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Dalton Allen
P/INF, 5-10, 175
Harrisburg, S.D./Harrisburg HS
High School: will graduate from Harrisburg High School in 2014 … two-year letterwinner and starter for the Tigers … named First Team All-State last season … two-time First Team All-Region selection … named team’s MVP last season … struck out a school record 17 batters in a game last season … was named a team captain his junior season … struck out 64 batters in 40.2 innings of work junior season … posted a 5-2 record with a 0.52 ERA in 2013 … batted .383 with 16 RBI while stealing 12 bases as a junior … tossed 48 innings as a sophomore striking out 50 batters … compiled a 1.50 ERA and a 5-1 record on the hill as a sophomore … batted .313 with seven RBI in 2012.
What coach Huber says: "We saw Dalton play several games last spring and summer and the more we watched him play the more we liked him. Dalton can play the game, he is a baseball player."
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Lucas Barry
INF, 5-11, 180
Inver Grove Heights, Minn./Simley HS
High School: is a senior at Simley High School in Inver Grove Heights, Minn. … named All-Conference Honorable Mention as a junior … named team’s Most Improved Player last season … recorded 22 hits last season while compiling a .349 batting average … picked up four doubles, two triples and a home run while driving in four runs as a junior.
What coach Huber says: "Lucas has a chance to be a very good offensive player for us in the middle infield. We like his left-handed bat and will be a good fit at second base. One of several outstanding students in the class."
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Jacob Blank
RHP, 6-3, 180
Gretna, Neb./Gretna HS
High School: is a senior at Gretna High School in Gretna, Neb. … earned Academic All-Conference honors as a junior … posted a 2-1 record on the hill while compiling a 1.52 ERA … struck out 29 batters in 27.2 innings of work.
What coach Huber says: "Jacob is a long lean right-handed pitcher with a lot of upside. With some time is our off-season program we can see Jacob adding velocity. He is an exceptional student and is a great fit for us here at Augie." |
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Dayton Braley
RHP, 6-0, 165
Sioux Falls, S.D./Lincoln HS
High School: is a senior at Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls … batted .254 for Post 15 last season … recorded 32 hits, including two doubles and four triples … drove in 26 runs while walking 12 times … stole four bases on six attempts last season … threw 40.6 innings in eight appearances last summer … posted a 4-2 record and a 4.82 ERA … struck out 25 batters with 19 walks.
What coach Huber says: "We have worked with Dayton in our baseball academy the past year and have really seen him develop. His ability to pitch has improved and velocity has gone up. He has good stuff and we think his ceiling is even higher once he gets to college and into the weight room." |
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Michael Brandt
RHP, 6-2, 180
Rochester, Minn./Lourdes HS
High School: is a senior at Rochester Lourdes High School in Rochester, Minn. ... two-time All-Conference honoree … named All-Section as a junior … selected as a team captain as a junior and heading into his senior season … batted .407 last season with 21 hits, including three doubles while driving in 16 runs … posted a 1.07 ERA as a junior … tossed 45.2 innings with a 5-2 record last season … struck out 47 batters as a junior … batted .292 with 21 hits, including four doubles as a sophomore … struck out 18 batters in 13.2 innings of work sophomore season.
What coach Huber says: "Michael is an athletic right-handed pitcher who fits we what usually look for on the mound. He is long and lean and has a lot of upside as he fills out his frame. He is a great fit for Augie and is an outstanding student." |
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Derek Dahlke
RHP/INF, 6-2, 185
Belle Plaine, Minn./Belle Plaine HS
High School: is a senior at Belle Plaine High School in Belle Plaine, Minn. … is a three-year letterwinner and two-year starter … two-time All-Minnesota River Conference honoree … named to All-Section Team as a junior … named team’s MVP in 2013 … drove in eight runs junior season … posted a 4-1 record as a pitcher junior season while compiling a 0.68 ERA … struck out 38 batters in 31 innings of work in 2013 … batted .354 as a sophomore with 28 hits, including eight doubles, one triple and one home run … picked up 19 RBI as a sophomore … was 2-2 on the mound sophomore season with a 1.84 ERA … struck out 35 batters in 38 innings of work.
What coach Huber says: "I am very happy Derek chose Augie. He is from my home town and I have been working with Derek in my camps for over 10 years. He is a great guy, comes from a great family, and is a very hard worker. He has really developed over the years and we expect that to continue. I look forward to being able to work with Derek for four more years." |
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Ryan Helgeson
RHP, 6-5, 195
Shorewood, Minn./Minnetonka HS
High School: is a senior at Minnetonka High School in Minnetonka, Minn. … pitched mainly in relief as a junior … started three games … tossed 11 innings, striking out six batters … posted a 1-1 record with a 3.18 ERA.
What coach Huber says: "Ryan is a tall right-handed pitcher who should be one of the top pitchers for a very successful high school program this spring at Minnetonka. He is very young for his class and as he matures will certainly fill out his frame and continue to develop." |
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Alex Kramer
OF, 6-0, 185
Gretna, Neb./Gretna HS
High School: is a senior at Gretna High School in Gretna, Neb. … will graduate as a three-year letterwinner and starter … named his team’s captain heading into his senior season … was named All-State honorable mention and all-conference as a sophomore.
What coach Huber says: "Alex is an exceptional runner and an extremely strong kid for a senior in high school. He plays the infield now but we project a move to the outfield for him; he has some pop in his bat. He is another great student, we look forward to seeing how Alex develops." |
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Jonas Lovin
RHP, 6-2, 195
Minden, Neb./Minden HS
High School: is a senior at Minden High School in Minden, Neb. … three-year letterwinner and starter in baseball … pitched 64.3 innings junior season, striking out 125 batters … posted a 7-5 record and a 2.83 ERA … compiled an 8-0 record on the hill as a sophomore, striking out 112 batters in 52.7 innings … was 8-4 as a freshman with a 4.13 ERA … struck out 116 batters in 64.3 innings freshman season.
What coach Huber says: "Jonas is a very intriguing guy for us with his low 3/4 release point and his outstanding stuff. His strikeout numbers are off the charts and he still has potential growth with his velocity. We expect a very bright future for Jonas." |
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Kalib Mauch
LHP, 6-2, 200
Wisner, Neb./Wisner-Pilger
High School: is a senior at Wisner-Pilger Senior High School in Wisner, Neb. … started 24 games last season, batting .338 in 74 at bats … scored 27 runs … picked up 25 hits, including seven doubles and five triples … drove in 20 runs … tossed 55.2 innings in 12 appearances last season … posted a 3-6 record with a 3.23 ERA … struck out 96 batters, including 10 or more five times.
What coach Huber says: "Kalib and Jonas are similar in that they are from small towns in Nebraska with enormous upside. Kalib is a very athletic left-handed pitcher and already has shown good velocity with an outstanding breaking ball. His arm works very easy and we think when he focuses on baseball for the first time the sky is the limit." |
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Ben Sorensen
RHP, 6-6, 220
Rapid City, S.D./Stevens HS
High School: is a senior at Rapid City Stevens High School … played two seasons for Post 22 … tossed 40 innings in 18 games last season … posted a 4-1 record on the hill with a 3.80 ERA … struck out 37 batters … pitched 10 innings in 2012, striking out five batters.
What coach Huber says: "At 6-foot-6 Ben is a very imposing and physical right-handed pitcher. He is funky from a low 3/4 arm slot, which makes his slider very tough on right hand hitters. If Ben can clean up some mechanics and replicate his delivery he could be a dominant guy against right hand hitters and/or a top end starter." |
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Colton Vien
RHP, 6-4, 190
Montevideo, Minn./Montevideo HS (Century College)
Before Augustana: played one season at Century College in White Bear Lake, Minn. … named to NJCAA All-Region XIII Team last season … posted a 9-3 record in 72.2 innings … struck out 44 batters with 20 walks … on team that was the NJCAA Region XIII Champions and National Runner-Up.
High School: graduated from Montevideo Senior High School in 2012 … was a four-year letterwinner and starter … named All-State as a senior … named his team’s MVP as a junior and senior … three-time West Central All-Area selection … three-time all-conference honoree … batted .411 as a senior with 15 RBI, three doubles and a triple … stole 13 bases as senior season … posted a 5-2 record on the mound with a 1.35 ERA and 62 strikeouts … batted .406 junior season with 15 RBI … recorded a 3.86 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 49 innings of work junior season … was 4-2 with a 3.47 ERA and 43 strikeouts sophomore year … batted .297 with 13 RBI as a sophomore.
What coach Huber says: "We are counting on Colton coming in and being an immediate stabilizing starter for our pitching staff. He is a strike thrower and innings eater, leading his team in innings pitched his freshman year at Century. That is quite an accomplishment being on the same staff as a Division I signee and a another teammate who was drafted following their season." |
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Carter Wevik
INF/OF, 5-9, 165
Rapid City, S.D./Stevens HS
High School: is a senior at Rapid City Stevens High School … has played three seasons for Post 22 … batted .285 last summer with 12 doubles and five triples … stole 19 bases on 19 attempts and scored 66 runs … started all 72 games in 2012, batting .338 on the season … stole 27 bases and scored 65 runs … hit .273 in 2011 and stole 11 bases.
What coach Huber says: "Carter is a very athletic player who can run and has the ability to play the infield and outfield. We look for Carter to cause havoc on the bases with the way we play. He and Ben Sorensen come from an outstanding Legion program (Post 22) that won 57 games last summer. They become the 3rd and 4th players from that Post 22 team to join the Viking baseball program." |
