EC's Hotze to Pitch at Morehead State University

His GPA and ERA are top notch.

Max Hotze with his mother and father; Brandy & Kevin and and his sister, Paige. Photo by EC Athletics.

(St. Leon, Ind.) – An East Central High School baseball star has signed his letter of intent to play Division I baseball.

Senior pitcher Max Hotze this week committed to Morehead State University.

Hotze was an All-EIAC performer last spring, posting a 7-0 record with a 0.99 ERA in 42.1 innings pitched. His play helped lead the Trojans to an 18-8 record and an EIAC title.

Off the field, Hotze carries a 3.9 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society.

He plans to major in the Pre-Chiropractic program at Morehead State.

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