By STEVE KRAH
The state’s two Big Ten schools — Indiana University and Purdue University — both saw the 2018 college baseball season come to a close at the NCAA Regional level.
Minnesota and Ohio State were the other two conference schools to get an NCAA bid.
The Chris Lemonis-coached Hoosiers (40-19) went 2-2 at the Austin (Texas) Regional.
Coach Mark Wasikowski’s Boilermakers (38-21) went 1-2 at the Chapel Hill Regional.
Once again, Tracy Archuleta took the University of Southern Indiana (36-23) in the NCAA Division II Championship Tournament. A national champion in 2010 and 2014, the Screaming Eagles went 0-2 in Cary, N.C., this time.
At the NCAA D-III level, Lance Marshall’s Franklin College team (39-5) and Jake Martin’s Wabash College (32-17) squad both advanced to regional tournaments before bowing out.
Five coaches — Kip McWilliams of Indiana Tech (44-21), Rich Benjamin of Indiana Wesleyan University (37-20), Ben Reel of Indiana University Southeast (41-14), Todd Bacon of Marian University (24-27) and Kyle Gould Taylor University (44-16) — took their teams to the NAIA Opening Round before they were eliminated from postseason play.
Gary Vaught retired after 24 seasons as head coach at the University of Indianapolis.
Indiana University Kokomo (coached by Matt Howard) and Ivy Tech Community College (coached by Lance Hershberger) had their first seasons.
Here is a 2018 wrap-up for all 38 college baseball programs in Indiana:
INDIANA COLLEGE BASEBALL
2018
NCAA Division I
Ball State Cardinals (32-26, 17-10 Mid-American Conference): Head coach Rich Maloney (13th overall season).
BSU went 1-2 in the MAC tournament at Avon, Ohio.
Drey Jameson was named MAC Pitcher of the Year and an all-MAC first-teamer as well as a Freshman All-American by Collegiate Baseball.
Pitcher John Baker, shortstop Noah Powell and outfielder Jeff Riedel made the all-MAC second team.
Right-hander Evan Marquardt (Reds) was selected in 2018 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
See IndianaRBI story HERE.
Butler Bulldogs (34-20, 9-8 Big East Conference): Head coach Dave Schrage (second season).
The Dogs went 1-2 at the Big East tournament in Mason, Ohio.
Pitcher Ryan Pepiot, shortstop Michael Hartnagel and outfielder Gehrig Parker were chosen to the all-Big East first team with outfielder Tyler Houston and infielder/pitcher Garrett Christman on the second team.
See IndianaRBI story HERE.
Evansville Purple Aces (12-39, 3-18 Missouri Valley Conference): Head coach Wes Carroll (eighth season).
UE went 0-2 at the MVC tournament in Dallas.
Outfielder Troy Beilsmith was chosen for the all-MVC second team.
See IndianaRBI story HERE.
Fort Wayne Mastodons (11-37, 7-23 Summit League): Head coach Bobby Pierce (10th season).
Utility player Shannon Baker and first baseman Travis Upp were named to the all-Summit second team.
This summer, the school changes its name to Purdue Fort Wayne and the colors go from blue and white to black and gold.
See IndianaRBI stories HERE & HERE.
Indiana Hoosiers (40-19, 14-9 Big Ten Conference): Head coach Chris Lemonis (fourth season).
IU went 1-2 at the Big Ten Tournament in Omaha, Neb.
Outfielder Matt Gorski, starting pitcher Jonathan Stiever and utility player Matt Lloyd were named to the all-Big Ten first team. Starting pitcher Pauly Milto and designated hitter Scotty Bradley made the second team, outfielder Logan Sowers the third team and second baseman Drew Ashley the all-freshman team.
Stiever (White Sox), Sowers (White Sox), Tim Herrin (Indians) and Luke Miller (Phillies) were selected MLB Draft.
See IndianaRBI story HERE.
Indiana State Sycamores (31-24, 11-10 Missouri Valley Conference): Head coach Mitch Hannahs (fifth season).
ISU went 2-2 in the MVC tournament.
Third baseman Jake Means was named to the all-MVC first team, first baseman Dane Giesler, starting pitcher Tyler Ward the second team and Means and second baseman Jarrod Watkins the all-defensive team.
Right-hander Ethan Larrison (Diamondbacks) was picked in the MLB Draft.
See IndianaRBI stories HERE & HERE.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (24-30, 12-18 Atlantic Coast Conference): Head coach Mik Aoki (eighth season).
ND went 0-2 at the ACC tournament in Durham, N.C.
Second baseman Nick Podkul and third baseman Matt Vierling was named to the all-ACC second team and outfielder Eric Gilgenbach the third team.
Podkul (Blue Jays), Vierling (Phillies) and shortstop Cole Daily (Nationals) were chosen in the MLB Draft.
See IndianaRBI story HERE.
Purdue Boilermakers (38-21, 17-6 Big Ten Conference): Head coach Mark Wasikowski (second season).
The Boilers enjoyed 13-game win streak toward the end of the regular season and went 3-1 at the Big Ten Tournament, losing to Minnesota in the championship game.
Catcher Nick Dalesandro, first baseman Jacson McGowan, starting pitcher Tanner Andrews and relief pitcher Ross Learnard landed on the all-Big Ten third team and outfielder Ben Nisle and starting pitcher Trent Johnson on the all-freshman team.
Dalesandro (Diamondbacks), McGowan (Rays) and Andrews (Marlins) were chosen in the MLB Draft.
See IndianaRBI stories HERE & HERE.
Valparaiso Crusaders (19-34, 6-15 Horizon League): Head coach Brian Schmack (fifth season).
Valpo lost in an elimination game at the MVC tournament.
Outfielder Blake Billinger was chosen for the all-MVC first team while outfielder Giovanni Garbella and starting pitcher Jon Tieman earned honorable mention and Jayden Eggimann a spot on the all-defensive team.
Catcher Scott Kapers (Rangers) was selected in the MLB Draft.
See IndianaRBI stories HERE & HERE.
NCAA Division II
Indianapolis Greyhounds (31-23, 10-14 Great Lakes Valley Conference): Head coach Gary Vaught (24th season).
The Hounds went 3-2 at the GLVC tournament in Ozark, Mo., losing to Quincy in the championship game.
Designated hitter Dylan Jones, first baseman Storm Joop, outfielder Kyle Orloff and third baseman Hunter Waning were picked for the all-GLVC second team.
UIndy achieved their 16th 30-win season for Vaught, who retired after 24 seasons of leading the program. Assistant Al Ready was named as his replacement.
See IndianaRBI story HERE.
Oakland City Oaks (13-28): Head coach T-Ray Fletcher (24th season).
OCU played 25 games played in Indiana, including 17 at home.
See IndianaRBI story HERE.
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (36-23, 15-9 Great Lakes Valley Conference): Head coach Tracy Archuleta (12th season).
After winning the Midwest Regional at Springfield, Ill., USI dropped D-II Championship games to Florida Southern and Southern New Hampshire.
Outfielder Drake McNamara was named Player of the Year and Bryce Krizan Freshman of the Year by the GLVC.
Catcher Logan Brown and utility player Nick Gobert also made the first team while second baseman Jacob Fleming and outfielder Buddy Johnson were named to the second team.
McNamara was also honored as Region Player of the Year by several sources and as All-American by ABCA, D2CCA and NWBCA.
Brown (Braves) was taken in the MLB Draft.
See IndianaRBI story HERE.
NCAA Division III
Anderson Ravens (25-20, 11-7 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference): Head coach Matt Bair (first season).
AU finished 3-2 in the HCAC tournament, bowing to Franklin in the championship game.
John Becker was honored as HCAC Pitcher of the Year. Besides Becker, shortstop Nick Butcher first team and second baseman Nick Jones made the all-HCAC first team, third baseman Jonathan Willoughby second team and outfielder/infielder Tommy Parker honorable mention. Becker and Butcher were chosen all-region by different groups.
See IndianaRBI Story HERE.
DePauw Tigers (11-26, 9-9 North Coast Athletic Conference): Head coach Blake Allen (second season).
Outfielder Charlie Patrick was chosen as NCAC Newcomer of the Year and all-NCAC second team. Pitcher Grant Rademacher also was chosen for the second team while honorable mention went to third baseman Noah Salasky and outfielder Collin Einertson.
See IndianaRBI story HERE.
Earlham Quakers (23-14, 7-10 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference): Head coach Steve Sakosits (eighth season).
Catcher/utility player Danny Dopp, outfielder/utility player Addison Robertson and pitcher Walter Talcott made the all-HCC second team and infielder Dre Davis received honorable mention.
See IndianaRBI story HERE.
Franklin Grizzlies (39-5, 17-1 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference): Head coach Lance Marshall (21st season).
The Griz beat Anderson in the HCAC tournament championship game then went 1-2 in the D-III Central Regional in Sauget, Ill.
Outfielder Ryan Bixler was named MVP and Marshall Coach of the Year by the HCAC. Other all-conference players were pitcher Christian Sullivan, catcher Alex Mis, first baseman Drew Naumovich, shortstop Sam Claycamp, third baseman Frank Podkul, outfielders Ryan Erlandson and Jarrod Smith, designated hitter Nick Wright on the first team, second baseman Brandt Pawley on the second team and pitcher Mitchell Caster receiving honorable mention.
See IndianaRBI story HERE.
Hanover Panthers (8-25, 5-12 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference): Head coach Shayne Stock (sixth season).
Pitcher Garrett Zorb was named to the all-HCC first team, infielder Josh Meszaros to the second team and infielder Jack Shine honorable mention.
Manchester Spartans (20-22, 9-8 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference): Head coach Rick Espeset (20th season).
Outfielder Tyler LaFollette was picked for the all-HCC first team, pitcher Taylor Kopplin and outfielder Eric Knepper the second team and outfield/infielder Braxton Riley received honorable mention.
See IndianaRBI story HERE.
Rose-Hulman Fightin’ Engineers (20-23, 10-7 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference): Head coach Jeff Jenkins (29th season).
Rose came in third place in the HCAC tournament.
Luke Buehler, an all-region second-team selection, was named all-HCAC first team, outfielder David Burnside second team and catcher/DH Conner Helbling honorable mention.
See IndianaRBI story HERE.
Trine Thunder (19-21, 13-15 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association): Head coach Greg Perschke (17th season).
Catcher Kevin O’Malley was chosen for the all-MIAA first team and infielder Jacob Heller the second team.
See IndianaRBI story HERE.
Wabash Little Giants (32-17, 10-8 North Shore Athletic Conference): Head coach Jake Martin (second season).
After winning the NCAC tournament, Wabash lost the Mideast Regional championship game to Wooster.
Pitcher Bryan Roberts made the all-NCAC first team, catcher Bryce Aldridge, second baseman Sean Roginski the second team and first baseman Jackson Blevins, shortstop Eric Chavez, outfielder Jared Wolfe and pitcher Zach Moffett the honorable mention list.
See IndianaRBI story HERE.
NAIA
Bethel Pilots (17-28, 8-19 Crossroads League): Head coach Seth Zartman (15th season).
The Dick Patterson Field at Jerry Jenkins Stadium inhabitants placed infielder/outfielder Luke Adams and outfielders Collin Affolder and Jesse Zepeda on the all-Crossroads honorable mention team and Zepeda and pitcher Josh King on the Gold Glove squad.
Calumet College of Saint Joseph Crimson Wave (13-41, 7-23 Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference): Head coach Scott Nowakowski.
Goshen Maple Leafs (22-29, 12-15 Crossroads League): Head coach Alex Childers (sixth season).
A number of career and season record fell for the Leafs — Ryan Hartig (most games in a GC career with 210), Brad Stoltzfus (most career runs with 113 and tied for most career runs with 133), Ben Longacre (single-season highs of 49 runs and 22 doubles) and Colby Malson (10 saves).
Outfielders Hartig and Longacre and infielder/pitcher Malson were accorded honorable mention on the all-Crossroads team while infielder Stoltzfus was chosen for the Gold Glove team.
See IndianaRBI story HERE.
Grace Lancers (9-33, 9-18 Crossroads League): Head coach Cam Screeton (second season).
After starting the season 0-17, Grace won four of its last six.
Pitcher David Anderson, infielder Austin Baker and third baseman Houston Haney received honorable mention on the all-Crossroads team.
Huntington Foresters (23-24, 16-10 Crossroads League): Head coach Mike Frame (34th season).
Outfielder Donovan Clark, second baseman Jamar Weaver and pitcher Connor West earned all-conference honorable mention Weaver was also selected for the Gold Glove team.
See IndianaRBI story HERE.
Indiana Tech Warriors (44-21, 24-4 Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference): Head coach Kip McWilliams (11th season).
Tech lost the WHAC championship series to Madonna then went 2-2 in the Opening Round in Montgomery, Ala., losing to top-ranked Faulkner in the championship game.
First baseman Glen McClain was named Player of the Year and McWilliams Coach of the Year by the WHAC. Besides McClain, catcher Tighe Koehring made the first team while third baseman Matt Bandor and pitcher Jason Sterrett were selected for the second team.
McClain and Koehring were also chosen as NAIA second-team All-Americans.
See IndianaRBI stories HERE & HERE.
Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats (37-20, 20-6 Crossroads League): Head coach Rich Benjamin (third season).
IWU, the CL regular-season champions, went 0-2 in the Opening Round at Lawrenceville, Ga.
Outfielder Steven Busby, utility player Caleb Eder, pitcher Kyle Hall, catcher Brady West middle fielder Jordan Wharton and pitcher Jon Young made the all-conference first team, Wharton the Gold Glove team and pitchers Zee Breytenbach, David Corbin and Tim Olvaney honorable mention.
Benjamin was named CL Coach of the Year.
See IndianaRBI story HERE.
Indiana University Kokomo Cougars (31-21-1, 16-11 River States Conference): Head coach Matt Howard (first season).
In the first year of the program, IUK’s season concluded with a loss in the RSC tournament semifinals.
Renton Poole was named RSC Pitcher of the Year. Catcher Noah Etchison, outfielder Jared Heard and designated hitter Dalton Clarke made the second team and third baseman Caleb Matthews the Gold Glove team.
Honorable-mention NAIA All-American Poole (Rangers) was picked in the MLB Draft.
See IndianaRBI stories HERE & HERE.
Indiana University South Bend Titans (13-39, 8-22 Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference): Head coach Doug Buysse (first season).
First baseman Tanner Wesp made the all-CCAC second team.
See IndianaRBI story HERE.
Indiana University Southeast Grenadiers (41-14, 23-4 River States Conference): Head coach Ben Reel (10th season).
IUS lost to Point Park in the RSC tournament championship game went 1-2 in the NAIA Opening Round in Hattiesburg, Miss.
Starting pitchers Brandon Nylin and Ryne Underwood, shortstop Richard Rodriguez, outfielder Nicholas Lugo and utility player Josh Beams were picked for the all-RSC first team, pitcher Andrew Yates the second team and Lugo, pitcher John Cecil and second baseman Reyni Olivero the Gold Glove team. Reel was named RSC Coach of the Year.
See IndianaRBI story HERE.
Marian Knights (24-27, 14-12 Crossroads League): Head coach Todd Bacon (fifth season).
MU beat Huntington for the Crossroads League tournament title then went 0-2 in the NAIA Opening Round at Williamsburg, Ky.
Cody Earl was named CL Player of the Year and honorable-mention NAIA All-American. Infielder Maverick Bacon was also an all-Crossroads first-teamer while infielder Leo Lopez, pitcher/outfielder Zack St. Pierre and pitcher/infielder Reese Willis garnered honorable mention.
See IndianaRBI story HERE.
Purdue Northwest Pride (18-25, 8-19 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference): Head coach Dave Griffin (second season).
Kyle Freel was selected GLIAC Freshman Pitcher of the Year while catcher Hunter Thorn and pitcher Chad Patrick earned all-conference honorable mention.
See IndianaRBI story HERE.
Saint Francis Cougars (16-38, 9-17 Crossroads League): Head coach Greg Roberts (14th season).
Pitcher Noah Freimuth and infielders Tyler Prince and Keaton Sullivan earned all-Crossroads honorable mention.
Taylor Trojans (44-16, 20-7 Crossroads League): Head coach Kyle Gould (14th season).
An Opening Round host, Taylor went 1-2 in the event at Winterholter Field.
Pitcher Matt Patton was named CL Pitcher of the Year and an second-team NAIA All-American.
Besides Patton, all-Crossroads first-teamer were pitcher/first baseman Andrew Kennedy, infielder Josh Lane, infielder Nathan Targgart, pitcher Mitch Ubelhor, catcher/outfielder Tanner Watson and outfielder Wyatt Whitman with Watson, Whitman and pitcher/infielder Brett Lawson on the Gold Glove team and utility player Jared Adkins, pitcher Clay Riggins and outfielder Sam Wiese getting honorable mention.
See IndianaRBI story HERE.
Junior College
Ancilla Chargers (3-28, 2-22 Michigan Community College Athletic Association): Head coach Joe Yonto.
Ivy Tech Northeast Titans (25-18): Head coach Lance Hershberger (first season).
In the first year of the program, Ivy Tech finished the season with just 14 on the roster.
Catcher Tyler Rickert made the NJCAA Region 12 Gold Glove team.
See IndianaRBI stories HERE, HERE & HERE.
Vincennes Trailblazers (19-27): Head coach Chris Barney (10th season).
After a 1-8 start, VU won three of its last five.
