Northwestern University Athletics
Northwestern Baseball Welcomes Ten New Signees
1/11/2023 3:00:00 PM | Baseball
EVANSTON, Ill. – Jim Foster announced the addition of ten incoming student-athletes this week to join the Northwestern baseball family on Wednesday.
"This is a very memorable recruiting class that's committed to attend Northwestern University and play baseball, as it's our first one together as a staff," said head coach Jim Foster. "After getting started here over the summer, a lot of hard work went into this group by our staff. We are very happy with the class, they're a talented group with high character, and they love the game. This is a class that has a little of everything, as we've added some good pitching, more team speed, good defense and some guys who can hit. I have no doubt they will be welcome additions and will represent Northwestern University proudly on and off the field. This group will help build the foundation for future success that will be the standard at NU for years to come. We are very happy to have them and their loved ones join the Northwestern baseball family!"
Sean Collins, Colin Dowdle, Jackson Freeman, Will Johnson, Cole Mascott, Griffin Mills, Joshua Ramos, Zach Selfon, Garrett Shearer, and Alex Thomas will join the Wildcats during the 2023-24 school year. Learn more about them below.
Sean Collins
Position: OF/3B
Bats/Throws: R/R
Hometown: Jupiter, FL
High School: American Heritage
Why Northwestern? "To be a part of building a Big Ten Championship team and study at a top-tier university."
Colin DowdleFrom American Heritage, @SeanCollins2023 is officially a Wildcat!#GoCats | @JimFoster23 pic.twitter.com/r0O8ihtq01
— Northwestern Baseball (@NUCatsBaseball) January 11, 2023
Position: RHP
Bats/Throws:R/R
Hometown: Newton, MA
High School: St Sebastian's
Why Northwestern? "I picked Northwestern for the combination of high-level baseball and the ability to earn a world class education."
Jackson FreemanFrom St. Sebastians, @colin_dowdle is officially a Wildcat!#GoCats | @JimFoster23 pic.twitter.com/7BNf1rgS8E
— Northwestern Baseball (@NUCatsBaseball) January 11, 2023
Position: OF
Bats/Throws: L/R
Hometown: Ladera Ranch, CA
High School: Tesoro High School
Why Northwestern? "Incredible school, amazing baseball program and coaching staff, B1G athletics."
Will JohnsonFrom Tesoro High School, @Jacksonrfreeman is officially a Wildcat!#GoCats | @JimFoster23 pic.twitter.com/c0liI7AKS3
— Northwestern Baseball (@NUCatsBaseball) January 11, 2023
Position: 1B
Bats/Throws: L/L
Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
High School: Southwest Christian School
Why Northwestern? "Amazing combination of academics and baseball, love the coaches, the culture and the future it could provide me."
Cole MascottFrom Southwest Christian School, @WillJohnson2023 is officially a Wildcat!#GoCats | @JimFoster23 pic.twitter.com/1kX2Py9jFN
— Northwestern Baseball (@NUCatsBaseball) January 11, 2023
Position: RHP
Bats/Throws: R/R
Hometown: Newburyport, MA
High School: Phillips Andover
Why Northwestern? "I chose Northwestern for the world-class education, opportunity to play in the Big Ten, unbelievable facilities, and the chance to play for Coach Foster."
Griffin MillsFrom Phillips Andover, @cole_mascott is officially a Wildcat!#GoCats | @JimFoster23 pic.twitter.com/8cGdmoKt4s
— Northwestern Baseball (@NUCatsBaseball) January 11, 2023
Position: INF
Bats/Throws: R/R
Hometown: Morristown, NJ
High School: The Delbarton School
Why Northwestern? "Provides a world-class education with an abundance of tools and opportunities to succeed."
Joshua RamosFrom The Delbarton School, @griffinmills6 is officially a Wildcat!#GoCats | @JimFoster23 pic.twitter.com/UErjBIBKhP
— Northwestern Baseball (@NUCatsBaseball) January 11, 2023
Position: C
Bats/Throws: R/R
Hometown: West Palm Beach, FL
High School: American Heritage
Why Northwestern? "I like that Northwestern is located within close proximity to Chicago. I plan to study Economics and I feel the internship and job opportunities will be greater with a degree from Northwestern. I was very impressed with the athletic facilities and the support I will receive as a student and as an athlete."
Zach SelfonFrom American Heritage, @JoshRamos_7 is officially a Wildcat!#GoCats | @JimFoster23 pic.twitter.com/QoDg4e4aGn
— Northwestern Baseball (@NUCatsBaseball) January 11, 2023
Position: INF
Bats/Throws: R/R
Hometown: Mahwah, NJ
High School: Mahwah High School
Why Northwestern? "As a student-athlete, what I find most appealing about Northwestern is not only the opportunity to play baseball for such a high-level team, but to study in one of the most academically enriching environments in our country. I felt extremely comfortable with the coaching staff and felt like this was a place where I would be able to develop to my full potential and become a part of a Northwestern baseball family. When I visited the campus and saw the beautiful buildings with stunning views off of Lake Michigan, I knew this was a place to spend my next four years."
Garrett ShearerFrom Mahwah High School, Zach Selfon is officially a Wildcat!#GoCats | @JimFoster23 pic.twitter.com/dMtMsCRFux
— Northwestern Baseball (@NUCatsBaseball) January 11, 2023
Position: RHP
Bats/Throws: R/R
Hometown: O'Fallon, IL
High School: St. Louis University High School
Why Northwestern? "Coaches, facilities, campus, education."
Alex ThomasFrom St. Louis University High School, @GarrettShearer5 is officially a Wildcat!#GoCats | @JimFoster23 pic.twitter.com/bnxz9o81aI
— Northwestern Baseball (@NUCatsBaseball) January 11, 2023
Position: LHP
Bats/Throws: L/L
Hometown: Elkhorn, NE
High School: Elkhorn South
Why Northwestern? "Evanston is an amazing college town, and I love what Coach Foster is doing with the program."
From Elkhorn South, @alextho_m is officially a Wildcat!#GoCats | @JimFoster23 pic.twitter.com/Yy1qjfy23U
— Northwestern Baseball (@NUCatsBaseball) January 11, 2023
