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Lichtenberger Named Sun Belt Freshman of the Year

NEW ORLEANS – App State shortstop Tyler Lichtenberger has been named the Sun Belt Baseball Freshman of the Year, while he, Kameron Miller and Tyler Figueroa earned all-conference honors the league announced Monday.

Lichtenberger earned first-team recognition at shortstop, while Miller represented the league as its first-team designated hitter. Figueroa garnered second-team recognition as a utility player.

It marks the first time since 2021 that App State earned three all-conference selections, while Lichtenberger became the second App State player to earn Sun Belt Freshman of the Year honors, joining Austin St.