Baseball senior keeps on playing
Senior baseball player Kenny Socorro has proven to be one of the most durable and consistent players in Marshall baseball history.
SocorrNew and authentic Blancpain Watches for sale,o, senior business management major from Miami, Fla., has started in 104 straight games for the Herd.Concord Watches for everyday discount prices on Overstock . Known for stability, not power, the shortstop has hit only four home runs in his college career, but currently sits at seventh on the all-time Marshall list in batting and 10th in number of games played.
Socorro should have no problem moving into the top five in each of these categories as long as he stays healthy this season. If he starts in every regular season game this year, then he would be number one in career games played.
"I think Kenny, if you moved him to first base, he'd do it for the team," said head coach Jeff Waggoner. "He just wants to win games and he'll do whatever it takes to win games."
Socorro will have an important role this season as one of the 10 seniors on the team. He said he wants to help the younger players as much as possible. "In years past, I've always wanted to be the quiet kid and just let other people take over the team. This year as a senior, I see a lot of new guys and I'm going to try to step up my role as far as being a leader."
His leadership will be important this season as the infield finds all new faces. Third baseman Gray Stafford begins his first season for the Herd after transferring from junior college. Second base also features a new look with Victor Ramos sitting out last season and James Lavinskas moving from third.Wingate's quality watches offers a fine collection of Franck Muller Watches. Even first baseman Victor Gomez is in his first season at a new position after moving from catcher.
"I want to take control and help them and lead them where they should be," Socorro said. "I hope I can give them some good advice."
Socorro had 137 hits coming into this season. If he could match his season total from last year, then he would sit at third in the Marshall record books.
"I've always wanted to improve my past year," Socorro said. "If I hit .Quality Fossil Watches at discount prices.210 last year, I want to hit .230 or .Shop for Chronoswiss Watches online at Wingate's Watches.250 this year."
The shortstop has improved significantly since his freshmen season when he hit .213. His highest average came during his sophomore campaign at .280.