Three Roadrunners Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors
The 2024 Academic All-District® teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances in competition and in the classroom. Cal State Bakersfield excitedly announces four Roadrunner baseball scholar-athletes who earned the distinction on Tuesday. Three Cal State Bakersfield baseball scholar-athletes have been awarded to the 2024 Academic All-District teams, chosen by College Sports Communicators for their combined performances in competition and in the classroom. Senior Roadrunner Salas, who broke multiple CSUB records, was named "Academic All-Duo," with a 3.84 GPA and a record-breaking batting average. Cody Hendrik, a junior, also achieved this distinction. Starting pitcher Verdugo, who reset records with his performance in his junior year, was the last `Runner to receive this award due to his outstanding academic performance. The winners will be announced in the coming weeks.
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The 2024 Academic All-District teams, selected by College Sports Communicators , recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances in competition and in the classroom. Cal State Bakersfield excitedly announces three Roadrunner baseball scholar-athletes who earned the distinction on Tuesday.Bakersfield stand out,wrapped up his senior year as a Roadrunner, earning Academic All-District to cap off his season. Along with this academic accomplishment, Salas reset multiple CSUB records, finishing up the season first in batting average (.291), walks (108, finished first in CSUB history), and runs (34).Cody Hendrik was the next `Runner who achieved Academic All-District, posting a 3.84 as well as having a stellar performance on the field. The junior wrapped up his season first on the team in at bats and hits, being an essential part of the CSUB lineup each week.Friday night starting pitcherwas the last `Runner to receive this award due to his work in the classroom and on the field. Being Bakersfield's best pitcher, Verdugo reset records left and right in his junior year. He was a stand out player not only for CSUB but also for the Big West as well. Earning back to back Big West Pitcher of the week awards, posting a conference high of 89.1 innings, finished fourth in the Big West with an ERA 2.72 and third with 93 strike outs all during the regular season.Nominated student-athletes must meet the minimum athletic requirements of being a starter or important reserve. Academically, candidates must maintain at least a 3.50 GPA and they must have been at their current institution for at least a year (an exception is made for graduate transfers).Academic All-District® honorees advance to the CSC Academic All-America® ballot. First-, second- and third-team Academic All-America® honorees will be announced in the coming weeks.For more information about CSC Academic All-District® and Academic All-America® Teams program, visit AcademicAllAmerica.com
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