David Warnecke (2024) - Hall of Fame - McKendree University Athletics

McKendree University Athletics

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Hall of Fame

Lettered in baseball for four years and basketball for three years
Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 44th Round (772nd overall) of the 1978 MLB Draft
First player drafted in school history
Played three seasons in Indians organization, advancing to Double AA
Achieved a career .348 batting average, including a career-best .396 as a junior
Recorded an 8-4 win-loss record as a pitcher in his senior year
1978 NAIA First-Team All-District and First Team All-State in Illinois
1978 McKendree Baseball Team MVP
Originally from Breese, Illinois
Resides in Aviston, Illinois