Shunske Sugimoto Wins the First Ever BPAP

The last couple weeks have been pretty busy for the Cards. We have been zombies for the Monster Dash, attended films on campus, helped out in Morrisonville Elementary's pizza kit fundraiser, competed with the Alpha Phi sisters in the campus sponsored Fall-Fest, and been having some solid practices.
The Monster Dash made for a long day, but was ultimately a good time. We volunteered our services as "monsters" for the annual 5k. fully clad in face paint and running shoes, the Plattsburgh State baseball team terrorized runners for the full race. With the main objective for the runners being to finish the race with at least one of their "lives" (Flags tucked into a twine belt), it was our objective to try and steal as many flags as possible. Matt Meunier took home the crown of the Monster Dash Monsters, collecting over 50 flags throughout the duration of the race.
We have also been busy on campus, between attending film screenings held by various clubs aorund campus. Not only have we been doing this, but we also teamed up with the sisters of Alpha Phi in Fall Fest. During Fall-Fest, our players competed with the sorority girls in various, fun fall games. The combined effort played against teams made of other fraternities, sororities, athletic teams and campus clubs. Matt Chavez took home the unofficial title of Master Apple Bobber, after successfully retrieving "like 7 or 8 apples on my own" - Chavez.
Practice has been going very well lately. The last three have been highlighted by mini-games between the pitchers and position players. Position players are given a goal to accomplish offensively, while the pitchers are given goals to accomplish defensively. This is an entertaining, but effective practice tool, adding a competitive edge just to make things interesting. After a little bit of a rough start, today's practice went very well. Guys worked hard throughout, and came together to put in a solid days work. For the first time ever, we are creating an award for the best player at practice. The BPAP award as it will be referred to in the future, highlights the player who had an exceptionable practice. Shunske Sugimoto, the man of few words, patrols the outfield with grace and agility while commanding the strike zone from the mound. Playing centerfield today, after throwing on yesterday, Sugimoto came ready to dominate the game of baseball today. Drawing comparisons to his fellow countryman Ichiro, Shun not only beat out an infield single to the first baseman today, but he also made two sliding catches in center field on consecutive plays. Hats off to you Shunske, for setting the standard for what it takes to be named the Best Player At Practice.


Casey Brighton
Senior Captain