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The LSU Baseball Team has earned the prestigious Team Academic Excellence Award from the ABCA for maintaining a cumulative GPA over 3.0. With 32 athletes achieving a GPA of 3.0 or higher, this marks the team’s best academic performance. Notably, two athletes made the President’s Honor Roll and 22 were named to the Dean’s List. The recognition highlights LSU’s commitment to excelling both academically and athletically, showcasing that student-athletes can balance their studies with competitive sports.
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana – The 2025 LSU Baseball NCAA National Championship squad has distinguished itself academically by receiving the prestigious Team Academic Excellence Award from the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA). This accolade is reserved for teams that achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale throughout the academic year.
LSU’s baseball team surpassed the required GPA of 3.0 in both the fall and spring semesters of the 2024-25 academic year, resulting in the program’s best academic performance to date. The team recorded a historic high of 32 student-athletes posting a GPA of 3.0 or better in the fall semester, while 19 student-athletes achieved this milestone in the spring semester.
In addition to the team’s overall success, notable individual achievements have been recognized. Two members of the squad secured a place on the President’s Honor Roll in the fall, a distinction that requires students to maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA while completing at least 15 credit hours. Furthermore, a total of 22 LSU baseball student-athletes were named to the Dean’s List during the academic year, an honor that necessitates earning a GPA of at least 3.5 with a minimum of 12 hours completed.
Among the standout performers, pitcher Kade Anderson and shortstop Steven Milam were awarded the title of 2025 Academic All-Americans by the College Sports Communicators (CSC). Anderson, a sophomore from Madisonville, Louisiana, boasts a GPA of 3.67 while majoring in sport administration with a minor in business administration. Milam, hailing from Las Cruces, New Mexico, has achieved a GPA of 3.72 in the same program of study.
Additionally, LSU’s commitment to academic excellence was further evidenced by the recognition of eight baseball players on the 2025 Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll, including Anderson. The team’s commitment to nurturing student-athlete performance is reflected in the announcement that eighteen players were named to the 2025 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll.
Throughout the season, LSU baseball has garnered accolades not only for its academic achievements but also for its competitive prowess, culminating in the national championship win. The program, known for its reputation of upholding high academic standards alongside an impressive athletics record, continues to demonstrate a profound commitment to excellence on both fronts.
LSU’s baseball team exemplifies the balance of sport and academia, showcasing that student-athletes can excel in their studies while competing at the highest level of college athletics. With this recognition from the ABCA, the program has set a benchmark for future teams, ensuring that education remains a paramount focus even amid the rigors of collegiate sports.
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