PSBC Falls Short In 2009 National Title Run

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  Though overcoming many adversities during the season, the PSBC fell short in a disappointing World Series run. In its first game of the series, PSBC showed its strengths by defeating the University of llinois 7-0 with strong pitching from David Hine and solid offense and defense. In its second game of the series, the PSBC hung around with Sam Houston St. through 5 innings before the game was called 2-2 due to severe rain. Picking up the game from the top of the 6th the following day, the PSBC fell behind quickly 5-2 before it surrendered a 5-3 loss to the Bearkats through 9 innings. Following the conclusion of the 2nd game, the PSBC played the University of Arizona. Within the first 3 innings, the Wildcats built a 6-0 lead on walks, errors, and timely hits. Battling back the whole game with strong pitching from John Garcyzinzki, the Nittany Lions came back to be down 4-6 in the 8th. However a grand slam in the bottom of the 8th would propel the Wildcats to 10-4 lead and the Nittany Lions would succumb to the U of A with a 10-5 loss.

2008 - 2009 PSBC Season Award Winners

MVP - Nick Powden

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G / AB / R / H / 2B / 3B / HR / RBI / BB / SO / SB / HBP / SAC / OBP /SLG /AVG    23/ 78 / 29 /30 /3 /4 /4/31/11/6/5/3/1/.473/.679/.385

One of the greatest PSBC players ever, Nicholas Powden put up impressive numbers his senior year to be voted MVP by his peers. Nick batted in the 3rd and 4th spot for most of the year and provided impeccable defense as well as a strong bat. Hitting for power and average, Nick belted 4 HRs, collected 31 RBI, and batted .385 along the way. Nick's bat, defense, and lead by example attitude will be sorely missed next year.

Cy Young - Dave Hine

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W  L    ERA     G    GS      CG      SV   SVO       IP       H       R      ER      HR      HBP     BB      SO      BK      WP        SB   
5    1    2.25      8     5         3        1       1          52      28      16     13        3           1         6        43      0         0           1                 

        Hands down the greatest pitching talent to ever wear a PSBC uniform, David capped off his senior campaign with a Cy Young award. Coming back on short notice without any spring training, Dave came into his own during the season and found his true form at the World Series pitching a 7 inning 2 hit shutout against the University of Illinois. When in true form, Dave's pitching was dominant due to superb command, overpowering stuff, and swagger.

Rookie of the Year - Eric Soring

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G      AB     R     H     2B     3B     HR     RBI     TB     BB     SO     SB     CS     HBP     SAC     OBP       SLG     AVG 17  56   21  19   3     1      4     20    36    8      4     2     0      1       2      .418   .643  .339         

    Eric has fit into the team nicely by providing stellar defense and an impressive bat. At the plate this year, Eric provided power from the left-side belting 4 HRs while batting .339 in the lead-off role for most of the season. Eric also pitched well this year going 1-1 against Clemson and PITT respectively.

Comeback Player of the Year - Dan DeIuliis

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G     AB     R     H     2B     3B     HR     RBI     TB     BB       SO     SB     CS     HBP     SAC    OBP       SLG     AVG
20    57   21   29      4       0      2       19     39     15        2       7        0       5         0      .636       .684  .509         

    Dan left the PSBC after his freshmen year to pursue other activities at Penn State such as trying out for the football team an unsuccessful 7 times. However, Dan decided to comeback his senior year to don the Blue and White in hopes of an NCBA title. Although the team fell short of its goal, Dan had an impeccable season leading the team in batting average while batting in the 4th and 5th position for the year. Dan plans on coming back next year for the PSBC as a grad student.