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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Following another historic season, Charlie Muñiz has added another trophy to his trophy case, garnering ABCA Gold Glove honors for the first time in his career, the national office announced Wednesday. Muñiz becomes just the third Patriot in program history to receive this award, joining Sean Cheely (2022) and Andrew Denton (2008).
 
The Naranjito, PR native capped off his illustrious career with another stellar season that led to him becoming the first Patriot player to capture NAIA Player of the Year honors. Muñiz also earned his place as a First Team All-American for the fourth consecutive season. Along with NAIA Player of the Year, the senior was named the Mid-South Conference Player of the Year, MSC Gold Glove, Perfect Game Player of the Year, NAIA Ball Player of the Year, MSC First Team All-Conference, 2x NAIA Player of the Week, and was a 3x MSC Player of the Week.
 
Behind the plate, Muñiz recorded 349 putouts and 30 assists with no errors for a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage. Muñiz also cut down 15 would-be base-stealers in the 2025 season.
 
To pair with his defense, Muñiz led the NAIA in three offensive categories including home runs (36), runs batted in (96), and extra base hits (55). The catcher also broke numerous records including the all-time collegiate home run record, NAIA career home runs, NAIA career RBI's, and the NAIA career hits record. Muñiz ends his career as one of the most decorated athletes in NAIA history.
 
"I am so proud of Charlie," said Head Coach Brad Shelton. "His defense was outstanding this year and it was often overshadowed by his offensive statistics. He's worked very hard to become a well-rounded, complete player since he arrived at UC."