Ball State University Athletics
Cody Elliott Named Second Team All-MAC
May 25, 2011 | Baseball
Elliott, who is one of the top defensive center fielders in the MAC, was the Cardinals' offensive catalyst on the year as he posted a .325 batting average in 47 games. He led Ball State in hits (64), RBI (38), runs (34), doubles (12), triples (5), slugging percentage (.482) and stolen bases (14). He ranked ninth in the MAC in total bases (95) while posting a team-high 24 multiple-hit games and 11 multiple-RBI contests.
Elliott turned up his play in conference action as he recorded a .364 batting average in 25 league games, which ranked seventh in the MAC. He ranked third in the conference with 39 hits against league foes and was second with 26 RBI.
Buffalo catcher Tom Murphy was named the 2011 MAC Player of the Year while Kent State left-hander Kyle Hallock earned MAC Pitcher of the Year accolades. Kent State head coach Scott Stricklin was league Coach of the Year while Northern Illinois' Jeff Zimmerman picked up Freshman of the Year honors.
2011 MAC Baseball Tournament First-Team
C- Tom Murphy, Buffalo
1B- Kyle Weldon, Miami
2B- Zack Leonard, Eastern Michigan
SS-Alex Jones, Northern Illinois
3B- Travis Shaw, Kent State
OF-Andrew Turocy, Akron
OF- Ben Klafczynski, Kent State
OF- Ken Battiston, Eastern Michigan
SP- Andrew Chafin, Kent State
SP- Kyle Hallock, Kent State
SP- David Starn, Kent State
SP - Mac Thoreson, Miami
RP- Kyle McMillen, Kent State
DH- Jeff Zimmerman, Northern Illinois
UTIL - Jon Berti, Bowling Green
2011 MAC Baseball Tournament Second-Team
C- David Lyon, Kent State
1B- Clay Duncan, Bowling Green
2B- Jordan Dean, Central Michigan
SS- Chris Dudics, Toledo
3B- Troy White, Northern Illinois
OF- Cody Elliott, Ball State
OF- Ethan Newton, Ohio
OF- Ben Hammer, Toledo
SP- Trent Howard, Central Michigan
SP- Zach Cooper, Central Michigan
SP- Tony Manville, Northern Illinois
SP - Brian Stroud, Western Michigan
RP- Chris Bassitt, Akron
DH- Mark Lapikas, Toledo
UTIL - Brent Ohrman, Eastern Michigan
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