Two Huskers Earn Freshman All-America Honors

Lincoln -- A pair of Husker baseball pitchers were honored on Wednesday, with selections on Collegiate Baseball’s Freshman All-America team. Johnny Dorn and Tony Watson were among the standout performers named by the publication.

Dorn, a first-team All-Big 12 selection, enters the Super Regional with an 11-1 record and 2.02 ERA, ranking among the national freshmen leaders in both categories. The right-hander from Grand Island, Neb., has won his last 11 decisions and leads the Big 12 in wins and is fourth in ERA.

Watson, one of only four relievers selected to the team, has compiled a 6-1 record and a 2.89 ERA in 21 appearances. The left-hander from Grimes, Iowa, earned his first career save in the NCAA Regional on June 4 against Creighton.

Nebraska is 54-13 on the season and begins Super Regional competition against Miami on Friday, June 10, at 12:06 p.m. The game will be televised nationally on ESPN.