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Ryan LaGrange

School
UNCW
Position
Infield
Major
Chemistry
AVG
.287
R
23
H
47
FLD%
.974
RBI
25

Classroom

LaGrange owns a 3.912 GPA entering his final semester of undergraduate studies. The seven-time Dean’s List honoree opened his collegiate career with 3.75 GPA and has raised that every semester. He has achieved a 4.00 GPA in three consecutive semesters and has never been below 3.692. He’s earned CAA Scholar-Athlete each season with the Seahawks and plans to apply for medical school to study orthopedics and work with athletes.

Character

A high-character student-athlete who has led by his actions, LaGrange overcame a difficult sophomore season in which he hit .050 (1-for-20) to become a first-team All-CAA player and Academic All-America selection. Ryan is a hard working individual who has come to learn what he can do on the field and that has made him better.

Community

LaGrange is a Wilmington native who gives back to his community through the Miracle League of Wilmington and through reading programs in the city’s elementary schools. He also has worked through his church with Meals on Wheels and Habitat for Humanity as well as with Interfaith Hospitality Network. Recently he’s participated with the Mother Hubbard Cupboard food network which collects food every Sunday at church services and delivers it to those in need in Wilmington.

Competition

LaGrange was a second-team ESPN Academic All-America in 2013 and a First-team Academic All-Region. He was a finalist for Greg Olsen Comeback-Player-of-the-Year award last season. As a junior, Ryan helped the Seahawks earn their second straight bid to the NCAA tournament and sixth overall. He is the team’s leading returning hitter after hitting .370 with five home runs in 2013.