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Ahead of the Michigan baseball team\u2019s opening contest at the Big Ten Tournament, several Wolverines received conference awards for their play throughout the regular season.<\/p>\n
Junior second baseman Colby Turner was the lone Michigan player named to the All-Big Ten First Team. Turner was the Wolverines\u2019 most explosive and versatile offensive weapon, slashing .377\/.443\/.656 and leading Michigan with 141 total bases, 52 RBIs, 18 doubles and 14 home runs. A clear mainstay in the Wolverines\u2019 lineup, Turner reached a hitting streak of 24 games, the longest recorded at Michigan.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a developmental timeline; we need that from him,\u201d Wolverines coach Tracy Smith said Feb. 23. \u201cHe needs to supply a little bit of the thump and power. \u2026 I love the maturity that he\u2019s showing, and the confidence that he has to play and deliver when we need it most.\u201d<\/p>\n
Following Turner is senior right-hander Kurt Barr with an All-Big Ten Third Team selection at starting pitcher. With a 4.40 ERA and 1.38 WHIP, Barr has been dependable and effective all season. Anchoring Michigan on the mound, Barr leads the team with 73.2 innings pitched and 95 strikeouts as the only Wolverines pitcher to start every weekend. Most recently, Barr matched his career-high 10 strikeouts against Ohio State<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n