Alex Farkes/Joe Kurrasch
Alex
FARKES
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Boston, Mass. BB&N
So. • C • Bats: R • Throws: R AS A FRESHMAN IN 2011: Appeared in 20 games with 14 starts as a freshman at Penn State ... Made his collegiate debut and scored a run after earning his first career start against Eastern Kentucky on February 26 ... Kicked off a strong spring break trip after reaching base safely in all five of his plate appearances against Old Dominion on March 9 ... Drew three walks, was hit by a pitch, and roped a crucial go-ahead two-run double in the fifth for his first career hit during the contest ... Scored a run against Norfolk State on March 12 and added a base hit against the Spartans the following afternoon ... Took over the starting role behind the plate for two weeks after Bobby Jacobs was injured during the series finale against North-
western ... Posted a hit in three straight games during that stretch and scored runs against Pittsburgh on April 13 and Maryland on April 20 ... Gunned down a pair of would-be base stealers against Purdue on April 17 ... Chipped in with a pair of hits during the squad’s crucial series with Ohio State in late April ... Tallied an RBI single during his final appearance of the season against Michigan on May 21 ... Earned the starting nod during Penn State’s 8-7 victory over the Nexen Heroes of Korea during an exhibition contest in St. Petersburg, Florida on February 21 ... Knocked in a run and roped a key triple in the top of the ninth to help clinch the victory. HIGH SCHOOL: Standout catcher for the Buckingham Browne and Nichols baseball team ... Earned first-team All-League honors on three occasions ... Helped guide the team to the school’s first-ever undefeated season in 2010 ... Led the squad to a 23-0 record and the league title ... Clubbed 15 career home runs and hit over .300 in each of his three varsity seasons ... Excelled behind the plate and allowed only two stolen bases. PERSONAL: Alexander Farkes ... Born on September 26, 1991 in Boston, Mass. ... Son of Gary and Renee Farkes ... Has three older brothers, Zak, Josh, and Adam ... Undecided on a major.
FARKES’ CAREER STATISTICS Year Avg. GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG % BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD% 2011 .233 20-14 43 5 10 1 0 0 5 11 .256 10 4 10 0 .421 0 0 0-1 79 3 1 .988 Totals .233 20-14 43 5 10 1 0 0 5 11 .256 10 4 10 0 .421 0 0 0-1 79 3 1 .988
Joe
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KURRASCH
a 7-1 record with a stellar 0.67 ERA and 58 strikeouts as a senior ... Garnered first-team all-league and second-team All-CIF Southern Section honors for his performance ... Previously posted a 3-3 record with a 1.67 ERA and 74 strikeouts during his junior campaign. PERSONAL: Joe Kurrasch ... Born on June 19, 1991 in Santa Ana, Calif. ... Son of David and Kelly Kurrasch.
San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Serra (California)
So. • LHP AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2011: Was required to sit out the 2011 season after transferring from California. AS A FRESHMAN IN 2010 (AT CALIFORNIA): Appeared in 10 games on the mound for the Golden Bears ... Fired 9.2 innings and struck out one during his time on the hill ... Helped Cal earn a berth in the NCAA Tournament and reach as high as 15th in the Baseball America and Collegiate Baseball national polls. HIGH SCHOOL: Standout competitor at Serra High School ... Earned a 2007 USA National Team Invite for his efforts ... Recorded DUNN’S CAREER STATISTICS Year ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF BA WP HBP BK SFA SHA 2010 8.38 0-0 10 0 0 0/0 0 9.2 15 14 9 9 1 4 0 0 44 .341 5 0 0 1 0 201 Sat out due to transfer rules Totals 8.38 0-0 10 0 0 0/0 0 9.2 15 14 9 9 1 4 0 0 44 .341 5 0 0 1 0
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