LSU sophomore pitcher Kevin Gausman has been named a 2012 preseason First-Team All-American by Baseball America, LSU announced Monday.
Gausman started 14 games on the mound for LSU last season, compiling a 5-6 record and a 3.51 ERA in 89.2 innings. He had 23 walks and 86 strikeouts.
Gausman was 3-1 as a starter in his last four starts and finished No. 8 in the Southeastern Conference in strikeouts. He also ranked No. 5 in the SEC in opponent batting average (.215) and No. 9 in hits allowed (70).
The Centennial, Colo., native was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2010 MLB Draft and was named the No. 4 prospect on the USA Collegiate National Team by Baseball America last summer.
Gausman is penciled in as the starter for LSU’s season opener against Air Force in Alex Box Stadium on Friday night.
LSU had only one player selected on the Baseball America team. Florida leads the NCAA with seven.
 
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