Pitt State’s McGowan named NCBWA All-American – KOAM

Garrett McGowan is the ninth All-American in program historical past.

PITTSBURG, Kan. – Pitt State senior first baseman Garrett McGowan has added to his already lengthy checklist of post-season awards.

McGowan was named an All-American by the NCBWA on Thursday afternoon. McGowan is a third staff All-America choice – and is the ninth All-American in Pitt State program historical past.

This season, McGowan led the staff in each batting common (.399) and RBI (79). He completed the season with 18 doubles and 20 residence runs, whereas additionally posting an ideal fielding proportion at first base for the Gorillas.

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Pittsburg State College senior first baseman Garrett McGowan garnered NCAA Division II All-America honors from the Nationwide Collegiate Baseball Writers of America (NCBWA) right now (June 2).

McGowan was named to the third-team All-America squad.

The Blue Springs, Mo., native turns into the ninth participant in Pitt State historical past to earn All-America honors – the second participant in as many seasons to obtain All-America recognition below head coach Bob Fornelli and his workers. Dawson Pomeroy obtained honorable point out All-America recognition as a utility participant in 2021.

McGowan batted a team-leading .399 with 61 runs scored, 20 doubles, 18 residence runs and 79 RBI whereas beginning all 52 video games performed for the Gorillas in 2022. He ranked fifth in Division II in RBI per sport (1.52 pg). McGowan garnered first-team All-MIAA honors and was named to the MIAA Gold Glove Staff after posting an ideal 1.000 fielding proportion in 385 complete probabilities on the season.

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