Kapple named All-American
Last Updated (Monday, 29 November 1999 17:00) Written by mike salbato Tuesday, 21 July 2009 14:16
Trinidad State Junior College baseball catcher Andrew Kapple was named First Team All- American by the National Junior College Athletic Association following his standout sophomore season with the Trojans.
Over 10,000 athletes played NJCAA baseball this year. Of those only 12 were selected to the Division I first team.
“I am really happy for Andrew and his family,” commented Trojan Head Coach Scott Douglas. “He deserved the recognition because of all the work and preparation that he put in. I was pretty hard on “Kap” to be his best and he responded every time, we’ll miss him!"
Kapple led the Trojans offensively hitting .410 on the season with 55 hits, 16 doubles, one triple and four homeruns. He also drove in 42 runs for Trinidad.
“I liked playing in Trinidad,” Kapple said. “I had fun playing there and appreciated what I had. I look forward to improving in the future.”
Kapple will continue his baseball career at Stephenville, Texas playing for the Tarleton Texans.
NJCAA Division I Baseball All-Americans - First Team
| Bryson Smith | Infield | Young Harris College |
| Jesse Santo | Infield | Eastern Oklahoma State College |
| Gary Williams | Infield | Potomac State College of WVU |
| Mycal Jones | Infield | Miami Dade College |
| Jared Mothershed | Outfield | Northwest-Shoals Community College |
| Tyler Chism | Outfield | College of Southern Idaho |
| Heath Johnson | Outfield | Frank Phillips College |
| Andrew Kapple | Catcher | Trinidad State Junior College |
| Lee Michael Colon | Pitcher | Temple College |
| Mike Mueller | Pitcher | Southwestern Illinois College |
| Mark Phillips | Pitcher | Colby Community College |
| Will Calhoun | Designated Hitter | Howard College |
