Stan State Baseball has achieved its fifth consecutive American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award, recognizing their commitment to academic success. Under Head Coach Kenny Leonesio, the team maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.192 for the 2025-26 academic year, surpassing the 3.0 threshold required for the honor. This accolade underscores the Warriors' dedication not only to athletics but also to their academic performance amidst a challenging collegiate landscape.

By the Numbers
  • Team GPA: 3.192
  • Five consecutive ABCA awards received
  • Seventeen athletes on the Fall Honor Roll
  • Twenty athletes on the Spring Honor Roll
  • Fifteen earned CCAA All-Academic Team recognition
State of Play
  • Seventeen athletes recognized on the Fall Honor Roll this year.
  • Two athletes received All-CCAA honors for their performance on the field.
  • Four players earned Academic All-District honors from College Sports Communicators (CSC).
  • Eight baseball players inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma National Honor Society.
What's Next

As they continue to excel academically, the Warriors aim to build on their success on the field and attract more athletes dedicated to both their sporting and educational pursuits. Expectations are high for upcoming seasons, with continued emphasis on maintaining excellence in both areas.

Bottom Line

Stan State Baseball exemplifies the ideal balance of academic and athletic achievement, proving that commitment in the classroom can translate into success on the field. This commitment positions the program as a leader in collegiate athletics and sets a standard for future teams to aspire to.