Lewis-Clark State baseball begins 2026 under head coach Jeremiah Robbins in his return to the program after seven seasons rebuilding Umpqua Community College. The three-time NAIA national champion led the Warriors to titles in 2015, 2016, and 2017 during his first tenure (2013-18). The Warriors placed second in the Cascade Collegiate Conference after a 36-16 season (28-9 CCC) in 2025 but lost significant offensive firepower from graduated seniors. With ace Jadon Williamson departing and four .300+ hitters gone, Robbins’ squad must rely on proven returners and incoming transfers to maintain championship standards at Harris Field.
Offensive Departures
Charlie Updegrave (.376, 19 2B, 21 HR, 72 RBI) departs after leading the team across 52 games. Ike George (.372, 15 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 20 SB) provided elite contact and speed in 47 starts. Jakob Marquez (.342, 15 2B, 12 HR, 52 RBI) anchored the lineup as a catcher/infielder. Jack Sheward (.339, 17 2B, 2 3B, 12 HR, 65 RBI) added veteran power behind the plate across 50 games. Dominic Signorelli (.291, 15 2B, 1 3B, 11 HR, 40 RBI) contributed from the infield in all 52 games. Brandon Cabrera (.272, 14 SB) brought speed and versatility across 40 games.
Abe Affholter (.212, 8 2B, 3 HR, 20 RBI), Garrett Bevacqua (.315, 4 2B, 2 HR, 10 RBI), Kai Pagan (.222, 1 2B, 1 HR, 4 RBI), and Seth Nelson also exhausted their eligibility. John Paul Avila (.400, 2 2B, 1 HR, 4 RBI), Bruer Webster (.000), Evan Overmars, Isaiah Chacon, and Alex Sol round out the departures.
Returning Hitters
Noah Weintraub returns as a senior after posting a .336/.426/.463 slash line with 10 2B, 3 HR, and 23 RBI in 39 games. Izzy Madariaga (.321, 15 2B, 4 HR, 23 RBI) provides veteran production as a senior infielder after 30 starts. Bulla Ephan (.307, 8 2B, 6 HR, 30 RBI) anchors the catching position as a senior. Spencer Zeller (.294) returns to the outfield after limited action. Anthony Karagiannopoulos (.200, 1 2B, 2 HR, 11 RBI) adds senior infield depth after 31 games. Bryce Johnson (1.000 in limited action) and Jordan Justice (.000) provide outfield experience. Cade Westerlund returns behind the plate as a senior. Sam Weber, a sophomore infielder, looks to expand his role after limited freshman action.
Incoming Hitters
Danner Salisbury (Umpqua CC/Western Oregon) arrives as a senior infielder after posting a .900 OPS with 3 XBH in 34 at-bats for WOU in 2025. Kason O’Neil (College of Southern Idaho; 174 AB, .934 OPS, 15 2B, 3 3B, 4 HR) provides first-base power and left-handed pitching flexibility as a sophomore. Bo Stinson (Pierce CC; 154 AB, .879 OPS, 11 2B, 6 3B, 1 HR, 19 SB) brings elite speed and versatility to the outfield. Cayden Wotipka (Lower Columbia/USC Upstate; 54 AB, .893 OPS, 6 XBH) arrives as a senior outfielder after Division I experience. Zane Bidwell (Umpqua CC; 48 G, .276 AVG, 11 2B, 9 SB) provides first-base depth as a junior.
Ty Rusko (Skagit Valley CC) bolsters the infield as a junior. Payton Smith (Umpqua CC) strengthens the middle infield. Kooper Jones (Washington State) adds catching experience after transferring from the Cougars. Jackson Jaha (Linn Benton CC) offers sophomore infield depth. Brandon Nguyen (Glendale CC) rounds out the outfield additions. Jackson Reed (Seattle U) transfers in as a senior outfielder with Division I experience.
Freshman Braden Corgain (Thurston HS) completes the position player additions.
Pitching Departures
Jadon Williamson anchored the rotation with a 2.47 ERA across 58.1 IP, posting a perfect 5-0 record with 86 strikeouts in 12 starts. Jantzen Lucas (4.45 ERA, 60.2 IP, 51 K) logged significant innings with a 7-2 record in 15 appearances. Jake Green (1.89 ERA, 19 IP, 4 K) provided elite relief with a 3-1 record. Robby Butenschoen (3.18 ERA, 39.2 IP, 51 K) contributed bullpen stability with two saves and a 2-2 record.
Tucker Grote (6.94 ERA, 11.2 IP) also departs.
Returning Pitchers
Evan Canfield (3.76 ERA, 64.2 IP, 67 K) leads the Lewis-Clark State baseball staff after posting a 6-2 record in 12 starts as a junior. Jackson Cloud (3.40 ERA, 47.2 IP, 50 K) returns as a senior after a 5-1 record with four saves in 17 appearances. Kolby Solomon (4.07 ERA, 24.1 IP, 19 K) provides bullpen experience with four saves and a 3-2 record. Jace Taylor (5.51 ERA, 16.1 IP, 27 K) adds strikeout potential despite an 0-1 record. Landon Webb (7.71 ERA, 25.2 IP, 17 K) looks to improve after a 1-2 record in 10 appearances.
Joey Estrada (9.86 ERA, 21 IP, 18 K), Zak Sullivan (10.29 ERA, 14 IP, 13 K), Zachary Allegro (11.25 ERA, 4 IP, 2 K), and Zach Elsos return with experience. Levi Anderson (10.06 ERA, 17 IP, 17 K) provides left-handed depth as a sophomore.
Incoming Pitchers
Jordan Lennartson (Umpqua CC; 119 IP, 108 K, 2.65 ERA in two years) arrives with elite strikeout production. Dominic Tatone (Umpqua CC/Western Oregon; 44.2 IP, 1.61 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 45 K at UCC in 2024) brings dominant left-handed pitching after limited innings for WOU in 2025. Tyler Logan (Tacoma CC/Central Arizona College; 34 IP, 41 K, 3.44 ERA, 1.06 WHIP) adds left-handed depth. Sebastian Laddusaw (Clackamas CC; 66 IP, 57 K, 2.86 ERA, 1.05 WHIP) provides workhorse potential. Bradley Deutsch (Southwestern Oregon CC; 53.2 IP, 55 K, 4.02 ERA) brings strikeout upside. Mason Goodson (Bellevue CC; 31.2 IP, 29 K, 3.69 ERA) transfers in after Division I experience in 2024 with the University of Oregon. Joseph Perez (Chaminade; 30.1 IP, 30 K, 3.26 ERA) adds Division II experience.
Stephen Hammergren (Lower Columbia CC) and Ryan Prescott (Walla Walla CC) bring additional junior college experience. Kason O’Neil and Ostyn Brennan (Miles City CC) round out the additions as sophomore two-way players.
Outlook
The 2026 Lewis-Clark State baseball season marks Jeremiah Robbins’ highly anticipated return to Harris Field. The three-time NAIA national champion (2015, 2016, 2017) spent six years revitalizing Umpqua CC, developing future Warriors like Charlie Updegrave and Brandon Cabrera before sending them to Lewiston. His track record at Western Oregon (252-109, seven straight GNAC titles) and LC State (five consecutive World Series appearances, three championships) makes him one of the most decorated coaches in NAIA history.
The Warriors face the challenge of replacing Updegrave’s 21 home runs and ace Jadon Williamson’s dominance. Noah Weintraub, Izzy Madariaga, and Bulla Ephan provide veteran offensive leadership. Evan Canfield and Jackson Cloud anchor a pitching staff that must step up to challenge for the CCC crown. With Robbins’ championship pedigree and strong incoming transfer class from Pacific Northwest junior colleges, the Warriors aim to reclaim their position atop the conference.
The Lewis-Clark State baseball schedule opens at Harris Field with a doubleheader against Whitworth on February 7th. Check out our 2026 Lewis-Clark State Schedule Preview here.
