On Monday October 11, D3baseball.com will release the 2000 All-Decade team. Our crack staff has been looking at players all summer and are finalizing the list now.
Who do you think should be included?
To be included in the All-Decade list, we required that each player play at least 2 years in in the decade (2000-2009). The decade's first Player of the Year, Matt Gelotti did not qualify but will be considered when we do a 1990's team.
We also will chose a coach of the decade to go with a player at each position. We allowed 4-5 pitchers/team.
Off top of my head, a pitcher from USA-South to be considered:
- Kenny Moreland (CNU)
Anyone on position guys from USA-South from 2000-2009?
Here are 2 below that should be considered. Chapman went to 8 NCAA DIII Championship Rounds and missed the playoff round only once in the 2000's decade
2003-07 Chapman RHP Devin Drag D3 Pitcher of the Year
APP 68 IP 261 ERA 1.79 W/L 30-2 Saves 10 SO 240
2006-08 Chapman RHP/INF Kurt Yacko D3 Player of the year
APP 56 IP 154 ERA 1.22 W/L 12-1 Saves 26 SO 190
GAMES 139 AVG .343 SLG .539 Hits 194 HR 18 RBI 108
http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Kurt_Yacko
SOURCE http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/careersearch?searchSport=MBA
Quote from: USA-South_Fan on October 02, 2010, 11:36:43 PM
Off top of my head, a pitcher from USA-South to be consider:
- Kenny Moreland (CNU)
Moreland, Jimmy Dougher, and Jeremiah Bayer were D3baseball.com pitchers of the year.
Most victories in the decade
Player, Team............................................................................ Years G W-L
Matt DeSalvo, Marietta............................................................ 1999-03 78 53-6
Josh Schwartz, Rowan............................................................. 2002-05 50 38-3
Kevin Tomasiewicz, Wis.-Whitewater...................................... 2002-05 55 35-5
Kenny Moreland, Chris. Newport............................................. 2005-08 53 34-8
Joey Serfass, Eastern Conn. St. ............................................. 2001-04 48 34-4
Kevin Foeman, Mary Washington............................................ 2003-06 54 33-7
Jason Zeigler, Alvernia............................................................ 2004-07 42 32-3
Scott Hyde, George Fox.......................................................... 2002-04 47 32-5
Cam Cowden, Denison............................................................ 2001-04 49 32-10
Ryan Donegan, Emory............................................................. 1998-01 60 32-7
Matt Englander, Wooster........................................................ 1999-02 58 32-8
2000 - SU's 3B-Jeremy Schutt
2003 - CNU's SS-Jeremy Elliott and OF-Matt Turner
http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/American_Baseball_Coaches_Association_All-Americans_(2000-2009)#Division-III_10
Most home runs in the decade
Player, Team Years G HR
Jose Cortez, Pomona-Pitzer................................................... 2000-03 155 70
Drew Hedman, Pomona-Pitzer............................................... 2006-09 164 64
Todd Meyer, Alvernia............................................................. 1999-02 160 63
Jay Coakley, Marietta............................................................. 1999-02 193 58
Drew Caravella, Ohio Wesleyan............................................. 1999-02 197 53
Kyle Stalker, Willamette.......................................................... 2006-09 126 51
Matt Turner, Chris. Newport.................................................... 2000-03 171 51
Jase Turner, Pomona-Pitzer.................................................... 2002-05 153 50
Ryan Jones, Wis.-Stevens Point.............................................. 2001-05 166 50
Gerard Haran, TCNJ................................................................. 2004-07 166 49
Kurt Kapferer, Wooster........................................................... 2003-06 168 49
John Bogenrife, Ohio Wesleyan.............................................. 1998-01 182 47
Brent Voorhees, McMurry........................................................ 2005-08 168 45
Anthony Recker, Alvernia........................................................ 2002-05 172 44
Dan Kauffman, Juniata............................................................ 2005-08 151 43
Damon Whalen, Wheaton (MA).............................................. 1999-02 167 43
Quote from: Jim Dixon on October 03, 2010, 12:47:56 PM
Most home runs in the decade
Player, Team Years G HR
Jose Cortez, Pomona-Pitzer................................................... 2000-03 155 70
Drew Hedman, Pomona-Pitzer............................................... 2006-09 164 64
Todd Meyer, Alvernia............................................................. 1999-02 160 63
Jay Coakley, Marietta............................................................. 1999-02 193 58
Drew Caravella, Ohio Wesleyan............................................. 1999-02 197 53
Kyle Stalker, Willamette.......................................................... 2006-09 126 51
Matt Turner, Chris. Newport.................................................... 2000-03 171 51
Jase Turner, Pomona-Pitzer.................................................... 2002-05 153 50
Ryan Jones, Wis.-Stevens Point.............................................. 2001-05 166 50
Gerard Haran, TCNJ................................................................. 2004-07 166 49
Kurt Kapferer, Wooster........................................................... 2003-06 168 49
John Bogenrife, Ohio Wesleyan.............................................. 1998-01 182 47
Brent Voorhees, McMurry........................................................ 2005-08 168 45
Anthony Recker, Alvernia........................................................ 2002-05 172 44
Dan Kauffman, Juniata............................................................ 2005-08 151 43
Damon Whalen, Wheaton (MA).............................................. 1999-02 167 43
3 of the top HR hitters are from Pomona....Could it have anything to do wth the extremely short RF fences at their home field. Not taking anything away from these players just a fact that everyone knows playing there.
Quote from: CrashDavisD3 on October 03, 2010, 01:00:20 PM
Quote from: Jim Dixon on October 03, 2010, 12:47:56 PM
Most home runs in the decade
Player, Team Years G HR
Jose Cortez, Pomona-Pitzer................................................... 2000-03 155 70
Drew Hedman, Pomona-Pitzer............................................... 2006-09 164 64
Todd Meyer, Alvernia............................................................. 1999-02 160 63
Jay Coakley, Marietta............................................................. 1999-02 193 58
Drew Caravella, Ohio Wesleyan............................................. 1999-02 197 53
Kyle Stalker, Willamette.......................................................... 2006-09 126 51
Matt Turner, Chris. Newport.................................................... 2000-03 171 51
Jase Turner, Pomona-Pitzer.................................................... 2002-05 153 50
3 of the top HR hitters are from Pomona....Could it have anything to do wth the extremely short RF fences at their home field. Not taking anything away from these players just a fact that everyone knows playing there.
It depends on how many are hit at home. With no standard field, you need to add a stadium factor to a players stats and that sounds like a nice long project, just not for me.
From the WIAC, I think you really only have four guys that have the credentials to earn consideration for a spot on the All 2000's team:
In no particular order:
1. Vince Mancuso (Oshkosh) A two time WIAC Position Player of the Year (2002 and 2003) and 2003 National Player of the Year.
2. Brady Endl (Whitewater) A two time WIAC Pitcher of the Year (2001 and 2004.) In addition, he was also a 1st Team All WIAC selection as a DH/1B in 2002, 2003 and 2004. 2004 National Player of the Year.
3. Jeremy Jirschele (Oshkosh) A two time WIAC Position Player of the Year (2004 and 2005-Co-winner.) A 1st Team All American in 2004 and 2005.
4. Jordan Zimmerman (Stevens Point) A two time WIAC Pitcher of the Year (2006 and 2007.) A 2nd team All American in 2006 and 2007.
Did I miss anyone??
Quote from: cubs on October 04, 2010, 05:15:25 PM
From the WIAC, I think you really only have four guys that have the credentials to earn consideration for a spot on the All 2000's team:
In no particular order:
1. Vince Mancuso (Oshkosh) A two time WIAC Position Player of the Year (2002 and 2003) and 2003 National Player of the Year.
2. Brady Endl (Whitewater) A two time WIAC Pitcher of the Year (2001 and 2004.) In addition, he was also a 1st Team All WIAC selection as a DH/1B in 2002, 2003 and 2004. 2004 National Player of the Year.
3. Jeremy Jirschele (Oshkosh) A two time WIAC Position Player of the Year (2004 and 2005-Co-winner.) A 1st Team All American in 2004 and 2005.
4. Jordan Zimmerman (Stevens Point) A two time WIAC Pitcher of the Year (2006 and 2007.) A 2nd team All American in 2006 and 2007.
Did I miss anyone??
Jeremy Jirschele was also the defensive player of the year twice.
Jordan Zimmermann's career stats lacks what could have been a spectacular senior year.
Quote from: CrashDavisD3 on October 03, 2010, 12:02:11 AM
Here are 3 below that should be considered. Chapman went to 8 NCAA DIII Championship Rounds and missed the playoff round only once in the 2000's decade. First 2 were 2 time All-Americans
2003-07 Chapman RHP Devin Drag D3 Pitcher of the Year
APP 68 IP 261 ERA 1.79 W/L 30-2 Saves 10 SO 240
2006-08 Chapman RHP/INF Kurt Yacko D3 Player of the year
APP 56 IP 154 ERA 1.22 W/L 12-1 Saves 26 SO 190
GAMES 139 AVG .343 SLG .539 Hits 194 HR 18 RBI 108
http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Kurt_Yacko
SOURCE http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/careersearch?searchSport=MBA
2005-09 Chapman RHP Wayde Kitchens 3 time D3 Baseball All-American
APP 52 IP 284 ERA 1.96 W/L 27-4 SO 294
Imagine what Kitchens would have been had he not been hurt and missed almost his entire senior year at Chapman.
I think you have to seriously consider both Brian Youchak (OF or 2B) and Todd Emr (3B). Their stats are unparalleled and Youchak led two teams to Wisconsin from a school that had not been there in quite awhile:
Career Stats:
Youchak:
BA: .461
Hits: 259
HR: 30
2B: 53
OBPS: 1.230
Emr:
BA: .445
Hits: 225
HR: 15
2B: 53
Quote from: BigPoppa on October 05, 2010, 09:35:23 AM
Imagine what Kitchens would have been had he not been hurt and missed almost his entire senior year at Chapman.
He missed a estimated 11 appearances and 95 innings over a 2 year period due to injuries. Despite this he still holds many game, season and career records at Chapman along with being near the top in several other categories. He has recovered from his injuries and was pitching last year in the Frontier League. Hopefully he will get a chance next year to pitch in affliated minor league team.
Quote from: d3baseballnut on October 05, 2010, 09:59:52 AM
I think you have to seriously consider both Brian Youchak (OF or 2B) and Todd Emr (3B). Their stats are unparalleled and Youchak led two teams to Wisconsin from a school that had not been there in quite awhile:
Career Stats:
Youchak:
BA: .461
Hits: 259
HR: 30
2B: 53
OBPS: 1.230
Emr:
BA: .445
Hits: 225
HR: 15
2B: 53
Youchak has the stats one wants in an outfielder, good average and power. Emr's home runs are less than one would want in a third baseman.
Shawn Gilblair has to be considered on this list.
Three-time first-team All-American
Two-time National Player of the Year
Career #'s
Avg- .373, 236 hits, 152 runs, 47 doubles, 29 home runs, 194 RBI
W-L 28-7, 2.31ERA, 256.2IP, 38BB, 281K
Only an A-A in his senior year in 2004, but Jabe Bergeron from Williams College had a monster career. His freshman year numbers are a little fuzzy b/c the record keeping in '01 wasn't perfect, but they would only go up from here.
.437, 255 hits, 45 2B's, 43 HR's, 174 Runs, and 191 RBI in 153 games played.
Jeff Natale out of Trinity College could be another NESCAC hitter.
Quote from: Jim Dixon on October 03, 2010, 12:47:56 PM
Most home runs in the decade
Player, Team Years G HR
Jose Cortez, Pomona-Pitzer................................................... 2000-03 155 70
Drew Hedman, Pomona-Pitzer............................................... 2006-09 164 64
Todd Meyer, Alvernia............................................................. 1999-02 160 63
Jay Coakley, Marietta............................................................. 1999-02 193 58
Drew Caravella, Ohio Wesleyan............................................. 1999-02 197 53
Kyle Stalker, Willamette.......................................................... 2006-09 126 51
Matt Turner, Chris. Newport.................................................... 2000-03 171 51
Jase Turner, Pomona-Pitzer.................................................... 2002-05 153 50
Ryan Jones, Wis.-Stevens Point.............................................. 2001-05 166 50
Gerard Haran, TCNJ................................................................. 2004-07 166 49
Kurt Kapferer, Wooster........................................................... 2003-06 168 49
John Bogenrife, Ohio Wesleyan.............................................. 1998-01 182 47
Brent Voorhees, McMurry........................................................ 2005-08 168 45
Anthony Recker, Alvernia........................................................ 2002-05 172 44
Dan Kauffman, Juniata............................................................ 2005-08 151 43
Damon Whalen, Wheaton (MA).............................................. 1999-02 167 43
Stefan Neece, Greenville(IL)....................................................2006-10 171 51
Not saying he should be considered, but definitely belongs on this list. Led all of DIII last year with 19.
Neese was solid, but it was one big year that he had. He will up against many guys that had that type of season 2-3 years in a row.
Quote from: Hobbesy on October 05, 2010, 06:09:14 PM
Shawn Gilblair has to be considered on this list.
Three-time first-team All-American
Two-time National Player of the Year
Career #'s
Avg- .373, 236 hits, 152 runs, 47 doubles, 29 home runs, 194 RBI
W-L 28-7, 2.31ERA, 256.2IP, 38BB, 281K
Shawn had an injury a good part of 2008 resulting in +/-8 missed starts. He was 1-3, (W/L), that year. However, he led the team in hitting (.403) and hit 12 HRs
Dwight Wildman, (2001-2004), should be considered for this list as well. He had huge offensive numbers his jr/sr years and had some clutch HRs in 2004 CWS
I need to throw in a couple of Fighting Scots of Wooster into the mix on the offensive side.
Luke Ullman had a monster year in "05" winning DIII player of the year and 1st team AA.
The truely worthy player is Jake Frank. His career stats are outstanding. Three time AA, 1st team in "03" & "05", 3rd team in "04".
Gms ABS HITS B AVE. HRS RBI Total Bases Slugging Pct.
182 642 265 .413 35 224 455 .709
Quote from: old scot on October 06, 2010, 09:28:22 PM
I need to throw in a couple of Fighting Scots of Wooster into the mix on the offensive side.
Luke Ullman had a monster year in "05" winning DIII player of the year and 1st team AA.
The truely worthy player is Jake Frank. His career stats are outstanding. Three time AA, 1st team in "03" & "05", 3rd team in "04".
Gms ABS HITS B AVE. HRS RBI Total Bases Slugging Pct.
182 642 265 .413 35 224 455 .709
One can make a case that the Miller, Ullman, Frank infield is one of the best ever.
Jim,
Thanks for pointing out my omssion of Matt Miller. His career stats stand up to anyone. You are correct in stating this could have been the most outstanding infield of all time in DIII.
It's hard to pick your favorite super hero when Captain America,Spiderman, and Superman are in the line-up at the same time.
Four half-hearted nominees from IWU (all might be candidates for CCIW all-decade, but I doubt any are national candidates).
Three pitchers:
Steve Schilsky (2000-02) averaged almost 12 Ks per 9 innings and had a batting average against of .195 and an era of 2.48, all IWU records.
Cory Lipinski (2003-05) had some phenomenal stats as both a pitcher and a hitter; he probably made an error skipping his senior year for a short-lived pro career.
Injuries kept Matt Aronson from a great overall career, but 2007 was a gem - until the CCIW tourney, he had a ridiculous 0.31 era (TWO earned runs all season), and still finished at 0.85.
The final nominee just might have a chance (he was a second baseman, after all), but I include Ricky Angel more because the mere mention of his name still gives Big Poppa the heebie-jeebies! :D From 2005-08, he batted .382 (on base, .457; slugging % .603), drove in 189 runs (in 178 games), scored 157; had 410 total bases, was hit by pitchers 36 times (ouch!), and had 56 doubles and 30 HRs. And in Big Poppa's nightmares, over half of this production was against Carthage! :o ;D
Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on October 07, 2010, 11:14:51 PM
The final nominee just might have a chance (he was a second baseman, after all), but I include Ricky Angel more because the mere mention of his name still gives Big Poppa the heebie-jeebies! :D From 2005-08, he batted .382 (on base, .457; slugging % .603), drove in 189 runs (in 178 games), scored 157; had 410 total bases, was hit by pitchers 36 times (ouch!), and had 56 doubles and 30 HRs. And in Big Poppa's nightmares, over half of this production was against Carthage! :o ;D
I'd think Angel has the best chance of any IWU guys to make it to the all-decade team of the 2000s... and please stop mentioning he who shall not be named:)
I know that Heidelberg Is just a new entrant to the national scene, but I would hope that their accomplishments over the last 3 or 4 seasons won't be ignored by the national gurus. The long time traditional powers have many fans on these blogs, and thus are able to come up with many recommendations for the All-Decade Team. Heidelberg has several current and former players who deserve a look at their records or at the least, a mention of their accomplishments. I hate to mention any names as I have only been associated with "The Berg" for the past three seasons, but I am sure that if their record book was scanned by more knowledgeable blogsters that a few names would pop up. For sure, Coach Palm would be eligible for some kind of mention as he has accomplished many 1sts for the Student Prince program during the past decade.
Quote from: Gramps on October 08, 2010, 01:03:10 PM
I know that Heidelberg Is just a new entrant to the national scene, but I would hope that their accomplishments over the last 3 or 4 seasons won't be ignored by the national gurus.
Jeremy Wentworth comes to mind as a strong candadate
Fifty named to 2000's All-Decade team - more at d3baseball.com
Jim,
I admire your courage!!
The link on the main page to the top 50 does not seem to be working...at least for me.
From the summary, it appears Scott Hyde was not chosen for the 1st team pitchers.
From what I saw of him in 2004, and what he went on to do in Wisconsin, that type of decision, alone, suggests how hard it would be to make the types of choices and distinctions that taking on a task of this nature involves.
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I also recognize that the tasks involved may focus as much on a 4 year not one year assessment of productivity.
Scott Hyde was amazing. I watched him single handedly dismantle the hitters in the west region the year that George Fox won it all. He was named to the second team. His 32-5 record was pretty stellar and he put the Bruins on the national on the map.
D3baseball.com 2000's All Decade Team
First Team
Pos - Player, Team (years played)
C - Jay Coakley, Marietta (1999-2002)
1B – Drew Caravella, Ohio Wesleyan (1999-2002)
2B – Jeremy Jirschele, UW-Oshkosh (2002-2005)
3B – Jake Frank, Wooster (2001-2005)
SS – Ian Hauze, DeSales (2002-2005)
DH – Jose Cortez, Pomona-Pitzer (2000-2003)
OF – Tony Konicek, Gustavus Adolphus (2004-2007)
OF – Vince Mancuso, UW-Oshkosh (1999-2003)
OF – Eric Swedberg, Worcester State (1999-2002)
UTL – Kurt Yacko, Chapman (2006-2008)
UTL – Shawn Gilblair, Eastern Conn. State (2006-2009)
P –Jeremiah Bayer, Trinity (Conn) (2006-2009)
P– Matt DeSalvo, Marietta (1999-2003)
P– Ryan DiPietro, Eastern Conn. State (2002-2004)
P – Devin Drag, Chapman (2004-2007)
P – Josh Schwartz, Rowan (2002-2005)
Head Coach: Dennis Denning, St. Thomas (Minn.): 2 Championships
Second Team
Pos - Player, Team (years played)
C - Gerard Haran, College of New Jersey (2004-2007)
1B – Drew Hedman, Pomona-Pitzer (2006-2009)
2B – Ricky Angel, Illinois Wesleyan (2005-2008)
3B – Zach Lutz, Alvernia (2005-2007)
SS – Luke Ullman, Wooster (2001-2005)
DH – Kurt Kapferer, Wooster (2003-2006)
OF – Bobby Doyon, Keene State (2008-2010)
OF – Hunter Owen, Millsaps (2006-2009)
OF – Dwight Wildman, Eastern Conn. State (2000-2004)
UTL –Brady Endl, UW-Whitewater (2001-2004)
UTL – Todd Meyer, Alvernia (1999-2002)
P – Jim Dougher, Cortland (2004-2007)
P – Scott Hyde, George Fox (2002-2004)
P – Buddy Klovstad, Chapman (2003-2006)
P – Kenny Moreland, Christopher Newport (2005-2008)
Head Coach: Tom Tereschuk, Chapman: 1 Championship,
Honorable Mention: C – Sean Killeen, Trinity (Conn); 1B – Blake Bullis, College of New Jersey; 2B – Mike Moceri, Kean; Kurt Piantek, Trinity (Conn.); 3B – Craig Conway, Montclair State; Derek David, McMurry; SS – Nick Tempesta, Eastern Conn. State; DH - Steve Wiczek, UW-Stevens Point; OF – Bob Capaldo, College of New Jersey; Tyler Delorme, Southern Maine; Chris Denorfia, Wheaton (Mass); Shaun Rice, Ohio Wesleyan; Matt Turner, Christopher Newport; Brian Youchak, Johns Hopkins; P –Wayde Kitchens, Chapman; Steve Matre, Mount St, Joseph; Joey Serfass, ECSU; Mike Spavento, Wheaton (Mass).; Head Coach: Bill Holowaty, Eastern Conn. State.
Quote from: infielddad on October 11, 2010, 03:29:19 PM
Jim,
I admire your courage!!
The link on the main page to the top 50 does not seem to be working...at least for me.
From the summary, it appears Scott Hyde was not chosen for the 1st team pitchers.
From what I saw of him in 2004, and what he went on to do in Wisconsin, that type of decision, alone, suggests how hard it would be to make the types of choices and distinctions that taking on a task of this nature involves.
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I also recognize that the tasks involved may focus as much on a 4 year not one year assessment of productivity.
I think the link is working now.
I can think of several players that because they played only 2-3 years that another year would have certainly have changed things. Nobody who saw Jordan Zimmermann at the championships cold not think that he would not have been a force in his senior year. Add Mike Eisenberg for Marietta to that group.
I think that it is difficult to separate a player on this list with a few exceptions. Jay Coakley, Drew Caravella, Jeremy Jirschele, Jose Cortez were far and away the best at their position.
OK... it's 80 degrees and sunny in Minneapolis today(in Mid-October)! Why are we not playing baseball games now instead of on the 42 degree and rainy days in April?
How about a Scholar-Athlete All-Decade Team?
Quote from: Gramps on October 12, 2010, 09:48:12 AM
How about a Scholar-Athlete All-Decade Team?
The stats that are not available :)
Quote from: Jim Dixon on October 11, 2010, 04:16:23 PM
I think the link is working now.
I can think of several players that because they played only 2-3 years that another year would have certainly have changed things. Nobody who saw Jordan Zimmermann at the championships cold not think that he would not have been a force in his senior year. Add Mike Eisenberg for Marietta to that group.
I think that it is difficult to separate a player on this list with a few exceptions. Jay Coakley, Drew Caravella,
Jeremy Jirschele, Jose Cortez were far and away the best at their position.
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Jim, why do you say you think he was far and away the best at the position. I am slightly biased here, but seems to me that Angel's stats were better.
Quote from: CCIWFAN6 on October 13, 2010, 09:08:57 AM
Quote from: Jim Dixon on October 11, 2010, 04:16:23 PM
I think the link is working now.
I can think of several players that because they played only 2-3 years that another year would have certainly have changed things. Nobody who saw Jordan Zimmermann at the championships cold not think that he would not have been a force in his senior year. Add Mike Eisenberg for Marietta to that group.
I think that it is difficult to separate a player on this list with a few exceptions. Jay Coakley, Drew Caravella, Jeremy Jirschele, Jose Cortez were far and away the best at their position.
Jim, why do you say you think he was far and away the best at the position. I am slightly biased here, but seems to me that Angel's stats were better.
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You have to look at his defense. Twice the best defensive player of the year.
It is impressive that Bobby Doyon from Keene State was the only player listed that still has yet to play their senior year. Congrats to Bobby on this honor and goodluck to him as he continues his collegiate career.
Quote from: LEC Fan on October 14, 2010, 04:06:16 PM
It is impressive that Bobby Doyon from Keene State was the only player listed that still has yet to play their senior year. Congrats to Bobby on this honor and goodluck to him as he continues his collegiate career.
He is on pace to have a shot at least one career record. I think he is 22,23 doubles from the record. With 20+ last season, this is well within reach. Something to watch next year.
We might have waited until next year to bring out the decade team but it sounded like a good project. Now 1990, 1980 and 1970.
Quote from: Jim Dixon on October 14, 2010, 07:00:01 PM
Quote from: LEC Fan on October 14, 2010, 04:06:16 PM
It is impressive that Bobby Doyon from Keene State was the only player listed that still has yet to play their senior year. Congrats to Bobby on this honor and goodluck to him as he continues his collegiate career.
He is on pace to have a shot at least one career record. I think he is 22,23 doubles from the record. With 20+ last season, this is well within reach. Something to watch next year.
We might have waited until next year to bring out the decade team but it sounded like a good project. Now 1990, 1980 and 1970.
I would have to think that UW-Oshkosh's Tim Jorgensen and Craig Lieder would be leading candidates for the 1990's team.....
Quote from: cubs on October 14, 2010, 09:53:32 PM
I would have to think that UW-Oshkosh's Tim Jorgensen and Craig Lieder would be leading candidates for the 1990's team.....
... and Jeff Zappa. I expect the 90s to be dotted with Oshkosh guys, including a coach.
The list of players with multiple All-American awards in the 90's are:
Tim Jorgensen, Aaron Richarz, Eric Owens, Bob Eddy, Dave Bradley, Joe Thomas, Joe Musgrove, Eric Roepsch, Matt Johnson, John Zuleger, Tony Minor, Chris Bryant, Tom D'Aquilla, Matt Gelotti, John Graham, Basil Ortiz
Just sixteen but would make a good team:
C: Matt Johnson, John Zuleger
1B: Joe Thomas, Chris Bryant
SS: Tim Jorgensen, Eric Owens, Bob Eddy
3B: Aaron Richarz, Tony Minor,
OF: Tom D'Aquilla, Matt Gelotti, John Graham, Joe Musgrove,
Eric Roepsch, Basil Ortiz
P: Dave Bradley, Joe Thomas
Of course there are lots of players that one would love to add.
Quote from: Jim Dixon on October 15, 2010, 12:46:38 PM
The list of players with multiple All-American awards in the 90's are:
Tim Jorgensen, Aaron Richarz, Eric Owens, Bob Eddy, Dave Bradley, Joe Thomas, Joe Musgrove, Eric Roepsch, Matt Johnson, John Zuleger, Tony Minor, Chris Bryant, Tom D'Aquilla, Matt Gelotti, John Graham, Basil Ortiz
Just sixteen but would make a good team:
C: Matt Johnson, John Zuleger
1B: Joe Thomas, Chris Bryant
SS: Tim Jorgensen, Eric Owens, Bob Eddy
3B: Aaron Richarz, Tony Minor,
OF: Tom D'Aquilla, Matt Gelotti, John Graham, Joe Musgrove,
Eric Roepsch, Basil Ortiz
P: Dave Bradley, Joe Thomas
Of course there are lots of players that one would love to add.
Jim- is this just multiple First Team AA members?
Quote from: BigPoppa on October 15, 2010, 01:32:21 PM
Quote from: Jim Dixon on October 15, 2010, 12:46:38 PM
The list of players with multiple All-American awards in the 90's are:
Tim Jorgensen, Aaron Richarz, Eric Owens, Bob Eddy, Dave Bradley, Joe Thomas, Joe Musgrove, Eric Roepsch, Matt Johnson, John Zuleger, Tony Minor, Chris Bryant, Tom D'Aquilla, Matt Gelotti, John Graham, Basil Ortiz
Just sixteen but would make a good team:
C: Matt Johnson, John Zuleger
1B: Joe Thomas, Chris Bryant
SS: Tim Jorgensen, Eric Owens, Bob Eddy
3B: Aaron Richarz, Tony Minor,
OF: Tom D'Aquilla, Matt Gelotti, John Graham, Joe Musgrove,
Eric Roepsch, Basil Ortiz
P: Dave Bradley, Joe Thomas
Of course there are lots of players that one would love to add.
Jim- is this just multiple First Team AA members?
The list is multiple first team All-Americans only
Quote from: Jim Dixon on October 11, 2010, 03:50:48 PM
D3baseball.com 2000's All Decade Team
First Team
Pos - Player, Team (years played)
C - Jay Coakley, Marietta (1999-2002)
1B – Drew Caravella, Ohio Wesleyan (1999-2002)
2B – Jeremy Jirschele, UW-Oshkosh (2002-2005)
3B – Jake Frank, Wooster (2001-2005)
SS – Ian Hauze, DeSales (2002-2005)
DH – Jose Cortez, Pomona-Pitzer (2000-2003)
OF – Tony Konicek, Gustavus Adolphus (2004-2007)
OF – Vince Mancuso, UW-Oshkosh (1999-2003)
OF – Eric Swedberg, Worcester State (1999-2002)
UTL – Kurt Yacko, Chapman (2006-2008)
UTL – Shawn Gilblair, Eastern Conn. State (2006-2009)
P –Jeremiah Bayer, Trinity (Conn) (2006-2009)
P– Matt DeSalvo, Marietta (1999-2003)
P– Ryan DiPietro, Eastern Conn. State (2002-2004)
P – Devin Drag, Chapman (2004-2007)
P – Josh Schwartz, Rowan (2002-2005)
Head Coach: Dennis Denning, St. Thomas (Minn.): 2 Championships
Second Team
Pos - Player, Team (years played)
C - Gerard Haran, College of New Jersey (2004-2007)
1B – Drew Hedman, Pomona-Pitzer (2006-2009)
2B – Ricky Angel, Illinois Wesleyan (2005-2008)
3B – Zach Lutz, Alvernia (2005-2007)
SS – Luke Ullman, Wooster (2001-2005)
DH – Kurt Kapferer, Wooster (2003-2006)
OF – Bobby Doyon, Keene State (2008-2010)
OF – Hunter Owen, Millsaps (2006-2009)
OF – Dwight Wildman, Eastern Conn. State (2000-2004)
UTL –Brady Endl, UW-Whitewater (2001-2004)
UTL – Todd Meyer, Alvernia (1999-2002)
P – Jim Dougher, Cortland (2004-2007)
P – Scott Hyde, George Fox (2002-2004)
P – Buddy Klovstad, Chapman (2003-2006)
P – Kenny Moreland, Christopher Newport (2005-2008)
Head Coach: Tom Tereschuk, Chapman: 1 Championship,
Honorable Mention: C – Sean Killeen, Trinity (Conn); 1B – Blake Bullis, College of New Jersey; 2B – Mike Moceri, Kean; Kurt Piantek, Trinity (Conn.); 3B – Craig Conway, Montclair State; Derek David, McMurry; SS – Nick Tempesta, Eastern Conn. State; DH - Steve Wiczek, UW-Stevens Point; OF – Bob Capaldo, College of New Jersey; Tyler Delorme, Southern Maine; Chris Denorfia, Wheaton (Mass); Shaun Rice, Ohio Wesleyan; Matt Turner, Christopher Newport; Brian Youchak, Johns Hopkins; P –Wayde Kitchens, Chapman; Steve Matre, Mount St, Joseph; Joey Serfass, ECSU; Mike Spavento, Wheaton (Mass).; Head Coach: Bill Holowaty, Eastern Conn. State.
Am I right in that Matt DeSalvo only player on above lists to make it to the Majors?
I didn't spot anyone else.
Which raises the question: how is Jordan Zimmermann not on the list? Turn pro too early to have the college stats?
Jordan Zimmerman 2004 - 2007
http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/careersearch
PITCHING
AP 33
GS 28
W/L 20-7
SV 2
SHO 4
IP 218
SO 236
ERA 2.72
HITTING
G 70
AB 211
H 78
2B 17
HR 14
RBI 45
AVG .370
OK, so he didn't leave early. ;)
Those stats are not worthy of the list??!! I admit I have not checked out the pitchers chosen above him, but if he is not all-decade, they must be unworldly! :o
Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on October 17, 2010, 11:38:23 PM
OK, so he didn't leave early. ;)
Those stats are not worthy of the list??!! I admit I have not checked out the pitchers chosen above him, but if he is not all-decade, they must be unworldly! :o
The few pitchers I compared had better ERA's and/or better W/L percentages and/or more saves if closers.
BUT Still a very dominant pitcher. The game in Appleton was one of the most dominant performances ever at that level.
Quote from: ECSUalum on October 17, 2010, 11:00:47 PM
Quote from: Jim Dixon on October 11, 2010, 03:50:48 PM
D3baseball.com 2000's All Decade Team
First Team
Pos - Player, Team (years played)
C - Jay Coakley, Marietta (1999-2002)
1B – Drew Caravella, Ohio Wesleyan (1999-2002)
2B – Jeremy Jirschele, UW-Oshkosh (2002-2005)
3B – Jake Frank, Wooster (2001-2005)
SS – Ian Hauze, DeSales (2002-2005)
DH – Jose Cortez, Pomona-Pitzer (2000-2003)
OF – Tony Konicek, Gustavus Adolphus (2004-2007)
OF – Vince Mancuso, UW-Oshkosh (1999-2003)
OF – Eric Swedberg, Worcester State (1999-2002)
UTL – Kurt Yacko, Chapman (2006-2008)
UTL – Shawn Gilblair, Eastern Conn. State (2006-2009)
P –Jeremiah Bayer, Trinity (Conn) (2006-2009)
P– Matt DeSalvo, Marietta (1999-2003)
P– Ryan DiPietro, Eastern Conn. State (2002-2004)
P – Devin Drag, Chapman (2004-2007)
P – Josh Schwartz, Rowan (2002-2005)
Head Coach: Dennis Denning, St. Thomas (Minn.): 2 Championships
Second Team
Pos - Player, Team (years played)
C - Gerard Haran, College of New Jersey (2004-2007)
1B – Drew Hedman, Pomona-Pitzer (2006-2009)
2B – Ricky Angel, Illinois Wesleyan (2005-2008)
3B – Zach Lutz, Alvernia (2005-2007)
SS – Luke Ullman, Wooster (2001-2005)
DH – Kurt Kapferer, Wooster (2003-2006)
OF – Bobby Doyon, Keene State (2008-2010)
OF – Hunter Owen, Millsaps (2006-2009)
OF – Dwight Wildman, Eastern Conn. State (2000-2004)
UTL –Brady Endl, UW-Whitewater (2001-2004)
UTL – Todd Meyer, Alvernia (1999-2002)
P – Jim Dougher, Cortland (2004-2007)
P – Scott Hyde, George Fox (2002-2004)
P – Buddy Klovstad, Chapman (2003-2006)
P – Kenny Moreland, Christopher Newport (2005-2008)
Head Coach: Tom Tereschuk, Chapman: 1 Championship,
Honorable Mention: C – Sean Killeen, Trinity (Conn); 1B – Blake Bullis, College of New Jersey; 2B – Mike Moceri, Kean; Kurt Piantek, Trinity (Conn.); 3B – Craig Conway, Montclair State; Derek David, McMurry; SS – Nick Tempesta, Eastern Conn. State; DH - Steve Wiczek, UW-Stevens Point; OF – Bob Capaldo, College of New Jersey; Tyler Delorme, Southern Maine; Chris Denorfia, Wheaton (Mass); Shaun Rice, Ohio Wesleyan; Matt Turner, Christopher Newport; Brian Youchak, Johns Hopkins; P –Wayde Kitchens, Chapman; Steve Matre, Mount St, Joseph; Joey Serfass, ECSU; Mike Spavento, Wheaton (Mass).; Head Coach: Bill Holowaty, Eastern Conn. State.
Am I right in that Matt DeSalvo only player on above lists to make it to the Majors?
Denorfia
Mr Ypsi, Osh, Crash,
Thanks for the follow ups.
I found it interesting that we did not have more that 2 players from D-III All Decade teams reach MLB. Just goes to show that to reach the big leagues, (from D-III, and stay there), you have to be a truely exceptional athlete.
Zimmermann had a great tournament and a good career but All-Decade? Not in my opinion. Maybe if he stayed for his senior season he might have but compare him to Lutz (who also left after his junior season) on the All-Decade list. I would rather have Lutz on my team if I had to chose between the two players.
PITCHING
ERA APP GS W-L SV SHO IP SO
Zimmermann 2.72 33 28 20-7 2 4 218.0 235
Lutz 4.31 25 24 18-6 0 1 142.0 109
HITTING
AVE G AB H 2B HR RBI
Zimmermann .370 70 211 78 17 14 45
Lutz .448 127 475 213 51 32 197
Keep in mind that Zimmermann was never a first team All-American in the three season he played for the Pointers.
Quote from: ECSUalum on October 18, 2010, 02:01:28 PM
Mr Ypsi, Osh, Crash,
Thanks for the follow ups.
I found it interesting that we did not have more that 2 players from D-III All Decade teams reach MLB. Just goes to show that to reach the big leagues, (from D-III, and stay there), you have to be a truely exceptional athlete.
There are still players working their way through the system. Zimmermann was on the fast track.
Quote from: CrashDavisD3 on October 17, 2010, 11:31:40 PM
http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/careersearch
....and + karma for this link.
The fallout from College to the pros is amazing. In general, 20-25 D3 guys get drafted every year - and there are only 7 currently in the majors. Probably averaging less than 1 out of every three drafts.
Looking at the bigger picture, every step along the way there is tremendous fallout - studying it has been a hobby of mine for years. I've used the following steps to analyze the data
0-12 Year olds (essentially the little league years)
13-14 Year olds (the transition to the big diamond)
High School
College
Pro
Numerically, the biggest drop of is probably from 12 YO to 13 year olds - since roughly half of those who play 12 year baseball don't go on to play on the bigger diamond in Junior high and there are millions of participants at the 0-12 levels.
Leaving high school and playing college ball is probably the biggest drop off from a percentage point of view. The data I have gathered suggests that, 1 in 23 HS baseball players play some form of college baseball.
College baseball to the pros is probably equally high - but at least what I have been able to find suggests that it is 1 in 20 for all forms of college baseball to any form of pro ball. Narrow it to 4 year schools and a major league affiliated team and then it probably goes to about 1 in 30. (so no independent or overseas leagues).
One interesting factoid - take a 12 year old at random from a US Junior high school and then see what happens - they have a better chance of ending up in an Ivy league school than in a professional uniform.
Pio,
Great info on the breakdown of movement through the baseball world from LL to ML!! +1
and +1 for Crash on the NCAA College Baseball player stats search site above