2009 NIC All-Fraternity All-American Baseball Team

2009 NIC All-Fraternity All-American Baseball Team

The North-American Interfraternity Conference is pleased to announce its 2009 selections from NCAA and NIAA schools. Included among our first and second team picks are Stanford pitcher Drew Storen, the 10^th player chosen in baseball's free agent draft and Division III All-Americans Conor Fahey of W.P.I., (Division III strikeout leader) , pitcher Andrew Mondo of R.P.I., outfielder Alex Cowart of Adrian and outfielder Hunter Owen of Millsaps. Our Coach of the Year is Jim Schlossnagle, who led Texas Christian University to a 40-18 record, the Mountain West Conference title and the Division I Super Regionals.

Nominations were provided by various fraternity headquarters, Greek advisors, sports information directors, individuals via the NIC website and through research by Jay Langhammer. A total of 18 NIC member fraternities are represented from 43 colleges and universities.

First Team

Pitcher - Drew Storen, Delta Tau Delta-Stanford

3.05 ERA, 7-1 record, 7 saves, 66 strikeouts in 42.2 innings

Pitcher - Conor Fahey, Sigma Phi Epsilon-W.P.I.

1.55 ERA, 8-2 record, 3 saves, 122 strikeouts in 104.2 innings

Pitcher - Andrew Mondo, Phi Kappa Tau - R.P.I.

3.03 ERA, 11-3 record, 93 strikeouts in 92 innings

Catcher - Cole Bixenman, Theta Chi-Linfield

.383 average (51 of 133), 36 runs, 9 home runs, 53 RBI

First Base - Brent Milleville, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Stanford

.306 average (56 of 183), 32 runs, 14 home runs, 52 RBI

Infield - Colin Walsh, Delta Tau Delta-Stanford

.320 average (62 of 194), 44 runs, 11 doubles, 2 home runs, 25 RBI, 51 walks

Infield - Drew Dominguez, Delta Kappa Epsilon-Wesleyan

.387 average (60 of 155), 42 runs, 10 doubles, 7 home runs, 35 RBI, 11 steals

Infield - Jim Devine, Phi Kappa Tau-R.P.I.

.384 average (68 of 177), 42 runs, 10 doubles, five home runs, 41 RBI, 25 walks

Outfield - Kellen Kiilsgaard, Delta Tau Delta-Stanford

.313 average (63 of 201), 37 runs, 14 doubles, 9 home runs, 46 RBI

Outfield - Alex Cowart, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Adrian

.447 (71 of 159), 46 runs, 18 doubles, 4 triples, 4 home runs, 46 RBI, 15 steals Outfield - Hunter Owen, Kappa Alpha Order-Millsaps

.387 (60 of 155), 56 runs, 16 doubles, 13 home runs, 52 RBI, 15 steals

Designated Hitter - Ryan Biner, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Johns Hopkins.384 (61 of 159), 39 runs, 13 doubles, 11 home runs, 61 RBI

Utility - Zach Tobolowsky, Delta Kappa Epsilon-Yale (OF-2B)

.320 (32 of 100), 13 runs, 6 doubles, 5 home runs, 18 RBI

Second Team

Pitcher - Derek Eitel, Phi Gamma Delta-Rose-Hulman

4.03 ERA, 10-1 record, 2 saves, 81 strikeouts in 82.2 innings

Pitcher - Chris Yamaguchi, Sigma Chi-Bucknell

4.45 ERA, 7-2 record, 1 save, 26 strikeouts in 62.2 innings

Pitcher - Josh Tedesco, Sigma Phi Epsilon-Thiel

4.26 ERA, 9-3 record, 56 strikeouts in 95 innings

Catcher - Chris Conkell, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Rhodes

.364 average (51 of 140), 24 runs, 22 RBI, 11 steals

First Base - Trygg Larsson-Danforth, Delta Kappa Epsilon-Yale

.344 average (45 of 131), 7 doubles, 7 home runs, 37 RBI

Infield - Brett Morris, Sigma Chi-Illinois Wesleyan

.383 average (64 of 167), 43 runs, 11 doubles, 3 triples, 2 home runs, 29 RBI

Infield - Matt Dodaro, Sigma Chi-Wabash

.320 average (47 of 147), 28 runs, 11 doubles, 7 home runs, 31 RBI

Infield - Taylor Hoffman, Phi Kappa Psi-Wabash

.344 (54 of 157), 39 runs, 8 doubles, 5 home runs, 34 RBI, 11 steals

Outfield - Mason Mosby, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Rhodes

.454 average (69 of 152), 50 runs, 9 doubles, 3 triples, 8 home runs, 39 RBI, 26 steals

Outfield - Terrence McKelvey, Kappa Alpha Order-Washington & Lee

.421 average (53 of 126), 34 runs, 12 doubles, 5 triples, 2 home runs, 25 RBI, 10 steals

Outfield - Eric Boylan, Sigma Phi Epsilon-Thiel

.404 average (59 of 146), 36 runs, 12 doubles, 7 home runs, 34 RBI

Designated Hitter - Kevin Goshorn, Phi Gamma Delta-Illinois Wesleyan

.376 (53 of 141), 30 runs, 12 doubles, 8 home runs, 39 RBI

Utility - Mike Ciesko, Phi Kappa Tau-R.P.I.

.331 (49 of 136), 41 runs, 4 home runs, 28 RBI, 16 steals; 1.04 ERA, 2-0, 5 saves

Coach of the Year

Jim Schlossnagle, Lambda Chi Alpha (at Elon) - TCU (40-18 record, MWC champs)

Honorable Mention

Pitchers - Chez Angeloni, Alpha Delta Phi-Johns Hopkins; Taylor Babich, Kappa Alpha Order-Rhodes; Stephen Bloss, Sigma Nu-Drury; Mark Brewer, Sigma Phi Epsilon-Ohio Wesleyan; Drew Crofton, Kappa Alpha Order-Birmingham-Southern; John Dreimiller, Phi Kappa Tau-R.P.I.; Nate Fedor, Beta Theta Pi-Kenyon; Trey Frahler, Sigma Chi-Bucknell; Brad Gerlach, Alpha Tau Omega-DePauw; Andy Holt-Kappa Alpha Order-Rhodes; Boomer Hudson, Kappa Alpha Order-Millsaps; Pat Kirchofer, Sigma Chi-Illinois Wesleyan; Keegan Leckrone, Phi Kappa Psi-Wabash; Marty Roche, Phi Gamma Delta-Illinois Wesleyan; Matt Ryckman, Beta Theta Pi-Emory; Gannon Sadzeck, Triangle-Rose-Hulman; Andrew Swart, Beta Theta Pi-Wabash; Grant Wheatley, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-LaVerne

Catchers - Adam Brazenas, Kappa Alpha Order-Oglethorpe; Alex Horn-Sigma Phi Epsilon-Denison; George Nicholson, Beta Theta Pi-Knox; Louie Parilla, Sigma Phi Epsilon-Thiel; Dan Silva, Sigma Phi Epsilon-Stevens Tech; P.J. Tyson, Lambda Chi Alpha-Wabash

First Basemen - Jeff Beck, Kappa Alpha Order-Randolph-Macon; Dan Evatt, Phi Gamma Delta-Baylor; Brogan Jayne, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Rhodes; Andrew Krushelynski, Phi Kappa Tau-R.P.I.; Casey McIntosh, Sigma Chi-Illinois Wesleyan; Rob McPike, Phi Kappa Psi-DePauw; Ray Noe, Phi Gamma Delta-Wittenberg; Hunter Serenbetz, Sigma Chi-Washington & Lee; Doug Shribman, Sigma Chi-Bucknell

Infielders - 2B James DiBiaso, Sigma Phi Epsilon-Ohio Wesleyan; SS John Ditore, Phi Gamma Delta-Washington & Lee; SS Gant Elmore, Delta Kappa Epsilon-Yale; 2B Jon Farris, Kappa Alpha Order-William Jewell; 3B Eric McComas, Sigma Phi Epsilon-Ohio Wesleyan; 2B Byron Peyster, Kappa Alpha Order-Washington & Lee; 3B David Seibel, Beta Theta Pi-Wabash; 3B Matt Stumpf, Sigma Phi Epsilon-Thiel; 3B Kyle Wampler, Kappa Alpha Order-William Jewell

Outfielders - Harold Baines, Jr., Kappa Alpha Order-McDaniel; Anthony Cardona, Kappa Alpha Order-Washington & Lee; Kyle Eller, Sigma Nu-Huntingdon; Dane Grandizio, Sigma Chi-Bucknell; Kraig Ladd, Sigma Chi-Illinois Wesleyan; Brian Lares, Lambda Chi Alpha-Wabash; Andrew Loucks, Chi Phi-Bucknell; Dan Molnar, Sigma Nu-Emory; Mike Morrissey, Sigma Chi-Illinois Wesleyan; Will Pappano, Phi Gamma Delta-Hanover; Travis Perkins, Kappa Alpha Order-Rhodes; Joe Reilly, Kappa Alpha Order-University of the South; Nate Sarkissian, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Adrian; Jake Thomas, Phi Kappa Psi-Wabash

Designated Hitters - Trey Axe, Kappa Alpha Order-University of the South; D'Vontrey Richardson, Pi Kappa Alpha-Florida State

Utility Players - IF-P Kyle Barnett, Phi Gamma Delta-Hanover; IF-P Ken Meerendonk, Sigma Phi Epsilon-Stevens Tech

Head Coaches - Joe Carbone, Beta Theta Pi-Ohio; Gene Depew, Phi Gamma Delta-Bucknell; Mark Johnson, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Sam Houston State; Mark Machtolf, Delta Tau Delta-Gonzaga; Mark Marquess, Delta Tau Delta-Stanford; Mike Martin, Pi Kappa Alpha-Florida State; Sean McNally, Alpha Tau Omega-Duke; Gene Stephenson, Pi Kappa Alpha-Wichita State; Bob Todd, Sigma Phi Epsilon-Ohio State; Matt Walker, Alpha Tau Omega-DePauw