Michael Kitko, a senior outfielder and pitcher for Slippery Rock University, has been selected to the American Baseball Coaches Association All‑Atlantic Region Team, earning a consensus all‑region nod for the 2026 season. The honor reflects a career year that combined offensive firepower with reliable mound work.
At the plate Kitko posted a .403 batting average, a .441 on‑base percentage and a .585 slugging percentage, tallying 64 hits and 44 RBIs. He also logged 18 multi‑hit games, topped the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference in several statistical categories, and demonstrated a knack for getting on base and driving in runs.
On the mound, Kitko appeared in nine games, going 2‑2 with 27 strikeouts and a 3.53 earned‑run average over 25.2 innings. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively underscored his value to the Rock’s lineup.
Program Legacy
The recognition places Kitko among a short list of Slippery Rock alumni who have achieved consensus all‑region status in the past 22 years. If he advances to the ABCA Division II All‑America ballot, he would become the 25th All‑American in program history, joining an exclusive group of former Rock standouts.
Other notable awardees from the region include Julian Costa of West Chester University, named Atlantic Region Pitcher of the Year, and Brady McGuire of Seton Hill University, who captured Player of the Year honors. Their achievements were highlighted by the ABCA’s All‑Region selection process, which draws on votes from ABCA members and is overseen by the NCAA Division II All‑America Committee.
Founded in 1945, the American Baseball Coaches Association now boasts more than 15,000 members across all 50 states and 40 countries, spanning nine divisions from NCAA Division I to youth travel baseball. The organization continues to shape the landscape of amateur baseball and celebrate standout performers each season.