LSU’s baseball program continues to set a benchmark for student‑athlete success, as eleven members of the 2026 roster have earned spots on the Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll.
Balancing Bat and Book
The honorees span a range of academic pursuits, from Sport Administration to Interdisciplinary Studies, and each has posted a GPA that reflects both dedication in the classroom and on the diamond.
Among the recognized players, catcher Cade Arrambide and outfielder Jake Brown exemplify the blend of athletic talent and scholarly focus, while pitcher Zac Cowan and outfielder Derek Curiel join a distinguished group that includes Casan Evans, Grant Fontenot, DJ Primeaux, Steven Milam, William Schmidt, Chris Stanfield and Cooper Williams.
Milam and Schmidt have been singled out for their outstanding scholarship, each receiving votes to the College Sports Communicators Academic All‑District team; Milam carries a 3.74 GPA in Sport Administration with a Business minor, while Schmidt boasts a 3.96 GPA in Sport Administration with a Business Administration minor.
The broader narrative of LSU athletics underscores a long‑term commitment to graduation, with 135 student‑athletes having earned degrees over the past 19 years and the Tigers securing SEC Academic Honor Roll recognition on 202 occasions.
Eligibility for the honor roll requires a minimum 3.0 GPA either for the preceding academic year or cumulatively, along with completion of specific credit hour thresholds, ensuring that these scholars have met rigorous academic standards while remaining active in their varsity sport.
The program’s culture, which emphasizes both championship aspirations and academic excellence, is reinforced by the fact that many of these players have already completed degree requirements, including pitcher Zac Cowan, infielder Seth Dardar, Grant Fontenot, DJ Primeaux, Tanner Reaves and Chris Stanfield, who graduated from LSU.
As the 2026 season approaches, the team looks to translate its classroom achievements into on‑field performance, proving that success in the SEC can be measured in both runs scored and GPAs earned.