North Manchester, Ind. - Senior Joel Kennedy added another milestone to his standout career by being named a Preseason First Team All-American by D3Baseball.com. Kennedy earned All-American honors following the 2025 season after putting together one of the most productive offensive years in program history, hitting .453 with 16 doubles, eight home runs, and 46 RBIs. He also posted a .698 slugging percentage and a .524 on-base percentage, establishing himself as one of the premier hitters in Division III baseball.

Kennedy's preseason recognition is historic for Manchester Baseball, as he becomes the program's first-ever Preseason First Team All-American. Previously, Manchester had produced three preseason honorees, all earning honorable mention or second team recognition. With his return for his senior season, Kennedy's First Team selection sets a new standard for the program and highlights the continued growth of Manchester Baseball on the national stage.