EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Head Coach Wes Carroll and the University of Evansville baseball program have announced the addition of eight signees in last week's early signing period.
 
"I want to thank our Recruiting Coordinator, Matt Wollenzin, as well as Assistant Coaches Jarrett Blunt and Brendan Hord for their efforts to put together a great '26 recruiting class," Carroll said. "This class has a significant amount of talent, and they all will make an impact on the Aces roster. I look forward to getting them all on campus next fall."
 
Matthew Cook 
Right-Handed Pitcher | Hanover Central High School | Cedar Lake, Ind.
Northwest Indiana product Matthew Cook joins the Aces as one of the premiere pitching prospects in Indiana's 2026 class. A Preseason Central Region Honorable Mention pick by Perfect Game in 2025, Cook is the state's 15^th-ranked prospect per Prep Baseball Indiana.

Pitching Coach Jarrett Blunt on Cook – "I'm thrilled to have Matt join our 2026 class. He is a special arm with his best days ahead of him. Matt runs his fastball into the 90's with a low release height that really creates some tough angles on hitters. His secondaries have proven his ability to get both sided hitters out. Matt has such a high ceiling, and we are excited to see him in purple next fall!"
 
Nick Halcovitch 
Right-Handed Pitcher | Waterdown District High School High School | Waterdown, Ontario, Canada
Continuing the Aces' pipeline to Canada, Nick Halcovitch joins the Evansville baseball program after establishing himself as one of Canada's top 2026 pitching prospects. In 2025, Halcovitch was a Preseason First Team All-Region selection by Perfect Game in the Canada/Puerto Rico Region and participated in the Perfect Game Junior National Showcase in 2024.
 
Pitching Coach Jarrett Blunt on Halcovitch – "Nick comes to us from across the border in Toronto, Ontario. He has an advanced arsenal that continues to get better each time he steps on the mound. Nick has reached as high as 93 with his fastball and shows the ability to throw other pitches off of it.  I am excited to see what the future holds for Nick here at Evansville!"
 
Adam Riley 
Right-Handed Pitcher | Jo Byrns High School | Barren Plains, Tenn.
Tennessee native Adam Riley joins the Purple Aces as a power pitcher who has established himself on the travel ball circuit with the Nashville Knights. Riley has twice been named a Preseason Southeast Region Honorable Mention selection by Perfect Game.

Pitching Coach Jarrett Blunt on Riley – "Adam is a power arm that comes to us from the Nashville Knights organization. Adam has run his fastball up to 92 with plenty more in the tank. He has a nice change of pace changeup and a spins a breaking ball with conviction. Adam has a strong durable frame that will serve him well as he continues to mature into college!"
 
Owen Lukac 
Left-Handed Pitcher | Fishers High School | Fishers, Ind.
A product of Fishers, Ind., Owen Lukac is a talented left-handed pitcher that has seen success in high school baseball and the travel baseball circuit. In 2025, Lukac helped Fishers capture the Hoosier Crossroads Conference championship and was named a Preseason Central Region Honorable Mention selection by Perfect Game.
 
Pitching Coach Jarrett Blunt on Lukac – "Owen provides a unique look from the left side. Owen has run his sinking fastball up to 90 and can play two different offerings off of it to keep hitters off balance. I am excited to see Owen continue to fill into his frame and see where his game goes in the next couple of years!"
 
Micah Patterson 
Outfielder | Lees Summit High School | Lees Summit, Mo.
A left-handed hitting outfielder out of Missouri, Micah Patterson joins the Purple Aces as one of the top outfielders in the region. Patterson is a three-time Preseason Central Region Honorable Mention selection by Perfect Game.

Assistant Coach Matt Wollenzin on Patterson – "Micah is a left-handed hitting, outfielder out of Lee's Summit High School in Lee's Summit, Missouri. He consistently lives on the barrel, showcases hitterish actions and tendencies in the batter's box, and is never afraid to get his best swing off.  While recruiting Micah, we were incredibly impressed with his bat-to-ball skills, as he consistently performed at an elite level against upper-level competition on the summer circuit. Micah is also a gifted outfielder who has flashes an elite first step and consistently takes efficient routes. We believe that he is going to hit and produce at an advanced level, beginning the day that he steps on campus. Micah has an incredibly high ceiling in both the outfield and the batter's box, especially as he continues to develop physically in our established strength-and-conditioning program."
 
Austin Sickler 
Infielder | Brighton High School | Fort Lupton, Colo.
Austin Sickler joins the Aces' signing class from Fort Lupton, Colorado. Sickler was named a Preseason West Region Honorable Mention selection by Perfect Game in 2025 and has stood out on the travel ball circuit with Slammers Baseball.

Assistant Coach Matt Wollenzin on Sickler – "Austin is a left-handed hitting, middle infielder out of Brighton High School in Fort Lupton, Colorado. Austin possesses an advanced defensive skillset that will allow him to stick in the middle infield. He plays with a bounce in his step, possessing the athleticism, advanced hands, and arm strength to make an immediate impact in our infield. Offensively, Austin is an athletic mover in the box with advanced bat-to-ball skills and a knack for finding the barrel, which he consistently showcased on the summer circuit. As he continues to add strength and develop physically, we believe that he will be an incredibly exciting piece to add to our lineup for years to come."
 
Brooks Carroll 
Infielder | Evansville North High School | Evansville, Ind.
Local product Brooks Carroll becomes the latest Carroll to don an Aces uniform, joining his father, Wes, and his uncle, Jamey. A product of Evansville North High School, Carroll helped the Huskies reach the IHSAA Class 4A state championship game in 2024. A standout on the soccer field as well, Carroll was a First Team All-State selection for the Huskies this fall.

Head Coach Wes Carroll on Carroll – ""I'm excited to have Brooks be a part of the Aces Baseball program. He has been an Ace his whole life and will take pride in having the Aces script across his chest. Brooks is a talented infielder and leader who will develop into a great MVC player. I'm thrilled to have another Carroll wear the Aces uniform."
 
Jamie Moore 
Infielder | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School | Komoka, Ontario, Canada
Another product of Canada, Jamie Moore is a physical corner infielder who has seen success as a multi-sport athlete in high school. In 2025, Moore was a Preseason First Team All-Region selection by Perfect Game in the Canada/Puerto Rico Region.

Assistant Coach Matt Wollenzin on Moore – "Jamie is a strong, left-handed hitting, corner infielder out of the esteemed Great Lakes Canadians program in Dorchester, Ontario. Jamie's bat stood out on the recruiting trail, as he performed at an advanced level against quality competition. He does a great job of using the whole field with developing power potential, which he should showcase throughout his time on campus. Jamie is a hard-nosed player with leadership characteristics developed by way of his multi-sport background, including success as a prep hockey player. We believe that he is a piece that will fit well within our culture, with the chance to make an immediate impact on the field."