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Michigan Insider: Early Signing Period - Division 2 Recruiting Class Breakdown
*In Alphabetical Order

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The NCAA early signing period starts November 14th. With the start of the fall signing period upon us, we look to break down each individual Division 2 commitment from in-state prospects, where they are headed and what tools they will bring with them.

***** Below we talk in-depth about each in-state prospect

Grand Valley State University

Overview: Coach Detillion and staff are looking to improve on last year's season. Two early commits players with one coming from Michigan. Nate Logan from South Lyon is the lone Michigander to sign early at GVSU. A left hand hitting OF has raw power at the plate with a pull approach. Shows some lift in his swing that should play at the next level.

Name	State	School	Class	Pos.	Commitment
Tony Fleischauer	IL	Joliet Catholic	2019	2B	Grand Valley State
Nate Logan	MI	South Lyon	2019	OF	Grand Valley State

• Total Commits: 2
  
• # Top 200 Ranked Players: 1
  
• Immediate Impact Player: Nate Logan 
• Sleeper of the Class: Nate Logan

Hillsdale Chargers

Overview: Coach Theisen looks to build on the success he's had at Hillsdale the past few years. Last season advancing to the NCAA Regionals. The chargers have signed four guys in the early signing period. 

Joe Hardenbergh, is a physically strong prospect with a bag of tools. He possesses a good throwing arm, speed, and power at the plate. He can step on campus day one and battle for a starting job. Chad Stevens, brings a competitive fire on the mound that adds to his obvious talent. Fastball has been mid 80’s with a sweeping curve. He’s a player that can potentially join the rotation as a freshman. Nick Stepke, is a game ready player today, he features a polished skill set. Versatile defender that is able to play multiple positions. Logan Simon, is a strike thrower with a solid three pitch mix. Continues to get better each time you see him. Expect to see a jump in velocity when he enters the college lifting program. High ceiling.

Name	State	School	Class	Pos.	Commitment
Joe Hardenbergh	MI	Catholic Central	2019	OF	Hillsdale College
Logan Simon	MI	Dewitt	2019	LHP	Hillsdale College
Nick Stepke	MI	Rochester	2019	SS	Hillsdale College
Chad Stevens	MI	Westland John Glenn	2019	RHP	Hillsdale College

• Total Commits: 4  
• # Top 200 Ranked Players: 4  
• Immediate Impact Player: Chad Stevens
• Sleeper of the Class: Logan Simon

 

Northwood Timberwolves

Overview:  Coach Jake Sabol returns back to Northwood this time as the Head Coach. He looks to bring the success he had at Alma College over to Northwood. Sabol wasted no time getting guys to commit in the early signing period bringing in the largest class of any Michigan GLIAC school. 

LHP Matt Crain, has a long projectable frame and has improved his velocity over the years, look for him to continue developing and fighting for innings in year one. Cross DeLau is a utility player that can play infield, outfield and pitch also from the left side. Gap to gap hitter with some power. Joey Johnston is a gamer that plays the game the right way. A polished ball player who will be game ready day one. Tyler King is another LHP that will add depth to the pitching staff, also very projectable standing 6-foot-4, 190 pounds. Owen Malinowski is a mid 80's arm that continues to get better each time we see him. There is no reason to believe he has peaked, expect him to see significant innings as as freshman. Keaton Peck is a two way prospect who plays up the middle and pounds the zone on the mound. Could possibly stay a two way at the next level. 

Name	State	School	Class	Pos.	Commitment
Matt Crain	MI	Northville	2019	LHP	Northwood
Garrett Davis	OH	Lancaster	2019	RHP	Northwood
Cross DeLau	MI	Sacred Heart	2019	LHP	Northwood
Joey Johnston	MI	Croswell-Lexington	2019	3B	Northwood
Tyler King	MI	Saginaw Heritage	2019	LHP	Northwood
Owen Malinowski	MI	Rochester	2019	RHP	Northwood
Keaton Peck	MI	Traverse city St. Francis	2019	SS	Northwood
Ben Siekierski	WI	Mukwonago	2019	1B	Northwood

• Total Commits: 8  
• # Top 200 Ranked Players: 5 
• Immediate Impact Player: Owen Malinowski
• Sleeper of the Class:  Matt Crain

Saginaw Valley State Cardinals

Overview: The 2019 season will mark the beginning of the Steve Jaska era. Coach Jaska brings a winning division one pedigree to SVSU, as he looks to revamp and build the program. During the early signing period the coaching staff has brought in three guys with one Michigander. 

Logan Welch is a long projectable prospect that has an opportunity to stay as a two way at SVSU. At the plate he is a gap to gap guy who swings on a level plane using a long finish. Sprays the ball around the diamond. In the field moves well free and easy, showing soft hands. Also able to throw strikes off the mound with a three pitch mix. 

Name	State	School	Class	Pos.	Commitment
Andrew Biertzer	WI	West Bend West	2019	LHP	Saginaw Valley State
Braden Norris	TX	Sweeny	2019	SS	Saginaw Valley State
Logan Welch	MI	Fenton High School	2019	SS	Saginaw Valley State

• Total Commits: 3  
• # Top 200 Ranked Players: 1  
• Immediate Impact Player: Logan Welch 
• Sleeper of the Class: Logan Welch

Wayne State University

Overview: Coach Ryan Kelley, and Aaron Hepner are return in 2019 looking to capture a GLIAC title. This year with a brand new ball park as the Ernie Harwell project was recently completed giving them one of the top stadiums in the state. The Warriors bring in one player during the early signing period. 

Kaedan Stively a LHP from Romeo HS is a strike thrower that will continue to develop as well as add velocity at the next level. Wayne St has been a known for it's pitching staffs over the years. Stively should fit right in. 

Name	State	School	Class	Pos.	Commitment
Kaden Stively	MI	Romeo	2019	LHP	Wayne State

• Total Commits: 1  
• # Top 200 Ranked Players: 0
• Immediate Impact Player: Kaden Stively
• Sleeper of the Class: Kaden Stively