ST LOUIS – Illinois State won three-of-six post-season specialty awards, as well as placed five on the All-MVC teams announced by the conference office on Tuesday afternoon. The Redbirds won the Joe Carter Player of the Year, Pitcher of the Year, and Dan Callahan Coach of the Year, as well as brought home four All-MVC First Team Honors, and one All-MVC Honorable Mention award.
The Redbirds right fielder Joe Aeilts was named MVC Joe Carter Player of the Year. Left-handed starting pitcher, Brent Headrick was named Pitcher of the Year. Meanwhile, first year head coach, Steve Holm brought home MVC Coach of the Year.