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MAAC Announces All‑Conference Honors for 2026

Senior utility player AJ Brotz and freshman TJ Baer receive second‑team and rookie accolades as Red Foxes celebrate academic excellence

The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference announced its All‑MAAC awards for the 2026 season on Tuesday morning, spotlighting standout performances from the Red Foxes baseball program.

Conference Honors

Senior captain AJ Brotz earned a spot on the All‑MAAC Second Team as a utility player, capping a season in which he batted .296, reached base at .375 and posted an OPS of .781, while also delivering 60 hits, 32 RBIs, 13 doubles, three home runs and two triples.

In the field, Brotz posted 84 putouts with a .959 fielding percentage, underscoring his versatility across positions.

Freshman TJ Baer was selected for the All‑MAAC Rookie Team after a debut season that saw him hit .283 with a .403 on‑base rate and a .807 OPS, compiling 56 hits, 19 RBIs, five home runs, five doubles and a league‑leading 33 walks.

Baer also excelled defensively, turning in 150 putouts and maintaining a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage.

Academic Excellence

Beyond individual honors, the Red Foxes contributed 19 selections to the MAAC All‑Academic Team, reflecting a collective commitment to scholarship; eligibility required completion of two semesters and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.20.

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