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2025 Eureka 177 Coaching Staff

Meet The Team

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Ben Ruck

Director Eureka Post 177  - 17U Head Coach

Westminster Christian Academy -          Pitching Coach

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Parker Schnieders

Varsity Head Coach (Fall 2025-2026)

Parker Schnieders was a key infielder for the Jefferson City Post 5 American Legion Senior (19U) baseball team from 2017 to 2019.  Parker contributed to two Missouri state championships (2017 and 2018) and multiple tournament wins, including the 2019 Fike Wood Bat Invitational.

 Helias Catholic High School Varsity player 2017-2019.  Jefferson City, MO

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Joshua Lee

Freshman / JV Pitching Coach

Marquette High School - 2023

Black Hawk College - 2023 • current

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Ian Funk

Hitting/Catchers Coach

Eureka High School - 2023

St. Louis Community College 2023-currently

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Freshman Coach

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Scott Blackwell

Missouri Commissioner  Zone 4 • Varsity Manager

Eureka Post 177 2019-current

Missouri State Commissioner 2024-current

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Zach Holtz

Varsity Coach

Eureka High School graduate - 
Varsity Baseball

University of Missouri - Club Baseball 2022-2024
Pacific High School JV - Head Coach

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Dylan Tate

Varsity Pitching Coach

Eureka High School - 2021

Jefferson College 2022-2024 
Oklahoma Sooners 2024-2025.
Los Angeles Dodgers (minors) 2025-

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Gary Barnett

Freshman Head Coach

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