Happening Archives

Hoots sign Ivy League Infielder Krewson for 2023 Prospect League Season

By Ari | December 13, 2022

O’FALLON, Mo. – The O’Fallon Hoots, proud members of the Prospect League, announced the signing of infielder Elliot Krewson for the 2023 summer season. Krewson comes to O’Fallon as a sophomore from Dartmouth College.  The 5-foot-10 right-handed middle infielder attended Parkway West High School, where he was named Suburban Conference Player of the year his…

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Hoots sign Six-Foot-Seven Maryville Hurler Arras for 2023 Prospect League Season

By Ari | December 6, 2022

O’FALLON, Mo. – The O’Fallon Hoots, proud members of the Prospect League, announced the signing of pitcher Noah Arras for the 2023 summer season. Arras comes to O’Fallon as a Junior from Maryville University.  The 6-foot-7 right-handed pitcher from Imperial, Missouri, attended Seckman High School before going on to play two seasons at Maryville University.…

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Hoots Hire New Director of Stadium Operations

By Ari | December 5, 2022

Bianca Zins becomes newest Hoots employee hired from internship program O’FALLON, Mo. – The O’Fallon Hoots, proud members of the Prospect League, announced the hiring of Bianca Zins as the team’s new Director of Stadium Operations.  “From the very beginning, Bianca showed initiative and was always ready to take on any challenges that were thrown…

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Mackenzie Scott Hired as Hoots Director of Ticketing

By Ari | October 19, 2022

University of Central Missouri graduate recently completed an internship with the team in 2022 O’FALLON, Mo. – The O’Fallon Hoots, proud members of the Prospect League, announced the hiring of Mackenzie Scott as the team’s new Director of Ticketing. “Mackenzie was someone who stood out among her peers this summer,” Hoots General Manager David Schmoll…

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Matthew Lyday Enters First Offseason as Hoots’ Director of Corporate Partnerships

By Ari | October 13, 2022

Mizzou graduate joined the front office prior to the 2022 summer campaign O’FALLON, Mo. – The O’Fallon Hoots, proud members of the Prospect League, announced Matthew Lyday has joined the Hoots for his first offseason with the team as Director of Corporate Partnerships. “Matthew is a true professional and understands what it means to be…

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Hoots Name Bailey Vuylsteke Manager for 2023 Season

By Ari | September 28, 2022

New Hoots bench boss previously held same position with Quincy Gems in 2021 O’FALLON, Mo. – The O’Fallon Hoots, proud members of the Prospect League, announced the hiring of Bailey Vuylsteke as the team’s Manager for the 2023 summer season. Vuylsteke comes to O’Fallon after holding the same position for the Prospect League’s Quincy Gems…

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Clohisy Named to Western Conference All-Star Team

By Ari | August 22, 2022

St. Louis-native led the Hoots with 10 home runs and 53 hits in 48 games played O’FALLON, Mo. – The O’Fallon Hoots, members of the Prospect League, are proud to announce that outfielder Patrick Clohisy has been named to the Western Conference All-Star Team for his performance during the 2022 season. Clohisy, a St. Louis-native…

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Niznik and Hoots Dominate in Home Finale

By David Schmoll | August 5, 2022

In front of a crowd of 2,329, Noah Niznik (SEMO) dominated on the mound and the Hoots (27-31) offense scored 10 runs en route to a 10-3 win over the Cape Catfish (26-32) at CarShield Field.  Niznik was filthy on the mound in O’Fallon’s final home game of the 2022 season. The lefty scattered four…

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Subbert Strikes Out Four in Hoots Defeat

By David Schmoll | August 3, 2022

The O’Fallon Hoots (26-30) entered play on Wednesday searching for back-to-back wins on home turf, following a thrilling 9-8 win over the Cape Catfish on Tuesday. With the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes in town for the final time, it was an opportunity for the Hoots to stay alive in the postseason race.  The game started well…

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Hoots Walk It Off to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

By David Schmoll | August 2, 2022

As the 2022 Prospect season comes to an end, the second playoff spot in the Prairie Land Division remains up for grabs. The O’Fallon Hoots (26-29) kept themselves in the conversation for that spot with a 9-8 walk-off win over the Cape Catfish (24-31). O’Fallon got the scoring started with a Logan Mantz (UMSL) sacrifice…

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