A’s Alumni Report: Apr. 30
Posted: April 30, 2012
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 
Chad Pierce (2006) picked up his first win of the season in relief on April 29. Pierce is now 1-0 for the Timber Rattlers, with a 2.20 ERA in 16.1 innings. He as recorded 20 strikeouts in the five games he has appeared in. The Timber Rattlers are 13-11 on the season.
This is Pierce’s first season with the Class A Timber Rattlers, after joining the Helena Brewers following the MLB draft last season.
University of Illinois-Chicago
Collin Weyer (2011) has a 4.26 ERA in 19 innings pitched in relief for the Flames. Weyer has a 3-1 recorded, recording 16 strikeouts.
Purdue North Central 
Colin Willis (2011 – present) is pacing Purdue North Central in just about every major offensive category this season.
Willis leads the team in batting average (.433), slugging percentage (.588), on-base percentage (.496), runs scored (60), hits (84), total bases (107), and stolen bases (26). Additionally, he is second on the team in doubles (12), triples (4), walks (19), hit by pitch (8) and third on the team in RBI (31).
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point 
Ryan Schilter (2010, 2011) is leading the 15th ranked Pointers with a .412 batting average in 34 games.
Schilter leads the team in hits (54), doubles (15), triples (2), total bases (76) and slugging percentage (.580). Schilter also has a .991 fielding percentage.
Marian University 
Josh Gruenke (2012) is batting .303 in 32 games (31 starts) this season for the Sabers.
Brandon Winfield (2012) is the leading relief pitched for Marian with a 1.45 ERA in 17 appearances (31 innings pitched).
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