Georgia Tech Second Basemen Kristian Campbell Named a Freshman All-American

Campbell was a strong part of the Georgia Tech lineup in 2023

Author:
Jackson Caudell
Publish date:
Jun 7, 2023 4:08 PM EDT

Georgia Tech Baseball's season might be over, but one of their standout players was recognized today as being one of the best freshmen in the country this season.

Second baseman Kristian Campbell was named a freshman All-American by Collegiate Baseball today.

This season, Campbell hit .376 for 65 hits, 16 doubles, one triple, four home runs, and 24 RBI. Drawing 29 walks and 11 hit-by-pitches with just 16 strikeouts in 173 at-bats, he reached base at a .484 clip. He was batting in the leadoff spot for much of the season (Per Georgia Tech PR).

In conference play alone, Campbell hit .388 with 45 hits, 10 doubles, and two home runs, drawing 19 walks, five HBP, and striking out just 13 times in 116 at-bats for a .493 on-base percentage (Per Georgia Tech PR).

Campbell ranked as the second-toughest to strike out at 10.3 at-bats per strikeout, as well as fourth in on-base percentage, sixth in average, eighth in runs per game and hits per game, and ninth in doubles per game (Per Georgia Tech PR).

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