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2024 La Crosse Loggers Baseball There ’ s No Place Like Copeland
Clay Wargo
Catcher | Louisiana-Lafayette | Huntingtown , Md .
Report : Wargo played in 15 games on the season while earning a pair of starts ... was 2-for-15 (. 133 ) on the season with three RBI and a run scored ... recorded first career hit with a RBI single against Arkansas State ... earned starts in place of Julian Brock ( illness ) in the series finale against Troy and midweek contest at No . 1-ranked LSU ... was 1-for-3 with a stolen base against Troy ... was 0-for-2 with an RBI at LSU ... added three sac bunts in Louisiana ’ s 8-5 win over the Tigers ... drew a bases-loaded walk against Southern .
Junior Right / Right 5-10 | 220
PERSONAL Born November 24 , 2001 in Huntingtown ... the son of Carol and Corey Wargo ... has two brothers ... saved a fellow Huntingtown Elementary classmate from choking in the lunchroom when he was 10 years old ... father , grandfather , great-grandfather , two uncles , and six of his dad ’ s cousins have all been firefighters ... a general studies major .
Cooper Brass
Infielder | New Mexico | Chandler , AZ
Report : Earning accolades as an All-Region and 1st Team All-District player during his senior year , Brass showcased exceptional skill and consistency on the field . With a remarkable batting average of . 441 , a . 516 on-base percentage , and an impressive 1.050 OPS , he demonstrated his prowess at the plate , striking out only five times throughout the entire season . Recognized as the No . 10 shortstop prospect in Arizona by Perfect Game and ranked among the Top-40 incoming freshmen in the MW , Brass garnered attention for his promising talent . His impact extended beyond statistics , as evidenced by his stellar performance in the state tournament , going 9 for 17 . Additionally , he contributed significantly with 11 doubles and 45 runs scored , solidifying his reputation as a dynamic and impactful player .
Freshman Right / Right 5-10 | 170
Derek Mitchell
Outfielder | LSU | Plano , TX
Report : Mitchell is a standout outfielder hailing from Texas , where he has earned impressive rankings including being named the No . 5 outfielder and No . 18 overall player in the state by Perfect Game , as well as the No . 33 outfielder nationwide . His prowess on the field is evident in their stellar . 402 batting average during their junior year of high school in 2022 , coupled with 21 extra-base hits , including an impressive nine triples . In recognition of their talent , he clinched a coveted spot on the USA Baseball 17-U National Team Championship All-Tournament team in the summer of 2022 . With a combination of power , speed , and skill , Mitchell is poised to make a significant impact on the baseball scene , both locally and nationally .
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Freshman Switch / Right 6-3 | 200