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Duke Baseball Summer League Recap
8/25/2009 12:00:00 PM | Baseball
DURHAM, N.C. - With all of the summer collegiate baseball seasons completed, the Duke baseball team returned to campus last week to begin preparing the 2010 baseball season.
Several Blue Devils enjoyed success on their respective summer squads, including all-stars Dennis O'Grady, Alex Hassan, Eric Pfisterer and David Putman. With another season of experience under their belts, the 2010 Duke baseball team already boasts a talented veteran group ready to build on last season's 35-24 record and solid 15-15 showing in ACC play.
As the team gets set to open fall practice, here is a look at how the Blue Devils did during the 2009 summer season.
Cape Cod Baseball League
Jeremy Gould
Senior - Outfield
Orleans Firebirds (Cape Cod Baseball League)
http://www.orleanscardinals.com/
40 Games, .235 Avg. (31-for-132), 19 RBI, 3 HR, 4 Doubles, 1 Triple, 15 Runs, 5-7 SB-SBA
Gould ended his seasons in the Cape Cod Baseball League in scorching fashion, going 5-for-9 with three walks, no strikeouts and two RBI during the CCBL playoffs. With Gould anchoring the lineup, the Orleans Firebirds advanced to the third round of the playoffs before falling to eventual Cape Cod League champion Bourne. The playoff surge bumped Gould's average up over 20 points and made him the league's second hottest hitter during the CCBL playoff run. A career .337 hitter in his three seasons at Duke, Gould will now return for his senior season as one of the centerpieces of Duke's lineup.
Alex Hassan
Junior - Outfield/Pitcher
Orleans Firebirds (Cape Cod Baseball League)
http://www.orleanscardinals.com/
30 Games, .289 Avg (26-for-123), 17 RBI, 1 HR, 5 Doubles, 2 Triples, 14 Runs, 4-5 SB-SBA
7 Appearances, 1.13 ERA, 4 Saves, 8.0 IP, 8 SO, 6 BB, .179 B/Avg.
Hassan pulled double-duty once again for Orleans and was among the top outfielders and closers in the league. His .289 batting average was the third highest on the Orleans squad, while his four saves and 1.13 ERA out of the Firebirds bullpen led the team. Hassan's performance not only earned him all-league honors, but also helped solidify a deal with the Boston Red Sox, who took him in the 20th round of the 2009 MLB Draft. After signing his professional contract, Hassan was assigned to Class-A Lowell where he hit .350 in 17 games. He has since been moved to Greenville where is playing in the Class-A South Atlantic League.
Jake Lemmerman
Junior - Infield
Wareham Gatemen (Cape Cod Baseball League)
http://www.gatemen.org/
39 Games, .172 Avg. (21-for-122), 10 RBI, 1 HR, 2 Doubles, 11 Runs, 4-5 SB-SBA
Lemmerman, who was invited to the Cape for the second straight year, served as one of Wareham's most versatile infielders, playing second base, shortstop and third base for the Gatemen. He spent the majority of his time at second base, starting there in 23 of his 39 games. Lemmerman, who added one wooden-bat homer to his resume in the CCBL, will now return to Duke after ending his sophomore season by hitting .313 with six homers and 23 RBI over his final 19 games.
Michael Ness
Senior - Right-Handed Pitcher
Orleans Firebirds (Cape Cod Baseball League)
http://www.orleanscardinals.com/
8 Appearances, 0-1, 3.12 ERA, 8.2 IP, 5 K, 6 BB
Ness emerged as one of Orleans' most useful relievers early in the season, making eight appearances out of the bullpen on the way to a 3.12 ERA. He held opponents to a .258 average and was allowed to finish three games before returning to Duke to complete his offseason training.
Eric Pfisterer
Sophomore - Left-Handed Pitcher
Wareham Gatemen (Cape Cod Baseball League)
http://www.gatemen.org/
7 Starts, 3-1, 3.32 ERA, 38.0 IP, 40 SO, 16 BB, .200 B/Avg.
Pfisterer emerged as one of the top left-handed pitchers in the Cape Cod League, logging a 3.32 ERA over 38 innings while striking out 40 batters. A CCBL All-Star, he also held hitters to a .200 average after opening the season with a 12-inning hitless streak. Even more impressive was Pfisterer's command, which yielded just 16 walks and two wild pitchers all summer. The 6-2, 215 pound southpaw will now return to Duke for his sophomore season.
Northwoods League
Dennis O'Grady
Junior - Infield/Right-Handed Pitcher
Brainerd Lunkers (Northwoods League)
http://lunkersbaseball.com/index.php
12 Appearances, 11 Starts, 6-1, 1.58 ERA, 74.0 IP, 64 SO, 16 BB, .184 B/Avg.
.228 Avg. (31-for-136), 14 RBI, 5 Doubles, 1 HR, 21 Runs, 1-3 SB-SBA, .316 OB%
O'Grady was one of the most dominant starters in the Northwoods League, appearing among the league's top five in ERA, opponent batting average, opponent slugging percentage and opponent on base percentage. A 2009 All-Star, O'Grady's ERA stayed below 1.00 until his final start, giving the Lunkers a team-high 74.0 innings in which he surrendered just 13 earned runs and 49 hits. O'Grady also played a prominent role offensively, accounting for a combined 34 runs (14 driven in, 21 scored and one home run).
Will Piwnica-Worms
Sophomore - Outfield
Brainerd Lunkers (Northwoods League)
http://lunkersbaseball.com/index.php
42 Games, .210 Avg (26-for-124), 10 RBI, 3 Doubles, 1 Triple, 16 Runs, 2-4 SB-SBA
Piwnica-Worms overcame early struggles in the wooden-bat Northwoods League and enjoyed a hot mid-season hot streak in which he hit .309 with 10 RBI over a 15-game stretch in July. Duke's starting center fielder in every game as a freshman, Piwnica-Worms enjoyed the same role with the Lunkers and was one of the league's best defensive outfielders. He made just one error all season.
California Collegiate League
Trevor Cesar
Sophomore - Outfield/Right-Handed Pitcher
Santa Maria Packers (California Collegiate League)
http://www.packersbaseball.com/
9 Appearances, 8 Starts, 4-3, 1.72 ERA, 52.1 IP, 38 SO, 19 BB, .183 B/Avg.
.250 Avg (8-for-32), 4 RBI, 1 Double, 3 Runs
Cesar was among the top pitchers in the California Collegiate League, finishing among the top 10 in wins, ERA, innings pitched, opponent batting average and hits allowed per inning. He received a vote as the league's top pitcher and also collected all-league honors. The 6-3, 180 pound right-hander also threw a complete game and had the lowest ERA on the Packers staff. He was also used in the outfield and as a designated hitter, finishing with a .250 batting average (8-for-32) in 13 games.
Texas Collegiate League
Ben Grisz
Sophomore - Right-Handed Pitcher
Coppell Copperheads (Texas Collegiate League)
http://www.tclcopperheads.com/index.php
12 Appearances, 1 Start, 1-1, 2.87 ERA, 15.2 IP, 14 SO, 9 BB, .208 B/Avg.
.250 Avg. (3-for-12), 1 RBI
After a rough start that saw his ERA jump over 5.00, Grisz came into his own in the Texas Collegiate League to finish with a 2.87 ERA. One of Coppell's most effective relievers over the final stretch, he helped the Copperheads capture the TCL championship. The 6-0, 220 pound Grisz averaged just under one strikeout per inning while holding opposing hitters to a .208 average. He also stepped into the batter's box and logged three hits in his 12 at bats.
Southern Collegiate League
Marcus Jones
Senior - Outfield
Asheville Redbirds (Southern Collegiate League)
http://nc-redbirds.org/viewpage.asp?tf=LM_teamtemplate.asp&key=18010&pi=League
27 Games, .238 Avg (19-for-80), 14 RBI, 3 Doubles, 1 Triple, 2 HR, 17 Runs, 5-6 SB-SBA
Jones, who joined the Duke baseball team in 2009 after earning four letters on the football team, finished his first collegiate summer season with a .238 average and six extra-base hits in the wooden bat SCBL. He was among the top five on the Asheville squad in runs scored and stolen bases while chipping in 14 RBI. He also participated in the SCBL Home Run Derby along with Duke teammate Brian Litwin.
Brian Litwin
Sophomore - Outfield
Lake Norman Copperheads (Southern Collegiate League)
http://nc-redbirds.org/viewpage.asp?tf=LM_teamtemplate.asp&key=18229&pi=League
36 Games, .246 Avg (30-for-122), 30 RBI, 4 Doubles, 2 HR, 19 Runs, 6-7 SB-SBA, .354 OBP
The Copperheads were one of the highest scoring teams in the SCBL this season, thanks largely to Litwin's 30 RBI and 19 runs scored. Litwin finished the regular season second in the league in runs batted in and over his last three games went 5-for-11 (.455) with three RBI, three runs scored and three walks. With one of the best run producers in the SCBL in their lineup, the Copperheads made the SCBL Playoffs with a 24-18 record, which was the second best in the league. The Copperheads could not keep up with Morganton in the first round, however, and fell 9-3 to earn a trip to the loser's bracket where they play the Carolina Stingers Friday evening.
Atlantic Collegiate League
David Putman
Sophomore - Right-Handed Pitcher
Quakertown Blazers (Atlantic Collegiate League)
http://www.quakertownblazers.com/
After holding an ERA under 3.00 over his first three starts, Putman was named to the Atlantic Collegiate League All-Star Team and pitched one scoreless inning in the game. Despite having a rough second half, Putman averaged just under one strikeout per inning and broke even with a 3-3 record. The 6-1, 205 pound right-hander also tossed two complete games and went 2-for-6 in his limited time at the plate. Appearances, 7 Starts, 3-3, 6.07 ERA, 40.0 IP, 38 K, 24 BB, 2 Complete Games
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