Nebraska returned everybody who was expected back for the first day of fall camp.
Husker baseball coach Darin Erstad, starting his sixth season, said he expects to have plenty of work to do with fairly fresh players.
Many Huskers, including Jake Meyers, who sparkled at pitcher and in right field, and Matt Waldron, were idle from baseball over the summer, as were teammates Jake Hohensee and Nate Fisher, both of whom missed last season after Tommy John surgeries.
The Huskers lost three-year starting center fielder Ryan Boldt to the Major League Baseball Draft and pitcher Garett King transferred. Elijay Dilday, who had medical problems, has popped up on the roster at Missouri State.
“We had a lot of people shut down over the summer and had a lot of our newcomers go through the Bridge Program to help them get accustomed to school, classes and the older players over this summer,” Erstad said.
Scott Schreiber completed physical therapy to recover from in-season injuries and pitcher Zach Engleken is likely out until March, while he recovers from a shoulder injury.
Former Husker Pat Kelly, who played for the Lincoln Saltdogs part of this season, has joined the staff as an undergraduate assistant coach.
Husker newcomers
Joe Acker, OF, Waukesha, Wisconsin: Led Marquette High to state runner-up finish, No. 45 overall outfielder by Perfect Game, No. 1 outfielder in Wisconsin.
Jeff Athey, INF, Eden Prairie, Minnesota: Standout third baseman can also play first. State Legion Most Outstanding Player.
Clayton Cope, RHP, jr., Lincoln Southwest (Iowa Western):Posted 1.13 ERA at Iowa Western, 18 strikeouts in 16 innings, and helped Reivers to consecutive NJCAA World Series.
Brison Cronenbold, jr. INF, Thousand Oaks, California (Ventura College): Led Ventura College in runs, doubles and triples and was second on team with a .340 batting average.
Carter Cross, RHP-OF, Fairview, Pennsylvania: No. 18 player overall in Virginia and the No. 2 outfielder in the state after hitting .454. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, and father graduated from Nebraska.
Connor Curry, LHP, Lincoln Southeast: Journal Star Super-State first-teamer and one of the top 150 left-handed pitchers, with 2.12 ERA, 55 strikeouts over 33 innings as a senior.
Mojo Hagge, OF, Omaha Skutt: Named first-team Super-State outfielder by the Journal Star and helped Skutt with .455 average.
Alex Raburn, INF, Sr., Durham, North Carolina (North Carolina): Graduated from North Carolina and has one season of eligibility remaining. Played in CWS in 2013, missed 2016 season with wrist injury. Father played football at Hastings College.
Zac Repinski, INF, Prior Lake, Minnesota (Des Moines Area CC): No. 10 player in Minnesota before junior college, where he hit .333 and .312. Likely to have a shot at shortstop.
Luke Roskam, C, Chaska, Minnesota: Can pitch, as evident by a perfect game in state tournament. All-State honoree as a pitcher and first baseman.
Paul Tillotson, RHP, Monument, Colorado: Colorado player of the year, struck out 86 in 55 innings, with 22-3 career record and 1.47 career ERA. Also hit .514 last year.
Matt Warren, Sr., Omaha Skutt (Creighton): A former starter for the Jays, but he won’t play until 2017 after Tommy John surgery. NU can’t apply for the sixth year until this year is up.
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Husker baseball coach Darin Erstad, starting his sixth season, said he expects to have plenty of work to do with fairly fresh players.
Many Huskers, including Jake Meyers, who sparkled at pitcher and in right field, and Matt Waldron, were idle from baseball over the summer, as were teammates Jake Hohensee and Nate Fisher, both of whom missed last season after Tommy John surgeries.
The Huskers lost three-year starting center fielder Ryan Boldt to the Major League Baseball Draft and pitcher Garett King transferred. Elijay Dilday, who had medical problems, has popped up on the roster at Missouri State.
“We had a lot of people shut down over the summer and had a lot of our newcomers go through the Bridge Program to help them get accustomed to school, classes and the older players over this summer,” Erstad said.
Scott Schreiber completed physical therapy to recover from in-season injuries and pitcher Zach Engleken is likely out until March, while he recovers from a shoulder injury.
Former Husker Pat Kelly, who played for the Lincoln Saltdogs part of this season, has joined the staff as an undergraduate assistant coach.
Husker newcomers
Joe Acker, OF, Waukesha, Wisconsin: Led Marquette High to state runner-up finish, No. 45 overall outfielder by Perfect Game, No. 1 outfielder in Wisconsin.
Jeff Athey, INF, Eden Prairie, Minnesota: Standout third baseman can also play first. State Legion Most Outstanding Player.
Clayton Cope, RHP, jr., Lincoln Southwest (Iowa Western):Posted 1.13 ERA at Iowa Western, 18 strikeouts in 16 innings, and helped Reivers to consecutive NJCAA World Series.
Brison Cronenbold, jr. INF, Thousand Oaks, California (Ventura College): Led Ventura College in runs, doubles and triples and was second on team with a .340 batting average.
Carter Cross, RHP-OF, Fairview, Pennsylvania: No. 18 player overall in Virginia and the No. 2 outfielder in the state after hitting .454. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, and father graduated from Nebraska.
Connor Curry, LHP, Lincoln Southeast: Journal Star Super-State first-teamer and one of the top 150 left-handed pitchers, with 2.12 ERA, 55 strikeouts over 33 innings as a senior.
Mojo Hagge, OF, Omaha Skutt: Named first-team Super-State outfielder by the Journal Star and helped Skutt with .455 average.
Alex Raburn, INF, Sr., Durham, North Carolina (North Carolina): Graduated from North Carolina and has one season of eligibility remaining. Played in CWS in 2013, missed 2016 season with wrist injury. Father played football at Hastings College.
Zac Repinski, INF, Prior Lake, Minnesota (Des Moines Area CC): No. 10 player in Minnesota before junior college, where he hit .333 and .312. Likely to have a shot at shortstop.
Luke Roskam, C, Chaska, Minnesota: Can pitch, as evident by a perfect game in state tournament. All-State honoree as a pitcher and first baseman.
Paul Tillotson, RHP, Monument, Colorado: Colorado player of the year, struck out 86 in 55 innings, with 22-3 career record and 1.47 career ERA. Also hit .514 last year.
Matt Warren, Sr., Omaha Skutt (Creighton): A former starter for the Jays, but he won’t play until 2017 after Tommy John surgery. NU can’t apply for the sixth year until this year is up.
Reach the writer at 402-473-7313 or khambleton@journalstar.com. On Twitter @PanchoHam
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