NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Senior pitcher Michael Deusch (Oceanport, N.J.), sophomore outfielder Ryan Opak (Douglaston, N.Y.), junior 1B Zach Saunders (Adelphi, Md.), sophomore pitcher Brandon Scalisi (New City, N.Y.) and senior pitcher Connor Woods (Bethlehem, N.J.) have been named to the 2023 CACC Baseball All-Academic Team, the league announced today. To qualify, a student-athlete must be at least a sophomore and have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or greater.

Deusch, a three-time league All-Academic pick, pitched in 31 games with five starts in his Caldwell career. The Business Administration major has a cumulative GPA of 3.85.

Opak has 21 hits and two home runs in his career to date as a reserve outfielder. The Business Administration major has a cumulative GPA of 3.57.

Saunders led this year's team in doubles (12) and triples (3) while hitting .297 with 26 RBI, second on the team. The Sports Management major with 3.51 GPA moved smoothly from outfield to first base and is now a two-time CACC All-Academic Team member.

Scalisi went 2-4 with a 6.75 ERA this year in 11 appearances and 10 starts in the Cougars' rotation. The Criminal Justice major with a 3.90 GPA struck out 48 and walked 16 in 48 innings of work.

Woods, a three-time CACC All-Academic pick, led the Cougars in ERA this year (4.43). In his career, the Financial Economics major with 3.70 GPA pitched in 29 games, starting six and earning two victories while striking out nearly a batter per inning.