Neighbors Named Preseason First Team All-American by D1Baseball
Jan 30, 2024 | Baseball
MANHATTAN, Kan. – K-State's Tyson Neighbors was named to the 2024 D1Baseball Preseason All-American First Team, announced by the organization Monday.
A unanimous Preseason All-Big 12 selection, Neighbors capped a historic sophomore season where he shattered season class records with a 1.85 ERA (10 ER, 48.2 IP) and league-high 11 saves.
Additionally, the 2023 consensus All-American and NCBWA Stopper of the Year Finalist held opponents to a .135 batting average with 86 strikeouts in 25 appearances. Neighbors was one of just two relievers from the Big 12 to rank in the Top 10 in total strikeouts in league standings.
The Royse City, Texas native was undefeated in Big 12 play, allowing just seven earned runs in 24 1/3 innings for a 3-0 record along with five saves. He also broke the program's TrackMan-era pitch velocity record at 99-mph in the series opening win against Texas Tech (April 28).
The Wildcats begin the 2024 campaign on February 16 at the MLB Desert Invitational in Scottsdale, Ariz. K-State will lead off the season with games against with Cal, Boston College, and Georgetown during the three-day event held at Salt River Park and Sloan Park – the spring training homes of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies, and Chicago Cubs.
Season tickets are now available. To purchase season tickets, fans can visit K-StateSports.com/Tickets, call 1-800-221-CATS (2287), or stop by the K-State Athletics Ticket Office in Bramlage Coliseum.
How to follow the 'Cats: Stay up to date on K-State baseball online at www.kstatesports.com and on the team's social media channels on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
A unanimous Preseason All-Big 12 selection, Neighbors capped a historic sophomore season where he shattered season class records with a 1.85 ERA (10 ER, 48.2 IP) and league-high 11 saves.
Additionally, the 2023 consensus All-American and NCBWA Stopper of the Year Finalist held opponents to a .135 batting average with 86 strikeouts in 25 appearances. Neighbors was one of just two relievers from the Big 12 to rank in the Top 10 in total strikeouts in league standings.
The Royse City, Texas native was undefeated in Big 12 play, allowing just seven earned runs in 24 1/3 innings for a 3-0 record along with five saves. He also broke the program's TrackMan-era pitch velocity record at 99-mph in the series opening win against Texas Tech (April 28).
The Wildcats begin the 2024 campaign on February 16 at the MLB Desert Invitational in Scottsdale, Ariz. K-State will lead off the season with games against with Cal, Boston College, and Georgetown during the three-day event held at Salt River Park and Sloan Park – the spring training homes of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies, and Chicago Cubs.
Season tickets are now available. To purchase season tickets, fans can visit K-StateSports.com/Tickets, call 1-800-221-CATS (2287), or stop by the K-State Athletics Ticket Office in Bramlage Coliseum.
How to follow the 'Cats: Stay up to date on K-State baseball online at www.kstatesports.com and on the team's social media channels on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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