Alonso Named Louisville Slugger Third Team All-American

June 7, 2007

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – University of Miami sophomore first baseman Yonder Alonso was named Louisville Slugger third team All-American by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. Alonso is the first UM player since 2005 to be selected to a Collegiate Baseball All-American.

Alonso earned second team All-Atlantic Coast conference honors after leading the ACC in home runs (18), RBIs (74) and walks (64). He finished the season hitting .376 with a team-high 32 extra-base hits. He slugged .705, owned a .519 on-base percentage and stole 13 of 16 bases. He ranked second on the team with a career-best 79 hits while starting all 61 games at first base. He fielded .985 with 566 putouts and 37 assists.

It is Alonso’s first All-American honor. He also was named second team All-American as a designated hitter by Rivals.com.