Lorenzo Carrier, a standout outfielder for the University of Pittsburgh, was recently honored as a First Team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers of America. The distinction follows a 2026 campaign in which he started every one of the Panthers’ 57 games and posted a .387 batting average, 77 hits, 69 runs batted in, 67 runs scored, 57 walks, 20 home runs and 15 doubles.
Carrier’s power surge made him only the third player in school history to hit 20 or more homers in a single season, and his 20 long balls were the most seen in a Pitt season since 2009. The team responded with program-record totals of 109 home runs and 397 walks, while the lineup generated 577 hits, 452 runs batted in and 498 runs, marking the most productive offensive season since 2013.
A season of milestones
The Panthers’ offensive surge was not limited to individual statistics; the club also set new benchmarks for total hits and runs scored, underscoring the depth of the lineup. Coach Chris Sedon, who guided the team through the record-breaking year, praised Carrier’s leadership and the collective work ethic that defined the squad.
Carrier’s blend of performance, scholarship and service reflects a new standard for Pitt baseball, one that blends athletic excellence with community impact. As the program looks ahead, the records set this year will serve as a benchmark for future generations of Panthers.