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2020 Baseball Senior Salute

By Austin Lagesse - Asst. Sports Information Director

The Bethel University baseball team saw its season come to an abrupt end due to the COVID 19 pandemic. An unplanned ending to nine senior's careers won't stop us from recognizing the Class of 2020 who enjoyed a successful four years. In their time, the Royals went 91-41 (.689) since 2017 and captured a MIAC regular season championship, MIAC Playoff championship and made the program's first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance.

We salute the seniors below recognizing them for their time and dedication given to the Royals baseball program. 

#1 Connor Malcolm // RHP // Woodbury, Minn.

Connor Malcolm
Connor Malcolm
Connor Malcolm
Connor Malcolm
Connor Malcolm
Connor Malcolm was a very versatile pitcher in his four-year stint with Bethel, he was asked to relieve and start and did both with great success. Connor loved to compete on game days and always wanted the ball no matter the situation. He will be missed.
Head Coach Brian Raabe

#2 Jake Marsh // RHP // Plymouth, Minn.

Jake Marsh Connor Malcolm
Jake Marsh
Jake Marsh
Jake Marsh
Jake Marsh will go down as one of the most decorated players in Bethel history both on and off the field earning many awards during his four years at Bethel. His leadership, work ethic and will to compete will be something he will always be remembered for and what we strive for all our players to be when they finish their careers at Bethel.
Head Coach Brian Raabe

#9 Joe Dahl // C // Roseville, Minn.

Joe Dahl
Joe Dahl
Joe Dahl was a four-year catcher for the program who demonstrated great leadership skills and work ethic for the team during his entire career at Bethel. His dedication to the team was unmatched and will be very much missed.
Head Coach Brian Raabe

#11 Joey Fredrickson // INF // Arden Hills, Minn.

Joey Fredrickson
Joey Fredrickson with bat on his shoulders
Joey Fredrickson
Joey Fredrickson celebrates with teammates after he scores
Joey Fredrickson was a transfer from Division I North Dakota. He was potent at the plate and also a very good defensive third baseman. Joey will leave Bethel as a very decorated player winning several awards as well as championships as part of the team. Joey loved to compete and will be very much missed.
Head Coach Brian Raabe

#18 Brandon French // RHP // Castle Rock, Colo.

Brandon French
Brandon French
Brandon French
Brandon French came to Bethel out of Colorado as a very promising right-handed pitcher. During his senior year of high school he needed Tommy John surgery to repair his right elbow which hampered him during his college career. Even with this injury, Brandon was one of the hardest-working players in the program, who never complained about his situation he just kept grinding being an inspiration for all his teammates.
Head Coach Brian Raabe

#22 Parker Mullenbach // INF // Albert Lea, Minn.

Parker Mullenbach at the plate
Parker Mullenbach
Parker Mullenbach
Parker Mullenbach
Parker Mullenbach was a very versatile player during his time at Bethel, he could play outfield or infield equally well and loved to compete. He had a great start to his senior season which was cut short due to the pandemic. No matter what his role was he always made the best of his situation and was always ready to perform.
Head Coach Brian Raabe

#23 Mitch Butvilas // C/OF // Bartlett, Ill.

Mitch Butvilas celebrates a home run with teammates
Mitch Butvilas
Mitch Butvilas
Mitch Butvilas
Mitch Butvilas
Mitch Butvilas was a four-year starter for the program, he excelled both in the outfield and behind the plate as a catcher. In addition, Mitch will go down as one of the better offensive players Bethel has had during my time as head coach. He was a fierce competitor with a strong desire to win and compete, he will be missed.
Head Coach Brian Raabe

#35 Brady Leahy // RHP // St. Croix Falls, Wis.

Brady Leahy
Brady Leahy
Brady Leahy
Brady Leahy in his pitching motion
Brady Leahy was a very versatile pitcher while at Bethel. He was a starter, closer and middle reliever during his very impressive career. Brady loved to compete and always wanted the ball no matter the situation he will be missed.
Head Coach Brian Raabe

#37 Brady Leverington // C // Belle Fourche, S.D.

Brady Leverington
Bradly Leverington
Brady Leverington
Brady Leverington was a four-year catcher at Bethel who was a tireless worker, accepted his role on the team as a leader with a great work ethic and was the ultimate team player. Whatever the team needed Brady was there to fill any role asked of him and performed that role well.
Head Coach Brian Raabe

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