Tyce Armstrong, a sophomore standout for the Baylor Bears, has cemented his place among the nation’s elite collegiate hitters after being selected to the Perfect Game All-America Second Team.
The honor follows a season in which Armstrong rewrote the Bears’ record books, smashing the single-season home run mark with 24 round-trippers and setting a new benchmark for power hitting in Waco.
His offensive output was complemented by a .338 batting average, a .757 slugging percentage and 71 hits in 56 games, numbers that placed him among the most consistent hitters in the Big 12.
Armstrong also led the team in runs scored (50) and RBIs (64), contributions that helped Baylor secure a strong conference finish and a favorable postseason seed.
Coach Mitch Thompson, in his third year at the helm, praised the player’s work ethic and ability to perform under pressure, noting that Armstrong’s leadership has reshaped the program’s culture.
A conference-wide impact
In Big 12 play Armstrong’s 13 home runs ranked third across the league, and his on-base streak stretched to 28 games, underscoring his reliability in high-leverage situations.
Perhaps the most astonishing display came when he launched three grand slams in a single game, matching a school-record performance that left opponents scrambling for answers.
The accolades kept coming, with Armstrong earning Perfect Game National Player of the Week twice and earning a spot on the ABCA/Rawlings Central All-Region First Team.
His achievements have not only elevated his personal profile but also reinforced Baylor’s resurgence under Thompson, a program that has produced multiple All-Americans in recent years.
Fans and analysts alike are now looking ahead to next season, wondering whether the Bears can translate this individual brilliance into a deep postseason run.