Regional Superlatives
Most Exciting Player: Kevin Duchene, lhp, Illinois. Illinois’ Friday night man has pinpoint command with which he attacks both sides of the plate, plus a funky delivery and an on-mound demeanor to match.
Best Hitter: David Kerian, 1b, Illinois. An athletic switch-hitter with great secondary skills. He’s probably on base right now.
Best Defensive Player: Will Krug, cf, Illinois. 80-grade speed and a huge arm—good enough to be the best defensive center fielder in a regional that includes Ohio’s Manny DeJesus, which is saying something.
Best Pitcher: Tyler Jay, lhp, Illinois. Don’t believe me? Watch where he goes[…]
2015 Champaign Regional Preview
Regional Superlatives
Most Exciting Player: Kevin Duchene, lhp, Illinois. Illinois’ Friday night man has pinpoint command with which he attacks both sides of the plate, plus a funky delivery and an on-mound demeanor to match.
Best Hitter: David Kerian, 1b, Illinois. An athletic switch-hitter with great secondary skills. He’s probably on base right now.
Best Defensive Player: Will Krug, cf, Illinois. 80-grade speed and a huge arm—good enough to be the best defensive center fielder in a regional that includes Ohio’s Manny DeJesus, which is saying something.
Best Pitcher: Tyler Jay, lhp, Illinois. Don’t believe me? Watch where he goes[…]
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