Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Kelly (GF '07) Among Nation's Top Catchers
Southern Illinois junior Mark Kelly (Glens Falls '07) has
been selected as one of the top 15 catchers in the nation by
Rivals.com.
The full list is available here: http://collegebaseball.rivals.com/viewcbaseballse.asp
Kelly was selected 10th after a standout sophomore season with
the Salukis in which he was named first-team All-Missouri Valley
Conference and American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)
all-region. Kelly hit .379 with 28 runs scored, 13 doubles, two
home runs and 63 RBI in 56 starts.
Due to injury, the Hoffman Estates, Ill., native played in 11
games for last year's Glens Falls Golden Eagles. He batted .156
but scored seven runs, walked five times, smashed one home run
and drove in three.