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2026 La Crosse Loggers Baseball There’ s No Place Like Copeland
James Whitaker
Pitcher | Northwestern | Las Vegas, NV
Freshman right-handed pitcher and highly regarded recruit out of Nevada. Ranked among the top pitchers in his class, with a fastball reaching the mid-90s. Developed at Bishop Gorman High School, a program known for producing high-level talent. Shows advanced pitch movement and the ability to generate swings and misses. Projects as a key contributor early in his collegiate career.
Freshman Right / Right 6-2 | 200
Chase Zidlicky
Pitcher | Middlebury | Riverside, IL
A 6-3, 175-pound right-hander, Zidlicky provided quality innings on the mound for Middlebury during the 2026 season. He turned in a strong outing against Wesleyan( Conn.) on April 18, tossing seven innings with a season-high eight strikeouts. Zidlicky also demonstrated command and efficiency, allowing just one walk in a late-April appearance against Williams. He showed flashes of dominance early in the season, holding Colby-Sawyer hitless in a Feb. 28 outing.
Freshman Right / Right 6-3 | 175
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