Illinois State second-year freshman Ryan Cermak was named Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year on Tuesday on the first day of the MVC Tournament.
Cermak also was selected to the all-MVC first team in the outfield along with teammate and first baseman Jake McCaw.
The Redbirds had eight players receive mention on the team, their most since having nine in 2013.
ISU designated hitter Jordan Libman was voted to the second team. Pitchers Colton Johnson, Sean Sinisko and Jordan Lussier along with second baseman Kyle Soberano and catcher Tyson Hays were honorable mentions selections.