USFDons.com will break down all 12 of the Dons' signees for the 2021-22 school year, today we look at part 2, which goes over the five new pitchers. Part one, can be viewed here, which takes a look at the seven new position players.
SAN FRANCISCO — Power arms, experience, work ethic, are some of the qualities that the five new additions to pitching staff for the University of San Francisco baseball team. The five new pitchers will join
seven position players to form a 12 player class and will be joined by the five future Dons who
signed earlier this year.
Read about the seven position players here:
Luke Brunette | San Diego, Calif. | La Jolla HS
Position: LHP
Height: 5-11
Weight: 180
B/T: R/L
Luke Brunette is another multi-sport athlete coming to the Hilltop for 2022. The seven time letter winner at La Jolla High School lettered three years in baseball and football and played one year of varsity hoops. On the diamond his senior season, the two way player finished the year with a 1.83 ERA on the mound with 29 strike outs in 25 innings pitched. He held is opponents to a .186 batting average. At the plate, he finished the season with a .318 batting average, while clubbing three doubles and a pair of triples while driving in 16.
What They're Saying…
USF Associate Head Coach Troy Nakamura
"We are thrilled to welcome Luke to the Dons family. His burning desire to master the art of pitching separates him from a lot of people. He is a passionate learner and a ferociously diligent worker. The life to his fastball makes both off speed pitches very effective. His overall athleticism and frame push his ceiling way up. Look for big things from Luke on the Hilltop."
Jonah Jenkins | Parker, Colo. | Dartmouth
Position: RHP
Height: 6-1
Weight: 200
B/T: R/R
Jenkins is one of two graduate transfers joining the Dons' pitching staff this season. The two-time letter winner for Dartmouth has made 17 appearances at the Division I level. In a shortened 2020 campaign, he finished with a 1.17 ERA. In 2019, he went 2-2 in 15 appearances for the Big Green. As a prep, he was a three-time letter winner at Chaparral High School and was a two-time team captain. He was chosen as the team MVP and Pitcher of the Year his senior season, earning first team
all-conference honors that season.
What They're Saying…
USF Assistant Coach Mat Keplinger
"Jonah is a huge addition to the Dons. He is right-handed pitcher that comes to the Hilltop as a graduate transfer from Dartmouth where he pitched in a variety of roles. Jonah is an outstanding student and an extreme competitor with a lot of Division 1 baseball experience. Jonah is a leader and a worker, and we are fortunate to have him here on campus."
Weston Lombard | Stillwater, Minn. | Gustavus Adolphus College
Position: LHP
Height: 6-0
Weight: 200
B/T: L/L
Another graduate transfer, Lombard comes to the Hilltop after a stellar career at Division III's Gustavus Adolphus College. In three seasons pitching Gusties he saved his best for last, going 7-1 with a 2.5 ERA. In 60.2 innings pitched he struck out 72 en route to earning all-region honors and all-conference honors. As a prep at Saint Paul Academy, he was a four-time letter winner in both baseball and hockey. He was a three time all-conference honoree and a three time all-section honoree.
What They're Saying…
USF Assistant Coach Mat Keplinger
"We are excited to welcome Weston to the Hilltop. Weston is a graduate transfer from Gustavus Adolphus College where he had an outstanding career. He anchored their pitching staff, highlighted by a no-hitter this year. Weston is a big left handed arm with a sharp slider that will have an opportunity to compete as a starter or pitch in the back end of the bullpen. Weston brings experience and a work ethic that will immediately add to our program."
Sebastian Schreiber | Salinas, Calif. | Alisal High School
Position: LHP
Height: 6-3
Weight: 230
B/T: L/L
Another big lefty, Schreiber hails from Northern California. The Salinas, Calif. Native, lettered three years at Alisal High School. Entering his season, he was named to the Perfect Game West Region Pre-Season All-American honorable mention honors.
What They're Saying…
USF Assistant Coach Mat Keplinger
"We are excited to welcome Sebastian to the Dons family. Sebastian is a left-handed pitcher from Alisal High School in Salinas. He has big frame and high ceiling to continue to develop during his time here on the Hilltop. He has done some amazing work in the classroom and it is going to be wonderful to see him grow and immediately add depth to our pitching staff."
Blake Wittman | Bellevue, Wash. | Newport High School
Position: RHP
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190
B/T: R/R
Wittman hails from the Pacific Northwest where he earned multiple awards as a prep. The right handed pitcher was named team captain in 2021. He finished the shortened season going 4-0 with a 1.00 ERA. IN 21 innings pitched he struck out 29 with just four walks. He picked up all-state honors for his efforts.
What They're Saying…
USF Assistant Coach Mat Keplinger
"Blake is amazing student in the classroom and on the field and we are thrilled to welcome him to the Dons family. Blake has had an impressive prep career at Newport High School in Washington. He is a right-handed pitcher with a legitimate four pitch mix and advanced feel for all of his stuff. Blake is going to add tremendous depth to the pitching staff and I am excited to see him continue to develop on and off the field."
