The history of DGN's baseball team is filled with achievements and records. The team has won several conference championships, including in 1952, 1954, 1956, 1965, 1971, 1972, 1988, 1997, 2001, 2023 and 2024. Coaches like Larry Wyllie, Chad Isaacson, and Paul Franson have led the team to great success. The team has also produced many talented players who have set records in various offensive categories. The most famous being Randy Poffo or known to million's as Macho Man Randy Savage holds the record for the highest batting average at .500.
DGN's success in baseball is also influenced by its participation in the West Suburban Conference. The conference was formed in 1924 and has a long history of competitive sports. The West Suburban Conference is one of the most respected and competitive leagues in Illinois. DGN's participation in this conference has contributed to the success of its baseball team.
Former Trojans that Signed NLI for baseball and or Drafted
Troy
Michigan St. / Drafted Detroit Tigers 12th Round
Minnestota St.
South Carolina/ 7th Rd. Chicago White Sox
Texas
West Virgina
Central Az/ St. Bonaventure
COD/ St. Bonaventure
Rockhurst
Lewis
Hillsdale
McNeese St.
Southern Illinois
Western Michigan
Northern Illinois
Notre Dame
Illinois St.
Iowa
Iowa
Toledo
Illinois St.
Illinois St.
Northern Illinois
Illinois
20th Round Miami Marlins
Illinois
Evansville
40th Round Detriot Tigers
Jacksonville University
Round 32 (2000 Amateur Draft, Chicago Cubs)
Round 27 (2004 Amateur Draft, San Diego Padres)
Southern Illinois
Miam Ohio
Illinois
Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois
4th round (110th overall) by the New York Mets
Minnesota
Illinois St.
Drafted in the 15th round (458th overall) by the San Francisco Giants in 1998.
Illinois St
Drafted 1988 72nd Rd Toronto Blue Jays
Lewis
Illinois St.
19th Rd Draft pick Pittsburgh Pirates 1986
85rd Miami Marlins 1995 MLB Draft
Drafted in the 4th round (75th overall) by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1972.
Chicago St.
Eastern Illinois
Valparaiso
Dartmouth
Cornell