Kevin Munson (2025) - JMU Athletics Hall of Fame - James Madison University Athletics

Kevin Munson

Induction:
2025
Class:
2016

Among the most elite relief pitchers in program history, Kevin Munson posted a 2.35 ERA, 13-4 record, 23 saves and 171 strikeouts in three seasons with the Diamond Dukes to earn a pair of All-America honors. Munson's 23 saves in three seasons represents the program career record, far ahead of second place (14). His two seasons of 10 saves in 2010 and nine saves in 2009 rank first and second on the single-season charts at JMU. He also owns the career record for lowest opponent batting average at .198, with his 95 hits allowed in 134 innings featuring only 27 extra-base hits for an opponent slugging percentage of just .273. His 11.49 strikeouts per nine innings also set a JMU career record and currently stands third all-time. Munson earned the inaugural Colonial Athletic Association Pitcher of the Year award in 2010 and is one of just two relief pitchers to ever win the award through the 2024 season. In addition to All-American, he was a two-time First Team All-CAA selection, two-time All-State selection, two-time All-Region selection and was a Freshman All-American in 2008. His 2.35 ERA ranks third in program history. Munson was an instrumental piece in JMU claiming its first CAA Championship in 2008 and earning a regular season title in 2010. He was a fourth-round MLB draft pick of the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2010 with the 121^st overall selection and advanced in the Minor Leagues as far as Triple-A.