Augusta University baseball athletes celebrated for their academic achievements.
Three baseball student-athletes from Augusta University have been honored for their academic excellence by being named to the Academic All-District® Baseball Team. Parker Ingram, Mike Morrison, and Aidan Cannaday have showcased exceptional performance both on the field and in their studies. They now have the opportunity to advance to the Academic All-America® ballot, recognizing their commitment to academia and athletics.
Three student-athletes from Augusta University’s baseball team—Parker Ingram, Mike Morrison, and Aidan Cannaday—have been recognized for their academic achievements by being named to the 2025 Academic All-District® Baseball Team by College Sports Communicators (CSC).
This prestigious program distinguishes top-performing student-athletes who excel in both academics and athletics within NCAA Division I, II, III, and NAIA institutions. Ingram, Morrison, and Cannaday will represent Augusta University on the NCAA Division II list.
Parker Ingram, a senior from Gray, Georgia, was a standout player for the university this season. He was honored with several accolades, including being named to the ABCA Second Team All-Region and the First Team Peach Belt Conference All-Conference Team. Ingram participated in 46 games this season, leading his team with impressive statistics including 15 home runs, 53 RBIs, and 124 total bases. He boasted a batting average of .319, having accumulated 60 hits alongside 13 doubles and 3 triples. His performance also included a slugging percentage of .660 and an on-base percentage of .388.
Redshirt senior Mike Morrison hails from Salem, Virginia. He also had a noteworthy season, being recognized with 2025 Second Team All-Conference honors. Morrison appeared in 52 games, starting in 51 of them as a key player behind the plate. He achieved a batting average of .327 with 64 hits, contributing 33 RBIs and hitting 4 home runs. His on-base percentage stood at .404, coupled with a fielding percentage of .967, where he recorded 281 putouts and 14 assists throughout the season.
A junior from Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, Aidan Cannaday also made his mark during the season. He played in 43 games, earning 39 starts. Cannaday exhibited a batting average of .266 with 34 hits, including 6 doubles and 5 home runs, driving in 18 runs. His performance this season included a slugging percentage of .430 and an on-base percentage of .409.
The Academic All-District® honors pave the way for these student-athletes to advance to the CSC Academic All-America® ballot. Announcements for first-, second-, and third-team Academic All-America® recipients are scheduled for June 18, 2025, providing these athletes further recognition for their hard work and dedication.
To qualify for the Academic All-District® awards, student-athletes must meet specific criteria. Requirements include being at least a sophomore both academically and athletically, maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher, and fulfilling sport-specific participation requirements. This ensures that honorees exemplify exceptional standards in both their academic and athletic pursuits.
For additional information regarding the Academic All-District® and Academic All-America® programs, interested parties can refer to AcademicAllAmerica.com for more details.
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