Baseball Recognized As Top GPA Holder at CWS
OMAHA, Neb. – The University of Miami boasted the highest GPA of any team participating in the 2015 College World Series, and was recognized in pre-tournament ceremonies this week at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha.
Participating in a College World Series field that also includes Arkansas, Cal State Fullerton, Florida, LSU, TCU, Vanderbilt and Virginia, Miami had the highest GPA of any team with a collective 2.97.
Head coach Jim Morris and baseball academic advisor Heather Koutrakos accepted the award on behalf of the Hurricanes, who are making the 24th CWS trip in program history this week.
Senior Ryan Otero – Miami’s highest individual GPA holder and an industrial engineer major – was recognized as a candidate for the NCAA Elite 89 award recognizing accomplishment on the field and in the classroom.
Miami continues its College World Series run on Monday with an elimination game against Arkansas at TDAPO. First pitch for the contest, slated for broadcast on ESPN2, 560 WQAM and WVUM 90.5 FM, is set for 3 p.m. ET.
