Hall of Fame
Brechtl was an All-American and a two-time All-GLVC selection for the Rangers, leaving his mark on campus by holding school records in three career categories while owning five single-season records. The first basemen was a member of the program's only two NCAA Tournament teams, including the record setting 2005 GLVC Championship squad.
A three-time Academic All-GLVC selection, Brechtl owns school career records in runs batted in (167), putouts (1,520) while tying for the lead in career home runs (21). Brechtl additionally sits second in runs scored (130), doubles (54), walks (99), hits (235) and hit by pitch (31). The prolific hitter owns single season records in RBIs (72), hits (87), home runs (10), doubles (28) and putouts (523). He played a key role in the 2004 team that finished 41-18 overall, making the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history. The following season, Brechtl was a two-time GLVC Player of the Week, helping the Rangers win a school record 45 games, securing the GLVC Championship and advancing to the NCAA Regional Final. The 2005 campaign saw Brechtl earning GLVC Player of the Year accolades while also earning All-Region and All-American honors.
