Western Michigan University's baseball team has achieved the ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award for the ninth consecutive year, recognizing their impressive academic performance. The accolade is given to teams with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, with WMU posting a remarkable 3.57 GPA for the 2025-26 year. Their GPA breakdown includes a 3.60 in the fall and a 3.53 in the spring, continuing a streak of 17 semesters with a GPA of 3.5 or greater. The team also saw 15 players recognized as Academic All-MAC selections, leading the conference for the third straight season.

By the Numbers
  • 3.57 cumulative GPA for the 2025-26 academic year.
  • 15 Academic All-MAC selections this season.
State of Play
  • The team's GPA has exceeded 3.5 for 17 consecutive semesters.
  • Head coach Billy Gernon's leadership has led to sustained academic excellence.
What's Next

With continued commitment to academic success, the WMU baseball team aims to maintain or exceed their academic performance in the following seasons. Efforts to support student-athlete academic achievement will likely remain a priority for the coaching staff.

Bottom Line

WMU Baseball's achievement highlights the importance of balancing athletics and academics, demonstrating that success can be measured beyond the field. Their ongoing excellence sets a strong precedent for future teams.