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Harvard had just surrendered the lead to Columbia when captain Peter Albers batted in the top of the seventh inning. With the score tied at six, Albers hit a fastball on the outside part of the plate into the wind and, eventually, out of the park. It was the first...
When freshman Erik Binkowski entered a game in Florida, Albers offered input from the outfield.
Versatility helps Albers, as he can play any position in the infield. A career shortstop, Albers also pitched frequently for St.Augustine High School in San Diego. In college, he switched to first base just last year. That season, he led the team with 296 putouts.
"The more positions you play, the more you understand the game," Albers said. "I had a better appreciation for first base once I moved there. It's harder than it looks. Pitching helped me understand how a pitcher thinks and works, as well as how he determines what to throw...
Albers has played baseball since he was four years old. He was an All-County at St. Augustine, and captained the team as a senior. His squad won three league titles. In one championship game, against archrival University High, Albers got the game-winning hit with two outs and the...