JD Van Hook

Digging deep for a midweek W! The Thunder baseball team jumps out to an early lead over Dubuque and withstands the Spartans' late rally attempt to earn its eighth win of the season. James Scott (pictured left) was 2-3 at the plate tonight with a team-high three runs and one RBI. The program's single-season record-holder in hit-by-pitches tallied his 20th HBP of the year on Tuesday, second-most in Division III.  Jack Gill, Charlie Scofield, and Sean Dmytrowicz all matched Scott on two hits, with Scofield driving in the game-winning run in the seventh inning that was scored by Gill. Nathan Hedlund led all players with three RBIs in the victory. Carson Grier got his first collegiate start on the mound this evening and tossed a game-high six strikeouts while allowing just one run through four innings. Billy Kessler earned his second win of the year, and JD Van Hook racked up his fourth save, as each pitcher sat down two Spartans and did not concede a run in their relief appearances. Wheaton will conclude a five-game home stand on Friday with a 5 PM conference matchup against Augustana. #LetsRoll

Double award recognition after a strong Spring Break slate! Congratulations to Wheaton's Jack Gill and JD Van Hook for being named to the D3baseball.com Team of the Week! Gill earns the accolade after hitting .667 last week with a .889 slugging percentage, driving in nine runs, and scoring six times. Van Hook gets the nod at relief pitcher after logging saves in all three of his appearances in Arizona. The Thunder pair are the only players from the CCIW on this week's national team. #LetsRoll

Top hitters and pitchers are showcased in this weeks @D3baseball Check out the best at each position in: d3baseball.com/awards/team-of… #d3baseball

Spring Break starts with a W! The Wheaton baseball team defeats Concordia University Wisconsin in the first game of today's doubleheader to begin its week in Arizona. Trailing 5-2 after five innings, the Thunder outscored the Falcons, 9-2, over the last two frames to secure their second victory of the season. JD Van Hook (pictured) earned the save this afternoon by allowing no hits and no earned runs in the final two innings while logging a bases-loaded strikeout to clinch the win.   Tyler Burr led all players with three hits and posted two RBI and one run. He was joined on two RBI and one score by Will Clegg, and Caleb Schauer hit a solo home run in the seventh inning to help seal Wheaton's comeback. Sean Dmytrowicz, James Scott, and Mason Diel each tallied a pair of hits, with the former scoring twice and stealing the team's only base. The Thunder continue their Tucson slate on Monday morning with a single game against Bethany Lutheran College. That contest will begin at 12 PM Central Time, and a live stats link for each of the team's Spring Break games can be found on the Wheaton Athletics website. #LetsRoll Picture by Ary Frank.

In honor of opening day this Friday here are some of my favorite throws from this past offseason. Love the process and learning how to be a better thrower and pitcher everyday. More work to be done, but shoutout my guy Arow for the help along the way

The Thunder baseball team opens CCIW play with a win! Wheaton earns a 5-3 victory at Carroll. Senior JD Van Hook earned the win in three innings of scoreless relief. First baseman Rutledge Feltel was 3-for-4 with 2 doubles & 3 RBI. #LetsRoll

This is how. We are PLU. #GoLutes #d3baseball #whyd3

Aaron Walton (@ArizonaBaseball) rips this ball to pull for a base-hit. Stays connected and pulls the hands inside well. Bat speed present. Short and quick. ‘25 Elig.

Mark Pope came out after the game to say hi to the UK fans there. He saw one fan in a wheelchair who couldn’t get down to the court so he came up to him H/t @Adamdtownsend33

Jack Herrington Wheaton College, Wide Receiver 2021-2024

“Every day is different” We want to honor our regional 4 rep, Brett Marhanka from @Wheaton_Thunder!

AARON WALTON ABSOLUTELY CRUSHED (@aaronwalton_1) Exit Velo: 107 MPH LA: 29° Distance: 432’

The best Fastball of the 2024 Postseason is Alex Vesia's 93.5 mph 4-seamer with the #Dodgers 🤔 How is he able to separate himself despite having average LHP velocity? A thread 🧵 1/

Jared Kloth, Wheaton (Ill.) is today's #summerspotlight player. He caught on with the Michigan Monarchs late but has put up a 2.84 ERA with a WHIP of .63 and an OBA of 1.35 Season Stats: …league_bb.wttbaseball.pointstreak.com/player.html?pl… #d3baseball

Ben Stokley Wheaton College, Offensive Line 2023-2024

John Howse IV picks off the underthrown deep ball from Devin Leary 👀

The Senior Day Slam heard ‘round the nation. #TBT x @kelcotton32 🐰

.@TXFREEDOM643 Collegiate’s Luke Hamm (@LukeHamm4) mashes a double to the wall in left field. @Wheaton_Thunder #FiveToolCollegeNTX Profile: fivetool.org/players/67f5c7…

Join us in wishing a happy birthday to freshman pitcher. We hope you enjoy a terrific day. 🎂🎉🎈#AUBrothers