On Tuesday afternoon the Big Ten released its list of baseball awards for the regular season. Despite an unfortunate end to the year for Maryland, five members of the 2024 squad (four position players and one pitcher) took home all-league honors for their performances throughout the conference campaign. 

With that in mind, let’s take a look at this season’s award winners.

Eddie Hacopian (Jr. 1B)

All-Big Ten First Team

Eddie Hacopian followed up a terrific sophomore season—his first with the Terps—with an even better in 2024. As Maryland’s primary leadoff, Hacopian led the Terps in hits (83), average (.377), OBP (.474), OPS (1.047), and doubles (16). Adding to his offensive prowess, the junior also played a gold-glove caliber first base throughout the conference slate.

Hacopian’s on-base statistics were also just as impressive amongst his Big Ten counterparts, finishing third in the conference in hits, fourth in average, and fifth in OBP.        

Sam Hojnar (Sr. 2B)

All-Big Ten First Team

Sam Hojnar received an Academic All-Big Ten award when he was at Iowa during the 2023 season, and the redshirt senior added to that accolade list with the first on-field honor of his Big Ten career. 

The sweet-swinging lefty was a cornerstone in the middle of the Maryland lineup, as he mashed 16 home runs and drove in 57 runs, both of which were team-bests. Hojnar’s homer tally was also tied for third most amongst all Big Ten hitters in 2024.    

Chris Hacopian (Fr. 3B)

All-Big Ten Second Team & Big Ten All-Freshman Team 

Chris Hacopian put together a power display throughout a superb freshman campaign. In 55 games, Hacopian slugged 15 home runs, which was first amongst Big Ten freshmen and second amongst Terps hitters. That total also landed him in a three-way tie for fifth in the conference overall. 

In addition to the long balls, Hacopian also led the Terps in slugging percentage (.578) while tacking on 52 runs to match his brother for the team lead.

Not only was Hacopian one of the most outstanding freshmen in the Big Ten this year—he was the only true freshman to earn first or second-team honors—but he also had one of the best freshman seasons in program history. 

Logan Berrier (Sr. RHP)

All-Big Ten Second Team

Logan Berrier transferred to Maryland from Longwood, where he spent the first four seasons of his college career as both a starter and a reliever. In 2024, the Terps used Berrier exclusively out of the bullpen, where he was phenomenal. 

In 20 appearances, Berrier pitched his way to a team-best 2.81 ERA—he was the only Maryland pitcher with an ERA below 3—and struck out 38 batters in 41.2 IP. Oddly enough, the senior led the Maryland pitching staff in both wins and saves (seven apiece), largely because Berrier featured in numerous tight contests and Cardiac Terp comebacks.

Jacob Orr (Jr. INF)

Big Ten Sportsmanship Award

One member from every team in the Big Ten receives Big Ten Sportsmanship honors, and this year, Jacob Orr takes home the accolade for the Terps. The prestigious award is delivered to those who display great attitude and character both on and off the field. 

Orr featured in all 56 games this season and despite being listed as an infielder, the reliable junior primarily saw action in right field this season. Orr made the most of this spot by leading the team in outfield assists (4), and featuring in Sports Center’s Top-10 Plays earlier this month, for a wall-crashing grab he made against Boston College.