The Colorado School of Mines baseball program celebrated a wave of recognition this week as four of its standouts were selected to the D2CCA All‑Region team, a testament to a season that, despite a 21‑33 overall record, was marked by individual milestones and conference tournament qualification.
First‑Team Selections
Evan Bilter earned a first‑team nod at third base, capping a campaign in which he batted .410, amassed 67 runs batted in and crossed the 200‑career‑hit threshold. His on‑base discipline added 19 walks and 24 hit‑by‑pitch instances, while his speed contributed three stolen bases on four attempts.
Outfielder Brody Duvall also secured a first‑team spot after a record‑breaking year that saw him hit .460 and collect 92 hits, surpassing the program’s single‑season hits record. He added 73 runs, 18 doubles, five triples, three home runs and 33 RBI, and finished the regular season and conference tournament ranked first nationally in hits per game and second in batting average.
Second‑Team Honors
Alex Dunagan received a second‑team selection as an outfielder, marking the first such honor of his career. He led the nation in doubles with 25 en route to a .346 average, 54 runs scored, 12 home runs and a league‑leading 73 RBI, placing him second in program history for career RBI.
Utility player Luke Parker, who contributed both on the mound and at the plate, posted a 2‑3 record with a 2.00 earned‑run average in 17 appearances, while batting .423 with seven runs, 11 hits, two home runs and 11 RBI. His dual‑role performance highlighted the team’s versatility.
The team’s season concluded with a 21‑33 record after earning a berth in the conference tournament, a milestone that underscores the program’s steady progress despite a challenging schedule.
Looking Ahead
With a core group of honorees returning next season, the Mines coaching staff expects to build on the momentum generated by these accolades. The recognition also reflects the broader support network, including the Division 2 Conference Commissioners Association, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association and the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, all of which continue to promote collegiate baseball excellence.