Michael Rothmund is an infielder who joins the Muskrats following his
sophomore year at the University of Illinois Springfield. In 2016, Michael started 12
games for the Prairie Stars, hitting .150 in 40 at bats. He scored 3 runs and drove in
2. He also drew 5 walks. In 2015, Michael started 39 games for Springfield. He batted
.304 with 5 home runs and 22 RBIs as a first baseman. He only had 2 errors that
season. His first career hit came on March 7 against Truman State when he roped a
double. He hit his first career home run less than two weeks later on March 20 in a
game against Maryville. Michael is the son of Gary and Victoria Rothmund and has
two siblings, Jenna and David. The Lombard, Illinois native attended Willowbrook
High School, where he played baseball all four years. He also played club baseball
with the Illinois Indians.