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Princeton University Athletics
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Baseball Team Hands Out Year-End Awards
May 23, 2007 | Baseball
The Princeton baseball team recently announced the recipients of its six year-end awards. Five are awarded to members of the current Tiger baseball team, while one is given to a Princeton baseball alum.
Senior Eric Walz was the 2007 recipient of The Edward J. Donovan Baseball Award, which is awarded annually to the pitcher performing the best in the following categories: wins, earned run average, strike outs, and is presented by the 1975 Varsity Baseball Squad. Walz led the team's starters with a 4.11 ERA and tied for the team lead with three wins. He also struck out 36 batters to rank second on the team.
Senior Sal Iacono was awarded The William J. Clarke Award, which is awarded annually to that member of the Princeton varsity baseball team who demonstrates the greatest proficiency in baseball by achieving the highest score in hitting, fielding and outstanding plays. Presented by the 1939 varsity baseball squad in honor of the beloved Bill Clarke, Head Coach of Princeton Baseball. Iacono was the team and league's top hitter, batting .413 overall and .453 in Ivy League games. Iacono also led Princeton in hits, RBIs and extra-base hits.
Freshman Greg Van Horn earned The Kellogg Trophy awarded annually to the Princeton freshman baseball player who has excelled in sportsmanship, devotion to Princeton's baseball interests, and athletic endeavor. Donated in 1924 in memory of Leroy Gifford Kellogg '26 by a Lawrenceville delegation of the Class of 1926. Van Horn hit .323 as a freshman and drove in 20 runs. He also stole a team-high eight bases.
Seniors Aaron Prince and Ian Shannon shared The Kafer Trophy, donated by his classmates of the Class of 1900 in memory of Frederick W. Kafer '00. Awarded annually to that member of the Princeton varsity baseball team of good moral character, who, during the season, in addition to proving himself a player of ability, has best exemplified the following traits and characteristics: Observance of the rules of the game and fairness towards opponents, loyalty and devotion to Princeton's baseball interests, courage, manliness, self-control and modesty, perseverance and determination under discouraging conditions. Prince hit .221 as a senior second baseman and led the team in runs scored. Shannon saw limited playing time throughout his career as injuries sidelined him much of the way. He appeared in eight games as a senior.
The Coach's Baseball Trophy was awarded to sophomore Adrian Turnham. The trophy is awarded annually to that sophomore member of the Princeton varsity baseball squad who during the season, demonstrates the greatest aptitude and improvement. Turnham rose his batting average over 40 points from his freshman season and batted .308 with a team-leading 12 doubles in 2007.
Lastly, The Robert L. Peters, Jr. '42 Award was given to Chris Young '02. The award is presented annually to an alumnus who has made significant contributions to the game of baseball at any level following his graduation or, having played baseball at Princeton, has distinguished himself after graduation in his chosen field of endeavor. Established by the Friends of Princeton Baseball in 1984 in honor of Bob Peters, who has provided inspiration to generations of Princeton student-athletes through his example as a gentleman, leader, patriot and competitor. Young is currently in his fourth Major League Baseball season and his second as a starting pitcher with the San Diego Padres.
Complete listings of the winners of all six awards can be found in the baseball record book. A link is available on the left-hand column of this page.