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Hunter Hines Earns Additional All-America Accolades
July 08, 2022 | Baseball
The rookie slugger was named a Freshman All-American by both D1Baseball and Baseball America
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State's Hunter Hines continues to collect postseason accolades after the rookie slugger was named a Freshman All-American by both D1Baseball and Baseball America.
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In June, Hines also earned a spot on Collegiate Baseball's All-America list, marking the seventh straight season a Mississippi State freshman has garnered All-America accolades. The Madison, Mississippi, native picked up second team honors on both lists released by D1Baseball and Baseball America.
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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 ranking second among the Diamond Dawgs in that category. Overall, Hines posted a .300 average at the dish in 2022 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 past season also 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 also totaling 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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In June, Hines also earned a spot on Collegiate Baseball's All-America list, marking the seventh straight season a Mississippi State freshman has garnered All-America accolades. The Madison, Mississippi, native picked up second team honors on both lists released by D1Baseball and Baseball America.
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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 ranking second among the Diamond Dawgs in that category. Overall, Hines posted a .300 average at the dish in 2022 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 past season also 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 also totaling 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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