The College Sports Communicators (CSC) released its 2025 CSC All-District Team in baseball on Tuesday. The Seahawks landed five players selection on this year's team.
The 2025 Academic-All District Baseball team, selected by the CSC, recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CSC All-District team is separately recognized baseball honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and NAIA.
Andrew Almendarez,
Gavin Baird,
Simon Grinberg,
Matthew Nichols and
Dylan Symonds were recognized as Academic District honorees. The five players will now advance to the CSC Academic All-America ballot, where the first, second, and third-team will be picked.
Andrew Almendarez, Senior, Infield, Houston, Tx.
- Earned a 3.75 GPA with a Masters in Sports Medicine and Exercise Science
- Started in 43 games for the Seahawks, primarily at third base
- Finished the season with 43 RBI and 50 runs scored
- First-Team All-Conference Selection
- All-Tournament Team in the conference tournament
Gavin Baird, Senior, Infield, Angleton, Tx.
- Earned a 4.00 GPA with a Masters of Business Administration
- Started in 53 games at second baseman
- First-Team All-Conference selection
- Batted .377 with 55 RBI and 14 doubles
- Finished with 48 walks, ranking the fourth most in program history in a single-season
Simon Grinberg, Senior, Outfield, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
- Earned a 3.64 GPA in Interdisciplinary Studies
- Appeared and started in 53 games
- Led the team in batting average at .388
- Hit 18 home runs, second all-time in a single season
- First-Team All-Conference Selection
- Named the Sun Conference Player of the Year
- Recorded 19 doubles and 70 RBI, both ranking fourth all-time
Matthew Nichols, Senior, Utility, Pratville, Ala.
- Earned a 3.80 GPA in Interdisciplinary Studies
- Started in 51 games, playing nearly every position in the field
- Had 51 hits and scored 46 runs
- Posted 37 RBI with 13 doubles and three triples
- Stole 16 bases on the year
Dylan Symonds, Senior, Catcher, Wellington, Fla.
- Earned a 3.89 GPA in a Masters of Business Administration
- Started in 44 games behind the plate
- Batted .280, recording 37 hits and 29 RBI
- Finished the season with eight doubles, one home run and 31 walks
- Finished the season throwing out 23 runners
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