SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Six members of the Shepherd University baseball team were named to the 2009 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Division II All-Atlantic Region Team. Junior reliever Kenny Reisinger (Ickesburg, PA/West Perry) was a first team selection, junior third baseman Brian Collins (Martinsburg, WV/Jefferson/Frederick CC) and junior outfielder Tyler Beard (Hagerstown, MD/Williamsport/Hagerstown CC) were named to the second team, while junior pitcher Patrick Smith (Ashville, PA/North County {MD}), junior catcher Anthony Jackson (Belcamp, MD/Aberdeen/Anne Arundel CC), and senior designated hitter Brett Caplan (Marriottsville, MD/Liberty) were honorable mention choices.

Reisinger, who also gained first team All-Region honors from Daktronics and ABCA/Rawlings earlier this month, registered a 4-2 mark with a team-best eight saves and a 2.18 ERA. He struck out 41 and walked only 15 in 57.2 innings. Reisinger also topped the team in appearances (28), relief appearances (27), and games finished (24).

Beard batted .401 with 10 doubles, a triple, and a pair of home runs. He drove in 26 runs and scored a team-best 54. Beard was successful on 7-of-10 stolen base attempts.

Collins recorded a .389 batting average with 16 home runs, two triples, and 17 doubles. He drove in a team-best 53 runs and scored 49. Collins also posted a 3-0 record on the mound with an impressive 1.93 ERA.

Smith recorded a 7-3 mark for the Rams with a 3.96 ERA. He fanned 49 and walked only 12 in 63.2 innings.

Jackson batted .329 with eight doubles. He drove in 30 runs and scored 26. A defensive standout, Jackson recorded a .982 fielding percentage with only four errors in 221 chances.

Caplan batted .343 with 11 doubles and six home runs. He drove in 42 runs and scored 24. Caplan was second on the team in doubles and fourth in hits (59), home runs, and runs batted in.

The complete NCBWA Division II All-Region Team follows:

2009 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE BASEBALL WRITERS ASSOCIATION

DIVISION II ALL-ATLANTIC REGION TEAMS

PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Matt Adams, Slippery Rock

PITCHER OF THE YEAR: Ben Watkins, Pitt-Johnstown

COACH OF THE YEAR: Greg Mamula, West Chester

FIRST TEAM

Catcher: Matt Adams, Slippery Rock

First baseman: Zach Solly, Fairmont State

Second baseman: (tie) Derek Bowen, West Virginia Wesleyan

Second baseman: (tie) Mike Kacelowicz, Kutztown

Third baseman: Ethan Santora, Mercyhurst

Shortstop: Shane Busti, California (Pa.)

Outfielder: Matt Cotellese, West Chester

Outfielder: Bo Darby, West Virginia State

Outfielder: Sam DiMatteo, California (Pa.)

Outfielder: Eric Workman, West Virginia State

Starting pitcher: Darin Gorsky, Kutztown

Starting pitcher: Adam Maini, Kutztown

Starting pitcher: Bret Moyer, West Chester

Starting pitcher: Ben Watkins, Pitt-Johnstown

Relief pitcher: Eric Carmichael, West Chester

Relief pitcher: Kenny Reisinger, Shepherd

Utility player: Donovan Huffer, Concord

Designated hitter: Kyle Orensky, West Chester

SECOND TEAM

Catcher: Pat Trettel, Seton Hill

First baseman: Blair Dameron, West Chester

Second baseman: None (tie for first team)

Third baseman: Brian Collins, Shepherd

Shortstop: Nick Spisak, West Chester

Outfielder: Tyler Beard, Shepherd

Outfielder: Brooks Cullen, Concord

Outfielder: Rich Michalek, Slippery Rock

Outfielder: Kevin Thompson, East Stroudsburg

Starting pitcher: Kaleb Fleck, Pitt-Johnstown

Starting pitcher: Jeremy Gigliotti, East Stroudsburg

Starting pitcher: Nick Gillung, Mercyhurst

Starting pitcher: Ryne Holstine, West Virginia State

Relief pitcher: Eric Faint, Pitt-Johnstown

Relief pitcher: Jamie Walczak, Mercyhurst

Utility player: Derek Kline, Millersville

Designated hitter: J.D. Broderick, West Virginia State

HONORABLE MENTION

Catcher: Anthony Jackson, Shepherd and Bob Stumpo, West Chester

First baseman: Matt Hanley, Pitt-Johnstown and Jeff Stoll, Mercyhurst

Second baseman: Rashad Ingram, Saint Augustine’s and Billy Messer, Slippery Rock

Third baseman: Mark Angelo, East Stroudsburg and Joey Jobst, West Virginia State

Shortstop: Mike McCarthy, Seton Hill and Anthione Shaw, Saint Augustine’s

Outfielder: Mike Bortz, East Stroudsburg; Corey Flickinger, West Virginia Wesleyan; Dustin Kolb, West Virginia Wesleyan; Kevin McGrath, West Chester; Keith Morrisroe, Concord; Jacob Oswalt, Slippery Rock; Jon Selby; California (Pa.); Jamie Walczak, Mercyhurst.

Starting pitcher: Colby Betz, Indiana (Pa.); Jason Bowman, West Chester; Scott Dunn, Slippery Rock; Steve Grife, Mercyhurst; Vince Lloyd, Slippery Rock; Cy Mozingo, West Virginia Wesleyan; Patrick Smith, Shepherd

Relief pitcher: Ryan Flanagan, Davis & Elkins

Designated hitter: Scott Bender, Slippery Rock and Brett Caplan, Shepherd

Note: To be eligible for NCBWA all-region honors, a player must receive either first or second-team all-conference honors.