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Six years ago on this date, Feb. 1, 2003, Shawnee pitcher Richie Fralick, who went on to pitch at Ball State (above) was named a preseason All-American. Complete story on the jump.
Published Feb. 1, 2003
SHAWNEE’S FRALICK NAMED ALL-AMERICAN
By DAVID JABLONSKI, News-Sun Sports Writer
Richie Fralick has yet to pitch an inning in his senior season at Shawnee. At this time, most of his energy centers on playing basketball for the Braves.
But Fralick, who signed in November to play baseball at Ball State University, was named this week to the TPX Louisville Slugger All-America Team. He was one of 20 pitchers honored.
Shawnee coach Craig Isaac, who nominated Fralick for the award, said Fralick was shocked to hear that he had been selected.
“The look on his face was, `Wow,’ ” Isaac said. “I think he was speechless.”
In three seasons as a starter, Fralick has a career record of 12-5. He had a 1.21 ERA in 75 innings as a junior and led the area with 112 strikeouts. He was the News-Sun’s Clark County Player of the Year.
In 2002, he struck out 22 batters in a nine-inning game against Triad.
“I just think with all the honors, I know Richie is going to want to perform to that level,” Isaac said. “I think he’s ready for that challenge.”
Isaac isn’t worried about the award going to Fralick’s head. That has never been a problem for the junior right-hander who is also a member of the National Honor Society. Fralick deserves every honor he gets, Isaac said, a sentiment shared by his future baseball coach.
“Richie is very deserving of the honor,” said Ball State baseball coach and Kenton Ridge graduate Greg Beals in a statement on Ball State’s web site. “He is a great competitor, throws a lot of strikes and can get people out. His coach at Shawnee High School, Craig Isaac, gives him all the tough starts, and Richie usually comes out on top.
“Richie has the complete package. He is an outstanding pitcher, an excellent student, and we are really excited about him coming to Ball State next year. We cannot wait to get him into a Cardinals’ uniform.”
Fralick was unavailable for comment because he was playing a game with the varsity basketball team in Bellefontaine.
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