COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Northwest sophomore shortstop
Jay King can now add NJCAA All-American to his various list of accomplishments.
The Bruce native and Ole Miss signee was selected as an NJCAA Third Team All-American on Tuesday following a stellar season in which he led the team in batting average (.424), RBIs (56, T-13th nationally), total bases (94), on-base percentage (.494), slugging percentage (.653) and sacrifices (13).
On Wednesday, King was also selected as one of the inaugural recipients of the Marucci Division II Elite Hitter Award, which is presented to the All-America nominee from each district with the highest batting average.
One of the top middle infielders to ever come through Northwest, King ended his Ranger career with 108 hits (12th all-time), 76 RBIs, 68 runs scored, 15 doubles, a triple and 10 home runs in 92 starts.
King was named to the 2014 NJCAA All-Region 23 Team and was a two-time all-state selection during his career. He was also named the MACJC Player of the Week three times and NJCAA Division II POTW twice.