The St. Scholastica Baseball family put together another incredible Alumni Weekend, with great baseball, a great banquet, a great golf tournament ... and the greatest Hall of Fame acceptance speech of all time.
Before we get to the Alumni Weekend, how about an SFL update?
Black Sox still in first.
OK, that about covers the SFL.
Going a bit more in depth, the GoldHawks have come back to life and now only trail the Evil Empire by a win (2 points), while the Blues are trying to keep their young spirits high going into the home stretch. Justin Harriman bolstered his GHawk pitching staff with a trade for former Goldy Matt Mikel. Mikel also brings a decent bat and The Greatest Catch to Preserve a Tie In SFL History glove to the GHawks. After giving up Mikel (and others), Blue GM Tom Berrisford did pull off a shrewd move for the present and future, landing Forest Lake freshman Kyle Jensen from the Black Sox and signing him to a three-year deal. Other long-term deals are also rumored to be in the works.
So, the SFL marches on ... but still to the beat of the Black Sox drum.
The Alumni Weekend, which in many ways highlights the SFL season, featured the current Saints sweeping the Alums. The first game was tight throughout, as the current Saints needed a walk-off double from All-American Sean Claugherty to plate the winning run. After the 5-4 win in Game 1, the Saints routed the old guys 11-1.
The Alumni Banquet was also a victory for the Saints as well, as more than 50 former CSS baseball players returned to Somers Hall for the event. There were sad moments, as the Saints Baseball Family remembered the late John Baggs, but there were many more celebratory moments both for the 2009 Saints and the CSS Baseball Family as a whole.
From Sister Mary Jean Tuttle to Jeff Lahti donating the signed Joe Mauer jersey to Maddux Baggs, from Tammy Ostrander giving the Father Whit Evans Award to Jordan Rheingans and Brad Tullberg presenting the Tullberg MVP trophy to one of his former players, Brian Marshik, the event in it's entirety was a wonderful tribute of all that John Baggs has built with this baseball program.
But none was better than Joey Wood.
Woody, who played RF for the Saints from 1998-2001, simply put together the best HOF acceptance speech in program history. During probably the most difficult, most important time to give a HOF acceptance speech.
But it's Joey Wood, did anyone expect anything different?
This is the same player who hit homeruns every time the Saints took on a Division 1 opponent. Big-time players make big-time plays in big-time games. And when the Saint took on, literally, their biggest opponents, Joey Wood ALWAYS came up big.
But he saved his best homer for last ... his speech.
Woody spoke about family and friends, both in Saints Baseball and beyond. He spoke about what it means to be in this family, in terms of not only teammates and coaches, but parents, grandparents, kids, uncles and aunts, groomsmen and bestmen at weddings, from the alums of the early 90s to the future Saints just starting to swing for the fences.
But even more than that, Woody was funny. He was self-depreciating, which is classic Joey Wood. But as much as people were laughing at and with him, Woody was also strong, supportive and smooth in his speech. If it were an election speech instead of an induction, every one within earshot of Woody's speech would have been casting their vote for him.
Then again, that's why the Saints cast their votes for Joey Wood last spring at the annual team retreat in Two Harbors.
As a player, Woody was very likely the most patient hitter in Saints history. If you follow today's Saints, Joey Wood makes Brian Marshik, who only seems to hit with two strikes, look like a free swinger. In fact, Woody drew two walks (both with a full count) in the Alumni Game. He was a key member of the 2000 Regional Championship team, helping the Saints advance to within one game of the World Series. And, as anyone who has ever seen the Hoka-Hey video can tell you, Woody is always thinking about winning the game.
That being said, Woody wasn't the best player at any point in his four-year career. In fact, he was often the third-best outfielder in the Saints outfield.
But no one was a better teammate. No one was a better friend. And very likely, no one has been a better Saint.
So while hitting homers against Kansas, Purdue and Minnesota is great. Being an incredible person, friend, teammate, father, husband, alumni (and now, inspirational speaker) is the best.
That's Joey Wood, the 20th member of the CSS Baseball Hall of Fame.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Flying through the SFL
The SFL picture is getting a bit more clear now that each of the three teams has worked their way through their pitching rotation one full time. And the most interesting change in this season is that there seems to be no change.
Black Sox in first place, GoldHawks and Blues chasing.
Apparently, in case all those other championships didn't clue everyone in, there actually is something to this Black Sox mystique.
There have been a few key standout performances leading the Black charge. Steve Gerten is making a push for repeat SFL MVP on the mound and with his bat. Freshman Kyle Jensen has pitched well, hit in the clutch and been stellar at short. Joey Link is hitting an even .500 at this point and causing problems for Gold and Blue with his base-stealing abilities. Josh Hawkins has pitched well, overcoming his walks ... and, of course, the B-Sox capped it off with a seven-run come-from-behind victory over the GoldHawks to cap a strong SFL week.
And, although there is some statistical debate on this, the Black Sox defense HASN'T COMMITTED AN ERROR YET! That's eight games without an error. Yes, the games are shorter ... so it's actually only like 30 innings without an error. 30 INNINGS OF ERROR-FREE BASEBALL. And their in first place by three games. Weird.
The GoldHawks have shown flashes of brilliance, behind Brian Houdek's defense, Jeff Adams' pitching, Chad Peterson's bat and David Vogelgesang's speed, but the fear of the middle of Gold's lineup (Sean Claugherty, Brandon Peterson and Paul Kolodge) may be losing its luster as the trio doesn't have a member over .300 in batting average. Is the real version of this team the one that virtually all experts picked to win the 2009 SFL title or is it the currently 2-4-2 version? This upcoming week may give us a difinitive answer.
The Blues, conversely, came to life a bit this week with Brian Peterson hitting well, Kyle Moody slugging the ball around the park and Tom Spaniol drawing walks. Blue also secured The Most Exciting Tie in SFL History as Matt Mikel made a diving grab in RF to take away a seemingly certain Black Sox victory, as the Evil Empire of Black had loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom of the ninth.
Overall, it has proven to be, in many ways, the most exciting SFL season of all. The large group of newcomers have performed well and many returners are showing signs of being much more than "one-year better."
Wednesday will be a critical day for Blue and Gold, as they need to take advantage of shorter games going into the Alumni Weekend. Plus if Black continues to pull away, the Black Sox alums will make the entire celebration unbearable for every other Saint grad.
QUICK WICK HITS: The Black Sox, along with not making an error yet (again, ridiculous) are also 60+ points ahead of the other two teams in batting average ... but they do have the worst ERA in the SFL. GoldHawk ace Jeff Adams has been nearly unhittable this fall, putting himself in line for a potential Alumni Game start. Defensive Play of the Week - Obviously Mikel's diving grab and subsequent dog-pile celebration in RF was the best, but Mikel's error early in the inning helped create the situation. Honorable mention goes to Houdek, who stole a win away from Blue by going Dominique Wilkins at 2B and pulling a sure game-winning hit away from Jeff Cozzi. Offensive Play of the Week - Kyle Moody's homerun off of Black Sox pitcher Brian Gosz. Moody hit one homer last year, at Morris, which was way over 420 feet. This was the same type of shot. Pitch of the Week - Adams, who followed up last week's dominance with ... well, more dominance.
Black Sox in first place, GoldHawks and Blues chasing.
Apparently, in case all those other championships didn't clue everyone in, there actually is something to this Black Sox mystique.
There have been a few key standout performances leading the Black charge. Steve Gerten is making a push for repeat SFL MVP on the mound and with his bat. Freshman Kyle Jensen has pitched well, hit in the clutch and been stellar at short. Joey Link is hitting an even .500 at this point and causing problems for Gold and Blue with his base-stealing abilities. Josh Hawkins has pitched well, overcoming his walks ... and, of course, the B-Sox capped it off with a seven-run come-from-behind victory over the GoldHawks to cap a strong SFL week.
And, although there is some statistical debate on this, the Black Sox defense HASN'T COMMITTED AN ERROR YET! That's eight games without an error. Yes, the games are shorter ... so it's actually only like 30 innings without an error. 30 INNINGS OF ERROR-FREE BASEBALL. And their in first place by three games. Weird.
The GoldHawks have shown flashes of brilliance, behind Brian Houdek's defense, Jeff Adams' pitching, Chad Peterson's bat and David Vogelgesang's speed, but the fear of the middle of Gold's lineup (Sean Claugherty, Brandon Peterson and Paul Kolodge) may be losing its luster as the trio doesn't have a member over .300 in batting average. Is the real version of this team the one that virtually all experts picked to win the 2009 SFL title or is it the currently 2-4-2 version? This upcoming week may give us a difinitive answer.
The Blues, conversely, came to life a bit this week with Brian Peterson hitting well, Kyle Moody slugging the ball around the park and Tom Spaniol drawing walks. Blue also secured The Most Exciting Tie in SFL History as Matt Mikel made a diving grab in RF to take away a seemingly certain Black Sox victory, as the Evil Empire of Black had loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom of the ninth.
Overall, it has proven to be, in many ways, the most exciting SFL season of all. The large group of newcomers have performed well and many returners are showing signs of being much more than "one-year better."
Wednesday will be a critical day for Blue and Gold, as they need to take advantage of shorter games going into the Alumni Weekend. Plus if Black continues to pull away, the Black Sox alums will make the entire celebration unbearable for every other Saint grad.
QUICK WICK HITS: The Black Sox, along with not making an error yet (again, ridiculous) are also 60+ points ahead of the other two teams in batting average ... but they do have the worst ERA in the SFL. GoldHawk ace Jeff Adams has been nearly unhittable this fall, putting himself in line for a potential Alumni Game start. Defensive Play of the Week - Obviously Mikel's diving grab and subsequent dog-pile celebration in RF was the best, but Mikel's error early in the inning helped create the situation. Honorable mention goes to Houdek, who stole a win away from Blue by going Dominique Wilkins at 2B and pulling a sure game-winning hit away from Jeff Cozzi. Offensive Play of the Week - Kyle Moody's homerun off of Black Sox pitcher Brian Gosz. Moody hit one homer last year, at Morris, which was way over 420 feet. This was the same type of shot. Pitch of the Week - Adams, who followed up last week's dominance with ... well, more dominance.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Blogging back to life with the SFL
The Official Blog of Saints Baseball comes back to life with the start of the 2009 Saints Fall League. With games already underway, it's the perfect time to resurrect (again) the blog ... with hopes (again) of being a bit more frequent.
If the Opening Night of the SFL is any indication of how this season will shake out this should be a very excited fall. A 1-1 tie between the Black Sox and the GoldHawks, followed by a 1-0 win by the G-Hawks over the Blues.
A little history about these teams before we break down the games.
Many of you may know the unique culture and family atmosphere of the Saints as a whole, but each one of these intrasquad teams has taken on its own personality over the years.
The Black Sox, often referred to as the Evil Empire, are by far the most dynastic member of the SFL. In the 13 seasons in SFL history, the Black Sox have claimed 10 titles. This is a staggering number of championships. Seriously, the Yankees would blush at these numbers. This is 77% of all the titles in league history. Better than 3/4ths. Better than the Yankees. In fact, better than the Yankees, Celtics, Lakers and Canadiens. Added together. And to make this number even more impactful. The Black Sox were CONTRACTED for one of the seasons, so they had no chance of winning the league the year THEY DIDN'T EVEN EXIST. So call it 10 out of 12. Call it a dynasty. Call it a swagger. And you know the Black Sox player have it, talk about it, show it off.
The Blues are often the team of miracles. Unfortunately, a team that is associated with miracles is a team that usually needs them. Cal "The Real Deal" Svihel cemented this legacy in 1997 when he led a SEVEN-MAN Blue team in the championship game. This is like Leland Swenson's nine-man Albrook football team defeating Justin Harriman's International Falls Broncos using all nine-man sets despite being, literally, outmanned. (Both Harris and Leeks would both tell you this would have never happened in a million years). Blue, though, also happens to be its own worst enemy at times ... see the last two years with its loaded pitching staff and only one title to show for it. (Making, in many ways, Tom Berrisford, look a bit like Bobby Cox from the Braves of the 90s with Maddux, Smoltz, Glavine, Steve Avery and the legendary Pete Smith at his disposal and only one Atlanta championship.)
Then there is the GoldHawks, or, the Artist Formerly Known as the Gold Diggers ... or the Artist Originally Known as Gold Squad. Three different names, only one title. And yes, it should be noted that their championship came in a certain two-team season not featuring the Evil Empire. Gold could best be referred to as the team of the future, meaning they've always had talented players who are young, but finish their careers on championship teams in Black Sox uniforms. They are small market, Milwaukee Brewersesque teams that contend, but never win and then their players move on to bigger and better. But this year, that may be very, very different. Picked by many experts and oddsmakers to claim their second-ever SFL title, the newly minted GoldHawks and GM Justin Harriman are a force to be reckoned with.
And, with two games under their belts, the GoldHawks look like they are for real. Stellar pitching from Josh Retka and Jeff Adams gave the Goldies a 3-point (a win and a tie) Opening Night. Clutch hitting from Brandon Peterson (an RBI double, of course) and aggressive baserunning pushed them into a tie against the upstart (of course) Black Sox and past the belegured (of course) Blues.
But this is just the beginning. Each team has a pair of games tonight with several new faces appearing on the mound. With expected strong pitching used in the openers (Retka, Adams, Steve Gerten, Matt Lewis) the three teams will dip into the newcomers composing their deeper-than-ever-before pitching staffs. We'll keep you in the loop with a resurrected SFL insider version of the CSS Baseball blog ... stay tuned.
QUICK WICK NOTES: Defensive play of the night - Jordan O'Neill. The freshman from Totino-Grace went horizontal at 3B to take a key hit away from the GoldHawks. Offensive play of the night - David Vogelgesang. Sure we could tell you all about doubles by Brandon Peterson and Sean Claugherty, but that's an old tune. The G-Hawks centerfielder may have stolen the offensive show with a 6-3 groundout. Yes, you read that right. But the fleet freshman made such quick time on a very well hit ball that it had everyone talking the rest of Opening Night. Then he did the same thing again, almost beating out a hard-hit 4-3. Pitch of the night - Jeff Adams. The enigmatic righty from Two Harbors showed plenty of velocity, but also featured a freeze-you-looking-while-buckling-your-knees breaking ball. Something the Saints will need plenty of this spring with aces Adian Kummet and Peter Burg graduated from the CSS pitching rotation.
If the Opening Night of the SFL is any indication of how this season will shake out this should be a very excited fall. A 1-1 tie between the Black Sox and the GoldHawks, followed by a 1-0 win by the G-Hawks over the Blues.
A little history about these teams before we break down the games.
Many of you may know the unique culture and family atmosphere of the Saints as a whole, but each one of these intrasquad teams has taken on its own personality over the years.
The Black Sox, often referred to as the Evil Empire, are by far the most dynastic member of the SFL. In the 13 seasons in SFL history, the Black Sox have claimed 10 titles. This is a staggering number of championships. Seriously, the Yankees would blush at these numbers. This is 77% of all the titles in league history. Better than 3/4ths. Better than the Yankees. In fact, better than the Yankees, Celtics, Lakers and Canadiens. Added together. And to make this number even more impactful. The Black Sox were CONTRACTED for one of the seasons, so they had no chance of winning the league the year THEY DIDN'T EVEN EXIST. So call it 10 out of 12. Call it a dynasty. Call it a swagger. And you know the Black Sox player have it, talk about it, show it off.
The Blues are often the team of miracles. Unfortunately, a team that is associated with miracles is a team that usually needs them. Cal "The Real Deal" Svihel cemented this legacy in 1997 when he led a SEVEN-MAN Blue team in the championship game. This is like Leland Swenson's nine-man Albrook football team defeating Justin Harriman's International Falls Broncos using all nine-man sets despite being, literally, outmanned. (Both Harris and Leeks would both tell you this would have never happened in a million years). Blue, though, also happens to be its own worst enemy at times ... see the last two years with its loaded pitching staff and only one title to show for it. (Making, in many ways, Tom Berrisford, look a bit like Bobby Cox from the Braves of the 90s with Maddux, Smoltz, Glavine, Steve Avery and the legendary Pete Smith at his disposal and only one Atlanta championship.)
Then there is the GoldHawks, or, the Artist Formerly Known as the Gold Diggers ... or the Artist Originally Known as Gold Squad. Three different names, only one title. And yes, it should be noted that their championship came in a certain two-team season not featuring the Evil Empire. Gold could best be referred to as the team of the future, meaning they've always had talented players who are young, but finish their careers on championship teams in Black Sox uniforms. They are small market, Milwaukee Brewersesque teams that contend, but never win and then their players move on to bigger and better. But this year, that may be very, very different. Picked by many experts and oddsmakers to claim their second-ever SFL title, the newly minted GoldHawks and GM Justin Harriman are a force to be reckoned with.
And, with two games under their belts, the GoldHawks look like they are for real. Stellar pitching from Josh Retka and Jeff Adams gave the Goldies a 3-point (a win and a tie) Opening Night. Clutch hitting from Brandon Peterson (an RBI double, of course) and aggressive baserunning pushed them into a tie against the upstart (of course) Black Sox and past the belegured (of course) Blues.
But this is just the beginning. Each team has a pair of games tonight with several new faces appearing on the mound. With expected strong pitching used in the openers (Retka, Adams, Steve Gerten, Matt Lewis) the three teams will dip into the newcomers composing their deeper-than-ever-before pitching staffs. We'll keep you in the loop with a resurrected SFL insider version of the CSS Baseball blog ... stay tuned.
QUICK WICK NOTES: Defensive play of the night - Jordan O'Neill. The freshman from Totino-Grace went horizontal at 3B to take a key hit away from the GoldHawks. Offensive play of the night - David Vogelgesang. Sure we could tell you all about doubles by Brandon Peterson and Sean Claugherty, but that's an old tune. The G-Hawks centerfielder may have stolen the offensive show with a 6-3 groundout. Yes, you read that right. But the fleet freshman made such quick time on a very well hit ball that it had everyone talking the rest of Opening Night. Then he did the same thing again, almost beating out a hard-hit 4-3. Pitch of the night - Jeff Adams. The enigmatic righty from Two Harbors showed plenty of velocity, but also featured a freeze-you-looking-while-buckling-your-knees breaking ball. Something the Saints will need plenty of this spring with aces Adian Kummet and Peter Burg graduated from the CSS pitching rotation.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Ever Chopped Ice?
The Saints have.
On Thursday afternoon when the team arrived to the ballpark expecting to practice, mother nature had something else in store for them. Playing the weekend series was not a sure thing.
A stretch of about 150 feet of the outfield warning track was covered by 1-2 feet in thickness of rock hard ice that had built up over the winter from piles of snow, standing water and poor drainage.
Words cannot describe the scene, but pictures can...
On Thursday afternoon when the team arrived to the ballpark expecting to practice, mother nature had something else in store for them. Playing the weekend series was not a sure thing.
A stretch of about 150 feet of the outfield warning track was covered by 1-2 feet in thickness of rock hard ice that had built up over the winter from piles of snow, standing water and poor drainage.
Words cannot describe the scene, but pictures can...
That isn't wet dirt, that is snow and ice and some black fertilizer thrown on top which the city work crew thought might be able to act as some sort of melting agent... um, wrong.
After a few hours, the guys had a pretty good system going.
Choppers, rakers, shovelers, and haulers.
Choppers, rakers, shovelers, and haulers.
After a few more hours, they were still perfecting the system.
Ever seen an All-American use an ice ax? It's impressive.
Saints Coach Tim Anderson even lent a hand as Grandma looked on.
The the MVP of Ice Chopping? Josh Hawkins!
There is a happy ending to this story as the incredibly hard work of the team paid off and the ice was completely removed from the field of play. Finally a home game, actually 3 were played over the weekend as the Saints were able to beat Presentation 3 times and improve to 13-0 in the conference and 24-2 overall.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Interview with a Senior: Adian Kummet
Someday the Saints will play a game again. Until then, please enjoy the Saints Baseball Blog interview of senior captain Adian Kummet.
SBB: Please introduce yourself to the Saints Baseball Blog readership.
AK: Hi I am Adian Kummet, its nice to meet ya’ll.
SBB: Tell us about being a senior in the Saints Baseball program.
AK: The past 4 years have been the best of my life. I have been taught so much not only about baseball but also even more about life. I have met some of the most amazing people through my time in the Saints Baseball program and am very proud of what my teammates and I have built and are continuing to build. It is a brotherhood that will last a lifetime. And I cannot believe I am a senior. I remember thinking how old those guys were when I was an underclassman and now I am the “old guy”.
SBB: The team recently returned from Florida. What's your favorite memory from baseball trips to FLA from your 4 years of experiences?
AK: I would have to say when Coach Baggs sang “Stan” with Scotty Williams on the hook. Also, I think that the PO’s hiding all of the hard small balls from the hitters, because they though it was hilarious to hit every ball with the wind so it would go into the pit, so the PO’s decided if they were going to abuse our help, we would make it so they were no longer able to do so.
SBB: Whose Florida bus signing performances do you look forward to the most?
AK: I was looking forward to Groebner singing “White Tee” again, but he didn’t get up to the mic and do so, so that was thoroughly disappointing. I also loved when Jake Wendland sang the entire Kenny Rogers, “I Am The Greatest”…NOT!!!
SBB: What’s more exciting, your upcoming graduation and being done with school, or your chance to move on after college baseball and play professionally?
AK: I would say the change to play at the next level. I don't want to stop living the dream quite yet, there is a lot of time to work and only a limited amount of time to play ball. I am excited to get out into the real world though as well and make a name for myself.
SBB: This year's Saints team has had to deal with adversity both on and off the field. As a team captain, speak about how the team has been able to excel through it all.
AK: I think that the adversity we have faced has forced us to focus on the things that we needed to focus on. In terms of on the field, I don’t think we allowed ourselves to have any excuses, no matter what we could have said. I think it is a testament to our coaching staff and the players we have that we have been able to persevere and succeed. For me personally, I keep thinking that if we don’t take care of business, 33 is looking down wondering what is going on.
SBB: In your eyes, who is the biggest goofball on the team?
AK: I think the biggest goofball on the team is probably Jake Gaub.
SBB: You didn't have to put much thought into that answer?
AK: Nope.
SBB: Who wins the NCAA Basketball tourney?
AK: Syracuse. Jonny Flynn and Andy Routins. Enough said.
SBB: What has been a bigger thrill in your Saints career... pitching at an NCAA regional or getting an at bat in the SFL World Series?
AK: NCAA Regional. Hitting in the SFL was awesome, but getting the Regional start was even better, and of course the W made it that much better. I do have to say that PO Row just wasn’t the same without Fritz this year.
SBB: In a perfect world, how does your senior year end?
AK: In Appleton, WI, on the bottom of a dog pile, right next to the mound.
SBB: Please introduce yourself to the Saints Baseball Blog readership.
AK: Hi I am Adian Kummet, its nice to meet ya’ll.
SBB: Tell us about being a senior in the Saints Baseball program.
AK: The past 4 years have been the best of my life. I have been taught so much not only about baseball but also even more about life. I have met some of the most amazing people through my time in the Saints Baseball program and am very proud of what my teammates and I have built and are continuing to build. It is a brotherhood that will last a lifetime. And I cannot believe I am a senior. I remember thinking how old those guys were when I was an underclassman and now I am the “old guy”.
SBB: The team recently returned from Florida. What's your favorite memory from baseball trips to FLA from your 4 years of experiences?
AK: I would have to say when Coach Baggs sang “Stan” with Scotty Williams on the hook. Also, I think that the PO’s hiding all of the hard small balls from the hitters, because they though it was hilarious to hit every ball with the wind so it would go into the pit, so the PO’s decided if they were going to abuse our help, we would make it so they were no longer able to do so.
SBB: Whose Florida bus signing performances do you look forward to the most?
AK: I was looking forward to Groebner singing “White Tee” again, but he didn’t get up to the mic and do so, so that was thoroughly disappointing. I also loved when Jake Wendland sang the entire Kenny Rogers, “I Am The Greatest”…NOT!!!
SBB: What’s more exciting, your upcoming graduation and being done with school, or your chance to move on after college baseball and play professionally?
AK: I would say the change to play at the next level. I don't want to stop living the dream quite yet, there is a lot of time to work and only a limited amount of time to play ball. I am excited to get out into the real world though as well and make a name for myself.
SBB: This year's Saints team has had to deal with adversity both on and off the field. As a team captain, speak about how the team has been able to excel through it all.
AK: I think that the adversity we have faced has forced us to focus on the things that we needed to focus on. In terms of on the field, I don’t think we allowed ourselves to have any excuses, no matter what we could have said. I think it is a testament to our coaching staff and the players we have that we have been able to persevere and succeed. For me personally, I keep thinking that if we don’t take care of business, 33 is looking down wondering what is going on.
SBB: In your eyes, who is the biggest goofball on the team?
AK: I think the biggest goofball on the team is probably Jake Gaub.
SBB: You didn't have to put much thought into that answer?
AK: Nope.
SBB: Who wins the NCAA Basketball tourney?
AK: Syracuse. Jonny Flynn and Andy Routins. Enough said.
SBB: What has been a bigger thrill in your Saints career... pitching at an NCAA regional or getting an at bat in the SFL World Series?
AK: NCAA Regional. Hitting in the SFL was awesome, but getting the Regional start was even better, and of course the W made it that much better. I do have to say that PO Row just wasn’t the same without Fritz this year.
SBB: In a perfect world, how does your senior year end?
AK: In Appleton, WI, on the bottom of a dog pile, right next to the mound.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Not A Bad Week
The weather remained perfect throughout the week. The Saints played well and limited injuries. We are heading home today after going 8-1 during a hectic week.
The Saturday games were delayed by about 45 minutes due to some overnight rain which soaked the field. Game 1 was an 11-0 win with some impressive offense. Game 2 the offense decided it had been a long week but Adian shut down the opponent and allowed us to sneak out a win. All in all, the team has alot to be proud of after a long few weeks and the guys have battled and worked incredibly hard throughout.
Thanks to all the parents, family, and friends who made the trip to support the team in Florida. To all those who listened and cheered back home, we appreciate it!
Back in Duluth in 24 hours.
The Saturday games were delayed by about 45 minutes due to some overnight rain which soaked the field. Game 1 was an 11-0 win with some impressive offense. Game 2 the offense decided it had been a long week but Adian shut down the opponent and allowed us to sneak out a win. All in all, the team has alot to be proud of after a long few weeks and the guys have battled and worked incredibly hard throughout.
Thanks to all the parents, family, and friends who made the trip to support the team in Florida. To all those who listened and cheered back home, we appreciate it!
Back in Duluth in 24 hours.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Thursday Update
The Saints had an off day Wednesday, not much to report except sun burn.
Thursday morning it was back to the field for a 9 inning game against SUNY-Oswego. Matt Lewis picked up his first win of the season in a 15-3 CSS victory.
After the win, the team headed to...
To watch the Mets take on the Marlins. Suggestion - pick up Dan Uggla for your fantasy baseball squad. (He mashed two home runs.) Here are some more pictures of the Mets spring training facility.
Tomorrow is two nine inning games. The "Voice of the Saints" Joe Wicklund will be on the air at 8:15 (CST). Tune in and enjoy!!
Thursday morning it was back to the field for a 9 inning game against SUNY-Oswego. Matt Lewis picked up his first win of the season in a 15-3 CSS victory.
After the win, the team headed to...
To watch the Mets take on the Marlins. Suggestion - pick up Dan Uggla for your fantasy baseball squad. (He mashed two home runs.) Here are some more pictures of the Mets spring training facility.
Tomorrow is two nine inning games. The "Voice of the Saints" Joe Wicklund will be on the air at 8:15 (CST). Tune in and enjoy!!
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