In 2018 and 2019 Spokane came out and put the entire NWAC on notice that they were a team to be reckoned with, as they placed 3rd in the NWAC Championship Tournament each year. With an extremely deep pitching staff and solid offense, 2020 was a year Spokane had a real shot at winning the NWAC title.
Head Coach Bryan Winston
Key Returning Position Players
Thomas Edwards – Edwards was off to a tremendous start last season leading the NWAC in hitting. A skilled offensive threat who will will be a mainstay in the Spokane lineup.
Braeden Cordes (3b), Chase Nett (OF), and Thomas McKenna (Utility) all will be key pieces to Spokane’s success in 2021 and have stepped in to leadership roles.
Key Returning Pitchers
McKabe Cottrell – LHP – McKabe was the staff ace last year and will look to fill that role this year. His fastball is in the upper 80’s with a plus change-up.
Cameron Liss – LHP – Liss is very similar to McKabe with an upper 80’s fastball with a true 12-6 curveball. Both will anchor the starting rotation for the Sasquatch and be key pieces to the teams success in 2021.
Key Incoming Players
Brock Bozett – SS – Bozett is a transfer from University of San Francisco. He returns to Spokane where he played his high school ball at Ferris High School. He will give the Sasquatch added depth in the infield.
Jack Leary – RHP – Leary is another transfer returning back to his hometown of Spokane, WA and will be a solid addition to the depth of the Spokane pitching staff.
Additional impact arms in the freshman class include: Andy Evans (RHP), Jasper Nelson (RHP), Conner Ashworth (RHP), Joshua Tucker (LHP), Jake Finkelstein (LHP), Ryun Cross (LHP).
Expectations for 2021
“Obviously this has been a trying year for everyone around the NWAC and around the country. We are extremely excited to be able to play this spring. With everyone having their season cut short in 2020, I believe we will have unbelievable energy and excitement from all involved. I’m sure there will be some set backs along the way as we all continue to deal with Covid-19, but there is a sense of relief and normalcy as we get ready to play this spring. I don’t believe there will be a single coach, player, umpire or spectator who will be taking these games for granted. I’m just so excited for these athletes and their families who will get a chance to see them compete again.” – Head Coach Bryon Winston