january2008
RVC Clubberz (2007 Wrap up)
January 30, 2008
Rockford, IL
For Immediate Release
Rockford, IL.
1-29-08
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The Rock Valley College Clubberz of Rockford, IL. wrapped up the 2007 fastpitch campaign with a 15-16 overall record.
Highlights of the season:
Participated in ISC 23 and Under Nationals
ASA 23 and Under Nationals (5th place finish)
Hosted first men's fastpitch tournament on a college campus (RVC Wood Bat Tourney)
*In the ISC 23 and Under two players received honors
Eric McDuffa, first team all world, SS
Chad Kulpa, first team all world, 3B
*In the ASA 23 and Under National two players received honors.
Sean Krohse, 2nd team All American , Pitcher
Chad Kulpa, 2nd team All American, 3B
Orlando Nunez, 2nd team All American, C
Hitting Statistics:
Batting Average:
Chad Kulpa.468
Chris Grimm, .400
Brandon Elmer: ..356
Slugging Percentage:
Chad Kulpa: .726
Eric McDuffa: .551
Chris Grimm: .529
On Base Percentage:
Chad Kulpa: .582
Brendyn Davis: ..476
Chris Grimm: .469
HR:
Eric McDuffa: 5
Chad Kulpa: 3
Darnell Stoakes: 2
3B:
Dan Anderson: 5
Brandon Elmer: 3
2B:
Chris Grimm: 8
Chad Kulpa: 7
Eric McDuffa: 5
Ryan McDuffa: 5
RBI:
Eric McDuffa: 23
Chris Grimm: 17
Chad Kukpa: 16
Runs Scored:
Eric McDuffa: 24
Chad Kulpa: 22
Chris Grimm:15
Walks:
Eric McDuffa: 18
Chad Kulpa: 14
Brendyn Davis: 12
Pitching Statistics:
Ryan McDuffa: 7-8; IP: 91 2/3; ERA: 2.902; K: 57; BB 47
Sean Krohse: 4-3, IP; 38; ERA: 4.053; K: 40; BB 14
Ron Elgin: 3-3; IP: 33; ERA: 4.45; K: 9; BB 10
2008 Outlook:
An update will be coming soon on rosters and schedule for the 2008 campaign.. Many of the Clubberz will be moving on to the Blackhawk Athletic Club as they transition from their studies at Rock Valley College. Key returners will be Eric McDuffa, Chris Grimm, and Barry Doetch. A new group of Clubberz will be phased in to supplement the returners in the summer of 2008. The team will compete in the Rockford Men's League, Dick Tracy Tournament and again host the RVC Wood Bat tourney.
Tim Hatten
Advisor and Head Coach
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