Ronnie Muck will return for a second summer after appearing in 21 games for the Rafters in 2012. Performing mostly in a relief role, Muck posted a 3-2 record and 5.44 ERA while recording one save. In 39.2 innings pitched he struck out 34 batters while walking only 13.
Last season for the University of Illinois, Muck appeared in 23 games and posted 2-1 record with a 4.36 ERA. In 33 innings he struck out 32 batters and recorded three saves for the Illini.
Muck was named the No. 38 prospect in the state of Illinois by Prep Baseball Report, Pioneer Press North Stars Player of the Year, and Bugle Newspapers Male Athlete of the year as a senior for Maine South High School during his prep career. He was also an All-Area selection by the Chicago Sun-Times from 2008-2010 and was All-Central Suburban Conference pitcher in 2008 and 2009. Muck is a native of Park Ridge, Illinois, and will begin his junior season next spring.
