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Oregon Tech's Kaleb Keelean Honored in Cascade Conference Baseball Awards

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May 8, 2022 — 1 min read

Oregon Tech outfielder Kaleb Keelean was recognized as one of the top players in the Cascade Conference, earning a spot on the 18-member All-Cascade Conference Baseball Team. Keelean's impressive senior season consisted of a .309 batting average, four home runs, and 36 RBI, while also leading the team with 32 walks, 17 hit-by-pitches, and a school-record eight triples. His defensive prowess was also highlighted, with only two errors in 95 chances. Fellow Owl Mitchel Swanson was also honored, being named to the Gold Glove Team as a third-baseman with a .938 fielding percentage. The Cascade Conference also recognized outstanding players from other institutions, including Jonah Hultberg of College of Idaho as Player of the Year and Jake Taylor of Lewis-Clark State as Coach of the Year.

Key Takeaways:

Kaleb Keelean, an outfielder from Oregon Tech, was named to the 18-member All-Cascade Conference Baseball Team with a .309 batting average and a school-record eight triples.
Mitchel Swanson, a third-baseman from Oregon Tech, earned a spot on the Gold Glove Team with a .938 fielding percentage.
Jonah Hultberg of College of Idaho was recognized as Player of the Year, while Jake Taylor of Lewis-Clark State was named Coach of the Year.
The British Columbia team secured multiple awards, including Team Sportsmanship and individual awards for Luke White, Riley Way, and Sam Linscott.
Notable players who received awards include Trent Sellers of Lewis-Clark State (Pitcher of the Year), Ryan Clay of Corban (3B), and Jeff Fripp of Bushnell (DH).

Statistics:

Kaleb Keelean's senior season stats: .309 batting average, 4 home runs, 36 RBI, 32 walks, 17 hit-by-pitches, 8 triples.
Mitchel Swanson's fielding percentage: .938 (146 defensive chances).
Jonah Hultberg's award designation: Player of the Year.
Jake Taylor's award designation: Coach of the Year.
Lewis-Clark State's awards: Pitcher of the Year (Trent Sellers), DH (Jeff Fripp).

Sources:

2022 Cascade Conference Baseball Post-Season Awards
Oregon Tech Sports News Release

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