Herrmann, Kirsch named All SUNYAC
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Baseball
FREDONIA, N.Y. -- For the fourth time in four seasons, Fredonia State catcher Rob Herrmann (Trumansburg/Trumansburg) was name to the SUNYAC All Conference Team. In addition, fellow senior captain -- and roomate -- Don Kirsch (Attica/Attica) also wrapped up a stellar career in earning conference recognition.
Herrmann batted .391 (50 for 128) on the season, and along with Kirsch, became only the fifth and sixth players in Blue Devil history to reach the 50-hit plateau. Herrmann's 13 doubles were one shy of the school record. He was also the Devils' top RBI man with 28.
As strong as his offensive numbers were, Herrmann made his mark with defense. He caught all but two innings in conference play this year, and threw out an amazing 74.3 percent of baserunners, gunning down 18 in 28 attempts.
"Rob was a special player, one of the best in the history of our program," said head coach Matt Palisin. "He had all the intangibles and went out of his way to take the burden of leadership on his shoulders all year long. Our pitchers loved throwing to him."
Herrmann finishes his career ranking among the Devils' leader in numerous categories: doubles (first, 32); hits (second, 152); runs (third, 75) and batting average (sixth, .370).
Kirsch leaves an equally stellar resume. He led the Devils with a .451 average -- third best in school history and second in the conference this year -- and topped the team in hits (51), triples (6) and runs (30). His career average now stands at .38888, second all time, just .00036 points behind Joe Caso's career mark of .38924.
Kirsch's 140 career hits also rank fourth in the team's history.
Kirsch was recognized in 2008 as the New York State Gold Glove winner for third base, and was one of the top defensive players in all of Division III.
"Donnie was the ultimate ballplayer," said Palisin. "He brought it everyday in practice and his motor never stopped. Just to have other players watch and learn from his example will have a lasting impact on our team for years. Donnie was as humble of a player as there is and he played the game the way it was meant to be."
"Both Don and Rob put up numbers on the field and both are outstanding students. They are also two of the most respectable individuals I have come across. It was a pleasure to work with them the past four seasons."
Herrmann Bio
Kirsch Bio
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2010 All-SUNYAC baseball teams announced
The State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) has announced its Baseball All-Conference teams for the 2010 season. Cortland junior Jason Simone (Utica/Thomas R. Proctor) was named the 2010 Bob Wallace Player of the Year. Oneonta’s Dave Filak (Burnt Hills/Burnt Hills) was honored as the Don Axtell Pitcher of the Year while New Paltz’s Tom Pinnola (North Babylon, NY / North Babylon) was named the Clark Whited Rookie of the Year. New Paltz head coach Matt Griffiths was selected as the 2010 SUNYAC Walter Nitardy Coach of the Year after he guided the Hawks to an 18-18 overall record this season.
Firrst Team
Player School Pos. Yr. Hometown/High School
Tory Bouyea Plattsburgh IF Jr. Plattsburgh / Plattsburgh
Patrick Shaughnessy Plattsburgh IF So. Plattsburgh / Plattsburgh
Steve Nickel Cortland IF Sr. Lake Ronkonkoma/Sachem N.
Matt June Cortland IF So. Colonie / Colonie
Khyle Dimino Cortland OF Sr. Brighton / Brighton
Jason Simone Cortland OF Jr. Utica / Thomas R. Proctor
Max Keado Brockport OF Jr. Troy / Catholic Central
Rob Herrmann Fredonia C Sr. Trumansburg / Trumansburg
Dave Filak Oneonta P Jr. Burnt Hills/Burnt Hills
Dan Tracy Plattsburgh P So. Somers / Somers
Clint Boettcher New Paltz UT Sr. Hyde Park / FDR
Second Team
Player School Pos. Yr. Hometown/High School
Donny Coolidge Plattsburgh IF Jr. Plattsburgh / Plattsburgh
Don Kirsch Fredonia IF Sr. Cowlesville / Attica
Paul Merola New Paltz IF So. Cornwall / Cornwall
Dan Randall Oneonta IF Sr. Salem / Salem
Mike Center Oneonta OF Jr. Schenectady / Schenectady
Danny Roeser Plattsburgh OF Jr. Suffern / Suffern
Andersen Gardner Cortland C Sr. Fairport / Fairport
Travis Ratliff Cortland P Jr. Levittown / Division Avenue
Kyle Smith Brockport P Jr. Sanborn / Niagara Wheatfield
Max Zimmerman Brockport UT Jr. E. Amherst / Williamsville N.