Three Missouri Baptist University baseball players鈥擬ax Shabestari, Sam Paule, and Marcus Graham鈥攚ere honored as members of the 2025-26 CSC Academic All-District庐 Baseball Team for their academic and athletic excellence. These student-athletes are now in consideration for the CSC Academic All-America庐 ballot, with national voting occurring for those who advance. Their performances on the field reflected their consistent contributions to MBU鈥檚 success during the 2026 season.

By the Numbers
  • Max Shabestari: .283 batting average, 49 hits, 41 RBIs
  • Sam Paule: .366 batting average, 45 hits, 32 RBIs
  • Marcus Graham: .369 batting average, 52 hits, 13 RBIs
State of Play
  • All three players contributed significantly to MBU's 2026 season with standout performances.
  • Honorees are recognized for maintaining high academic standards while excelling in their sport.
What's Next

The announcement of first-, second-, and third-team Academic All-America庐 selections will take place on June 23, with the potential for Shabestari, Paule, and Graham to receive further recognition at the national level.

Bottom Line

Recognizing academic and athletic achievements, this honor underscores the commitment of Missouri Baptist University's baseball players to both their studies and sports, with potential national accolades on the horizon.