Wausau Woodchucks Sign Illinois Pitcher for 2024 Season
Wausau, WI- Gabe Helder, a right-handed pitcher for the University of Illinois, has signed with the Wausau Woodchucks for the summer of 2024.
RHP – Gabe Helder | 6’3” | R/R | Sophomore | University of Illinois
The Lowell, Michigan native began his college career with Illinois in the spring of 2023. In his freshman year, Helder recorded 3 strikeouts in 2.1 innings of relief pitching. In his last outing, he retired all 5 batters that he faced in order.
Helder began his summer season with the Normal CornBelters in the Prospect League with a record of 1-0. He then signed with the Kokomo Jackrabbits for the remainder of the summer, making 5 appearances and striking out 5 batters.
The Wausau Woodchucks 2024 season kicks off on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 at Athletic Park in Wausau. Half and full season tickets, along with ticket packages, group tickets and hospitality areas are on sale now. Single game tickets will go on sale later this spring.
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The Wausau 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’ 30th season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 24 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, 335 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TEX), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2021 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and 2019 Second Team All-MLB shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. 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.
Author: David Keech
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]
