Florida Atlantic University baseball players Hugh Adams, Mike Albaladejo and Alex Hudak have earned preseason All-Sun Belt Conference (SBC) recognition by the league’s coaches.  The Owls were picked to tie for fourth place in the league’s preseason poll.

“We are certainly excited for Hugh, Alex, and Mike.  That is great honor to be recognized by the opposing coaches for their play on the field,” said John McCormack.  “It says a lot about how hard they work and come ready to play each day. “



2012 Preseason All-Sun Belt Baseball Team

Tyler Ray ( Troy , Senior, SP)

Justin Hageman (WKU, Sophomore, SP)

Tanner Perkins (WKU, Junior, SP)

Hugh Adams ( Florida Atlantic , Senior, RP)

Mason McVay (FIU, RS-Junior, RP)

Mike Albaladejo ( Florida Atlantic , Senior, Catcher)

Mike Martinez (FIU, Senior, 1B)

Caleb Clowers (Louisiana-Monroe, Senior, 2B)

Logan Kirkland ( South Alabama , Sophomore, 2B)

Tyler Hannah ( Troy , Senior, SS)

Hank LaRue (Middle Tennessee , Sophomore, 3B)

Alex Hudak ( Florida Atlantic , Senior, OF)

Pablo Bermudez (FIU, Senior, OF)

Justin Guidry (Middle Tennessee , Senior, OF)

Rudy Flores (FIU, Junior, DH)



2012 Preseason Player of the Year

Pablo Bermudez (FIU, Senior, OF)



2012 Preseason Pitcher of the Year

Tyler Ray ( Troy , Senior, SP)



2012 SBC Coaches Predicted Order of Finish

(first place votes)

1. FIU (4) - 93 pts

1. Troy (4) - 93 pts

3. Louisiana-Lafayette (1) - 74 pts

4. Florida Atlantic  - 60 pts

4. Western Kentucky - 60 pts

6. South Alabama  - 56 pts

7. Arkansas State  - 36 pts

8. Middle Tennessee  - 31 pts

9. Louisiana-Monroe (1) - 26 pts

10. UALR - 21 pts