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2025 La Crosse Loggers Baseball There’ s No Place Like Copeland
Tyler Albanese
Pitcher | San Jose State | Redlands, CA
Albanese is a talented right-handed pitcher who began making his mark during the 2024 season, recording key outings including three strikeouts at Stanford( 2 / 26) and four more against San Francisco( 3 / 13), before earning his first career start at Santa Clara( 3 / 19). A standout at Redlands East Valley High School, Albanese excelled as a RHP, first baseman, and designated hitter, serving two years as team captain. His high school accolades include First Team All-CIF honors and a remarkable no-hitter featuring 16 strikeouts. He capped his senior year with 100 strikeouts over 60 innings. Off the field, he is the son of Anthony and Melanie Albanese and has a sister, Madisyn.
Sophomore Right / Right 6-6 | 237
Luke Anderson
Outfield | BYU | Santa Clara, UT
Led BYU in doubles, walks and stolen bases in 2024. In 2023, tied for fourth on the team in home runs( 32), fifth in doubles( 12) and slugging percentage(. 503). 2023 WCC All-Freshman selection. Parents are Juddy and Brittney Anderson. Majoring in Exercise & Wellness. Had Tommy John Surgery in Sept. 2021. Luke Enjoys flyfishing and has worn number 11 since he began playing baseball at age seven. Before his time at BYU, Anderson was the Utah Gatorade Player of the Year in 2022.
Junior Right / Right 5-10 | 185
Christien Banda
Pitcher | Long Beach State | Huntington Beach, CA
In 2024, as a freshman, Banda pitched 13 games, starting one against California Baptist on May 13, he went 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA. He struck out 11 while walking four. Opponents batted. 196 against him. Batted in two games, posting one hit in three at-bats. In 2023 Banda sat out the season as a redshirt in the Long Beach State program. In high school Banda was a four-year letter winner at Gahr High School where he earned a lengthy list of accolades, including Pre-Season Perfect Game All-American ahead of his senior season. As a senior, he was named second-team All- CIF Southern Section, and first-team All-League. Was Gahr High School’ s Pitcher of the year and Student-Athlete of the Year. Majoring in Consumer Affairs.
Sophomore Left / Left 6-1 | 200
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