Our final senior is Ian Gallagher. Ian was one of the best leaders I have ever coached. He also looked like Wolverine from the popular X-Men movies. I checked out to see what Wolverine's special powers were. Apparently, he had advance physical powers (opposite field home run), keen senses (great baserunner, a lot of diving catches) and advanced healing powers (Ian bounced back from leg, shoulder, arm, and lower body injuries, and several large scratches and bruises). Ian truly was our Wolverine this year.
He was also very versatile. He started his career as our JV second baseman. He played third and short before settling into the outfield. He batted at just about every spot in the order, and fit any role he was asked to do. He always had a gung-ho attitude on the field and at practice. The only time you'd see him down was after a loss.
Ian was the definition of the word gamer. A total team player, he was one of the Original 5. When I think of his time here, I'll remember a dirty uniform, and, unfortunately, jorts.
Ian finished his career strong with an excellent showing in the SUNYAC Tournament. He was 5 for 11 (.455) in three games, to go along with three walks (.571 OBP %). He came up big in the biggests games.
During the season, he batted .339 for the year and played in more games than any other player this past season.
It took a while for me to update the blog for our final senior profile. Next time he is in town, I'll owe him a Coke.
Ian's plans are to return to Pittsford and begin grad school this fall.
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