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Central Missouri Mules Baseball Team Dominates MIAA with 13 All-Conference Honors

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The University of Central Missouri's baseball team had a remarkable 2022 season, earning 13 All-MIAA postseason accolades, including two unanimous First Team All-MIAA honorees. Brennen van Breusegen, an outfielder, was named the MIAA Co-Player of the Year, while head coach Kyle Crookes was tabbed the Coach of the Year. The team's impressive performance was marked by notable achievements, including van Breusegen's .463 batting average, which led the MIAA and ranked second in NCAA Division II. Additionally, Collin Jones, a senior right-hander, led the Mules and ranked third in the MIAA with a 3.27 ERA in 12 appearances and starts on the mound.

Key Takeaways:

  • Brennen van Breusegen, an outfielder, was named the MIAA Co-Player of the Year and earned unanimous First Team All-MIAA honors with a .463 batting average, the highest in the MIAA and second in NCAA Division II.
  • Collin Jones, a senior right-hander, led the Mules and ranked third in the MIAA with a 3.27 ERA in 12 appearances and starts on the mound, while also earning First Team All-MIAA honors.
  • Designated hitter Garrett Pennington, a sophomore, hit .360 with 49 hits, including a team-high 15 doubles, and earned First Team All-MIAA honors.
  • Michael Chrisman, an outfielder, and Brady Gavin, a relief pitcher, were both named to the conference's Gold Glove Team, rounding out the All-MIAA honors for the Mules.
  • Head coach Kyle Crookes was tabbed the Coach of the Year for his second time, leading the team to their 28th MIAA Regular Season Championship in program history.
  • The Mules' impressive performance earned them 13 All-MIAA postseason accolades, with 10 players receiving recognition.

Statistics:

  • Brennen van Breusegen's .463 batting average led the MIAA and ranked second in NCAA Division II.
  • Collin Jones' 3.27 ERA in 12 appearances and starts on the mound ranked third in the MIAA.
  • The Mules' head coach, Kyle Crookes, has a career record of 293-105 (.736) in his eight seasons as the skipper for UCM.
  • The Mules are the top seed in the MIAA Baseball Championship with a 37-6 overall record and 30-3 regular season record.

Sources:

  • University of Central Missouri
  • State of Missouri
  • MIAA Conference Office

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