Steve Mielke led the New Germany Dutchmen to an 8-10 record in 2016 . file photo
Dutchmen baseball rich in tradition
By Kip Kovar Staff Writer
The New Germany Dutchmen amateur baseball team is a member of the Crow River Valley League , and has a strong tradition in the New Germany community .
In 2016 , the Dutchmen improved upon their 2015 record by going 9-10 in league play ( they went 5-15 in 2015 ). New Germany was swept by the Glencoe Brewers in the CRVL playoffs to end its season .
Managing the Dutchmen in 2016 was Steve Mielke , in his fifth year as manager .
Top hitters in 2016 included Austin Nichols , who led the team in batting average (. 318 ); Shannon Storley , who led the team in home runs ( 1 ) and Sam Schiffman who lead the team in RBI ( 9 ).
Top pitchers included ace Hayden Meyer , who led the team in wins ( 3-4 ) and innings pitched ( 54.2 ). Meyer also led the team in strikeouts ( 31 ).
Fathers Day pork chop feed at New Germany
The Dutchmen host an annual Fathers Day pork chop dinner every year , and it has become one of the more popular baseball attractions during the summer .
A strong tradition
Baseball has been an important part of New Germany ’ s history since
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