Central Illinois Jokers

Travel Baseball Team out of Bloomington Illinois with high talented athletes

[Central Illinois Jokers @CIJokers]

@Isacchudd Great job this season!!

[Lucas Anson @lucas_anson1]

Came in to relief in championship game. Not the way I wanted to end the year but, crazy how far I’ve come this season, and even 3 weeks. Velo has jumped dramatically since the start. Class of 26.

FB: 82-85 /CH: 70 /SL: 65

2 IP
4 K’s
0 H
3 BB
1 Run
#uncommitted @FlatgroundApp

[Lucas Anson @lucas_anson1]

Threw a complete game in last game of bracket play. Also hit a new velo PR. Improving week by week. More to come, stay tuned. Uncommitted class of 26.

6 IP
5 K’s
2 Hits
3 Walks
1 Run
60% Strikes

FB : 78-81 (Top : 84)
CB : 62-64
CH : 68-70
#uncommitted #BeSeen @FlatgroundApp

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@NickShelsta @BKatz2026 @CIJokers 2026 OF/2B Eli Gerdes @CIJokers

Gerdes wins the battle and lines an RBI single to left to extend the Jokers lead

#pbbatc #pbr77

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@NickShelsta 2026 SS/RHP Boston Katz @BKatz2026
@CIJokers

Katz starts with a scoreless first two innings. Showing really good feel for all of his pitches.

#pbbatc #pbr77

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@CIJokers 2026 3B Brock Holtz
@CIJokers

Ropes a ball down the line for a single

#pbbatc #pbr33

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@CIJokers @canes_greatlake 2025 OF/1B Nick Shelsta
@CIJokers

Rips a ball for a leadoff single

#pbbatc #pbr33

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@NickShelsta @BKatz2026 @CIJokers @ThreeOutsAcad 2026 SS/RHP Boston Katz @BKatz2026 @CIJokers

Katz ends the game with a hard hit 2RBI single to left

#pbbatc #pbr77

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@CIJokers @canes_greatlake 2026 3B/C Luke Bemont
@CIJokers

Rips a ball down the line for a 2 rbi double

#pbbatc #pbr33

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2026 2B Devin Booth
Blue Demons 16U

Shoots a hard ground ball down the first base line to put the Demons in business.

#pbbatc #pbr40

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2026 OF/1B Lucas May
@CIJokers

Flashes juice to the opposite field gap with this run-scoring stand-up double.

#pbbatc #pbr40

[Lucas Anson @lucas_anson1]

Class of 26 - 3.5 GPA - RHP

FB : 75-79 (T : 82)
CB : 61-63
SL : 64-66
CH : 67-69

Current Travel Coach (Chad Worthington) : 309-830-1768 

I love baseball and I want to achieve my dream of playing in college. @CoachAlwine @HCBigBlueBSB #beseen #collegerecruiting #uncommited

[Central Illinois Jokers @CIJokers]

The Jokers played the Christian Central Red team last night and had a come from behind win! After being down 4-0 in the 3rd inning, the Jokers put up 6 runs in the bottom of the 5th inning to beat the Christian Center 9-5. Jack Bogema had a great pitching performance out of the bullpen with 3 hits, 4 walks and striking out 6 over 3 innings. Brock Holtz lead the offense going 2-3 with 3 RBI's. Nick Shelsta also had 2 hits adding 2 RBI's.

The Jokers will play at Illinois State University today at 4:45 against the 419 Wow Factor team! Come on out and support the Jokers as the look to improve to 2-0 and to secure their spot in the Championship game tomorrow!

[Central Illinois Jokers @CIJokers]

Rivals in school ball, family in summer ball! @BKatz2026 @NickShelsta

[Central Illinois Jokers @CIJokers]

Our 2024 Roster @lucas_anson1 @BrockHoltz @BKatz2026 @NickShelsta