Texas Tech University Athletics
Jung Garners All-America Honors from Baseball America
June 17, 2021 | Baseball
Jace Jung earns a spot on Baseball America’s second team
LUBBOCK, Texas – The All-America honors continue to roll in for Texas Tech Baseball, as Jace Jung earned a spot on Baseball America's 2021 All-America team, it was announced Thursday.
Jung was placed on the outlet's second team, marking his third All-America honor of the postseason. He was a first team selection by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA).
This is the seventh All-America honor overall for the Red Raiders following the 2021 season. Shortstop Cal Conley joined Jung with All-America recognition from Collegiate Baseball Newspaper and the NCBWA. The middle infield duo were also named Freshman All-Americans by the NCBWA.
In addition to his four All-America honors, Jung has compiled quite the list of awards following his second season in Lubbock. The freshman second baseman was tabbed Big 12 Player of the Year and a unanimous All-Big 12 First Team selection. The NCBWA named him their National Freshman Hitter of the Year, their District 7 Co-Player of the Year, and a member of their District 7 First Team. He is also a member of the ABCA All-Region Team, a Golden Spikes Award semifinalist and a Dick Howser Trophy finalist.
Jung helped lead the Red Raiders to their third consecutive Super Regional appearance, including a 3-0 sweep of the Lubbock Regional. He hit .337 on the year and led the Big 12 with 21 home runs, 67 RBI, and a .697 slugging percentage, ranking among the nation's best in all three categories. Additionally, he accomplished the rare feat of reaching base safely in every game during the regular season.
Jung was placed on the outlet's second team, marking his third All-America honor of the postseason. He was a first team selection by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA).
This is the seventh All-America honor overall for the Red Raiders following the 2021 season. Shortstop Cal Conley joined Jung with All-America recognition from Collegiate Baseball Newspaper and the NCBWA. The middle infield duo were also named Freshman All-Americans by the NCBWA.
In addition to his four All-America honors, Jung has compiled quite the list of awards following his second season in Lubbock. The freshman second baseman was tabbed Big 12 Player of the Year and a unanimous All-Big 12 First Team selection. The NCBWA named him their National Freshman Hitter of the Year, their District 7 Co-Player of the Year, and a member of their District 7 First Team. He is also a member of the ABCA All-Region Team, a Golden Spikes Award semifinalist and a Dick Howser Trophy finalist.
Jung helped lead the Red Raiders to their third consecutive Super Regional appearance, including a 3-0 sweep of the Lubbock Regional. He hit .337 on the year and led the Big 12 with 21 home runs, 67 RBI, and a .697 slugging percentage, ranking among the nation's best in all three categories. Additionally, he accomplished the rare feat of reaching base safely in every game during the regular season.
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