SEASIDE, Calif. — After earning All–America recognition for his play on the field in 2025, CSUMB senior outfielder KW Quilici was recognized by the Collegiate Sports Communicators (CSC) for his ability to combine athletic excellence with academic achievement by bestowing on him Academic All–America^® honors.
 
Quilici becomes the first Otter baseball player since Nico Hartojo in 2023 to earn the prestigious honor.
 
The program recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes baseball honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and NAIA.
 
To be considered, a student-athlete must be a starter or important reserve with at least a cumulative grade-point average of 3.50 at his/her current institution. Nominated athletes must have participated in at least 50% of the team's games at their position. No student-athlete is eligible until they have completed one full calendar year at their current institution and is at least a sophomore academically and athletically.
 
Quilici showcased a 3.54 GPA in mathematics. The senior earned NCAA Division II Conference Commissioners Association All-America Honorable Mention accolades after being named the CCAA Player of the Year and also earned D2CCA and NCBWA All-Region honors.

The Alameda native ranked in the top five in the conference in nearly every offensive category, including leading the CCAA with 66 runs scored. He paced the team with a .384 average, 1.107 OPS, .642 slugging and .465 on-base percentages.
 
The senior hit a team-high 13 home runs and added 15 doubles and 50 RBI. He was also perfect on the base paths, swiping eight bags in eight attempts.
 
The Otters finished 39-19 on the season, making their third straight Super Regional appearance. The 39 wins equaled the program record.