There are certain things I have learned covering the NWAC from 2015 to now. One of the main ones I figured out was to expect Everett to make a run in the NWAC Tourney. In the 5 years I covered the NWAC Tourney only Everett and Lower Columbia have been in the tournament each of those years. Everett is a program with a rich baseball history and they look to continue that for years to come.
Head Coach: JoJo Howie
Key Returning Position Players
Carter Booth – OF – Booth returns for his second year after transferring from Oregon State. He leads an elite group of outfielders with a plus throwing arm and ability to hit to all fields. He will play for the Portland Pickles this summer in the West Coast League.
Aaron Barber – INF – also returns after leading the Trojans in hitting (.368) in the shortened 2020 season. The switch hitter is one of the toughest outs in the program and will be a fixture in the 2021 Trojan lineup. He will play for the Showcase Team this summer in the Cascade Collegiate League.
Key Returning Pitchers
Alec Schuldt – RHP – Schuldt returns for his second year after transferring from Central Washington. The 6’4″ 210lb right-hander has been up to 90 in the preseason. He has signed to play NCAA D1 baseball for the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Zach Boswell – RHP – Boswell returns for his third year after earning NWAC North MVP honors in 2019 where he logged 77 2/3 innings with a 1.85 ERA. He will play for the Wenatchee AppleSox this summer in the West Coast League.
Luke VonGoedert – LHP – VonGoedert also returns after a strong preseason where he has also shown the ability to reach 90mph. The 6’3″ 210lb left-hander has drawn strong interest and will be a strong fixture this season on the Trojan pitching staff.
Impact freshman/transfers
Cameron Green – OF – Green enters his first season in the Trojan outfield and has flashed impressive off-gap power and the ability to defend at a high level. The toolsy freshman has only scratched the surface and will be an exciting track and follow for division one programs.
Ben Steck – C – Steck also enters his first season after transferring from Oregon State. The 6’1″ 210lb backstop enjoyed a productive summer for the Medford Rogues before joining the Trojans this fall. Steck will join Boswell in Wenatchee this summer for the AppleSox in the West Coast League.
2021 Expectations
For Everett their on field goal every year is to win and even though 2021 will be different year the goals will still be the same. Step on the field and compete with everyone they play against.
“One of the most fun groups we’ve ever had the opportunity to coach – should be a great year.” – Head Coach JoJo Howie.