The latest All-Region selections have put Union College’s baseball program back in the spotlight, with senior catcher Caleb Miller and sophomore shortstop Dylan Swarts both earning spots on the prestigious ABCA/Rawlings All-Region III squads.
Miller’s first-team accolade as a catcher caps a career that has already rewritten the school record books. He tops the program’s all-time list in hits, runs, RBIs and total bases, and his career batting line of .368/.446/.573 reflects a rare blend of average, on-base skill and power.
What makes Miller’s achievements even more remarkable is the timing of his record-breaking moments. On April 29, he drove in a decisive run against VTSU Castleton with a swing that produced both his milestone hit and his career-high RBI, underscoring his clutch performance under pressure.
Swarts, meanwhile, earned a third-team berth after leading the team in home runs, runs scored, RBIs, total bases and slugging percentage. He batted .342 over 37 games, starting every contest at shortstop, and also contributed on the mound with a 2.19 ERA across seven relief appearances.
His 17 doubles this season rank second in program history, a testament to his consistent contact hitting. Swarts’ dual-role impact — both at the plate and on the pitching staff — illustrates the versatility that coaches value in modern collegiate players.
Both athletes also shared a second-team nod on D3baseball.com’s All-Region list, reinforcing the consensus among national evaluators that their contributions merit multiple recognitions.
A Legacy in the Making
Miller joins an exclusive group as only the second Union baseball player to earn first-team ABCA honors in consecutive seasons, a milestone that cements his place among the program’s all-time greats.
The honors come as Union College continues to compete within a highly competitive New York collegiate landscape, facing rivals such as RIT, Hobart, Vassar, Ithaca and RPI. The geographic spread of these institutions, from Schenectady in New York to Chester in New Jersey, reflects the regional depth of talent that the league showcases.
Recognition from the American Baseball Coaches Association and D3baseball.com not only celebrates individual excellence but also highlights the program’s sustained development pipeline, positioning Union’s recent graduates as strong candidates for professional opportunities and future leadership roles.
Looking Ahead
With both players poised to graduate, their departures will leave a void, but the culture of excellence they helped foster is expected to inspire the next generation of Dutchmen.