Colorado State University Pueblo baseball players Jason Arriola, Alex Oliver, and Luke Ruby have been named to the Academic All-District Baseball Team by the College Sports Communicators. Arriola, a junior utility player, and Oliver, a senior pitcher, are earning their first Academic All-District honors, while Ruby, also a senior pitcher, has been selected for the second time. Ruby will progress to the Academic All-American ballot, with selections set to be announced on June 23. To qualify, athletes must maintain a GPA of 3.50 or higher and meet game participation criteria.

By the Numbers
  • Jason Arriola: 49 hits, 52 RBIs, .301 batting average.
  • Luke Ruby: 53.0 innings pitched, 36 strikeouts, 2-2 record.
State of Play
  • The Pack finished the season with a 27-28 overall record.
  • They placed fourth in the RMAC with an 18-14 record and made a brief playoff appearance.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Luke Ruby will have the opportunity to showcase his abilities on a national level if he advances to the Academic All-American status, while the Pack aims to build on their performance in the upcoming season.

Bottom Line

The recognition of these student-athletes highlights the importance of academic excellence in collegiate athletics, emphasizing that success on the field goes hand-in-hand with academic achievement.