Connor Massimini from East Texas Baptist University has been honored as a College Sports Communicators Academic All-American, making the First Team for NCAA Division III. He is the fifth athlete from the ETBU baseball program to earn this accolade and the third to be named on the first team. Graduating with a 3.56 GPA in Criminal Justice, Massimini excelled both on and off the field, contributing significantly to community activities and achieving numerous baseball awards.

By the Numbers
  • Massimini recorded 16 home runs and 61 RBIs, leading the ASC in both categories.
  • He maintained a .342 batting average across 53 games and had a .658 slugging percentage.
State of Play
  • ETBU baseball finished the season with 40 wins and a No. 3 final ranking.
  • The team advanced to the NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament after winning regional championships.
What's Next

With Massimini's graduation, ETBU is poised to continue its strong performance as it develops new talent to maintain its competitive edge in collegiate baseball.

Bottom Line

Connor Massimini's achievement reflects the successful integration of academics and athletics at East Texas Baptist University, underscoring the program's commitment to excellence in both fields.