Monday, June 23, 2008

John Ruettiger, Starting CF?


I'm pretty sure Jason Kipnis might have something to say about this if he comes back for his junior season. Ruettiger was quoted in the Suburban Chicago News as saying about Arizona State:
"Their plan is that I will be the center fielder and leadoff man as a freshman, as long as I show I can handle it," Ruettiger said. "I'm facing kids this summer who are going Division I. Hopefully that will help me get ready."
Jason Kipnis, another Sun Devil from the Chicago suburbs, could be coming back to lead the 2009 Sun Devils if he decides not to sign with the San Diego Padres, who took him in the 4th round of this month's draft. If Kipnis does come back, Ruettiger could fill in the void left by Ryan Sontag in left field. Ruettiger, like Matt Newman, is also a quality pitcher, going 9-2 with 2 saves this season. And if all of THAT doesn't work out, Coach Erickson could use the lefty as a 6th string QB:

1 comment:

Devildawger said...

Wonder if David Perno will ask Beckham and Fields to "stage" a fight pregame to loosen the team up....it worked so well for ASU against FS - I am sure Georgia wants to try that....oh, ok, guess that only works against Coastal Carolina