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.