Augustana gained some major awards as a result of performances in the Northern Sun Conference baseball season.
NSIC Player of the Year
#18 Patrick O’Donnell
(OF, 5-9, 186, Sr., R/L, Andover, Minn. / Andover HS)
Augustana University
– Led the NSIC in runs scored (49) and triples (4)
– Finished second in the NSIC in slugging percentage (.748), hits (60) and doubles (15)
NSIC Pitcher of the Year
#26 Jacob Blank
(RHP, 6-3, 205, Jr., R/R, Gretna, Neb. / Gretna HS)
Augustana University
– Perfect 10-0 record on the year with an NSIC best seven wins in conference play
– Second lowest ERA in the country at 0.87
NSIC Freshman of the Year
#14 Sam Baier
(IF, 6-0, 181, Fr., R/R, Springfield, Minn. / Springfield HS)
Augustana University
– Finished conference play with 13 doubles, fifth-most in the NSIC
– Hit .314 in 52 games played
NSIC Coach of the Year
Matt Magers (9th Season)
Minnesota State University, Mankato
– Led MSU to a 40-9 overall record and a 35-5 NSIC mark
– Led MSU to its tenth NSIC regular season title, its first since 2014 and fifth under his guidance
