After a successful year in MSC play, the Freed-Hardeman University Lions Baseball team received several honors. Head Coach Jonathan Estes received the Coach of the Year Award after leading the team to a conference-best 19-5 record.
Colton Huntt was selected as Conference Pitcher of the Year. During the regular season, Huntt pitched a total of 71 innings in 12 starts. He posted a 3.17 ERA while striking out 65 batters. Huntt went 7-4 on the year with 2 complete-game shutouts.
First Team All-Conference players include: Zach Sanders (2B), Will McCall (3B), Tyler Duskin (SP), Colton Huntt (SP), and Connor Creasy (RP).
Zach Sanders batted .371 during the regular season while driving in 43 runs. He drew 17 walks and stole 14 bases for the Lions.
Will McCall batted a team-best .391 during the regular season while also driving in 43 runs. McCall led the team in doubles (17) and homeruns (11).
Tyler Duskin went 6-3 throughout the season with a 3.36 ERA. Duskin also pitched 6 complete games including 3 shutouts.
Connor Creasy went 5-1 on the season while picking up 4 saves. His 1.80 ERA was second best on the team. Creasy struck out 41 batters in 35 innings. He was also selected for the Champions of Character Team.
Second Team All-Conference players include: Mason Libla (C), Kent Rooklin (SS), and Christian Presley (OF).
Honorable Mention All-Conference players include: Sean Rooney (1B).
Players receiving Gold Gloves include: Sean Rooney (1B), Zach Sanders (2B), Kent Rooklin (SS), and Alex Huey (SP).
Freed-Hardeman University Lions had the third most Academic All-Conference players with 21: Hunter Beecham, Quin Bennett, Matthew Carver, Connor Creasy, Chris Goodrich, Alex Huey, Colton Huntt, JP Key, Evan Koob, Nathan Lewis, Dawson Massengale, Christian Presley, Kent Rooklin, Sean Rooney, Zach Sanders, Graham Scott, Jack Smith, Ryan Stark, Rudy Tucker, Justin Whitman, and Aiden Young.
