Eastern Michigan Athletics
Baseball Places Eight on Academic All-MAC Team
6/16/2016 1:44:00 PM | Baseball
EMU had the third most honorees in the conference
CLEVELAND, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) - The Eastern Michigan University baseball team landed eight of its players on the 2016 Academic All-MAC team, the conference announced today, June 16. The Eagles had the third most players honored in the MAC this year, behind Kent State (11) and Toledo (10).
Those eight honored includes junior Matthew Beaton (Guelph, Ontario-Bishop Macdonnell Catholic), sophomore Luke DeVenney (Des Moines, Iowa-Dowling Catholic), junior Sam Delaplane (San Jose, Calif.-Leigh), sophomore David Lett (Farmington Hills, Mich.-North Farmington), senior Jackson Martin (Listowel, Ontario-Listowel), senior Mitchell McGeein (Calgary, Alberta-Vauxhall), junior John Montgomery (Anaheim Hills, Calif.-JSerra), and sophomore Brennan Williams (Commerce Township, Mich.-Walled Lake Northern).
Beaton, Delaplane, Martin and Montgomey all earned the award for the second straight season, while McGeein garnered Academic All-MAC status for the third time in his storied career.
The Academic All-MAC honor is for a student-athlete who has excelled in athletics and academics. To qualify, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.20 cumulative grade point average and have participated in at least 50 percent of the contests for that particular sport. First-year students and junior college transfers in their first year of residence are not eligible for the award.
Beaton finished second on the team with a 4.05 ERA, as well as a 2.76 ERA in MAC games. The reliever was second in appearances, totaling 33.1 innings in 23 trips to the mound. He struck out 29 batters while holding his opponents to a .230 batting average. The righty earned two wins, and had a team-lead tying three saves on the season. He holds a 3.42 GPA in aviation management technology.
DeVenney saw action in 31 games for EMU, making 12 starts in the outfield. In 40 at-bats, he totaled five hits including two doubles and three RBI's. Used as a go to pinch runner, the speedy outfielder scored 11 runs, which was good for 10th on the team. He was also a reliable defensive weapon, not making an error in 28 putouts with two assists. Deenney has a 3.88 GPA while majoring in management.
Delaplane had the most appearances on the bump for EMU in 2016, making 24 trips to the mound on the season. This included three starts, and totaled 50 innings in all. The righty finished with a 4.50 ERA, as well as a team-best 2.49 in MAC play. He was second on the team with 49 strikeouts, while racking up a team-best six wins, as well as tying a team-lead with three saves. His career wins (12) and saves (10) rank in the top-25 all-time at EMU. He currently holds a 3.60 GPA while majoring in marketing.
Lett was a mainstay in the infield, making 44 appearances at second base and shortstop, including 36 starts. In his 93 at-bats, Lett collected 17 hits and drove in eight runs, while scoring 14 as well. He was the team's most effective bunter, laying down 10 sacrifices, which was sixth in the MAC and 88th in the nation. He was also dangerous on the base paths, swiping 12 bases in 12 attempts. Lett holds a 3.62 GPA as an accounting major.
Martin wrapped up his EMU career with his finest season in the Green and White. The utility player set career-highs in every major offensive category in his 44 games and 39 starts. He collected 35 hits, which included 10 doubles, a triple and six home runs. This resulted in the team's third-best slugging percentage, with a .461 mark. Martin also knocked in the teams fifth best number of runs with 23 RBI's, also scoring 22 runs himself. He started the season off with a bang, going 4-for-5 in the season opener vs Omaha, including a double and four RBI's. It was one of three four-hit games and one of two four-RBI games of the season for EMU. Martin finished his EMU academic career with a 3.31 GPA in supply chain management.
McGeein completed one of the most storied careers in EMU history, culminating in All-MAC First Team Honors. Splitting time between third and first base, the veteran ended his EMU career ranking in the top-25 all-time categories of six different statistics, including finishing fifth all time in home runs with 32. In 2016, McGeein appeared in 58 of the 59 games, making 54 starts. He finished with the team's third best batting average, hitting for a .283 mark (.325 in MAC play). This included 53 hits, 10 doubles, and 13 home runs. The career-high 13 dingers was third in the MAC and 55th in the nation. Besides home runs, McGeein also led EMU in slugging (.545), runs scored (39), total bases (102), and walks (33), and was also second in RBI's (35). He finished his time at EMU with a 3.24 GPA in exercise science.
Montgomery appeared in 55 games for EMU, starting in 43 of those contests. Primarily at first base, Montgomery also saw some time in the outfield. He ended the season with 42 hits, including five doubles and four home runs. His 29 RBI's was third on the team, and he also led EMU with 10 multi-RBI games. Montgomery was a tough out at the plate as well, drawing 16 walks to only 18 strikeouts in 169 at bats. The junior had one of the finest four-game stretches of any player this season, totaling nine RBI's on six hits against Ball State and Oakland, May 6-10. He currently holds a 3.39 GPA as a management major.
Williams had a breakthrough season for EMU in 2016, on his way to being named to the All-MAC Second Team. In 57 games and 53 starts, Williams led Eastern in hits and batting average, collecting 64 hits for a .308 average. He had a team-high 11 doubles, as well as two triples and two home runs. He was also second in walks with 18, while knocking in 25 runs and scoring 27 as well. He was named MAC West Player of the Week the first weekend of the season after hitting .500 over his first four games. His outstanding work on the field, as well as in the classroom, earned him Academic All-District honors from COSIDA. Williams holds a 3.80 GPA as a management major.
2016 ACADEMIC ALL-MAC TEAM (71):
BJ Butler, Ball State, P, Jr., 3.871, Information Systems
Alex Call, Ball State, OF, Jr., 3.838, Entrepreneurial Management
Matt Eppers, Ball State, OF, Jr., 3.578, Entrepreneurial Management
Matt Haro, Ball State, P, Sr., 3.265, Business Administration
Sean Kennedy, Ball State, INF, Jr., 3.555, Business Administration
Kevin Marnon, Ball State, P, Jr., 3.222, Finance
Caleb Stayton, Ball State, 1B, Jr., 3.907, Telecommunications
Greg Basalyga, Bowling Green, INF, Jr., 3.457, Finance
Kory Brown, Bowling Green, OF, Sr., 3.950, Finance
Zac Carey, Bowling Green, P, So., 3.896, Exercise Science
Tyler Greiner, Bowling Green, C, Sr., 3.361, AYA Education
C.J. Schildt, Bowling Green, P, R-Jr., 3.222, Communications
Alec Tuohy, Buffalo, P, Junior, 3.352, Computer Science
Ben Haefner, Buffalo, 2B, Sophomore, 3.618, Exercise Science
Ben Vey, Buffalo, P, Sophomore, 3.446, Business
Eddie Edwards III, Buffalo, OF, R-Freshman, 3.279, Business
Kyle Brennan, Buffalo, C, Junior, 3.348, Exercise Science
Logan Harasta, Buffalo, P, Sophomore, 3.242, Exercise Science
Colton Bradley, Central Michigan, OF/P, Sophomore, 3.51, General Management
Daniel Jipping, Central Michigan, OF/DH, Sophomore, 3.95, Finance
Jimmy McNamara, Central Michigan, P, Senior, 3.35, Marketing
Ryan Heeke, Central Michigan, OF, Senior, 3.78, Mathematics
Sean Renzi, Central Michigan, P, Senior, 3.73, Master's of Business Administration
Matthew Beaton, Eastern Michigan, P, Junior, 3.42, Aviation Management Technology
Luke DeVenney, Eastern Michigan, OF, Sophomore, 3.88, Management
Sam Delaplane, Eastern Michigan, P, Junior, 3.60, Marketing
David Lett, Eastern Michigan, IF, Sophomore, 3.62, Accounting
Jackson Martin, Eastern Michigan, IF/OF, Senior, 3.31, Supply Chain Management
Mitchell McGeein, Eastern Michigan, IF, Senior, 3,24, Exercise Science
John Montgomery, Eastern Michigan, IF/OF, Junior, 3.39, Management
Brennan Williams, Eastern Michigan, DH/OF, Sophomore, 3.80, Management
Tim Faix, Kent State, P, Grad., 3.96, Sport and Recreation Management
Reilly Hawkins, Kent State, OF, R-So., 3.53, Computer Information Systems
Eric Lauer, Kent State, P, Jr., 3.78, Business Management
Mason Mamarella, Kent State, OF, R-So., 3.71, Marketing
Alex Miklos, Kent State, OF, graduate student, 3.27, Business Administration
Chris Martin, Kent State, P, So., 3.96, Exercise Science
Dylan Rosa, Kent State, 3B, So., 3.25, Physical Education
Conner Simonetti, Kent State, 1B, Jr., 3.60, Finance
Zach Willeman, Kent State, P, So., 3.95, Physical Education
Zach Spangler, Kent State, P, R-So., 3.36, Computer Information Systems
Zarley Zalewski, Kent State, INF/DH, Sr., 3.21, Sports Administration
Spencer Dull, Miami, C, R-So., 3.79, Accounting
Tyler Harris Miami, RF, Jr., 3.76, Sport Leadership and Management
Ryan Marske Miami, P, R-Jr., 3.68, Marketing
Steve Sada Miami, 2B, Jr., 3.70, Accounting
Adam Yacek Miami, 3B, R-Jr., 3.64, Marketing
Tony Brandner, Northern Illinois, DH, Graduate, 3.5, Sport Management
Justin Fletcher, Northern Illinois, CF, Senior, 3.918, Business Administration
Stephen Letz, Northern Illinois, RF, Senior, 3.26, General Emphasis
Brandon Mallder, Northern Illinois, LF, Senior, 3.618, Accountancy
Brian Sisler, Northern Illinois, SS, Senior, 3.426, Finance, Marketing minor
Johnny Zubek, Northern Illinois, C, Senior, 3.981, Political Science/Pre-Law
Tony Giannini, Ohio, OF, Sophomore, 3.323, Marketing
Jake Miller, Ohio, P, Senior, 3.260, Sports Management
Nate Squires, Ohio, OF/INF, R-Jr., 3.503, Finance & Management Information Systems
Ross Achter, Toledo, LHP, Sr., 3.304, New Visual Arts
Josh Cales, Toledo, INF/RHP, Jr., 3.957, Finance
Ryan Callahan, Toledo, OF, Sr., 3.232, Organizational Leadership and Management
Steven Calhoun, Toledo, LHP, Jr., 3.632, Professional Sales
Steven Duby, Toledo, RHP, Jr., 3.457, Exercise Science
John Martillotta, Toledo, INF/OF, Sr., 3.971, Mechanical Engineering
Sam Shutes, Toledo, RHP, Sr., 3.845, Civil Engineering
Lucas Sokol, Toledo, C, Sr., 3.464, MBA
Kyle Slack, Toledo RHP, Sr., 3.413, Finance
Alex Wagner, Toledo LHP, Jr., 3.623, Business
Jake Bartels, Western Michigan, RHP, So., 3.32, Pre-Business
Drew Farmer, Western Michigan, OF, Sr., 3.50, Management
Mitchell Ho, Western Michigan, C, Sr., 3.34, Exercise Science
Grant Miller, Western Michigan, 3B, Jr., 3.75, Integrated Supply Management
Hunter Prince, Western Michigan, 1B, Sr., 3.52, Management
Those eight honored includes junior Matthew Beaton (Guelph, Ontario-Bishop Macdonnell Catholic), sophomore Luke DeVenney (Des Moines, Iowa-Dowling Catholic), junior Sam Delaplane (San Jose, Calif.-Leigh), sophomore David Lett (Farmington Hills, Mich.-North Farmington), senior Jackson Martin (Listowel, Ontario-Listowel), senior Mitchell McGeein (Calgary, Alberta-Vauxhall), junior John Montgomery (Anaheim Hills, Calif.-JSerra), and sophomore Brennan Williams (Commerce Township, Mich.-Walled Lake Northern).
Beaton, Delaplane, Martin and Montgomey all earned the award for the second straight season, while McGeein garnered Academic All-MAC status for the third time in his storied career.
The Academic All-MAC honor is for a student-athlete who has excelled in athletics and academics. To qualify, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.20 cumulative grade point average and have participated in at least 50 percent of the contests for that particular sport. First-year students and junior college transfers in their first year of residence are not eligible for the award.
Beaton finished second on the team with a 4.05 ERA, as well as a 2.76 ERA in MAC games. The reliever was second in appearances, totaling 33.1 innings in 23 trips to the mound. He struck out 29 batters while holding his opponents to a .230 batting average. The righty earned two wins, and had a team-lead tying three saves on the season. He holds a 3.42 GPA in aviation management technology.
DeVenney saw action in 31 games for EMU, making 12 starts in the outfield. In 40 at-bats, he totaled five hits including two doubles and three RBI's. Used as a go to pinch runner, the speedy outfielder scored 11 runs, which was good for 10th on the team. He was also a reliable defensive weapon, not making an error in 28 putouts with two assists. Deenney has a 3.88 GPA while majoring in management.
Delaplane had the most appearances on the bump for EMU in 2016, making 24 trips to the mound on the season. This included three starts, and totaled 50 innings in all. The righty finished with a 4.50 ERA, as well as a team-best 2.49 in MAC play. He was second on the team with 49 strikeouts, while racking up a team-best six wins, as well as tying a team-lead with three saves. His career wins (12) and saves (10) rank in the top-25 all-time at EMU. He currently holds a 3.60 GPA while majoring in marketing.
Lett was a mainstay in the infield, making 44 appearances at second base and shortstop, including 36 starts. In his 93 at-bats, Lett collected 17 hits and drove in eight runs, while scoring 14 as well. He was the team's most effective bunter, laying down 10 sacrifices, which was sixth in the MAC and 88th in the nation. He was also dangerous on the base paths, swiping 12 bases in 12 attempts. Lett holds a 3.62 GPA as an accounting major.
Martin wrapped up his EMU career with his finest season in the Green and White. The utility player set career-highs in every major offensive category in his 44 games and 39 starts. He collected 35 hits, which included 10 doubles, a triple and six home runs. This resulted in the team's third-best slugging percentage, with a .461 mark. Martin also knocked in the teams fifth best number of runs with 23 RBI's, also scoring 22 runs himself. He started the season off with a bang, going 4-for-5 in the season opener vs Omaha, including a double and four RBI's. It was one of three four-hit games and one of two four-RBI games of the season for EMU. Martin finished his EMU academic career with a 3.31 GPA in supply chain management.
McGeein completed one of the most storied careers in EMU history, culminating in All-MAC First Team Honors. Splitting time between third and first base, the veteran ended his EMU career ranking in the top-25 all-time categories of six different statistics, including finishing fifth all time in home runs with 32. In 2016, McGeein appeared in 58 of the 59 games, making 54 starts. He finished with the team's third best batting average, hitting for a .283 mark (.325 in MAC play). This included 53 hits, 10 doubles, and 13 home runs. The career-high 13 dingers was third in the MAC and 55th in the nation. Besides home runs, McGeein also led EMU in slugging (.545), runs scored (39), total bases (102), and walks (33), and was also second in RBI's (35). He finished his time at EMU with a 3.24 GPA in exercise science.
Montgomery appeared in 55 games for EMU, starting in 43 of those contests. Primarily at first base, Montgomery also saw some time in the outfield. He ended the season with 42 hits, including five doubles and four home runs. His 29 RBI's was third on the team, and he also led EMU with 10 multi-RBI games. Montgomery was a tough out at the plate as well, drawing 16 walks to only 18 strikeouts in 169 at bats. The junior had one of the finest four-game stretches of any player this season, totaling nine RBI's on six hits against Ball State and Oakland, May 6-10. He currently holds a 3.39 GPA as a management major.
Williams had a breakthrough season for EMU in 2016, on his way to being named to the All-MAC Second Team. In 57 games and 53 starts, Williams led Eastern in hits and batting average, collecting 64 hits for a .308 average. He had a team-high 11 doubles, as well as two triples and two home runs. He was also second in walks with 18, while knocking in 25 runs and scoring 27 as well. He was named MAC West Player of the Week the first weekend of the season after hitting .500 over his first four games. His outstanding work on the field, as well as in the classroom, earned him Academic All-District honors from COSIDA. Williams holds a 3.80 GPA as a management major.
2016 ACADEMIC ALL-MAC TEAM (71):
BJ Butler, Ball State, P, Jr., 3.871, Information Systems
Alex Call, Ball State, OF, Jr., 3.838, Entrepreneurial Management
Matt Eppers, Ball State, OF, Jr., 3.578, Entrepreneurial Management
Matt Haro, Ball State, P, Sr., 3.265, Business Administration
Sean Kennedy, Ball State, INF, Jr., 3.555, Business Administration
Kevin Marnon, Ball State, P, Jr., 3.222, Finance
Caleb Stayton, Ball State, 1B, Jr., 3.907, Telecommunications
Greg Basalyga, Bowling Green, INF, Jr., 3.457, Finance
Kory Brown, Bowling Green, OF, Sr., 3.950, Finance
Zac Carey, Bowling Green, P, So., 3.896, Exercise Science
Tyler Greiner, Bowling Green, C, Sr., 3.361, AYA Education
C.J. Schildt, Bowling Green, P, R-Jr., 3.222, Communications
Alec Tuohy, Buffalo, P, Junior, 3.352, Computer Science
Ben Haefner, Buffalo, 2B, Sophomore, 3.618, Exercise Science
Ben Vey, Buffalo, P, Sophomore, 3.446, Business
Eddie Edwards III, Buffalo, OF, R-Freshman, 3.279, Business
Kyle Brennan, Buffalo, C, Junior, 3.348, Exercise Science
Logan Harasta, Buffalo, P, Sophomore, 3.242, Exercise Science
Colton Bradley, Central Michigan, OF/P, Sophomore, 3.51, General Management
Daniel Jipping, Central Michigan, OF/DH, Sophomore, 3.95, Finance
Jimmy McNamara, Central Michigan, P, Senior, 3.35, Marketing
Ryan Heeke, Central Michigan, OF, Senior, 3.78, Mathematics
Sean Renzi, Central Michigan, P, Senior, 3.73, Master's of Business Administration
Matthew Beaton, Eastern Michigan, P, Junior, 3.42, Aviation Management Technology
Luke DeVenney, Eastern Michigan, OF, Sophomore, 3.88, Management
Sam Delaplane, Eastern Michigan, P, Junior, 3.60, Marketing
David Lett, Eastern Michigan, IF, Sophomore, 3.62, Accounting
Jackson Martin, Eastern Michigan, IF/OF, Senior, 3.31, Supply Chain Management
Mitchell McGeein, Eastern Michigan, IF, Senior, 3,24, Exercise Science
John Montgomery, Eastern Michigan, IF/OF, Junior, 3.39, Management
Brennan Williams, Eastern Michigan, DH/OF, Sophomore, 3.80, Management
Tim Faix, Kent State, P, Grad., 3.96, Sport and Recreation Management
Reilly Hawkins, Kent State, OF, R-So., 3.53, Computer Information Systems
Eric Lauer, Kent State, P, Jr., 3.78, Business Management
Mason Mamarella, Kent State, OF, R-So., 3.71, Marketing
Alex Miklos, Kent State, OF, graduate student, 3.27, Business Administration
Chris Martin, Kent State, P, So., 3.96, Exercise Science
Dylan Rosa, Kent State, 3B, So., 3.25, Physical Education
Conner Simonetti, Kent State, 1B, Jr., 3.60, Finance
Zach Willeman, Kent State, P, So., 3.95, Physical Education
Zach Spangler, Kent State, P, R-So., 3.36, Computer Information Systems
Zarley Zalewski, Kent State, INF/DH, Sr., 3.21, Sports Administration
Spencer Dull, Miami, C, R-So., 3.79, Accounting
Tyler Harris Miami, RF, Jr., 3.76, Sport Leadership and Management
Ryan Marske Miami, P, R-Jr., 3.68, Marketing
Steve Sada Miami, 2B, Jr., 3.70, Accounting
Adam Yacek Miami, 3B, R-Jr., 3.64, Marketing
Tony Brandner, Northern Illinois, DH, Graduate, 3.5, Sport Management
Justin Fletcher, Northern Illinois, CF, Senior, 3.918, Business Administration
Stephen Letz, Northern Illinois, RF, Senior, 3.26, General Emphasis
Brandon Mallder, Northern Illinois, LF, Senior, 3.618, Accountancy
Brian Sisler, Northern Illinois, SS, Senior, 3.426, Finance, Marketing minor
Johnny Zubek, Northern Illinois, C, Senior, 3.981, Political Science/Pre-Law
Tony Giannini, Ohio, OF, Sophomore, 3.323, Marketing
Jake Miller, Ohio, P, Senior, 3.260, Sports Management
Nate Squires, Ohio, OF/INF, R-Jr., 3.503, Finance & Management Information Systems
Ross Achter, Toledo, LHP, Sr., 3.304, New Visual Arts
Josh Cales, Toledo, INF/RHP, Jr., 3.957, Finance
Ryan Callahan, Toledo, OF, Sr., 3.232, Organizational Leadership and Management
Steven Calhoun, Toledo, LHP, Jr., 3.632, Professional Sales
Steven Duby, Toledo, RHP, Jr., 3.457, Exercise Science
John Martillotta, Toledo, INF/OF, Sr., 3.971, Mechanical Engineering
Sam Shutes, Toledo, RHP, Sr., 3.845, Civil Engineering
Lucas Sokol, Toledo, C, Sr., 3.464, MBA
Kyle Slack, Toledo RHP, Sr., 3.413, Finance
Alex Wagner, Toledo LHP, Jr., 3.623, Business
Jake Bartels, Western Michigan, RHP, So., 3.32, Pre-Business
Drew Farmer, Western Michigan, OF, Sr., 3.50, Management
Mitchell Ho, Western Michigan, C, Sr., 3.34, Exercise Science
Grant Miller, Western Michigan, 3B, Jr., 3.75, Integrated Supply Management
Hunter Prince, Western Michigan, 1B, Sr., 3.52, Management
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