Allegany College of Maryland baseball sophomore pitcher Ivan Sypa was named to the NJCAA Division II Baseball Third Team All-America Team on Aug. 7, 2026. Sypa became the third Allegany College of Maryland baseball player to earn All-America recognition in the past six seasons.
The sophomore left-hander finished the season with a 2.95 ERA, 105 strikeouts and a .221 opponent batting average over 76.1 innings. He appeared in 21 games, including six starts, and also worked as a relief pitcher.
Ivan Sypa Posted Strong Strikeout Numbers
Sypa recorded a season-high 13 strikeouts against Frederick Community College on April 21. He also struck out nine batters against Cecil College and had multiple outings with six or more strikeouts.
Sypa issued 17 walks during the season. As a freshman, he led Region 20 with 103 strikeouts.
Allegany College of Maryland Adds Another All-American
Sypa joins Noah Williamson, who earned All-America recognition in 2022, and Nick Falla, who earned the honor in 2025. Their selections account for the three Allegany College of Maryland baseball players to receive All-America recognition in the past six seasons.
“Ivan has been a tremendous competitor for our program,” said Allegany College of Maryland Head Coach Mason Heyne. “His ability to attack the strike zone, trust his stuff, and compete every day is what makes him special. This recognition is a reflection of the work he’s put in and the impact he’s had on our program over the last two seasons.”
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Sypa’s All-America selection follows a season in which he combined a 2.95 ERA with 105 strikeouts over 76.1 innings. His six starts and relief appearances gave Allegany College of Maryland baseball a pitcher who contributed in multiple roles.
The honor also adds Sypa to a recent group of Allegany College of Maryland baseball All-America honorees that includes Williamson and Falla.
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