Zach Knowlton Joins Woodchucks for 2025 Season
Wausau, WI- The Wausau Woodchucks are pleased to announce their first player signing of the 2025 season. Outfielder Zach Knowlton will join the team at Athletic Park this summer from Central Michigan University.
OF – Zach Knowlton | 5’8” | R/R| Junior | Central Michigan University
Originally from Olathe, Kansas, Knowlton played high school baseball for Spring Hill High School before committing to Highland Community College to start his college career.
In 2024, Knowlton was a strong force at the plate, boasting a .374 batting average over 195 at bats. He recorded 73 hits including 6 home runs, 4 triples, and 10 doubles. In addition to his power at the plate, Knowlton was dominant in the outfield, posting a .991 fielding percentage last season.
Opening Day at home for the Wausau Woodchucks 2025 season is Thursday, May 29th at Athletic Park in Wausau. Half and full season tickets, along with ticket packages, group tickets and hospitality areas are on sale now. Single game tickets will go on sale later this spring.
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The Wausau Woodchucks are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Having completed its’ 31st season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 24 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, 335 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TEX), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2021 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and 2019 Second Team All-MLB shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. For more information, visit www.woodchucks.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Woodchucks as your favorite team.