Baseball America has been spotlighting exceptional freshman talent since 1986, evaluating players based on their production, prospect rankings, pro potential, and evaluator feedback. This year's Freshman All-America selections reflect a strong cohort of first-year athletes, prominently featuring Texas's Anthony Pack Jr., who has also been awarded the title of Freshman of the Year for 2026.
The All-America teams distinguish first-team and second-team athletes, showcasing remarkable performances across various colleges. The list highlights top hitters like Nico Partida from Texas A&M, Jacob Parker from Mississippi State, and formidable pitchers like Sam Cozart from Texas and Caden Glauber from North Carolina.
Notable Freshman Achievements
In 2026, specific newcomers made their mark, setting high expectations for their future in collegiate baseball. Pack led all conference hitters in batting average and on-base percentage while also putting up impressive power numbers and speed on the bases. Such comprehensive skills have marked him as a player to watch as he progresses through his collegiate career.
His counterpart, Jacob Parker, emerged as a scoring leader among freshmen with impressive home run and RBI stats, solidifying his place as a starting outfielder for the Bulldogs. Another standout, Teddy Tokheim from Stanford, showcased his offensive prowess with consistent extra-base hits and strong on-base abilities.
All-America Freshman Selections
First-Team Freshman All-Americans
Alonzo Alvarez, C, Miami
Alvarez, a switch-hitter from Brentwood, CA, became Miami's primary catcher mid-season, concluding his freshman year with an impressive .341 average, complemented by six home runs and a solid on-base percentage.
Ethin Bingaman, 1B, Auburn
Bingaman's decision to join Auburn instead of going pro resulted in an immediate impact as he dominated offensively, boasting a .330 batting average and leading with 15 home runs.
Ethan Ball, 2B, Virginia Tech
Ball quickly became a cornerstone of Virginia Tech's lineup, showcasing his power with 17 home runs and maintaining a solid .310 batting average.
Linkin Garcia, SS, Texas Tech
Garcia demonstrated his status as a top prospect with a strong offensive season, hitting .338 with excellent doubles production and placing himself as a key player in the upcoming transfer move to Texas.
Nico Partida, 3B, Texas A&M
Partida, tapped as a future first-round draft pick, proved his worth during SEC play, and over the season, he displayed consistency and power with a .306 average and solid 12 home runs.
Anthony Pack Jr., OF, Texas
Pack wrapped up his first year with elite statistics including a .355 average and significant contributions in stolen bases, placing him among the top offensive performers nationally.
Jacob Parker, OF, Mississippi State
Parker's standout metrics include a .339 average and 62 RBIs, marking him as a freshman to watch for in upcoming seasons.
Teddy Tokheim, OF, Stanford
Tokheim's offensive statistics, including 17 home runs and high OPS, solidified his reputation as one of the finest hitters in his class.
Brady Christman, DH, Georgia Southern
Noteworthy for his hitting prowess in the Sun Belt Conference, Christman approached the .400 average mark, displaying notable power and baserunning agility.
Aidan Flinn, LHP, Illinois
Flinn's pitching skills shone brightly, yielding only a 2.79 ERA in over 60 innings, indicating a bright future in collegiate pitching.
Myles Upchurch, RHP, Alabama
Upchurch's 3.75 ERA and role as a Sunday starter showcased a strong foundation for future success in Alabama's pitching roster.
Cord Rager, LHP, Oklahoma
Rager's contributions were invaluable to Oklahoma's championship run, as reflected in his solid performance and key strikeouts throughout the season.
Garrett Lambert, RHP, Mercer
After finding health again, Lambert pitched effectively with a 4.31 ERA, marking his comeback performance and showing promise for the upcoming draft.
Caden Glauber, RHP, North Carolina
Glauber's numbers are staggering—the best ERA among freshmen while pitching key innings in tight matchups, solidifying his role in North Carolina's pitching depth.
Sam Cozart, RHP, Texas
Cozart's reliable performances as a closer showcased not just his skills but also his potential to develop further at Texas.
Josiah Overbeek, TWP, Army
Overbeek emerged as a dual-threat with impressive offensive and pitching statistics, leading in several key freshman metrics.
Second-Team Freshman All-Americans
C: Clayton Namken, Texas State
1B: Brayden Jaksa, Oregon
2B: Wyatt Hanoian, Air Force
SS: Jett Kenady, California
3B: Ryland Duson, Prairie View A&M
OF: Angel Laya, Oregon
OF: Cam Righi, Connecticut
OF: Mason McCraine, Auburn
DH: Enzo Infelise, Cincinnati
SP: Will Labonte, Portland
SP: Michael Senay, South Florida
SP: Trey Williford, UNC Wilmington
SP: Hayden Frey, Toledo
RP: Landon Hood, Gonzaga
RP: Jackson Rose, North Carolina
TWP: Brady Bowen, Akron
For more details about these selections, visit the full lists on Baseball America.
