Frank Kelly, a second‑year standout for the High Point University Panthers, has been named to the 2025‑26 Academic All‑America® Baseball Second Team, a distinction that highlights his dual excellence on the diamond and in the classroom.
A Season Defined by Consistency
Kelly started 54 of the Panthers’ 57 games at second base, contributing to a lineup that placed him among the top five in ten key statistical categories. His .449 on‑base percentage topped the team, while he collected 15 doubles, 11 hit‑by‑pitch instances and 13 stolen bases, each ranking in the top three for the club.
Defensively, he posted a .963 fielding percentage with 97 putouts, underscoring his reliability at the keystone.
Beyond the numbers, Kelly maintained a 3.99 GPA while pursuing a degree in business administration, earning him the distinction of being the Big South’s first baseball Academic All‑American since 2024.
Recognition Beyond the Field
The accolade follows his selection to D1 Baseball’s Week 12 list, where he was ranked No. 41 among second basemen on May 5, 2026, further cementing his growing reputation.
College Sports Communicators, the organization that administers the Academic All‑America program, highlighted Kelly’s achievement as a milestone for the conference and for collegiate baseball overall.