Chapman pitcher Tyler Peck got another big honor Monday. (Photo courtesy Larry Newman, For OC Sports Zone)
Chapman University pitcher Tyler Peck was named the West Region Pitcher of the Year Monday on the American Baseball Coaches Association’s All-Region team.
Sophomore Nick Garcia was named to the first team and senior Jonathan Hernandez took second team honors.
The 2019 pitching staff has been dominant for the Panthers – leading the nation in strikeouts and ranking among the best in ERA. Peck and Garcia both sport sub-2.00 ERAs and more than 12 strikeouts per nine innings to lead that charge.
Hernandez has thrown three complete games with 86 strikeouts in 100-plus innings and a 2.68 ERA.
Peck and Garcia are now up for ABCA All-American honors to be announced at the Opening Ceremonies of the Division III World Series on Thursday.
The Panthers wrapped up the Super Regional title with a 3-2 walk-off win over Concordia University Texas.
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