(Kansas City, MO) - The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA), Rawlings, and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) have announced their members of the 2025 ABCA-Rawlings NAIA Gold Glove team, and Concordia Cardinals senior Baseball player Jake Kuhlman was named to the team.
The Cardinal's second baseman had a stellar year in the field, converting 257 of his 262 chances for a .981 fielding percentage. Kuhlman was a part of 31 double plays this season and had 134 assists, which were both 18th best in the NAIA.
Kuhlman was one of nine members from around the NAIA selected for the Gold Glove and the sole member from the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC).
Kuhlman joins Jacob Maas (2016, Right Field) as the only two Cardinal baseball members to have earned NAIA Gold Glove status.
About the ABCA
The ABCA, founded in 1945, is the primary professional organization for baseball coaches at the amateur level. It has over 11,000 members representing all 50 states and 25 countries. Since its initial meeting of 27 college baseball coaches in June 1945, Association membership has broadened to include eight divisions: NAIA, NCAA (I, II, and III), NJCAA, Pacific Association Division, High School, and Youth.
About Rawlings
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. is an innovative manufacturer and marketer of sporting goods worldwide. Founded in 1887, Rawlings is an authentic global sports brand, trusted by generations of athletes of all skill levels. Rawlings' unparalleled quality and expert craftsmanship are the fundamental reasons why more professional athletes, national governing bodies and sports leagues choose Rawlings. Rawlings is the Official Ball of NAIA Baseball.
