The 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I All‑Region baseball teams have been released, and eight athletes from the Ohio Valley Conference earned spots, a sharp increase from the mere two selections recorded the previous year.
Among them, two earned first‑team honors: Eastern Illinois designated hitter Mike O'Conor and SIUE reliever Easton Harris. Those first‑team members automatically become candidates for the ABCA/Rawlings All‑America squad, which will be announced before the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.
The second‑team selections comprise UT Martin outfielder TJ Grines, SIUE first baseman Ryan Niedzwiedz, Eastern Illinois pitcher Bryce Riggs, Southeast Missouri State designated hitter Joe Hall, Little Rock pitcher Brannon Westmoreland, and Little Rock reliever Tag Andrews, each bringing distinct strengths to the regional roster.
All‑America selections on the horizon
The All‑America roster will be revealed on Friday, June 12, just prior to the start of the NCAA Division I College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.
Since its first recognition in 1949, the ABCA All‑America team has grown to include nine divisions, mirroring the expanding landscape of collegiate baseball across the country.
For the eight OVC players, the honors reflect not only personal achievement but also the conference’s rising competitiveness on a national stage.