I'll pass along the updated stats for the incoming 2011 Rafters. Most of the guys have started off their spring seasons very well. Keep in mind that some of the incoming Rafters players are highly recruited freshmen who will not see a lot of action this spring. They will get to hone their skills this summer with hopes of contributing to their respective teams the following spring and throughout the remainder of their collegiate career.
Another Note: Tommy Organ, who fanned 11 Wisconsin Woodchucks in a start that spanned 6.1 innings last summer, made his first start for North Florida on Tuesday, March 8th. In 5.0 hitless innings, Organ struck out 8 batters, while walking 4. His eight strikeouts were the most by a North Florida pitcher in a game this season. Here is the link to the complete article of Tommy's performance.
http://www.unfospreys.com/news/2011/3/8/BB_0308115139.aspx
PLAYER POS. SCHOOL
Jordy Snikeris C LSU .267 Batting Average (4-for-15), Has appeared in 8 games while starting 4, scored 3 runs, 1 RBI
Bart Steponovich C UC Riverside .412 Batting Average (7-for-17), Has started five games, scored 5 runs, 1 2B, 1 RBI
Justin Jirschele IF UW-Stevens Point *Season has not started yet*
Bill Charvat IF Illinois Has appeared in one game and had two at bats (0-for-2)
Brandon Hohl IF Illinois .355 Batting average (11-for-31) leads Illinois, Has appeared in 9 games while starting 8, scored 4 runs, 1 2B, 5 RBI
DJ Peterson IF New Mexico .289 Batting average (13-for-45), has started all 12 games he has appeared in, scored 10 runs, 5 2B, 6 RBI
Bobby Martin IF Valparaiso .214 Batting average (9-for-42), has started all 12 games he has appeared in for Valpo, scored 4 runs, 1 2B, 1 HR, 4RBI
AJ Beckley OF UC Riverside .154 (2-for-13) Batting average in limited action, has appeared in 8 games while starting 4, 1 2B, 2RBI
Curtis Frisbie OF Neveda-Reno .000 (0-for-4) Batting average in limited action, has appeared in 6 games as a true freshman, 1 RBI
Jesse Arreola LHP Cal Baptist - 4.09 ERA, 3-0 Record, Appeared in 8 games making 2 starts, 2 saves, 22.0 Innings Pitched, 22 Strikeouts
Brad Douthit LHP USC - 10.12 ERA, 7 appearances all in relief, 2.2 Innings Pitched, 2 Strikeouts
Tommy Organ LHP North Florida - 1.08 ERA, 1-0 Record, Has appeared in 4 games making 1 start, 8.1 Innings Pitched, 11 Strikeouts
Michael Russo RHP Kean University -0.00 ERA as he has not allowed a single run in both of his starts thus far, 1-0 Record, 10.0 Innings Pitched while only allowing 2 hits and recording 15 strikeouts
Scott Laverty MGR Redlands - 10-4 Record on the season
The countdown continues to Opening Day.....
-John