Thomas, Bartolero Tabbed Collegiate Baseball All-Americans

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TROY, Ala. – Troy junior pitcher Levi Thomas and sophomore catcher Caleb Bartolero were tabbed Collegiate Baseball All-Americans, the publication announced Tuesday. Thomas, a second-team member, and Bartolero, a third-team selection, became the 57^th and 58^th All-Americans in program history.

The pair were the only players from the Sun Belt Conference named All-Americans by Collegiate Baseball.

Thomas impressed on a national level in 2020 with a miniscule ERA of 0.39, a top-15 mark in the country. The junior amassed 42 strikeouts in 23.0 innings which rank 10th nationally and his WHIP of 0.65 was the 17th-best in the nation this season.

The Cullman, Ala., native earned back-to-back Sun Belt Pitcher of the week honors to open up the season and was also named a Collegiate Baseball National Player of the Week after beginning the year with seven consecutive strikeouts en route to fanning a career-high 14 batters on Opening Night.

Thomas turned more heads on the national stage when he allowed no runs in 6.0 innings at No. 1 Florida. Thomas didn't give up a run until his fourth start of the year against Michigan State at the Cox Diamond Invitational, an outing where he still struck out 11 batters.

Bartolero showed remarkable consistency at the plate in 2020 after hitting safely in all 17 games of the season, a career-long hitting streak for the sophomore. A .394 hitter on the year, Bartolero recorded 28 hits and nine doubles which rank 12^th and sixth in the nation, respectively.

The Woodstock, Ga. native also hit a triple and two home runs, including a grand slam against Northern Kentucky on Opening Weekend. He drove in 18 runs and registered 45 total bases on the season, the 23^rd-most in the country.

The publication will announce Freshman All-American selections next week. Troy has had a Freshman All-American named in four of the last six seasons.

Quotable – Head Coach Mark Smartt
On Levi Thomas
"Levi established himself as one of the best pitchers in the country during the season. He dominated hitters in each outing with great stuff and command. His poise and confidence were impressive, and he certainly deserves this special recognition."

On Caleb Bartolero
"Caleb made an immediate impact on the field in his first year as a starter. He was our most consistent run producer while catching at a high level. He has a great future and is very deserving of the All-American recognition."

Troy University Athletics

Thomas, Bartolero Tabbed Collegiate Baseball All-Americans

Players Mentioned

Caleb Bartolero

Levi Thomas

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