Five Butler Bulldogs have been honored as Academic All-District by College Sports Communicators for their achievements in academics and baseball. The recognition highlights the dual success of student-athletes, who now advance to the CSC Academic All-America ballot, with results set to be announced on June 23. Among the honorees are David Ayers, Brock Buckley, Gavin Gilmore, Charlie Schebler, and Max Winders, all excelling both on the field and in the classroom.

By the Numbers
  • David Ayers batted .268 with 53 hits, recording 11 home runs and 41 RBIs.
  • Brock Buckley had a 4.63 ERA and led the team with 75 strikeouts over 79.1 innings pitched.
  • Gavin Gilmore achieved a .286 batting average, contributing 57 hits and six home runs.
  • Charlie Schebler posted a team-best .329 batting average with 47 hits and five home runs.
  • Max Winders had a 4.48 ERA, recording 61 strikeouts across 70.1 innings with only 12 walks allowed.
Yes, But

While individual performances were impressive, the overall team success and postseason potential remain under scrutiny as the season progresses. The true test will be if these standout students can help lead Butler to greater victories.

State of Play
  • The Bulldogs have ended their regular season and are looking towards the postseason.
  • Each of the honorees has shown significant improvement and impact on the team throughout the season.
What's Next

The Academic All-America team announcement on June 23 will reveal further achievements for these Bulldogs, potentially highlighting more of their successes. Additionally, the postseason may provide further opportunities for individual recognition based on team performance.

Bottom Line

The recognition of the five Bulldogs underscores the strength of Butler's baseball program in balancing athletic prowess with academic excellence, setting a standard for future student-athletes to follow.