Evan Nicholson 2B So.

North Canton, Ohio

Hoover

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2009 (Freshman): Earned first-team all-NCAC after hitting a team-best .427 with 23 runs scored, 16 RBIs and 10 stolen bases in 30 games ... went a perfect 5-5 with 5 runs and 2 RBIs in a 26-11 victory at Earlham (Apr. 25) ... drove in a season-high 4 runs in a 15-3 win over Salem State (Mar. 21).

Personal: Economics major ... son of Jim and Melanie Nicholson ... father, Jim, played baseball at Muskingum College ... twin brother, Tyler, is a pitcher for the Big Red baseball team.

Park Smith 1B/LHP Sr.

Warren, N.J.

The Pingry School

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2009 (Junior): Compiled a .379 batting average and a .516 slugging percentage in 38 starts ... led the team in at bats (153) and doubles (13) ... ranks second on the school's single-season at bats list and is sixth at DU in career hits (165) and doubles (32) ... recorded 15 multi-hit games and compiled a 14-game hitting streak (Mar. 20-Apr. 8) ... went a perfect 6-6 with 2 doubles, 7 RBIs and 4 runs scored in the final game of a three-game series at Rhodes (Mar. 8) ... named second-team all-NCAC.

2008 (Sophomore): Hit .414 with 38 RBI and a .566 slugging percentage ... threw a no-hitter against North Park (Mar. 2) ... named honorable mention all-NCAC ... went 4-4 on the mound in nine starts, striking out 29 batters  ... went 4-4 with 5 RBI in a 6-3 victory over Wooster (Apr. 12). 

2007 (Freshman): Started 33 games at first base, pitcher and DH ... had 14 multiple hit games, including a four hit game against Montclair State on Mar. 14 ... second on the team in batting average (.364) ... knocked in 21 RBI with an OBP of .414 ... went 3-2 in nine appearances on the mound ... struck out five in 7.0 innings Mar. 25 against Wabash to pick up the complete game victory ... named honorable mention all-NCAC at first base.

Personal: Political Science major ... son of Park and Terry Smith ... father, Park, played baseball at Houghton College.

Alex Horn C Sr.

Centerville, Ohio

Centerville

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2009 (Junior): Saw action in 33 games, starting 30 behind the dish ... logged a .374 average driving in 16 runs and scoring 16 more ... posted 13 multiple hit games ... scored twice and drove in another in a 2-2 performance against Wittenberg (Apr. 5) ... named second-team all-NCAC.

2008 (Sophomore): Hit .322, fourth best on the team, driving in 30 runs ... started 36 games behind the plate ... notched four RBIs against Wilmington (Mar. 11). 

2007 (Freshman): Played in 28 games behind the plate, starting in 16 ... recorded two hits in the third game of his college career on Mar. 14 against Montclair State ... had 2 RBI against Wheaton on Mar. 17 ... led the team with two sacrifice bunts.

Personal: Economics major ... son of Greg and Cathy Horn.

Hunter Sorensen LHP So.

Houston, Texas

Memorial

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Personal: Economics major ... son of Jim and Dianne Sorensen ... sister, Kristen, was a middle distance/distance runner at the University of Texas.

David Holmes OF So.

Lake Forest, Ill.

Lake Forest

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2009 (Freshman): Started 17 of 23 games in the Big Red outfield ... posted a .375 batting average with four doubles, 18 runs and 15 RBIs ... compiled a nine-game hitting streak which included five multi-hit games ... scored a season-high 4 runs and knocked in a pair in a 3-5 outing against Earlham (Apr. 25).

Personal: Economics major ... son of Jeff and Therese Holmes ... member of DSAAC, the Denison Student-Athlete Advisory Council ... member of the National Honor Society at Lake Forest High School.

Danny Pritz OF Jr.

Wilmette, Ill.

New Trier

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2009 (Sophomore): Started 20 of 23 games ... crossed the plate 18 times and drove in six runs ... went 3-3 with 2 doubles and a run scored against Ohio Wesleyan (Apr. 11).

2008 (Freshman): Started all 45 games in center field ... his .990 fielding percentage earned him a Rawlings/ABCA Mideast Region Gold Glove ... hit .348 and led the team with 37 runs, 65 hits and 14 stolen bases in 187 at-bats ... had two four-hit games, including a 3 RBI outing against Eastern Nazarene (Mar. 14).  

Personal: Economics and Environmental Studies double major ... son of Bill Pritz and Kathy White ... father, Bill, played basketball at Fairfield University ... mother, Kathy, played tennis at Wheaton College ... brother, Bryan, played baseball at the University of Richmond ... member of DSAAC, the Denison Student-Athlete Advisory Council.

Kevin Teague Util. Jr.

Fairfax Station, Va.

St. Stephens and St. Agnes

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2009 (Sophomore): Appeared in 33 games, starting 26 ... hit .327 with six doubles, 15 RBIs, 13 runs scored and five stolen bases ... went 4-4 with a double and 2 RBIs against Ohio Wesleyan (Apr. 11) ... drove in a season-best 3 runs at Earlham (Mar. 28).

2008 (Freshman): Started 43 of 45 games at third base ... his .953 fielding percentage and 71 assists earned him a Rawlings/ABCA Mideast Region Gold Glove ... hit his first career home run against Wilmington (Mar. 11). 

Personal: Economics major ... son of Don and Margaret Teague ... father, Don, played football and baseball at the Virginia Military Institue.

Bob Giarratani RHP Jr.

Winthrop, Mass.

Bishop Fenwick

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2009 (Sophomore): Made 10 appearances, starting seven games ... posted a 2-2 record in 31.2 innings of work ... fanned a career-high six batters and surrendered just one run in a complete-game win over Anderson (Mar. 18) ... tossed a five-hit shutout against conference foe Wittenberg (Apr. 5).

2008 (Freshman): Made 10 relief appearances, going 3-2 in 24.2 innings pitched ... struck out four batters in two separate occasions, against Franklin College (Mar. 1) and Washington & Jefferson (Apr. 16). 

Personal: Economics major ... son of Robert and Susan Giarratani ... father, Robert, played baseball at Salem State College.

Andrew Mahle OF So.

Belle Mead, N.J.

Montgomery

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2009 (Freshman): Appeared in 27 games with 19 starts ... scored 19 times, drove in 10 runs and drew 18 walks in 62 at bats ... drew a school-record 6 base-on-balls and scored 4 times against Rhodes (Mar. 8).

Personal: Athletic training major ... son of Tom and Elizabeth Mahle.

Zach Huttie IF Sr.

Cary, N.C.

Athens Drive

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2009 (Junior): Saw action in nine games ... made five starts at short stop.

2008 (Sophomore): Hit .259 in 13 games as a back-up middle infielder ... made nine starts at second and short stop ... recorded a season best two RBIs against Muskingum (Mar. 26). 

2007 (Freshman): Played in 14 games for the Big Red, starting seven in right field ... had two hits, a home run and drove in two runs in an April 21 victory over Earlham.

Personal: Environmental studies and communication double major ... son of Joe Huttie and Lonnie Sroka ... member of DSAAC, Denison Student-Athlete Advisory Council ... member of the National Honor Society at Athens Drive High School.

Tyler Vaske RHP So.

West Chester, Ohio

Lakota West

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2009 (Freshman): Made 11 appearances starting eight games on the mound for the Big Red ... went 2-4 and struck out 19 batters in 27.1 innings of work ...  fanned 8 batters en route to his first collegiate victory at Rhodes (Mar. 8).

Personal: Economics major ... son of Rob and Cindy Vaske ... twin brother, Justin, is a catcher for the Denison baseball team.

Aidan Lucas RHP/DH Sr.

Evanston, Ill.

Evanston Township

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2009 (Junior): Earned first-team all-NCAC status after hitting .378 and posting a team-leading .622 slugging percentage ... had 13 doubles, six homers, 30 runs and a team-high 54 RBIs ... drove in 7 runs and scored 3 more against both Wittenberg (Apr. 5) and Earlham (Apr. 25) ... on the hill, tied two single-season records with 8 saves and 21 relief appearances ... set the school's single-season mark with 22 appearances ... ranks second on DU's all-time saves list (15) ... struck out 30 batters in 30 innings while holding opposing hitters to a .229 average ... tossed two hitless innings with four Ks against Earlham (Mar. 28) ... named second-team all-conference as a pitcher.

2008 (Sophomore): Hit .327 with 21 RBIs in 31 games ... went 4-5 with 6 RBIs against Wittenberg (Mar. 21) ... on the mound, recorded seven saves while holding opponents to a .234 batting average against ... struck out 24 batters in 22.1 innings pitched. 

2007 (Freshman): Started 27 games at catcher and DH ... hit three home runs, had an OBP of .434 and was third on the team with a slugging percentage of .506 ... made nine relief appearances, leading the team in ERA at 2.18 while striking out 24 ... recorded 10 multiple-hit games and six multiple-RBI games ... had 5 RBIs against Case Western at Jacobs Field on Apr. 19.

Personal: Economics major ... son of James Lucas and Marie O'Connor ... father, James, ran track at Loyola University Chicago.

Matt Forgatch 3B/OF Jr.

San Marino, Calif.

San Marino

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2008 (Freshman): Saw action in three games as a reserve infielder. 

Personal: Economics major ... son of Greg and Lorrie Forgatch.

Kevin Bratcher RHP So.

Raleigh, N.C.

Ravenscroft

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2009 (Freshman): Appeared in 13 games making six starts on the mound ... posted a 2-2 record in 34 innings of work ... notched his first collegiate victory in a 10-7 win over defending national champions Trinity (Mar. 20) ... recorded 5 strikeouts in 4.2 innings against Ohio Wesleyan (Apr. 13).

Personal: Undeclared major ... son of David and Lori Bratcher ... sister, Ashley, played rugby at the University of North Carolina.

Justin Vaske C So.

West Chester, Ohio

Lakota West

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2009 (Freshman): Started 11 of 16 games behind the plate ... hit .417 and compiled a .528 slugging percentage and a .523 on-base percentage ... went 4-6 with a double, triple, 3 runs and 2 RBIs at Earlham (Apr. 25).

Personal: Athletic training major ... son of Rob and Cindy Vaske ... twin brother, Tyler, is a pitcher for the Denison baseball team.

Joro Forman RHP So.

Coral Gables, Fla.

Palmer Trinity

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Personal: Economics and Spanish double major ... son of Daniel and Sherri Forman.

Peter Krieger OF Jr.

New Canaan, Conn.

New Canaan

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2009 (Sophomore): Started 31 of 35 games ... hit .327 with seven doubles, 25 RBIs and 19 runs ... went 3-5 with two runs and a career-high four RBIs at Earlham (Apr. 25) ... was an honorable mention all-NCAC selection.

2008 (Freshman): Started 25 games in the outfield and at first base ... drove in 12 runs and hit six doubles ... career high of three RBIs came against North Park (Mar. 2). 

Personal: Environmental studies and political science double major ... son of Peter and Anne Krieger ... father, Peter, played tennis at Bucknell University ... mother, Anne, played field hockey at Denison University ... brother, Andrew, played golf at St. Lawrence University.

Freddy Marino LHP Jr.

Shaker Heights, Ohio

University School

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2009 (Sophomore): Toed the rubber 15 times, making four starts ... led the team in wins with a 3-2 mark.

2008 (Freshman): Took the mound 19 times, including four starts ... carried a 2.97 ERA while compiling a 4-1 record. 

Personal: Communication major ... son of Fred and Ruta Marino.

Drew Rice OF So.

Littleton, Colo.

Kent Denver School

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2009 (Freshman): Saw action in nine games, making two starts in left field ... drove in 3 runs and recorded his first career hit in a 26-11 win at Earlham (Apr. 25).

Personal: Undeclared major ... son of Steve and Bette Rice.

Chris Fries RHP So.

Cooper City, Fla.

American Heritage

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2009 (Freshman): Made six relief appearances during his rookie campaign ... notched his first collegiate victory in an 11-3 decision over Penn State-Behrend.

Personal: Pre-med major ... son of Christopher and Ivia Fries.

Tyler Nicholson RHP So.

North Canton, Ohio

Hoover

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2009 (Freshman): Went 2-2 in 11 appearances out of the bullpen ... posted a 3.60 ERA and struck out 10 batters in 15 innings of work ... recorded his first career win against Anderson (Mar. 18).

Personal: Economics major ... son of Jim and Melanie Nicholson ... father, Jim, played baseball at Muskingum College ... twin brother, Evan, plays second base for the Denison baseball team.

Dale McOsker RHP Jr.

Loveland, Ohio

Loveland

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2009 (Sophomore): Made 10 appearances, including two starts on the hill ... fanned 12 batters in 23.1 innings of work. 

2008 (Freshman): Made six relief appearances for the Big Red in his rookie season ... struck out the side against Earlham (Apr. 19). 

Personal: Philosophy major ... son of Charles and Jody McOsker ... member of the National Honor Society at Loveland High School.

Nick Smith RHP Jr.

Mirror Lake, N.H.

Holderness School

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2009 (Sophomore): Started eight of 10 appearances on the hill ... posted a 2-1 mark with 32 strikeouts in 47.2 innings of work ... fanned a career-high 8 batters against Ripon (Mar. 14).

2008 (Freshman): Made eight starts on the mound for the Big Red ... went 3-3, striking out 36 while holding opponents to a .302 batting average against. 

Personal: Political science major ... son of Donald and Suzanne Smith ... father, Donald, played baseball at Kenyon College.

Evan Knoblauch LHP So.

Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Cleveland Heights

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2009 (Freshman): Made eight appearances, starting three games ... tossed 6 scoreless innings, scattering 4 hits and striking out 4 en route to his first career victory over Salem State (Mar. 21).

Personal: Undeclared major ... son of Michael and Sarah Knoblauch.

McCavitt Carter RHP So.

Hanoverton, Ohio

United Local

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2009 (Freshman): Made eight appearances, including one start ... fanned five hitters in 2.2 hitless innings at Earlham (Apr. 25).

Personal: Economics major ... son of Robert and Connie Carter ... father, Robert, played basketball at Walsh University ... class valedictorian and member of the National Honor Society at United Local High School.

David Baskin C So.

Evanston, Ill.

Evanston Township

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Personal: Undeclared major ... son of Michael and Felicia Baskin.

Josh Butler IF Fr.

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Iroquois Ride

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Personal: Economics and music double major ... son of John and Likya Butler.

Kyle Clemmenson IF Fr.

Katonah, N.Y.

John Jay

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Personal: Undeclared major ... son of Donald Clemmenson and Hope Ferguson.

Tim Duxbury IF Fr.

Winnetka, Ill.

New Trier

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Personal: Undeclared major ... son of Dave and Sheila Duxbury ... mother, Sheila, played basketball at Bryant University.

Lowell Hall C Fr.

Wilmette, Ill.

New Trier

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Personal: Economics major ... son of Jim and Jane Hall.

Danny Kraus LHP Fr.

Westlake, Ohio

Westlake

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Personal: Biology major ... son of Brett Kraus and Laurie Forbush.

Shawn Osborn Util. Fr.

Bryan, Ohio

Bryan

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Personal: Biology major ... son of Mark and Sally Osborn ... member of the National Honor Society at Bryan High School.

Philip Seay RHP Fr.

Brooklyn, N.Y.

Berkeley Carroll School

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Personal: History major ... son of Jamie and Susan Seay.

Andrew Touhy 2B Fr.

Wilmette, Ill.

Loyola Academy

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Personal: Undeclared major ... son of John and Judy Touhy ... member of the National Honor Society at Loyola Academy.