UT Tyler baseball made a significant impact at the Lone Star Conference postseason awards, securing major accolades following a historic season. Senior catcher Cole Ketzner was named LSC Player of the Year, marking the first time a UT Tyler player has received this honor since the program joined NCAA Division II. He boasted impressive stats, including a .399 batting average and 62 RBIs. Additionally, senior right-hander Julio Garcia earned LSC Pitcher of the Year with an 8-2 record and a conference-low 2.55 ERA. The coaching staff was also recognized as Coaching Staff of the Year, leading the team to its first conference regular-season title.

By the Numbers
  • Ketzner hit .399 with 62 RBIs, 12 home runs, and a .505 on-base percentage.
  • Garcia recorded a conference-best 2.55 ERA with 48 strikeouts in 60 innings pitched.
State of Play
  • UT Tyler achieved a program record of 40 wins this season.
  • The team is set to host the Lone Star Conference Tournament for the first time in its history starting Thursday.
What's Next

As the Patriots prepare for the upcoming Lone Star Conference Tournament, their recent accolades could provide added momentum in their quest for a championship. With a strong lineup and coaching support, they aim to advance deep into postseason play.

Bottom Line

UT Tyler baseball's significant achievements this season, highlighted by individual awards and a solid team performance, position them as serious contenders in the postseason landscape, signaling a transformative chapter in the program?s history.