Indiana University Athletics
Vogel Grabs NCBWA Freshman All-American Honors
6/11/2024 2:00:00 PM | Baseball
LYNCHBURG, Va. (NCBWA) – After redshirting in 2023, right-handed pitcher Jacob Vogel carved out a massive role at the back of the Indiana bullpen this season. He made his presence known as a reliable reliever with his 6-foot-7 frame and a fastball that ticked into the mid-90s.
For his efforts, he was named a NCBWA (National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association) Freshman All-American on Monday (June 10) evening. He was one of two Big Ten players selected to the team and the only player from the league on the First Team.
The Jennings County, Ind. native was used sparingly at the beginning of the season but provided a massive spark as Big Ten play began. On the season, he had a 1-0 record with a 2.31 earned run average across 23.1 innings pitched. He struck out 27 batters in comparison to just 10 walks with opposing batters hitting just .195 against him.
His best outing of the season was a four-inning, scoreless relief appearance on the road at Purdue. The Hoosiers scored four runs in the top of the ninth to hand him the lead. Instead of turning to the bullpen after nearly 40 pitches from Vogel, he told pitching coach Dustin Glant to let him finish the game. He pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning to hand IU a massive series victory on the road.
Vogel ended his season by throwing a scoreless inning with two strikeouts against Southern Miss in the NCAA Tournament. He was also one of three Hoosiers named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team. He is the first IU player to earn Freshman All-American honors from the NCBWA since Josh Pyne and Carter Mathison each earned a nod on the Second Team in 2022.
For his efforts, he was named a NCBWA (National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association) Freshman All-American on Monday (June 10) evening. He was one of two Big Ten players selected to the team and the only player from the league on the First Team.
The Jennings County, Ind. native was used sparingly at the beginning of the season but provided a massive spark as Big Ten play began. On the season, he had a 1-0 record with a 2.31 earned run average across 23.1 innings pitched. He struck out 27 batters in comparison to just 10 walks with opposing batters hitting just .195 against him.
His best outing of the season was a four-inning, scoreless relief appearance on the road at Purdue. The Hoosiers scored four runs in the top of the ninth to hand him the lead. Instead of turning to the bullpen after nearly 40 pitches from Vogel, he told pitching coach Dustin Glant to let him finish the game. He pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning to hand IU a massive series victory on the road.
Vogel ended his season by throwing a scoreless inning with two strikeouts against Southern Miss in the NCAA Tournament. He was also one of three Hoosiers named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team. He is the first IU player to earn Freshman All-American honors from the NCBWA since Josh Pyne and Carter Mathison each earned a nod on the Second Team in 2022.
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