Butler baseball head coach Blake Beemer added 18 student-athletes to the program over the off-season, bringing in eight freshmen and 10 transfers. This group of newcomers includes 10 pitchers, three infielders, two catchers, two utility players and an outfielder.
 
"We're extremely excited to welcome this group of student-athletes to Butler," Beemer stated. "In a time where balance and depth is crucial, this class addresses a lot of areas of growth for us."
 
Butler's first practice at Bulldog Park is set for Monday, Sept. 23. The Bulldogs will scrimmage twice that weekend and again on Oct. 5. The Fall Ball slate continues with BU playing at Ball State on Oct. 12 and then hosting Harper College on Oct. 13.
 
"In this class we have seven 4-year transfers, three 2-year transfers, and eight true freshmen," Beemer added. "We addressed an obvious need to create more pitching depth by adding 10 pitchers, but supplemented the lineup with eight position players as well. There will be a lot of great competition this fall to move up the depth chart and I believe these newcomers are in great position to mold with our returning roster to move our baseball program forward in 2025."
 
#1 Logan Crock
Infield
S/R
5-8, 155
Freshman
Noblesville, Ind.
Lawrence North H.S.

High School: Three-year starter for coaches Richard Winzenread and Jason Taulman… Part of a 27-5 team during his senior campaign… Won a County Championship… Hit .380 as a senior… Scored 39 runs… Set the school single-season stolen bases record with 32… Hit .357 as a junior… Scored 23 runs and stole 26 bases… Left Lawrence North as the all-time leader in stolen bases, walks, and on-base percentage… Ranked second all-time in runs scored… Preseason All-State selection… Three-time All-Conference honoree… Two-time Team Captain… Indiana High School All-Star… Played club ball for the Indy Sharks.

Personal: Son of Rich and Dawn Crock… Has two siblings; Hadley and Madi.

Why Crock Chose Butler
"I love the coaching staff and how much they care about the players. I believe this staff can help develop my abilities."
 
#4 Harry Carr
Infield
L/R
6-1, 175
Freshman
Philadelphia, Pa.
Monsignor Bonner H.S.

High School: Four year starter for head coach Steve Debarbarie… Helped his team win a Philadelphia Catholic League Championship... Three-time All-Catholic League selection… Held a .329 career batting average with 85 hits and 70 RBI… Came up with 17 doubles, seven triples and five home runs… Co-MVP on the team… Team Captain… Played club ball for the PBT Bellringers.

Personal: Son of Harry Carr and Melissa Merk… Has two siblings; Talia Carr and Zachary Coppa… Plans to major in kinesiology.

Why Carr Chose Butler
"It was a great opportunity to get a great education and join a great baseball program."
 
#5 Roman Sienza
Outfield
L/R
6-2, 165
Freshman
Mukwonago, Wis.
Mukwonago H.S.

High School: Two-year starter… All-Conference selection… Hit .298 as a senior and .322 as a junior… Played club ball for the Hitters Baseball Academy… Also played basketball… Scholar athlete.

Personal: Son of Patrick and Holly Sienza… Has two siblings; Paige and Mario… Biology major.

Why Sienza Chose Butler
"Butler made me feel like I was part of their family from the first time I stepped on campus. The coaches showed me that they care about the players and the facilities are beautiful. Another important factor was the education that I would be receiving while attending the university."
 
#6 Danny Barbero
Infield
R/R
5-8, 190
Junior
Albany, N.Y.
Colonie Central H.S.
Siena

Before Butler: Selected to the MAAC All-Rookie Team in 2023… Named MAAC Rookie of the Week on May 9… Appeared in 51 games, making 49 starts… Hit .269 (50-186) as a freshman with 10 doubles and nine home runs… Recorded 38 RBIs… Scored 29 runs… Stole eight bases on 10 attempts… Slugged at a .468 clip and held a .344 on-base percentage… Had 12 multi-hit games.

High School: Four-year starter at shortstop playing for head coach Mike Morrissey… All-Conference selection… Times-Union Large School First Team All-Star… Suburban Council First Team selection… Suburban Council Winners… Set the team's single-season home run record with nine… Hit .533 with seven doubles… Had 25 RBIs and 14 stolen bases as a senior… Had a 4-for-4 game that included two home runs and two doubles… Competed in the Appalachian League during the summer.

Personal: Son of Dan and Lee Barbero… Has a sibling named Jadeyn… Marketing major.

Why Barbero Chose Butler
"The timing was perfect and after my official visit, I fell in love with the school."
 
#12 Gunnar Duncan
Catcher
R/R
5-9, 170
Freshman
Eaton, Colo.
Eaton H.S.

High School: Four-year starter for head coach Todd Hernandez… Part of four State Championship teams… Named All-State… First Team All-Conference selection… Hit .525 as a senior with 42 hits… Recorded 43 RBIs and scored 32 runs… Posted a .506 batting average the year before with 45 hits… Notched 40 RBIs and scored 47 runs… Part of an undefeated team (28-0)… Top individual performance included a 4-for-4 day at the plate with two triples a homer and a single… Played club ball for Slammers Embry… Also played football… Helped that team win three State Championships.

Personal: Son of Darin and Alli Duncan… Has one sibling; Garret… Kinesiology major.

Why Duncan Chose Butler
"Butler felt like home once I stepped on campus. The coaching staff and current players were very welcoming. The baseball program is great and the academics here can set me up for a bright future."
 
#13 Corbin Snyder
Right-Handed Pitcher
R/R
6-6, 180
Freshman
Greentown, Ind.
Eastern H.S.

High School: Four-year starter for head coach Erik Hisner… Three-time All-Conference selection… Two-time All-State selection… Team Captain and Team MVP as a senior… Went 8-1 on the mound as a senior with a 0.76 ERA… Struck out 129 batters while only walking 23… Went 10-3 on the mound as a junior with a 1.35 ERA… Stuck out 135 batters while walking just 35… Went 8-1 on the mound as a sophomore with a 1.78 ERA… Struck out 100 batters… Went 7-3 on the mound as a freshman… Held a 2.27 ERA while striking out 55 batters… Top individual effort at Eastern High included an 18-strikeout game against Clinton Prairie… Limited the opposition to just two hits over seven innings… Played club ball for the Indiana Bulls… Also played basketball.

Personal: Son of Rick and Mary Snyder… Has two siblings; Colt and Chloe… Finance major.

Why Snyder Chose Butler
"Butler was a great fit for me in terms of academics and athletics. The coaching staff knows what they are doing and I believe they can develop me into the best baseball player that I can be."
 
#17 Jack Griffiths
Right-Handed Pitcher
R/R
6-6, 220
Freshman
Traverse City, Mich.
Traverse City West H.S.

High School: Three-year starter for head coach Matt Bocian… Helped his team win a Conference Championship, District Championship and a Regional Championship… Set school records in career strikeouts (266) and ERA (2.39)… Named All-State, All-District and All-Conference… Conference MVP… Pitched a no-hitter in the Regional Semi-Finals… Played club ball for the Motor City Hitdogs.

Personal: Son of John and Erica Griffiths… Has two siblings; Meghan and Caroline.

Why Griffiths Chose Butler
"Because it felt like home and the team treated me like family."
 
#20 Alex Kanipe
Right-Handed Pitcher
R/R
6-2, 210
Junior
Radford, Va.
Radford H.S.
Patrick and Henry CC

Before Butler: Played at Bluefield State University and Patrick and Henry Community College… Struck out 89 batters over 72.2 innings at BSU… Held a 3.84 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP… Ended the year going 8-3 on the mound… HBCU World Series Champs at BSU… Struck out 19 batters in 19.2 innings at PHCC… Posted a 3.20 ERA… Made the Dean's List at PHCC and the President's List at BSU.

High School: Three-year starter for head coach Drew Cox… Tabbed all-district as a sophomore… Also played basketball and football.

Personal: Son of Doug and Elizabeth Kanipe… Has a sibling named Max… Intends to major in economics.

Why Kanipe Chose Butler
"I believe in Coach Beemer and what he is trying to accomplish here. I think I can develop here as a player and as a person. Butler's education reputation is another reason I decided to enroll."
 
#26 Will Burgess
First Base / Outfield
L/L
6-4, 190
Junior
Ashton, Md.
Georgetown Prep H.S.
Montgomery College

Before Butler: Held a .455 batting average at Montgomery College while slugging at a .683 clip… Ranked eighth in the country in batting average… Part of a JUCO World Series Team… Received the Steve Bazarnic Award (Hitter of the Year)… Made the Dean's List.

High School: Two-year starter for head coach Chris Rodriguez… Part of three IAC Championship Teams… Second-ranked team in the state of Maryland… Helped his team go 24-7 overall with a 9-1 record in conference… First Team All-IAC selection… Also played basketball.

Personal: Son of John and Pam Burgess… Has two siblings; Halle and Marley… Entrepreneurship major.

Why Burgess Chose Butler
"I chose Butler because of the coaches and the close-knit community."
 
#27 Espn Simpson
Right-Handed Pitcher
R/R
6-0, 205
Freshman
Riverside, Calif.
Centennial H.S.

High School: Four-year starter… Helped Centennial reach a school-record 22 wins… Two-time all-league selection… two-time team captain… Three-time Academic All-League selection… Played club ball for the GBG Inland Empire… Also played rugby.

Personal: Son of Ryan and Marisol Simpson… Has two siblings; Ryan Jr. and Aiden… Economics major.

Why Simpson Chose Butler
"For the business program and the great environment."
 
#28 Andrew Hendrickx
Right-Handed Pitcher
R/R
6-3, 200
Redshirt-Sophomore
Hudson, Ohio
Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
Kent State

Before Butler: Made five appearances on the mound for Kent State in 2024… Made one start… Went 0-1 on the mound with a 5.79 ERA… Tossed 4.2 innings… Struck out three batters… Took a redshirt in 2023.

High School: Three-year starter for head coach Jason Herblet… Won a conference and sectional championship… Two-time Conference Player of the Year… Two-time First Team All-State… PBR Ohio Co-Player of the Year… Two-time First Team All-Conference… Had a 17-strikeout game… Threw a no-hitter… Recorded 14 strikeouts in seven innings… Set the school record for lowest ERA in a single-season, strikeouts in a single-game, and doubles in a single-season… Played club ball for Ohio Elite… High honor roll student… Also played basketball and golf.

Personal: Son of Ethan and Amanda Hendrickx… Has three siblings; Hallie, Clara, and Kamryn… Finance major.

Why Hendrickx Chose Butler
"I love the coaching staff and the opportunity here at Butler to compete for a BIG EAST Championship."
 
#29 Connor Sackett
Catcher
R/R
6-3, 195
Junior
Rochester, N.Y.
Fairport H.S.
Monroe CC

Before Butler: First Team All-Conference selection at Monroe Community College… Hit .416 and led all D2 JUCO players in triples during his sophomore season… 2023-24 Second Team Academic All-American (3.96 GPA).

High School: Two-year starter for head coach Tom Caputo… Hit .417 and slugged .500… Tabbed First Team All-County… Team Captain… Team MVP… Had four hits in a sectional elimination game… Played club ball for Diamond Pro… Also played volleyball

Personal: Son of Wally and Camille Sackett… Has two siblings; Chase and Mia… Intends to major in biomedical science.

Why Sackett Chose Butler
"I know Coach Beemer has my back and he will fight for our success. The family community that he's instilled is special at Butler and I'm happy to be a part of it."
 
#31 Alex Thomas
Left-Handed Pitcher
L/L
5-10, 190
Sophomore
Elkhorn, Neb.
Elkhorn South H.S.
Northwestern

Before Butler: Tossed 1.1 innings of action at Northwestern during his freshman season… Recorded a strikeout in his season debut at Tulane (2/18)… Threw a full inning at Duke (2/25)… Saw the mound at UTSA (3/16).

High School: Three-year starter for head coach Brandon Dahl… Made two state appearances and won two district championships… Held a 2.76 ERA as a senior… Struck out 57 batters over 45.2 innings… Tossed a complete game no-hitter… Made three scoreless appearances in the state tournament during his junior year… Two-time academic all-state honoree… Played club ball for Nebraska Prospects… Also played basketball… honor roll student.

Personal: Son of Leon and Lori Thomas… Has a brother named Luke… Intends to major in psychology.

Why Thomas Chose Butler
"Butler is an elite school with a top tier coaching staff that allows me to play against great competition."
 
#33 Tre Benjamin
Right-Handed Pitcher
6-6, 185
Junior
Mundelein, Ill.
Mundelein
Harford CC

Before Butler: Went 6-2 on the mound at Harford with a 2.96 ERA… Tossed three complete games… Opponents hit just .205 with Benjamin on the mound… Made five appearances out of the bullpen as a freshman at Western Illinois in 2022… Had an ERA of 17.18 and a WHIP of 4.36… Tossed 3.2 innings, striking out four and walking eight… Allowed eight runs on eight hits.

Personal: Son of Wilken and Lori Benjamin… Has one sibling; Olivia… Economics major.

Why Benjamin Chose Butler
"I knew I could get a great education while playing baseball at a high level."
 
#34 Caiden Brezinski
First Base / Outfield
L/L
6-3, 190
Freshman
Denver, Colo.
Cherry Creek H.S.

High School: Won a State Championship at Cherry Creek under the leadership of head coach Marc Johnson… Helped his team post a 25-5-1 overall record… Hit .280… Played club ball for MMW Colorado… Also played basketball.

Personal: Son of Mark and Michelle Brezinski… Has two siblings; Kylie and Kessaya… Kinesiology major.

Why Brezinski Chose Butler
"For the coaching staff"
 
#37 Ian Regal
Left-Handed Pitcher
L/L
6-2, 195
Redshirt-Freshman
Rochester, Minn.
Rochester Mayo H.S.
Nebraska

Before Butler: Took a redshirt year at Nebraska.

High School: Three-year starter for head coach Tom Senne… Tabbed the No. 2 left-handed pitcher and No. 11 overall prospect out of Minnesota by Perfect Game… Named Big 9 Conference Player of the Year… Earned all-conference and all-state recognition while leading the Spartans to a Big 9 Conference title… Went 6-1 on the mound with 62 strikeouts in 41 innings as a senior… Hit .333 with a 1.006 OPS, five homers and 30 RBI as well in his senior campaign… Earned all-conference and all-area accolades in back-to-back seasons as a sophomore and junior… Went 10-2 overall at Rochester Mayo during his high school career with 133 strikeouts in 81 innings of action… Held a 2.07 career ERA…Threw six no-hit innings vs. Austin while striking out 10… Struck out 12 over 6.1 innings vs. Mankato East… Played club ball for the Minnesota Blizzard… Also played soccer.

Personal: Son of Andy Regal and Kelly Derby… Has two siblings; Logan and Autumn… Intends to major in kinesiology.

Why Regal Chose Butler
"I connected with the coaching staff and can tell how determined and hungry they are to win games. The coaches had a firm belief in me and my abilities as a pitcher. Butler is also great academically with a beautiful campus."
 
#38 Marcus Goodpaster
Right-Handed Pitcher
R/R
6-4, 205
Graduate
Indianapolis, Ind.
Lawrence North H.S.
Hanover College

Before Butler: 2023 HCAC Pitcher of the Year at Hanover… Set a school record by going 7-0 on the mound in 2023… Named First Team All-Conference and Second Team All-Region… 2024 Team Captain… Helped Hanover win the HCAC Season and Tournament Championship.

High School: Three-year starter for head coach Richard Winzenreid… Played club ball for CPL Tri-City Chilipeppers.

Personal: Son of Mark and Lucy Goodpaster… Has a twin sister named Ashlee… Working on his MBA.

Why Goodpaster Chose Butler
"Butler felt like home. I have one more year of baseball eligibility and wanted to pursue a post-grad MBA. The team here seems like family and it was something I wanted to be a part of."
 
#41 Jack Bello
Left-Handed Pitcher
6-2, 210
R/L
Junior
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Cardinal Newman H.S.
Air Force

Before Butler: Played in 14 games at Air Force in 2024, making nine starts… Hit .250 with four hits in 16 at-bats… Scored four runs… Recorded three RBIs and five total bases… Made five appearances on the mound, making four starts… Held a 9.39 ERA… Threw 7.2 innings… Struck out three… Appeared in three games at Air Force in 2023, all as a pinch-hitter... First collegiate hit was RBI single in extra innings to give Air Force a 10th-inning lead at Charleston Southern... Did not see game action beyond March 5 due to injury.

High School: Three-year starter for J.R. Edwards… District 11 Player of the Year in 2021… Two-time Sun Sentinel District All-Palm Beach County selection… State semifinalist in 2022… Two-time letterwinner in baseball and golf… Spanish Honor Society… Honor Roll selection… Played club for Scorpions Giant Scout Team and NEB National… Reach semifinals in 2021 WWBA and Marucci World Series competitions.

Personal: Son of John and Alexandra Bello… Has five siblings; Kate, Charlie, Will, Caroline and Teddy… Intends to major in finance.

Why Bello Chose Butler
"For the opportunity to excel on the baseball field and in the business school."