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Alton (IL)  The Alton River Dragons announce that infielder Miles Nelson has signed to return for his second season, while catcher Logan Studer has agreed to make his collegiate debut with the team this summer.

Miles Nelson returns to the team after he hit .250 with two homers and 10 RBI over 18 games played during the second half of 2025.  The infielder previously played summer baseball in both the Valley League and the Old State League.  He is a native of Cottage Grove, WI.

Logan Studer is completing his senior year at St. Louis University High School before he heads to Division I Brown University.  He’ll become the latest player to have their first taste of college baseball come with the River Dragons.  Last summer he earned Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association All-State Team.

The 2026 River Dragons season begins Tuesday May 26th at Quincy with the home opener slated for Tuesday June 2nd against Dubois County. The 2026 River Dragons will again be led by returning manager Jarrod Brissenden who is actively signing a roster for the upcoming season.  Additional player signings will be made public throughout the winter. In addition, the 2026 promotional schedule and special announcements will be coming in the spring. Lloyd Hopkins Field will again host the NCBA DI and DII World Series in May, preceding the River Dragons season.