MUNCIE, Ind. — A day before the Mid-American Conference baseball tournament is set to commence in Muncie, the league announced its postseason awards. Ball State dominated.
The Cardinals won four of six specialty awards, with Tyler Schweitzer earning Pitcher of the Year, Ryan Brown being named Freshman Pitcher of the Year, Ryan Peltier winning Defensive Player of the Year and Rich Maloney being selected at Coach of the Year. The other two specialty awards were won by Eastern Michigan's Matt Kirk (Player of the Year) and Western Michigan's Dylan Nevar (Freshman of the Year).
In addition, Ball State had four players named to the All-MAC First and Second Teams along with two more earning All-MAC Defensive Team honors.