College Baseball Midseason All-Americans

As we find ourselves at the halfway point of the College Baseball season, I had to get involved in sharing my opinion on Midseason All-Americans. 

Sam always says the average reader only reads for three minutes, so I’ll keep this as brief as possible while still justifying my spots.

Utility

Charlie Condon, 3B/OF, Georgia: What would an All-American list be without America’s best hitter? Leads the country in SLG (1.067), OPS (1.636), and HR (20) and has been the topic of conversation in the 1.01 debate. The biggest improvement? Defense, Condon has proved he can play OF at the next level, and with 27:21 BB/K, he has every tool deserving of it.

Catcher

Grant Knipp, Campbell: The RS Junior has broken onto the scene this year and carved out his name as the best catcher in the game so far. Very solid behind the dish, .455/.593/1.156, with 15 HR and 40 RBI. Dealing with some injuries right now, but nobody else in the field holds a candle to Knipp. Not to mention 7 SBs.

First Base

Jac Caglione, Florida: The Gators Golden Boy over the last few years, and well deserved. Debatably, the best raw power in the draft and the discipline at the plate has gotten so much better from ‘23-’24. 18/14 K/BB, 16 HR, 34 RBI, .391/.480/.781. He is easily a Top-5 pick with the improvements he’s made, manifesting him in Coors field in 2026.

Second Base

Travis Bazzana, Oregon St: Obvious choice here, another serious 1.01 candidate, the only knock being he’s a true 2B, so he doesn’t have the positional value of Condon. But the bat-to-ball skills are absurd, crazy pop for the position, pro-ready guy. Notorious for leadoff nukes, he might actually be the guy that gets IBB on the first AB of a game. .460/.601/1.027 1.628 OPS, 17 HR, 42 RBI.

Third Base

Ben Miller, Duke: Am I blinded by my love for the Blue Devils and being First Team All-Mustache? Maybe. But Miller has proved day in and day out that he’s the best overall third baseman in the game. .448/.513/.776 1.289 OPS, 15 2B, 9 HR and 34 RBI, and a fantastic glove. Show the man some love!

Shortstop

Jalin Flores, Texas: Honestly, the SS is a really weak position this year across the country. To me, there are only 3 guys that are truly deserving of this spot, and Flores is at the top. Really good pop and good fielding ability, and has been one of the few bright spots in a disappointing Longhorns season. .372/.440/.783 1.223 OPS, 14 2B, 13 HR, 33 RBI.  

Outfielders

James Tibbs III, Florida St: Tibbs has skyrocketed his draft stock in the rise of the 2024 Seminoles, leading the offense with a .421/.503/.860 slash line, 13 HR, 52 RBI. Not to mention 20:9 BB:K, we love that. Easily a Top-15 pick with Top-10 potential, offensive tools are off the charts.

Dakota Jordan, Mississippi St: Another guy with insane pop and can drive the ball out of any ballpark with plus bat speed. A corner OF prospect dream. He has some K concerns but is a guy with skyrocketing draft stock. .372/.506/793 1.300 OPS, 14 HR, 45 RBI. 

Braden Montgomery, Texas A&M: Montgomery has something in common with many guys on this list (Condon, Jordan, Bazzana). He hits the cover off the ball. He's consistently in the top 10 in EV, has a good feel for the strike zone and is a switch hitter. .389/.516/.889 1.405 OPS and 51 RBI. 

Designated Hitter

Gage Miller, 3B, Alabama: Slotted in the DH spot because there aren’t a lot of true DHs in college, and Miller, to me, is the next complete player that wasn’t at a position given out. .417/.506/.819 1.325 OPS with 13 HR and 41 RBI. He has a great approach at the plate, doesn’t come out of his swing often, and can go gap-gap with authority. Would be a mid-round steal in the upcoming draft

Pitchers

Hagan Smith, Arkansas: Nobody has been as dominant as Smith this year, 6-0 over 41 IP, racking up 83 Ks to just 14 BBs. Velo ticked up from 92-93 in 2023 to 96-98 in 2024 with triple digits in the tank, a disappearing slider as well. 3/4 arm angle and a miserable AB for opponents as he commands a 1.76ERA, .144 B/AVG at the halfway point. 

Ryan Johnson, Dallas Baptist: If you know this guy, you know ball. Funky delivery, rec-specs, and nasty stuff; a certified gamer. His second year as DBUs workhorse and is 5-1 over 56 IP, 1.77 ERA, .191 B/AVG. 82 Ks to 8 BB, sneaky good K stuff, and would be a mid-round steal for any club.

Jamie Arnold, Florida St: The only other starter I feel comfortable saying has been near as dominant as Smith this year. Another 3/4 arm slot LHP has a lanky frame and nasty stuff. 6-1 with a 0.94ERA, .174 B/AVG, 69 Ks to 10BB through his 47.2 innings of work. 

Luke Holman, LSU: Filling Paul Skenes’ Friday night spot was no easy task for Homan. While he hasn’t been anywhere near that, he’s put together a fantastic season despite the Tigers' disappointment. 6-1 2.01ERA, .174 B/AVG 71 Ks to 13 BB over 44.2 IP. Fastball has a lot of late life and a plus slider to back it up.

Izaak Martinez, UC San Diego: Had to include one reliever on this list, and he’s hands down been the best. Leading the nation in ERA (0.49) and B/AVG (.123) over 37 IP. 7 Saves with a 2-1 record. He lives 88-90 with the fastball, but the changeup is the money maker. Vanishes on hitters and hides the ball in his delivery exceptionally well.

Brett Sears, Nebraska: Probably the sneakiest guy on this list, and unless you’re very immersed in the college game, you haven’t heard of him. Sears is a guy that doesn’t have overpowering stuff but has the non-quantifiable ability to make hitters uncomfortable. Works quickly, always in the zone, doesn’t miss in the zone, and he’s been one of the best in the country. 5-0 1.14ERA, .127 B/AVG, cream of the crop in the BIG 10. 

Jonathan Santucci, Duke: Obviously. I tweet about this guy every Friday, and for good reason. Not the best stuff in the draft, but I still believe he is the best pitcher in the nation. Low-mid 90s with the fastball, a nasty changeup, and a vanishing slider, a complete arsenal. 5-0, 2.92 ERA, .179 B/AVG with 63 Ks, has struggled with walks this year, but they seem to come in certain games and aren’t indicative of his body of work. STUD

Trey Yesavage, East Carolina: No surprises here, came into the season as a potential Top-15 pick, and he's a workhorse. Currently 5th in the country in Ks (74), holding a 6-1 record to a 1.86 ERA over 48.1 IP with opponents hitting just .168 against him. Mid 90’s fastball with a plus curveball. He looks to continue with the rest of the staff and take the Pirates to the CWS for the first time ever.