Butler's Koehler named to All-KJCCC West Division first team

Butler's Koehler named to All-KJCCC West Division first team

Butler sophomore first baseman Evan Koehler was named to the KJCCC All-Conference Western Division first team, which was released Wednesday.

The Grizzlies had three other players - freshman third baseman Alex Weiss, sophomore pitcher Trever Ezell and sophomore outfielder Dalton Wheat - selected to the All-Conference team. Weiss and Ezell earned second-team honors, while Wheat was named honorable mention.

Koehler, who hails from Wichita, led the Grizzlies in nearly every offensive category - including the team's triple crown: batting average (.409), home runs (12) and runs batted in (81). Koehler's 81 RBI is currently second in the nation. He also led the team in hits (85), doubles (24), on-base percentage (.484) and slugging (.707).

Weiss, from Wellington, was second on the team in average (.377) while driving in 25 runs and scoring 33.

Ezell, an Elgin (Okla.) native, was 3-0 with a 3.04 earned-run average in 26.2 innings pitched and led the nation with 15 saves.

Wheat, who is from Augusta, led the team in stolen bases (45) and runs scored (62) while hitting .336 with six home runs and 46 RBI. Wheat is currently third in the nation in stolen bases.

The Grizzlies (36-23) ended their season with an 8-7 loss to Seward County on Saturday at the Region VI Super-Regional. Butler finished third in the Jayhawk West with a 20-12 conference record, its highest finish since 2010.

 

KJCCC - DIVISION I
2014 BASEBALL ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM
WESTERN DIVISION

Coach of the Year - Ryan Schmidt, Hutchinson
Most Valuable Player - Jake Schleppenbach, Hutchinson
Most Valuable Pitcher - Kyle Simonds, Hutchinson
Freshman of the Year - Brent Williams, Seward County
 
FIRST TEAM  
Position Player College  Year 
Catcher Brent Williams Seward County   FR
First base  Evan Koehler Butler SO
Second base Jake Schleppenbach   Hutchinson FR
Shortstop Tyler Alitz Garden City SO
Third base Justin Crouch Pratt RSSO
Designated Hitter   Rocky DeSantis Garden City
SO
Outfield Tyler Tucker Garden City
FR
Outfield BJ Dean Pratt
SO
Outfield Kevin Connolly Garden City
RSFR
Pitcher Kyle Simonds Hutchinson
SO
Pitcher Chris Bonk Garden City
RSSO
Pitcher JB Olson Seward County
FR
 
SECOND TEAM   
Position  Player  College Year
Catcher Francisco Alvarez Garden City
FR
First base    Grant Watkins Barton FR
Second Base Grant Buchanan Colby SO
Shortstop Jake Ek Hutchinson
SO
Third Base Alex Weiss Butler FR
Designated Hitter Reed Thompson Seward County
SO
Outfield Scott Tyler Barton
SO
Outfield Bryson Allen Seward County
SO
Outfield Gabe Wurth Hutchinson
SO
Pitcher Austin King Seward County
SO
Pitcher Jorge Cruz Colby
SO
Pitcher Trever Ezell Butler SO
 
HONORABLE MENTION  
Position  Player  College Year
Catcher Jeremy Stidham Colby
FR
First base    Connor Koepp Dodge City SO
Second Base CJ Krainock Garden City
FR
Shortstop Ryan Ihle Colby
SO
Third Base Nolan Carter Colby
RSSO
Designated Hitter Jake Bublitz
Hutchinson
FR
Outfield Matt Jones
Hutchinson
RSFR
Outfield David Nelson
Colby
FR
Outfield Dalton Wheat
Butler SO
Pitcher Tyler Coufal Hutchinson
FR
Pitcher JJ Benes Garden City
RSFR
Pitcher Alex Evans Barton 
 FR