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Hunter Krainski of South River has been voted Baseball Player of the Week by fans, recognizing his leadership and skills. He played a crucial role in helping the Rams win the Greater Middlesex Conference Blue Division pennant.
While Hunter Krainski surely has impressive baseball skills, his worth to South River on the diamond goes far beyond his talented right arm and bat speed.
The senior is an all-around leader for the Rams, which won the Greater Middlesex Conference Blue Division pennant. The pitcher/third baseman was a big part of that success and optimism for the upcoming postseason.
Fans rewarded Krainski by voting him the MyCentralJersey Readers Choice Player of the Week in an online poll open to the public.
South River baseball pitcher Hunter Krainski.
He had a huge week going 7-for-12 in four games with 10 RBIs and scored six runs. In a key 11-6 win over Piscataway that clinched the division title, Krainski was 2-for-3 with three RBIs and went the distance on the mound with nine strikeouts.
Krainski, who played his first two seasons at St. Thomas Aqunias, is hitting .448 (26-for-58) with 23 RBIs, 27 runs scored and 17 walks. He lashed out 10 extra base hits with six doubles, two triples and two home runs. On the mound, he has a 2.55 ERA with 44 strikeouts in 35 2/3 innings for the Rams (15-5).
âWhat has impressed me mostly about Hunter, besides being a great player, is his growth and maturity over the last year,â South River coach Mike Lepore Jr. said. âHunter has been a great teammate and leader for us and has adapted nicely into becoming a South River Ram. He has greatly contributed for us in all three aspects of the game â hitting, defense and pitching.â
This article originally appeared on MyCentralJersey.com: NJ Baseball South River's Hunter Krainski voted Player of the Week
Hunter Krainski was recognized for his impressive skills and leadership, contributing significantly to South River's success in winning the Greater Middlesex Conference Blue Division pennant.
Fans voted for Hunter Krainski in an online poll conducted by MyCentralJersey, which was open to the public.
Hunter Krainski plays as a pitcher and third baseman for the South River Rams.
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