UPDATE: D1Baseball and ABCA/Rawlings have named Gonzales 1st-team All-American in addition to his previous 2nd-team designation by Baseball America.
Speed School athlete Nick Gonzales has been again recognized for his stellar performance this season for New Mexico State, recently adding All-American honors to his many accolades. According to Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson, he has received the following recognition this season:
Collegiate Slugger Award Watch List (2/13)
WAC Hitter of the Week (2/18)
USA Golden Spikes Award (2/18)
WAC Hitter of the Week (2/25)
NCBWA National Player of the Month (3/7)
WAC Hitter of the Week (5/6)
USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award Semifinalist (5/15)
First Team ALL-WAC (5/21)
Collegiate Baseball 1st Team All-American (5/30)
2019 Dick Howser Trophy Semifinalist (5/16)
Bragan Award Semifinalist (6/5)
NCBWA District 8 Player of the Year (6/7)
Baseball America 2nd Team All-American (6/10)
Midwest-ABCA/Rawlings All-Region First Team (6/12)
D1Baseball First Team All-American (6/13)
ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-American First Team (6/15)
(Source: Andy Morales, AllSportsTucson.com)
Gonzales led the nation in batting average and was among the best in almost every other offensive category. Full story…
