Bob Jones alum named to All-Freshman team

Dylan Ray becomes first All-Freshman selection since 2016
5/7/22 MBA vs LSU
Alabama Baseball's Dylan Ray(38)
Photo by Skylar Lien
5/7/22 MBA vs LSU Alabama Baseball's Dylan Ray(38) Photo by Skylar Lien(Skylar Lien | Crimson Tide Photos / UA Athletics)
Published: May. 23, 2022 at 10:51 PM CDT
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Alabama’s Dylan Ray was selected to the 2022 Freshman All-Southeastern Conference Baseball Team, the league office announced Wednesday morning.

Ray is Alabama’s first selection on the Freshman All-SEC Team since Chandler Taylor in 2016. Zane Denton and Peyton Wilson were named to the Newcomer All-SEC Team in 2021, a category that was created to recognize then-sophomores for their play as freshmen in 2020 along with their efforts in 2021.

Dylan Ray

Right-Handed Pitcher

  • Developed a role as Alabama’s closer in his first season of active duty at the Capstone
  • Has appeared in 15 games totaling 27.1 innings of work
  • Totaled 43 strikeouts compared to 14 walks and is limiting opposing hitters to a .208 average
  • His 43 strikeouts lead all Alabama relievers and are good for fourth overall on the team
  • Leads the Crimson Tide with six saves on the season to tie for sixth in the SEC

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