Walters Named to D1Baseball All-America Team

Walters Named to D1Baseball All-America Team

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Miami Hurricanes right-hander Andrew Walters picked up his fifth All-America honor Friday, as the sophomore was tabbed a first-team selection by D1Baseball. 

Walters received first-team recognition from the NCBWA and Perfect Game, while garnering second-team distinction from Collegiate Baseball and the ABCA/Rawlings.

The Hurricanes closer finished the season with an ACC-best 14 saves, which is tied for fifth nationally and 10th all-time in a single campaign at Miami.

Walters recorded a 1.65 ERA, allowing just six runs in 24 outings. The Palm Bay, Fla., native began the year with 22 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings.

The NCBWA Stopper of the Year Finalist registered a 10.33 strikeout-to-walk ratio, punching out 62 batters to only six free passes. Walters held opposing hitters to a .116 average.

The complete D1Baseball All-America teams can be viewed HERE.