Jamestown College center fielder Erik Church has been named to the 2010 NAIA All-American baseball team.
Church, a senior from Federal Way, Wash., capped his stellar 2-year run with the Jimmies by leading the team in virtually every offensive category. He was named to the All-American second team.
Church batted a robust .466, collecting 89 hits in 191 at bats. He finished the regular season hitting over .500.
He also amassed 31 extra-base hits, including 12 home runs, 13 doubles and 6 triples. He also led the team in RBIs (61) despite hitting primarily out of the leadoff hole.
He led the team in runs (72) and stolen bases, swiping 24 bags in 28 attempts.
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The Jimmies finished the season at 40-13, winning the Dakota Athletic Conference regular season title and advancing to the NAIA national tournament.
Dickinson State's Kevin Park was the only other DAC player listed. He earned honorable mention honors.