Kansas Places Three on All-Tournament Team

March 2, 2008

NASHVILLE, Tenn. –

Casey Larson

Shaeffer Hall

After taking a pair of games at the Music City Classic over the weekend, three Jayhawks were honored on the all-tournament team Sunday evening. First baseman Preston Land, outfielder Casey Larson and starting pitcher Shaeffer Hall were named to the squad of 11. <?xml:namespace prefix=”o” ns=”urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office”?>

Land, a junior from Greenwood, Mo., hit .417 for the tournament including two doubles, two home runs and five RBIs in Saturday’s 12-4 KU triumph over Xavier. Land currently leads the team with three home runs and 10 RBIs this season.

Larson, a senior from Paso Robles, Calif., hit .571 (4-for-7) with a pair of doubles and two RBIs in two games during the weekend. Larson started in right field in both KU victories, going 3-for-4 with a pair of RBIs against Xavier and 1-for-3 against Iowa.

Hall, a sophomore from Lee’s Summit, Mo., earned KU’s first win of the weekend, holding Xavier scoreless for seven innings on Saturday. The 6-foot-1 lefty allowed just four hits, while walking one and striking out four to earn his first victory in KU uniform.

The Jayhawks (4-5) will play their home opener Wednesday against Le Moyne College at Hoglund Ballpark. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m.

2008 Music City Classic All-Tournament Team

1st Base
Preston Land, Kansas

2nd Base
Justin Toole, Iowa

Shortstop
Kevin Hoef, Iowa

Third Base
Alex Feinberg, Vanderbilt

Catcher
Shea Robin, Vanderbilt

Outfield
Casey Larson, Kansas
Kyle Riffel, Iowa
Caleb Curry, Iowa (tie)
David Macias, Iowa (tie)

Designated Hitter/Utility
Wes Freie, Iowa

Pitchers
Mike Minor, Vanderbilt
Shaffer Hall, Kansas

MVP
Wes Freie, Iowa