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The opening day roster is rarely the roster a team ends the season with. Every summer, additions are made in an attempt to improve the team. For the Hoots, left-hander Noah Niznik was brought in mid-July and has found success

Hitting a baseball is one of the hardest things to do in sports. Pitching is one of the hardest things to do in sports. Doing both at the same time? Very few can do that successfully. However, UMSL product Logan

Two former O’Fallon Hoots are flying their way up to professional baseball. 2021 Hoot and 2022 CarShield Collegiate League (CCL) member Brett Johnson and 2020 Hoot Andrew Keck have been selected in the 2022 MLB Draft.  Johnson was selected in

The O’Fallon Hoots (21-20) were led at the plate by Cade Hohl (Purdue) in their 14-7 loss to the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes (18-23).  Hohl registered four hits to lead the Hoots, going 4-4 with a walk. His first hit cleared

The O’Fallon Hoots (21-19) entered played on Friday in a deadlock with the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes for the second playoff spot in the Prairie Land Division. The teams will match up in O’Fallon on Saturday in a pivotal second-half matchup.

Everyone needs to find their comfort level in order to be truly effective on a baseball field. For Hoots right-hander Carson Subber, that comfort level has been found this month in the O’Fallon bullpen. In 10.2 innings this month, Subbert

Game 1 Game one saw two home debuts on the mound for the O’Fallon Hoots. Bryce Crossius (SEMO) started the game, threw four innings, and struck out five. He gave way to Jonah Callaghan (SEMO), who was credited the win

Nicholas Moten (Arkansas) was dominant in relief Saturday night for the Hoots. He struck out eight hitters, earning his first win of the season. Five of those strikeouts came in succession from the fifth-seventh innings.  The O’Fallon Hoots (18-16) gained

They say patience is a virtue, and one that few have. Nick Schmidt, a junior at Maryville University, had to practice just that summer as he waited for a spot to open up on the Hoots roster.  In 2021 and

Game One: Plumley Goes Five Strong in Loss Ben Plumley (University of Illinois) turned in another solid start on the mound. Plumley went five innings, scattering five hits, walking four, and striking out six. This was the third time this

Patrick Clohisy stepped to the plate for the second time in the seventh inning with the Hoots winning by eight runs on Wednesday. He stood at the plate representing the winning run. The reigning Slugger of the Week in the

Jake McCutcheon just finished his high school career at Francis Howell and is committed to Missouri State to play ball next season. He decided to spend his summer in O’Fallon, developing his skills with the Hoots. The Prospect League is