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NJCAA Region IV Baseball Scores and Statistics
2017-18
The Braves finished the 2017-18 season at 35-17 with a 27-15 Region IV record and a 16-4 Arrowhead Conference record.
Arrowhead Academic All-Conference awards (GPA 3.0 or higher):
Nicholas Acri of Bettendorf, IA
Leo Callison of Durant, IA
Nikolas Klebosits of St. Charles
Alec Capshaw of Davenport, IA
Colin Kramer of Lake Charles, LA
Christopher Liggett of Blue Springs, MO
Ryan Lorber of Davenport, IA
Shamus Murphy of Rock Island
Theodore Papousek of New Lenox
Spencer Peterson of Lee’s Summit, MO
Derek Schumann of Cypress Woods, TX
Arrowhead Athletic Conference Co-Most Valuable Player: Chris Liggett
The Arrowhead All-Conference Team includes:
Nick Acri, Pleasant Valley H.S. (IA) – infielder – freshman
Andru Baxley, Fort Osage H.S. (MO) – infielder – sophomore
Chris Liggett, Blue Springs H.S. (MO) – outfielder – freshman
Ryan Lorber, Davenport Central H.S. (IA) – catcher – sophomore
Sam Stonskas, North Scott H.S. (IA) – designated hitter – freshman
Nick Villasenor, Addison Trail H.S. (IL) – pitcher – freshman
Devin Wessels, United Township H.S. (IL) – pitcher – sophomore
2018 NJCAA DII Region IV Defensive Player of the Year: Sam Stonskas
2018 NJCAA Academic All-American individual awards:
Leo Callison of Durant, IA – 3.78
Theodore Papousek of New Lenox – 3.62
2018 NJCAA Rawlings Gold Glove Team winners:
Chris Liggett, Blue Springs H.S. (MO)
Stephen Pim, Pleasant Valley H.S. (IA)
Sam Stonskas, North Scott H.S. (IA)
2018 NJCAA All-Region IV selections:
1st Team
Chris Liggett, Blue Springs H.S. (MO)
Devin Wessels, United Township H.S. (IL)
2nd Team
Nick Acri, Pleasant Valley H.S. (IA)
Stephen Pim, Pleasant Valley H.S.(IA)
2016
2016 players committed to four-year schools:
Dan Hlad: Northwestern State University D-I
Joe Fredrickson: University of Illinois at Chicago D-I
Ricky Urbano: Texas Southern University D-I
Logan Burke: Towson Univesity D-I
Jonathan De La Cruz: University of Louisiana at Monroe D-I
Jake Clark: Pittsburg State University D-II
David Gonzalez: St. Ambrose University NAIA
Cameron Powell: St. Xavier University NAIA
2016 Arrowhead Athletic Conference Baseball Team selections:
Jonathan De La Cruz (Houston Bellaire HS, TX)
Anthony Smith (Oak Ridge HS, TX)
Ricky Urbano (Houston Klein Collins HS, TX)
Dan Hlad (Oak Forest HS, IL)
Joe Fredrickson (Lincoln Way – North HS, IL)
NJCAA All-Region IV selections:
1st Team
Jonathan De La Cruz
Dan Hlad
NJCAA DII Region IV Player of the Year: Jonathan De La Cruz
2016 NJCAA Rawlings Gold Glove Team winners:
Anthony Smith
Ricky Urbano
Cameron Powell (Bradley-Bourbonnais HS, IL)
2016 NJCAA DII All-American Team: Jonathan De La Cruz (3rd Team)
2016 NJCAA Academic All-Americans:
Kevin O’Keeffe (Rock Island Alleman HS, IL)
Logan Burke (Davenport Central HS, IA)
Cameron Powell
Coach Arnie Chavera’s BHC career record: 389-223-1
Winning %: .624 (As of 2016 in 12 seasons)
Coach Chavera became Black Hawk College’s all-time winningest baseball coach March 12, 2016, when the Braves beat Parkland College 10-4 in Panama City Beach, FL.
Historical Records
Team Records
| Wins | 45 | 2012 | ||
| Batting Avg | .357 | 2009 | ||
| Doubles | 121 | 2010 | ||
| Triples | 26 | 2011 | ||
| Home Runs | 46 | 1984 | ||
| Stolen Bases | 166 | 1993 | ||
| Hits | 542 | 2012 | ||
| Runs (Season) | 432 | 2010 | ||
| Runs (Game) | 27 | 1999 | ||
| Runs (Inning) | 20 | 2010 | ||
| No Hitters (Season) | 3 | 2009 |
Individual Hitting (Season)
| Batting Average | .486 | Andy Murphy | ’93 | |||
| Consecutive Game Hit Streak | 31 | Bryan Jordan | ’09 | |||
| At-Bats | 188 | Keiji Szalo | ’04 | |||
| Mike Budka | ’12 | |||||
| Runs | 70 | J. Golden | ’10 | |||
| Hits | 81 | J. Golden | ’10 | |||
| Doubles | 23 | Trevor Kenyon | ’12 | |||
| Triples | 7 | Cary Shipman | ’06 | |||
| Home Runs | 16 | Corey Jager | ’99 | |||
| Stolen Bases | 52 | Jason Harvey | ’92 | |||
| Runs Batted In | 68 | Bryan Jordan | ’09 | |||
| Walks | 45 | Jason Harvey | ’92 | |||
| Hit by Pitch | 10 | Mitch VanNatta | ’10 | |||
| Games Played | 55 | Mike Budka | ’12 |
Individual Hitting (Career)
| Batting Average | .482 | Andy Murphy | ’93-’94 | |||
| Runs | 129 | J. Golden | ’10-’11 | |||
| Hits | 145 | J. Golden | ’10-’11 | |||
| Doubles | 32 | Trevor Kenyon | ’12 | |||
| Triples | 9 | Cary Shipman | ’05-’06 | |||
| Alex Slaby | ’11-’12 | |||||
| Home Runs | 26 | Corey Jager | ’98-’99 | |||
| Stolen Bases | 86 | Jason Harvey | ’92-’93 | |||
| Runs Batted In | 107 | Corey Jager | ’98-’99 | |||
| Walks | 84 | Jason Harvey | ’92-’93 | |||
| Games Played | 107 | Kendall Hocker | ’11-’12 |
Individual Pitching (Season)
| Wins | 9 | Reuben Otis | ’78 | |||
| Justin Hauer | ’10 | |||||
| No-Hitters (Season) | 2 | Justin McGhee | ’09 | |||
| Innings Pitched | 81.1 | Reuben Otis | ’78 | |||
| Complete Games | 7 | Mike Kool | ’07 | |||
| Justin Hauer | ’10 | |||||
| Chris Burgess | ’11 | |||||
| Appearances | 16 | Andy Verstraete | ’78 | |||
| Strike Outs (Season) | 107 | Mike VanDeCasteele | ’73 | |||
| Strike Outs (9 Inning Game) | 20 | Mike VanDeCasteele | ’73 | |||
| Strike Outs (14 Inning Game) | 25 | Rod Peterson | ’79 | |||
| ERA | .47 | Mike VanDeCasteele | ’73 | |||
| Shut Outs | 4 | Mike VanDeCasteele | ’73 |
Individual Pitching (Career)
| Wins | 16 | Adam Karger | ’10-’11 | |||
| No-Hitters | 2 | Mike VanDeCasteele | ’72-’73 | |||
| Justin McGhee | ’08-’09 | |||||
| Innings Pitched | 130.2 | Reubin Otis | ’78-’79 | |||
| Jason Perkins | ’01-’02 | |||||
| Complete Games | 10 | Chris Burgess | ’10 | |||
| Appearances | 24 | Randy Gunter | ’80-’81 | |||
| Keelan Prince | ’11-’12 | |||||
| Strike Outs | 202 | Mike VanDeCasteele | ’72-’73 | |||
| ERA | .54 | Mike VanDeCasteele | ’72-’73 | |||
| Win/Loss Percentage | 1.000 (10.0) | Dave Young | ’77-’78 |