Gillette Riders Baseball

11/01/2026

Happy Halloween! Its a great day to be a Rider!

10/20/2026

Riders senior Hunter Shaffer commits to Alpena CC

The Riders Baseball program is excited to announce that senior left-hander Hunter Shaffer has verbally committed to Alpena Community College in Michigan. The ACC Lumberjacks are a Junior College program that competes in the NJCAA Region 12. Last year in the Michigan Community College Athletic Conference they finished 12-13 and 14-37-1 overall.

Alpena Head Coach Ryan Gillings on Shaffer: “We are pumped about the addition of Hunter to our ‘27 class at ACC. Beyond his talents on the field, his high character was evident early on. Hunter’s entire family was a perfect fit for our program. Hunter’s work ethic and high level of baseball being played at home will continue to set himself apart before arriving on campus next fall. We felt Hunter had the tools and projectability to be successful at the college level and we are excited for him to be a Jack.”

Hunter will be entering his 2nd season on the Riders Varsity team and has been a key part of the program for the last 5 years. In 2025, he was a late call-up from the Rustlers and was able to be a part of the Riders State Championship run. Last season, Shaffer battled some injuries early on but ended his season on a high note, throwing some of his best innings of the year. That included a fantastic performance, a complete game shutout against the Montana State Runner Up, the Billings Royals. He ended the season with an overall record of 5-3 and an 3.39 ERA in 31 innings of work. Shaffer also played first base for the Riders in 2026.

Coach Perleberg on Shaffer: “ Hunter is a young man of tremendous character, has a strong work ethic, and is a great teammate day in and day out. Hunter will enter his senior season as a key piece to our 2027 squad. Hunter showed flashes last year where he was extremely effective on the mound, including that complete game gem against the Billings Royals. This fall he played for Big Sky Baseball in Montana and was able to throw some quality innings against very good competition. That should really pay dividends as he heads into next season. Overall, he has worked very hard the last couple of off-seasons, and has truly earned this chance to play collegiate baseball. It’s always gratifying to see young men like Hunter who set their mind towards a specific goal and then achieve it. I’m definitely looking forward to working with him this year and watching him succeed in his senior year.

Hunter will graduate in May of 2027 from Campbell County High School. The Riders Baseball family would like to congratulate Hunter on his signing and thank him for his years of dedication and commitment. Hunter is the son of Joe and Melissa Shaffer.

10/13/2026

Caisen Schilling commits to Bushnell University

The Riders Baseball program is proud to announce that Riders senior standout Caisen Schilling has committed to play college baseball at Bushnell University in Eugene, Oregon. Bushnell’s baseball program began in 2022 and competes in the Cascade Collegiate Conference. In the five years the program has existed, they have already found consistent success. Last season they finished 26-26 overall, and 17-20 in conference play. In 2025, they finished 32-20 overall.

Bushnell Head Coach Jamie Womack on Schilling: “We’re really excited about Caisen. We think he’s got a chance to come in and make an impact as a true freshman. He first popped up on our radar at the Baseball Northwest Championships. We then had him to our prospect camp in September and that confirmed our desire to have him apart of our program. We got to spend some time getting to know him and his family and know that they’re a Beacon family through and through.”

Schilling will be entering his 3rd year as a Varsity starter on the Riders. In 2025 as a junior, he was a key contributor on the Riders State Championship team, both on the mound and behind the plate. He finished with a 7-3 record on the mound with a 3.20 ERA. In 2026, Schilling was the ace of the Riders pitching staff, finishing the year with a 10-7 overall record and a 2.33 ERA. He led the pitching staff in innings pitched (84.2) and strikeouts (77). Schilling also had a huge summer at the dish, hitting .335. He led the team in home runs (5) and RBI (59).

Coach Perleberg on Schilling: Caisen has been a model player and person in our program. He is a team-first guy, who loves Riders baseball. He brings so many intangibles day in and day that make our team and program better. He has a blue collar work ethic in everything that he does and can be found most nights in our Indoor Facility. To be great, you have to fall in love with the process and Caisen truly embraces the grind. Next, Caisen competes to win at everything. I love Caisen’s bulldog mentality, and watching him compete his tail off every single pitch is special. When Case is on the hill or at the dish, you like your chances. The best is still in front of Caisen and I can’t wait to watch him this summer and into his college years. It’s bittersweet having the last Schilling brother, as they all hold such a special place in my heart.

Caisen will graduate in May of 2026 from Thunder Basin High School. The Riders Baseball family would like to congratulate Caisen on his signing and thank him for his years of dedication and commitment. Caisen is the son of Trevor and Jodi Schilling and has two brothers, former Riders standouts Cory and Riley.

10/12/2026

Fall Hitting Academy for November now open for Enrollment! Open for grades 2-7. Limited spots, sign up today!

09/19/2026

2027 Tryouts One week away...

Saturday, September 26- Open to any new players interested in the Riders program. Must be born between 2008-2013. Come be a part of something special.

Sunday, September 27- Bulldogs 13U Tryouts for our all new 13U team!

09/17/2026

Single Season Record broken in 2026! Riley Hawk breaks the All-Time record for Sacrifices in a single season with 15.

09/14/2026

Academies will start back up in October with a Fall Session that includes more than just hitting. Limited spots, so sign up today by email at [email protected]. Open to grades 3-7.

09/12/2026

09/03/2026

Some big time adds already for next year's 2027 Hladky Tournament including the Fairfield Expos from California, who recently represented the Western Region in the American Legion World Series in Shelby NC. Also our good friends from Dickinson ND and Gallatin Valley.


*Teams Committed
* Gillette Riders
*Dickinson ND
*Fairfield CA (2026 World Series Team)
*Gallatin Valley Outlaws

08/28/2026

New Players Tryouts for 2027 season set for Saturday, September 26th. Any and all new players are welcome and encouraged to tryout. Prospective players should fill out the Google Form before attending. Players must be in grades 8-12 and born between 2008-2013. Any questions regarding the program, please contact Coach Perleberg. Come be a part of something special.

https://forms.gle/fWGTCVitxCSi3cyB9

Also reminder that new to 2027 season... 13U players (7th graders) will be trying out for the travel Bulldogs Baseball Program. Tryout dates are Sunday, Sept 27 at 5 pm.