Derek had a storied career at Cascade High School as a five year starter. He then took his talents to the JUCO ranks and after a dominating year at NIACC Derek has programs from Power 5 Conferences beating on his door. Derek selected to stay close to home and become a member of the Iowa Hawkeyes. His career has a Hawkeye didn't turn out like he had hoped, but he had some amazing experiences throughout the way as a member of Team USA and a stint in the Northwoods League. Derek continues to play baseball for the Cascade Reds and pass his baseball knowledge onto the youth while coaching at the Dusty Rodgers Baseball Academy.
Derek claims to have told the "craziest story in the history of the podcast." Give a listen and let us know.
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