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Bowling Green State University Athletics
BGSU Baseball Announces Two Signees
December 18, 2002 | Baseball
Dec. 18, 2002
Bowling Green, Ohio - Bowling Green State University baseball coach Danny Schmitz announced the signing of two left-handed pitchers as part of his 2003-04 recruiting class. Schmitz will begin his 13th season with the Brown and Orange this spring with a career record of 331-297-4 (.527 pct.).
The two southpaws are Alan Brech (Harrison, Ohio/Harrison H.S.) and Dan Horvath (Wellington, Ohio/Wellington H.S.).
"That was our top priority, to bring in left-handed pitching, and we were able to do that with Alan and Dan," said Schmitz. "They've both had outstanding high school careers and we're hopeful they can carry that over into their college careers."
Player Profiles
Alan Brech (6-0, 175, LHP, Harrison, Ohio/Harrison High School)
Brech finished his junior season with a 8-2 record, 1.10 ERA and 80 strikeouts in over 45 innings of work. Harrison finished 21-7 overall, won its second-straight Fort Ancient Valley Conference title, and lost in the sectional championship. Brech was named First-Team All-Ohio, All-Cincinnati and all-league (last two years). As a sophomore, Brech was 5-1 and had a 1.60 ERA with Harrison finishing 20-8. He has played for the Cincinnati Future Stars summer team.
He is the son of Steve and Linda Brech.
Dan Horvath (6-2, 200, LHP, Wellington, Ohio/Wellington High School)
Horvath finished his junior season with a 7-2 record and 1.44 ERA in 58 innings pitched, to go along with 80 strikeouts and 11 walks. He was tabbed first-team all-county and first-team All-Lorain County Conference. Wellington finished second in the conference while winning the sectional championship and losing in the district championship. As a sophomore, Horvath was 8-3 with a 2.58 ERA in 62.3 innings pitched. He struck out 101 batters while walking 24. Wellington advanced to the Division II Regional Championship before losing to eventual state-champion Youngstown Ursuline.
He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Horvath.
