SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Augustana baseball team has received letters of intent from three student-athletes in the early signing period, as announced by head coach Tim Huber on Monday. Ben Ihrke (Chatfield, Minn.), Cole Kraemer (Rosemount, Minn.) and Josh Olson (Omaha, Neb.) will join the Vikings for the start of the 2019 season.

The first day of the early signing period for collegiate baseball programs was Wednesday, Nov. 8.

Ben Ihrke | 5-10 | Outfielder | Chatfield, Minn. | Chatfield HS
High School: Will graduate in June of 2018 from Chatfield HS … two-time first team all-conference selection as a junior and sophomore … hit .421 with 13 doubles and 12 stolen bases as a junior … batted .346 with six doubles, five triples and 10 stolen bases as a sophomore … led his team to a Section 1AA runner-up finish as a sophomore

Personal: Son of Craig and Jennifer Ihrke … born in Rosemount, Minn. on April 23, 2000 … plans to major in Business Management with a minor in Athletic Training at Augustana

Huber on Ihrke: "I would describe Ben as a raw baseball player and an excellent athlete. He is a strong kid who has been a multi-sport guy and he can really run. With some development with his swing we think Ben could be a very talented player in our league."

Cole Kraemer | 6-3 | RHP and Outfielder | Rosemount, Minn. | Rosemount HS
High School: Will graduate in June of 2018 from Rosemount Senior HS … first team all-conference honorable mention as a junior … named Most Improved as a junior … was a starting outfielder and hit fourth as a junior and was the team's' closer

Personal: Son of Randall and Heidi Kraemer … born in Burnsville, Minn.on Jan. 21, 2000 … undecided on major at Augustana

Huber on Kraemer: "Cole is a great academic fit for Augie and we are excited to add his infectious personality and competitiveness to our program. We targeted Cole early in this year's recruiting process as one of the top guys on our board. He is not yet a finished product but has shown good arm strength along with a very good breaking ball when on. He is a multi-sport athlete who we believe will blow up once he focuses on baseball and becomes more consistent on the mound."

Josh Olson | 6-5 | Pitcher | Omaha, Neb. | Skutt Catholic HS
High School: Will graduate in May of 2018 from Skutt Catholic ... helped is team to 2017 Class B state champions … also helped his team to Class A Legion runner-ups in 2017

Personal: Son of Craig and Kay Olson … born in Omaha, Neb. on Nov. 10, 1999 … plans to major in Health Sciences at Augustana

Huber on Olson: "Josh is a long and lean pitcher with some filling out to do. He is the type of guy we have had a lot of success developing in our program. We believe Josh has a lot of upside and is a great academic fit for Augustana."