Southeastern鈥檚 JJ Bush earned the Great American Conference Newcomer of the Year Award, leading a strong showing for the Savage Storm with three first-team selections and six overall all-conference picks. Bush, along with Ryan Kirk and Carter Olson, was recognized for his standout performance, finishing the season with a .363 batting average and leading the team in home runs. The season also saw Isaac Villa receive second-team honors, while Dylan Hill and Cody Pfefer earned honorable mentions. Additionally, Southeastern placed 12 players on the GAC Academic Honor Roll. The team will kick off postseason play against Southern Arkansas on April 30.

By the Numbers
  • JJ Bush hit .363 with 19 home runs and 49 RBI.
  • Ryan Kirk had a .322 average with 15 home runs and 52 RBI.
  • Carter Olson finished with a .357 average and 64 RBI.
State of Play
  • Three players received first-team All-GAC honors.
  • Southeastern has a total of six all-league selections and 12 academic honorees.
What's Next

The Savage Storm is set to compete in the Great American Conference Tournament, commencing on April 30, with a match against Southern Arkansas that could significantly impact their postseason trajectory.

Bottom Line

Bush鈥檚 accolades underscore a successful season for Southeastern baseball, highlighting key player performances as the team looks to make a strong postseason push.