Seton Hill University Athletics

McCarthy Named to All PSAC West Second Team

Senior infielder Tom McCarthy was named to the All PSAC West second team on Tuesday afternoon, the league office announced.  It is the second straight season that McCarthy was named a second team selection. 

McCarthy leads the team in hitting with a .354 batting average.  McCarthy leads the team in hits (46), runs scored (37), doubles (13), RBI (32) and stolen bases (15).  He is also tied for the team lead with seven home runs. 

Last season, McCarthy was also named to the NCBWA, ABCA and D2CCA All Region Teams.

In the West, Slippery Rock senior Tyler Walters was tabbed Athlete of the Year and it marks the seventh time that The Rock has boasted the winner.  Mercyhurst junior Chris Vallimont earned Pitcher of the Year recognition and is the seventh Laker to accomplish the feat.  SRU's Abraham Mow claimed Freshman of the Year honors and is the sixth SRU athlete to win the award.  SRU's Jeff Messer earned Coach of the Year accolades for the seventh time in his career and first since 2003