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2026 Baseball Roster

James Hackett #18 UTL

Height:

6-5
Weight:

215
Class:

Junior
Hometown:

Glenview, Ill.
Highschool:

Glenbrook South

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2026 (JUNIOR)

Played in 22 games, collecting 12 starts mainly in right field.
Had eight hits, one double, two home runs, 10 RBI and a .341 slugging percentage over the season.
Slugged a grand slam on the road against Northwestern on April 14.
Contributed to UIC’s comeback with an RBI single in the seventh inning as the Flames took down Youngstown State 6-3 on April 25.

PRIOR TO UIC:

Played two seasons at Boston College (2023-25) in Newton, Mass.
He played one season with the Bluefield Blue Jays minor league baseball team in the Rookie Appalachian League in the twin cities of Bluefield, W. Va. (2023)

PREP/PERSONAL:

Played varsity baseball for two seasons at Glenbrook South Highschool in Glenview, Ill.
He was named CSL All-Conference player and contributed to his team’s section title.
His favorite team growing up was the Cubs, his favorite player was David Ortiz
He is excited about being on a team that loves to compete.
He is excited to indulge in Chicago's amazing food and to cheer on the Bears.
His secret talent is juggling.

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