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NDSU Baseball Adds Eight to the Latest Recruiting Class
2/4/2020 4:21:00 PM | Baseball
FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State University head baseball coach Tod Brown announced the addition of eight players to the latest recruiting class on Feb. 4.
Catcher Will Busch, infielder Jason Chiu, left-handed pitcher/first baseman Caden Edwards, left-handed pitcher Jaxon Edwards, right-handed pitcher/infielder Cade Feeney, infielder Garret Hill, infielder Zach Kluvers and right-handed pitcher Hayden Sylte will all continue their education and play baseball for the Bison starting in the fall of 2020.
Will Busch
C | 6-0 | 195
New Prague, Minn. (New Prague HS)
A two-time all-conference and all-section selection…Helped lead the Trojans to the 2019 Minnesota 4A State Championship game…Earned seven varsity letters in high school in baseball, football and wrestling, earning three of them in baseball…Prep Baseball Report ranks Busch as the 10th best player in Minnesota and the second-best catcher…Tallied 23 RBI and seven doubles during the 2019 spring season…
"Will has a physical presence and is one of the best catchers in the state of Minnesota. He showcases a premium defensive skill-set behind the plate with a plus arm and plus receiving/blocking skills. He displays raw strength as a hitter and shows the ability to hit for good power. Our coaching staff is very excited about his future as a Bison." – Tyler Oakes, NDSU Associate Head Coach
Jason Chiu
IF | 5-10 | 160
Toronto, Ontario (Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute)
Played for the Ontario Blue Jays, one of the most prestigious baseball clubs in Canada…Hit .440 during his senior year with the Blue Jays…Selected to participate in the Tournament 12 (T12), which showcases the top 140 players in Canada…Received the Ontario Scholar Award for four-straight years in high school…
"Jason is the true definition of a baseball player. He has smooth actions in the field with a plus arm. As a hitter, he shows excellent plate discipline and knows how to get on base and what his strengths are as a hitter. While being a member of the Ontario Blue Jays, Jason has played against some of the best competition throughout the United States and Canada. We believe he will be able to positively impact games for us, both offensively and defensively, and immediately add speed and athleticism to our roster." – David Pearson, NDSU Assistant Coach
Caden Edwards
LHP/1B | 6-5 | 175
Duluth, Minn. (Duluth East HS)
Ranked as the sixth-best left-handed pitcher in Minnesota by Prep Baseball Report…Two-sport athlete in high school in football and baseball…Was named the conference offensive player of the year at quarterback and a first-team all-conference selection…Went 4-0 in 25 innings pitched during the spring season…Tallied 34 strikeouts with a 2.80 ERA…Had a .283 batting average against an .820 OPS…Recorded 19 strikeouts in 15 innings pitched during the summer…Had a 2.80 ERA with a .283 batting average against… Helped lead Duluth East to the section finals in spring of 2019…
"We look forward to Caden joining our baseball program. He has a very high ceiling and will be a dedicated two-way player. Being the starting quarterback on his high school football team, his leadership skills and athleticism are intangibles that our coaching staff is really excited about. With his long and athletic build, Caden will only continue to develop into a productive and valuable piece for the Bison." – Tod Brown, NDSU Head Coach
Jaxon Edwards
LHP | 6-5 | 185
Duluth, Minn. (Duluth East HS)
Ranked as the fourth-best left-handed pitcher in Minnesota by Prep Baseball Report…Two-sport athlete in high school in football and baseball…earned first team all-conference honors as a wide receiver in football…During the spring season, recorded 61 strikeouts in 41 innings pitched, while walking 24 with a .68 ERA…Helped lead Duluth East to the section finals in spring of 2019…
"We are thrilled to add Jaxon to the Bison family. With a 6-5, lanky frame, his upside and projectability is off the charts, and he already has a tremendous foundation to build off of. Jaxon's ability to mix pitches and really attack hitters is exactly what we are looking for in the recruiting process. For a guy with his size, his delivery is clean and his arm works well with good arm speed. Our coaching staff expects Jaxon to make a big impact on our program." – Tyler Oakes, NDSU Associate Head Coach
Cade Feeney
RHP/IF | 6-0 | 190
Bismarck, N.D. (Bismarck Century HS)
Named the 2019 Gatorade Player of the Year in North Dakota…Two-time all-state selection…In the spring of 2019, tossed 35 innings with 63 strikeouts, allowing just 20 hits and five walks with a .80 ERA…At the plate, hit .383 with 22 RBI and a pair of home runs…Multi-sport athlete in high school as starting quarterback in football and plays basketball…Brother, Dalton, was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in 2016 and currently pitches for North Carolina State…
"Cade is a three-sport athlete and one of the top athletes in all of North Dakota. We are looking forward to Cade being a two-way player at NDSU. On the mound, Cade possesses a lively fastball and a plus breaking ball. He is a great competitor and attacks the strike zone. Cade has pitched and played in a lot of big games and those experiences will help him be ready to compete right away at the collegiate level." – Tod Brown, NDSU Head Coach
Garret Hill
IF | 6-3 | 200
Williston, N.D. (Williston HS)
Two-time all-state selection…Two-time All-WDA selection…Three-time all-academic selection…During his high school spring season, Hill hit .548 with a .633 on-base percentage and .808 slugging percentage…During the summer, Hill hit .483 with a .575 on-base percentage and .650 slugging percentage…
"Garret is one of the most talented players in our region. He has a physical skill-set with advanced tools, both offensively and defensively. He's a slick fielding infielder with good hands and arm strength, and as a hitter, shows good plate discipline with the ability to drive the baseball. We are excited about his leadership qualities and our coaching staff is thrilled to add another great player from Williston." – David Pearson, NDSU Assistant Coach
Zach Kluvers
IF | 5-11 | 165
Fargo, N.D. (Fargo Davies HS)
Earned all-state honors in 2019…Hit .412 during the spring and .400 for Fargo Post 2 this past summer…Named the 2018 and 2019 Defensive Player of the Year for Fargo Davies High School and the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year for Fargo Post 2…Named to the all-tournament team at the American Legion Regionals and American Legion World Series…
"Zach is a local kid from Fargo and our coaching staff has been able to see him play quite a bit over the past few years. He is a very talented player and the exciting part is that his best baseball is still ahead of him. He played a pivotal role on his legion team that made it to the American Legion World Series this past summer. Zach has great bat to ball skills and an advanced approach at the plate. He is a versatile player that will come in and compete at a high level." – Tod Brown, NDSU Head Coach
Hayden Sylte
RHP | 6-0 | 165
Gillette, Wyo. (Thunder Basin High School)
Named the 2019 Wyoming Pitcher of the Year…Collected first team all-state honors in 2018 and 2019…Tallied a 1.90 ERA in the summer of 2019 with 84 strikeouts in 67 innings pitched…Allowed 38 hits with a .165 batting average against and 1.14 WHIP…
"Hayden is ultra-competitive on the mound and fills up the strike zone with multiple pitches. Hayden relentlessly attacks hitters and showcases a swing and miss breaking ball. He is a good athlete with a lot of upside that our coaching staff is excited about. Throughout the summer, his legion team plays against great competition and this has allowed Hayden to pitch in a lot of highly impactful games. He is a great fit for our program and we look forward to him joining the Bison family." – Tyler Oakes, NDSU Associate Head Coach
Catcher Will Busch, infielder Jason Chiu, left-handed pitcher/first baseman Caden Edwards, left-handed pitcher Jaxon Edwards, right-handed pitcher/infielder Cade Feeney, infielder Garret Hill, infielder Zach Kluvers and right-handed pitcher Hayden Sylte will all continue their education and play baseball for the Bison starting in the fall of 2020.
Will Busch
C | 6-0 | 195
New Prague, Minn. (New Prague HS)
A two-time all-conference and all-section selection…Helped lead the Trojans to the 2019 Minnesota 4A State Championship game…Earned seven varsity letters in high school in baseball, football and wrestling, earning three of them in baseball…Prep Baseball Report ranks Busch as the 10th best player in Minnesota and the second-best catcher…Tallied 23 RBI and seven doubles during the 2019 spring season…
"Will has a physical presence and is one of the best catchers in the state of Minnesota. He showcases a premium defensive skill-set behind the plate with a plus arm and plus receiving/blocking skills. He displays raw strength as a hitter and shows the ability to hit for good power. Our coaching staff is very excited about his future as a Bison." – Tyler Oakes, NDSU Associate Head Coach
Jason Chiu
IF | 5-10 | 160
Toronto, Ontario (Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute)
Played for the Ontario Blue Jays, one of the most prestigious baseball clubs in Canada…Hit .440 during his senior year with the Blue Jays…Selected to participate in the Tournament 12 (T12), which showcases the top 140 players in Canada…Received the Ontario Scholar Award for four-straight years in high school…
"Jason is the true definition of a baseball player. He has smooth actions in the field with a plus arm. As a hitter, he shows excellent plate discipline and knows how to get on base and what his strengths are as a hitter. While being a member of the Ontario Blue Jays, Jason has played against some of the best competition throughout the United States and Canada. We believe he will be able to positively impact games for us, both offensively and defensively, and immediately add speed and athleticism to our roster." – David Pearson, NDSU Assistant Coach
Caden Edwards
LHP/1B | 6-5 | 175
Duluth, Minn. (Duluth East HS)
Ranked as the sixth-best left-handed pitcher in Minnesota by Prep Baseball Report…Two-sport athlete in high school in football and baseball…Was named the conference offensive player of the year at quarterback and a first-team all-conference selection…Went 4-0 in 25 innings pitched during the spring season…Tallied 34 strikeouts with a 2.80 ERA…Had a .283 batting average against an .820 OPS…Recorded 19 strikeouts in 15 innings pitched during the summer…Had a 2.80 ERA with a .283 batting average against… Helped lead Duluth East to the section finals in spring of 2019…
"We look forward to Caden joining our baseball program. He has a very high ceiling and will be a dedicated two-way player. Being the starting quarterback on his high school football team, his leadership skills and athleticism are intangibles that our coaching staff is really excited about. With his long and athletic build, Caden will only continue to develop into a productive and valuable piece for the Bison." – Tod Brown, NDSU Head Coach
Jaxon Edwards
LHP | 6-5 | 185
Duluth, Minn. (Duluth East HS)
Ranked as the fourth-best left-handed pitcher in Minnesota by Prep Baseball Report…Two-sport athlete in high school in football and baseball…earned first team all-conference honors as a wide receiver in football…During the spring season, recorded 61 strikeouts in 41 innings pitched, while walking 24 with a .68 ERA…Helped lead Duluth East to the section finals in spring of 2019…
"We are thrilled to add Jaxon to the Bison family. With a 6-5, lanky frame, his upside and projectability is off the charts, and he already has a tremendous foundation to build off of. Jaxon's ability to mix pitches and really attack hitters is exactly what we are looking for in the recruiting process. For a guy with his size, his delivery is clean and his arm works well with good arm speed. Our coaching staff expects Jaxon to make a big impact on our program." – Tyler Oakes, NDSU Associate Head Coach
Cade Feeney
RHP/IF | 6-0 | 190
Bismarck, N.D. (Bismarck Century HS)
Named the 2019 Gatorade Player of the Year in North Dakota…Two-time all-state selection…In the spring of 2019, tossed 35 innings with 63 strikeouts, allowing just 20 hits and five walks with a .80 ERA…At the plate, hit .383 with 22 RBI and a pair of home runs…Multi-sport athlete in high school as starting quarterback in football and plays basketball…Brother, Dalton, was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in 2016 and currently pitches for North Carolina State…
"Cade is a three-sport athlete and one of the top athletes in all of North Dakota. We are looking forward to Cade being a two-way player at NDSU. On the mound, Cade possesses a lively fastball and a plus breaking ball. He is a great competitor and attacks the strike zone. Cade has pitched and played in a lot of big games and those experiences will help him be ready to compete right away at the collegiate level." – Tod Brown, NDSU Head Coach
Garret Hill
IF | 6-3 | 200
Williston, N.D. (Williston HS)
Two-time all-state selection…Two-time All-WDA selection…Three-time all-academic selection…During his high school spring season, Hill hit .548 with a .633 on-base percentage and .808 slugging percentage…During the summer, Hill hit .483 with a .575 on-base percentage and .650 slugging percentage…
"Garret is one of the most talented players in our region. He has a physical skill-set with advanced tools, both offensively and defensively. He's a slick fielding infielder with good hands and arm strength, and as a hitter, shows good plate discipline with the ability to drive the baseball. We are excited about his leadership qualities and our coaching staff is thrilled to add another great player from Williston." – David Pearson, NDSU Assistant Coach
Zach Kluvers
IF | 5-11 | 165
Fargo, N.D. (Fargo Davies HS)
Earned all-state honors in 2019…Hit .412 during the spring and .400 for Fargo Post 2 this past summer…Named the 2018 and 2019 Defensive Player of the Year for Fargo Davies High School and the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year for Fargo Post 2…Named to the all-tournament team at the American Legion Regionals and American Legion World Series…
"Zach is a local kid from Fargo and our coaching staff has been able to see him play quite a bit over the past few years. He is a very talented player and the exciting part is that his best baseball is still ahead of him. He played a pivotal role on his legion team that made it to the American Legion World Series this past summer. Zach has great bat to ball skills and an advanced approach at the plate. He is a versatile player that will come in and compete at a high level." – Tod Brown, NDSU Head Coach
Hayden Sylte
RHP | 6-0 | 165
Gillette, Wyo. (Thunder Basin High School)
Named the 2019 Wyoming Pitcher of the Year…Collected first team all-state honors in 2018 and 2019…Tallied a 1.90 ERA in the summer of 2019 with 84 strikeouts in 67 innings pitched…Allowed 38 hits with a .165 batting average against and 1.14 WHIP…
"Hayden is ultra-competitive on the mound and fills up the strike zone with multiple pitches. Hayden relentlessly attacks hitters and showcases a swing and miss breaking ball. He is a good athlete with a lot of upside that our coaching staff is excited about. Throughout the summer, his legion team plays against great competition and this has allowed Hayden to pitch in a lot of highly impactful games. He is a great fit for our program and we look forward to him joining the Bison family." – Tyler Oakes, NDSU Associate Head Coach
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