Team: Pacific Lutheran University Lutes
Conference: NWC
College Level: NCAA D3
2021 Overall Record: 26-17
Location: Tacoma, WA
Head Coach: Nolan Soete
Assistant Coaches: Sean Taunt, Scott Richards, Landon Packard, Nate Packard
Key Returning Position Players
Jordan Haworth (senior – 3B) – 4-year starter at 3B, All American in 2021. Hit .401, 15 2B, 13 HR, 48 RBI and 17 SB
Cole Trotignon (Junior – 1B/RHP) – All American in 2021. Hit .367, 12 2B, 10 HR, 54 RBI. Also went 6-1 as a starting pitcher with a 3.75 ERA.
Andy Schmitz (Junior – CF) – All conference outfielder in 2021. Hit .357
Alex Boyd (Junior – OF) – All Conference outfielder in 2021. Hit .390 with 6 2B and 18 rbi
Key Returning Pitchers
Alex Gregory (Senior – Closer) – All Conference relief pitcher.
Tommy Snyder (Junior – LHP) – Is our number one in the rotation. Went 4-4 in 2021 with a 4.10 ERA
Cole Trotignon (Junior – 1B/RHP) – All American in 2021. Hit .367, 12 2B, 10 HR, 54 RBI. Also went 6-1 as a starting pitcher with a 3.75 ERA.
Jonathan Cohen (Sophomore – LHP) – All Conference starting pitcher in 2021. Went 4-1 with a 4.28 ERA.
Impact Transfers
John Graham (Junior – transfer outfielder from Northern Colorado University)
What things did you see from the team in the fall?
We had a productive fall. I think we have a good mixture of young and older talent. We have a large senior class with a lot of experience and that should provide the younger talent with an opportunity to learn and develop.
What was the focus during the fall for the team?
The fall is always a good opportunity for the team to get to know each other and for the coaches to learn more about our new players. We try to keep it simple and focus on competing at a high level and getting a little bit better at the small things every day.
What are the expectations and goals for the team entering the season?
We have high expectations for our team. We are a very experienced roster and we are looking forward to the opportunity to compete for a Northwest Conference title.