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PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA TEAM

DANIEL SUSAC, C

ARIZONA

Susac was a freshman All-American after producing a gaudy 2021 season in which he hit .335/.392/.591 with 12 home runs and 24 doubles. That’s a good season for any hitter, let alone a catcher who also has plus arm strength behind the plate. The Pacific-12 Conference freshman of the year is the younger brother of former MLB catcher Andrew Susac, who starred at Oregon State a decade ago.

PEYTON GRAHAM, 3B

OKLAHOMA

Graham has been a key starter in Oklahoma’s line up since he stepped foot on campus, with a strong blend of on-base ability and developing power. He’s a career .305/.414/.528 hitter who homered 11 times last spring. His frame is extremely projectable and he is praised for his athleticism and plus

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