Missouri Western head baseball coach Charles “Buzz” Verduzco announces the signing of three more student-athletes for the 2014 season. Junior college transfers Charles Koehler, III (Jefferson College) from Lake St. Louis, Mo., Michael Yeager (Johnson County CC) from Kansas City, Mo. and Hunter Weiss (Mt. Hood CC) from Portland, Org. join Matthew Russell, Grant Woods, Derek Rottinghaus, Tyler Sanders, Jonathan Temenak and Tyler Tuepker on next years squad.
Koehler is a 6-2 left handed pitcher who comes to MWSU from Jefferson College in Hillsboro, Mo. He played his high school baseball at St. Dominic in O’Fallon, Mo. In
high school he was an All-Conference pitcher and an honorable mention All-Conference utility player. During his senior season he had 4-0 record in 26 innings pitched. He had a 1.88 ERA with 26 strikeouts. In his two seasons at Jefferson College he went 6-1 with a 2.24 ERA with three shutouts in 68.1 innings pitched. He had 61 strikeouts and walked just 21. He plans on majoring in management at MWSU.
“CJ had an impressive career at Jefferson College,” stated Coach Verduzco. “Not often do you land someone of his caliber, especially as a left handed pitcher. We are fortunate to have him in our program and he will help solidify the front end of our staff.”
Yeager is a 5-9 catcher who comes to MWSU from Johnson County CC in Overland Park, Kan. Yeager played his high school baseball at Staley High School in Kansas City, Mo. While at Johnson County he was an All-Conference performer as well as a team captain and the most valuable player which was selected by his coaches. As a freshman he hit .417 with 43 hits and 14 RBI and has a sophomore he hit .307 with 20 RBI. While in high school he was a two time All-State selection as well as All-Metro. As a
junior he had the highest batting average in the state at .611. He plans on majoring in sports management at Missouri Western.
“Michael is coming off two excellent seasons at Johnson County CC,” commented Coach Verduzco. “He is an outstanding defensive catcher with a plus arm that can control our opponent’s running game. Our pitching staff will definitely benefit his high energy “take charge” approach.”
Weiss is a 6-1 outfielder who comes to the Griffons from Mt. Hood CC in Gresham, Ore. He played his high school baseball at Central Catholic in Portland, Ore. While at Mt. Hood he was a second team All-NWAACC Southern Region Outfielder and a Gold Glove NWAACC Southern Region selection. In his two seasons he hit .279 with 58 runs scored, 85 hits, nine doubles, one home run and 42 RBI. In high school he was an first team All-Conference performer both in the outfield and as a pitcher. He plans on majoring in business administration at Missouri Western.
“Hunter has been the model of consistency while competing at Mt. Hood CC in Oregon,” said Coach Verduzco. “He will add plus defensive to our outfield and will be a very solid offensive player.”
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