Rattlers Add 3 Players From U. of Nebraska

 The Rossville Rattlers are pleased to announce the signing of three players from the University of Nebraska-Omaha baseball team. Mavericks Head Coach Bob Herold will send some of his young promising Division-I talent to Rossville this summer.

  

Collin Leif, C, (Bemidji, MN): Collin lettered four years for Bemidji High School. Leif was a class 3A all-state and all-section pick as a senior, when he batted .420 with 29 RBI. He was named to the 3A state all-tournament team and a Lions Northern All-Star Tournament participant. Last season he helped Bemidji win a section championship and went on to the 3A state championship game at Target Field. As a junior, he was honored on the all-section team and was an all-state honorable mention selection. He hit .450 with 30 RBI and helped Bemidji to a state tournament appearance.

Cole Gruber, OF, (Papillion, NE): Gruber lettered three years for Papillion-LaVista High School. He was a three-time all-state honorable mention (2009-11). As a senior, led the state with a .497 batting average. In his junior season, he posted the fourth-best batting average in the state at .492. He's also a member of the National Honor Society and the honor roll.

Brett Sasse, RHP, (Nebraska City, NE): Attended Lourdes Central Catholic but played baseball for Nebraska City High School's program and lettered four years. He was a first-team all-state selection as a senior. Sasse was a two-time first-team all-conference pick and as a senior, he led the state in the regular season with 85 strikeouts and went 3-4 on the mound with a 1.24 ERA. In his junior season, he went 1-4 with a 2.34 ERA, finishing third in Class B for strikeouts. He helped Nebraska City to back-to-back state tournament appearances. Brett went 4-1 on the mound as a sophomore and posted a win at the state tournament.

The addition of these three players bring the Rattlers total of Division-I athletes to eight for the 2013 season (5 Kansas State, 3 Nebraska-Omaha). We are excited to welcome in these athletes and thank Coach Herold for building a new relationship that will last for years to come.

 
The Rossville Rattlers play at historic Joe Campbell Memorial Stadium in Rossville, KS and are the 2012 National Baseball Congress Summer Nationals Runner-Up. The 2013 season swings into action on May 30th at home against the Midwest Bruins. Like us on Facebook or Twitter (@RvilleRattlers) to get the latest news and updates. Please contact rossvillerattlers@gmail.com for more information on the team.