Big Train College Round Up 4/26

Big Train College Round-Up 4/26   Brought to You The New USSportsFitness.com

Michael Bass (BT '11-'12) - pictured above - had an incredible week that was highlighted by a truly incredible game. For the week, Bass went 11 for 17 at UNC-Wilmington and collected two walks, four doubles, and four stolen bases while scoring five runs and driving in six. His incredible game came Sunday against George Mason, where he recorded this stellar line: 4/4, 2BB, 3R, 2RBI, 2B, 3SB. Bass is now batting .433 on the season and ranks fourth in the nation. He has also extended his on-base streak to 38 games.    Also helping the Seahawks this week was Kelly Secrest (BT '11). He picked up a win and a save over 7.2 innings. He didn't allow a run and gave up just five hits, walked two, and hit one batter while striking out seven. One other great individual stretch came from a Seahawk opponent this week in Josh Leemhuis (BT '11) of George Mason. The numbers speak for themselves. Leemhuis filled the entire box score this week with an extremely diverse set of statistics: 10/18, 2BB, HBP, 6R, 3RBI, HR, 3B, 4 2B, SB. Two west coast squads with heavy Big Train presences got great contributions this week as well. The first were the Gaels of St. Mary's (CA).Ben Griset (BT '12) pitched eight innings and gave up three runs on 12 hits and no walks while striking out five. Luckily for the Gaels, Gary Cornish (BT '13) was there in relief to pick up the win. Cornish threw three innings this week and gave up nothing while striking out three. At the plate, three Big Train alumni came through. Markus Melgosa (BT '10), Brenden Kalfus (BT '11), and Cole Norton (BT '12) combined to go 14 of 37 with three runs, seven runs driven in, two doubles and a stolen base. The other west coast team benefiting from Big Train influence was San Diego State. Ryan Doran (BT '12) threw seven good innings as he gave up just one run on six hits and two walks while he struck out four. Bubba Derby (BT '13) pitched 5.2 innings out of the bullpen this week for the Aztecs and gave up just one run on two hits and four walks while he sent eight batters packing via the strikeout. Ethan Miller (BT '12) also helped out by throwing 3.2 innings and allowed just three hits (no runs or walks) and struck out seven. Tyler France (BT '13) assisted at the plate as he went 5/16 with two walks, two RBIs, and a double. Other notable hitting performances: Kevin Tatum (BT '13 / Cornell) - 8/17, 2BB, 5R, 3 2B... Colin Kish (BT '12 / Florida Southern) - 5/10, 4R, 2RBI...Tim Quiery (BT '11 / San Jose St.) - 7/15, 2R, 6RBI... Justin McCullough (BT '10-'12 / El Camino CC) - 6/15, BB, 2R, 8RBI, 3B, 2B... Hunter Renfroe (BT '11-'12 / Mississippi St.) - 3/13, 5BB, 5R, 3RBI, HR. Other notable pitching performances: Joe Mantiply (BT '10 / Virginia Tech) - 7IP, W, 0ER, 3H, BB, 6K... Michael Judge (BT '13 / Methodist (NC)) - 6.1IP, W, 0ER, 5H, 3BB, 2K... Michael Frank (BT '11 / Bowling Green) - 8IP, W, ER, 2H, 2BB, 8K... Cameron Cuneo (BT '12 / UC Santa Barbara) - 5IP, W, ER, 4H, 3BB, 2K... Troy Rallings (BT '13 / Washington) - 5.1IP, ER, 6H, 3BB, K...Danny Mooney (BT '13 / Davidson) - 6.2IP, W, 3ER, 7H, 4BB, 5K.

Big Train Players in Pro Ball

Michael McKenry (BT '04) - pictured above, right - celebrates with Pedro Alvarez after hitting a two-run home run, his second home run of the game, in the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-7 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on April 14th.    See how other former Big Train players are faring in their professional careers:   Martin Agosta, RHP (BT '11) Augusta Greenjackets (So. Atlantic Lg. - Lo A) 2-1, 1.84 ERA in 3 games. Michael Aldrete, RHP (BT '11) Peoria Chiefs (Midwest Lg. - Lo A) 1-0, 5.06 ERA in 5 games. Cody Allen, RHP (BT '08 & '10) Cleveland Indians (American League - MLB) 1-0, 3.00 ERA in 6 games. Matt Bowman, RHP (BT '10-'12) Savannah Sand Gnats (So. Atlantic Lg. - Lo A) 2-0, 1.62 ERA in 3 games. Collin Cargill, RHP (BT '07) Jupiter Hammerheads (Fla. State Lg. - Hi A) 0-0, 0.00 ERA in 5 games. Mike Costanzo, 3B (BT '03) Syracuse Chiefs (International Lg. - AAA) Hitting .273 with 3 HR and 12 RBI in 14 games. Tucker Donahue, RHP (BT '11) Lansing Lugnuts (Midwest Lg. - Lo A) 0-0, 7.36 ERA in 6 games. Brian Dozier, 2B (BT '06) Minnesota Twins (American Lg. - MLB) .209 in 12 games. Ryan Garton, RHP (BT '11) Bowling Green Hot Rods (Midwest Lg. - Lo A) 0-1, 3 Saves, 4.50 ERA in 6 games. Carlos Gutierrez, RHP (BT '05) Began year on roster of Iowa Cubs (Pacific Coast Lg. - AAA), but currently is in extended spring training and active rehab with Chicago Cubs' organization. Matt Long, OF (BT '06) Arkansas Travelers (Texas Lg. - AA) Hitting .359 with 2 HR and 14 RBI in 17 games. John Maine, RHP (BT '00) Now a free agent, after starting season with Miami Marlins (National League) 0-0, 12.27 ERA in 4 games. Michael McKenry, C (BT '04) Pittsburgh Pirates (National Lg. - MLB) Hitting .357 with 2 HR and 4 RBI in 5 games. Danny Stienstra, 1B (BT '08-'10) Palm Beach Cardinals (Florida State Lg. - Hi A) .318 in 17 games. Justin Wright, LHP (BT '08) Springfield Cardinals (Texas Lg.- AA) 0-0, 1.29 ERA in 5 games.