Kiple Named CSC Second Team Academic All-American
AUSTIN, Texas – College Sport Communicators has announced the 2024 Academic All-America® baseball teams, of which senior Ethan Kiple was named to the Division II Second Team.
Following a standout career as one of the top hitters in program history, Kiple adds to his list of honors from this season, which includes being a two-time All-American, Regional Player of the Year, and MEC Player of the Year, among others. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Education with a 3.62 cumulative GPA while leading the program to its first appearance at the NCAA Division II Tournament.
With the selection, he becomes just the third player in program history to be named an Academic All-American and the first since two-time recipient Zach Keeler, who earned the distinction in both 2015 and 2016. He is also the first male athlete to receive the honor for the 2023-24 academic year, as four female FSU athletes have been recognized this season.
Latest Men's Baseball Stories
- Baseball Receives ABCA Team Academic Excellence AwardThe American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) announced on Wednesday over 800 member college and high school programs from across the country that have been awarded the 2023-24 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award, which is presented by Sports Attack.
- Four Selected as Academic All-District for BaseballFor the second consecutive year, the Frostburg State Baseball team had four players named Academic All-District by the College Sports Communicators, with graduate Daniel Morgano, senior Ethan Kiple, junior Cael Huyer, and sophomore Joe Pippin earning the honors.
- Kiple Named ABCA/Rawlings Third Team All-AmericanThe 2024 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. II All-America teams have been released, with Frostburg State senior Ethan Kiple being named a Third Team All-American. The ABCA/Rawlings All-America teams are selected by members of the ABCA All-America committees.
- Kiple Earns D2CCA All-American Honorable MentionThe 2024 NCAA Division II Conference Commissioners Association All-America Baseball Teams were announced by the organization on Thursday, with Frostburg State senior Ethan Kiple receiving Honorable Mention.
- Kiple, Guy, Steen Receive ABCA/Rawlings All-Region HonorsThe 2024 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. II All-Region teams and Regional Players of the Year have been announced in all eight regions, as Frostburg State senior Ethan Kiple was named Region Position Player of the Year, bringing home All-Region First Team honors as well. The teams are voted on by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association and the process is led by the ABCA NCAA Div. II All-America & Coach of the Year Committee.
- Kiple Named D2CCA Atlantic Region Player of the YearThe D2CCA All-Atlantic Region baseball teams and award winners were announced Wednesday with Frostburg State first baseman Ethan Kiple named player of the year and East Stroudsburg starting pitcher Brent Francisco voted pitcher of the year