IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa sophomore pitcher Brody Brecht was named a midseason First-Team All-American by Perfect Game, it was announced Tuesday.
The Ankeny, Iowa, native leads the Hawkeyes with a 2.60 ERA in seven starts. He has thrown 33 2/3 innings and holds a 2-1 record. Brecht has struck out 59, while walking 24.
Brecht ranks 14th in the nation in hits allowed per nine innings (5.08), 11th in strikeouts (59) and third in strikeouts-per-nine innings (15.77).
In games where TrackMan data is available, Brecht has hit 100+ MPH 26 times and 95+ MPH 189 times.
Brecht was named a freshman All-American by Collegiate Baseball and Perfect Game a season ago.