Zach Bates, former David H. Hickman High School standout, played on Friday, March 21 in NCAA Division I baseball game

Zach Bates

By Columbia News

Mar 22, 2025

On Friday, March 21, former David H. Hickman High School standout Zach Bates’ current college team, the Illinois Fighting Illini, lost 5-4 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Northwestern Wildcats.

The game took place at Rocky and Berenice Miller Park. This was their first matchup against the Wildcats this season.

The Fighting Illini’s next game is scheduled for Friday, March 21 at 2:40 p.m. at Rocky and Berenice Miller Park against Northwestern Wildcats.

Zach Bates

Left handed pitcher

Sophomore

6′2″ 200

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