Cade Stanton

GVSU baseball Alum KVCC Assistant Baseball Coach

[Cade Stanton @cstant_18]

Beyond excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at Grand Valley State University. Thank you to everyone that has supported me along the way. @CoachPiechocki @GVSUBaseball @Griceco1

[Cade Stanton @cstant_18]

Ops > roommates > ops

Congrats @macgraybill, can’t wait to play

[Mac @macgraybill]

Couldn’t be more blessed to head back home to @BaseballKellogg ! Excited to get back to Battle Creek and coach where it all started.

[Kash Kalahar @KashKalahar]

Freshman year stats at Kalamazoo Valley
3.55 GPA
Started 43/46 games at C/OF and hit leadoff
.336/.449/.423
46 H
10 2B
1 3B
End of season awards: Western Conference 2nd Team All conference
All Freshman team Western Conference
@KVCC_Baseball

[GVSU Baseball @GVSUBaseball]

GLIAC TOURNAMENT CHAMPS! 🏆

[Jon Karcich @JonKarcich]

JUCO baseball isn't just a "backup plan."
It’s a LAUNCHPAD!

Here are 7 reasons why you SHOULD consider going to JUCO:

Reason #1 — You’ll Get Recruited
College coaches recruit players in this order:
1) Portal
2) JUCO
3) High School

JUCO players are right in the middle — and heavily recruited.

Reason #2 — You’ll Be a More Polished Product
More reps. More experience.
Around 400 extra at-bats.
Over 100 more innings.
You’ll show up ready to contribute — not learn.

Reason #3 — JUCO Eliminates Wannabes
Recruiters won’t get fooled.
No hype. No filters — just real baseball.
At JUCO, what you see is what you get.

Reason #4 — Coaches’ Favorite: Toughness
JUCO builds:
Toughness — strong survive
Appreciation — no glam, no ego, no swag
Accountability — no babysitting, you show up or get left behind

Just want to play ball.

Reason #5 — Double Your Offers
If you had one offer out of high school,
there’s a great chance you’ll have two after JUCO.
Demand is higher, offer is stronger.

You’ll leave more refined — a player who’s been tested, coached, and developed.

Reason #6 — Life Experience
You’ll gain more than stats — you’ll gain perspective.
Independence. Growth. Maturity.
You’ll leave a more polished individual.

Reason #7 — Academic Clarity & ROI
Even strong students can benefit —
JUCO helps you figure out what you actually want to study.

Many 4-year schools offer merit aid for JUCO transfers with 3.5+ GPAs.
It’s real return on investment — both academically and athletically.

Final Thought
When a JUCO player earns his next-level opportunity,
he knows all that time grinding was worth it.

If you’re in JUCO, send me a DM — I want to hear your story and what it’s taught you.

@FiveToolJUCO @NJCAABaseball @jucoroute @PB_JUCO

[KVCC Baseball @KVCC_Baseball]

We are excited to announce @cstant_18 will be joining our coaching staff this fall. Cade is a Cougar Alum and also played 3 years @GVSUBaseball. Please help us welcome him!

[GVSU Baseball @GVSUBaseball]

Updating baseball information and Al Thorington hit the 100 strikeout mark during his final outing as a Laker. Congrats on a terrific senior season and career at GVSU.

[Nick Rutkowski @N1ckRutkowski]

“If you build it, they will come”. See ya work. There’s an important game in Allendale today!!! @GVSUBaseball #AllRoads

[D2 Baseball @divIIbaseball]

FINAL: Midwest Regional No.2 Game 1:
No.2 Seed @GVSUBaseball 12, No.7 Seed Missouri S&T 6 (Grand Valley State to winner's bracket):

Jonas Gulbrandsen - 2/5, 2 HR, 4 RBI
Caleb Estrada - 3/3, 2B, HR, 5 RBI
Jayden Dentler - 8 IP, 9 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

Grand Valley State will play tomorrow (5/16) around 2:30 PM ET against the winner of the Lewis/Northwood game.

#D2Baseball

[GVSU Baseball @GVSUBaseball]

E8 | GV 6, WS 0

Collin Bradley throws 8 shutout innings, yielding just three hits with 7 strikeouts. He retired the first batter of all 8 innings and allowed one runner past second.

Colby Phipps now on the hill.

[GVSU Baseball @GVSUBaseball]

Congratulations Chris #AnchorUp

[Connor Stalions @cpstalions]

Hi friends! They said I wasn’t allowed in Columbus this year 😕. Just checking in on my buddy Ryan. Everything good??? @trentejones01

[MLB @MLB]

"I'm not sure who, but somebody let the @Tigers get hot!"

A.J. Hinch gets the clubhouse fired up 😤

[Cincinnati Reds @Reds]

Blake goes dead-center for his first MLB homer!

Congrats @BlakeDu1!

[MLB Network @MLBNetwork]

Since August 11th, no team in baseball has a better record than the @Tigers! (22-10)

A. J. Hinch is taking the team on a big road trip with Wild Card implications on the line!

#MLBCentral | #RepDetroit

[Cody Piechocki @CoachPiechocki]

I am so blessed by the young men and coaches who have been in Kalamazoo over the years. Thank you to our owner and my beautiful wife who have supported me every step of the way. Thank you to all the coaches across the country who send us the best college players in the world!

[Michigan Baseball @umichbaseball]

A leader on and off the field!

Dylan Stanton had a great career wearing the Maize and Blue!

He earned the prestigious Raeder's Raiders Spirit Award which recognizes a varsity athlete for character, teamwork, dedication, and perseverance while coming off the bench.

#GoBlue

[Cincinnati Reds @Reds]

He Dunn did it.

Welcome to The Show, Blake‼️

[Michigan Baseball @umichbaseball]

Our Captain!

@Dstant_21 has been a four-year contributor and has shown what it means to be a Wolverine on and off the field!

#GoBlue

[GVSU Baseball @GVSUBaseball]

Final | GV 2, SV 1

All that needs to be said is Sam Leck.

Complete Game - 9.0 IP, 1R on 6 hits.

[GVSU Baseball @GVSUBaseball]

Congrats to our GLIAC All-Conference honorees. #AnchorUp