Brad Tullberg Albert Lea, MN 1989-1992 Brad Tullberg was the first Saint inducted into the Saints Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998. He was the first All-District and All-Region player in the program's history and gave the CSS baseball program instant credibility in it's early years. In his senior season of 1992, "Tully" led the nation in doubles and finished his career batting .388 and slugging .699. The "Tullberg Trophy," is awarded to the Saint who is voted as the team's most valuable player. Ben Sickler Hinckley, MN 1994-1997 Ben Sickler is the only Saint to have his jersey retired in the programs history and is the second member of the Hall of Fame. He became the first CSS All-American in 1996 when he went 11-1 with a 1.66 ERA and had 129 strikeouts on the mound. In his senior year of 1997 he was once again named All-American, this time as a third baseman after hitting .451. Ben is the only three-time captain for the Saints and is his honor each year the "Ben Sickler Award," is given to the newly named captains. Aaron Homolka Moisinee, WI 1995-1998 Aaron Homolka, the third Saint inducted into the Hall of Fame, holds the highest all-time grade point average in Saints Baseball history and was named an Academic All-American twice. While playing first base, Aaron won three gold glove awards, as the teams best defensive player. His 199 career hits rank fifth and he also earned All-Region honors three times. Steve Lahti Oulu, WI 1993-1996 Steve Lahti was the fourth inductee and the leader and captain of the 1995 and 1996 teams which were the first two teams to win over 20 games in Saints Baseball history. Steve led the Saints to 93 wins over his four years as a starter. Steve, along with his brothers Jeff and D.J., have the "Lahti Award," named after them. It is given annually to the Saint that displays leadership off the field, excellence in the classroom, and greatness on the baseball field. Tim Anderson Two Harbors, MN 1989-1992 Tim Anderson was the fifth member inducted into the Hall of Fame. "TA," a 1992 graduate is now in his 15th season as an assistant coach for the Saints. The "Tim Anderson Academic Award" is given to the Saint who best displays academic excellence in the classroom each season. "TA," is the Saints hitting instructor and has coached 11 All-American hitters. Jeff Lahti Oulu, WI 1996-1999 Jeff Lahti, the sixth inductee, was a four-year starter and the captain of the 1999 NCAA National Tournament team. During the 1999 National Tournament, Jeff earned NCAA Midwest Regional All-Tournament honors for his outstanding play and leadership. He hit a game tying homerun against number one ranked UW-Oshkosh. He was also named All-Region after his senior season of 1999. Jeff provided the Saints with great leadership as a captain and showcased his hard work ethic and determination in every game and practice. Justin Harriman International Falls, MN 1997-2000 Justin Harriman, the seventh member of the Hall of Fame, was the first Saint to be named a first-team All-American after his senior season of 2000. Justin was also a cornerstone of the 1999 NCAA National Tournament team. His walk-off homerun against UW-Stevens Points, gave the Saints their first victory in a NCAA National Tournament. Justin ranks in the top five for six offensive categories. His 178 RBI and 56 doubles rank first. He also collected a hit in 42 straight games, the longest streak in the programs history. The team's outstanding hitter award has been named after Justin Harriman. Joe Wicklund Solon Springs, WI 1997-2000 Joe Wicklund was the eighth player inducted into the Hall of Fame. "Wick" was a captain of the 2000 Regional Championship team. His effort against Bellevue University helped the Saints earn a victory in game one of the 2000 Super Regional. Joe was a captain for two seasons and was possibly the best leader to ever wear a Saints uniform. His leadership, attitude, and love for the Saints baseball program, set a great example for his teammates to follow. Leland Swenson Saginaw, MN 1997-2000 Leland Swenson, the ninth member of the Hall of Fame, helped lead the Saints to a 41-11 record and a regional championship during his senior season of 2000. He was named the NAIA Region III Player of the Year in 2000 and is a two-time All-American. When Leland signed his first professional contract with the Texas Rangers, he became the first Saints to sign with a major league baseball organization. Leland is the greatest defensive short stop in the program's history. He also had a career batting average of .399 and holds the Saint's single season record for hits with 83 and runs batted in with 77. Corey Kemp Cherry, MN 1998-2001 Corey Kemp, the 10th inductee to the Hall of Fame, has collected more wins than any other pitcher at CSS. "CK" is the career leader in wins with 29, innings pitched at 233, 258 stikeouts, and 51 appearances. His 11 wins in 2000 tied him with Ben Sickler for the most wins by a Saints pitcher in a single season. Corey was also named and All-American in 2000 and 2001. The "Corey Kemp Award," is given at the end of each season to the Saint who is voted as the team's most outstanding pitcher. Chris Lepine Oak Creek, WI 1997-2000 Chris Lepine, the 11th player to be inducted, was a four-year starter in center field for the Saints. He was the lead-off man for the 1999 NCAA National Tournament team and the 2000 Regional Championship team. Chris was an offensive catalyst and finished his career with 245 hits, the most by and Saint. He finished his career with 96 stolen bases and 227 runs scored. The 80 runs he scored in the 2000 season are the most ever in a single season. Greg Young Hibbing, MN 1999-2002 Greg Young, the 12th Saint inducted into the Hall of Fame, is the all-time leader in career batting average at .455 and career slugging percentage at 7.67. "GY" finished his career in the top five of every major offensive category with 197 hits, 180 runs, 24 home runs, 82 stolen bases, 176 runs batted in. Greg was a two-time All-American on the field and also a three-time Academic All-American in the classroom. Nick Bjerken South St. Paul, MN 2000-2003 Nick Bjerken was inducted into the Saints Baseball Hall of Fame in September of 2005. He was the 13th Saint to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and one of the best two-way players ever to wear a Saints uniform. In Nick's four years with the Saints he recorded 22 wins as a pitcher, the third best in Saints history, and as a hitter he collected 166 hits and 120 RBI. He was named an All-American following his senior season of 2003. The "Nick Bjerken Rookie of the Year Award," is given to a Saints rookie at the end of each season. Brett Nyquist Duluth, MN 2000-2002 Brett Nyquist is the 14th Saint to enter the Hall of Fame. Brett pitched at CSS for three years before becoming the first Saint ever drafted by a major league baseball organization, when he was picked in the 13th round by the Montreal Expos in 2002. Prior to signing a professional contract, Brett became the Saints career ERA leader with a 2.06 mark. He also struck out 177 batters, which ranks hims fourth all-time. Brett collected All-American honors during his final season of 2002. Eddy Morgan Duluth, MN Eddy Morgan became the 15th member of the St. Scholastica Baseball Hall of Fame in the fall of 2006. Eddy was an integral part of CSS Baseball, helping the program reach national prominence as a player in the mid-1990s and even more so during his nine-year tenure as a Saints assistant coach. Eddy helped recruit and coach a dozen Saints who played professional baseball, nearly 20 All-Americans, and over a hundred all-UMAC performers. The Saints also won a regional title (2000) and reached a ranking as high as 4th in the country (2006) during Eddy's tenure as an assistant. Chad Avikainen Embarrass, MN Chad Avikainen was inducted as the 16th member of the St. Scholastica Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006. "Avi" was a dominating force on the mound for the Saints during his career, as well as contributing at the plate. The Embarrass, Minnesota native has twirled two of the program's four no-hitters and his 13 strikeouts in a single game were a record in 1995. Upon concluding his career, Chad was the Saints all-time leader in wins, earned run average and strikeouts. Derek Bilben International Falls, MN 1998-2000 Derek Bilben was inducted as the 17th member of the St. Scholastica Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007. "Bilbo" still stands as the Saints most prolific power hitter with 34 career homeruns toping the Saints' all-time chart, while his mark of 16 homers in 1998 is also the best single season ever. Bilben also had nine homeruns in both 1999 and 2000, ranking fourth in a single season. He is also third all-time in career slugging percentage (.666) and fourth in RBIs with 152. A big-game hitter, Bilben's most notable single-game performance came in the Saints biggest game as a program. His eight RBI against Briar Cliff in the 2000 NAIA Regional Championship game not only tied the single-game record, but proved to be the difference in the Saints' 15-9 victory.