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IHSA Boys Baseball Tournament Records

Last updated on August 7, 2008.

Index of this file

Individual Batting
At Bats
Hits
Runs
Runs Batted In
Doubles
Triples
Home Runs
Walks
Stolen Bases
Sacrifice Flies
Sacrifice Bunts
Batting Average

At Bats

Most At Bats, Tournament

CLASS 1-A: 8, Caleb Ruyle, Jacksonville (Routt), 2008 (3 for 8)
CLASS A: 14, Greg Einhorn, Teutopolis, 2000 (6 for 14)
CLASS AA: 14, Rich Melton, Morton, 1984 (7 of 14)
SINGLE-CLASS: 14, Chuck Leve, Northbrook (Glenbrook North), 1966

Most At Bats, Game

STATE TOURNAMENT GAME

CLASS 1-A: 5, David Parkinson, Marissa vs. Tuscola, 2008 semifinals
CLASS A: 6, Jason Mika, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Nashville, 1994 semifinal
6, Steve Pawlak, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Nashville, 1994 semifinal
CLASS AA: 5, by many
SINGLE-CLASS: 6, by many

TITLE GAME

CLASS 1-A: 4, Caleb Ruyle, Jacksonville (Routt) vs. Marissa, 2008 (2 for 4)
4, Devin Vaughn, Jacksonville (Routt) vs. Marissa, 2008 (2 for 4)
CLASS A: 5, Eric Duke, Mendota vs. Dupo, 1996 (4 for 5)
5, Bo Gum, Pleasant Plains vs. Addison (Driscoll), 2000 (2 for 5)
5, Joe Albsmeyer, Pleasant Plains vs. Addison (Driscoll), 2000 (1 for 5)
5, Rich Gaspari, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Pleasant Plains, 2000 (2 for 5)
CLASS AA: 5, Jamie Taylor, Galesburg vs. Barrington, 1988
5, Toby Davis, Galesburg vs. Barrington, 1988
5, Tom Price, Edwardsville (H.S.) vs. Joliet (Catholic), 1990
5, Tom Snyder, Tinley Park (Andrew) vs. Belleville (West), 1992
5, Brad Schmid, Elmhurst (York) vs. Morris, 1993
5, Matt Winton, Elmhurst (York) vs. Morris, 1993
5, Scott Metz, Chatham (Glenwood) vs. Aurora (Waubonsie Valley), 1996
5, Greg Blaesing, Lockport (Twp.) vs. Schaumburg, 1997
5, John Komacki, Schaumburg vs. Lockport (Twp.), 1997
5, Cheris Thedorf, St. Charles (H.S.) vs. Winnetka (New Trier), 1999
5, Brian Davis, LaGrange (Lyons) vs. Rockford (Boylan), 2003
5, Kevin Diete, LaGrange (Lyons) vs. Rockford (Boylan), 2003
5, Matt Bolt, LaGrange (Lyons) vs. Rockford (Boylan), 2003

Hits

Most Hits, Tournament

CLASS 1-A: 6, Joe Zeller, Jacksonville (Routt), 2008 (6 for 6 ab)
4, Devin Vaughn, Jacksonville (Routt), 2008 (4 for 7 ab)
4, Sam Hoges, Marissa, 2008 (4 for 7 ab)
CLASS A: 8, Eric Duke, Mendota, 1996 (8 for 13)
CLASS AA: 10, Matt Lottich, Winnetka (New Trier) , 1999 (10 for 11)
SINGLE-CLASS: 9, Mike Lavazza, Joliet (Central), 1975

Most Hits, Game

STATE TOURNAMENT GAME

CLASS 1-A: 3, Andrew Vasquez, Marissa vs. Tuscola, 2008 semifinals (3 for 3)
3, Joe Zeller, Jacksonville (Routt) vs. Granville (Putnam County), 2008 semifinals (3 for 4)
3, Joe Zeller, Jacksonville (Routt) vs. Marissa, 2008 title game (3 for 3)
3, Josh Nichols, Tuscola vs. Marissa, 2008 semifinals (3 for 4)
3, Sam Hodges, Marissa vs. Tuscola, 2008 semifinals (3 for 4)
CLASS A: 4, John Hopson, Camp Point (Central) vs. Normal (University), 1979 semifinal
4, Troy Redfern, Litchfield vs. Maroa (M.-Forsyth), 1985 quarterfinal
4, John Baxmeyer, Waterloo (H.S.) vs. Peru (St. Bede), 1988 semifinal
4, Heath Cunningham, Anna (A.-Jonesboro) vs. Manito (Forman), 1989 quarterfinal
4, Rich McGuire, Freeburg vs. Argenta (A.-Oreana), 1989 semifinal
4, Tim Pruett, Freeburg vs. Kankakee (McNamara), 1989 title game
4, Jude Booth, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Dunlap, 1991 quarterfinal
4, Brent King, Harrisburg vs. Peru (St. Bede), 1992 quarterfinal
4, Lou Leon, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Harrisburg, 1992 title game
4, Josh Lumbreras, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Nashville, 1994 semifinal
4, Josh Beenders, Roanoke (R.-Benson) vs. Stronghurst (Southern), 1995 quarterfinal
4, Eric Duke, Mendota vs. Dupo, 1996 quarterfinals
4, Shayne New, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Rock Island (Alleman), 1997 semifinal
4, Lance McMillan, Normal (University) vs. Carmi (C.-White County), 1998 quarterfinals
4, Tim Marks, Herscher vs. Metropolis (Massac County), 1999 semifinal (4 for 5)
4, Jeff Darnall, Stanford (Olympia) vs. Anna (A.-Jonesboro), 2002 semifinal
4, Mallory Toliver, Stanford (Olympia) vs. Braidwood (Reed Center), 2003 semifinal
4, Mallory Toliver, Stanford (Olympia) vs. Braidwood (Reed Center), 2003 semifinal
CLASS AA: 4, Phil Conreaux, Edwardsville (H.S.) vs. Collinsville, 1980 semifinal
4, Ron Yoder, Morton vs. Burbank (Reavis) (4 for 4), 1984 title game
4, Corey Downs, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest) vs. New Lenox (Providence Catholic), 1986 quarterfinal
4, Matt Burcar, New Lenox (Providence Catholic) vs. Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), 1986 quarterfinal
4, Brett Plaskas, Barrington vs. Springfield (Griffin), 1987 title game
4, Doug Sholtis, Galesburg vs. Barrington (4 for 5), 1988 title game
4, Cliff Floyd, South Holland (Thornwood) vs. Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), 1991 semifinal
4, David Rydberg, Machesney Park (Harlem) vs. Edwardsville (H.S.), 1991 quarterfinal
4, Brian Weiskopf, Woodstock vs. Lockport (Twp.), 1992 third place
4, Tom Snyder, Tinley Park (Andrew) vs. Lockport (Twp.), 1992 semifinal
4, Adrian Lomeli, South Holland (Thornwood) vs. Chicago (Lane), 1994 third place
4, Joe O'Brien, Joliet (Catholic) vs. Morton, 1994 title game
4, Craig Moreland, Chatham (Glenwood) vs. Orland Park (Sandburg), 1996 quarterfinals
4, Rob Fischer, LaGrange (Lyons) vs. Chicago (Lane), 1996 (quarterfinals)
4, Matt Lottich, Winnetka (New Trier) vs. Tinley Park (Andrew), 1999 semifinal (4 for 4)
4, Andrew Gelber, Winnetka (New Trier) vs. Palatine (Fremd), 2000 semifinal
4, Nathan Linn, Moline vs. Chicago (Lane), 2000 quarterfinals
4, Jim Cassidy, Orland Park (Sandburg) vs. Glen Ellyn (Glenbard West), 2002 quarterfinal (4 for 4)
4, Adam Varassi, Crytstal Lake (Central) vs. Rockford (Boylan), 2003 quarterfinal (4 for 4)
4, Tony DiMonte, Barrington vs. Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin), 2005 quarterfinals (4 for 4)
4, Cole Tyrell, Minooka vs. Rockford (Boylan), 2006 quarterfinal (4 for 4)
SINGLE-CLASS: 4, by many

TITLE GAME

CLASS 1-A: 3, Joe Zeller, Jacksonville (Routt) vs. Marissa, 2008 (3 for 3)
CLASS A: 4, Tim Pruett, Freeburg vs. Kankakee (McNamara), 1989
4, Lou Leon, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Harrisburg, 1992
CLASS AA: 4, Ron Yoder, Morton (4 for 4), 1984
4, Brett Plaskas, Barrington vs. Springfield (Griffin) (4 for 4), 1987
4, Doug Sholtis, Galesburg vs. Barrington, 1988
4, Joe O'Brien, Joliet (Catholic) vs. Morton, 1994
SINGLE-CLASS: 4, Bob Dixon, Champaign (9 innings), 1940
4, Barney Elser, Belleville (West), 1947

Most Consecutive Hits, Tournament

CLASS 1-A: 6, Joe Zeller, Jacksonville (Routt), 2008 (3 cons. hits vs. Granville (Putnam County); 3 for 3 vs. Marissa)
CLASS A: 7, Eric Duke, Mendota, 1996 (4 in quarterfinals, 3 in semis)
CLASS AA: 7, Matt Lottich, New Trier (Winnetka), 1999 (4 for 4 in semis, 3 for 3 in title game)
7, Jim Cassidy, Orland Park (Sandburg), 2002 (4 for 4 in quarterfinals, 3 for 3 for semis)
6, Cliff Floyd, South Holland (Thornwood), 1991AA (4 for 4 in semis, 2 for 2 in title game)

Runs

Most Runs, Tournament

CLASS 1-A: 4, Ben Heinemann, Jacksonville (Routt), 2008 (1-3)
3, Devin Vaughn, Jacksonville (Routt_, 2008 (2-1)
3, Sam Hodges, Marissa, 2008 (2-1)
CLASS A: 7, Pat Morrissey, Alton (Marquette), 1980
7, Rob Stoelzle, Anna (A.-Jonesboro), 1989
7, Joel Perez, Chillicothe (Ilinois Valley Central), 2006 (2-3-2)
CLASS AA: 8, Matt Lottich, Winnetka (New Trier), 1999
7, Kirk Ummel, Morton, 1984
7, Sean Bennis, Elmhurst (York), 1993
7, Jon Overton, Morris, 1995
SINGLE-CLASS: 7, Harry Wilson, Chicago (Lane), 1945
7, John Prinz, Chicago (Lane), 1945
7, Bob Kupeczak, Des Plaines (Maine), 1958
7, Arney Vesley, Cicero (Morton East), 1961
7, Warren Key, Pekin, 1969

Most Runs, Game

STATE TOURNAMENT GAME

CLASS 1-A: 2, Devin Vaughn, Jacksonville (Routt) vs. Granville (Putnam County), 2008 semifinals
2, Sam Hodges, Marissa vs. Tuscola, 2008 semifinals
CLASS A: 4, Pat Morrissey, Alton (Marquette) vs. Mt. Carmel, 1980 title game
4, Jay Kyle, Beecher City vs. Beardstown, 1983 quarterfinal
4, Doug Sholtis, Galesburg vs. Barrington, 1988 title game
4, Guy Goodman, Galesburg vs. Barrington, 1988 title game
4, Heath Cunningham, Anna (A.-Jonesboro) vs. Manito (Forman), 1989 quarterfinal
4, Dean Suhre, Edwardsville (H.S.) vs. Aurora (West), 1991 semifinal
4, Matt Winton, Elmhurst (York) vs. Burbank (St. Laurence), 1993 semifinal
4, Craig Moreland, Chatham (Glenwood) vs. Orland Park (Sandburg), 1996 quarterfinals
4, Shayne New, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Rock Island (Alleman), 1997 semifinals
4, Dusty LePere, Columbia vs. Danville (Schlarman), 2006 quarterfinals
CLASS AA: 4, Nick Trzesniak, Tinley Park (Andrew) vs. New Trier (Winnetka), 1999 semifinals
SINGLE-CLASS: 4, by many

TITLE GAME

CLASS 1-A: 3, Ben Heinemann, Jacksonville (Routt) vs. Marissa, 2008
CLASS A: 3, Brad Landgraf, Columbia vs. Cobden, 1987
3, David Kossina, Columbia vs. Cobden, 1987
CLASS AA: 4, Doug Sholtis, Galesburg vs. Barrington, 1988
4, Guy Goodman, Galesburg vs. Barrington, 1988

Runs Batted In

Most Runs Batted In, Tournament

CLASS 1-A: 7, Devin Vaughn, Jacksonville (Routt), 2008 (3-4)
4, Andrew Vasquez, Marissa, 2008 (4-0)
4, Joe Zeller, Jacksonville (Routt), 2008 (1-3)
CLASS A: 8, Heath Cunningham, Anna (A.-Jonesboro), 1989 (4-2-2)
6, Joel Greating, Columbia vs. Danville (Schlarman), 2006 (4-1-1)
CLASS AA: 10, Doug Sholtis, Galesburg, 1988
10, Eric Sternberg, Lockport Twp.), 2005 (0-7-3)

Most Runs Batted In, Game

STATE TOURNAMENT GAME

CLASS 1-A: 4, Andrew Vasquez, Marissa vs. Tuscola, 2008 semifinals (4-0)
4, Devin Vaughn, Jacksonville (Routt) vs. Marissa, 2008 title game (3-4)
CLASS A: 6, Mark Smith, Lewistown vs. Kankakee (McNamara), 1994 semifinal
6, Josh Beenders, Roanoke (R.-Benson) vs. Stronghurst (Southern), 1995 quarterfinal
CLASS AA: 7, Eric Sternberg, Lockport (Twp.) vs. Barrington, 2005 semifinals
6, Doug Sholtis, Galesburg vs. Barrington, 1988 title game
6, Justin Halpenny, Elmhurst (York) vs. Winnetka (New Trier), 1993 quarterfinal
6, Ovid Valentin, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest) vs. Chicago (Clemente), 1995 third place
6, Clay Kovac, Mundelein (H.S.) vs. Chicago (Clemente), 2002 quarterfinal

TITLE GAME

CLASS 1-A: 4, Devin Vaughn, Jacksonville (Routt) vs. Marissa, 2008 (1b, 2b)
CLASS A: 5, Dusty Bensko, Pleasant Plains vs. Addison (Driscoll), 2000 (grand slam, solo HR)
4, Joel Perez, Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central) vs. Trenton (Wesclin), 2006
CLASS AA: 6, Doug Sholtis, Galesburg vs. Barrington, 1988

Doubles

Most Doubles, Tournament

CLASS 1-A: 1, by several
CLASS A: 4, Tony Pena, Kankakee (McNamara), 1994
4, Alex Urbas, Williamsville, 2005
CLASS AA: 3, Ed Hernandez, Hillside (Proviso West), 1979
3, Howard Patton, Darien (Hinsdale South), 1982
3, J.J. Scerba, Edwardsville (H.S.), 1991
3, Mike Olson, Tinley Park (Andrew), 1992
3, Jason Werth, Chatham (Glenwood), 1996
3, Matt Lottich, Winnetka (New Trier), 2000
3, Zach Minor, Moline, 2000
3, Mike Nilles, Mundelein (H.S.), 2002
3, Mathew Brewer, LaGrange (Lyons), 2003
SINGLE-CLASS: 4, Barney Elser, Belleville (West), 1947

Most Doubles, Game

STATE TOURNAMENT GAME

CLASS 1-A: 1, by severall
CLASS A: 2, Kevin Wheelwright, Roanoke (R.-Benson) vs. Chicago (St. Benedict), 1987
2, Marco Rodriguez, Chicago (St. Benedict) vs. Roanoke (R.-Benson), 1987
2, Chad Albano, Argenta (A.-Oreana) vs. Freeburg, 1989 semifinal
2, Kevin Hassett, Kankakee (McNamara) vs. Anna (A.-Jonesboro), 1989 semifinal
2, Tim Pruett, Freeburg vs. Kankakee (McNamara), 1989 title game
2, Steve Diehl, Dupo vs. Addison (Driscoll), 1990 quarterfinal
2, Jim Raddatz, Effingham (St. Anthony) vs. Gillespie, 1991 quarterfinal
2, Joe Beard, Harrisburg vs. Addison (Driscoll), 1992 title game
2, Jon Davis, Harrisburg vs. Addison (Driscoll), 1992 title game
2, Jason Aspito, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Carmi (C.-White County), 1994 quarterfinal
2, Tony Pena, Kankakee (McNamara) vs. Nashville, 1994 third place
2, Luke Harms, Pleasant Plains vs. Harrisburg, 1995 third place
2, Justin Chism, Dupo vs. Normal (University), 1996 semifinals
2, Mike Wisniewski, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Teutopolis, 1997 quaeterfinals
2, Erik Rich, Stanford (Olympia) vs. Ottawa (Marquette), 1999 quarterfinal
2, Jeremy Fisher, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Teutopolis, 2000 semifinals
2, Tim Sierak, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Teutopolis, 2000 semifinals
2, Devin Henkel, Mendota vs. Fairbury (Prairie Central), June 7, 2003 third place
2, Robbie Murphy, Wilmington vs. Fairbury (Prairie Central), June 7, 2003 semifinal
2, Alex Urbas, Williamsville vs. Woodstock (Marian), 2005 quarterfinals
2, Eric Gentz, Trenton (Wesclin) vs. Columbia, 2006 semifinal
CLASS AA: 2, Brian Bucciarelli, Palatine (Fremd) vs. Moline, 3rd place game
2, by many
2, Mark Sepko, Joliet (Catholic) vs. Moline semifinal
2, Zach Minor, Moline vs. Chicago (Lane), 2000 quarterfinal
2, Jim Keating, LaGrange (Lyons) vs. Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), 2001 semifinal
2, Nick Tantillo, Tinley Park (Andrew) vs. Bartonville (Limestone), 2002 quarterfinal
2, Lennell McGee, Chicago (Mt. Carmel) vs. Bartonville (Limestone), 2005 semifinals
2, Ryan Murray, Barrington vs. Bartonville (Limestone), 2005 third place
SINGLE-CLASS: 3, Barney Elser, Belleville (West) vs. Peoria (Woodruff), 1947 title game

TITLE GAME

CLASS 1-A: 1, Devin Vaughn, Jacksonville (Routt) vs. Marissa, 2008
1, Nick Cosgriff, Jacksonville (Routt) vs. Marissa, 2008
1, Tim Denney, Jacksonville (Routt) vs. Marissa, 2008
CLASS A: 2, Tim Pruett, Freeburg vs. Kankakee (McNamara), 1989
2, Joe Beard, Harrisburg vs. Addison (Driscoll), 1992
2, Jon Davis, Harrisburg vs. Addison (Driscoll), 1992
2, Travis Brown, Herscher vs. Teutopolis, 1999
CLASS AA: 2, Ron Jefferson, Chicago (Fenger) vs. Barrington, 1986
2, Paul Feichtinger, South Holland (Thornwood) vs. Edwardsville (H.S.), 1991
2, Mike Olson, Tinley Park (Andrew) vs. Belleville (West), 1992
SINGLE-CLASS: 3, Barney Elser, Belleville (West), 1947

Triples

Most Triples, Tournament

CLASS 1-A: 1, Ben Heinemann, Jacksonville, 2008
CLASS A: 2, Doug Giles, Beecher City, 1983
2, Gary Kipper, Aurora (Central Catholic), 1984
2, Les Norman, Braidwood (Reed-Custer), 1985
2, T.J. Mathews, Columbia, 1987
2, John Baxmeyer, Waterloo (H.S.), 1988
2, Sean Clark, Anna (A.-Jonesboro), 1989
2, Brian Bohl, Pleasant Plains, 1995
2, Kevin Tyrrell, Lombard (Montini), 2002
CLASS AA: 2, Mark Serkland, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), 1981
2, Todd Ummel, Morton, 1984
2, Mark Levin, Barrington, 1986
2, Ovid Valentin, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), 1995
2, Matt Lottich, Winnetka (New Trier), 1999
2, Joe Van Tassel, Joliet (Catholic), 2000
2, Steve Lieberman, Mundelein (H.S.), 2002
2, Eric Sternberg, Lockport (Twp.), 2005
2, Mike McQuillan, Chicago (St. Rita), 2007
SINGLE-CLASS: 3, Mike Rainer, Alton (Sr.), 1972
3, Ray Burucki, Skokie (Niles West), 1975

Most Triples, Game

STATE TOURNAMENT GAME

CLASS 1-A: 1, Ben Heinemann, Jacksonville (Routt) vs. Marissa, 2008 title game
CLASS A: 2, John Baxmeyer, Waterloo (H.S.) vs. Peru (St. Bede), 1988 semifinal
2, Sean Clark, Anna (A.-Jonesboro) vs. Manito (Forman), 1989 quarterfinal
2, Brian Bohl, Pleasant Plains vs. DuQuoin, 1995 quarterfinal
2, Kevin Tyrrell, Lombard (Montini) vs. Rock Falls, 2002 quarterfinals
CLASS AA: 1, by many
SINGLE-CLASS: 2, Carl Linhart, Granite City vs. New Athens (9 innings), 1948 title game
2, Bob Schuchmann, Maywood (Proviso) vs. Bloomington (H.S.) (9 innings), 1953 title game
2, Mike Rainier, Alton (Sr.) vs. Granville (Putnam County), 1972 quarterfinal

TITLE GAME

CLASS 1-A: 1, Ben Heinemann, Jacksonville (Routt) vs. Marissa, 2008
CLASS A: 1, by many
CLASS AA: 1, by many
SINGLE-CLASS: 2, Carl Linhart, Granite City (9 innings), 1948
2, Bob Schuchmann, Maywood (Proviso) (9 innings), 1953

Home Runs

Most Home Runs, Tournament

CLASS 1-A: 1, by many
CLASS A: 2, Bob Kipper, Aurora (Central Catholic), 1981
2, Dan Kipper, Aurora (Central Catholic), 1981
2, Tom Seibers, New Lenox (Providence), 1982
2, Dusty Bensko, Pleasant Plains, 2000
2, Ross Lobosco, Freeburg, 2002
2, Alex Urbas, Williamsville, 2005
CLASS AA: 3, Kirk Ummel, Morton, 1984
2, Mark Serkland, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), 1981
2, Mark Levin, Barrington, 1986
2, Ovid Valentin, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), 1995
2, Bret Pignatiello, Tinley Park (Andrew), 1999
2, Josh Perkins, Bradley (B.-Bourbonnais), 2001
2, Clay Kovac, Mundelein (H.S.), 2002
2, Eric Sternberg, Lockport (Twp.), 2005

Most Home Runs, Game

STATE TOURNAMENT GAME

CLASS 1-A: 1, by many
CLASS A: 2, Dusty Bensko, Pleasant Plains vs. Addison (Driscoll), 2000 title game
2, Ross Lobosco, Freeburg vs. Lombard (Montini), 2002 semifinal
2, Alex Urbas, Williamsville vs. Teutopolis, 2005 third place game
CLASS AA: 2, Tom Hildebrand, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest) vs. Lincoln, 1981 quarterfinal
2, Kirk Ummel, Morton vs. Taylorville, 1984 semifinal
SINGLE-CLASS: 2 (consecutive), Vic Pagel, Des Plaines (Maine) vs. Chicago (Tuley), 1958 quarterfinal

TITLE GAME

CLASS 1-A: 1, David Parkinson, Marissa vs. Jacksonville (Routt), 2008
CLASS A: 2, Dusty Bensko, Pleasant Plains vs. Addison (Driscoll), 2000
1, Jim Fischer, Alton (Marquette), 1979
1, Jim Scott, Normal (University), 1979
1, Tom Siebers, New Lenox (Providence), 1982
1, Eric Zaleski, Addison (Driscoll), 1994
1, Sean Lyons, Byron, 1995
1, Tony Bertolo, Roanoke (R.-Benson), 1995
1, Dan Falcon, Mendota vs. Dupo, 1996
1, Matt Wendelken, Mendota vs. Dupo, 1996
1, Jacob Bayers, Freeburg vs. Stanford (Olympia), 2002
1, Adam, Quincy (Notre Dame) vs. Harrisbur4g, 2004
1, Michael Schuessler, Harrisburg vs. Quincy (Notre Dame), 2004.
CLASS AA: 1, Scott Jones, Darien (Hinsdale South), 1982
1, Mike Bolin, Springfield (Griffin) vs. Barrington, 1987
1, Brian Allaria, Edwardsville (H.S.) vs. South Holland (Thornwood), 1991
1, J.J. Scerba, Edwardsville (H.S.) vs. South Holland (Thornwood), 1991
1, Sam Antkiewicz, South Holland (Thornwood) vs. Edwardsville (H.S.), 1991
1, Greg Blaesing, Lockport (Twp.) vs. Schaumburg, 1997
1, Joe Van Tassel, Joliet (Catholic) vs. Winnetka (New Trier), 2000
1, Josh Perkins, Bradley (B.-Bourbonnais) vs. Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), 2001
SINGLE-CLASS: 1, by many

Walks

Most Walks, Game

STATE TOURNAMENT GAME

CLASS A: 3, Dusty Bensko, Pleasant Plains vs. Eldorado, 2000 semifinals
CLASS AA: 3, Eric Jones, St. Charles (East) vs. Edwardsdville (H.S.), 2002 quarterfinal
SINGLE-CLASS: 4 (all intentional), Willie Thompson, North Chicago vs. East St. Louis (Sr.), 1955 semifinal
4, Mike Schneider, Lincoln vs. Aurora (West), 1973 quarterfinal
4, Steve Hensly, Chicago (Hubbard) vs. Galesburg, 1973 quarterfinal

Stolen Bases

Most Stolen Bases, Tournament

CLASS 1-A: 5, Joe Zeller, Jacksonvillle (Routt), 2008 (4-1)
CLASS A: 7, Rob Stoelzle, Anna (A.-Jonesboro),
CLASS AA: 5, Mark Little, Edwardsville (H.S.), 1990
5, Jon Overton, Morris, 1995

Most Stolen Bases, Game

STATE TOURNAMENT GAME

CLASS 1-A: 4, Joe Zeller, Jacksonville (Routt) vs. Granville (Putnam County), 2008 semifinals
CLASS A: 3, David Carlton, Vienna vs. Alton (Marquette), 1978 quarterfinal
3, Mark Hanson, Aurora (Central Catholic) vs. Wolf Lake (Shawnee), 1981 semifinal
3, Gary Kipper, Aurora (Central Catholic) vs. Beecher City, 1983 title game
3, Rob Stoelzle, Anna (A.-Jonesboro) vs. Manito (Forman), 1989 quarterfinal
3, Rob Stoelzle, Anna (A.-Jonesboro) vs. Argenta (A.-Oreana), 1989, third place
3, Josh Market, Dupo vs. Piasa (Southwestern), 1990 semifinal
3, Steve Diehl, Dupo vs. Piasa (Southwestern), 1990 semifinal
3, DaRond Stovall, Belleville (Althoff) vs. Effingham (St. Anthony), 1991 semifinal
3, Alan Kuchefski, Danville (Schlarman) vs. Quincy (Notre Dame), 1992
3, Lou Leon, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Danville (Schlarman) 1992 semifinal
3, Scott Graham, Lewistown vs. Argenta (A.-Oreana), 1994 quarterfinal
3, Johnny King, Teutopolis vs. Pleasant Plains, 1999 quarterfinal
CLASS AA: 4, Lance Aten, Galesburg vs. Lisle (Benet), 1989 quarterfinal
4, Jon Overton, Morris vs. Chatham (Glenwood), 1995 title game
SINGLE-CLASS: 4, Loui Elko, Streator vs. Peoria (Manual), 1942 semifinal
4, Stuart Arnold, Macon vs. Chicago (Lane), 1971 semifinal
4, Mike Lindal, Libertyville vs. Albion (Edwards County), 1976 quarterfinal

TITLE GAME

CLASS 1-A: 2, Scott Lindsey, Jacksonville (Routt) vs. Marissa, 2008
CLASS A: 3, Dan Morrissey, Alton (Marquette), 1980
3, Pat Morrissey, Alton (Marquette), 1980
3, Gary Kipper, Aurora (Central Catholic), 1983
CLASS AA: 4, Jon Overton, Morris vs. Chatham (Glenwood), 1995

Sacrifice Flies

Most Sacrifice Flies, Tournament

CLASS 1-A: 2, Andrew Vasquez, Marissa, 2008
CLASS A: 2, John Thomas, Lexington, 1990
2, Chad Regnier, Kankakee (McNamara), 1994
2, Josh Althoff, Teutopolis, 2000
2, Eric Gentz, Trenton (Wesclin), 2006
CLASS AA: 2, John Droste, Edwardsville (H.S.), 1991
2, Steve Lieberman, Mundelein (H.S.), 2002

Most Sacrifice Flies, Game

STATE TOURNAMENT GAME

CLASS 1-A: 2, Andrew Vasquez, Marissa vs. Tuscola, 2008 semifinals
CLASS A: 1, by many
CLASS AA: 1, by many

TITLE GAME

CLASS 1-A: 1, Craig Place, Marissa vs. Jacksonville (Routt), 2008
1, David Parkinson, Marissa vs. Jacksonville (Routt), 2008
CLASS A: 1, Gary Kipper, Aurora (Central Catholic), 1983
1, Brian DuBois, Braidwood (Reed-Custer), 1985
1, Les Norman, Braidwood (Reed-Custer), 1985
1, Mike Gladson, Marissa, 1986
1, Brad Gentry, Freeburg, 1989
1, Keith Schlessinger, Freeburg, 1989
1, Kevin Therien, Lexington, 1990
1, Greg Glick, Lewistown, 1993
1, Tim Eldridge, Steeleville, 1993
1, Chad Weber, Roanoke (R.-Benson), 1995
1, Ryan Hove, Herscher vs. Teutopolis, 1999
1, Brett Lettenberger, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Pleasant Plains, 2000
1, Ed Spychalski, Addison (Driscoll) vs. Pleasant Plains, 2000
1, Ryan Kendrick, Stanford (Olympia) vs. Freeburg, 2002
1, Eric Dillon, Wilmington vs. Harrisburg, 2003
1, Ryan Straley, Quincy (Notre Dame) vs. Harrisburg, 2004
1, Eric Gentz, Trenton vs. Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central), 2006
CLASS AA: 1, Kyle Rooker, Peoria (Richwoods), 1978
1, Sam Kent, Morton vs. Burbank (Reavis), 1984
1, Tom Zeko, Burbank (Reavis) vs. Morton, 1984
1, Tim Jackson, Oak Forest vs. Springfield (H.S.), 1985
1, Dan Wilson, Barrington vs. Chicago (Fenger), 1986
1, Ken Howes, South Holland (Thornwood) vs. Edwardsville (H.S.), 1991
1, Justin Olson, Morris vs. Elmhurst (York), 1993
1, Mark Raciti, Morris vs. Elmhurst (York), 1993
1, Kevin Quinn, Joliet (Catholic) vs. Morton, 1994
1, Scott Parker, Joliet (Catholic) vs. Morton, 1994
1, Aaron Fox, Morris vs. Chatham (Glenwood), 1995
1, Paul Marconi, Chatham (Glenwood) vs. Morris, 1995
1, Cole Wright, Aurora (Waubonsie Valley) vs. Chatham (Glenwood), 1996
1, Robert Brock, Aurora (Waubonsie Valley) vs. Chatham (Glenwood), 1996
1, Brad Zoelle, St. Charles (H.S.) vs. New Trier (Winnetrka), 1999
1, Eric Dzierwa, Orland Park (Sandburg) vs. Edwardsville (H.S.), 2002
1, Eric Bryant, Rockford (Boylan) vs. LaGrange (Lyons), 2003
1, Dan Fritz, Winnetka (New Trier) vs. Naperville (Neuqua Valley), 2007

Sacrifice Bunts

Most Sacrifice Bunts, Tournament

CLASS 1-A: 1, by many
CLASS A: 3, Christian Pfluger, Lombard (Montini), 2002
2, Chris Hall, Lexington, 1990
2, Randall Trout, Carmi (C.-White County), 1993
2, Ben Quigley, Kankakee (McNamara), 1994
2, Tim Cameron, Nashville, 1994
2, Scott Vancil, Williamsville, 1997
2, Jon Leslie, Ottawa (Marquette), 1999
2, James Potter, Eldorado, 2000
2, Rich Gaspari, Addison (Driscoll), 2000
2, Ryan Witges, Teutopolis, 2000
2, Robbie Murphy, Wilmington, 2004
2, Richie Derbak, Trenton (Wesclin), 2006
CLASS AA: 4, Jeff Berta, Morton, 1984

Most Sacrifice Bunts, Game

STATE TOURNAMENT GAME

CLASS 1-A: 1, by many
CLASS A: 2, Ted Tonielli, New Lenox (Providence) vs. New Athens, 1978 title game
2, Steve Burton, Herscher vs. Alton (Marquette), 1983 quarterfinal
2, John Bohr, Aurora (Central Catholic) vs. Effingham (St. Anthony), 1984 semifinal
2, Todd Zinn, Aurora (Central Catholic) vs. Alton (Marquette), 1984 title game
2, Tim Cameron, Nashville vs. Addison (Driscoll), 1994 semifinal
2, Rhett Hughes, Harrisburg vs. Mendota, 2003 semifinal
CLASS AA: 2, Kevin Trochelman, Hillside (Proviso West) vs. Mt. Carmel, 1979 title game
2, Terry Smith, Peoria (Spalding) vs. Springfield (Griffin), 1982 quarterfinal
2, Jeff Berta, Morton vs. Belleville (West), 1984 quarterfinal
2, Jeff Berta, Morton vs. Taylorville, 1984 semifinal
2, Matt Otteman, Lockport (Twp.) vs. Schaumburg, 2005 quarterfinals

TITLE GAME

CLASS 1-A: 1, Andrew Vasquez, Marissa vs. Jacksonville (Routt), 2008
CLASS A: 2, Todd Zinn, Alton (Marquette), 1984
2, Josh Parr, Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central), 2006
CLASS AA: 2, Kevin Trochelman, Hillside (Proviso West), 1979

Batting Average

Highest Batting Average, Tournament

(minimum 2 at bats per game)
CLASS 1-A: .857, Joe Zeller, Jacksonville (Routt), 2008 (6 hits for 7 ab)
CLASS A: .750, Brian Steele, Argenta (A.-Oreana), 1989 (6 for 8)
.714, Ryan Gray, Eldorado, 1985 (5 for 7)
.714, T.J. Kistner, Quincy (Notre Dame), 2004 (5 for 7)
.667, Gary Kipper, Aurora (Central), 1984 (6 for 9)
.625, Colin Vaughan, Fairbury (Prairie Central), 2003 (5 for 8)
.625, Paul Ritzheimer, Trenton (Wesclin), 2006 (5 for 8)
CLASS AA: 1.000, Adam Varassi, Crystal Lake (Central), 2003 (4 for 4)
.909, Matt Lottich, Winnetka (New Trier), 1999 (10 for 11)
.857, Cliff Floyd, South Holland (Thornwood), 1991 (6 for 7)
.833, Cole Tyrell, Minooka, 2006 (5 for 6)
.710, Luke Kerley, Bartonville (Limestone), 2005 (4 for 7)
.710, Matt Otteman, Lockport (Twp.), 2005 (4 for 7)
.636, Eric Steinberg, Lockport (Twp.), 2005 (7 for 11)