The Missouri Valley Conference has announced its Scholar-Athlete Team, recognizing five University of Evansville baseball players for their dual excellence in the classroom and on the field.
Spotlight on the Scholar-Athletes
The honorees were selected based on a combination of academic standing and athletic contribution, reflecting the conference’s commitment to developing well‑rounded student‑athletes.
Ryan Seddon, a psychology major, posted a .243 batting average with a .466 slugging percentage while maintaining a 3.79 GPA.
Max Hansmann, pursuing a master’s in leadership, compiled a 3.38 ERA and a 3.57 GPA.
Reid Haire, studying health services administration, batted .260 and posted a 3.75 GPA.
Owen Byberg, an exercise science major, made 19 appearances on the mound and earned a 3.69 GPA.
Chris McCormack, a sociology student, posted a 3.40 ERA and a 3.80 GPA, rounding out the distinguished group.
University officials praised the students for embodying the institution’s mission of integrating scholarship and sport, highlighting the program’s emphasis on holistic development.
The Missouri Valley Conference highlighted the achievement as a testament to the conference’s emphasis on academic rigor alongside athletic competition.