Feb. 8, 2010

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Wake Forest sophomore Austin Stadler was named preseason second team All-ACC by SEBaseball.com, as announced on Monday.

Considered one of the top two-way players in the ACC, Stadler led Wake Forest at the plate and on the mound in 2009. A native of Midlothian, Va., Stadler hit .279 with two homers and 24 RBIs during his freshman season. He also finished tied for second on the team with 11 doubles.

On the mound, Stadler appeared in 13 games, including nine starts, and posted a 4-5 record and two saves with a 4.13 ERA. His four victories tied him for the team lead and his 4.13 earned run average was the lowest among Wake Forest's starting rotation. Stadler struck out 41 batters and walked just 19 in 52.1 innings pitched.

Florida State outfielder Tyler Holt was SEBaseball's pick for ACC Player of the Year, while Georgia Tech hurler Deck McGuire was the choice for ACC Pitcher of the Year.

Wake Forest was picked to finish fifth in the ACC's Atlantic Division by SEBaseball. Florida State was picked to win the Atlantic Division, while Virginia was selected to win the Coastal Division.

Wake Forest opens the season on Friday, February 19, when it plays host to Army at 4 p.m.

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