NEW YORK - Xavier baseball freshman Allbry Major was named BIG EAST Freshman of the Year on Wednesday, making him the second Musketeer to earn the honor since 2015. The dual threat was also named to the All-BIG EAST Second Team as the league announced its year-end awards after a league-wide coaches vote.
The Indianapolis, Ind. native was a standout for XU both on the mound and in the outfield during the 2018 season, hitting .291 overall with a pair of homers and 21 RBI.
As a pitcher, he posted a 4.96 ERA in 16 appearances, including eight starts, throwing 61.