UC San Diego baseball players Michael Crossland and Nathan Huy have been named to the College Sport Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District team for their academic and athletic achievements. This marks the first time either player has received this honor, contributing to UC San Diego's total of 11 Academic All-District recognitions in the Division I era. Crossland, a junior majoring in human biology, boasts a 3.56 GPA, while senior Huy, majoring in business economics, has a 3.53 GPA.

By the Numbers
  • 11 scholar-athletes recognized in the Division I era.
  • Crossland recorded 39 hits, 25 RBI, and 10 home runs during the season.
  • Huy achieved a 2.08 ERA with a .164 opponent batting average.
State of Play
  • Crossland was a two-time All-Big West honoree and a member of the 2025 Big West Spring All-Academic Team.
  • Huy served as a key reliever with 20 appearances, finishing the season with 15 strikeouts.
What's Next

Both players are poised to continue their success with hopes of further academic and athletic accolades and potential recognition in the CSC Academic All-America program.

Bottom Line

The recognition of Crossland and Huy underscores UC San Diego's commitment to fostering excellence in both athletics and academics, highlighting the school鈥檚 ability to produce top-tier scholar-athletes who excel in their sports while maintaining high academic standards.