Nineteen baseball student-athletes from Missouri Southern earned academic honors for the 2026 MIAA season, highlighting their achievements in balancing athletics and academics. These accolades include the Academic Honor Roll, Scholar-Athlete distinction, and the prestigious Academic Excellence award, which recognizes students with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

By the Numbers
  • 19 Missouri Southern baseball players were named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.
  • Only 10 baseball student-athletes earned the Academic Excellence award with a GPA of 4.0.
  • 163 NCAA Division II baseball student-athletes across all MIAA institutions were recognized.
State of Play
  • 163 student-athletes made the 2026 MIAA Academic Honor Roll with a GPA of 3.00 or above.
  • 21 student-athletes were honored as Scholar-Athletes for maintaining a GPA of 3.50 or better.
  • Three players, including Missouri Southern's Blake Jones and Marcus Young, received all three academic honors.
What's Next

The MIAA will announce academic awards for first-year student-athletes and transfers for the 2025-26 season by the end of June. This may further highlight the academic commitments of incoming players.

Bottom Line

Missouri Southern's recognition emphasizes the importance of academic performance alongside athletic prowess. It serves as a reminder of the commitment student-athletes make to excel in both areas, contributing positively to their institutions and communities.