Chris Venvertloh

Position:
SS
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Springfield, Ill.
High School:
Sacred Heart-Griffin
Prev School:
Springfield C.C.

2006 Season
Venvertloh did a solid job of replacing Baltimore Orioles farm-hand Ryan Steinbach at shortstop for IPFW. [quote]V-Low[quote] started 46 of the 48 games in which he played. Was 44-141 (.312) with three doubles and 20 RBI. Was second on the team in walks with 24. Scored three times twice in 2006 (3/3 vs. Villanova and 4/28 vs. Grace). Had five three-hit games. Drove in two runs in five separate contests. Helped turn 23 of IPFW[apos]s 35 infield double-plays. Before coming to IPFW
Transferred to IPFW after two seasons at Springfield College. Played a bit at First Base his freshman campaign, but used mostly as a middle infielder for Head Coach Tom Torricelli last season. Was team captain. According to Torricelli [quote]Chris is the hardest working player I have ever coached. I don[apos]t give out freely this compliment.[quote] Played his high school ball at Sacred Heart-Griffin. Named Central State 8 All-Conference. Also an All-Conference Academic selection.