Baseball | 5/29/2026 11:14:00 AM

PITTSFORD, N.Y. – St. John Fisher University senior first baseman Jack Griffin and freshman pitcher Justin Christensen have each been named to the 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division III All-America Fourth Team, the American Baseball Coaches Association announced Thursday.

The 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division III All-America teams were unveiled during the Opening Ceremony of the NCAA Division III College World Series in Eastlake, Ohio. The ABCA/Rawlings All-America teams are selected by members of the ABCA All-America committees, with only ABCA/Rawlings All-Region First Team selections eligible for All-America honors. The 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division III All-Region teams were announced Tuesday.

Griffin, the Empire 8 Player of the Year, wrapped up his Cardinals career with one of the most prolific offensive seasons in program history. He hit .423 with a nation-leading 24 doubles and 116 total bases, while leading the Empire 8 with a .542 on-base percentage, .744 slugging percentage and 1.286 OPS. He also ranked in the conference's top five with 66 hits, 52 runs scored, 54 RBI and 35 walks, reaching base in 41 of 42 games this season. Griffin had previously earned first-team All-Region recognition from the ABCA and second-team honors from D3Baseball.com.

Christensen capped a remarkable debut season by going 7-0 with a 1.77 ERA across 12 appearances, including nine starts. The South Glens Falls native struck out 68 batters in just 45.2 innings while holding opposing hitters to a .160 batting average and allowing only nine earned runs all season. Christensen also earned first-team All-Region recognition from both the ABCA and D3Baseball.com, in addition to being named the D3Baseball.com Region III Rookie of the Year. 

Griffin and Christensen are the Cardinals 24th postseason All-American Honorees in program history. The Cardinals finished the 2026 season 30-12 overall and 16-6 in Empire 8 play, their highest win total since the 2023 season.