
MUW Baseball Standouts Capture Regional Honors and Academic Accolades
Four athletes from MUW have been celebrated for their on‑field contributions and classroom achievements, earning regional all‑team selections and prestigious academic awards.
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Four athletes from MUW have been celebrated for their on‑field contributions and classroom achievements, earning regional all‑team selections and prestigious academic awards.

The American Baseball Coaches Association announced its All-Region teams, highlighting four Bulldogs who will now compete in the NCAA Division III College World Series.

The all-region teams released on May 26 highlight Fantel's .444 average and 58 RBI and Walker's .387 average with 53 runs and 22 stolen bases.

Michael Kitko’s .403 batting average and dominant pitching performances have earned him a consensus ABCA All‑Atlantic Region selection, putting him in the running for the program’s 25th All‑American designation.

The latest ABCA/Rawlings All-Region selections highlight standout performances by Colby Deaver, Logan Myers, and Noah Steele, underscoring a season of historic achievements for their program.

Three RIT Tigers were selected to the 2026 ABCA/Rawlings All‑Region Team, highlighting a breakthrough year that culminated in a Liberty League championship and the program’s first NCAA Tournament berth since 2017.

Rob Hahne Jr., a pillar of Fairfax youth baseball and community advocacy, died at 57. His legacy includes founding leagues, championing pediatric cancer research, and earning a Lord Fairfax title.

Raymond McCaskey and John McMurray from Macalester College were selected to the ABCA/Rawlings All-Region IX second team, highlighting a breakthrough season that culminated in a MIAC Playoff championship and an NCAA Tournament berth.

Brayden Sawyer, a senior from Grundy Center, was selected to the all‑region baseball teams, marking the first such honor for Central College since 2023. His performance earned him first‑team accolades from the American Baseball Coaches Association and a second‑team spot from D3baseball.com.

Three Kean University baseball standouts were recognized on the 2026 NCAA Division III All‑Region team, highlighting outstanding performances at the plate and on the mound.

Two standout Conway high school players are recognized by the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings for their dominant seasons, highlighting a year of exceptional pitching and hitting.

Three Middlebury College baseball players—Henry Ayers, Sam Gersch, and Christian Zebrowski—have been recognized on the D3baseball.com and ABCA all-region squads, highlighting a standout season for the program.

Senior catcher Caleb Miller and sophomore shortstop Dylan Swarts were selected to the ABCA/Rawlings All-Region III teams, highlighting a season of historic performances for Union College baseball.

Junior catcher Kyle Bailey earns First Team All‑Region honors after a .408 season, 15‑game hitting streak and standout defensive numbers.

Washington College celebrates two student-athletes who received All-Region accolades, highlighting historic individual achievements and a legacy of regional excellence.

Jack Kamin, Cole Donato, Derek Desmarais, James Henshon and Emmet Christian were all selected to the All-Region teams, highlighting Tufts' dominant performance in the NESCAC and beyond.

On Wednesday at Harris Field, Tennessee Wesleyan University baseball players joined the American Baseball Coaches Association’s youth clinic, offering high‑fives and guidance to local children during the NAIA World Series.

Senior utility player Michael Kitko was selected to the 2026 All-Atlantic Region Teams by the NCBWA and D2CCA, highlighting a season marked by a .403 batting average, 64 hits, 44 RBIs and 27 strikeouts on the mound.

Monte Lee details how a unified coaching staff, restored support roles, and a focus on versatile, tough talent will guide the Gamecocks back to national relevance.

Senior accounting major Andy Thies of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has been honored with the 2026 WIAC Max Sparger Scholar-Athlete Award, recognizing his 3.642 GPA, All-American performances and leadership in guiding the Warhawks to a national championship.

After three decades at the helm of St. Olaf College baseball, Matt McDonald steps down, reflecting on a career that reshaped the program and inspired generations of student‑athletes.

After three decades at the helm of St. Olaf College baseball, Matt McDonald steps down, closing a career marked by 694 victories, multiple conference titles, and a lasting influence on players and the broader baseball community.