Hempstead, NY - Sophom*ore pitcher Carlos Martinez earned First Team All-Coastal Athletic Association accolades, while a trio of Hofstra players - senior first baseman Steve Harrington, graduate pitcher Mike McKenna, and sophom*ore second baseman Dylan Palmer - were named to the All-CAA Second Team as the conference unveiled its postseason awards this afternoon. The selections were made by a vote of the league's head coaches. Martinez picked up his first postseason honor of the season after compiling a 6-4 record, a 4.21 ERA, and 90 strikeouts in 15 appearances (14 starts). The College Point, New York native was even more impressive in league play with a 5-1 record, a 1.24 ERA, and 61 strikeouts in nine appearances (8 starts). A two-time CAA Pitcher of the Week, Martinez ranks third in the CAA in strikeouts and third in strikeouts per nine innings (11.15). In league games only, he leads the way in ERA and strikeouts (61), and is second in strikeouts per nine innings (10.84).
Harrington returns to a spot on the All-CAA Second Team for the second consecutive season after earning the utility spot in 2023. This season, the Clark, New Jersey native was selected as an infielder after batting .316 with six doubles, two triples, five home runs, and 25 RBIs in 51 games. In 27 CAA games, Harrington batted .381 with five doubles, one triple, four home runs, and 17 RBIs. He ranked fourth in CAA-only games in batting and was tied for fifth with 40 hits.
McKenna grabs his first postseason honor after a stellar season as Hofstra's closer. The Farmingdale, New York native is 1-1 with a Hofstra single season record 10 saves in a team-best 23 appearances. He has 41 strikeouts in 35 ⅓ innings pitched and opponents are hitting .214 against him. McKenna notched seven of his saves in 13 CAA appearances.
Palmer also repeated as a Second Team All-CAA selection following an impressive regular season that saw him lead the Pride and rank third in the CAA in batting at .382. The West Windsor, New Jersey native ranked second in the league with 87 hits, a total that is second all-time at Hofstra. He had six doubles, two triples, one home run, 30 RBIs and 45 runs in 54 games at the leadoff spot. He also stole 23 bases, ranking second in the CAA. In league games only, Palmer batted .368 with four doubles, two triples, 11 RBIs and 17 runs scored. He was also 9-9 in stolen base attempts. His 43 hits in CAA games ranked third, while his batting average was seventh in league-only play.
Hofstra begins play at the 2024 CAA Championship in Wilmington, North Carolina Wednesday versus Northeastern. Game time is 4 p.m.
2024 CAA BASEBALL POSTSEASON AWARDS
Co-Players of the Year: Tyler MacGregor, Northeastern and Tanner Thach, UNCW
Pitcher of the Year: Nate Knowles, William & Mary
Rookie of the Year: Erik Paulsen, Stony Brook
Defensive Player of the Year: Luke Beckstein, Northeastern
Coach of the Year: Chad Holbrook, Charleston
First Team All-CAA
C – Canyon Brown, North Carolina A&T
IF – Jac Croom, UNCW
IF – Tyler MacGregor, Northeastern
IF – Kevin Madden, Charleston
IF – Cole Mathis, Charleston
IF – Tanner Thach, UNCW
OF – Lawson Harrill, Campbell
OF – Alex Lane, Northeastern
OF – Trevor Marsh, UNCW
OF – Avery Neaves, Charleston
UT – Grant Knipp, Campbell
DH – Cole Singsank, Charleston
SP – Nate Knowles, William & Mary
SP – Carlos Martinez, Hofstra
SP – RJ Sales, UNCW
RP – Davis Aiken, Charleston
RP – Luke Craig, UNCW
Second Team All-CAA
C – Gregory Bozzo, Northeastern
IF – Luke Beckstein, Northeastern
IF – Jack Goodman, Northeastern
IF – Steve Harrington, Hofstra
IF – Tatsunori Negishi, North Carolina A&T
IF – Dylan Palmer, Hofstra
OF – Joe Delossantos, William & Mary
OF – Aaron Graeber, Delaware
OF – Kenny Mallory, Jr., Elon
OF – Ben Parker, William & Mary
UT – Evan Fox, Stony Brook
DH – Bryce Greenly, Delaware
SP – Jake Brink, Charleston
SP – Aidan Hunter, Charleston
SP – Zane Taylor, UNCW
RP – Carter Lovasz, William & Mary
RP – Mike McKenna, Hofstra
Honorable Mention: Tyler Leach, C, Delaware; Brett Lesher, IF, Delaware; Joey Loynd, IF, Delaware; Eric Ludman, IF, Delaware; Braeden O'Shaughnessy, IF, Campbell; Jordan Peyton, IF, Towson; Will Baumhofer, OF, Charleston; Elijah Dickerson, OF, Towson; Charlie Granatell, OF, Elon; Ryan Sprock, IF/P, Elon; Phil Stahl, DH, Monmouth; Connor Campbell, SP, Charleston; Eddie Smink, SP, Stony Brook; Jack Beauchesne, RP, Northeastern; Erik Paulsen, DH/RP, Stony Brook
CAA All-Rookie Team
Peyton Bonds, OF, Campbell
Nate Brittain, P, Campbell
Anthony Greco, 1B/OF, William & Mary
Wyatt Hunt, 3B, Monmouth
Charlie Megio, IF, Campbell
Erik Paulsen, DH/P, Stony Brook
Nicholas Rizzo, P, Stony Brook
Taye Robinson, IF, Towson
Andrew Schuldt, C, Campbell
Hayden Thomas, P, Charleston
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