NEW HAVEN, CT - Baseball outfielders
Emilio Fernandez and
Alberto Ruiz have earned spots on the All-CACC Second Team for their outstanding seasons, in results released today. The All-Conference teams were voted on by the league's coaches.
A sophomore right fielder, Fernandez hit .286 for the Deacons, leading the team in triples with four three-baggers in 2010. He also drove in 12 runs, and totaled 60 bases, good for second on the club. He also led the team in stolen bases, swiping 14 bags in 20 attempts.
As a junior, Ruiz led the Deacons in batting average, hitting a .321 clip while starting and playing in 44 of the team's 46 games. He was also tops on the Deacons in total bases with 61, and his .402 on-base percentage also led the squad in 2010. He was also rock-solid on the defensive side of the ball, committing just a single error in 44 games.
"It's a great accomplishment for Emilio and Alberto to be named to the All-CACC teams this season," head coach Jeff Watson said. "They both had outstanding seasons for us this year, and they are two players who consistently do things the right way both on the field and off. Hopefully this will lead to bigger and better awards for each of them next season."