Stanford Softball Has 12 Players Earn All-America Scholar Athlete Honors

Stanford athletes are a rare breed. Not only do the athletes that come through the university possess a lot of talent, with many professionals and Olympians being alumni, but each athlete excels in the classroom as well, all possessing immense intellectual prowess that sets them up for a prosperous future.

Every year Stanford student-athletes find success and every year, they receive some sort of recognition.

This year was no different. For Stanford softball, despite a disappointing postseason that saw them fall just short of a spot in the Women's College World Series, the players on the team continued to embody what it means to be a student athlete, with 12 players earning a spot on the Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete list.

The award, which recognizes players that have at least a 3.5 GPA or higher, is a very prestigious one when it comes to academic awards and is awarded to the players that are equally as dominant both in their sport and in the classroom. While the award is given across all levels of college athletics, making the list is a huge honor and shows that the hard work does indeed pay off.