Three Tech Freshmen Named to All-America Team

Outfielder/designated hitter Stephen Reid put up impressive numbers during a shortened freshman campaign at Tech. The team hopes he can sustain this success over a full season next year. // Photo Courtesy of Danny KarnikFor the Tech baseball program, 2020 was a highly anticipated year. The team was coming off a stellar 2019 campaign marked by veteran leadership, ultimately leading to six players departing for the major leagues. The excitement generated by the team’s success was boosted when the Jackets enjoyed a new wave of freshman talent. Unfortunately, the newcomers were given a very limited time to display their talents as the COVID-19 pandemic brought all spring sports to an abrupt halt. However, despite the shortened season, three freshmen were given the honor of being named to the Freshman All-America team: Luke Compton (1B), Stephen Reid (OF/DH), and Dalton Smith (LHP) earned the nod as three of the nation’s top first-year performers. The trio has the distinction of being the most Jacket freshmen named to the team in one season since 1992, when Nomar Garciaparra, Brad Rigby, Michael Smith and Jay Payton were all selected.

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