A release from the Ducks:

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. – Oregon closer Jimmie Sherfy was voted to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association’s 17th annual All-America team, the organization announced on Wednesday.

Sherfy, who received second team honors, was one of 56 student -athletes that were named to the first, second or third teams.

The sophomore right-hander set new Oregon single-season and all-time records with 19 saves during 2012 as the Ducks advanced to the Super Regionals and ended the year with a record of 46-19. This is the second All-American honor for the Camarillo, Calif., native, who was named to the Louisville Slugger All-American third team as well.

His 19 saves rank second in the country and lead the Pac-12, and he ended the year with a 5-3 record and 2.20 ERA. In a staff-leading 36 appearances, Sherfy held opposing batters to a .172 clip.

Sherfy led the Ducks with 93 strikeouts in 61 and 1/3 innings pitched, an average of 13.6 strikeouts for every nine innings pitched.

He has been chosen as one of five finalists for the NCBWA Stopper of the Year award and was also named Pac-12 All-Conference. In addition, Sherfy will spend his summer competing for the Collegiate National Team.