Ledbetter named all-star in Appalachian League

Arkansas pitcher Austin Ledbetter prepares to throw during a College World Series game against Auburn on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Omaha, Neb.

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas pitcher Austin Ledbetter was named Wednesday to the all-star game in the Appalachian League. 

Ledbetter, a right hander from Bryant, has a 2.53 ERA and 10 strikeouts in 10 2/3 innings pitched this summer for the Princeton (W.V.) WhistlePigs. He did not debut for the team until a July 2 relief appearance, nine days following the Razorbacks' season-ending loss to Ole Miss in the semifinal round of the College World Series.

On July 11, Ledbetter pitched 5 scoreless innings, allowed 1 hit and struck out 6 without walking a batter in his first start for the WhistlePigs.

Ledbetter had a 2.84 ERA over 12 2/3 innings and 7 appearances as a freshman for the Razorbacks this year. He started twice and finished with 12 strikeouts and 1 walk.

He is the second Arkansas pitcher named to a summer league all-star game this month. Right hander Dylan Carter, who redshirted this year, recorded two outs without allowing a run during the Northwoods League All-Star Game on Tuesday in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.

The Appalachian League All-Star Game is scheduled to be played July 26 in Burlington, N.C.