CORAL GABLES, Fla. –University of Miami reliever Michael Mediavilla was among those recognized with Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America honors,Collegiate Baseball Newspaper announced Wednesday.
Mediavilla has emerged as Miami’s top lefthanded reliever in his first season with the Hurricanes. The southpaw has made 32 appearances – second-most of any UM pitcher – and has recorded an impressive total of 45 strikeouts in 34.0 innings.
The local Mater Academy product has held opponents to a .175 average with a 3-2 record and a 2.12 ERA. Mediavilla was one of a national-best 12 players from the ACC selected for the honor.