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Baseball’s Lehman Named Patriot League Preseason Pitcher of the Year, Three Named to Preseason All-League Team
January 30, 2025 | Baseball
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Army West Point Baseball's Justin Lehman has been named Patriot League Preseason Pitcher of the Year. Additionally, Lehman, INF Chris Barr and OF William Parker have each been named to the Preseason All-Patriot League Team.
The Black Knights were also picked to finish first in the Patriot League preseason poll.
Lehman earns preseason Pitcher of the Year accolades after being named Patriot League Pitcher of the Year a season ago. A two-way player who made 13 appearances and 12 starts on the mound in 2024, he led the Army rotation with a 2.68 ERA and pitched two complete games, including a nine-inning shutout vs. Navy April 26.
As a hitter, Lehman batted .256 in 2024 and recorded a home run March 3.
Barr and Parker joined Lehman on the preseason all-conference team.
A season ago, Barr made 44 starts at second base and shortstop while leading the team with a .341 AVG. Meanwhile, Parker started in all 54 games, primarily in left field but also in the designated hitter spot. He was team's second-leading hitter, compiling a .318 AVG, while hitting .400 in Patriot League regular season games.
The Black Knights open the 2025 campaign February 14 at North Alabama at Toyota Field in Madison, Ala.
2025 Patriot League Baseball Preseason Major Awards
Player of the Year – Sean Scanlon, Holy Cross, Sr., DH/1B/RHP
Pitcher of the Year – Justin Lehman, Army West Point, Sr., RHP
Defensive Player of the Year – Jake Whitlinger, Lehigh, Sr., CF
2025 Preseason Baseball All-Patriot League Team
Starting Pitcher: Justin Lehman, Army West Point, Sr., RHP
Starting Pitcher: Tyler Grenn, Navy, Jr., RHP
Relief Pitcher: Landon Kruer, Navy, Sr., RHP
Catcher: Ethan Swidler, Lafayette, Jr.
Infielder: Chris Barr, Army West Point, Jr., (2B)
Infielder: Billy Kender, Bucknell, Sr., (2B)
Infielder: Michael Trommer, Bucknell, Jr. (3B)
Infielder: Brock Murtha, Navy, Jr. (2B)
Outfielder: William Parker, Army West Point, Jr.
Outfielder: Chris Morabito, Bucknell, So.
Outfielder: Jake Whitlinger, Lehigh, Sr.
At-Large: Sean Scanlon, Holy Cross, Sr. (DH/1B/RHP)
2025 Patriot League Baseball Preseason Poll
1. Army West Point, 50 points (10 first-place votes)
2. Navy, 34
3. Holy Cross, 32 (2)
4. Bucknell, 32
5. Lehigh, 20
6. Lafayette, 12
Follow the Black Knights
Follow Army Baseball on X @ArmyWP_Baseball and on Instagram @armywp_baseball. Fans can also like Army West Point Athletics on Facebook and learn more about baseball and other programs at goarmywestpoint.com.
The Black Knights were also picked to finish first in the Patriot League preseason poll.
Lehman earns preseason Pitcher of the Year accolades after being named Patriot League Pitcher of the Year a season ago. A two-way player who made 13 appearances and 12 starts on the mound in 2024, he led the Army rotation with a 2.68 ERA and pitched two complete games, including a nine-inning shutout vs. Navy April 26.
As a hitter, Lehman batted .256 in 2024 and recorded a home run March 3.
Barr and Parker joined Lehman on the preseason all-conference team.
A season ago, Barr made 44 starts at second base and shortstop while leading the team with a .341 AVG. Meanwhile, Parker started in all 54 games, primarily in left field but also in the designated hitter spot. He was team's second-leading hitter, compiling a .318 AVG, while hitting .400 in Patriot League regular season games.
The Black Knights open the 2025 campaign February 14 at North Alabama at Toyota Field in Madison, Ala.
2025 Patriot League Baseball Preseason Major Awards
Player of the Year – Sean Scanlon, Holy Cross, Sr., DH/1B/RHP
Pitcher of the Year – Justin Lehman, Army West Point, Sr., RHP
Defensive Player of the Year – Jake Whitlinger, Lehigh, Sr., CF
2025 Preseason Baseball All-Patriot League Team
Starting Pitcher: Justin Lehman, Army West Point, Sr., RHP
Starting Pitcher: Tyler Grenn, Navy, Jr., RHP
Relief Pitcher: Landon Kruer, Navy, Sr., RHP
Catcher: Ethan Swidler, Lafayette, Jr.
Infielder: Chris Barr, Army West Point, Jr., (2B)
Infielder: Billy Kender, Bucknell, Sr., (2B)
Infielder: Michael Trommer, Bucknell, Jr. (3B)
Infielder: Brock Murtha, Navy, Jr. (2B)
Outfielder: William Parker, Army West Point, Jr.
Outfielder: Chris Morabito, Bucknell, So.
Outfielder: Jake Whitlinger, Lehigh, Sr.
At-Large: Sean Scanlon, Holy Cross, Sr. (DH/1B/RHP)
2025 Patriot League Baseball Preseason Poll
1. Army West Point, 50 points (10 first-place votes)
2. Navy, 34
3. Holy Cross, 32 (2)
4. Bucknell, 32
5. Lehigh, 20
6. Lafayette, 12
Follow the Black Knights
Follow Army Baseball on X @ArmyWP_Baseball and on Instagram @armywp_baseball. Fans can also like Army West Point Athletics on Facebook and learn more about baseball and other programs at goarmywestpoint.com.
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