Cannon Named to CWS All-Tournament Team

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia shortstop Tyler Cannon has been named to the 2009 Men’s College World Series All-Tournament Team, which was announced last night following the conclusion of the CWS.

Cannon hit a team-best .600 (6-for-10) in the College World Series and had a .733 on base percentage. He reached base at least three times in all three games and scored three times.

In the opening game vs. LSU, Cannon went 3-for-4 with a triple, walk and two runs scored. He then was 1-for-2 with a pair of walks, a run scored and an RBI in the Cavaliers’ win over Cal State Fullerton. Cannon finished his strong run with a 2-for-4 outing against Arkansas.

2009 Men’s College World Series All-Tournament Team
Catcher – Cameron Rupp, Texas
First Base – Dustin Ackley, North Carolina
Second Base – D.J. LeMahieu, LSU
Third Base – Kyle Seager, North Carolina
Shortstop – Tyler Cannon, Virginia
Outfield – Kole Calhoun, Arizona State
Outfield – Jared Mitchell, LSU
Outfield – Ryan Schimpf, LSU
Designated Hitter – Russell Moldenhauer, Texas
Pitcher – Anthony Ranaudo, LSU
Pitcher – Taylor Jungmann, Texas

Most Outstanding Player – Jared Mitchell, LSU