2 Jake Fling
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- Height:
- 5'10"
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- Weight:
- 185
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- Year:
- So.
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- Hometown:
- Norton, Ohio
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- High School:
- Norton
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- Position:
- OF
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- Bats/Throws:
- R/R
Penciled in to hit leadoff and start in centerfield for the second-straight season … Worked hard on his throwing and speed during the off-season, according to the coaching staff.
2015: Was a first-team all-conference award winner after batting in the leadoff spot and patrolling centerfield as a freshman – a rare feat at Wooster … Set the table for the highest scoring offense in NCAA Div. III (10.7 rpg) by hitting .367 with nine doubles, three triples, and a homer … Scored the second-most runs in the nation (60) and also drove in 38 … Successfully stole 11 bases in 12 attempts … Led the league in runs scored, and ranked third in hits (65) and 10th in both average and on-base percentage (.455) … Was 6-for-22 with five runs, three RBI, two walks, and two hit by pitches during the NCAC Tournament (May 7-8), highlighted by going 3-for-6 with a triple during the championship game … Went a perfect 5-for-5 with two doubles and three RBI during win over regional rival Marietta (April 1) … Tied a school record by taking four walks in victory against nationally-ranked Heidelberg (April 22) … First collegiate home run was a grand slam against Hiram (April 18), part of a 3-for-5, six-RBI performance.
Prior to Wooster: Three-time all-league in baseball and an all-state running back as a senior at Norton High School … Lettered all four years in both sports for the Panthers … Set school’s single-season rushing record (1,773 yards) and career record for touchdowns.
Personal: Born on May 8, 1996 … Son of Greg and Michele Fling … Majoring in biochemistry.