Graczyk and Budkevics Earn All-Region Notice From NCBWA and ABCA/Rawlings
BROOKVILLE, N.Y. (May 18, 2010) – The ABCA/Rawlings All-East Region, and the National College Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) East Region teams were both announced today, and freshman centerfielder Zack Graczyk (Carmel, N.Y.) was named to the First Team by both organizations, while senior pitcher Pete Budkevics (Deer Park, N.Y.) earned Second Team accolades on both teams.
In addition, Graczyk earned ABCA/Rawlings Regional Rookie of the Year honors, capping off what has been a slew of post-season awards for the freshman, including a First Team All-East Coast Conference and Daktronics, Inc. All-East Region, along with ECC Player of the Year kudos.
Graczyk led the Pioneers with a .377 average, scoring 52 runs and driving in 31 while rapping 15 doubles, two triples and one homerun. The freshman was a sparkplug at the top of the lineup, stealing 10 bases and was a defensive stalwart in center field, committing only two errors all year. In addition, he posted a 1.50 ERA with a 3-2 record on the mound, earning three saves.
Budkevics graduated as the career strikeout leader with 291 K's to his credit. The senior pitcher posted an 8-2 record in his final season in green and gold, leading the team in innings pitched and wins while finishing with a 2.97 ERA.
The 2010 Pioneers set a new school record for wins in a season, finishing 32-17-1 overall, earning a ECC Regular Season and Championship Title, and winning an NCAA Regional tournament game for the first time in over 25 years.