Michael Aubrey Named NCBWA First-Team All-American
Nov 7, 2001 | Baseball
Nov. 7, 2001
NEW ORLEANS, La. - Tulane University baseball standout Michael Aubrey was named preseason first-team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writer's Association, the organization announced Tuesday afternoon.
Aubrey, who earned Freshman of the Year honors by Conference USA, Baseball America and The Sporting News in 2001, was tabbed as the utility athlete on the NCBWA first-team. Aubrey is one of only two players from the state of Louisiana to earn a spot on the All-America squad, joining Southern outfielder Rickie Weeks who garnered third-team honors.
"Michael Aubrey is the most complete, multi-talented player I've ever coached," head coach Rick Jones said. "In addition to being an outstanding pitcher, he's a hitter who can hit for power and for average, he's a solid outfielder and is - in my opinion - the premier defensive first baseman in the country. Couple that with the fact that he's a great student, and that shows just how special of a person Michael is."
Last season, Aubrey was a star for the Green Wave in its historic run to the school's first College World Series, hitting .361 with a .592 slugging percentage, 17 doubles, four triples, 13 home runs and 69 RBI. He also proved to be solid on the mound, going 3-1 with a save in 17 appearances and 13 starts, striking out 46 batters in 71.2 innings of work.
For his accomplishments, Aubrey earned Freshman All-America honors from Baseball America, The Sporting News, Collegiate Baseball and Baseball Weekly while also earning first-team Conference USA honors and C-USA All-Freshman team recognition. He was also selected to play with Team USA for the second consecutive season where he hit .233 (17-for-69) with one double, two triples and a pair of homers. In only one appearance on the mound for the national team, Aubrey gave up just one hit to the four batters he faced.
Aubrey came to Tulane after a standout prep career at Southwood High School in Shreveport, La., where he earned city and district most valuable player honors, as well as all-state recognition as a senior.
