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Three Majors Named to All-Tournament Team

SUWANEE, Ga. – Coming off their Championship Game appearance in the 2012 Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament, three Majors were named to the All-Tournament Team, voted on by the coaches on Wednesday afternoon. The Majors were second among selections for the All-Tournament Team, only behind champion Birmingham-Southern.
 
Senior Andrew Evans was selected to the All-Tournament Team thanks to his terrific play in the field at first base and hit clutch hitting throughout the tournament. Evans was .222 during the weekend including three RBIs and two runs scored. His weekend was also highlighted by the play of the tournament as he came up with a huge diving catch on a line drive in a 6-2 win over Hendrix.
 
Junior Stephen Gates was selected to the All-Tournament Team after he caught fire towards the end of the tournament, including the last two days. Gates hit .381 on the weekend and after starting 0-for-7 in the first two games, Gates finished the weekend 8-for-14 including three doubles, six RBIs, seven runs scored, and a slugging percentage of .524 while playing second and third base.
 
Senior Ryan Zemke was selected to the All-Tournament Team as he was consistent all weekend form the plate while also coming through in left field and pitching the Majors into the championship game in the win over Trinity on Saturday evening. He hit .450 including two doubles, two runs scored, three RBIs, a stolen base, and a slugging percentage of .550. Zemke also pitched six complete innings in a 13-3 win over Trintiy to pick up his first win of the season.
 
The Majors season came to a close on Sunday as they finished the season with a 28-16 record. To see the complete team, click here.

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