University of South Florida junior shortstop Kevin Merrell, a Steinbrenner High product, was selected to the All-American Athletic Conference first team, selected by league coaches; Merrell earned the same honor in 2016.
The 6-foot-1, 189-pound Odessa native wrapped up the 2017 regular season batting a conference-leading .386, with six home runs, 35 RBIs and 18 stolen bases.
Lauded for his base-stealing, defensive range and extra-base hit power, the middle infielder is projected to be a first-day pick in the 2017 MLB Draft, which starts June 12.
At Steinbrenner, Merrell was a four-year letter winner for head baseball coach John Crumbley; he also lettered in golf and track.
