Jackson Rodgers

Gods Plan 💜

I've officially entered the portal as a graduate transfer with 2 years of eligibility. Thank you to Coach Suggs and McKendree University for a great 3 years! 2 Years Eligibility (Grad Transfer) 6'2 185 lbs 3.95 GPA Phone # (618) 340-9102 @VerbalCommitsD2 @jbarrington85

In addition to our Players of the Week, here is a look at some other 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 on the ⚾️ diamond last week. Full weekly report: bit.ly/4kU9qv2 #OVCit

First of the year @loggerbaseball

@keatonfavre_19 @tdaviscoach4 @JoshMerrigan @Brock_Lummus @LewisandClarkC1 @MaxPitchingLab Congrats brotha!

I’m beyond blessed and excited to announce my commitment to Western Illinois University. Thank you @tdaviscoach4 @JoshMerrigan @Brock_Lummus for giving me this opportunity and believing in me! Thank you @LewisandClarkC1 @MaxPitchingLab for helping me get to this point!

Thank you to @scoutconnectbb for a great showcase. Max EV 84.3 Peak batted distance 296ft Infield Velocity 71.0 mph Looking forward to the upcoming season @fmchsbaseball #baseball #scout #griffins #hitstown #fmchs #2028grad

Quick Look here at RS-SO Gabe Smith (@LoganVolsBsbl) Physical & Atheltic 6’5 245lbs frame Smith has a efficient inning here today as he collects weak contact & good S/M FB has some ASR while sitting 92-93 & touching 94 multiple times @PrepBaseballIL || @PB_JUCO || @bestofmwbase

Quality Start under the lights! 6.1 IP 3H 1ER 1BB 10K @UandCBaseball @FMCHSBaseball

Uncommitted JUCO Soph. @dylan21362026 up to 96MPH 🔥 in his latest bullpen, averaging 94.2mph with plenty of loud secondary to go with it. #MPLAthlete #MaximizeYourPerformance

Patrick Mendiola RHH Catcher Just entered the transfer portal after 2 years at Saint Louis University. 2 years of eligibility left. Looking for 4 year opportunities. 6185204973 patrick.s.mendiola@gmail.com

2027 Transfer Portal Catcher 2 years of eligibility Looking for 4 year opportunities

🚨JUCO UNCOMMITTED🚨 HENRY KUFA SO- @ECCBSBL 6’0 185 SS/RHP EV: 104 INF: 94 60: 6.79 Spring stats: (43 G) AVG: .373 OBP: .488 OPS: 1.148 HR: 9 2B: 12 RBI: 41 BB: 16 HBP: 16 SB: 23 Fielding%: .942 TC: 137 IP: 6.1 W: 2 K: 10 ERA: 1.421 @the_luke_mill @DeegsBaseball

That’s a BIG win 😤 Rodgers- 2.1 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER (W, 2-2) Perez- 2-4, 2 runs scored, 1 2B Lummus- 1-2, 1 run scored, 1 RBI Alexander- 2-4, 1 2B, 2 RBI Humphrey- 2.1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 5 K’s #GoNecks | #OneGoal

The offense collected 18 hits today, which is the second most in a game this season 🔥 #GoNecks | #OneGoal goleathernecks.com/news/2025/4/13…

1️⃣3️⃣ warming up 😤 #GoNecks | #OneGoal

Double play to end the first 💯 E1 | WIU 0 | BU 0 #GoNecks | #OneGoal

Jackson Rodgers ends the 2nd inning with a K 💪 E2 | WIU 0 | BU 0 #GoNecks | #OneGoal

Bullpen Homey 🔥🔥🔥 1.1 IP | 3 K | 0 H |

Uncommitted Spotlight-RS FR-Bryer Arview-INF Currently hitting .507 w/ 5 HR, 9 2B, 1 3B, 35 RBI, 29 R, 14 SB, 18 BB vs 14 K...advanced feel for zone, + approach,ability to drive ball to all fields,high IQ,bat to ball skill,ability to play all INF spots. @ArviewBryer

When it comes to the postseason, regular season records don’t matter; it’s all about who shows up when it counts. Right now, Western Illinois is (2-0) in March, and a big reason why is Raegan McCowan. Today, she led the way with 25 points, including the clutch go-ahead jumper with 15 seconds left to help the Leathernecks beat Eastern Illinois. Now, they’re just one win away from playing in the OVC Championship. We’ve talked all season about how special McCowan has been. She’s part of a talented sophomore class full of high scorers, and her performances continue to stand out. Yesterday, she dropped 27 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and handed out 3 assists. She followed that up today with 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. That puts her tournament average at (26.0) points, (7.0) rebounds, and (3.0) assists per game — numbers that shouldn’t surprise anyone since she’s currently 10th in the country in scoring. Western Illinois is now (7-2) this season when McCowan scores at least 25 points. When she’s rolling, this team is tough to slow down. But McCowan isn’t doing it alone. She’s gotten great help from her teammates Mia Nicastro, Addi Brownfield, and Mallory McDermott — all three are averaging double figures over the last two games. Next up, Western Illinois faces Lindenwood in the semifinals. These teams split their regular season matchups, so this one should be fun. And with McCowan being the best player on the floor, expect her to do everything she can to help the Leathernecks pick up their third straight win.