{"id":117833,"date":"2014-12-17T13:38:29","date_gmt":"2014-12-17T20:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=117833"},"modified":"2014-12-17T13:38:29","modified_gmt":"2014-12-17T20:38:29","slug":"stanford-swimming-signs-five-mens-recruits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/stanford-swimming-signs-five-mens-recruits\/","title":{"rendered":"Stanford Swimming Signs Five Men’s Recruits"},"content":{"rendered":"

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STANFORD \u2013 Stanford\u00a0swimming\u00a0recently announced the signing of five male student-athletes who will continue their academic and athletic careers on The Farm.<\/p>\n

The quintet, originating from coast to coast, includes Jack Walsh (Ann Arbor, Mich.\/Detroit Catholic Central), Ryan Dudzinski (Pittsburgh, Pa.\/Upper St. Clair), Brad Zdroik (Hillsborough, N.J.\/Hillsborough), Abrahm DeVine (Seattle, Wash.\/Lakeside) and Matt Anderson (Scottsdale, Ariz.\/Aracadia).<\/p>\n

\u201cOur recruiting plan is fairly simple and has been consistent from year to year — recruit the nation\u2019s very best swimming student-athletes. This helps us create the best environment and culture for our current and future success,\u201d said Knapp. \u201cThis year, we put a little extra focus on those that not only will be NCAA scorers in individual events, but will be significant contributors on as many relays as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Jack Walsh \u2022 5-11 \u2022 165 \u2022 Ann Arbor, Mich. \u2022 Detroit Catholic Central \u2022 Plymouth-Canton Cruisers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Top Times: 100 back (48.05), 200 back (1:46.82), 200 IM (1:48.54), 400 IM (3:52.10), 100 fly (49.58), 200 fly (1:48.14)<\/p>\n

Knapp on Walsh: \u201cJack will contribute immediately in the backstroke events (individual and relay) and will add quality depth to our 200 and 400 IM group. He\u2019s a great underwater talent.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Walsh File
\n\u2022 2014 Junior Nationals seven-time finalist \u2026 2014 state champion in 100 back \u2026 2014 state runner-up in 200 IM \u2026 Six-time age group state record holder (13-14: 100 and 200 back, 15-16: 100 and 200 back, 200 fly, 400 IM) \u2026 School record holder in three events \u2026 National Honor Society \u2026 Two-time Scholastic All-America.<\/p>\n

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Ryan Dudzinski \u2022 6-0 \u2022 175 \u2022 Pittsburgh, Pa. \u2022 Upper St. Clair \u2022 Upper St. Clair Swim Club<\/strong><\/p>\n

Top Times: 50 free (20.02), 100 free (44.16), 200 free (1:40.26), 100 back (46.76), 200 back (1:45.94), 100 fly (47.44)<\/p>\n

Knapp on Dudzinski: \u201cRyan has the talent to be an NCAA scorer his freshman year and could help on at least three relays. He has tremendous leadership abilities.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Dudzinski File
\n\u2022 12-time All-American \u2026 2014 state champion and record holder in 100 fly \u2026 2014 state champion in 400 free relay \u2026 Ranks nationally as one of the top three sprint back and fly specialists \u2026 Two siblings, Kyle and Brittany, both swim in college \u2026 National Honor Society \u2026 ETHICS president.<\/p>\n

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Brad Zdroik \u2022 6-3 \u2022 175 \u2022 Hillsborough, N.J. \u2022 Hillsborough \u2022 Somerset Valley YMCA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Top Times: 50 free (20.32), 100 free (44.74), 200 free (1:38.50), 100 back (48.88), 100 fly (49.99), 200 IM (1:51.91)<\/p>\n

Knapp on Zdroik: \u201cBrad has tremendous sprint ability, mostly in the 50 and 100 free, but could be a sleeper in the sprint back and fly. He will contribute immediately his freshman year.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Zdroik File
\n\u2022 Third at 2014 YMCA Short Course National Championships in 50 free (fastest non-senior) \u2026 Third at 2014 YMCA Long Course National Championships in 50 free (fastest non-senior) \u2026 Second in 50 free at 2014 state meet.<\/p>\n

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Abrahm DeVine \u2022 6-2 \u2022 160 \u2022 Seattle, Wash. \u2022 Lakeside \u2022 Cascade Swim Club<\/strong><\/p>\n

Top Times: 500 free (4:26.85), 1,650 free (15:31.15), 200 fly (1:46.28), 200 IM (1:47.60), 400 IM (3:45.46)<\/p>\n

Knapp on DeVine: \u201cAbrahm impressed me this summer with his feel for the water and stroke mechanics. He joins a great IM group and will have tremendous college success.\u201d<\/p>\n

The DeVine File
\n\u2022 2015 United States National Junior Team \u2026 2014 FINA 18-under World Cup Team \u2026 Second at 2014 Summer Junior Nationals in 400 IM and 200 IM \u2026 2014 All-America \u2026 2013 All-America \u2026 State record holder in 200 IM \u2026 Three-time state champion \u2026 Club record holder in multiple events and age groups.<\/p>\n

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Matt Anderson \u2022 6-5 \u2022 185 \u2022 Scottsdale, Ariz. \u2022 Aracadia \u2022 Phoenix Swim Club<\/strong><\/p>\n

Top Times: 50 free (20.90), 100 breast (54.27), 200 breast (1:57.40), 200 IM (1:50.13), 400 IM (3:56.98)<\/p>\n

Knapp on Anderson: \u201cMatt is a talented and focused young swimmer. Along with his obvious breaststroke success, we might be able to get some sprint-free out of him.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Anderson File
\n\u2022 2014 Olympic Trials qualifier \u2026 2014 Junior National runner-up in 200 breast \u2026 Six-time Arizona state champion \u2026 State record holder in 100 breast \u2026 School record holder in 100 breast, 200 IM and 200 medley relay \u2026 2014 Scholastic All-America \u2026 Three-time team MVP \u2026 National Honor Society.<\/p>\n

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