Wausau – Two players, pitcher Scott Youngbrandt and infielder Colten Schild, from Saint Louis University are being added to the Wisconsin Woodchucks 2021 Roster.
RHP – Scott Youngbrandt | 6’0 | R/R | So. | Saint Louis University
Originally from Tinley Park, IL, Scott made for appearances on the mound in 2020, including 2 starts. As a freshman Scott made 40 starts for the Billikens in the field, playing in 47 total games. In the 2021 season so far, Scott has pitched 5 innings with one strikeout.
MIF – Colten Schild | 5’8 | L/R | So. | Saint Louis University
Wisconsin native, Colten Schild ended the shortened 2020 season on a 10-game hitting streak that included two multi-hit games with a .318 average. As a freshman Colten tied for second on the team with 5 stolen bases. Currently Colten has a .333 average with five hits in the 2021 season. During game one of the double header against NDSU on February 27 Colten went 2-2 at the plate with one run and one walk.
The Wisconsin Woodchucks’ 2021 home opener is Tuesday, June 1st. The Wisconsin Woodchucks have many great ticket options for the upcoming 2021 season. Group tickets and tickets packages are now on sale. Order yours today by calling the Woodchucks Ticket Sales team at 715.845.5055 or stopping by the Woodchucks Front Office at 2401 N. 3rd St, Wausau, WI 54403. Single game tickets will go on sale in April.
Photos courtesy of: Saint Louis University Baseball
The Wisconsin Woodchucks are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Having completed its’ 26th season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 22 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, over 230 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (WAS), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist (CHC) and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (BOS). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and MLB All-Stars Jordan Zimmermann (DET) and Curtis Granderson (MIA). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website. For more information, visit www.woodchucks.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Woodchucks as your favorite team.
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David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
