University of Illinois Springfield Athletics

• In his first year at UIS hit .405 with 17 runs and 28 RBI
• Half of his hits in 2018 went for extra bases
• Transferred to UIS after playing two years at Heartland CC

UIS:
2018- Appeared in 35 games and started 20 contests … hit .405 with 17 runs and 28 RBI … half of his hits were extra-base hits as he collected 10 doubles, one triple, and six home runs … had a .458 on-base percentage, .762 slugging percentage, and a 1.220 OPS … had four hits versus Bemidji State and McKendree … had a season-high three runs against Lewis … drove in six runners versus McKendree … named to the GLVC All-Academic team.

Prior to UIS:
Played two seasons at Heartland Community College … earned all-conference and all-region honors … hit .333 with nine home runs.

High School:
A two-time all-area and all-conference selection … hit .400 as a senior … helped his team to a 35-3 record … played for the Illinois Sparks club team … also lettered in football and basketball.

Personal:
The son of Karen and Joe Speaker … a communications major.