Roster - 2020 - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters : Wisconsin Rapids Rafters

Last Name	First Name	Number	Photo	Position	Bats/Throws	Height	Weight	College	Class	Hometown	Biography
Adams	Travis	13		P	R/R	6-2	195	Sacramento State University	Sophomore	Desert Hot Springs CA	Through two seasons, Adams has pitched to a 3.14 ERA for Sacramento State. In his freshman campaign, Adams split time between the bullpen and the rotation for the 2019 WAC Champions. A control specialist, Adams walked only seven batters over his 2019 season. Adams excelled in four starts in 2020, pitching to a 1.57 ERA and striking out 19 batters, while walking only two. In high school, Adams threw a no-hitter versus rival Palm Springs High School.
Bandura	Nate	3		P	R/R	5-11	185	Waubonsee Community College	Redshirt Sophomore	Naperville IL
Black	Billy	11		P	R/R	6-3	205	Columbia University	Redshirt Sophomore	Wilton CT	Wilton, Connecticut native Billy Black is a junior right-hander for the Columbia Bears of the Ivy League. In 2020, Black was a starter for the first time in his college career, throwing 10.2 innings over two starts. Previously as a member of the Bears bullpen, Black appeared in 18 games in 2018 and 2019 for Columbia, striking out 19 opponents in 24.1 innings.
Bonner	Brayden	32		P	R/R	6-4	210	Dixie State University	Senior	Murray UT	A returning senior, Bonner was the best reliever for the Rafters in 2019. As closer, Bonner was fourth in the Northwoods League with 11 saves and a minuscule 1.48 ERA. Bonner also struck out over a batter per inning, while walking only eight batters all season. These impressive stats earned Bonner a spot on the Northwoods League Major League Dreams squad. For Dixie State, Bonner pitched in 18 games for the Trailblazers in 2019 with a strong 39:8 strikeout to walk ratio over 45 innings.
Borzone	Jimmy	8		P	S/R	6-4	210	Dixie State University	Junior	Vancouver WA	Borzone is a returner from the 2019 roster. In 2019, Borzone was one of the best relief pitchers in the Northwoods League, pitching to a tiny 1.46 ERA over 20 appearances. Borzone also finished the season second on the Rafters in saves and games finished. In his junior season at Dixie State, Borzone struck out 18 batters in 23 innings of work. In high school, Borzone was honored with all-league and all-state selections after recording a 1.72 ERA at Union High School in Vancouver, WA.
Brandl	Donovan	0		P	L/L	6-0	210	University of Wisconsin - Whitewater	Freshman	Rudolph WI
Brewer	Brandon	16		SS	R/R	6-3	205	Schoolcraft College	Freshman	Richland Center, Wi
D'Acunto	Angelo	55		C	R/R	6-1	200	College of the Holy Cross	Sophomore	Staten Island NY	D’Acunto is a 6’1” sophomore from Staten Island, New York. D’Acunto is a two-year member of the Holy Cross baseball team in Worchester, Massachusetts. In 2019, D’Acunto appeared in 16 collegiate games, hitting .278.
DiCochea	Jason	6		2B	R/R	5-11	190	Santa Clara University	Senior	Redondo Beach CA
Garriola	Andy	48		OF	R/R	6-4	225	Old Dominion University	Redshirt Sophomore	Sierra Madre CA	Brother of former Rafter Frankie Garriola, Andy is sure to keep up the good family name in Wisconsin Rapids. Garriola's .328 batting average and 10 home runs earned the Sierra Madre, CA native Freshman All-American honors in 2019. Garriola took a redshirt season in 2020.
Gonzales	Jack	30		P	L/L	6-3	215	Dixie State University	Junior	Oceanside CA	Gonzales is a lefty in the Dixie State bullpen. Last season, Gonzales racked up 14 strikeouts and a 3.52 ERA in 15 innings pitched for the Trailblazers. In Summer 2019, Jack Gonzales brought stability to the Yakima Valley Pippins bullpen and rotation. In 17 games and five starts, Gonzales finished the West Coast League season with a 3.43 ERA. At El Camino High School, Gonzales had a 2.52 ERA in his senior season, and struck out 91 over his junior and senior seasons.
Hemmerling	Nathan	27		P	R/R	6-2	205	Lakeland University	Sophomore	Riverside CA	Nathan Hemmerling returns to the Rafters roster in pursuit of a Northwoods League ERA title. In 2019, Hemmerling was 7-2, with a 2.28 ERA and 36 strikeouts over 59.1 innings pitched. Last season, Hemmerling earned NACC First-Team honors with a 2.50 ERA and 76 strikeouts for the Lakeland Muskies, both top-ten in school history. Accolades for Hemmerling include D3baseball.com All-Midwest Region team and Midwest Region’s Rookie of the Year.
Hinderleider	Jacob	7		IF	R/R	6-2	200	Davidson College	Freshman	Kaneohe HI	Hinderleider is a freshman from Kaneohe, Hawaii. The 6’2 shortstop was rated as the 3rd best infielder in the state of Hawaii by Perfect Game and the 5th overall prospect out of ‘Ionali School in Honolulu. He appeared in 16 games for the Davidson Wildcats in 2020 and hit .149.
Kryszczuk	Austin	12		IF	R/L	5-10	195	University of Nevada, Las Vegas	Freshman	Las Vegas NV	Kryszczuk is a freshman infielder and corner outfielder from Las Vegas, where he starred from a young age. In 2014, Kryszczuk played for his father, Bob, on the Mountain Ridge Little League team that reached the U.S. Championship of the Little League World Series. This year, Kryszczuk has kicked off his college baseball career on the right foot. Kryszczuk started 11 games for the Rebels, batted .341 and hit two home runs.
Levy	Gabe	22		P	L/R	6-0	190	Davidson College	Sophomore	Seattle WA	Seattle, Washington native Gabe Levy was a mainstay in the rotation for the 13-3 Wildcats in 2020. The Saturday starter made four starts on the year, allowing only three earned runs in 29.2 innings. Levy’s 0.91 ERA was 45th best in the country at the early conclusion of the year. Last season, Levy was the go-to bullpen option for Davidson, Levy was second in the Atlantic 10 in saves with 11, earning A-10 All-Rookie team honors.
Maietta	Dante	21		P	R/R	6-1	185	Waubonsee Community College	Freshman	Berwyn IL
McElvain	Chris	26		P	R/R	6-1	205	Vanderbilt University	Freshman	Thompson Station TN	The second Vanderbilt player on the 2020 Rafters roster, McElvain is a six-foot-one pitcher from Thompson Station, Tennessee. Similarly to 2020 Rafter Sam Hliboki, McElvain excelled at Vanderbilt in his freshman year. In six appearances for the Commodores, McElvain threw 9.1 innings, striking out seven en route to a respectable 4.82 ERA. At Summit High School in Thompson Station, McElvain carried a 0.73 ERA throughout his prep career.
Nolan	Parker	31		OF	R/R	6-4	195	Davidson College	Sophomore	Wilmington NC	Nolan is a sophomore outfielder from Wilmington, North Carolina. During his first season at Davidson, Nolan appeared in 10 games and impressed, hitting a single in his first career plate appearance against Towson. Later in the season, Nolan went back-to-back with teammate Greg Lowe for his first career home run versus Toledo. In 2020, Nolan hit .222 with four home runs and 14 RBIs in the shortened season.
Peters	Ethan	10		P	L/L	6-1	161	Loras College	Sophomore	Wisconsin Rapids WI
Salazar	Alex	9		P	R/R	5-11	185	Campbellsville University	Junior	Kobe, Japan	Born to a Mexican father and Japanese mother, Alex Salazar was born and raised in Japan before heading across the Pacific to play baseball in the U.S. At Campbellsville University in Kentucky, Salazar carved up opponents, finishing with a 2.05 ERA while striking out 50 batters in 30.2 innings.
Schiekofer	Richie	28		OF	L/R	6-0	190	Rutgers University	Redshirt Sophomore	Millburn NJ	Schiekofer has been an electric presence at the top of the order where ever he plays. For the Rafters, Schiekofer was an all-star selection, leading the Rafters in stolen bases and walks. Schiekofer finished the year with a .325 average and .440 OBP, both top five on the team. In the abbreviated 2020 season, Schiekofer was best, among Rutgers starters, in batting average, OBP and RBIs.
Smart	Gage	4		P	L/L	6-3	195	Campbellsville University	Senior	Indianola IA	A D-III Second Team All-American honoree, Smart pitched extremely well for Buena Vista in 2019. Smart went 5-1 with a 1.14 ERA over 51.1 innings on the mound. Smart will attend Campbellsville University in the fall.
Trujillo	Roman	20		IF	R/R	5-11	175	Davenport University	Redshirt Junior	Las Cruces NM	Trujillo saw the most games for the Rafters last season, playing in 69 of 74. Trujillo dominated defensively while locking in offensively towards the end of the season, ending with a .267 batting average and 51 hits. He also stole 14 bags in the regular season. In 2020, Trujillo was excelling for the Davenport Panthers before the premature end of the season, batting .345 with 16 RBIs and five stolen bases. The Las Cruces, New Mexico native played for New Mexico State from 2016-2017.
Waldis	Hunter	25		P	R/R	6-3	205	Seton Hall University	Junior	Far Hills NJ	Far Hills, New Jersey native Hunter Waldis is returning to the Rafters after taking the summer off in 2019. At Seton Hall, Waldis has been a reliable bullpen arm for the past two seasons. As a sophomore in 2019, Waldis finished with a 3-1 record out of the bullpen and a 4.55 ERA, striking out 40 batters in 26 appearances. Before the suspension of the 2020 college baseball season, Waldis allowed one run over three appearances.
Walstad	Ryan	5		IF	L/R	5-11	190	Sacramento State University	Senior	West Sacramento CA	Walstad is a 5’11” senior from West Sacramento, California. At Sacramento State University, just a ten-minute drive from West Sacramento, Walstad has been a valuable infielder for the Hornets. Since joining the team from Ohlone College in Fremont, Walstad has played in 71 games, batting a competitive .266 with four home runs and nine doubles. Walstad is a very skilled fielder, committing only six errors in his Sacramento State career, and none in the 2020 season.
Zeisler	Hank	14		IF	L/R	5-10	210	Chapman University	Junior	Kentfield
Last Name	First Name	Number	Photo	Position	Bats/Throws	Height	Weight	College	Class	Hometown	Biography