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#17 Ryan Fitzgerald
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Position:
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Infielder
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Bats:
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L
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Throws:
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R
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Height:
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5'11"
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Weight:
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160
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Year:
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Freshman
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Hometown:
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Burr Ridge, Ill.
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High School:
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Fenwick HS
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Experience:
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High School
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2009-12 (Fenwick High School)
- A two-time letter winner in baseball for the Friars, Fitzgerald led Fenwick to a 39-29 record in his two seasons.
- Ryan was a two-time Chicago Catholic League All-Conference First Team selection. He played in four all-star games in his high school career.
- Fitzgerald also was ranked in the top five shortstops of Illinois by Prep Baseball Report. He was also Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Area/All-State Selection.
- Ryan hit .456 during his senior season, collecting 42 hits. He smacked 17 extra-base hits (seven doubles, seven triples and three home runs). His on-base percentage in 2012 was .569, while his slugging percentage was .748.
- Fitzgerald’s junior numbers were equally impressive, posting a .389 batting average with 42 hits, 31 runs scored, 16 RBI and a .602 slugging percentage.
- In the classroom, Fitzgerald was a member of the National Honors Society in 2011-12 and received the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence in 2012.
- Ryan committed to Creighton at the tender age of 16, following his sophomore season.
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