NKU's Dave Middendorf (left) has been named first team All-American.
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. - Northern Kentucky University's
Dave Middendorf has been named to the NCAA Division II All-America first team by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.
Middendorf, a senior pitcher from Cincinnati, Ohio, posted a 9-3 record with a 1.73 earned run average this season as NKU advanced to the NCAA Division II Tournament. The LaSalle High School product became NKU's all-time career leader in innings pitched (299 1/3), passing Josh Whaley's total of 295 1/3.
Middendorf also passed
Kevin Jordan as NKU's all-time leader for innings pitched in a season (109 1/3). In addition, Middendorf set the NKU single-season record with 10 complete games.
In his final appearance of the season, Middendorf struck out 15 Quincy batters to match his career high during a 1-0 victory in the Midwest Regional. It marked the third straight game in which he recorded double-digit strikeout numbers.
Middendorf was named both Great Lakes Valley Conference and Midwest Region Pitcher of the Year this spring. He limited opposing hitters to a .180 batting average this season and struck out 127 batters.
He was earlier named honorable mention All-American by Daktronics.
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