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Here goes (*denotes league leader):
FIRST TEAM
Catcher: Landon Powell, South Carolina
.356/.435/.694
19 HR*/62 RBI
He finally lived up to all of the hype.
First Base: Josh Morris, Georgia
.440/.668
16 HR/67 RBI*
Young slugger helped carry the Bulldogs to a surprising share of the SEC Championship. The scariest part is that he is only a freshman.
Second Base: Warner Jones, Vanderbilt
.425*/.462/.695*
10 HR/64 RBI
96 H*/25 2B*
No contest here. As for the 2nd team, Rice is the better player, in my opinion, but the deciding factor was that Graeter started every game at second and Rice spent a lot of time over at third and as a DH.
Third Base: Clay Goodwin, Arkansas
.337/.428
4 HR/26 RBI
A key component of Arkansas’ equally surprising championship run, Goodwin was a consistent source of production in the heart of the Razorback order in addition to providing steady defense at the hot corner.
Shortstop: Ryan Klosterman, Vanderbilt
.350/.423/.545
6 HR/30 RBI
61 R
7 3B*
Being one of the best leadoff hitters and the top defensive shortstop in the conference gives Klosterman the edge over Georgia’s Justin Holmes and Arkansas’ Scott Hode.
Outfield: J.C. Holt, LSU
.402/.472*
94 H/64 R*
One of the best all-around players in the SEC, Holt is a pure hitter with great speed and defensive versatility. Served as the “sparkplug” at the top of the LSU order.
Outfield: Jon Zeringue, LSU
.404/.460/.661
51 RBI
He hit .400 and put up some of the best power numbers in the conference.
Outfield: Ben Harrison, Florida
.360/.471/.645
16 HR/58 RBI/60 R
Though fellow Gator slugger C.J. Smith put up nearly identical numbers in the major statistical categories, I believe that Harrison is the superior player, both offensively and defensively. I am willing to bet that nine out of ten opposing pitchers would rather face Smith than Harrison any day.
DH: Brad Corley, Mississippi State
.378/.436/.678
18 HR/52 RBI
Great season at the plate warrants inclusion on any first team list, but Corley is my DH because the other outfielders are far superior defensive ballplayers.
UT: Stephen Head, Ole Miss
.357/.430/.582
11 HR/49 RBI
6-1/2.43 ERA/5 SV
One of the most talented players in the country, this “UT” designation seems to have emerged so as to specifically accommodate him.
SP: Wade LeBlanc, Alabama
8-4/2.08 ERA
98 SO/112.2 IP
The best freshman pitcher in the nation.
SP: Justin Hoyman, Florida
10-1*/2.76 ERA
81 SO/117.1 IP
A great season; just wish he had faced opposing aces more often
SP: Mark Holliman, Ole Miss
9-2/2.67 ERA
90 SO/97.2 IP
Emerged as the ace of the Rebs’ staff and helped carry them throughout the season
RP: Chad Blackwell, South Carolina
3-3/3.09 ERA/12 SV*
60 SO/46.2 IP
Well, he led the league in saves.
SP/RP: Taylor Tankersley, Alabama
2-5/2.00 ERA*/4 SV
70 SO/67.2 IP
The record doesn’t provide an accurate assessment of how tough the league’s ERA leader was this season.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR - Warner Jones, Vanderbilt
CO-PITCHERS OF THE YEAR - Wade LeBlanc, Alabama and Justin Hoyman, Florida
FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR - Wade LeBlanc, Alabama
COACH OF THE YEAR - Ron Perno, Georgia
SECOND TEAM
C – Craig Tatum, Mississippi State
1B – Cesar Nicolas, Vanderbilt
2B – Spencer Graeter, Kentucky
3B – Evan Bush, Alabama
SS – Justin Holmes, Georgia
OF – Ryan Patterson, LSU
OF – Brendan Winn, South Carolina
OF – Clete Thomas, Auburn
DH – C.J. Smith, Florida
SP – Michael Hyle, Georgia
SP – Jeremy Sowers, Vanderbilt
SP – Michael Campbell, South Carolina
SP – Ryan Mullins, Vanderbilt
RP – Will Startup, Georgia
THIRD TEAM
C – Brady Toops, Arkansas/Matt Liuzza, LSU
1B – Steve Pearce, South Carolina
2B – Allen Rice, Alabama
3B – Clay Harris, LSU
SS – Scott Hode, Arkansas
OF – Michael Campbell, South Carolina
OF – Caleb Stewart, Kentucky
OF – Eli Iorg, Tennessee
DH – Nick Stavinoha, LSU
SP – Aaron Rawl, South Carolina
SP – Charley Boyce, Arkansas
SP – Clay Dirks, LSU
RP – Caton Hall, Arkansas
RP – Darren O’Day, Florida
HONORABLE MENTION
Josh Smith, Georgia
Blake Gill, LSU
Scot Drucker, Tennessee
Nate Bumstead, LSU
Derek Tharpe, Tennessee
Danny Hamblin, Arkansas
Alex Suarez, Tennessee
Josh Alley, Tennessee
Arnold Hughey, Auburn
Steven Register, Auburn
Barry Gunther, Ole Miss
Steve Gendron, Mississippi State
Jeffrey Rea, Mississippi State
Saunders Ramsey, Mississippi State
Casey Rowlett, Arkansas
Jeff Corsaletti, Florida
Zac Welch, Alabama
Marshall Szabo, Georgia
Sean Ruthven, Georgia
Brian Pettway, Ole Miss
Alex Presley, Ole Miss
Rocky Scelfo, Alabama
Mike Breyman, Kentucky
Billy Buckner, South Carolina
Antoan Richardson, Vanderbilt
Here goes (*denotes league leader):
FIRST TEAM
Catcher: Landon Powell, South Carolina
.356/.435/.694
19 HR*/62 RBI
He finally lived up to all of the hype.
First Base: Josh Morris, Georgia
.440/.668
16 HR/67 RBI*
Young slugger helped carry the Bulldogs to a surprising share of the SEC Championship. The scariest part is that he is only a freshman.
Second Base: Warner Jones, Vanderbilt
.425*/.462/.695*
10 HR/64 RBI
96 H*/25 2B*
No contest here. As for the 2nd team, Rice is the better player, in my opinion, but the deciding factor was that Graeter started every game at second and Rice spent a lot of time over at third and as a DH.
Third Base: Clay Goodwin, Arkansas
.337/.428
4 HR/26 RBI
A key component of Arkansas’ equally surprising championship run, Goodwin was a consistent source of production in the heart of the Razorback order in addition to providing steady defense at the hot corner.
Shortstop: Ryan Klosterman, Vanderbilt
.350/.423/.545
6 HR/30 RBI
61 R
7 3B*
Being one of the best leadoff hitters and the top defensive shortstop in the conference gives Klosterman the edge over Georgia’s Justin Holmes and Arkansas’ Scott Hode.
Outfield: J.C. Holt, LSU
.402/.472*
94 H/64 R*
One of the best all-around players in the SEC, Holt is a pure hitter with great speed and defensive versatility. Served as the “sparkplug” at the top of the LSU order.
Outfield: Jon Zeringue, LSU
.404/.460/.661
51 RBI
He hit .400 and put up some of the best power numbers in the conference.
Outfield: Ben Harrison, Florida
.360/.471/.645
16 HR/58 RBI/60 R
Though fellow Gator slugger C.J. Smith put up nearly identical numbers in the major statistical categories, I believe that Harrison is the superior player, both offensively and defensively. I am willing to bet that nine out of ten opposing pitchers would rather face Smith than Harrison any day.
DH: Brad Corley, Mississippi State
.378/.436/.678
18 HR/52 RBI
Great season at the plate warrants inclusion on any first team list, but Corley is my DH because the other outfielders are far superior defensive ballplayers.
UT: Stephen Head, Ole Miss
.357/.430/.582
11 HR/49 RBI
6-1/2.43 ERA/5 SV
One of the most talented players in the country, this “UT” designation seems to have emerged so as to specifically accommodate him.
SP: Wade LeBlanc, Alabama
8-4/2.08 ERA
98 SO/112.2 IP
The best freshman pitcher in the nation.
SP: Justin Hoyman, Florida
10-1*/2.76 ERA
81 SO/117.1 IP
A great season; just wish he had faced opposing aces more often
SP: Mark Holliman, Ole Miss
9-2/2.67 ERA
90 SO/97.2 IP
Emerged as the ace of the Rebs’ staff and helped carry them throughout the season
RP: Chad Blackwell, South Carolina
3-3/3.09 ERA/12 SV*
60 SO/46.2 IP
Well, he led the league in saves.
SP/RP: Taylor Tankersley, Alabama
2-5/2.00 ERA*/4 SV
70 SO/67.2 IP
The record doesn’t provide an accurate assessment of how tough the league’s ERA leader was this season.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR - Warner Jones, Vanderbilt
CO-PITCHERS OF THE YEAR - Wade LeBlanc, Alabama and Justin Hoyman, Florida
FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR - Wade LeBlanc, Alabama
COACH OF THE YEAR - Ron Perno, Georgia
SECOND TEAM
C – Craig Tatum, Mississippi State
1B – Cesar Nicolas, Vanderbilt
2B – Spencer Graeter, Kentucky
3B – Evan Bush, Alabama
SS – Justin Holmes, Georgia
OF – Ryan Patterson, LSU
OF – Brendan Winn, South Carolina
OF – Clete Thomas, Auburn
DH – C.J. Smith, Florida
SP – Michael Hyle, Georgia
SP – Jeremy Sowers, Vanderbilt
SP – Michael Campbell, South Carolina
SP – Ryan Mullins, Vanderbilt
RP – Will Startup, Georgia
THIRD TEAM
C – Brady Toops, Arkansas/Matt Liuzza, LSU
1B – Steve Pearce, South Carolina
2B – Allen Rice, Alabama
3B – Clay Harris, LSU
SS – Scott Hode, Arkansas
OF – Michael Campbell, South Carolina
OF – Caleb Stewart, Kentucky
OF – Eli Iorg, Tennessee
DH – Nick Stavinoha, LSU
SP – Aaron Rawl, South Carolina
SP – Charley Boyce, Arkansas
SP – Clay Dirks, LSU
RP – Caton Hall, Arkansas
RP – Darren O’Day, Florida
HONORABLE MENTION
Josh Smith, Georgia
Blake Gill, LSU
Scot Drucker, Tennessee
Nate Bumstead, LSU
Derek Tharpe, Tennessee
Danny Hamblin, Arkansas
Alex Suarez, Tennessee
Josh Alley, Tennessee
Arnold Hughey, Auburn
Steven Register, Auburn
Barry Gunther, Ole Miss
Steve Gendron, Mississippi State
Jeffrey Rea, Mississippi State
Saunders Ramsey, Mississippi State
Casey Rowlett, Arkansas
Jeff Corsaletti, Florida
Zac Welch, Alabama
Marshall Szabo, Georgia
Sean Ruthven, Georgia
Brian Pettway, Ole Miss
Alex Presley, Ole Miss
Rocky Scelfo, Alabama
Mike Breyman, Kentucky
Billy Buckner, South Carolina
Antoan Richardson, Vanderbilt
