Ivy League Baseball Stars Shine in Weekly Honors
PRINCETON, N.J. – In an exhilarating week of Ivy League baseball, standout performances have taken center stage, culminating in the recognition of three exceptional athletes. Gio Colasante from Harvard has been named Player of the Week, while Thomas Shurtleff of Penn clinched the title of Pitcher of the Week. The emerging star Jack Ohman from Yale earned the honor of Rookie of the Week.
Player of the Week: Gio Colasante
The spotlight this week shines brightest on Gio Colasante, a junior first baseman and right-handed pitcher for Harvard hailing from Staten Island, N.Y. His remarkable performance included:
- An incredible batting average of .625, going 10-for-16 at the plate with a staggering nine RBIs, four runs, and two home runs.
- His offensive prowess translated to a 1.063 slugging percentage, complemented by an impressive .684 on-base percentage. He showcased his skills with three multi-hit games in a single week.
- On the mound, Colasante displayed dominance with a 0.00 ERA over 5.0 innings, striking out three batters and further elevating his value to the team.
- Defensively, he nailed a 1.000 fielding percentage, successfully handling all 24 chances that came his way.
Pitcher of the Week: Thomas Shurtleff
Thomas Shurtleff of Penn has proven himself to be a prolific weapon on the mound. The junior right-handed pitcher from Medfield, Mass. delivered a series of masterclass performances, characterized by:
- An impressive stretch of play, allowing zero runs and only two hits while striking out a mind-boggling 11 batters across 5.2 innings in three relief outings.
- His standout performance against Princeton featured a dominant showing where he struck out eight batters in just 4.2 innings without allowing a single run.
- In Saturday’s thrilling finale, he pitched three no-hit and shut-out innings, fanning five of the nine batters he faced, demonstrating why he is one of the top arms in the league.
Rookie of the Week: Jack Ohman
Making waves in his debut season is Jack Ohman, a promising freshman pitcher from Yale based in Mesa, Ariz.. His recent outing was nothing short of spectacular:
- Ohman shined in a win over Brown, pitching a remarkable 8.0 innings with only three hits and just one earned run allowed.
- He struck out a career-high 11 batters, showcasing his strikeout potential while maintaining command, only walking one batter.
- Notably, he led the NCAA with an outstanding 0.23 ERA, and even though his consecutive unearned scoreless streak of 35.1 innings came to an end, his impact on the game remains undeniable.
Honor Roll Highlights
This week’s honor roll is filled with talent from across the Ivy League:
- Nathan Brasher, Christian Butera, Luke Trout – Brown
- Joe Sheet, Owen Estabrook – Columbia
- Huxley Holcombe, Gus Magill, Ryan Porter – Cornell
- A.J. DeMastrie, Kyle Klaric-Schell, Camden Rush – Dartmouth
- Luca Alagheband, Truman Pauley – Harvard
- Connor Darling, Jarrett Pokrovsky – Penn
- Jake Koonin, Nick Shenefelt – Princeton
- Garrett Larsen, Tommy Martin – Yale
Conclusion
The Ivy League baseball season is heating up, and with performances like those from Colasante, Shurtleff, and Ohman, fans can expect thrilling matchups ahead. Stay tuned as these young stars continue to shine on the diamond, making their mark in this competitive league. For the latest updates on Ivy League baseball, visit Ivy League Sports.
Let’s celebrate these remarkable achievements and look forward to the next wave of talent on the horizon!
