has great speed and is a plus defender.  I look forward to seeing him on campus next fall."  Coach Carroll
 
Tyler Denu LHP
Mount Horeb, WI
 "Tyler is a bulldog competitor on the mound that will compete for innings right away as a freshman. He is a live left-handed arm who fills up the zone. We're excited to see Tyler's growth as a pitcher when he takes to playing only baseball year round." Coach Gaura

Brendon Herrin INF
Orland Park, IL 
"Brendon continued to impress us with his ability to catch the baseball at high level. His mature actions and arm strength give him the opportunity to play all 3 infield spots. At the plate, he barrels up a significant amount of baseball and has a good foundation to add gap to gap power to his game."    Coach Mahon
 
Evan Kahre OF
Evansville, IN
Olney CC
"Evan brings immediate impact to our lineup and outfield defense. His swing plays in the top of the lineup and has room to add to his raw power. The speed makes him a true CF. We are excited to add a player of Evan's caliber to our roster."  Coach Mahon
 
Jace Kressin LHP
Menomonie, WI
 "Jace is a very athletic left-handed pitcher who has a lot of potential. He has a chance to have two above-average pitches in his fastball and slider. Jace is an exciting arm who we believe has the ability to a weekend rotation type arm in the future." Coach Gaura

Max Malley C
Frankfort, IL
"Max will bring a high baseball IQ to our roster in the fall. He plays with a high motor and is a natural leader on the field. Behind the plate he plays with extreme confidence and has the personality to lead a pitching staff."  Coach Mahon
 
Jakob Meyer RHP
Columbus, IN
 "Jakob is a big physical right-hander pitcher who fills up the zone. His above-average feel for his breaking ball will allow him an opportunity to make an impact on the mound early in his career. We're excited to see pitcher Jakob grows and develops into over the next four years. " Coach Gaura
 
Trey Nordmann RHP
Dewitt, MI
 "Trey is a hard throwing right-hander pitcher, who continues to add velocity to accompany his hard curveball. He projects as a guy who can come in and throw meaningful innings early in his career. We're excited to be a part of Trey's development, as he has a really high ceiling." Coach Gaura
 
Caleb Reinhardt RHP
Paducah, KY
Rend Lake CC
 "Caleb's experience at the Junior College level should set him up to fill a big role for us. Caleb has an above-average changeup, to go along with his improved fastball velocity. His best days are ahead and will be a big addition to our pitching staff next year." Coach Gaura
 
Mark Shallenberger INF
St. Louis, MO
"Mark is a great addition to our recruiting class.  He is a pure hitter from the left side of the plate and is a gifted defensive 1B.  I look forward to seeing him in an Aces uniform over the next 4 years."  Coach Carroll
 
Ethan Toone C
Madison, CT
"Ethan is a physical catcher with great athleticism behind the plate.  The ball explodes off his bat so I believe there is power potential in his future.  We are excited to add him to our roster." Coach Carroll
 
Brent Widder INF
Sheboygan, WI
"Brent is a player we've had committed for a while now. We are excited he will finally get the chance to suit up for the Aces. He brings tremendous amount of athleticism up the middle. He has continued to get bigger and stronger and I'm excited he will be furthering his development here at UE. Brent will be an exciting player to watch." Coach Mahon