Erik Krohl is one of this year's team captains. A business major from Syracuse, he has not only done a great job on the field, but is very focused in the classroom. He forms part of the "Donaldson Drive" double-play combo with neighbor Ciro Frontale (Erik went to West Genny, and Ciro went to Bishop Ludden H.S.), and has been helpful in recruiting in the Syracuse area for the team. Freshman Bailey Gauthier also went to West Genny (and plays shortstop), and we have a few hot prospects from that area this year.
Erik was injured on Opening Day last season, and received a medical redshirt, so he may be back next year. He earned his starting spot at SS as a freshman, beating our John Bennett after a handful of games. Bennett, of course, went on to be a Fredonia baseball legend.
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| Erik excels at 'Mo-vember'. |
Coach's comment: "Gamer."
Baseball Operations Manager Tim Fairhead sat down with Erik so you could get to know him a little bit better
1) Going into your senior year, who has been the most influential player in your career?
Conner Lorenzo. Since we were both middle infielders, we spent a lot of time together and he showed me what kind of work ethic you need to have to succeed at the college level.
2) If you could be any age for one week what age would you pick and why?
I'd say 27. You're still young and can enjoy life but at the same time people will take you serious.
3) What is the most memorable class you have ever taken at Fredonia?
Organizational behavior with Susan McNamara.
4) What is your favorite memory as a Blue Devil thus far in your career?
Every spring trip to Florida. After being inside for 6 a.m.'s for a few weeks there's no greater feeling than getting on the field with your teammates in nice weather.
5) If you were stranded on an island with two other teammates who would you pick and why?
Ciro and Ryan Carmody. Ciro has been my neighbor back in Syracuse my entire life so he's pretty much another brother to me and I've been living with Ryan since freshman year so we already know how to deal with each other for a long duration of time.
6) What is your greatest strength on the field? Off the field?
On the field I would say leading by example. I'm not always the most vocal person so I like to lead with my work ethic. Off the field I would say just being a good person. I always try to help somebody if they need it.
7) What is your most memorable baseball moment?
In Cooperstown at the Field of Dreams Tournament we were playing a team coached by former MLB player Todd Zeile. We were losing by 4 runs and my teammate Kevin McAvoy (drafted by the Red Sox in 2014 draft) hit a grand slam to send the game into extra innings. In extras, I somehow fouled a ball off my face and two pitches later hit a walk-off homerun to win the game.
8) If you had to cook one meal for the entire team what would you make and why?
Chicken riggies. Who doesn't like them?
9) If you were trapped in a TV show for one week what show would you choose?
10) Describe one of your teammates with just 5 words, than list their name
Respectful. Focused. Motivating. Ambitious. Generous. I can't put one name cause those words really describe our entire team.
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