The Peach Belt Conference has announced its 2026 Baseball All‑Academic Team, honoring student‑athletes who have distinguished themselves both on the field and in the classroom.
To qualify, participants must have taken part in at least half of their team’s contests, maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 on a 4.0 scale, and be classified as sophomores or higher in both academic standing and athletic eligibility.
Eligibility criteria
The standards are deliberately rigorous. Transfer students become immediately eligible once they meet the participation and GPA thresholds, ensuring that newcomers can be recognized for scholarly achievement without delay.
Among the fifteen honorees from Augusta University, the academic majors range from Sports Management and Business Administration to Integrated Studies and Kinesiology, reflecting the university’s broad educational offerings.
Student profiles
Dawson Campbell, a senior from Marietta, Georgia, carries a 3.68 GPA while majoring in Sports Management, exemplifying the blend of athletic commitment and academic focus.
Aidan Cannady, also a senior from Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, holds a 3.65 GPA in Business Administration, illustrating the program’s reach across state lines.
Junior Tyler McClintock from Evans, Georgia, and sophomore Kent Moon from Athens, Georgia, each boast GPAs above 3.5, underscoring the sustained academic performance of the team’s upperclassmen.
The cohort includes graduate students such as Samuel Davis of Atlanta, who maintains a perfect 3.50 GPA in a Master of Business Administration program, and Owen Primm of Jefferson, Georgia, who achieved a flawless 4.00 GPA in Integrated Studies.
Conference recognition
Peach Belt Conference sports communications professionals oversee the selection process, ensuring that the All‑Academic Team reflects genuine scholarly excellence alongside athletic contribution.
The announcement highlights not only individual achievement but also the growing emphasis on holistic development within collegiate athletics, a trend that aligns with broader institutional goals of fostering well‑rounded graduates.