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Valek Cisneros Named All-American

UCO Pitcher Earns Second Team Honor From National College Baseball Writers Association

WINGATE, N.C. – Valek Cisneros was named Second Team All-American by the National College Baseball Writers Association, it was announced Thursday.
 
The University of Central Oklahoma senior right-handed pitcher put together a dominating season on the mound while helping the Bronchos reach the NCAA Tournament. He was awarded Thursday for his efforts and is now the 22nd player in school history to earn the title, All-American.
 
"We're proud of Val and all the work he put in to help us, he deserves this honor, we're really happy for him," UCO head baseball coach John Martin said. "He's a great guy to have on your team not just for his ability, but what he brings to the team every day. He's a great teammate. I'm glad he's being recognized for all his hard work."
 
Cisneros becomes the 22nd All-American in UCO baseball history. He's the seventh pitcher to earn the title. Including Cisneros' selection this year, he is the third straight All-American at UCO that served in the role of closer.
 
This season, Cisneros earned 14 saves on the backend for the Bronchos, the second most of any pitcher in a single season in school history. Cisneros made 25 appearances for the Bronchos, had a 1-1 win-loss record, and 14 saves. He threw 31 1/3 innings for the Bronchos, striking out 47 batters in that time while limiting opponents to a .217 batting average.
 
Cisneros gave up just 16 runs all season for a 4.60 earned run average.
 
In two seasons with the Bronchos, the Clinton, Oklahoma native made 49 appearances, tossed 63 1/3 innings, and recorded 84 strikeouts. His 14 saves this season are the second most in school history. His 19 career saves in two seasons are also the second most by any pitcher at Central Oklahoma.
 
UCO went 37-16 this season, finishing fourth in the MIAA. The Bronchos earned the No. 5 seed in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship Central Regional, where UCO's season ended in the consolation final.
 
 
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Valek Cisneros

#39 Valek Cisneros

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Players Mentioned

Valek Cisneros

#39 Valek Cisneros

6' 5"
Senior
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