FORMER THUNDERBIRD ERIC NACHTSHEIM EARNS BASEBALL AMERICA SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICA HONORS
Former Mesa Community College pitcher Eric Nachtsheim continues to add to an outstanding collegiate career, earning Baseball America Second Team All-America honors following the 2026 season at McNeese.
The recognition marks Nachtsheim's second All-America selection this postseason after previously being named a Perfect Game Second Team All-American. He also collected ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Second Team honors, was selected First Team All-Southland Conference, and was named the Southland Conference Relief Pitcher of the Year.
Nachtsheim put together one of the nation's top pitching seasons in 2026, finishing with an 8-4 record, three saves, and a 3.39 ERA across 20 appearances, including nine starts. He struck out 129 batters in 93.0 innings, leading the Southland Conference and ranking eighth nationally while setting McNeese's single-season strikeout record. He also posted a 1.10 WHIP and limited opposing hitters to a .227 batting average.
One of his signature performances came on March 6 when he struck out 16 batters without issuing a walk in a complete-game victory over HCU.
Before continuing his career at McNeese, Nachtsheim established himself as one of the top pitchers in Region I during two seasons at Mesa Community College.
During the 2023-24 season, he earned First Team All-Conference and First Team All-Region I honors after compiling a 6-3 record with a 2.64 ERA, ranking fifth in the conference. He made 16 appearances, logged 71.2 innings, and struck out 83 batters, the third-highest total in the conference.
Over his Thunderbird career from 2022-24, Nachtsheim posted a 7-4 record, recorded 109 strikeouts in 116.0 innings pitched, and finished with a 3.72 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and 8.49 strikeouts per nine innings.
Mesa Community College congratulates Eric on another outstanding achievement and wishes him continued success as he adds to an already impressive collegiate career.
Photo CreditL McNeese State University
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