Top 10 stories of Bearcat Baseball according to the B2R nation

I hope everybody is concluding the final touches on their New Year's resolutions.  You have only a few hours left to do so.  The B2R is in a reflective mood and therefore created the Top 10 most popular stories about Bearcat Baseball according to the B2R nation.  The Top 10 was calculated based on the number of hits each respective article received from the Internet.  We'll start with the 10th most popular and move to the most popular story:

10.  Northwest Recruit - Kyle McCann RHP/SS

9.  Fall 2011 Practice & Exhibition Schedule

8.  Fall 2011 Highlight Slideshow

7.  Practice Report - Friday - September 23, 2011

6.  Photos from Opening Practice of Fall 2011

5.  Northwest Recruit:  Derek Haug  INF/SS/2B/RHP

4.  Pitt State weekend series Re-cap

3.  Northwest Baseball Pump-up Slideshow - Push for the Play-offs

2.  Northwest Recruit - Andrew Bubulka - LHP

1.  A Moment of Silence for Matt Mason

Matt's Mason was 2/1 most viewed article over #2 article.

Happy New Year from the B2R.

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Veteran Profile - #26 - Chris Green

Veteran Profile - #26 - Chris Green
Position - Pitcher
Bats - Right
Throws - Right
Height - 6'2"
Class at NWMSU - Senior (Transfer from NCCC in Trenton, MO)
Hometown - Joplin, Missouri
2011 Statistics -
ERA - 2.22
W/L - 1/2
App/GS - 6/6
CG - 1
IP - 28.1
H - 27
ER - 7
BB - 9
K - 18
2B - 6
HP - 1

Comments -

I don't know any other way to describe Chris Green than what's above.  You will have some Jacks, some Queens, even some Kings, but then there's the ACE.  Whenever Chris Green pitches for Northwest, the Bearcats can beat anybody in the MIAA.  Period.  Chris came into the 2011 season nursing an elbow injury.  In the end, Chris had to shut it down to have Tommy John surgery.  Personally, it was the first time I had seen someone so soon following the surgery.  It looked like it hurt Chris to stand, to sit, to move, to breathe.  My heart went out to the kid.  Chris has had to go through some extensive rehabilitation to try and be healthy for the 2012 NCAA season.  The coaches certainly believe in him.  If he can be healthy and ready to pitch by February 2012 then he will accomplish a feat that professional major league pitchers cannot do in such short time.  If anybody can do it, its Chris.  Hands down the guy has balls.  My kind of ball player.  If someone asks me to name the top 7 greatest Bearcat pitchers of all-time - Chris makes the list.  To say Chris has gone through some adversity is the biggest understatement ever:  in addition to TJ surgery, Chris' hometown of Joplin was hit with a catastrophic tornado.  God sent a blessing to Northwest Missouri State University and its #26 Chris Green.  If he's healthy, he's your Friday starter.

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Veteran Profile - #24 - Nathanial Horton

Veteran Profile - #24 - Nathanial Horton
Position - Pitcher/Infield
Bats - Right
Throws - Right
Height - 5'11"
Class at NWMSU - Junior
Hometown - Kansas City, Missouri
High School - Winnetonka High School
2011 Statistics -
AVG. - .274
GP/GS - 34/29
AB - 106
R - 9
H - 29
2B - 2
HR - 1
RBI - 14
SLG% - .324
BB - 8
HBP - 4
K - 13
OB% - .345
SB/Att - 1/1
Fielding % - 1.000

2011 Summer Statistics  - BJ Raiders (Ban Johnson)
GP - 7
W/L - 1/4
IP - 40.1
ER - 24
H - 31
ERA - 4.17
BB - 21
K - 42
HP - 2
WP - 3
BK - 1

Comments - Hort is a talent....like a Bill Disselhoff talent.  Can Pitch, play a position, and hit.  Hort threw a no-no during summer ball.  Great kid.  I'd like to see him in the line-up everyday with his offensive production certain to improve off of a solid .274 campaign in 2011.  If I remember correctly, I am certain I saw Hort play at 3B in the fall.  I don't know if 3B/DH/C/P all within one series has been done in the MIAA but I'd like to consider it an option to maximize his bat plus give Lando a breather plus be able to pitch.  I'd personally like to see Hort develop into the closer where Northwest can take advantage of him on the field then have him come in the 7th/9th to close it out.  Time will tell as far as how Coach Loe, Creason, Bischel, and Stein decide to maximize his talents.  Hort's a great kid.  He is a Pre-Professional Zoology major which means he is smarter than me.  I don't know if my attempts to persuade him to consider law school are being legitimately considered but one can always hope.  I haven't had the pleasure to meet his family yet but considering Hort's maturity and work ethic, they did an amazing job of raising the young man.  The picture below is one of my favorite photos of Hort.  He's on the mound...definitely in Beast Mode.

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Northwestbearcats.com - Baseball Camps set for January

Maryville, Mo. - The Northwest Missouri State baseball program will host three winter camps in January at Bearcat Arena on the Northwest campus.

The first session begins January 21, 2011, from 10am-4pm and is for boys ages 14 through high school seniors. Check-in begins at 9am with pitching and catching mechanics work starting at 10am.

The second session will start January 22, 2011, and also run from 10am-4pm with a Q&A following the clinic. The second clinic focus on hitting, base running and defensive skills also for boys ages 14 through high school senior. The application deadline for the first two sessions is January 16 and cost is $60 per session.

Read more at NorthwestBearcats.com

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Veteran Profile - #22 - Sean Brady

Veteran Profile - #22 - Sean Brady
Position - Pitcher
Bats - Right
Throws - Right
Height - 6'0"
Class at NWMSU - Senior
Hometown - Kansas City, Missouri
High School - Park Hill South
2011 NCAA Statistics:
ERA - 99.00
W/L - 0/0
App - 1
IP - 0.1
H - 3
R - 6
ER - 5
BB - 3
K - 0
HR - 1
AB - 4

2011 Summer League Stats - Milgram Mustangs (Ban Johnson in KC)
GP - 6
W/L - 1/3
IP - 19.1
H - 21
ER - 14
ERA - 6.52
BB - 15
K - 14
HP - 2
WP - 4

B2R Note about 2011 Summer League Stats - If you take out the first game of the summer schedule in which Sean pitched for the 2nd time in 2011, his stats are very promising, to wit:
W/L - 1/2
IP - 15.1
H - 16
ER - 7
BB - 10
K - 13
WP - 1
HP - 2
ERA - 4.12

Comments - I don't know if you will find more of a player/coach maturity than Sean Brady.  He demonstrated a leadership role during 2011 fall practice that the team needs heading into the 2012 NCAA season.  I'm a big fan of Sean Brady and I'm rooting for him to have a big winter and spring to contribute in the 2012 NCAA season.  In 2011, he didn't get much of a shot.  Period.  The one shot he did get, he got shelled pretty good.  With a solid summer baseball performance and a strong fall, I'm looking for Sean to step-up and throw consistent quality strikes this spring.  There are a lot of guys competing for playing time in 2012.  Sean has put in his time and B2R is hoping Sean finds a nitch as a bridge reliever, closer, or midweek starter.  The sky is the limit.  Sean's make-up and maturity are way ahead of his young years on this planet.  A tribute to his parents and family.  Sean's got the work ethic to break through in 2012.  B2R is definitely rooting for #22 to succeed for the Bearcats in 2012.

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Merry Christmas from the B2R

Merry Christmas to all from the B2R family.

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Veteran Profile - #20 - Nick Caldrone

Veteran Profile - #20 - Nick Caldrone
Class at NWMSU - Senior
Position - Pitcher
Bats - Right, Throws - Right
Height - 6'0"
High School - Blue Springs High School (MO)
Major at NWMSU - Physical Education
2011 Statistics -
ERA - 3.33
W-L - 0-2
Appearances - 11
GS - 3
CG - 0
IP - 27.0
H - 26
R - 15
ER - 10
BB - 19
K - 13
2B - 6
3B - 1
HR - 0
HBP - 3
Comments - The Starting Rotation is wide open going into the Spring 2012 NCAA season.  Nick is a wild card that I can see break into a Saturday 2nd starter or Sunday starter.  Mid-week starting is a possibility.  I know Nick got a lot of looks during fall practice as did all the pitchers.  The B2R eye-ball test of Nick tells me he worked hard on his body.  Definitely noticeable when you walk next to him and have seen him over the years.  I've always rooted for Nick as he's always been a good kid when we visit or him interacting with my boy, Alex.  Nick's going in to his senior year with little proven starting pitching returning save Chris Green and Chase Anderson.  At this point in his career at Northwest, Nick hasn't had a lot of opportunities as a Bearcat with only 2 appearances in 2010 and 11 appearances in 2011.  That will likely change in 2012.  Nick may want a rubber arm if he gets hot and is put into a starting role or relief.  This will be a big spring for Nick.  I think he has put in his time.  I'm rooting he continues to develop his body this winter and attacks spring practice to crack the starting rotation.  The Bearcats have gotten off to slow starts the last two years where the starters in the first series tend not to be the starters in the final series.  The Bearcats will need Nick Caldrone to take advantage of opportunity and perform consistently to have the success they need in February through April so that they are playing in May.

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Thanksgiving Day Prayer - B2R style

Heavenly Father,

Thank you for all of the blessings you've sent;
In all things, give thanks;
So I want to thank you for Bearcat Baseball and the mighty athletes that you brought to Maryville;
Thank you for Singleton, Eckhardt;
Thank you for Kretzer and Parrish;
Thank you for Bret and Cam;
Thank you for E and Krueger;
Thank you for the Bradys, Caldrone, and Hort;
Thank you for Chris Green and Tommy John surgery;
Thank you Carson and Chase;
Thank you for AnRam & Geno;
Thank you Steven, Ricky, and Grant;
Thank you for the new guys;
I thank you for Darin Loe, Mike Creason, Jordan Bischel, and Heath Stein for recruiting and coaching talented baseball players for my alma mater;
Thank you for Joe and Kelly Quinlin for giving us athletes with the power we see on game days;
Thank you for Wren Baker, Mark Clements, and Lori Hopkins for supporting baseball;
Lord, I want to thank you for Easton and TPX performance bat technology;
Thank you for Rawlings and raised seams;
Thank you for pine tar and batting gloves;
Lord, bless the Bearcat Baseball team - may they dominate the weight room over the winter to perform with power and precision this spring worthy of the hallowed grounds of Bearcat Baseball field;
Most importantly Lord, thank you for my family, and having the coolest wife on earth and my boy Alex;
B..E..A..R..C..A..T..S..
Amen


Happy Thanksgiving from the B2R
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NorthwestBearcats.com: Diamond 'Cats ink 12 at early period

Maryville, Mo. - The Northwest Missouri State baseball squad added 11 high school seniors and one junior college transfer head coach Darin Loe announced on Friday at the early signing period. The Bearcats were successful locally adding three players from Missouri, four from Nebraska, and two from Iowa along with one each from California, Illinois and Wisconsin.

"This group of young men is one of the deepest and most talented groups we have ever had," said Head Coach Darin Loe.

Read more by clicking on this hyperlink: NorthwestBearcats.com

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Veteran Profile - #18 - Charlie Krueger

Veteran Profile - #18 - Charlie Krueger
Position - P/1B
Bats - Left
Throws - Left
Height - 6'4"
Class - Junior
Home Town - Omaha, Nebraska
High School - Creighton Prep
Major - Undecided
2011 Statistics -
W/L - 0/1
App - 1
GS - 1
IP - 2.0
H - 5
ER - 8
BB - 4
K - 3
2B - 1
ERA - 36.00
Comments - I'm really excited to see Charlie play this spring.  Admittedly, I am a little biased about him as I am a proud alum of Creighton Law School in Omaha, Nebraska.  Bluejays have got to stick together (mascot of Creighton and Creighton Prep).  Charlie also comes from Omaha, where my wife grew-up, so there is a lot of reasons why everybody should absolutely love Charlie Krueger (He's just like B2R except for he has good looks, talent, height, and an inviting personality).  Charlie didn't get much of a chance in games in 2011.  The chance he did get was one that he could not capitalize upon.  I believe an extra year of weight training and the new pitching coach will go along way with Charlie in adding confidence to his pitches on the mound.  Charlie got a lot of looks during fall ball.  Northwest needs a lefty to step-up into the starting role and a lefty to step-up in the bullpen.  I know Charlie can do it if he believes in himself as much as I believe in him.  He's a great kid.  Blue collar.  You can tell he gets along well with his teammates.  I don't know if he qualifies as the team's comedian but I see him in the middle of a bunch of guys laughing in the dugout.  With Charlie's size, I wonder if his bat could force him into a position player?  I think I remember seeing him play in the field a little in the fall.  Regardless, one of my favorite photos of Charlie is below.  I believe it illustrates how intimidating Charlie is on the mound.  I believe some Charlie K chin music to the first batter and the rest of them will not be digging in too deep in the batter's box.

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Official Release on Early Signings is imminent

Bearcat fans:

Rumors are swirling that an official release on the student-athletes that signed to play baseball with Northwest is imminent.  It also sounds like it is an amazing list of talent.  Please check http://www.northwestbearcats.com/ for updates when the list is published.

The B2R's crack investigative staff has learned from Twitter that James Holler, a Catcher out of Waynesville, Missouri, signed with Northwest according to a tweet from the Waynesville Baseball Coach Scott Turner.  The fact was corroberated by Prep Baseball.com.

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National Letters of Intent Early Signing Period concludes November 16, 2011

According to collegesportsscholarships.com, College Baseball Early Signing Period for National Letters of Intent concludes November 16, 2011.  It will be interesting to see or hear what new recruits sign with the Northwest Baseball team.  Only time will tell.  Of course, if I hear anything, I will pass it along.

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Kansas City Chiefs recognize Bearcat Baseball alum & fallen hero Matt Mason

On November 6, 2011, I did a lot of crying as I watched my beloved Chiefs lose 3-31 to the Miami Dolphins.  However, during the game, the Chiefs paid multiple tributes to the servicemen and servicewomen of the American Armed Forces.  During the half-time, the Chiefs surprised a wife and mother of 2 with a hero who was deployed overseas by bringing the hero home to meet them at the 50-yard-line at Arrowhead Stadium.  Then the Chiefs played a video highlighting the heroes from Missouri and Kansas of our American Armed Forces that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our Country from 2008-2011.  Everybody that follows Bearcat Baseball knows that our Brother Bearcat Matt Mason was one of those fallen soldiers.  Matt Mason's picture was featured during the tribute.  This picture was taken of the Arrowhead Vision Video Board with my Blackberry.  The reasons for the lines across the photos are that I am taking a picture of an enormous HD TV Screen.  I apologize for that fact.  But, I felt the Chiefs Organization did a remarkable thing to remember our troops and all those that serve.

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Veteran Profile - #13 - Eric McGlauflin

Eric McGlauflin - #13
Position - 3B
Bats - Left
Throws - Right
Height - 6'2"
Class at NWMSU - Sophomore
Hometown - Sioux City, Iowa
High School - North High School
Major at NWMSU - Undecided
2011 Statistics -
GP/GS - 38/32
Batting Average - .229
AB - 109
R - 13
H - 25
2B - 3
HR - 1
RBI - 12
TB - 31
SLG % - .284
BB - 9
K -26
OB % - .283
SF - 2
SH - 2
SB/Att - 5/5
PO - 34
A - 22
Errors - 0
Fielding % - 1.000

Comments - I expect Eric to challenge for a starting job at 3B this spring.  As far as the B2R Eye-ball test, there is something about Eric when he plays 3B that makes it clear to me if his bat can catch-up to his glove then you have an All-Conference caliber starter at Third.  His defensive statistics back-up the EBT with a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage.  If my memory serves me correctly, Eric made a late splash in the 2011 regular season.  His on-field demeanor is remarkable:  iron-clad level.  Doesn't get too high when things go well or beat himself up when adversity hits.  Defensively, it appears the MIAA is not to fast a game for him.  He appears to be a reserved person on the field.  Goes about his business in a professional manner.  Great size.  I expect his offensive production to explode this upcoming spring.  Comes from a terrific community that produces quality college athletes in Sioux City, Iowa.  Great family.  I know there is a lot of competition in the infield heading into February's season opener but expect Eric to have a remarkable season in 2012.

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2011 Fall Practice Highlight Slideshow

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Veteran Profile - #11 - Cameron Bedard

Cameron Bedard - #11
Position - INF - 3B, SS, 2B
Bats Right
Throws Right
Height - 5'11"
Class at NWMSU - Junior
Hometown - Cypress, California
High School - Oxford Academy High School
Major - Business Management
2011 Statistics -
Batting Average - .306
GP/GS - 50/49
AB - 157
R - 22
H - 48
2B - 6
3B - 3
RBI - 11
TB - 60
SLG % - .382
BB - 19
HBP - 6
K - 31
OB% - .401
SH - 7
SB/Att - 8/9
PO - 63
A - 151
E - 17
FLD % - .926

Comments - To let you know what I think of Cam Bedard:  He is one of two players that I will wear a shirt with his name and number on the back.  He's not family, he's that kind of ballplayer.  Essentially a two-year starter at Northwest in his first two years.  Cam split time at 2B and 3B in 2010, then played every game (or almost every game) at SS in 2011.  Cam was 2nd on the team in Batting, 3rd on the team in on-base percentage amongst everyday players.  Cam improved his batting average 85 points from 2010, improved his slugging % over 100 points from 2010, and improved his on base % 88 points from 2010.  There is a quiet fury presence about him.  He cheers on the guys but is not demonstrative on the field or in the dugout.  He leads by example first.  Blue collar.  Gritty.  He has a passion for baseball.  Coaches rave about him.  Growing up in a baseball family, Cam has command of the nuances of the game.  He has very good mechanics on the field and in the batter's box.  Great clubhouse guy.  Doesn't complain.  Regarding 2012, I have no idea where Cam will play on the field.  He needs to play everyday for Northwest to win.  Statistically, he must improve his fielding percentage so I'm not sure if that means he'll stay at SS like in 2011, or move to 3B or 2B where he experienced his greatest defensive statistics.  You've got to have his bat and his all out hustle on the field.  Look for big things from Cam on the field in 2012 and in life following college.  Great kid.

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Veteran Profile - #9 - Brett Paterson

#9 - Brett Paterson
Position - Infield
Height - 6'3"
Class at NWMSU - Junior
Hometown - Kansas City, Missouri
Transferred from William Jewel
Major - Elementary Education
2011 Stats -
Batting Average - .209
GP/GS - 45/39
AB - 115
R - 17
H - 24
2B - 7
RBI - 11
TB - 31
SLG% - .270
BB - 10
HBP - 7
SO - 26
OB% .308
SF - 1
SH - 1
SB/ATT - 9/10
PO - 39
A - 58
E - 6
FLD % - .942

Comment - Brett is a great kid.  Blue collar.  Works hard.  Big question heading into the 2012 season is whether Brett's offense can catch-up to his defense.  What I remember is that Brett played mostly third base in 2011.  During fall practice, I saw Brett playing at both third base and second base.  Good base running skills as he stole 90% of his base attempts in 2011.  There is a lot of competition at Third, Short, and Second base heading into winter workouts so it remains to be seen who will separate himself from the others in time for February 17's opener.  I know one thing about Brett:  he's the kind of player you need for a Conference Championship team.  I'm glad he is a Bearcat.

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Last Practice of Fall 2011 is Friday, October 21, 2011

After some scheduling changes, Friday, October 21, 2011, is the last practice of Fall 2011.  There is a lot of competition out there but a lot of questions still to be answered.  Who will step-up and separate himself from the next guy?  Who will be the best 3rd baseman, the best Short Stop, the best 2nd baseman, best 1st baseman, who are the best outfielders, will there be some quality depth at catcher to spell Lando, pitching, who is going to fill Huey's shoes as the shut-down closer, starting pitching, will there be 4 guys that can separate themselves and throw 7 innings of 3 runs or less baseball, will the hitting finally break-out after 2 years of poor production.  You have got to have the WANT TO to get better.  I'll judge my expectations on the year based on the number of times I have to hear the coaches talk about the "killer instinct."  There are just somethings that will have to be understood instead of said/told if this squad will challenge for a MIAA championship.  There are teams that can rake and mow down pitching in the MIAA.  Whether Northwest will compete for a MIAA Championship depends on whether the players will accept mediocrity or poor performance on defense, on the mound, at the plate, or in practice.

The guys all seem like great guys.  I'm looking for the seniors to bring some long awaited leadership to how the rest of the team will attack winter work-outs and the spring season.  There is a mountain of difference between going through the motion versus getting better.  Will they care more about the name on the front of the jersey, the emblem on the front of the hat, or more about their statistics?

Talk is cheap.  Missouri is the Show Me State.  The guys will Show Me what is important to them when the regular season starts on February 17th.

Stay tuned as I continue to feature returning Veterans over the winter off-season.

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Veteran Profile - #8 - Josh Parrish

#8 - Josh Parrish
Pitcher
Height - 6'5"
Bats Right
Throws Right
Class at NWMSU - Senior
Hometown - Springfield, Missouri
Transfer from North Central Missouri Community College
2011 Stats -
ERA - 3.69
W-L - 1-1
App - 13
GS - 6
CG - 0
IP - 39.0
H - 52
R - 23
ER - 16
BB - 13
K - 18
2B - 7
3B - 2
HR - 1
HBP - 3

Spent the summer of 2011 playing for the St. Joseph Mustangs in the MINK League.  He was mainly used as a 7th inning relief pitcher.  Very effective.

G - 9
GS - 0
IP - 8.2
H - 8
ER - 1
BB - 3
K - 4
2B - 2
ERA - 1.04

Comments - If my memory is correct, Josh came on late in the 2011 NCAA regular season.  He developed into a pretty consistent performer as his 3.69 ERA confirms.  Josh's 3.69 ERA was good for 5th on the team behind Mr. Everything Jayson Huett, NWMSU's Ace Chris Green, Aaron Amaral, and Nick Caldrone.  Josh is a great kid, an outdoorsman (which is required living for someone from Southern Missouri), and has his priorities right.  I don't think he is your fiery, in-your-face, personality, but his even-tempered demeanor can be incredibly important as a starter or in relief.  Bottom Line - Josh will compete for a weekend starter position and NW is better off with his talent going 6-8 innings.  His work load must increase.  But with Jayson Huett's graduation, a huge void must be filled with someone DLoe can trust for 3-9 outs.  Importantly, Josh is integral to NW's success in his ability to start the 2012 season by throwing quality strikes, down around the knees.  If there's a kid that is any better than Josh to take that challenge head-on, I don't know him.

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Veteran Profile - #7 - Jake Kretzer

Jake Kretzer
#7
Position LF
Bats Right
Throws Right
Height 5'11"
Class - Junior
Transferred from Kansas City Community College for the 2010-2011 season
Hometown - St. Joseph, Missouri
Major - Elementary Education
2011 Statistics
Batting Avg - .243
GP/GS - 50/49
AB - 144
R - 25
H - 35
2B - 6
3B - 3
HR - 1
RBI - 17
TB - 50
SLG% - .347
BB - 19
HBP - 29
OB% - .432
SF - 0
SH - 6
SB/Att - 10/17
E - 4
Fielding % - .943

Played for the St. Joseph Mustangs - summer college wood-bat league
GP - 47
AB - 131
R - 33
H - 35
2B - 3
3B - 1
HR - 3
RBI - 20
BB - 17
K - 51
SB - 15
Batting Avg - .267
HBP - 13

Remarks - Jake is a remarkable player.  Tough.  Gritty.  He was limited in fall practice in 2010 coming off of surgery.  Coaches have high praise for the kid for being a high energy, all-out, ball player.  Jake gets on base every way he can and was hit by a pitch every other game in the 2011 regular NCAA season.  Despite his average, Jake's OBP was All-Conference caliber.  Showed some pop in the bat in the spring and especially during the summer MINK league.  Jake played about every day in the Mustangs season.  A remarkable feat considering he played with D1 players and older (out of eligibility) kids.  I'm looking for Jake to lead what potentially could be one of the finest defensive outfields in NW program history.  Add in a year+ removed from surgery, and therefore improved arm strength and confidence in letting it rip on a throw, and Jake could compete for All-Conference honors in the MIAA in 2012.  I'm proud of this kid.  He's worked hard to earn everything he's received - a clear product of his parents' rearing.  The potential of Jake Kretzer batting lead-off, maybe an Alex Singleton batting 2nd, would likely get you quick runners for your money batters in the #3 and #4 holes.  Look for big things from Jake, both on the field, and off of it.

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Special Request - Ricky Ideus - The Pitch

We here at the B2R aim to please.  So, when a special request is made to capture a pitch...the B2R brings the heat.  Here you go, Ricky.

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Practice Report - Friday - September 23, 2011

Great energy today at practice.  Alex Singleton and Andrew Ramage were pretty fired-up today.  Great practice.

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