Dickinson, ND- The Badlands Big Sticks have announced the signing of right-handed-pitcher Tyler Conklin to the team’s 2024 roster.

Conklin, the 5-foot-11, 195-pound junior from Maple Park, Illinois, currently attends Eastern Illinois University (Charleston, Illinois). This past season, Conklin has appeared in 3 games (6.0), recording 6 strikeouts, and pitched his way to a 0-2 record.

Conklin is a graduate of Kaneland High School where he was selected for the 3A All-State and All-conference his senior year. His freshman year at Eastern Illinois, he earned a place on the All-OVC Freshman Team. He will be joining teammate Quade Peter (OF) this summer with the Big Sticks.