Sophomore Michael Byrne (Photo: Tim Casey)
Three Gators Earn All-America Honors
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 | Baseball
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Three Florida pitchers were recognized on Wednesday for their standout performances in 2017.Sophomore Michael Byrne was named a First Team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association and Perfect Game. Junior Alex Faedo (pictured, right) earned Second Team All-America honors from the NCBWA and sophomore Jackson Kowar received Honorable Mention All-America honors from Perfect Game.
Byrne broke the school record for saves in a single season, totaling 16 saves as Florida prepares for the College World Series this weekend. He has a 1.83 earned run average and 84 strikeouts to just 15 walks.
Faedo leads the weekend rotation with a 2.55 earned run average and has limited opponents to a .221 batting average. His career record of 26-6 is the best in school history for players with at least 20 decisions.
After joining the weekend rotation, Kowar (pictured, left) is a perfect 12-0 in 2017 with a 4.00 earned run average. He has not lost in his career, posting a perfect 15-0 record in 23 starts.
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