Head coach Tim Corbin on Sears: “Cade enters his sophomore year after joining our program late in the recruiting process and has quickly shown why his game fits what we value. He comes from a baseball family and brings a football background, having begun his college career as a wide receiver. That athleticism shows up in his game-changing speed, which adds a dynamic element to our roster. Cade can play all three outfield positions and continues to develop offensively. He made significant improvements this summer in the Northwoods League, and that progress carried into the fall. His bat speed, barrel control, and short game have all improved. Cade brings a steady, consistent personality, is well liked by his teammates, and made a seamless transition into the classroom, earning Dean’s List honors.”

 

As a Sophomore (2026)
• Made Vandy debut as pinch hitter vs. Eastern Michigan (Feb. 18)

As a Freshman (Iowa Central CC – 2025)
• Played freshman season at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Helped lead Tritons reach semifinals in the 2025 JUCO World Series
• Stole 31 bases on the season while batting .270 and drove in 35 runs
• Finished season with two homers, two triples and six doubles

The Sears File
• Named first team All-State in 2023 and 2022
• Earned all-conference honors in 2023 and 2022
• Hit .402 as a junior at Harlan Community H.S. with 34 RBI and a 1.193 OPS
• Also lettered in football, basketball and track & field
• Won three state titles in track & field
• Two-time All-State honoree in football
• Has two older brothers, Dillon and Brett
• Dillon played baseball at Western Illinois 2017-2022 and Brett is currently in the Atlanta Braves organization
• Parents are Chad and Janelle Sears