2011 CCV
Blues Roster & Bios
3 Kyle ServaisÉ 2nd seasonÉ catcherÉ Westby High SchoolÉ Attends Winona Saint MaryÕs and is on the baseball teamÉ Missed last half of 2010 season after surgeryÉ Batted .167 in 2010.
7 Bobby RaaschÉ 6th seasonÉ catcher/dhÉ Westby High SchoolÉ Viterbo University graduateÉ Attending Police Academy to become a police officerÉ Will DH mainly, due to arm injuryÉ .303 career averageÉ Has some HR power.
10 Jay FantaÉ 3rd SeasonÉ 3rd baseÉ Viroqua High SchoolÉ Attends UW-La CrosseÉ Starting 1st baseman on baseball teamÉ Led UW-L in hitting as a freshmanÉ Former HS All-StaterÉ 2010 led CCV with a .429 BA, 6 HRÕs and 38 RBIÕsÉ Will be working as an intern for the La Crosse Loggers this summer and will miss some games.
14 Andy RussellÉ 14th seasonÉ IF and PÉ De Soto High SchoolÉ Spent 3 years as a pro umpire in the minor leagues from 2005-2007É 2010, best year hitting with a .408 BAÉ Has a .330 career BA and a career 43-31 record on the moundÉ Andy and wife Shelly built a new house and live in Coon Valley.
23 Kevin WagnerÉ 8th seasonÉ catcherÉ Prairie du Chien High SchoolÉ Viterbo University graduateÉ Lives in Byron, MN and works for IBM in Rochester. Will be mainly a weekend playerÉ Good defensive catcher and coach on the fieldÉ Needs work on his hitting.
25 Matt HoffÉ 12th seasonÉ Outfielder/pitcherÉ Westby High SchoolÉ UW-Platteville graduateÉ Works in law enforcement with Vernon CountyÉ Very consistent the last 4 seasonsÉ .300 career averageÉ Off-season injury to right index finger my hamper him this seasonÉ Wants to pitchÉ Smoothest batting stroke on the team, short and compact.
26 Corey WilsonÉ 3rd seasonÉ OutfielderÉ Westby High SchoolÉ Attends Viterbo UniversityÉ Good defensive player with good speedÉ Improved his hitting in 2010 with a .254 BA.
27 Nick JonesÉ 7th seasonÉ Right-handed pitcherÉ La Crosse Central High SchoolÉ UW-Stout graduateÉ works and lives in the Twin Cites areaÉ Will be a weekend playerÉ 35-14 career record on the moundÉ Had limited appearances in 2010 due to arm problems and work commitments.
28 Brad RussellÉ 2nd seasonÉ Catcher/first baseÉ De Soto High SchoolÉ Lives and works in Rochester, MNÉ Left-handed batterÉ Batted .222 in rookie season.
29 Ryan FaheyÉ 4th seasonÉ Right-handed pitcherÉ La Crosse Aquinas High SchoolÉ Will graduate from Saint Thomas University this springÉ Led Blues in innings pitched in 2010 and had a 5-2 recordÉ Will be back most weekends to play.
30 Jesse ServaisÉ 2nd seasonÉ Right-handed pitcherÉ La Crosse Central High SchoolÉ Attends UW-Stevens PointÉ 2-1 record in 2010É Gives pitching staff some depth.
32 Evan BuhrÉ 5th seasonÉ Right-handed pitcherÉ Viroqua High SchoolÉ Winona State University graduateÉ 21-11 career recordÉ 6-2 record in 2010É Should throw lots of innings in 2011.
33 Josh SchultzÉ 7th seasonÉ First baseÉ De Soto High SchoolÉ Winona State University graduateÉ Lives in Byron, MN and works in sporting industryÉ Pitched and played short until arm injury a few years agoÉ .353 career BAÉ Will be a weekend playerÉ Excellent base runner, very knowledgeable and a coach on the field.
34 Ben LevendoskiÉ 3rd seasonÉ InfielderÉ De Soto High SchoolÉ Attends UW-La CrosseÉ Had 109 at bats in 2010 with a BA of .202É Versatile infielderÉ Needs to become a better hitter.
35 Adam WershofenÉ 8th seasonÉ Outfielder, RHPÉ Holmen High SchoolÉ Viterbo University graduateÉ Works for Festival FoodsÉ .360 career BA in 7 seasonsÉ Base stealing threat and excellent speed in the outfieldÉ 22 saves as a closer in 7 seasons and 17-8 career recordÉ Serious wrist injury in 2010 might limit playing in 2011.
37 Gorey GearyÉ 4th seasonÉ Infielder, RHPÉ Aquinas High SchoolÉ Attends UW-La Crosse and is the starting shortstop for themÉ .337 career average in 3 seasons with CCVÉ Excellent defensive player and also will pitch some.
22 Brett JacobsonÉ 1st seasonÉ InfielderÉ Watertown High SchoolÉ Attends UW-La Crosse and is the starting third baseman for themÉ Lefthanded batter and batted .260 with UW-L in 2011É Staying in La Crosse this summer.
2 Jeff RaaschÉ 1st seasonÉ OutfielderÉ Westby High SchoolÉ Attends WTC in La CrosseÉ In the mix for an outfield positionÉ Right-handed batter and brother of Bobby Raasch.
5 Brett SebionÉ 1st seasonÉ Infielder, RHPÉ Westby High SchoolÉ Attends UW-La CrosseÉ Will be in the mix in the infield and also pitch some.
1 Jordan GreenlandÉ 1st seasonÉ OutfielderÉ La Farge High SchoolÉ Attends Luther College and plays baseball thereÉ Will help out in the outfield and may also pitch some.
19 Chris NeelyÉ 1st seasonÉ OutfielderÉ Westby High SchoolÉ Attends UW-La CrosseÉ One of six new players vying for playing time.
11 Garrett ScrayÉ 1st seasonÉ Right-handed PitcherÉ West De Pere High SchoolÉ Attends UW-La Crosse and is a starting pitcher for themÉ Had a 3-3 record with a 2.44 ERA this springÉ Staying in La Crosse this summer.