Storm ready to make waves in 2025
INDIANOLA, Iowa – The Simpson College baseball team is gearing up for an exciting 2025 campaign, set to begin on Feb. 22-23 against St. Scholastica.
Picked seventh in the American Rivers Conference Preseason Poll, the Storm are determined to make a statement this season under head coach Nathan Roling, now in his ninth season. Simpson returns several key contributors including all-region pitchers Trey Castile and Eli Feekin.
"The 2025 A-R-C season looks to be very competitive, as it always is," said Roling. "I am excited to see our group prove themselves. We have a mature group, and they have proven that with the strong work we have done in the fall and offseason. We will rely on an established group of returners that will provide leadership and key contributions as we round into shape. We are excited for the challenge that the A-R-C will bring!"
The Storm's early schedule features a trio of nonconference three-game series and a road contest at Western Illinois before heading to Florida for five games. Conference play kicks off at home on March 21 against Wartburg.
2024 IN REVIEW
- Simpson went 16-24 overall with a 9-15 record against A-R-C opponents. The Storm earned league series wins over Nebraska Wesleyan, Loras and Central.
- Trey Castile became the program's all-time leader in strikeouts and was named third team all-region as well as first team all-conference.
- Eli Feekin was also tabbed third team all-region for his performance on the mound, adding to his honorable mention all-conference recognition.
- Castile and Feekin led the Storm pitching staff to a 5.00 earned run average, combining for 148 of the team's 354 strikeouts that ranked second in the conference.
- Nate Cagley and Drew Carlson generated 79 hits and 41 RBIs on the offensive side of the ball, landing on the honorable mention all-conference team.
KEY OFFENSIVE RETURNERS (2024 STATS)
- Nate Cagley (.328, 44 hits, 21 runs, 27 RBI)
- Ian Baldwin (.267, 44 hits, 6 triples, 19 runs, 17 RBI)
- Drew Carlson (.265, 35 hits, 7 doubles, 14 RBI)
- Dalton Ferrin (.224, 32 hits, 16 runs, 13 RBI)
- Will Carlock (.194, 26 hits, 16 runs, 25 RBI)
KEY PITCHERS RETURNING (2024 STATS)
- Trey Castile (3.42 ERA, 71.0 IP, 84 strikeouts)
- Eli Feekin (2.58 ERA, 59.1 IP, 0.94 WHIP, 64 strikeouts)
- Easton Dunwoody (5.71 ERA, 64.2 IP, 63 strikeouts)
2025 AMERICAN RIVERS CONFERENCE BASEBALL PRESEASON POLL
1. Coe (31-16, 18-6 A-R-C) - 62 points
2. Buena Vista (29-14, 16-8 A-R-C) - 58 points
3. Luther (28-16, 15-9 A-R-C) - 49 points
4. Loras (25-18, 12-11 A-R-C) - 37 points
5. Wartburg (23-19, 12-12 A-R-C) - 35 points
6. Dubuque (24-18, 13-11 A-R-C) - 34 points
t-7. Simpson (16-24, 9-15 A-R-C) - 21 points
t-7. Central (16-23, 10-14 A-R-C) - 19 points
9. Nebraska Wesleyan (9-28, 2-21 A-R-C) - 9 points
