History

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 and 2023. 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.

Who We Are

Former Trojans that Signed NLI for baseball and or Drafted

Jimmy Janicki 

Troy

Jude Warwick

Michigan St. 

            Ben Llewellyn

Minnestota St.

George Wolkow

South Carolina/ 7th Rd. Chicago White Sox 


Ean Czech

Texas

Tony Konopiots

West Virgina 

Cam Demos 

Central Az/ St. Bonaventure

David Marshall

COD/ St. Bonaventure

Jack Miller 

Rockhurst 

Nick Bacarella 

Lewis 

James Krick 

Hillsdale 

Joe Provenzano

McNeese St.

Conner Kopach

Southern Illinois 

Nic Laio

Western Michigan

Anthony Ciango

Northern Illinois

Eric Jagielo

Notre Dame

Joe Claver

Illinois St. 

Dan Sheppard

Iowa

Sean Flanagan

Iowa

Aj DeMarco

Toledo

Kevin Tokarski

Illinois St.

Mike Tokarski

Illinois St.

Justin Behm

Northern Illinois

Jim Sharwarko

Illinois 


Jason Iehl 

20th Round Miami Marlins 

Aj Mulford 

Bradley


Andy Sigerich

Illinois 

Tim Simundza

Evansville 

Tommy Lyons

40th Round Detriot Tigers

Orlando Diaz

Jacksonville University

Round 32 (2000  Amateur Draft, Chicago Cubs)

Round 27 (2004  Amateur Draft, San Diego Padres) 

Dave Isaacson

Southern Illinois

John Lackaff

Miam Ohio

Raki Bogan

Illinois 

Chad Isaacson

Southern Illinois

Brian Isaacson

Southern Illinois

Tim McClinton

4th round (110th overall) by the New York Mets 

Brain Huxtable

Minnesota 

Jeff Allen

 Illinois St.

Drafted in the 15th round (458th overall) by the San Francisco Giants in 1998. 

Willie Tarczon 

Illinois St


Dennis Stachura

Bradley

   Drafted 1988 72nd Rd Toronto    Blue Jays 


Jeff Norris 

Lewis 

Chris Evans

Southern Illinois 

Mike Piotrowski

Illinois St.


Al Quintana

Northwestern

          19th Rd Draft pick Pittsburgh     Pirates 1986


Andrew Lecrone

Tulsa 

    85rd Miami Marlins 1995 MLB Draft 

John Guarnaccia

Drafted in the 4th round (75th overall) by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1972. 

Carl Taft

Chicago St. 

   


Adam Buhot

Eastern Illinois 

Bob Bolero

Valparaiso  

Chuck Kayser

Dartmouth 

   


David Giuliano

Cornell