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All-GAC Baseball Awards 2025

Baseball Ryan Tow, Assistant AD for Athletic Communications

Nine Weevils Earn All-GAC Honors, 16 Named to Academic Honor Roll

ENID, Okla. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello baseball team earned widespread recognition from the Great American Conference (GAC) as nine players received postseason honors and 16 student-athletes were named to the GAC Academic Honor Roll ahead of the 2025 GAC Baseball Championships.

First Team All-GAC
Chaz Poppy (Catcher)
One of the most dominant offensive performers in the conference, Poppy led the GAC with a .495 on-base percentage and posted a .391 batting average. He also ranked top-three in hits, RBI, and triples. Poppy's defensive prowess was recognized as well with a selection to the All-GAC Defensive Team, highlighting his complete impact behind the plate.

- Kirk Woolf (Outfielder)
Woolf led the league in triples and walks, and was third in runs scored, catalyzing the Weevils' lineup. His defensive consistency in the outfield earned him All-GAC Defensive Team honors alongside his First Team selection.


Second Team All-GAC
- Connor Irvine (Pitcher)
- Maxim Mrakovcic (Pitcher)
- Justin Santoyo (Infielder)
- Camden Tanner (Designated Hitter)


These four made a major impact throughout the season. Mrakovcic anchored the pitching staff with strong outings, while Irvine, Santoyo, and Tanner provided steady offensive production and versatility in the lineup.


Honorable Mention All-GAC
- Nelson Mercado (Pitcher)
Mercado contributed valuable innings and emerged as a reliable option on the mound, earning a spot among the conference's top-tier pitchers.


All-GAC Defensive Team
- Cade Cancilla (First Base)
- Roc Hawthorne (Outfield)


Cancilla and Hawthorne joined Poppy and Woolf on the All-Defensive Team, showcasing the Weevils' strength not just at the plate but across the field.


GAC Academic Honor Roll
UAM also celebrated the academic achievements of 16 student-athletes who earned a spot on the GAC Academic Honor Roll, recognizing those with strong academic standing:
- Jaxson Anderson
- Tyler Bribiescas
- Cade Cancilla
- Preston Crow
- Aidan Garrett
- Conner Inman
- Connor Irvine
- Logan Jones
- Beau Kuttenkuler
- Ryan Mesaris
- Trey Miller
- Elijah Nichols
- Chaz Poppy
- Ryan Sessions
- Trenton Smith
- Camden Tanner

The Weevils' balanced excellence—on the field, in the classroom, and across all facets of the game—positions them well for a strong showing in postseason play.

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Players Mentioned

Roc Hawthorne

#1 Roc Hawthorne

OF
6' 1"
Senior
Chaz Poppy

#2 Chaz Poppy

C
6' 1"
Senior
Jaxson Anderson

#7 Jaxson Anderson

OF
6' 3"
Senior
Logan Jones

#12 Logan Jones

OF
6' 0"
Junior
Aidan  Garrett

#14 Aidan Garrett

IF/P
5' 11"
Senior
Cade Cancilla

#18 Cade Cancilla

1B
6' 3"
Senior
Kirk Woolf

#19 Kirk Woolf

OF
6' 1"
Senior
Connor Irvine

#20 Connor Irvine

RHP
6' 0"
Senior
Maxim Mrakovcic

#28 Maxim Mrakovcic

RHP
6' 3"
Senior
Nelson Mercado

#33 Nelson Mercado

RHP
6' 3"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Roc Hawthorne

#1 Roc Hawthorne

6' 1"
Senior
OF
Chaz Poppy

#2 Chaz Poppy

6' 1"
Senior
C
Jaxson Anderson

#7 Jaxson Anderson

6' 3"
Senior
OF
Logan Jones

#12 Logan Jones

6' 0"
Junior
OF
Aidan  Garrett

#14 Aidan Garrett

5' 11"
Senior
IF/P
Cade Cancilla

#18 Cade Cancilla

6' 3"
Senior
1B
Kirk Woolf

#19 Kirk Woolf

6' 1"
Senior
OF
Connor Irvine

#20 Connor Irvine

6' 0"
Senior
RHP
Maxim Mrakovcic

#28 Maxim Mrakovcic

6' 3"
Senior
RHP
Nelson Mercado

#33 Nelson Mercado

6' 3"
Senior
RHP