League: South Division

Eau Claire Bears

The Eau Claire Bears enter the 2024 season looking to continue their long time success in CRBL and WBA play. The biggest change for the Bears this year will be at the manager position as Chevy Tollefson hands the reins over to Blake Johnson. Johnson will look to continue the winning tradition that Tollefson and past managers have provided for years. The veteran-led Bears will be returning All League pitcher Quintin Gonzalez, and honorable mention recipient Joe Halling. The Bears will also be returning the likes of Nate Kent, Chevy Tollefson, Todd Lasher, and Jim Thill. The Bears are looking forward to another great summer of baseball.

ROSTER: Blake Johnson, Chevy Tollefson, Todd Lasher, Quintin Gonzalez, Ryan Flock, Josh Halling, Hunter Guenther, Grant Preston, Tyler Oestreich, Joe Halling, Nate Kent, Jack Sandvick, Tyler Plitzner, Aaron Skrypek, Cody Urban, Vinny Fonti, Mitch Bendickson, J.R. Lukes, Jim Thill, Wes Fleischer, Chris Budd, Alex Jinkins
COACH: Dave Strauch

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Eau Claire Bears 2024 Season Schedule

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Eau Claire Rivermen

Proudly stated, 2024 will stand as the 8th season of play for the Eau Claire Rivermen in the historical Chippewa River Baseball League.

The 2023 campaign was the most successful campaign to date for the Rivermen franchise. With a 12 and 8 mark out of the South Division and an 18 and 15 overall record, the ‘Men set franchise season records for CRBL winning percentage (.600) and overall wins (18), all while remaining in the CRBL playoff hunt to the final pitch of their last league game vs. the Eau Claire Cavaliers. It should be noted that the Rivermen’s winning year was propelled by four extra-inning wins in the CRBL, three of which they trailed going into their last at-bat only to emerge victorious.

2023 CRBL award winners for the Crew in Navy Blue and Grey included centerfielder and speed mercheen Lance Lettner winning his second consecutive CRBL Gold Glove Award, as well as slugging first baseman Blake Loegering garnering his first All-CRBL Honorable Mention Award. Congrats to both on being recognized for their big seasons and the impactful contributions they made to the Rivermen’s memorable year.

Alas, with a new season comes new challenges and new opportunities, as the process of building a competitive roster never stops. With the return of 6 to 7 starters and the addition of several talented players from Eau Claire area, the Men of the River are excited to take the diamond in 2024.

Regardless of wins and losses, the Eau Claire Rivermen are proud to be part of the storied Chippewa River Baseball League. We look forward to seeing you at Fairfax Field, our plush home park with ample seating and convenient parking.

ROSTER: Nathan Ash, Jake Becker, Alan Champion, James Davis, Joe Davis, Wyatt Draves, Joel Effertz, Tyler Gray, Brett Jensen, Jake Lawrence, Lance Lettner, Blake Loegering, Jonah Mueller, Andy Niese, Carson Soukup, Sawyer Sturz, Jesse Urbanek, Luke Rooney

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Eau Claire Rivermen 2024 Season Schedule

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