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THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE KITCHENER SELECTS

Selects' season in review

Friday, September 27, 2013

The Selects enjoyed a successful bounce-back year in 2013, outscoring opponents 103-76 in the regular season to post a 12-7 record and nab the second spot in their division. The team stepped up for the big games, finishing 10-2 against divisional opponents and winning five straight heading into the playoffs. Once there, they advanced to yet another semi-final with a hard-fought series win over the Moonshiners, before bowing out to the defending champions, Bell Cartage.

Along the way, the Selects introduced three promising young players to the roster and welcomed back one of the faces of the franchise in Glen Hall, who hit 0.333 with a 0.500 OBP in 10 games. After joining the team part-way through the season, Mike Tyler hit an impressive 0.444 with seven RBIs in just eight games, while Mike Boshart provided stellar outfield defense with his quickness and strong arm. Along with Jamie Ridley, he also tied a team record with four triples.

But the Selects rookie to make the biggest impact was indisputably Shayne Riepert, the only player to attend every game. He brought a solid bat to the table, hitting 0.358 with seven RBIs and 12 runs scored, but it was his contributions on the mound that were especially noteworthy. Though second-year hurler Chad Fink led Selects pitchers with a sparking 5-0 record, Riepert anchored the staff in most respects, notching team bests in ERA (2.168), complete games (4), innings pitched (51 2/3), and strikeouts (74). He also tied a team record with three saves and registered complete games in both the team's playoff wins, including a masterful two-hit shutout in the deciding game of the quarterfinals.

Offensively, nine Selects hit 0.300 or better in 2013, led by Jamie Ridley at 0.455. In his third season with the Selects, Ridley also led the team with 18 RBIs and 15 runs, and established himself as the team's everyday third baseman.

The Selects now look forward to the start of the 2014 season, their 16th in the Kitchener Fastball League.