Erickson, Sobolewski Named Louisville Slugger Freshmen All-Americans

June 7, 2007

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – – University of Miami freshmen left-handed pitcher Eric Erickson and outfielder Mark Sobolewski have been named Louisville Slugger Freshmen All-Americans by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. Erickson and Sobolewski are the 23rd and 24th Hurricanes respectively to earn the honors marking the second straight season that at least one UM freshman has earned All-American honors.

Erickson and Sobolewski both prepped at Sarasota High School. Erickson led the pitching staff in total wins (10) while Sobolewski led the team with 88 hits.

Erickson earned first team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors after posting the second best ERA in the league. He finished his freshman campaign 10-4 with a 2.50 ERA and one save while holding opponents to 33 runs, 25 earned, in 90 innings. He struck out 63.

Mark Sobolewski was also named a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American.

Sobolewski ranked second on the team hitting .345 and started all 61 games for Miami at either third base or in left field. He racked up a team-high 88 hits, finishing with 16 doubles and eight home runs. His 54 RBIs were the second-most for the Hurricanes. Sobolewski set a new freshman record with a 20-game hitting streak. He ended the season riding an 11-game hitting streak and hit safely in 31 of his last 32 games. He also swiped 14 bases.