Gems Sign David Olejnik

“I’m excited for the opportunity to play outfield for the Gems this summer, and I can’t wait to take the field on opening day,” says Olejnik. “I’m really looking forward to getting on the baseball field and chasing a Prospect League title.”

Olejnik is a Freshman outfielder from Western IL University. The 6-1 freshman appeared in 3 games with the Leathernecks in the shortened 2020 season. Olejnik played his high school baseball for the St. Louis Patriots, where he earned four varsity letters. He holds the all-time career home run record for the Patriots and tied the single-season home run record. Olejnik was named National Athletic Association of Private Schools-All American and made All-Tournament Team in Perfect Game WWBA 17U Elite Round Robin.