Honors Received:

-Westran HS-1st team All-Conference and 1st team All-District

-MACC-.266 batting average, 37 runs scored, 26 BB, 8 stolen bases, 1 home run, .942 fielding percentage-spring 2023

-Fall 2023-11 games played, .400 batting average, 8 stolen bases

MACC Coach Chris Fletcher on Bain:  “We are excited Leyton found a home with Truman State.  Leyton excels in the classroom and on the field.  He’s a hawk in centerfield and a catalyst at the top of the line-up.  It will be great to follow him for his final two years close to home and in a great program at Truman.”

Bain on why he chose Truman:  “I chose Truman State because the coaches believe in me, and believe in what I can do on the baseball field.  They are giving me an opportunity to continue my baseball career and I owe them everything for that.”

Davis on Bain: “We had the opportunity to watch Leyton play at MACC several times.  Each time we saw him, we loved him more than the last time.  He makes the routine play in the outfield but even more impressive, he makes the great plays look routine!  He’s an on-base machine with the ability to drive the gaps, is incredibly fast and fearless on the bases.  Best yet, he’s a run scorer!  We look forward to having Leyton become a Bulldog!”

Academic Information:

-Intended Major:  Business

Honors Received:

-2 time All-Conference

-Club Team-Prospect Training Academy

Pius XI  Coach Kevin Kehoss on Balistreri:  “Bryce is the ultimate competitor on the mound.  His knowledge of the game and attention to detail goes beyond the game of baseball.  He has tremendous leadership skills that have lead to our teams’ success.   Truman State is getting a great asset to their team.”

Balistreri on why he chose Truman:  “I visited Truman for the first time in January of 2023 and instantly knew that it would be a great fit for me.  I continued talking with coach Davis ever since and as soon as I was blessed with the opportunity to play baseball at Truman, it was an offer I couldn’t pass up.”

Davis on Balistreri:  “Bryce came to our winter pitching camp last January and he stood out.  He came highly recommended as a person, teammate, and baseball player.  We got the chance to see him compete this summer and he impressed us even more with the way he competed.  We think Bryce will be a solid pitcher on our staff early in his career!”

Academic Information:

-High Honor Roll-3 years

-Spanish National Honor Society

-Intended Major:  Business

Community Service:

-Relay for life ambassador

-Student life and leadership ambassador

-30+ hours of community service (coaching youth baseball, working in local food pantries, helping neighbors with yard work, assisting elementary schools).

Honors Received:

-.340 BA, .484 OB%

Priory Coach Dave Stewart on Bauman:  “We are pleased to announce that Quinten Bauman from the Saint Louis Priory School Class of 2024 will be attending Truman State University, and will play Baseball for the Bulldogs. Quinten has excelled on both offense and defense for Priory Baseball, including being a starting 1B/OF on the Varsity squad during his Freshman year, and continuing to provide solid numbers on the Varsity team each year. After 3 Varsity seasons in high school, he has a .340 batting average. In his Junior year, Quinten posted a .382 batting average and a .484 on base percentage. In addition to his offensive numbers, he has played a stout 1B, providing stability at that position since his Freshman year. Academically, Quinten has a 4.41 high school GPA. Priory is proud of Quinten’s accomplishments academically and athletically, as well as the responsible young man he has demonstrated himself to be as a member of the Priory community. Good luck to Quinten at Truman State University!.”

Bauman on why he chose Truman:  “I chose Truman because of the perfect opportunity it provided with both a great education and a chance to further my baseball career. After visiting Kirksville and meeting with Coach Davis and connecting with some of the guys, I had a feeling that Truman would be my future home.”

Davis on Bauman:  “Quentin worked out with the team in the fall and we liked him right away. He has a good left-handed swing that generates line drive, gap-to-gap power. He can play a solid first base and could potentially be a corner outfielder. Quentin's character and work ethic are exactly what we look for in a Bulldog!”

Academic Information:

-National Hispanic Recognition Award

-George Eastman Young Leaders Award

-Senior Leader of Priory Spirit Club

-Four year 1st Honors member

-Intended Major:  Business

Honors/Activities:

-.311 BA, 7 2B, 10 RBI, 1 HR, 18 BB, .434 OB%, 12-13 SBs

NCMC Coach Donnie Hillerman on Brant:  “Rawlins is an awesome kid in every aspect.  He is a great student, teammate, and on-field performer.  NCMC is very proud of him and happy for him as he plans to continue his college baseball career at TSU.”

Brant on why he chose Truman:  “Truman State was the perfect fit for me because of the excellent academics and Coach Davis being very welcoming.”

Davis on Brant:  “We’ve watched Rawlins over the pasts two seasons at NCMC and kept loving him more and more.  He plays the game with a passion, knows what kind of player he is, and plays that way every game.  He’s a utility guy who can play some second base and outfield.  He’s extremely fast and can create run scoring opportunities with his legs.  We are excited to get Rawlins and can’t wait to see him compete in a Bulldog uniform!”

Academic Information:

-Academic All-American-2023

-Intended Major:  Accounting

Community Service:

-Member of the NCMC Baptist Student Union and FCA

Honors/Activities:

-2022 Futures Game-Pacific NW Team

-2022 BBNW All State Champions

-2017 & 2021 USA BAseball NTIS

-.385 Ave, .643 slugging, .496 on-base percentage across all HS seasons

Mudville Baseball NW Coach Kurt Boyd on Browning:  “Owen has consistently demonstrated an ability to rise and go beyond any challenge he has faced. There is no doubt in my mind he will attain great personal and professional heights. From my perspective, he is a special talent, rare for a person of his age and life experience. He will represent your program and university well.”

Browning on why he chose Truman:  “I chose Truman State because I was looking for a baseball program with a rich history and great people. Coach Davis has built an amazing team and coaching staff that feels like a family, and I can’t wait to go to work with those guys. Truman State is a special place off the field as well, and it also happens to be my grandfather’s alma matter. I’m honored to be a Bulldog Legacy and am excited to connect with my Missouri roots.”

Davis on Browning:  “We learned about Owen late in the fall.  We think he has the chance to be a middle of the order bat in our line-up.  He has very good power while still hitting for a high average.  He’s very athletic and can play multiple positions on the field.  During our conversations, we learned that Owen’s grandfather attended Truman when we were NE Missouri Teachers College.  We look for Owen to compete for a starting spot in our line-up early in his career and can’t wait to see him compete as a Bulldog!”

Academic Information:

-Intended Major:  Business

Community Service:

-Volunteer Baseball Assistant Coach-Island Baseball 13u-2023

-Volunteer Baseball Assistant Coach-Little League-2019 & 2022

-Volunteer Baseball Assistant Coach-Mavericks Baseball 9u

Honors Received:

-1st team All-District and All-Conference team (2 years)

-Named to All-State Team

-8-1 record in 9 starts, 1.64 era

-Team finished 2nd in class 5 state tournament

Club Team-St. Louis Prospects

Borgia Coach Rob Struckhoff on Carroll:  “We are extremely proud of Caden for committing to Truman State!  He has been a stalwart for our pitching staff since his sophomore year.  In addition to his baseball abilities, he does a great job in the classroom.  You’re not only going to an outstanding institution like Truman State without both.  We look forward to one more spring with Caden as a Knight before he becomes a Bulldog.  We know he’ll do well.”

Carroll on why he chose Truman:  “I chose Truman State because their incredible academic track record aligns with my future goals and the baseball program’s environment with both the players and coaches gives me a place to grow and reach my potential as a player.”

Davis on Carroll:  “We heard about Caden from coaches Struckhoff and King and knew we had to see him.  Once we saw him, we knew we wanted him to be a Bulldog.  He’s a competitor on the mound, he comes in with a very good fastball and breaking ball, and we think he’s got a lot more in the tank.  We think he’s going to have a chance to make an immediate impact on our pitching staff!”

Academic Information:

-Borgia honors

-Intended Major:  Business

Community Service:

-Luke 18 Leadership retreat team and a healthy lifestyles group leader

-100 hours of community service

Honors Received:

-Was part of a combined no-hitter as a pitcher in 2023

-Played 26 consecutive errorless games at shortstop

-Played 89 games in a row without being caught stealing

Club Team-Mac N Seitz

Blue Valley North Coach Michael Dudley on Dent:  “Will Dent is a BIGTIME kid who plays the game hard. He’s worked to make a big impact this spring for us in the middle infield and is the type of player that will do anything he’s asked.”

Dent on why he chose Truman:  “I chose Truman due to its high academic standards and the positive impression I gained while around the coaches and players on the baseball team. I will be the fourth generation in my family to attend Truman State University and it has been my dream to attend and play baseball at Truman State.”

Davis on Dent:  “Will has been to several of our camps over the years and he keeps getting better each time we see him.  He has a strong desire to learn and grow as a baseball player, he has that extra drive to become his very best and helps everyone around him become their best.  We love to have guys like him in our program!  His family has a long tradition with Truman State and we can’t wait to have him join the program!”

Academic Information:

-Intended Major:  Biology/Business

-Honors ELA

-AP Language

Community Service:

-Volunteered and helped collect food for Harvesters Food Pantry

-Volunteered to help kids at the Blue Valley North baseball camp

-Serves as a peer mentor for students with special needs at Blue Valley North High School

Honors Received:

-3.11 ERA, .197BAA, 3.6 K/BB (2022)

De Smet Jesuit Coach Tim Canavan on Phillips:  “Nick is a prototypical right-handed power pitcher with long levers and high baseball IQ. Commands 4 pitches with a fastball in the upper 80s. Bulldog mentality and natural leader, Nick is a tireless worker with a true passion for the game. He leaves an outstanding legacy at De Smet Jesuit.”

Phillips on why he chose Truman:  “I chose Truman State because I was very drawn to the school for what it could offer me as an academic institution, as well as for the coaching staff on the baseball team. Planning to be a pre-med major, I was looking for a school that had the academic rigor to prepare me for graduate school, as well as a competitive baseball program. Truman offers both of these. Coupling competitive GLVC athletics with a first-class education was something that few other schools were able to offer, especially at such a great price. The coaches I have met really seem to care about how I develop not only as a baseball player, but also as a person. There was no other school that seemed to be as perfect of a match for me as Truman, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to continue my athletic and academic career there.”

Davis on Phillips:  “We learned about Nick late in the fall and fell in love with him on the mound.  We think he can compete at a high level as a freshman.  He has a strong arm and knows how to pitch and compete.  We also think he much more in the tank.  He’s a tall, long guy with some serious whip.  We look forward to Nick getting on campus and competing as a Bulldog!”

Academic Information:

-Intended Major:  Medicine

-First Honors every semester

Honors Received:

-1st Team All-Conference

-2nd Team All-District

-Team defensive player of the year

Club Team-Fox River Bandits

Lake Country Coach David Bahr on Schieffer:  “Lake Country Lutheran is so excited and proud at the announcement that Gavin Schieffer has signed to become a Bulldog baseball player at Truman State University.  Gavin has been an outstanding student, athlete, and leader in our baseball program for the past four years and we anticipate that he will continue to be that at Truman as well.  Gavin’s skill set and intellect have set him apart as an elite defensive catcher and a high average hitter at the HS level and we believe those attributes will all translate well to the college game also.  We look forward to seeing how Truman will be able to advance Gavin’s skill set and intellect to an even higher level of baseball and community impact over the next four years.”

Schieffer on why he chose Truman:  “After working out with the Truman Bulldogs and meeting with coach Davis, the decision to attend Truman State was easy.  I truly appreciated the time spent with the team and coach.  Coming from a small high school, the campus size was a perfect fit.  The student-teacher ratio at Truman State will ensure my success in my college classes.”

Davis on Schieffer:  “We learned about Gavin late in the summer and when we saw him play, we loved his game.  We think he can compete at a high level defensively behind the plate.  He has a strong arm and receives the baseball very well.  We also think he hasn’t yet touched his potential at the plate.  He’s a big, strong man who has the potential to hit the ball with great authority in the future.  We look forward to Gavin getting on campus and competing as a Bulldog!”

Academic Information:

-Intended Major:  Business/Computer Science

Honors Received:

-Pathway All-Tournament team

-PG All-Tournament team

-Rawlings Tigers National team

-Varsity HS golfer

-.417 batting average, .905 fielding percentage (summer 2023)

Club Team-Rawlings Tigers Riverside

Tigers Coach Chris Horowitz on Tovar:  “Danny is the player who will bridge a gap not only on a team but an entire program.  Not a jack of all trades, he is a master of his craft and his tireless effort will separate him from the pack.”

Tovar on why he chose Truman:  “I chose Truman because of all the great things I’ve heard about it from my coach and teammate who is currently a student-athlete there.  After multiple interactions with coach Davis, I have no doubt I’ll grow into the best version of myself on Truman’s baseball team.”

Davis on Tovar:  “We saw Danny while his Tigers Riverside were in St. Louis at a tournament this summer. I was going to see Tommy Krock who had already signed with us for the 2023-24 season.  I loved watching Danny play!  He is a slick infielder with a good arm, can run well, has an advanced approach at the plate, but most of all, he plays the game extremely hard and to win!  I can’t wait to get Danny here to have him compete for the Bulldogs!”

Academic Information:

-Intended Major:  Psychology