Josh Hoekstra Howetown: Weston, Wisconsin High School: DC Everest Evergreens (2009) College: Century College | Minnesota State University - Mankato Height: 6'7" (six-feet, seven-inches!) Weight: 250 Positions: P/1B/OF Throws: Both, Right-handed pitcher in college Bats: Switch hitter Josh Hoekstra, a tall ambidextrous pitcher, once threw a no-hitter. "It was a 6-4-3 double play and right when the first baseman Luke Dasher caught the ball it was the greatest feeling in the world, I've never thrown a no-hitter before in my life. It was an amazing feeling to throw a no hitter." Josh Hoekstra can pitch with both hands. He has been throwing with both arms since he can remember. (YouTube, Aug 19, 2010) Playing College Baseball As a Freshman pitcher Josh Hoekstra of Wausau, Wisconsin, came to Century because he believed Kotila could help him "develop into a strong pitcher on the mound." In 2011, Sophomore RHP Josh Hoekst...
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