DeLAND, Fla. — For the first time since 2018, a Stetson Hatter has earned a spot on the prestigious ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I All-America Team. Senior left-hander Jonathan Gonzalez was named to the Third Team, the American Baseball Coaches Association announced Friday, capping off one of the most dominant individual seasons in program history.
Gonzalez becomes Stetson's first All-American since Brooks Wilson earned First Team honors in 2018, a fitting recognition for the redshirt senior who anchored the Hatters' rotation throughout the 2025 season.
The ASUN Pitcher of the Year, Gonzalez compiled a 10-2 record and a dazzling 1.83 ERA across 93.2 innings. He struck out 105 batters while walking just 23, holding opponents to a .201 average and registering a 0.96 WHIP. His year included four double-digit strikeout performances and a 3-1 record against Power 5 opponents, punctuated by a thrilling performance in Stetson's NCAA Regional victory over NC State.
A force on the mound from opening day to the postseason, Gonzalez's consistency and poise made him one of the most feared arms in the Southeast Region. His efforts earned him First Team All-Region honors from the ABCA earlier this week, which made him eligible for All-America consideration.
Beyond the awards, Gonzalez left a lasting mark on the program. He finishes his career ranked eighth in all-time strikeouts at Stetson, joining an elite group of Hatters to eclipse 250 career punchouts. With his latest honor, he takes his place among the greats who have donned the Green and White at Melching Field.
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At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters.
