McLean County Times

Illinois Wesleyan University's baseball team announced its 2025 season awards and letter winners. Head coach Michael Kellar, in his first year leading the Titans, recognized a total of 35 players with letters.

Senior Justin Gadomski was named the team's Most Outstanding Player. Gadomski led the nation with 26 doubles, setting a new program record. He also led the team with 74 hits and 44 runs in 194 at-bats. As an everyday shortstop, he started all 43 games and finished third on the team with 40 RBIs. Gadomski posted a .381 batting average, .629 slugging percentage, and a .419 on-base percentage.

Junior Jake Pullam received Most Outstanding Pitcher honors. Pullam achieved a 2.65 earned run average and maintained an undefeated record of seven wins without losses. He tied for the team-high with 53 strikeouts over 57.2 innings pitched while limiting opponents to a .223 batting average.

Senior Tyler Woltman was voted Best Defensive Player for his performance as catcher. Woltman threw out 17 runners attempting to steal bases during the season and finished second on the squad with 239 putouts.

Freshman Matt Hudik was cited as Top Newcomer after becoming IWU's starting center fielder. Hudik led the team with 27 walks and recorded a .339 batting average over his first season.

Kellar also announced Illinois Wesleyan's first CCIW Regular Season Championship since 2013.

The following players were awarded letters:

First Letter: Ben Ford, Derek Ittner, Gage Wolfe, Michael Gurgone, Jack Wisdom, Brennan Tomhave, Matt Hudik, Marshall Ingold, Cole Benson, Cade Addis, Patrick Carmody

Second Letter: Tyler Woltman, Sebastian Edenhofer, Jack Novak, Luke Schwab, Will Davidsmeier, Luca Morelli, Caleb Martinez,Cole Shamhart John Philip Ferraro Justin Gadomski William Duff

Third Letter: Jonathan Ciullo Tommy Williard Brady Hartman Jimmy Martin Dalen Banks Jack Flagg Lucas Costello Jake Pullam Nathan Waterman

Fourth Letter: Jimmy Gurgone Tristan Figus Casey Swanson Cade Tomhave