2023 North Dakota State Bison baseball team explained

Sport:baseball
Year:2023
Team:North Dakota State Bison
Conference:Summit League
Short Conf:Summit
Record:23–30
Conf Record:16–7
Head Coach:Tyler Oakes
Asst Coach1:Brandon Hunt
Asst Coach2:Tanner Neale
Hc Year:2nd
Stadium:Newman Outdoor Field

The 2023 North Dakota State Bison baseball team represented North Dakota State University during the 2023 NCAA Division I baseball season. The Bison played their home games at Newman Outdoor Field adjacent to NDSU's campus. The team was coached by second year head coach Tyler Oakes.

NDSU made the Summit League tournament as the second seed. They lost in the opening round to South Dakota State, survived elimination once with a win over Omaha,[1] but lost to South Dakota State again to be eliminated on day 3[2] for the second year in a row. The Bison finished the season with a 23–30 overall record with a 16–7 record in Summit League play.

Previous season

The Bison finished last season with a 31-19 overall record, and a 17-5 record in the Summit League good for the team's first Summit League Regular season title. Their conference record was also the program's best since entering the conference.[3] In the Summit League tournament, the Bison opened as the number 1 seed. They lost to Omaha in the opening round, then beat South Dakota State to advance to the elimination round semifinals. However, the Bison fell to Omaha yet again to end their chances of defending their conference title from the previous season.

Personnel

Roster

2023 North Dakota State Roster
 Pitchers
  • 16 - Nolan Johnson - RS Freshman
  • 18 - Konnor Kirchoffner - RS Sophomore
  • 22 - Hayden Sylte - RS Sophomore
  • 24 - Hunter Rosenbaum - Junior
  • 25 - Parker Puetz - Freshman
  • 29 - Kale Hopke - Freshman
  • 30 - Reese Lightenberg - RS Sophomore
  • 31 - Max Loven - Senior
  • 32 - Andrew Baumgart - RS Freshman
  • 33 - Carson Jacobs - Junior
  • 35 - Leland Wilson - RS Sophomore
  • 36 - Zak Endres - Freshman
  • 37 - Jaxon Edwards - RS Sophomore
  • 38 - Shea Zetterman - Senior
  • 40 - Tristen Roehrich - Senior
  • 44 - Skyler Riedinger - RS Sophomore
 Catchers
  • 7 - Will Busch - Junior
  • 12 - Stephen Lund - RS Junior
  • 15 - Bennett Freiter - RS Freshman

Infielders

  • 2 - Peter Brookshaw - Senior
  • 5 - Davis Hamilton - Freshman
  • 6 - James Dunlap - Junior
  • 9 - Garret Hill - Junior
  • 11 - Jack Steil - Junior
  • 13 - Druw Sackett - Senior
  • 17 - Zach Kluvers - RS Sophomore
  • 23 - Kale Jensen - Freshman
  • 26 - Carson Hake - Junior
 Outfielders
  • 1 - Terrell Huggins - Senior
  • 3 - Kyle Law - Freshman
  • 4 - Dallan Quigley - Junior
  • 19 - Cadyn Schwabe - Junior
  • 20 - Chase Nett - Junior

Utility

  • 8 - Caden Edwards (LHP/INF) - RS Sophomore
  • 10 - Cade Feeney (RHP/INF) - Junior
  • 14 - Wyatt Nelson (RHP/OF) - Junior
  • 28 - Jack Luster (INF/OF) - Junior
  • 34 - Joey Danielson (RHP/C) - Junior
 
Reference:[4]

Coaching staff

2023 North Dakota State Coaching Staff
Name Position
Head Coach
Brandon Hunt Assistant Coach
Tanner Neale Assistant Coach
Trent Keefer Volunteer Assistant Coach
Reference:[5]

Schedule and results

2023 North Dakota State Bison baseball game log
Regular season (22–28)
Postseason (1–2)

Awards and honors

First Team All-Summit League

Second Team All-Summit League

Honorable Mention All-Summit League

Source:[10]

Summit League All-Tournament Team

Source:[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bison falter in late innings, but stay alive in Summit tourney with in 12th. inforum.com. Forum of Fargo/Moorhead. May 25, 2023. May 27, 2023.
  2. Web site: Jackrabbits end Bison baseball season with elimination game win. inforum.com. Forum of Fargo/Moorhead. May 26, 2023. May 27, 2023.
  3. Web site: NDSU clinches first Summit League regular season championship. inforum.com. Forum of Fargo/Moorhead. May 20, 2022. December 8, 2022.
  4. Web site: 2023 Baseball Roster. North Dakota State Bison. December 7, 2022.
  5. Web site: 2023 Baseball Coaching Staff. North Dakota State Bison. December 7, 2022.
  6. Web site: NDSU Baseball Announces Updated Tony Gwynn Classic Schedule. gobison.com. North Dakota State Bison. February 23, 2023. February 24, 2023.
  7. Web site: NDSU Baseball game against Mayville State Canceled. gobison.com. North Dakota State Bison. April 17, 2023. April 17, 2023.
  8. Web site: NDSU Baseball Series Against Oral Roberts Adjusted. gobison.com. North Dakota State Bison. April 19, 2023. April 20, 2023.
  9. Web site: Weather Delays NDSU Baseball Series Against Omaha. gobison.com. North Dakota State Bison. May 13, 2023. May 13, 2023.
  10. Web site: Golden Eagles sweep #SummitBSB individual awards. thesummitleague.org. The Summit League. May 23, 2023. May 24, 2023.
  11. Web site: Top-seeded Oral Roberts captures #SummitBSB Tournament title. thesummitleague.org. The Summit League. May 27, 2023. May 27, 2023.