USC star Ethan Hedges named second-team All-American by Perfect Game USA
USC star Ethan Hedges named second-team All-American by Perfect Game USA
After a remarkable season, USC baseball star Ethan Hedges is officially an All-American. On Wednesday, Hedges earned second-team All-American honors from Perfect Game USA.
Hedges excelled on both sides of the ball this season. As the Trojans' starting third baseman, he led the team with a .346 batting average, 1.081 OPS, 80 hits, 58 RBIs, and 14 home runs. In addition, he pitched for the first time since he was in high school, serving as the Trojans' closer. In 15 appearances, he posted a 2.40 ERA, going 2-1 with nine saves.
Hedges becomes USC's first All-American since Ben Wanger during the COVID-shortened 2020 season. He is the first Trojan to earn such honors in a full season since Chris Clarke in 2019.
Thanks largely to Hedges' incredible season, USC qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2015. The Trojans made it to the final of the Corvallis Regional, where they fell to Oregon State.
At this point, it is still unknown whether or not Hedges will be back at USC next year. After a season as strong as his, Hedges has a very good chance to hear his name called in July's MLB Draft. If he does return to the Trojans in 2026, however, Hedges should enter the season as one of the top players in the country, with a chance to accomplish even bigger things than he did this season.
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