Daniel Eagen of the Presbyterian College Blue Hose baseball team has been honored with a spot on the 2024 Perfect Game All-America Team, as announced on Wednesday afternoon.
Perfect Game, known for its comprehensive coverage of collegiate baseball, released their annual All-America and postseason awards list, featuring three teams of All-American pitchers. Eagen earned a spot on the Third Team All-America Pitchers roster, recognized for his outstanding performance during the 2024 season.
Eagen's accomplishment is a historic milestone for Presbyterian College, as he becomes the first player from the institution to receive an All-America award from Perfect Game. Furthermore, Eagen stands out as the sole representative from the Big South Conference on this prestigious list.
Eagen made a significant impact for the Blue Hose, starting in 14 games and pitching 77.2 innings. His remarkable 2.67 ERA led the Big South Conference and was the 11th best in the nation. He broke PC's all-time record with 122 strikeouts, topping the conference and placing him among the top 15 nationally. Eagen held opposing hitters to a .176 batting average, allowing only 49 hits and 23 earned runs, and finished the season with a 6-2 record and a 0.99 WHIP.
Eagen's season was highlighted by several standout performances. He recorded a career-high 14 strikeouts in a 4-2 win against Radford, the most in a single game by a Presbyterian pitcher. In the series opener against UNC Asheville, he carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning, contributing to the team's record-setting 17-0 shutout victory.
In conference play, Eagen started eight games, pitching 47.1 innings with a 5-1 record and a 2.66 ERA. He struck out 76 batters, held opponents to a .160 average, and allowed just 26 hits and 14 earned runs.
Eagen earned six Big South Starting Pitcher of the Week awards, the most in program history for both a single season and all-time. He was also named the 2024 Big South Pitcher of the Year, a recognition of his exceptional performance and dedication.