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Nick Schwartz	Eddie Smith
Richey Burgos	Kyle Peters

Nick Schwartz, a senior right-handed pitcher from Sunbury, Ohio, highlighted the list after being selected as the NCCAA East Region Pitcher of the Year. The former Big Walnut High School star posted a 6-4 record on the mound with a 3.29 ERA. Schwartz led the team in innings pitched (79 1/3), strikeouts (75), starts (12), complete games (seven), and shutouts (2).

Joining Schwartz on the NCCAA Honorable Mention All-American Team was junior outfielder Eddie Smith, a native of Johnstown, Ohio. The former Northridge High School standout started in all 49 games and batted .351 with team-highs of 50 RBI and seven stolen bases. Smith also compiled 10 doubles, one triple, seven home runs, and 38 runs scored.

Richey Burgos, a sophomore third baseman from Ponce, Puerto Rico, was also named to the NCCAA Honorable Mention All-American Team. The former Puerto Rico Academy product led the Cougars with a .398 batting average. Burgos also registered 11 doubles, seven home runs, 35 runs scored, and 46 RBI as he started in all 49 games.

Kyle Peters, a senior shortstop/pitcher from Mason, Ohio, rounded out the Cougars on the NCCAA Honorable Mention All-American Team. The former Mason High School star batted .339 with 12 doubles, one home run, 25 RBI, and a team-high 42 runs scored as he started in all 49 games. On the mound, Peters also posted a 6-3 record with a team-best 3.19 ERA. In 73 1/3 innings, he struck out 46 batters.

The Cougars finished the season with a 27-22 overall record. MVNU finished fourth in the AMC South Division with a 13-11 conference mark. Then, the Cougars advanced all the way to the NAIA Region IX Tournament championship game for the seventh straight year.