DENVER - Seattle U freshman closer
Zach Wolf is one of 32 standout freshmen college baseball players from every part of the country that are featured on the 2016 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Freshman All-American Team, the organization announced today.
Wolf helped lead Seattle U to its first-ever WAC baseball title setting a new conference record for saves in league play with 10. Overall, he recorded 12 saves with a 2.27 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 27 appearances.
The 2016 NCBWA Freshman All-American Team features players from 19 conferences and six conference championship teams. Nine players on the squad are members of teams which advanced to NCAA Super Regionals.
The two All-American teams are also made up of 15 conference “Rookie of the Year†winners. In addition, two conference “Player of the Year†and 19 all-conference honorees appear on the team.
The 2016 NCBWA National Freshman Player of the Year and National Freshman Pitcher of the Year will be announced
on Tuesday, June 14.
Founded in 1962, the NCBWA is dedicated to the advancement of college baseball. Membership is open to writers, broadcasters and publicists of the sport. For more information about the NCBWA, visit the association's official Web site,
www.ncbwa.com.