CLEARWATER, Fla. – Houston infielder Jake Scheiner and Tulane first baseman Hunter Williams, the two league leaders in total bases, were chosen as the American Athletic Conference Players of the Year by the conference’s eight head coaches.
UCF pitcher Robby Howell and Houston pitcher Trey Cumbie, who won nine games each, were chosen as The American’s Pitchers of the Year. UCF first baseman Rylan Thomas, who finished in the league’s top three in home runs and runs batted in, was the unanimous choice as the Rookie Position Player of the Year, while UConn’s Mason Feole was the choice as the Rookie Pitcher of the Year.