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Louisville Baseball Trio Named Preseason All-Americans
December 17, 2019 | Baseball
Binelas, Detmers and Kirian were recognized by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – One day after earning the No. 1 ranking, three University of Louisville baseball student-athletes were recognized as preseason All-Americans by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper.
Reid Detmers and Alex Binelas were first team selections, while Michael Kirian was named to the third team.
The reigning Atlantic Coast Conference Pitcher of the Year, Detmers enters the 2020 season coming off a standout sophomore campaign. The left-hander went 13-4 with a 2.78 ERA and 167 strikeouts in 113.1 innings, setting the program's single-season record for strikeouts and tying the mark for wins. Detmers earned All-American recognition by six different services and was a Golden Spikes Award and Dick Howser Award semifinalist.
Binelas put together a strong freshman campaign in 2019, leading the Cardinals in home runs and slugging percentage and garnering freshman All-America honors. The Oak Creek, Wis., native hit .291 with 14 doubles, 14 home runs and 59 RBIs in his first season at Louisville, becoming the first UofL freshman since Chris Dominguez in 2007 to hit 10 home runs in a season.
Kirian proved to be a key piece in the Louisville bullpen during the 2019 season. The southpaw made a team-high 26 relief appearances, going 3-1 overall with five saves and a team-best 1.69 ERA. Kirian recorded the final three outs against East Carolina to send the Cardinals to the College World Series and earned the save the Cardinals' victory over Auburn in Omaha.
Louisville opens the 2020 season Feb. 14 with a three-game series on the road at Ole Miss in Oxford, Miss. The Cardinals' home opener is set for Feb. 19 against Wright State at Jim Patterson Stadium.
2020 LOUISVILLE BASEBALL SEASON TICKETS
The 2020 reserved chairback ticket packages, which include one ticket to each of the 17 ticketed games, are priced at $110 for adults, $90 for senior adults/youths and $90 for families of four or more. Season tickets for the Left Field Berm are also available at $50 per ticket. Season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online here, by calling 502-GO-CARDS or by visiting the Louisville Cardinals Ticket Office, located near Gate 2 at Cardinal Stadium (2800 South Floyd Street) on weekdays from 9 a.m., until 5 p.m., ET. Complete details on 2020 UofL baseball tickets can be found at gocards.com/bsbtickets.
The season ticket package covers weekend series against ACC foes Notre Dame, Virginia, Clemson, NC State and Virginia Tech, in addition to non-conference games against Kentucky and Indiana.
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Reid Detmers and Alex Binelas were first team selections, while Michael Kirian was named to the third team.
The reigning Atlantic Coast Conference Pitcher of the Year, Detmers enters the 2020 season coming off a standout sophomore campaign. The left-hander went 13-4 with a 2.78 ERA and 167 strikeouts in 113.1 innings, setting the program's single-season record for strikeouts and tying the mark for wins. Detmers earned All-American recognition by six different services and was a Golden Spikes Award and Dick Howser Award semifinalist.
Binelas put together a strong freshman campaign in 2019, leading the Cardinals in home runs and slugging percentage and garnering freshman All-America honors. The Oak Creek, Wis., native hit .291 with 14 doubles, 14 home runs and 59 RBIs in his first season at Louisville, becoming the first UofL freshman since Chris Dominguez in 2007 to hit 10 home runs in a season.
Kirian proved to be a key piece in the Louisville bullpen during the 2019 season. The southpaw made a team-high 26 relief appearances, going 3-1 overall with five saves and a team-best 1.69 ERA. Kirian recorded the final three outs against East Carolina to send the Cardinals to the College World Series and earned the save the Cardinals' victory over Auburn in Omaha.
Louisville opens the 2020 season Feb. 14 with a three-game series on the road at Ole Miss in Oxford, Miss. The Cardinals' home opener is set for Feb. 19 against Wright State at Jim Patterson Stadium.
2020 LOUISVILLE BASEBALL SEASON TICKETS
The 2020 reserved chairback ticket packages, which include one ticket to each of the 17 ticketed games, are priced at $110 for adults, $90 for senior adults/youths and $90 for families of four or more. Season tickets for the Left Field Berm are also available at $50 per ticket. Season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online here, by calling 502-GO-CARDS or by visiting the Louisville Cardinals Ticket Office, located near Gate 2 at Cardinal Stadium (2800 South Floyd Street) on weekdays from 9 a.m., until 5 p.m., ET. Complete details on 2020 UofL baseball tickets can be found at gocards.com/bsbtickets.
The season ticket package covers weekend series against ACC foes Notre Dame, Virginia, Clemson, NC State and Virginia Tech, in addition to non-conference games against Kentucky and Indiana.
FOLLOW LOUISVILLE BASEBALL ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Fans can follow Louisville baseball on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram at @LouisvilleBSB.
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