2007 NIC All-Fraternity All-American Baseball Team

The North-American Interfraternity Conference is pleased to announce its 2007 selections from NCAA Division I, II and III schools. Included among our first and second team choices are All-Pacific-10 Conference first teamers Adam Sorgi and Sean Ratliff of Stanford, plus Division III All-Americans Ricky Angel of Illinois Wesleyan; Jason Glushon of Emory; Hunter Owen of Millsaps; and Rob Sanzillo of Johns Hopkins. Our Coach of the Year is Jim Schlossnagle, who led Texas Christian University to a school record 48 victories.

Nominations were provided by various fraternity headquarters, Greek advisors, Interfraternity Councils, sports information directors, individuals via the NIC website and through research by Jay Langhammer. A total of 15 NIC fraternities are represented from 31 colleges and universities.

First Team

Pitcher - Jason Glushon, Sigma Nu-Emory

2.23 ERA, 13-2 record, 112 strikeouts in 112.1 innings

Pitcher - Joe Zongol, Phi Kappa Tau-R.P.I.

1.30 ERA, 6-1 record, 74 strikeouts in 69.1 innings

Catcher - Rob Sanzillo, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Johns Hopkins

.384 (66 of 172), 8 HRs, 51 RBI, 22 stolen bases

First Base - A.J. Dote, Sigma Phi Epsilon-Ohio Wesleyan

.378 (56 of 148), 40 runs, 9 2B, 2 HRs, 45 RBI

Infield - Adam Sorgi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Stanford

.375 (60 of 160), 27 runs, 11 2B, 27 RBI

Infield - Ricky Angel, Sigma Chi-Illinois Wesleyan

.452 (75 of 166), 40 runs, 19 2B, 10 HRs, 54 RBI

Infield - Ryan Seawell, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Stanford

.290 (36 of 124), 32 runs, 5 HRs, 20 RBI

Outfield - Hunter Owen, Kappa Alpha Order-Millsaps

.404 (65 of 161), 57 runs, 23 2B, 11 HRs, 70 RBI, 21 stolen bases

Outfield - Ryan Murphy, Theta Delta Chi-Brown

.410 (57 of 139), 42 runs, 24 RBI, 11 stolen bases

Outfield - Sean Ratliff, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Stanford

.339 (79 of 233), 61 runs, 13 2B, 4 3B, 12 HRs, 45 RBI

Designated Hitter - Jake Thomas, Phi Kappa Psi-Wabash

.424 (59 of 135), 30 runs, 11 2B, 3 3B, 4 HRs, 31 RBI

Utility - Sean Ring, Sigma Phi Epsilon-Ohio Wesleyan (outfielder/pitcher)

.339 (47 of 143), 34 runs, 11 2B, 4 HRs, 40 RBI; 8-4 record, 35 Ks

Second Team

Catcher - Josh Piazza, Theta Chi-Valparaiso

.304 (38 of 125) 16 runs, 3 HRs, 15 RBI

Pitcher - Rich Babb, Sigma Nu-Emory

1.48 ERA, 8-2 record, 6 saves, 45 strikeouts in 48.2 innings

Pitcher - Andy Holt, Kappa Alpha Order-Rhodes

3.02 ERA, 9-4 record, 83 strikeouts in 92.1 innings

First Base - Zach Benko, Sigma Nu - Albion

.391 (45 of 115), 26 runs, 9 2B, 4 HRs, 23 RBI

Infield - Matt Dodaro, Sigma Chi - Wabash

.356 (52 of 146), 33 runs, 13 2B, 3 3B, 9 HRs, 37 RBI

Infield - Adam Sandt, Sigma Phi Epsilon - Stevens Tech

.364 (51 of 140), 37 runs, 4 HRs, 33 RBI

Infield - David Miller, Kappa Alpha Order-Washington & Lee

.362 (51 of 141), 32 runs, 13 2B, 3 HRs, 30 RBI

Outfield - Dane Grandizio, Sigma Chi-Bucknell

.304 (41 of 135), 22 runs, 14 2B, 17 RBI, 8 stolen bases

Outfield - Richard Hurd, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Rhodes

.411 (72 of 175), 60 runs, 13 2B, 4 3B, 6 HRs, 59 RBI, 12 stolen bases

Outfield - Jason Witzberger, Theta Chi-M.I.T.

.386 (51 of 132), 35 runs, 31 RBI, 22 stolen bases

Designated Hitter - Mason Mosby, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Rhodes

.410 (73 of 178), 62 runs, 10 2B, 7 3B, 5 HRs, 49 RBI, 19 stolen bases

Utility - Andy Placido, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Centre (infielder/pitcher)

.365 (38 of 104), 24 runs, 6 2B, 23 RBI; 4-4 record, 31 strikeouts

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Coach of the Year

Jim Schlossnagle, Lambda Chi Alpha - TCU (48-14 record)

Honorable Mention

Pitchers - Sam Cunningham, Sigma Chi-Emory; Eric Davis, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Stanford; Jim Dreimiller, Phi Kappa Tau-R.P.I.; Clayton Edwards, Sigma Chi-Washington & Lee; Matt Eonta, Phi Kappa Sigma-Dickinson; Conor Fahey, Sigma Phi Epsilon-W.P.I.; John Fileccia, Delta Tau Delta-Albion; Ryan Gunderson, Sigma Nu-Albion; Scott Picerno, Sigma Phi Epsilon-Stevens Tech; Pat Steffee, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Johns Hopkins; Troy Testerman, Beta Theta Pi-Denison; Jay Turner, Theta Chi-M.I.T.; Anthony Vidal, Sigma Chi-Emory

Catchers - Adam Knaack, Triangle-Rose-Hulman; Robert Pavelka, Kappa Alpha Order-Oglethorpe; Steve Ruygrok, Delta Tau Delta-Ohio Wesleyan; Bo Schill, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Emory; Jordan Wesley, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Washington & Lee

Infielders - Mark Angelo, Phi Kappa Psi-Bucknell; Neil Bleish, Sigma Phi Epsilon-Truman State; Ian Christie, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Johns Hopkins; Nick Crawford, Kappa Alpha Order-Millsaps; Jim Devine, Phi Kappa Tau-R.P.I.; Shane Griffin, Phi Kappa Tau-R.P.I.; Barrett Henson, Alpha Tau Omega-Albion; David Kramer, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Washington-St. Louis; Joe Leake, Kappa Alpha Order-Westminster MO; Ryan Manthei, Theta Chi-Valparaiso; Terrence McKelvey, Kappa Alpha Order-Washington & Lee; Blaise Milburn, Beta Theta Pi-Kenyon; Dan Molnar, Sigma Nu-Emory; Andrew Pakla, Sigma Phi Epsilon-Denison; Brian Rogers, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Randolph-Macon; Tommy Schmidt, Delta Tau Delta-Lawrence; Ray Sweeney, Kappa Alpha Order-Washington & Lee; Andrew Tesorio, Sigma Phi Epsilon-Stevens Tech

Outfielders - Sean Anderson, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Willamette; Mike Berry, Phi Gamma Delta-Illinois Wesleyan; Brad Culling, Kappa Alpha Order-Southwestern; Brendan Domaracki, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Stanford; Tim Ernst, Kappa Alpha Order-Oglethorpe; Brad Hauser, Delta Tau Delta-Lawrence; Kellen Hurst, Triangle-Rose-Hulman; Brett Izzo, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Johns Hopkins; Ben Jeffers, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Centre; Tim Livingston, Phi Gamma Delta-Washington & Lee; James Madden, Sigma Chi-Washington & Lee; Kyle Rakes, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Centre; Bryan Smith, Delta Tau Delta-Albion; Zander Sotiriou, Sigma Chi-Emory; Dan Valentine, Phi Kappa Tau-R.P.I.; Hunter Williams, Kappa Alpha Order-University of the South; Donnie Womeldorff, Sigma Phi Epsilon-Westminster PA

Designated Hitters - Richard Garland, Kappa Alpha Order-Washington & Lee; Matt Salisbury, Triangle-Rose-Hulman

Coaches - Mike Martin, Pi Kappa Alpha-Florida State; Mark Johnson, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Sam Houston State; Gene Stephenson, Pi Kappa Alpha-Wichita State; Bob Todd, Sigma Phi Epsilon-Ohio State