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2024 La Crosse Loggers Baseball There ’ s No Place Like Copeland
Dylan Lapic
Pitcher | UT-Martin | La Crosse , WI
Report : Lapic , who played his high school baseball at La Crosse Central High School , will be returning home to be in Logger pinstripes for his third summer . The 6-3 , 200-pound southpaw ranked second in appearances ( 13 ) while striking out 24 batters over 29 innings pitched last season . A two-time Ironman award winner ( present from opening day through the last game ), Lapic ranked third on the 2022 Logger pitching staff with 17 appearances and has logged 62.2 innings over the past two seasons . Lapic is back for his second year at UT-Martin after redshirting in 2023 . Prior to that he was the ace of the staff at Milwaukee Area Technical College where he sported a 3-1 record with a 3.33 ERA over 12 appearances and made a team-high 10 starts .
Sophomore Left / Left 6-3 | 190
Personal : Born on Oct . 29 , 2002 ... Son of Brad and Jess Lapic ... Has one sibling , Dawson ... Majoring in sport management .
Easton Marks
Pitcher | Nevada | Denver , CO
Sophomore Right / Right 6-1 | 200
Report : During his sophomore season at Nevada in 2024 , Easton Marks showcased his pitching prowess , securing his first win in a crucial series-clinching game against San Francisco . In that standout performance , he dazzled with five shutout innings , striking out six batters while allowing just three hits on February 24th . As a freshman in 2023 , Marks made his mark with six relief appearances , including a notable outing against Hofstra where he struck out two in a scoreless inning . Additionally , he demonstrated his talent with a memorable 4.1-inning performance against Arizona , tallying five strikeouts . Before his collegiate career , Marks honed his skills at Arapahoe High School , earning recognition on the All-Centennial League First Team during his senior year . His versatility was evident both on the mound and at the plate , as he recorded 41 strikeouts over 29.1 innings and boasted a batting average of . 371 , including seven doubles , seven homers , and 18 RBIs , with fourteen of his 23 hits going for extra bases .
Elijah Ickes
Infielder | Hawaii | Wahiawa , O ‘ ahu
Freshman Right / Right 6-0 | 175
Report : Elijah Ickes , a dynamic talent hailing from Hawaii , made waves in the baseball world with his exceptional skills and achievements . Drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 19th round of the 2023 MLB Draft , Ickes showcased his prowess both on and off the field . Graduating from Kamehameha Schools-Kapalama in 2023 , he garnered numerous accolades , including being named the Hawai ‘ i Gatorade State Player of the Year and earning state player of the year honors from both the Star Advertiser and ScoringLive . Additionally , he was crowned the ILH Player of the Year in 2023 . With an impressive batting average of . 500 , 36 runs scored , and 26 stolen bases , Ickes played a pivotal role in leading Kamehameha to a Division I state title , highlighted by his stellar performance in the 2023 HHSAA state title game . Ranked as the No . 5 prospect in the state by Perfect Game , he continued to shine during summer ball with the Nanaimo Night Owls of the West Coast League , earning recognition as the WCL Top Prospect . Ickes ’ dedication and talent have solidified his status as a rising star in the baseball world , earning him accolades and admiration both locally and nationally .
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