Eastern Michigan Athletics

2027 Baseball Roster

Roster

Jake Leonard

INF
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Greg Kennedy

RHP
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Phillip Thigpen

INF
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Kriss Sydlowski

OF
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Keegan Knupp

INF
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Connor Walsh

INF
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Cole Egan

LHP
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Liam Baker

RHP
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Tristan Crane

UTIL
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Ben Schechterman

UTIL
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John Carmichael

RHP
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Brian Henson

LHP
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Carter White

LHP
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Nick Weaver

C
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Henry Slaby

RHP
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Eli Henderson

RHP
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Landon Mueller

RHP
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Malcolm Gillies

LHP
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Tommy Rose

RHP
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Markus Roberson

RHP
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Cal Rutherford

RHP
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Keegan Knupp in a defensive position at first base at Oestrike Stadium in the 2026 season
Keegan Knupp 2026 EMU Baseball Headshot
Jersey Number 8

Keegan Knupp

  • Class:
    Sophomore
  • Position:
    INF
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-4 / 210
  • Hometown:
    Lewis Center, Ohio
  • High School:
    Olentangy Orange
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming freshman from Olentangy Orange HS.
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Olentangy Orange HS where he excelled as a baseball and basketball player for the Pioneers…Named first-team all-state as a junior and senior, earning conference player of the year honors in his junior campaign…Won three district championships, one regional championship, and finished as the state runner-up once…Batted .367 with 33 RBI as a senior…Also played basketball, earning honorable mention all-state recognition, first team all-district, and won a state championship.
 
PERSONAL: Full name: Keegan Thomas Knupp…Son of Jeff and Amy Knupp…Has one brother, Austin…Major: Data Analytics.
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