GREENSBORO, N.C. – Coastal Carolina super senior second baseman
Matt McDermott was named a finalist for the 2022 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I Gold Glove team, the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) announced on Monday.
The finalists are voted on and selected by the ABCA NCAA Division I All-America committee, which is chaired by Tommy Raffo of Arkansas State University. Six of the finalists reached the 2022 College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.
One of the best fielding infielders in Coastal Carolina history, McDermott posted a .985 fielding percentage while primarily playing second base for the Chanticleers in 2022. He totaled 117 putouts and 152 fielding assists over 273 chances and committed just four errors all season long. He also led the Chants and was tied for third in the Sun Belt Conference with 38 double plays turned on the season.
His .985 fielding percentage is the best in a single season by a Coastal Carolina second baseman with at least 100 chances, while his 38 double plays turned ranks just outside the top-10 in CCU's single-season history.
As a team, the Chanticleers posted a .974 fielding percentage this past season, a new single-season program record topping the previous mark of .973 in 2018. CCU's 54 double plays on the season were first in the Sun Belt and tied for 10th nationally.
In all divisions, the ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove teams will be announced on Wednesday, June 22, by Rawlings via Twitter.
The ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove teams were first recognized in 2007 and are presented annually to the top defensive players from each division of collegiate and high school baseball.
About ABCA
The ABCA, founded in 1945, is the primary professional organization for baseball coaches at the amateur level. Its over 13,000 members represent all 50 states and 33 countries. Since its initial meeting of 27 college baseball coaches in June 1945, Association membership has broadened to include eight divisions: NCAA Division I, II, and III, NAIA, NJCAA, Pacific Association Division, High School, and Youth.
About Rawlings
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. is an innovative manufacturer and marketer of sporting goods worldwide. Founded in 1887, Rawlings is an authentic global sports brand, trusted by generations of athletes of all skill levels. Rawlings' unparalleled quality and expert craftsmanship are the fundamental reasons why more professional athletes, national governing bodies, and sports leagues choose Rawlings. Rawlings is the Official Ball Supplier and Batting Helmet of Major League Baseball®, the official baseball of Minor League Baseball™ and the NCAA®, and an approved baseball, basketball, football, and softball of the National High School Federation®. For more information, please visit Rawlings.com or by phone at (314) 819-2800.
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