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Hines Named Freshman All-American
June 08, 2022 | Baseball
Hines totaled the sixth-most home runs in the country by a freshman with 16 on the season
STARKVILLE – After a sensational rookie campaign, Mississippi State's Hunter Hines has been named a Freshman All-American by Collegiate Baseball, it was announced by the outlet on Wednesday (June 8).
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Hines is one of 11 SEC freshmen to earn All-America honors by Collegiate Baseball and it marks the seventh straight season a Mississippi State freshman has earned All-America accolades. Â
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In his first season in Starkville, Hines totaled the sixth-most home runs in the country by a freshman with 16 on the season, while he ranked second among the Diamond Dawgs in that category. Overall, Hines posted a .300 average at the dish with 13 doubles, 16 home runs and 52 RBIs while starting and playing in all 56 games for State primarily as the designated hitter.
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His performance this season earned him a spot on the SEC's All-Freshman Team. Hines tied for the team lead with 13 multi-RBI games this season, while he also totaled 18 multi-hit games as a freshman for the Dawgs.
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Visit www.HailState.com for the latest news and information on the baseball program. Fans can also follow the program on social media by searching 'HailStateBB' on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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Hines is one of 11 SEC freshmen to earn All-America honors by Collegiate Baseball and it marks the seventh straight season a Mississippi State freshman has earned All-America accolades. Â
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In his first season in Starkville, Hines totaled the sixth-most home runs in the country by a freshman with 16 on the season, while he ranked second among the Diamond Dawgs in that category. Overall, Hines posted a .300 average at the dish with 13 doubles, 16 home runs and 52 RBIs while starting and playing in all 56 games for State primarily as the designated hitter.
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His performance this season earned him a spot on the SEC's All-Freshman Team. Hines tied for the team lead with 13 multi-RBI games this season, while he also totaled 18 multi-hit games as a freshman for the Dawgs.
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Visit www.HailState.com for the latest news and information on the baseball program. Fans can also follow the program on social media by searching 'HailStateBB' on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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