Jack Hill and Makani Tanaka from Oral Roberts baseball have earned spots on the Summit League All-Academic Team, as announced by the league. The team includes both repeat honorees and several first-time selections, recognizing outstanding student-athletes. Oral Roberts contributed two members, with Hill recognized as the Pitcher of the Year and Tanaka as the Player of the Year, showcasing their significant contributions to the team's success in achieving the regular season title.

By the Numbers
  • Both Hill and Tanaka have GPAs above 3.70; Hill (3.94), Tanaka (3.72).
  • The All-Academic Team includes 11 student-athletes representing six schools.
State of Play
  • Oral Roberts leads the Summit League with 23 regular season titles.
  • Two of the 11 honored athletes are from Oral Roberts, highlighting its academic and athletic excellence.
What's Next

With their achievements recognized, Hill and Tanaka aim to leverage their success to excel in future competitions and potential post-season play, while maintaining their academic performance.

Bottom Line

This recognition underscores the dual commitment of student-athletes at Oral Roberts to both academic and athletic excellence, showcasing the interconnectedness between performance on the field and in the classroom.