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Cravey Named to ABCA/Rawlings Southeast All-Region First Team
6.13.23 | Baseball
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Junior pitcher Jacob Cravey of the Samford Baseball Team was named to the ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-Region Team for the Southeast region on Tuesday morning.
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Cravey posted a record of 9-2 in 2023 with a 3.10 earned run average that ranked second in the Southern Conference. The SoCon Pitcher of the Year struck out a league-high 126 batters, finishing him eighth in all of division one baseball.
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The Andalusia, Ala. native delivered big-time performances when it mattered most for the Bulldogs, going a perfect 7-0 in conference starts this season while posting a 3.67 ERA.
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Cravey allowed just two earned runs in 13.1 innings in his pair of postseason starts, helping the Bulldogs best ETSU 2-1 in the opening round of the SoCon Tournament and knock off Southern Miss 4-2 in the opening round of the Auburn Regional. He also picked up a save in the Bulldogs' 5-2 win over Wofford in the SoCon Championship game on May 27.
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First Team All-Region selections are nominated for ABCA/Rawlings All-America honors. The ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-America teams will be announced the morning of Friday, June 16 prior to the start of the 2023 NCAA Div. I College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.
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The finalists for the ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I Gold Glove team will be announced via Twitter by Rawlings Sporting Goods (@RawlingsSports) on Tuesday, June 20. The Gold Glove winners in all divisions will be announced on Wednesday, June 21.
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In all divisions, the ABCA/Rawlings National Pitchers and Position Players of the Year will be announced on Monday, June 26.
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The ABCA All-America team was first recognized in 1949 and now includes nine divisions: NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, NAIA, NJCAA Divisions I, II, and III, Pacific Association Division, and high school. ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove teams were first recognized in 2007.
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Founded in 1945, the American Baseball Coaches Association is the primary professional organization for baseball coaches at the amateur level. Its over 15,000 members represent all 50 states and 40 countries. Since its initial meeting of 27 college baseball coaches in June 1945, Association membership has broadened to include nine divisions: NCAA Division I, II, and III, NAIA, NJCAA, Pacific Association Division, High School, Youth, and Travel.
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Cravey posted a record of 9-2 in 2023 with a 3.10 earned run average that ranked second in the Southern Conference. The SoCon Pitcher of the Year struck out a league-high 126 batters, finishing him eighth in all of division one baseball.
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The Andalusia, Ala. native delivered big-time performances when it mattered most for the Bulldogs, going a perfect 7-0 in conference starts this season while posting a 3.67 ERA.
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Cravey allowed just two earned runs in 13.1 innings in his pair of postseason starts, helping the Bulldogs best ETSU 2-1 in the opening round of the SoCon Tournament and knock off Southern Miss 4-2 in the opening round of the Auburn Regional. He also picked up a save in the Bulldogs' 5-2 win over Wofford in the SoCon Championship game on May 27.
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First Team All-Region selections are nominated for ABCA/Rawlings All-America honors. The ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-America teams will be announced the morning of Friday, June 16 prior to the start of the 2023 NCAA Div. I College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.
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The finalists for the ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I Gold Glove team will be announced via Twitter by Rawlings Sporting Goods (@RawlingsSports) on Tuesday, June 20. The Gold Glove winners in all divisions will be announced on Wednesday, June 21.
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In all divisions, the ABCA/Rawlings National Pitchers and Position Players of the Year will be announced on Monday, June 26.
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The ABCA All-America team was first recognized in 1949 and now includes nine divisions: NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, NAIA, NJCAA Divisions I, II, and III, Pacific Association Division, and high school. ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove teams were first recognized in 2007.
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Founded in 1945, the American Baseball Coaches Association is the primary professional organization for baseball coaches at the amateur level. Its over 15,000 members represent all 50 states and 40 countries. Since its initial meeting of 27 college baseball coaches in June 1945, Association membership has broadened to include nine divisions: NCAA Division I, II, and III, NAIA, NJCAA, Pacific Association Division, High School, Youth, and Travel.
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FOLLOW THE BULLDOGS:
For the latest news and information on Samford baseball, visit the official website for Samford Athletics at SamfordSports.com. Fans can also follow the Bulldogs on social media at /SamfordBaseball (Facebook), @SamfordBaseball (Instagram), and @SamfordBaseball (Twitter).Â
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