Hall of Fame
Rick Ladjevich
Mules Baseball 1993-94
Ladjevich enjoyed a sensational two-year career for the Mules that was capped by the Division II player of the year award in 1994. A graduate of West Middlesex (Pa.) High School, he came to CMSU from Crowder College (Mo.).
As a junior for the Mules, Ladjevich earned third-team All-America honors, leading the team in batting (.419), hits (54), RBI (45) and doubles (15). He was also the MIAA MVP, as well as league hitter of the year.
As a senior in 1994, Ladjevich put together some awesome numbers. In one game against Truman State University, he hit four home runs and had 10 RBI. In the NCAA Central Regional, he was 12-for-14 with nine RBI in the Mules' three games. For the season, he hit .460 with 14 home runs and 97 RBI to help lead Central to the national championship. He led the league in hitting, home runs and RBI. His 97 RBI led Division II. He broke or tied seven conference and school individual records in 1994. His .445 career batting average is the best in Mules' history and his 142 RBI rank fifth on the team's career list.
