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Rudy Ramirez, Jack Schmidt, Hunter DeLanoy, Dillon McInerney, Jacob Finkbeiner.

Baseball 5/19/2021 12:47:00 PM Cameron Weidenthaler, Assistant Media Relations Director

Five Warriors Honored on All-GLIAC Baseball Teams

DETROIT -- Five members of the Wayne State University baseball team were recognized on the All-GLIAC Teams, which were announced on Wednesday.

Graduate student starting pitcher Dillon McInerney (Richmond, Mich.) and redshirt junior outfielder Hunter DeLanoy (Hartland, Mich.) were voted to the All-GLIAC First Team, while junior outfielder Rudy Ramirez (Brighton, Mich.) was an All-GLIAC Second Team selection. Senior shortstop Jacob Finkbeiner (Saline, Mich.) and senior relief pitcher Jack Schmidt (Fishers, Ind. / Indianapolis Cathedral) were named to the All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Team.

McInerney started nine games and went 5-3 with a 2.08 ERA. He struck out 42 batters over 60 and 2/3 innings and collected two complete games, while opponents hit .227 against the right-hander. The team captain had a sub-one ERA until May and was named GLIAC Pitcher of the Week on two occasions (April 26 and May 3). He tossed a nine-inning complete game victory at Purdue Northwest (4/30), allowing two runs and striking out six. Another top performance from McInerney came at Saginaw Valley State (4/23), where he did not allow an earned run in seven innings with five strikeouts.

DeLanoy started all 36 games and hit .356 with a .596 slugging percentage and a .388 on-base percentage. He led the team in doubles (nine), home runs (eight), RBI (39), total bases (87) and stolen bases (11). DeLanoy totaled 11 multiple-hit games, including three four-hit performances and collected 11 multiple-RBI games. He went 4-for-7 vs. Thomas (3/11), 4-for-5 at Ashland (4/2) and 4-for-5 against Parkside (4/18). The right-fielder fell short of hitting for the cycle on two occasions, including a 3-for-6 game at Purdue Northwest (5/1) where he drove in six runs and scored three times. The next game, he drove in four runs vs. the Pride. DeLanoy ended the regular season with a 3-for-5 game, including a home run vs. Northwood (5/16).

In 30 games, Ramirez hit .345 with five doubles, two triples and four home runs, while driving in 18 runs. He posted a .586 slugging percentage and a .380 on-base percentage. Ramirez did not make an error in 26 chances in the outfield and had two assists. The left fielder had nine multiple-hit games, including a five-hit game at Purdue Northwest (5/1) and registered six multiple-RBI contests. He helped the Green & Gold win on Senior Day by going 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI.

Finkbeiner played in all 36 games and hit .279 with nine doubles, a triple and two home runs, while driving in 26 runs. He finished the regular season with a .411 slugging percentage and a .389 on-base percentage. The shortstop totaled 30 runs and 53 total bases. He had nine multiple-hit games, plus seven multiple-RBI contests. The team captain recorded a .950 fielding percentage, making eight errors in 159 chances.

Schmidt pitched in 13 games, 12 out of the bullpen and went 4-2 with two saves. He finished the regular season with a 3.45 ERA and recorded 32 Ks in 28 and 2/3 innings. Schmidt tallied saves vs. Bethel (3/18) and at Ashland (4/2). The team captain had wins over Webber (3/10), Parkside (4/18), at Purdue Northwest (5/1) and Northwood (5/15). He struck out a season-best five batters in three innings vs. Thomas and worked a season-high four innings on two occasions. His first four-inning performance came in a start vs. Parkside (4/18), where he allowed a run and retired four via the strikeout. The other four-inning game came against Davenport (5/10). He ended the regular season with two and 2/3 innings of scoreless relief vs. Northwood (5/15).

Wayne State will begin play at the GLIAC Tournament on Thursday against Grand Valley State. First pitch is scheduled for 10:00 AM at Jackson Field in Lansing, Mich.

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Players Mentioned

#5 Hunter DeLanoy: RF/CF; 6' 2"; Redshirt Junior; L/R

#6 Jacob Finkbeiner: SS; 6' 1"; Senior; R/R

#23 Dillon McInerney: RHP; 6' 2"; Graduate Student; R/R

#34 Rudy Ramirez: LF/RF; 6' 0"; Junior; R/R

#26 Jack Schmidt: RHP/RF; 6' 3"; Redshirt Senior; L/R

Players Mentioned

#5 Hunter DeLanoy
: 6' 2"; Redshirt Junior; L/R
: RF/CF

#6 Jacob Finkbeiner
: 6' 1"; Senior; R/R
: SS

#23 Dillon McInerney
: 6' 2"; Graduate Student; R/R
: RHP

#34 Rudy Ramirez
: 6' 0"; Junior; R/R
: LF/RF

#26 Jack Schmidt
: 6' 3"; Redshirt Senior; L/R
: RHP/RF