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Baseball Team Hands Out Year-End Awards
June 08, 2009 | 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.
Sophomore Matt Grabowski was the 2009 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. Grabowski led the team with a 2.65 ERA and was 2-1 in 21 appearances out of the bullpen. Grabowski recorded five saves in 34 innings of work.
Senior Dan DeGeorge 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. DeGeorge was the team top hitter, batting .349 overall. He also led the team in hits, extra-base hits and runs scored. DeGeorge's father Joe, also a Princeton baseball player, won the Clarke Award in 1979.
Freshman Ryan Makis 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. Makis pitched in 16 games as a freshman and recorded a 3.90 ERA in 27.2 innings of work. The freshman was 1-0 with a save in 16 appearances.
The team's four seniors?Derek Beckman, DeGeorge, Brad Gemberling and Adrian Turnham?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.
The Coach's Baseball Trophy was awarded to sophomores David Palms and Grabowski. 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. The two pitchers were strong all season for the Tigers. Palms was a second-team All-Ivy choice as a starter with a 5-2 record and a 3.06 ERA in 50 innings pitched. He made seven starts and tossed three complete games.
Lastly, The Robert L. Peters, Jr. '42 Award was given to Connor O'Gorman '01. 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. O'Gorman, a Kafer Trophy winner in 2001, had his life tragically cut short in early April.
Complete historical listings of the winners of all six awards can be found in the baseball record book. A link is available below the +more tab in the grat menu on the top of this page.
Sophomore Matt Grabowski was the 2009 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. Grabowski led the team with a 2.65 ERA and was 2-1 in 21 appearances out of the bullpen. Grabowski recorded five saves in 34 innings of work.
Senior Dan DeGeorge 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. DeGeorge was the team top hitter, batting .349 overall. He also led the team in hits, extra-base hits and runs scored. DeGeorge's father Joe, also a Princeton baseball player, won the Clarke Award in 1979.
Freshman Ryan Makis 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. Makis pitched in 16 games as a freshman and recorded a 3.90 ERA in 27.2 innings of work. The freshman was 1-0 with a save in 16 appearances.
The team's four seniors?Derek Beckman, DeGeorge, Brad Gemberling and Adrian Turnham?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.
The Coach's Baseball Trophy was awarded to sophomores David Palms and Grabowski. 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. The two pitchers were strong all season for the Tigers. Palms was a second-team All-Ivy choice as a starter with a 5-2 record and a 3.06 ERA in 50 innings pitched. He made seven starts and tossed three complete games.
Lastly, The Robert L. Peters, Jr. '42 Award was given to Connor O'Gorman '01. 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. O'Gorman, a Kafer Trophy winner in 2001, had his life tragically cut short in early April.
Complete historical listings of the winners of all six awards can be found in the baseball record book. A link is available below the +more tab in the grat menu on the top of this page.
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