Baseball

Andy Johnson SS Jr.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Sycamore

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2008 (Junior): Started 42 games at shortstop ... fifth in the NCAC in assists with 114 ... second on the team in runs scored (29) while leading the team in sac bunts (7) and walks (15) ... went 3-4 with a triple and an RBI against Emerson (Mar. 9). 

2007 (Sophomore): Started 29 games at shortstop  ... led the team with 88 assists and 20 double plays ... hit a home run and recorded five total bases against Wabash on Mar. 25 ... started in two games and made four appearances on the mound.

2006 (Freshman): Had 11 multi-hit games and a hitting streak of eight games while starting 34 games at third base ... hit .342, fifth on the team ... started two games on the hill and led the team with an ERA of 3.38 ... named honorable mention all-NCAC.

Personal: Economics major ... son of Drew and Gwen Johnson ... member of DSAAC, Denison Student Athlete Advisory Council, and president of Denison Club for Students ... a member of National Honor Society at Sycamore HS.

Park Smith P/1B So.

Warren, N.J.

The Pingry School

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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  ... 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: Philosophy, Politics and Economics major ... son of Park and Terry Smith.

Alex Horn C So.

Centerville, Ohio

Centerville

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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.

Mark Mazur OF Fr.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

Seton La Salle

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2008 (Freshman): Hit .276, while appearing in 14 games during his rookie season ... went 3-4 against Wooster (Apr. 13). 

Personal: Economics major ... son of Joel and Sharon Mazur.

John Kester OF Jr.

O'Sage Beach, Mo.

Phoenix Country Day (AZ)

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2008 (Junior): Played in 14 games as a sub ... scored five runs. 

2007 (Sophomore): As a utility player, Kester saw action in 15 games as a sub ... scored six runs and stole a base ... pitched in one game of relief.

2006 (Freshman): Hit .333 as a sub with an RBI ... made four relief appearances, holding opposing hitters to an average of .250 to lead the team ... also played on the Denison soccer team.

Personal: Biology and Economics double major ... son of John and Bonnie Kester ... member of DSAAC, Denison Student Athlete Advisory Council.

Danny Pritz OF Fr.

Wilmette, Ill.

New Trier

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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 major ... son of William and Katherine Pritz.

Kevin Teague 3B Fr.

Fairfax Station, VA

St. Stephens and St. Agnes

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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: Undecided major ... son of Don and Margaret Teague.

Bobby Giarratani P Fr.

Winthrop, Mass.

Bishop Fenwick

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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: Undecided major ... son of Robert and Susan Giarratani.

Dave McGinnis UTL So.

Columbus, Ohio

Dublin Scioto

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2008 (Sophomore): Drove in 7 runs in 15 games as a back-up catcher ... caught Park Smith's no-hitter in his first career start behind the plate (Mar. 2). 

2007 (Freshman): Saw action in six games ... made one appearance on the mound.

Personal: Undecided major ... son of Dan and Deb McGinnis.

Zach Huttie SS/2B So.

Cary, N.C.

Athens Drive

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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: Undecided major ... son of Joe and Connie Huttie ... member of DSAAC, Denison Student Athlete Advisory Council.

Mike Hundley P So.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Colerain

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2008 (Sophomore): Pitched in 11 games and 9.0 innings pitched ... struck out the side in relief against Washington & Jefferson (April 16). 

2007 (Freshman): Made 13 relief appearances recording a 3.95 ERA ... led the team in opposing batting average at .174 ... recorded two saves, a team-high.

Personal: Biology major ... son of Steven and Tresia Hundley.

Aidan Lucas P/DH So.

Evanston, Ill

Evanston Township

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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.

Len Mills INF Fr.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

Upper St. Clair

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2008 (Freshman): A key reserve, appeared in a team best 19 games as a sub ... scored 10 runs and was a perfect 5-5 on stolen bases ... hit .364.

Personal: Biology major .. son of Bill and Toby Mills ... saw action in five games for the Big Red soccer team.

JD Wyborny P/DH Sr.

Walnut Creek, Calif.

Monte Vista

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2007 (Junior): Started ten games on the mound for the Big Red, going 3-3 ... led the team with 50 strikeouts ... struck out seven batters in complete games against Wabash (Mar. 24) and Marietta (Mar. 29).

2006 (Sophomore): Went 6-1 with a 4.27 ERA in nine starts ... pitched 59.0 innings, second best on the team ... hit .386 with 20 RBI ... his on-base percentage of .481 was third on the team ... named 2nd team all-NCAC as a pitcher.

2005 (Freshman): Made seven starts and struck out 31 ... pitched 40.2 innings in 12 total appearances.

Personal: Economics major ... son of Grant and Monika Wyborny.

Tony Christopher OF Sr.

Moreland Hills, Ohio

Chagrin Falls

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2007 (Junior): Started 13 games at first base and 12 at DH ... had five multiple RBI games and a six game hitting streak ... slugged .448 and tied for the team lea with eight doubles ... hit home runs on back to back days (Apr. 21-22) at Earlham.

2006 (Sophomore): Played in 24 games, starting five at DH ... had two doubles in a 7-6 win over Otterbein (Apr. 27).

2005 (Freshman): Hit .250 in nine games as a sub ... had three RBI against Minnesota-Morris (Mar. 14).

Personal: Environmental Studies major ... son of Bill and Cathy Christopher ... member of DSAAC, Denison Student Athlete Advisory Council.

James Clear P Sr.

Hamilton, Ohio

Stephen T. Badin

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2007 (Junior): Made 14 appearances, starting ten, on the mound to lead the team at 5-2 ... Pitched 60.1 innings, striking out 45 ... went 7.1 in a 3-2 win over Muskingum on Apr. 9 ... named second-team All-NCAC ... was a second-team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District selection.

2006 (Sophomore): Started seven games on the mound, going 4-3 with an ERA of 4.50 ... pitched in 42.0 innings, striking out 24.

2005 (Freshman): Second on the team with an ERA of 4.12 ... his 13 appearances led the team ... had four saves and led the team in opponents' batting average at .280.

Personal: Biomechanics major ... son of James and Patti Clear.

Kumar Caughey OF Fr.

Seattle, Wash.

Ingraham High

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2008 (Freshman): Appeared in 11 games as a pinch runner and back-up outfielder ... scored four runs and stole two bases. 

Personal: Undecided major ... son of Linda Caughey.

Justin Held 2B Jr.

Hudson, Ohio

Hudson

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2008 (Junior): Hit .314 at the plate ... was third on the team in hits with 44 ... carried a .977 fielding percentage with 100 assists ... had three RBIs and a triple against Earlham (Apr. 20). 

2007 (Sophomore): Started all 37 games at center field ... had 17 multiple hit games, six multiple RBI games and the team's longest hitting streak at 12 games ... led the team in eight statistical categories, including a batting average (.400), slugging (.615), total bases (86) and triples (6) ... had three, four-hit games ... named first-team All-NCAC as an outfielder ... was a second-team ESPN The Magainze Academic All-District selection.

Personal: Economics major, mathematics concentration ... son of Bob and Barb Held.

Freddy Marino P Fr.

Shaker Heights, Ohio

University School

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

Personal: Undecided major ... son of Fred and Rita Marino.

Tim LaBolt OF Sr.

LaGrange, Ill.

Lyons Township

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2007 (Junior): Started 32 games in left and two in right ... team's most patient hitter, with 20 walks ... fifth on the team in hits with 31 ... his three RBIs against Wabash propelled the Big Red to a 9-1 victory (Mar. 24).

2006 (Sophomore): Had nine multiple hit games and five multiple RBI games, while starting 35 games in centerfield ... slugging percentage of .447 was fifth on the team ... Hit two home runs (Marietta, Apr. 4 & Earlham, Apr. 14).

2005 (Freshman): Started five games while appearing in 16 ... had three hits against Calvin on Mar. 19 ... first career three-RBI game vs. Ohio Wesleyan (Apr. 5).

Personal: Sports Management major ... son of Jack and Liz LaBolt.

Matt Forgatch 2B Fr.

San Marino, Calif.

San Marino

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

Personal: History major ... son of Greg and Lorrie Forgatch ... a wide receiver on the Denison football team.

John Schleer P/3B So.

Boxford, Mass.

Masconomet

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2008 (Sophomore): Slugged .467 in 10 games played ... had four RBIs against Emerson (Mar. 9). 

2007 (Freshman): Saw action in six games ... Recorded the first hit of his collegiate career against Marian (Mar. 15).

Personal: Economics major ... son of John and Carolyn Schleer.

A.J. Marino INF Fr.

New York, N.Y.

Millbrook

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

Personal: Writing and Communication major ... son of Michael and Donna Marino.

Dale McOsker P Fr.

Loveland, Ohio

Loveland

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

Personal: Political Science major ... son of Charles and Jocelyn McOsker.

Peter Krieger 1B Fr.

New Canaan, Conn.

New Canaan

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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: Economics major ... son of Peter and Anne Krieger.

Nick Smith P Fr.

Mirror Lake, N.H.

Holderness School

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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: Undecided major ... son of Donald and Suzanne Smith.