Coach Asquini

Ex baseball coach at STC East HS

[Prep Baseball Illinois @PrepBaseballIL]

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐌𝐋𝐁 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭

On day 3 of the #MLBDraft, INF Jake Zitella (St. Charles East) and RHP Dominic Voegele (Columbia) each heard their names called.

The two put together strong springs to end their prep careers, with both earning PBR IL First Team All-State honors.

[KaneCountyPreps @KaneCountyPreps]

Ex-@stce_baseball star @ZitellaJake was drafted by the New York Mets in the 16th round of the @MLBDraft Tuesday, while former Saint @cole_conn01 was picked by the Oakland A's in the 12th round.

@JakeBartelson has the story:
https://t.co/lKShvNsM3k. @STCEBoosters

[Mets Player Development @MetsPlayerDev]

With their 16th round pick, the @Mets have selected 3B Jake Zitella from St Charles East HS (IL).

[Coach Asquini @STCEbaseball]

Still getting players out at the highest level STC East graduate Wes Benjamin.

[Dan Kurtz @MyKBO]

KT's @wbenjamin12 went 7.2 innings, giving up 2 runs on 6 hits, while striking out 11 to get the win over Kiwoom

[Coach Asquini @STCEbaseball]

Edging their names in SAINTS BASEBALL history today are 2020 STC East graduate Cole Conn & 2023 graduate Jake Zitella. Cole drafted out of UIC in the 12 round by the Oakland Athletics & Jake in the 16th round by the New York Mets. 2 more for the press box. Congrats to both.

[Coach Asquini @STCEbaseball]

Community of STC is wonderful. What an event in honor of Kevin. Big huge and amazing shout out to the Kevin White Foundation commitee and all they did. Truly unbelievable!!!

[Derek Sutor @CoachSutor]

Very special night for a wonderful cause!

Spent the night with fellow @stce_baseball coaches and others in the St. Charles community to support the Kevin White Foundation. Looking forward to helping this tradition grow for years to come! #BiggerThanBaseball

[NFHS @NFHS_Org]

HS Baseball Rules Changes Announced

Electronic Communication Devices from Dugout to Catchers to be Permitted in High School Baseball

Devices between a coach and a team’s catcher for calling pitches will be permitted beginning in 2024.

https://t.co/BPhwejn38B

[Coach Asquini @STCEbaseball]

Only day for a reminder of the 10 fingers and toes rule:
You start the day with 10 each , finish the day with 10 each.
Be safe and smart.
It's a GREAT DAY to be a SAINT!!!

[St. Charles East Baseball @stce_baseball]

From everyone in the STCE baseball family, we want to wish you all a Happy (and safe!) 4th of July! Enjoy the day with family and friends! #WeAreSAINTS 🎇🇺🇸⚾️

[Coach Asquini @STCEbaseball]

They got themselves an athlete !!
Best of luck James

[Aurora University Football @AU_SpartanFB]

Spartan Fans, we are excited to welcome @jhbrennan54 from St. Charles East HS to the Aurora Football Family. Be sure to follow his journey as he continues to develop as a student, athlete, and person. #WeAreOneAU #SpartanBrotherhood23

[Coach Asquini @STCEbaseball]

SAINTS win Regional title. Super team win, Cotteleer with W in relief, Brennan with save. Herrera big 2 RBIs, Arend and Jensen with RBI sac fly's. https://t.co/qt3Or42T5Z

[Coach Asquini @STCEbaseball]

UIC, in gray on defense, sets up a fundamental sound trail cut on this double to RCF gap. SS ~15' behind 2nd baseman and 1st base trailing runner to 2nd base. Well done!!!

[Indiana State Baseball @IndStBaseball]

B1 | That'll get us started!

@rvndal28 connects on his first triple since February 26 and the Sycamores are in scoring position early

#MarchOn

[Coach Asquini @STCEbaseball]

STC East grad having a day!!!

[UIC Baseball 🔥⚾️ @UIC_Baseball]

MID 5

Are you kidding me? Cole Conn goes deep to right field for the second time today!

UIC 4
ISU 3

📊 https://t.co/9kTNJgD7Tb
📺 https://t.co/hhJdOxZiCY

#FireUpFlames

[Coach Asquini @STCEbaseball]

STC beat GBW 8-3; Arend with W (4 IP, 8 k's, 3 runs, 1 ER), Cotteleer (1 IP, 2 K's) Brennan (2 IP, 5 K's). Multiple hits by Zitella, Winkler, Sharko, and Herrera. Jensen, Herrera with 2 RBI's, Zitella with 3 leading the offense. https://t.co/G6mBtbwb4j

[St. Charles East Baseball @stce_baseball]

2023 All-Conference Selections:
1B James Brennan
P Seth Winkler
3B Jake Zitella
P/OF Joe Arend

Honorable Mentions:
Mike Sharko
Nick Miller
Caden Cotteleer
Clay Jensen

[Coach Asquini @STCEbaseball]

SAINTS bounce back and beat Neuqua Valley 2-0 on strong pitching from Seth Winkler: 4.2 IP, 2 hits, 6 Ks; Cole Ridgway holds throwing 1.1 and Ethan Flint with save. RBIs by Miller and Greenspan, Zitella with a 2B.
SAINTS finish the regular season 25-4 https://t.co/kMdF8Vn8gz

[Coach Asquini @STCEbaseball]

One decision as a hitter--> NO

[Trey Hannam @TJHannam10]

Acuña leads MLB in batted balls over 105mph, 13 more than anyone else

• Take vs Tank 🔥

• HR in 4 straight games + on pace for 40/40 season 👀

[Coach Asquini @STCEbaseball]

SAINTS win 11-1 w/ Arend earning W on the mound, 3 IP, 1 hit, 6 K's. Winkler tossed 2 innings allow 1 hit. They also led the offense: Arend 4-4 & 3 RBIs, Winkler 2-3, 3 RBIs. Zitella 2 hits 2 RBIs, Herrera & Frausto 2 hits a piece https://t.co/DAsCP9RPcd

[Coach Asquini @STCEbaseball]

SAINTS win game vs over WN 6-2. Cotteleer earns the W. Herrera and Arend 2 RBIs each. https://t.co/Le3J3PYdAb

[Coach Asquini @STCEbaseball]

Conference champion SAINTS beat Batavia 3-0 on Joe Arend complete game 4 hitter. Sam Frausto with big RBI, Brennan with 2 hits. https://t.co/uarVahG4kV

[Coach Asquini @STCEbaseball]

SAINTS win game #2 vs Batavia 12-4. Zitella 3-4 with 4 RBIs; Sharko 2-3, 2 runs; Herrera 2-3 with 3 RBIs & 2 run HR; Frausto w/ 2 RBIs. Winkler with the W on the mound 4 solid shutout innings. https://t.co/7DpAkPsWoi