SIUE baseball senior Daniel Gierer is one of six Ohio Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete Award recipients for 2026-27, recognizing achievement in academics, athletics and leadership. He is the first SIUE male athlete to earn the honor and just the fourth recipient in school history.

By the Numbers
  • 3.943 GPA in biology; minor in chemistry.
  • .301 career batting average.
  • 154 starts in 160 games entering the 2027 season.
  • 6 award recipients: 3 men and 3 women.
Yes, But

The award recognizes more than grades: recipients must also distinguish themselves athletically and demonstrate leadership and conduct that reflect well on their school and the conference.

Bottom Line

Gierer’s honor reflects a standout combination of academic performance, on-field consistency and campus involvement—and makes SIUE history.