Most recently named GSAC Player of the Year and a nationally recognized All-American, Jordan Getzelman joins the coaching lineup after playing last season for Coach McKinley at Menlo College.
In his junior season for the Oaks the Crystal Lake, Ill. native led the conference and was second in the nation with 26 home runs. He drove in 60 runs, hit .333 with a .818 slugging percentage and led the team in stolen bases with 16. Getzelman started his collegiate career at the University of Missouri before transferring to Iowa Western, and the settling at Menlo College as an elite outfielder.
"Jordan is one of the most dynamic players I have ever coached. Not only did he possess professional tools, but he was one of the best teammates I've been around," McKinley reflected. "He offers an extraordinarily high baseball IQ, while also approaching the game with a servant's heart. I'm confident he will be a tremendous asset to our team this year, and his future in coaching is extremely bright."
